Since the day Hibari Misora passed away, the Enka School has been holding back its energy to make her famous and send her to the altar. Of course, after doing so many things, it is ultimately for their own dignity.
If it were a few years ago, when enka was still booming, there would have been more grand events, but at least it would not be treated as a face-related matter by the enka school like it is now, and it would not cost so much effort.
It is precisely because enka is on the decline that people in the enge school will be particularly sensitive under such circumstances.
If they really try their best and still lose the big prize in the end, then the meaning of "losing" will become very different. In such a situation, if they lose face, you can imagine the hatred.
The Enka Sect has considerable weight in the industry, and the forces behind it are complex and involved. It is best to be friendly and avoid offending as much as possible.
Watanabe Manyumi almost did not hesitate, "No one else can win this grand prize except Misora-san."
When I said this, I had already imagined what kind of awards ceremony would be arranged, and there would be no shortage of choruses from the singers present.
The Red and White Song Concert, which is also broadcast on New Year's Eve, also has related commemorative links. Thinking about this "popular expectation" situation, there is no need to fight for DREAMS COME TRUE.
"That's right." Shinichi Iwahashi agreed with her.
Whether or not we should fight for the grand prize, there is no need for two people to talk about this matter. They both think the same. Besides, the current DREAMS COME TRUE is still strictly speaking on the rise. They care more about actual popularity and sales than seniority and status.
stage.
Even if you get a big prize, it's just the icing on the cake.
"If you put it that way, there is actually nothing to worry about. If the industry is united and awards the Grand Prize to Misora-san, then it won't be a big deal. The Queen of Enka, who represents Showa, won the Grand Prize for her posthumous work with good sales.
Even if some viewers think that DREAMS COME TRUE is more qualified, it will not shake the foundation of the program."
After all, this is a single that has actually sold over 500,000 copies, and it is also the legacy of the enka queen who can represent the Showa era.
It's not the kind of plastic garbage that only sells out 180,000 copies from the beginning of the year to the end of the year, and still dares to operate the big prize.
In addition, this year is the end of the Showa era. The enka queen of the Showa era passed away with the end of the Showa era, which is of great significance. Let’s emphasize the “era” more and let the critics say more about it later to pave the way.
Okay, then it's not a problem.
To be honest, DREAMS COME TRUE and Misora Hibari, one represents the new era of Heisei, and the other represents the Showa era that has passed but has not yet begun to dissipate.
It is right to support DREAMS COME TRUE, and it also makes sense to support Misora Hibari.
"Actually," Iwahashi Shinichi thought about it, "I'm more worried about another thing."
Watanabe Wan Yumi looked at him, recalling what he just said, and her heart moved, "If the industry works together..."
"That's it." Shinichi Iwahashi smiled, "As expected of Wanyumi-san."
Watanabe Mayumi refused to answer his question and said what he wanted to say, "If the industry is united and wants Misora-san to win the award gloriously, then everything will go as planned. However, the industry is not really monolithic."
When she said this, she paused and said, "The most important thing is that we are not without enemies."
This is the true meaning of Iwahashi Shinichi’s complaint about “it’s really troublesome”.
"If we can't save the face of the Enka Faction this time, we will definitely have a big feud with the Enka Faction. If there is some force that we don't know about, secretly and quietly contributes to give the band such a 'big gift'."
Iwahashi Shinichi said the worst possible scenario while still smiling, "Both songs have their own merits. They are both representative works this year. DREAMS COME TRUE is well-deserved to win the award."
Similarly, if DREAMS COME TRUE wins the Grand Prize, some viewers will think that it is well deserved, while another group of viewers will think that it is a pity that Misora Hibari did not win the Grand Prize.
However, because both parties have this qualification, even if there are voices of discussion, it will not cause fundamental shaking. For the Grand Prize program, it will not be affected by which party is awarded.
However, if the grand prize really falls on DREAMS COME TRUE, it will become a branding iron that can burn the band, even the people behind the band, Mayumi Watanabe and Shinichi Iwahashi, and even Sony.
But the Sony family has a huge business, and those who will really be hurt are Watanabe Mayumi, Iwahashi Shinichi, and the band.
