The next few weeks were a blur of meetings, calculations, and decisions. Reo was living in a fast-paced world now, where every second mattered. The transformation from the lazy, careless Nobita to the brilliant, ruthless Reo was happening faster than he had anticipated. His mind raced with possibilities, and every step he took in his new life was more calculated than the last.
He had already started to leverage his relationships—starting with Aika. She was the face of the project, the person who would bring in the eyes of millions. But he knew that wouldn't be enough. He needed more. Much more.
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One evening, as Reo sat in his new office, a sleek glass building that overlooked the bustling streets of Tokyo, he stared at the digital blueprint of his media empire. The screens displayed a map of the entertainment industry, the music, film, and television sectors intertwined in a complex web. Reo was planning to cut through the chaos like a knife.
The goal was simple: dominate. But domination didn't happen overnight, and it didn't happen with one big move. It required layers, strategies, and a solid foundation that couldn't be cracked.
He zoomed in on the music sector—his first major move. If Aika could become the face of the brand, then the music industry would need to be the driving force behind her. She wasn't just an actress; she was a potential global sensation, someone who could cross into the music world and create an even bigger presence.
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Reo opened a new file on his laptop and tapped in a few commands. The system pulled up a list of the top record labels and music production companies in Japan. He knew the names—most were established giants that had been around for decades, built on relationships and old-school power. But Reo didn't want to deal with their rules. He wanted his own.
He scrolled through the names, eventually stopping at a small, up-and-coming label called Elysian Records. It wasn't big yet, but it had potential. What it lacked was the kind of resources and reach to break into the mainstream.
Reo smiled to himself. This was it. The first move in his master plan.
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The next day, Reo arranged a meeting with the CEO of Elysian Records, a man by the name of Ryo Asai. Reo had done his homework—Ryo was ambitious, but still inexperienced when it came to handling larger corporate interests. He wasn't the type to play the long game, which was why he was the perfect target.
The meeting took place at a sleek cafe downtown, a neutral ground where business deals could be made without the prying eyes of rivals. Reo walked in, dressed in a tailored suit, his presence commanding yet unassuming. As he entered, Ryo stood up, extending a hand with a friendly smile.
"Reo! It's a pleasure to meet you. I've heard a lot about you," Ryo said, his voice energetic.
Reo shook his hand firmly. "The pleasure's mine. I've been following Elysian's rise. Impressive work for a company so young."
Ryo grinned. "We've got ambition. But we still have a long way to go, which is why I wanted to meet you. You've got the experience and resources. I'm hoping we can collaborate."
Reo took a seat, leaning forward slightly. "Collaboration is a word that can mean a lot of things, Ryo. I'm not here to be a partner—I'm here to help you grow Elysian into something bigger. I'm here to give you the chance to become a leader in the music industry."
Ryo's interest piqued, but there was still a skepticism in his eyes. "What exactly are you proposing?"
Reo smirked. "I'm offering you access to my networks, my expertise, and my resources. In exchange, I want to make Elysian the official label for Aika Hoshino's music career. She's going to be huge—bigger than anything you've seen before. She'll make your label global. All we need is a platform, and I'm giving you that."
Ryo's eyes widened, the idea slowly sinking in. "Aika... Hoshino? But she's already at the top of her game in film. Music?"
Reo nodded. "That's where you come in. She'll transition into music, but with the right guidance. We'll build her brand, and together, we'll revolutionize the industry. Elysian will be the new face of pop culture."
Ryo thought for a moment, the gears turning in his head. Reo could see the wheels turning, and he knew he had his hook. Aika Hoshino was an irresistible bait.
"I can see the potential," Ryo said finally, a grin spreading across his face. "You've got yourself a deal, Reo."
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With Elysian on board, Reo turned his attention to the next phase of his plan. Aika's transition into the music industry would be just the beginning. He knew that in order to truly dominate, he needed to expand into other sectors. Movies, media production, fashion—he needed to control it all.
But he also needed to stay hidden in the shadows, for now. Reo's empire wouldn't be built with a public display of power. It would be built on subtlety, on manipulating the right people at the right time. He needed to stay one step ahead of everyone else.
As he walked out of the cafe, his mind raced with possibilities. The pieces were coming together. Slowly but surely, Reo was constructing his future. But one thing still nagged at him—his identity.
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Nobita Nobi's face in the mirror still seemed like a foreign entity. The features were too soft, too innocent, to match the sharpness of Reo's mind. But soon, he knew, things would change. He was going to make his mark on this world, and Nobita's body would be just another tool in his hands. The transformation was already starting.
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Reo's phone buzzed, pulling him from his thoughts. It was a message from Aika.
> "I've been thinking about our plan. I want to meet tomorrow and discuss next steps. Let's go big, Reo."
Aika was eager, and that eagerness would be the spark that lit the fire. Reo smiled to himself.
The game had just begun.
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