Tokyo Gods Only Want Beautiful Priestesses

Aside from these uninformative and meaningless messages, Moritaka Asuka also sent an invitation, saying that there would be idol activities at the venue today, and she hoped that Jingu could come and take a look.

In addition, there was a message from Kayama Inshun saying that he had some serious matters to discuss with the shrine.

It's easy to imagine which side the shrine will choose.

Tokyo was spared from collapse thanks to its excellent drainage system during the torrential rain.

In such terrible weather, it's hard to imagine how many people would actually go out of their way to watch an underground concert by a few relatively unknown idols.

However, Jingu is very confident about this. Asuka is definitely the template for an idol anime. The concert encounters bad weather, and then either loyal fans manage to get in at the last minute before the start for various reasons, or there are only a few audience members. Finally, the protagonist makes a statement like "One day I will make this place full" in a similar way.

In short, it has nothing to do with him. This bad weather is just a necessary plot device. Typhoons are just a common occurrence. He shouldn't be blamed.

Symbolically holding up an umbrella, Jingu arrived at the live venue that Asuka had mentioned. It was a LiveHouse that perfectly matched the characteristics of underground idols. Pushing open the door, the liveliness inside exceeded Jingu's expectations.

It hadn't started yet, but it was already almost full. All sorts of cheering sticks were flashing. The latecomer, dressed in a bright and stylish outfit, seemed out of place.

Are all otaku these days this ruthless? This doesn't fit the usual plot at all! Shouldn't it be like this, you push open the door, there are very few people inside, you're the only audience member, and after watching the whole thing, you go backstage, and Asuka comes crying and hugs you?

Before the shrine could even express its regret, the venue staff came up and led the shrine to a more suitable viewing location.

"You must be Miss Asuka's friend, right? You look like a very talented person, and you have an air of nobility even at such a young age."

Jingu, who was being wildly praised by the staff at the venue, was a little confused. Did Asuka really do that well?

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Today I'm going to fight Sky City and Spider-Man, both at once. I'll add more tomorrow.

Chapter 123 Stop Being an Idol

In fact, Asuka herself didn't know why her luck had suddenly improved after returning from Mount Fuji.

The venue rentals that were previously impossible to negotiate, the sponsorships that couldn't be secured, and the exposure that couldn't be obtained have all gone smoothly these past few days. Even on this stormy day when I had no expectations and thought it would fail, a large number of fans were still willing to come.

It's true that having a veteran idol like her leading the team is important, but promotion is also a crucial part. I really can't understand why things have turned out this way recently.

However, after exchanging a few words with the staff, Jingu roughly understood what was going on.

Although his affair with the She family wasn't widely known, at least the upper-class circles in Tokyo knew a little about it. They knew there was a ruthless person who opposed the entire She family, and it seemed that the She family had suffered a great loss.

Businessmen, adept at navigating complex relationships, invest in various ventures. The actions of the She family have far-reaching implications. Anyone with a keen eye can investigate and find the shrine and the others who were with them at the time. Although specific information about these individuals cannot be obtained, it does not prevent them from introducing familiar faces to their subordinates.

So Asuka's recent good fortune is actually due to connections, but it's best not to tell her about it and let her enjoy her happiness for a while longer.

The rewards and changes that come after hard work are what make people happy. If someone tells you that none of this was achieved through your own efforts, it can be very discouraging.

Jingu looked down at the venue. This staff position was actually the best spot, offering a panoramic view of the entire venue, though it wasn't as close as the first row.

On the stage, the beautiful young girls were already in place. As the music started, a faint glow emanated from the dancing girls, and cheers erupted from the audience.

The stage effects were fantastic. Asuka used her divine power to create lighting effects. For these fans, these idol girls are truly shining stars in the literal sense. No wonder the fans are so loyal. With such a cool performance, who wouldn't be confused?

The performance didn't last long. These kinds of idol live performances usually don't exceed an hour and end within a few songs. After the live performance, there's an autograph session where they sell CDs or T-shirts and other merchandise.

However, Asuka doesn't participate in this segment because sometimes fans ask for photos, and Asuka tries to minimize her public appearances. Otherwise, it would be troublesome if she were discovered to look exactly like her idol who died suddenly many years ago.

Avoiding the long queues of people, Jingu went straight backstage and knocked on the door of the dressing room.

"Asuka, I'm coming in."

At this moment, Asuka was removing some of the fancy decorations and makeup from her face, such as the rhinestones that adorned it.

After closing the door, Jingu walked over to the girl's seat and sat down, amidst her slightly shy yet delighted gaze.

"I thought you wouldn't come to the Rain God Palace because of the heavy rain, and you didn't even reply to my messages."

The girl pouted, complaining that the shrine, in order to fulfill her expected surprise, had come secretly without even replying, leaving her feeling anxious and uncertain after going on stage, and unable to watch...

I saw the shadow of the shrine.

"I arrived a while ago, but the staff just gave me a better spot."

Jingu stared intently at the girl in front of him. She had just been singing and dancing on stage, and a layer of fine sweat had formed on her forehead. Her unique idol outfit gave off a very strange feeling.

Speaking of which, when I first met Asuka, I had thought about pressing her backstage and filling her up with milk, turning her into a cream puff, and having her perform on stage like a sandwich for her fans.

The dressing room is currently empty, and the autograph session is expected to take some time, which seems like the perfect time.

"What's wrong? Why are you staring at me? Is your outfit strange?"

Faced with the shrine's ill-intentioned gaze, the girl shyly covered her face. This kind of outfit was fine on stage, but it was indeed a bit strange in private.

