The two of them walked into a small bar near the station. Flashdance
On Friday night, no matter which bar you go to, the bar will be overcrowded. After the amendment of the Basic Labor Law, we have officially entered the era of weekend weekends, so you can start partying all night long on Friday night.
These days, everyone talks about labor-based laws, stock market conditions, and financial tolerance. No matter whether you hear these words from an eighty-year-old grandmother or an eight-year-old child, you don’t feel strange, as if these things are all
Common sense in society.
In addition, there are also complaints from students
Since office workers have already implemented the weekend system, I don’t know when it will be students’ turn to have Saturday off.
Even if he didn't bring a girl with him, Iwahashi Shinichi would not want to go to a bar where office workers gather and watch office workers greet their bosses or vent their stress.
The two of them checked around for a while before entering a store where there were mostly young people.
I usually don't think much about working with Akamatsu Haruko, but once I appear on some occasion with her and feel the eyes of others on Akamatsu Haruko, and sometimes the envy and jealousy towards him as a fellow traveler, I am reminded again.
I love Shinichi Iwahashi, she is a great beauty.
Not only that, her dignified and generous manners, as well as her innocent but unselfconscious expression, gave her charm and charm that ordinary beauties do not have.
With this look, as an actor, he might be very popular with the agency.
But even with such beauties, if they often work together, once they get used to seeing them, their light will become dim. Just like the closer you are to the light, the harder it will be to see clearly.
In this way, it seems that we can somewhat understand the face-blindness of some people who do not know the beauty of their wives.
After ordering the items, Akamatsu Haruko spoke first: "The Band Heaven program will be launched in October."
"ah."
Iwahashi Shinichi guessed that Akamatsu Haruko didn't ask him out for no reason, but he didn't expect to mention this first.
"Yes." He replied, "At the end of October. Although the schedule is a bit tight, this is not like a variety show, which requires a lot of time to write scripts, nor is it a TV series, where proposals must be started a year in advance.
.”
"TV Asahi's broadcast network currently only has twelve TV stations in the country. The Hokuriku region, Tohoku region, and the area where Mouri Moto's hometown is are not covered. It is not comparable to Fuji TV, TBS, and NTV...
Of course."
The predecessor of TV Asahi was just an educational TV station. It was not until 1973 that it obtained a comprehensive TV license together with TV Tokyo and became one of the five major private broadcasters. Although the public once thought that as long as there were three major private broadcasters, all needs could be met.
In this way, the progress of this development is quite good.
"Fortunately, densely populated places like Kanto, Kansai, Kanchu, and Fukuoka are all covered. As for other areas, we just have to find another way."
The presence of Hokuriku and Tohoku is not very high. In the eyes of Tokyoites, they are probably completely rural. Especially Akita and Aomori in the Tohoku area are backcountry areas that no one cares about. The mere mention of them reminds people of the past.
The blind artist who begs for light shamisen, Takahashi Takeyama and so on.
Japanese TV stations are different from those in Rabbit Country. Apart from NHK, there are no national TV channels. Therefore, in order to solve this problem, private TV stations formed a continuous broadcast network to meet the needs of national broadcasting.
"Will your band be there too?"
"Of course I want to participate." Shinichi Iwahashi said, "However, I will not appear in the first few episodes. At the beginning of the show, it must be topical. In the first few episodes, we will first recommend bands that can create conflicts and topics.
come out."
Akamatsu Haruko smiled, "It's said to be a free audition, but in fact, from the moment you decide to sign up, the TV station always has to do some invisible manipulation, right?"
"That's it." Shinichi Iwahashi gave her a "very understanding" look, "Whether it's the process or the result, we actually have no intention of intervening, we are just adding fuel to the flames and pushing the direction to the most interesting one.
Side."
"By the way," Shinichi Iwahashi asked her, "How about your aoral also attending?"
Akamatsu Haruko didn't answer.
"However," Shinichi Iwahashi said to himself, "if it appears on TV then, I'm afraid you won't be able to hide it from your hometown in Kyoto."
As long as it is on TV, even if her family does not watch it, others may talk about it after watching it, and the probability of exposure will be greatly increased.
"If that's really the case," Akamatsu Haruko's tone sounded nonchalant, "I'll probably get scolded. It might be better for my mother and my mother to try to persuade her. If grandpa finds out, he might be arrested and taken back to Kyoto.
