My daily life with the original diva

The film or novel Love Letter explores profound themes that Kimura Hiroshi couldn't fully explain, but he conveyed the most important points to Nakamori Akina.

Perhaps due to the heavy psychological trauma caused by that gloomy answer, Nakamori Akina didn't speak, but stared straight at him, as if trying to determine whether what he said was true or false.

Similarly, Kimura Hiro looked at her with a firm gaze, indicating that he was not lying, which relieved Nakamori Akina, who said, "That's how it should be. Kimura-san, please don't interpret beautiful stories in such a dark and terrifying way in the future."

“I know, I know, Akina-san. But if Akina-san is interested, I have a really scary story about a married couple that I can tell you, and you might even be able to act in it in the future,” Kimura Hiroshi said with a wicked smile.

"I don't want to hear it, and don't ever say it again," Nakamori Akina said with obvious disgust. She had always wanted to start her own family, so she kept her distance from these stories that portrayed how terrible things were between couples.

After saying that, she asked, "Kimura-san's novel is really touching. I wish I could act in it now, instead of waiting three years for us to decide who wins. By the way, if I lose to Kimura-san, will you find someone else to play the female Fujii Itsuki?"

As she spoke, she looked pitifully at Kimura Hiroshi, like a little girl begging for a lollipop. Kimura Hiroshi sighed and said, "Female Fujii Itsuki belongs to Akina-san, regardless of victory or defeat, but it's not possible now. Akina-san is too young to play the thirty-year-old Hiroko and female Fujii Itsuki."

Actually, it's possible to act it out with makeup, but Hiroshi Kimura had a big personal agenda. He wanted to wait until the little girl became a versatile diva and reached the peak of her beauty before filming, so that he could combine her beauty with this tragic story and create an absolute classic.

As for him, he would definitely play the male Fujii Itsuki. Kashiwabara Takashi reading by the window is a classic scene that female fans of good looks can never forget. He certainly can't miss it. With his looks, he is even more handsome than Kashiwabara Takashi, and he will definitely make countless female fans drool over him.

Chapter Twenty-Four: So they knew this trick all along!

Unable to meet Kimura Hiroshi's requirements for filming a music video, Warner Pioneer specially set up a magnificent stage and invited a top-notch band to cooperate in order to film Kimura Hiroshi's stage performance music video.

Hiroshi Kimura was very satisfied with the attention Warner Pioneer showed him, and he put a lot of effort into the shoot. His performance on stage was impeccable, and even the photographer was amazed by his performance, feeling that he didn't look like a 17-year-old who had just debuted.

The entire process took only four or five days. Filming was completed, and the next steps were editing and printing. Kimura Hiroshi's role was to cooperate with the promotion.

The first music video album was a limited edition, with a total of 200,000 copies printed. There would be no further printings after that, meaning once it was sold out, it was gone. It is estimated that this music video album will become a collectible in 30 years. There's no way around it, Hiroshi Kimura's handsomeness is just too irresistible. Even decades later, there will probably be countless fans hoping to see his handsome face again.

After filming wrapped, Hiroshi Kimura, who had been working for four or five days straight, was finally able to rest for two days. He returned to Ken-On to collect his royalties, his first ever, and was quite excited.

As soon as he entered the company, Hanami Kagami called him to his office. The two naturally discussed the royalties. The money was to be given to Kimura Hiroshi, but such a large amount of royalties would incur high taxes, both for Kimura Hiroshi and Ken-On.

"The finance department's opinion is that if Kimura-san sets up a company and we transfer the money to this company through a cooperative transaction, our tax liability will be reduced by about ten times." Hanami Kaku fully disclosed the tax avoidance plan because the plan could not proceed if Kimura Hiroshi did not agree.

Kimura Hiroshi felt a slight ripple in his heart upon hearing this. He was a little shocked. He hadn't expected that such practices would be commonplace in this day and age. The entertainment industry in later years used the same trick, with celebrities registering a bunch of shell companies and taking advantage of the tax benefits of small and micro-sized companies to evade the original tax rates. He never thought that this method would exist now.

He suddenly realized that Kenon had used the same tactic for the royalties he gave to Nakamori Akina, and that Nakamori Akina had even brought them all into a shell company registered in her name so that they could receive payment.

