The winner BlankeyJetCity just decided not long ago is quite attractive. There is a band called Seven Faced Clock. Although they did not win the championship, the explosive singing of the female lead singer was also impressive..."
Sachiko Kamaike was guided by Shinichi Iwahashi and talked about the bands and performances that impressed her most in Band Heaven.
With a familiar topic, she felt a little more relaxed and talked a little more. After listing several bands in succession and giving her own opinions, she subconsciously went to look at Shinichi Iwahashi. She found that he was listening intently and felt at ease.
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Different from the professional attitude of the Tokuma Records office worker I saw at that social gathering, Iwahashi Shinichi's appearance, if I didn't say that he was the producer, I would never have guessed that he was the Iwahashi-san.
However, what he showed was a kind of trustworthy tolerance.
"Then there's dreamsetrue..."
The name of their band came out of Kamai Sachiko's mouth. Not only that, but it was also a standard sentence of "Chasing Muscomm" instead of "Dolimuzcomm Turu".
People who can pronounce the band's name well always make Shinichi Iwahashi look at him in a different light.
On the side, Akamatsu Haruko heard Sachiko Kamaichi mention DreamseTrue, and thought of the other identity of Iwahashi-san sitting in front of her. She found it very interesting, and quietly looked at him, wanting to see what Iwahashi Shinichi would do after being praised in person.
reaction.
If you cut this girl's core open and take a look, it's probably a bit dark.
However, Iwahashi Shinichi remained calm and listened silently.
Listening is a way of coping that can help people relax unconsciously.
“I like dreamsetrue.”
Sachiko Kamaiike said, "I like Yoshida-san's lyrics very much." Not only that, she decided to enter the entertainment industry at the age of 21 only after being encouraged by DreamseTrue.
"lyrics?"
She nodded lightly, "Yoshida-san's way of writing lyrics is very fresh. I think the life-oriented part is great. For example, "So happy! So happy! I love it so much!" It's really cool to be able to write such candid lyrics.
sharp."
When Sachiko Kamaike talked about Miwa Yoshida's lyrics, her opinions were clear and clear, and she had obviously thought about it carefully. While Shinichi Iwahashi was chatting with her, he probably had an impression of this person in his mind.
She is a person who can use her brain and is willing to use her brain to think. She is not a superficial person who simply pursues fame, wealth and glitz. The more she is like this, the more it forms a wonderful contrast with the job she is currently engaged in.
Iwahashi Shinichi suddenly remembered Imai's slightly sarcastic attitude on the phone when he talked about Kamai Sachiko's entry into the entertainment industry. He thought to himself that such Kamai Sachiko would never be the kind of person who was lured into this circle by fame and fortune.
people.
The nervousness of Sachiko Kamaike's first meeting gradually faded away as they chatted about the band Tenkuni and her favorite band. Shinichi Iwahashi felt the emotion in her words and expression, and blurted out: "Kanamechi-san really likes music.
"
Hearing these words from his mouth, Kamaike Sachiko suddenly felt her heart beat faster for some unknown reason. She couldn't help but take a deep breath and looked at Iwahashi Shinichi.
Did you tell Iwahashi-san that you like music?
Kamachi Sachiko felt her heart warm when she thought so.
The love and dream for music that had been hidden in her heart were awakened after watching "Band Paradise" produced by Shinichi Iwahashi for the first time. She made up her mind to take this path just for the sake of music.
The courage and determination to get close to my singing dream came after watching the performance of DreamseTrue from "Band Paradise".
Her dream had been connected with Shinichi Iwahashi in such a way when he didn't know about it. After resigning from a real estate company and becoming a model, her busy and irregular work made it impossible for her to watch the show anymore.
During the live broadcast, I always record every episode and watch it slowly during the break.
Such persistence may not be an inner reflection of her persistence in pursuing her dream.
But now, the person who invisibly ignited her dream was right in front of her. Not only that, he also felt her dream.
The "courage" in Kamai Sachiko made her choose to quit her job to become a model at the age of 21. The "courage" in her body made her accept Akamatsu Haruko's invitation and come to Genzo's recording studio, where she stayed
My own demo tape.
That "courage" has not been exhausted, not only that, but there seems to be such an inexhaustible spring of courage in my heart.
