Yukiko Okada told Shinichi Iwahashi that Yoko Minamino was negotiating with Sony. Her producer at the record company was willing to help bridge the gap and convince Sony to help her become independent from Shunichi Mizukura's agency.
"However, it is still in the negotiation stage and has not been decided yet."
Once Sony agrees to accept Minamino Yoko, Sony will have to communicate with Shunichi Mizukura and the Music Association to negotiate terms. When the time comes, the wrangling will inevitably continue.
Okada Yukiko was happy for Minano Yoko that she had a turn for the better, but the matter was not settled and it was not the time to breathe a sigh of relief. Her simple worries seemed a bit silly.
But Iwahashi Shinichi felt that Minano Yoko was really lucky to have a friend like her.
Given Minamino Yoko's current commercial value, it would be of great benefit to take her on. It would be worthwhile for Sony to negotiate terms for her with Mizukura Shunichi and Eikao.
No matter when, only if the company can make money, someone will stand up for it.
"By the way." Okada Yukiko suddenly mentioned, "Youko-chan also said that Iwahashi-san helped."
Iwahashi Shinichi was a little surprised, "Me?"
"Yes." Okada Yukiko nodded, "Yoko-chan said that the record company is willing to assist, which seems to be related to your invitation to participate in the album planning."
When Iwahashi Shin heard what she said, he was unexpected at first. After thinking about it, he guessed something.
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Now that I think about it, the last time we had a drink, the senior management of Fuji TV mentioned this matter. Sakai Masatori pointed out that Shinichi Iwahashi was cooperating with Minamino Yoko, and stopped him. Among them, Minamino Yoko might want to borrow money from Sony.
for the sake of independence of strength.
However, Iwahashi Shinichi didn't make any guesses. Two days later, he met with Sakai Masatoshi again - in the recording studio to decide on the arrangement of the collaborative song.
At the end of the day's work, Masato Sakai asked Shinichi Iwahashi to go have a drink with him again.
"Nan Ye is now negotiating with Sony, hoping to get asylum."
Before Kawamura came over, Sakai Masatoshi first told Iwahashi Shinichi about this matter. After speaking, he looked at Iwahashi Shinichi and said, "Iwahashi-kun looked as expected."
"After all, Minamino-san's records are with Sony," Shinichi Iwahashi explained.
This is something that is obvious. If the industry firms are concerned about Shunichi Mizukura and refuse to lend a hand to her, the best way is to go to the record company for help and become independent with their help.
"Iwahashi-kun, you also helped here." Sakai Masatoshi also mentioned this matter. "Because of your plan, you brought Nanye in. Now, considering this plan, Mizukura-san can't just do whatever he wants for a while.
The chaotic action is a good opportunity to negotiate terms. Moreover, Nanye participated in the planning, and the subsequent publicity period can ensure her popularity and image during this period."
"That's not a good idea." Shinichi Iwahashi said casually.
Although this planning invitation did not really play a decisive role in Minamino Yoko's independence - if she wanted to plan for independence, she must have already started asking for help from record companies. But after all, it also indirectly brought her a little help.
Sakai Masari smiled and said, "Tsukura-san is so angry."
If he hadn't said it with a smile, then this sentence would have made Shinichi Iwahashi a little wary. But for a man in black who has made achievements in the record industry, Shunichi Mizukura has weight, but it is not necessary because
He was worried to the point of fear.
"The record company has its own plans, and Mizukura-san and the Music Association have their own plans." Sakai Masato said in a somewhat disapproving tone when he mentioned the Music Association.
When it was first established, the Musicians Association was under the guise of protecting singers, but now it is clear that it is an organization that exploits singers. Reputable offices all join the Musicians Association, and the heads of big offices hold positions in it.
For this reason, music associations have another special function. The entire industry has spun a big network to firmly stick their artists to their own territory.
As long as the agencies reach a consensus not to poach each other or accept artists from other agencies, then the singers under these agencies will only have two options: to be exploited or to risk being blocked and become independent.
Mizukura Jun once insisted on the point of "today's idol is disobedient, so he should give her some color", and joined the Music Association's office so that he would not break the rules and reach out to Minamino Yoko.
The only people who can help her are agencies that have nothing to do with the Music Association, or record companies.
In front of major record companies, all the Music Association can do is protest and condemn. Of course, record companies must also sell the Music Association's face accordingly and not be too tough.
