Traveling Through the Tokyo Bubble Era

Chapter 319: Singing very well, but you are not allowed to sing anymore

As the month of November, Neon Music is the most important music industry award.

The Neon Music Awards have attracted a lot of attention.

After all, the attendance of a large number of popular idols and enka singers attracted audiences of all ages across Neon.

Before the start of the grand prize, Hideki Hanyu took the lead in getting dressed and went to Yunshang Entertainment.

There, Kikuchi Momoko started preparing half a day in advance.

She had already finished styling and was waiting for Hideki Hanyu to arrive, and kept asking her agent.

"Did my makeup wear off?"

"There's nothing wrong with Kikuchi-san's look."

But even though the agent repeatedly confirmed, there was nothing wrong with the makeup.

But Kikuchi Momoko still asked again and again.

It was obvious that she was nervous.

Ever since she knew that Hideki Hanyu was going to take her to the red carpet.

She started to be nervous, excited, and happy, which lasted from yesterday to now.

As for the reason, it is actually very simple.

Nowadays, most people in Neon like Hideki Hanyu because of his status as a writer.

But she is different.

She was already a fan of Hideki Hanyu when he was still an idol.

At that time, others were not interested in Hanyu Hideki's old-fashioned style.

But she felt that Hanyu Hideki was handsome and mature.

During Hideki Hanyu's idol career, he released a total of three singles and one album.

She bought them all.

I even watched the movie starring Hanyu Hideki that was so popular that it became silent.

Nowadays, whether it’s Hanyu Hideki’s records or movies.

Basically all are out of print.

After Hideki Hanyu became popular as a writer, Warner Pioneer didn't think about releasing Hideki Hanyu's old records to gain popularity.

But when Yukio Tanaka disbanded the agency, he bought back all the record rights of Hideki Hanyu.

Hideki Hanyu was broke at the time, so Warner Pioneer sold it.

Later, Hideki Hanyu made his debut as a writer, and they regretted it for a while.

But as Hideki Hanyu became more and more famous.

Warner Pioneer is very fortunate that Yukio Tanaka bought the record rights.

Otherwise, I would really try to sell records based on the popularity at the beginning.

The relationship becomes ugly later.

As for the street-fighting movie, the copyright has always been in the hands of Yukio Tanaka.

With the relationship between Yukio Tanaka and Hideki Hanyu, it is naturally impossible to re-release the film to take advantage of the popularity.

That’s why old fans like Momoko Kikuchi now have all of Hideki Hanyu’s records in their hands.

It can be said to be extremely rare.

The prices of these records on the market are also highly hyped.

After all, there are fewer of them in existence than "Pocket Monsters," the Pokémon Creation Book.

Many of Hanyu Hideki's noble fans are willing to spend a lot of money to buy these records.

After all, I can let my favorite writer sing to me, and it is also an idol song of love and love.

This is unique in Neon.

After all, other well-known writers did not have such an experience as Hideki Hanyu.

"Kikuchi-san, please relax. Don't be rude when you meet the president later. Besides, you are so nervous, how can you go on the red carpet?"

Seeing that Kikuchi Momo was nervous, her manager tried to persuade her.

"Yes, I will try my best."

After Momoko Kikuchi agreed, she reached for her bag next to her.

It seems like he wants to take something.

Then he looked at the agent with pleading eyes and asked, "Can I..."

Who would have thought that before Momoko Kikuchi finished speaking, her manager refused in a serious tone.

"Absolutely not! Put away that stupid idea of ​​yours!"

Naturally, the manager knows what Momoko Kikuchi wants to do.

Because she knew that Momoko Kikuchi was a fan of Hideki Hanyu.

Momoko Kikuchi has said more than once that she owns all Hideki Hanyu's records.

If I have a chance, I would like to ask Hideki Hanyu to sign her records.

But every time, he would be severely stopped by his manager.

What a joke.

When Hideki Hanyu first became famous, some people might still tease him about the dark history of his former idol.

But as Hanyu Hideki's reputation grew higher and higher.

Who dares to mention these things in front of Hanyu Hideki?

Although Hanyu Hideki has always been unassuming and approachable in the club.

