Flying over the bubble era

Chapter 834
Compared with the idol band that has not yet been seen, SMAP, who has met before, is obviously more familiar.

However, having danced with Hikari GENJI at the Red and White Song Concert twice, and now he is going to hold a solo performance at the Budokan, it is obvious that he has prepared a formal debut plan.

Being able to support the performance scale of 5000 people at the Budokan, it is obvious that it has already accumulated a large number of fans.

Then, this group called SMAP will not be the production target that Kitagawa Kou will hand over to Iwahashi Shinichi.

In this way, it is quite intriguing to suddenly invite him to watch the performance of SMAP when parting.It can be interpreted as Kitagawa Hiroshi's favor, but it can also be interpreted as other things.

At least, Shinichi Iwahashi will not think that Kitagawa Hiroshi wants him to learn about Johnny's idols by watching SMAP performances.

Yanqiao Shinichi recalled the backstage of the Red and White Song Concert, the figures of those teenagers who thanked him after a year.

It's a bit strange and interesting to go to him to thank him after a year. - On New Year's Eve, when he was thanked face to face, this was the first reaction of Shinichi Iwahashi.

I didn't take it to heart at the time, but now that I think about it, that elementary school student Shingo Katori who almost bumped into me the year before last, looked ashamed and uneasy, if it was because of such a small thing that he didn't thank him a year ago, he shouldn't have shown it so strong.

But in any case, nothing actually happened, only a little vague idea, and it wouldn't take too much effort on it.

Yanqiao Shinichi turned his thoughts in his mind at that time, and put this matter aside again.Of course, Kitagawa invited. Afterwards, he will definitely attend SMAP's solo performance.

It's decided, after that, Johnny will send the related tickets to the record company.

……

Kitagawa Hiroshi's production invitation is not to hand over newcomers who are about to debut, or idols who have already debuted, to Iwahashi Shinichi, but to let him start from a blank sheet of paper.The selected JR is studying "idol" and "band" at the same time, and is studying in "Johnny" and "GENZO" at the same time.

According to Johnny's way of promoting newcomers as a JR for a few years before making his official debut, and then release an album to make his official debut after accumulating popularity, the production invitation this time is very likely to last for a long time.

Well, at least during this period of cooperation, Kitagawa will maintain a certain friendly relationship with GENZO.As for whether it will become more friendly, or will continue to be friendly, it depends on what the two sides have done during this period of friendly cooperation, and how this cooperation will end up.

"As expected of Jenisan."

Wanyumi Watanabe sighed after hearing what Shinichi Iwahashi said.

Sending out production invitations is in the open, and stabilizing the emerging forces is in the dark.Friendship is in the open, investment is in the dark.

Do things steadily, without leaking.

"Indeed, as expected of Jenison." Yanqiao Shinichi also echoed.

After all, he is an old man who has eaten more salt than others have eaten rice. He is a younger brother of a big brother like Watanabe Shin, and he can poach the big brother's confidantes before leaving.

The two admired Kitagawa in the small reception room next to Shinichi Iwahashi's office.

This scene is more or less a bit funny.

So, after the words of admiration were finished, Shinichi Iwahashi and Wanyumi Watanabe laughed at the same time.After smiling, Watanabe Wanyumi restrained her expression and asked him, "What are you going to do? Shinichi-kun."

"Anyway, go to SMAP's concert first. After that, it's also necessary to go to JR's practice..." Iwahashi Shinichi said this, not to distract the past.

He paused for a moment, "No accident, I should take over this production commission."

"This is not a commission for production, but a commission for training." Mayumi Watanabe seemed to be joking.

Yanqiao Shen nodded with a smile, "That's right, that's the case."

"Now, it's not like we don't have experience in cultivating newcomers." Yanqiao Shinichi also restrained his smile and became serious. "To cultivate a band from scratch, it's not a matter of feeling the stones across the river."

"Most importantly, this is also a good opportunity to get closer and maintain a relationship with Johnny." Mayumi Watanabe added.

Neither of them mentioned the past.

Johnny's power is huge, and he has close relations with the TV station and other parties. It is one of the few firms that Zhou Fangyuxiong can't provoke, and can only seek peace.

Now that Shinichi Iwahashi and Wanyumi Watanabe have made up their minds not to move closer to the combustion department, they should unite the emerging forces and form a new alliance.At the same time, making good friends with non-combustible forces is also indispensable.

