Rebirth of the courtyard, the start is 80s

Chapter 556 What Did I Do Wrong?Can I change it?

When eating hot pot together, everyone intentionally or unintentionally arranged Koizumi Kyoko to sit next to Cao Zhiqiang. It seemed that Koizumi Kyoko was Cao Zhiqiang's girlfriend by default.

For this, Cao Zhiqiang did not refuse, but politely chatted with everyone, laughed and ate and drank.

After all, it would be too impolite to refuse others on such an occasion, and it would make others unable to step down. Cao Zhiqiang still wanted to hang out in Japan, so naturally he couldn't be too withdrawn.

During the dinner, Koizumi seldom spoke today, but he kept paying attention to Cao Zhiqiang, either serving food for Cao Zhiqiang or pouring him tea and water.

Cao Zhiqiang also accepted it with peace of mind, but he didn't chat with Kyoko Koizumi too much, but discussed business matters with Masashi Sada more.

Yes, Japan is also used to talking about work while drinking at the wine table, which is not the case in China.

So, what business are we talking about?
First of all, it is natural to talk about record publishing.

According to Masashi Sada, their partner Warner Pioneer has already recorded the record and MTV, and the publicity is short.

The publicity expenses are all paid by Warner Pioneer, but Cao Zhiqiang, as the lead singer, also has to attend the promotional activities.

What Warner Pioneer said was to warm up Cao Zhiqiang's single "As long as you are there" on the radio, that is, play it on the radio to see the effect.

If the effect is good, immediately let Cao Zhiqiang appear on the radio program, that is, chat with the host, talk about his identity, experience, creative experience and so on.

If the effect of the radio station is still good, MTV will be broadcast on the TV station, and the single album will be officially released while the popularity is hot.

This recommended routine is already a more important routine.

Because generally new singers want to release new records, most of them first let you participate in various singing competitions and activities, and even let you go to the streets or nightclubs to sing.

For example, Deng Lijun, when she developed in Japan, she used to sing in major nightclubs for a long time, and used this method to promote herself and gain popularity.

Those who can release a single will go directly to the radio. This generally refers to old singers, or potential singers that the company particularly values.

Obviously, Cao Zhiqiang, whose stage name is A Qiang, already has a certain reputation in China and has a hit record, but his popularity in Japan is almost zero.

So Warner Pioneer can let Cao Zhiqiang's song directly on the radio, which in itself shows that Warner Pioneer is very optimistic about Cao Zhiqiang's potential and future, and also optimistic about the level of that song.

Of course, if the sales volume of the record is particularly good after its release, Warner Pioneer will carry out a relative promotion strategy based on the sales volume of the record.

For example, if the sales volume exceeds [-], a fan meeting will be organized; if the sales volume exceeds [-], a small concert will be organized;

All in all, as far as the current Japanese music companies are concerned, a whole set of recommendation systems have long been formed, and the recommendation methods are basically based on performance.

It’s very rare for someone like Cao Zhiqiang who just came to Japan not long ago and didn’t have much fame, to give out a record, shoot MTV, and even plan to recommend his first single to the radio station when he debuted.

Because many famous local musicians in Japan do not have this treatment.

For example, Koizumi Kyoko, when she first debuted, she didn't have such treatment at all.

The same is true for Akina Nakamori. Although she was good when she first debuted, she also didn't have the same treatment as Cao Zhiqiang.

In fact, it's not surprising if you think about it carefully, because Cao Zhiqiang's ability to receive these treatments is the result of the coexistence of strength and luck.

First of all, when Cao Zhiqiang went to the Japan Music Copyright Association to register the copyright of songs, he was lucky to meet Mito Endo, and because he registered more than 100 songs in a row, Endo Mimi became curious and optimistic.

Then Endo Minoru personally called the president of Warner Pioneer Tokugen Yamamoto and personally recommended Cao Zhiqiang to the president.

With the recommendation of a big shot, even for the sake of face, the president of Warner Pioneer has to personally ask about Cao Zhiqiang.

Then, I learned about Cao Zhiqiang’s specialness, especially when I heard Cao Zhiqiang’s master tape of the song himself, and felt that the song is good and has great potential. In addition, Cao Zhiqiang’s Chinese identity is very gimmick, which is very in line with the current theme of Sino-Japanese friendship , so I decided to try to package Cao Zhiqiang.

You know, no matter what the reason is, the Japanese at this time have a good impression of the mainlanders.

Data once showed that the period from 1978 to 1989 was the period when the Japanese had the highest favorable impression of the Chinese.

The year with the highest favorability was 1980, when the Japanese favorability for the Chinese used to be as high as 70.00%.

Even in 1983, the Japanese favored the Chinese as high as 70.00%.

Moreover, the Japanese in this period generally felt a sense of mystery and longing for China, so Chinese elements were really popular in Japan at this time.

Therefore, Cao Zhiqiang's Chinese identity is actually a plus point, especially since he is a mainlander, which is even more a plus point.

Of course, no matter how good these extra points are, it's useless if you don't have enough strength.