But it does not mean that subordinates can ignore their superiority and inferiority.

I took the president’s album from when he was an idol to sign.

This kind of death-seeking thing.

If the agent didn't stop him, he would be fired by Asako Hirohashi.

"Okay, I get it now."

Kikuchi Momo took her hand back again.

At this moment, a staff member happened to enter Yunshang Entertainment and informed Momoko Kikuchi.

"President Hanyu's car is already waiting downstairs. Come on down quickly."

"Oh, I'll come down right away."

Momoko Kikuchi, who had just said she wouldn't be nervous, suddenly looked a little flustered and started to rush around.

The manager next to him hurriedly comforted him, "Don't be nervous, Kikuchi-san. Everything will follow President Hanyu's arrangements. After the singing festival is over, I will wait for you outside the venue."

"Okay, okay..."

I don’t know if Momoko Kikuchi listened.

Following the staff, they hurried towards the Yunshang Entertainment Building.

When she came downstairs, she immediately saw the black Mercedes-Benz that everyone in the club knew about.

And Hideki Hanyu was standing next to the car, chatting with the bodyguard.

Today, Hanyu Hideki is wearing a slim blue suit, white shirt and blue diamond pattern tie.

He has the waist of a wasp and the back of a monkey, with a slender figure and neat and handsome appearance.

Coupled with the exquisite hairstyle and the gold-rimmed glasses on the bridge of her nose.

When this man is so handsome that he almost shines.

With a gentle smile, he looked at Momo Kikuchi who was walking slowly.

Momoko Kikuchi's mind instantly went blank.

All the broker's instructions and warnings were completely forgotten.

Instinctively, he bowed to Hanyu Hideki and blurted out the words without thinking.

"President Hanyu, I am your fan!"

Hearing this, Hanyu Hideki said with some humor, "Momochan, you are the first person to greet me like this."

"what!"

Kikuchi Momo instantly understood that she had said the wrong thing.

He quickly shook his hands and explained, "I want to say that I really like the songs written by the president, such as Saito-san's Astrology..."

Seeing the panic on Kikuchi Momo's face, Hanyu Hideki deliberately joked.

"Is that so? Why did I hear people say that you were a fan of mine when I was an idol and bought all my records? Is it false? Hey... it's really disappointing."

At the end of the sentence, he really looked disappointed.

Momoko Kikuchi was so teased by Hideki Hanyu that she couldn't continue acting.

He quickly said, "No, no, I also like the song that President Hanyu sang himself back then."

Seeing that it was getting late, Hanyu Hideki stopped teasing the children, so he opened the car door and made a gentleman's invitation gesture.

"Beautiful girl, can you be my female companion today?"

"what?"

Facing Hanyu Hideki like this, Kikuchi Momoko immediately blushed.

Say softly, "I do."

Judging from the girl's appearance, she knew she was going to participate in the Music Awards.

For those who didn’t know, I thought Hanyu Hideki was proposing.

After the girl got in the car, Hideki Hanyu said to Marco next to him, "Let's go."

After Marco responded, he still had the serious expression on his face and sat in the driver's seat to drive.

However, this taciturn bodyguard couldn't help but think after seeing what Hanyu Hideki did just now.

No wonder the boss attracts so many girls.

What the boss thinks is normal behavior when dealing with girls may not be that way in the girls' minds.

Often Hanyu Hideki himself does not take it seriously.

But girls may find it hard to forget.

After Mr. Hanyu got in the car, Marco started the car and drove towards the venue where the Neon Music Awards was held.

The atmosphere in the car was a little quiet.

Momoko Kikuchi quietly looked at Hideki Hanyu for a while, then summoned up the courage to ask, "How does President Hanyu know that I have your records?"

"I just knew it accidentally." Hanyu Hideki responded casually.

Of course he couldn't say that as the president, unless he didn't want to know, his artists wouldn't have any secrets in front of him.

Neon is a country with serious feudal remnants.

A seemingly modern enterprise.

To put it bluntly, it is just a feudal institution in a certain sense.

The degree of control that clubs have over artists is by no means comparable to other countries.

Momoko Kikuchi is such a special fan.

