My Days in the AV Industry (13)

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"What are you doing here, Tsuyoshi-senpai? Just passing by?" A forced smile played on his lips, and given that he was Mizuna Nozomi's secret crush, a surge of jealousy welled up inside her. Reluctantly, she greeted him.

"I've been waiting for you. Come on, I'll give you a ride!" Tsuyoshi opened the car door, his face expressionless, seemingly determined to pick up Ota Tonaku today.

This was the first time she'd seen Tsuyoshi so forceful. Normally, she would have scoffed and turned away without a word. But today was different. Anna-nee's appearance yesterday revealed something she didn't know about at the company. With reservations, she had to bow her head—the principle of flexibility!

Obediently, she got into the car, and Tsuyoshi drove off briskly, without saying a word about his destination, heading towards the city's bustling district. After driving for about ten minutes, it seemed the driver wasn't planning to take Ren Le back to his residence or company, but instead turned onto Silver Avenue, one of the city's busiest and most vibrant streets, a hub for upscale entertainment venues and izakayas. The car turned onto a quiet side street and stopped beside an izakaya with an unusually unique storefront.

"Get out of the car, let's grab a drink first, leave the luggage in the car!" Still expressionless, Gangbu didn't say a word, seemingly too lazy to waste his breath on him.

"No need, I'll carry it myself!" He didn't know what to say to this wooden man, but seeing him brought to a place like this in broad daylight, he was curious, and of course, he couldn't leave the luggage in the car; it was better to carry it himself.

"Yo! You're finally here! Brother Ota, I've been waiting for you for ages." Upon entering, Gangbu exchanged a few words with the doorman, who then led them into a VIP room inside. Opening the door, he saw another person inside—the head of the expansion department—Watanabe Michihisa. Before Ren Le could even realize what was happening, Watanabe greeted him with a beaming smile.

Oh! He understood now. There was no need to be so surprised; Tsuyoshi was Watanabe's man, and it was normal for him to be present at such a high-class place. But this gathering was probably a trap! It was like Liu Bang hadn't invited anyone, but Han Xin had.

"Oh! So it's Section Chief Watanabe here too. No wonder I felt like I was having a good time today; it turns out I was invited by a VIP." He was all smiles the moment they met; even a fool could see how hypocritical he was! But he had to maintain his own facade. Ren Le's flattery was spot-on, making Watanabe secretly pleased. Meanwhile, Tsuyoshi remained silent, his expression unreadable.

"Brother Ota is certainly smooth-talking; no wonder he's been given such a high position since joining the company. He's young and

promising indeed. Come on! This is Ginmori sake, the signature drink of this tavern, you can't find it anywhere else. I'll treat you to a cup!" Watanabe waved his hand, glancing at Tsuyoshi out of the corner of his eye. Tsuyoshi, understanding the situation, respectfully poured three cups and placed them on the table.

He'd drunk plenty of beer, but this kind of high-class sake was something he'd never even heard of, let alone tasted. This was the first time he'd drunk such fine sake in such an upscale place. It seemed Watanabe had gone to great lengths to buy him out.

"Hehe! Section Chief Watanabe, as the saying goes—there's no such thing as a free lunch. Let's be frank!"

"Alright, Brother Ota is indeed straightforward. I'll get straight to the point. Your investigation should be over. What's your opinion on that short film circulating online?"

"What opinion? I'm just a low-level employee. Besides, the company didn't ask me to stop the investigation. What opinion could I possibly have?" He feigned ignorance, trying to evade the question.

The old fox, of course, saw right through him. He coldly asked, "Ota, are you willing to be ridden on by a little woman? You know in your heart that you're just a pawn, used and then discarded. Are you willing to accept that?"

These words truly hit the nail on the head. But what difference does it make if the same kind of people say the same things? The only difference is the reward—the highest bidder wins! Sure enough, Watanabe stopped beating around the bush and directly stated his terms.

"Ota, as long as you stand on our side, you'll be our company's top-tier male actor. You can choose any top-tier actress, work as you please, and salary won't be a problem. How about it?" (Male actors are divided into four levels—C, B, A, and S. Black S is, of course, the top of the top, you know what I mean.)

