Switching from being a guitarist to becoming a DJ has not damaged the charm of Sakamoto Takuji (Hakata Emi). On the contrary, after leaving Mimi CLUB's overly gorgeous band, he now seems more proud and full of dignity.
He is worthy of being a women’s clothing icon who brings hope and dreams to the world.
The two big players, the Ishii brother and sister, were nowhere to be found, and they left the task of bringing Shinichi Iwahashi to meet Takuji Sakamoto to Mari Amaya. Looking at this, when Minako Ishii told him that she had also called Mari Amaya, 90% of the time
Yes, I have already planned in my heart that I want to be a hands-off shopkeeper.
"I'll go with you, Iwahashi-san."
Mari Amaya took over the task assigned to her by Minako Ishii and talked to Shinichi Iwahashi. She has a really good temper.
Iwahashi Shinichi smiled at her, "I'll leave that to you."
After hearing this, Mari Amaya smiled and said, "Let's go, Iwahashi-san."
Before coming, I had made an appointment with Takuji Sakamoto on a meeting time. After he stepped down from the stage, he went to the entrance of the preparation room to pick them up. In the backstage, ordinary customers had no one to guide them, so they naturally had no chance to get close.
"Iwahashi-san is very busy right now."
I just came out of the dance floor, and it looked very clean outside. Because of this, the silence was a bit awkward. On the way, Mari Amaya took the initiative, as if he wanted to stir up a conversation.
Iwahashi Shinichi said "hmm" and joked to himself, "There's no need to be modest about the fact that I'm very busy."
Amaya smiled at his words, glanced at him, and said something witty, "Just like your ability to dance and play the keyboard..."
It is a "fact" that requires no modesty.
"The band starts touring next month," she said.
When she suddenly decided to form a team with Miwa-chan, it was Mari Amaya who helped introduce the temporary guitarist. DREAMS COME TRUE The identity of the giraffe man is not a secret to her.
This was just right. Iwahashi Shinichi was generous and chatted with her, "The first stop is Fukuoka...Has Mimi CLUB performed in Fukuoka?"
"I've been there several times," said Mari Amaya. "Everyone in the band likes Fukuoka very much. Every time after a performance, we must go to Nakasu Street."
"Haha!" Shinichi Iwahashi laughed.
If it were Mimi CLUB, this would be completely normal.
"Mimi CLUB is also very popular now."
Iwahashi Shinichi always pays attention to the trends in the music industry and the sales on the charts. Although the changes in the band's internal members are not within his scope of concern, when it comes to the trends of Mimi CLUB in the past two years, it is not in his mind either.
It's a blur.
In 1985, when Shinichi Iwahashi decided to become Miwa-chan's manager, Mimi CLUB had already signed a contract with CBS Sony, transforming it from an underground band to an underground band.
However, in the first few years after his debut, there were no big splashes. He was steady and under the arrangement of the record company, he toured nationwide.
It wasn't until last year that I was able to accumulate a certain amount of fame, and the albums I released could be seen at the top of the charts. Generally speaking, I steadily accumulated fame, and then converted it into popularity.
Now, the band is not popular, but its strength has been recognized by the industry. The record company is optimistic that they can push forward, and the loyal fans are waiting like believers, waiting for the moment when the band will soar to the sky.
But unfortunately, there is still just a breath left. If you can wait for this breath, it will not be a dream to be promoted to the front line. But if you can't wait, then you can only hold on to the brand of "backbone band" and become the middle level of the music industry.
"However, even if the band becomes popular, I can still come out and dance like this." Amaya said a little naively.
Although it is true. Mimi CLUB's overly gorgeous stage style makes the other members, except for Ishii Ryuya, who has an infinite presence, appear blurred. Everyone knows that this band has backup dancers, but they don't pay attention to who the backup dancer is.
And this is why the audience doesn't care whether the band members come or go.
Iwahashi Shinichi replied, "I'm about the same."
Anyway, no one likes it when the hood is taken off. However, the lead singers of the two bands, whether it is Ryuya Ishii or Miwa-chan, have the style of only shaking hands and saying hello to everyone when they are recognized.
Not only that, Ryuya Ishii, who had a bold style during his underground band days, may trigger a hidden plot of inviting beautiful female fans to drink.
Mari Amaya laughed again at his words, "Iwahashi-san, you dance so well."
At this time, standing at the entrance of the preparation room, a young fashionable woman dressed as a woman waved to them, "This way, you two!"
