The two girls who were traveling with Akamatsu Haruko bowed and thanked the agent of Star Office.
The agent smiled cheerfully and replied in a gentlemanly manner, "It's my honor to invite you all."
Originally, I was going to hand over a business card to Akamatsu Haruko, but in the end, I invited Akamatsu Haruko and her companions, as well as the models from the agency, to eat together.
The reason why it developed like this is that most of the credit goes to Natsuki Okamoto.
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The agent ran towards Akamatsu Haruko. Okamoto Natsuki recognized that the girl whom the agent had targeted was Akamatsu-san, whom he had met at the sorority party. As a Jiraiya, he took the initiative to say hello to Akamatsu Haruko.
Knowing that they had met, the agent who was determined to sign Akamatsu Haruko took advantage of this irreconcilable relationship and invited Akamatsu Haruko to dinner.
Knowing that he would not be able to hire only one Haruko Akamatsu, and that she would refuse him on the grounds that "I want to be with friends," the agent simply resorted to the strategy of eating, playing, and giving money when companies in society sign contracts with college students.
, win over Akamatsu Haruko’s companions, and invite three of them at once.
The two companions were knocked down by the agent's sugar-coated bullets. As girls themselves, they are not the kind of people who have no interest in the entertainment industry. When an agent said that they wanted to treat a guest, even if they had the mentality of just listening to gossip, they would be disappointed.
Somewhat exciting.
On one side were the eager companions, and on the other side was the invitation from the agent. At this time, Akamatsu Haruko and Kamai Sachiko's eyes met, and the other smiled at her.
At this moment, Akamatsu Haruko suddenly felt that her current situation was understood.
"Then, I appreciate your hospitality." Because of this, Akamatsu Haruko felt calm.
The two companions were also happy and bowed to the agent, "Thank you for your hospitality!"
In this era when college students are given preferential treatment, the two companions have no idea of making a profit.
To put it bluntly, in their view, an agent's desire to sign a contract with Akamatsu Haruko is similar to a company's efforts to obtain an outstanding student.
Nowadays, in order to sign contracts with outstanding students, companies not only treat them well and entertain them, but also invite them to travel abroad. They also go to students' homes to give gifts to their parents and professors, so that parents and professors can help put in good words.
Because they were in such an era, the two companions believed that the agent's invitation was appropriate. Not only that, the two of them agreed to the matter and also created an opportunity for the agent to communicate with Akamatsu Haruko.
Thick-skinned? But this is the "normal" now.
However, the agent does not feel that he is at a disadvantage at all, since he has the firm's entertainment funds anyway. Besides, he is here to help the firm sign outstanding newcomers, which is a very serious thing.
In short, regardless of whether management is crooked or crooked, this is a world where everyone is justified.
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The atmosphere at the dinner party was much better than that at the sorority. Everyone in the model camp was an acquaintance, and it was a party attended by women. Even if the agent wanted to sign Akamatsu Haruko, he would not compete with them for work resources. There was no competition, and there was no competition.
There will be fewer conflicts.
Besides, there is an agent who is good at dealing with people who is in charge of the overall situation. Although it is the first time for people from the two groups to meet, the atmosphere is still very harmonious.
Although Akamatsu Haruko is reserved, she is not the kind of person who suffers from stage fright. Not only that, she sometimes has a little bit of courage and self-confidence that I don’t know where to come from. If not for this, she would not have agreed to join Tatsuya Hirakawa in the band.
He will not decide to quit the band and go behind the scenes later.
Although she has caused a series of troubles, this "bravery" is also part of her personality.
"Let's just say that with Akamatsu-san's conditions, it's not a problem to become an actress, right? Even our agent fell in love with her at a glance."
At the dinner, Natsuki Okamoto said this to Haruko Akamatsu.
She was simply kind-hearted and felt that with Akamatsu Haruko's conditions, she could only hide behind the scenes and be overqualified. Okamoto Natsuki was not jealous at all of Akamatsu Haruko's beauty. Not only that, he also thought that if she became an actress, he would definitely support her.
her movies.
Now, the agent wants to sign her, and Natsuki Okamoto takes it upon himself to say a few good words for her.
"Yes," the manager also said, "Akasatsu-san's face will look very beautiful if it appears on TV."
The companion who was traveling with Akamatsu Haruko was short-tongued and did her duty at this time. Of course, she told the truth and said good things for Akamatsu Haruko. However, these kind words were more like speaking for the agent of Xingchen Agency.
