Huayu: Starting from the top talent show

Chapter 395 Haki, you bastard.
If the Koshien theme song was the key to Shen Juan's in-depth exploration of the Japanese youth market and gaining public recognition.

Then NHK's "18 Festival" became the stage for Shen Juan to consolidate his popularity among Japanese teenagers.

For Shen Juan, participating in the Kohaku Uta Gassen (Red and White Song Battle) for the second consecutive year was crucial to conquering Sakurajima by monopolizing the youth.

The quality and popularity of the three songs, "Destiny," "BOY," and "Kaiju no Hana Uta," can obviously help him achieve his goal: to not only frantically exploit Fukuzawa Yukichi, but also cultivate a large number of spiritual Chinese and Japanese traitors through idol worship, thus making the Japanese feel pain.

There's no way around it. After all, the invasion of Korean pop culture has cultivated a group of people who are spiritually South Korean, and the invasion of anime and manga has cultivated a group of people who are spiritually Japanese (Di Jia: not all fans of K-pop stars and anime are rare). To put it bluntly, he is just using their own methods against them.

Therefore, Shen Juan only needs to wait for the three things to coincide at the end of the year: the launch of the NHK "18 Festival" stage, the release of the Japanese album "dedicated to all Sakurajima fans", and the broadcast of the Kohaku Uta Gassen. This will allow him to achieve his second rise in Japan in a logical and natural way.

Just like after the release of "Leviathan", a series of chart-topping singles and hit songs with over 10 billion streams followed one after another.
Once the foundation is solid, many seemingly unattainable achievements will naturally be unlocked one by one.

He's already on the right track and traveling at high speed.

The work continued the following morning.

Shen Juan first went to the TBS television station headquarters building in Akasaka, Tokyo, to meet with the crew and guests of the program "Human Observation" that he was about to appear on. Then he followed the group to the recording location of this episode - Kanagawa Prefecture's Shōjō High School in southwestern Tokyo.

Like the episode of "Chatting 007" that he participated in recording the day before yesterday, Shen Juan also had experience recording "Human Observation".

I remember the last time he recorded it with Satomi Ishihara, but this time it was his good friend Masaki Suda.

Just like Lu Han needed to invite Cheng He to promote "The Fortress of Shanghai" on his show, when Shen Juan appeared on a Japanese show, his "local bigwigs" would also come over to help warm up the atmosphere. Suda Masaki was undoubtedly the one with the best relationship with Shen Juan and also the one with the highest status.

Then, the specific content of the observation project on ordinary people that the two of them needed to record was also sent to each of them in advance.
Simply put:
Set in Xiangshang High School, where miniature cameras have been set up in advance, the show has Shen Juan and Suda Masaki dressed in high school uniforms and sneaked into the school. Then, as arranged by the production team, they have various idol drama-like encounters with the students they are observing in different parts of the school, and see how the students react when they meet them.

Given their current popularity and fame, this will undoubtedly be a massive explosion.

It's estimated that wherever they go, the students will shout.

But fans and viewers love watching this.

The reason is simple: it's just so satisfying to watch!

Fans wish their idols were loved by everyone, admired by flowers, and even have their tires blown out by their presence.

We can be number one in whatever we do!

Only in this way can they demonstrate how good their taste is! And how top-notch their aesthetic sense is!
As is customary, before the program officially begins recording, the guests participating in the project must first be interviewed by the host.

"I was a little nervous, more or less. Last time I participated in the recording with Ishihara-san. The process was actually quite interesting. I felt the enthusiasm of the fans, and after the recording, we quickly became close." Shen Juan spoke candidly to the camera.

Masaki Suda sat to the side with a smile on his face, but inwardly he was thinking: "They went to bed and fought after filming the show. They're really close, and they've gotten close pretty quickly."
However, he wouldn't be jealous of Shen Juan's popularity with women, because he had already found his own Mona Lisa.

After working together on the film "Ito" for the second time this year, she and Nana Komatsu gradually developed into a romantic relationship and are currently in the honeymoon phase. According to the original timeline, they will eventually get married.

Meanwhile, the first group of students to be observed today entered the activity room under the guidance of their teacher. They were shocked to find that the teaching content that should have appeared on the big screen on the podium was gone. Instead, there were two very handsome men, and they turned out to be Shen Juan and Suda Masaki!

"Aaaaaaahhhhhh!!!" The classroom erupted in chaos, so much so that it could be heard even in the interview room next door.

Unaffected by the camera's focus, the director continued asking, "You two must have been quite popular during your student days, right?"

"It's impossible to say I'm unpopular," Masaki Suda said with a slightly embarrassed smile.

“I saw online that his nickname during his middle school years was His Highness the Prince!” Shen Juan joked with a smile.

