As the doors opened, 38 actresses took to the stage to greet everyone. This year's TRE Taipei International Adult Exhibition boasted an unparalleled and glamorous lineup!
But this was also the most brutal battlefield. After walking the red carpet, everyone was gone, and it was immediately clear who had the highest and lowest popularity. Most of the actresses were aware of this. Backstage, you could see some actresses feeling anxious about their lack of popularity, even discussing with their agents how to attract fans, because they wanted to come back next year…
About a week after the event, based on the reactions of the fans, inquiries, and merchandise sales, I can confidently say that two actresses who were initially placed in the silver tier have reached the gold tier in terms of popularity. Let's look at the first one, Akari Tsumugi (明里紬).
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Whether it's online live streams or at events, she's always the center of attention for fans. While she might not be as universally recognized as Marina Shiraishi, there's always someone asking, "Who's that pretty girl?" Interestingly, whether it's taking photos with the conveyor belt sushi platter under cherry blossom trees or at Silver Card events, she doesn't pose for many photos, and the poses are very subtle, yet so far I haven't seen anyone complain. Instead, many fans are asking, "When will she come to Taiwan again?"
Here I can proudly announce that TRE and ForAVer have cured her fear of crowds, and she will have many opportunities to come to Taiwan!
Actually, she is also a three-time veteran of the Taiwan Adult Expo, only... This is the first time it wasn't on TRE's side: As I mentioned in a previous article, Akari Tsumugi's first impression of the Adult Expo in Taiwan wasn't good. It wasn't until last year, when she held a photoshoot as a booth actress and received meticulous care from ForAVer and TRE, that she felt coming to Taiwan was a good experience. So, interestingly, when TRE nominated her as a Silver Card actress this year, she was somewhat resistant, repeatedly asking, "Can't it be the same as last year?"
Everyone wanted to be an actress at the expo, but she wanted to work at a booth. That's right, it's Akari Tsumugi. So, when TRE included her in the Silver Card, this beautiful young woman considered it for a long time before agreeing. To be honest, we were actually quite worried about her. Not that she wasn't popular enough, but rather that she was too popular. She's a famously shy girl who wants to disappear into big venues; last year, just walking the red carpet and greeting everyone made her very uncomfortable.
But the moment she stepped onto the stage, all our doubts vanished. Is this Akari Tsumugi? Why is she talking so much?
I think this is the significance of holding TRE. Seeing so many people cheering for them, most actresses will be happy and talk more. So don't worry that Akari Tsumugi doesn't want to come or that TRE doesn't want her anymore. At the last dinner, the agency's boss wasn't trying to sell us Akari Tsumugi's participation in activities in Taiwan, but rather expressed a desire for her to have more diverse career paths. This usually quiet young lady couldn't help but ask us:
"Are there any events like being a one-day manager at a bubble tea shop? I really want to go! I'd even be willing to be a staff member!"
Miss, we'll do our best. Please take good care of yourself and get plenty of rest. We'll all see each other again in Taiwan soon!
