ryethenovel Chapter 1552, page 1561: What mother would use her daughter's innocence to frame someone?!
Chapter 1552, page 1561: What mother would use her daughter's innocence to frame someone?!
Masaharu Fukuyama has been quite relaxed lately because he has no more burdens now that he has come out into the open.
Moreover, under Otomo-san's orders, he was now able to experience the life of a real spy firsthand, laying the foundation for playing similar roles in the future, which made him very happy.
What's more, he has a very capable teammate!
Dinner was set at a kaiseki restaurant in Shinjuku Ward. Masaharu Fukuyama was invited by Yamato Kishimoto of Sony to discuss "transferring" with some people.
Just after he entered the restaurant, his pager beeped, displaying the number 9527, which immediately put his mind at ease.
This was the pre-arranged code between him and Kijima Kyō, indicating that Kijima Kyō had already laid an ambush nearby.
Although he often didn't notice Kijima Kyō, after spending more time with him, he had memorized the vague image of the man wearing a gold Rolex watch as a teammate.
"Fukuyama-kun!"
Inside the private room, Kishimoto Yamato smiled and introduced the place to Fukuyama Masaharu.
"This is Yokichi Osato, the founder of Amuse!"
"Hi, nice to meet you! Please take care of me!" x2
After exchanging greetings, Kishimoto Yamato began to explain the reason.
"Sony Entertainment is newly established and has no business operations yet. Amuse is our chosen partner."
Kishimoto Yamato looked at Fukuyama Masaharu.
"Fukuyama-kun, your transfer of registration will be handled by Osato-san, and your artist registration will be temporarily held at this agency!"
"what?"
Masaharu Fukuyama was unaware of this; he assumed that transferring his registration meant he would directly join Sony Entertainment!
"Hahaha, Fukuyama-kun!"
Osato Yokichi greeted him very kindly.
"Don't be surprised. This kind of thing is very common in the entertainment industry."
Just like when Akina Nakamori first debuted, she was spotted by Akira Terahashi of Warner Pioneer, but her management contract was with Ken-On.
Masaharu Fukuyama's lips moved slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but he held back.
However, the two people in front of him were both old foxes, so they naturally saw through it. Kishimoto Yamato said directly:
"Fukuyama-kun, just say what you want to say. There's no need for us to be so formal!"
"Forehead"
Masaharu Fukuyama looked at the two men and asked directly.
"Kishimoto-san, since there's such a precedent for collaboration, why don't you just collaborate with Kishimoto-san directly?"
"what!"
Kishimoto Yamato smiled,
Do you think I haven't thought about it?
"However, Shuyou controls both its music and film businesses. If Sony Music wants to promote an artist, it will only benefit Shuyou through cooperation!"
"Sony would never do something like that!"
Sony Entertainment doesn't just want to make money; it wants to penetrate the Japanese entertainment market!
If it's just a collaboration, whatever musical achievements the artist makes in the end, the benefits will naturally belong to the tree friends!
However, when working with a specialized agency like Amuse, such concerns are eliminated.
"I see."
At this moment, Osato Yokichi also spoke up:
"Fukuyama-kun, don't worry. Managing Amuse Studio is very easy. If you join our studio, we'll use company resources to promote you!"
Currently, Amuse only has Southern Stars as a prominent talent, but we are very much looking forward to Masaharu Fukuyama, who is both young and has considerable fame!
"Hi Arigato~"
While the two sides were talking, the kaiseki restaurant staff began serving the dishes. One after another, exquisite dishes that could only be eaten once or twice were slowly brought out, and it seemed that a waiter had been in the private room all along, serving the guests.
None of the three guests felt there was anything wrong with it.
"So, President Osato, what exactly are your plans for me to 'transfer' to another company?!"
"About that."
Osato Yokichi's expression became much more serious.
"Shuyu has considerable influence in the entertainment industry and maintains good relationships with various agencies, especially Ken-On, which has practically become a branch of Shuyu!"
"It's difficult to directly suppress the tree spirits and allow Fukuyama to leave, so we must find a suitable opportunity."
"The right time?"
Masaharu Fukuyama was puzzled. He thought that if he wanted entertainment agencies to back down, he would definitely be facing an even bigger problem!
"This one?"
Yokichi Osato and Yamato Kishimoto exchanged a glance and laughed.
"This is a secret for now! But it will definitely keep you so busy that you won't have time to worry about anything else!"
"This"
It's obvious that a secret plan has already been devised!
And I don't plan to tell him!
"Alright, alright, Fukuyama-kun, today is just to introduce you to Osato-san. We'll talk about the rest later."
"Yes, this kaiseki restaurant is excellent; reservations are required well in advance, Fukuyama-kun, don't miss it."
"Okay."
While eating, Masaharu Fukuyama was preoccupied with the two men's plan, and the meal, which lasted for more than two hours, tasted very bland.