And now, Minamino Yoko is participating in a project involving half of the industry. This large network involving many interests also leaves the Music Association with no choice but to stand still.
"Let's put it this way, things have turned around for Minamino-san." Iwahashi Shinichi also felt relieved for her in his heart. Or should I say, he was happy for Okada Yukiko, who was always worried that her friend would be trapped and unable to get out.
Although Sony is definitely not a charitable company, it took the pressure to lure Minamino Yoko over, and will definitely put the various expenses and favors incurred for this into Minamino Yoko's contract. The wool comes from the sheep.
In addition, in order to show its authority, the Music Association will inevitably boycott Minamino Yoko, threatening the TV station to reduce her chances of appearing on the show by not co-starring with Minamino Yoko.
But there is Sony behind her after all. As long as Sony comes forward and proposes that "Sony's singer performance condition is to bring Minamino Yoko with her," then this boycott is not impossible to break.
No matter how bad it is, it's better than the current situation where no one dares to accept it after breaking up with Junichi Mizukura.
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The next time Iwahashi Shinichi saw Minamino Yoko in the recording studio, she looked much better and her whole spirit was different.
Although it had been lively in the past, this time it looked even more energetic.
"Iwahashi-san."
She was the first to arrive today, met and said hello to Shinichi Iwahashi.
Minano Yoko smiled elegantly and whispered softly, "You can just call me 'Yoko'."
Indeed, it was a bit strange that he called Yukiko Okada and Yui Asaka by their first names, both in public and in private, calling them "Minamino-san".
Only Fuyumi Sakamoto and Shinichi Iwahashi still use honorifics when they treat her as an artist, and it looks like they will continue to use honorifics in the future.
After exchanging pleasantries, the two of them sat down across the table.
Probably because they were very familiar with each other, both of them felt that they should say something, but because they were not actually very familiar with each other, they didn't know what words to start with.
For this reason, it was more difficult to talk to him than a stranger, so he was silent for a while.
Minamino Yoko looked at him, and Iwahashi Shinichi looked at her.
"The weather is very nice today." After she said this, she suddenly blushed. She felt that this topic was inexplicable at first.
Iwahashi Shinichi didn't expect her to say this, but he still nodded, "Indeed, it's a sunny day."
"My name is 'Yoko', so I like sunny days very much." Minamino Yoko said slowly. After adjusting, the embarrassment of not knowing what to say and subconsciously using the weather as a topic has disappeared.
Iwahashi Shinichi was about to answer the call when he called out: "Minano-san..."
"Just call me 'Yoko'." Nanno Yoko blinked her gentle eyes and smiled.
"Yes, Yoko." Iwahashi Shinichi changed his words and smiled, "You are really interesting."
Nanno Yoko also laughed, "It would be nice if you don't treat me as a strange person."
"Yukiko often talks about you." She finally mentioned Okada Yukiko's name naturally.
Shinichi Iwahashi answered, "Really?" The two of them exchanged glances and looked at the expressions on each other's faces. For a moment, they both agreed in their hearts that they were indeed quite familiar with each other.
Thinking about Yukiko Okada holding the phone receiver and chatting for a while with Shinichi Iwahashi and then Yoko Minamino, I can't help but feel that she is really childish and cute.
"Thank you for inviting me." Minano Yoko said sincerely.
Although Sony and Mizukura Shun are still negotiating on the one hand and the dust has not settled yet. However, this does not prevent her from thanking Shinichi Iwahashi.
In fact, even if she gets Sony's support for independence, in addition to the contract, there is still the problem of Junichi Mizukura's investment in her name that needs to be resolved. For Minamino Yoko, independence is just one step.
However, as long as we have Sony's support and can gain a foothold in the industry, we will have the backing to solve problems. Things can only be solved slowly one by one.
it is more than words.
"The two of you had such a good chat~!!"
Yui Asaka rushed into the recording studio and said as she ran over. When she walked to the table, she straightened her face and bowed to Shinichi Iwahashi seriously, "Good morning, Iwahashi-san!"
This movement is quite big from all aspects.
She said hello to Shinichi Iwahashi solemnly, and then said hello to Yoko Minamino casually.
Behind Asaka Yui, Sakamoto Fuyumi slowly walked in. At this time, the relationship between the two people was extremely good. The energetic little idol like a little cannonball and the dignified enka singer got along surprisingly well.
