Shinichi Iwahashi thought for a moment, "Don't Fuji TV have a program called Secret Reports of Celebrities' Tricks?"
Watanabe Wan Yumi nodded, "I know."
"That program was aimed at celebrities. They would prank popular celebrities and record their reactions and broadcast them. What I wanted to do was a reverse program, where the people being teased would be replaced by ordinary people, and the celebrities would be the ones to do it.
The one who makes fun of people."
"Making fun of ordinary people?" Watanabe Wan Yumi frowned.
When producing variety shows, there is an unspoken common sense that ordinary viewers should not be offended.
Especially when the person who carries out the trick is a celebrity artist who is supposed to be a source of entertainment for the public, the degree of this is even more difficult to grasp.
If you accidentally cross the line, you will have to wait for the audience to complain.
"Don't worry." Shinichi Iwahashi guessed what she was thinking, "We can't plan for a kidnapper to suddenly appear here, scare ordinary people to the point of crying, and then announce that this is actually a prank."
But on the other hand, when teasing a celebrity, you can use this idea. Even if you scare her to the point of crying, the audience can still laugh and praise her for how cute she looks when she cries.
To work in the entertainment industry, you have to accept the reality that "celebrities are commodities and nourishment for the entertainment public."
No matter how much the audience likes them, they are also cruel.
"Let's use an analogy."
Iwahashi Shinichi used his brain, "As a loyal fan of Sayuri Yoshinaga, I have a girlfriend who I am dating steadily. My girlfriend wanted to introduce her mother to me, but when we met at the restaurant, I found out that her mother was actually me.
My favorite Sayuri Yoshinaga.”
"How would I react to the fact that my girlfriend's mother is my favorite actress? Record my reaction and then play it on the show."
"It's quite a beautiful idea." Watanabe Mayumi commented gracefully.
Being teased like this by her, Shinichi Iwahashi laughed hard.
Of course, the reality is that Sayuri Yoshinaga does not have any children of her own, and the show probably cannot invite her to participate in the persecution.
However, although Sayuri Yoshinaga cannot be invited, if this program can really be produced, the heavyweight guests are already in sight.
A certain Taopusida who is thinking about wearing his hood to go out and play, ask her, she will definitely be very happy...
Watanabe Mayumi was sarcastic, but she still followed his train of thought, "It's quite interesting to think about. However, if it's just this, the content still seems thin."
"It's just a matter of doing a few special programs, but if it's to be a regular program, it won't be able to last too long if these jokes are repeated over and over again."
Some things are new if you play them once in a while, but they won’t be fun if you play them all the time.
"Indeed." Shinichi Iwahashi admitted, "The content of the program needs to be enriched. But basically, this is the idea, to record how ordinary people react when they encounter things that are beyond 'common sense'."
"Now that we have a general direction, we will make supplements next. In short, we will make the plan first and send it to TV Asahi."
Iwahashi Shinichi's idea is to make money by promoting singers, then support the program after making money, use the program to build a good relationship with the TV station, and exchange it for publicity opportunities for the singer. If the publicity keeps up, the better the sales, the more money will be earned, a virtuous circle.
Of course, for Watanabe Manyumi, there is also the aspect of "raising an actor".
If you have a good relationship with the TV station, the opportunities for actors will increase. Moreover, if the actor can become famous and the actor plays an important role in the TV series, you can also negotiate for promotional opportunities such as singing the theme song for the TV series.
Of course, what Shinichi Iwahashi wants, Watanabe Wan Yumi also wants.
She accepted the proposal and asked instead: "This is the one I just thought about. What about the other one I've thought about a long time ago?"
"I'm going to run a livehouse."
Compared to producing another show, opening a live house sounds like an ordinary thing. However, when thinking about the return to the traditional model from underground to above ground just mentioned, doing so is a bit intriguing.
"Discover suitable newcomers directly from the most basic place?" Watanabe Wan Yumi understood it as soon as she heard it.
Iwahashi Shin nodded, "To put it exaggeratedly, it is to carve out your own space and cultivate new people in your own space."
Even if the newcomer's performance is a mess and is kicked out of other livehouses, as long as he thinks he has talent and room for improvement, he will give them a chance to perform.
"A small theater similar to Yoshimoto?" Watanabe Manyumi gave an example casually.
Comedy base Yoshimoto Kogye has its own small theater for its comedians to perform in it. It is not only a way to hone themselves, but also an opportunity for newcomers who have no exposure at the beginning to show their faces and make money.
By the way, newcomers are paid 500 yen for a performance in a small theater.
If it's a two-person team, split it into two halves.
"I invited Miwa-chan and Nakamura-san to become shareholders. When the time comes, the livehouse will be linked to the production company." This matter was completely led by Shinichi Iwahashi. Now it's more like mentioning it to her and telling her about it.
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However, being linked to the production company does not have anything to do with Watanabe Manyumi.
The records of new talents discovered through livehouse training will be placed on the record company Genzo. Establishing a livehouse is just a part of the plan, and the stream will eventually flow into the big lake of the record company.