Just as I finished eating and went to the restroom, I suddenly heard a voice in my ear:
"Fukuyama, invite them out for drinks, get them drunk, and they'll tell you!"
"!!"
Masaharu Fukuyama was startled. When he turned around, he found that only a figure dressed as a waiter had disappeared.
He was stunned for a moment before he realized that it was actually Kijima-senpai!
"Does this mean I should invite them out for drinks?"
Masaharu Fukuyama thought for a moment, made up his mind, and returned to the private room.
"Kishimoto-san, President Osato, what are your plans for tonight? How about we go for a drink?!"
"oh?!"
Osato Yokichi was somewhat surprised.
"Isn't Fukuyama-kun still a minor?"
"Only a few months left~"
Kishimoto Yamato explained with a smile that he met Fukuyama Masaharu at a bar.
"And the place where we were drinking was an underground bar!"
"An underground bar?"
Upon hearing the name, Yoichi Osato nodded.
"I've heard of it. It seems to be a place frequented by celebrities; it's very private and there are no paparazzi."
"Hi"
Fukuyama Masaharu nodded,
"Nice ambiance, and the drinks are great too. Want to grab a drink?"
Japanese people don't usually go home that early at night, and Hirokichi Osato and Yamato Kishimoto usually go out to have fun. When they heard Masaharu Fukuyama's invitation, they thought he wanted to get on good terms with his future boss!
So Osato Yokichi nodded in agreement:
"Haha, great! I used to go to clubs in Roppongi. I've never been to that underground bar before!"
"I definitely have to try it out!"
Kishimoto Yamato also thought Fukuyama Masaharu was being obsequious, and looked at Fukuyama Masaharu with a smile.
"And this time it should be Fukuyama-kun treating!"
"Haha, okay~"
"Let's go then!"
As the night grew darker, the group headed towards the underground bar.
It was late at night, in a booth at an underground bar.
At this moment, Yokichi Osato and Yamato Kishimoto's cheeks were flushed and their eyes were glazed, but Masaharu Fukuyama, who was opposite them, was still a little tipsy.
Logically speaking, two guys who are used to nightclubs should be able to hold their liquor better than Masaharu Fukuyama, but Masaharu Fukuyama has helpers!
After a few rounds of drinks, he clearly saw someone add something to their drinks—probably a high-proof spirit. No wonder Osato and Kishimoto got drunk so quickly after that drink, and even said the alcohol tasted great.
"Osato-san, Kishimoto-san."
Seeing that the two were starting to lose focus, Masaharu Fukuyama quickly asked,
"Now that the Tree Friends are at their peak, how can we make them stop worrying about my move?"
Kishimoto Yamato vaguely replied:
"They want to tarnish the image of the agency, mainly through scandals!!"
"Dirty secrets? But the tree friend doesn't have any dirty secrets."
"Hahaha, you don't understand! Scandals can be fabricated! This kind of thing happens all the time in the entertainment industry!"
Yokichi Osato shook his head, feeling that Masaharu Fukuyama was still too young.
"The real key to the scandal that will cause trouble for tree enthusiasts is Naoki Nagayama!!"
"Huh? Naoki-san?!"
Fukuyama Masaharu was surprised, and even Kijima Kyō, who had been eavesdropping, couldn't help but stand closer and listen directly next to the booth.
"It's him! As long as he troubles the tree friends, he won't have time to think about anything else!"
Masaharu Fukuyama was surprised:
"But Naoki-san has always maintained a clean reputation. Where did he get all this dirt on him?!"
"Ha, you're still too young! Do you know that when Naoki Nagayama first debuted, he was known as 'Woman Naoki,' a huge pervert!"
"Later, as the number of tree enthusiasts grew, they gradually cleared their name!"
"Forehead"
Masaharu Fukuyama expressed disbelief, stating that based on his interactions with Naoki-san and his observations among Naoki's friends, Naoki was definitely a guy with lustful desires but lacking the courage to act on them, valuing family above all else and being extremely devoted to Akina Nakamori.
As for occasionally glancing at pretty girls, what's that? It's just a male instinct, okay?
At this moment, Kishimoto Yamato said:
"We're going to exploit this weakness and get Naoki Nagayama embroiled in a lawsuit!!"
"Huh? There's a lawsuit?!"
Masaharu Fukuyama was surprised.
"It's gotten to the point of filing a lawsuit? Does this involve breaking the law?"
When it comes to suing Naoki Nagayama over a scandal, all Masaharu Fukuyama can think of is taking advantage of someone without paying. But Naoki Nagayama isn't short of money!
"Fukuyama-kun!"
Hirokichi Osato patted Masaharu Fukuyama on the shoulder.
"You know the drama 'I'm Sorry, I Love You' that's currently being filmed, right?! You know the female lead, right?! Rie Miyazawa!"
