Flying over the bubble era

Chapter 611
"A look of indifference." Wanyumi Watanabe looked at him and joked.

Yanqiao Shenyi smiled, deliberately followed her words and said, "I really care about where."

This Monday, the first sales of the new single DREAMS COME TRUE happened to be released.

Before the release of the single, Iwahashi Shinichi made various preparations and used all available methods.However, as the single was put on the shelves, he put aside the matter of this single for the time being, and did not pay too much attention to sales and response as before.

The reason for this is naturally out of confidence.

The band is already on the right track, with the super enthusiasm and topicality brought about by the last album. At the same time as the single is released, invitations from TV stations to play songs, interview invitations from music magazines, and various resources are coming to the band. .

The record sellers not only doubled the orders of the record company that sent the coupons, but also spontaneously put up posters in the store to promote it.

In all aspects, there is no doubt that the treatment given is the treatment that only popular singers can enjoy.

"I'm actually very relieved."

Wanyumi Watanabe knew that he said that on purpose and didn't care.It's just the two of them in private, she confided, "This time the band's single is absolutely fine. After all, even Sony's direct line band avoids the edge."

The band she was talking about was PRINCESS PRINCESS.

This band with DREAMS COME TRUE had a fate of performing on the same stage. They signed with Sony two years earlier. Not only did they have a record contract, they also signed a management contract with Sony Records for their own singer. They are absolute daughters .

In contrast, DREAMS COEM TRUE, who only signed a record contract, is an adopted daughter.

The popularity and sales of PRINCESS PRINCESS are rising steadily, while DREAMS COME TRUE released hit songs one after another, becoming famous and popular from behind, catching up with this predecessor band.

Sony Records is responsible for the production and distribution of DREAMS COME TRUE records, and all orders from record sellers are also sent to Sony.

Knowing in advance the strong momentum of DREAMS COME TRUE this time, Sony deliberately delayed the release of PRINCESS PRINCESS's new single by two weeks in order to avoid the edge.

Unlike ZARD, a rookie band that has no burden and can join as long as they set a date, for a band like PRINCESS PRINCESS that urgently needs a single with excellent results to prove themselves, it is necessary to choose an auspicious day.

But no matter what, the record company can deliberately change the date in order to avoid a collision with them. Long before the single was released on the shelves, the people in black behind the scenes could vaguely see the grandeur of this new single.

……

The two chatted a few more words, at this moment, the phone in Yanqiao Shinichi's office rang.

Wanyumi Watanabe was thinking about leaving, but was stopped by Shinichi Iwahashi, "Wait a minute, Wanyumi-san. I still have something to discuss with you."

Hearing what he said, Watanabe Mayumi nodded.

Iwahashi Shinichi got up to get the phone receiver.It turned out to be Kazuo Hirai from Sony Records.

Uncle is not directly responsible for matters related to the band. Since Iwahashi Shinichi faded out of the production team of the band Heaven, he has rarely had the opportunity to see that magical smile worth protecting again.

Because of this, Yanqiao Shinichi was a little surprised when he called suddenly.

"Greetings from Jiushu, Hirai-san." Iwahashi Shinichi greeted him.

On the other end of the phone, Kazuo Hirai went straight to the point: "Iwahashi-san, congratulations."

"Oh?"

What he said was nonsensical, and Shinichi Iwahashi was a little out of sorts.

After receiving such a response, the other end of the phone paused, and Kazuo Hirai smiled and said, "It seems that the timing of my call is good."

Hearing this tone, for a moment, Yanqiao Shinichi couldn't help but see his devilish smile.

"It's DREAMS COME TRUE." Kazuo Hirai called specially for the congratulations, "It's amazing that the new single won the top of the chart when it debuted!"

"champion."

When Iwahashi Shinichi heard this sentence, he understood what Hirai Kazuo meant when he said "the timing is good".Immediately, his heart was filled with this news—full of ambition.

"20 sheets." Kazuo Hirai said another number.

Now, even Yanqiao Shinichi is not calm anymore - no wonder it is worth making a special phone call from my uncle to express my congratulations.This initial number, even a popular singer, is rarely able to achieve it.

"Thanks to Sony's care, and thanks to you."

