In late August, autumn tigers are raging. According to the weather forecast, the day of the official performance will turn sunny to cloudy and the temperature will be suitable. However, today’s outdoor heat is overwhelming.
After finishing his inspection at Wangan Plaza, Shinichi Iwahashi set out to return to the company. On the way, he received a call from Mineshima and told him about see-saw.
Hearing the name, Shinichi Iwahashi reacted for a moment. After thinking about it for a while, he remembered that it was an amateur band composed of three girls.
Iwahashi Shinichi remained silent, and Mineshima had a tacit agreement to continue talking after a brief pause. With this phone call, Mineshima wanted to report to Iwahashi Shinichi, and he gave see-saw a performance contract.
Mineshima explained the current situation of the band. Several girls are still working part-time. Since the first performance, during this period, they came to LIVEHOUSE for interviews and got two performance opportunities. Mineshima remembered Iwahashi
Shen Yi urged them to pay more attention to this band. Seeing that these three girls were interested in continuing their music activities, they took advantage of the situation and gave them a fixed performance contract.
What's more worth mentioning is that during this period, the band wrote several decent new songs. Although they are immature, the arrangement of the songs is remarkable, and the lyrics are also quite stylish.
A band composed entirely of women who can handle all their own creations and have their own style is very valuable. Not only Shinichi Iwahashi is looking forward to the growth of the band, but Mineshima also hopes to launch another decent girl band
.Therefore, in addition to Iwahashi Shinichi’s instructions, Mineshima also paid extra attention to the three girls in See-Saw.
Although Shinichi Iwahashi is currently focused on promoting Tetsuya Komuro's electronic dance music, Mineshima has only known him for a while, and he knows best that what he values most in his heart has always been the band. If not for this, Shinichi Iwahashi would not be famous nationwide.
We are promoting the establishment of LIVEHOUE internally, and the production company under our name still provides underground single production for underground bands, and actively provides support to underground bands.
Mineshima was talking about his, and Iwahashi Shinichi was recalling this band in his mind.
Three girls who were born in middle-class families and received a good music education have been playing music in a small circle for many years. After graduating from college, they followed the established life path and entered large companies to work, while still retaining the hobbies they had as students.
That performance at LIVEHOUSE was also their whim.
Shinichi Iwahashi told Guofinedao that if the band plans to perform, arrange a performance for them, and if the time is right, and if they plan to produce an underground single, then produce an underground single for them.
Not only that, Iwahashi Shinichi also left his business card when he went to see the band perform.
However, the three girls got his business card, but did not contact him. Instead, they chose to contact Fengdao for opportunities to perform. This kind of behavior, on the one hand, made them feel the pride and restraint of these three girls.
On the other hand, it can still be felt that although they are consciously approaching the underground music scene, they have no plans to deviate from their current life.
Such a rational way of acting is quite consistent with their good background and smooth sailing life.
see-saw is currently not at the level of debuting, and the band itself has no plans to debut. In this case, Mineshima's report is just a routine matter.
Shinichi Iwahashi accepted the news, but Mineshima suddenly changed the subject and asked Shinichi Iwahashi about a demo tape, "...I went to Yoyogi before, and the staff there said that Iwahashi
Qiao Sang took away an audition tape."
Fengdao was a little curious: "Did you find any dazzling newcomers inside?"
This curiosity is not without reason. The production company is still undertaking the recording of cover albums. The audition tape that Shinichi Iwahashi took away was left by the singers who participated in the cover album. The contents of the audition tape are all covers of songs, so
That is to say, if Iwahashi Shinichi pays special attention to one of them, it must be that person's singing voice that is outstanding.
However, Mineshima was curious and Iwahashi Shinichi was confused, as if he had forgotten this matter.
With such a reaction, Minedao joked with him, "It seems that he is not a bright newcomer." Otherwise, he would not turn around and forget about it.
Iwahashi Shinichi also laughed, but he said: "In today's era, whether a newcomer is eye-catching depends on where he is placed."
There seemed to be something else in his words.
Mineshima was the most obedient person, and he sensed that Shinichi Iwahashi might have ulterior motives, so he stopped right there.
…
After returning from Wangan Plaza, Shinichi Iwahashi has no other plans for the rest of his schedule. These days, there are not many social events that require his presence in person.
