CH 99

Chapter 99: Dealings And Calculations

TL: Akabane

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[Hagiri's POV]

The waiting room of a TV station is more comfortable than you might think. The room that only the brightest stars, who can only be seen through television, have access to, is carefully designed from corner to corner so as not to spoil their good moods. That is why it is good. It's in a place like this that the conspiracy is most effective.

"As for Izumo's findings, they were indeed as you surmised. It is one of the "places of prayer" that could be a corroboration of the theory espoused by your favorite Hagiri paper. But in my opinion, it's a bit lacking and too new."

Playing with my modest hair, Tenketsu-sensei reported the results of the Izumo investigation I had requested.

"Is it new? It's one of the oldest sanctuaries in Japan, right?"

"That's one of the misconceptions. It's true that Japan is one of the oldest existing nations in the world. But in terms of world history, this country is the newest one to appear in human history. Of course, I also believe that Japanese culture is something to be proud of. But it's too new. As a director, I can assure you that what you have in mind will not come true."

"So give up? Is that what you want to say?"

In order to make my dream come true, I need Tenketsu-sensei's ability as a director no matter what.

"If I say so, will you give up? That you will release my disciples from your blackmail?"

This man is good even if he pretends to be harsh. He continues to obey me to protect his disciples. I know about the face-saving. But I still have to get this man to cooperate.

"Can't I use Izumi Milan?"

"...She's no good. She is still a developing actress. I can't cast her in such a role."

He usually speaks clearly and forcefully, but his tone is stilted.

"You are an honest person. So Milan can do it. Then let's make a deal."

"Deal? I'll take on the consulting for what you want to do. So don't get anyone else involved!"

"That's not a bad idea."

I call an employee at the bureau on the extension line.

"It's me. Please bring Milan here right away."

Milan is at this TV station today to appear on a music program. I decided to use my power to call her here.

"Is it so much fun to use your power? I don't understand it."

"Power is life itself. It's in the moment you trample others that you become keenly aware of your own existence."

Tenketsu-sensei is far from being an artist or any other secular being. That is why he cannot understand me. From my point of view, it's incomprehensible for me to indulge in such things as art. While I was staring at him, Milan came to this room with her employee.

"Hey. Was it you who called me here, Hagiri? If Sensei is around, that means I'm not free to leave my seat. Indeed..."

I was annoyed by the way she was acting like that Kanahisa Tokiwa, but I held my ground.

"I can't believe she swore at me as soon as we met. I knew that Kanahisa Tokiwa was not good..."

"I'm already dyed in his colors. So I'm not going to do what you want me to do."

Milan's red eyes are full of confidence. Not long ago, she was looking at me with fearful eyes. I'm displeased. So I want to make her face cloud over.

"I'll be straight with you. It's a deal. I want you to perform a performance directed by Tenketsu-sensei at an event I'm going to hold."

"No, I won't do business with you."

"The place is Izumo, and the event is sponsored by one of the biggest companies in this country. It will be a great addition to your career as an entertainer.

"I'm not going to live off what you give me."

"Damn. You've become a really bad girl...!"

"I'm flattered by your compliment. Hahaha!"

She bowed to me with a very actor-like outburst. It's a new discovery that condescension can be so annoying. Unfortunately, it seems that I am not ready for this yet. I am a man who cannot even accompany the life of a woman in front of me. That is a shame. But in order to make my dream come true, I have no choice but to endure for now.

"Milan. Tenketsu-sensei. What if I told you that if the two of you would help me with this event, I would give Milan the lead role in a Hollywood movie, and I would also entrust Tenketsu-sensei with directing the production?"

The two of them were wide-eyed and surprised. There was no way these two couldn't see how great this story was.

"What nonsense! You have no idea how much it costs to produce a movie in Hollywood! I don't care if it's a low-budget movie that doesn't get much bang for it's buck whether it's out or in, how much do you think it costs to get actors and film crew that can keep up if I take the megaphone or let this girl seriously star in it!"

"I know. That much. A big Hollywood movie costs about 10 billion yen, right? I don't care. I'll get it for you. If you guys are willing to help me with my dream."

Exclamatory is the word. It means a situation like the two people in front of me right now. They have the insight to know that I am not lying. And because they are not stupid, they must also understand what a huge opportunity my proposal is. Ten billion is a lot of money even for me, it's a lot of money that will hurt my pocketbook. But I'm not going to be shy here.

