Traveling Through the Tokyo Bubble Era

Chapter 369 President Cai’s sense of accomplishment

Meeting Mijima Iijima by chance was a good thing for Hanyu Hideki and Nakamori Akina.

After all, although they know that Miwa Yoshida was introduced here, they are not familiar with the person in charge here, and it is not convenient to do anything they want to do.
It's different with Mijima Iijima.

Although Hanyu Hideki is a big boss, he is too aloof and has been away from the bottom for too long. He is far inferior to Mijima Iijima who often deals with these people.

And whether it is Hanyu Hideki or Nakamori Akina, it is inappropriate to show up directly.

In a crowded place like LIVEHOUSE, as long as your identity is exposed, you will attract onlookers if you are not careful.

Mijima Iijima has no such concerns.

And just as Hanyu Hideki thought, when they entered the store, they were immediately warmly received by the LIVEHOUSE store manager because of Mijima Iijima.

Miji Iijima asked the store manager directly, "Has Miwa Yoshida, the person introduced today, arrived?"

"We're here, making preparations backstage." the store manager replied.

"When can she perform?" Iijima asked.

A few of them came to LIVEHOUSE today just to watch Yoshida Miwa's performance.

There’s no point in just looking at people if you don’t go on stage.

Hearing Mijima Iijima's question, the store manager had a strange expression on his face, "I don't know about this either."

"Why?" Mijima Iijima looked strange.

"When President Iijima's friend contacted me, he asked me to help Miss Yoshida introduce some accompaniment musicians. I helped find them, but when we communicated, I discovered that Miss Yoshida did not know music. Original The song does not conform to the music theory in some places, and it is difficult to communicate with the musicians."

The store manager explained this time.

Everyone understands why.

LIVEHOUSE is not a place like Yoyogi Park.

Just use a tape recorder to play accompaniment and you can perform.

Generally speaking, except for those occasions dedicated to idol performances, everyone's requirements for performance are still very high.

Live performance is definitely a plus.

Especially if the song is original.

Originally, the first time we cooperated, the effect was not very good.

Nowadays, there are still communication problems. Maybe when LIVEHOUSE closes, we may not be able to perform.

After understanding this, Mijima Iijima and Akina Nakamori couldn't help but look at Hanyu Hideki.

The meaning in the eyes is obvious.

The singer-songwriter you introduced can’t read music. How does she create music?

Hideki Hanyu felt the gazes of the two people and said, "Michael Jackson can't read music either."

"Hanyu-kun is so optimistic about her that he compared her with Michael Jackson." Akina Nakamori couldn't help but say.

After the release of "Thriller", Michael Jackson quickly became popular all over the world and is at the height of his popularity in today's world pop music scene.

Hanyu Hideki spread his hands, "I just want to say that just because you don't know music, it doesn't mean you can't be a good singer."

Mijima Iijima said, "I am even more curious about Miss Yoshida now."

Akina Nakamori echoed, "Me too."

The three of them were talking, and the store manager looked over curiously.

After looking carefully, I quickly recognized Hanyu Hideki and Nakamori Akina who were slightly disguised.

Then of course there was a warm greeting.

Hanyu Hideki didn't care, but said, "Take us backstage to see."

"Okay, Mr. Hanyu."

The store manager quickly led the three of them towards the backstage.

Then in a certain preparation room, I saw Miwa Yoshida arguing with a guitarist.

After the four people walked in, they immediately attracted the attention of several people in the room.

Everyone says hello to the store manager first.

Soon Miwa Yoshida spotted Hideki Hanyu standing behind the store manager.

She was in the dark last night and failed to recognize Hanyu Hideki. When she called Uemura Reiko in the morning, she was really shocked when she learned that the person who gave her the business card was Hanyu Hideki.

She never expected that someone like Hideki Hanyu would go to Yoyogi Park to watch a performance.

Seeing Hanyu Hideki again at this time, even a cheerful person like Yoshida Miwa became a little nervous.

He cautiously stepped forward and said hello, "Mr. Hanyu, thank you for introducing me to perform here."

"You're welcome, but speaking of which, you should thank Iijima-san. In fact, she was the one who introduced you here."

After Hanyu Hideki finished speaking, he did not hide anything and directly introduced Nakamori Akina and Iijima Mito next to Yoshida Miwa.

When Hideki Hanyu mentioned their identities, Miwa Yoshida reacted normally and greeted them politely.

After all, this girl has a big heart and is an optimist.

