131 – Dating Rumors (3)
Yellow Cow First—The person rumored to be dating Hwang So-rin is a drummer from an indie band.
It was a band that had quite a few fans in Japan and occasionally appeared on broadcasts.
So, after returning to the Japanese branch office of GI Productions, I instructed producer Hikari Ishinami to immediately contact the indie band’s agency.
“Representative, um….”
“What’s wrong?”
Producer Hikari Ishinami entered the CEO’s office.
I thought he was reporting after completing all contact, but it didn’t seem to be the case.
Rather, his hands were shaking as if he was scared.
Just as I was about to ask why, secretary Jeong Song-i stood up and said,
She stood in front of producer Hikari Ishinami.
And he said, holding her trembling hand.
“Producer Ishinami, it’s okay, so please speak quickly.”
Producer Hikari Ishinami nodded her head, then took one deep breath.
“This is the indie band’s agency, Cocoro Music.”
Both me and secretary Jeong Song-i opened our eyes wide.
What is ‘Kokoro Music’ here?
During the ‘NP TV’ s*xual entertainment incident, it was an entertainment office that actively paid off its idols to the director.
Hikari Ishinami was once an idol belonging to ‘Kokoro Music’ and was forced to provide s*xual services on a continuous basis.
As a result of our complaint, Director Kodai of ‘NP TV’ was recently indicted by the prosecution, and the producer in charge of Cocoro Music committed suicide by jumping from the train.
… Public opinion was strong that the producer in charge was a nuisance until his death, but it seemed like things were coming to an end to some extent.
As a result of the police investigation, the CEO of ‘Kokoro Music’ was previously cleared of charges due to insufficient evidence.
However, it is true that there are still strong suspicions that the president of ‘Kokoro Music’ actively participated due to the will of the producer in charge.
It was natural for producer Hikari Ishinami to feel uncomfortable.
Even if the owner was caught by the police, he wouldn’t want to see the ‘Kokoro Music’ sign itself.
“Then let’s exclude Producer Ishinami from this matter—.”
“No, it’s okay.”
I tried to be considerate of producer Hikari Ishinami and not get involved, but she cut me off.
“Are you sure you’re okay? Depending on the situation, we may collaborate with Cocoro Music.”
For these types of dating rumors, it is best to kiss the other person if possible.
If one side confirms the dating rumor and the other side denies it, the picture will look strange.
If it was to be affirmed, both sides had to affirm, or if it was to be denied, both sides had to deny it.
“I can’t live trapped in the past forever. “Thank you for your consideration, CEO.”
“I understand. “If it’s still too hard, tell me right away?”
“Yes.”
By the way, the indie band’s agency is ‘Kokoro Music’….
I wouldn’t tell you to watch a boy band and provide s*xual services, but I think you must have seen something quite dirty.
Would such a company properly call themselves a boy group?
Producer Hikari Ishinami left the CEO’s office.
And then, as if taking a shift, an interpreter came in.
I asked you to find out which media company first reported the dating rumor and where it was.
“It was first reported by the Higoto Shimbun.”
“Higoto Newspaper?”
It seemed to be a large newspaper company with the 3rd largest circulation in Japan.
… As expected, I couldn’t tell the reporter’s name.
“I’m a bit cautious, but the Marui Group may or may not be related.”
“Yes?”
If it is related, it exists, and if it is not related, it does not exist. What does it mean to say that it may or may not exist?
The interpreter explained it to me in detail.
One of the major shareholders of Higoto Shimbun is Higoto Holdings.
One of the major shareholders of Higoto Holdings is Scott Trust Bank, and one of the major shareholders of Scott Trust Bank is Marui Bank.
In short, it leads to Marui Bank → Scott Trust Bank → Higoto Holdings → Higoto Newspaper.
… It’s complicated.
Marui Bank naturally cannot exercise direct management rights over Higoto Shimbun,
Regardless of legal issues, it is ambiguous whether it can really have no effect.
So, you said that the interpreter may or may not be related.
“Thank you for your hard work. Could you please forward this to reporter Hikosaka? “I wonder if we can dig there too.”
“I understand.”
The media that first reported the dating rumor, which originally appeared in the ‘Idol Producing’ game, was not that large.
A typical small-scale Internet media outlet that only produces fishing articles, let alone print newspapers.
However, a large media outlet, ranked 3rd in circulation, asked about this issue.
Is it simply the butterfly effect caused by the change of space from Korea to Japan, or….
“Why don’t you ask Mr. Kojo too?”
Secretary Jeong Song-i turned her head towards me and asked.
Currently, Tomoe usually stays in the lodgings I provided for her, but comes to her house briefly once every three days.
The justification was simple.
Because her older brother, Kotaro, can be harmed because of his position as successor.
“Does that master have a grudge against me?”
“Honestly, I don’t want to use this kind of word carelessly, but just looking at what he does is so petty.”
“That’s right….”
He was a great person in many ways, starting with the fact that he used me—more accurately, the Audition—to get rid of his younger sister, who he thought would be an obstacle to his future.
