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[Manhattan, New York]

[KiShin Entertainment Recording Studio]

Indeed, KiShin has acquired a studio in New York to groom their talents.

Liam gazed at the unassuming studio, then turned to Shin and asked, "Can you truly make me a star?"

Shin chuckled and nodded, "Haven't you heard my music?"

Liam acknowledged, but he expressed doubt, "The song was great, but can it really land me on the Billboard magazine list?"

Shin grinned and gave Liam's shoulder a reassuring pat, "Just have faith in me."

Liam could only nod and followed Shin into the studio.

The studio was rather small, and as they entered, Liam followed Shin into the recording room. Inside, Liam noticed several people already present.

One of them was a woman, and the other two men had a rock star aesthetic, with bold makeup accentuating their features.

These individuals were the talents that Shin had scouted alongside Orio Masayoshi. They were the ones slated to perform the hit songs from Shin's previous life.

The young woman introduced herself as Daisy Willis, while the man with long hair and a black jacket was Stanley Clark, and the other, who shared a similar style with Stanley, was Rory Evans.

Stanley greeted Shin with enthusiasm as he entered with Liam, and Shin introduced Liam to the group, receiving nods in response.

Shin handed a stack of papers to Liam, saying, "Mr. Faith, these are ballad-style songs that might suit your taste," as he presented the lyrics of songs famous in his previous life.

Liam accepted the papers with curiosity, remarking, "Oh?"

"Mr. Suzuki appears to be treating the newcomer to some exceptional music," Stanley chuckled, with Rory nodding in agreement.

Daisy remained quiet but also held a collection of papers filled with lyrics composed by Shin.

"Alright. You'll record this song, and we'll release your album. It will be a hit, I'll tell you," Shin chuckled as he said.

Afterward, Shin allowed them to record their music in the studio while observing the situation. When he saw that they could deliver the song very well, Shin left to attend to other tasks.

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Meanwhile, as Shin focused on grooming his own team of superstars, a few days later, the morning news on CNN featured something intriguing.

Faye Coleman, the female news anchor, smiled at the prompter. "This might catch the attention of music and song enthusiasts. A citizen captured footage of a foreign man singing a beautiful song," she said, surprised as she read because she had skipped it on the script paper as trivial. She continued, "Let's watch the footage."

The scene shifted to a dimly lit bar, with the camera focused on the bar's stage where a young Japanese man sat in front of a piano. He began to sing, "I walked across an empty land," hitting specific piano notes as he continued, "I knew the pathway like the back of my hand. I felt the earth beneath my feet, sat by the river, and it made me complete." The footage then cut to the young man singing with Liam playing the guitar.

The scene returned to Faye Coleman, who had an astonished expression. She exclaimed without thinking, "Wow, that's a fantastic song!" She then realized her spontaneous comment and chuckled as she asked, "Can someone tell me the name of that song?"

The staff didn't mind Faye's question as they simply shook their heads in response.

Faye Coleman sighed in a somewhat helpless manner and commented, "No? That's a shame. I really like the song." Afterward, she continued with her report.

Meanwhile, the viewers who had watched the footage on the news became increasingly interested in the song. Many people across the United States, especially in California, were curious about the song's title. Comments like, "I love the song! Can someone please tell me the name?" and "We need to know the name!!!" began to flood various platforms.

A day later, some individuals even traveled to the CNN Headquarters to inquire in person. Seeing the public's enthusiasm, CNN and other major news networks recognized the significance and continued featuring the footage, making it even more popular. This led numerous journalists and reporters to embark on a quest to research the young man behind the song.

CNN managed to conduct an interview with the person who had recorded the young man, but he stated, "We don't know that foreigner. We just recorded it out of curiosity." This response left many people disappointed, but their hope was soon rekindled when someone reported to CNN that they had seen the young man who sang the song near the Four Seasons Hotel.

CNN quickly made their way to the Four Seasons Hotel, but the manager halted them from disrupting the peace of the guests. Consequently, CNN had no choice but to wait outside.

Meanwhile, Shin and Orio Masayoshi, completely unaware of the commotion outside, were peacefully dining at a table.

Orio Masayoshi leaned in and whispered to Shin, "Boss, it feels like a lot of people are looking at us." He scanned the surroundings, noticing others who seemed to be quietly enjoying their meals.

Shin furrowed his brow and shook his head, glancing around. "That's just your imagination."

