In the evening, Shinichi Iwahashi also went to watch the performance of Random Q.
During the bubble era, there were so many people who wanted to find a place to kill time no matter what at night. This LIVEHOUSE, a joint venture between Iwahashi Shinichi and two teammates, opened not long ago, but the market is much better than he and his two partners imagined.
Although in reality, it would be better to say that the situation the three of them imagined was too shabby.
Of course, it's too early to talk about whether the business is prosperous, so let's start by operating it honestly and losing money. Besides, even if you make money, you don't expect to make money from these two LIVEHOUSEs. What really deserves attention are the people who perform here.
The biggest value of opening these two stores is to attract underground musicians to perform, and then select the best ones from them.
Shinichi Iwahashi's only requirement for Shooting Random Q right now is not to behave like a clown on the stage. No matter whether there is an audience or not, whether it is cool or not, whether you are being cheered or scolded, do not behave like a clown on the stage.
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Starting from this most basic point of teaching, it feels a bit like teaching a child to walk step by step.
However, when he runs LIVEHOUSE to select newcomers, he also starts from the most basic place. From among many children, he selects and teaches them how to walk. After he teaches them how to walk, he also teaches them how to run.
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Mineshima is in charge of the operation of this store in Tokyo. Tonight, the band appointed by Shinichi Iwahashi will perform, and he will stay here to wait.
Just in time, as soon as the performance was over, Iwahashi Shinichi called Mineshima who had watched the whole show, and held a summary meeting with a few people who shot Ran Q. He quickly picked out the faults of the car and dismissed some of them an hour or two in advance.
The young man who started putting on makeup was so frustrated that he looked downcast.
After picking out the faults, the story changed, and they were invited to have supper again.
"Mineshima-san, shall we come too?" Iwahashi Shinichi invited.
By the time a few young men went to take off their makeup, it was already getting late. I invited Fengdao, and just in time, I asked him to act as a guide and go to a nearby restaurant open 24 hours a day for something to eat.
It's so close that you don't even need to take a ride, you can just walk there.
Shinichi Iwahashi and Mineshima walked in front, chatting.
The five young men in the band followed them. They had just been discouraged by the faultfinding, but now they left the LIVEHOUSE and regained their energy. It was hard to be too presumptuous in the presence of the boss, but they still whispered to each other from time to time.
Although the five young men had all taken off their makeup and changed into regular clothes, they all had their hair dyed. Although Shinichi Iwahashi and Mineshima were dressed in ordinary clothes, they had these five young men as their followers.
Such a group of people were walking on the road, still on a Saturday night. When they saw passers-by on the way, they were careful to avoid them.
When we arrived at the door of the store, before we entered, we heard quite lively voices inside.
"There seem to be a lot of guests." Mineshima said to Shinichi Iwahashi as he lifted the curtain.
As soon as they entered, the voices in the store stopped. The TV took this opportunity to regain its position and filled the entire space with its own voice.
"Zard's Kamachi-san?"
The first person to speak was Mitsuo Terada. When he came in, he hesitated slightly when he saw the group of customers occupying a corner of the restaurant. Mitsuo Terada was very good at remembering faces, so he would not confuse people he had met before.
His mother is a fan of ZARD, and thanks to her, Mitsuo Terada clearly remembers the face of lead singer Sachiko Kamaiike.
Mitsuo Terada said, and Shinichi Iwahashi also looked at the customers in the store.
It really is.
Seeing that the producer from the tour was there, he guessed that this was a dinner party after the show.
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"ah."
From where Akamatsu Haruko was sitting, she could just see the door. The first one to enter was Mineshima, and in a daze, Shinichi Iwahashi also walked in.
Behind them were five young men with dyed hair who could tell from a glance that they were playing in a band.
A large group of people came in and made a lot of noise. Others also looked over.
The producer in charge of the tour noticed Iwahashi Shinichi, got up from his seat, and walked over, "Iwahashi-san."
"What a coincidence."
Shinichi Iwahashi exchanged greetings with the producer and looked at the band members in the corner. With the two bands and the accompanying staff, the restaurant was suddenly occupied by his own people.
Iwahashi Shinichi took a look at it, and simply discussed with the shop owner to reserve the place, and temporarily changed the location.
"This is Shooting Q, a band from Osaka." Shinichi Iwahashi simply mentioned.
The two bands greeted each other. Sheran Q knew that ZARD was a band produced and launched by Shinichi Iwahashi, but ZARD didn't know who this strangely named band was.
