Before you call Matsui to prepare new jobs, you browse the internet to see how the girls' recent jobs have been received by the public.
Enatsu's sportwear shoot with Genki Clothing will mostly be published on traditional media, so that'll probably come later this week.
However, Kaiba's job with Yoshikawa Sailing is already displayed on their website.
Much to your relief, the pictures used have their focus on the sailboats with the girls being mere decoration.
Chigusa's catgirl shoot with Isekai Cosplay has an unintended side-effect.
People seem to start to think that wearing cat ears is part of Chigusa's idol persona.
Oh well, that's just an assumption on their end. They'll find out eventually.
Later you send a message to Matsui asking her to prepare job offers for Chigusa and Kaiba.
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Unpicked jobs may carry over to next week, but might be picked up by other idols.
Job payment is heavily dependant on an idol's fame, that's why idol jobs are now split.
KAIBA JOBS
Supporting voice-actors needed for Noragami Arigato (DC 120, Rank C)
We’re looking for some voice actresses for the sequel to Noragami.
You’ll get to work alongside actors such as Hiroshi Kamiya of Owarimonogatari and Attack on Titan fame.
Stress: 40
Payment: $23.000
Skill: Acting
Idol: Kaiba Aoi
About:
Studio Bones Animation is known to be a respected company.
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Job as Gravure Model in Entema Magazine (DC 80, Rank E)
Our scouts were thoroughly impressed with the work Kaiba did for Yoshikawa Sailing.
Entema Magazine believes Kaiba Aoi is "naturally gifted" to be a gravure idol.
We'd love to have the luxury to be the first proper gravure magazine to display her.
Naturally, we're willing to pay handsomely for her gravure debut.
Stress: 60
Payment: $50.000
Skill: Looks
Idol: Kaiba Aoi
About:
Entema Magazine is known to be a sleazy company.
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Blitz! A Sour-Sweet Candy (DC 80, Rank E)
We’re bringing a great line of sweets to the market: Blitz!
This flavour-packed treat is sure to provide you the energy to make it through those boring school days.
Stress: 50
Payment: $18.000
Skill: Looks
Idol: Kaiba Aoi
About:
Sugar! Tokyo is a company with sleazy morals.
Chigusa Jobs
Hiring a spokesperson to represent Fair Maiden Clothing (DC 60, Rank F Rank)
There’s a large fashion event happening in Tokyo in the week of May 11.
We’d like to hire some good-looking, personable girls to represent our brand at our booth.
Lunch will be provided.
Stress: 50
Requirement: 40+ in looks
Payment: $15.000
Skill: Personality
Idol: Chigusa Iki
About:
Fair Maiden Clothing is known to be a virtuous company.
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Model required for Haute couture fashion showing (DC 120, Rank C)
If you’re anyone at all then you’re familiar with Zeezy Fashion.
We dress only the most important members of your nation in the finest clothing.
We’re putting together a fashion catalogue to remind people what they’re missing out on.
Don’t get ahead of yourself, you’ll only show off some minor items.
Stress: 40
Payment: $65.000
Skill: Looks
Idol: Chigusa Iki
About:
Zeezy Fashion is known to be a company with a decent reputation.
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Vocalist required for anime OP and ED (DC 80, Rank E)
Madhouse Animation is looking for a vocalist for an undisclosed, in-house anime OP and ED.
Applicants must be female, have a clear, pleasant voice, and sound youthful.
Stress: 50
Payment: $35.500
Skill: Vocals
Idol: Chigusa Iki
About:
Madhouse Animation is a respected company.
> Decision
>
> Kaiba Aoi
> >1 - Supporting voice-actors needed for Noragami Arigato (DC 120, Rank C)
> >2 - Job as Gravure Model in Entema Magazine (DC 80, Rank E)
> >3 - Blitz! A Sour-Sweet Candy (DC 80, Rank E)
>
> Chigusa Iki
> >1 - Hiring a spokesperson to represent Fair Maiden Clothing (DC 60, Rank F Rank)
> >2 - Model required for Haute couture fashion showing (DC 120, Rank C)
> >3 - Vocalist required for anime OP and ED (DC 80, Rank E)
>
> >Kaiba - 1 - Supporting voice-actors needed for Noragami Arigato (DC 120, Rank C)
> >Chigusa - 3 - Vocalist required for anime OP and ED (DC 80, Rank E)
>
>
> Manager Task: Nagata Miho
> 1 - Ask for a catch-up on what's been going on while we were in the hospital
>
> Idol Task: Kaiba Aoi (90 Stress)
> 2 - Ask Matsui to find some work appropriate for Kaiba Aoi
> 1 - Supporting voice-actors needed for Noragami Arigato (DC 120, Rank C)
>
> Idol Task: Chigusa Iki (20 Stress)
> 2 - Ask Matsui to find some work appropriate for Chigusa Iki
> 3 - Vocalist required for anime OP and ED (DC 80, Rank E)
>
> Idol Task: Enatsu Mari (150 Stress)
> 3 - Tell her to take a week off (-50 stress)
The short stint with Yoshikawa Sailing was a welcome distraction and hopefully all the, well, let's call them positive comments online have increased her self-confidence a bit.
