Tokyo's most affectionate

Chapter 85: Are you qualified to make conditions?

After the song was finished, Kurosawa Mitsuru stopped.

Although this was his first time playing it, he had played it many times in his mind.

"Clap clap clap!"

As he stopped playing and put his hands away, the other three judges applauded.

Maybe not all of them understand piano, but even laymen can feel the charm of Kurosawa Hikaru playing the piano.

With this look and piano skills, this young man is bound to be famous!

Seeing this scene, Igarashi Runa was also somewhat happy.

Sure enough, that day in the restaurant, Kurosawa Mitsuru only tried out his skills and did not fully demonstrate his strength.

"Did you adapt this yourself, or did someone else do it?"

Miya Hamada took a deep breath, tried to calm herself down as much as possible, and asked.

"Myself." Seeing the irrepressible joy on her face, Kurosawa Mitsuru secretly breathed a sigh of relief and answered.

There is no Maxim in this world, and his version, as it is a solo without accompaniment of other instruments, cannot be fully reproduced. I can only make certain filling and modifications based on my own level.

In the eyes of experts, this piano piece is not difficult to play, it is just a simple show of skill and speed.

For the layman, Flight of the Bumblebee is extremely impactful and has a strong charm. Its almost crazy rhythm, like rock and roll, can ignite people's passion.

"Next, I will choose the song. The song you chose has such a fast melody, so let's perform "Nocturne". As for the number, you can choose whatever you want."

Mia Hamada nodded slightly, then clenched the pen in her hand, shook it a few times, and after thinking for a while, she made the request.

"Okay, before we continue, I have a condition that I want to make clear."

Hearing this request, Kurosawa Mitsuru nodded slightly, thinking that the time was almost right, and stood up and spoke.

Those pianists who passed away in the early years all exist in history, including Chopin.

The skill of learning piano not only enabled him to have the theory and experience that ordinary people would play for decades or even a lifetime, but also included most of the piano pieces.

Chopin is a huge figure that cannot be avoided in the piano world, so his works are naturally included in the discussion.

"condition?"

Mia Hamada, who was already eager to hear him continue playing, glanced at Runa Igarashi who was standing at the door when she heard this.

"I want to be a masked singer, that is, a singer who doesn't show his face and doesn't reveal his true identity."

Kurosawa Hikaru stood up and faced the four judges.

“If you become famous and you need to hold a concert, and your fans want you to show up, will you show up?”

Hearing this, Oki Maeda was a little surprised and asked immediately.

"At that time, I hope to play with a mask on." Kurosawa shook his head slightly.

Being a singer was just an attempt he made based on the skills he possessed.

Miss Runa's pursuit and kindness were one of the reasons why he chose to be a singer, but not all.

He just didn't want to be confined to a life of studying and working after graduation, but wanted to experience all kinds of life and see scenery that he had never seen before.

"You have such outstanding looks, why do you have to hide it?" Oki Maeda wanted to know his reason.

"I don't want my private life to be disturbed."

"Don't you think this is contradictory? You want to be an idol, but you don't want to be disturbed."

"It's indeed contradictory, but I don't want to be an idol, I want to be an entertainer."

"You have such outstanding looks and such talent. With a little effort, you can become famous and make a lot of money. Being a masked singer is completely self-defeating."

"Are you that what? You don't want to rely on your looks, you only want to rely on your talent?"

"No, it's just that my focus is not being a singer, but life."

Not relying on looks to make a living? Relying on talent? Kurosawa Hikaru doesn't have such a frivolous idea.

One of the reasons why he didn't want to be a star at first was that as public figures, stars would attract people's attention, but more importantly, it was because he felt that he didn't have the ability to be one.

But now it’s different. Since he has talent, being an artist is also an option. He has even conceived a masked image.

"You haven't even made your debut yet, you're just an unknown person, do you think you have the qualifications to make demands?"

After hearing these words, Hamada Mia finally couldn't help herself. Her face, which was full of joy, turned cold and she asked in a cold voice.

What a joke! Every artist, including her, who made their debut had to be obedient and endure all kinds of pressure, unreasonable demands, and unfair treatment before they could slowly make it and have the capital to communicate with the company.

This cold and angry rebuke scared everyone. For a moment, no one dared to say a word and all looked at her.

"Why not? It is called cooperation if we discuss it clearly before signing the contract, both parties have a say, and after mutual negotiation, both parties can accept the result."

Kurosawa Hikaru's expression changed when he realized that her attitude was so overbearing. He narrowed his eyes and said coldly.

"Igarashi."

Hearing this, Hamada Mia didn't want to argue with him, but looked at Igarashi at the door with an unfriendly and dissatisfied look.

"Here." Facing her glare, Igarashi Runa stood up a little stiffly.

"Based on his overall quality and talent, if he could perform better, I would give him first-class resources to start with, and take him in as my apprentice and give him personal guidance. As long as he passes the market survey, he may even become a top star.

But no matter how good he is at playing the piano or singing, if he insists on not showing his face and doesn’t intend to focus on his career, the company will at best review him as a third-rate resource… or not sign him.”

Mia Hamada's attitude was firm and she was even angry.

However, the meaning behind her words was very straightforward. As long as Kurosawa Hikaru was willing to show his face, then everything would be easy.

"I……"

Igarashi Runa looked at Kurosawa Hikaru, then looked at her furious expression, and didn't know what to say.

"From your expression, you are not surprised at all about his conditions... Knowing this, you still dared to bring him in for review. Your ability to handle affairs is really getting worse and worse. The review ends here. When he recognizes himself, we will continue today's review."

