After the initial photoshoot, the girls finally relaxed a lot, found the trick and started to show their charm in front of the camera.
However, not everything goes smoothly for everyone.
"What's going on?"
Looking at Kisaragi Chihaya in front of him, Fang Zheng asked curiously. In response to Fang Zheng's question, Chihaya showed an embarrassed expression.
"The photographer said my smile was very stiff..."
"Um……"
After hearing Chihaya's answer, Fang Zheng stroked his chin and stared at the girl in front of him carefully. As a candidate idol, Chihaya Kisaragi was the most taciturn person in 765. She didn't talk much, her figure was thin, and... Fang Zheng had never seen her smile in his memory.
"Smile for me."
Hearing Fang Zheng's words, Chihaya raised her head, and then revealed an... indescribable... um...
"In that case, then don't laugh."
Fang Zheng gave an answer quickly.
"But is this okay?"
Hearing Fang Zheng's answer, Chihaya breathed a sigh of relief, but soon began to worry again. After all, the other girls were all smiling in front of the camera, and she was the only one with a stern face, which didn't look good.
"This isn't a group activity. This is a promotional shoot. We want to capture the unique characteristics of each of you. Just act like you normally are."
Having said that, Fang Zheng patted Chihaya on the shoulder.
"Go ahead and do as I say."
"Um...Okay."
Although her expression was a little complicated, Chihaya nodded obediently and went to shoot again.
The effect was very good this time. The photographer thought Chihaya looked "very cool" with a straight face, and took several photos of her in one go. Although she herself felt a little bit unacceptable, for Fang Zheng, as long as everything went well, it was not a problem.
In fact, it went very smoothly.
When the new promotional photos were delivered to the agency, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
"Well, this time we can finally sell it."
Looking at the photos in hand, Fang Zheng nodded in satisfaction. This time, the photos were no longer like a punishment game, but normal photos. At least when Fang Zheng took the photos out, he didn't have to spend time explaining to others why the people in the photos looked like they were playing tricks.
The new promotional materials also had an immediate effect.
Just three days later, Fang Zheng immediately received a job to perform a mini LIVE at a country festival.
"Oh, I finally have a job, thanks to you."
President Takagi was also quite excited. After all, 765 still had to open, right? If there was no work, there would be no income, let alone any operation.
"After all, our price is the lowest..."
Fang Zheng also complained without giving any face. It's not like he had never been to the countryside before. During festivals, they would find some singing and dancing troupes to perform singing, dancing, and crosstalk to liven up the atmosphere. Of course, in their place, the village committee usually paid for this, so they would definitely choose the cheapest one.
It is impossible to find those famous crosstalk masters or dance troupes. Even if they want to invite them, they can't afford it, right? So a small group of artists with good quality and low price is the best choice.
Of course, we won’t mention those weird people who invite pole dancers at funerals.
This is also thanks to the re-shot promotional materials. At least the other party can believe that this is a normal artist agency, not a comedy company...
“Ahahahaha…”
Hearing Fang Zheng's complaints, President Takagi also revealed a bitter smile.
"But no matter what, this is a new beginning, so I'll ask you guys..."
"ah--!!!"
However, before President Takagi finished speaking, a scream that could almost foreshadow the beginning of a murder case in a mystery animation came from outside the door. Hearing this scream, Fang Zheng and Ritsuko were startled. They also hurriedly pushed open the door of the president's office and looked outside. They saw a petite figure flashing past them like a whistling wind and rushing into the office.
"Xue Bu! Are you okay?"
"Snow Steps!!"
At the back, Kikuchi Makoto and Amami Haruka also rushed in and surrounded the collapsed Yukioka. They comforted her and whispered consolation. Yukioka kept sobbing, looking like she had suffered a great injustice.
"What's going on?"
Looking at the scene in front of him, Fang Zheng was totally confused.
Could it be that someone lifted my skirt in public... That can't be possible. If that were the case, I would be in the police station now.
"That's enough..."
At this moment, Qiong also walked in while complaining, so Fang Zheng turned his eyes to her.
"What's going on?"
"No big deal."
Facing Fang Zheng's question, Qiong sighed helplessly.
"Because the original dance teacher took leave, the substitute this time is a man."
“…”
Hearing this, Fang Zheng understood instantly.
Given Xue Bu's male phobia, she would probably explode the moment she saw a male teacher.
“Really!”
At this moment, Shana - no, Minase Iori also walked into the office with dissatisfaction.
"It's all because of Xuebu that all the lessons for today are ruined!"
“Ooooo…!”
Hearing Iori's complaints, Yukiho, who was already timid, had tears in her eyes and looked like she was about to cry. Seeing this, Kikuchi Shin immediately glared at Iori in dissatisfaction.
"Wait, Iori, you're taking this too far!"
"Is it wrong for me to tell the truth? Humph!"
"You two stop arguing..."
Looking at Shin and Iori who were arguing, Haruka who was trying to mediate, Yukiho who was crying, and Qiong who was standing by and watching, Fang Zheng felt a headache. Although Iori's words were very venomous, she was not wrong. Yukiho's phobia towards men was already a big problem.
Can she really perform on stage in this state?
You have to know that the upcoming mini LIVE is her first job, and there will be no shortage of men under the stage. With Xue Bu's current exaggerated male phobia, I'm afraid she won't even be able to stand steadily on the stage.
What should we do then?
To be honest, Fang Zheng already has a bad feeling now...