Flying over the bubble era

Chapter 584
"There are a lot of things, take it easy."

Yanqiao Shinichi said to her, "It's packed, I invite you to be our guest."

"Sounds like a big project." Akina Nakamori laughed at him.

However, after hearing what he said, the grievances in his stomach all night suddenly dissipated, and he gently and deftly resolved them.

"It's not small."

Yanqiao Shinichi also laughed, and continued following her words, "However, tidying up the room is still exciting when you have a whim. When it comes to vacation, there are more things you want to do than stay at home and clean up. thing."

He speaks eloquently.

Listening to what he said, Nakamori Akina kept laughing into the receiver.

After laughing enough and in a good mood, I asked him, "Have you received the chocolate?"

"Heart-shaped chocolate, I'm really embarrassed to see it."

Akina Nakamori seized the opportunity and counterattacked, "Before, it was obviously a look of 'no matter what shape is good'."

"Imagination is different from reality," he said.

Nakamori Akina secretly laughed, the more she was like this, the more she had to ask the bottom line, "What's the difference?"

Yanqiao Shinichi changed the topic, "However, the taste is really good, I have eaten a little bit just now."

It’s okay if it’s not like this, the more interruptions, the more Nakamori Akina felt that he was being shy, and she was happy, a little smug that the prank was successful.

He was happy in his heart, but he said a distasteful "eh~" and said to him, "It's really cunning."

Yanqiao Shenyi took her cunning sentence, and asked her, "Next time you are on vacation, come and play with me?"

The whim of tidying up the room was because I thought of her mood when she made this chocolate, and understood her nagging complaints on the phone.

Akina Nakamori also knew what Shinichi Iwahashi's "whim" referred to just now.

She said "hmm" and agreed, "Okay."

……

A small and exquisite restaurant in Nanqingshan.

At noon, Kikuchi Momoko and Ren made an appointment to have dinner here.This restaurant was opened by her aunt, and it has been in operation for more than ten years in Qingshan, where every inch of land is expensive.

In recent years, some of her fans have heard that this is a restaurant run by Aunt Kikuchi Momoko, and come here admiringly.But long before she debuted, the business in the store was already very good, and it wasn't because of her that it continued to operate for so many years.

Rather, it should be reversed. Without this restaurant owned by her aunt, Kikuchi Momoko might not have become an idol.

My aunt's restaurant has a good business, and people from the entertainment industry often visit.When Kikuchi Momoko was just in high school, someone related to the entertainment world came to the store and saw the photo of Kikuchi’s family hanging in the store, and fell in love with Kikuchi Momoko, so through her aunt, she was offered to enter the entertainment world invitation.

The girls' school that Momoko Kikuchi attends has strict school rules. Although there is no explicit prohibition, it does not support students' participation in entertainment activities.Therefore, she only participated in a small number of performing arts activities at first, and learned to sing under the arrangement of the office. It was not until the end of high school that she officially debuted as an idol.

When she decided to enter the industry, Kikuchi Momoko signed a seven-year brokerage contract with her firm. By the end of September this year, she was about to face the first contract renewal.

The door of the restaurant opened and a woman entered.

She looked around the store and walked towards Kikuchi Momoko, "I'm sorry, I have something to do at the last minute, so I've been delayed a little, Taozi Jam."

"It's okay, Kayun Mi-san." Kikuchi Momoko smiled at her.

Seven years ago, the manager of the firm fell in love with Aunt Juchi Taozi's shop when she saw her smile in the photo.

Iwasaki Kayunmi sat down opposite her, looked at Kikuchi Momoko's smile, and smiled back.

My aunt came to entertain them by herself. When she saw Iwasaki Kayunmi, she greeted her very familiarly, "My peach jam is thanks to your care."

Iwasaki Kayunmi is in her early 30s and has been in the entertainment industry for 12 years. She started doing this business almost right after graduating from school.First he worked as a handyman, then as an agent, and later he participated in stage production. He is a very trusted man in black in the industry.

When Kikuchi Momoko first debuted, Iwasaki Kayunmi was in charge of her record promotion.

At that time, Kikuchi Momoko was only in her teens and was ignorant of everything in the entertainment world.Iwasaki Kayunmi is ten years older than her, and takes care of her like a junior.

A few years ago, Iwasaki Kayunmi resigned from the firm to participate in the stage production. Although she is no longer in charge of Kikuchi Momoko, the two still keep in touch in private. Kikuchi Momoko is used to whatever happens and troubles in the entertainment industry. confide in her.