Back at the company, the clerk came over to report that a girl came to visit this afternoon.
"Visiting time is 3:10..." the clerk informed him of the visit record.
Iwahashi Shin glanced at his watch and saw that it was an hour ago. He had just had doubts about the identity of the visiting girl. Although his office threshold was not high, it was a big deal for a girl to come to him.
one time.
But the clerk's name "Hamazaki" left by the girl on the newspaper immediately dissipated the doubts that had not yet formed.
Hamasaki Ayumi.
The identity of this girl visitor was obvious. Shinichi Iwahashi's question was answered, but more questions immediately arose. Ayumi Hamasaki lived in Fukuoka, why did he come to Tokyo now, and why did he find him here?
The visit was an hour ago...
At this time, the clerk asked Shinichi Iwahashi for his opinion, "Do you want to see her, Iwahashi-san?"
Iwahashi Shinichi reacted and immediately thought that after Hamasaki missed the opportunity, he didn't just go back, but kept waiting for him to come back.
A girl who is waiting so resolutely to see him would normally be thinking in her mind whether there is something important.
However, when Iwahashi Shinichi recalled the girl's stubbornness and refusal to admit defeat when he first met Ayumi Hamasaki, and she would rather suffer a loss than win a win, a thought came to his mind: It's Ayumi Hamasaki's fault for stubbornly waiting.
What your personality can do.
…
A girl who was less than fourteen years old and still a beautiful girl with exquisite appearance came to visit. The receptionist of the record company was also very polite and talkative. Although Iwahashi Shinichi was not in the company, she insisted on waiting and did not dissuade her.
Instead, they arranged a reception room for her and prepared drinks and desserts for her.
She has been an advertising model since she was a child. In terms of etiquette in dealing with others, Hamasaki is impeccable. Especially when this girl intends to play the role of a good child, it is even easier for her to win the love of others.
Although in the eyes of the staff, she finally met Iwahashi Shinichi after waiting hard for a long time. But in Hamasaki Ayumi's heart, the wait just now was neither long nor difficult.
The longer I wait, the more the competitive spirit in my heart condenses and I am ready to go.
The staff responsible for receiving her led Hamasaki to the reception room next to Shinichi Iwahashi's office. The staff had a good impression of this beautiful girl who was as delicate as a doll and had thoughtful etiquette.
However, facing Shinichi Iwahashi, Ayumi Hamasaki's cute smile and speaking skills just disappeared.
"Long time no see, Ayu-chan." Iwahashi Shinichi smiled.
He walked in, sat down on the single sofa in the reception room, and looked at Hamasaki. Compared with the first time they met, President-san had not changed much.
They all have such a forgiving and father-like expression, which makes Hamasaki want to confront him. In fact, the "father-like expression" also comes from her own imagination. However, the subtle mentality of wanting to confront him may be related to
It is related to Ayumi Hamasaki's experience of being abandoned by his father shortly after he was born.
Hamasaki stood up, bowed his head slightly to Shinichi Iwahashi, raised his eyelids, and looked at his face. It is said that this President-san has not changed much, but in fact the biggest change is that he is no longer "President-san"
.
She said slowly, "Hello."
…
Iwahashi Shinichi was amused by her seemingly reluctant expression. He said, "I didn't expect Ayu-chan to come to me. It's really surprising."
Hamasaki looked at him but said nothing. However, looking at her expression, one could tell that she was not speechless because of shyness.
Shinichi Iwahashi asked her, "Did you come to Tokyo alone?"
Hamasaki shook his head and pursed his lips.
It's not that she didn't want to talk, but it was very strange. She finally found GENZO records and finally waited for Shinichi Iwahashi, but when they actually met face to face, Hamasaki suddenly didn't know what to say.
You want to say to him, "Don't underestimate me!"
Tell him, "How can you draw conclusions easily if you haven't heard me sing?"
The words that he had wanted to say all along ran through Ayumi Hamasaki's mind, and as soon as he opened his mouth, he told him: "This time, I came to Tokyo to act in a TV series."
When she saw Shinichi Iwahashi's surprised face, she couldn't help but feel a little proud.
Iwahashi Shinichi laughed again and asked: "What kind of TV series is it?"
