Flying over the bubble era

Chapter 567
Terada Mitsuo's family runs a store selling dried goods, selling dried shiitake mushrooms, dried plums, dried fish and other dried goods.The business in the store is good, and there is no financial pressure.

Diligent parents who do business, simple and pragmatic family.

However, this kind of simple and pragmatic family has simple and pragmatic expectations for their children.It doesn't matter if my son played in a band to enrich his spare time when he was a student——

Although in the eyes of conservative parents, playing in a band is more or less like a punk.What's more, Terada Mitsuo still plays glam rock with fancy clothes and delicate makeup.

Enriching your spare time life is fine, but if you want to give up your hard-working university studies and take a non-job band as a serious business, you will attract considerable opposition.

……

After lunch, three of the five youths said goodbye to him on the spot. Those who stayed were Terada Mitsuo and the guitarist surnamed Hatakeyama. During the banquet just now, these two people were almost responsible for speaking.

After Yanqiao Shen explained the purpose of his trip to contact the band and the conditions he gave, the band had little objection to the conditions.

As for Mitsuo Terada, a production company in Tokyo is willing to sign a contract with him. Although, as Shinichi Iwahashi said, the salary of this contract is small and unstable, at least it seems to be closer to "professional".

If I could sign Shinichi Iwahashi's production company, I wouldn't have nothing to say to my parents.

Iwahashi Shinichi promised these young people that after lunch, he would go back with Terada Mitsuo to meet his parents—just to explain the situation truthfully, to prove that there was indeed a producer dealing with them, and he would not give any guarantees .

It takes a lot of talent for a band to get ahead.The cost of launching a singer is extremely high, and the record company can't buy a bunch of cheap lottery tickets to scratch off one by one like signing models and actors.

Unless it is an upstart company with deep pockets, it must be cautious when launching newcomers.

The band Sheran Q, looking at it now, is at best a flower bud. It is unknown what kind of flower it will bloom and what kind of fruit it will bear. Yanqiao Shinichi is not arrogant enough to take care of their future.

Moreover--

"It's better to fight for the big things in your own life."

It's not far from the barbecue restaurant where I eat to the dry goods store run by Mitsuo Terada's family, and it takes only 10 minutes to walk. The three of them don't need to call a taxi, and they chat while walking.

Looking at this arrangement, it is 100% sure that these young people have premeditated, as long as Yanqiao Shen nods, he will be taken away.

Yanqiao Shenyi did not expose this layer of scheming, and said this sentence, he first said: "It sounds strange and frivolous, a little bit of nothing to do with him." Then his expression became serious, "But the truth is also the same."

Mitsuo Terada and Hatakeyama were one step behind him.

Hearing this, Hatakeyama remained silent, and Terada Mitsuo said "I'm really sorry".

"Instead of apologizing to me..."

Shinichi Iwahashi said, "I decided to sign you to the production company. Of course, I hope you can meet the standards for debut. However, I am not arrogant enough to say to your parents, 'Please leave Terada-kun to me' or something like that. .”

If you sign a contract with an underage idol or actor and say otherwise, a guy in his 20s, he can't "he's still a kid".

Even if he said "Leave Terada-kun to me", it is whether the members have that kind of talent that really determines whether the band has a future.

For a child with tone deafness, even if someone like Tsutsumi Kyohei said that it was a pity that he would never make his debut as a singer, the child's parents would never believe it.

"In the end, Terada-kun."

Yanqiao Shen said it thoroughly, "The key to decide whether your parents agree with you to become a professional musician is still yourself, not the illusory affirmation given by someone who suddenly appeared."

It is irresponsible to oneself to blindly shirk to the so-called "authority".

Similarly, if the "authority" was used to convince the parents at the beginning, if one day, in the hearts of Mitsuo Terada's parents, Iwahashi Shinichi no longer has the "authority", then all the things that were originally built because of the belief in authority will be overturned. .

At that time, there will be another round of more violent left and right swings.

Mitsuo Terada was taken aback by what he said, and didn't reply along the way.

Naturally, Hatakeyama assumed the responsibility of communicating with Iwahashi Shinichi.These two people cooperated tacitly.Iwahashi Shinichi thought they had been working together for a long time, but after asking, he found out that Hatakeyama and Terada Mitsuo only became acquainted after the merger of the three bands last year.