Of course, the way of greeting is definitely different.
Fuyumi Sakamoto was polite and said hello to Shinichi Iwahashi and Yoko Minamino, and then to the sound engineer. Even the assistant who served tea and water nodded politely to him.
After saying the polite words, we started to read the music score and arrange the recording process for today. The idols' time was scattered. The recording ended in the morning, and Yui Asaka and Yoko Minamino were going to participate in the program in the afternoon.
It's rare to get together like this, so we have to hurry up and get ready to start.
Both professional idols performed impeccably. Fuyumi Sakamoto is getting better and better, and her voice has the feel of an idol. The recording of this idol song is not difficult. As long as Fuyumi Sakamoto finds the right state, the progress will be very fast.
However, if you really want to talk about it, having an idol-like voice is just the first challenge Sakamoto Fuyumi faces.
During the promotion period, the three girls will inevitably have to appear on TV to sing. By then, Fuyumi Sakamoto will have to sing and dance along, fully completing her role as an idol.
"Oh, I always feel that the future is bleak."
At noon, both idols rushed to the next work place, and only Iwahashi Shinichi and Sakamoto Fuyumi went out to eat. During the dinner, Sakamoto Fuyumi, who was sold to Iwahashi Shinichi by her teacher and forced to become an idol, mentioned that she would have to learn idol dance in the future.
sigh.
"Before the recording started, Sakamoto-san was also worried that he would not be able to sing well, but now it seems that he was actually worried too much." Shinichi Iwahashi comforted her.
Fuyumi Sakamoto smiled bitterly and laughed at herself: "I have used all the 'cuteness'."
Today is Friday, tomorrow is Saturday, July 22nd.
Tomorrow, Hibari Misora's funeral will be held at the Aoyama Funeral Home. All the prominent figures in the entertainment industry will go to attend the funeral.
In addition, a place for ordinary people to mourn has been set up outside the Qingshan Funeral Home. The time of the funeral and mourning information have been made public.
"Tomorrow, I will follow Inomata-sensei to say goodbye." Sakamoto Fuyumi mentioned Misora Hibari, even though it was in private, her face was still more solemn.
Shinichi Iwahashi will also be there tomorrow to participate.
He was going to go. Even though Nakamori Akina was not involved in the entertainment industry, and she had no personal relationship with Misora Hibari, she was a Topo Star after all, so she would definitely go to such an occasion.
Not only did I go and listen to what she said, I also arranged for her to participate in the final farewell singing session.
It was a commemorative session where singer representatives from the entertainment industry collectively sang Hibari Misora's posthumous work "The Stream". There were big names in the entertainment industry, representatives from the pop music industry, and representatives from songwriters.
When Hibari Misora passed away, the entertainment industry already had the intention of putting her on a pedestal. Now, the entire entertainment industry is willing to cooperate and give enough face to the entertainment industry.
Akina Nakamori was invited to stand in the front to participate in the chorus, which was actually part of Warner and Kenyin's cooperation in creating a god.
After all, she is the pinnacle of female idols and has the record of winning three consecutive major awards.
And as long as Akina Nakamori steps up to the front, for her, it is also an affirmation of her status in the industry. This Taopu Star, who has won the Grand Prize three times in a row, is being regarded by the industry as a big thing in the future.
At this moment, the pop music world recognizes her, and the entertainment world also recognizes her.
Although she is still young and not yet considered a "big thing" in the entertainment industry where seniority is a priority, at this point, all she lacks is seniority.
At this moment, no one will doubt that Akina Nakamori is a big star in the future.
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On Saturday, Shin Iwahashi spent an early morning together.
He washed up and put on his clothes. Mijima Iijima came to pick him up.
On today's occasion, Watanabe Mayumi will not be absent. However, she will go back to the old house of the Watanabe family first, and then go there with her mother, sister and brother-in-law, in the name of "Watanabe family".
Needless to say, Akimoto Yasushi, the fat young man who wrote this song, will also be there.
In the auditorium where the funeral was held, the people who could enter and sit down were all figures in their respective industries. Shinichi Iwahashi acted alone, using the identity of record company president and producer.
In a sense, being invited to the funeral of Misora Hibari and entering the auditorium where the funeral was held also means that Shinichi Iwahashi is no longer an unknown figure in the industry.
Although he can't compare with the big names in the industry, he has his own identity after all.
