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

It wasn't until the last chord of the guitar faded into the wind that the five of them belatedly realized that the song had ended.

For a moment, those of them who had little knowledge of music theory didn't know how to evaluate it except that it sounded "good".

So everyone stood there, stunned, unaware that this stunned silence was itself the highest form of recognition.

After Taka finished singing, he sighed deeply, patted Jun Sakurada on the shoulder, and said with a touch of regret, "It's a real waste of your talent if you don't debut."

"That's not necessarily true." Jun Sakurada smiled nonchalantly. "My skills are just so-so. I occasionally sing for my fans during live streams, that's enough."

"If I were to actually debut, I wouldn't be able to compete with a monster like you."

"Singing in a live stream can't compare to the overwhelming cheers of tens of thousands of people..." Taka shook his head slightly, asking one last question with a hint of regret:

"Really not going to debut?"

"I really won't debut." Jun Sakurada nodded firmly.

However, at that moment, a third voice suddenly rang out: "I think Sakurada-kun should reconsider."

Upon hearing the voice, Jun Sakurada's smile froze, and the next second, he and the other six people all looked in the direction from which the voice came.

Finally couldn't hold back any longer?

Hideaki Takizawa strode out of the forest, still dressed in a smart suit, as if he were in a conference room at Johnny & Associates headquarters, not on a deserted riverbank.

However, the suit was clearly stained with dirt and broken leaves, and the fine leather shoes were covered in mud and looked terrible.

It was obvious that after making that phone call with Maluo, he booked the earliest ticket without saying a word, and rushed here from Tokyo without even changing his clothes.

"Sakurada-kun, it's really not easy to see you..."

His tone carried a hint of resentment, clearly indicating that the journey had been quite arduous for him.

Sakurada Jun's gaze returned to calm after a moment of surprise, his tone devoid of any emotional fluctuation:

"How did you find this place?"

"Your resume has your home address. I met your grandfather there and that's how I learned about you in this valley," Takizawa said frankly.

At that moment, Jun Sakurada couldn't help but curse his mother, whom he had never met, twenty times in his heart, and for the first time, he felt that the term "biological mother" might have some merit.

"Everyone, could you give Sakurada-kun and me some time alone?" While he was making his comment, Takizawa Hideaki had already turned around and nodded to the celebrities.

"Takizawa-nii, he's still a child, don't bully him—" Taka's expression changed, and he subconsciously tried to protect Sakurada Jun.

But Hideaki Takizawa just smiled and said, "Don't worry, Moriuchi. He's a hundred times smarter than you were fifteen years ago. If I don't suffer any losses this time, that's my skill."

The six people looked at each other, their eyes filled with utter shock.

The idea that the vice president of Johnny's Entertainment would travel all the way to Akita to persuade a boy to change his mind was already a pipe dream.

Now, Hideaki Takizawa has even admitted that he would suffer a loss, which would be a sensational story that would shake the entire Japanese entertainment industry if it got out.

Just as Taka was in a dilemma, Jun Sakurada finally spoke up: "Then let's talk."

"However, I hope this is the last time."

Jun Sakurada was a little irritated at this moment, although he didn't show it.

He really didn't want to get smuggled into Johnny's Entertainment.

Japanese entertainment is already a stinking cesspool, and Johnny's is even the smelliest part of it.

From management to debuted idols to trainees, there's a constant stream of scumbags; it feels like a whole set of criminal laws could be applied to all of them.

Moreover, joining Johnny's means losing freedom, image rights, and internet access, and constantly worrying about losing your job...

The reward is nothing more than a precarious position as a top-tier idol and a modest income.

While, to be fair, Johnny's Entertainment at that time did indeed possess what could be considered the ultimate weapon in all of Japan for reaping massive popularity in China, compared to actively joining Johnny's for his sake...

Jun Sakurada still prefers to wait until Johnny's Entertainment goes under in two years before trying to seduce that man.

This way, it also prevents Kitagawa Noboru from lying on top of him and sucking his blood.

The two arrived at a secluded spot, and before Takizawa Hideaki could speak, Sakurada Jun apologized first: "I'm so sorry, Takizawa-san!"

He gave a standard 90-degree bow: "I am truly sorry that I used the interview opportunity provided by Johnny's without permission for self-promotion!"

"If you and your agency require it, I can publicly post the apology statement and video on my personal channel!"

"However, considering that I have never mentioned Johnny's Entertainment in the videos, nor have I attacked, insulted, or slandered you, please stop harassing me and my family in this way!"

That's the truth. Although Jun Sakurada showed the Johnny's interview invitation in a live stream, he hadn't signed any contract with Johnny's at that time, so he wasn't bound by any agreement.

Since he set off for the job interview, he has never mentioned those three words directly again.

As for any educational content or attacks on the agency, there really weren't any. After all, all the attacks were swallowed up by Chicken Bro. Who does Johnny's think it is?

Looking at the seemingly obedient bowing boy, who was actually using a retreat as a pretext to extricate himself, Takizawa Hideaki couldn't help but curse the little fox in his heart.

This is far too difficult to deal with; there's not even a trace of the naivety and foolishness that a teenager of this age should have.

However... thankfully I was prepared.

……

"Xiaoling, what do you think is the biggest problem I'll encounter on this trip?"

Before leaving, Hideaki Takizawa casually asked Rin Takizawa a question.

"It's an imbalance in the needs of both parties," Takizawa Rin said without hesitation.

"Brother, you and Johnny's really need Sakurada-kun's outstanding talent and top-notch ability to become a national idol of the next era, so that he can become the pillar of Johnny's in the next era."

"Moreover, you can't find an equivalent or even slightly inferior substitute for the time being."

"But conversely, Sakurada-kun hardly needs anything Johnny's can provide for him; fame and money are things he can obtain on his own."

"And he's not interested in the glory of being a national idol."

Hideaki Takizawa sighed: "Yes, that kid is too outstanding, so outstanding that he's...flawless."

However, compared to his helplessness, Takizawa Rin was able to smile at this moment: "Therefore, brother must find such a thing."

"He has an urgent need for this, but it's difficult for him to obtain it on his own in a short period of time. However, you and Johnny's are able to provide him with an opportunity."

"Once we find it, the initiative will be back in your hands!"

Hideaki Takizawa raised an eyebrow: "Does such a thing really exist?"

He couldn't imagine what that incredibly talented young man could possibly lack, or what Johnny's could possibly provide for him.

Takizawa Rin nodded: "It's just a guess..."

……

"Alright, Runjun, there's no need for this kind of performance in private. I think you know perfectly well what I'm here for."

Hideaki Takizawa gritted his teeth; at this point, he had no choice but to give it a try.

Before Sakurada Jun could answer, he continued, "I know you have a prejudice against our organization, but why not listen to what we can offer you?"

What will it bring? Money? Status? Or will it be a trap? Jun Sakurada lowered his head, but secretly chuckled to himself.

He was invincible because he had no desires, and he didn't believe that Johnny's could come up with anything that would excite him.

Then, the next second, Takizawa Hideaki slowly spoke:

"Would you like to be the Japan-China Cultural and Sports Friendship Exchange Ambassador?"

At that moment, Jun Sakurada's calm expression slowly froze...