If you offend the two people who run the record company, the Enka Faction will definitely be angered by the Enka Faction. The Enka Faction has a lot of power in various associations, so it would be troublesome to make such an enemy.
And DREAMS COME TRUE is a band that still has a lot of room for growth. Shinichi Iwahashi would never want the band to get involved in such a disgraceful thing for no reason.
"That's why we must avoid Misora-san's sharp edges." Iwahashi Shinichi said, "Even if this enemy seems to be just a figment of our imagination, we are still prepared. What's more, the enemy really exists, at least we
I suffered once."
Last year, around this time, the band was first invited to perform at the Red and White Song Concert, which seemed like a great thing. But then, they turned around and got a warning: "The band's masterpiece is suspected of killing locusts, so the song must be changed."
"The conspiracy.
"However, Zhou Fang-san has a close relationship with the entertainment industry." Watanabe Manyumi reminded.
Before Ikuo Suho made his fortune, he worked as a live-in driver for Saburo Kitajima. Now, BURNING has signed many enka singers under its banner.
However, after all, she herself is not sure whether this overlord in the entertainment industry will do one thing to her face and another behind her back.
Besides, it’s a fact that not all the jury members of the Grand Prize are enka fans.
"In short, as you said, no one else can win the grand prize except Misora-san." Iwahashi Shinichi is not too entangled in unknown things.
Anyway, this is the consensus between him and Watanabe Manyumi not to steal Misora Hibari's limelight.
As for the worry of being plotted, although it seems a bit unnecessary for the time being, regardless of whether the imaginary enemy exists or not, it is already certain that he will not win the prize, and it will not change this time because of whether this worry is false or real.
Action strategy.
"There is also Sony's idea, which is to communicate with the record company." Watanabe Wan Yumi also put aside that worry and only talked about the present.
When the agency wants to win the Grand Prize, the record company will turn a blind eye and let them do whatever they want. But if the agency wants to give up the Grand Award, it must seek the opinion of the record company in advance. The two parties will continue to cooperate in the future.
Have to maintain a good relationship.
Part of a good relationship is mutual trust. When it comes to the band, be as honest as possible.
"This is what Wanyumi-san needs to come forward to communicate with, after all, you are the BOSS of the band." Iwahashi Shinichi said immediately.
Watanabe Wanyumi smiled and said, "The speed at which I said these words was so fast that it seemed like I was trying to shirk."
"Anyway, this is abiding by the rules." Shinichi Iwahashi said confidently.
Watanabe Manyumi didn't know what to say. But a quarrel was a quarrel, and it was her task to communicate with Sony, and Iwahashi Shinichi couldn't bear to just stay out of it.
Everything requires a strategy and a way to escape unscathed.
"correct."
Iwahashi Shinichi remembered it and asked Watanabe Wan Yumi, "Are there any larger indoor performance venues around Tokyo that can get a rental permit two or three months in advance?"
"For large indoor venues, at least you need to apply six months in advance. For smaller venues, it is possible." Watanabe Mayumi replied.
Iwahashi Shen nodded, "That's true."
As someone who has organized music festivals and planned concerts, it is impossible for him not to know.
Watanabe Wan Yumi thought of something, but did not say it out loud. She only said: "I will discuss it with Sony. As for the band..."
Iwahashi Shinichi laughed, "I went around in a circle, but I still can't escape."
"This is your job, Iwahashi-san." Watanabe Manyumi replied confidently.
Fine.
…
Things are done in secret, in secret.
Before that, Shinichi Iwahashi and Manyumi Watanabe both came forward. As the people behind the scenes in the industry, they each bought a relic of Misora Hibari.
The people who received this letter were either Hibari Misora's close friends during his lifetime, or the people behind the scenes in the industry. As for ordinary celebrities, this matter had nothing to do with them.
Purchasing relics is, of course, not just putting a bunch of things out for people to pick through, like opening a flea market. Rather, it is to list the things to be sold in advance, solicit opinions from those who are interested, and then treat them politely in the tea room before accepting them.
Things, and then say thank you to Misora Hibari's adopted son and sister... This is the end.
Of course, a tea party is not just for one or two people. At this time, it is also an opportunity for people in the industry to meet and communicate with each other.
Any place can become a place for connection.
