episode_0006

I said I’d pull myself together, but I never said I’d stop with women.

Working moderately and ‘draining some water’ clears the mind—I won’t tell such a blatant lie.

Simply put, men are designed that way.

They’re simply and stupidly coded to embrace women until they can pick up a spoon.

In a way, I wonder if there’s any creature more pathetic than this.

“Oh, you’re here, CEO-nim!”

JJ Entertainment.

The building, whose company name was unenthusiastically chosen, recently completed its remodeling and boasted a rather clean interior.

Idol hopefuls who used to be terrified and ran away after seeing the shabby exterior now feel a little trust in it.

Originally, it was a small-to-medium-sized agency that scraped by on contracts with moderately B-list celebrities.

Thanks to the major investment and overhaul this time, its name is said to be spreading quite a bit.

Frankly, it’s my agency.

It was too bothersome to manage daily like stocks, so I just put a moderately useful employee in charge as the head.

“It must have been tiring, coming all this way, CEO-nim?”

The middle-aged agency president, whom I’d installed as a figurehead, came out barefoot to greet me.

Even though I’d told him not to grovel every time I came, he rubbed his hands together out of habit.

‘Well, since I’m the cash cow who pays his salary on the dot, perhaps that’s an unreasonable request too?’

After subtly organizing my thoughts,

“How’s the interior? Still under construction?”

“Yes! We’ve entered the final stages, and it should be finished soon!

You said you’d be changing even the old company name, CEO-nim, right? We’re planning to change the trade name and register it soon, have you thought of a new name to submit?”

“Hmm… I’ll think about that gradually.”

“Understood! Then I’ll guide you straight to the audition room.”

“? Audition?”

“Pardon?”

We exchanged bewildered glances.

“Didn’t you come today for the audition, CEO-nim? We’ve already set everything up according to your preferences….”

“Oh……ahh!”

Hearing that hint, I slapped my forehead!

Sometime ago, I had planned a ‘special audition,’ and it seems it just so happened to be today.

My plans went awry.

My plan of coming here to casually grope the trainees I’d picked out, that is.

“Well… guide me.”

“Understood!”

However, the audition wasn’t too bad in the current situation either.

The reason being, it was literally a ‘special audition.’

The agency president scanned his card at the entrance and stepped inside.

As I followed with leisurely steps, a woman came running wildly from the front, dressed ‘hip’ in a ripped oversized pair of jeans and an off-shoulder top that was stretched out on one side.

“Oppa!”

She threw herself into my arms at the same speed she was running down the hallway.

I barely managed to catch her, swaying, almost losing my balance and falling backward.

“Hehehe♥”

“…….”

My back almost broke, but the idol trainee shamelessly giggled and acted cute while clinging to me.

“Hey, Jang Sora! W-what are you doing to the CEO-nim?!”

“No… it’s fine.”

‘She leaves her mark every time there are eyes watching.’

This tomboy, whom I would have given a flick on the forehead if we were alone.

This trainee is the very woman I took home and had my way with previously.

【Jang Sora】 JJ Entertainment Trainee Age : 21 Charisma : 72 Performance : 95 Vocal Ability : 81 Variety Sense (Sense) : 107 Appeal : 93 Loyalty towards you : 72% Obscure idol who debuted twice 《Late Bloomer》 {Bipolar Disorder} {Mood Swings} {Full of Worries} {Repeated Failures}

I’ve also subtly dipped my toes into the entertainment business.

My meddling in this business isn’t just because of the selfish desire to easily have my way with young women.

As you can see, I could see different stats for others depending on their occupation through my Status Window.

This was truly the eye of an entrepreneur itself, allowing me to see the potential monetary value of every person.

Therefore, it was one of those businesses I couldn’t help but get involved in, one that gave away money almost as easily as crypto.

“Heheh, why? Do you want to go out with me again?”

“…….”

Even if ‘Jang Sora’ seems frivolous on the surface, as you can tell from her Status Window stats above, she’s a treasure.

Because exceeding 100 in a specific stat was proof that only truly special talents possessed it.

Jang Sora is already someone who clearly possesses idol potential.

And yet, she debuted twice and still couldn’t quite make it big.

She had a positive personality, but frequent failures had even led to obsessive tendencies.

In that case, I’ll pose a question here.

In this reality where even such talent struggles at the bottom, what is the most essential element for the strongest idol?

