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Thank you to the book friend who gifted the laughing gas coins!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Musi broadcasts live every Friday at 8 PM on Asahi Television; when Luo Quan arrived, staff were calibrating the on-site equipment, and during this time, Luo Quan carried her own album to personally visit each guest invited that day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Japan, where generational hierarchy is deeply revered, no matter the relationship between junior and senior, one must always bow respectfully upon meeting—failure to do so is considered disrespectful to one’s seniors and invites universal criticism.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way here, Miki had repeatedly warned Luo Quan to pay her respects to the seniors, as he had noticed that back at the company, Luo Quan rarely greeted senior colleagues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miki understood that Luo Quan’s upbringing and cultural education differed, so she lacked such habits, but certain Japanese customs must still be observed, or others would seize upon them as weaknesses and bring unnecessary trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Luo Quan herself did not find these rituals offensive—after all, courtesy begets courtesy; if she treated others with respect, they would treat her likewise. In truth, Japanese and Chinese cultures were not vastly different, only that Japan tended to be rigid and overly meticulous about minor details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Musi production team provided each guest with a private lounge, assigned according to seniority—the more experienced the guest, the closer their lounge was to the stage; the less experienced, the farther away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Quan was the least experienced guest present, having debuted just two days ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carrying a bag filled with her own albums, Luo Quan began visiting the guests in order, starting from those closest to the stage and moving outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were four rooms total: two male artists and one female idol group. None of these seniors were particularly old; the two men were from Johnny’s Agency, popular idols in recent years with several songs charting on the Oricon, here today for promotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Quan had never heard of the female group’s agency; they were all dressed in pink princess dresses, fitting the mainstream idol image in Japan’s cuteness-obsessed market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Interestingly, when Luo Quan bowed and greeted them, the girls gasped in surprise and swarmed around her, begging for autographs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon asking, she learned they were all her fans—they had planned to attend her signing event but couldn’t due to tight schedules, never expecting to meet her on this show.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be idolized by idols, Luo Quan suddenly felt something strange—but then she realized: idols were just ordinary people who happened to be popular, nothing special beyond their fame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After signing autographs for the seven girls—no, she should call them seniors—Luo Quan arrived at the last senior’s lounge door and gently knocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door opened quickly, but the person who appeared was unexpected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You?” Sakuraba Sae frowned, seeing the album in Luo Quan’s hand, and smirked: “Oh… so you’re the new artist the company mentioned. Director Ishimura even asked me to look after you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Quan smiled: “No need for Senior Sakuraba to worry—I can take care of myself.” She respectfully offered her album.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakuraba Sae’s expression darkened: “Is this how you treat your seniors? Even if you’re popular now, every year dozens of newcomers like you emerge in Japan’s entertainment industry, yet few survive. Current success doesn’t guarantee lasting fame!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Quan replied indifferently: “I don’t need Senior Sakuraba to worry about my future. Instead of lecturing me on how to respect seniors, you should reflect on your own behavior.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you mean?” Sakuraba Sae’s face turned grim—this was the first time anyone had spoken to her this way since her debut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You know exactly what I mean.” Luo Quan didn’t want to argue further, slipped her album back into the bag, and turned to walk toward the next room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakuraba Sae shot Luo Quan a cold, sharp glance, then returned to her lounge and slammed the door shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither knew their exchange had been captured by a camera stealthily extended around the corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room Luo Quan now entered was the lounge of Musi’s host, Samo Gō. As a veteran of Japan’s entertainment industry, he had hosted Musi for thirty years, cycling through countless female co-hosts, yet his status remained unshakable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet despite his high standing, Samo Gō was remarkably casual, free-spirited, and especially kind to newcomers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Luo Quan knocked, Samo Gō showed no trace of senior arrogance—he was warm and approachable. After accepting her album, he praised her talent and encouraged her to give her best on stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This friendly exchange with the veteran host lifted Luo Quan’s previously gloomy mood instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After her visits, Luo Quan had no time to rest—the production team notified her that all equipment had been calibrated and rehearsal could begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it was a live broadcast, every segment needed to be rehearsed with the guests to prevent mistakes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it was her first time, Luo Quan paid extra attention during rehearsal—it was her debut on television, live, and she couldn’t afford to fail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After rehearsal, all guests gathered backstage, lining up in order of appearance, preparing to go on. As Luo Quan passed by Sakuraba Sae, neither so much as glanced at the other—they acted like strangers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief wait, Samo Gō and his co-host Yamamoto Kana stepped out from backstage to the stage. After a musical intro, the two hosts gave a brief introduction to the episode, then jointly invited the guests on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the invitation, all guests straightened up and walked on stage one by one, forming a line, then introducing themselves in the order rehearsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Musi had a live audience; each guest’s introduction triggered applause and cheers, and when it came to Sakuraba Sae, the entire studio erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samo Gō remarked: “Sakuraba-san’s popularity remains as high as ever—I remember last time you came, every man in the audience stood up cheering. If I hadn’t shouted fast enough, they’d have stormed the stage!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The audience laughed heartily; Sakuraba Sae smiled: “It’s just that my fans love me too much—but fandom should be balanced; too much enthusiasm causes trouble for both fans and idols.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samo Gō nodded: “That’s true—everything requires moderation… By the way, Sony’s delegation this time seems to include more than just you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakuraba Sae nodded but didn’t look toward Luo Quan: “Yes, besides me, there’s another newcomer on the show.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samo Gō walked over to Luo Quan, who addressed the camera: “Good evening, everyone. I’m Luo Quan, a newcomer singer from China, currently studying in the Language Department at the University of Tokyo. Please treat me kindly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as she finished, the male audience members leapt to their feet, cheering loudly, visibly thrilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samo Gō told the audience: “What’s this? Last time it was Sakuraba-san, now it’s Luo Quan—your fickleness can’t be this fast! Sakuraba-san is still right here!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I like both!” shouted someone in the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone burst into laughter; the entire stage buzzed with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After introductions, the guests took seats on the right side of the stage, waiting quietly for their turn to perform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Musi’s format had three stages: first, the hosts presented this week’s Japanese album chart rankings and recommended lesser-known but high-quality albums.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second, guests appeared on stage; the show played pre-recorded clips of street interviews asking passersby for their opinions on the guest, followed by fan-submitted questions answered live by the guest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The final stage was the musical performance—this was the most important part of the entire show.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This episode clearly centered on Luo Quan and Sakuraba Sae; the two Johnny’s male artists and the idol group received minimal screen time and brief interactions with the hosts—all completed in under an hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakuraba Sae alone took over half an hour; she wasn’t here to promote a single, but to publicize her new television drama.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Quan watched Sakuraba Sae’s performance closely. As a top idol, Sakuraba’s singing was above average but not exceptional; yet her striking, commanding beauty paired with a sweet, girlish voice created a striking contrast—likely her greatest appeal to fans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was undeniably beautiful—but her character left much to be desired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Sakuraba Sae finished, it was Luo Quan’s turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid thunderous applause, Luo Quan stepped onto the stage and sat in the chair beside the host.\u003C\u002Fp>",1371,"2026-06-20T22:54:01.657Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","feba42f27f2c0c234240c8a5e3b05127bcfc9f47806b14b62d65ded2973b671d","becoming-a-goddess-in-tokyo-chapter-21","becoming-a-goddess-in-tokyo-chapter-19",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbecoming-a-goddess-in-tokyo-cover.jpg"]