Shinichi Iwahashi called to Mari Amaya, "Let's go there."
Mari Amaya nodded and waited for Shinichi Iwahashi to take a few steps forward before slowly following him. As he got closer, he saw Takuji Sakamoto talking to someone——
The person he was talking to was hidden in the door of the preparation room, and Takuji Sakamoto, who was waiting to greet the two of them, stood outside the door.
…
The preparation room is brightly lit and luxuriously decorated, and it's even a bit dazzling as soon as you step in. As one of the most popular discos in Tokyo, Juliana's backstage preparation room is 100% in the exaggerated style of the bubble era.
Takuji Sakamoto casually introduced the person who just spoke to Shinichi Iwahashi and Mari Amaya, "This is Nagao-kun."
The person who was called "Nagao-kun" was a young man. His face looked a little immature, making people wonder if he was not even twenty years old.
"Nagao-kun is still a student and works part-time at Juliana's place." Takuji Sakamoto lit a cigarette and sat down on a chair by the window. He was wearing a skirt, with his legs slanted, and even his sitting posture was very feminine. It was obvious that he was wearing women's clothing.
What a wealth of experience.
"Hello you two, I am Tomaki Nagao."
The young male bowed to greet them both.
This young man named Nagao Tomaki worked part-time as a DJ at Juliana, but he was still a novice. During the chat, Shinichi Iwahashi learned that he studied fashion design in Tokyo, also loved music, and formed a band with his friends.
He is a very fashionable young man. Although he looks ordinary in appearance, there is nothing out of the ordinary about him.
The only connection with the word "fashionable" is that Iwahashi Shinichi has a very fashionable girlfriend. He is not very interested in what fashionable young people are doing. I just heard him say that he was forming a band, and he was a little interested.
A little more concerned.
"This Iwahashi-san is a very powerful band producer." Takuji Sakamoto said to Nagao Tomaki.
There was a hint of joking in his tone. However, this hint of joking was not because he was speaking ironically, but for another reason——
"Really?" Nagao Tomaki's young and immature face had no expression and looked quite cold. He told Shinichi Iwahashi coolly that he had formed a punk band, but it was just out of interest.
In other words, he has no intention of making a mainstream debut, and he has no idea of getting any recognition from the outside world. He just wants to have fun on his own. The title of famous producer has no attraction for Nagao Tomaki.
Just now, Takuji Sakamoto must have specifically mentioned this matter when he knew that Nagao Tomaki was not interested in the title of famous producer.
But this is not necessarily an attempt to make Iwahashi Shinobu come to Taiwan. Rather, it is a small dig at Nagao Tomaki and making fun of him.
"There are more great bands than great producers." Shinichi Iwahashi replied seriously.
Takuji Sakamoto couldn't help but laugh. The young man named Nagao Tomaki didn't expect to be answered like this. He opened his eyes wide and looked at the man named Iwahashi.
Mari Amaya was listening on the sidelines and felt in her heart that this was something Shinichi Iwahashi would say and something Shinichi Iwahashi could say.
"Ishii-san..."
With the idea of breaking the delicate atmosphere, Mari Amaya brought up the initiative to contact Takuji Sakamoto, but the Ishii brothers and sisters did not appear together backstage.
Sakamoto Takuji didn't need her to explain, he showed a clear expression, "Both Ishii disappeared into the disco crowd."
"That's right." Iwahashi Shinichi continued.
Several people know the character of the Ishii brothers and sisters very well.
The "teachers" leading the dance changed classes, and people began to come and go in the preparation room. Teachers in cool clothes walked in sweaty, and then left sweaty.
Occasionally, there are a few girls saying hello to Takuji Sakamoto and Tomaki Nagao.
Iwahashi Shinichi noticed that Nagao Tomaki was quite popular among these girls.
It seems that 99% of the time he is from a rich family.
Teachers came and went, and the preparation room was filled with a strange smell of makeup and sweat. Takuji Sakamoto stood up from his chair and said, "I'll go pack my things. Let's have a drink together?"
"Nagao-kun, see you later."
Takuji Sakamoto said hello to the young man. He nodded, opened a pair of big eyes, and after responding to Takuji Sakamoto, his eyes fell on the music producer named Iwahashi.
He was still thinking about Iwahashi Shinichi's words just now, and he couldn't tell whether they were sarcasm or praise.
