Flying over the bubble era

Chapter 446 446. Kabukiza
"Matchy and Julie, who are traveling together at the Kabuki Theater, have broken up with Akina in fact."

The authenticity and topicality of the news announced by the weekly magazine can be judged by the size and eye-catching degree of the font.

Although this piece of news is not the headline of the current period, judging by its weight, it can be basically confirmed that no matter how much the specific content has brain-filling elements, it must at least be the kind of "pictures and truth" gossip.

Masahiko Kondo and Keiko Fujishima went to the Kabuki Theater together...the amount of information is really large enough.

Masahiko Kondo, who was knocked down after the Grand Prize incident, has already missed the important pages of the weekly magazine in the past six months.

An idol whose albums are sold poorly, who is nowhere to be seen in major music shows, who is nowhere to be found on various charts, and who is not even considered by weekly magazines, his idol career can be said to be over.

As a result, no one could have imagined that he could return to this top-selling weekly gossip magazine as an important part of the "FRIDAY" trailer, and he was still photographed together with Kitagawa Marie's precious daughter.

Being photographed walking together can already surprise the public, what's more, the place where the photograph was photographed is Kabuki Theater.

Is there anything special about this place?This is about the habits of Tokyo people in the past.

When a matchmaker introduces unmarried men and women to meet on a blind date, they will arrange the venue at the Kabuki Theater.

At that time, the matchmaker and the families of both parties will watch the performance together, eat and get to know each other.

Because of such a custom, now, Masahiko Kondo and Keiko Fujishima go to Kabuki theater together, those Japanese who are more old-fashioned, probably see this place, and immediately think of "blind date".

Ordinary friends of the opposite sex would never choose a Kabuki Theater for a dinner meeting.Not only that, but the person who can set the meeting place in such an old-fashioned Kabuki theater, who can do such a thing, is probably not young.

Most likely it was written by Kitagawa Marie.

When Yanqiao Shinichi saw such news, he couldn't help feeling in his heart, how much does Kitagawa Marie like Kondo Masahiko?

Although it is known in the circle that Marie Kitagawa prefers Masahiko Kondo, all resources give priority to him, and he supports him in whatever he wants to do, and even takes care of his life, making the boss look like an old mother.

When Masahiko Kondo fell in love with Akina Nakamori, not only Masahiko Kondo's own mother didn't like Akina Nakamori, but the godmother didn't like Akina Nakamori either.

With two wicked mothers-in-law domineering above his head, it's no wonder this silly son can be so arrogant.

However, after the grand prize incident, Masahiko Kondo was knocked down, and Johnny's reputation suffered a setback and was ridiculed by the industry.Switching to another company, if something like that happened, Kondo Masahiko was dealt with coldly.

Not only that, but the character problems he has shown over the years are enough to be looked down upon.

But now, is Marie Kitagawa planning to make Masahiko Kondo her son-in-law?

This is probably true love...

Feelings are emotions, Masahiko Kondo and Keiko Fujishima are strangers to Shinichi Iwahashi.Looking at such a notice now, the psychological activities are no different from ordinary people who eat melons.

Although Masahiko Kondo has come to this point today, it is also due to his insignificant efforts.

However, the real reason for meddling in the grand prize at the beginning was simply that she didn't want to see Akina Nakamori sacrificed in the game between factions.

Iwahashi Shinichi's eyes moved to the second half of the title trailer, "I have broken up with Akina."

It's inconvenient to ask about personal matters. Shinichi Iwahashi never mentioned Masahiko Kondo in front of Akina Nakamori, and he hardly heard anything about Masahiko Kondo from her, so he didn't know how the two of them were doing.

That is, when I was chatting with Okada Yukiko, I occasionally heard her mention that Nakamori Akina and Kondo Masahiko seemed to have broken up.

However, with Nakamori Akina's personality, even a friend like Okada Yukiko would not be able to ask the bottom line if she didn't want to say more.

A girl like Nakamori Akina usually talks a lot, but when it comes to relationship issues, she keeps her mouth shut.I don't want to mention it to others when we are together, and I won't talk about it after breaking up.

Iwahashi Shinichi looked at the headline notice, and for some reason, a sentence written by Akina Nakamori in a letter sent flashed through his mind, "I also rejected something that my past self would never have thought I would refuse."