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"Sachiko, why don't you say something?" Natsuki Okamoto teased and did not forget to pull Kamaiike Sachiko.
Kamai Sachiko showed a somewhat embarrassed expression, but it was not because she was suddenly called out, but because she felt that she should not dictate Akamatsu Haruko's decision.
When she thought about it, given Akamatsu Haruko's conditions, she probably had received business cards from countless talent scouts so far. If she was planning to enter the entertainment industry, she would have already made her debut.
Since he didn't and chose to work part-time at Iwahashi-san's production company, he must have his own ideas.
"It still depends on Akamatsu-san's own thoughts." Kamachi Sachiko couldn't hide it and said.
The agents and models all laughed, looking like "she's done it again."
"That's how Sachiko is," the agent said, feeling helpless towards her, "as old-fashioned as an office worker."
Natsuki Okamoto said something for Kamai Sachiko, "It turns out that Sachi-chan was working as a salaryman before."
The atmosphere suddenly became heated again, and the topic changed from persuading Akamatsu Haruko to discussing what jobs these models were engaged in before signing the contract.
Kamai Sachiko took the opportunity to "get away", breathed a sigh of relief, and met Akamatsu Haruko's gaze.
Akamatsu Haruko smiled at her and thanked her for speaking for her. At the same time, she felt like she was understood.
"Actually, when it comes to ideas, they change all the time, right?" Natsuki Okamoto said with emotion, "For example, Sachi-chan, what she wants to do most is not singing? But now, being a model is also very impressive.
"
"On Sachiko's resume when she joined the agency, it was written that she was good at singing and dreamed of pursuing a job related to singing." The manager also remembered.
This is not something that needs to be avoided. Although artists are similar to commodities, not all of them accept the arrangements of the agency. The agency will also find corresponding talents based on the direction in which the artist wants to develop or their expertise.
Work.
"So, take it one step at a time. Since your ideas are changing all the time, it doesn't matter if you try something you haven't tried before." Natsuo Okamoto is quite free and easy.
"That's right! As expected of Natsuo-chan!" The manager applauded her.
Amidst the cheers, Akamatsu Haruko remembered what Natsuki Okamoto said: What Kamai Sachiko wanted to do most was to sing.
Does she want to sing because she wants to be a singer?
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In the middle of the meal, Kamaike Sachiko felt that her makeup was a little smudged, so she picked up her handbag and got up to go to the bathroom.
Akamatsu Haruko thought for a while, and after she went out, she also left the box.
Sachiko Kamaike took off the makeup she had put on when filming the show in front of the mirror on the sink. After taking off the makeup, she was still a city girl with heavy makeup just now, but now she has returned to the state of noodles in clear soup.
After wiping the water on her face, Kamachi Sachiko looked in the mirror and saw Akamatsu Haruko walking in.
"Hello." Kamai Sachiko smiled at Akamatsu Haruko in the mirror.
Akamatsu Haruko also smiled and said, "Hello."
Two girls, facing the same mirror, said hello to each other.
"What a coincidence today."
"Yeah, I didn't expect to meet like this." The chance encounter on the street was a coincidence, but she didn't expect to be called over by her agent.
Akamatsu Haruko looked at the naked Sachiko Kamaiike in the mirror, recalling the mature makeup on her face when they met just now, and turned on the faucet, "Did you just finish work?"
"Well, there is a TV shooting today." Kamai Sachiko replied. Facing Akamatsu Haruko, he hesitated a little and said, "I don't know what you think, but Xingchen is a very formal firm, and so is Nakano-san.
Good people."
Nakano is the last name of the agent. Kamaike Sachiko said this, and the implication is that there is no need to worry about being cheated.
Akamatsu Haruko didn't answer the question, but suddenly said to Kamai Sachiko, "Just now, Okamoto-san said that your dream is to sing."
"Huh?" Kamai Sachiko was startled and showed a shy expression. She didn't expect Akamatsu Haruko to say this suddenly. But even so, she still replied firmly, "Yes."
"I still remember that you were really good at singing at karaoke."
"You too..." Sachiko Kamaike spoke the truth, and couldn't help but laugh as she spoke the words.
What is this? A complimentary convention?
However, making such a little joke made the atmosphere more harmonious.
"You were the lead singer in a band before."