For a firm like Johnny's, either stay with it, or make good friends with it.In the past, Iwahashi Shinichi and Watanabe Manyumi were the former ones, but now, the opportunity was presented to them by Kitagawa Hiroshi himself.

Of course, the training commission of an idol band is not enough to establish a good relationship with Johnny.It can only be said that the opportunity to build a good relationship has arrived.

Next, it is time to take one step at a time, and consider moving forward.

"I have one more thing I'm very concerned about." Wanyumi Watanabe suddenly mentioned it.

Yanqiao Shenyi didn't answer, and waited for her next words.

"Junisan invited you to see SMAP's performance, and there are plans to make an idol band." Mayumi Watanabe changed the subject, and said, "If he wants to come this way, he doesn't really want Keiko-san to get involved in the office business."

When Keiko Fujishima was mentioned suddenly, Shinichi Iwahashi reacted.

It was an expedient measure to arrange for the Heike faction to make their debut and let Keiko Fujishima be the manager.However, this group was formed at about the same time as SMAP, and they all danced with Hikari GENJI. Before their debut, JRs were also quite popular.

But after the Ping family made its debut, all kinds of good resources were spent, but it was still unable to go any further.

Now, Kitagawa Hiroshi has started to plan for SMAP's debut. From this point of view, the combination of Heike faction seems to be arranged for the transition between Hikari GENJI and SMAP.It is SMAP who really wins his heart and places high hopes on him.

Kitagawa has no children, and Kitagawa Marie believes that Fujishima Keiko is the future heir of the firm, and she wholeheartedly wants to help her daughter to the top, and actively promotes her participation in the affairs of the firm.

Arranging for the Heike faction to debut at the beginning was indeed a stopgap measure.But after reading it, Kitagawa Hiroshi didn’t care about the Heike faction, let Kitagawa Marie and Keiko’s mother and daughter make various arrangements, and now it’s SMAP’s debut, and it’s another planning group idol band...

Most importantly, whether it is SMAP or the idol band in the planning group, it seems that the shadow of the mother and daughter cannot be seen.

At the beginning, it was Kitagawa Ko who pushed the boat along the way, making Kitagawa Mary and Keiko feel embarrassed, and Kitagawa Ko himself had an upright reason.

After messing up this team, Keiko Fujishima will not have the opportunity to get involved in the firm for at least a period of time.

"Jenisan people look tough and clear-headed, like people in their 40s." Iwahashi Shinichi was reminded by Watanabe Wanyumi, his mind turned, and he answered with a smile.

Ordinary people only need to see him once and look at his energy to know that he will definitely not be a problem if he works for another ten years.It is indeed a bit impatient to be busy arranging for the empress dowager to learn how to govern.

Even if this is the only heir to the firm on the surface, unless Kitagawa Hiroshi suddenly has an illegitimate child, or plans to abandon the family business and introduce a modern management model, no one can surpass Keiko Fujishima.

Even so, Kitagawa Marie was so anxious to put her daughter in the position of heir, which still made Kitagawa dissatisfied.

After all, she is a niece, not her own daughter.Behind this niece, there is also a strong sister involved, and even an undecided future son-in-law.Everyone thinks differently.

"Even if it is a family business, it may not be monolithic."

"On the contrary, the more family-run it is, the easier it is to go wrong."

Watanabe Manyumi expressed his feelings.When her "second daughter" said these words, she was quite convincing.When Yanqiao heard this, he remembered what he was still working on in Watanabe, and laughed at it.

"What are you laughing at?" Wanyumi Watanabe was a little concerned.

What Shinichi Iwahashi laughed at, if it was about Watanabe making the two sisters, then she would definitely be unhappy.He replied, "I'm wondering whether a person like Jenisan will stick to blood and family, or will he make a big move."

If the Heike faction fails, on the one hand Kitagawa Hiroshi does have a reason to suppress Kitagawa Marie and Keiko.But on the other hand, it also exposed Fujishima Keiko's mediocre qualifications and her uninitiated personality led by her mother.

"I don't know." Mayumi Watanabe smiled, "However, based on my impression of that Jenisan, unless he is old and frail, otherwise, for quite a long time, the person we will deal with will be him. .”

It's too early to talk about this now.Just like why Kitagawa Marie and Keiko are so deflated this time.

Yanqiao Shinichi was noncommittal.