Naturally, there will be no shortage of loyal subordinates to report to him.

After finishing speaking, Hanyu Hideki, who was worried that Kikuchi Momo would be nervous, said.

"I'm happy to have such a beautiful and lovely female fan like Momo, so Momo doesn't have to be nervous about it."

He also specifically said, "I hope that when we meet next time, Peach Jam can bring your record. When I became an idol, no one asked me to sign it. I hope Peach Jam can fulfill my wish."

"Okay... okay."

Momoko Kikuchi, who didn't expect Hanyu Hideki's answer at all, said a little flattered.

I peeked at Hanyu Hideki's profile again.

I don't know why, but I always feel that the president was so superior in the past.

It seems a little closer.

After saying this, Hanyu Hideki didn't say much, but closed his eyes slightly to rest.

Hanyu Hideki didn't speak, and Kikuchi Momoko naturally didn't dare to say anything anymore.

In this way, the quiet atmosphere in the car lasted until the car arrived at the venue where the Music Awards was held.

Only to be interrupted by Marco's opening.

"Boss, the venue has arrived."

"I see."

While the two were talking, staff from the Music Awards had already come up to ask for information about the guests.

After discovering that Hideki Hanyu was sitting in the car, he immediately guided Hideki Hanyu's car to the road in front of the red carpet to line up.

It was already dark now, and the red carpet session had officially begun.

Opening the car window, you can already hear bursts of cheers from fans in the direction of the red carpet.

It has been more than a year since Momoko Kikuchi debuted.

This is not the first time to participate in this kind of awards event.

Logically speaking, I shouldn't be nervous.

But it happened that I was following Hanyu Hideki today, and when I heard the cheers, I couldn't help but become nervous.

Seemingly sensing Momoko Kikuchi's mood, Hideki Hanyu spoke.

"Taozijiang, don't be nervous, just pretend that you are walking on the red carpet by yourself, um...just treat me like a wooden person."

Hanyu Hideki's last stupid sentence hit the point of laughter in Momoko Kikuchi, and it made the girl chuckle.

"That's right."

After Hanyu Hideki finished speaking, he looked out the car window, and then said, "Okay, it's time for us to appear."

While talking, the car has stopped.

A staff member came up to help open the car door. Hanyu Hideki adjusted his suit a little, and then walked out first.

When Momoko Kikuchi followed, Hideki Hanyu raised his right arm.

Seeing this, Momoko Kikuchi quickly took her hand.

Then, under the leadership of Hanyu Hideki, he walked towards the venue where the Music Awards was held.

The young fans on the sidelines were stunned for a moment after seeing Hanyu Hideki on the red carpet.

Soon they exclaimed in unison.

That was a completely different reaction from meeting an idol.

A bit of an exclamation of disbelief.

After all, this is Hanyu Hideki’s first public appearance after being reported by Forbes magazine.

As for the autograph session, it can only be regarded as an offline personal event.

A handsome super-rich man who is also a very famous writer himself.

Even just watching the excitement is enough to attract the attention of many people.

Unfortunately, because Hanyu Hideki decided to participate in the Music Awards too late, the organizers were not in a hurry to promote it.

Otherwise, there would be many mature female fans of Hideki Hanyu standing on both sides of the red carpet today.

As for Kikuchi Momo who was following Hanyu Hideki.

Under the cover of Hanyu Hideki's light, he was ignored as it should be.

Listen to the random exclamations of ordinary people.

Feel the glare of the flashlights and camera lenses.

Hanyu Hideki looked calm.

Momoko Kikuchi smiled and waved around from time to time.

Perfectly interpreting her idol status.

The two walked all the way to the end of the red carpet and began to be interviewed by the red carpet host.

After asking the usual questions.

The host finally turned the question to Momoko Kikuchi.

"Why did Mr. Hanyu come with Miss Momo Kikuchi today?"

Faced with this question, Hanyu Hideki answered in a joking tone.

"Because I stayed overseas for a while and suddenly came back to participate in the Music Awards. President Iijima of the agency was worried that I would get lost, so he sent Miss Momo Kikuchi to follow me."

"Is this really true?" The host's expression was exaggerated.

