Chapter 89, Twentieth Round (8)

The Metropolitan Police Department had a long internal discussion about whether or not to tell Sakura about the Kabukicho incident and seek her support.

After several years of cooperation in combating organized crime, they naturally trust Sakura's character and capabilities. With the support of a hacker of Sakura's caliber, their operations would be much easier.

However, Sakura is only an unofficial assistant to the police, and mainly works with the Public Security Bureau. She is also a young girl with severe chuunibyou (middle school syndrome). It may not be appropriate to tell Sakura about such a secret and dangerous mission as Kabukicho.

Kenji Hagiwara raised his hand and seriously stated his opinion, ultimately leading to the decision to collaborate with Sakura.

After all, he was right. Such a large-scale operation might not be kept secret from Sakura. Sakura would find out sooner or later, and given that person's personality, he would definitely get involved. It would be better to include it in the plan from the beginning.

Upon receiving the message, Sakura Furuya Rei Amuro Tooru Bourbon Hana: "..."

At this time, Bourbon, Scotland, and Ray had already infiltrated Kabukicho, and soon after, Rena Mizunashi, who had just received the code name Kiel, came to interview them as a host and reporter. Suddenly being told that the Metropolitan Police Department was going to carry out such a big operation at the same time was really a bit panicked.

While secretly looking at his phone during "class," Amuro Tooru pretended to have a stomachache and ran to the toilet to contact the Metropolitan Police Department.

In short, after twenty minutes, Sakura finally understood the situation and advised them to postpone their operation for a few days, and instead send a few police officers to infiltrate the vicinity of the Yamaguchi-gumi in Kabukicho to find out the full picture before proceeding.

This was originally part of the Metropolitan Police Department's plan, and one of the reasons why they wanted to include cherry blossoms in the plan.

Kabukicho is in complete chaos. We must thoroughly investigate the current situation of Kabukicho before taking any action, and we cannot afford to make any mistakes.

Sakura said no problem, give him two days, he will investigate and give you the information. This time he must solve Kabukicho, the most evil and dark problem cluster. He has long been disgusted by the chaos here.

The officers chuckled awkwardly, explaining that it was impossible to resolve the issue all at once without an explanation. The livelihoods and futures of so many people were at stake. This was merely a rectification of some excessive illegal activities, buildings, and the Yamaguchi-gumi and those terrorists.

Moreover, it's impossible to rely solely on Sakura's intelligence and news about him. The police will also send several undercover agents to infiltrate and investigate several key locations.

Ryouku put away his phone.

Forget it, even if those three familiar guys are the ones sent to infiltrate, it doesn't matter. Anyway, his mission will be resolved quickly, and if nothing unexpected happens, it should be resolved in three days.

At most, those three guys saw him dressed as a gigolo, which added to his dark history.

After all, how many dark secrets do they have? He remembers a ton of them.

It's just that they don't remember, so they can't use it to make fun of them anymore.

Rei Furuya opened the bathroom door, transformed back into Tooru Amuro, and quietly returned to the "classroom."

"You must remember that here, your good looks are your least valuable asset. The most important thing is to serve your guests, make them happy, and make them willing to spend money on you."

"This service encompasses every aspect. You need to remember each guest's interests, birthday, and what they often worry about, whether it's politics, fashion, or TV dramas. You need to perfectly keep up with all the guests' conversations. If you get their contact information, you must contact them every day, pay attention to any subtle changes in their emotions, give them the utmost care, and then guide them to come here to see you."

"Don't forget, the only purpose of our guests coming here is to relax and have fun. But precisely because they need to relax and have fun, many guests are already stressed and unhappy. If you encounter a guest who is clearly in a bad mood, you have three choices; choose according to your own ability."

"First, change the subject and bring up something that makes the guest happy so that they can temporarily forget about those unpleasant things. Second, guide the guest to find out what's bothering them in a way that won't offend them, then comfort them in your own way, and then change the subject again to make them happy. Third, after guiding the guest to find out their troubles, give advice based on your own experience, and even continue to discuss the topic with them until they resolve their troubles and inner conflicts."

"To some extent, our work is indeed similar to that of psychotherapists, and I suggest you take the time to study the relevant knowledge. Our members here are from various prestigious universities, and their vision, temperament, and inner qualities are all very important. You need to have common topics with people from different social classes and circles and create a sense that you can understand them."

