Shinichi Iwahashi and Mineshima got their tickets in advance, arrived at the venue, took their entry number plates, and entered the venue one by one.
Before the tour started, I made a promise to Sachiko Kamaiike to come watch the band perform. However, after much delay and she had to catch her again, I finally fulfilled my promise.
There were no seats in the venue, and it was full of people standing.
From where Shinichi Iwahashi and Mineshima stood, they could see the entire stage. Not only that, but the members on stage could probably see them in the audience if they wanted to.
It was almost time for the show to start, and the entrance door was closed.
The small venue was sweltering and filled with suppressed excitement before the performance, which reminded people of the summer before the heavy rain.
Being in such an atmosphere, Iwahashi Shinichi couldn't help but begin to look forward to a "sweet shower".
The lights went off and on again, and there was a burst of cheers in the venue.
The four members of ZARD stood on the small stage. It was an all-standing venue, and the boundary between the audience and the stage was not so clear. Shinichi Iwahashi saw Sachiko Kamaiike surrounded by the musicians.
"Good evening, we are ZARD."
Her voice is simple and reserved, not like a flawless lead singer, but it has a fresh and unique charm.
The audience was very supportive and applauded.
After a brief exchange of greetings, Tatsuya Hirakawa on the stage signaled the start of the performance and played the intro of the first song, while Sachiko Kamaiike added her own voice just right.
Shinichi Iwahashi was in the audience, carefully watching the band, or rather Sachiko Kamaichi's performance on the stage.
Compared to when she was in Osaka, Sachiko Kamaiike's condition on stage seemed more natural.
Sachiko Kamaike lacks that kind of impact on the stage. Her own personality is such that it cannot be changed by training. Because of this, forcing her to get close to the lead singer of a traditional band will actually eliminate her.
original characteristics.
But now, after giving up on self-improvement and choosing to be herself, she retains the simplicity and implicitness of the pleasantries just now, leading the audience in a natural state and bringing them into the band's musical world.
Although it does not have such a strong impact, the popular style of the band itself and her own lyric writing style that is close to the emotions of ordinary people unexpectedly formed a wonderful chemical reaction with such simple and natural nature.
Iwahashi Shinichi came with the mentality of reviewing, but unknowingly, he was attracted by the band's performance.
During the midfield LIVETALK, Kamaike Sachiko faced the audience and greeted the audience a little shyly. Once she was introduced into the music world of ZARD, even her poor words became cordial and touching with her frankness.
Kamaike Sachiko's eyes were as sharp as a dragonfly's, and she inadvertently passed by the auditorium and saw Iwahashi Shinichi standing there.
Her eyes stopped, making sure she didn't admit her mistake.
There was a moment of silence when someone in the audience shouted: "Come on -"
Kamachi Sachiko came back to her senses, feeling the kindness from the audience, and couldn't help but smile. Shinichi Iwahashi stood in the audience, looking at the stage she was standing on seriously. She and other audience members who came for the band did not
What a difference.
Just be yourself.
Kamaike Sachiko remembered her agreement with Shinichi Iwahashi, "No matter which performance, I will give my best performance." She withdrew her gaze and continued the performance.
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Before the performance started, the atmosphere in the venue reminded Shinichi Iwahashi of before the heavy rain in summer. And when the performance continued and finally ended, there was no doubt that such a performance was hearty and soaked into the earth.
After the official performance, during the encore session, the band also sang the newly released new single.
"Please support ZARD's new single!"
After singing the song, Kamaike Sachiko started to promote the song to the audience.
"I will buy it——!!"
The moment she finished speaking, a male voice called out from somewhere in the auditorium. Then, as if being ignited by the voice, the audience present agreed one after another.
Although I can’t tell whether it’s because I’m just crazy or because I really want to buy it, at least it seems like the feedback for the new single is pretty good.
At the end of the performance, the audience exited in an orderly manner.
"This time I have the choice of facing someone, Iwahashi-kun." Mineshima said.
Shinichi Iwahashi laughed when he heard this, knowing that he was comparing Sachiko Kamaichi and Haruko Akamatsu.
Shinichi Iwahashi watched the show and wanted to go backstage to meet the band members, but Mineshima said goodbye. Shinichi Iwahashi didn't force himself, and after leaving, he said goodbye to him and went backstage.
Mineda said goodbye to Shinichi Iwahashi and was going to find a place to have a drink.
Just after watching the performance, he still felt that he could not calm down. Fengdao was involved in the underground music circle and had seen many bands perform. But he still felt that ZARD's scene was particularly special.
After the performance, Fengdao couldn't calm down. It wasn't because of the intense rhythm echoing in his head - ZARD was not the kind of band that was so intense that it made people's heads buzz.
However, the performance of the band, or in other words, the performance of Tauchi-san, made their performance unknowingly infiltrate the minds and hearts of the audience, as if they had drunk spring water and left the venue after the end, still feeling happy in their hearts.
That Kamachi-san was found by Akamatsu Haruko...
