Chapter 190 The Power Of TV And The Internet
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
Shortly after, the police and emergency responders arrived, and Haruto was taken to the hospital.
Yuna and Sasahira, meanwhile, were brought in for questioning.
As expected, it wasn’t treated as excessive self-defense, but they still received a stern lecture.
Despite reporting the incident beforehand, entering the premises without waiting for the police had placed them in serious danger.
The officers made it clear—had things gone just a little differently, the outcome could have been far worse.
They were fortunate to escape with only injuries. Facing off against someone carrying a firearm was reckless, no matter the circumstances.
From the police’s perspective, unaware of Haruto’s unique ability to instantly heal, his actions seemed completely irrational.
Even Haruto himself, reflecting afterward, admitted it had been a mistake.
What if all of the assailants had been armed?
The only reason he, Yuna, and Sasahira were unharmed was pure luck—just as the police had said.
The incident quickly became a major public scandal.
If those men had simply released Yuna and the others without doing anything, the event would have gone unnoticed.
But with the assailants arrested, the case exploded into the public eye.
—Top Idol Nishira Yuna Held Hostage by AV Production Company—
—Nishira Yuna’s AV Debut?—
—Ties to AV Agency Behind Her Management Company—
Sensational headlines flooded both television and online platforms.
Eventually, even someone within the talent agency was taken into custody.
Inside a car on the way to work, Haruto and Harue watched the news unfold on the dashboard screen.
”Well, I guess it was bound to happen… No matter how they frame it as ‘compensation for losses,’ forcing minors into adult videos as part of an agency contract? That’s just… not right.”
”I wonder what’ll happen to Yuna and the others now?”
”Apparently, Manager Sasahira is starting a new agency. They reached out to see if I’d be willing to become a sponsor.”
”Oh! That’s a relief, then. Are you going to support them?”
”Haha, I don’t have that kind of money. I had to turn it down.”
”Yeah… that makes sense. But Haru-kun, isn’t there something you *can* do?”
”………”
While Yuna and Sasahira had undoubtedly gone through hell, Haruto hadn’t escaped unscathed either.
By the time his questioning with the police was over, night had already fallen.
Waiting for him at home were Harue, Akane, and Yui.
Far from simply concerned, they were furious—not just at his injuries, but at the risks he had taken.
Their scolding lasted well into the night.
The following day, Haruto tried to return to his usual shift at the massage parlor, only to find a swarm of cameras and reporters waiting near the entrance.
As soon as he stepped out of his car, he was surrounded. Work was out of the question.
That situation hadn’t changed.
Although they no longer entered the building, large groups continued to gather outside, timing their appearances with Haruto’s comings and goings.
—The Man Behind Nishira Yuna? Her Personal Doctor?!—
—Massage Parlor Owner Who Risked His Life to Save Nishira Yuna—
—Why Was a Massage Parlor Owner at the Scene of the Crime?—
—The Miracle Massage Parlor That Saved Nishira Yuna—
Just like Yuna, Haruto had become a media darling overnight.
Thanks to the endless coverage on TV and online, his once-obscure massage parlor had suddenly become famous.
”It’s honestly a huge pain… but thanks to that, the number of customers has skyrocketed.”
”Same here… At this rate, I might need to start hiring people just to keep up.”
”This… isn’t really the kind of place I was aiming for, though.”
”What are you talking about? More customers is a good thing, right?”
”Well… yeah, you’re not wrong.”
Haruto had dreamed of creating a quiet little massage parlor—one only known by those truly in the know.
But now, it was on the verge of becoming a mainstream hotspot.
Regardless of his personal ideals, one thing was certain:
During his lunch break, he would be heading to Hello Work to post a job listing.
Notes:
• Yuna – Female. A famous idol. She has well-defined features and is described as idol-like in appearance. She is a member of a popular idol group known for intense dance and singing performances. She is considering an AV job, which is unusual for a current popular idol. Her relationship with Haruto is that of a customer seeking assistance.
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