Flying over the bubble era

Chapter 716
BOLAN scheduled to release their debut single on June [-]th, and within a few days after the Fukuoka show, the band's debut single was officially released.

At the end of the Fukuoka show, the three of BOLAN returned to Tokyo a little later than the others, first led by their manager, and visited the local TV stations and broadcasting bureaus.

In the newcomer stage, no matter who it is, the step of door-to-door sales is inevitable.

From the Tokyo circle to major cities across the country, we must first convey the news of the band's debut.This tour with DREAMS COME TRUE happens to be the band's way of sales.

BOLAN made his debut. At the same time, his senior ZARD is on a national tour.Taking advantage of ZARD's vacant period after the release of the album, the resources and manpower of the record company are concentrated on BOLAN.

However, because the music production rights were entrusted to Sakuma Masahide, although the two bands are seniors, and several behind-the-scenes staff are mixed, the music styles are completely different.Compared with ZARD, BOLAN is tougher.

After the little-known small company launched ZARD, a small and popular band, it did not choose to play the insurance card and continue to launch bands with similar tastes behind ZARD, but to try something else.

This can be said to be a kind of "boldness", but it is also a kind of "reasonable".

Of course, bands with similar flavors to ZARD will not be released at all.If we don’t do it now, it doesn’t mean we won’t do it in the future. However, in Iwahashi Shinichi’s opinion, ZARD is not popular enough to follow the path it has traveled.

Launching bands with similar styles too early will limit the development of ZARD.In his eyes, the potential of this band is unlimited.

In addition, the company should not put treasure on the same style.

Not long after it opened, it is still in the stage of exploration, with two lines running in parallel, exploring and experimenting at the same time.

When BOLAN made his debut, ZARD, who was touring in a small venue, had just arrived in Kobe, took a break, and sang three times in two days.Since the tour, the tickets for every show have been sold out everywhere. During the performance, there are even audience members listening to the sound leakage outside the venue.

Although this has something to do with the band's small venue, it is undoubtedly evidence of increased popularity and popularity.

Performing in a small venue, the distance between the audience and the audience is not much different, and it is easier to interact.Because of this, such venues tend to have a first-class atmosphere, the audience is more enthusiastic, and the band performances are also energetic.

After a performance, those who watched the performance were full of praise, which deepened their impression and affection for the band.The audience who waited outside to hear the leaked sound regretted not seeing the performance, but instead deepened their feelings for the band.Performing in a small venue is a great way to increase diehard fans.

ZARD's popularity in Kansai is quite high. The reason for this is that before the band's debut, Iwahashi Shinichi came to Kansai to promote it. During the national funeral, the band's promotional focus was in Kansai.

Compared with Kanto people, Kansai people have appreciated the charm of ZARD earlier.Because of this, when looking at ZARD, Kansai people have a little bit of subtle pride.

I feel that the first step taken by this band has a lot to do with them.

ZARD is the band that we Kansai people first discovered and became popular!Although the members are almost all Kanto people, but they are very appetizing for Kansai people!

In order to avoid the taboo of national mourning, Yanqiao Shinichi went to Kansai to promote the practice, which had a far-reaching impact afterwards.

Now, the ZARD tour is in Kansai, and it is very popular in Kobe.

After the performance in Kobe, I will go to Osaka afterwards.The Osaka field was even more exaggerated, and the people of Osaka took their exaggeration to the extreme, and even gave the members of ZARD the illusion that they were already first-line stars——

Although the performance venue is a small venue with a capacity of 2000 people.But the enthusiasm inside and outside the venue is really unexpected.Even before the start of the performance, Sachiko Kamanike called Haruko Akamatsu, and the two girls sneaked out for a walk, but they were recognized by the aunt in the shopping street in Osaka, and they praised her straightforwardly.

There is quite a sense of the Diyuan band returning home, although there are four members in the band, three from Kanto and one from Miyazaki Prefecture, Kyushu.

Next door to Osaka is Kyoto.

The hometown of Haruko Akamatsu, the fifth member of ZARD, is a big landowner in the Kansai area with a famous name.However, the eldest lady of a wealthy family went to be the person in black behind the scenes, and she hasn't made a name for herself yet. Even if she tours Kansai, she can't expect to get any special hospitality.

Even the flower basket congratulating the performance was not accepted.

Haruko Akamatsu didn't care, she passed by her hometown on a business trip, but she came here and refused to enter.