But the problem is that after the production of Cao Zhiqiang's "As long as you are there", from the top to the bottom of Warner Pioneer, everyone who has heard it said that this song is good.

Not only is the song good and the lyrics are good, but the singer is also good, anyway, it’s all good.

Even the most picky people think that if this song is released, it will definitely be popular, but the degree of popularity is different.

In fact, if Cao Zhiqiang hadn't returned to China suddenly, the song "As long as you are there" would have already started to be played on the radio.

This is not because the people of Warner Pioneer pay attention to Cao Zhiqiang's personal meaning, but if the song is going to be tested on the radio, usually the singer himself will also go to the radio to participate in the talk show.

It's fine for others, but Cao Zhiqiang's Japanese is completely fine. If you don't know it, you may think he is a native of Tokyo.

Therefore, Pioneer Warner meant that as soon as Cao Zhiqiang came back, he would immediately contact the company and arrange for him to appear on the radio program immediately.

In this regard, Cao Zhiqiang felt that there was no problem, so he agreed, and agreed with Masashi Sada that he would go to Warner Pioneer tomorrow afternoon to formally discuss the promotion of the program.

In addition to the records, Cao Zhiqiang also talked about movies with Masashi Sada.

According to Cao Zhiqiang, he made a film in China, which is a romance film with the theme of teacher-student relationship. He hopes to find someone to help him introduce Japan to relax.

In this regard, Masashi Sada himself has no relationship in this regard, but he thinks that he can ask President Yamamoto of Warner Pioneer for help. If it is not possible, he can also ask Mito Endo for help.

Whether President Yamamoto or Mito Endo, they are all veterans with a wide network of connections, and they must have resources in this regard.

Cao Zhiqiang felt that this was not bad, so he decided to talk directly to President Yamamoto after going to Warner Pioneer tomorrow.

After talking about these two serious matters, the rest is pure drinking, chatting and bragging.

Unlike what Cao Zhiqiang thought, he thought that Japanese men at this time like to talk about related professional things, such as music.

However, this is not the case.

Be it Masashi Sada or his younger brother, the rest of the talk is about state affairs.

What news about Europe, the Soviet Union and the United States, and where Japan is going, are all hot topics in their mouths.

In other words, adult Japanese men in this era also like to talk about state affairs, and like to point out the country while drinking.

On the other hand, the women at the banquet kept talking about relationship issues.

For example, Reiko Sada kept talking to Koizumi Kyoko, looking at Cao Zhiqiang from time to time, laughing secretly, obviously talking about Koizumi Kyoko and Cao Zhiqiang.

All in all, the meal was okay, or at least interesting.

After eating and drinking enough, everyone dispersed, after all, this is where Cao Zhiqiang lives.

The Sada family was the first to leave, but Kyoko Koizumi stayed last.

This is not to say that Koizumi Koizumi plans to stay here overnight, unlike going back, it is not enough.

Koizumi Kyoko stayed at the end because he planned to go for a private walk with Cao Zhiqiang, chat and make an appointment.

Regarding this, Cao Zhiqiang politely refused: "I'm sorry, today, I'm too tired today. If I forcefully go out for a walk and chat with you, I'm afraid everyone will not be happy. It's better to rest early and make an appointment another day."

Koizumi Kyoko nodded disappointedly: "Okay, then can we meet tomorrow?"

Cao Zhiqiang thought for a while and said, "Well, aren't you very busy at work, can you be free?"

Kyoko Koizumi smiled: "I'm not very busy at work recently, um, I'm not free during the day, but I'm still a little free at night. How about we meet tomorrow night? Go to dinner and watch a movie together?"

The so-called eating and watching movies was synonymous with dating in Japan during this period.

It’s just that Japan in the 80s was actually relatively conservative, so if young people in this period want to confess their love to each other, they usually don’t say I like you directly like later generations, let’s go on a date, but say, I want to invite you to dinner and watch a movie.

During this period, if I want to invite you to dinner and watch a movie, it is tantamount to sending out a date invitation, and if the other party agrees, it is tantamount to accepting the confession.

And if a pair of young Japanese men and women really eat and watch movies together during this period, it is equivalent to participating in a date, which means that they are in a relationship by default.

"Well." Cao Zhiqiang thought for a while, "I can't promise you now, after all, you've heard that I'm going to Warner Bros. tomorrow to talk about records and movies. If it goes well, there might be a party tonight, so , I really can’t give you an answer right now.”

Hearing this, Kyoko Koizumi sighed in disappointment, but soon smiled again and said: "Well, a man, of course you must put your career first. You can cooperate with President Yamamoto of Warner Corporation so quickly, and I also Very happy for you.

It doesn't matter, there will be a long time to come, when you are free, we will meet again without any problem. "

"Thank you, today's son." Cao Zhiqiang smiled slightly, "Thank you for your understanding."

"Then, contact me when you have time?" Kyoko Koizumi asked, "By the way, you haven't forgotten my BP machine number, have you?"

