Tokyo Agent: Starting with Picking Up a Problem Girl

Chapter 25 The Electric Mouse's Fantasy

"Nakajima!"

As soon as the tram came to a complete stop, Asuka couldn't wait to rush out and jogged towards Nakajima... Hiro.

The steps stopped.

A figure that looked ominous stood beside me.

Shigeru Yoshioka crossed his arms, his bald head gleaming under the streetlights, his chubby face with slightly narrowed triangular eyes as he sized up Asuka.

"Shigeru Yoshioka: Obedience score 20/20"

...old pervert.

Nakajima Hiroshi frowned slightly.

To be honest, he's thinking of changing the coach.

If this guy is too lustful and has ulterior motives, I can't push Asuka into a fire pit.

Unexpectedly, I soon heard a professional assessment from Shigeru Yoshioka.

"Hmm... the bone structure is perfect. Judging from these few steps, the balance and joints should be quite good too..."

It seems this guy is genuinely assessing Asuka's potential, rather than just being lewd?

Seemingly sensing Nakajima Hiro's concerns, Mizuki spoke up to mediate.

"Mr. Shigeru Yoshioka, am I right? This child has a perfect physique that is worthy of your choreography."

This also serves to explain to the two that Shigeru Yoshioka's scrutiny was not offensive.

Asuka swallowed hard.

She felt like a tiny flying insect being stared at by a toad, her whole body stiff.

He could only try to get around Shigeru Yoshioka little by little, attempting to hide behind Hiroshi Nakajima...

"Don't move."

Nakajima Hiroshi sighed softly and made a decision.

"Let Mr. Yoshioka Shigeru take a good look at you."

From a certain perspective, while Shigeru Yoshioka was frightening, his and Asuka's reactions were indeed somewhat impolite.

If we don't speak up to stop it, it might leave a negative impression.

Unexpectedly, Shigeru Yoshioka was surprisingly kind to Asuka.

He glanced at Nakajima and said definitively, "It's alright. I know my own appearance. It's normal for the child to be frightened."

His tone was incredibly gentle.

Mizuki tugged at Nakajima Hiro's sleeve to reassure her.

Asuka's attention was instantly drawn to this matter, and she became somewhat annoyed.

Although she herself didn't know why.

Although the score was high enough, signing a contract is ultimately a matter for both parties.

Inside the tea room.

"Sign up as an artist under your management?"

"What is this? Just a nominal appointment?"

Shigeru Yoshioka slammed his teacup on the table, glanced sideways at Hiroshi Nakajima, and said with a look that said, "You're dreaming."

"Give me a reason why I should pledge my name to your little workshop!"

Mizuki tried to smooth things over: "Mr. Yoshioka Shigeru..."

Shigeru Yoshioka raised his hand, interrupting her.

"I'm talking to Nakajima-kun."

He stared at Nakajima, waiting for him to explain this offensive request.

Hiroshi Nakajima moved forward, blocking Asuka's uneasy gaze.

"Mr. Shigeru Yoshioka, to be honest, we not only need your choreography, but also want to use your name to give this child a good start and open the door to our purpose."

"I can pay extra for this..."

"no."

Shigeru Yoshioka's attitude was firm.

"Asuka's figure is indeed very good, but if you want to take shortcuts, I'd rather not bring her along."

"Besides, how can I trust that you won't do something shady, using my name for other purposes?"

He has already been very polite.

If it weren't for Onodera Mizuki's feelings, this statement would be "using my name to swindle and deceive."

A moment of silence.

This is indeed a difficult issue to resolve for artists who value their reputation.

To be honest, aside from talking about money, Nakajima Hiroshi didn't know what other methods he could use to sway the other party.

It was indeed a very impolite request.

"Yoshi, Mr. Yoshioka Shigeru."

Suddenly, Asuka popped out from behind Nakajima Hiroshi.