However, on the opening day of the concert in Osaka, I received an unexpected flower basket——

Kikuchi Momoko sent a flower basket congratulating the band to the backstage.

The flower basket was sent to the backstage, and Akamatsu Haruko went into the backstage lounge and told the members about it, "It was sent by Kikuchi-san's manager."

Kikuchi Momoko just happened to go to Kansai TV to record a program. Knowing that ZARD was holding a concert here, she specially asked her agent to prepare a flower basket, wishing the band a successful performance.

"Is Kikuchi Momo-san?"

When the members of the band heard the name, they all reacted.

When the band first debuted, Momoko Kikuchi recommended their songs on the J-WAVE radio station.Afterwards, the band released their debut album, which was also recommended by Momoko Kikuchi.

ZARD is a rookie band that has just debuted. In the entertainment world, there is such a big fan as Kikuchi Momoko.

Although the two sides have never met, the members of the band are very grateful to Kikuchi Momoko.

"Shall we give Kikuchi-san something in return?"

Sachiko Puchi looked at the three musicians, and then turned her gaze to Haruko Akamatsu.Although he was discussing with the members, he was talking while watching Haruko Akamatsu.

"I have no objection." Masahiro Xiaoliu expressed his opinion.

"But, what can we give?" Kawasoe Tomohisa questioned.

Since we are here for a concert, of course we are sending related things.However, for the band's debut album, Shinichi Iwahashi asked them to give Kikuchi Momoko a copy, and now they can give away, that is, peripherals and the like.

When the concert is going on, it's not good if I really want to buy gifts for Kikuchi Momoko.

What matters is the heart.

In the end, the three male musicians just went to one side to hide from the rest of the show - this kind of thing is not within the scope of their attention, even if they don't ask for their opinions.

The matter of returning the gift was left to Puchi Xingzi and Akamatsu Haruko.

The two girls discussed together and decided on the return gift, and then asked the manager in charge of running errands to deliver it to Kikuchi Momoko.

……

The concert ticket that Shinichi Iwahashi prepared for Kikuchi Momoko was for the Tokyo show.This is really normal, after all, Tokyo is the permanent center of Japan, and she usually works in Tokyo.

However, the Tokyo show is still the final show, and by the time the show starts, it will already be August.

On the day she came to work in Osaka, Kikuchi Momoko learned that ZARD was holding a concert here. After thinking about it, she asked her manager to prepare a congratulatory flower basket and send it to the backstage of the concert.

Kikuchi Momoko came today to participate in the recording of a talk show on Kansai TV. The host is Akashiya Saury, a comedian who is known as a funny monster.

Akashi's saury just had a flash marriage with actress Otake Shinobu, who has a high status in the industry, last year. Currently, Otake Shinobu is pregnant and is expected to give birth in September.In the past to participate in the recording of the program, Kikuchi Momoko also prepared a gift for Otake Shinobi.

The degree of thoughtfulness is full of praise.

Although they are already married, but comedians are used to heavy tastes, meat and vegetables are not taboo.Doing a show with Kikuchi Momoko, Akashi's saury still made fun of her, and even hooked up with his own wife.

"You are so cute~ If I hadn't married Da Zhusang, I would have proposed to you."

Having been in the industry for so many years, Kikuchi Momoko has long mastered the way to deal with such difficult jokes—squinting her eyes and showing an innocent smile.

Akashi's saury laughed out loud at her reaction, and complained to the camera, "This expression is too cunning!"

Everything went well with the recording of the show.

Recently, Kikuchi Momoko has participated in variety shows a lot more than in previous years.The reason for this is that the brokerage contract has not been renewed so far, and the firm is not good at arranging work for her.

She and the firm have been cooperating happily. Although the contract was not renewed, she was not treated coldly.However, regarding her future whereabouts, the two parties at least reached a consensus not to jump to a firm that has a bad relationship with her current employer.

As long as the breakup is peaceful, many things will not be a problem.

Iwasaki Kayunmi is running to set up an office. Although Kikuchi Momoko has not let go, she has not stopped her at all.

After all, the establishment of an office is something Iwasaki Kayunmi must do.And Kikuchi Momoko is the best card she can get at this stage.However, without this card, Iwasaki Kayunmi couldn't give up playing.

After finishing the recording and returning to the backstage, Kikuchi Momoko heard from her agent that everyone from ZARD sent gifts in return, "... I say I thank Kikuchi-san for taking care of me all the time."

