old events in tokyo

Chapter 9 Performance Opportunities
After finishing today's street performing career, Kazuki Akiyama and Takumi Ishida packed up and prepared to go back.I counted today's results, about 4000 yen.

The hourly wage seems to be more than working in a convenience store.But in fact, the income from singing is very unstable, and today is a Saturday when there are more people, so there is so much income.

The two had dinner together, and on the way back, they made up their minds and decided that as long as they had time, they would continue to sing on the streets, and they would also go to Omotesando in Shinjuku, which is not far from where I live, so don’t miss any chance to sell yourself .

Daikoku Moji finished today's radio promotion work and hurried to the recording studio in Roppongi, Minato-ku, where the company cooperated with Being. In September, her second single "DA.KA.RA" will be released, and now it is in full swing. .

I have to rush over tonight to continue recording, and there are still promotional photos and PVs to be shot in the future. The schedule is very dense, and one person can't wait to use it as two people.

She rushed to the recording studio a little earlier, and the recording hadn't started yet. Sitting and waiting, she couldn't help but think of Kazuki Akiyama whom she met this afternoon.

The melody of the song called "Thank You" is very catchy, and the lyrics are even more heart-warming. It reminded her of her parents in Hokkaido, and subconsciously hummed this song.

"Is this Moji's new song? It's very special. It's quite different from Moji's previous rock style, but it sounds very warm and inspirational."

Moji Daikoku recovered his senses and looked at the door. Sure enough, a girl with a single ponytail, a white T-shirt, and sky blue jeans was crossing her hands behind her back, looking here with her body tilted and her head tilted.

"I knew it was you. Is your recording over, Izumi." Daikoku Moji was used to the arrival of Izumi Sakai, and the two had a very close relationship in private.

Before Daikoku Moji's debut, he did harmony with Izumi Sakai. After his official debut, Izumi Sakai often came here to visit.

"Not yet, I have been recording for more than an hour and take a break. I just heard that Moji came to the recording studio in the corridor, so let's take a look." Izumi Sakai walked to the side of Daikoku Moji as he said. Down.

"It's going to be very late again tonight. I have no choice but to arrange to record at night. You just like to take the initiative to record at night, and you are not afraid of dark circles."

Daikoku Moji joked with Izumi Sakai with a smile, and continued, "I encountered a very interesting thing in Shibuya today."

So Daikoku Moji couldn't wait to share what he had seen in the afternoon with Izumi Sakai, and when he said that someone knew her name after hearing her song, his expression of excitement was beyond words.

Then he said that the song he hummed just now was written by a very talented young man, so he told her about Kazuki Akiyama exactly.

"Hey, is that so? That's a pity. He has creative talent but has no stage to show. He must be very regretful now. But with Moji's recommendation for him, he should have a chance soon." Sakai Quanshui said with emotion after listening .

Daikoku Moji nodded, "I'll ask when I see the president-san, but I can help him first and ask if there is a chance to perform in the live house. I know a few live house directors. When they didn't make their debut, they often play there."

Daikoku Moji and Sakai Izumi chatted for a while, Sakai Izumi said goodbye and left. She still has to continue recording, and her fourth single will be released in August.Speaking of it, the schedule is even tighter than Daikoku Moji.

For the next period of time, Kazuki Akiyama went to work in a convenience store from Monday to Thursday, and went to Shibuya with Ishida Takumi from Friday to Sunday to perform on the streets of Omotesando.

During the period, scouts also came forward to chat with Kazuki Akiyama, but he wanted to sign Kazuki Akiyama to be a model.He swears that Kazuki Akiyama's height and appearance can definitely sweep the modeling industry, and he can also release singles and even act in the later stage.

Hearing this unreliable guarantee, Kazuki Akiyama immediately declined, but complained directly in his heart.Also swept the modeling world?Still in the later stage of transformation?
Not to mention whether it can be realized, if I really become a model, then the songs inspired by my dreams will be in vain. I guess the original author will have written it when the single is released.

After another day of performing arts, Kazuki Akiyama returned to the apartment.Lying on the tatami mats and not wanting to move, while resting, I wondered when I would be able to reach my prime.

For the time being, the demos that were sent have disappeared and there is no news. Although Ishida Takumi has been looking for performance opportunities, he is neither famous nor well-connected. The difficulty can be imagined.If there is no more news, Kazuki Akiyama is ready to contact the scout who asked him to be a model last time.

Just thinking of the "B-B-" sound coming from the pager, I glanced at an unfamiliar number, and was about to continue to hold the corpse.Suddenly thought of a possibility, it would not be... Kazuki Akiyama quickly went downstairs and rushed to the phone booth on the side of the road, took a breath, and dialed the number on the pager.

"du~du~"

"Moxi Moxi?" A female voice came from the opposite side

"Hi, I'm Kazuki Akiyama."

"It's Akiyama-kun. I'm Daikoku Moji. I just dialed your pager to tell you that the curator of a live house told me that there will be a platter performance on Thursday night. Would you like to try it? Let me tell you that it's an unpopular time." Duan oh."

"No problem, thank you so much! Thank you for giving me this opportunity."

"Enough is enough, Akiyama-kun, the reckless Akiyama-kun in Shibuya is cuter."