"Yes, but I quit the band later." Akamatsu Haruko paused when she said this, "Because after thinking about it seriously, I realized that compared to my talents in front of the stage, I might be more suitable to stay behind the scenes."
"However, because I only realized this after becoming a person on stage, I suddenly said that I wanted to retreat behind the scenes, which also caused a lot of trouble for the people around me."
Akamatsu Haruko didn't know what her thoughts were, but she said such words to Kamai Sachiko.
"Then I'm probably just the opposite, right?"
Akamatsu Haruko talked about her own affairs, and Kamachi Sachiko was affected and also confided her feelings, "My dream is to sing, but I became a model. However, after becoming a model, I feel that singing is even more of a dream."
Akamatsu Haruko found another real dream in a job, but Kamai Sachiko never changed her dream no matter what job she did.
These words are not something you can say casually to strangers, but because of the subtle mutual understanding between you and Akamatsu Haruko, Kamai Sachiko feels that she can trust her.
"Your voice is very nice." Haruko Akamatsu recalled her thoughts when she heard Sachiko Kamaichi singing, "If you sing rock music, it might be more quality. I didn't hear you sing last time."
Because in karaoke, there are very few rock songs that are suitable for such occasions. In Japan, where reading the air is regarded as a social norm, no one will deliberately do things that are incompatible with others at a sorority party.
Kamai Sachiko seemed very happy to be commented by Akamatsu Haruko, "I like rock music very much. Although it may be too bold to say this, but if I become a singer, I will definitely try to make rock-style songs... Even if the girl is ordinary,
The kind of rock that you can sing in karaoke with no problem.”
Two girls chatted about this topic in front of the bathroom mirror.
It was Kamai Sachiko who reacted first, or maybe because the conversation was too speculative, she unknowingly revealed too much of her heart, which made her a little shy, so she pretended to change the subject and said casually: "I haven't been back for so long.
Wouldn’t it be strange?”
"Yes." Akamatsu Haruko understood her complicated mood of going too far in one go.
The unknown little model imagined what kind of music she would make as a singer in front of the person she met for the second time. This is both a precious dream and a tragedy that it is difficult to realize.
However, Sachiko Kamaike, who spoke these thoughts almost innocently, seemed so pure.
After coming out of the bathroom and walking back, Akamatsu Haruko thought for a while, made up her mind, and asked: "Kamoike-san, have you tried singing in the recording studio?"
Kamachi Sachiko stopped and shook his head, "Not yet."
"Then, if you are free next time, would you like to be a guest at Genzo's recording studio?" Akamatsu Haruko handed over her invitation, but she did not feel presumptuous.
Akamatsu Haruko's courage and self-confidence, which she didn't know where to come from, prompted her to send this invitation. She couldn't miss the opportunity, she wanted to hear Sachiko Kamaichi sing rock music.
Kamachi Sachiko was surprised and happy to receive such an invitation. She thought about it and asked, "Is it okay? I won't cause any trouble to you, right?"
"It doesn't matter. I still have some autonomy when it comes to entertaining friends." Akamatsu Haruko smiled, "Even if I don't make an appointment in advance, I can take you there now."
"It would be too impatient to go now." Sachiko Kamaike also laughed. However, she smiled and told Akamatsu Haruko seriously that she was very happy to receive such an invitation and also wanted to go to the recording studio.
There is a kind of "courage" in Akamatsu Haruko, and there is also a kind of "courage" in Kamaike Sachiko.
Because of this, Akamatsu Haruko extended the invitation, and Kamaike Yukiko did not want to let this invitation become an ordinary social rhetoric. The two girls' courage combined allowed Akamatsu Haruko to extend the invitation to her, and
Kamai Sachiko also decided not to wait for the uncertain "next time I'm free".
So, the two girls checked each other's itinerary, and finally made an appointment to meet at the station at eight o'clock tomorrow evening.
When they returned to the box, everyone really made fun of them, but neither Akamatsu Haruko nor Kamaike Sachiko took it to heart and accepted all the teasing.
Because of this, the person making fun of them found it uninteresting and quickly let them go.
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The next night, at five minutes to eight o'clock, Akamatsu Haruko arrived at the landmark where they agreed to meet. After standing for a while, she saw Kamai Sachiko walking quickly towards this direction.
She looked like she had just come back from work and was wearing heavy makeup.
"Awaited"
After Kamai Sachiko approached, the two greeted each other and walked to the recording studio together.