ZARD also sent bouquets back, as well as the surroundings of their concert.

Along with the gift, there is also a handwritten letter from lead singer Sachiko Kamaike.Kikuchi Momoko had seen her handwriting and recognized it at a glance.

After accepting the gift, Kikuchi Momoko looked at the time and asked the manager, "Can you postpone your return to Tokyo tomorrow?"

"what?"

Kikuchi Momoko discussed with the manager and asked him to contact ZARD's manager again and ask if he could meet with the band members tomorrow during the day.If possible, I would like to invite them to dinner.

At this time, the band's performance has not yet started.

Not long after the manager left, he came over to reply, and the other party agreed, "ZARD also wants to meet you very much."

So, the managers of both sides were in charge of communication, and Kikuchi Momoko, the senior of the band, treated the guests. At noon the next day, the masters of both sides, plus their respective managers, met for a meal.

Kikuchi Momoko arrived a little later, and as soon as she entered the box, she saw two beauties with outstanding looks.

One is Sachiko Kamaike, the lead singer of the band.Compared to album covers or TV shows, she looks even more beautiful in real life, and perhaps because she is the lead singer of a rock band, she has a gentle temperament and a hearty temperament.

And the other beauty who was with her looked like she would never lose to Sachiko Puchi.

Kikuchi Momoko was slightly taken aback and smiled.Of course, before she spoke, the junior ZARDs greeted her first.

That strange beauty who is not lost to Sachiko Kawachi seems to be a staff member of the band.

It's incredible.

"Before, thanks to Kikuchi-san for your care."

The three male musicians acted as background boards at this gathering, leaving the task of communication to Sachiko Kamachi.She sincerely thanked Kikuchi Momoko.

The real Juchi Taozi looked soft and charming, which aroused people's desire to protect.

Don't look at her as an "old senior" who has debuted for many years, but when we really talk, Sachiko Puchi, who debuted later, is actually one year older than her.

"Really?"

Kikuchi Momoko listened and smiled.After thinking for a while, "However, Pu Chisang actually feels like a little sister."

Knowing that Kamochi Sachiko is one year older than her, Kikuchi Momoko, an old man, can speak freely.Hearing what she said, Kuchi Sachiko couldn't help smiling.

Both parties who met for the first time left a good impression on each other.

Even so, when they met for the first time, both of them were not that kind of social experts, and they still seemed unfamiliar and polite.However, the atmosphere was not awkward and delicate.

After a meal, the members of the band started the first show of the day at [-] pm, and they had to go backstage of the concert one hour in advance.Kikuchi Momoko herself postponed her return to Tokyo and planned to go back in the afternoon.

So, the two parties said goodbye politely.

When parting, Kikuchi Momoko reached out and shook hands with Kamachi Sachiko.

Sachiko Kamachi, who gave Kikuchi Momoko a hearty impression, has slender and strong fingers.On the contrary, her fingers are as soft as her impression.

……

ZARD's performance in Osaka is over, and it will continue to perform for two weeks, then go back to Tokyo for a week of rest, and continue in July.On one side, on the other hand, the stage equipment transported to Osaka by DREAMS COME TRUE was moved out of the rented warehouse a few days in advance, and began to be arranged at the scheduled performance venue.

One time, two times familiar. Compared with the Fukuoka venue, not only the band, but also the staff knew it well, and the arrangement was more smooth.

The repertoire of the Osaka show is similar to that of the Fukuoka show, but the order of the songs is different. In addition, two more songs were sung.

Because the Osaka field was larger than the Fukuoka field, 3000 people were mobilized for one game.

The performance will take place on the 24th and 25th. Not only the staff in Osaka are busy setting up the stage in advance, but also Shinichi Iwahashi in Tokyo has to make preparations, bring his work with him, and set up a conference call with the people left behind in Tokyo. time and so on.

Fortunately, it is not the kind of intensive tour.

While I was busy, on this day, I suddenly received a call from Kikuchi Momoko.

"I'm Momoko Kikuchi."

When the person on the other end of the phone reported his name, Yanqiao Shen was taken aback for a moment.

I didn't expect to receive a call from her.

"Kikuchi-san." Iwahashi Shinichi said, "Hello."

Kikuchi Momoko called and told him that when he went to work in Osaka a few days ago, he happened to meet that ZARD was also holding a concert there and had dinner with the band.

"what."

Yanqiao Shenyi listened, unable to guess why she called.

(End of this chapter)