But just now there were several musicians who were arguing with Yoshida Miwa.

After knowing that it was Nakamori Akina and Iijima Mitochi in front of them, their eyes instantly lit up with fire.

Nakamori Akina just paid it off.

But what about Mijima Iijima, the famous president of Yunshang Entertainment.

If you can be noticed by this big shot, it won't be a matter of words to leave the underground circle and enter the mainstream.

As for Hanyu Hideki, his identity is too exaggerated, and they don't even dare to think about it.

After getting to know each other, Mishima Iijima asked the store manager next to him, "If I'm not a good musician, can I use an accompaniment band?"

The store manager replied, "The quality of her homemade accompaniment is not good, and the audio playback effect in the store is too poor. It's really..."

But before the store manager finished speaking, the guitarist who was still arguing with Yoshida Miwa came over with a smile on his face.

"Store manager, give us another 15 minutes, and we promise to help Miss Yoshida accompany her with a song."

When the store manager saw this, how could he not understand?

The few people who were arguing with each other just now and were unwilling to cooperate just wanted to show off in front of the big shots.

But this played right into his heart.

When he agreed, "Okay, I'll give you two 10 minutes. Now after the band's performance is over, I'll jump in and let you come on."

"Store manager, please rest assured, there will never be any problems."

The musician quickly agreed.

As long as you can show your face in front of big shots, it doesn't matter if you tolerate a singer who doesn't understand anything.

After this person finished speaking, he greeted Hanyu Hideki and the others with a hint of flattery.

Hideki Hanyu just nodded slightly and said nothing more.

He actually doesn't dislike this kind of person.

It’s just human nature to desire success.

Then he said to Miwa Yoshida.

"Miss Yoshida, please hurry up and get ready. We are here today just to hear you sing."

"Well, I will try my best." Miwa Yoshida replied energetically.

Next, Miwa Yoshida still has to prepare.

Naturally, Hanyu Hideki and others will not stay here to affect them.

Under the leadership of the store manager, they sat in a booth with a good viewing angle in the store.

Then I ordered three cocktails recommended by the store manager and quietly waited for Yoshida Miwa to come on stage.

There are many types of LIVEHOUSE.

There are those that look like small performance venues. People stand inside and watch the performance, just like watching a singer on tour. The main income of the store is selling tickets.

There are also relatively high-end music bars with seats that charge no tickets or very little tickets, and their main income is selling drinks.

The LIVEHOUSE they came to today is a two-in-one type.

Surrounding it is an elevated second floor with booths for minimum consumption.

In front of the stage on the first floor, there is a large area where the audience can stand and watch the performance.

As soon as they sat down and ordered their drinks, the store manager took the initiative to leave with a wink.

After the store manager left, Mishima Iijima said first, "That Miss Yoshida looks very lively."

“Her style is perfect for the stage.”

Hanyu Hideki said something and found that Nakamori Akina was carefully watching the performance in the audience.

It was a band that Hideki Hanyu didn't know.

The soft, lazy music style has a feeling of Shibuya style in the future.

"Are Akina interested in this band?" Hanyu Hideki asked.

Akina Nakamori shook her head, "I've heard many people say that bands are very popular in Tokyo's underground music scene today."

Hideki Hanyu said, "Hasn't the band always been very popular in the underground music circle?"

"It's different from the popularity before, obviously more people like it." Akina Nakamori explained.

At this time, Mijima Iijima also spoke.

"Yes, the band is obviously more appreciated by the mainstream. I heard President Nagato of MF Records say that the record performance of the MAKE-UP band is obviously on the rise. He has already planned to transform the TUBE band into a powerful group."

When Hideki Hanyu heard this, he thought, had the band's popularity begun to show its signs so early?
At this time, Mijima Iijima continued, "Has Hanyu-sensei ever heard of a band named X?"

Hideki Hanyu replied, "Of course I know."

How could he not know about the future famous "X JAPAN Band", the originator of the visual rock genre.

Iijima Mitochi said belatedly, "I almost forgot that when we created the appearance of Son of the Sun, President Hanyu asked us to refer to their appearance."

However, she did not dwell on this matter and continued.

"Recently, this band is the most popular in Tokyo's underground music scene. Their style is very popular among young people, and many major record companies are paying attention to this band."

Hanyu Hideki asked, "Iijima-san is also interested?"

“I don’t know much about the band, but President Katsuhisa Shiratori of YM Records has contacted this band, but there has been no follow-up.