"Produced by TV Asahi, there is an adaptation of a comic called "Twin Teachers"..." It wasn't until Hamasaki said this that he finally remembered that he only played a small role in it.
But she had the mentality of "Ogissan wouldn't watch a campus TV show anyway", and acted as if nothing had happened as a young actress who had finally taken a crucial step towards becoming a famous actress.
This kind of acting is worth ten points.
Iwahashi Shinichi thought to himself that there could be people with worse acting skills than him. However, if it were the Nakamori judge at home, he might give Hamasaki a fifty-nine point for the sake of her cuteness.
.
Unqualified, but cute.
Although he saw through Hamasaki Ayumi's thoughts, Shinichi Iwahashi did not intend to reveal the "Twin Teachers" movie. Not only did he know about it, he was also cooperating with Watanabe Manyumi to win the starring role and the theme song of the TV series in one fell swoop.
At the moment, it is mainly Watanabe Manyumi's manager who is in contact with the Asahi TV production bureau. With the good relationship between the two parties and Asahi TV, generous entertainment funds, and the bundling sales strategy, it can be said that this TV series is bound to win.
.
He cooperated with Hamasaki and congratulated, "Now, Ayu-chan will also make her debut as an actress."
Even so, her expression was not filled with complacency and pride, but seemed to be stating the facts - and it had nothing to do with her, other people's lives.
Iwahashi Shinichi thought for a while, "Compared to being awe-inspiring, it's interesting to be able to play various roles and experience different lives."
However, Hamasaki Ayumi replied, "No matter what role I play, I am still me." After saying this, she suddenly showed an expression that she had said something wrong. She was a proud girl just now, but now she is apologetic.
She didn't mean to talk back to Shinichi Iwahashi, but after hearing Shinichi Iwahashi's explanation of the work of an actress, she subconsciously thought of it. However, when she said the words, it seemed like she was contradicting him.
To be honest, when Ayumi Hamasaki said he wanted to be a famous actor in the future, he never thought that being an actor was a job that allowed him to experience different lives. Rather, it would be better to say that his admiration for actors comes from the simplest desire to be an actor.
A big star's wish.
Rather than pretending to be someone else, I want to be myself all the time.
Such thoughts flashed through Hamasaki's mind. However, he could not express it to Shinichi Iwahashi.
Iwahashi Shinichi did not feel that Hamasaki was rude, but he could see the girl's opinion from her words. He said to her, "Always maintain your true self. This is more like the idea of a stage singer."
As he spoke, he thought of Akina Nakamori. To a certain extent, Ayumi Hamasaki, who said "No matter what role I play, I am who I am" in front of him, has a very similar personality to Akina Nakamori.
…
Akina-san is such a person...
Ayumi Hamasaki thought so in his heart, but changed the subject irrationally, "Your company is very close to Watanabe-san's office."
She tried her best to change the topic, but Shinichi Iwahashi saw Hamasaki's inner wavering.
In fact, it was because he had wavered in his dream of becoming an actor that he had said to Shinichi Iwahashi in the past that Ayumi Hamasaki deliberately pushed away the option of "singer" and turned to Watanabe, who "didn't want to find it."
mulberry".
Shinichi Iwahashi told her, "GENZO and Watanabe-san's office are fully cooperative. Watanabe-san is very skillful in discovering actors."
Hamasaki sarcastically said, "You sound like a talent scout sent by Watanabe-san."
Iwahashi Shinichi smiled, "Have you discovered it?"
"This reaction is so boring," Hamasaki said, "It's like a joke from a comedian who's not funny."
Iwahashi Shinichi shook his head, "It's true. I am a music producer, so of course I should recommend people who aim to be actors to real casting agencies."
He explained to Ayumi Hamasaki in a serious manner, neither thinking that she was trying to cause trouble, nor did he deal with her. After listening to his words, Hamasaki suddenly smiled.
She felt that she was getting closer to her imagination of Tokyo, and she smiled for the first time since seeing Shinichi Iwahashi today.
Iwahashi Shinichi then asked her, "Ayu-chan came to see me, what's the matter?"
Before coming to see him, I had various thoughts in my mind.
However, when Hamasaki opened her mouth, she said: "It's nothing." She showed that stubborn expression again, "I just came to tell you that I acted in a TV series."
