After the end of the last chapter, I'm sure many friends are guessing whether Furukawa Hirozawa's good friend Kinoshita Keisuke's bride is Yukitake Junna, right?
But I actually already clearly wrote Kinoshita's girlfriend's name in the previous chapters, which is [Yuka].
So, is someone going to guess that Gen Urobuchi's bride is Yukitake Junna, right?
Will you even think that Urobuchi Gen will have his bride stolen by Furukawa Hirozawa and then be single for life, right?
Wrong, all wrong!
You definitely won't guess, hehe.
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"Ah~ It's time to get off work."
Ayase Akane looked at the clock on the wall, then quickly packed her things and went home.
To allow employees to sleep a little longer, Pokémon set working hours from 9:00 to 18:00.
It was already 6 PM, not a minute more, not a minute less, and Ayase Akane was leaving right on time.
She didn't even want to stay an extra moment.
Aoki Haruhi stood up, walked out of his office, and looked around to find that indeed, a large portion of the company had already left.
Usually, they weren't this eager to leave work.
Could it be that he had done something wrong?
To be honest, Aoki Haruhi was very flustered.
Because in his previous life, he had experienced similar companies. When he was at Tencent, if you found that colleagues in a department suddenly became idle, stopped working overtime, and started leaving exactly on time, then there was no doubt that this team had a problem.
Either they weren't paid enough, or the team members' hearts were hurt.
In a small company, this is a very terrifying phenomenon, indicating that employees are disappointed with the company, disappointed with the boss, and have lost confidence in the project.
That's why they feel that this job is just so-so.
But…
Aoki Haruhi pondered carefully, and he hadn't done anything wrong.
The company strictly adheres to an 8-hour workday.
Except when projects are launched, where people need to stay to keep a close eye on things to prevent any serious errors, employees are usually not asked to work overtime.
Not only that, but after projects are completed, they are almost always given vacations, and everyone is organized to go on trips.
Salary and benefits are even better. Although Pokémon is not a top-ranked game company, it earns a lot, and employees' salaries and benefits are either the first or second best in the entire industry.
There's absolutely no possibility of mistreating employees or making them sad.
… …
If there was anything…
Could it be the blades?
Because the company often receives blades from players expressing "friendliness" and "love," are people feeling dissatisfied and panicked?
But I've also strengthened the company's security department.
Now, entering and exiting Pokémon requires swiping a card, and the security personnel have increased from two at the beginning to ten now.
Actually, it already feels very safe.
To prevent tragic incidents like the Kyoto Animation fire in his previous life, Aoki Haruhi paid special attention to fire prevention and disaster relief.
As a president, he considers everything so thoroughly for everyone, handling every detail personally, and fighting alongside everyone on the front lines. What more could they be dissatisfied with?
Aoki Haruhi didn't understand.
"President, see you tomorrow."
Ishino Mika hurriedly bid farewell and then scurried out of the company.
Hey, do you have to be so ruthless, by scurrying?
When he returned home that evening, Aoki Haruhi talked about this matter with Nao Tsuda while eating.
"Today is only Monday, and these guys are already slacking off. Is it because I did something wrong?"
Aoki Haruhi humbly asked for advice.
In his previous life, he was also a worker and didn't want to lose a group of good employees for some strange reason.
Nao Tsuda slowly ate a mouthful of rice, a smile playing on her lips.
"Is there a possibility that this has nothing to do with you?"
"Really?" Aoki Haruhi expressed, "How can I not believe it?"
It's really rare for employees to be so eager to leave work and lack passion for work. At least, in all these years, Aoki Haruhi has seen similar situations, but never with so many people.
In the past, at most one or two employees would show such behavior during a low period, and Aoki Haruhi felt it was only natural.
But now, it has developed to the point where it's almost the entire company, so there must be a problem.
"It even has nothing to do with Pokémon," Nao Tsuda said.
"Huh?"
"Oh no, it might have a little bit to do with Pokémon."
"Right!" Aoki Haruhi slapped the table and stood up. "Something must have happened that I didn't notice, otherwise it shouldn't be like this."