The leader of this band seems to have a good family background. He has established his own independent label and is preparing to release underground records for the band. "

Iijima Sanchi explained.

Hearing this, Hanyu Hideki asked, "Does Iijima-san have any considerations?"

"This is what I think. Although the idol market is still prosperous nowadays, bands also have a tendency to be sought after by the mainstream. We can first try to contact some underground bands and start to do a preliminary test of the market. If it can cause a response, then Take advantage of the opportunity.”

Mijima Iijima’s words made Hanyu Hideki very happy.

Of course he knew it would still be a few years before the band became truly popular.

But Cloud Entertainment is the top force in the industry.

What we have to do is not to wait for the trend, but to create the trend and lead the trend.

Trial and error, it doesn’t matter if you are wrong.

The important thing is to try.

"Your idea is very good. You may make mistakes if you try, but if you don't try, you won't even have the chance to make mistakes."

Hanyu Hideki also emphasized, "Communicate more with other companies in the industry. The wave cannot be set off by just us alone."

"I understand." Mijima Iijima said.

Speaking of this, Hanyu Hideki remembered another thing and asked Mijima Iijima, "How are you preparing for the selection program in cooperation with Yunshang Satellite?"

"Preparations for sub-stations in various places have been completed. The plan is to start publicity work in April, start regional selections from May to June, and start national selections in July. The entire process will be produced into programs for broadcast."

Hearing this, Hanyu Hideki ordered.

"We must emphasize with the program team of Yunshang Satellite TV that although what we do is a selection program, the focus is not on selection, but on other than selection, so that the audience can see the real-life side of the candidates."

At this point, he added, "Of course, it must be the lifestyle we guide."

Of course, he was not stupid enough to show the audience the truest side of an amateur.

Any program, even a talent show, needs to create gimmicks.

Besides, it’s different from those idols in China who will sell their idols before others.

The concept of idol is already very mature in Neon.

It is a "profession" in the first place.

It’s about “performing” what the audience wants.

Provide fans with emotional value that is not available in reality.

This is destined to mean that even the most authentic side of the candidates needs to be processed by the program team.

It's just that what Hideki Hanyu wants to show is more down-to-earth than those previous shows.

Focus more on the process rather than the final result.

This is why regional selection takes two months and national selection only takes one month.

In his opinion, after the previous two months of "cultivation" process.

Those who can stand out have already been pre-determined through a series of investment packages.

The national general selection just gives these people a bigger stage.

"Yes, I understand." Mijima Iijima replied.

Mitsuo Iijima would always execute Hanyu Hideki's requests meticulously.

It seemed that Hanyu Hideki wanted to say something else.

Next to him, Akina Nakamori refused.

He immediately hugged Hideki Hanyu's arm and acted coquettishly, "It's rare that Hanyu-kun comes out to play with me, so don't talk about work, okay..."

Hanyu Hideki helplessly shrugged at Iijima Sanchi.

Then he patted Nakamori Akina's hand and said, "Okay, I won't talk about work anymore."

Then Hanyu Hideki really stopped talking and accompanied Nakamori Akina to watch the concert downstairs.

In fact, he agreed so easily because he had already said everything he could say.Originally, I came out this time not to talk about work.

Just because I happened to meet Mijima Iijima, I mentioned it by the way.

After two songs, the performing band left the stage.

The store manager came on stage and told everyone in the audience that a new singer would be auditioning a song.

Hanyu Hideki and the three people upstairs knew that Miwa Yoshida was about to play.

Then, they saw Miwa Yoshida walking on the stage wearing jeans and a sweatshirt, followed by three accompaniment musicians.

Although it was the first time for the girl to perform on the LIVEHOUSE stage, it was the first time to perform in front of such a large audience.

But looking at his enthusiastic demeanor, he didn’t feel any stage fright at all.

I would like to introduce to everyone generously that next I will sing an original song of hers.

"This typhoon is very good."

Mijima Iijima's praise just left his mouth.

Miwa Yoshida, who was introducing it on stage, said, "But I haven't thought of the name of this song yet."

Immediately there were several boos from the audience.

Obviously, everyone felt that it was a bit too perfunctory to perform at LIVEHOUSE without even thinking about the title of the song.

But in the face of the boos, Miwa Yoshida looked as usual and was not affected at all. She turned around and signaled to several musicians that they could start.

When Akina Nakamori saw this, she also praised her, "She is really amazing. If I had had this kind of mentality back then, I wouldn't have participated in A Star Is Born three times in a row."

At this time, the prelude played by the musicians on the stage sounded.

