Flying over the bubble era

Chapter 169
"Signed a new composer, congratulations."

As soon as they met, Wanyumi Watanabe congratulated him.

"The news is quite well-informed." Yanqiao Shenyi joked with her calmly.

I haven't seen Wanyumi Watanabe for a few days. She has just trimmed her hair, and one side of her hair is pulled behind her ear, revealing the fair skin around her ear. She looks energetic.

"of course."

Wanyumi Watanabe led Iwahashi Shinichi to the small reception room set up in the corner of the office, "In the industry, being well-informed is the most basic. If you smell the information earlier, you will seize the opportunity first."

"It makes sense, as expected of you." Yanqiao Shinichi smiled, "Then, from the information about me signing up as a new composer, have you found any opportunities?"

"Of course, otherwise, why would I invite you here?" Unexpectedly, Wanyumi Watanabe gave an affirmative answer.

At first I thought it was just to discuss the progress of the program.

Hearing what she said, Yanqiao Shinichi restrained his joking heart just now, and his expression became a little more serious.

Wanyumi Watanabe smiled when she saw this, "Don't wait so hard, there is a chance, but it's not sure if you can catch it. Now just wait so hard, it would be bad if you were disappointed."

She personally brewed two cups of tea and brought them over. Instead of sitting down, she turned around and went to her desk to fetch two document bags.

"Please take a look." Wanyumi Watanabe handed him the things.

Iwahashi Shinichi took it over, one of the file bags contained something similar to a tape, and the other opened to see a resume and accompanying photos.

"Sengao..."

Yanqiao Shin glanced at the name on the resume and hesitated for a moment.

Wanyumi Watanabe understood, "Nianqianli (ちさと)."

"Oh."

"It's the newcomer of Warner Pioneer, the champion of Pocari Sweat's advertising draft."

Watanabe Wanyumi explained on one side, and Iwahashi Shinichi on the other side also saw this in his resume.

There is also a comment from the judges, "Chisato Moritaka's energetic, positive and generous image fits perfectly with Pocari Sweat."

In addition to the resume, there are also photos of Moritaka Chisato's head, bust, and full body in the file bag.

"Although it's a bit dark, but it's quite cute, and the body proportions are also very good. I can't tell it's only 160 centimeters." Iwahashi Shinichi commented and asked, "Is it an idol?"

"Well, it's a little hard to say."

Watanabe Wanyumi sat down opposite him, "Warner Pioneer has accumulated a lot of experience in making idols, but this time it is unique, and I want to create a powerful newcomer who is different from the soft and fluffy female idols on the market."

"Strong rookie? Female solo debut?" Iwahashi Shinichi thought of Yoshida Miwa's sad solo debut history. It's not easy to be a female solo these days.

"It doesn't count." When Wanyumi Watanabe said this, she also found it funny, "It is more appropriate to say that she is a singer with both idol and strength."

"You have also read Moritaka Chisato's resume. She has a long experience of learning keyboard instruments. In high school, she formed a band with her classmates from the Qingyin Club, and she was in charge of playing drums. It is rare for such a cute girl to be a drummer. Bar?"

"It's not very common." Yanqiao Shen thought of something, and casually mentioned: "However, PRINCESS PRINCESS who participated in the music festival last time, the drummer Kyoko Tomita is also quite cute."

As the favorite of the women's rock group, he knows these people very well.

"I remember quite clearly." Wanyumi Watanabe glanced at him.

Yanqiao Shinichi's attention was still on the resume in his hand, and he did not receive the sight of the domineering president.

"You also said that female drummers are rare." Not only that, but he also blamed them, "So when you meet them, you will pay special attention."

The topic changed, "And then? Let's talk more about her."

"Warner Pioneer wants to make changes to the existing idol production model, but thinks that the possibility of idols cannot be completely abandoned. Therefore, I want to produce a singer who has both."

"It just so happens that Chisato Moritaka is versatile, which is quite in line with the term 'strength faction'. Moreover, although her appearance is not inferior to idols, but because she has participated in a band, she also has a strong desire to seriously make music. Her office also thinks that , you can give it a try. Therefore, the three aspects together contributed to this debut."

