Tickets for the stage play starring popular idol Higashiyama Noriyuki are certainly in demand.
Kitagawa Kaoren was already backstage, and Iwahashi Shinichi said hello to him and congratulated Higashiyama Noriyuki on the smooth start of his performance. Following him, Mitochi Iijima bowed deeply.
After exchanging pleasantries with Iwahashi Shinichi, Kitagawa Kaguya also said hello to Iijima Mitochi.
Since this year, Miji Iijima has been following the progress of Tokyo Boys and has had quite a lot of interactions with Johnny. However, Kitagawa took a look at her, not only because she is the representative of Shinichi Iwahashi, but also because she acts with integrity.
Quite a set.
Kitagawa is a person who is quite tolerant and polite to people who have shown extraordinary talents. This is different from his sister who has to consider personal likes and dislikes before making any decision. It is precisely because of this that he can attract talents.
Work for him.
The lights backstage were bright, almost blinding.
Iwahashi Shinichi followed Kitagawa into the actors' room. Higashiyama Noriyuki, who had exaggerated stage makeup on his face, was surrounded by two costume designers and could only nod to them, "Jennis-san... Iwahashi-san.
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His eyes lingered on Iwahashi Shinichi's face for a moment, and he recognized the face.
Shin Iwahashi met Noriyuki Higashiyama all over again. He passed by him backstage when he was running errands as an agent. He didn't expect to be recognized at a glance. He didn't know whether it was Higashiyama Noriyuki's good eyesight or his image as the man in black behind the scenes.
His face has also become a celebrity...
In addition to Higashiyama Noriyuki, there were other actors in this large room. The heroine of this play was actress Yuriko Ishida, who is not very famous.
Stage plays are different from TV dramas in that exaggerated movements and physical contact are indispensable. Because of this, actresses who play roles for Johnny's male idols will inevitably suffer attacks from fans.
Even if she glances at the male idol during the curtain call or shows a little more familiarity when they participate in TV promotions together, jealous fans will call the woman's office to protest and warn her to keep her distance from the male idol.
Playing a role with Johnny's male idol is definitely not an easy job, it requires both strong nerves and a strong heart.
In addition to the actors in makeup and the staff surrounding them, there are also two little boys who help the actors run errands. They are both junior high school students, with handsome faces and short stature. Shinichi Iwahashi is selecting Tokyo Boys
Judging from the images of the JR boys I met during this period, this kind of young boy is exactly the type that Kitagawa Kao likes.
but……
Iwahashi Shinichi's eyes fell on the face of one of the boys and he looked at it carefully. After receiving this gaze, the boy who was being looked at looked back and suddenly gave him a toothy smile.
For a young man, he is very courageous.
Iwahashi Shinichi couldn't help but smile when he looked at this "Misaki" and said hello to him, "It's Naohiro-kun from the Himawari Theater Company, right?"
The little boy leaned forward slightly and said, "After becoming Johnny, I am now 'Gang'." He responded calmly to Shinichi Iwahashi. The other boy with him opened his eyes and looked on.
Iwahashi Shinichi explained to Kitagawa Hiro, "A few years ago, when I went to Osaka, I met this child with Mr. Ishihara of the Himawari Theater Company."
The meeting between the young man who I was completely satisfied with and Shinichi Iwahashi was indeed beyond Kitagawa's expectations. However, seeing Shinichi Iwahashi's cordial attitude towards Domoto Tsuyoshi, I felt that Iwahashi Shinichi had the same vision as him.
Although Shin Iwahashi did not mention a single word about his impression of Tsuyoshi Domoto, Kitagawa Hiro had an intuition that he admired this boy.
Domoto Tsuyoshi and Domoto Koichi, these two teenagers transferred to Tokyo, with Kitagawa Kaguya as the nominal guardian. Of course, they lived in the dormitory of the office every day, and there were dedicated people to take care of daily life.
But on weekdays, he often takes two young boys to watch the performances of his seniors, and it was the same today.
Another young man who had been out of tune with the situation just now also introduced himself, "I am Koichi Domoto."
Iwahashi Shinichi reacted, "Two Domoto?"
Domoto Tsuyoshi said seriously, "It's two brothers, Iwahashi-san."
His expression did not change, but the boy next to him gave up. His face suddenly turned red, and he wanted to retort loudly, but because he was in front of adults, he said "No way" forcefully, as if he had squeezed out his words.
Koichi Domoto explained seriously to Shinichi Iwahashi, "It just happens that my last name is Domoto."