"Of course I haven't forgotten." Cao Zhiqiang nodded slightly to Kyoko Koizumi, "Don't worry, I will contact you if I am free."

"That's good." Koizumi Kyoko smiled, "Well, I'm leaving, won't you see me off?"

Only then did Cao Zhiqiang suddenly realize: "Ah, look at me, I drank too much just now, and I'm a little confused. Then, please let me see you off."

Kyoko Koizumi smiled and bowed slightly: "Hi, thank you very much."

After that, Cao Zhiqiang and Koizumi Kyoko walked out the door together, and walked in the alley together.

The density of single-family buildings in Tokyo during this period is generally relatively high, and most of them are not built directly on the side of the road, so after going out, they are generally narrow boxes, usually only one car can pass.

Therefore, Japanese taxis in this period generally do not enter the alleys. If you want to take a taxi or take a bus, you have to walk out of these small alleys first, and then take a taxi or take a bus on the side of the wide road.

Although most of the small alleys in these residential areas have street lights, they are obviously not as bright as the street lights on the main road. Therefore, at night, girls seldom walk alone, and they are usually escorted or accompanied by others.

But there is one thing to say, Japan in the 80s, with its economy taking off and a conservative atmosphere, was indeed the era with the best law and order.

In the late 90s, after the bubble economy burst, Japan's security environment began to gradually deteriorate.

In short, in fact, Koizumi walked alone at night today, generally speaking, there is no problem. She deliberately asked Cao Zhiqiang to see him off, and she made it clear that she wanted to take the opportunity to be alone with him.

Sure enough, after arriving at the alley, Koizumi Kyoko deliberately slowed down his pace, and instead of rushing away, he chatted with Cao Zhiqiang casually.

Interestingly, most of Koizumi's conversations with Cao Zhiqiang today are related to Cao Zhiqiang.

For example, how long Cao Zhiqiang plans to stay in Japan this time, what he plans to do specifically, what he likes to eat, what style of clothes he likes, and so on.

Out of politeness, Cao Zhiqiang answered all of them kindly, without showing his impatience.

The reason is simple, this is Japan, but it is a foreign land.

And Japanese women are notoriously narrow-minded.

If you show impatience now, if Kyoko Koizumi turns love into hatred and feels revenge, it will be terrible.

The current Cao Zhiqiang has yet to gain a firm foothold in Japan, and he absolutely does not want to offend an idol star.

That's right, Cao Zhiqiang found out through various means that Kyoko Koizumi is now a very popular idol star.

Especially after she changed her style and turned into short hair, her popularity has soared, even surpassing Nakamori Akina's fame.

Yes, Koizumi Kyoko in this period, purely in terms of popularity, is really better than Nakamori Akina.

Because of this, Kyoko Koizumi created various tomboy designs, just like her current tomboy look in a T-shirt and jeans.

Walk and walk, talk and talk, even if you walk slowly, the road will have an end.

Before they knew it, they came to the place near the intersection of the alley and the main road, and walking a little further, they could reach the road.

At this moment, Kyoko Koizumi suddenly stopped, summoned up his courage and said, "Mr. Zhiqiang!"

"Huh?" Cao Zhiqiang was taken aback for a moment, then stopped, and turned to look at Kyoko Koizumi, "What's wrong? Is there something wrong?"

Kyoko Koizumi bit her lip: "Mr. Zhiqiang, I, I like you, you should know that, right?"

"Eh..." Cao Zhiqiang blinked, then nodded, "Yes, I know, and then, I am very grateful for your liking."

"That's all?" Koizumi Kyoko said with some dissatisfaction.

Cao Zhiqiang sighed: "Today, you are a good girl, but I already have a girlfriend, so..."

"Don't say that." Koizumi Kyoko covered his ears and shook his head, "I don't want to listen!"

Seeing her like this, Cao Zhiqiang had no choice but to shut up.

Koizumi put down his hands today, bowed his head in silence for a while, then suddenly raised his head to look at Cao Zhiqiang and said, "I know you are also in a difficult situation, it doesn't matter, I can wait.

However, I will not wait for you foolishly, I will attack you more actively.

One day you will know that I am the best woman for you, I am the most suitable woman for you.

So, so, please be sure to think about it early and stop hesitating. "

After taking a deep breath, Kyoko Koizumi stepped forward, hugged Cao Zhiqiang and said, "We will be together, definitely!"

After saying this, Koizumi let go of Cao Zhiqiang today, stood on tiptoe again, and took the initiative to kiss Cao Zhiqiang's side face, then suddenly recovered, and ran away.

As for Cao Zhiqiang, who was secretly kissed by Koizumi Kyoko on the cheek, he stood there, frowning and watching Koizumi Kyoko running away.

"Oh, why bother, why bother?" Cao Zhiqiang sighed softly in Chinese, "Who did I provoke? Did I get into such a thing in the first place?

I just want to come here to make money quietly, and I don't want to engage in any relationship between men and women.

What am I doing wrong?Can I change it? "

(End of this chapter)