"Haha, of course I'm joking. I have many titles, but I definitely don't have the title of road idiot. Peach Jam is an excellent newcomer. I hope everyone can pay more attention to her in the future."

After helping Kikuchi Momo do a lot of publicity.

Hideki Hanyu did not give any specific answer.

Anyway, it is normal for the boss to take his artists on the red carpet.

Even if some media make random guesses, he doesn't care.

Just think of it as helping Kikuchi Momoko increase her popularity.

Anyway, this kind of news that is based on rumors and has no evidence will only be lively for a few days at most.

After the two entered the venue, someone immediately took them to their seats.

Of course, socializing along the way is inevitable.

To put it bluntly, Hanyu Hideki is no longer in the same class as most of the people present.

In addition to the influence of Yunshang Entertainment.

It is also a resource provider in the entertainment industry.

For example, Genie Entertainment, consoles, handheld consoles, arcades, game distribution, peripheral products, a large number of advertisements are put into the market every year.These are resources that firms in the industry need to strive for.

Therefore.

On the way to his seat, Hanyu Hideki was able to exchange a word or two with some senior executives from major industry conferences.

As for the artists, unless they have known each other before, they would not dare to disturb them without permission.

Of course there are exceptions, and that is the artists in their own offices.

"Hanyu-sensei! You came to participate in the Music Awards and you didn't tell us in advance."

"Does Hanyu-sensei want to give us a surprise?"

"Will Mr. Hanyu participate in future music awards?"

……

Hideki Hanyu was surrounded and chattering non-stop, who else could be there besides the three little girls of vitality?

Ok……

Now it is no longer appropriate to call them three little ones.

Having debuted in 1982, they are already considered seniors in the industry.

This year is also full.

The three girls are already slim little girls.

No matter how old the three were, Hideki Hanyu would kill them by touching their heads as usual.

Then he said in a doting tone.

"You ask so many questions at once, and I can't answer them all. But what I can tell you is that I will only attend this award ceremony this year."

As soon as he finished speaking, the three girls immediately looked disappointed.

"Okay, you have grown up, why don't you still want me to accompany you all the time? Besides..., the grand prize is about to start, so hurry up and go back to your seat."

After some persuasion, Hanyu Hideki persuaded the three reluctant little girls to leave.

Of course he understood that the three girls would not be as ignorant as they appeared.

It's just a way to express the close relationship between them.

The three girls have been struggling in the entertainment industry for so many years.

Naturally, it will not be as simple as it was in the beginning.

They also know what is most important to them.

After the three vitality girls left, a man who gave him a big head came over.

Nakamori Akina.

After the other party's last confession, Hanyu Hideki went to America.

I wanted to take one step at a time.

He felt that Nakamori Akina's confession was just impulsive.

After seeing his attitude towards feelings clearly afterwards, he will gradually change.

But the way Nakamori Akina looked at him at this time made Hanyu Hideki understand that things did not develop in the direction he imagined.

After all, as a scumbag, he can still tell whether a woman looks at him because of love or because of something else?
"Hanyu-sensei, you are back."

Although Nakamori Akina's voice was soft, her bright eyes revealed joy.

Apparently he was happy for Hanyu Hideki's return.

"Oh, I was dragged to the Music Awards by Tokura-san just after I came back. I didn't even have time to inform everyone."

Hideki Hanyu explained with a haha.

He was somewhat "at a loss" for Akina Nakamori.

After all, it's been a long time since he's dealt with a distracted girl.

"It doesn't matter, after all Hanyu-sensei is so busy, a man should always put his career first."

Akina Nakamori took the initiative to explain to Hanyu Hideki.

After speaking, he added, "I have to perform later, so I'll take my leave now."

"Akina-chan, hurry up and get ready."

Seeing Akina Nakamori leave, Hideki Hanyu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

And Momoko Kikuchi was sitting next to Hideki Hanyu.

Watch the conversation between Hideki Hanyu and Akina Nakamori from beginning to end.

Out of female intuition, she always felt that Hanyu Hideki felt very different when facing Nakamori Akina and when facing the energetic girl.

But even so, she didn't have the guts to ask Hideki Hanyu for confirmation.

