Tokyo Agent: Starting with Picking Up a Problem Girl

Chapter 108 Out of Time

Inside the office.

"Nakajima-kun, these companies are open to other artists participating, but we still prefer Asuka Ko.

As instructed, Watanabe Yukino contacted the relatively scattered potential collaborators.

"And... these few companies are the type that are unwilling to accept a change of personnel."

Actually, there are quite a few people like Kuroda who are just interested in Asuka Kirara, but there's no need to condemn them all.

It's different from the previous batch.

Hiroshi Nakajima believes that they have problems, not just because of this one factor, but also because of many other questionable anomalies.

For example, a unified environment, a consistent communication rhythm, and unusual regions.

In summary, even if we cannot determine the other party's malicious intent, it is still a risk to some extent.

However, we certainly shouldn't throw the baby out with the bathwater when it comes to seemingly normal collaborations.

"Let me see."

Hiroshi Nakajima took over the businesses that were unwilling to change their managers.

The locations are scattered, and the product categories are relatively diverse, including musical instruments, clothing, and food.

This restaurant is no good.

The other party explicitly requested to purchase the rights to use Asuka's performance image, which means they might produce Asuka standees as promotional mascots.

If a store has food safety issues, it will directly affect the surrounding area.

After all, food products can be reliable one day and turn out to be terrible the next.

In his hometown, even the deer he'd been drinking since childhood could explode, so Nakajima Hiroshi had absolutely no trust in the food and beverage industry.

The clothing company would be a good partner.

The fans don't have high requirements for Asuka's talents; they mainly like her as a clothes hanger.

Moreover, this kind of endorsement can improve the public's perception of the brand among female fans.

Many women who lack self-awareness think that wearing the same clothes as a model will give them the same good looks.

Yan You Yourong.

Of course, there will be some idiots who buy things, wear them, and then throw a tantrum because they don't look good on them, but overall it's still a positive development.

As for musical instruments...

This is a partner that is unlikely to backfire.

After all, a music store's reputation is extremely valuable, and the other party would definitely cherish it even more than they would.

However, they also had high expectations for Asuka, but vocal ability was precisely her weakness.

As for those actors who could be accepted to participate, Hiroshi Nakajima roughly looked through them.

The categories are broad, and the demands are ordinary.

Ultimately, it's about finding some pretty girls to create a lively atmosphere; anyone can do it.

However, it is often these small performances that can build goodwill with the general public.

"Let's drop the excuses of vocal music and catering; Asuka isn't suitable."

"Regarding the clothing, do you have information about the other party's brand?"

"I've already checked. It's a small brand that has always targeted the low-end market, but it has indeed been operating for many years."

Yukino was quite well-prepared; she turned around and grabbed a stack of documents, with the other party's brochure on top of them.

Itomori-ya (pronounced wu).

"Not a fashion trendsetter, but a companion in life."

The cover features this slogan.

The designs are all very basic, inexpensive, comfortable to wear, and durable.

The initial target customers were quite clear, basically targeting ordinary people such as small shop employees.

Founder's situation...

The founder, Masao Itomori, has passed away.

He used to be a worker at a textile factory in Osaka.

After being laid off, he relied on his familiarity with fabrics and sewing to start from a street stall and gradually develop his business into a small company.

The initial business philosophy was "the first priority of clothing is to make it affordable and accessible to people without any burden."

Great.

Currently, Itomori-ya is managed by the eldest daughter, Ayako Itomori.

In recent years, the designs have started to incorporate some clever touches, clearly aiming to break through the existing trends.

Hmm... it's still targeting the low-end market, probably aiming for students or young women.

However, judging from the current client requests, this concept has likely undergone subtle changes.

Because the promotional slogans are quite consumerist.

"Rewarding yourself regularly can make a big difference in your life."

"Your exclusive color is something only you can decide!"

"Respect every moment of life, and find a way that resonates with your mood today!"

"Trends are..."

Such as this.

Of course, these preliminary slogans are just setting the tone.

The wording is rather sloppy and doesn't rhyme well. It will need to be optimized based on the artists' lineup before it's actually released.

In other words, Itomori-ya is almost without any suspicious circumstances and belongs to a client who is quite meticulous in planning.

"Please arrange a meeting with this Miss Ayako for me. I'll be bringing four people with me."

Yukino: "Including you, that makes five seats, right?"

She checked it again very carefully to avoid any ambiguity.

"right."

The four people are Asuka, Yu Shiraishi, Yukino Watanabe, and Kanke-chan.

The first two are the visual representatives of Nakajima Office.

Asuka is tall and slender, while Shiraishi is petite and delicate; both are top-notch clothes hangers.

Although Yu Shiraishi has some scandals, using him as a stepping stone is definitely more beneficial than harmful.

Moreover, Nakajima Hiroshi felt that this brand might be worth negotiating for a long-term partnership.

It has little to do with money.

The low-end market is a brand collaboration where it's almost impossible to fail. Due to the low price factor, even if quality issues arise, people will at most simply stop buying, and it's unlikely that the issue will be attributed to the celebrity.

After all, if you bought cheap goods, it's only natural to encounter quality problems.

However, since everyone can afford it, it can effectively boost the popularity of celebrities, provided there are no problems.

It's an excellent choice for collaboration.

"They mentioned that if you're interested, you can come anytime except weekends."

Weekends are polarized: either busy with work or on rest and vacation.

This is indeed a very real situation and should be believable.

"Understood. I'll contact the relevant personnel and then let you know."

"no problem."

When Watanabe Yukino isn't drinking, she's clean and efficient.

She's not actually that good.

After all, she's a fairly good-looking woman. If she really had exceptional execution skills, she would be highly regarded in any team.

This is an inherent advantage.

Normally, Yukino is just serious in attitude, just as Misaki Tachibana described.

But after arriving at Nakajima Hiroshi's place, she was constantly jealous and wanted to show her value no matter what, so she put extra effort into everything she did.

If you're going to work and you're still struggling without a special reason, then you're out of your mind.

Suddenly, the phone rang.

Those are the stores that I excluded.

Nakajima Hiroshi remembered the other party's number. He frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and then pressed the answer button.

"Hello."

"Hello, is this Nakajima Office?"

The other party pretended to need confirmation.

"You are...?"

Both sides are playing dumb.

"Ah, I'm the one who contacted you earlier..."

"We can discuss Ms. Asuka's potential collaboration further."

Nakajima Hiroshi feigned distress.

"It seems Asuka's schedule is already booked. Are other artists available? We have many excellent girls here as well."

"Or, you can tell me your needs, and I'll make recommendations for you."

"this……"

Replacing the player is definitely not an option.

My orders were to sign Asuka Kirara, cause trouble on the day of the performance, and then ruin her reputation afterward.

But since I took the initiative to call back, it would be inappropriate to say I'm unwilling to talk now.

He already had a headache.