PNB Chapter 89 The Holy Mother
Chapter 89 The Holy Mother
Name: Yu Shiraishi
Height: 158cm
"Weight: 43kg"
Measurements: B70, W56, H84
Talents: Singing (proficient), Butoh (proficient), Piano (amateur), Choreography (amateur)
Experience attempts: 0
"Contract signing and evaluation in progress..."
Image score: 32/40
Talent score: 28/40
Obedience score: 0/20
Total: 60 points
Even without any points for obedience, Shiraishi Yu still managed to pass the test.
She looks beautiful in the photo.
Pure, innocent, with a wonderfully delicate girlishness, clean yet fragile.
And, a reassuring and healing smile.
It's as if it has a built-in soft-focus filter, making people unconsciously calm down.
From Nakajima Hiroshi's professional perspective, her image score should be higher, perhaps even comparable to Asuka Honoka's.
Perhaps she's the type that looks best on camera, and isn't actually that good-looking?
"We've arrived. Her workshop is right here."
Workshops, or small studios, are usually small groups formed by only a very small number of independent artists.
They may not even have all the necessary licenses, and it's possible that some of them are fringe idols working for each other, or that one person is playing multiple roles.
Shigeru Yoshioka didn't get out of the car, but just moved to the middle, causing the entire taxi to shake.
He handed over a business card.
"We've already discussed it beforehand. I'll go check over there. Let's split up."
He was referring to another suitable candidate for attack...
The workshop is located in an old-style residential building, on the top floor, the fifth floor, without an elevator.
If we bring Shigeru Yoshioka along, climbing the stairs would probably be an insurmountable obstacle.
"Knock knock knock".
Hiroshi Nakajima knocked on the door.
"I am Hiroshi Nakajima, the agent I booked in advance."
"Ms. Shiraishi, are you there?"
"I am here."
A slightly dejected voice came from the doorway.
The lock clicked open quickly.
"Mr. Nakajima, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."
"Mr. Shigeru Yoshioka gave me prior notice, please come in."
The woman at the door was very polite.
At first glance, she looks completely different from the "nation's little sister" in the photos.
His eyes were lifeless, his skin was dull, and his once healing smile had turned into a dejected look.
Only his facial features remain striking.
It has lost the core appeal of the information.
No wonder the image score was 32; it must have fallen from its peak.
"I apologize for disturbing you."
Nakajima Hiro did not linger on the other person's appearance for long.
He bowed slightly at the opportune moment, then looked up and glanced at the small workshop.
There are faint honeycomb patterns behind the wallpaper, which suggests that soundproofing panels have been installed. The ceiling is also noticeably low, and there is probably a joist underneath.
The cost of just these facilities to prevent disturbance to residents will start at one million yen.
However, the rest of the furnishings inside were quite ordinary, even somewhat rudimentary.
At first glance, all the brands are very cheap.
as well as……
Antidepressants are readily available.
"The conditions here are so-so, please excuse the poor quality."
Seeing Nakajima Hiro's gaze, Shiraishi Yu forced a polite smile.
It was a very difficult task.
Nakajima Hiroshi hesitated whether or not to talk to her about the scandals.
Or perhaps we could try to gauge their interest in collaborating...
Although he has no bottom line when it comes to enemies, reopening a stranger's wounds is really...
"Mr. Nakajima is here to discuss my scandals, right?"
Seeing this, Shiraishi Yu took the initiative to speak.
"Mr. Shigeru Yoshioka has already informed me, and I have also made full mental preparations, so please don't worry about it."
Shigeru Yoshioka is truly reliable.
"Yes."
Nakajima Hiroshi remained silent for a moment.
He didn't even dare to apologize, for fear of being misunderstood as some kind of cheap pity.
"At the same time, I would also like to see if there is an opportunity to establish a collaboration with Ms. Shiraishi."
This is genuine.
The firm is also short-staffed right now, and he urgently needs to fill the talent pool.
"I have no commercial value anymore."
