When he sent the audition tape to Shinichi Iwahashi, Daikuro Moki was not so much looking for an interview opportunity as he was looking for a chance to meet Iwahashi-san in person.
As long as they meet each other, her curiosity and questions will be answered.
However, after being ridiculed and belittled by President Nagato of BEING, Daikoku Moki's heart was wavering. The confidence that he used to hold his head high and have no scruples was demolished by Nagato Daiyuki's bitter sarcasm.
It's all over the place.
Whenever she raised her head, a voice sounded behind her ears:
You can only sing harmony.
Daikuro Maki's self-confidence is still there, but it has been cast a shadow. After being beaten by Nagato Daiyuki, her self-confidence seems to have become the arrogance of an ignorant person, and the ignorance of people who have never seen the world.
Out of good intentions, Ikeda kept repeating the words "President Nagato criticizes you like that because he thinks you are a talented person", which also invisibly increased the pressure on Daikoku Maki, making
She hesitated even more.
Isn't the harsh and unrelenting sarcasm not humiliating, but actually doing something good for yourself?
If you have high hopes, should you be treated like this?
Daikuro Maki was shaken by Ikeda's persuasion, but it was difficult to accept this way of being "loved".
Under such circumstances, while Daikuro Moki was waiting for a reply to the audition tape he sent, his mood changed subtly. Although he still wanted to see Iwahashi Shinichi in person, he wanted to find out who Iwahashi-san was.
She wondered whether the other Iwahashi-san was the same person, but the reason for wanting to find out his identity was no longer to answer the curiosity and questions in her heart.
Y is a shining, admirable, milestone figure in Daikoku Maki's heart. Nagato Daiyuki, who participated in their music production, is a distant big shot.
Daikuro Moki doesn't admire the performances she saw at the music festival, nor does she admire the performances she saw in LIVEHOUSE, but these performances brought her real and up-close feelings.
And these realities that she experienced personally, the people who created them...
Suppose this Iwahashi-san was the Iwahashi-san when she first came to Tokyo to watch the music festival, the Iwahashi-san who impressed her with his performance. If from her student days until now, "Iwahashi-san" appeared from time to time.
If "Sang" is the same person...
At least, Daikuro Moki wanted to hear what Iwahashi-san would say after listening to her audition tape.
The answer to the question also affects the choice she will make.
On Monday, Daikuro Moki decided to go for an interview.
…
Monday is a very busy day for office workers.
Iwahashi Shinichi has been busy holding meetings since early in the morning. After the meeting, he went to visit the recording studio and had dinner with the planning partners at noon. The arrangements were full.
I'll go back to the company in the afternoon and interview Daikoku Moki.
Selecting candidates aimlessly was like digging for treasure in the vegetable patch. After finally getting such an audition tape, Shinichi Iwahashi was looking forward to and curious about this interview.
I look forward to meeting this girl who is both talented and good at singing, and I am also curious about the reason why this girl chose him.
As a result, when he saw Dai Heimoji in person, he was stunned for a moment.
"Okuro Moki-san?"
After greetings, the two sat down facing each other, with the clerk on the side. Shinichi Iwahashi looked at the young girl and hesitated for a moment.
"Yes, please give me more advice." Dahei Moji answered with a cheerful tone and a smooth tone.
Although she looks ordinary, she looks healthy and easy to get along with. Her overly straightforward appearance makes Shinichi Iwahashi feel like she is like a big sister who can give out cigarettes to others when they first meet.
Thinking of this, a memory revived in his mind. He looked at her face politely, "Have we met before?"
"Yes." Daikuro Moki admitted, "I thank you for taking care of me backstage at the previous ZARD performance..." But as she said that, she was thinking in her heart that for her, the first meeting with Iwahashi Shinichi was not that time.
Backstage at a ZARD performance.
Iwahashi Shinichi also remembered everything and smiled at her, "I didn't expect that."
I subconsciously thought, could it be because of ZARD that this big black Moji thought of sending the audition tape to his little-known company?
"I've already listened to the demo tape."
Shinichi Iwahashi carefully considered his words, "First of all, I want to thank Daikoku-san for being willing to send me the audition tape. To be honest, it was very surprising to receive such a trial tape."