There's no doubt that Kaiba's greatest strength is her acting and she should get back to that.
As far as Chigusa Iki is concerned, it's time for her to flex her musical muscles.
You recall that she mentioned playing the violin and is supposed to be a capable singer.
Madhouse Animation's job for a vocalist should tell you what she has to offer in that department.
The only thing on Enatsu's schedule will be rest.
She's at school right now, so you wait until she has her lunch break to give her a call.
You dial her number and wait for the call to go through.
"Manager-san, hello," says the voice of Enatsu in a morose whisper.
It's likely that she was in the presence of her friends and has excused herself to some corner to take the call.
"Hello, Mari-chan," you say cheerfully, "I'm calling to discuss this week's schedule."
There is a moment of quiet and hear Enatsu take in a breath.
"I'm ready for it," she says over the phone, "What's this week's job?"
"Nothing, actually," you say nonchalantly.
"Eh?" utters the voice of Enatsu, "Did... was the debut so bad that...?"
"Oh, no-no," you reply quickly, "There's jobs for you."
"I can work!" says Enatsu, her voice almost sounding desperate, "Manager-san. I can do any job. Let me work!"
"Mari-chan! You're on break!" you cry.
Maybe you should've led with that.
"I just called to say that you have the week off!" you nearly shout at the phone.
"...Manager-san," says the voice of Enatsu, "Please. I can work. The money..."
Her parents seem so happy these days.
"You're gonna get paid either way!" you say, "You have a salaried contract!"
"Eeeeeeehhhh?" says the voice of Enatsu, "Really!? But my dad always said that you need to work hard to make money!"
"You have!" you say in reply, "You took on multiple big jobs, you did the debut, advertisement campaigns for Genki Clothing are about to go live. You get to take a break now! Relax!"
"...My mom always says I shouldn't trust free money..." says the voice of Enatsu.
"It's not free, it's in your contract. That's what it means to be salaried!" you say.
"Uwwwaaa... Contracts, banzai~" says the voice of Enatsu with notably more cheer.
You sigh in relief; she seems to have gotten the message.
"So, yeah. Just have fun with your friends for a week,"
"Umu!" says the voice of Enatsu, "I will! Thank you, manager-san!"
You say your goodbyes and hang up the phone.
In the privacy of your office, you let out a long, drawn-out sigh.
Jeesh. She just went through what's basically a traumatic event.
And she still tries to work? Some people really don't know their limits.
Enatsu really should be looking out for her own health more.
The unexpectedly lively phone call leaves you light-headed.
You take a big gulp of your coffee to compensate.
Now to contact both Chigusa and Kaiba with their weekly schedule.
Kaiba's job with Studio Bones will be on Tuesday.
Chigusa's job with Madhouse Animation will be on Thursday.
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Tuesday, May 19
Today's the day of Kaiba's voice-acting audition.
She probably a bit tense considering she didn't get selected during the last audition.
Furthermore, the both of you haven't really spoken since Kitabayashi's birthday.
Kaiba even went as far to go on last Wednesday's job by herself -- unannounced.
Studio Bones's audition site is in a hard-to-reach location, so you drive her there.
The forty-minute drive is set out to be incredibly awkward as, after the initial greeting and pleasantries, neither of you seem to know of a tactful to resolve the tension.
Kaiba is naturally shy and adverse to confrontation.
Meanwhile, you're sitting here thinking that part of the reason she's upset with you is because you denied Kitabayashi and being into girls even though Kaiba might've overheard you with Watase during the hot spring trip.
As far as you know, nothing happened with Watase, but...
You can't very well hit her with the famous words of former U.S president Bill Clinton: "I did not have sexual relations with that woman."
It's just all awkward.
> Decision
>
> >1 - Quiet drive to Studio Bones.
> >2 - Talk about what happened at the birthday, the stunt she pulled last Wednesday, and what she thinks she heard at the hot spring.
> >3 - Write-in
>
> Winner
>
> >2 - Talk about what happened at the birthday, the stunt she pulled last Wednesday, and what she thinks she heard at the hot spring.
> >3 - Talk about her job on Wednesday and her new friends.