"Another point is that when guests want to buy you luxury goods, don't ask for different items in a short period of time. Instead, ask different guests for the same luxury item. Then they will all think that you are wearing a gift from them, and they will be more satisfied and care about you, and will be willing to spend more money on you. As for the other duplicate luxury items, you can sell them second-hand for money. Nothing is more real and reliable than money."

"Also, we do not recommend that you have physical relations with customers after get off work if you want to develop a long-term relationship. Most people will not cherish or be obsessed with you once they get what they want. Remember, you are not members of those casual sex shops. Do not develop real feelings for customers. Do not believe that people who come to this kind of place will sincerely want to date you and start a family. If the relationship breaks down, it will bring trouble to the entire Pradise. Customers may never come here again, and depending on the situation, you may be fired."

Toru Amuro raised his hand.

The manager paused, and when he saw that handsome and distinctive face, his expression softened slightly.

"What's wrong? Amuro-kun, do you have any questions?" he asked.

Amuro Tooru lowered his hand, stood up, and asked curiously, "I want to ask, Phoenix-senpai must have violated this rule, right? He even caused a great deal of attention and sensation in society, but why did Pradise keep him around and even make a high-profile comeback under the name Phoenix after he recovered from his injuries?"

The others turned to look at him in surprise.

Even if that's true, Phoenix has a terrible reputation, but he's still Pradise's top star. Isn't this newcomer afraid that Phoenix will hear about it and target him?

The manager's expression remained unchanged. People in this line of work are very skilled at controlling their emotions and expressions, so it was impossible to know what he was thinking.

He said, "The phoenix did bring trouble, and I don't recommend that everyone follow his example. He was lucky to escape a crime of passion. However, the phoenix also brought huge exposure and buzz. This is the first time we have appeared in front of the public in such a high-profile manner. If handled well, it will not only bring more economic benefits to Pradise, but also improve our image and attract more curious people to try it out."

He smiled and said, "Perfect timing. Let me tell you all that a TV reporter will be interviewing us tomorrow, so make sure you all do your best!"

"I see, that's amazing! No wonder it's called Pradise. It seems I still have a lot to learn." Amuro Tooru exclaimed in amazement, then sat down apologetically and obediently looked up to continue listening attentively to the lesson.

The manager's smile deepened with satisfaction, and he mentally added another point to his opinion of the handsome blond-haired, dark-skinned young man.

It's rare to find someone who is so outstanding in appearance, temperament, and knowledge. They are also incredibly patient and serious when doing things and studying. If they don't understand something, they will ask questions immediately. After receiving an answer, they will humbly acknowledge the other person's excellence, reflect on their own efforts, and then work even harder to improve. It's truly remarkable.

Based on his experience, this blond youth, if properly nurtured, is definitely going to be a top male escort, and might even become a super popular male escort who goes viral.

"It's good to ask questions. The worst thing you can do in this line of work is to pretend to know what you don't or to make your own assumptions and then do something dangerous or outrageous."

"However, you also need to have your own style and characteristics, so that customers can remember you, and even think of you first when they see similar things elsewhere. Remember, be bold yet meticulous. We don't need beautiful vases mass-produced to strict standards."

"One more thing, the guests you will be dealing with include not only women but also men. Even if you don't like or even hate being close to men, you absolutely cannot show the slightest negative emotion. You must even show that sincere attitude of 'Although I don't like men, it seems that you are the only one I can accept,' so as not to make the guests feel embarrassed or angry."

"And no matter what the style is on the surface, even if it's a cool guy persona, you must always remember that the core is gentleness. You need to use different methods to let your guests feel your gentleness, your care for them, and even your love."

"Everyone wants to be loved, and we are the ones who sell tenderness and love."

"Only low-class clubs sell fleeting pleasure and momentary happiness; that's not the kind of club that will keep customers obsessed with you and spending lavishly. Although I said before that you can't develop real feelings for your customers, you must guide them to develop real feelings for you."

"The best way is to make every customer feel that you are the most special person to them, that you are doing this job out of necessity or for other reasons, that it is just a job for everyone else, but you are sincere to them. You need to make the customer feel that you need them."

"No need to make that face, it's actually very simple." The manager smiled. "In today's society, there are very few people who truly care about them, love them, and fully understand and accept them. Most people probably don't have any. Instead, they only accumulate suffocating pressure and incomprehensible despair. When they come in with a mindset of venting and curiosity, you only need to make a little effort to become their closest, most relied-upon, and most loved people. At that point, even if they go bankrupt or give up their entire lives for you, it won't be a problem."

"For example, the former top courtesan who has already retired once made 300 million in just two days. Surely everyone knows about that, right?"