And as the Music Awards began, her attention was focused on the stage.

As for Hanyu Hideki, he has fallen into a boring mode since the beginning of the Gayo Daesang.

Awards were presented one after another, and the singers came on stage to accept the awards and talk about their past experiences.

Fans cheered excitedly and were happy for their idol.

No matter what the pronunciation of the industry colleagues is, they should smile and send blessings before the construction.

As for Hideki Hanyu, considering that the camera would capture him, he would pat his hands lightly from time to time in embarrassment.

As for the expression, except when his artist wins a prize, he really can't express that feeling.

Just when he thought that this year's Music Awards was going to get through like this.

Akina Nakamori came on stage.

Getting ready to sing her song tonight.

Akina Nakamori's performance outfit today is a very designed black skirt.

The head is dotted with a black gauze scarf, and the earlobes are decorated with bright pearl earrings.

The makeup she chose was that sickly pale style.

This made her whole person feel unspeakably sad and delicate.

The moment Hideki Hanyu saw this look.

I feel that Nakamori Akina feels a bit like when she first starred in Kurokawa Oki's movie "Journey".

But as the prelude of the song sounded, Hanyu Hideki's eyes widened instantly.

This prelude?

Why does it feel a little familiar...

Could it be that song?

Immediately afterwards, Nakamori Akina sang the first line of lyrics with a weak and sad expression, "It's just a love that I forget about".

Hanyu Hideki suddenly lost his composure.

That's right!

It's "Hard to Break a Ship".

What's going on? He hasn't been to America for more than two months.

Why was this song covered by Akina Nakamori in advance?
After Kondo Masahiko was kicked out of Johnny's Agency, he went to the racing circle to develop his career, and has completely disappeared from the entertainment industry.

Moreover, in this time and space, Nakamori Akina has no intersection with the other party.

So who is this song for?

The answer is obvious.

I watched Akina Nakamori sing a sad emotional song with a graceful expression on the stage.

Those sad eyes looked in his direction with a hint of affection from time to time.

Especially after the chorus, Nakamori Akina looked up.

Two lines of tears fell slowly.

Hideki Hanyu finally understood what it meant to be on pins and needles.

Lord.

Akina Nakamori's "Hard to Break" was actually sung to him?

But as the song progressed, he gradually began to hear something hidden in the song.

If in another time and space, Akina Nakamori sang this song, it was an accusation against scumbags.

That is in this time and space.

What Akina Nakamori puts into this song is more of a feeling of love that cannot be achieved.

And after being impacted by "Hard to Break".

The entire music awards that followed were a bit "boring" for Hanyu Hideki.

When the whole prize is over.

After Junichi Mizukura brought several senior members of the association to express his gratitude.

Hideki Hanyu left the venue with Momoko Kikuchi.

As soon as he went out, Momoko Kikuchi said to him politely.

"Thank you, President Hanyu, for taking care of me today. My agent is waiting for me outside. I'll leave first."

"Okay, let's go."

After saying goodbye to Momoko Kikuchi, Hideki Hanyu prepared to wait for Marco to pick him up.

Who would have thought that a red Toyota car suddenly stopped in front of him.

The familiar body shape and iconic jumping lights make it look like the fourth-generation Corolla.

That is the legendary AE86.

Could it be that at the next moment, someone would poke his head out.

Tell him, do you want to race for a lap?
However, the window was rolled down, but the person in the car was not a racing driver.

It was Akina Nakamori who was still wearing her performance clothes.

"Hanyu-kun, let me take you home today."

There was no one around, and Akina Nakamori even changed her title.

Hanyu Hideki did not answer, but asked, "When did you buy the car?"

"I bought it very early, and I've had my driver's license for a year."

Nakamori Akina said with a smile.

The girl at this time was completely different from the person who sang "Hard to Break" on the stage just now.

Hanyu Hideki thought for a while, and finally opened the car door and got in.

Not far away, Marco, who had just driven over in a Mercedes-Benz, saw this and turned around and left without hesitation.

The red 86 drives under the night sky in Tokyo.

The direction they were going was neither in the direction of Akina Nakamori's apartment nor in the direction of Hanyu Hideki's house.

