novellhall Chapter 42 A Minor Accident
Chapter 42 A Minor Accident
"These are the customer files you've compiled. Take a quick look through them."
"it is good."
Nakajima Hiroshi had only flipped through a few pages when he began to have some guesses.
These are all silent customers, with the exception of Watanabe Yukino.
The implication is clear: she intends to try and activate these groups of people herself.
If successful, not only will the store gain a return of customers, but it will also put a lot of pressure on Kato Inu, making him realize that his importance is being rapidly diluted.
However, this matter is not easy to handle.
Silent customers are not so easy to revive.
"Most of the customers in the shop have male escorts they're compatible with, and I can't let you touch their resources."
"I understand, but..."
Just as Nakajima Hiro was about to respond, he was interrupted by Tachibana Misaki raising her hand.
"Let me finish."
"Among these customers are many women with excellent spending power. Anyone we have a file with has had a prepaid card before."
"Except for a few exceptional cases, they all have the ability to consume long-term."
The case of Yukino is obviously an exception. It's a very subtle thing that she was able to get a card. Most customers only consider storing value if they have a spending habit.
"But they gradually stopped coming. Can you guess why?"
Nakajima Hiroshi pondered for a moment.
"Leaving aside practical issues like marriage and having children, I think what's more common is having had unpleasant experiences or being snatched away by competitors."
That's easy to guess.
Misaki Tachibana nodded and added, "There's also the impact of new business models, such as male host streamers, or people who have experienced most of the traditional services and are gradually becoming weary."
As an employee, it's already quite impressive that Hiroshi Nakajima could guess all of this.
She added more about what she saw from the boss's perspective, that is, the changes in the overall market development.
"Do I need to visit these clients to activate their accounts?"
Nakajima Hiroshi frowned and said bluntly, "That's probably very difficult. To be honest, it's not even certain that we can make up for the manpower investment."
"Besides, I'm not sure I can be very efficient on my own."
Although I have some affection for the owner, Misaki Tachibana, the reality is that customers are unlikely to return, whether due to boredom, trauma, or competition.
This is actually a responsible attitude.
"I won't have that kind of foolish expectation."
Misaki Tachibana smiled and shook her head.
"However, here's an idea that, if you think it's feasible, we really should make a visit to all of them."
Misaki Tachibana took out a stack of documents that were not in the correct format.
It appears that they were obtained from different teams.
"As I just mentioned, there's been a recent surge in male escort streamers, and various companies are starting to experiment with it, with... fairly good results."
"Nakajima, do you know anything about the livestreaming industry?"
Nakajima Hiroshi said this was his old profession.
But he replied verbally, "I've only had a very brief contact with them."
After all, he used to mentor mostly female streamers, so perhaps Misaki Tachibana's intention was for him to train a boy band.
"It's good that we've had some contact."
"I remember you said during your interview that you had a management team, so you must know a bit about singing and dancing, right?"
Hiroshi Nakajima nodded.
I know a little bit about it.
"My idea is to let you set up a live streaming team, and I will introduce you to these high-net-worth clients and cover the initial costs."
"On the one hand, it can open up new avenues; on the other hand, it should also encourage some customers to return to the store."
Hiroshi Nakajima nodded; they could indeed produce a chemical reaction.
Having received approval, Misaki Tachibana continued the communication.
"If we can make it happen... we can form a partnership, each taking 40% of the profits, and using the remaining 20% for operations and maintenance."
What do you think?
This proposal can be described as very sincere.
According to domestic standards, if a supervisor gets 20%, then the boss is considered to be doing a good job.
Even with this small commission, which may be diluted by maliciously inflated costs, the actual net profit received is generally around 5%.
Most importantly, Misaki Tachibana is willing to introduce key clients.
If developed properly, these people are equivalent to major original clients and are a valuable resource in themselves.
Moreover, once the team is formed, it's like having half a company on your own, without having to spend any money.
It can be said that she took all the risks, which was indeed a very courageous choice.
Of course, if it can be successfully implemented, it will provide significant support to Misaki Tachibana's stores.
This woman may not know much about live streaming, but she certainly has a good eye for talent.