What did she say no to?
When he saw this sentence in the letter, he had no intention of further inquiring, but only vaguely felt the confiding in it.

However, now that he suddenly remembered this sentence, Yanqiao Shinichi began to be curious.

At that time, what exactly did Akina Nakamori refuse?
He raised his wrist and looked at his watch.

Today, Thursday, when I was having dinner with Yukiko Okada and Akina Nakamori, I heard Akina Nakamori mentioned that she was going to Karuizawa for a location on Thursday.

……

In the morning, Shinichi Iwahashi finished dealing with the record company and went out to Mayumi Watanabe's office.

The two companies are so close that it won't take long even on foot.He thought so in his heart, so he simply did the same thing, right for a walk, and walked to U-MIZ.

When we met, Iwahashi Shin put the "Kitchen" given by Wanyumi Watanabe on the table.

"Thank you for your book." Yanqiao Shinichi said.

"I'm still a little curious." Yanqiao Shinichi asked, "Inamura Izumi fits well with the temperament of the protagonist of "Kitchen". I have a clearer understanding of this after reading the book."

"So, now it's more about, what is your reason for making such a movie?"

Just because Izumi Inamura's temperament fits with the protagonist of the novel, he would rather take the risk of losing money to make a movie. Shinichi Iwahashi doesn't believe that Manyumi Watanabe can do this kind of thing that the stupid son of a landlord's family does for fun.

"Isn't Shinichi-kun preparing for ZARD's early debut?" Wanyumi Watanabe didn't answer, but said this suddenly.

"You might think that by doing this, I am releasing a debut album for Izumi Inamura," she said.

Yanqiao Shinichi thought deeply.

"You have produced several groups of singers, and you also know that you need to promote singers. The initial cost is very high, which is different from promoting actors." Watanabe Wanyumi said.

This is true.If a singer wants to make his debut, he must have a physical release record, contact the venue of the performance, have distribution and promotion channels, and prepare stage costumes... All these things add up, and the number is not small.

The debut specification of a super-large newcomer can cost tens of millions of yen in a complete set of plans.

Once it becomes popular, the spent funds can be recovered immediately and a huge profit can be made, but if the promotion fails, it is no different from making a movie and throwing money away.

In contrast, actors who do not need this kind of "physical work" and can become famous through slow training, the cost of marketing is much smaller.

But now, according to Watanabe Wanyumi, it is to use the method of selling singers to sell Izumi Inamura.

"It's really difficult to adapt Yoshimoto Banana's novel, and we shouldn't have too high expectations for the box office." Mayumi Watanabe knows all this.

"So, from the very beginning, there was no plan to make a commercial film."

Commercial movies are something that people who go it alone can't afford it.

Movies are inherently an art that burns money.For commercial films, not only the production cost is high when they are shot, but also the publicity costs spent during the promotion period, and even the same film can be made again.

In the entire Japanese movie market, hundreds of movies are released every year, and there are not many high-cost ones.

The low threshold has led to the proliferation of low costs, and the number of moviegoers has decreased year after year. Large-scale investments cannot recover costs, and there is no way to import them overseas.This kind of environment also makes the Japanese film market lack the soil for the survival of large-scale productions.

For most Japanese films, it is a small investment, even if it can only be released on a small scale, as long as the cost is recovered, it will pass the safety line. If it can make a small hit, it will be a success.

The market atmosphere of Japanese movies entering a dead end has made the industry's atmosphere more and more strange. Immersed in the country's one-acre three-point land, I am a craftsman who polishes screws by hand.

"Personality is very important." Wanyumi Watanabe said to Shinichi Iwahashi, "It's rare to meet such a suitable character. I want to show the charm of Izumi Inamura through making this movie."

"Produced at a small cost, and then sent to apply for various film festivals. If you can win an award, it will be considered a good start. At worst, you can use this movie as a business card to recommend her in the future."

"Well, I understand." Yanqiao Shen nodded and smiled, "Your salesmanship is really big."

Mayumi Watanabe also smiled, "Sounds a bit unrealistic, doesn't it?"

"It's okay, it's just a little unreliable."

"However, an actor with an unreliable temperament, a novel with an unreliable feeling between the lines, and a president who is unreliable in his actions... It is quite remarkable to be able to gather so many 'unreliable'." Shen Yanqiao half joking.

