Akina Nakamori was surprised by this inexplicable thought. When she realized that she was recalling her past self because of Hamasaki Ayumi, it was like a shadow suddenly cast in her heart.
She didn't know what the entity of that shadow was, but unexpectedly, she didn't reject the ambiguity.
But Shinichi Iwahashi has fallen into new thinking.
After the bubble burst and idols entered the ice age, what he has been thinking about is to create a new fashion leader for girls. In order to accumulate relevant experience, Shinichi Iwahashi has signed several newcomers in the past few years and released singles for them
, arranged for them to act as models at the same time, but received little response.
Girls are born to be fashion leaders, Iwahashi Shinichi firmly believes in this. Appearance can be packaged, but the sense of fashion and the keen perception of the times all come from innate talent.
Today, the personality displayed by Hamasaki Ayumi, the beauty that is both aggressive but subtly revealing of vulnerability, and her determination of "no matter what, I am who I am", all have a
Stage star potential.
A few years ago, when he saw Hamasaki Ayumi's billboard on the streets of Fukuoka, Iwahashi Shinichi was evoked distant memories of his past life. He knew that there was an absolute possibility in this girl, as long as he could
Guide and discover it.
But that kind of vague impression that spans the past life and this life is not as good as meeting this girl face to face several times, understanding her personality and feeling her star qualities, which can make him more sure: when the new era comes, she can become that girl.
Brand new idol.
When Shinichi Iwahashi determined the possibility of Hamasaki, he also made his own decision on how to fulfill his promise to Hamasaki.
He woke up from his thoughts, looked at Akina Nakamori, and suddenly repeated his old words to her: "Ayu's dream is to become someone like you."
Akina Nakamori smiled and said to him: "I don't know why, but I am particularly happy to hear this from Ayu."
"Probably because it is really possible for her to realize this dream."
Iwahashi Shinichi was not joking. He informed Nakamori Akina: "There is a sequel to this sentence. The child said that even if Akina-san is regarded as a target, she is still herself."
As Nakamori Akina listened to this girl's confession, she suddenly felt an aura rushing toward her.
…
Without further ado.
The next day, after Shinichi Iwahashi went to the company, he immediately called Watanabe Wanyumi. After exchanging pleasantries, he went straight to the topic, "There is a new person that I want Wanyumi-san to know about. His name is Hamasaki Ayumi, and he is a local artist born in Fukuoka.
.In a few days, I will be transferred to the office in Tokyo."
Watanabe Wan Yumi listened silently and asked: "Hamasaki Ayumi?"
Watanabe Manyumi replied: "It sounds a bit familiar."
"She played the role of a student in "Twin Teachers"."
"I see."
Watanabe Manyumi paused for a moment, recalling what she saw and heard at the shooting scene. Then, changing the topic, she asked him: "Have you fallen in love with her? This Hamasaki Ayumi."
"There is no girl more star-like than her." Iwahashi Shinichi replied.
Watanabe Manyumi laughed at his exaggerated words. However, in this situation, Iwahashi Shinichi would not make such a joke with her. Knowing this, Watanabe Manyumi immediately raised her eyebrows at this girl named Hamasaki Ayumi.
expectations.
She was very interested, "When did you discover such a newcomer? Her name was not included in the previous selection meeting."
"It's a long story."
Watanabe Manyumi was half joking and half serious, "Then please keep your story short."
"Okay." Iwahashi Shinichi followed suit, "Anyway, this is how I met her and discovered her."
Watanabe Wanyumi couldn't help but sigh, "It's really a 'long story'." She simply asked: "Is there any information that you can pass on to me about Hamasaki Ayumi? And the office where she belongs, you have contact with them
Have you passed?"
"Not yet." Shinichi Iwahashi cooled down a little, "As for her information, the character she played in "Twin Teachers" is named 'Tachibana Momo'. Other than that, she has not participated in any filming.
"
"So, there is nothing?" Watanabe Wan Yumi said in a serious tone and asked: "Can you please repeat the short message just now?"
Watanabe Manyumi counterattacked lightly, "You are asking for trouble."
"That's good." Iwahashi Shinichi surrendered and explained to her: "I met her in Fukuoka a few years ago. I was deeply impressed by her at that time. I remember she was a very unique beautiful girl. It just so happened that she participated in the show this year
I watched TV Asahi’s TV series and came to Tokyo.”
To Watanabe Manyumi, it was inconvenient for Shinichi Iwahashi to tell him what happened when Ayumi Hamasaki came to see him twice.
"I see."
Watanabe Wan Yumi's attitude softened. She thought for a moment and said, "Since we are interested in that child's potential, as usual, we should contact her office first. If that happens, please send her a copy of her information."