After admiring Kitagawa, the two of them gossiped about Johnny's heir, feeling refreshed.From the looks of it, everyone loves gossip.

"We succeeded a lot this time." Wanyumi Watanabe turned to the topic.The planned album was successful, and BOLAN's new single was also a hit. GENZO ushered in two good news at the beginning of the year.

Yanqiao nodded cautiously, "Accordingly, we should prepare wine for celebration."

Watanabe Mayumi laughed at him, "So far, haven't you prepared wine for celebration in the reception room?"

"There is wine in the office, maybe before I celebrate with you, I drink it for fun first." Yanqiao Shinichi said intentionally.

Wanyumi Watanabe was speechless in admiration for his ability to find reasons.

"But it's okay..."

"There are other ways to celebrate." Yanqiao Shinichi looked at her, "Isn't it?"

Wanyumi Watanabe made his tone and demeanor amused, and stretched out her hand.Yanqiao Shinichi held it lightly.

"The celebration party is scheduled for the night of the [-]th, and we will go to the Prince Hotel in Akasaka." The [-]th is exactly Friday.The staff celebrated happily and then went to take a weekend break.

Iwahashi Shinichi said, "Isn't it too late to drink the wine for celebration? Manyumi-san."

Mayumi Watanabe nodded, "I know." She withdrew her held hand.

There was a moment of silence in the air, like the brewing before the next topic started.The clerk came in and changed the tea for the two of them.

As soon as the clerk walked away, Yanqiao Shinichi said, "There are new plans for the new year."

"Yeah." Watanabe Mayumi listened.

It is necessary to formulate plans for the three bands that have already debuted this year, and also formulate a plan to launch newcomers this year.It is a common practice for the two of them to take a breath before sitting in the meeting room.

"First arrange Keiko Utoku's solo debut." Makoto Iwahashi nodded.

Then, this year, an audition meeting is scheduled to be held, and at least one of the bands signed by LIVEHOUSE will be released to make their debut.

Right now, the company doesn't have many newcomers on hand, but it's not that small either.

There is only one point, ZARD and BOLAN have similar momentum now, if the two bands are really popular again, then another band that can take over must be launched.

The record company must guarantee that at least one group of singers will be popular every year, so as not to fail.

"Kyoko Ude."

Wanyumi Watanabe was curious, "How do you plan to arrange her debut."

"Before, when I met her at the selection meeting, I said that Yude's personal characteristics are not clear enough. She is not aggressive in person, whether it is appearance or personality."

Shinichi Iwahashi explained, "ZARD has become popular, so Yude, who is similar to Puchi's first impression, can no longer form a band."

Next, he might follow ZARD's model with another band or two that are more or less composed.However, the first impressions of Utoku Keiko and Kawachi Sachiko are too similar, so he wants to try his best to prevent them from taking the same route again.

On the one hand, I don't want to consume the public's freshness of ZARD.On the other hand, I don't want Yude Keiko to be labeled as an imitator, wasting such a good seed in vain.

Even if you know more about it, you will know that Utoku Keiko is completely different from Kamachi Sachiko, but the first impression is too important for an artist.

"First of all, she is positioned as a singer-songwriter."

Shinichi Iwahashi told Wanyumi Watanabe, "But at the beginning, I won't sing all her original songs. To be honest, Yude's song output is not enough to support her basic release of two singles and one album a year." film requirements."

Moreover, a considerable part of the songs created are either a bit outdated ballad flavor, or a little bland.

In addition, the most important "personal style" is still almost hot.

If she had to wait until she had achieved great cultivation by herself, she didn't know when it would be.As for the "personal style", I have a general direction before my debut, and I will explore it after my debut.

This is true of personal style in image, and so is personal style in song.

"First of all, for the title song of the debut single, find her a famous composer to partner with, and the two parties will cooperate to complete it." Yanqiao Shinichi said.

The B-side song uses Utoku Keiko's original song, and the album's completely original song should be half and half.

Arranging for familiar hands to carry, the pursuit of safety is one of them, but the key point is to explore the style of music and collect public feedback for adjustment.It is more efficient to carry it with a skilled hand.If you can write a song with splashes, that would be even better.

And during this period, the good songs that Utoku Keiko created by himself can also be consciously saved.After releasing one or two albums, my personal style gradually became established, and naturally, I grew from a assisted singer-songwriter to a real singer-songwriter.

(End of this chapter)