It doesn't feel too amazing.

Moreover, the three of them looked at the music score and played it, looking unfamiliar and not cooperating well.

Audiences who often come to LIVEHOUSE and are experienced in listening to music will know that the musicians have not rehearsed this song at all, and it is a completely improvised performance.

The most important thing is that these three musicians are not only unskilled, but also have an inexplicable feeling of scrambling to perform and show off their skills.

Making the already bad accompaniment look even worse.

This led to another booing.

But even after being booed continuously, Miwa Yoshida still had a smile on her face, as if she was not affected at all.

The textured sound is accurately inserted into the accompaniment.

"Only one night a week for two people to spend time together"

"I reluctantly left you here to ignore her breath."

……

Terrible musician.

A mediocre arrangement.

But they couldn't hide the charm of the girl's voice.

Just for a moment, the booing stopped.

That enthusiastic smile seemed to be integrated into the voice.

The lyrics are clearly a love song that avoids sadness.

But when Miwa Yoshida sings it, it makes people feel the urge to rise to the challenge.

Mijima Iijima sat up straight immediately.

Although she is not a professional musician, she has been in the industry for so many years and has some appreciation for talent.

Miwa Yoshida is enthusiastic in the typhoon, but sings sad love songs.

It is simply a typical example of being force-fed by God.

Even though he was born in Yeluzi, he could achieve this level even if he didn't know music.

If you receive systematic music training.

Simply unimaginable.

Seeing Miji Iijima's expression, Hanyu Hideki seemed to have guessed what he was thinking, "Does Iijima-san want to sign her and then conduct systematic training?"

"That's right." Mijima Iijima admitted.

Hideki Hanyu shook his head and said, "I don't recommend you do this."

"Why?" Mijima Iijima asked.

"Some people's talents require unfettered, wild and free growth before they can be fully utilized. Restricting them with so-called rules and restrictions will instead inhibit their inspiration."

Hideki Hanyu speaks his mind.

In his opinion, the reason why Yoshida Miwa has such achievements in the future and has a unique creative style is precisely related to the other person's growth experience.

He is not from a professional background. After coming to Tokyo from Hokkaido to develop, he has been floating in the underground music circle for many years.

Then he met a teammate Masato Nakamura who was very compatible with him.

"This song sounds really good."

The speaker was Akina Nakamori.

Compared to Mito Iijima who cares about Miwa Yoshida.

Akina Nakamori is more concerned with the songs themselves.

"The song is good, but it's also because the singer is suitable."

The music created by Yoshida Miwa is a typical type that only she can sing, but it is difficult for others to sing.

Although Miwa Yoshida said that she hasn’t decided on the name for this song yet.

But Hideki Hanyu judged from the melody and lyrics that it should be "Once a Week Lover" from his first album after forming the band.

It’s just that the song in Hanyu Hideki’s memory was rearranged by Masato Nakamura.

The arrangement currently being played is really not outstanding.

"Hanyu-kun is right, I can't imitate her singing style."

Akina Nakamori is not being modest.

Just the falsetto and high pitch of Yoshida Miwa in the song are completely different from her.

While the three of them were talking, Miwa Yoshida's singing gradually came to an end.

Mijima Iijima asked Hanyu Hideki, "Hanyu-sensei, should we just ignore her?"

Excellent singers have no shortage of followers.

Iijima Mito does not object to letting Yoshida Miwa grow up freely, but he cannot let it grow and grow into other people's vegetable fields.

"let me see……"

If Hideki Hanyu remembers correctly, Miwa Yoshida joined Columbia Records after getting acquainted with Masato Nakamura.

Sony later acquired Columbia.

Columbia Records was reorganized by Sony, and Epic Records, originally owned by Columbia Records, was split into an independent company and became one of Sony's three-generation flagship record companies in the 90s.

The band Dream Come True released their album through Epic Records.

As the saying goes, don't be afraid of thieves stealing, but be afraid of thieves thinking about it.

Especially a giant like Sony.

Although he has already thought of a series of plans to dig holes for Sony.

But now he is indeed no match for Sony.

Thinking of this, Hanyu Hideki glanced at Akina Nakamori who was listening intently to the song next to him, and an idea came to his mind.

"Akina, what do you think of Ms. Yoshida?"

"He can create and sing so well. He is much better than me."

Tianhou Cai said it very sincerely.

"Then sign her to your HA record."

"Huh? Is this okay?"

Akina Nakamori didn’t expect Hanyu Hideki’s words at all.