Because of me, who only saw her as a tool to drive out her younger sister, her younger sister grew up and her position as successor was directly threatened.
He could have had a strange grudge against me.
Looking at the financial flow that I heard from the interpreter earlier, it seems that Kotaro, the eldest son of the Marui family, may have instigated the Higoto Shimbun.
Find something that could be negative for me and report it.
“Then first ask Mr. Kojo. “Is it possible or impossible for Kotaro to exert influence on the Higoto Shimbun?”
“Yes. “Can I convey it through Producer Ishinami?”
“That’s right.”
I happen to have been asking producer Hikari Ishinami to do a lot of work recently.
I thought I should ask them to add more bonuses this month.
***
Yellow Cow leader and her youngest child, Hwang Jeong-eun, was contacted by producer Im Bu-gil.
First of all, her eldest sister, who is the party to this scandal, has no interest whatsoever in the other party.
She didn’t quite believe it at first, but she had no choice but to accept it as Producer Gil Imbu-gil said so.
The second is whether to ban or allow her dating in the future.
She said that the producers could not force her to ban dating.
However, as her leader, she was advised to be sure of her direction and agree with her members.
That is one of the roles of a leader.
‘…… Since I’m an idol, it would be better if I wasn’t allowed to date.’
You have to weigh your feelings for producer Lim Boo-gil and the future of the band.
They say that in social life and worldly life, there comes a time when you have to give up what you want,
It was a harsh choice for her youngest child, whom they both wanted to achieve – Hwang So-jeong.
As you rise as a band and as an idol, you will be able to pick on men.
But are there more men like Producer Lim Boo-gil?
A handsome, capable, and kind man.
… It would be a flaw to be kind to other women, though.
‘Somin needs to convince the Vice President to give up too.’
Although she opposed it most vehemently, she was a very funny older sister.
Still, that’s what she is as a person.
I also thought that maybe because she had that kind of personality, she was even more fiery.
She thought of having a conversation with her second sister, Hwang So-min.
Her youngest child — Hwang So-jeong came out of his room and knocked on Hwang So-min’s door.
“It’s me.”
“Why?”
“I have something serious to say.”
“… Come in.”
Opened her door and entered the room of her second sister — Hwang So-min.
But Hwang Hwang-min held her knees on her bed and looked depressed.
She probably had a premonition of what she was going to say.
The youngest — Hwang So-jeong relayed everything that had been delivered to her producer Gil, who was pregnant.
When she mentioned her ban on dating, tears streamed down the cheeks of her second child, Hwang So-min.
“I know, because I’m an idol, I’m not supposed to like anyone for at least the next seven years.”
But giving up is painful.
Her youngest child, who knew this well, quietly hugged her second sister in her arms.
She said
She would be fine as long as she didn’t get caught, but her argument wasn’t any convincing at the time when dating rumors with her eldest sister, Hwang So-rin had already broken out.
Even though, according to Producer Lim Bu-gil, the first one — Hwang So-rin did not even have the slightest feelings for her male counterpart.
In some ways, it was a common mistake and a happening, but it was enough for fans to leave.
Her youngest said, gently stroking the back of her second sister’s head.
“But that doesn’t mean I won’t be able to see the Vice President forever. “Even if you can’t date, let’s think positively about where you can sometimes eat and hang out with a guy you like.”
“Yes, but…” .”
The youngest member, Bull So-do, is frustrated with having to be satisfied with just one-sided dashing.
But she can’t throw away all the hard work she’s put into the band because of a man.
Moreover, producer Lim Boo-gil has another woman, so it is difficult to hope for a serious relationship.
“Sister, how about thinking of the vice president as your favorite idol rather than the guy you like?”
“… “You think the vice president is your favorite?”
“It’s not that I genuinely want to date you or that I like you, I just enjoy the feeling of liking you. “That’s the feeling of a fan.”
If you ask what fandom is, few people will be able to answer accurately.
But the important thing now is not to be stressed out by your love for producer Lim Boo-gil.
No matter how much you ban dating, if your heart is still attached to him, it will have a negative impact on your band activities.
“Okay, I’ll do as you say. “Are you saying we should think of the vice president like a celebrity?”
“That’s right. If you think about it that way, isn’t it great to be able to eat and hang out with celebrities sometimes?”
Second – Hwang So-min burst into laughter.
It is no exaggeration to say that the recent producer Lim Boo-gil is a celebrity.
Because there are more entertainment articles than about most idols.
“I’m sorry for making you worry. “Now, I’ll be satisfied with the Vice President’s work and focus on my band activities.”
“Yes.”
The youngest—Hwang So-jeong suddenly remembered.
Originally, the second — Hwang Hwang-min suggested to her sisters that they join her band, while she was supporting her foreign metal band.
… Her virtue is such that when others see her, their mouths drop.
“Then, let’s pick Vice President Bromide first.”
“You’re really amazing.”
“Really?”
I’m not complimenting you.