The one named Keiko Utoku was hit on the head by a pie falling from the sky.
News spread quickly among the photo models, and it didn't take long for the young models to know that Utoku Keiko was also going to change careers to become a singer. So, after Sachiko Kamaike, these people finally had something to talk about.
The one who wants to take over Keiko Utoku and the one who wants to take over Sachiko Kamaiike are the same producers.
When Shinichi Iwahashi met Keiko Utoku for the first time, he felt that she and Sachiko Kamaike had similar feelings to each other. Models who had worked with them also thought so.
Therefore, while teasing Keiko Utoku for finally getting hit by a falling pie, these girls who were keen on gossip also secretly speculated that the producer had chosen these two people one after another...
"Could it be that producer Sang likes this type of girl?" The young models winked and began to guess about the mysterious producer.
However, even though there were a lot of discussions in private, when talking about this matter, most of them still looked at the excitement. However, compared to their disapproval when Sachiko Kamaike was signed away, this time Keiko Utoku was also signed away.
, the young models' views on this matter, apart from watching the excitement, are slightly different.
At the beginning, no one thought that Sachiko Kamaike, a young model with the lowest sales of photo cards, would have a future if she was signed by a newly established small record company.
As a result, ZARD became famous, and Sachiko Kamaike even appeared in fashion magazines and was sought after by young women.
Now, it is Utoku Keiko's turn to be signed. The young models are watching the excitement, but deep down in their hearts, a thought comes to their mind——
Keiko Utoku is also famous, can she make the leap from an ice cream magazine to a fashion magazine in one step?
When Sachiko Kamaiike was signed away, the young models thought it was a no big deal job.
Now, once "being signed by GENZO" is seen as a good way out, Keiko Utoku will become what they call "being hit by a falling pie" this time, while Sachiko Kamaichi has never experienced anything from her peers.
With a wink, he gave it to her as well.
Fortunately, Keiko Utoku's main job now is to sell home karaoke machines all over the world. It is rare to meet her colleagues in person, and she doesn't even care about what they say behind their backs.
At first, when her agent said that Shinichi Iwahashi was looking for someone from the firm, Keiko Utoku felt like she was being hit by a pie falling from the sky.
But when I thought about it later, the events from the first time I met Shinichi Iwahashi to the present came to mind.
At the selection meeting, Iwahashi Shinichi asked her if she would be willing to do anything related to music. Afterwards, he gave her some advice and told her not to hollow out herself or give up her own characteristics.
Next, a while ago, I asked her to record a strange video tape.
After sorting out and thinking about everything that had happened since she met Iwahashi Shinichi, Utoku Keiko began to feel that the invitation she had received from the record company as she wished was not a piece of cake falling from the sky, but a step-by-step move forward.
Opportunities come as she approaches.
Regarding Iwahashi Shinichi's invitation, Utoku Keiko had no second thoughts except "agree".
As for Shinichi Iwahashi's decision to sign Keiko Utoku, this was not a sudden thought, but a matter of course.
Xingchen was willing to give it to someone, and Keiko Utoku had no objections. Next, in addition to preparing a record contract, she also had to communicate with Xingchen about Keiko Utoku's existing management contract.
Xingchen and Shinichi Iwahashi reached a consensus on the contract, and other matters progressed quickly.
First of all, Iwahashi Shinichi's request was to stop taking on photo model-related work for Utoku Keiko, and only complete the contract content that had been decided.
Of course, the Karaoke Queen's contract comes first, so she naturally still has to fly back and forth every week as a salesperson.
In the next few months, Keiko Utoku had to complete the scheduled work while attending classes at the record company on time and singing harmony in the recording studio.
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Daiko Nagato and Shinichi Iwahashi reached a cooperation, and GENZO handed over all the production rights of the theme song of "Chibi Maruko-chan" to BEING.
Although Nagato Daiyuki was devastated and couldn't tell the story of his suffering, at this point, he could only temporarily forget his dislike for the young producer and try his best to prepare for the theme song.
Must forget...
Not only that, Nagato Daiyuki made a bet in his heart that this theme song and this limited group would make a difference.
Even though the theme song became more popular, Iwahashi Shinichi, who became the salesman behind the scenes, was also reaping more benefits. He tried his best, but Iwahashi Shinichi only had to wait for acceptance.
But Nagato Daiyuki had no other choice but to hold his nose and work hard.
