Gimme Money~

Meri POV:

Meri surveyed the five chosen auditionees. Usually, only three would have been selected, but this time proved to be special, especially since these auditionees were a cut above the rest. She couldn't help but cast a lingering glance at the black-haired girl before her, Nyx Grace.

Nyx's background was essentially a blank slate, except for her origin in an orphanage, as she had filled in the form. There was nothing else about her that had initially attracted attention during the application reviews.

However, things had changed.

Her voice, talent, charisma, and even her looks were something rarely seen even among idols. So, coming from such a humble background, Meri couldn't begin to imagine the potential the black-haired girl possessed.

This was particularly surprising since there was already someone akin to a monster among the auditionees, Gyari. But Meri knew about the family of the blond girl, so it wasn't exactly a surprise to her.

In the end, the objective was simple: they needed to secure the two girls at any cost.

Meri cleared her throat and presented the contracts to the girls.

"According to these contracts, the DeviMuse agency will get you jobs while providing lessons, backstage support, and anything you need to become a real star."

"All of you can look over the contract," Meri observed the girls, who started reading the contracts and eventually stopped.

As she waited for any questions, a single pale hand rose from one of the girls, Nyx.

"Yes, Nyx-chan?"

"Umm...how much would you pay us?" Nyx-chan's voice carried a hesitant tone.

Oh no... Was she not satisfied with the contract?

No, the DeviMuse agency couldn't afford to lose such a promising Evidol.

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Nyx POV:

The contract seemed good at a glance, but an important issue needed to be discussed.

How much money could I get?

As I am right now, I am so broke that if somebody tried to rob me, then they would just be practicing. So, gimme money or vills as they like to call it here...

But it seems I don't need to worry as much because Mrs. Meri answered, "For joining our company, we will pay you 100,000 Vills. We will give you 80% of the advertisement deals, such as advertising a product in your name for a year. You will also get a percentage from future album sales..." Mrs. Meri continued to go on and on about the deal, whispering sweet nothings in my ears about all the Vills I could make.

"Anyway, the contract just means that I cannot work for other entertainment companies while it is still in effect. I can still do what I want without working for the company. I will not just get money from them, right?" I felt dazed at the sudden information that she poured on me.

"Yes, roughly... you will also get an agent from the company to help you manage your time better and improve yourself." Mrs. Meri's eyes had a strange light in them as she continued to persuade me.

"Hmm... okay. The contract seems attractive enough." The contract was quite slack, but it may be because putting a leash on a sinful demon seemed like a bad idea. I approve...

I signed my name on the contract, and it burned in blue flames.

Alas! After reading so much about not signing contracts with the devil, I succumbed to it in the end.

Well, at least it's a hell of a deal for my broke ass. Pun intended.

"Thank you, Nyx. I hope for happy cooperation from now on." Mrs. Meri's expression seemed bright with my acceptance.

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After signing the contract, Mrs. Meri showed us around the company building, from dormitories and dining rooms to recording rooms, music rooms, combat training rooms, auditoriums, gyms, spas... even a sauna.

The place was huge, and various people, including singers, models, and dancers, filled the space. They even had training programs to turn promising people into celebrities in multiple fields.

The company looked indeed wealthy and promising.

Mrs. Meri even offered for us to live in the company dormitory for free...

I accepted.

I had no real home, and it just seemed cost-effective.

The problem? I had to share a room with one other person. In my case, it was Gyari. Looking at her flushed face and crazed smile, ...I hoped I did not make a mistake.

Mrs. Meri showed Gyari and me our room and handed us the keys before departing.

Glancing at the bronze key and the smiling Gyari, I unlocked the door. The room itself was quite simple, with two beds, two cupboards, a mirror, and a table.

Well, I didn't ask for much for free accommodation. I was a minimalist at heart. I nodded to convince myself. It worked...not.

Anyway, I looked at Gyari and spoke after deliberating for a bit, "I will reintroduce myself. I am Nyx Grace. Please take care of me."

A standard introduction by any means.

I held out my hands, which Gyari promptly took. "Gyari." Her name. "I will take care of you if you become mine. How about it?"

Gyari closed the distance between us. I looked at her beautiful face and long eyelashes, and her glittering eyes studied me closely.

It was close, too close.

How did Kurumi resolve the situation again? Yes, I remembered.

"Well, if you can be better than me, I will think about it," In the end, I defaulted to whatever Kurumi had said to Gyari.

It was hard to think on one's feet, okay? My brain was not braining right now, especially considering the helluva day I had.

Fortunately, Gyari seemed pumped as she let go of my hand and said with a bright smile, "It's a promise, okay?" Then she left the room.

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I want no more people.

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Thanks for reading~