"No, no."
Nao Tsuda laughed happily, "Have you ever thought about what happens on a Monday night?"
"What happens?"
"You'll know in a while." Nao Tsuda laughed so hard she was shaking.
… …
At 9 PM, "long vacation" began airing on Fuji Television.
The drama tells the story of Minami Hayama, a 30-year-old washed-up model who is cruelly abandoned by her unscrupulous fiancé who absconds with her money on her wedding day.
When she furiously rushes to her fiancé's residence, she only intercepts the innocent roommate, Hidetoshi Sena, played by Kimura Takuya—
—a struggling 24-year-old pianist.
Penniless and homeless, Minami threatens and coaxes Sena, becoming his new housemate.
Their lives under the same roof are full of bumps, and their careers and love lives are not smooth, but gradually they develop a sense of mutual appreciation.
In this process, Kimura Takuya gradually develops feelings for the female protagonist and they get together.
When Aoki Haruhi saw Kimura Takuya on TV, he immediately sobered up.
"Ah! It's actually for this guy, Kimura?"
Nao Tsuda next to him was already laughing so hard she couldn't breathe.
In his previous life, the urban romance drama "long vacation" starring Kimura, had a final episode viewership rating of 36.7%.
This was already a terrifying viewership data.
The drama even caused a social phenomenon of "not going out on Monday nights" when it aired.
Japanese dramas aired on Fuji Television's Monday night 9 PM prime-time slot are called "Getsu 9."
Getsu 9 dramas are a golden signboard for Japanese dramas. As the main feature of the golden prime time, all of Fuji's major productions are aired during the "Getsu 9" slot, and it has always been Fuji TV's viewership barometer for the current season's dramas.
"No wonder, I was wondering why everyone ran off as soon as work ended. Turns out they went to chase Kimura."
"Yes," Nao Tsuda responded with a smile, her eyes fixed on the TV, "Zhiyuan Jun, your foresight is really good. You signed Kimura so early, and now he's incredibly popular."
Of course!
Aoki Haruhi thought, who am I?
A prophet who can foresee the next thirty years, are you scared?
Fortunately, he signed the contract with Kimura early. If it were now, the endorsement fee would probably skyrocket tenfold.
"Because of Kimura, younger men are also very popular recently."
In "long vacation," the female protagonist is an older sister who is several years older than Kimura, the male protagonist, and is also called an older woman.
But the two have a strong chemistry, leading countless viewers to love this pair.
Today was the final episode, so basically everyone who followed the drama went home early, just to see how the ending would turn out.
"Is that so?" Aoki Haruhi asked with a mischievous smile.
"Yes," Tsuda said with a laugh, "At first, Kimura even said he would never like girls older than him, but now the two of them are together, which is a real slap in the face.
But as a viewer, I'm unusually happy.
This drama is very sweet."
"In reality, who would truly like an older girl?" Nao Tsuda complained.
As soon as she finished speaking, Aoki Haruhi said with a smile, "I like older girls."
"Hmm…"
Nao Tsuda wrinkled her small nose and rolled her eyes at him.
"Should I praise you, or scold you?"
"Can we not mention age?"
… …
Nao Tsuda was right that it had some relation to Pokémon, because Kimura Takuya is Pokémon's endorser signed by Pokeni.
Now Aoki Haruhi finally understood.
It seems that Pokémon's sales have indeed increased significantly recently.
To some extent, it was driven by Kimura Takuya's popularity.
After "long vacation" aired, it made several things popular:
First, the lipstick endorsed by Kimura.
Before, the lipstick advertisement had already captivated women from 80-year-old grandmothers to 13-year-old girls, and lipstick sales soared.
Now, after "long vacation" aired, Kimura has become a national heartthrob, ranking first among male celebrities people most want to marry.
The second thing that became popular was Pokémon. Both the game and Pokémon merchandise sold extremely well.
DUN, as a Pokémon merchandise manufacturer, saw its sales volume more than double in May.
Many people bought Pokémon dolls, pillows, etc., not necessarily because they were loyal users who had actually played the game or watched the anime, but simply out of their love for Kimura.