Watanabe's meaning was quite clear, and the conditions were incredibly generous. No one in the company at this stage had ever been chosen as a Black S male actor. Of course, the requirements for becoming one were extremely stringent; at the very least, one had to have a star-like appearance!

Loyalty to the company was a basic requirement, and absolute obedience to the company's arrangements was also essential. Because looks alone weren't enough. Black S actors were no different from top stars in the film and television industry; they would receive all the support and resources the company would go to in order to make them famous, including in singing, film, and television, as well as in terms of manpower, resources, and relationships. The investment in them was immeasurable. The ultimate result is that you'll shed your negative image as a male porn star and become a top star in the film and television industry—achieving both fame and fortune.

"Wow! Section Chief Watanabe, your offer is incredibly tempting! My heart is pounding!"

Ren Le's face lit up with excitement at the offer, but he had already anticipated it since entering the room.

Watanabe wanted to deal with Mizuna, and recruiting him was the quickest way. He just hadn't expected the offer to be so generous, especially the possibility of becoming a top-tier male porn star. It was indeed unexpected for a mere section chief to make such outrageous claims.

"Hahaha, what's wrong, Brother Ota! Are you tempted? If you're tempted, then act! It's all about how you express yourself!" Watanabe Michihisa was confident that no one could refuse his offer.

The reason why men and women who join the AV industry, no matter how naive or innocent their initial intentions or how valid their reasons, is ultimately for one word—money. While speaking, he unconsciously glanced at the bag next to Ren Le, seemingly quite interested in it, just waiting for Ren Le to offer it up.

Male actors have a low status, even lower than male escorts in nightclubs, and are considered extremely disrespectful and hated jobs among men. Yet, this lowly work attracts most people who lack education, looks, and connections, possessing only a shameless heart, who silently throw themselves into this despicable work, ultimately drowning in the tide of death.

"However… Section Chief Watanabe, while I, Ota Ren Le, am not exactly a righteous person, I do know what propriety and shame are. You can't even handle a little woman, resorting to such despicable tricks. How are we, the younger ones, supposed to follow you in the future? This drink tonight! I, Ren Le, am not worthy of it. Let someone who knows how to appreciate it!"

Glancing at the still expressionless Tsuyoshi Tsuyoshi, Ren Le stood up proudly, ignoring Watanabe Michihisa's now green-faced and glaring eyes, picked up his luggage, and turned to leave.

"Ota, don't be so ungrateful. I only invited you here because I think highly of you. Even though I'm just a section chief, I'm still the head of the personnel department. Aren't you afraid I'll demote you and make your life miserable?" Stunned by Ren Le's outburst, Watanabe Michihisa realized he'd been tricked and coldly warned Ren Le, suppressing his anger.

"Sigh! Section Chief Watanabe, I, Ota Ren Le, am just a nobody. I've never even considered becoming a black-market male porn star. You'd better find someone else!" With that, Ren Le walked out of the room without looking back, leaving Watanabe with a resentful snort.

Meanwhile, seemingly already knowing the outcome, Gangbu, who had been observing coldly, finally spoke up and asked, "Section Chief Watanabe, should I send someone to retrieve that thing?"

"No need. We've already committed a grave offense by risking the company's interests. If the higher-ups find out, we'll both be doomed. We can't take any more risks. But this Ota Renle can't stay with Mizuna anymore. It seems even more troublesome than that idiot Inoue. We need to resolve this as soon as possible..."

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You're finally back! You just got out of the hospital, right? You seem to be in good spirits!" A young woman greeted Renle with an unusually excited, silly grin.

"What are you doing here? Today... oh, it's Sunday. You came to see me, didn't you?"

Renle was discharged from the hospital at 11 a.m. and was taken to a busy area by Tsuyoshi, in the opposite direction from his residence. To save on rent, he took several buses and didn't return to this remote neighborhood until almost 3 p.m., still without lunch! He

unleashed a torrent of angry words on Watanabe and Tsuyoshi on the way back. Unexpectedly, he saw Mizuna Nozomi waiting for the bus at the bus stop, holding her phone and carrying a bag of things. Judging from her tired eyes, she must have been waiting for several hours. A pang of sadness struck him, and he quickly went over and took the heavy bag from her hands.

(Ota Tonraku's hand injury had long since healed; his hospitalization was just a facade, and he removed the bandages as soon as he was discharged.)

