Flying over the bubble era

Chapter 846
In the evening, Johnny was the host, entertaining Shinichi Iwahashi.Have an aperitif first, then go to the big meal.After the meal, go to the club for leisure, and finally have a glass of closing wine to entertain a full set.

Iwahashi Shinichi called Iijima Sanchi and arranged for her to pick him up later.

When Kitagawa met Mitomo Iijima for the first time, he guessed that the driver, Shinichi Iwahashi, was either a well-known driver, or he was highly regarded by Shinichi Iwahashi.

Once a stranger and twice acquainted, the cooperation with Iwahashi Shinichi is almost finalized. This time, seeing Iijima Mitomo come to pick up Iwahashi Shinichi, after a face-to-face meeting, I casually mentioned something.

Iwahashi Shinichi didn't hide anything, and directly told Iijima Mitomo's background, "It's a staff member recommended by Sakai Masatoshi."

"Sakai-san?" Kitagawa smiled, "Iwahashi-kun and Sakai-san have frequent contacts."

Judging from this reaction, he and Sakai Masatoshi are also acquaintances.However, considering the qualifications of this old man, and the fact that he has always had a good relationship with Sony, it is also expected.

Knowing that it was a staff member recommended by Sakai Masatoshi, Hiroshi Kitagawa took another look at Mitomo Iijima.This guess is correct, but being able to be with Iwahashi Shinichi all day long must also have won the trust of Iwahashi Shinichi.

And she, a staff member who was recommended from someone else's office, can be trusted by Shinichi Iwahashi as a driver by her side.From this point of view, this Iijima Santomo must also have some talents.The future is bright.

Listen to the words and listen to the sound, and watch things and movies.

After knowing the origin of Sanchi Iijima, Kitagawa Hiroshi gave her a high look.Of course, it's not because of her old status as a staff member of the Sakai Masatoshi Office, but because of her ability to be so valued by Iwahashi Shinichi in such a status.

……

Tsukiji market.

The team leader handed over today's salary, "Jojima-san, you worked hard today too!"

Shigeru Shigeru took the money with both hands, and bowed to the team leader to thank him, "Thank you for your care today." When he looked up, he showed a simple smiling face.

Just looking at this appearance, he is quite a kind resident fish seller.

It is said that it is Johnny's JR, probably no one would have thought of it.

I was born in a single-parent family, and my family background is not very good. After joining Johnnys, JR has no salary to receive. Although I live in the dormitory of the office, the seniors who have already debuted usually give JR some pocket money, but the nearly 20-year-old Young people, there are too many places to use money, but too few places to ask for money.

In order to make up for himself, Shigeru Shigeru secretly went to Tsukiji Market every week to do some hourly labor as a porter.

Johnny does not allow JR to go out to work, and once found out, he will be fired.

Convenience stores, shopping malls and other places that always deal with people are too noticeable, but they ran to Tsukiji Market, wrapped in white headscarves, rolled up their sleeves, and lifted [-] kilograms of goods at a time.No one would have imagined that Johnny JR, who is so beautiful on the stage, would shuttle between the cold storage and the booth in such a simple way.

Born in November 1970, less than ten months before turning 20.

Since I was young, I lived without a fixed place, and moved around with my mother. I have developed an amiable and harmless expression that smiles when I see everyone. I can swallow it with a smile when I am wronged. Part-time job, because I was reprimanded because my hands and feet were not sharp enough, I just agreed loudly and gritted my teeth to work harder.

I have liked guitar since elementary school, but before graduating from high school, because of my longing for the youth team, I had the idea of ​​becoming an idol.I submitted my resume to Johnny and was selected, but I haven't had a chance to debut.

The biggest advantage is that Johnny provides accommodation, and the generous seniors, such as the three members of the youth team, will also give pocket money every month.Usually, I still have the opportunity to continue to learn guitar.Even in my late 20s, I can live my life at my own pace.

Having said that, in the past few years, there have been quite a few JRs who have joined Johnny's, and each one is younger than the other. Some are only nine or ten years old. Shigeru Shigeru is already old enough to be a bit conspicuous.JR Nakai Masahiro, who has had the best relationship with him since joining the firm, is only 17 years old.

Earlier, when we danced together with Hikari GENJI, there were rumors that Shigeru Jojima might be assigned to SMAP.However, the rumors did not come true. A while ago, six people from SMAP held a performance at the Budokan, which seemed to be a test of the water before their official debut.

As a result, it became even more impossible for Shigeru Shigeru to join SMAP.

Shigeru Jojima, however, was very optimistic.