Don't you have a nickname?

"Excuse me, people in China rarely give nicknames. Or rather, handsome men in China rarely give nicknames."

"So you must be very popular, right?"

"Wouldn't it be a bit hypocritical of me to say that I never think I'm good-looking or that I'm unpopular?"

"What do you think?"

"The two of you seem to have a really good relationship!" The staff off-camera were amused by their interaction.

Masaki Suda shrugged. "It's alright, we're at the point where we give each other home appliances as birthday gifts."

"Hey? Are you giving away home appliances? Can you give us a little hint?" The director felt there was something interesting to dig into this topic.

“Actually, it’s nothing. I gave him a bunch of furniture for his birthday this year, and he gave me furniture for my birthday too.” Shen Juan offered his explanation, while Masaki Suda nodded in agreement.

For ordinary friends, gifts are usually not too expensive because the economic situation is not equal, and the other person cannot afford to reciprocate with an equivalent gift.

Although Shen Juan doesn't care about this, it doesn't mean everyone is as indifferent as he is. It would be a real loss to let such a trivial matter affect one's social interactions.

"Then the next question is, what is the primary criterion when choosing a house to live in?" the director continued.

Shen Juan thought for a moment and decided not to lie, so he gave a reply that netizens who didn't know the truth could not see the problem with: "First of all, I need more rooms because I like parties. When I get tired of playing, I can just sleep at my house and then continue playing the next day."

Masaki Suda maintained his polite smile, seemingly completely oblivious to what Shen Juan was saying, but secretly pondering the true meaning behind Shen Juan's words. Multiple rooms? Sleeping directly after playing? Really? Could it be that he actually keeps a whole building full of mistresses like Oguri-san?

Considering that Shen Juan had only been to Japan a few times, yet had already made connections with many people in the industry, Suda Masaki suspected that this was indeed possible. After all, Shen Juan's reputation as a "heartthrob" was well-known in East Asia, making it hard not to speculate.

And so, in order to avoid arousing suspicion among the students, Shen Juan and Suda Masaki conducted the fake interview very seriously.

Then, an NPC appears to drive the plot forward, and when the teacher walks to the podium, the tea he is carrying suddenly spills.

Shen Juan said directly on camera, "Hey? Is it okay? It looks like it's spilled all over the floor. It looks like it needs to be cleaned up."

Then he got up and left the frame.

The students in the classroom all sensed what was about to happen and began to fidget and scream hysterically.

As they expected, when the teacher asked them to get a mop from the locker at the back of the classroom, Shen Juan, who had already arrived through a secret passage, appeared with the mop, causing screams from the classroom to echo throughout the entire school building.

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!"

These Japanese girls have completely gone mad.

And the reactions were increasingly exaggerated.

They would either jump around and hug each other, making squeaks like groundhogs, or faint on their desks and chairs, their faces flushed red.

While Shen Juan was calming everyone down and helping them regain their senses, he couldn't help but feel a secret sense of satisfaction.

It has to be said that Japanese girls really know how to give strong emotional feedback, no wonder their reactions in action movies are so exaggerated.

Thinking about this, I suddenly thought of Sister Tian.

When it's a 1v1 match, he shouts more enthusiastically than anyone else, but when he plays cards or mahjong with Xiao Ye and Xiao Xiao, he bites his lip and doesn't say a word, as if that's how he can pretend he doesn't care. But the problem is that with so much tax evasion, it's really hard to avoid being discovered by a major investigation.

Sigh. When did my foul-mouthed Sister Tian become so arrogant and stubborn?
But let him be arrogant if he wants to be, and let him be stubborn if he wants to be.

They're all pretty cute anyway.

He loves them all anyway.

The second scene is in the school library, where Shen Juan and the subject of observation reach for the same book, creating a very cliché but timeless romantic scene that will always be effective as long as the modeling is good enough.

After lying in wait in a hidden corner for about two minutes, the female student who had been called over by the teacher to pick up the books came over.

She is a girl with a baby face who fits the average size of a Japanese girl. She is petite and delicate, but has an exceptionally broad chest. Her school uniform is so full that it looks like it's about to burst out of her body.

Unfortunately, she still has many of the minor issues that Japanese girls have, such as slightly protruding teeth, which causes her lower jaw to protrude a bit.

Overall, though, it still deserves an 8 out of 10.

Frontal armor is a plus.

The two met at the biology bookshelf, and Shen Juan snatched the book "Illustrated Guide to Insects" from behind her.

"Huh?" The high school girl, whose features resembled Liu Haocun upon closer inspection, turned around to see who had snatched the book the teacher needed for roll call. She froze, speechless, then instinctively covered her face with her hands, backing away while letting out a low scream. She wasn't actually a fan of Shen Juan, but it's really hard for a young girl to stay rational when she encounters a handsome male celebrity.