Her record company is just an empty shell serving her alone.

On weekdays, she prepares her own records, relying on Warner Pioneer and Yunshang Music to jointly form a production team.

How can I help others produce records?

Signing it is just a matter of continuing to let it go, which is no different from not signing it.

But what Akina Nakamori didn't know was that Hideki Hanyu wanted this effect.

If Yunshang Entertainment signs Miwa Yoshida.

Even with his advice, there is no guarantee that Yoshida Miwa's growth will not be affected.

After all, he couldn't keep an eye on it all the time.

Yunshang Arts is a formal firm with a mature process for artists.

Maybe Yoshida Miwa will be crippled.

As for Akina Nakamori’s record company and Warner Pioneer shares.

Hideki Hanyu just kept Miwa Yoshida there temporarily.

If you really want to release the film, you must take it back and use Yunshang Music.

Thinking of this, Hanyu Hideki said to Nakamori Akina.

"Of course. Don't you admire her very much? Then let her continue to grow with your appreciation and leave everything to her decision."

"Okay... okay." Akina Nakamori agreed in a confused manner.

Next to him, Mijima Iijima finally figured it out.

It’s not that Hideki Hanyu doesn’t want to sign Miwa Yoshida, but he doesn’t want Yunshang Entertainment to sign.

but it does not matter.

This girl is going to make her debut anyway, and when the time comes, the agency business still cannot escape Yunshang Entertainment.

At this time, Miwa Yoshida's performance on the first floor has ended.

The girl waved her thanks and walked off the stage to the cheers of the audience.

Seeing this, Hideki Hanyu smiled and said to Akina Nakamori next to him, "Akina, it's your turn as the record company president to appear next."

"Oh……"

Nakamori Akina has a silly and cute feeling that she doesn't understand the situation yet.

But she still followed Hanyu Hideki's request and walked towards the backstage.

After a while, Akina Nakamori returned.

She gestured OK to Hanyu Hideki and said, "It's agreed. She promised to go to my record company to discuss it in detail tomorrow."

Hearing this, Hideki Hanyu turned to Mijima Iijima and said.

"Iijima-san, if we sign the contract tomorrow, you will send someone to help Akina and then help Miss Yoshida find an underground agent. We don't want anyone from Yunshang Entertainment. Let her train in the underground circle for the time being."

Hearing this, Sanzhi Iijima was speechless.

This person wouldn't let her sign a contract, but still asked her to help with work. I really didn't know what to say.

But Hanyu Hideki personally explained what else she could do but agree.

"Ok."
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The next day.

Akina Nakamori got up early in the morning and rushed to her record company excitedly.

Record companies that used to be just empty shells were suddenly able to sign singers.

Akina Nakamori immediately felt like being the president.

In order to take into account the feelings of Warner Records.

Akina Nakamori's HA VILLAGE record office is not in the Yunshang Building.

It is located in an office building in Akasaka, Minato-ku.

It is only one street away from the Burning Production office where Kyoko Koizumi signed a contract.

When she arrived at HA Records, the receptionist reported to her that Miwa Yoshida had arrived.

After Akina Nakamori came in, she pulled Miwa Yoshida, who was actually two months older than her, and started chatting.

By the way, some of the arrangements after signing the contract were all told to her by Hideki Hanyu.

He said that helping Yoshida Miwa release records is not a problem.

But it feels like Miwa Yoshida is not ready to debut yet.

We need to continue to train and grow. It would be best to find some more teammates...

During the conversation, the person arranged by Yunshang Entertainment to help with the contract arrived.

Help determine the signing matters.

Miwa Yoshida felt very attached to the little fat girl who treated her warmly and sincerely even though she was already a queen.

I was very happy to join Akina Nakamori’s record company.

In this way, President Cai successfully signed her first singer.

He is also a very talented singer with potential.

Of course, Akina Nakamori, who still didn't know that she was just a temporary "keeper", rushed home with a sense of accomplishment in her heart and expressed her excitement to Hideki Hanyu.

However, Hanyu Hideki reminded, "Okay, don't forget your afternoon schedule."

"Oh, I was so happy that I forgot about this matter. Let's go quickly. It will take a long time to do the styling."

After Nakamori Akina finished speaking, she hurriedly pulled Hanyu Hideki out.

After all, it seems now.

An invitation from the top minister of Tokyo is much more important than signing a newcomer with an unknown future.

　Thanks to Chau534 for the 1500 book coins reward.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)