"How did you find this place? Wow, you bought so much stuff, all for me?" He picked up Mizuna's bag, opened it, and saw it was full of cooking ingredients and other supplies, probably prepared for him. A warm feeling immediately welled up in his heart, and he took Mizuna's small hand and walked towards his house.

"Yeah, I know your address and that you're being discharged from the hospital today, so I thought I'd try my luck, but I still couldn't find your place. I was going to take a bus back, but then I saw you here. All this was prepared for you; I figured you were discharged alone, and no one would cook for you!" Mizuna giggled, revealing a bright and sweet smile, her arm linked with Ren Le's, like a young couple taking a tender stroll.

"Does your sister know you're coming? Aren't you afraid I'll eat you up too?" Ren Le said with a mischievous grin.

"Hehe! Of course she knows I'm coming, so she'll drive over to pick me up tonight."

"How's your sister doing these past few days?" Ren Le asked with concern, mentioning Mizuna Sanae.

"You mean the online porn? She didn't worry about it at all, just told me to take good care of you. Looks like my sister cares about you too!"

"Oh! Maybe she's got her eye on me." She brushed off Mizuna Nozomi's words, but in her heart, she was wondering if she should tell her everything about Watanabe today. Or perhaps Mizuna Sanae had already anticipated that Watanabe Michihisa would come knocking on her door.

"Hehe! So vain..."

The two chatted and laughed, and before they knew it, they were back at Ren Le's rented dormitory. Tokyo's rent prices are among the highest in the country, and even the world, so Ren Le could only find a relatively remote and cheap dormitory area to live in. The actor's salary was still precarious; after paying rent and living expenses, there wasn't much left.

However, his tuition for next semester was secured; he wouldn't have to go back to his hometown and ask his mother for money.

Opening the door to the tiny doghouse, barely ten square meters, a pungent stench hit her, and Mizuna Nozomi quickly covered her nose, held her breath, and hid her face. This was pretty much the standard for a grown man's living space—dirty, messy, and smelly—nothing surprising. On the contrary, it would be a miracle if she opened the door to a neat, clean, and tidy room.

"Are all men like this? You never clean your own rooms! Look, socks and underwear are scattered everywhere, it stinks!" While berating Ren Le's room, Mizuna Nozomi didn't seem to care about the stench and started tidying it up step by step.

Watching Mizuna Nozomi clean his room, he suddenly felt a sense of home. A traditional woman, devoted only to her husband and children, capable in the kitchen, elegant in public, and comfortable in bed, and never unfaithful—this kind of woman is the envy of countless men.

"Ren Le, don't just stand there like that! Go out and buy some daily necessities, okay? You don't have anything here, how are we supposed to cook for you?" Seeing Ren Le staring blankly at her, Mizuna, slightly embarrassed and annoyed, put her hands on her hips and glared at him, shouting like a mistress ordering her husband around.

Despite being scolded, he didn't feel wronged or resentful; instead, a sweet happiness welled up inside him, like a newlywed couple starting a new life together, delicate and enduring. Suddenly, his phone rang. Seeing the caller ID, his heart sank. He grabbed a bag he'd brought back from the hospital and, using the excuse of buying necessities, went out.

As he reached the street corner, a conspicuous car was already parked there. As he got closer, he recognized the person inside—it was the director, Mizuna Sanae. It turned out the call was from her. Mizuna Nozomi had been on her phone while waiting for the car and had spoken to her, which was why she knew Ren Le was back.

"Hehe! What's going on today? Little sister's here, and big sister's come too, all free?" Ren Le was somewhat surprised by Mizuna's appearance. He had instructed her to return the final investigation USB drive to the company tomorrow.

Why would Mizuna Sanae be in such a remote neighborhood? Was she only here for him?

Sure enough, Mizuna Sanae opened the car door and coldly said, "Get in!" Ren Le didn't hesitate and got in readily…

The car drove to a secluded spot. Mizuna leisurely got out, walked to the front of the car, leaned against the hood, casually pulled out a cigarette, lit it, took a puff, and slowly exhaled a puff of smoke, enjoying the dizziness brought on by the nicotine, completely ignoring Ren Le in the car.