Full of ambition and full of ambition, Yanqiao Shenyi responded quickly enough.

"Where the hell is it, I am also very happy to have handled the signing of DREAMS COME TRUE." Kazuo Hirai replied.

After the new year, the production of the band Tianguo continued, but Shinichi Iwahashi withdrew from the production of the program, and only continued to be responsible for producing singles for the band that won the first issue.

Not only that, but Wanyumi Watanabe of U-MIZ who partnered with him has also gradually reduced his participation in program production.

At the same time, it was the BURNING department that gradually emerged.

There are no fools among the representatives who can sit in that conference room. BURNING extended its hand into the band Paradise, and had limited impact on the record companies. What should really be vigilant is other firms, especially small firms.

For Kazuo Hirai, his work in the band Tianguo will not be affected, but he still feels very sorry for Shinichi Iwahashi's withdrawal from the production team.

This time, DREAMS COME TRUE won the first place in the singles chart when it debuted, and its sales exceeded 20 copies in one fell swoop.Kazuo Hirai knew about this at the company, so he thought of using this introduction to call Shinichi Iwahashi.

This young man who always has some whimsical ideas and secretly wears a giraffe headgear to play the mascot in the band, no matter in terms of ability, personality and behavior, he is quite suitable for Kazuo Hirai.

The two complimented each other on the phone, and Shinichi Iwahashi did not forget to protect his uncle's smile, and took advantage of the phone call to express his gratitude and invite Kazuo Hirai and everyone from Sony to drink later.

Such an invitation was exactly what he wanted, and Kazuo Hirai naturally readily agreed.

Putting down the phone, Iwahashi Shinichi returned to Watanabe Mayumi.

Mayumi Watanabe looked at his face, "It seems that something good happened."

"It's Hirai-san from Sony Records, for DREAMS COME TRUE." Shinichi Iwahashi sat down, "The new single won the championship in its debut and sold 20 copies."

"20!"

When Mayumi Watanabe heard this number, even though she had full confidence in DREAMS COME TRUE, she was still surprised.

After a moment of surprise, it immediately turned into joy.

"Unexpected." She weighed her words.

Shinichi Iwahashi also felt, "I thought that 15 copies would meet my expectations, but I really didn't expect it."

But there is no doubt that the band has entered a period of rapid growth after passing the previous stage of accumulating word of mouth.After putting out an impeccable album, no one will doubt that DREAMS COME TRUE's music is not good.

Even the album can be so good, how can a song that can be released as a single alone be inferior!

"I sold a pass, but you gave me a step ahead." Wanyumi Watanabe was in a good mood and teased him.

Iwahashi Shinichi was also in a good mood, and continued to follow her words, "Yes, so I feel very proud now, and I want to call Miwa-chan and Nakamura-san immediately, and the three of them will take turns to treat guests to a [-]-yen buffet .”

Compared with the initial sales of 20 copies, it was obviously Shinichi Iwahashi's words that made Mayumi Watanabe laugh even harder.

However, this number can be sold in the first move. According to the band's current popularity and topicality, and referring to the previous sales trend, the future of this single is limitless.

"However, this time the celebration party really must be held." Watanabe Mayumi mentioned.

It's a celebration party, but it's not for the band. Rather, in the name of the celebration party, we invite relevant personnel from the office and record company, staff from the promotion side, and even people from the record sales side to get in touch.

"So, rent a yacht, or rent a hotel venue? Boss."

Mayumi Watanabe, whose laughing point was on this "BOSS", shook her head with a smile, and did not answer his boring question, but instead joined him, "You and I also want to celebrate."

"To celebrate." Yanqiao Shinichi agreed.

Turning the subject around, he joked: "If I knew it earlier, I wouldn't tell you about it. I'll call you later.... Go to your office to listen. There will be good wine to drink during the celebration."

"However, there are other ways to celebrate."

Mayumi Watanabe smiled and held out her hand.Yanqiao Shinichi naturally held it lightly, and after a while, let it go.

"Is there anything you want to discuss, Shinichi-kun?"

Mayumi Watanabe withdrew her hand and brought back the unfinished topic.

"It's still about ZARD."

Yanqiao Shinichi also turned back to the topic, "I'm going to negotiate with Xingchen Office, please make an arrangement for Kabuchi-san to shoot a fashion magazine."

