madnovel Should I sign Chapter 48?
Should I sign Chapter 48?
Upon hearing Asahi Keiko's words, the remaining four girls exclaimed in surprise.
They said, circling around Chiba Sena:
"Hoshina, that manager is here again! Aren't you going to refuse to see him this time?"
"Yes, yes, after he came last week, I looked up Qiongqi Xingyao Co., Ltd. They're quite famous in the industry! People like Saori Ito and Rie Matsumoto were both trained by them, they're very good!"
"Wow, does that mean Sena's going to be a star? Can I say that I used to be an underground idol in Tokyo alongside big stars?"
Chiba Sena looked at the people around her, somewhat amused and exasperated: "I haven't even said whether I want to meet them or not, how come you all assume I'm going to sign a contract?"
One of the girls, the one Hoshina had just called out to, said, "We formed an underground idol group to perform, isn't that so that we can become stars?"
Another woman, Ayaka, who was somewhat voluptuous, chimed in, "That's right! If that agent had come to me last week, I probably would have already signed a contract!"
Even with everyone around her trying to dissuade her, Chiba Sena still hesitated and said:
"But I've heard that there are many pitfalls in these kinds of economic contracts."
After asking whether she would see him or not, Keiko Asahi, who had remained silent until then, finally chuckled softly:
"Hoshina, this is just a meeting, not a contract signing. Let's talk first and see what their conditions are. If it's not suitable, then we'll refuse. Even if it is suitable, we won't sign a contract right away."
"And regardless of whether it's suitable or not, it can serve as a reference, so that when someone approaches you to sign a contract next time, you can have something to rely on."
Asahi Keiko's words were very insightful, and Chiba Sena thought about it for a moment and felt that they seemed to make sense.
Anyway, the signing rights are ultimately in her hands, and she is still a minor. Even if she really wants to sign a contract, she still has to go to her parents first. She won't be fooled tonight, so it seems like it won't be a problem to go and meet them.
"Okay, let's go take a look."
Asahi Keiko also revealed a shrewd smile. It wasn't that she had any conspiracy with that manager, but according to the industry practice of livehouses, if a manager takes a liking to a member and wants to meet him, she can get a commission regardless of whether the meeting goes through or not.
What she just said to Chiba Sena was true, but it's uncertain whether a fifteen or sixteen-year-old girl would be blinded by such generous offers.
After seeing that Chiba Sena had agreed, Asahi Keiko took Chiba Sena, who had changed her clothes, to a special reception room.
Because she didn't know how long the talk would last, Chiba Sena specifically told the others to go ahead and not wait for her before leaving. At first, they disagreed, but they left after Chiba Sena said that someone would come to pick her up.
The moment Chiba Sena stepped into the reception room, Sato Takeru immediately stood up, wearing a smile that was so enthusiastic it was almost unsettling. If Shirakawa Yuta were there, he would have immediately become wary, because that smile was exactly the same as the one Kudo Sakae had used to trick him.
Sato Takeru showed no restraint befitting an adult, bowing deeply upon seeing Chiba Sena enter.
"Ms. Chiba, please allow me to reintroduce myself. I am Takeru Satoh, Hoshido's manager. I apologize for the repeated inconvenience!"
The other party's behavior left Chiba Sena, who was still in the workforce, clearly at a loss.
It was only after Asahi Keiko reminded her that she realized to ask the other person to get up.
After they were both seated, Takeru Satoh gently pushed the folder that had been placed on the chair in front of Sena Chiba and began to speak slowly, each word striking a chord with the girl.
"Ms. Chiba, I have been observing you for a long time. Whether it is your voice or your stage presence, you are the most promising newcomer I have seen in recent years."
Takeru Satoh was a master of negotiation skills. He first offered a positive assessment, and then, noticing a slight shift in Sena Chiba's eyes, continued:
"As long as you are willing to sign with our company, we promise to provide you with a dedicated music production team, all of whom are top producers in the industry, to create custom singles just for you, and to arrange at least two professional recording sessions every month."
"Our plans for the future include releasing your solo EP within six months, arranging for you to participate in major music festivals in Tokyo within a year, and connecting you with film and television OST resources, so that you can completely transform from an underground idol into a professional singer."
After he finished speaking, Takeru Satoh gave Keiko Asahi a wink. This act needed someone to cooperate with, and his money wasn't given away for nothing.
Keiko Asahi nodded knowingly, exclaimed in surprise, and then whispered in Sena Chiba's ear:
"Hoshina, her exclusive production team! This is the first time I've ever seen them make this request."
Chiba Sena was somewhat tempted, and her gaze unconsciously drifted towards Sato Takeru.
Sato Takeru's smile deepened as he offered an even more enticing deal: "Considering you are still a minor, we will provide you with an extra 100,000 yen per month for living expenses to help with your household expenses."
"Given that you have not received professional training, we will immediately arrange systematic vocal and dance training for you after signing the contract. All expenses will be covered by the company, and we can even help you coordinate leave with the school on behalf of the company, so as not to delay your studies."
As Chiba Hoshina listened to these words, her heart began to race, and the hesitation in her eyes was gradually replaced by excitement.
What the other party was talking about was exactly what she dreamed of: a dedicated music production team, custom-made singles, a personal EP, and a stage that was far more expansive and grander than what she had now!
It all felt so perfect, like a dream.
Fortunately, these benefits didn't make her lose her head.
After a moment's hesitation, she asked, "So what do I need to give in return?"
A hint of surprise flashed in Sato Takeru's eyes. He hadn't expected the other person to have such strong willpower. He had originally thought that he would have to stay in that sweet dream for a while longer before waking up.
But he didn't take it too seriously, and at the opportune moment, he opened the folder, pointed to one of the pages, and said:
"Look, here are your job requirements. The most important thing is, of course, to cooperate with the company's arrangements. If you have any questions, please let us know in advance, and we can discuss them separately. Also..."
Sato Takeru only said some simple things, glossing over some specific details, and not even bothering to explain some of the small print. He didn't think that a girl of her age would pay attention to these details.
They only see the lucrative aspects like "exclusive team" and "100,000 yen".
Just as he had imagined, after he finished speaking, Chiba Sena didn't ask any further questions, but instead lowered her head and said, "Let me think about it."