Why not let Iwahashi-san, who ignited her dream and made her decide to take this path, know about her dream? Kamaike Yukiko thought to herself.
Since joining the industry, she has been careful to distinguish which ones are opportunities, which ones are futile, and which ones are traps.
When Natsuki Okamoto introduced her to the staff of Tokuma Records, she understood that it was a futile effort. In the social events organized by the office, people who hinted at people who could help her knew that it was a trap that she could not approach.
And now, the person who ignited her dream was right in front of her.
When faced with opportunities, she is not a shy person who just waits for others to attack.
Kamachi Sachiko looked at Iwahashi Shinichi and said to him, "Yes, I like it very much. Because singing has always been my dream." She happily told her dream with a kind of frankness that is rare for a reserved person.
come out.
She is not afraid of making a fool of herself if she talks about her dreams in front of Shinichi Iwahashi. She also believes that someone like Iwahashi-san who can bring dreams to others and make others "dreams come true" will never laugh at anyone.
dream.
This kind of attitude really impressed Shinichi Iwahashi.
The "rock spirit" is reflected in many places and exists in all kinds of strange ways. But in his opinion, the moment when the young model Sachiko Kamaichi said that singing was a dream, it can also be called the "rock spirit".
His expectation for this Kamai Sachiko was not only his appreciation of her voice, but also his appreciation of her person.
Such a person...
When Iwahashi Shin thought that she was a model contracted by Stardust Agency, he seemed to see an invisible sea lying in front of the two of them, and he didn't know how to cross this sea.
…
Sachiko Kamaike signed her first contract at Stardust Agency, which was probably a basic rookie contract. In view of the special nature of the modeling profession, the contract period was either three or five years, so she would not sign a longer contract.
Although she is just a small model artist, so far, Stardust Agency has not given her much resources and investment, but in fact, the more such an artist, the more such a first contract, the liquidated damages will be set.
The higher it is.
Because the agency will take into account the investment in training the contracted artist during the first contract and the artist's accumulation during this period, the newer the artist, the more training they need.
In addition, poaching by other firms must also be taken into consideration, and a high liquidated damages should be set to prevent external hoes. In addition to guarding against outside hoes, it can also guard against the contracted artists themselves.
During the contract period, even if you fail to win and are kept in cold storage until the end of the contract, you cannot terminate the contract. If you want to end the contract unilaterally, you will have to pay liquidated damages out of your own pocket.
Therefore, even if she is just a small model artist, if you want to lure her from Stardust Agency, you can't just "buy" her with a few dollars.
Besides, even if he can think of a way to deal with liquidated damages, matters in the entertainment industry can't be solved with just money.
After Hiromi Go was poached from Johnny's by Ikuo Shubo of Bruning Agency, in order to gain forgiveness from his old boss Kitagawa, she personally went to his house to apologize to him.
Because the person behind Hiromi Go is Ikuo Sufang, who has a strong background in both black and white. Even if he is stabbed, Kitagawa will have to hold his nose and admit it. Of course, it is not a firm with a strong background, and it cannot poach other companies' leading roles.
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But on the other hand, if Gogumi had set up an independent firm on his own, or if he really had the nerve to join a firm that was not strong enough, he would probably be banned until the end of time.
Even as a president like Watanabe Manyumi's father, who is known to be kind to his artists, if the artist does not terminate the contract peacefully with the agency but becomes too strong and wants to run away, he will issue a banning order to let the artist fight hard with the agency.
There will be no work to do in the future.
If there is no strong support, it will only slowly expire during the refrigeration period.
This is to maintain the authority of the firm, and it is also a kind of unspoken "hidden rule" in the entertainment industry. It not only deters and restrains the artists, but also deters those small firms that don't have two brushes to stop them from messing around.
brain.
As for those big tough firms, the so-called "hidden rules" always have to bow before tough things. In other words, they adhere to such "hidden rules" while ignoring and breaking these "hidden rules".
, it has always been these big offices.
Regarding this kind of blocking order, it is actually very similar to something from ancient times.
In ancient fireworks venues, prostitutes and waiters who were disobedient and tried to escape would be beaten up and punished once they were caught. The core of this punishment is similar to the ban on artists in modern society.
similar.
