Flying over the bubble era

Chapter 557
Yanqiao Shinichi knew very few script writers, and the fat young man was undoubtedly the one he knew best.

However, the reason why Akimoto Yasushi is listed as the No.1 choice for cooperation is not because there is no one else to choose.

If you just want to find script writers, since there is already a project and Mayumi Watanabe's office is ready to spend money, it is naturally not difficult.

The reason why Yasushi Akimoto was chosen was because in Iwahashi Shinichi's opinion, this chubby young man is definitely good at making prank shows.

This kind of impression did not last for a day or two. When he first met Akimoto Yasushi and was dragged by this fat young man to play clubs in Ginza and Roppongi, he felt that this fat young man was slick and cold.

Not only that, but also has a bad taste of being keen on watching as an observer after teasing people.

This bad taste was fully reflected when Yasushi Akimoto accepted his proposal to produce that fellowship program with Fuji TV.

But now, if you want to make a prank show, the eyes of the observer and the evil taste of teasing people are all necessary.

It is precisely because he has known about this for a long time that he will produce a prank show this time. In the selection of script writers, Yanqiao Shinichi listed this fat young man as the No. 1 choice.

The framework of the show, Shinichi Iwahashi, has probably been set up, and now he just wants to persuade Yasushi Akimoto to join the team, there is no need to tell him everything, just tell him the theme and general direction of the show in a few words.

Yasushi Akimoto listened carefully and narrowed his eyes, "It's quite interesting."

All kinds of tricks on ordinary people, and then record their reactions and spread them out on TV, so that the audience can not only watch the excitement as the tricksters, but also substitute themselves into the world because the people being tricked are ordinary people With the identity of the tricked person, imagine what would happen if you encountered this situation.

In a sense, this is a "two-sided" prank.

Yasushi Akimoto likes this kind of show with a bit of evil taste and revealing his original shape. After all, Shinichi Iwahashi also came to him specifically because he saw that this fat young man would be interested.

"So, should Akimoto-san consider getting involved?"

The fat young man is not someone who can be incited to join the gang with just a few words, "Which TV station will the show be with?"

"Watanabe-san of the firm has been working closely with TV Asahi recently." Shinichi Iwahashi answered him.

I said this specifically, telling Yasushi Akimoto in a cryptic way that this show was first funded by Wanyumi Watanabe and the first two episodes of the script, and then went to discuss cooperation and time slots with the TV station. From the very beginning, it was produced by the TV production bureau.

"TV Asahi." Akimoto Yasushi was thoughtful.

The chubby young man is a freelancer, not a producer who belongs exclusively to a TV station's production bureau. Therefore, there is no dispute if Yanqiao Shinichi comes to recruit him to join the team.

However, this chubby young man has worked closely with Fuji and TBS TV stations since he entered the industry, and has also participated in several programs on NTV, but has no relationship with TV Asahi and TV Tokyo.

If I agree to Shinichi Iwahashi this time, it will be my first time participating in TV Asahi's program.

"If such a program is to be made, the investment must be large, and because it is extremely dependent on the script, it is obviously difficult to broadcast it as a regular file." Yanqiao Shenyi said frankly.

TV Asahi, which had the lowest ratings among the four major private broadcasters, Shinichi Iwahashi and Wanyumi Watanabe sent the golden ratings program Band Heaven to the past.

With the success of the band Tianguo, the two of them have a good relationship with TV Asahi now.

There is a high-rated program funded by U-MIZ, and then take a new book to negotiate with TV Asahi. Naturally, the words are easier to talk about than when they first came to the door, but the more so, Iwahashi Shinichi and Watanabe Wanyumi more cautious.

As an office that relies on the TV station for food, it is too ridiculous to talk about friendship with the TV station. If you invest too much in the program, it will overturn once, and the reputation on the TV station will not be relieved for a long time.

Besides, regardless of the relationship with the TV station, the firm needs real money to invest, and the amount is not small.

What I want to do this time is a variety show, and I can't use "newcomers" as a bait to lure other firms into it like a talent show. I can't be careless.

"Don't talk about whether TV Asahi will sell the schedule, and what kind of schedule it will sell. Watanabe-san of the office is also worried that if the response of the program is not good after it is produced, there will be a lot of trouble in the follow-up."