However, she never expected that her family members, except for her mother, were all insatiable. Not only did they not do anything but also took a large portion of Nakamori Akina's earnings and royalties, and Ken-on did not impose any restrictions on them.

This led to direct financial ties between Ken-On and Akina Nakamori's family. Later, as the idol era began to decline, Akina Nakamori's career inevitably began to decline as well.

She wanted to reinvent herself again, but Kenon, fearing damage to her interests, couldn't persuade Akina Nakamori. Instead, she rallied her family to pressure Akina, putting her in a situation where she was attacked from both sides and attacked by everyone around her.

"We can register a company, let's register it as a production company, mainly for film and television production and comic book production. I will be the owner, and we don't need other people for the time being." Kimura Hiroshi agreed.

It's impossible for him to pay the full amount of taxes to Japan, since it's not his own country. Ideally, the money should go into his own pocket. However, to prevent Ken-On from dealing with him like they did with Nakamori Akina, the shell company must remain an empty shell for now. Even friends and family cannot be stuffed into it, because self-interest can corrupt people's hearts.

Another reason is that he needs this company. By the time his first contract ends, it will be around the 1990s. Solo idols like him and Nakamori Nakana will quickly decline in the 1990s as bands rise. Although he can definitely last longer than other idols by working harder because of his good looks and talent, he doesn't want to work that hard.

By then, he must have already achieved financial freedom through real estate speculation, so there was no need for him to work so hard. He could then utilize this production company, become its president, and produce TV series, movies, and comics. He could also participate in performances when he was bored to pass the time.

Oh, and we should also bring Akina Nakamori over with us; she's an invaluable all-rounder.

Akina Nakamori is top-notch in both acting and singing, living up to her reputation as an actress among singers and a singer among actresses. In addition, her voice is both cute and powerful, so she would definitely be a great voice actress for manga.

We're all friends, so giving her a little less money shouldn't be a problem. We can also use her name to promote her, which would be a great way to make money. After all, who would complain about having too much money?

As long as the company can be registered, Hanami Hek won't have any other requirements. The company is mainly for the firm and Kimura Hiroshi to avoid taxes. He won't care about anything else.

“Let’s do it this way. It will take about a week. The royalties will then be deposited into the company’s account. We’ll use Kimura-san’s bank card number.”

It seems he won't get the royalties today. A few days later isn't a big deal, since housing prices haven't started to skyrocket yet, but he'll have to move to a different apartment.

"Okay, but you have to give me ten million yen first. As you know, President, even though I'm a top idol, I still live in a dilapidated apartment without a living room or kitchen," Kimura Hiroshi said, feigning misery.

These words made Hanami Hex feel embarrassed. This was a top idol launched by their company. If someone were to photograph him living in a dilapidated apartment, the agency would probably be torn apart by Kimura Hiroshi's female fans.

He picked up the phone on the table, called the finance department, and asked that ten million yen be transferred to Kimura Hiroshi's bank account before noon.

"Alright, the money will definitely arrive today. Let's move to a more upscale apartment as soon as possible. By the way, your record sales this week were 62,000, ranking fourth on the sales chart and first on the Oricon chart. Both BEST TEN and TOP TEN want you to appear on the shows again." Hanami Hyuk and Kimura Hiroshi were talking about the latest sales figures.

In fact, Hiroshi Kimura almost stopped promoting the album this week, with only some radio recommendations, but sales were still very good and it was still a hot topic of discussion.

Appearing on TV shows is something other idol singers might be eager to do, but Hiroshi Kimura needs to control it because he employs a scarcity marketing strategy. If he were to appear on TV shows casually, he would be no different from other idols.

Of course, this is also because he has the looks to back it up. If he were just as handsome as Toshihiko Tahara, then using scarcity marketing would be suicidal. He is just too handsome. People who see him will remember him. In addition, his stage performance is also very good. Even if people don't see him for a while, they can still remember him clearly. This is what gives him the capital to use scarcity marketing.

But he's still going to appear on this show, even though he's already refused several times. If he doesn't go now, they might not let him on anymore.

In addition, he plans to start a production company in the future and will need the resources of the TV station, so we still need to give him more face. The Japanese entertainment industry is also a place where relationships and personal connections are extremely important.