“Then, shall we go, CEO-nim.”

“Uh.”

The answer will be revealed shortly.

* * *

“Then, please enjoy your audition time.”

After finishing guiding me to the audition room, the agency president left with these words.

I was the sole examiner for this audition.

The reason was firm.

Because no matter how much I received opinions from experts who were seasoned in this field, they were meaningless compared to the performance of the ‘Status Window’.

Most of all, it was a special audition, so I wanted to enjoy it alone.

“Come in.”

-Yes, yes…! -Excuse me….

The women entered hesitantly, keeping a certain distance.

The auditionees were girls who had already passed the first round of auditions and been filtered.

After filtering out those who were clearly unqualified, I brought forth the ones among them who had the potential to be pearls in the mud.

There were 6 final candidates.

Six intensely nervous women stood side by side, hands clasped together.

Since it was an idol audition, everyone was dressed in their own unique style.

I sat alone, idly observing them.

I quickly sorted them by their stats, which were discernible just by looking at their faces.

‘Two of them are a bit awkward, and the rest turned out quite well, perhaps…’

I compared and compared, looking at their faces.

After sifting and sifting, there was one who was truly a crane among chickens, unapproachable.

A diamond nestled among pearls.

【Dasom Park】 Idol Hopeful Age : 20 Charisma : 79 Performance : 99 Vocal Ability : 106 Variety Sense (Sense) : 62 Appeal : 97 Loyalty towards you : ??? Idol hopeful whose passion outweighs her skills 《Diva》《Timeless Visuals》 [Go-Getter] {Negative} {Full of Worries} {Emotional}

Dasom Park.

A top-tier talent who would display peak abilities on stage had truly rolled in.

Except for her Variety Sense, her stats were overwhelming, her visuals were already captivating at a glance, and even her physique was superb.

“…….”

Excluding her excessive nervousness in the audition room, her stats were already outstanding.

I wondered if her disgruntled expression and stiff demeanor from the start were due to a lack of experience.

Or perhaps,

“Um, umm…”

Another trainee subtly raised her arm and opened her mouth.

When I flicked my chin to give her permission to speak, she looked around at her surroundings before speaking.

“What do we do in the second round of auditions? Are we going to dance as a group now…?”

At that question, I smiled without a word.

I grinned foolishly, then pretended to flip through the file in front of me a bit.

“No, your abilities have already been objectively evaluated by reviewing your first audition materials. (Lie)”

“Th-then, what will be the evaluation…?”

“I’ve sufficiently examined your abilities and talents, so today we should evaluate you in a different area, shouldn’t we?”

I closed the file.

I closed the documents I’d only been pretending to look at, and grinned broadly.

“From now on, undress.”

-…….

“In this room, for a more detailed internal evaluation, you only need to strip down to your underwear.”

Thuggish behavior.

Ordering those who came for an idol audition to strip.

But there was no problem.

Because this notice had been agreed upon in advance, it was neither sexual harassment nor violence.

I only selected trainees who had agreed to this condition.

Because I wanted to do it.

“Especially since I, the CEO-nim, am the only one left, you needn’t worry about any potential distribution or leaks.

Ah! If anyone is uncomfortable, you may give up the audition and leave now. I won’t particularly stop you.”

A notification that seemed to encourage them.

However, no one who had come all this way left.

*Rustle… swish…*

Everyone stood in place, unbuttoning their clothes one by one and undressing.

Blushing, they voluntarily unbuttoned their tops and skirts and neatly placed them on top of each other.

“…….”

Dasom, whom I had already marked, was the same.

She displayed a humiliated expression as if she might bite her tongue, but in the end, she voluntarily took off her skirt.

Leaving only her white underwear on, she stood before me.

Inside, I let out a satisfied, foolish grin.

‘Yes, everyone must be desperate to survive in this hellish bottom.’

I simply enjoyed it.

I enjoyed feasting my eyes on each woman’s body as they undressed themselves.

Their faces, embarrassed yet desperate, were perfect side dishes for today.

The most essential thing for the strongest idol.

If I were to announce the answer now, the most crucial part is luck.

The luck to meet a wealthy backer who will push them to the very end.

In other words, a ‘connection.’

The hopefuls who voluntarily undressed before me desired a ship that would embrace them.

*Grin.*

-……♥

Even if he was a scoundrel, they wished to board the large ship waiting to set sail before them.