When Mineshima thought about this, he felt a little incredible. A person who, in his opinion, could never be the lead singer of a band, had found a perfect candidate for the lead singer. He found it from a photo model.
Shinichi Iwahashi also has a way of turning a photo model into the female lead singer she is on stage now.
Suddenly, a voice sounded from behind -
"Mineshima-san?"
Fengdao stopped and turned around. One man, two women, and three people were standing not far from him. Seeing him turn around, one of them, a short girl dressed fashionably, waved vigorously at him, "It's you indeed."
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"Ryoko-san?" Mineshima thought of someone.
Ryoko on the opposite side nodded vigorously and stepped forward, "Long time no see, Mineshima-san!"
This Liangzi is a famous band lover.
"Long time no see." Fengdao smiled politely, "Would you like to come to the show tonight too?"
Liangzi said generously, "We are loyal supporters of the ZARD band." Although it was actually only the second time to watch their performance.
However, I like their live performances. Not only that, after hearing them sing their new songs live, Liangzi is planning to buy one too. At this level, it’s not a problem to say that he is a loyal supporter, right?
Liangzi decided to become a fan of ZARD from tonight.
"This is Daikoku-chan, and this is Kamiya-kun." Ryoko remembered, introduced the two companions to Mineshima, and added: "Mineshima-san is the manager of underground bands..."
Mineshima and Ryoko's two friends nodded in greeting.
The three of them were planning to find a place to have a drink after watching the show. On Friday night, they should at least have fun until they catch the last tram - this is the creed that the three of them unanimously adhere to.
If by chance he misses the last train, Kamiya will probably find a place to drink all night, while Daikuro Maki will take a taxi back, and Ryoko will follow her and stay overnight in her apartment.
Now, since we met Fengdao, after talking for a while, the four of us went to find a place to drink together.
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After the band performance ends, there is a routine wrap-up meeting.
Backstage, Sachiko Kamaike said to her teammates, "Iwahashi-san is here today."
"Really?" None of the teammates expected it.
Tomohisa Kawazoe made a joke, "Iwahashi-san finally remembered our band on tour."
But no matter what, as soon as Iwahashi Shin came over, the post-performance summary meeting was postponed and waited for him to come. There was no need for the members to say anything. When he saw the producer who was following them, he first said: "Iwahashi-san will be here in a while."
Come."
"Did Fuyuda-san already know?"
Fuyuta was a very tight-knit person, so he said calmly, "I saw Iwahashi-san at a restaurant last week, and he asked me for a ticket."
When he said this, he was immediately ridiculed by the musicians.
Kamai Sachiko was watching from the side. Although she did not join the fight, she still had a little mischievous mentality to watch the fun. Akamatsu Haruko came over and gave towels and water to the members.
"Thank you." Sachiko Kamaike took it.
Akamatsu Haruko looked at her wiping sweat with a towel, like an athlete who had just finished a game.
"Iwahashi-san came to watch the show today too?"
Kamai Sachiko nodded, "I think I performed well." Her words revealed her expectation for Iwahashi Shinichi's comments.
Like a top student who looks forward to the teacher's praise after studying hard.
Akamatsu Haruko waited for her to wipe off her sweat and then handed the water over, "No problem."
The two girls have a good relationship and everyone in the team knows it.
Kamai Sachiko is the successor Akamatsu Haruko found. Not only that, after Akamatsu Haruko retired from behind the scenes, she had no regrets at all in the face of ZARD's successful debut. Instead, she enjoyed it as a man in black and tried her best to contribute to the band and the new lead singer.
Play support.
This kind of band relationship is rare.
While the band members were chatting and laughing here and taking a break, Shinichi Iwahashi came over.
"Thank you for your hard work. The performance was a success."
After he had exchanged greetings with the members, he said to Kamachi Sachiko, "Sachiko-san, your performance was unexpectedly good."
Shinichi Iwahashi was quite forthright when he praised others. Hearing what he said, Sachiko Kamaike's face showed joy.
This summary meeting was very simple. Iwahashi Shinichi was very satisfied with ZARD's performance. He was not the kind of person who had to pick out some small problems to spur the band boss after watching the performance. If it's good, it's good.
After finishing the compliments, he invited the large group of people to have something to eat.
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"Iwahashi-san, over at the office, I received an announcement from a fashion magazine."
On the way to dinner, Iwahashi Shinichi and Kamachi Sachiko were in the same car and heard her mention this matter.
In November last year, Kamai Sachiko ended all her photo model work contracts and began to devote herself wholeheartedly to working hard as the lead singer of ZARD. She never thought that she would be a model again or shoot for a fashion magazine.
"I need to take photos and then be interviewed over there." Sachiko Kamaike paused and said to the point, "The staff at the office said it was your suggestion, Iwahashi-san."
Iwahashi Shinichi admitted, "Yes." He guessed that Kamachi Sachiko suddenly spoke because he wanted to know what he was thinking, so he didn't rush to explain, and asked first: "What do you think about this matter?"