Holding a Pokémon pillow felt like holding Kimura.
The third thing that became popular was—
Younger men.
Many people, especially some housewives in their 30s and 40s, watched this drama every Monday. Besides enjoying Kimura's looks, they also enjoyed the feeling that—
Although I'm already an older woman, there are still younger fresh faces who are attracted to me and willing to be with me.
Being pampered and loved by a younger man truly feels wonderful.
Age is not an issue at all.
As long as there's love, that's all that matters.
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The next morning, when Aoki Haruhi went to the company, he passed by HR-chan and saw her flipping through a magazine.
"BE・LOVE," a magazine for women.
The page Ayase Akane was browsing had a big title that read: "How to Attract Younger Men":
Attracting a younger man is not difficult; the key is how you showcase your charm and personality. Here are some suggestions to help you better attract younger men:
1. Confidence: Confidence is key to attracting others. Show your confidence and let him know that you are an independent, opinionated woman. Don't be afraid to express your views and ideas, as this will make you more charming.
2. Maintain a youthful mindset: Keep a youthful heart, full of passion and curiosity for life. This mindset will make you look younger and more vibrant, making it easier to attract younger men.
3. Fashion trends: …
In short, attracting a younger man requires you to show confidence, independence, fashion, interestingness, and a caring side. As long as you do these things, I believe you will successfully attract the younger man you desire.
Ayase Akane read it, a knowing smile spreading across her face.
Sensing someone behind her, she quickly closed the magazine and stood up with a whoosh.
"Ah~ President! Could you please respect other people's privacy?"
"Alright, alright, I just wanted to see what you were doing."
Aoki Haruhi raised his hands in surrender and returned to his office.
… …
Passing by Kamiya Hideki, Aoki Haruhi saw him reading a magazine again:
"How to Attract Older Women"
Older women know what they want in a relationship, and they're not afraid to say it.
They are confident, independent, and reach their sexual peak long after their peers have left them.
So how do you seduce those irresistible women?
Just follow the steps below to find out!
1. Shine with confidence.
Older women like confident men.
2. Maturity and stability: Older women usually prefer mature and stable men, so you need to show your mature side. In your words and actions, you should project an image of confidence, stability, and responsibility.
3. Respect and care: Older women often prioritize emotional stability and security, so you need to give them enough respect and care. When communicating with them, listen to their thoughts and feelings, and give them support and encouragement.
4. Independence:
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In short, attracting an older woman requires you to show your mature, independent, meticulous, considerate, confident, humorous, and honest and reliable side. By using the methods above, you can increase your attractiveness and win the heart of an older woman.
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Aoki Haruhi frowned deeply.
This must have been written by the same editor, right?
I have to say, Kimura Takuya, no, the influence of "long vacation" is too terrifying.
And these corresponding media magazines are following up too quickly, directly making it a hot topic, even with guidance strategies?
Even a person like Ayase Akane is already thinking about the issue of younger men?
Also, Kamiya, you just graduated, and you're already thinking about chasing older women?
Goodness, what are these people in the company doing every day?
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Not long after "long vacation" finished airing, the new drama "proposal daisakusen" produced by Moon River Company had also been fully produced and edited, and was being submitted for review and contacting major TV stations for broadcast.
The final broadcast date was set for September of this year.
Aoki Haruhi couldn't help but wipe a cold sweat.
Fortunately, the production of this drama was relatively delayed. If it had been earlier, it might have clashed with "long vacation."
Both are equally important.
Kimura is Pokémon's endorser, and at the same time, "proposal daisakusen" is the debut work produced by the film and television company jointly managed by Aoki Haruhi and Nao Tsuda.
The latter holds greater significance for the company.
Even though he had great confidence in "proposal daisakusen," Aoki Haruhi wasn't sure it could beat "long vacation" to become the viewership champion.
Mainly, Kimura was just too strong.
The staggered schedule now is truly a win-win situation.
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I wonder if a "first love craze" will be sparked when "proposal daisakusen" airs.
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