The more popular the theme song is, the more BEING will get the production share after obtaining the production rights.
In addition, BEING can take this opportunity to perform again.
Since Shinichi Iwahashi has become a good person for the TV station and the publisher, then Nagato Daiko must at least let the people from the TV station and the publisher see how great the production talent of BEING's Nagato Daiko is.
Kondo Fusanosuke and Oda Tetsuro had a good relationship. Nagato Daiyuki wanted to form a limited group and appointed Kondo Fusanosuke as one of the two lead singers. The song he sang was Oda Tetsuro's music.
In this way, things could no longer be hidden from Oda Tetsuro.
Needless to say, Nagato Daiyuki said that the two people who spent the whole day together in the recording studio had already passed the test.
Oda Tetsuro learned from Kondo Fusanosuke that the production rights for the theme song were originally in the hands of a company called GENZO. It was brought together by the original manga author Sakurako, and finally led to the cooperation between the two companies.
"Iwahashi-san from GENZO?" He couldn't help but widen his eyes.
Unexpectedly, I would hear the name of Shinichi Iwahashi in this incident. The last time I heard about Iwahashi-san was when Daikuro Moki decided to sign a contract with GENZO.
The Daikoku Maki he admired was belittled and ridiculed by Nagato Daiyuki, but was treated seriously by Iwahashi Shinichi.
Now, the songs he wrote were almost abandoned, but thanks to Shinichi Iwahashi's generosity, he was able to continue producing them.
Kondo Fusanosuke described Iwahashi-san, whom he had never met before, as "manly and bold", but Oda Tetsuro had softer words in mind.
He felt that he and Iwahashi-san were somewhat destined.
Somehow, I was encouraged twice by that Iwahashi-san.
Once, his vision was rejected by Daiyuki Nagato. Shinichi Iwahashi encouraged Daikoku Maki, but he also encouraged him.
Then this time, Shinichi Iwahashi liked the music he wrote, so he was willing to cooperate with BEING and share the production rights in his hands. Shinichi Iwahashi treated this matter generously, and at the same time he encouraged and affirmed his talent.
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"I really want to meet that Iwahashi-san if I have the chance."
Oda Tetsuro, who is introverted and not good at dealing with people, rarely has the idea of getting acquainted with someone. However, people like him are not willing to take the initiative when such an idea comes to his mind.
Not only that, but he also foolishly placed his hope on "fate".
I hope to work with that Iwahashi-san by chance some time in the future.
After Kondo Fusanosuke finished talking about Iwahashi Shinichi's episode, he turned the topic back to that song and told his friends about Nagato Daiko's thoughts on the limited group.
Then he made an invitation, "Would you like to come and help play the guitar and make a cameo appearance as the little girl who plays music in the Dolls' Day Doll?"
When Tetsuro Oda first entered the industry, he was active in front of the stage and even formed a band, but he was never popular, so he had to move behind the scenes. There is no shortage of performance experience in front of the stage.
"It's a limited combination anyway." Kondo Fusanosuke said in a frivolous tone of "come on, come on", "Nagato-san signed a contract with GENZO."
In other words, GENZO is only responsible for releasing the single "Let's Dance Together".
Oda Tetsuro is indispensable. He only participates once anyway, so it’s good to play with his friends. Although he is introverted and not good at dealing with people, this does not mean that he likes to hide behind the scenes and does not want to appear in front of the stage.
Man in black.
"The fifth child will be chosen from within the company. The emperor and queen will be Tsubokura and me." When Kondo Fusanosuke said this, he showed a somewhat proud expression, as if he was already the "emperor" on the stage.
"Then there are three female officers..." Kondo Fusanosuke worried, "I don't know who Nagato-san will choose." While thinking about it, he took stock of the several female backing vocalists and female songwriters currently in the company.
"It seems not." After thinking for a long time, Kondo Fusanosuke concluded.
Then we have to select three more girls with harmonies specifically for this limited combination. I just don’t know where to choose from and what kind of girls to choose in the end.
"Nagato-san, why not leave this matter to Iwahashi-san and save yourself some time." Kondo Fusanosuke first thought.
Since you are cooperating with GENZO, if you encounter trouble, just throw it away and ask the other party for assistance. What's wrong with doing so?
That's how it should be.
