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Chapter 54: The Convertible at the Door Is Big Brother’s? After eating their fill— Well, without any alcohol— the three sat in the living room watching television and chatting after dinner. After opening her gift, their mother Nanako was extremely happy with the bright and beautiful silk scarf. She tied it around herself while discussing with Tsuruko what outfits it would match, while Nagayama Naoki could only smile beside them. For some reason, the topic suddenly shifted back to…-
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Chapter 53: There Must Be Some Unspeakable Secret Taking a self-driving trip in the 1980s meant unexpected road conditions were something that absolutely had to be considered. Fortunately, regardless of the era, as long as one had money, very few problems were truly unsolvable. On a morning in mid-June, Nagayama Naoki drove out of Tokyo. In less than an hour, he arrived in Kamakura. At this time, the famous “Slam Dunk” scene that later generations would rush to visit had not yet appeared.…
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Chapter 52: an unexpected encounter—so it turns out to be an idol! “Uh… Naoko-san, it seems there’s been some misunderstanding. That’s not my experience.” Nagayama Naoki gave a stiff explanation. “I understand.” Kawai Naoko’s eyes were firm. “I won’t tell anyone.” What now. She misunderstood right after meeting him. No explanation is getting through. Need a solution. Online waiting. Naoki looked at the girl in front of him, helpless. Forget it.…
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Chapter 51: “Isn’t this basically a textbook case of being dumped!” Ever since choosing the piano, Nagayama Naoki had noticed that his proficiency kept steadily improving. In just a few months, even famous world classics could be played in a fairly presentable way after looking at the sheet music. At first, he even thought his “cheat ability” had finally kicked in. But after learning about true piano prodigies and masters, he realized his current level was nothing special at…
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Chapter 50: “Even working for three or four years might not earn this much!” “Nan-ni? They actually made such a demand?” The public relations director of BURNING Agency, Kikuchi Etsurō, received a call from his trusted subordinate Arai Masato. He reported that there had been a problem with the acquisition of CATS: the creator of the girl group had set conditions. In addition to a transfer fee, they also required access to television distribution channels. “Damn it, does that Hino…
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Chapter 5 — 005: How Many Steps Does It Take to Release a Record? Nakai Genta was extremely efficient. That very night, he announced that he would head to a cabaret club to look for suitable talent. However, in Nagayama Naoki’s view, it would most likely just turn into another night of drunken indulgence. Unexpectedly, while Naoki was still eating breakfast the next morning, Nakai Genta arrived at his door with a young woman of modest height. “Naoki-san, this is Hoshino Suzumi, a good…
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Chapter 5 — The Cloud Hidden Village Envoy Kidnaps Hinata “Hey there, kid. First time here, right?” The owner of Ichiraku Ramen, Teuchi, narrowed his eyes in a friendly smile as he spoke to Menma. “Want me to recommend one of our popular specials?” “It’s not my first time, old man Teuchi,” Menma replied, coming back to his senses. Looking at the chef in the hat, he casually ordered, “One miso chashu ramen. No narutomaki. Extra bamboo shoots.” “Huh?” Teuchi studied the boy…-
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Chapter 49: “How could they take our work without paying any price?” It was a clear, sunny day with a cloudless sky. The road back to Tokyo was nearly empty. On both sides of the gray-brown road, dense green shrubs appeared from time to time, dotted with clusters of blooming flowers scattered across the greenish-brown landscape. Driving alone, Nagayama Naoki turned on the car radio. Current City Pop music filled the cabin, its bright rhythm carried in through the breeze, putting him in…
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Chapter 48: “Akina, Akemi, Mom Will Keep This Compensation for You First” In the evening, the Nakamori family gathered in the living room. “WHAT?! 3 million yen?” Nakamori Akio doubted his ears. “Akina, Akemi, you didn’t get tricked into doing something illegal, did you?” At this point in time, the Nakamori family had not yet fallen into the money-driven trap that would later come with Akina’s fame. They had occasional conflicts, but remained a united family overall. Hearing…
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Chapter 47: “This Is the Reward Akina Deserves” With television promotion resources limited, CATS’s live-house tour proved highly effective. Cats were appearing across nearly every live house in Tokyo, and even outside the city, the loyal fan groups nicknamed “cat nests” kept growing steadily. Controversy is a key indicator of an idol group’s popularity. Although they still could not support a full solo concert, their fame had undeniably taken root. Early morning. Kikuchi…
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