"It's probably too much to ask you to give me an answer here. Please discuss and decide between the two of you. Well, I'm sure the two of you are smart enough to know what you should choose."

I got off the tatami, walked past Milan, and left the room. Milan's complexion wasn't good. She was definitely upset. I was sure she would come back to me again. After all, I was giving her a great chance to fulfill her dream of becoming an actress. With this, I was able to get rid of one person from under Kanahisa Tokiwa. I walked down the corridor with a bit of excitement.

I had no idea what Hagiri wanted to do. I was trying my best to recreate what Hagiri was trying to do from the internal government documents I had stolen earlier. But none of this is The Venture. It's a dream project with a conscious mind! The only thing I could find in the documents was that it was a "dream business". The medical venture and the space development business have received considerable industrial development money, investment, and research funds from the government, but as a business, it's really quite honest. The market is still small at the moment, but it will become a big industry in the future. That's the kind of business.

"So I don't understand more and more. Why do he need Tenketsu-sensei, Milan, and Tsukasa? What's the connection? I can understand if they just want to show off, but it definitely can't be just that. There absolutely has to be some horrifying truth to it."

I think back to the previous world. First one. Igarashi. Hagiri and Igarashi got together but ended up splitting up. This part is rather unexplainable. After that, she was switching from one man to another. Hagiri is not the type to allow such things. Even now, he is actually tying Igarashi up and mind-controlling her. And yet, I don't understand why he broke off the relationship with Igarashi. I can only think that something happened. I am sure that Igarashi has done something that would make him feel uncomfortable. And second, there is Milan. Milan is now a popular idol and actress. She is steadily stepping up her career as an entertainer. But in the previous world, I never saw her on TV. Isn't it reasonable to hypothesize that Hagiri has used her up? Don't these two events actually overlap? I see a clause that says Milan and Igarashi have been close since they were in the Hagiri group, or rather, it looks like Hagiri was making them get along.

"Oh, I don't even know what to think about this one. That's enough. Not today, not today."

I put away the materials related to Hagiri and turn on the computer. Recently I started buying and selling real estate as a way to make money. There are probably not many people who can match my knowledge of real estate in recent years. I've managed to buy and sell short-term and medium-term holdings with my ample assets, and have increased my assets again. I am close to the four-digit billion yen mark. Now my dream of taking a bath in a wad of cash is one step closer... Let's joke about that... I also bought my own private hobby real estate in Shimokita. I start up my computer and launch the design drawings and blueprints for the interior of the property. I look at them with a smile on my face and a happy feeling in my heart. I had a lot of fun working on the interior design with the help of Tsukasa. I'm really looking forward to unveiling it soon. While I was immersed in this dream of self-satisfaction, my phone rang. On the screen, it reads, "Your Majesty the Empress." I had no idea it was coming at this hour.

"What's wrong? Did you get nervous and break the rubber before putting it on? And just to let you know, normal position doesn't require you to do push-ups."

||  "What? Is that so? I thought you were supposed to do pushups! What do you think I am?"

"You perverted virgin b*tch."

||  "Mmm...I'm not a b*tch...ahhhh...]

"Stop, your breathing is so raw. It's creeping me out."

Also, her voice is so sweet. It has an intoxicating charm all by itself. I'm so thrilled to be an actress around here.

"So, what's wrong? You're in some kind of trouble, aren't you?"

||  "Hmmm. Yes, that's right... I'm in a bit of trouble right now."

"Okay. Then I'll be right there. Where are you?"

||  "Ugh.... That's right. You are that kind of boy after all. Fufu..."

I hear Milan's happy voice.

||  "I'm in Daikanyama right now, and I got cheated. I thought it was a girls' night out with the idols and actresses I co-starred with, but it turned out to be a surprise blind date! Haha! I was with a group of nationally popular male idols, a wild actor, a menshera musician, and a slutty comedian! The girls are really serious about the guys, so I can't get out of it. So I want to back out naturally, so please help me somehow."

"Wow, the entertainment industry is so bad. I'll be there in a minute. I'll be right there."

||  "Yeah, I'll be waiting for you. I'll definitely wait for you."

Her voice was tinged with a hint of melancholy. Milan seems to be in a lot of trouble. I'll have to get over there as soon as possible. I immediately drove to Daikanyama.