Flying over the bubble era

Chapters 1572 and 1573. The King Does Not Meet the King.
The public's attention is always easily captured, and that is the essence of entertainment.

Working in the entertainment industry is a job that requires constantly capturing attention. What the people behind the scenes do is skillfully and subtly manipulate that attention.

The overwhelming publicity and unprecedented lavish PV advertising blitz were the most direct yet effective way to quickly build up an initial impression of Ayumi Hamasaki in the public's mind.

Public expectations have been fully saturated. This star, who has suddenly appeared out of nowhere, seems so dreamlike and luxurious that it can only be collected and not approached.

What is the true nature of such a person? This is a question that must be answered appropriately.

Television is a showcase. The public wants to see the true face of this diamond through this showcase. But one thing is crucial: no matter how luxurious the set design or how dazzling the lighting is when displaying a diamond, the ultimate goal is to sell it.

If this celebrity is truly an unattainable beauty, someone who can only be admired from afar, then the audience won't invest too much in her.

Therefore, Ayumi Hamasaki's first appearance should not overemphasize her luxury, but rather showcase her as a human being.

The beauty of Ayumi Hamasaki is that she is not someone unattainable.

Her stage image was created by the record company; she only needed to be herself to complete the work of "Ayumi Hamasaki".

Shinichi Iwahashi wasn't worried about the effect of Ayumi Hamasaki's debut, but he and his team specifically emphasized that when arranging television appearances for Hamasaki, they should avoid sharing the stage with Namie Amuro.

As the saying goes, "Kings don't meet."

The key is to ensure that the two girls never appear on the same stage, so that the audience only has a vague idea of ​​the "confrontation," and only then can the battle truly begin.

In fact, Namie Amuro is a star who seems close yet distant, possessing a genuine restraint and detachment, clearly understanding that everything in front of the camera is just work. Ayumi Hamasaki, on the other hand, is the opposite; she seems distant yet close. She appears unapproachable, but in reality, she easily blurs the lines between work and life. If she doesn't bring her personal emotions into the recording studio, she can't begin her workday.

It is precisely this subtle mismatch that makes them the most suitable opponents.

If two people like these perform together on stage, the atmosphere of antagonism can easily disintegrate once the audience discovers this fact.

As for how to provoke a conflict between the two, with Tetsuya Komuro's move from GENZO to VERMILLION as a foundation, starting a conversation would be a piece of cake.

Choosing this critical juncture to publicly declare war on BURNING and bring the disagreements between the two companies to the forefront is also for this very moment.

This girl was the next product launched by GENZO after Tetsuya Komuro became the producer for Namie Amuro.

There's a lot to be done based on this alone.

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Do stars like Ayumi Hamasaki really exist?!
On the day of Ayumi Hamasaki's first appearance, the flood of phone calls from viewers to the television station caused the lines to become congested.

Unlike the use of mystery marketing tactics that make the public wonder, "Does this person really exist?", Ayumi Hamasaki actually appeared on television, yet she still evoked such a mesmerizing feeling in the audience.

Does Ayumi Hamasaki really exist?

This is not a question, but an awe of beauty.

Her distinctive voice and glamorous stage presence are exactly as depicted in the PV. The charismatic personality she displays during her debut further enhances this spectacle, making it unforgettable.

This diamond is certainly dazzling, but it is something that can be worn by audiences and privately collected—the act of buying her records has been given such meaning in a quiet way.

Anyone who has seen a star like this cannot help but seek out her works.

Buying is collecting.

The day after her television appearance, long lines formed at record stores for Ayumi Hamasaki. At the same time, tabloids and magazines began to intentionally or unintentionally compare Hamasaki to Namie Amuro, the most popular teen singer at the time, which aroused dissatisfaction among Amuro's fans.

Moreover, as rumors spread, gossip began to circulate:

Tetsuya Komuro had met Ayumi Hamasaki before her debut, but refused to become her producer. Because of this past, when Tetsuya Komuro became Namie Amuro's producer, Shinichi Iwahashi wanted to prove that Tetsuya Komuro had misjudged her and decided to fully support Ayumi Hamasaki's career.

The gossip was so detailed and convincing, it was as if the person who wrote the rumors had personally witnessed Tetsuya Komuro's disdainful look towards Ayumi Hamasaki and Shinichi Iwahashi's awakening of his chuunibyou spirit.

With this subtle provocation, Namie Amuro became a stepping stone, while Ayumi Hamasaki became a discarded pawn who made a comeback. Supporters on both sides began to look at each other with some displeasure.

Tetsuya Komuro's agency even received an interview call from a magazine: "Ayumi Hamasaki has been making headlines lately, what are your thoughts on her, Mr. Komuro?"

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"...Does Mr. Komuro think that Ayu would be even better if you were to be her producer?" A staff member from Tetsuya Komuro's agency relayed the interview from the magazine.

Tetsuya Komuro hung up the phone and looked at Shinichi Iwahashi: "Ayu and Amuro are enemies?"

While the world revolved around the argument between the two girls, the men in black behind them sat facing each other.

Shinichi Iwahashi replied, "Only when they are evenly matched can they be called 'enemies'... Right now, it's just the initial stage."

To achieve this opposing outcome, both sides will have to pull out all the stops. In this sense, the opposing parties are not Ayumi Hamasaki and Namie Amuro, but Shinichi Iwahashi and Tetsuya Komuro.

“However, Komuro-san is busy with his new band,” Shinichi Iwahashi teased him. “Please take good care of Amuro-chan.”

Judging from his tone, it's as if Namie Amuro is his artist.

Tetsuya Komuro was amused by this upside-down situation.

Recently, Tetsuya Komuro launched a new production project. This time, he not only served as the producer but also personally formed and participated in a band.

He recruited rapper Ryuichi Sakai and poached a beautiful girl named Keiko Yamada to form a new band, Globe.

Given Tetsuya Komuro's personality, he cannot tolerate focusing on only a certain style, a certain group of singers, or staying behind the scenes.

The band was currently working on their first album, and their debut was just around the corner.

"I don't like Ayumi Hamasaki anymore," Tetsuya Komuro said frankly. "She's Iwahashi-kun's treasure, but she's not suitable to sing my songs." He smiled slyly. "How about telling the reporters this?"

Shinichi Iwahashi said calmly, "I'm not a reporter, you don't need to tell me."

If Shinichi Iwahashi was the first to provoke the conflict between Ayumi Hamasaki and Namie Amuro, then Tetsuya Komuro would undoubtedly be the next to follow suit.

Needless to say, as long as this plan is even partially revealed, Tetsuya Komuro's intelligence will allow him to see the whole picture.

This person is someone who loves being in the spotlight and enjoys arguing about themselves.

"I thought Iwahashi-kun came for this collaboration."

Tetsuya Komuro said this, but his expression said, "Of course not."

He waited patiently for the moment when the answer would be revealed.