However, there are some things I still need to clarify with Tachibana Misaki.
"I'm not really in trouble, but Misaki-nee, you might not know much about the live streaming industry..."
Misaki Tachibana raised an eyebrow.
"How so?"
"Relying on just a few high-net-worth clients is not enough."
Hiroshi Nakajima aptly stated: "Live streaming, like idols, showcases not only the charm of the streamer but also their popularity."
"To give you an example, compared to a live stream with over 10,000 viewers, even if the latter is more to your liking, most people will still tend to pay for the former."
"Everyone has a herd mentality..."
"High popularity means that one's judgment is correct; most people would think that way."
"At the same time, this also represents the stability of the live stream. They will feel more secure when paying, as if it is not easy to waste money on a big streamer."
As he spoke, Nakajima Hiroshi himself couldn't help but laugh out loud.
The live stream in the main room is indeed very stable...
Stable skipping.
Previously, many top spenders poured tens of thousands of dollars into their accounts, and they never even shared a meal with them.
On the contrary, some smaller streamers will even sway you to a fandom just by giving them a like.
Misaki Tachibana nodded slightly.
"you mean……"
She could vaguely understand that this logic was similar to that of the top male escort in the shop; once you grasped one thing, you can apply it to everything.
"The investment may be higher than you expect."
"We can't just have the eldest sister; we also need to attract passersby. I believe you can understand why."
Nakajima Hiroshi knew them all like the back of his hand.
"In this way...GG streaming, operation, broadcasting assistance, equipment maintenance, and even public opinion campaigning all cost money, and the return cycle may not be short."
"Therefore, I suggest you reconsider..."
"These are not problems."
Misaki Tachibana's tone was clearly cheerful.
Based on the details described by Hiroshi Nakajima, his understanding of live streaming is definitely not "just a little bit", but rather like that of a seasoned veteran who has been involved for many years.
But that's strange.
Given Nakajima Hiroshi's age, how long can he work, and why does he have such detailed experience?
Or is this guy just talking big?
Misaki Tachibana briefly regained her composure.
We should still pay attention to it to some extent.
So she added.
"Of course, as the sole proprietor, I need to see a clear plan, know the structure of each link, the budget, and the flow of funds."
She roughly figured that in this process, she could also become familiar with a completely new operating model.
Even if Nakajima Hiroshi becomes the next Kato Inu, he can still control the overall situation.
This idea may sound petty, but it's not entirely wrong.
She'll learn from her mistake. If she lets another Kato-like dog appear, then she'll be out of her mind.
However, Misaki Tachibana didn't notice something strange.
Her expectations were already based on the belief that Nakajima Hiroshi would succeed.
This was quite reckless in the early stages of the investment.
perhaps……
She has been blinded by something, but she is unaware of it.
After all, she is a woman, and from a biological instinct perspective, she still needs to rely on someone.
"That's natural."
Hiroshi Nakajima readily agreed.
If the two cooperate, even if Misaki Tachibana doesn't mention it, Hiroshi Nakajima will report it promptly.
The less a partner understands something, the more you need to explain it to them; this is the foundation for establishing a stable partnership.
Moreover, his agency is his core business.
One can't possibly manage both things all the time; having a partner with the ability to maintain operations is a good thing in a way.
Strictly speaking, this host club was just a temporary place to raise money.
This collaboration seems to have been just a small accident.
Making money is a good thing.
Good news... right?
Kato leaned back on the sofa backstage, seemingly resting with his eyes closed, but his brow was actually furrowed.
His subordinates reported that Nakajima Hiroshi was called away by Tachibana Misaki as soon as he arrived at the store, which made him extremely uneasy.
This newcomer, whom he viewed as a threat, had clearly garnered the boss's full attention.
Thinking back to our encounter last morning...
The more he thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong.
I've been in the shop all night, so where did Nakajima Hiro come from?
He stayed in Misaki Tachibana's house for one night.
Could it be that they...
What is the relationship between these two people now?
Will it threaten his own ruling position?
No, no, we absolutely cannot let this go unchecked.
We need to send someone to keep an eye on this damned newcomer and figure out his every move!