Tokyo Agent: Starting with Picking Up a Problem Girl

Chapter 158 You deserve to have your teeth knocked out!

Shiraishi Yu did not pursue the matter further or provide further explanation.

Because if Nakajima Hiroshi didn't mention the compensation to Asuka, it's hard to say whether there would be other arrangements; it's an uncertain situation.

She was quite sensible, worried that she might disrupt the company's arrangements.

"Tomorrow Flower, try this."

Pick up the serving chopsticks and use them to pick up the rice ball.

Asuka opened her mouth wide, like a fledgling bird waiting to be fed.

Shiraishi Yu didn't mind, smiling as he offered the food to the other person, taking the opportunity to change the subject.

"Okay, I'll check with the company this afternoon to see what their arrangements are, and then I'll help you plan how to establish your authority. Don't rush, everything takes time."

"oh----"

Asuka swallowed it whole with a "thud".

(This child looks like he's enjoying his food.)

(Damn it, why doesn't she gain weight? She eats more in one meal than I do in a whole day!)

Even someone like Yu Shiraishi would feel jealous of Asuka.

in the afternoon.

(Honestly, I was clearly meddling in other people's business.)

Even before Yuto Shiraishi arrived, Hiroshi Nakajima had already sensed and interpreted his pheromones.

(This guy probably thinks I have ulterior motives and want to recruit Asuka Kirara.)

(Ugh, why do I always have to worry about other people's business? In the end, I always end up getting myself all messed up.)

—It seems something's wrong with Asuka.

For Shiraishi Yu to speak up, it's most likely that she had sought her help before, or that there was a significant hidden danger.

As he pondered, Nakajima Hiroshi gathered the documents on the table.

He's actually quite busy. After his artist duties are relatively relieved, he immediately throws himself into researching and negotiating commercial deals, plus developing artist merchandise, monetizing trainees, and—

It's a busy day from morning till night.

"Mr. Nakajima, may I bother you for a moment?"

That's so convenient.

Just hearing his wife's voice made Nakajima Hiro feel a bit more relaxed.

"Enter."

Even if you like someone a lot, you still need to maintain a leadership demeanor.

As Yu Shiraishi said, prioritizing tasks is the foundation for a team's stable operation.

"sit."

Nakajima Hiro gave Shiraishi Yu a pot of premium tea.

It's not that diuretic soup.

"Although it may be a bit presumptuous, there's something I'd like to talk to you about."

(Ugh, Yu Shiraishi, you're such a jerk.)

(Seriously, it's hopeless.)

Shiraishi Yu, steeling himself, said, "Regarding Asuka's team, things don't seem too optimistic right now."

"indeed."

Hiroshi Nakajima nodded.

It's better to state your position sooner rather than later, so as not to let Shiraishi Yu suffer internally.

"She's currently lacking the ability to lead a team. Did she ask you for help?"

(Sigh, should I admit it?)

(It feels like I'm betraying Asuka, like a backstabber emphasizing her weaknesses to the boss.)

(But if left unchecked, this kid's team will most likely collapse quickly, or it might already be destroyed.)

(Okay, okay, this is the last time, yes, this really is the last time.)

(If the outcome is still bad, I will never meddle in other people's business again!)

Of course, Shiraishi Yu had said similar things to himself more than once, and they were utterly unconvincing.

Ultimately, this woman's heart is too soft.

"Asuka has spoken to me many times. Of course, she's a very studious child with a very good attitude."

She was still making arrangements for Asuka.

"Um.

""

Nakajima Hiroshi nodded at the right moment, looking like he was listening attentively.

Yu Shiraishi took a deep breath.

"But she may not have established any authority among the team members yet, or even laid a basic foundation for management. Currently, the team members have not reached a consensus that she holds great power."

She looked at Nakajima Hiro cautiously and tentatively asked.

"Are you aware of these situations?"

"No."

Nakajima Hiroshi shook his head, trying to sound as sincere as possible: "I've been too busy lately to pay much attention to the artists."

"But Asuka is leading a team for the first time, and I know that. If you have the capacity, please help me out."

This woman was clearly there to help Asuka, but fearing being misunderstood, she decided to take the initiative and ask for a favor.

Although it might seem like they're putting too many jobs on the table, but—

As you know, the capable are often given more work.

At worst, they can make up for it with bonuses and power.

"At noon, we exchanged some experiences about leading a team, and I discovered that Asuka was completely unaware of the artist profit-sharing system —"

Shiraishi Yu's tone was somewhat hesitant.

(I hope there's something fishy about this. If it's really intentional, then it would be like I'm here to force someone's hand.)

(How foolish! I've just asked for trouble.)

Listening to Shiraishi Yu's pheromones, Nakajima Hiroshi shook his head with a smile.

"That was indeed my oversight."

He explained.

"Asuka has only been with the company for a very short time."

"She completed the disclosure in less than two weeks. At that time, I happened to have some problems and did not communicate with her in time."

"Just as we finished dealing with it, we were immediately put on Itomori-ya's performance, and then—"

He looked at Shiraishi Yu and took the opportunity to express his gratitude.

"If it weren't for your involvement, things would probably be even more chaotic."

"We're short of talent."

"A managerial talent like you."

This is from the heart.

Artists are easy to find, but excellent managers are quite rare.

Because many of the operating rules in this industry are different from those in buying and selling business, managers at all levels, starting from brokers, have a considerable degree of autonomy.

Moreover, even for the same position, two people may have completely different powers and responsibilities due to different ways of working together.

Therefore, it is difficult to recruit through general channels. We can only select and train our own people who are capable of long-term success, or cooperate with others like Momochi.

This is why, even though Momochi is a product of Sakaki Geino, Nakajima Hiro still took the risk of trying to collaborate with her.

It's really difficult to find enough manpower.

Of course, explaining the whole story to Shiraishi Yu in detail was also to prevent her from misunderstanding and thinking that society was exploiting and oppressing talented artists.

This kind of thing is normal for newcomers and those who have failed at the bottom, but if a team is stingy with good prospects, then it has no future.

"I see—"

Shiraishi Yu breathed a sigh of relief.

She was indeed worried not only about Asuka's group, but also about Nakajima Hiro's attitude on this matter.

As long as it's not deliberate withholding, everything is negotiable.

"That's right. If Asuka's group wants to gain a foothold, it urgently needs a way to establish a leadership core."

"If you're keen to nurture her talent, should you consider allocating some of the business deals to her? Of course, team arrangements should be prioritized."

""

(Damn, this is overstepping their authority.)

(Looking back, I realize I brought all those things on myself.)

(Nosy and meddlesome, what good will come of it?)

(Yu Shiraishi, you deserve it, you deserve to have your teeth knocked out!)

Listening to Shiraishi Yu's conflicted feelings, Nakajima Hiroshi sighed inwardly.

This woman, even in such a struggling situation, still chose to help Asuka. She is truly a person worth cherishing. I'm growing to like her more and more, from every angle—

"Ms. Shiraishi, that's exactly what I was thinking too."

He quickly picked up the conversation to prevent Shiraishi Yu from continuing their internal strife.

Seeing the other person so conflicted, Nakajima Hiroshi actually began to feel sorry for them.

"Come."

He tapped on the table.

"Come with me to look at the latest letters of intent and help Asuka choose a suitable business opportunity."

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