A somewhat shocked silence fell over the room as the newcomers slowly digested the theories, while the seniors who had come to listen to the lecture again wore thoughtful expressions.

The manager wasn't surprised; although he said that, there are actually very few people who can actually do that.

You only need to master some of these skills to become a popular celebrity. If you can master them all, you'll definitely be a top star, something most people simply can't achieve.

Amuro Tooru raised his hand again.

This time, the manager was quite natural: "Please speak, Mr. Amuro."

Amuro Tooru stood up and said, "If a customer has spent all their money but still wants to keep bothering us, how should we deal with them?"

The manager smiled with great satisfaction and asked him to sit down, saying, "That's a very good question. I didn't expect a newcomer like Amuro to think of this."

"Yes, customers' money is money too. If they spend too much, it will all be gone. What will happen when we can no longer maintain such high consumption? There are many examples of presidents and store managers of all sizes going bankrupt because of this. So how should we deal with them in this situation?"

“There are three options.” The manager held up three fingers.

"First, just ignore them. Customers without money aren't customers. There's no need to waste time and energy arguing with them. There are plenty of wealthy customers waiting for you. If they become dangerous, notify us to call thugs or call the police directly."

"Second, we entice them to borrow money. In Kabukicho, there are many, many places where you can borrow money, and it's very easy."

"Third, if the customer has a good image, continue to maintain the relationship and get them to become a high-paying employee for you, and then come back to spend the money on you."

"That's right, like a phoenix. But you also have to be careful not to slip up like him and get stabbed in the back by a woman you both love and hate, almost dying in bed."

Rei Furuya felt like he'd stumbled into a pyramid scheme, and his hands were itching to grab someone.

The dangers of this place were far greater than he had imagined, and far more treacherous than the general public perceived. No wonder something like the Phoenix happened; so this is how they train their employees.

It's not that the deceived people are not rational or clear-headed, but rather that their methods are simply too terrifying.

This is just the training that Pradise Club gives to its new male escorts.

Because the requirements were very strict, there were only three new recruits, and even three was considered a lot. However, there were also other male escorts who were not new recruits and were free to listen in and continue to learn the skills.

Male escorts, also known as gigolos, are ostensibly a legal profession where they perform but do not sell their bodies, but what happens behind the scenes... who can say for sure?

Not to mention that the Pradise Club is their mission location. It's the largest comprehensive nighttime entertainment venue built in Kabukicho in the last two years, also known as Paradise or Eden, and backed by a yakuza organization like the Yamaguchi-gumi...

However, on the surface, this is still a legitimate nightclub. The male escorts and female hostesses are all legal, and newcomers even have to attend training courses.

While Amuro Tooru, a rookie male host, is being trained in skills that would make the police furious and arrest him, Midorikawa Hikaru has already started working as a waiter, and Moroboshi Dai has become a bartender in the dance floor bar on the first floor.

This nightclub is openly divided into three floors. The bath and massage parlor on the basement floor, as well as the unspeakable area, are generally unknown to the public. Only members can enter under the guidance of staff.

On the first floor, the dance floor bar lets you dance to your heart's content for an entrance fee. The stage hosts different performances every night, most commonly bands or idol groups. Finally, against the wall, there's a huge bar area where guests can sit, drink, and chat when they're tired or thirsty.

The first floor is the area that Lai is in charge of.

The second floor features semi-open booths offering views of the first floor, but it's relatively quieter. The area is divided into a circle around the dance floor downstairs, further subdivided by color into blue and pink sections. The pink booths are for female escorts, while the blue booths are for male escorts. However, there's no strict separation; several customers can request both men and women to accompany them for drinks and conversation. Like other establishments, this place uses a rotation system, the only difference being that after selecting two genders, different people are randomly assigned to accompany the customers. Specific requests for certain individuals require an extra fee.

The second floor was the area that Bourbon was in charge of.

The third floor consists of members-only private rooms, offering a high degree of privacy and featuring elegant decor. Ordinary people are not allowed on the third floor; there are even additional hidden entrances and passageways. Only designated male escorts and female hostesses, along with managers and waiters, are permitted access.

The third floor is the area under Scotland's jurisdiction.

Kir, also known as Rena Mizunashi, is the TV reporter who will be interviewing Pradise and their top star, Phoenix, tomorrow.

*

Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Police Department finally selected an undercover officer suitable for the investigation.

They are Matsuda Jinpei, Hagiwara Kenji, Date Wataru, and Sato Miwako.