Girl idols are meant to be exploited!

Su Shi was really moved.

But no matter how excited they are, there is still a crucial prerequisite for all this to come true - that is, Taku Hoshikawa must be willing to sign a contract with them.

If you don't sign a contract with them, everything will be in vain.

Takamatsu Deng did not urge Su Shi, but waited quietly for her decision.

Su Shi lowered his head and fell into deep thought.

Her eyes sometimes flickered, sometimes dimmed.

Returning to Mygo means facing the past, the shattered friendships and dreams, but at the same time, it may also be an opportunity to pick up the pieces again.

Finally, after much deliberation, she slowly raised her head, looked into Deng's clear eyes, and said solemnly, "If the agency is willing to sign our band, I'm willing to... return to Mygo."

"Great!"

A happy expression appeared on Gao Songdeng's face, but Li Xi snorted coldly.

In her opinion, Su Shi was just a "scoundrel" who was trying to take advantage of the situation, and it made no difference whether she was there or not.

If it weren't for Deng wanting to "start a game" with Su Shi, she would have wanted to kick this bastard out and replace him with Hai Ling, the "big leg".

But never mind...as long as the lamp is happy.

Since the decision had been made, Su Shi quickly said, "Deng, Li Xi, wait here for a moment. I'll deliver the donuts Hai Ling asked me to buy, and then I'll help you find the manager of the firm."

"No need to deliver it. The donuts are just an excuse for Hailing. She doesn't actually eat such high-calorie foods."

Li Xi said lightly.

Su Shi smiled and insisted, "Even so, I still have to buy some desserts before going up. In addition to Hai Ling's portion, I also want to bring some for the others."

"It's up to you, but don't let us down, or Deng and I will just charge at us."

Li Xi crossed his arms and said coldly.

"Don't worry, just wait here for a while, I'll be back soon."

Su Shi bought some dessert in the store and returned to the practice room.

Hai Ling saw her come back and asked calmly, "Su Shi, have you seen Li Xi?"

"Yes, I did. Thanks to you, Hailing-san, I had a very pleasant conversation with Lixi and the others."

Hai Ling was stunned, as if she didn't expect that Su Shi was not angry at all, but thanked her instead.

"……That's good."

She nodded blankly.

"Here, your donut. I bought it for you."

Su Shi handed a whole box of donuts to Hai Ling, then smiled and greeted the others who were rehearsing, "I bought a lot of donuts, let's eat together."

"There's dessert, yay!"

Renai was the first to cheer.

She practically dropped the phone and bounded over, immediately picking up a pink-frosted donut and taking a big bite.

An, Subaru, and Momoka also took one.

Seeing this, Xiangzi also came over, reached out and took a small matcha donut, and thanked Su Shi.

It’s not that Xiangzi wanted to eat it so much, but she felt that if she didn’t take it, she would be a bit out of place, as if she was specifically targeting Su Shi.

Su Shi watched Xiangzi take small bites and she smiled softly.

In fact, this is her real purpose.

Su Shi simply wanted to treat Xiangzi to a meal, so she bought one for everyone.

Whether out of politeness or social needs, Xiangzi ate the meal.

Since that’s the case... I can buy more things to feed Xiangzi in the future.

Anyway, Su Shi is a rich woman, so she doesn't mind buying an extra copy for other people.

However, when Su Shi thought that her "feeding" could only last until the end of the concert, she felt a little depressed.

If I want to continue to stay with Xiangzi, then... Gao Songdeng's suggestion may be the only way.

Chapter 277: Taku Hoshikawa’s thousand-layered routine.

"What? You said you were planning on returning to Mygo, and you wanted to sign a contract with me?"

When he heard Su Shi come to his office and say this, Hoshikawa Taku was very surprised.

And not only did she sign with the agency, but even Takamatsu Touma, Shiina Riki and others also wanted to sign...

What's happening here?

Taku Hoshikawa hasn't made a move on them yet, but they are "giving themselves away" one by one?

"Yes."

Su Shi nodded and said seriously, "I've discussed this with Xiao Deng, Li Xi and the others, and they're all willing to sign with Xingchuan Agency as a band and continue activities under the name Mygo."

"why?"

Hoshikawa Taku was very curious as to why they suddenly wanted to do this.

"Why, does that mean Aine has agreed to return to Mygo and form a band with you guys?"

Nagasaki Suyo gave a wry smile.

"That... I didn't say that. But even if Aine doesn't want to come back, we still want to reunite Mygo."

"I wonder what you think, Mr. Xingchuan? Do you agree to sign a contract with us?"

Of course Hoshikawa Taku wanted to sign them.

As long as he signs a contract with anyone, Taku Hoshikawa can get rewards from the system.

Taku Hoshikawa was originally thinking about how to plan and sign them one by one, but he didn't expect that they would come to him in a group.

Where did such a good thing come from? Xingchuan Taku couldn't help but want to laugh.

However, now is not the time to laugh.

Be patient.

Taku Hoshikawa did not answer immediately. Instead, he supported his chin, slowly leaned back in his chair, frowned slightly, and fell into "contemplation".

That expression looked like a boss who had just been given a mess by his subordinates and was racking his brains to find a tactful way to refuse.

After a while, he raised his head, the surprise on his face had faded, replaced by a hint of "embarrassment".

"Hmm... To be honest, I'm very optimistic about your potential. But you know, our agency's resources are tight, and we're planning a concert, so we don't have the extra resources and energy to sign new artists."