"But one thing is that if you really sign a band, all the management contracts may not be placed in your u-miz. If necessary, you can also sign it to other agencies. Just like zard, if you transfer the management contract, you can still
Use other agencies to help coordinate resources. For example, let zard sing the theme song of a TV series starring actors from Star Agency."
Zard's agent was appointed by Xingchen. The more the band sold, the more Xingchen made, so he was willing to negotiate with the TV station and bundle sales for Zard.
The more you work hard in one place, the more opportunities you will have.
Since you don't plan to completely return to the old way of selling records quietly, don't keep all the singers in your hands.
If it weren't for the record company, I wouldn't even be able to tell Watanabe Manyumi about this. With the existence of the record company, Iwahashi Shinichi can act more freely.
He was able to act more freely, and the singer's path was broadened accordingly.
No matter who she wants to open a live house with, or whether it is related to the future development of the two of them, she has to tell her. Although Shinichi Iwahashi never thought about it, Watanabe Manyumi also knew well and would not propose to join.
She knew where the boundaries were, so she just nodded and listened, "You are very thoughtful."
"It's also a matter of taking one step at a time." This is not self-effacing.
Iwahashi Shinichi casually said to her, "Miwa-chan agreed to take a stake, but Nakamura-san hasn't given a reply yet. However, the sales of this new album are good, and I can have a little more money."
Although it depends on the situation, the money will have to be invested again before it heats up.
Watanabe Manyumi couldn't help but smile when she thought of what he said about himself mocking himself for not being able to save money, "...it just so happens that I can use the profits from the new album to do a show."
The two people exchanged speeches about poverty in Osaka Castle Park, although Watanabe Manyumi spoke casually.
Iwahashi Shinichi joked with her, "Now that the band is somewhat famous, why don't you give us some advertising to increase our income? Please, boss."
In broad daylight, he openly asked the president of the brokerage company for a job.
One of the laughing spots lies in the sound of "boss". Watanabe Manyumi couldn't help but laugh.
After a few jokes, Shinichi Iwahashi got back to the topic at the right time, "Next, after returning to Tokyo, Wan Yumi-san will just negotiate peace with Shu Fang-san, and please invite the combustion element to come in. As for us, let's do ours."
In the future, if you want to survive in the industry, you will have to deal with Shu Fang Ikuo's combustion system. Now, since you are ready for the next step, you might as well take a step back and show your weakness to Su Fang Ikuo first.
"Now taking the initiative to negotiate peace and inviting him to enter is at least a show of goodwill on our part. With Watanabe Production here, Zhou Fang-san will not annex your U-Miz. In this case, there is nothing better than maintaining harmony with the Burning Department.
That’s it.”
When Iwahashi Shinichi said this, he did not forget to think about it, "When the time comes, we may still find some opportunities from it."
Iwahashi Shinichi does not believe that there are eternal enemies in the industry. Today, we work hard for common interests, and tomorrow we compete openly and secretly when interests are at odds. This is the reality of the industry.
The power that dominates the industry with its combustion system, if you want to fight against it now, you will only get eaten into your stomach.
Therefore, I can only run in circles to protect myself. Then, while waiting for opportunities to find them, I am waiting to see the collapse of Band Paradise.
"You're so scheming." Watanabe Mayumi laughed at his approach of always looking for opportunities.
Iwahashi Shinichi knew she was joking, and he readily admitted it, "A little guy always has some tricks up his sleeve."
"With the tricks of a little guy like you, I am not afraid at all now to meet Shubo-san when I return to Tokyo." Watanabe Wan Yumi thought of something and changed the topic, "But, Shinichi-kun, Shubo-san likes people like you the most.
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"What?" Shinichi Iwahashi looked strange.
"For people like you who are capable, ambitious, and flexible, but lack the foundation, Zhou Fangsang likes to encourage people like you to become independent."
Watanabe Manyumi even thought that if Iwahashi Shinichi had not cooperated with her in the first place and instead defected to Shubo Ikuo, he would definitely have received support from Shubo Ikuo.
"I can't say whether Shubo-san likes to incite people like me," Iwahashi Shinichi said, "but I think it's true that you are praising me."
"It's a compliment."
Watanabe Wanyumi admitted generously, "When you become stronger, you can at least negotiate terms with him. For now, it's better not to attract his attention."
She wasn't entirely joking.
"So, I want to hide behind you first?" Iwahashi Shin kept laughing.
Watanabe Wan Yumi knew he was joking, so she responded in agreement: "That's right... hide behind me first."
Listen to what this overbearing president has to say.
Iwahashi Shinichi laughed so hard that he deliberately took a step back and stood behind her. He said he was hiding, but how could he hide behind her if he was such a big man.
The atmosphere was relaxed and happy. Watanabe Mayumi smiled and turned around, wanting to talk to Shinichi Iwahashi.
Iwahashi Shinichi's eyes were looking at a certain place in front of him.