It could be interpreted as both sarcasm and praise. Although Nagao Tomaki didn't show much regard for Iwahashi Shinichi just now, in his heart, he felt that it was the latter.
However, after thinking about it, he didn't have a good impression of Shinichi Iwahashi whom he met for the first time. He felt that he was too easy-going.
…
As Iwahashi Shinichi expected, Nagao Tomaki was from a rich family.
Sometimes, you can guess some clues by looking at the private attitude of the "teachers" towards a certain person. Rich kids who come to experience life part-time can always play with him.
In the small bar, Shinichi Iwahashi was sitting in the middle, sandwiched on the left and right by Mari Amaya and Takuji Sakamoto (Emi Hakata).
This seating arrangement is Takuji Sakamoto’s bad taste.
He deliberately sat apart from Amaya Mari, and even said something shameless: "If people next to you see it, you might be secretly jealous of Iwahashi-san's popularity."
Indeed, from a spectator's point of view, Iwahashi Shinichi was surrounded by two pretty cute girls, and they were having a great time talking to each other.
No one loves Shinichi Iwahashi when he wears a hood.
It is Sakamoto Takuji who becomes evil-minded when he wears women's clothes.
Iwahashi Shinichi could only sigh at his suggestion, "If you really get into trouble because of jealousy, it would be too hard to describe."
Because two pretty cute girls, one on the left and the other on the right, drank together, their hair was pulled out by a drunkard in the bar. When the police arrived, it turned out that one of the girls was a cross-dressing boss.
Just thinking about this development makes people feel dizzy.
But perhaps, this development will also make other people more excited.
When Takuji Sakamoto teased Shinichi Iwahashi, Mari Amaya could only laugh beside him. There was nothing I could do about it, such a bad joke would be bad if taken seriously.
Therefore, Iwahashi Shinichi could only hold his nose and endure it for once.
Sakamoto Takuji told Iwahashi Shinichi that Nagao Tomaki was from a wealthy family and his goal was to enter Tokyo's fashion circle. Forming a band was purely a hobby.
"However, he is quite arrogant."
Takuji Sakamoto couldn't tell whether he admired Nagao Tomaki's arrogance or didn't like this arrogance. This somewhat complicated idea may be the reason why he deliberately mentioned Iwahashi Shinichi as a producer just now.
Iwahashi Shinichi didn't take it to heart. Whether it was Takuji Sakamoto's teasing or Nagao Tomaki's arrogance.
The three of them had a few drinks and chatted about various things.
After Takuji Sakamoto switched careers and became a DJ, he not only learned more about what Shinichi Iwahashi and Mari Amaya didn't know, but also every bit of Tokyo nightlife - after all, Juliana is now Tokyo's leading disco, and every night
The venue is packed, and celebrities from all walks of life are regular customers of the store. Being a DJ in a place like this gives you endless opportunities to gain experience.
In addition, he has a richer understanding of Tokyo's underground music.
While chatting, Iwahashi Shinichi heard him mention that the underground music scene in Tokyo and rap music have been a bit lively recently.
However, Takuji Sakamoto mentioned this casually, and Shinichi Iwahashi listened casually and didn't take it to heart. Firstly, he didn't know much about rap and was not interested in it. Secondly, he knew that rap music was best not to climb from the ground to the ground.
characteristics.
Japan's music market is mature and developed, and all types of music, whether mainstream or not, have their own territory.
While he was talking, Iwahashi Shinichi's pager rang. He said hello to his two companions, got up and went to find a public phone. After answering the phone, he walked back and happened to run into an acquaintance——
Still the kind of acquaintance you don't really want to meet.
"Iwahashi-san? Good evening."
Unexpectedly, we met here. Daben was stunned for a moment, came to his senses, and took the initiative to greet him.
"Hello."
Iwahashi Shinichi didn't expect to meet Ben. Since he was on the front line as a manager, he had no chance to meet Ben.
An unexpected encounter is accompanied by a somewhat subtle atmosphere - both parties want to finish the pleasantries quickly and go their separate ways.
So, after saying a few words, Iwahashi Shinichi said goodbye and left first.
Omoto was a few steps behind, so, not necessarily intentionally, he watched Shinichi Iwahashi go back and sit between the two young girls, chatting happily with them.
Seeing this scene in front of his eyes, Da Ben couldn't help but feel a little surprised.
Although I have met Iwahashi-san several times, I know that he is very good at work. However, I did not expect that Iwahashi-san is also very good at dealing with girls.