Go contact Hamasaki's office and tell them that the record company has taken a liking to Hamasaki and wants to train her as a singer. This is the most natural solution on the table. Of course, even if
For new people chosen by Shinichi Iwahashi, the usual interview is also necessary.
Watanabe Wan Yumi thought that he was a new girl, and suggested to him: "There is also Komuro-san, please ask him to meet him."
"Komuro-san has already met her."
"What?"
"I took her to the recording studio before, and Komuro-san happened to be there too."
Shinichi Iwahashi revealed more information. Watanabe Wanyumi had vaguely realized that his acquaintance with this girl might not be as simple as what he just said. However, after Shinichi Iwahashi gave his explanation, it became clear that
It's no longer the point.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Watanabe Wan Yumi asked him: "What was the result of Komuro-san's 'interview'?"
"I haven't asked yet." Iwahashi Shinichi replied, "Besides, how Komuro-san thinks of her is actually not that important."
Watanabe Wan Yumi captured the key point of his words: "Aren't you going to hand her over to Komuro-san?"
"I can't say for sure right now." Iwahashi Shinichi was vague.
If he wants to create a true super idol, then Ayumi Hamasaki cannot be labeled as a "Komuro-type". Even Shinichi Iwahashi does not want Tetsuya Komuro's music production ideas to influence Ayumi Hamasaki.
Shinichi Iwahashi had various expectations for Hamasaki in his heart, but he had no intention of saying these words at this time.
This was not out of secrecy before things were done. After all, the attitude he showed had already told Watanabe Wan Yumi that he had high hopes for Hamasaki Ayumi.
The reason why I put all this aside for the time being is that Hamasaki Ayumi is just an ordinary girl who has just gained the consciousness of singing. Before this girl really made up her mind and radiated a light that others could see, Iwahashi Shinichi
Neither of them wanted to put their expectations on her on the table.
Iwahashi Shinichi explained to Watanabe Manyumi, "This child is only fifteen years old, so it is too early."
"Fifteen……"
Watanabe Mayumi couldn't help but consider Iwahashi Shinichi's intentions.
I met her once many years ago and I can't forget this girl. Now that I met her, I couldn't wait to settle on her. Not only that, Iwahashi Shinichi also expressed to her that he was unwilling to hand over this girl to Tetsuya Komuro for production.
With the tacit understanding accumulated through years of cooperation, Watanabe Manyumi thought she could guess Iwahashi Shinichi's true intentions.
Whenever Iwahashi Shinichi seems to lack structure on something and loses his usual caution, Watanabe Manyumi will realize that the picture unfolding in front of him is a incomplete puzzle.
And she didn't mind. When Shinichi Iwahashi handed over the incomplete puzzle, she used her own ideas to complete it.
The collaboration with Tetsuya Komuro opened up a new trend, but Shinichi Iwahashi always adheres to the concept of not putting eggs in one basket and actively explores newcomers with different styles.
If this selected girl cannot become a newcomer to the Komuro family, perhaps she will become an egg placed in another basket by Shinichi Iwahashi.
Watanabe Wan Yumi realized this possibility, and then thought of Hamasaki Ayumi's age.
A fifteen-year-old girl, a girl who is not in a hurry to debut, a girl who is active as a girl model and actress...
She couldn't help but frown when she thought about Shinichi Iwahashi's purpose in calling her.
While Watanabe Wan Yumi was silently thinking, Iwahashi Shinichi spoke again and told her: "In short, the most important thing right now is to get the contract for this child. Once you get the contract, no matter how you arrange it in the future, you will be much more relaxed.
.”
Watanabe Manyumi asked back: "What kind of contract do you mean?"
Iwahashi Shinichi couldn't help but laugh. His tone was full of appreciation, "As expected of Wan Yumi-san, you can get everything."
"Don't come here." Watanabe Wan Yumi did not accept his words. She told Iwahashi Shinichi what should have been the truth: "Before this kid named Hamasaki Ayumi can officially debut as a 'singer,' he has spent the past few years.
Here, she will be active as a teenage model and actress."
Iwahashi Shinichi's answer was a solution, "So, what I have to do is to avoid this."
After Ayumi Hamasaki arrived and confirmed that she did not want to continue her activities as an actress and regained her dream, after she showed her super idol qualities and after she showed her determination, Shinichi Iwahashi made the decision.
.
Iwahashi Shinichi told the answer that Watanabe Mayumi had in mind, "Get Ayumi Hamasaki's management contract from her current agency. In this way, before she can officially debut as a 'singer,'
In a few years, it will neither be blank nor stained with other colors."
"Manyumi-san," Shinichi Iwahashi told her, "this child told me that she can't work as an actress."