Flying over the bubble era

Chapter 1552 1553. Flexible
Of course, at this point, what you think is not important, what you do is crucial. But what Iwahashi Shinichi plans to do depends on what Komuro Tetsuya plans to do.

But the subtlety of the matter lies in the fact that after Tetsuya Komuro took this step, how the matter would develop became something he could not really control.

Once people step into the torrent of the times, they must bear the impact and volatility brought by the flood.

For this reason, when we are in the vortex of the times, the indispensable ability is always to be able to adapt to circumstances.

The negotiations with NHK ended with the increase of GENZO's number of appearances to six. Thus, GENZO has obtained the most appearances in the Red and White Songs Contest in history, once again announcing the strength of this record company to the world.

Of course, in return for NHK's concession, Shinichi Iwahashi also promised the benefits of cooperation in the coming year.

Under the premise that the main singers performed well, if the Komuro singers outnumbered the main singers, it would be unfavorable to the public opinion within the company. Therefore, even if it meant owing NHK a favor, they had to make up for it, and this was Shinichi Iwahashi's unspoken attitude.

Of the six places, three were taken by the Komuro group, the other three were assigned by Shinichi Iwahashi to the bands Sheran Q and BOLAN, and the last place was left to Keiko Utoku.

After years of steady progress, Keiko Utoku finally had her first hit single this year, which sold nearly 700,000 copies, setting the best record since her debut.

At a time when Komuro pop is sweeping the world, Shinichi Iwahashi believes that female singers like Utoku Keiko, who are "quiet", have great potential. For a singer like her who has achieved a representative work and a certain solid reputation, but has not been able to move to a higher level, she is the most suitable person to perform on the Red and White Songs Festival.

While the idea of ​​sending her to this year's Red and White Songs Festival is in the works, we should also start planning her promotion plan for next year. After increasing her exposure through her appearance at the Red and White Songs Festival, we can take her to the next level in one go.

This year, the Komuro group will send TRF, Furuya Hitomi, and Kahara Tomomi who will be on the same stage with Komuro Tetsuya, plus Utoku Keiko, GENZO's female singers will dominate the red group this year.

As a balance, TRF will compete in place of the White Team this year - fully demonstrating the flexibility of mixed gender combinations.

Of course, except for DREAMS COME TRUE which Mika-chan is unquestionable.

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This year is coming to an end. GENZO once again won the record sales championship in various annual charts.

Because Komuro's popularity is even stronger than in previous years, GENZO's brilliant performance this year inevitably makes people think that it is due to Shinichi Iwahashi's holding of Tetsuya Komuro's trump card.

In any case, at the end of this year, Tetsuya Komuro is in great glory.

Last year's record award was won by TRF produced by Tetsuya Komuro. This year, the single he produced for Tomomi Kahara was nominated and became the most popular candidate for the award as the best-selling single. At a time when everyone in the world knows Tetsuya Komuro, it would be strange if he didn't win the award.

However, two consecutive championships are nothing.

With the historical record of Akina Nakamori winning three consecutive championships, even if she wins the grand prize for three consecutive years, she will only be the second person in history. Unless there is a moment when Akina Nakamori's record is broken.

Tetsuya Komuro's ambition makes him regard all public stages as his own stage.

If Komuro singers can win the grand prize for several consecutive years, it means that Komuro pop has dominated the industry for many years. Entering this era, Tetsuya Komuro does not think that anything is impossible. But after two consecutive championships, the third year is a competition of the power of the forces behind. Tetsuya Komuro is not a naive musician and is well aware of these struggles. GENZO is an independent record company that has won the championship in record sales for three consecutive years, which is already the envy of the industry. At this time, if it is too closely tied to Shinichi Iwahashi, it will inevitably face more obstacles than help.

The Komuro Group has achieved great success, so naturally, there is a liaison meeting for Tetsuya Komuro. In addition to GENZO and Ken-On, there are also people who are responsible for contacting Komuro Group business and record sales, all of whom are related to the brand "Tetsuya Komuro".

In such an occasion, Tetsuya Komuro, a famous producer who is also the biggest commodity, naturally enjoys the spotlight.

Shinichi Iwahashi and Tetsuya Komuro haven't seen each other for a while, but despite this, both of them were calm and composed, just like before.

After greeting Iwahashi Shinichi, Komuro Tetsuya turned his attention to the person following behind him and smiled: "Matsuura-kun looks much more energetic."

Regardless of his position and his opinion on the matter, Tetsuya Komuro admires Shinichi Iwahashi as the man in black behind the scenes. But for Katsuto Matsuura, although he knows that he is a talented person, he can't help but tease him when he sees his funny face.

Matsuura Katsuto responded with a smile: "Did Komuro-kun find out?"

Although he knew there was a subtle atmosphere between the two, Shinichi Iwahashi still found it interesting as he watched from the sidelines.

Being flexible and adaptable is what Shinichi Iwahashi admires about Matsuura Katsuto. If such a person were to be a producer for a singer with a strong personality, there would probably not be a fight in the recording studio.

Ever since Ayumi Hamasaki was often called to the recording studio by Shinichi Iwahashi to record audition tapes, Shinichi Iwahashi gave Matsuura Katsuto an extra job: listen to Ayumi Hamasaki's audition tapes and select songs suitable for her from GENZO's music library.

Although Matsuura Katsuto never saw Ayumi Hamasaki again after the embarrassing incident in the disco where he introduced Ayumi Hamasaki in front of Shinichi Iwahashi, he was naturally pulled over by Shinichi Iwahashi and participated in the cultivation and planning of this girl throughout the process.

Seeing how much Iwahashi Shinichi cares about this girl, Matsuura Katsuto can't help but sigh at how amazing his vision was back then.

However, the girl's debut is still a long way off.

But as a producer, the trio Every Little Thing produced by Matsuura Katsuto will debut next spring, when Matsuura Katsuto will truly complete his transformation from disco operator to music producer.

As he was about to hand in his first work, even though he didn't know what kind of results he would get, Matsuura Katsuto was already somewhat proud of himself when facing Tetsuya Komuro. This was a reflection of the similarities between him and Tetsuya Komuro.

However, Tetsuya Komuro has an obvious talent that no one can ignore, while Katsuto Matsuura has to find ways to prove himself.

Fortunately, we don’t have to wait too long.

That night, as Tetsuya Komuro gathered around him, his connections naturally said, "Next year, the Komuro clan will still dominate."

People who deal with Tetsuya Komuro naturally hope that he will continue to be popular. It was just a routine compliment, but Tetsuya Komuro suddenly approached Shinichi Iwahashi and asked, "Iwahashi-san, is that so?"

Iwahashi Shinichi smiled and replied, "Then please work hard next year, Komuro-san. ...For your own world."

Komuro Tetsuya raised an eyebrow.