"Gayun Mi-san," Kikuchi Momoko told her, "My character doesn't seem to have a good response to this drama."

These confusions about the future cannot be told to friends and family members, and they cannot understand, let alone offer good suggestions. Only Kayunmi Iwasaki, who is in the industry and knows her confusion about the transition period, can tell.

"It seems to be a bit too forceful, so the audience finds it unacceptable."

Iwasaki Kayunmi knew the situation of Kikuchi Momoko very well, she didn't need her to explain, she pointed out the relevant problems first.

"so hard."

Kikuchi Momoko couldn't help sighing.The face that always had a smile on the stage was covered with a layer of melancholy at the moment.For an idol, her debut was smooth sailing, and compared to female idols of the same period, she was popular enough and popular enough.

However, in the face of declining popularity and the need for transformation, there is still nothing to do.

"A few years ago, Matsumoto Akiko-san transitioned to become a variety show artist, and now it is booming." Kikuchi Momoko joked, "Just, I will try to be a variety show artist too."

Iwasaki Kayunmi shook her head again and again, "Peach jam can't be a variety artist."

Kikuchi Momoko laughed, "I'm just talking." After being ridiculous, he said: "I used to form a band, but now I'm an actor. If the actor is really not good, maybe the firm will really ask me to try it." It's funny."

"Peach Butter is just too opinionated."

Iwasaki Kayunmi said, "If the agency really wants you to try as a variety artist, please be sure not to agree." She earnestly urged, "Matsumoto-san is not a burden to be a variety artist, but Peach Jam is different."

"Hmm..." Momoko Kikuchi nodded.

"The firm will help you form a band. I'm not optimistic about this project, but if you want to transform into an actor, this path is actually very reliable." Iwasaki Kayunmi said her heartfelt words, "It's just a little too impatient."

"Does Gayun Mi-san think so?"

Iwasaki Kayunmi nodded, "If it were me, let Taozijiang transform a little bit, and take on the role step by step."

Kikuchi Momoko smiled, "If Kayun Mi-san was in charge of my career planning, I would discuss it thoroughly and stop doing what I don't want to do."

The person in charge of her office, although he is kind to others, is the kind of person who keeps his promises.

When Iwasaki Kayunmi heard this, her heart tightened, and she felt that the opportunity was at hand, "Then I'll just set up an agency and act as your manager myself, and help you plan your career as an actor."

"Are you kidding?" Kikuchi Momoko smiled and rolled her eyes.

Looking at her reaction, Iwasaki Jiayunmei knew that she was not moved by her proposal, but she was not completely indifferent.

She thought for a while, but she didn't answer yes or no, but talked about Matsumoto Akiko, "Matsumoto-san was able to identify the position of a variety show artist. I heard that it was thanks to her manager who was in charge of her. So I think, to transform, the key point is to find out position."

After finishing speaking, he smiled, "I think Peach Butter has great potential as an actor, and I sincerely hope you can succeed."

"Thank you, Gayun Mi-san."

Hit the wall one after another, and her self-confidence was hit. At this time, Iwasaki Kayunmi was willing to set up an office for her and wanted her to succeed. The trust and affirmation of her shown in these words moved Kikuchi Momoko deeply. .

In September this year, the contract with the firm will be renewed again...

Kikuchi Momoko suddenly thought of this, her heart pounding.

Iwasaki Kayunmi believes that Momoko Kikuchi has potential in the career of an actor, but the intention to set up an office is not "for Momoko Kikuchi".

Rather, it was after planning to set up an office that I first thought of Kikuchi Momoko as an excellent start-up candidate.

Setting up an office and then looking for newcomers to train from scratch like headless chickens, and having a popular idol with a reputation and a predestined relationship with the audience are two completely different things.

If Kikuchi Momoko can be persuaded, she can use her brand to find a backer, and then help her successfully transform according to her own ideas, and then use her light to replace resources and promote real newcomers.

Iwasaki Kayunmi knows that Kikuchi Momoko's contract expires this year, and also knows that her trust in the firm has been cracked because of the two unsuccessful transitions.

Given the opportunity, she had to take action.

After a meal, the two said goodbye.Iwasaki Kayunmi still has work, and Kikuchi Momoko is on vacation today.After saying goodbye to Iwasaki Kayomi, she didn't stay long at her aunt's restaurant, and spent time by herself.