"and……"

Hoshikawa Taku paused, tapped the table with his fingertips, and said slowly, "To be frank, your current level is far from meeting our firm's contract standards."

A trace of astonishment flashed across Su Shi's face, and he was caught off guard by these words.

"Are we not up to standard? But wasn't our band's performance at RING very well received? Mr. Hoshikawa, you were there too..."

"Are you talking about your rendition of 'Spring Shadow'?"

Hoshikawa Taku chuckled. "That song did get a good response, but the band disbanded after you performed it. Is that really something we can talk about?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Su Shi suddenly became embarrassed, and a trace of shame and regret flashed across his face.

She thought again of her "gaffe" backstage at that time.

At that time, she yelled at others, asking why they were singing Kasuga Shadow, but now she regards this song as her "masterpiece".

It's like a boomerang slap in the face.

Su Shi wanted to produce other evidence to prove the ability of their band, but the problem was that Mygo was established not long ago, and this was the only performance they could show.

She said stubbornly, "Although we don't have many achievements, our members are all very strong. Whether it's Deng, Li Xi or Lenai, they all have professional-level strength..."

"stop."

As if he had heard enough, Hoshikawa Taku raised his hand and made a pause gesture, looking a little impatient.

"Enough with the bragging. Do you really think your teammates are up to par?"

"Your lead singer, Deng Takamatsu, has barely had any experience on stage. He doesn't even dare look people in the eye when he speaks, and his singing relies entirely on his performance. When he's in good form, he can move the whole audience, but when he's off, he's like a penguin, cooing and babbling incomprehensible language."

"The drummer, Shiina Tatsuki, has good explosive power and can also arrange music. He's an all-around talent, barely enough to be considered a professional."

Hoshikawa Taku seemed to be praising, but then he changed the subject.

"But that's not enough. Do you know how competitive the idol market is these days? Genius is just the threshold to success. Everyone in this industry who can get a contract is a genius. Do you think she can compare to Guitar Hero or Toyokawa Shoko?"

"As for Le Nai, she's certainly talented, but she's a bit too spontaneous. Our agency needs stable artists who are willing to follow their managers' instructions, not time bombs that could go wrong at any moment."

After commenting on the others, Taku Hoshikawa finally set his gaze on Su Shi's face, and his tone unconsciously carried a hint of sigh.

"And you, Ms. Sushi... what do you think are your advantages? If I were to sign a bassist, I would prioritize signing Hachiman Kailing. She has a stable stage presence, solid skills, and is very popular. And you..."

He paused slightly, "It would be nice for you to be an assistant."

The words were like needles, piercing Su Shi's heart. She lowered her head. Her hands clenched at her sides, and the color on her face gradually faded.

Taku Hoshikawa's comments are really merciless.

Su Shi opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but the series of "shortcomings" blocked his throat and he couldn't say a word.

Because what Taku Hoshikawa said was the truth and he pointed out their shortcomings directly.

As Taku Hoshikawa said, if they want to be a professional band, they are far from qualified.

"Are we...are we really that bad, without any redeeming qualities?"

Su Shi was unwilling to give up and still wanted to fight for it, "I admit the shortcomings you mentioned, but our band has only been together for less than two months. These shortcomings will be corrected during the running-in process..."

This time, Hoshikawa Taku did not continue to be sarcastic.

He sighed awkwardly, then softened his tone. "What I said just now was indeed a bit harsh. You're all still young and have room to grow and improve. I'm also optimistic about your future. However... I'm the manager of this firm, and I'm the one investing in you."

"From an operator's perspective, my investment in your band is a losing proposition."

There was a brief silence in the air.

Su Shi was silent for a long time, as if he had made a decision. He gritted his teeth and said with a firm look in his eyes:

"If we lose money on the investment... then we don't need any salary or commission, as long as you're willing to sign with us!"

She took a step forward, raised her head, and her eyes were full of pleading: "Mr. Xingchuan, please, give us a chance!"

Upon hearing this, Taku Hoshikawa was slightly stunned, and then he showed a bitter smile with a hint of helplessness.

"Well... to be honest, your salary isn't what I need. You have to know that providing resources to a band is very expensive..."

“We can pay for it ourselves!”

Su Shi immediately said, "No matter what resource notice it is, we will negotiate it ourselves, and it won't cost the firm a penny!"

Xingchuan's expression slowly became "moved", and his brows were slightly hesitant:

"Su Shi...are you really willing to do this? Why? It won't benefit you in any way, and you'll even have to pay for it. You can just run your own band..."

"I hope you can tell me the real reason, otherwise it will be hard for me to believe that you really intend to join the firm."

After a moment of silence, Su Shi seemed to have made up his mind and slowly expressed his true feelings.

"Actually, it was Deng who came up with this idea. She didn't want to become strangers with Aine anymore, so she thought of making her her colleague. That way, they could be lifelong friends..."

Su Shi raised her eyes and said softly, "As for me, I also hope to be friends with Xiangzi for life..."

"So this is ah……"

An almost imperceptible smile appeared on the corner of Hoshikawa Taku's mouth, but then quickly disappeared, replaced by an expression of being "touched by sincerity".

"Ugh……"

He sighed, "Now that you've said that, I'm not heartless. I'm willing to give you a chance."

"Really!?"

Su Shi's eyes lit up instantly, with a gleam in his eyes.