Yu Shiraishi pointed to the sofa, indicating that Hiroshi Nakajima could sit down.
"His attempts to refute rumors over the years have completely ruined his public image."
"Working with me will only get you associated with another disgraced celebrity, and you won't make any money."
It seems that this woman has a clear understanding of her situation and is not the type to blindly dwell on things.
In addition, it can also be seen as a polite refusal.
At least she is still active as an artist, although her popularity has collapsed and she can't earn much money anymore.
"The audience is always limited."
Nakajima Hiroshi comforted him.
"Yes, but that's the kind of people we serve."
Yu Shiraishi sighed slightly; this response was somewhat insincere.
There was absolutely no basis for the cooperation.
Nakajima Hiroya only mentioned it briefly, a habitual compromise to avoid an awkward atmosphere after discussing the scandals, leaving no opportunity to speak further.
"Okay, let's talk about something else first."
Hiroshi Nakajima took out the documents and spread them out.
"This contains your letter of intent regarding that matter from back then, as well as... photos for your records."
Yu Shiraishi glanced at it briefly and then set it aside.
"Thank you for bringing this, but..."
"I don't really want to make them public."
"Um?"
This response truly surprised Nakajima Hiroshi.
"Haven't you been working on this matter all these years...?"
"Yes."
Shiraishi nodded in agreement.
"But actually, even if my own situation were to reverse, it wouldn't make much of a difference."
"My prime years are long gone. Even if I could clean up my act and compete with the new generation of candidates... I'm afraid I don't have enough of an advantage."
"and……"
She touched her face.
"In terms of age, my shelf life is also shorter, making me unsuitable for investment."
"The door to becoming an artist was actually closed to me long ago."
This woman was frighteningly lucid.
Despite the endless harassment and negative rumors surrounding her, she seemed to fully understand the consequences and pros and cons of the matter.
Even after understanding all this, Shiraishi Yu still chose to participate in the debate.
"Then you..."
She seemed to understand what Nakajima Hiro wanted to ask.
"Although it may sound hypocritical to say this, right now I'm probably more interested in persisting in the fight itself."
"The unrealistic idea of getting rid of his bad record and making a comeback may have existed at first."
"But the more we struggled with it, the clearer it became that there was no hope."
"now……"
She laughed self-deprecatingly.
"Although it's naive, what I care about more is being able to let the audience know through my voice that there are such methods in the industry that destroy artists."
"so……"
Yu Shiraishi pushed the documents back in front of Hiroshi Nakajima.
"If I were to truly clarify the negative rumors about myself, I'm afraid even those who are interested in this matter and willing to use me as a topic of conversation would disperse."
"So although my stance is strange, I probably won't cooperate with you."
A very straightforward rejection.
Nakajima Hiroshi opened his mouth, unsure how to offer any advice.
Despite its unrealistic nature, this Yu Shiraishi is indeed a saint in the traditional sense.
She has decided to burn her own career as an artist to continue speaking out about this issue.
"However, I can accept your use of my name to threaten the enemy."
Seemingly for Nakajima Hiroshi's sake, she even took the initiative to speak up and explain the matter clearly.
"This won't have much impact on my career, and besides..."
Yu Shiraishi looked out the window.
"At least you still came to ask for my consent, which is already quite remarkable."
"Even if you don't give me special notice and just use this information directly, there's nothing I can do."
She never made eye contact with Hiro Nakajima.
The voice was soft and low, like a whisper, a tacit agreement, or even a hint.
That's true.
In the fight against illicit activities, talking about portrait rights is rather romantic.
Even Nakajima Hiroshi, if he hadn't been considering Yoshioka Shigeru's feelings, would probably have directly presented the evidence to confront him.
This matter will never be brought to the forefront, and even after negotiations between the two sides are completed, the artist himself may not be aware of it.
Of course, acquiring Yu Shiraishi was also a very important driving force.
As an artist, it's perfectly normal for her to feel like she has no future.
But Hiroshi Nakajima doesn't see it that way.