Japanese Entertainment: A Comeback Beginning from Bankrupt President

"Amano-san looks unhappy, are you really okay?"

"It's alright, she's like this 364 out of 365 days a year, she'll forget about it the next day." Kazuya Sawashiro waved his hand calmly, and then drew the curtains to prevent anyone from seeing what was happening.

"That's really... in a sense, her emotions are quite stable." Whether it was praise or mockery, Yagami Hayato said it naturally.

"She's such a stable person, but the world has made her unstable," said Aki Amano, who couldn't see outside from inside the house, while Kazuya Sawashiro could see her through the gap in the curtains outside. "She doesn't really feel safe, which is why she wants to know everything, especially things happening around her."

The topic was a bit heavy, but for the two of them now, it actually made them feel relaxed.

That willingness to share secrets is something strangers wouldn't have.

Hayato Yagami understood and comprehended the reason why Kazuya Sawashiro had said all this; it was all for the sake of the creation he had just mentioned.

Since he was going to write, he wanted to write a good piece that would be remembered ten or twenty years from now, rather than something that would fade into obscurity in a day or two. Therefore, Yagami Hayato was eager to learn about Amano Aki.

Ze Cheng was the first one, and he would talk to Amano Aki later.

By looking at her from different angles and finding inspiration for your creation, you're sure to be able to write a hit song that suits Aki Amano.

"I can understand. After all, I've had that experience before. If it were me, I would probably have accepted reality and become a thing of the past long ago."

"Yeah, most people wouldn't agree to that," said Ze Cheng, who genuinely admired Amano Aki. "I remember when I told her not to give up, she wondered if I'd lost my mind."

"A little... haha!" Yagami Hayato's hearty laughter wasn't mocking; it was an acknowledgment of Sawashiro Kazuya.

Kazuya Sawashiro did not deny it, but slowly turned the topic to the new song, "So this time the new song I gave her is also the kind that makes people feel like they have something wrong with their brains. Wait for me to show you the lyrics."

I haven't finished practicing the new song yet, so I can't give you a demo, but I've always had the lyrics in my hands.

The lyrics and music of "Usse-ewa" were shown to Hayato Yagami.

After watching it, Yagami Hayato already had the answer in his heart. This was indeed an unusual piece of music, completely different from his previous styles.

"Why choose this kind of song? Wouldn't it be better to stick to the original style for the first mini-album?" Yagami Hayato thought that Sawashiro Kazuya should have more songs.

This is Aki Amano's first mini-album, so it's very important.

"Diversity is Amano Aki's true nature. Having spent so much time with her, I know better than anyone else that she shouldn't be bound by the word 'style.' You can go to the recording studio with her and you should understand what I mean." Sawashiro Kazuya's praise for Amano Aki is unquestionable.

Actually, if he hadn't met her back then, Ze Chenghe would have chosen to go it alone.

It was because I met her that I chose to be with her.

Yagami Hayato agreed: "I should go to the recording studio tomorrow, and I'll definitely observe carefully then."

"The person in charge of the recording studio has also been keeping an eye on her. If you can't find the answer to something, you can ask her. I think she'd be willing to help you," said Kazuya Sawashiro, bringing up Yumi Kazama. "She's a producer with over twenty years of experience in the industry and a wealth of musical knowledge."

"The more the better. Perhaps you could introduce a few more like them, so I can get to know Amano-san from more perspectives."

"Then I have no choice but to call on my most reliable support president," Kazuya Sawashiro straightened his back considerably when he thought of Misaki Tachibana. "She's the most composed of those high school girls you saw when you came to the agency a few days ago."

Like Aki Amano, he received high praise. Because fans often follow their idols, Kazuya Sawashiro is always very tolerant of the people around Aki Amano.

"Okay, now that you mention it, I do remember..." Yagami Hayato immediately recalled the events of that day, then realized he was dizzy and had to turn back to Sawashiro Kazuya to ask, "But from my perspective, the high school girl I saw that day seemed very composed. Could you describe her in more detail?"

"The one who keeps staring intently at Aki Amano." Kazuya Sawashiro accurately described Misaki Tachibana's characteristic.

Calm and collected, but he likes to stare at Amano Aki as if he were a pet. Sawashiro Kazuya is certain that if he agrees to transfer Amano Aki's contract, Tachibana Misaki will not hesitate to take Amano Aki home.

"It really matches the fans' expectations for Amano-san."

Kazuya Sawashiro smiled and nodded, then praised Misaki Tachibana: "I've worked with her before, and her talent for assisting in work is something that most high school students don't have. There's a sense of reassurance that you can entrust everything to her and she'll handle it smoothly."

"I've seen it. It was that really popular project not long ago." Yagami Hayato had a vivid memory of it and was willing to learn about the story behind it.

However, on the other hand, the focus now is not on the composed support group leader, but on Amano Aki's situation.

So, let's turn the topic around.

"What about Sawashiro-san? Does he just see Amano-san as a partner? From my perspective, things don't seem that simple." Yagami Hayato felt that what he could see, Sawashiro Kazuya should also know.

However, this topic is too sensitive for Kazuya Sawashiro.

Behind a window not far away, with its haphazard soundproofing, a small dog named Amano Aki pricked up its ears to eavesdrop. What if she heard something terrible and it affected her work later?

No, no, everything must go for Orange.

"That might be true, but..." Kazuya Sawashiro lowered his voice, not wanting Aki Amano to hear what he was about to say, "She just hasn't met many good people before, and her life and work have basically been a mess, so she's having some normal human emotions. Don't worry about it too much."

That's all I can say.

If I were to directly say that Amano Aki might like me, I don't know how I could ever fill this hole. Even if I brought Amano Aki, who was eavesdropping over there, over here, it would probably only fill the hole a little.

Ultimately, this is something that can only be understood implicitly and cannot be explicitly stated when facing other people.

I only tell close friends and family that I like her openly.

If there ever comes a day when we need to talk about this with someone, it will be when both Kazuya Sawashiro and Akito Amano start avoiding each other and someone has to step forward and take the initiative.

For now, let's just pretend nothing happened.

"I think Amano-san would feel regretful to hear you say that, but for some reason, there's another voice in my head saying that this is good." Yagami Hayato was a little conflicted because inspiration was welling up in his mind.

I want to write a love song for Aki Amano.