Tokyo: My obsession with China led me to become the king of Japanese entertainment.

For a fleeting moment, Minami Hamabe felt that the boy in front of her was playing hard to get.

Although she is not yet nineteen years old, she has been working in the industry for nearly ten years since she started as a child star. She has starred in movies that have grossed over 3 billion yen and has starred in popular works such as "Kakegurui".

In the past two years, she swept a series of awards, including the Best Newcomer Award at the Japan Academy Film Prize, and is recognized by Toho as the next generation's leading lady.

Even if it can't be said to be a top-tier hit, its popularity among young people is definitely leading the pack.

And then... he calmly looked down on him.

Please don't misunderstand, I pay almost no attention to the entertainment industry.

Upon seeing Hamabe's expression, Sakurada Jun knew what scenario she was envisioning. He calmly pointed to Sato Takeru, Kamiki Ryunosuke, and Mori Kankazu, and explained:

"I know these three because my friends are huge Kamen Rider fans, and I've watched a lot of their clips, which is why I can recognize them."

This is not something Jun Sakurada made up. In fact, before Jun Sakurada's time travel, among the contemporary forces in the traditional Japanese entertainment industry, apart from a very few who broke out of their niche, such as Satomi Ishihara, Yui Aragaki, and Kanna Hashimoto, there were very few.

The vast majority of actors who did not come from a special effects background are less well-known in China than those special effects actors who are far less famous in Japan.

However, Minami Hamabe is already considered a relatively well-known Japanese actress, having starred in many manga and light novel adaptations, and even played Meiko in the live-action adaptation of Anohana.

In terms of popularity, she has the potential to become the next Yui Aragaki.

But... since she hadn't introduced herself yet, and Jun Sakurada only remembered her name.

"As for him..." Jun Sakurada glanced at the monkey head watching the commotion with a rare hint of disdain in his eyes:

"His new album is as bad as a thesis defense."

Takahiro Moriuchi, who was standing nearby, was about to listen to Jun Sakurada's "suspected fan" praise him, but he was instead met with a rude awakening.

He just released his new album "Eye of the Storm" this month, which sold 200,000 copies in its first week and topped the Oricon sales chart, firmly establishing his position as the number one active rock band in Asia.

I don't know why, but the number one rock band in Asia's new album just doesn't sound very rock.

Takahiro Moriuchi and his rock band ONE OK ROCK can be said to represent the aesthetic taste of some Japanese entertainers who "look to the beautiful father in everything".

Despite having built his empire on the hard rock style of Japanese pop music in his early days, he had to actively cater to the market in order to break into Europe and America, writing some incongruous Western pop songs and copying others' ideas.

Although their style may change in the next few years, Jun Sakurada's attitude towards this rock band that inspired him is more like a helpless "criticize and then buy it".

But that doesn't stop him from looking down on this monkey who's almost lost his original aspirations after venturing into America.

What? Jun Sakurada himself is also venturing into China? And catering to the preferences of Chinese audiences?

Is it possible that Jun Sakurada himself is Chinese, and that catering to China is equivalent to catering to himself?

Can they be the same?

"Pfft." Before Maro could even speak, Hamabe Minami couldn't help but burst out laughing: "Senpai got thoroughly rejected!"

As for Takeru Satoh, Ryunosuke Kamiki, and the others, they burst into unrestrained laughter, as if they had completely forgotten that just a few minutes ago, a bear had appeared here.

They're all good friends, so who wouldn't want to see this popular monkey get a little humiliated? And being disliked by fans would definitely make for a great show.

"It's not that bad!" Taka also put on a warm, red expression and patted Sakurada Jun on the shoulder.

"I'll send you a package of tickets for this year's Japan tour later. Come and listen to a few live shows and you'll see if we're rock and roll or not!"

He casually put his arm around Jun Sakurada's shoulder, but because of the height difference of more than ten centimeters, it felt like a monkey hanging from a tree, which was quite comical.

"Speaking of which, we haven't even asked your name yet! We still owe you a life-saving favor!"

Clearly, this rock star has a strong mentality and probably prepared himself for criticism when releasing this album.

He completely ignored Sakurada Jun's criticism.

"Jun Sakurada, a local, is someone who makes games, and also a web blogger and streamer," Jun Sakurada introduced himself.

Before the others could react, he proactively opened his arms and said, "Don't worry, I didn't bring any live streaming equipment today, so you don't have to worry about being filmed."

It's not that Jun Sakurada didn't want these people to appear on screen; after all, most of them have their own memorable moments in China.

Sato Takeru and Mori Hirokazu need no introduction, and with Tachibana Taki as a golden brand, the popularity of "Your Name" in China is absolutely solid.

ONEOKROCK, the group led by Takahiro Moriuchi, is one of the few Japanese music groups that can hold a concert at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in mainland China, the Taipei Arena in Taiwan, and Central in Hong Kong.

Unfortunately, this was not the right time for them to appear on camera during their live stream.

Taka and Takeru Satoh are both notorious playboys in the Japanese entertainment industry, with a ton of undesirable romantic relationships and numerous affairs.

The least famous of the six celebrities today, Mori Kankazu, who plays Hikari Natsumi, the wife of Kamen Rider Decade, has been rumored to have had affairs with these two older men.

A private gathering spearheaded by them, attended by six celebrities (three men and three women)... If it were exposed, who knows what kind of madness the sensitive, fragile, and neurotic Japanese netizens would go through.

The most severe cases are probably the mildest.

Upon hearing Sakurada Jun's initiative, the group of people who had just been tense breathed a sigh of relief.

"I'm so sorry, we need Sakura-kun to consider things for us." The sophisticated woman, whom Sakura-kun didn't recognize and who hadn't spoken until now, chuckled and introduced herself.

"Yuriko Yoshitaka, actress and writer."

She politely shook hands with Jun Sakurada, tilting her head slightly to observe his somewhat youthful yet expressive face, and couldn't help but sigh:

"Hey bro, how about you consider debuting? We can introduce you to AMUSE agency."

Of the six people present, apart from Hamabe and Mori Hirokazu, the other four belonged to AMUSE, Japan's largest listed agency, which, like Johnny's, was a super giant in the entertainment industry.

Compared to Johnny's, which focuses on idol boy groups, the latter's business scope is much broader, including music, acting, idols... they do everything.

"Minami Hamabe is also an actress! Remember that!"

Before Sakurada Jun could answer, Hamabe Minami moved between the two, grinning as she shook hands with him: "How about considering coming to Toho? I can introduce you!"

They're all powerful figures with strong backing, so they speak with confidence.

Jun Sakurada's heart skipped a beat. Although he couldn't recognize the face, he had indeed heard of the name Minami Hamabe before.

After a polite handshake, he gently shook his head: "Thank you for your concern, seniors, but I really have no intention of developing a career in the entertainment industry."

As if he had thought of something, he casually added:

"And I guess with Johnny & Associates' blacklist, I can forget about ever working in the entertainment industry again."

"Blacklisted by Johnny's?" The calm tone stirred up a storm. The six stars almost spoke in unison, glancing at Jun Sakurada and then turning to Takahiro Moriuchi beside him.

"You've been blacklisted too?" Monkey Head glared.