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Transported from ancient China to modern-day Tokyo, Zhuge Liang—renowned military strategist of the Three Kingdoms era—wakes up reincarnated in his youthful prime amidst the chaotic neon madness of Shibuya’s Halloween celebrations. Mistaking the costumed partygoers for demons of the underworld, Kongming is soon rescued by Eiko Tsukimi, an aspiring singer with a gorgeous voice but a dismal career trajectory. Eiko takes the bewildered historical legend to a nightclub, where his tactical genius is instantly awakened by the intoxicating power of modern music. Recognizing Eiko’s profound emotional depth and raw talent, Kongming vows to serve as her modern tactician, dedicating his legendary mind to steering her toward musical stardom.Using ancient military stratagems adapted for the contemporary entertainment industry, Kongming orchestrates Eiko's rise. He successfully navigates a series of high-stakes trials, beginning with helping her secure a coveted spot at a prestigious live music venue by psychologically manipulating rival promoters and gathering a massive crowd through brilliant viral marketing. As Eiko’s popularity grows, she faces formidable opponents, most notably the immensely talented indie pop duo AZALEA, whose corporate-backed producer relies on deceptive auto-tune and aggressive social media manipulation to manufacture hits. Driven by his unshakeable loyalty to Eiko and his desire to bring peace—this time through the universal language of melody rather than warfare—Kongming counters AZALEA's corporate onslaught. He initiates a daring crowd-sourcing campaign, challenging Eiko to gather one hundred thousand likes to prove the superiority of authentic, soul-stirring art over manufactured pop.Throughout this journey, Kongming encounters other struggling artists, such as the burnout rapper Kabe Taijin, whom he defeats in an intense freestyle rap battle by out-rhyming him and reigniting his dormant passion for music, ultimately recruiting him to Eiko's cause. As the climax approaches, the battle lines are drawn for the Summer Sonia music festival qualifiers. Kongming employs his most elaborate ruse yet, using synchronized flash mobs, psychological warfare against rival managers, and precise logistical timing to draw masses away from AZALEA’s corporate spectacle and toward Eiko’s heartfelt performance. Eiko delivers a breathtaking, emotionally resonant set that captivates the audience and shatters the algorithm, leading to a stunning victory. Eiko secures her place in the music industry firmament, proving that Kongming’s brilliant tactical mind is just as formidable in the recording studio and on the concert stage as it once was on the ancient battlefields of China.