"
"It's really not easy." Shinichi Iwahashi laughed after hearing this.
Akamatsu Haruko did not laugh, but straightened her expression, "Iwahashi-san, there is actually something I want to discuss with you."
"oh?"
Iwahashi Shinichi was not surprised.
When Akamatsu Haruko invited him just now, he had guessed that he must have something to say. The previous question about the progress of the program was just a preamble.
"Actually, this kind of thing should be discussed with everyone in the band first. However, I couldn't make up my mind, so I thought it would be nice if I could get some advice from you."
Akamatsu Haruko said, "In the past, Mineshima-san refused to continue to be the band's manager because I joined the band. At that time, you took the band in. In fact, perhaps it should be said that you took me in, because Hirakawa-san and the others, no matter where they go,
Wherever I go, there are first-class musicians. In contrast, I lack experience and talent, so I am not a person worthy of others fighting for me."
"After that, it was you who gave me pointers and taught me how to integrate into this circle and how to get along with it. In other words, you paved a new road in front of me and opened a door that I had never used in the past.
An unopened door is no exaggeration either."
Iwahashi Shinichi wanted to say to her, "You praise me to the point of embarrassment," but seeing how hard she was thinking about her words, he couldn't bear to interrupt her.
Speaking from the heart always requires courage, and courage cannot be interrupted.
"The root cause of what I'm worried about now comes from your suggestions."
Akamatsu Haruko looked at him, "You told me before that Hirakawa-san decided to become a professional musician, so he gave up his job."
In the past, it could be said that they formed a band because of their love for music. However, when Tatsuya Hirakawa gave up his job and decided to make music as a career, making music was no longer just for love.
"Since then, I have been thinking and thinking, can I really support everyone's dreams as one of the four corners? Maybe I lack such energy..."
When Akamatsu Haruko said this, she subconsciously closed her mouth.
Because Iwahashi Shinichi's expression looked more serious than ever.
However, she neither showed a flinching look nor met his gaze unyieldingly, but calmly waited for his next words.
"Let me confirm one thing first. Does Akamatsu-san want to quit the band?"
Akamatsu Haruko hesitated, "I can't tell. I love music in my heart, but is my attitude towards music on the same channel as Hirakawa-san's attitude towards music?"
Hearing what she said, Iwahashi Shinichi couldn't help but smile bitterly, "I can't let you take advantage of all the good things."
"sorry."
"I'm not blaming you, I'm just stating a fact." Shinichi Iwahashi's attitude softened, "The meaning behind 'becoming a professional' is indeed very heavy. So, are you willing to take it seriously?
After thinking about my words and now coming to discuss it with me, I want to thank you."
Otherwise, it would be really frustrating if she changes her mind when the arrow is ready.
"However, I still want to tell you first. Taking responsibility is not as heavy as you think. It's like the guessing game on TV. Because you can't see the true face of things, you always subconsciously
Terrible things to think about."
"Moreover, becoming one of the four corners of the band not only supports everyone's dreams, but at the same time, everyone also supports your dreams."
Akamatsu Haruko listened to his words.
"Thank you, but, Iwahashi-san, I think if it is to support everyone's dream, I am not afraid of this matter. It's just that I have been wandering around the threshold of amateurs before, and after entering the threshold of the underground music circle, what happened
Having learned many things, my concept of ‘career’ has been strengthened.”
"In addition, I go to watch performances when I have time, and gradually I find that the joy of standing in the audience as an audience and discovering the advantages of the singers on the stage moves me even more. Regardless of this, I gain experience as an audience,
I began to try to apply this understanding to Heikawa-san and others, and then discovered many problems that were not discovered before."
"It's not that I don't have the awareness to support everyone's dreams, I just realize that the most suitable way to support everyone may not be one of the four corners."
Iwahashi Shinichi thought for a while, "Do you want to go behind the scenes? Be an agent?"
"Yes." Perhaps because she lacked confidence to say this in front of a real manager like him, Akamatsu Haruko expressed her embarrassment for the first time tonight.
"Let me make sure first, you are not going behind the scenes because you are afraid of being exposed on TV and being discovered by your family, right?"
