Chapter 2-Career Advancement
Felicia Felidae had a dream, and that was to become an idol. She grew up in Nippon watching young girls sing and dance in bright, extravagant costumes and under bright lights in front of thousands of cheering fans. Ever since she was a little kitten she was enchanted by them, almost as much as she was being a magical girl, and wanted to be just like them when she grew up.
Felicia knew she looked the part. She was a werecat with white furred paws and feet, but inherited her werecat mother's blue hair, which reached down to her slender white tail. Striking green eyes shown with her innocence and natural sensuality her kind was known for that she thought were perfect for the job. She inherited her European mother's beauty and her Nipponese father's height and toned physique she was quite proud of. The native nekomata sometimes gave her a hard time for looking like an oddly colored muscular tomcat, but Felicia paid them no mind. She had a goal in mind and that was going to show those prissy cats what she was made of.
The idol business was a hard one that could run a girl ragged if they weren't prepared for it. Felicia saw many news stories of girls who couldn't take the pressure and led themselves to ruin. Many of them were human girls, whereas monsters with their natural beauty and allure attracted all kinds of fans and gained huge followings of their own. ANIM48 was one of the biggest idol groups in the industry, one of the first fully monster idol groups to usher in this new age of Nipponese music. Felicia wanted to at least get near their level of fame, but she knew it was hard work.
However, there was more to being an idol than knowing how to sing, dance and look pretty for the camera. Lots of behind the scenes stuff that only those in the industry were privy to.
"Please, Mr. President, just consider letting me join! I'm working hard with voice and dance lessons." Felicia practically begged the company president, bowing low enough to see her own reflection in the man's spotless floor. "I'm sure it'll be worth your while to let me show what you can do!"
President Tanaka was a shrewd man who was the head of the major music company that spearheaded the age of monster girl idol groups in the 20th century. He was didn't say a word to her as he looked over her qualifications, his expression never betraying his thoughts. A true pro in the business world. Once he was done overlooking her resume, he put his paper down and gave her his full attention.
"Ms. Felidae, you clearly do have some training in singing and dancing, but you are still a high school student. This isn't like modeling, it's strenuous work and even for monsters there are such tough labor laws that might get in your way." He said.
"I'll do anything if I can become like those in ANIM48." Felicia said honestly. "I want to be nothing more than to be as famous and inspirational as them."
Tanaka hummed, tapping his finger on the desk. Girls like Felicia weren't too uncommon, wanting to get into the big leagues very quickly with little knowledge of just how cutthroat the business can be. Monsters especially were very competitive and even violent when it came to being on top. Just before Felicia's appointment, he was approached by a siren for a chance at a solo career, though her haughty attitude and complete disregard for the anti-magic seals placed all over his office made her a rather unattractive candidate. Time was money and he didn't like wasting time catering to self-centered bitches, human or monster, who thought they were tough shit until things went down.
Though, this girl might have the right stuff. He remembered seeing her online. She had quite a following on YouTube and had even made some songs herself. Not to mention she was very easy on the eyes. A werecat with a mixed heritage that definitely showed in her physique and personality, clad in tight torn jeans that strained against her tight ass and a white t-shirt that was tight against her chest and left her midriff bare. Combine her sinful curves with her innocent looking face and there might be something he make of her. All that needed to be done was to see if she could "perform".
"I hope you realize that you'll be competing with every other girl in the business who has more experience than you, yes?" He asked her. "You need to be sure that you're ready to take the plunge, because failure won't be accepted here."
"I understand completely, Mr. President!" Felicia nodded eagerly. "I'm ready for the next step if you'll have me!"
"Well then, in that case, we'll take that extra step right now." Tanaka stood up and walked over to Felicia, who looked at him curiously. "Before I can really accept you, I need to see how well you perform. And I don't mean your singing talent."
Felicia was a bit confused until she smelled his arousal. She stiffened up as he slowly moved her toward the desk until her firm ass cheeks were resting upon it, sensing his growing lust for her. "W-What?"
"The entertainment industry is a long, hard road to take. The idol business is especially harrowing. Many girls like you take shortcuts to make it up faster in the world before their general appeal dies out with age and dying interest. I'm sure even you've heard rumors about what goes on behind closed doors." Tanaka said, stepping closer to her.
Felicia nodded nervously. Show business was seedy in some pretty twisted ways, most notably for the fact that many notable idols slept their way into bigger and better careers. There was no secret that label employees, managers, investors and execs fucked the idols.
"I can see that you do have talent, but there are other qualifications that I need to see before I make my decision. I think you can guess what that is."
Tanaka reached out and brazenly groped her breast, squeezing her tit through her tight shirt. Felicia yelped, but couldn't back up any further because of the desk. Tanaka smirked and pressed up against her, pushing her legs apart to stand between them.
"W-Wait, that's...!"