He was frank and straightforward, and he didn't mind bringing up the fact that he was a small company that no one cared about, and he was very surprised to receive such a demo tape. Anyway, after meeting him, he even mentioned the demo tape.
The singing tape was sent over. For such a big Kuro Moki, Iwahashi Shinichi would not think that she had rashly sent the audition tape without knowing anything about it.
Iwahashi Shinichi was aboveboard, and Daikuro Moki breathed a sigh of relief.
The topic started, and the two naturally chatted about the audition tape. Iwahashi Shinichi said to her, "For example, if the song is well written, or the singing skills are excellent, such compliments are somewhat empty."
"Other than that, what impressed me most is that Daheisang's music and singing style are both very strong."
The music is well written and the singing skills are excellent. Daikoku Moji has heard many such compliments——
She had always viewed her talent in music this way before she was ridiculed and belittled by Nagato Daiyuki without leaving any room.
Now, Iwahashi Shinichi praises her. Although it comforts Daikuro Moki's self-esteem, which has just been belittled by Nagato Daiyuki to the point where she can't hold her head up, it is not enough to relieve her self-confidence, which was beaten by Nagato Daiyuki.
Restore.
Daikuro Maki wanted to find a time to ask his question, but it would be rude to ask rashly, so he had to wait. But unexpectedly, while waiting for the opportunity, the process of talking about music with Iwahashi Shinichi turned out to be more comfortable than imagined.
Even if this Iwahashi-san is not the "Iwahashi-san" she thought, he is definitely a qualified and trustworthy producer.
"but,"
At this moment, Iwahashi Shinichi suddenly changed his subject.
Daikoku Moki looked at him, wondering what he would say next.
"I have a question that I would like to ask Daikoku-san to answer." Shinichi Iwahashi asked her, "What is Daikoku-san's ambition? For example, to be a singer, composer, or something else..."
Daikuro Moki answered him, "I want to become a singer-songwriter."
"ah."
Iwahashi Shin nodded, and suddenly remembered the failure of promoting Miwa-chan. Now, several years later, the market for solo singers has not reached a prosperous level.
However, he didn't mention this. He thought about it and said, "If you are aiming to be a singer-songwriter, then I have a little suggestion."
He looked at Daikoku-san and continued, "That's right. Daikoku-san's music, singing, and personal style are all very strong. For example, if he debuts as a singer or as a composer, they are both very good."
"However, as a self-sung singer, whether it is a solo or a band, the balance between the music and the singing is not enough." Iwahashi Shinichi's words mean that she is not qualified for her current debut.
Daikuro Moki thought of Nagato Daiyuki's comment that "it's not that his singing skills are good or bad, it's that he doesn't understand what singing is all about", and he was stung again.
Partly depressed, partly out of temptation, "Does it mean I don't have the potential as a singer?"
Iwahashi Shinichi did not expect to hear such words from a person who looked at the confident sunshine. He was stunned for a moment. He shook his head, "No, that's not the case."
He corrected, "Daheisang's music and singing are valuable, and the potential that Daheisang possesses is unlimited. However, having potential and being able to unleash your potential are two different things, so they need to be polished."
practice."
"At the current level, it is obviously not qualified to debut as a singer-songwriter." Shinichi Iwahashi said, "But, being not qualified to debut now is completely different from not having that kind of talent."
Shinichi Iwahashi affirms the value of Daikoku Maki as a creator.
The lingering poison left in Daikoku Maki's heart after being ridiculed and belittled by Nagato Daiyuki, was a little spit out in the midst of such gentle encouragement and affirmation.
The toxicity subsided slightly, which made her feel much better.
The poison left in her heart softened, and after chatting for several rounds, Daikoku Moki finally got the opportunity to ask her long-awaited questions. She seized the opportunity and began to talk about the questions and curiosity she had been having for so long.
"Iwahashi-san."
"Yes." Iwahashi Shinichi listened.
"When I was in high school, I came to Tokyo from Sapporo. At that time, I heard that the person planning the music festival was Iwahashi-san."
Iwahashi Shinichi didn't expect her to mention this as soon as she opened her mouth. He said "hmm" and replied, "yes."
"That Iwahashi-san..."
Daikoku Moki considered his words and wanted to ask the question in a more polite manner. However, he realized that exploring one's identity was a straightforward and disrespectful thing, so he simply went straight to the topic.