Masahiro Nakai and Takuya Kimura, the oldest of SMAP, are five years older than Shingo Katori, the youngest.He is an older JR, maybe he can play the role of a big brother in any future team.

He took his time.

After receiving today's salary, I happily went to see the scheduled performance.The LIVE HOUSE we are going to tonight is owned by Shinichi-san Iwahashi, who is famous for producing bands.

LIVEHOUSE has opened two in Tokyo and Osaka, and plans to open stores in Nagoya and Fukuoka...Shigeru Shigeru recalled the information posted in the store when he went to the show before.

There is a map of Japan in the store, and the cities where branches are opened are marked with stars.

The house he went to today, the previous members of THE BLUE HEARTS performed here when they were involved in the incident.Shigeru Shigeru learned about Iwahashi-san and his LIVEHOUSE after watching the documentary broadcast on TV.

Tonight, there was a platter performance in the store. During the unpopular hours, all the people who came to the performance were unknown underground singers and bands.

Even so, there were quite a few spectators who came to join the show.

Yanqiao-san supports underground music and underground musicians. Yanqiao-san has the ear to know whether a song will be popular or not. Yanqiao-san may come to the store to watch the performance. If he is selected by him, he may debut...

These rumors are widely circulated in the underground music circle, and even Shigeru Jojima, who is outside the circle, has vaguely heard of them.

However, there seems to be a high and thick wall between idols and band producers.

In the entertainment industry, idols are always a bit shorter in front of professional musicians.Previously, the male fighting group launched by Johnny's was not treated as a joke by the industry insiders...

Shigeru Shigeru does not underestimate himself, nor does he think that idols are inferior—otherwise, he would not submit his resume to become an idol, and insist on staying here even when he is old.On the contrary, I feel that the lower the idol at the beginning, the higher the sense of accomplishment if one day it can be recognized by the industry.

Even so, no matter how ambitious and curious he is, JR, who is not even sure whether he will be able to make his debut, is unlikely to have the opportunity to meet the legendary Yanqiao-san and confirm that this Yanqiao-san Is it like in the legend.

After watching the performance, Shigeru Shigeru took the tram back before the gate of Johnny's dormitory.Tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, and Saturday and Sunday, I have to participate in JR's training and activities four times a week... He kept a clear and organized itinerary for the week.

The next day, Shigeru Shigeru went to the location of the JR event, but was told by the coordinating agent that this Saturday, there will be a sleepover event for the JRs.

"Go to the Tama River side, be there on Saturday afternoon and finish on Sunday evening."

Most of the JRs study in full-time schools, except for some private schools, which basically have half-day classes on Saturdays, and then start the holidays.

Shigeru Jojima doesn't care—

Now, even if he was thrown on a desert island for three months, he still had enough time.Just bring plenty of food and water, and bring your own guitar.

A somewhat boring but interesting idea came to his mind, and he crossed out the JR activity arrangement on Saturday and Sunday in his mind, and rewritten the word "combined accommodation".

On Friday night, Shigeru Jojima sorted out the things he would bring for the camp.I have rich experience in moving from small to large, and it is easy to organize the necessities of the accommodation.

In the afternoon of the next day, I took the car arranged by the office and went to Tama.Johnny has a piece of land and built a villa in that area, and he often entertains JRs, whether it's sleeping together or holding parties.

Of course, Kitagawa Hiroshi will definitely be there, whether it's a sleepover or a party.

The JRs who came with Shigeru Shigeru were all younger than him, the younger one was only eleven or twelve years old.Without paying attention, he played the role of half of the staff, taking care of these teenagers.

"Chengdao-kun has a good appearance in whatever he does, and it's probably not a problem to be a manager." The familiar staff joked with him.

Making such jokes about JR, who is too old to make his debut, implies that he has little hope of making his debut.Even so, Shigeru Shigeru did not feel offended, and replied with a smile: "Maybe I will try to be a manager later."

"But it's better not to." Another staff member answered, "It's enough for the manager to have us. But among the idols, there is still a shortage of Jojima-kun."

Shigeru Shigeru smiled as he treated the joke just now, and accepted the words of encouragement.I was grateful in my heart, but there was no difference on my face.

In the evening, the staff of the firm prepared a sumptuous meal.After seven o'clock, Kitagawa Hiroshi really showed up.In this villa, there is also Kitagawa's exclusive room.

Kitakawa will stay overnight at the villa tonight, chatting with the JRs, very approachable.There are many rumors about Johnny's office from the outside world. Kitagawa Hiroshi has always had a reputation for being fierce, but he treats JRs like an old man.