"I don't know if it can be regarded as a compliment." Wanyumi Watanabe said so, but couldn't help laughing.

"One 'unreliable' is a worry, so many 'unreliable' are definitely a compliment." Yanqiao Shenyi finished joking, then went on to get down to business, and asked her, "If you really want to adapt, let's talk about the film adaptation rights of the novel. ?”

After thinking about it, "This novel is so topical now, is it convenient to discuss the right to adapt it?"

"It's okay." Wanyumi Watanabe said, "You also said that this novel is not suitable for film adaptation, so although the topic is very topical, as far as I know, no one is interested in the adaptation rights except me. "

"I tried to make a contact here, and the asking price for the copyright is not high." It seems that they have already taken action.

"Where are the candidates for the director and screenwriter? Are there any suitable ones?" Yanqiao Shinichi asked.

Watanabe Wanyumi answered him, "This is still under consideration.... Whether to hire a newcomer or a solid backbone, you have to think carefully before making a decision."

From the fact that she was able to use Yanqiao Shinichi's method at the beginning, she knew that she valued ability more than qualifications.

"I do know a new director." At this moment, Yanqiao Shenyi thought of it and said casually.

"is it?"

"It was the director called Shunji Iwai who was hired by Warner Pioneer to shoot the MV for Morigaka-san when she was the producer."

"Iwai Shunji?" Wanyumi Watanabe had never heard of it.However, since he was filming the MV for Chisato Moritaka, who was not popular at the time, he can probably guess his qualifications.

Shinichi Iwahashi told her, "This Iwai-san is shooting short films and commercials for Fuji TV."

"I see."

Wanyumi Watanabe didn't say anything more.

……

Karuizawa.

The on-site shooting started at [-] o'clock in the morning. Nakamori Akina, the host, and the guests of the same issue, surrounded by the photography team, walked on Ginza Street.

Thursday is a weekday, not a holiday season, and there are no people on the streets of Ginza.However, popular stars came to record the show, and wherever the photography team went, it still attracted many idlers to watch.

Surrounded by camera equipment and watched by passers-by, even so, these stars can still maintain their own rhythm as if nothing happened, and continue the show.

Akina Nakamori was actively communicating with the host in front of the camera. On the other side, her manager Omoto was in a nearby phone booth, calling Tokyo.

"FRIDAY" announced that Masahiko Kondo and Keiko Fujishima will appear in the Kabuki Theater together, and the media in Tokyo will not let go of Akina Nakamori.The magazine put her name on the trailer, and the media also called the office.

While answering the phone, Daben rejoiced in his heart that Akina Nakamori was in Karuizawa.Otherwise, maybe at the TV station today, the parking lot is still ambushing reporters who ask her how she feels.

A two-player play is not as exciting as a three-player play.

How do you feel... Big Ben imagined Mori Akina being asked this kind of question, and frowned in disgust.

However, compared to this, Daben is more concerned about another matter, "Is the matter between Kondo-kun and Keiko-san true?"

On the other end of the phone, the person from the office spoke ambiguously, "Well, it's not good."

"Is it okay?" Big Ben asked.

"Anyway, the weekly magazine photographed Kondo and Johnny's Keiko-san coming out of the Kabuki theater together." The staff's words were a bit interesting.

Hearing what he said, Daben felt a little better, "Didn't it mean that Miss Jingzi loves Higashiyama-kun of the office, and also dated Tahara-kun. However, she has never liked Kondo-kun?"

"I don't know, maybe it's because of Marisan." The staff answered, and reminded him not to forget to tell Akina Nakamori about this and ask her what she thinks.

Even the office needs to know what she thinks... Daben follows Akina Nakamori all day long, so at a time like this, he feels a little sympathetic to her.

After hanging up the phone, Big Ben walked out of the phone booth and returned to the big team.

At twelve noon, the photography ended.The program team has a lot of money and wealth, and has booked an entire restaurant to entertain the guests and staff who participated in the program.

After lunch, there is a two-hour break.

Akina Nakamori left the queue after finishing his meal, and walked outside the restaurant.Da Ben went to chase her, "Ming Caijiang, where are you going?"

"Just take a stroll." Nakamori Akina answered him.

Daben looked at Akina Nakamori, thinking about what to say next.

(End of this chapter)