After Kamaike Sachiko greeted the members of Sheran Q, she found a young man among them looking at her. In confusion, Iwahashi Shinichi pointed at the young man and said: "This Terada-kun's mother is your fan
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Iwahashi Shinichi started, and Terada Mitsuo was much more generous, "Yes, so I'm very happy to meet you."
Several people from ZARD greeted him.
Hatakeyama, who shot Ran Q, took the initiative to answer, "These guys are very popular in Osaka."
Having said that, the atmosphere between the two bands changed somewhat. Several musicians from ZARD also began to take the initiative to chat with them and ask about their bands.
Kamai Sachiko was not good at dealing with strangers, and the conversation was about topics she didn't know much about. She remained silent, but she was too embarrassed to eat by herself.
She and Akamatsu Haruko sat next to each other, occasionally whispering to each other, and her eyes couldn't help but look at Shinichi Iwahashi not far away.
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"How was the show tonight?"
Shinichi Iwahashi was listening to the report from the tour producer. So far, he has never been to the ZARD tour.
However, no one was there, so I would call the producer every week to understand the situation. It just happened to happen tonight, which saved me the trouble of talking on the phone afterwards.
"It's becoming more and more stable," the producer said. "The cooperation between the members and Puchi-san is becoming more and more tacit. It has the shadow of a first-class band."
"Yeah." Shin Iwahashi nodded and began to think about going to see the ZARD scene.
Previously, he deliberately refused to go. He felt that it would be difficult to change things immediately. He wanted to wait until the tour was halfway through. Kamaike Yukiko thought about it on his own, and the integration with the members on stage had reached a certain level, so it was not too late to go.
Just as he was thinking this, he heard the producer praise him, "Kamuchi-san has also made great progress. This speed is impressive."
"Yeah?"
Shinichi Iwahashi looked at Sachiko Kamaike, and met her eyes. He said, "Fuyita-san complimented you."
Hearing what he said, Kamachi Sachiko smiled.
Just now she was paying attention to Shinichi Iwahashi and listened to what he and the producer said. While listening, she thought that she also felt that she had made great progress. Her heart was a little swollen, and something came to her lips that she wanted to say.
What Iwahashi Shinichi said just encouraged her.
"Iwahashi-san, when are you free, can you also go to see the band's performance?" Kamaike Sachiko looked at him bluntly.
Being so straightforward, Iwahashi Shinichi responded, not surprisingly, and nodded, "Okay."
He still remembered that Kamai Sachiko was not only shy in appearance, but also took the initiative to meet him with photos she had taken, and laid out her past in front of him. She had such an enterprising side.
After the late-night snack they met by chance was finished, everyone went back to their homes. The five young men who shot Ran Q returned to the hotel where they were staying, and the ZARD members also went home.
Iwahashi Shinichi called up to Mineshima, and the three of them went to renew the booth with the tour producer.
After drinking two drinks, Shinichi Iwahashi said: "Have Mineshima-san gone to ZARD's performance?"
"No." Fengdao was suddenly asked and shook his head.
The entire ZARD team, with the exception of Kamaike Sachiko, has been related to Mineshima. Mineshima works for Shinichi Iwahashi's production company, and has few opportunities to meet with several members, and the band's tour schedule is not within his scope of responsibility.
"How about we go take a look together?" Shinichi Iwahashi invited.
Mineshima didn't have any objections. The two of them wanted to be spectators and reached a consensus. Iwahashi Shinichi asked the producer again, "Isn't it too late to get tickets tomorrow?"
"It's hard to get a ticket now." The producer sounded embarrassed, but his expression was quite proud of the situation, "Iwahashi-san wants to go see it, but the closest one can only get tickets for next Friday."
Iwahashi Shin nodded, turned to Mineshima and said, "Next Friday, please Mineshima-san."
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"How about we go see it together next Friday?"
Nakamori Akina held back her laughter and discussed with Okada Yukiko on the other end of the phone.
A new movie was released at the art theater in Yurakucho. Nakamori Akina saw relevant information in a magazine in the studio's tea room. It was Okada Yukiko's type, so she thought of calling her and asking her to go with her.
That art theater chain also has discounts for women on Fridays. If you have something to pick up, of course you should pick up a handful.
Thinking about this, Nakamori Akina called her apartment after returning home in the evening. Okada Yukiko didn't call back until after ten o'clock in the evening, and told her that she went dancing with Minamino Yoko and Honda Minako tonight.
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"It's so exciting today."
Yukiko Okada said to Akina Nakamori on the phone, "Iwahashi-san and the musicians from Osaka were chatting animatedly, and I was worried about whether I would be late... Iwahashi-san often stayed in the recording studio until late."
