Tokyo Agent: Starting with Picking Up a Problem Girl

Chapter 123 Adjusting Deployment

"Want to adjust the order in which the artists appear?"

Upon hearing Nakajima Hiroshi's request, the future head of the publicity department's eyes lit up.

Yes, it's time to adjust.

"Should we change the order or...?"

"Just follow this."

Hiroshi Nakajima pulled out a new program schedule.

"Due to the health conditions of some artists, there have been a few changes to the lineup. Please take a look, and if there are no problems, we will make adjustments."

It wasn't just a few changes; apart from Asuka and Shiraishi Yu's groups, everything was completely altered.

However, it wasn't a major issue, as the contract only stipulated the number of artists to be leased, leaving room for adjustment for Nakajima Hiroshi.

Moreover, the future Minister of Propaganda couldn't be happier to have him.

"It's nothing."

She casually signed her name to confirm, then tentatively asked.

"Since the program has changed, what about the clothing sizes...?"

Since it's for displaying the clothes, we still need to measure again.

Nakajima Hiroshi glanced at the time, realizing he couldn't hide any longer, and nodded.

"Yes, thank you for your help."

"No problem!"

A new broom sweeps clean, and my first attempt almost failed; luckily, I met Nakajima Hiroshi.

"Boss, something's not right. The factory's clothes are being sent to the backstage area."

"They're probably trying to buy time with Asuka Honoka. Notify Endo Kenjiro to prepare!"

"No, they moved a lot of clothes. I'm afraid Nakajima Hiroshi already knew about the situation and borrowed a substitute actor."

"What!?"

Kuroda Karihito slammed his fist on the table and stood up: "Who borrowed it? Find out for me! I need to know the answer immediately!"

"Yes."

The subordinate accepted the task, thinking to himself that it wouldn't be difficult to determine who would be assigned to the participating artists.

In truth, they weren't that bothered by whether or not they messed up Asuka's performance. Although they had taken the boss's money, Kuroda's feelings were really hard to empathize with.

But things still need to be done.

The subordinate cautiously reminded him, "You still have to ruin the performance itself."

That makes sense.

Putting aside the issue of good and evil, Kuroda's mindset was still quite good. Although his tone was displeased, he quickly returned to the main topic after his subordinate said a few words.

"Do a good job! The worse the show goes, the bigger the prize money!"

"Boss, after all, this is Itomori-ya, so be careful what you say..."

Kuroda Karihito glared at his subordinate.

"snort."

The immediate priority is to obtain a new program list, determine the situation of the replacement artists and the program order of Asuka Hanabira, clarify the timing of the attack, and whether it is possible to strike at the root of the problem.

But Nakajima Hiroshi had no intention of letting the minister go back.

He gave Misaki a wink, and she immediately understood.

Soon, handsome male escorts surrounded them...

The minister felt his luck with women had turned around.

Oh right, the future.

"Nakajima..."

Asuka peeks out her little head.

"You guys chat, I'm going to check on Asuka Kirara."

Nakajima walked straight past, leaving a crack in the door to avoid any negative publicity.

"What's wrong?"

"Are we going to be attacked by bad guys again?"

Nakajima Hiroshi was silent for a moment, then said, "Yes."

This can't be hidden.

"It sounds like they're after me?"

"……right."

After giving a truthful response, Nakajima Hiroshi added another sentence.

"To be precise, it's the guy who wants to steal you away."

"Asuka, you're amazing, you're bound to attract admirers."

To avoid letting her see me as some kind of troublemaker and getting caught up in meaningless internal strife.

"oh."

"It's Kuroda Karihito again."

"It's him."

"Should we reschedule my subordinates' programs to avoid them being implicated?"

Asuka frowned and said, "I have a feeling they'll probably do something really outrageous again, and they're not involved in this matter..."

"Asuka, a team is strong not because it never encounters storms, but because it can support each other in the storms."

"They are your subordinates, and they may be under some pressure because of you today, but if you become famous, you can also bring them protection."

"That's how groups are. If they can't even accept this, they can leave on their own."

"No, no, no one is gossiping."

Asuka quickly clarified the situation for her subordinate.

(Actually, I've said quite a lot, you just can't hear it.)

...Shiraishi Yu's pheromones revealed the truth very promptly.

However, she still tried to smooth things over verbally.

"Don't worry, Asuka, everyone here is a very nice person and they will understand."

"This isn't your fault; it's a malicious attack from the outside world."

(Understanding is impossible, but with Hiroshi Nakajima protecting him, they won't go too far in kicking him when he's down.)

(Sigh, my jerk of an agent back then, he cut ties with me faster than anyone else when something went wrong.)

(They kept saying this was a crucial time for promotion, but in the end, they still failed to get the position.)

(When something like this happens, men are definitely more reliable...)

Yu Shiraishi is like that.

How can anyone not have negative emotions, especially someone like her who once had the potential to reach the pinnacle of life?

Ups and downs, downs and downs...

Maintaining a facade of sweetness and rationality is entirely due to pheromones and medication.

If you can't stop, just increase the dosage, from one piece to a handful, from a handful to half a bottle...

God knows how this guy's body withstood it. Could it be that pheromones have a detoxifying effect on drugs?

Hiroshi Nakajima found himself to be quite unreliable as well, occasionally having strange and unusual ideas.

He just manages to control this ability perfectly, so he doesn't reveal his true feelings everywhere.

Kuroda's department.

"It's not easy. They've completely taken over the back-end system, and our people can't get in, so it's difficult to get the list."

"What about the surveillance footage? Ask Chris, the guy who carried the water, if he can retrieve it."

"Yes."

Chris, who was carrying water, was also there.

While inwardly grumbling, the subordinates carefully tried to save face for their boss.

He was thinking about how to phrase it.

"We were a step too slow, and Nakajima Hiroshi took control of the man."

Yes, that's how it should be put. It's not that the boss's instructions were wrong, it's that we were too slow.

At most, Kuroda would scold him a few times, but he was still fair in rewarding and punishing.

It's not my fault, so even if I take the blame, I won't be held responsible.

The subordinate walked to the corner and gave instructions in a low voice.

"Go, send someone to the entrance passage. Don't get into a conflict with them, but send back photos as soon as their actors appear."

"Remember, don't use the flash. You can blur the image, but you absolutely cannot be recognized."

"clear."

"Also, after the announcements begin, send someone to intercept that stupid woman and get the program."

"Use the excuse of equipment scheduling or other preparatory work. Don't be forceful; after all, they are the client."

"yes!"

Since we can't get the program schedule right now, this is the only way we can arrange things.

He figured that it probably wouldn't be a problem for Nakajima Hiro to get through the performance this time, but if Asuka also performed smoothly, it would make his subordinates look useless.

It's better to achieve some results than to ruin everything; attacking Asuka herself is clearly a more likely outcome.

Since I've taken so much money from the boss, I definitely have to think about his interests and do my best for him, even unto death.

The production team of Asuka Hanabira's performance was well-prepared, covering everything from equipment malfunctions and audience issues to negative press.

Based on their experience, an artist who is essentially a young girl is easily defeated.