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Chapter 868 The Holy Land of Anime and Manga has fallen...

A quick glance at the group chat screenshots revealed that most of the messages were asking the owner of Nakano TRF whether the acquisition information was reliable or not.

A very few even said they didn't need a premium and would be satisfied as long as they could buy it at the current market price. Of course, this statement immediately aroused dissatisfaction among some people who wanted to sell at a premium.

You idiot who can't read the room, what the hell are you talking about!
The owner of TRF Nakano immediately patted his chest and guaranteed that this person was definitely reliable.

Of course, although he shared the same ideals as Cheng Tian, ​​it was their first meeting, and the boss had no idea who Cheng Tian was... However, when a bright one million yen appeared in his account, which was Cheng Tian's initial display of financial strength, he became convinced that Cheng Tian was capable of acquiring items.

The value of these old objects is basically maintained entirely by people who still appreciate them, so no matter what kind of monopoly or speculation is desired, these old objects are not the target.

If someone like Cheng Tian exists who is willing to pay and take over these old items, it would be a good home for them.

Although Cheng Tian wasn't exactly a shrewd person, he understood social etiquette. Since he had asked the boss for help, he certainly wouldn't treat him unfairly. This was equivalent to a sponsorship of 50,000 RMB, which was both his sponsorship of Nakano TRF and a favor fee for the boss's help in making the connection.

Cheng Tian even stated that if enough rare and valuable items could be collected, he would be willing to sponsor some additional expenses.

No matter how eloquently he spoke, it couldn't compare to the steady flow of money. With money as his driving force, the boss had already mobilized his network, contacting all the like-minded people he could reach, and sending Cheng Tian the locations of his shops in Tokyo and Osaka, both well-known and unknown.

As I always say, if something can be solved with money, then it's not a problem!

After leaving the island, Cheng Tian continued his pilgrimage along the Digimon route, visiting Shibuya, Ikebukuro, Asakusa, Akihabara, Odaiba, and Kabukicho Ichiban-gai.

It's worth mentioning three places: Akihabara, Odaiba, and Kabukicho Ichiban-gai.

Domestic ACG enthusiasts generally have an initial impression of Akihabara as a holy land of anime and manga, and many people also know that it was originally developed from an electronics district. However, what many people don't know is that the anime and manga flavor of Akihabara has been fading in recent years.

In particular, the closure of the "GIGO No. 1 Store," a prominent red building in Akihabara that had witnessed 30 years of Akihabara's development, symbolized that Akihabara's glorious peak in the world of anime and manga had been completely submerged by the tide of the times.

Arcade and claw machine businesses are not profitable, and coupled with high rents, it's safe to say that the closure of these stores is an inevitable trend.

However, this is not the only reason why Akihabara's anime and manga vibe has faded.

Ultimately, anime and manga culture is still a niche culture. Akihabara's popularity is a significant attraction for tourists, but in the end, the vast majority of tourists are not hardcore fans. Customer choices determine the market, which makes the products sold here more like mass-market items. Naruto, Bleach, One Piece, and Dragon Ball are basically the four universally recognized IPs that can make money and be bought casually by people... and they are ridiculously expensive, just like the first floor of Broadway, which is mainly about ripping off tourists.

This influx of traffic attracted capital, and many of the original anime and electronics stores were replaced by various high-priced luxury goods and restaurants, further reducing the anime and gaming atmosphere.

At the same time, due to issues that everyone is aware of from a few years ago, a large number of people have emerged who are struggling to make a living, and so...

Akihabara is already showing a trend of developing into a street of entertainment venues.

Of course, they wouldn't dare to be so blatant on the surface, usually using names like "bar with drinks" or "maid café" as a cover. But once you're inside, some very subtle things will be laid out. Of course, there will also be some blatant rip-offs mixed in, like a glass of juice costing three thousand dollars or a bottle of wine costing tens of thousands. These are probably backed by some kind of gangsters, and once you're tricked into going in, losing money is inevitable.

Despite the freezing weather, these young women dressed lightly, trying to show off their cleavage, and holding various signs, greeted passersby with voices that were either clear or lazy... There were even quite a few male escorts among them with brightly colored hair and a very flamboyant style.

Both men and women are the target group.

However, perhaps because Bazett's male attire was too heroic, many young girls were directly drawn to Bazett, leaving this tomboy who could shatter heroic spirits with her fists somewhat at a loss.

Unsure how to refuse the little girls' enthusiastic invitation, Bazette looked at Cheng Tian with pleading eyes, which resulted in the curious Cheng Tian joining her in the store.

Since he was already there, Cheng Tian wanted to know how they would handle customers who were both male and female.

Upon entering the store, Cheng Tian was immediately enveloped by a cramped and oppressive atmosphere.

Although he had already experienced the crampedness of Tokyo from his accommodation, the miniature size of the shop still made Cheng Tian feel a little suffocated.

What's even more outrageous is that the already ridiculously small shop interior is still divided into five or six spaces by curtains similar to those used for hospital isolation beds. Cheng Tian and Bazette were pulled into one of them, which contained a bizarre combination of beanbag chairs and mattresses.

Soon, the young woman soliciting customers came in with the menu.

The above lists the cost of drinks and the fee for chatting in the private room, but that's not the main point. The main point is the bizarre options that follow.

Hugging for one minute costs 1,000 yuan, dressing a little girl in a school swimsuit costs 5,000 yuan, and the most outrageous thing is that there is also an option to slap someone, which costs 300 yuan per slap.

Note that it wasn't the customer slapping the little girl, but the little girl slapping the customer!
Cheng Tian understands that vegetarian dishes are priced like meat, and some people may just like them, but in the end, this is probably a masochistic preference, right?
"Does anyone actually order this?"

Cheng Tian couldn't help but ask directly.

Although not particularly pretty, the young and beautiful girl answered earnestly.

"This project is quite popular. Are any guests interested?"

Cheng Tian thought he was already quite improper, but compared to this thing, he suddenly felt that he was an extremely upright gentleman to an outrageous degree!
As expected of an island nation, they really broaden one's horizons.

But at that moment, Bazett suddenly leaned close to Cheng Tian's ear and whispered something.

"Where can I buy this school swimsuit? I want to wear it for you..."

(End of this chapter)