"Where are Akina-chan going?"

Nakamori Akina shook her head, "I don't know, I just want to be alone with Hanyu-kun."

"Actually, you don't have to force yourself." Hanyu Hideki advised.

But as soon as he said these words, Akina Nakamori slowly parked the car on the side of the road.

After parking the car, Akina Nakamori looked at Hideki Hanyu and said seriously.

"Hanyu-kun is always so considerate of me, but he never asks me what I want."

"What does Akina-chan want?" Hanyu Hideki asked.

"I want to be with Hanyu-kun no matter what."

Nakamori Akina's eyes were serious.

At this time, she was no longer the weak and fragile singer with sad eyes on the stage.

But a woman who expresses her love boldly and passionately.

And this may be the real Akina Nakamori.

She will be sad for love, and she will give silently for love.

But once you have determined it in your heart, you won’t hesitate.

Even if you end up with bruises all over your body, you have nothing to fear.

"What a silly girl."

Hanyu Hideki said softly.

"Hanyu-kun..."

It was because of Hanyu Hideki's words that the bold and enthusiastic girl suddenly became soft again.

She leaned forward, tilted her head towards Hideki Hanyu, and slowly closed her eyes.

At such moments, Hanyu Hideki never loses control.

He immediately kissed her and took away the popular neon singer's first kiss.

The red AE86 is parked next to the service road of the ring road.

There was not only no one on the road at midnight, but not a single car in sight.

So no one noticed that the two young men and women gradually embraced each other.

I don't know how long it took.

The two figures separate.

At this time, Nakamori Akina had already moved from the driver's seat to sit in Hanyu Hideki's arms.

The whole little face was covered with a shy blush.

Because there was nothing but kissing just now.

Hanyu Hideki's hands had skillfully reached the place that made her shy.

Nakamori Akina grabbed Hanyu Hideki's hand that was still causing trouble.

He said in a weak voice, "Hanyu-kun, please stop."

"Okay, but you have to answer my question first."

Hanyu Hideki was not in a hurry to answer, but decided to ask one thing first.

"Why did you sing that song today?"

"After Hanyu-kun went to America, I was afraid that my feelings would not be responded to, so..."

Nakamori Akina honestly told Hanyu Hideki how Kato Tokiko gave her the song "Hard to Break" to sing.

"Humph, you are such a nosy person. Although you sing well, you are not allowed to sing this song again in the future."

"why?"

"Because I don't like it!"

Hanyu Hideki said very unhappy.

If there is anything wrong with singing, sing "Hard to Break a Ship" to him.

Akina Nakamori nodded slightly and replied obediently, "Okay."

Then he said shyly, "A car is coming, Hanyu-kun's hand..."

"I understand, just sit still."

Hideki Hanyu put down Akina Nakamori, and then he sat in the main driver's seat.

AE86.

You need to drive it around for a while to try.

Turn on the ignition and start, the red car shuttles through Tokyo at midnight.

Soon, the car arrived downstairs at Akina Nakamori's apartment in Suginami Ward.

Hideki Hanyu didn't get off the bus after Akina Nakamori got off the bus.

Instead, he said, "Akina-chan, you go up and have a rest. I'll drive away first."

"Hanyu-kun, won't you... go up with me?"

There are some things, even if a girl is determined.

But if I want to say it, I still feel a little shy.

"It's the end of the year and you are quite busy at work, so you can't let me affect your work."

Given Akina Nakamori’s current status in Yunshang Entertainment.

No need to guess that there is a lot of work arranged.

If he was delayed for just one day, Asako Hirohashi would probably "trouble" him.

Unexpectedly, Akina Nakamori leaned her body to the car window and spoke softly.

"But I want Hanyu-kun to give me a hug..."

bang——

The sound of a car door closing sounded.

The next moment, Hanyu Hideki picked up the girl by her waist.

Walked straight towards the apartment.

At this time, he couldn't care less whether he was working or not.

There is only one feeling in my mind.

This girl's waist is so thin.

　Thanks to Slow Travel Book Sea for the reward,

　　Thanks to Master Tongzhai for the reward.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)