"My idea for this music group we're forming is to present it in the form of a stage play."
"And for stage plays, the requirements for costumes and props are very high. Toru-kun has decided to invest several million dollars in our band. This is a significant amount of money, enough to make our stage play much better."
"At the same time, the Fujiwara family will also support the band, helping us with exposure and providing venue support."
"With such generous conditions, if the band still doesn't succeed, then the problem lies with us. Misumi, you understand what I mean, right?"
Sakiko's expression was serious. She spoke at length about many things, but in the end, the point was that they could only succeed, not fail.
Especially when her final gaze fell on Misumi, it was as if she was saying that if their band failed, it would be related to Misumi.
One could only say that perhaps Sakiko's original intention was not like this, but to a certain extent, the way she spoke was indeed a bit hurtful, likely leaving Misumi feeling pressured.
In an instant, Misumi became nervous, and a hint of heaviness flashed through her beautiful, amethyst-like eyes.
Toru sat across from the girl and sighed inwardly upon seeing this. Sakiko, don't put so much pressure on people! Didn't you see that your good friend is already starting to panic?
However, Misumi had at least undergone idol training and was now a very popular idol.
Sakiko's words put a lot of pressure on her, but she could still handle it.
She nodded vigorously and said seriously, "Sakiko, don't worry. I will definitely do my job well."
Toru spoke at the appropriate time. "I will establish an entertainment agency together with the Fujiwara family. The agency will be located in Koto Ward, and as the District Mayor of Koto Ward, I will also provide you with policy support, so there's no need to worry too much."
Since he was already an official, it was only natural to make good use of the power in his hands to benefit himself.
Sakiko took a deep breath and looked at Misumi again. "Toru-kun and the Fujiwara family have already given us such great support, so we need to put in even more effort."
"Misumi, effort should be rewarded. To thank Toru-kun and the Togawa Group for their help, we should also give something back once we gain fame."
"Whether it's promoting Toru-kun's election campaign or promoting the Togawa Group, these are all tasks we need to do. We also need to appear on TV shows and accept media interviews, so things will become very busy."
"So, what I want to ask is, Misumi, do you really have enough energy to do this? You still have your idol work right now. Can you really dedicate enough energy and ability to complete the band's work?"
This series of questions suddenly increased Misumi's pressure.
She hesitated.
And Misumi's hesitation made a look of disappointment appear in Sakiko's eyes.
Misumi immediately panicked. Sakiko had been her ideal since childhood, and she did not want to see the person she admired look disappointed.
Misumi subconsciously wanted to say that she could disband her idol group and wholeheartedly follow Sakiko and the band.
But she held those words back.
Because Misumi thought of her other friend, Sumita Mana, who was also another member of her group.
During this time in Tokyo, the lively and cheerful Sumita Mana had given her a lot of help and support.
If she said something like that, wouldn't it be a betrayal of her good friend?
Especially since she had heard at the agency before that they wanted to disband the group and have her go solo, believing that Sumita Mana was already a burden.
But Misumi did not want to hurt her friend or make her friend think she was heartless, so she had discussed it with the agency, hoping to continue as a group.
The agency had also agreed to her request.
Now, with the ideal she had admired since childhood and her current good friend on opposite sides of the scale, Misumi did not know which side to lean toward for a moment. In the end, she could only try her best to balance the scale.
Misumi gritted her teeth and said firmly, "Sakiko, you don't have to worry. I can handle both the band and idol work, and I definitely won't hold you back."
Sakiko trusted Misumi very much. She smiled and said softly, "I believe in you, Misumi!"
These words made Misumi recall the scene of first meeting Sakiko when she was little, and she thought of her admiration for her, which had led her to resolutely leave the small island and make her way to Tokyo.
However, during the nearly one year in Tokyo, she and Sakiko had almost no contact. They were like two parallel lines that would never intersect.
But now, their two lines had finally intersected, so how could Misumi easily give up?
Yes, my reason for coming here was to see Sakiko. Now that we have the opportunity to work together, I must seize it even more.
Toru sat across from the two girls, eating the fatty beef and vegetables in his mouth while watching the interaction between Sakiko and Misumi as an observer.
He suddenly felt that this band was definitely going to have big problems!
Sakiko was under a lot of pressure. Her pressure came from him, Toru, and from the Togawa Group.
Sakiko did not want to disappoint him and was afraid that his investment would go to waste, so she was too serious about forming her band.
At the same time, the death of her mother and her grandfather's expectations made Sakiko want to prove herself and gain the support of the elders of the Togawa Group.
Under this immense pressure, Sakiko also inadvertently passed her pressure onto others.
Could Misumi really handle both jobs perfectly?
In Toru's opinion, this was almost impossible.
Misumi was not a superhero. As a high school girl, her energy and physical strength were ultimately limited.
Especially for Japanese artists, rushing between schedules was terrifying. They worked almost every day without even a little time to rest.
Misumi's idol career was originally at the bottom of the entertainment industry, and there were many jobs she simply could not refuse, so she had to go all out.
In addition, as a high school student, Misumi also had to balance her studies and face the pressure of exams.
My goodness, just thinking about it made Toru feel that Misumi might completely break down when the time came.
Toru's first thought was whether he should stop this from happening and prevent the girls from being under so much pressure.
But in the end, his desire to watch the fun made Toru abandon this idea.
He actually really wanted to see what kind of expression this gentle and stunningly beautiful girl would reveal after being pressured to the point of completely breaking down.
A band made up of people under immense pressure. The show would definitely be very entertaining. Just watching the sarcasm and infighting among the girls would already be worth his investment.
For a moment, Toru could not wait for this band to form quickly so he could see the true faces of every beautiful girl behind the scenes.
(To be continued.)
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