However, just as Shin uttered those words, a 14-year-old girl suddenly approached him, catching his attention. Curious, he inquired, "Oh, young lady, do you need something?"

The young girl blushed, her brother seated at a distant table silently cheering for her. Shin exchanged a puzzled look with Orio Masayoshi as he observed the girl's flushed face.

The young girl, fidgeting with her hands and nervously tapping her feet, said shyly, "Can... Can you give me an autograph?"

Shin furrowed his brows upon hearing this request, thinking he might have misheard. He asked, "Excuse me? I didn't hear that clearly... Can you repeat?"

The young girl nodded and, with a bit more courage, asked again, "Please give me an autograph..."

Shin and Orio were taken by surprise and exchanged bewildered glances. Shin asked in confusion, "An autograph?" Upon seeing the young girl's nod, he expressed even more confusion, "Why do you need my autograph? I'm just an ordinary person here." His brows furrowed in puzzlement.

The young girl shook her head and replied, "Didn't you know?"

Shin, still puzzled, asked, "Know what?"

"That you've become famous!" The young girl eagerly continued, "You've been featured in various media outlets, and your singing video has gone viral!"

Shin's eyes widened in astonishment as he said, "I was actually recorded singing that song?"

Orio looked at Shin in surprise, both from the revelation that Shin had been featured in media outlets and from the fact that Shin could sing.

The young girl nodded in response to Shin's question, "Yes! Many people are also curious about the name of the song you sang!" Her younger brother, seeing that his sister was engaging with Shin, also joined the conversation.

Shin, deep in thought, rubbed his chin, thinking, 'I've actually become famous? Unbelievable... But...' A gleam entered his eyes as he realized, 'I can use this to my advantage.'

The young girl's younger brother then piped up, "Can you give us an autograph?"

Shin eagerly agreed, saying, "Of course!" He asked for their pen and signed 'KiShin' in Japanese on their shirts.

The young girl, after receiving the autograph, asked, "Can you tell us the name of the song you sang in the video?" Her younger brother was equally curious.

Shin simply smiled and replied, "I can't reveal it just yet, but not only will you learn the song's name, you'll also get to listen to it again on the album that my company is about to release!"

The young girl and her brother exchanged astonished glances. "An album?"

The younger brother was equally excited, exclaiming, "You're preparing to release an album already!?"

Shin just smiled and replied, "Wait for the KiShin Records Album by Liam Faith."

The young girl and her brother nodded, assuming that Shin's name was Liam Faith.

Afterward, Shin and Orio left the dining room, and Orio couldn't contain his amazement. He said, "Boss, you're already so popular!"

Shin chuckled in response. As they headed toward the exit, Shin noticed a gathering of people wearing shirts with various media network logos outside the hotel.

Orio pointed this out to Shin, saying, "Boss, it seems they're here for you." He glanced at Shin and asked, "What's your plan, boss?"

Shin simply smiled and answered, "I'll face them."

Shin walked out of the hotel, and within moments, a crowd of reporters surrounded him. One of them inquired, "Hello! You've become a sensation among music lovers recently. Do you have any comments on that?"

Shin responded with gratitude, saying, "I am grateful."

A CNN reporter then asked, "Many people are curious about the song you just sang. Could you reveal its name?"

Shin maintained his smile as he replied, "You'll find out when KiShin Entertainment Records releases the album."

The CNN reporter gasped and exclaimed, "We suspected it! It's an original song, isn't it?" Although many already assumed it was an original song, they eagerly wanted to know the title and hoped to hear the singer perform it again.

Shin nodded in confirmation.

Another reporter inquired, "KiShin Entertainment Records? We haven't heard of it before. Is it your own agency?"

Shin nodded and replied, "It's my company."

The reporters were surprised to learn that such a young man had established his own company.

A female reporter then asked, "So, you're a singer with your own company?"

Shin shook his head and clarified, "No, I have a talented artist who will be singing for my company."

The female reporter was taken aback and said, "I thought it was your original song. Will you not be singing it?"

Shin smiled and explained, "I'm the song's composer, but I can't bring out its full potential." He paused and added, "Furthermore, Liam Faith, my talent, will maximize its potential. I promise this to all of you and to the music lovers out there."

Many reporters nodded in understanding. Realizing that Shin wasn't a professional singer, one of them asked, "Can you tell us the release date of the album?"

Shin smiled and responded, "It will be released first at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival on June 20, 1991." The Telluride Bluegrass Festival was known for providing a platform for independent artists who lacked the financial means to promote their music.