Tokyo: The evil god doesn't want to be the top star

Chapter 145 Idol Birth Festival

Two hours later, West Shinjuku.

In an old office building that is several decades old, on the door of an office that only has one room, there hangs a sign that reads "GTE Entertainment Agency".

"Compared to when it first opened, it's so messy that it looks like a different place..."

In the office where various documents and advertising materials were piled up randomly, Xia Fan was sitting on the only "tidy" sofa, looking around.

Because they were so close, Higashino Yoshie would call or send LINE messages whenever he had something to ask, or even go directly to the student dormitory to find him.

He had only come to this office once, when he helped clean up the place during its grand opening, but it had become so messy that it was unrecognizable in just a few months.

"You kid, didn't you say you were just going to rub it? Why did you go straight to Huanglong?"

Yoshihide Higashino brought a cup of coffee and sat down opposite him.

"But it was a good pounding, a wonderful pounding, and it made them scream!"

"Look, the account 'Actor Xia Fan' now has nearly 50,000 followers..."

"This re-creation video of 'Take Me Away, Mr. Kazama' has been viewed over a million times... and along with it, the views of several stage videos of the campus singing competition will soon exceed a million..."

"Do you know how long it took us to shoot the Hanami planning video outside in the sun and wind to achieve this result?"

"Anyway, you are now somewhat popular on the Internet!"

He slid his phone to show Xia Fan's "popularity data", his voice so excited that it broke.

"Pfft, cough cough cough... Um, Uncle Dongye, if that's all you want to say, there's no need to specifically call me over, right?"

Looking at the secondary creation video in which he played the role of Kazama Manye, and the weird scene of "high-speed loop of wall-banging and beauty critical attack for 2400 seconds", Xia Fan spat out the coffee back into the cup.

"Of course, I didn't ask you to come here today to talk about this."

Putting away his phone, Higashino Yoshihide clasped his hands together and supported his chin.

"I want to talk to you about 'debut'."

His face sank into shadow, making it difficult to see his expression.

"Debut? Me? Why are you suddenly talking about this?"

Xia Fan tilted his head in confusion.

"By the way, you have been my trainee for three months now."

"Do you know that the current competition for traffic is more intense than the popularity of TV programs?"

"It's rare to have such popularity now, so of course I have to take advantage of this moment to come out... No, debut!"

Higashino Yoshihide raised his head and his eyes became sharp as if he was about to pick up a knife and go out to the street to chop people.

"But how exactly am I going to make my debut?"

"By the way, Uncle Dongye, it seems you've never arranged any 'practice' courses for me?"

Xia Fan lowered his head, took a sip of coffee, and said weakly.

"Ahem... Um, I let you 'play freely' before because I wanted to test your talent..."

"I originally thought that since you have a pretty face, you could just be an easy vase model and do magazine ads."

"Later, you awakened your incredible talent for music production, and I thought it would be nice to work behind the scenes and earn a long-term living from royalties, so I didn't arrange any other practice..."

"I didn't expect that you, kid, have such explosive acting skills. You can even revive a dead drama and attract a lot of popularity!" "But humans are creatures that are very good at forgetting."

"If you don't seize the opportunity to continue to be active and exposed and stabilize your popularity, these viewers will soon be like the heartless scumbag who pulled out his penis, and their attention will be attracted by other slutty girls and they will forget about you completely."

"So, the debut is imminent."

Higashino Yoshihide didn't dare to meet his sincere eyes, and raised his head to drink his glass of American coffee.

"As for the way to debut, there are many different channels in the industry..."

"It would be best if you could participate in a large-scale competition like Xiao Hanami and release a single at the same time. But you don't seem to be good at singing, and our company doesn't have that much production and distribution funds. We have to wait until next year for the Tokyo Newcomer Music Awards."

"Acting is quite suitable for you, but it's a pity that you only participated in the last episode of "The Broken Chrysanthemum and the Knife" this time, and the total length of your role was too short, so your qualifications are not enough."

"If you become an internet celebrity, you can retain your popularity, but your starting position is too low, and it will be difficult to move up or transform in the future."

With his stubble-covered chin in his hands, Higashino Yoshihide narrated his thoughts.

Although his tone sounded like someone analyzing a turf war, it was obvious that he had thought it over carefully before calling Xia Fan over.

"Then, I realized that there was a golden opportunity, a great opportunity to make my debut..."

Having said that, he took out a crumpled A4 paper and slapped it on the table.

"The registration form for the trainees of the "Idol Festival"... sounds like some kind of talent show?"

Xia Fan picked up the document and found that it was a registration form for a variety show.

"You're right. But the "Idol Birth Festival" is a top-level survival talent show jointly created by NHK TV and PJJ streaming platform. 101 trainees are selected by entertainment companies in all districts to participate. The contestants are of all nationalities. After the online fan voting and three rounds of elimination, the final nine winners will form a limited group to debut and aim to perform on the world stage."

Higashino Yoshihide introduced it in a tone similar to that of a stick reader.

"Debuting through an idol audition? That sounds like a lot of pressure. I don't think I can do it."

"Besides, it says here that trainees are required to practice for more than two and a half years, but I..."

Xia Fan carefully read the conditions on the registration form and shook his head repeatedly.

"Don't be so stubborn, okay? You've been 'training' under me for at least ten years!"

"Anyway, if anyone asks you, just say you've just been practicing for two and a half years."

Higashino Yoshihide stretched out his evil big hand and rubbed Xia Fan's head with a look of disappointment.

"Wait, kid, you seem to have become a lot stronger recently, have you been exercising secretly?"

As he was talking, he seemed to realize something was wrong and started pinching Xia Fan.

"Uncle Dongye, what are you doing!"

"Even if I've practiced long enough, the talent show should require a stage performance, right? Look, the registration form also asks you to write your specialties. Singing, dancing, rap, etc., I can't be considered a specialty in any of these..."

Xia Fan pushed Dong Ye away and smeared the registration form on his face.

"It doesn't matter if you don't have any special talents to be an idol, as long as you have a pretty face, that's all!"

"Besides, I originally only wanted you to get some exposure and make your official debut. The ranking doesn't matter at all. This program is very complicated. Even if you have extraordinary abilities, you will definitely not be able to grab the nine spots in the group."

Higashino Yoshihide lit a cigarette, leaned close to the flame of the lighter, took a deep breath, smiled bitterly and shook his head.

(End of this chapter)