Flying over the bubble era

Chapter 1004 1004. Gears of Destiny
This year's New Year's Eve, when the Hongbai Song Festival kicked off, the number of viewers who deliberately switched to NHK at the first time was much smaller than in previous years.

The reason for this is that last year's Red and White Song Festival opened and received quite a bad review.

Last year was the first year of Heisei. The Red and White Song Club set aside a considerable amount of space in the program for old singers from the Showa era, and even dispatched two old singers who became famous three and 40 years ago, such as Ori Moko and Tabata Yoshio. The opening of the red and white groups.

Not to mention the younger generation, even middle-aged and elderly people have no understanding of these two old singers. Not only that, the songs from decades ago are too old-fashioned to make people less interested, and the singers sing hard , the audience switched channels one after another.

NHK wanted to make a show with feelings, but it turned out to be too hard. After the red and white song show ended last year, it received a lot of bad reviews.The dissatisfaction of the audience was also directly reflected in this year's Red and White Song Conference.

Anyway, Red and White Song will arrange the appearances of the personnel, and often put the highlights in the middle and second half of the show. Even if you don't watch the opening, you won't miss any wonderful performances.There are not a few people who hold this idea.

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On New Year's Eve, on the TV at Iwahashi's house in Shizuoka, on the TV screen, TBS TV's record awards were broadcast.On TV, Utoku Keiko, who won the Newcomer Award, is singing her debut song.

Masaki Yanqiao watched the TV and muttered, "Although I don't understand it very well, it's better than watching Johnny's little brother." Johnny's strange little brother is SMAP at the beginning of the white group.

Holding the teacup, Chiyo Iwahashi answered the question nonchalantly, "But watching Johnny's brother is better than watching the stars of the previous era." The stars of the previous era were last year's Moko Ori and Yoshio Tabata.

The old couple of the Yanbashi family in Shizuoka have devoted their lives to tearing each other down.When one says a sentence, the other must have the next sentence waiting.

This year's New Year's Eve, the old couple will still spend it together.

In a sense, dismantling each other has become a wonderful interest between the couple.

This year's newcomer award was also awarded to REV of VERMILLION Records.Although Yoko Nagayama, the lead singer, debuted as an idol for several years, once she changed her look and became the lead singer of REV, the past was wiped out.

On the TV screen, one award after another was announced.The one who got the best lyrics was Sachiko Kamaike from ZARD, another band related to Shinichi Iwahashi.

Newspaper media said that this year is "the year that belongs to Iwahashi Shinichi".When Masaaki Yanqiao was drinking with his colleagues in the company, the colleagues used this sentence to congratulate him and make fun of him——

In fact, until Iwahashi had such influence, Iwahashi Masaki's colleagues avoided mentioning that he had a son who was breaking into the entertainment world.In the final analysis, in the eyes of these "Salary men" who have worked for life in these big companies, the entertainment industry is not a career that can stand on the stage after all, unless you become a winner in the entertainment industry.

On the contrary, the Katamachi Club that Chiyo Iwahashi participated in, as early as when Shinichi Iwahashi became famous for the incident of THE BLUE HEATRS, she, the "Mother of the Producer Iwahashi", had been warmed up among the wives of the Katamachi Club for a while.

On the stage to receive the best lyricist award, Kawachi Sachiko, with a beautiful and heroic face, showed a shyness like being at a loss. When she gave her acceptance speech, she lowered her voice because of nervousness. , it sounded a little hoarse.

Iwahashi Masaki is not interested in the entertainment industry, and only knows ZARD by name.Looking at Sachiko Kabochi on TV, he said, "Can such a shy person be the lead singer?"

Chiyo Iwahashi replied, "Didn't you already accept the award as the lead singer?"

Asking his wife to choke, Yanqiao calmed Ming down a bit, and finally stopped his own feelings of watching for the time being.The awards awarded to the creators, because there is no performance link, so the progress is quite fast.Sachiko Puchi took away the best lyricist award, and then announced the best composition award.

"In the second year of Heisei, the best composition award of the No.30 [-]nd Record Awards is "Let's Dance Together", composed by Oda Tetsuro!" The hostess Wada Akiko announced the winner of the award.

Masamune Yanqiao couldn't help but say, "Akiko is really everywhere..." In the annual Red and White Song Festival, one of the performances that makes Masamune Yanqiao less interested is Wada Qiuzi.