Instead, the member surnamed Matsui in the band was originally a bass player in two bands where Hatakeyama and Mitsuo Terada belonged.

"Then you two get along pretty well." Yanqiao Shinichi said.

Hatakeyama admits, "It's true that Terada-kun and I get along very well, and the rest of the band like him very much. As you can see, our level is still far behind. So I will give up my job after graduating from university and start working in a band for two years." , This kind of thing is actually very risky, and everyone knows it.”

"Because I knew it was an adventure, I felt that since it was an adventure, I should be with the most compatible person." Hatakeyama said.

This made Iwahashi Shinichi understand why the other four youths in the band formed a team with a lead singer who was in a state between quitting and not quitting.

Maybe it's safer to go on an adventure with someone who is "safer".However, risking itself is full of uncertainties.

That being the case, instead of losing the like-minded sympathy to pursue "insurance", it is better to take the fact that there is a lead singer who has not made up his mind so far as part of this adventure.

Such an idea is silly, naive, and a little foolishly optimistic.For a moment, Yanqiao Shenyi thought of their well-dressed style when they were performing in Chengtian, but they were telling jokes to the audience.

A subtle "sense of commonality" emerged in his heart.

Furthermore, Iwahashi Shinichi recalled angrily saying "I will never trust those charlatans again!", and then chose Mihechan, an inexperienced layman, as his agent.

When the two of them resigned from Odyssey one after another and looked for performance opportunities everywhere, whether it was Miwa-chan who entrusted himself with full authority to Iwahashi Shinichi, or Iwahashi Shinichi who believed that Miwa-chan would become popular, outsiders probably felt that Pretty silly.

Because of this kind of association, Iwahashi Shin has a little more affection for this band.

Iwahashi Shinichi chatted with Hatakeyama all the way.

Mitsuo Terada followed behind in silence, listening to their chat while recalling what Shinichi Iwahashi said just now in his mind.

……

The dry goods store of Terada's family is much larger than expected, with a complete range of categories, including dried seafood, dry goods from land, as well as various dried fruits and seasonings.

...the taste is also a bit rushed.

At this time, there was no business in the store.Mitsuo Terada's parents had just had lunch in a living room the size of four stacks of tatami mats at the back of the store.

His son and his bandmates suddenly brought a stranger over. Mitsuo Terada's parents couldn't figure it out, but they didn't look at Shinichi Iwahashi, but directly cast doubtful eyes on their son.

Mitsuo Terada introduced to his parents, "This is the producer of Iwahashi."

"Producer?"

Yanqiao Shenyi took out his business card and handed it over, "My surname is Yanqiao."

Terada Mitsuo's father took the business card and muttered, "San, the president of the record company?" He picked up the business card case on the low table and handed over his own business card.

"Iwahashi-san is the producer of ZARD." Mitsuo Terada introduced.

His mother leaned over to look at the business card her husband had received, and said "Oh", "I know, I know, I saw the GenZo logo on ZARD's single."

He raised his head, looked at Shinichi Iwahashi, and smiled, "Hi, producer-san, I like ZARD very much."

"Thank you for your support." Yanqiao Shinichi said politely.

After finishing the greetings that should be done, Mitsuo Terada's parents also knew where he came from.Iwahashi Shinichi didn't hold back, cut to the chase, and explained the situation to Mitsuo Terada's parents.

My son has always wanted to quit his job and become a band after graduation. The Terada family had disputes over this matter several times. Now a producer suddenly came and said that he would sign them to a production company. The development of the matter was a bit beyond the expectations of Mitsuo Terada's parents.

However, in addition to explaining the treatment he can give, Iwahashi Shinichi also analyzed the current status of the band in detail to these two laymen, and spread out their possibility of existence and existing shortcomings here. in front of parents.

"In short, although I have the intention to sign a contract, the final outcome of the band depends on how far they can go in the future." Yanqiao Shen has been blunt and did not promise in front of the parents.

Instead of talking about "believe me" vaguely and confuse people's enthusiasm, it's better to spread everything out.

Let Mitsuo Terada's parents know exactly what their son is doing in this job he yearns for, and what kind of possibility it has.

He felt that what he could do was not relying on his status as a professional to take care of everything in front of laymen who knew nothing, but to use his professionalism to do what was due to Mitsuo Terada's parents. explain.