"Do you really like insects?" Shen Juan asked in a relaxed, low voice, as if chatting casually with a regular friend.

"I don't like it." The girl stepped back to a distance where she felt safe and comfortable, and shook her head vigorously.

"Is that for someone else?" Shen Juan, who received the instruction through his earpiece, stepped forward and walked in front of her.

Unfortunately, they were too far apart to be in the same frame at the same time.

"Yes, yes, it was the teacher who asked me to do it." The shy smile on the face of this rosy-cheeked high school student was impossible to hide.

Why are you always laughing?

"Because... I never expected to see you in person. You seemed to be glowing, it felt so unreal!"

"Oh, I see. May I ask your name?"

"Hemina. Kikuchi Himena!"

"So, is there anything bothering you lately, Hime-chan?" Shen Juan leaned against the bookshelf next to her like a caring older brother. If you ignore all external factors, someone like him would easily have dozens of girlfriends on a Japanese campus where dating is rampant and sexual attitudes are particularly open.

Of course, it's also possible to become a failed time manager like Makoto, and have your head cut off and be taken away by a boat.

Therefore, Shen Juan invested a lot of time and energy in each relationship, at least on the surface. Of course, he also gave a lot of emotional and financial support, all so that he wouldn't be beheaded like Cheng Ge, or be attacked by a group of young girls who realized they had been deceived, like Chris.

"I won first place in a competition this year, and now I'm hesitating about whether to sign with an agency." After pondering silently for a moment, Kikuchi Hime lowered her head and finally voiced her recent dilemma. When the difference in status between two people is too great, there is no need to care about saving face anymore.

"A talent agency? Do you want to be an actor?"

"Acting is part of it, but my main job is as a gravure idol," Kikuchi Hime said softly, blushing slightly.

Shen Juan understood then.

To put it bluntly, being a gravure idol is a legal gray area in Japan that falls somewhere between being an adult film actress and not. It's a respectable profession that you can talk about with your family and friends, so many popular Japanese girls take gravure photos to earn money, such as Ai Shinozaki, Sayaka Tomaru, and Fumika Baba.

As for the high school girl in front of me, the upper half of her face resembles a low-budget version of Liu Haocun, but her heart is exceptionally outstanding.
Shen Juan felt that she should succeed.

After all, this is the kind of drink that Japanese people love.

Therefore, the answer is quite obvious.

"I won't make the decision for you directly, because you'll be living your life from now on. But what I want to say is, since you don't know if your decision is right, and since you don't know how your life will change, then make the decision you're brave enough to make and make it right!"

Seeing the big star she usually only saw on her phone and TV offering her such gentle and sincere comfort and life advice, Kikuchi Hime's fair cheeks became increasingly hot and flushed, the change in color was too obvious.

So much so that the director and crew, who were monitoring the two's movements through cameras in other rooms, burst into laughter.

Having grown accustomed to seeing celebrities show off their acting skills, this kind of genuine sincerity, usually only seen in ordinary people, is indeed especially precious.

Moreover, Shen Juan was leaning against the bookshelf at this moment, and the look in his eyes when he looked at this 15-year-old amateur high school girl was also very unclear!
No wonder she's called "amateur killer"... no, no wonder she's known for her "deeply affectionate gaze even at telephone poles"!

With just a few simple moves, he can make women blush. What terrifying charm this Imperial Destruction Dragon-level being possesses!

After this episode airs, Shen Juansang's title of "ordinary person killer"—no, "national sweetheart"—will definitely be even more firmly established!
At that time, ordinary female high school and college students throughout Japan and even East and Southeast Asia will probably go crazy for him!
Masaki Suda stared at Shen Juan on the monitor screen, secretly admiring him: "He already has so many confidantes of different countries and races in his fishpond, why would he want to take this opportunity to start the Great Age of Exploration across the Pacific all by himself? Hagi Juan, you bastard."

"Can I become Shen Juan-san's LINE friend? Not to bother you, but so that I can keep you updated on my progress." Kikuchi Hime looked at the somewhat surprised Shen Juan with a serious expression, her eyes shining with a mixture of nervousness and anticipation.

She had heard a saying from a relative: constantly reporting your progress to important people makes them feel that they have changed you, which helps maintain the relationship and gives you a second or even third chance to get their help.

Therefore, Kikuchi Himeya had thought it through very clearly.

For her, Shen Juan was probably, or rather, absolutely the most important person she would ever meet in her life.

She needs to seize this rare opportunity!
“You just told me to make the right decisions that I had the courage to make,” she added.

