Chapter 58
Author: Back to the basics
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To her this was both the most difficult part and at other times the most beautiful part of her show, depending on how generous her fans were, or in some cases, how good they wanted to look.

Her brows furrowed slightly at the persisting silence and a tired sigh escaped her, she expected at least one person would be kind enough to donate any amount to her cause.

The screen behind her dinged as a well-known philanthropist climbed onto the stage, a small round of applause from the crowd as he made his way to the manager and Ayame who rose to shake him.

Ayame's hopes that had risen earlier were soon dashed and not a single person had donated after the previous encounter. Masking her frustration with a smile, she stole a glance at her manager, unable to read the expression he wore.

Sighing into the microphone, the manger spoke up, his next words shocking Ayame beyond measure.

"Ah, it seems Aya and I forgot to mention this beforehand so there's an announcement I'd like to make. The donor wit
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