Then she, who was working part-time, was forced to work overtime.
"However, this is a rare occasion. Iwahashi-san asked me to leave work early."
Nakamori Akina found it very interesting to listen to Okada Yukiko complaining to her. While she was listening with interest, Okada Yukiko, who had finished complaining, put the complaint aside and happily shared today's new discovery with her.
"Iwahashi-san bought a lot of dry goods and seasonings. I never thought he was so good at cooking!" Okada Yukiko's tone sounded like she had discovered something big.
She was in high spirits on the other end of the phone, while Akina Nakamori on the other end was trying hard not to laugh. While holding back her laughter, she brought the topic back to the original purpose of the call.
I originally wanted to ask her to go see a movie with her, but as soon as the call was connected, I heard that she had filed a lawsuit against her boss for a long time.
"Hmm, uh-huh."
Okada Yukiko agreed and made an appointment with Nakamori Akina to call before meeting.
Putting down the phone, Nakamori Akina finally couldn't bear it anymore and laughed alone on the sofa. Just laughing was not enough, so she took the phone again and called Shinichi Iwahashi.
Yukiko now regards you as a cooking expert, Shinichi-kun.
As Nakamori Akina dialed the number, she still found it funny when she thought about it.
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"I didn't know Yukiko thought so." Iwahashi Shinichi laughed.
Akina Nakamori made tea again using the pair of cups that looked like they were used by couples, and brought them over, putting them in front of him. She was a little gloating, "Now Shinichi-kun is a master of cooking."
"It's better to spare me." Iwahashi Shin felt guilty upon hearing this.
The more this happened, the more enthusiastic Nakamori Akina became, "Next time, if Kiko wants to taste Iwahashi-san's craftsmanship..." Imagine it to yourself, and you will be overjoyed.
When Iwahashi Shinichi saw her laughing so hard, he helped her to stop sweating. Fortunately, the cup had already been put down.
"That kind of thing will never happen." He was determined.
After thinking about it, "If that day comes, I will have to admit to Yukiko that I actually bought it for you." When the time comes, he and Nakamori Akina will have to apologize to Okada Yukiko.
After all, the first person to hear the words "cooking expert" was this Taopusida who was gloating about his misfortune.
After being hit in the red, Nakamori Akina finally calmed down her arrogance.
"However," Shinichi Iwahashi was still a little confused, "I have made such a long list and packed a big bag. Can I use it all?"
Akina Nakamori replied, "No problem."
Seeing how confident she was, Shinichi Iwahashi, an outsider, could only choose to believe that she could only use so much when cooking.
The large bag of dry goods was still placed at Shinichi Iwahashi's place. When Akina Nakamori moved in two days, he would deliver it to her new home to avoid having to move twice.
In her new apartment, the furniture and electrical appliances she ordered have been delivered and installed one after another in the past few days. She is just waiting for the moving company to come and take away the things she wants to take away.
“Moving is a big undertaking.”
Nakamori Akina looked around the living room and felt that the task was daunting at first. It looked like there wasn't much to take away, but when she actually packed it up, there would only be too much stuff to make her head grow bigger.
Today is Sunday.
In the evening, Shinichi Iwahashi came to Nakamori Akina's place.
The night before, Shinichi Iwahashi and Mineshima, ZARD's tour producer, stayed out until late at night and fell asleep directly. The next day, when I checked the call log, I heard a message from Akina Nakamori asking him to call back.
I called her and received a call back at noon.
In this era where you don't know how many times the phone will be transferred, it is also a kind of happiness to be able to contact you as soon as you contact him. Shinichi Iwahashi is looking forward to it, hoping that mobile phone technology will develop faster.
Fortunately nothing happened, otherwise the day lily would have been too cold if it had been delayed for a day.
Since they were still at work, Nakamori Akina couldn't say much, so the two made an appointment to call again. After eight o'clock in the evening, Nakamori Akina called again.
After chatting for a while, we found out that she would be on vacation tomorrow.
Iwahashi Shinichi asked her, "Is it okay if I come to your place now?"
Going there so late meant staying overnight. After Nakamori Akina agreed, Shinichi Iwahashi found his travel bag, rolled up his pajamas and put them in. He also took the clothes he would wear on Monday and went to his girlfriend's house to spend the night.
"On Friday night, Yukiko and I are going to watch a movie in Yurakucho."
While they were talking about being a cooking expert, Akina Nakamori's topic suddenly turned to her date with Yukiko.