The rest is Terada Mitsuo himself, thinking about how to achieve this balance with his parents.

When he promised the band to visit Terada's house, Iwahashi Shinichi made such a plan in his heart.

You can't just endorse Terada Mitsuo to his parents, but you must do your best to help Terada Mitsuo and this adventure band in your own way.

To enter the industry, you must sell excellence and sell your dreams.Then, in the face of dream chasers, even if others think they are stupid, Iwahashi Shinichi cannot think so.Instead, do something about this stupidity.

"so……"

After listening to his analysis, Terada Mitsuo's father thought for a while, "You mean, if Mitsuo becomes a band, he might make his debut and become a real musician?"

"But there is also a half possibility that nothing will be achieved in the end, and you will still be an ordinary person."

Iwahashi Shinichi poured cold water on his mouth, and he felt the heart of being a father from Terada Mitsuo's father, after listening to his analysis, the first thing he paid attention to was "the son may succeed".

Mitsuo Terada was listening and wanted to interject, but he knew it was not the right time, so he was a little anxious.

"Thank you for making a special trip here and telling us the matter in such detail." Terada Mitsuo's father had no intention of continuing the discussion.

It seems that we have to wait for the outsiders to leave and close the door before talking.

"I took the liberty to visit, sorry to bother you." Yanqiao Shinichi began to exchange pleasantries skillfully again, and was about to say goodbye.

In the afternoon, he has to go to Kansai TV to record a program, and he has to go back to the hotel to meet up soon, and he doesn't have much time to chat.

But when she was about to stand up and leave, Terada Mitsuo's mother spoke again, but it was not about her son, "Iwahashi-san, I have something to trouble you."

"When you go back to Tokyo, can you help convey to everyone in ZARD that I like them very much?"

Yanqiao Shinichi agreed with a smile, "ZARD must be very happy to hear it....By the way, the band's new single is already in production. Before it's released, I'll send you a copy, okay?"

Mitsuo Terada's mother had a star-struck smile on her face, "Then I will trouble you."

The episode is also over, and Yanqiao Shenyi bids farewell together.

From the living room, you have to go through the shelves full of all kinds of dry goods to get out.As a result, Terada Mitsuo's mother suddenly spoke and said to Iwahashi Shinichi, "Iwahashi-san, there are many specialties from the Kansai side in the store."

Hey?
Iwahashi Shinichi reacted.

Terada Mitsuo's mother smiled, "I'll bring you some to take home, can I?"

……

After sending off Iwahashi Shinichi, Hatakeyama also left with him, leaving only Terada's family in the dry goods store.

Terada Mitsuo's mother said to her husband, "That Iwahashi-san is very straightforward, not like a stingy Tokyoite." She speculated, "However, he has no accent, so I don't know where he is from."

A real Osakan wants to hit Tokyoites anytime, anywhere.

"He looks quite young, but he speaks and acts very maturely." The father also had a good impression of this producer.

Mitsuo Terada followed his parents back to the living room and knelt down in front of them both.

"Father, mother." He showed his cards, "I trust Yanqiao-san, this opportunity is also rare, I want to seize it."

Mitsuo Terada lowered his head, pulled himself together, and said what he wanted to say just now, "After graduation next year, I will give up my job and work as a musician first. If I still can't get ahead after working hard, I will give up and stop doing it... …It is really not reconciled to give up before doing it.”

"After that, if it fails, please let me come back and inherit the family shop." He gritted his teeth and said.

The parents sitting across from each other showed surprise expressions when they heard this sentence.

Mitsuo Terada hated the smell in the dry goods store, so he went to study and take the college entrance examination, in order not to inherit the family store.But now, in order to make the music he yearns for the most, he would rather make such a choice.

Knowing how much he disliked the family business, Mitsuo Terada's parents understood his son's determination at this moment.

There was a moment of silence in the small living room.

After a while, the mother's voice sounded, "Didn't that Yanqiao-san say that the possibility of a band is not small?"

"It is possible to make a debut, if you work hard." The father spoke next, "However, he also said that maybe he will not make a debut in the end."

"But at least, after hearing what he said, this job is not so unscrupulous. I believe this kind of straightforward person...and he is also the producer of ZARD." This is the mother.

Mitsuo Terada's heart was pounding.

Finally, his father looked at him, "If you want to do it, do it."

(End of this chapter)