Also, regarding how she said that if Io was seen outside with Misa it would ruin her reputation, I don't think that's true at all. Like, in-universe, isn't Misa the hottest thing that isn't the sun by a large fucking margin? I'd assume that Io's bling would only rise, not necessarily for the right reasons mind, but still. Even more so if they were hinted at being more than friends.
The hottest thing in the red light district, not mainstream media. The manager is definitely right. In real life that wouldn't go down well especially since it looks like she's trying to move towards movies and bigger entertainment. Also in Asian society reputation and association to, let's say, morally upright circles versus "dirty underground red light districts", are more significant than it is in the West. But even then, consider when Miley Cyrus changed from doing Disney things to more sexually provocative things.
But I hope she breaks free, discovers herself more, and gains more freedom. Ugh I love the angst and drama Flowerchild writes