Being exposed to his face, Domoto Tsuyoshi was not at all uneasy about telling a lie. Instead, he turned around and looked at the nervous-looking partner whom Kitagawa had assigned to him. He thought his appearance was interesting and he had a smart round face.
There was a cunning look on his face that wanted to smile but couldn't.
Iwahashi Shinichi and Kitagawa Kaoru were watching clearly, and they knew at a glance that the person Domoto was trying to tease was none other than Domoto Koichi next to them.
Tsuyoshi Domoto, who impressed Shinichi Iwahashi as "Mitsunari Ishida" when they first met in the troupe, is now also smart and full of aura. And looking at his unrestrained appearance, he must be very popular with Kitagawa Kao.
Since Iwahashi Shinichi and Kitagawa Kao had met backstage, they were ready to return to the auditorium. Kitagawa Kao called to the two young boys, "You guys can come too."
When he said "you", he used the nondescript "to lure people".
Even though he knew it was neither fish nor fowl, he still had to use it. In a sense, it was Kitagawa's way of expanding his identity and power. Iwahashi Shinichi turned a deaf ear to these words, and he and Iijima Mitochi left first.
"Just now, why did you lie?" Domoto Hikaru asked Domoto Tsuyoshi in a low voice.
The cunning Kansai boy speaks in Kansai accent and says, "What's up?" Even words like this that can easily make people angry are a bit funny when spoken in Kansai accent.
"Wouldn't it be terrible after being discovered by that Iwahashi-san?" This is why Domoto Koichi is eager to clarify. When he first came to Tokyo, the twelve-year-old boy was a little cautious like a top student. But it may also be that he was a young boy.
A sign of a child’s defensiveness.
Domoto just looked at his partner who was worried about gains and losses, and showed that sly and smiling expression. Domoto was helpless with such a face, but he was still a little unwilling.
Of the two boys born in the same year, Domoto Go is the more lively. Moreover, he looks like a good boy, but in fact he is very bold. Within a few months of joining Johnny's, he has already skillfully imitated Kitagawa Kaguya's "seduce" character.
"His habit of speaking often makes Domoto Koichi burst into laughter. After laughing, he secretly worries that Jason will get scolded if he finds out.
For Tsuyoshi Domoto, who once aspired to become a comedian, the term "lure" is no different from the stereotypes of comedians. Of course, whether this joking way of doing things is because he is bold and uninhibited, or because he is cunning, that depends on
Say something else.
However, one thing that is certain is that the two boys were brought together by Kitagawa because they were both born in Kansai, both had the same surname: Domoto, and were born in the same year.
Then, while joking about Kitagawa Kaguya's oral habits, and occasionally teasing and being teased, the relationship gradually became closer.
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The Youth Team is famous for its dancing. Noriyuki Higashiyama himself has a pretty good figure, and his acting skills are solid and natural, and his performance on the stage is remarkable.
At the beginning of the second act, it was the solo performance of the heroine Yuriko Ishida. This young actress's acting skills were still young, but as the performance progressed, she gradually became calm and natural. She is qualified, but not for the stage itself. A brilliant actor.
However, in a drama with Higashiyama Noriyuki as the absolute protagonist, it is expected that the heroine's limelight will be weaker.
Iwahashi Shin came here as soon as he came, and watched the play carefully with the plot introduction spread out on his lap. But the more he watched carefully, the more he felt in his heart that it was a play that could not be said to be brilliant.
Despite this, when the actors came out for the curtain call, the audience's enthusiasm was a surge that Iwahashi Shinichi will never forget.
Iwahashi Shinichi congratulated Kitagawa Kaguya, "Higashiyama-kun's performance was very successful." Once he became the man behind the scenes chatting and laughing with Kitagawa Kaguo, even an idol who has been in the limelight for many years has become "Higashiyama-kun" .
"Next, how about having a drink?" Kitagawa Kao asked Iwahashi Shinichi.
This was within the plan, and Shinichi Iwahashi readily agreed. However, the two parties did not follow the audience out of the exit next to the theater, and went back to the backstage to meet the actors.
After the performance ended, the atmosphere backstage was completely different from before the performance. The actors talked and laughed loudly and casually. However, in this atmosphere, the lead actor Noriyuki Higashiyama and the heroine Yuriko Ishida had almost no communication.
After taking off his makeup, Shinichi Iwahashi looked at Yuriko Ishida. She was a pretty and elegant beauty.