"I was the one to be rude, Daheisang, anyway, thank you for your help."

"That's how it is, you write down the curator's phone number and call him later, come on, Qiu Shan-jun."

"Hay~"

After the opposite party hung up, Akiyama Kazuki put down the phone, still feeling very excited.It doesn't matter if it's an unpopular time period, after all, opportunities are priceless.

Kazuki Akiyama called the director of the live house again, and the other party learned that he was the person whom Daikoku Moji had greeted, so they agreed to meet tomorrow.

In fact, it is the final interview before confirming the appearance. Although it is an introduction from an acquaintance, the process that should be followed still needs to be followed.Akiyama Kazuki also understood in his heart and didn't mind.

The next day, Kazuki Akiyama and Takumi Ishida took the subway to the live house in Machida, and after explaining their intentions to the front desk lady, they were taken backstage to wait.

About 10 minutes later, the curator Matsuda came over, and the two sides first introduced each other briefly, and then Matsuda asked Kazuki Akiyama if they could perform a few simple words, and Kazuki Akiyama could do it.

After the end, Matsuda nodded and said, "Akiyama-san's voice is very distinctive, and the song is also very inspirational. I think there will be no problem with the performance on Thursday night."

"Excuse me, Matsuda-san." Akiyama Kazuki and Ishida Takumi hurriedly stood up and bowed.

"As for the remuneration~ it's not too much, [-] yen is no problem, right?" Matsuda and Kazuki Akiyama confirmed.

"no problem."

"Then look forward to Akiyama-san's performance."

"Please take care of me!"

After the interview, Kazuki Akiyama and Takumi Ishida walked out of the live house. At this time, the two wanted to smile and feel happy.

As for the remuneration, it was not within the scope of Akiyama Kazuki's consideration from the beginning to the end. Think about how many people dream of it but can't get it, think about how many places Ishida Takumi went to before but they were all closed doors, Akiyama Kazuki knows that he is now What is needed.

Because it was still some time before noon, they only ate something to cushion their stomachs before rushing over in the morning, but now they felt a little hungry, so the two simply went shopping in the streets of Machida and bought some snacks to cushion their stomachs.

Kazuki Akiyama and Takumi Ishida were strolling along the street with grilled fish skewers in their hands, when Kazuki Akiyama suddenly stopped and his eyes stayed on the opposite side of the street.Ishida Takumi was still wondering why this guy was in a daze, and followed his gaze.

Sakai Quanshui has no recording plan today, and it happened that her sister came to accompany her, so she took her sister out to go shopping.By the way, I bought her favorite taiyaki on the side of the road, and watched the pedestrians coming and going around while eating.

Hey, someone seemed to be looking at her from the opposite side. Izumi Sakai subconsciously stopped his eyes to confirm, and found that the guy with the guitar on his back and the grilled fish skewers in his hand was indeed looking at her blankly, and he wrinkled helplessly. He lowered his eyebrows and then quickly looked away, thinking that this might be a little rude, then turned back, pursed his lips, and then pulled his sister away quickly.

"Sister, there seemed to be an idiot staring at you just now, and the corners of his mouth were almost drooling." Minako joked with a smile.

Sakai Izumi felt very helpless, "Minako, it's very rude to talk like that."

"Ha ~ Yi ~"

The two walked away talking and laughing.

Kazuki Akiyama licked the corner of his mouth, regained his senses and took another bite of grilled fish skewers, only to find that Ishida Takumi was staring at him.

"Kazuki-kun, do you know that you acted like an idiot just now?" Ishida Takumi taunted mercilessly.

"Is there? There are beautiful girls. I just subconsciously took a second look." Akiyama Kazuki said confidently.

Ishida Takumi was so angry that he said that he didn't bother to talk to him, "The one just now seems to be Ms. Izumi Sakai, who debuted last year and has already released a few singles, and the sales seem to be pretty good."

Ishida Takumi has been paying more attention to the information in the entertainment industry recently. At this time, Sakai Spring Water is only a little famous, but he is still recognized by him.

"By the way, she and Dahei-san belong to the same company, maybe you will join in the future, and she will become your senior at that time." Ishida Takumi suddenly gloated a little.

"Yeah, the big deal is just sitting on the ground."

Ishida Takumi didn't bother to complain, he felt that Akiyama Kazuki's face had visibly thickened since graduation, so that's good, at least don't worry about him being overwhelmed.

In the afternoon, Kazuki Akiyama and Takumi Ishida finished their trip to Machida and went back separately.On the way back, Kazuki Akiyama sat alone in the carriage, and couldn't help but think of the unexpected encounter in the morning.That glimpse is still disturbing his heart.

Based on his knowledge of the RB entertainment industry in his previous life, he had only heard of three names, Nakamori Akina, Sakai Izumi, and Tanimura Shinji.

The first two are because of their looks, and both of them have relatively big regrets in their lives, and they are even more lovable after knowing their lives, but they have not heard much of their songs.

Tanimura Shinji is just the opposite. He was impressed by the song "Star" he sang at the World Expo, and he seems to have more exchanges with China.

Kazuki Akiyama shook his head, for now he should do his own thing first, and only after getting the entrance ticket can he be eligible to change anything.

　Thank you for your support these days!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)