Chapter 1 Celebrity Marketing
In the Tokyo Detention Center, the quiet streets of the past are uncharacteristically full of black commercial vehicles, and a group of men in suits are gathering on the road outside the gate of the detention center, stopping to watch the direction of the gate of the detention center.
"It's magnificent, it's as solemn as the funeral of a dignitary!"
Not far from the convoy, a trainee photographer carried a camera and said to his senior in a teasing phrase as he moved his shoulders.
"This kind of battle, I haven't seen it for a long time! The guy who was born in the loose generation, I'm afraid he won't know the name of Katsumasa Yamaoka!"
"Huh?"
"Before that guy went in, he was the president of the Hongdao Association under the Sumici Jili Society, and he was a senior cadre of the Gang of Violence. It is said that he has been designated as the successor by the previous president, but for some reason, this guy was suddenly arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department on suspicion of illegal possession of weapons, and has been held until now......! He seems to be almost 70 years old! What a pitiful life to regain his freedom at this age!"
"Sumiyoshikai?"
"Well, Shinjuku's biggest gang organization, if you go to Kabuki to listen to the fun, don't provoke them!"
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Just as several reporters who were chatting were discussing the matter, as the door of the detention center was slowly opened, a man with white hair suddenly walked out of the detention center, then turned around and saluted the criminal officer behind him.
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Several reporters in the distance saw that Katsumasa Yamaoka had finally come out, and hurriedly pointed their cameras at his location, only to see that the members of the gang who were waiting outside saw Yamaoka and first saluted him, and then Yamaoka just nodded in surprise and got into the car surrounded by these people. The convoy then left the road outside the Tokyo Detention Center.
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"What an eye-catching trophy, with it, Sakura's showcase is finally less monotonous!"
In Miko's emotion, Sakurako personally placed the trophy representing the 20XX World Barista Championship in the middle of the cabinet, and the trophy in the shape of this coffee barrel was the trophy of the Japanese Barista Contest won last year.
"Really, why is there only such a short news item in the newspaper mentioning Sakurako winning the championship, doesn't the media know that this is the first time in Asia that someone has won the top prize of the World Barista Championship?"
"Know, so...... The Japan Coffee Association sent a congratulatory wreath. The reason why it had such a good effect last time was because Akemi was photographed at the scene!"
"Huh...... Okay, I'll post the news of Sakura's victory on Instagram!"
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Although Miko thinks that after Sakurako returns from winning the championship, the media attention should be more enthusiastic, but ...... When the clerks in the store were energetically placing the small blackboard with today's recommended coffee in front of the store, they were surprised to find that the crowd of people queuing outside the door had spread close to the nearby Yoyogi Park.
"Excuse me...... Is this the coffee shop that just won the World Barista Championship?"
"Hey, today we are proud to introduce the three kinds of coffee made by Miss Takudai in the finals, and the price of three cups is 12,500 yen......"
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When Sakura no Sato finally opened its doors, the admiring guests happily walked into Li Sakura no Sato in batches to experience the world's top specialty coffee. But...... When a group of local customers walked into the store, they were pleasantly surprised to find that the popular female artist Akemi Sonoji actually acted as a barista in the store, and many people excitedly took out their mobile phones to take pictures of this rare benefit.
"I didn't expect to be able to drink the oolong Geisha made by Akemi-chan herself! Even if I die now, I won't have any regrets, ah...... What a blessing!"
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When there was a happy roar from inside the store, the customers waiting outside the store couldn't help but look inside the store curiously. Soon...... The news that Akemi Sonoji had personally prepared Oolong Geisha for everyone in the store spread to the crowd waiting outside the store.
Half an hour later, when the news of Akemi's presence in Sakura-no-Sato spread, reporters quickly came to the door.
Seeing the reporter come to the door, Miko, who had been observing the outside situation in the store, finally showed a happy smile, and when she quietly came behind Akemi, who was busy, she said happily to Akemi:
"It's still Akemi-chan who is charming, no matter where you go, there are people chasing your news, this ...... Everyone should know the relationship between Akemi-chan and Sakura-no-Sakura!"
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"Akemi-chan, I really didn't expect you to be in Sakura-no-Sakura, still ...... I also made a cup of oolong Geisha with my own hands, and I ...... I...... I will definitely treasure this cup of coffee, and I will definitely not want to drink it. ”
"Huh...... But in that case, you'll be disappointed with me and the proprietress of the heart, isn't it, Sakura-chan!"
"Hey!"
"Then I...... Then I'll drink it now, can I take a picture with you?"
"Hey, it's a great honor!"
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I have to say that Sakura-no-Sato has Akemi's help, and the level of attention has quickly increased a lot, and in just an hour, many reporters walked into the store with the permission of the clerk and tasted Sakurako's coffee. By the way, even Sakurako has appeared many times in front of the camera.
In the evening...... At the end of the day, the clerks in the store finally persuaded the customers who were waiting outside, and Akemi rubbed her somewhat sore arms and said with a tired face:
"Sure enough, the profession of an actor is more suitable for me!"
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Just as Sakurako was about to invite everyone to have a drink to relieve their fatigue, a group of study group suddenly came to the store with gifts.
"Everyone has worked hard today, I just brought some condolences over!"
"Shu-chan, Mr. Kirihara, why did you come here at this time?"
"I'm sorry, but I annoyed my boss by saying goodbye suddenly, so ...... I was a little embarrassed, but luckily, the sushi restaurant I frequented in Roppongi was still open, so I ......."
"Ah...... It's so tempting, isn't it?"
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Seeing that Mr. Kirihara brought sushi as a condolence to everyone who had worked hard all day, everyone couldn't wait to divide the chopsticks and dishes. But...... Just when everyone thought that there would be no customers coming, the wind chimes in front of the store suddenly rang again.
"Welcome, sorry for this guest, our business hours have passed!"
"Uh...... This is bothering, excuse me...... Is Mr. Lin Xiuyi here?"
Hearing that the person who came was looking for him, Lin Xiuyi hurriedly got up and walked in the direction of the store door, but when he saw the appearance of the person, he couldn't help but feel very surprised.
"Black ...... Mr. Kuroda: I haven't seen you for a long time...... Are you okay?"