She was clearly still very afraid of Yoshioka Shigeru, and still clung to Nakajima's arm, but she still forced herself to speak.

"Please give us a chance, please!"

He buried his head deeply.

Upon hearing this, Nakajima lowered his head in agreement.

When speaking to Asuka, Shigeru Yoshioka's tone was noticeably gentler.

"Um……"

He pondered for a moment, then said directly, "Nakajima Hiroshi, right?"

"Yes, Professor Yoshioka."

"Name your price, give me this child, and I'll give her a better future."

"Moreover, the amount of money I can offer is far beyond your imagination."

Upon hearing this, even Onodera Mizuki's expression changed slightly.

This is a highly offensive request, whether made in front of the artist or their manager.

However, Nakajima Hiroshi remained relatively calm.

Since everyone has been rude, let's talk things out openly and no one should give in to anyone else.

After a moment's thought, he stated clearly, "I'm sorry, Professor Yoshioka."

"I will never give up on her voluntarily unless she is willing to do so."

However... in this kind of thing, one's own will is useless. If Asuka wants to leave, he simply cannot stop her.

Nakajima Hiro hesitated slightly, then simply asked, "Asuka, think about it."

Shigeru Yoshioka glanced at Hiroshi Nakajima, then turned his gaze to Asuka.

"Compared to a small firm that only needs my name on its portfolio, I can offer you substantial funding, connections, and..."

"I'm sorry, Mr. Yoshioka Shigeru."

Asuka interrupted him abruptly: "Me too..."

She wanted to say something forceful to show her determination, but she didn't know how to phrase it.

So after mustering the courage to refuse, she quickly hid behind Nakajima Hiroshi.

Hiroshi Nakajima sighed.

"In that case, then we..."

"Uncle Mao."

Onodera Mizuki suddenly spoke up.

"Although I don't quite understand Nakajima's request... however, I owe this guy a favor, so I implore you to give them a chance."

"It's just an empty artist contract. With your qualifications, you can tear it up anytime you don't want to work with us anymore. Why don't you..."

Unlike his attitude when he interrupted Mizuki, Yoshioka Shigeru seemed to take her formal request very seriously.

His expression shifted between anger and uncertainty, and he remained silent for a long while.

The long, narrow, triangular eyes glanced at Mizuki, then at Nakajima Hiro, before finally settling on Asuka, who was huddled behind and only half of her body was visible.

He sighed.

"……All right."

Shigeru Yoshioka stood up, walked to the television, and took out a well-preserved VHS videotape.

"This is a choreography I did when I was young, called 'Electric Mouse Fantasy,' which suits Asuka's figure very well."

"Didn't you want to seize the opportunity?"

"If you can teach this kid to do it within a month and show him how, I'll get him a job at your firm."

"If she can't learn it, just hand her over to me, so as not to waste her potential."

On the screen, a graceful figure, completely different from the lightning goblin in front of you, dances a cute yet intricate and mesmerizing dance.

The pace is terrifyingly fast.

"An electric mouse?"

Mizuki exclaimed, "Mr. Yoshioka Shigeru, even I couldn't dance this... this..."

Looking at the inhuman speed of movement and facial expression control on the screen, Nakajima Hiroshi realized that it was unlikely that Asuka would learn it within a month.

Unless she is a true dance prodigy.

It's likely that Shigeru Yoshioka wasn't just being difficult; Hiroshi Nakajima's demands were excessive, which genuinely led him to raise his expectations for Asuka to an extremely high level.

However, the two of them simply didn't have that much time to waste.

If things go according to the other party's wishes, this matter will most likely fall through.

Looking at the "Dance (Mastery)" skill in the opponent's skill bar, Nakajima Hiro decided to take a gamble.

He took a deep breath and pushed the contract in front of Shigeru Yoshioka.

"Alright then, Mr. Yoshioka Shigeru."

"I will take Asuka's place."

"If you dare sign, I can jump right into your lap in less than a month!"