When Hibari Misora was a young adult, she bought 800 square meters of land in her hometown of Yokohama and built her own mansion when she was sixteen years old. The house was so luxurious that people nearby called it "Miss Hibari's palace."
Of course, most child stars are money makers, and the idea of buying 800 square feet of land to build a mansion was probably not hers in the first place.
However, having been immersed in this kind of life since childhood, Misora Hibari is by no means a simple old artist. There is no shortage of good things among the relics sold by his adopted son now.
Misora Hibari's kimono was bought by female singers in the entertainment industry. After buying it, it would not be put away in a box, but would be taken out to wear during subsequent performances. In the entertainment industry, which pays attention to the inheritance of masters and apprentices, wearing the clothes of senior Daimono when performing,
Even the singer's honor.
What the people in black behind the scenes bought were her collection during her lifetime, as well as some of her own art works and handicrafts.
After deciding what he wanted to buy, Shinichi Iwahashi received the invitation and went to visit Misora Hibari at his home and wrote his name on the prepared list.
Iwahashi Shinichi, who had just accomplished two major things, was at a very hot time in the industry. When he went to Misora Hibari's house this time, his young and unfamiliar face became the hot spot at the tea party.
Not only the people in black behind the scenes who were seated at the table were very interested in Shinichi Iwahashi, but the host of the tea party, Kato Kazuya, the adopted son of Hibari Misora, also showed a trace of yearning when he saw Shinichi Iwahashi chatting politely with others.
He has seen this guy's face on TV!
He is young, probably not much older than himself, but he has already accomplished so many heroic deeds, and he is still the president of a record company.
During the dinner, Kato Kazuya also took the initiative to chat with Shinichi Iwahashi, "I have watched the documentary of THE BLUE HEARTS, he is so handsome!"
Iwahashi Shinichi looked at the face of a young boy, "Thank you, Kato..."
"Please call me 'Kazuya-kun'." Kato Kazuya's tone was cheerful as a young man's, but also not lacking in politeness. Hibari Misora's tutoring can be seen from this adopted son.
"Thank you for your appreciation, Kazuya-kun." Iwahashi Shinichi replied.
Kato Kazuya was full of curiosity about this young president. If possible, he would really like to get to the bottom of the matter and "cross-examine" him.
The reason why there is such interest is because the appearance of Shinichi Iwahashi gave Kato Kazuya a lot of encouragement.
He also wants to be such a president!
He inherited a huge inheritance from his mother, and he also received promises from his mother's friends in the entertainment industry to take care of him. His mother's adoptive brother, the son of Kazuo Oka, the third generation of the Dero-gumi, also said that if anything happens, he can come to him.
This kind of Kato Kazuya is already a long way ahead of others before he even starts.
Since this guy with nothing can successfully become the president, then, with so much of himself, becoming the president is definitely no problem, right?
Eighteen-year-old Kato Kazuya, after his adoptive mother passed away, felt hesitant and uneasy about losing his guardian. He also seemed anxious because he suddenly gained too much and couldn't wait to show off his talents.
It is both confirmation and proof - he indeed has so many adults.
Kato Kazuya chatted with Shinichi Iwahashi and asked for his business card.
I came to attend a tea party, but I was pestered by an eighteen-year-old boy. This development was okay. Iwahashi Shinichi was a little helpless.
…
After this visit, people from Misora Hibari Office will be responsible for sending the things he bought to his record company.
Iwahashi Shinichi is very busy during his entrepreneurial period. He has just shed the poor persona and is still labeled as the king of soft rice. He is far from the realm of cultivating sentiments and collecting treasures. He received the report from Misora Hibari Agency.
After receiving the fax, I thought about it and finally bought a watercolor hand-painted by Hibari Misora during his lifetime.
Shopping is the next best thing, but using it to express your goodwill to the enka faction behind Misora Hibari is the real thing.
As for why I bought this watercolor painting, it is because the theme of this painting is "Apple Minor". Whether the painting is good or not is another matter. Iwahashi Shinichi remembered that Nakamori Akina told him that when she was a child, she followed her mother Chieko, sentence by sentence.
Learn to sing "Apple Minor". As for Chieko, a loyal fan of Misora Hibari, her best song is "Apple Minor".
I’m going to buy it anyway, so why not buy something you can speak for yourself.