Akamatsu Haruko shook her head, "How could that happen?"
"Okay." Iwahashi Shin nodded.
"First of all, thank you for coming to discuss this matter with me. Then, I want to know how you consider the mood of your teammates? Regarding your withdrawal."
When Iwahashi Shinichi asked this question, he thought of Mineshima's evaluation of Akamatsu Haruko.
Lack of team-building skills.
Mineshima's eyes were indeed very poisonous, and he saw the uncertain part of Akamatsu Haruko. In fact, when Shinichi Iwahashi asked Akamatsu Haruko if he could support Tatsuya Hirakawa's dream, he already realized the problem.
.
But he didn't think it was a mistake to sign the band. Even if Akamatsu Haruko quits, Hirakawa Tatsuya and the three of them are still a good team. Even if they change to a more suitable home venue, they can reach a higher level.
The only thing that he didn't expect was probably that Akamatsu Haruko didn't want to quit because she had had enough fun, but that she wanted to go behind the scenes to make this decision.
"I'm very sorry."
"It would be too rash to just say sorry," Akamatsu Haruko said, "but if you continue to occupy that position with clear doubts, you will be even more sorry for everyone, and you will really tarnish the dreams of others."
Iwahashi Shinichi listened carefully.
"So, I will apologize seriously and get their understanding. Even if I can't get their understanding..."
"If you cause a problem, it would be too easy if you just apologize. If you cause a problem, take responsibility and find a way to solve the problem. Don't always apologize dryly."
"Yes." Akamatsu Haruko accepted the lesson with an open mind.
"I have assigned you a task." Shinichi Iwahashi said, "The show will be aired at the end of October. I don't want to arrange for you to appear immediately. It may be February or March next year before letting Aoral participate. So, you have enough time.
"
"Before that, you can find a vocalist who can replace you and whom Hirakawa-san and the others are satisfied with."
The band was like this before their debut, constantly changing members, and sometimes they would change members after their debut. But after all, the lead singer was rarely changed. Akamatsu Haruko gave the band time, and Iwahashi Shinichi didn't feel angry.
Akamatsu Haruko, who has a thorough understanding of the underground music scene, thought to Shinichi Iwahashi that she might really be able to serve as a bridge between the production company and the underground music scene. Unexpectedly, his suggestion that she learn to be an audience member would turn her into a
Pushed down this path.
However, being an agent is not that easy either.
"Although it's great that you understand the meaning of the singer's profession, I also want you to understand the meaning of the manager's profession." Iwahashi Shinichi smiled on his face, but he left no room for words.
"If it doesn't work, either in the band or here, I'm sorry, there won't be a place for you anymore."
"Yes." Akamatsu Haruko agreed.
When we left the bar, it was already dark.
Coming out of the alley, there was a lot of people on both sides of the road.
A taxi slowly drove over, and the drunken office workers raised their arms, some waved taxi tickets, and some simply waved 10,000-yuan bills.
High fashion, designer bags, jewelry and gold collar clips.
All kinds of luxury goods decorate one colorful dream after another.
Amidst such luxury, Iwahashi Shinichi and Akamatsu Haruko seemed out of place.
Iwahashi Shinichi also said that Akamatsu Haruko, who comes from a truly wealthy family, has no impetuousness in her.
"I'm going to take the train," Shinichi Iwahashi said, "What about you?"
"I'll take the tram back too."
The two then walked to the station together.
The bus Akamatsu Haruko took arrived first. Before leaving, she apologized to him again: "I'm sorry for making you hear such embarrassing things."
Iwahashi Shinichi signaled her to drop the topic, "Good night."
After seeing her off, Shinichi Iwahashi felt dizzy because of the alcohol.
Hearing her words so late at night really caught him by surprise. Even if he thought about it carefully, all of this was foreshadowing.
Next, let’s see what Haruko Akamatsu does.
If she couldn't find a new lead singer, Iwahashi Shinichi would discuss with Hirakawa Tatsuya and the others to conduct a public interview for one.
Akamatsu Haruko's incident passed as the night passed and day came, as if nothing had happened.
The next day was Saturday. For Shinichi Iwahashi, Saturday was no different from Monday.
He got up early in the morning and went to the recording studio to sort out his things. In the morning, he went to Watanabe Wanyumi's office.