"Xingchen is an agency specializing in models, and the resources of magazines are absolutely abundant." But for Iwahashi Shinichi, he doesn't know where the editorial department of fashion magazines will open, and he is completely useless.

"You want Pu Chi-sang to continue working as a model."

Yanqiao Shen nodded, "Isn't it pretty good? Puchi-san's figure is not very good for a photo magazine, but it should be more than enough for a fashion magazine for office workers."

She is tall and well-proportioned, and she never loses in dressing up as an Office Lady.

"It's really yours to let the lead singer of the band go to shoot a fashion magazine." Mayumi Watanabe's tone was neither a compliment nor a sarcasm.It's kind of like "stating the facts".

Letting the lead singer of the band act as a model for a fashion magazine is expected to be viewed differently in the industry, and it may even attract criticism from traditional bands.

However, after seeing the glorious deeds of Iwahashi Shin's publicity in general magazines, Wanyumi Watanabe is not at all surprised that he wants to extend his publicity hand to fashion magazines.

Rather, there is a feeling of "something he can do".

"Before Pu Chisang made her debut, she was also an office worker. Maybe there was a fashion magazine that she read every day, imitating the trends on it. To be honest, her image is life-like."

When Yanqiao Shinichi said this, he changed the subject, "Of course, I also have other considerations."

He explained to Wanyumi Watanabe, "Kachi-san was originally from a pink-collar family. ZARD's music style and her own lyrics are also aimed at the younger generation. Women of her age should feel especially appropriate."

"As for the fashion magazine that I want Puchi-san to appear in, the probability of the audience coincides with this group of women is very high. ... They may not listen to ZARD's songs, but they will buy "MORE."

"Shinichi-kun also knows about "MORE"." Wanyumi Watanabe smiled.

"I didn't just say whatever idea came to me." He didn't just slap his head and mention it casually, but after having such an idea, he first went to investigate fashion magazines.

"However, will Pu Chi-sang and "MORE" get along well?" She imagined.

This is a women's fashion magazine for casual people.

"It may not be "MORE" either."

Shin Iwahashi pulled the topic back, "Just to give an example. Wanyumi-san, in this era, women have all kinds of possibilities. Uchi-san has changed from an office worker to a band lead singer. This is also one of the many possibilities for women. .”

"Ah."

Mayumi Watanabe agrees.Having said that, she probably understood what Shinichi Iwahashi was thinking.Compared with those hardcore bands with a stronger artistic sense, ZARD is aimed at the general public.

ZARD's songs are songs that can be sung generously in karaoke, friends or colleagues.

As the lead singer of such a band, her identity as the "lead singer" seems to be far away from ordinary women, but on the other hand, she has always been among ordinary women.

Her life as a "lead singer" is quite mysterious to ordinary women, but as a "female", she is also one of them.

"Let Pu Chi-sang shoot fashion magazines and accept interviews..."

Let her be one of the many possibilities of women to narrow the distance with ordinary women.Wanyumi Watanabe thought about it, and felt that this idea was quite interesting in practice.

"So, we have to discuss it with Xingchen Office." Yanqiao Shinichi said, "You and I have no resources in this area is one, and not knowing what kind of magazine is what style is two."

Although Wanyumi Watanabe watched more than a few fashion magazines regularly, she also acquiesced to being dragged into the camp of "do not understand magazines" by him.

"And, plan ahead."

Shinichi Iwahashi mentioned another thing, "Let Puchi-san appear in fashion magazines generously, so that even if someone finds out that she has been a photo model later, they will not be passive in dealing with it."

Watanabe Wanyumi thought for a moment and understood.

"I'll go talk to the people from Xingchen Office later." The two reached a consensus on this matter.

"Anyway, encourage Puchi-san to try it first."

Shinichi Iwahashi said, "Then make corresponding adjustments based on Puchi-san's performance, external feedback, and her own thoughts."

Although the methods of publicity are limited by the mass media, there is still a lot to be done in putting new wine in old bottles.

The debut of ZARD can be regarded as giving Iwahashi Shinichi some tricks, and these tricks can be used by other bands in the future.

"By the way," he started talking a little bit, "and BOLAN."

(End of this chapter)