Hamada Mia's mood had not yet completely calmed down. She agreed to the matter in a firm and unfriendly attitude and sent the guest away.

"excuse me."

Facing one of the board members, Igarashi Runa had no right to refute or protest. She could only bow her head and apologize, then waved to Kurosawa Hikaru.

Alerted by this action, Kurosawa Hikaru followed her footsteps and walked out of the room together.

"In fact, we can sign him. If he wants to be a masked singer, let him be one. Even if we can't give him first-rate resources, we can still train him with second-rate or third-rate resources."

Seeing him walk out, the other examiners couldn't help but say.

"He has the potential to become a top star, but he is content with not being in the mainstream. Moreover, he dares to put forward conditions before he even enters the industry. It will be even harder to control him after he becomes famous. As long as he is willing to bow his head, be obedient, and comply with all the requirements and conditions of the company, I am confident that I can make him famous."

Mia Hamada shook her head and disagreed.

"Beat or coercion?"

“What if he gets signed by another company?”

Oki Maeda raised the worst possibility.

"That depends on Igarashi's performance. She already knows the value of Hikaru Kurosawa, and I believe she will help us draw this person into the company."

After hearing this, Hamada Mia's eyes narrowed behind her glasses, and then she said with hope.

She has just directly stated the value of Kurosawa Hikaru. I believe that Igarashi, the gold medal agent, will not disappoint us.

After all, Kurosawa Hikaru is a child who has not yet stepped out of school and has not been exposed to the harshness of society. That is why he has such naive ideas and thinks he is qualified to make conditions.

But Igarashi is an elite who has worked for many years and has even experienced many ups and downs, and has demonstrated very professional abilities. I believe she will realize her mistake and bring Kurosawa Hikaru back.

Chapter 86: It is impossible to work

Unlike the relaxed and happy mood when they entered the company, the two of them were silent along the way until they got in the car.

"Sorry." Igarashi Runa, who had been silent for a long time, spoke while holding the steering wheel.

"Why are you saying sorry?"

Kurosawa Hikaru was also feeling upset, but he didn't understand why she said that.

"I should have asked clearly at the beginning. After knowing your wishes, I should have corrected the plan in time and not reviewed you. Instead, I signed you as a new artist and debuted first. It was my lack of professional ability that caused you to be scolded by that old woman."

Igarashi Runa shook her head, thinking that she had failed in her duty.

With Kurosawa Hikaru's ability, even if he is masked and acts as a mysterious singer, he will definitely have no problem becoming a big star, at least a little famous.

"Ugh……"

Igarashi Runa leaned her head on the steering wheel, looking dejected, no longer the heroic spirit she had when we met after school.

Kurosawa Hikaru sat in the passenger seat, looked sideways at her, said nothing, and gradually calmed down.

"Ms. Runa." After thinking for a long time, Kurosawa Mitsuru called her name.

"Sorry, let's go and have a meal to relax."

Igarashi Runa came back to her senses, straightened her back, gripped the steering wheel tightly and forced a smile.

Although being caught in a dilemma is terrible, it is not something that Kurosawa Hikaru should consider. She has reaped what she has sown.

Even if I am troubled, I will wait until I get home at night and think of a solution when I am alone.

"Do you want to be the boss?"

Seeing her like that, Kurosawa Mitsuru made up his mind and spoke.

"Be the boss?" Igarashi Runa, who was about to start the car, looked up at him in surprise after hearing this.

"You are the boss and also the agent. Sign me as your first artist and we will work together." Kurosawa Mitsuru nodded slightly and said affirmatively.

"You mean, let me open an office?" Igarashi Runa wondered if she had heard it wrong.

What kind of development is this? She just got scolded by her boss, and now she wants to fire him and start her own business?

"You may be a top agent who is respected by others as a senior, but in front of the board of directors, you are still just an employee. You have to do whatever the boss asks you to do. If your business is successful, you won't have to worry about other people's opinions anymore."

Kurosawa Mitsuru nodded and said decisively.

Based on his previous experience, he already felt that working for others had absolutely no future.

It is impossible to work for others. If you want to avoid being dependent on others and having to act according to their wishes, you have to be a boss and sweep away everything with your own strength.

"It's not that easy to open a firm... This industry has long been saturated. In recent years, no new firms have been developed. Basically, they either go bankrupt or are acquired."

Igarashi Runa spread her hands, thinking that the proposal was unrealistic.

"Please listen to me first." Seeing that she disagreed, Kurosawa Mitsuru could only say.

"it is good."

“What is your current annual income?”

"The basic salary is eight million per year, plus the performance commission that Fujiwara Rikka brings me, it's about twenty million."

"Within two years, I can get you back to this salary, or even higher."

"Tell me about it." Seeing that he was serious and didn't seem to be joking, Igarashi Runa was a little moved.

"What do you think of my strength?"

Kurosawa Mitsuru did not directly tell the plan, but asked first.

"According to old lady Hamada's vision, you have the potential to become a top star. But aside from your looks, I can't say. I don't understand piano, but I feel like you're pretty good."

Igarashi Runa held her chin, recalled Hamada Mia's reaction just now, and said.

In fact, this was the first time she saw old lady Hamada lose her composure like this.

I'm afraid that old woman really thought that Kurosawa Hikaru was a good talent, even more potential than Fujiwara Rikka. But she was furious to find out that he had put forward conditions before his debut, and the conditions were that he didn't plan to show up in public or focus on his career.

"What if my singing skills are really better than the karaoke god?"

Kurosawa Hikaru nodded and added, letting her imagine.

"That's amazing. As long as we have a few good songs, we could become a big hit at any time."