"I see. Then, he is a newcomer with high hopes."

"However, based on the current results, it is very bleak." Wanyumi Watanabe said, "I originally placed considerable expectations on her, and invited experienced producers. The lyrics and music were also provided by famous artists. She debuted as a singer. At the same time, in order to make her famous, she was also asked to work as an assistant host on the TV station, and on the other hand, she was also the starring role in a movie, and the single was released as the theme song of the movie."

From the era of silent movies, the theme song and the movie have been the function of mutual promotion.People who watched the movie were moved by the song and left the movie theater to find the song. People who listened to the song thought it sounded good and went into the movie theater to watch the movie again.

It's a big deal to make a movie to promote her single.

"The configuration is quite high."

"So, Warner Pioneer was also surprised that the results were so dismal."

Wanyumi Watanabe finished introducing the general situation and got to the point, "As for how to produce such a newcomer, Warner Pioneer is also in a state of groping. Therefore, they are preparing for the production of Chisato Moritaka's next two singles. Leave it to the production company to brainstorm and explore this route together.”

"So, this time is 'bidding'?" Yanqiao Shenyi asked the main point immediately after listening.

It is quite "idol style" to change a production team for a single.

Idols who do not have the ability to create themselves have to rely on external production teams. Even if there are songwriters who have regular cooperation, the producers are still in rotation from time to time.

Chisato Moritaka's current team can't compete with her, so Warner Pioneer will naturally choose another one to try.

However, in this case, the first consideration must be a trustworthy team that has cooperated many times.

Mayumi Watanabe told him it was a chance, but it looked pretty slim.

"It's almost like this. Warner Pioneer considered several production companies, wanted a plan, and then decided which side to use. I just heard about this and proposed to give your production company a chance."

Watanabe Wanyumi said, "The meaning over there is to ask you to make a demo of the song and review it over there. If it is suitable, it is not impossible to use GENZO."

"Thanks for your help." Yanqiao Shinichi said.

Watanabe Productions has a close relationship with Warner Pioneer, so he would nod his head in agreement with this proposal, which naturally took care of the second lady.

"You don't need to thank me."

Wanyumi Watanabe smiled, raised her hand and brushed her hair, "It's just an extra word. Moreover, the reason why Warner Pioneer nodded in agreement is also because of your own ability. I said that GENZO is your company, and I still remember you before Thanks to you, I trust your vision of people, so I am willing to give you a chance."

"Although in the long run, the clearest goal is to make a band. But we must also consider the immediate things. Even being a producer for an idol singer is a rare and good opportunity to accumulate contacts and experience."

"Naturally, it's much better than making a cover album." Shinichi Iwahashi said.

"I'll go back and study this Moritaka Chisato, and then make a sample....By the way, is time tight?"

"Of course as soon as possible."

"Understood." Yanqiao nodded cautiously.

After accepting the "gift" from Wanyumi Watanabe, the two exchanged about the band draft.

The show hasn't started yet, but the campaign has already started.Publish relevant information about the selection in newspapers and music magazines, inform managers and club leaders in the underground music circle, etc., spread information about this program, and attract more people to sign up.

Slowly turning an idea into a program, from intangible to tangible, and perfecting it step by step.

This is the first program they have collaborated with since they became independent, and it is also the first step towards making music a career.Sometimes when I think about it, this process of apprehension and anticipation, the enthusiasm to take it seriously, and the mentality of hoping that the program will be broadcast smoothly and get a good response, seem to be the same as parents treat their children.

Iwahashi Shinichi and Watanabe Mayumi both felt a little emotional when they thought about it.

This kind of thought made the two of them feel warm in their hearts, and it didn't dissipate until they finished talking about the business and went out for lunch together.

In a chain restaurant near U-MIZ, the two sat facing each other.

After ordering, Iwahashi Shinichi looked at Mayumi Watanabe, and then said, "Did you cut your hair? Yumi-san."

"Hmm." Wanyumi Watanabe showed a small smile, "I went to the beauty parlor on Friday for a little repair. How is it? Does it look okay?"

"It's very suitable, you look good with short hair." Yanqiao Shinichi said.