Like the big patriarch in a big family.

In fact, seniors give pocket money to juniors, juniors give saddles to seniors, as well as the kind Jenissan and the stern Marisan. The whole Janisan is family-style.

"Jojima-kun." Kitagawa Hiroko noticed the oldest Shigeru Jojima, called him over, and asked about his recent situation.

Shigeru Jojima secretly went to Tsukiji Market to work secretly, and told Kitagawa Ko about his plans.I have been practicing guitar all the time, and was recently asked by Kokubu Taichi, who is also JR, to teach him how to play guitar.

"Do you get along well with Taichi-kun?" Kitagawa asked.

Shigeru Shigeru smiled, "We both like music very much, and our tastes are very similar. Taichi-kun is quite stable, and when we get along with him, we can't feel the age difference at all."

Kitagawa nodded, indicating that he remembered.

Such a big family can only get so much attention from parents.Shigeru Shigeru decided to let nature take its course and not to guess whether there was anything unspoken hidden in Kitagawa Hiroshi's words.

until the next day—

In the morning, the coordinating agent of the JRs also arrived at the shared villa, and he also came with a young man who was unfamiliar.

The JRs couldn't guess who this fresh face was, they only knew that it was definitely not a staff member of the firm, let alone a senior who had already debuted.A few JRs vaguely had a shadow in their hearts, as if they had seen this face somewhere.

Only Shigeru Shigeru, seeing that person from a distance, opened his eyes wide and showed an unexpected expression.

It's rare for that mature face to be so gaffe.However, at Johnny's JR's sleepover party, he could not but be surprised to meet that Shinichi-san Iwahashi, the person "on the other side of the wall".

Johnny's is a top-notch firm in the industry, and Kitagawa Ko's network is beyond the imagination of ordinary people. It is not surprising to know anyone and be friends with anyone.

However, this Yanqiao-san...

Could it be that Iwahashi-san is going to be a male idol too?

Shigeru Shigeru suddenly had a feeling that the wall was about to be torn down.If the wall hadn't been knocked down, how could the people on the other side of the wall have come to this side of the wall?

It's just that I don't know what combination is going to be handed over to Iwahashi-san.

Could it be SMAP who just finished their performance at Budokan and is about to make their debut?After much deliberation, the firm has only recently released this combination.

……

When Johnny's was not established, Hiroshi Kitagawa took the boys from the baseball team to Tama for training.Later, the firm made some money, bought a piece of land here, and built a villa for the JRs to share.

On the way here, Shinichi Iwahashi chatted with Akasaka, JR’s coordinating manager, and heard him gossip about the origin of this venue, and couldn’t help thinking that it’s really cheap to make a fortune early.

Compared with when I bought it, the land of Tama has increased by more than three or four times.Of course, Johnny has no plans to sell the land.

After the new year, the stock market crashed.After Black Friday on the [-]th, until now, it has been in a half-dead state.The miracles that the lucky ones were waiting for, and the actions of the government, were nothing but dreams.

During this period of time, the commuters jumping off the track caused the tram lines to stop, and investment failures caused panic among passers-by by jumping off a building. Almost every day there was such a small piece of tofu in the corner of the newspaper.

The longer it is until Black Friday, the smaller the tofu cube in the newspaper.Even the morning news announcers report on such events with a tinge of weariness in their voices.

On the one hand, ordinary people were unable to withstand such a heavy blow and died. On the other hand, companies that invested heavily in financial management, in order to solve the crisis of the stock market crash, demolished the east to compensate for the west, and worked with financial institutions to formulate new countermeasures, trying to Get through this.

After the stock market crash, there have been a lot more bad-mouthing voices about real estate.But since then, Tokyo's land prices are still rising, and did not immediately show signs of decline following the stock market crash.

Compared with the illusory stock market, it seems that the solid land is truly reliable.

The bubble can blow big, but there is only so much land in Tokyo that can be used to build a house.In an international metropolis accommodating 500 million people, housing prices will definitely not be a problem.Those who have bought a house or invested in real estate should recite this sentence silently as a motto.

So far, there is no turning back.You can only believe that you are lucky.

"Compared to a firm that invests heavily, Jenison is a very pragmatic and restrained person." The tone of the manager Akasaka spoke highly of Kitagawa Hiroshi.

The whole Johnny's seemed to be created by Kitagawa's personal charm.

Yanqiao Shinichi echoed, "Indeed."

The car is about to arrive at the villa where the JRs live together.

(End of this chapter)