When the spotlight hit the relational seat, a man got up from his seat, bowed to the people around him, straightened his suit, and walked to the stage.

Oda Tetsuro used to be a model before he became a musician, so there is nothing to say about his figure.He has half-length curly hair and a pair of shy eyes that glance at everything like a superficial glance, quite an artist's demeanor.

However, seeing Oda Tetsuro made Iwahashi Masaki feel a bit of a murmur in his heart.

I thought to myself, the impression of this person is a bit similar to that of Sachiko Komachi just now.He was about to speak and tell his wife how he felt when he suddenly stopped.

Because, on the stage, another host, Eiji Bando, introduced the person who presented the award to Tetsuro Oda——

"Then I would like to ask Shinichi Iwahashi to present this year's best composition award to Oda-san..." Following the host's words, Shinichi Iwahashi in a suit and leather shoes came up from the side of the stage.

He nodded to the two hosts first, then took the certificate and handed it to Tetsuro Oda.The two shook hands.

Iwahashi Masaki was a bit taken aback, as was Iwahashi Chiyo, who didn't expect to see his son appear on the stage to pass the time watching the record awards.Last year, I went to receive the planning award, but this year, I came to present the best composition award.

On the TV, the host introduced, "Speaking of which, the executive producer of "Let's Dance Together", which became a hot topic this year, is Yanqiao-san..."

In front of the TV, Masaki Yanqiao listened to this introduction, with a smug smile on his face unconsciously.He finally said nothing, and on the TV, after the awards were presented, Shinichi Iwahashi stepped aside, leaving the stage for Oda Tetsuro.

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This year is "the year that belongs to Shinichi Iwahashi".This is true.

Although Shinichi Iwahashi played for a little more than a minute at the annual event Record Awards and awarded Tetsuro Oda the award for the Best Composition Award, but from the opening Newcomer Award to the Lyric Award, followed by the album Awards and Gold...

After a while, singers and songs released or participated in by his record company won some awards. Such a performance, although GENZO is a small record company, undoubtedly showed its strength to attack the record industry.

Shinichi Iwahashi arrived at the Budokan venue, but instead of being seated in the related seat, he was invited to the single lounge next to the venue as an award presenter, waiting for the staff to arrange his appearance.

After the prizes are distributed and the task is completed, I am ready to return to the backstage of the Red and White Song Club.

However, after stepping off the stage, he did not leave immediately, but waited for a while until the person he was waiting for also entered the backstage, and the two met face to face, and Shinichi Iwahashi nodded to him.

"Congratulations, Oda-san."

Oda Tetsuro showed a trace of surprise on his face at first, but that trace of surprise faded away immediately, and he bowed, "Iwahashi-san." As soon as he opened his mouth, he felt a little shy for some reason.

The person who has always wanted to know, served as the guest of honor for him.Oda Tetsuro thought in his heart, "When I have the opportunity to meet Shinichi Iwahashi", he never imagined that the opportunity came in this way.

"It's the first time we've met." Yanqiao Shinichi smiled, "However, I've always wanted to see Oda-san."

Oda Tetsuro also smiled, and wanted to say that he had always wanted to see him, but felt that it was weird to say so.However, when he opened his mouth again, the words he said were still: "It's the same on my side. I've been hearing about Yanqiao-san all the time. It's a pleasure to meet you."

...As a musician, isn't it a bit flattering to say this to the producer?But Tetsuro Oda didn't think it was flattery, but his own true thoughts.

If we met early, we might not have such a strong feeling.Just because I have always known this person's name, heard about his various deeds, and more or less related to his deeds, I have a better understanding of this person.

"So, I'm thinking about the same thing." Yanqiao Shen half joked, then answered.

Following Oda Tetsuro's staff, watching Oda Tetsuro and Iwahashi Shinichi on the side, there is a subtle atmosphere between these two people.I wanted to say something, but Yanqiao Shinichi was here, so it was not his turn to speak.

However, this unexpected first meeting between the two did not last long. Iwahashi Shinichi's staff approached and whispered a reminder, and Iwahashi Shinichi quickly put away the leisurely chatting in the background and said goodbye to Oda Tetsuro.

"There are still some arrangements here, I have to excuse me first."

Iwahashi Shinichi nodded again to Oda Tetsuro, and said "Congratulations" again.Before leaving, he took the initiative to discuss with Oda Tetsuro, hoping to exchange contact information.