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However, Nagato Daiyuki was unwilling to ask Shinichi Iwahashi to provide backing vocals. Since he had obtained 100% of the production rights, he intended to make everyone in this limited group his "own people".
However, being so stubborn is not out of anger, but out of deeper considerations.
They signed a contract with Shinichi Iwahashi. After the limited group debuted, only this single was related to GENZO. After that, both parties went their separate ways.
However, the "limited group" that was finally formed would be disbanded if they released a single. Nagato Daiko felt that it would be a waste.
In this case, you might as well make preparations in advance, use your own team, and then resell the limited combination after the cooperation is over.
Only if they are all on their own can they be packaged and processed.
Resale——
When Nagato Daiyuki thought of this, he felt awkward. There was only one production company and no record company, so no matter how great his production talent was, he could only help others make wedding dresses.
There should be a record company of its own...at least an independent label affiliated with a major record company.
It's just that being the head of a production company will never make it to the top. Not only that, but you also have to endure the unpleasantness of being made unable to spit out and swallow by Shinichi Iwahashi this time.
What's so great about that young producer?
In terms of production ability, Nagato Daiyuki didn't think that guy was any better. In terms of resume, he couldn't compare with himself. And the reason why he was able to outdo himself was because he found a good partner?
After TUBE became popular and B'z was produced, Nagato Daiyuki had the idea of setting up a record company and consciously contacted relevant people. This time, the failure of the theme song of "Chibi Maruko-chan" was even more serious.
He wanted to have his own record company no matter what and walked on two legs.
With BEING's current strength, it would be impossible for Daiko Nagato to open a record company alone. However, he was worried that he would be constrained when it came to finding a partner.
When BEING was founded, it was operated by Nagato Daiyuki, Tsukiko Megumi, and a few senior veterans. However, Nagato Daiko's domineering personality quickly led to disagreements with the partners. Finally, the early senior veterans quit, and the vice president Tsukimitsu Megumi
Ryo also established a separate branch, and BEING became Nagato Daiko's own kingdom.
Nagato Daiyuki believes that he still needs to find a partner, but his management rights must also be firmly maintained.
He intends to affiliate with a major record company first, and let the big company help distribute it, but he must firmly hold the original disc rights and the like in his own hands.
In addition, in order to facilitate the start, I also want to find a partner to invest...
A consortium that was having a pleasant discussion with Nagato Daiyuki heard that they had also invested in a modeling agency called "Star".
If you have a modeling agency, you must have beautiful girls under your management.
Nagato Daiyuki thought about it and wanted to ask for help from there to introduce and select three harmonious female officers from among the models of the Star Office.
It doesn't make sense to go to the other party for help when the cooperative relationship has not been established. But the reason given by Nagato Daiyuki is also valid. Let's borrow the power of GENZO to create and promote this limited set together. Anyway, with GENZO
It's a contract. If the theme song becomes popular and the group becomes famous, it can be used to launch a new record company.
Nagato Daiyuki used this limited combination as bait, and the other party also thought it might as well wait and see.
Anyway, it was just a matter of one sentence to introduce Xingchen Agency to him. As for borrowing photo models to be backing vocals, it was a trivial matter. If the group became popular, they could just ride on it. If they didn't, they would just go back to do photo shoots.
Even for Nagato Daiyuki, if the combination is popular, he will have chips, but if the combination is not popular, he will not be considered a loss.
Shinichi Iwahashi effortlessly allowed Nagato Daiyuki to make contributions. However, Nagato Daiyuki admitted that he was not a person who did not know how to use tricks.
When Iwahashi Shinichi wanted to be the salesman, he worked hard to create this limited-edition group, and through cooperation with GENZO, they also promoted it vigorously. The more popular the group is, the more it can become a bargaining chip for him in the future.
A Kansai businessman who has been in the industry for so many years is not so easily taken advantage of by some young guy who appears out of nowhere.
Nagato Daiyuki was so breathless at Shinichi Iwahashi's place that he couldn't easily swallow it.
He even had other plans for establishing a connection with Xingchen Office.
One of them is to choose three beautiful girls to serve as harmonies. In addition, he also has another hidden purpose——
Among so many beautiful girls, I wonder if I can find one that I like in every aspect.
Let her be the heroine of her own band with the female lead as the centerpiece.
The Kansai businessman was full of confidence and was just waiting for Shinichi Iwahashi to have a taste of making wedding dresses for others.