He suppressed his evil thoughts for the time being. Now was not a good time. Regardless of whether the bird was ready or not, even if he ate the fruit now, it was not the most ripe time, and he had no shortage of other ways to quench his thirst.

"Well...no, I was just thinking, Asuka, what do you want to do next? Just keep moving forward step by step, what kind of stage do you want to step onto in the end?"

"First the Budokan? Then the Tokyo Dome? The Kohaku Uta Gassen? Asuka, how far do you want to go as an idol?"

Jingu's words made the girl think deeply. She thought Jingu was thinking about something inappropriate for children again, but it turned out that he was seriously considering her.

To be honest, Asuka continues her idol activities partly out of hobby and professional habit, and partly to collect scattered beliefs to maintain her existence. As for how far she intends to go, she really hasn't thought about it yet.

Although he had set grand goals such as becoming the god of entertainment, he had no idea how to achieve them.

Seeing the bewildered girl, Jingu took her hands and solemnly said:

"Asuka, why don't you give up being an idol and retire behind the scenes?"

"Huh? Why!"

The sudden suggestion left Asuka somewhat bewildered, and she seemed unable to accept it.

"Because of me, Asuka, if you want to continue being an idol, are you going to make our relationship public? Or are you planning to keep it a secret? That would be deceiving your fans, wouldn't it?"

"But...I still need faith..."

Slightly dazed by Jingu's blunt words, Asuka completely forgot that she hadn't actually established any relationship with Jingu yet, and subconsciously acquiesced to what the two had said.

"Why don't you just leave that kind of thing to your companions? Isn't that what you're training them for? Although I don't mind things being public or private, Asuka, do you really want to do this?"

"this......"

Jingu remembered that Asuka had once told him that since he was an idol, he should take the feelings of his fans into consideration. As for things like secret relationships, unspoken rules, or even pregnancy, if such things happened, he should either graduate obediently or be honest about it. Deceiving fans' feelings and money and creating a persona is too fake.

Seeing the girl's hesitation, Jingu seized the opportunity and added fuel to the fire.

"Besides, if you continue down this path, you'll eventually have to appear on screen, whether it's variety shows or photography. You can't stay a nobody forever; secrets will eventually come out..."

"But..."

Asuka remained hesitant. Despite having so many reasons, she was still very conflicted. It wasn't just that she genuinely loved the idol profession; she also wanted to achieve a goal she had almost reached in her life—the Tokyo Dome, the Kohaku Uta Gassen (Red and White Song Battle), and so on. She had longed for those things too.

Just as the girl was hesitating, Jingu revealed his true purpose, showing a malicious smile.

"Of course, if you really like it, Asuka, I have a way to resolve that..."

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Spider-Man: Across the Universe is really good, but it's a bit abrupt; just when you think it's about to reach its climax, the movie ends.

Chapter 124 The Price of Dreams

Jingu certainly didn't genuinely want Asuka to give up her idol career.

As Kaguya said, everyone has their own unique characteristics. Although labeling people is not a good thing, all kinds of labels and attributes can make people more interesting.

If Asuka didn't become an idol, how could the shrine have the feeling of being overwhelmed and filled by a popular idol adored by thousands, and then having that sense of conquest?

"Let's make a deal, Flying Bird. I'll help you reach the most dazzling stage."

"Ok?"

Asuka was a little confused and didn't quite understand what the shrine meant.

"It's very simple. Asuka, all the things you're worried about, whether it's exposure or resources, even if you appear in an interview on TV Tokyo and say you're Moritaka Asuka, no one will be able to find out a single thing about your past."

"Tokyo Dome, Kohaku Uta Gassen and the like, Asuka, you have the ability to do it. What you lack is only the experience and resources. With my help, in half a year? Maybe less than half a year, you will be able to step onto the stage you yearn for."

"Is this... considered an unspoken rule? No, Jingu, what should we do then? Go public with it?"

I was going to ask if this was some kind of unspoken rule, but then I thought about it and realized that it's really a case of one person willing to give and the other willing to receive, so it doesn't really count as one... right?

"Of course not. No matter what, going public with a relationship would be a heavy blow to an idol's career, right?"

Jingu smiled, but behind that smile lay a drawn blade and an undisguised desire.

"I won't even touch you, Asuka, until I fulfill my promise. That way, it won't be deceiving the fans, right? But in return..."

Jingu whispered in Asuka's ear the price the girl would have to pay.

"When you, Asuka, step onto the stage of your dreams, that will be the time when you graduate from your idol career. At that time, you will choose to graduate, then go public with your relationship, and then choose to do something based on your own interests, such as an actor, a singer, or something else."

"Of course, I also have a small additional condition."

Asuka stuffed something into the girl's hand. She opened her hand and saw it was a band-aid. Asuka was very confused. What could this thing do?

"At the end of your idol career, before the performance, I will completely devour you and use that to fill your body with everything. I hope that on the biggest stage in the end, you can carry all the love I have poured into you to complete this final performance. Is that okay?"

After understanding what the shrine meant, Asuka's face instantly turned bright red. Eat it, infuse it, and then take it on stage to perform? Just thinking about it was enough to completely scorch the girl's brain.

"This this......"

The girl, who could barely speak, kept stammering.

"This doesn't count as deceiving your fans, after all, it was your graduation concert, wasn't it?"

Holding the idol girl's hand tightly, he continued to speak, trying to persuade her.

"Why hesitate? Love, dreams, career—everything will have a perfect outcome, and nothing will be harmed. Isn't this the best idea?"

Indeed, as the shrine said, this is what it means no matter which

One aspect has been taken into account, and there will be no regrets. The only problem is probably Asuka's own sense of shame.

Finally, after a short wait, the shrine heard the girl's reply, which was barely audible.

"...good......"

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