Iwahashi Shen nodded and admitted generously, "Yes, the same 'Iwahashi'."
Daikuro Moki had already made such a guess, but guessing and getting his own admission were not the same thing. Hearing Iwahashi Shinichi's answer, she felt warm in her heart.
If these two Iwahashi-san are the same "Iwahashi-san"... then Daikokumoki has reason to believe that the "Iwahashi-san" who has appeared from time to time from her student days until now is the one in front of her.
"The festival is wonderful, Iwahashi-san," she said.
After such a long time, someone still praised him for this matter. Iwahashi Shinichi was also happy, "Thank you."
"After I saw that music festival, I thought that I would definitely come to Tokyo after graduating from high school." Daikuro Moki spoke freely to him.
Iwahashi Shinichi responded to her gently, "Now I have really fulfilled my original determination."
"Yes!" Daikuro Moki nodded and paused, "At that time, I thought that after I came to Tokyo, I could meet Iwahashi-san who planned the music festival."
She said with a hearty smile, "Now my dream has come true."
Daikoku Moki makes a pun.
Shinichi Iwahashi remembered that during the music festival, he still performed on stage as a man in a suit. Okuro Maki specifically used such words. Shinichi Iwahashi guessed that she was probably suspicious, and even Iwahashi who said he was sure about DREAMSCOMETRUE was also
he.
After being exposed like this, he had no intention of hiding it, and also played a pun with Dai Heimoji, "Yes, 'DREAMSCOMETRUE'."
Daikoku Moji looked at him and suddenly showed a big smile.
"I've been watching Band Heaven since I came to Tokyo." This is also Iwahashi-san.
Iwahashi Shin nodded, already knowing that Daikoku Moki was pursuing his identity, and patiently answered her, "I have quit program production this year."
"I also like Zard-san very much."
Dai Kuromoji put the last piece of the puzzle together.
The Iwahashi-san in front of her is the "Iwahashi-san" who has appeared from time to time from her student days until now. After confirming the identity of the person in front of her, the conversation with him just now, and his affirmation, suddenly became more common to everyone.
different meanings.
"I also admire Daheisang."
Iwahashi Shinichi replied, "Daokoku-san has valuable talents. Even if you are not ready to debut immediately at this stage, you are still far from your personal peak, but even now, you have already seen
Got your light."
He thought of the slight depression shown by Dai Heimoji just now, and added another sentence, "Please believe in yourself."
At this point, he didn't bother to ask Daikoku Moki why she sent him the audition tape. He sincerely told her his expectations for her.
When Dai Heimoji heard this, his heart warmed up and he spat out another mouthful of poisonous juice.
Ikeda always told her that President Nagato belittled her so cruelly and ruthlessly because he had high hopes for her. But why should he express his high hopes for a person in such a way?
No matter when, derogation is derogation and humiliation is humiliation.
Daikoku Moki thought, "high hopes", this should not be a reason to rationalize derogation and insult...
If President Nagato’s sarcasm and disparagement are reasonable, what about Iwahashi-san’s sincerity and tenderness?
She suddenly thought of something.
She sent the audition tape to "Iwahashi-san" to find out whether this Iwahashi-san was the "Iwahashi-san" she thought of, and why she was so motivated to find out the identity of Iwahashi Shinichi.
In fact, it is because I trust him and look forward to him.
Okuromaki looked at Shinichi Iwahashi.
Even so, on this day, Daikoku Moki did not agree to sign a contract with Shinichi Iwahashi on the spot. But this was not because she was hesitating in her heart, but because she wanted to start and finish everything.
Ikeda introduced her to Oda Tetsuro, and Oda-san planned to speak for her.
Although there has been no letter since then, Daikuro Maki felt that at least he should make it clear to Ikeda and Oda-san before making a decision with Iwahashi Shinichi.
There is no need to go to President Nagato to say good things anymore.
She, Daikoku Moki, even though she still has many shortcomings, does not want to be belittled or humiliated, and uses this method to "move forward".
It's not because she has potential that she has to be devalued to move forward.
It's because she has potential that she can't be devalued and move forward.
Today I came to see Iwahashi Shinichi, and it was exactly this matter that he conveyed to Daikokumoki.
And Shinichi Iwahashi, who has this kind of character, makes Daikuro Moki feel that he can trust him with peace of mind.