She looked in the mirror and looked very reserved.
The moment Iwahashi Shinichi looked over, a short man with a round head, a round face, and a chubby figure approached him. A smile appeared on his round face, "Iwahashi-san."
"I am Nishiwaki, Yuriko Ishida's agent." The agent handed over his business card with both hands.
Iwahashi Shinichi took it and looked at it. It was an artist from BoxCorporation. He nodded to Nishiwaki and accepted the business card. In his impression, this agency also specializes in female artists, and it also has the trump card of Miho Nakayama. .
There are many agencies in the industry that specialize in female artists, and the competition among female stars is extremely fierce. Of course, the flowering period after becoming popular is also shorter than the other...otherwise, the competition would not be so fierce.
It is because they know that the wave behind will soon beat the wave ahead to death on the beach that the firm rushes to grab that seat.
After finishing her work in the mirror, Yuriko Ishida also came to say hello to Shinichi Iwahashi. Shinichi Iwahashi accepted her courtesy, and Nishiwaki took the opportunity to recommend Yuriko Ishida and asked him to look after her if he had the opportunity.
GENZO participated in the establishment of a TV production company, and "Season of the Cutie" was the number one hit drama in the spring. Shinichi Iwahashi himself was still doing a short variety show on TV Tokyo, working with new directors and screenwriters.
No matter what the industry thinks, this music producer is not uninterested in the television industry. Even if he is not interested in the television industry, with his energy, he can naturally create opportunities and bring opportunities to others.
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Kitagawa entertained guests, and as expected, the topic of Tokyo Boys came up during the dinner.
The members of the group are currently finalized for the time being, and it would not be surprising if there are changes before they officially make their mainstream debut through records.
Even if it's not an agency like Johnny's, which has a routine of combining various groups before debuting, just talking about a band, in the underground era and in the early stage of debut when the route has not yet been determined, it is normal for members to change.
Another special thing about Johnny is that these teenagers often start to appear on TV before they debut, accumulating popularity and popularity. In the case of Tokyo Boys, Kitagawa has no intention of changing his usual strategy.
However, Shinichi Iwahashi does not agree with the band doing things before their debut that will only deeply bind them to their idol status.
This requires using your brain to come up with a way to get the best of both worlds and let the public accept that this is indeed a band.
Of course, regarding this point, Shinichi Iwahashi had already discussed this with Watanabe Manyumi when he was formulating the plan for "It's Okay to Start on Monday." The key point is to let the audience develop this band.
Shinichi Iwahashi had already made preparations when he took over this task. Now, it was a good time to ask, "I wonder if Jason would consider preparing an exclusive music variety show for the band."
In the program, the process of members learning musical instruments and writing songs is presented in a relatively professional but not boring way. Big-name musicians are invited to be guests on the program, so that these teenagers can sit on the same table as these musicians.
At the table, we not only exchanged music, but also conducted small interviews.
In addition, you can also discuss together to arrange and perform the songs...
"In short, it is to put the band's efforts in front of the audience."
Let the public witness with their own eyes how they work hard to become a real band. To put it bluntly, it is still the same thing as "the ronin guy who sells fish in Tsukiji got admitted to the University of Tokyo through hard work."
Kitagawa listened patiently and did not give a statement on the spot. However, Shinichi Iwahashi was not in a hurry. Anyway, he was not the one who was anxious to produce a new artist. Even if Tokyo Kid debuts, GENZO will produce records for the band.
In terms of song selection, it is impossible to expect Kitagawa Kaguya not to interfere.
Because of this, Shinichi Iwahashi didn't invest much energy in Tokyo Boys. If you really want to say it, the greater significance of participating in the production of Tokyo Boys should be to use this band as an opportunity to start dealing with Johnny.
Today, Johnny's is in urgent need of a new facade.
Before Guang GEN gets too angry, if he can't launch a next-level idol, then this male idol overlord will face an even worse situation.
But if we want to introduce new idols that can attract the public's attention again, we need to make changes.
Finding Shinichi Iwahashi to cooperate is part of the process of seeking change.
However, while Iwahashi Shinichi was cooperating with Kitagawa Kuo and making suggestions for this "band idol", on the other hand, he was still thinking about one thing.
Chuck and Asuka are the group responsible for the production of light GEN music.
The fact that this idol group is able to reach the national level has a lot to do with the catchy singles they released and their quality of becoming pop classics.
If we just rely on popularity to build sales, the group will not have such long-lasting vitality.