The streets of bustling Shibuya are crowded with people, and the billboard of advertising star Rie Miyazawa is posted in the most eye-catching position.

In the movie theater, the movies starring GENJI are still showing hotly, and the entertainment industry is constantly changing, and there will never be a shortage of young and beautiful "STARs".

For a moment of ecstasy, she almost pretended to be full of the few people who came towards her.

Kikuchi Momoko was about to confirm the situation, and the other person apologized to her first.One person spoke in Japanese with an obvious foreign accent, while the other spoke in English.

She looked at these people through her sunglasses and guessed that they were probably tourists from Xiangjiang or Taiwan.Kikuchi Momoko has heard that the number of foreign tourists visiting the area has surged recently due to the imposition of a consumption tax starting in April.

Last year, the Takeshita Cabinet submitted the "consumption tax draft", proposing to replace the goods tax with a consumption tax...

In detail, Kikuchi Momoko has no time or interest to care about these current affairs. She is not very clear, but she knows roughly that if the consumption tax starts to be levied, the tax will be increased on all purchases in life in the future.

Therefore, after the draft was put forward, it immediately encountered strong opposition from the public.But even so, the draft was forced to pass in the end, and it will be implemented from April [-] this year.

If you have to pay tax even when you go to a convenience store to buy some daily necessities, Kikuchi Momoko is not willing to collect consumption tax.However, when the agent talked about this matter, he also said that the abolition of goods tax and replacement of consumption tax is a good thing for the wealthy class.

After being popular, the firm's commission is strong but not too heavy, and she seems to be included in the wealthy class.

However, if you have to pay taxes even when you buy daily necessities...

Kikuchi Momoko shook her head lightly, dispelling these thoughts.Anyway, I can't control these things, in the end, I just have to accept it.

In a small episode, Kikuchi Momoko bowed to the other party to say that it was okay, and continued to walk her own way.

The next day, when she went to the office, her agent told her, "Peach Butter, there is a good thing."

"What good thing?" The good things the agent said were nothing more than work-related.Kikuchi Momoko remained politely curious.

The agent said, "It's Fujifilm, and you are invited to shoot the next season of Quick Snap TV commercials."

This is indeed a good thing.

After Kikuchi Momoko heard this, her polite curiosity turned into sincere joy.

With her reputation, accepting an advertisement is not something to cheer about, but for Kikuchi Momoko, who is full of confusion because of the transformation, this job gives her a sense of "returning to the right track".

……

The streets of Shibuya are full of people, and young people dress up and make themselves part of Shibuya's fashion.On the other side of Yoyogi Park, there are ordinary people who gather here every day to protest the consumption tax.

Once the consumption tax starts to be collected, it will be ubiquitous in life. The wool comes from the sheep. The rise in prices is obvious, and it will have a great impact on low- and middle-income people.

However, while the consumption tax led to price increases, on the other hand, because of the abolition of the luxury tax, the prices of imported foreign goods also fell.

For the rich who are able to buy, buy, buy, and the card family who have the courage to borrow money to buy, buy, buy, it has become a good thing.

In the eyes of ordinary people, abolishing the luxury tax for the wealthy but collecting a consumption tax for everyone is cutting taxes for the rich and raising taxes for the poor.

For this reason, voices opposing the consumption tax have not disappeared from the time the draft was proposed until it was finalized.

The recording studio of the production company is nearby, and when Shinichi Iwahashi went to the recording studio, he could still see their sign on the ground.

Such a scenario has been happening here from time to time since the consumption tax draft came out in the second half of last year.

The scope of the consumption tax includes books and records, so price increases are inevitable.After a long time, the public will get used to the existence of consumption tax, but it is hard to say what impact it will have in the short term.

However, for this kind of helpless matter, for the public, there is only a "casual" countermeasure.

Iwahashi Shinichi's idea is also "casual", although he vaguely remembers seeing that Japan's consumption tax is 8% in his previous life, and now it is 3%...

OK, don't think too much.

One thing, if it cannot be eliminated, it can only coexist with it.

And this tax reform also lowered the corporate tax... This is a good thing.

Even so, it is quite awkward to suddenly be prepared to pay the 3% when you are used to the days without this 3%.

Aside from food and supplies, when he was about to move and change houses, when he dealt with Imai from the real estate company, the rent had already risen accordingly.

(End of this chapter)