"I haven't eaten yet. I heard Tokyo's Japanese cuisine is pretty good. Why don't we find something to eat first..." Luna Xiao said.
"You want to eat, Boss? That's easy! Kabukicho Main Street is full of good food, especially at night. Come on, I'll snap some pics of the beauties while we're at it!" Tony Zhou grinned, taking the lead toward the dazzling, neon-lit entrance of Kabukicho Main Street.
Shawn Young, Luna Xiao, and the others followed him, stepping into the bustling crowds of Kabukicho Main Street.
As soon as they entered Kabukicho Main Street, they were surrounded by throngs of people, especially groups of stylish young women everywhere.
Tony Zhou whipped out his phone and started snapping photos of every pretty and sexy girl he saw. This place was truly a feast for the eyes—beautiful women everywhere you looked.
Japanese girls seemed to love going out in groups. Sometimes, you'd look up and see a whole pack of them—enough to make your eyes pop. Another striking thing was how almost every Japanese woman was decked out in designer gear: clothes, shoes, handbags, jewelry. It was like a street-side fashion show. Honestly, finding a woman without a brand name on her was nearly impossible.
Shawn Young noticed that a lot of people—especially men—loved taking photos here. Often, when Japanese girls saw someone aiming a camera at them, they'd flash a smile and give a classic Japanese V-sign. After the photo, they'd bow politely, and if a tourist asked for a selfie, they never refused—always bowing and thanking you afterward.
While Tony Zhou was busy snapping pics, he didn't forget to chat up the beautiful girls. The Japanese women here were friendly and seemed to have no guard against strangers. It didn't take long before Tony Zhou had scored several phone numbers, leaving his 'contact info' for future meetups...
Seeing Tony Zhou grinning from ear to ear, Shawn Young finally understood why the Tower called this place "a paradise for men." No wonder he was so obsessed—here, the odds of meeting beautiful women were sky-high.
Noticing Shawn Young's gaze constantly drifting toward those stylish, flirtatious Japanese women, Luna Xiao couldn't help but feel a bit annoyed.
At that, she took off her facial morphing mask and linked arms with Shawn Young. Luna Xiao was a stunning beauty—far more gorgeous than almost anyone else on the street.
"Let's have some fun too..." Luna Xiao said, pulling out her phone.
"Uh... you want to take photos too?" Shawn Young felt a dreamy kind of breathlessness just looking at her perfect face.
"Of course! Why can't I take photos? Am I not a woman?" Luna Xiao shot back playfully.
"Sure! Of course you can..." Shawn Young just hadn't expected her to be interested in this sort of thing.
"Master Zhou, could you take some photos for us?" Luna Xiao handed her phone to Tony Zhou, then kept holding Shawn Young's arm, striking intimate poses for their pictures together.
This made Shawn Young feel truly satisfied. With Luna Xiao's real face revealed, her beauty and presence completely outshone all the Japanese women around—she was like a dazzling full moon, while they were just stars in the background...
Luna Xiao's beauty attracted plenty of men trying to chat her up, but she turned them all down with ease. Her trick was simple—whenever a guy approached, she'd immediately snuggle up to Shawn Young. Seeing this, the men would get the hint and leave, figuring there were plenty of other beautiful women around anyway, and knowing they couldn't measure up to Shawn Young's tall, handsome looks...
In lots of situations, if a woman has a man she likes, she'll want to prove "he's mine"—even someone as cool as Luna Xiao isn't an exception!
Tony Zhou was more than happy to take photos—after all, hanging out with such a gorgeous boss was a pretty sweet deal. After some playful fun, the three of them grabbed a bite at a street stall, then continued wandering through the lively Kabukicho Main Street.
Shawn Young saw that around Kabukicho Main Street, bars, cafes, eateries, ramen shops, adult clubs, nightclubs, and love hotels stood side by side—there were more here than anywhere else in Asia. Ads and posters for all kinds of nightlife covered the walls, making the whole place feel wild and dazzling.
