After the video stopped, the production team read out the name of the band, "It's called 'kariyushi' (kariyushi)? What does that mean?"
"It's an Okinawan dialect." The person who explained it was a staff member named Ueio from the production team. "It probably means 'lucky' and 'lucky'... I was born in Kagoshima, which is relatively close to Okinawa."
"I see."
"However, this is originally an Okinawa-style band."
"Probably because Begin gained a lot of popularity in the show, it also attracted bands with similar styles to participate. For example, the show was very effective, and there were also bands that came to imitate it later."
"It has a different feeling from begin. This band is more refreshing, and its strength is quite remarkable." People in the production team were discussing, "How should we deal with it?"
Iwahashi Shinichi did not speak, but silently listened to the production team's words, as if waiting for something.
Watanabe Manyumi was listening and suddenly remembered that before the New Year, she told Iwahashi Shinichi that Amuse had fallen in love with begin. At that time, the two of them really planned to take advantage of begin...
…
She thought about it and said, "I think it wouldn't hurt to have an Okinawa-style showdown."
The people from the production team turned their attention to her. Iwahashi Shinichi also looked at her, his eyes showing his admiration for her. The two exchanged glances calmly.
Well done!
Iwahashi Shinichi's eyes conveyed such a message.
The two of them were indeed thinking about the same thing... Watanabe Manyumi thought and spoke again, "Although there is a perfect Okinawan style band here, it does not mean that there cannot be another Okinawan style band."
"In other words, if there is another Okinawan style band, this puzzle piece will be complete." Watanabe Manyumi said, "This is a competition with special features. The enemies at the beginning must not only have other styles, but also have another one of the same style.
Opponents with different styles may not be unworthy of attention.”
The production team members listened to her analysis and exchanged opinions with each other, "It makes sense."
Therefore, this band, which is also from Okinawa and may have been influenced by begin before signing up, was designated as a candidate to challenge begin in the next phase.
However, in the minds of the production team, Kariyushi is definitely not as good as Begin.
Shinichi Iwahashi and Manyumi Watanabe are also aware of this. However, allowing Okinawa style to challenge Okinawa style might be using begin to increase Kariyushi's popularity.
Amuse's Yokichi Ohri is going to sign Begin. Begin's current support is very high, and it will definitely be promoted by then. By then, although there will be no chance of signing Begin, we can take advantage of Begin's popularity to promote another one with a similar style.
The band is also a good route.
Although doing this may be suspected of gaining popularity, these days there are idols who debut under the banner of "Kikuchi Momoko's sister Go Hiromi's sister", and in a decade or so, there will also be idols who debut as "little so-and-so"
"Artists, this method is used in the entertainment industry, and will continue to be used in this way.
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After the review meeting that night, it was almost midnight. However, the next morning, there was another meeting. This time, people from several TV stations were absent from the attendees, and CBS, Sony, and others were present.
Representative of Kazuo Hirai.
"Now let me report on the sales of the Human Chair single."
Hirai Kazuo reported in a formal manner, "It has been on the shelves for 16 days, and the current situation is that about 7,800 copies have been sold. According to the feedback from the record stores we are currently cooperating with, it is not bad. In this
It should be certain that we will reach the sales target of 10,000 copies within this month."
This kind of single has no publicity channels and is only sold in a few designated record stores. This result has been achieved within 16 days of being on the shelves, which is enough to see the enthusiasm of the audience.
"Now, several record companies have expressed their willingness to talk to Human Chair." The person who spoke was Murakata, the staff member of TV Asahi who is responsible for contacting record companies. "Of course, it still depends on the final sales volume."
The rules you set for yourself must be followed.
After the meeting, Hirai Kazuo was waiting for Shinichi Iwahashi in the corridor and said to him: "Congratulations, Iwahashi-san."
Congratulations, just congratulations, with that devilish smile on your face.
"Thanks to your company." Iwahashi Shinichi replied politely, with a smile on his face. I don't know whether it was out of politeness or because he was amused by his uncle's magical smile.
However, this congratulation is not said casually.
When 10,000 singles are shipped, Genzo will first be able to record a production fee. Although the price of the single is not high, only 500 yen, and the shipment is just 10,000, the sales will be divided here and there, and finally it will go to Genzo.
Here, it's only about 500,000 to 600,000 yen.
Although it is a small amount, there is no doubt that it is the first pot of gold that Genzo got from this show.
However, when Hirai Kazuo said this congratulations, he was definitely not congratulating his production company for opening a business of 500,000 yen (tax included), but congratulating him for the smooth progress of his project.
As long as everything goes smoothly, half of his goal will be achieved.
"Having said that, the production of this single is very mature." Kazuo Hirai spoke again, "Although it is a bit rude to say this, but for a new production company, it is very good."
"Really? Thanks."
In this matter, Shinichi Iwahashi had no intention of being modest at all, or rather, being modest was inappropriate. He said: "On this point, I still have a little bit of confidence. Otherwise, I wouldn't dare to take this job.
So as not to delay the band."
"That's very well said."
Hearing what he said, Hirai Kazuo responded to him with a devilish smile again. When leaving, he said again as if to encourage him: "Next, I am looking forward to the performance of Iwahashi-san's genzo."
Iwahashi Shinichi smiled and agreed.
After seeing Kazuo Hirai off, Watanabe Manyumi asked him, "I'm going to the recording studio later, right?"
"Yes." Iwahashi Shin nodded, "I made an appointment with Miwa-chan... but she missed the opportunity before."
After the last defeat incident, Miwa-chan called him and said something plausibly: "It's a shame that I brought a gift for Shinichi-kun, but you ran away first."
Then, the two made an appointment to meet again today.
"In order to get a gift in return for the New Year's gift?" Watanabe Wanyumi thought it was funny when she thought about the way these two people get along.
"In return for... the New Year's gift." Iwahashi Shinichi also smiled, "It seems that this 'New Year's gift incident' will soon be known to everyone." He added, "Although I still don't know what she is.
What gifts have you prepared for me?"
"Just like Yoshida-san couldn't imagine what kind of gift you would prepare for her in return?"
"This is so beautifully said, I have to write it down... As expected of you." Iwahashi Shinichi was overjoyed.