In the old days, artists and Yakuza were classified into the same category by society. Artists had to seek protection from the Yakuza wherever they wanted to perform. Because of these historical reasons, the relationship between the Yakuza and the entertainment industry is inextricably linked.
This is not only reflected in the fact that the backers and even investors behind many firms are Yakuza, but also reflected in the fact that these things that used to be Yakuza rules have gradually become rules in the entertainment industry.
Artists changing jobs is like a Yakuza breaking out to join another group.
If you are kicked out by your own group, if you are poached by another group, you will probably have to fight fiercely for face. The Yakuza attaches great importance to face, and sometimes they will even fight for face.
The entertainment industry also values face. In order to save face, you may even fight with an artist to the end until you ban him until you can't find him.
Because once you lose face, you will be looked down upon later, and more sharks will be attracted to you because of this bleeding wound. At that time, the office will be divided up.
Therefore, even if it is a small model artist who forcefully pays liquidated damages, it may be difficult for him to make a mainstream debut. The Star Agency will fight him and Sachiko Kamaike to the end for their own sake. Even Iwahashi Shinichi
, will also be exiled for breaking the rules of the industry. From beginning to end, this is not a problem that can be solved with money alone.
Or the contract can be terminated peacefully and the matter of Sachiko Kamaike can be handled harmoniously, then stronger power will be needed.
Just like when the Yakuza group is fighting with each other, the only way to get both sides to come down to the stage and end the dispute is to invite a highly respected godfather in Yakuza to preside over the situation and let both parties shake hands and make peace.
After poaching Sachiko Kamaiike, he will definitely re-sign with Watanabe Manyumi's u-miz.
Watanabe Manyumi has been exposed to the entertainment industry since she was a child and knows all about poaching. Because of this, after Shinichi Iwahashi told her that the lead singer Akamatsu Haruko had hired signed with Stardust Agency, she didn't ask further.
After having already held an audition, and still unanimously thinking that Inamura Izumi performed well, Watanabe Manyumi simply didn't want to add unnecessary trouble by considering a lead singer whom she had never met before and already had a lead.
Or give Kamai Sachiko's audition tape to Watanabe Wan Yumi, convince her with her actual ability, and win her support... okay?
Kamaike Sachiko happily told Iwahashi Shinichi about her dream, but Iwahashi Shinichi was shaken even more.
Is it worth it for her to give up the lead singer candidate she finally found from the audition and deal with Stardust Agency for her, just to receive her dream from him?
Shinichi Iwahashi and Sachiko Kamaichi chatted for a while, and suddenly proposed to her that he wanted her to audition for singing again. Sachiko Kamaichi digested his words for a while, and then nodded in agreement.
The three people sitting here stood up together, and Akamatsu Haruko followed and walked to the console.
Kuribayashi Seiichiro gave up his seat, and Iwahashi Shinichi picked up the monitoring headphones, intending to personally supervise the studio for Kamaike Sachiko. At the same time, he also told Akamatsu Haruko, "Akamatsu, can you help debug the recording equipment?"
Akamatsu Haruko agreed and walked into the recording room.
Through the glass wall, I could see her busy hands and feet inside.
"In short, just sing what you want to sing and what you like." Iwahashi Shinichi said to Kamaike Sachiko, "It doesn't have to be rock and roll. You can sing whatever song you think you are good at."
Kamachi Sachiko bowed to him and agreed.
Akamatsu Haruko adjusted the equipment and came out. Kamaike Sachiko walked into the recording room. The two girls faced each other. Akamatsu Haruko silently gave her an encouraging look.
Kamachi Sachiko raised the corners of her mouth slightly and greeted her.
Once entering the recording room, it immediately felt like falling into another world. The feeling of being the only one left in the world, and no one would come to her side no matter what happened, once again weighed on Kamaike Sachiko's heart.
Opposite the glass wall, Shinichi Iwahashi, Haruko Akamatsu, and Seiichiro Kuribayashi were all there.
Iwahashi Shinichi had already put on his headphones, pointed at the microphone, then lowered his head and looked at the console, just waiting for her to respond: "Ready."
Kamai Sachiko took a deep breath, picked up the monitoring headphones and put them on.