Although Shen Juan wanted to laugh, he still nodded in agreement, "Then you have to grant me one request."

"I can agree to any ten conditions!"

"Don't leak my account."

"Absolutely, definitely, absolutely not!"

The triumphant young girl was so happy she almost jumped for joy, patting her chest vigorously to make a promise, creating ripples of excitement.

I feel like I've found my direction in life!
(I found a relatively conservative picture, I don't know if it will be deleted, anyway there are a lot of photo videos on Bilibili)

At 11:00 AM, the recording of this episode of "Human Observation" came to a successful conclusion amidst cheers from the students.

Shen Juan first traveled back to downtown Tokyo with the production crew, then had a simple lunch with Masaki Suda and his new girlfriend Nana Komatsu. After that, he went to the NHK headquarters in Shibuya, Tokyo, to attend the press conference for this year's NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen live broadcast.

Throughout the journey, there was a constant stream of bows and greetings.

Some were genuine, some were insincere; some came from staff members, and some from fellow artists.

Without a doubt, Shen Juan is undoubtedly the absolute lead and the center of attention in this event attended only by celebrities!
Japanese female fans also flooded various live streaming channels with comments, announcing Shen Juan's powerful arrival.

[Congratulations to Juanjuan on her second appearance at the Red and White Song Festival! Keep it up!]

[Shen Juan's face is truly a gift from the gods! Is this the kind of beauty that actually exists in the real world?]

[I used to be a fan who only followed Johnny's idols, but Shen Juan is just too handsome, I fell in love with him at first sight! I'm so lucky to have encountered a work of art named "Shen Juan" in my life, and I don't think I'll ever forget the feelings he brought me that are even rarer and more important than love.]

[Back in his early days in South Korea, he wore Korean makeup and Korean filters, giving off the vibe of a new generation of K-pop visuals. His youthful charm was truly dazzling! But now, as his style has matured, he's completely transformed into a Chinese-style handsome man—the kind of classic, classic good looks!]

This face is absolutely stunning, whether in China or South Korea! I really, really love him!

[Some people always say that a certain celebrity isn't just about looks, and hope everyone will pay more attention to their work (no offense intended). But Shen Juan's looks are the least noteworthy thing, because his talent speaks for itself. His achievements and honors won't fade with time; he's a universally recognized leading man!]

[I'm so excited! His Highness Shen Juan and the TWICE members are on stage together again! I'm so happy and blessed!]

[This time the outfits are somewhat normal. I still remember the last time at the MAMA Hong Kong station, when Shen presented an award to TWICE, his outfits were absolutely hideous, like a group of maids standing next to Shen. Today is an improvement; today they can barely be considered palace maids serving His Highness.]

After expressing his feelings and gratitude to the organizers and fans in front of the camera, he finished work and left.

Backstage, Shen Juan exchanged a few pleasantries with TWICE, the South Korean girl group who were also attending this year's Red and White Song Festival.

"So your boss means that he and Rain are planning to collaborate and want to invite me to make a cameo appearance in their music video? And it's a storyline where I steal their crushes away?" Shen Juan couldn't help but laugh (not in a derogatory way) at the thought of Park Jin-young, that great dancing gorilla.

So he joked, "Sure, I'm going to Seoul for a concert at the end of the month, but I'm very expensive."

“Kenchana, our boss has plenty of money! He’s been wanting to make it in America for a long time, and he’d be willing to spend any amount of money to work with you and get to know you!” TWICE’s leader, Park Jihyo, answered first, seemingly trying to curry favor with Shen Juan and wanting to become familiar with him.

In fact, this is indeed the case.

Her current boyfriend, Kang Daniel, and Shen Juan both came from "Produce 202".

But the development was completely different!
Of course, this doesn't mean Kang Daniel is bad.
Although Kang Dan's popularity has been declining since WANNA ONE disbanded and she went solo, she is still very talented.

It's simply because Shen Juan is just too much of a supermodel!
Anyone or any group that is compared to him will be utterly humiliated and their moral compass shattered.

And there is another very important reason
TWICE and BLACKPINK are locked in a fierce battle, and there's a hint that BP might overtake them.

Therefore, as the leader, Park Jihyo felt it was necessary for her to take responsibility and contribute her body for the development of the team.

Her team spirit, which fans call Schrödinger's cat, has never burned as fiercely as it does now!

If I could enter Shen Juan's fishpond and be slept with by him, I would be willing to live in a big villa and drive a Ferrari!
As for Sana, Mina, Momo, and Tzuyu.
Don't look at me with those weird eyes.

Listen to my advice: what the playboy says is all lies. You can't control him. The water in Shen Juan's fishpond is too deep.

Let me handle this, I can manage it!
(End of this chapter)