"Hi"
Of course he knew, he even posed for a cover photo with Rie Miyazawa! It's just a pity that for various reasons, he lost the male lead role in "I'm Sorry, I Love You"!
"Rie Miyazawa's mother, Mitsuko Miyazawa, is still alive, but Rie Miyazawa's guardianship is in the hands of Itsuki."
"Osato Yokichi said in a low voice."
"However, this guardianship is problematic! It was a fee that Shuyu paid to prevent her mother, Miyazawa Mitsuko, from interfering in Miyazawa Rie's life."
"It's said they're very dissatisfied with this. They just want more money!"
“We found her. She said that Shuyou had taken custody of her daughter because Naoki Nagayama tried to sexually harass her daughter.”
"She also said she had evidence, that she personally witnessed Naoki Nagayama taking Rie Miyazawa to a hotel room."
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Hearing what Yokichi Osato said, Masaharu Fukuyama was astonished:
"This must be nonsense!!!"
Ha, who knows?
Kishimoto Yamato laughed and said, "Of course it's nonsense. In fact, they helped fabricate it and even helped promote it."
"However, Mitsuko Miyazawa plans to sue Naoki Nagayama when 'I'm Sorry, I Love You' is about to air."
"Huh?! Such a baseless claim?"
Hirokichi Osato patted Masaharu Fukuyama on the shoulder again:
"Evidence doesn't matter, this is Rie Miyazawa's mother!! She personally said that her daughter was sexually harassed by Naoki Nagayama, and Rie Miyazawa was still a minor!!"
"This alone is enough to generate a huge wave of public opinion!!"
Kishimoto Yamato smiled and said,
"Even if it doesn't generate enough buzz, we'll still give it a boost."
"At that time, 'I'm Sorry, I Love You' was about to be released online, and Naoki Nagayama was in trouble. He definitely didn't have time to deal with anything else!"
That's so vicious!
The scandal involving the exploitation of underage artists under the company was exposed by the artists' own mothers!
Even if it's fabricated, it's something you can't clear your name even if you jump into the Yellow River!
Furthermore, with the current rise of feminist thought, the matter could easily be amplified and cause even greater uproar. Masaharu Fukuyama affirmed that once this matter is exposed, it will definitely attract the attention of the entire Japanese entertainment and legal sectors, and may even lead to a higher-level investigation!
Even before the investigation begins, Naoki Nagayama will face a long period of public opinion storms and various strange looks, which may even affect the business of his fans!
Even if he wins the case in the end, it will still deal a great blow to Naoki Nagayama's reputation!
Take, for example, a military officer on CCTV; even if he wins the case, his reputation and career are ruined!
"No one will believe this!!"
"How could I not believe it? After all, what mother would use her daughter's innocence to frame someone else?!"
Hahaha~
The two exchanged a glance and laughed loudly. If this tactic were implemented, Naoki Nagayama would inevitably be affected!
Hearing the two men's smug laughter, Masaharu Fukuyama felt a chill run down his spine. The dark side of the entertainment industry was laid bare before him!
Meanwhile, Kijima Kyō, who had been listening the whole time, clenched his fists, wanting nothing more than to give those two a good beating!
They actually wanted to frame Naoki-san?!
This is intolerable!
However, he held back in the end because he knew that he had to report this to Otomo-san and Naoki-san first!
"But I can't let you get away with this!!"
Seeing that the two had almost finished their drinks, he immediately slipped to the bar, grabbed an identical glass, and poured in "water of life + whiskey" to create a flammable oolong tea!
He revealed his true identity at the booth, found Masaharu Fukuyama, and gestured for him to come to the bar:
"Fukuyama-kun, make them drink these two cups of oolong tea!!"
"Huh?! Oolong tea? This is strong liquor?!"
"Yes, it was chilled. They're too drunk to tell!"
Kijima said viciously.
"I want to see them bleed from the intestines tomorrow!!!"
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Masaharu Fukuyama finally decided to help!
"Kishimoto-san, Ota-san, I think you're both drunk!! I'm drunk too!!"
That's all for today. Let's have some oolong tea to rinse our mouths, then we'll head back!
"Drunk? I didn't drink too much!!" "I'm not drunk!!"
The two mumbled something, but still obediently drank the oolong tea.
"Huh? Oolong tea is quite delicious, it's so refreshingly cold. It's really energizing!"
Kishimoto and the other man seemed to have regained some of their composure and continued:
"Let's go to the next event, without Fukuyama-kun. Let's go where the adults go!!"
"Hehehe, okay!! Fukuyama-kun, the next event isn't suitable for you, you should go back now!!"
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Watching the two walk away arm in arm, and considering they had to go to the next event, Masaharu Fukuyama sighed that their condition tomorrow would likely involve more than just intestinal bleeding.
I estimate I'll have to stay in the hospital for a while!
(End of this chapter)