old events in tokyo

Chapter 295 Cooperation
"Iijima-san, I've been waiting for a long time. Please take care of me."

"Where, we entrusted Akiyama-san's blessing."

Mitomo Iijima welcomed Kazuki Akiyama in very politely.

Kazuki Akiyama was invited to Johnny's headquarters in Minato today, and the person who invited him was the helm of the firm, Johnny Kitagawa.

Under the leadership of Sanzhi Iijima, the two came to the office where Kitagawa was located.

In addition to Kitagawa who had acquaintance once, with natural curly hair and glasses, there was also a middle-aged man with a cigarette in his hand leaning against the window and looking at the place.

"Akiyama-kun, it's been a long time." Kitagawa smiled when he saw him coming in, and greeted him politely.

"Jenison" Kazuki Akiyama bowed, and then moved his gaze to the middle-aged man at the window without any trace.

"This is Jessan Shirase, Johnny's head of public relations." Seeming to have noticed his gaze, Kitagawa took the initiative to introduce him.

"Qiu Shan-san, I've looked forward to it for a long time." Bai Bo Sejie pressed the cigarette butt in his hand into the ashtray, and stretched out his hand towards him.

Akiyama Kazuki reached out and shook his hand, "Baibosang, nice to meet you."

"This time SMAP can achieve a key breakthrough, thanks to YOU's care."

The singing skills of Johnny's idol artists have always been ridiculed and criticized by the industry. This time SMAP has won the million-dollar certification, which really made Kitagawa feel proud.

"Everyone in SMAP is working hard too." When Mitomo Iijima found him, he only used money to do things.

After all, the royalties of lyrics and music sold for millions of sales were also transferred to his account for a penny.

If you want to talk about unexpected gains, it may be that the relationship with SMAP is not bad.

"Speaking of today, I will trouble YOU with the same thing." After exchanging pleasantries, Kitagawa did not beat around the bush, and directly stated the purpose of inviting him today.

Johnny thought that SMAP had made a breakthrough in the music world, so he had to strike while the iron was hot and create another hit single, so that the rapid increase in popularity of SMAP in a short period of time would be consolidated.

The impression left on the nation will also form the label of a popular best-selling singer.

This is of great benefit to both SMAP and Johnny's.

However, Kazuki Akiyama did not speak easily, not because he was conceited.Nowadays, there are many people who want to invite him to sing.

It's impossible for anyone to find him, he has to agree.Even if his relationship with SMAP is not bad.

But business is business, without reciprocal benefit exchange, it is not a healthy cooperative relationship.

"I heard that there are still many tabloids harassing Akiyama-san recently. I know some media friends. If you need help..."

Bai Bo Setjie, who was standing by the window, folded his arms and pointed out something.

This is asking for a price, Kazuki Akiyama knew it clearly.

"It's all irrelevant reports. It's too worthless for Bai Bosang to take care of this matter."

It's been more than a month, and the rumors have faded away, leaving bits and pieces of gossip, just like flies, which are a bit annoying.

Bai Nasejie smiled and did not speak again.

"I heard that YOU recently opened a new music production club?" Kitagawa took off his glasses, pinched his eyebrows, and put them on again.

"Hay, it's just a little toy." Sure enough, those who work in this line of work are well-informed.

"SMAP has titled programs on several TV stations, some of which are currently undergoing restructuring and reform.

If YOU wants to help, maybe you can communicate with the staff of the planning team. "

Kitagawa picked up the coffee and gestured towards him, and Kazuki Akiyama also took a sip and nodded.

"It is an honor for ECHO to participate in SMAP's sponsorship program. I will definitely go all out."

Kitagawa nodded slightly, "So..."

"Iijima-san, please use the pen and paper." Akiyama Kazuki turned his head and politely made a small request to Iijima Sanchi who had been standing beside them.

"Hay" Iijima Sanzhi didn't dare to neglect, and quickly took out the pen and paper that he carried with him.

Kazuki Akiyama took it and lay down on the table in front of him, writing in a hurry.

Kitagawa and Shirami Seike glanced at each other, then waited quietly.

In just a few minutes, the melody full of notes has spread all over the blank paper.

"Jenison, please have a look." Kazuki Akiyama put away his pen, and gently pushed the music score in front of Kitagawa.

Kitagawa didn't refuse either, picked up the sheet music, glanced at the title of the song "In Our City", he didn't make a sound, and continued to savor it carefully.

After a while, he handed it over again, and he had already looked at Baibo Sejie with great interest.

"I've heard about Qiu Shanjun's talent for a long time, but seeing him today is really eye-opening."

It was rare for Kitagawa to get rid of his oral habit, and he praised with a serious expression.

As a veteran who has been immersed in this industry for a long time, although he does not know how to create, he still has a vision.

At least whether it's him, or Shirami Seiki who keeps looking at Kazuki Akiyama, or Iijima Sanchi who is holding the score in his hand and looking excited.

They all felt that this song might become popular, but it was definitely an excellent song.

It is also very suitable for groups such as combined bands to perform, which is a bit tailor-made for SMAP.

This is very powerful. Inviting him here today did not disclose the intention of inviting him in advance, it was completely proposed on the spot.

In such a short period of time, such a mature work can be produced, either because it has been in stock, or it was composed on the spot.

Either way, at least it proves that Mr. Qiushan has his own creative talent beyond doubt.

"The work is indeed an excellent work, but what SMAP needs now is a work that can consolidate popularity and bring about greater progress. So..."

It was Bai Nasejie who sang the black face again, and he was telling Kazuki Akiyama about Johnny's expectations or requirements for this work.

Since it is an exchange of interests, it is necessary to achieve the satisfaction of both parties.

One of him and Kitagawa sang bad faces and the other sang bad faces, and they cooperated quite tacitly.

But Kazuki Akiyama didn't care, everyone took what they needed.

"Don't worry Bai Bosang, if this one doesn't work, there will be another one."

"until…"

"Until the next million songs!" Kazuki Akiyama raised his eyes, the calmness and confidence in his eyes, although not sharp, made it difficult to ignore, and subconsciously made everyone no longer refute.

"Then about the production of the soundtrack for the show..." Kazuki Akiyama turned his head to look at Kitagawa who was sliding back and forth with a pen in his hand.

"In the future, we welcome Mr. Akiyama to join the production of SMAP-titled programs."

"So, happy cooperation!"

"You are very good!"

Kitagawa was not stingy with his admiration either, the reason why he dared to agree to Kazuki Akiyama in this way was because he had his own confidence.

Although many programs are broadcast on TV stations, Johnny himself has a lot of autonomy in those programs named after SMAP.

For example, Johnny himself has participated in programs such as "Love Love SMAP" in cooperation with TV TOKYO.

Moreover, Johnny's cooperative relationship with major TV stations is not only maintained by a SMAP. The most important thing Johnny lacks is a male idol artist group.

However, the interests involved are more complicated, far from being clear in a few words.

Seeing the back of Kazuki Akiyama leaving, Kitagawa looked at Jie Shiranami, "How is it?"

"It's quite powerful." Shirazuki pinched his chin and looked thoughtful, "It's just a pity..."

Kitagawa smiled. He also regretted that such a good-looking and talented seedling could not be discovered by Johnny. It is indeed a pity.

However, he doesn't worry about it anymore.Because SMAP made him see greater potential.

If they are trained well, they will definitely become Johnny's representative idol group in the future.Even more than Go Hiromi and Hikari GENJI who started.
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