The difference between doing variety shows and talent shows is fully reflected in this aspect.

Even if the ratings of the talent show are not very good, it is relatively easy to make the production of the half-year schedule.

But if the response to a variety show is not good, it is simply to hold the neck and wait for the day when it will be cut in half.

"So, I negotiated with Watanabe-san of the firm, and planned to prepare a script with a final content of about two hours, and then negotiate with TV Asahi with this script."

Iwahashi Shino revealed his and Watanabe Wanyumi's plans, "First test the waters with one or two special programs, and then decide whether to regularize the program based on the audience's feedback."

Of course, there are other considerations for Iwahashi Shinichi and Watanabe Wanyumi to do a special program to test the water first.If the feedback of the special program is very good, on the one hand, TV Asahi will have more confidence in regularizing the program.

On the other hand, if the program looks promising, it will be more confident when it comes to soliciting advertising sponsorships, and it will be easier to attract the eyes of advertisers.

"Hmm." Akimoto Yasushi nodded, his attitude was still ambiguous.

Iwahashi Shinichi didn't ask for an answer right away, "Anyway, I ask Akimoto-san to think about it carefully. If I can get your help, this plan will definitely be even more powerful."

His words are by no means a compliment, but he thinks so from the bottom of his heart.

……

After nine o'clock in the evening, the visiting guests bid farewell one after another.

Iwahashi Shinichi wasn't the first to leave, but he didn't stay the last either.Before leaving, he also took today's souvenir - the single brought by the staff of Hibari Misora.

There are a lot of them, and if you hold them in your hand, there will always be ten of them.

I have no choice but to "spontaneously" promote the Queen of Enka later.

In a sense, this is also a kind of social interaction.When Yanqiao Shinichi got the single, he was already thinking about where to send these records.

Producer Nanchuan of Toshiba Records and Shinichi Iwahashi bid farewell together, each with their own copy of the record.

Yanqiao Shenyi learned that he came by taxi and invited him to give him a ride.Producer Nanchuan readily accepted it without any twitching.The two went down to the parking lot, where Iijima Sanchi was waiting.

Sitting in the car, Iwahashi Shinichi told Iijima Santomo, "Send this Nanchuan-san home first."

The Nanchuan producer reported his address, "Please, Miss Driver." His tone was hearty, and the talkative impression he left on Iwahashi Shinichi tonight has not changed at all.

Sanchi Iijima plays her emotionless driver and honestly carries out the orders.

On the way to send the producer of Nanchuan back, he still talked a lot, besides music production, he also chatted about some other things, and he couldn't close the chatterbox once he opened it. It's easy to talk to.

On the other hand, it probably has something to do with his drinking a lot.

"Iwahashi-san has produced idols, and now he is producing a band. Do you have any plans to produce a solo singer in the future?" asked the producer Nanchuan.

"Not yet." Yanqiao Shenyi replied.

So far, the only solo singer he wants to promote is Mihe-chan before forming a group.

"I thought I could get some inspiration from you." Nanchuan's producer was half joking and half serious.

He is in charge of the production of solo singers at Toshiba Records. He is the kind of music producer who is not responsible for creation and takes root in the recording studio.

"It's a pity." Shinichi Iwahashi smiled, "I have zero experience in making solo singers."... If I really want to say, I tried to sell Miwa-chan in the underground period but failed miserably. This is barely a bit of experience.

"Producing solo singers is a completely different field." Nanchuan's producer didn't get the experience he wanted to learn, but even so, he didn't mind, and he felt it first and raised it.

"Now if you are not an idol, you can debut as a 'singer', although it is not impossible to get ahead, but it is not easy to be popular. To be honest, it feels very mysterious how a solo singer can be popular."

Whether it is a talented group with impressive singing skills or a talent who knows how to write lyrics and compose music, none of these can be the key to the decision.

"If you really want to say it, this sentence is also applicable to idols or bands." Iwahashi Shinichi said.

Little Red depends on praise, Big Red depends on fate.In the world of arts, the matter of getting ahead has always been mysterious.

"That's true." Producer Nanchuan smiled.

He is a producer specializing in solo singers. When chatting, he looks at issues from the perspective of solo singers. For Iwahashi Shinichi, he is a new friend who can bring a fresh perspective.