What a cool woman! Looking at the alluring, sexy backless dress, Ren Le suddenly had a strange and bizarre thought. He got out of the car, walked to Mizuna's side, and said mischievously, "You brought me to this secluded, deserted place, do you have feelings for me, or are you trying to bribe me?"

"You're still so vain. Watanabe came to see you today, didn't he?" As expected of the director, unlike Watanabe who beat around the bush, she went straight to the point.

"Oh! You want to ask which side I'll stand on, whether I'll back you up and sell you out, right? It seems that leaked video has had a big impact on you."

"Hmph, you think you can bring me down with those low-down tricks? Those clowns underestimate me, Mizuna Sanae! It's just a pity about Inoue." Inoue had already been fired by the company for leaking company information; it was obvious to everyone that he was just a scapegoat in this incident.

"Ota, although I'm still the company's director, much of my power has been restricted. Besides, you know a thing or two about Inoue's situation. They're targeting me, and they'll definitely find fault with those around me. People naturally want to move up, so it's only natural for you to leave. Do you really love Mizuna and want to stay with your sister who's fallen on hard times?"

Mizuna spoke with frustration and distress. The leaked video hadn't had much impact on the company, and with timely remedial measures, the losses were minimal. However, for the power struggles within the company's factions, even a small incident could be an excellent opportunity to defeat an opponent. Mizuna was right; to deal with a domineering Cancer, you first need to tie her hands and feet, rendering her immobile.

Watanabe Michihisa invited him to a meeting, not only because of the USB drive used for the investigation, but also because winning over Ren Le was the best way to cripple Mizuna's support, hence the hefty investment in poaching him. He just hadn't expected Ren Le to be so stubborn; neither soft nor hard tactics worked.

However, when Mizuna Sanae said those words, for Ren Le, a former street thug, they undoubtedly carried a different meaning.

Seemingly heartfelt words were actually a barrage of hypocritical flattery and daggers, meant to kill without leaving a trace. Now he understood why Mizuna Nozomi had come to visit him; besides caring for him, her sister's persuasion was the biggest motivation—a clever honey trap. The aim was to keep Ren Le calm and prevent him from stirring up trouble again after the recent events.

"Director Mizuna, if you want to fire a lowly male actor like me, I have nothing to say, and I certainly won't hold a grudge or retaliate against you. That would be underestimating me, ōta Tonraku. But what you're saying to me now truly disappoints me; it's so hypocritical, it disgusts me."

"ōta..." Startled, his face paled, he didn't know what to say. He hadn't expected ōta Tonraku to see through his thoughts. Thinking about it carefully, if ōta truly wanted to betray him, he wouldn't have returned the investigation USB drive to him. Was he just being paranoid?

"But I also sympathize with you, especially since you're a young woman. It's truly hard-earned your current status; how can you let someone as insignificant as me drag you down? Don't worry about whether Mizuna Nozomi will stay here tonight; I'll take her to the station. And that bag in the car—it contains everything you need. Don't worry, I didn't copy anything." With that, Ren Le turned and left, but after two steps, he stopped and said, "Let me remind you, your sister is very innocent. Please don't do anything to hurt her!"

Looking at the bag in the car, besides the USB drive containing the secretly filmed video from the final investigation, there were also the hidden cameras and other equipment secretly installed during this investigation. Ren Le had secretly removed them before being discharged from the hospital, leaving no evidence of wrongdoing. Watching Ren Le's departing figure, she had to admit she had misjudged him. Inoue, who had followed her for years, had betrayed her, yet this newly hired male actor was so loyal and upright. Her eyes reddened, a sour feeling welling up inside her. She felt she hadn't met such a good man in a long time!

;;;Ota Tonraku, having witnessed firsthand the intricate complexities and treacherous nature of human nature in society, saw both Watanabe Michihisa and Mizuna Sanae. The former was merely a product of greed and manipulation, exploiting people's desires. The latter, however, was a cunning and self-serving older sister, willing to use even her own sister as a pawn. Working under such people would inevitably lead to his own transformation; it was only a matter of time.

;;;For a moment, the thought of quitting the male porn industry crossed his mind, but upon deeper reflection, he realized they were just a corner of the unspoken rules of society, lowly individuals stripped of all moral pretense. To reach the top, they would ultimately be alone, for the higher one climbs, the colder it gets…

;;;(To be continued)

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