Oda Tetsuro took out a business card from his suit pocket, took out a ballpoint pen, rewrote a series of numbers on the business card, and handed it over.

After Yanqiao Shinichi exchanged contact information with him, he left in a hurry accompanied by the staff.Oda Tetsuro, who stayed where he was, carefully put the business card he had just received into his pocket.

At this time, the staff who followed him said, "The chat with Yanqiao-san was quite speculative."

Oda Tetsuro changed the topic, "Next, can we also leave here?"

"After the awards ceremony is over, there is still a reception to attend..." The staff started the conversation, seeing Tetsuro Oda's expression of no interest, "If Oda-san is not interested, you can leave now."

Oda Tetsuro smiled at him, "Then, let's go quickly." This tone sounded impatient.

……

As soon as he got into the car, Iwahashi Shinichi began to change his clothes.However, before going to the parking lot of the NHK hall, the giraffe headgear does not need to be worn for the time being.

He took out the business card he had just received from Oda Tetsuro, handed it to his assistant, and kept it for him.

On the way, Iwahashi Shinichi continued to use the small TV to pass the time.To be precise, it is to pay attention to the progress of the Red and White Song Club on the other side.

As for the Record Awards on the other side, Shinichi Iwahashi put it aside immediately after finishing the work of presenting the awards.

When it was time to go to the NHK hall, the first half of the Red and White Song Concert entered the most exciting part.On the small TV, Shizuka Kudo from the red group came on stage and performed her performance.

After graduating from the Kitten Club, Shizuka Kudo started an era of her own. Eight singles in a row won No.1 on the singles chart. She was very popular. When Lian Warner selected the release date of the single for Akina Nakamori, Also especially avoid her sharp edge.

In the small TV, Shizuka Kudo was wearing a long black dress, which made her exposed shoulders extremely white.When she sang, her signature eight-character eyebrows frowned slightly from time to time, and every time at this time, she attracted the eyes of Iwahashi Shinichi.

However, apart from the eight-character eyebrows that have become her character symbol, Kudo Shizuka is undoubtedly a beauty.

It's just that this pair of wonderful eyebrows made her not like an orthodox beauty, and she was somewhat natto-beautiful - the feeling of a lover who loves herself.But it is also the credit of this pair of eyebrows that makes her face full of recognition.A strange, comic-like face.

Iwahashi Shinichi was watching Kudo Shizuka's performance, but was interrupted by a staff member's reminder, "Iwahashi-san, we're coming soon."

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SMAP, who performed as the opening singer of the white group, after finishing their work, can neither leave nor have nothing to do. They can only stay in the lounge to pass the time, waiting to participate in the special "Let's Dance Together" program, and the final chorus "Firefly Light".

However, Katori Shingo, who is only 13 years old, will not be on stage at that time.Because according to the regulations, he, a minor under the age of 16, cannot appear in the live broadcast after nine o'clock in the evening.

In the entire SMAP, he is the only one who is under 16 years old, and he is a veritable "last son".

In previous years, when dancing with Guang GENJI, the public would not care whether a child on the background board was not qualified to appear on the stage, but since he has made his debut, he can no longer fish in troubled waters.

Although not allowed to appear on TV, Shingo Katori did not leave the TV station after the opening.Firstly, there was no dedicated staff to send him away, and secondly, he himself didn’t want to leave the team—although even if he wanted to leave, there would be no one to escort him unless his family came to pick him up.

So, Katori Shingo stayed in the background like a child who dozed off and wanted to stay up late with the adults for the New Year's Eve.

With nothing to do, Katori Shingo is also at ease.

Of course, he also wondered if he would have a chance to say hello to the giraffe-san from DREAMS COME TRUE this year.But in his capacity, it is not enough to take the initiative to knock on the door to visit.

Katori Shingo was preoccupied with something, so he thought about going outside for a stroll—with the idea that he might meet by chance.Things that have no ability to achieve, always make people can't help but look forward to chance.

When he walked out, Kimura Takuya also came out, "Let's go buy drinks together."

Takuya Kimura stared ahead, and his tone was nonchalant, as if he was really asking him to buy a drink, rather than worrying about him walking around in the background alone, looking too conspicuous.

The two teenagers talked and laughed, and walked towards the vending machine in the hall——

"Ok?"

Kimura Takuya's eyes stopped at a certain place.

(End of this chapter)