Producer Nanchuan talked about the production method of solo singers, not necessarily discussing seriously with Iwahashi Shinichi about how solo singers become popular, but Iwahashi Shinichi listened carefully.

Who knows when it might come in handy.

At this stage, the record label's goal is to sell the band, but they can't always specialize in the band form.Feng Shui turns around, enka is squeezed by idols, and there will be a day when bands rise and fall.

Besides, when enka was in power, there were also popular singers, and when idols were in their prime, there were also bands that were extremely popular.

Generally speaking, the music scene is rich and colorful, and if a record company wants to go formal, it is impossible to only introduce one type of artist, starting with a band, and will definitely expand the scope of production later.

Shinichi Iwahashi himself may not be the producer to produce solo singers himself, but he must have an understanding of the production methods of solo singers.

Moreover, the words of the producer Nanchuan also made Iwahashi Shinichi think about it.

When he met Mihe-chan, he changed to form a band because it was difficult for him to be a solo singer.

Since then, in the past few years, there have been several popular male and female solo singers, although compared with the huge idol team and the rising popularity of the band, they seem relatively weak.

It is indeed a mystery for a solo singer to become popular. A talented group with first-class singing skills, or a talented person who can write lyrics and music, these cannot be a guarantee for popularity.

Driven by Nanchuan's producer, he can't help but think about what should be the focus if he wants to make a solo singer.

Plan ahead.

……

Iijima Santomo, the producer of Nanchuan, who couldn't close the chatterbox once opened, turned around and sent Iwahashi Shinichi home.

There was a lot of talking after leaving, and the previous lively atmosphere suddenly changed, even making Yanqiao Shinichi a little uncomfortable.Other than him in the car was Sanzhi Iijima, and he subconsciously looked at her.

Santomo Iijima, who made up her mind to be an emotionless driver, drove her car quietly.

The female driver who impressed Shinichi Iwahashi the most was the cute bun-faced Fuyumi Sakamoto whom he met when Shinichi Mori was a male driver.

As a disciple of the famous composer Inomata Kosho, Sakamoto Fuyumi was obviously highly regarded by the teacher, so he was entrusted with the important task of being the driver.

Not long after he resigned from Watanabe Productions and ended his career as a manager and driver, Sakamoto Fuyumi also ended his life as a disciple and driver. He was personally escorted by Inomata Kosho.

Since ancient times, drivers have produced talents.

Iwahashi Shinichi thought about it, partly out of boredom, partly to get to know this Iijima Santomo, and took the initiative to strike up a conversation with her.

"Is the job going well?"

Suddenly being called to by the young president, Sanzhi Iijima calmly switched from emotionless mode to normal mode, "Yes."

When it came to chatting, Yanqiao Shenyi chatted with her casually.There is no topic, let's talk about my record company, and then ask a few questions about her work at Masatoshi Sakai.

Sanchi Iijima should listen, and said everything she could say—although she had been working as an office worker before, and her work experience was not complicated, she still had her own ideas and opinions in her heart.

She understood that a staff member who had worked in Sakai Masatoshi's office for several years was suddenly introduced to a new company.For new bosses, what they want to know the most may not be their abilities, but where their heart is.

Since Shinichi Iwahashi took the initiative to talk, Sanchi Iijima made a decisive decision, just like when Sakai Masatoshi asked her if she wanted to work at GenZo, she chose to agree without hesitation and seized the opportunity.

Dispel the doubts of this new boss.

Now that she has come to GenZo, what she thinks in her heart is how to get ahead in this company, and for this reason, she is willing to fight for the company—as long as she doesn't get stuck in the position of an office worker until she grows old.

Unknowingly, the car drove to the downstairs where Yanqiao Shenyi lived.

At this time, he discovered that he had chatted with Sanzhi Iijima all the way.The employee sent by Yoshida Masaki was well-organized and articulate, not only that, but also very measured in speaking.

Brainy but not ostentatious, not the "smart guy" kind of annoying.

And the most powerful thing is that she was just an ordinary employee of Sakai Masatoshi's office before, and she didn't have any bright things in her resume.

It would be a pity if such a person is placed in the company and only serves as an office worker to handle things that anyone can do.

Yanqiao Shinichi thought deeply.

(End of this chapter)