He noticed that along the street, many neon-lit clubs had huge posters outside—most of them featuring young men with dyed blond hair.
On the club signs, all sorts of service prices were listed, and well-dressed young men were constantly pitching their services to passersby.
What really struck Shawn Young was that most of the people hustling for business on the street were young men—many with dyed blond hair, good looks, and sharp outfits. At least on appearance, they were way ahead of the average Japanese guy.
"Hey, buddy, what are you looking at?" Tony Zhou asked with a mischievous grin.
"Uh... who are these guys hustling for customers on the street?" Shawn Young asked curiously.
"Hahaha... you don't know? Most of these guys are hosts!" Tony Zhou said with a weird chuckle.
"What? Hosts? Like male escorts...?" Shawn Young was stunned.
"Uh... pretty much, though not all of them are escorts. Life moves fast in Japan, especially in Tokyo—men and women both live pretty wild. Japanese men have this weird habit: after work, they always go out for drinks and socializing. If a man doesn't have any after-work parties, even his wife looks down on him.
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For Japanese men, going out drinking and finding women for fun is normal—especially for company bosses and tycoons, who often party all night. That leaves their wives lonely, and these rich women have money and time to spare. To meet their needs, the host industry sprang up, and business is booming...
These Japanese hosts are real pros, with all sorts of specialties. For example, hosts in clubs go through strict training—lighting cigarettes, pouring drinks, folding napkins, even their conversation topics are all carefully taught. The etiquette is intense, and inside the club, hosts only drink and chat with clients—they can't leave with them," Tony Zhou explained in detail.
"Uh... if those rich guys found out their wives were coming here for hosts, wouldn't all hell break loose..." Shawn Young said.
"Heh... no need to worry. The Japanese are so open about sex it's unreal. They just turn a blind eye—everyone knows what's going on, but nobody says anything. They figure men and women both have 'needs'," Tony Zhou laughed.
"Uh... the Japanese really are something else... No wonder their sex industry is the biggest in Asia—there's definitely a huge customer base!" Shawn Young couldn't quite wrap his head around it, feeling speechless at their wild lifestyle.
"Hmph, no wonder you men all want to come here—there's every kind of 'goods' imaginable... Master Zhou, you seem pretty familiar with all this. I bet you hang out here a lot, huh?" Luna Xiao couldn't accept these 'customs' and couldn't help but tease Tony Zhou.
"Uh... what can I say, when in Rome, right? Besides, Boss, you know I'm almost forty and still single. I'm a man too... I don't have Shawn Young's charm, so I have to solve things my own way..." Tony Zhou said sheepishly.
"Alright, alright, your private life is your own business—as long as it doesn't affect our work," Luna Xiao said, waving her hand dismissively.
"Haha... thanks for understanding, Boss," Tony Zhou nodded and smiled.
"By the way, why are all the street hustlers men? I don't see any Japanese women doing it," Shawn Young asked.
"Oh, that's because of Japanese law. Hosts mainly earn commissions from selling drinks in clubs, and some make money behind the scenes, too. They can legally hustle on the street, but their female counterparts—the hostesses—aren't allowed to. These hosts make at least two million yen a month, which is a pretty good salary in Japan," Tony Zhou said.
"Damn, that's over ten grand a month in RMB—no wonder so many people want to be hosts," Shawn Young muttered.
"Heh, that's nothing—the top hosts make tens of millions of yen a month, not counting all the jewelry and luxury cars rich ladies give them. That's why being a host is one of the easiest ways to make money in Japan. Even young male celebrities in debt sometimes turn to hosting to earn cash!" Tony Zhou laughed.
"Damn, this place really is decadent. I can't tell if it's heaven or hell..." Shawn Young sighed.
"Haha... this place is paradise for the rich and powerful! If you're broke, you can't afford to play here... Actually, it's the same everywhere, but it's just more obvious in Tokyo," Tony Zhou chuckled.
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