"I think so too. I used to have long hair before, but long hair is very ordinary. When I cut it to the current length for the first time, my friend was shocked and said that I was a different person. ... Or It happened in college." Wanyumi Watanabe said.

"Long hair." Iwahashi Shinichi seemed to be imagining what she would look like with long hair.

Watanabe Wanyumi blurted out: "I have photos from that time at home, if I want to see them, how about showing them to you?"

Iwahashi Shinichi didn't answer, and asked instead, "What was Manyumi-san's university days like?"

"It's not the same as it is now. At that time, I always liked to play around and go to performances. I didn't cherish the time very much. It was three times more lively than now."

Yanqiao Shen kept laughing, "Were you so lively before?"

"Yes, I used to like messing around." Mayumi Watanabe also smiled.

"Then I really want to meet Mayumi-san at that time." Yanqiao Shinichi said.

Watanabe Mayumi felt relieved after hearing this.

When Watanabe was making it, I would never show such emotions in front of him anyway.Now that he has become a partner instead of a subordinate, he can let her say whatever she wants at will.

Her good mood continued, and she asked, "Can you spare me tomorrow afternoon? Your golf lessons are about to be missed."

"It's really strict."

"Strict teachers lead to great apprentices." Watanabe Wanyumi really dared to say that - she was never humble when she was sure of something. This was Watanabe Wanyumi's strength, and it could also be regarded as her pride.

"Okay, 'Watanabe-sensei'." Yanqiao Shinichi aggravated the teacher's articulation, and smiled.

Speaking of golf, Wanyumi Watanabe told him about Reiko Takashima.

It is said that after officially joining the agency, Takashima Reiko is now receiving training in acting skills. U-MIZ has sent her information to various TV stations, not only the five major broadcasting stations, but also local TV stations.

In addition, the film company also handed over the information, and Toei Kyoto Photography Office responded the fastest. There was a small role in a period drama, and they wanted to let Takashima Reiko try it.

"I tried on the photos of her wearing kimono, and it was unexpectedly more attractive than the fashion." Wanyumi Watanabe said.

It’s not that I want to make Reiko Shima look good in kimono, it’s because Toei Kyoto Photography Office specializes in shooting various period dramas all the year round, so wearing kimono is the first element for Takashima Reiko to be photographed.

Some people are beautiful if they are beautiful, but wearing a kimono is not very tasteful.

……

After dinner, the two said goodbye.

Watanabe Mayumi went back to work on her work, and Iwahashi Shinichi took Moritaka Chisato's materials back to the recording studio.

As soon as I entered the door, I first found the tape player and listened to the tape attached inside.

Sen Gaoqianli's voice is a bit thin, and the range is not wide enough, with a bit of nasal sound, and his singing skills are not so solid.

There are also advantages, that is, the voice is full of characteristics. Although the singing skills are not enough, it is nice.

It sounds good.

This statement may sound flippant.However, singing machines with good singing skills are sometimes unlikable.And people with average singing skills might be very popular.

The sound is full of character and has a unique charm.

After the first hardware inspection, Yanqiao Shenyi had a bottom line in his mind.

After listening to the song, the other is a video tape.

There is no playback equipment in the recording studio, so Shinichi Iwahashi went to borrow a video recorder and played it to see the song video of Chisato Moritaka.

As if to deliberately draw a line from the soft idol style, the stage of the performance is quite tough, and Chisato Moritaka's dress is also deliberately different from that of female idols. She doesn't wear skirts, and even wears a neutral black leather jacket.

In order to play the signboard of "Musical Instrument Girl", Chisato Moritaka also showed off his keyboard skills inside.

I don't comment on her musical instrument playing skills, but when I look at the photos, she is a beautiful and cute girl with a bit of baby fat, but in the video, what is going on with this rustic, nondescript girl?

The so-called powerful faction can't just eat lotus root.

Yanqiao Shen watched the video tape, and somehow got a little understanding of why Moritaka Chisato's debut was so bleak.

These days, there are those who want to be idols because they don't have enough conditions to keep on being idols and can only switch to being funny, and there are also those who want to kick their jobs if God rewards them with a bowl of idol rice.

Give up the natural soft power and blindly pursue the hard power that has not yet arrived.

(End of this chapter)