“Go ahead, and while you’re at it, promote my music video.” Hiroshi Kimura gave an affirmative answer.

Chapter Twenty-Five: Famous Songs Aren't So Easy to Sing

Appearing on TV twice in a week breaks Kimura Hiroshi's record for television appearances. In just over a month since his debut, he has only appeared on TV a handful of times. If this were an ordinary newcomer, they would probably be completely forgotten.

But being handsome enough allows him to do whatever he wants. He appeared on the show twice, making fans who like Hiroshi Kimura extremely happy. When he appeared on the show, he immediately caused screams from female fans, and there were also quite a few male fans. He greeted them with a smile.

After the show was finished, the promotion for the music video also began at the same time. It will be promoted in magazines, radio, and on television by Hiroshi Kimura. Limited to 200,000 copies, priced at 3500 yen, it will go on sale in mid-July.

However, Kimura Hiroshi obviously couldn't wait until mid-July. After receiving ten million yen, he immediately moved to a new apartment that was closer to his office and in a safe neighborhood. He didn't have much to move, just some clothes, toiletries, and his guitar, which his assistant, Ms. Michiko, helped him move by car.

The new apartment had a kitchen, a living room, and a relatively large bathroom and bedrooms. Only then did Kimura Hiroshi feel that he finally had some quality of life and could cook some Chinese dishes that he had been missing for a long time.

Unfortunately, he hadn't even enjoyed the apartment for two days before he had to fly to America to record a new album and single. This wasn't because Ken-On and Warner Pioneer were urging him, but because he had set the time himself, requiring a release in late July or early August. The time was very tight, and he had to speed up the recording process.

He seems very busy, but compared to other popular idols, it's really like a vacation. Seiko Matsuda, Toshihiko Tagen, and Akina Nakamori are almost always working non-stop. Akina Nakamori has to do a summer tour and doesn't even have time to rest on her birthday.

Kimura Hiroshi, who had received so many gifts from Nakamori Akina, didn't have the chance to personally give her a birthday present. He could only wait until he went to America to buy her some, including genuine Mickey Mouse dolls, from the largest to the smallest, a complete set.

This recording task was quite demanding. In addition to the two singles he retrieved from his memory, there were several other songs selected by Ken-On, all of which were of very good quality, and Kimura Hiroshi was very satisfied.

The first song recorded was the album's title track, "What You Name." This song requires a clear vocal tone, which perfectly suits Hiroshi Kimura's original voice. Moreover, the rhythm is lively and dynamic, making it a very suitable song for young male idols to sing. With this song, Shonentai sold nearly 900,000 copies at the peak of the bubble economy and when physical records were in serious decline.

Of course, Hiroshi Kimura's singing was flawless; his voice was even more outstanding, and his emotions were richer. Coupled with his more handsome appearance compared to the Shonentai members, he was absolutely perfect for singing this kind of song.

The song was recorded in just half an hour, which was incredibly fast and stunned the Warner Pioneer record producer and manager, Yukio Tomioka.

"Kimura-san, this song is practically tailor-made for you. You're so perfect for it. You should have chosen this for your debut song instead of pure rock. You truly are the idol among idols. This album will definitely break another million copies." Tomioka said excitedly.

Even his assistant, Michiko, who was over forty years old, had stars in her eyes and was practically drooling over Kimura Hiroshi. She wondered which young girl would end up with such a handsome, young, and energetic man.

Faced with the praise, Kimura Hiroshi remained composed. There was no way around it; he was just that kind of handsome and outstanding young man. "Ah, Mr. Tomioka, you only just realized that? That's really too late. I wonder how many people already know about it now."

"You really don't know how to be humble at all. I hope Kimura-san can always maintain this attitude. Okay, let's take a break and record other songs later." Yukio Tomioka couldn't help but tease.

Recording songs is no easy task. To achieve the desired effect, you have to keep singing. If you make a mistake or your voice doesn't reach the desired level, you have to record it again, which is particularly exhausting for your voice and mind.

Fortunately, Hiroshi Kimura handled these challenges with ease, and he rarely made mistakes during recording. His tone and timbre were also handled very well, and the songs on the album were recorded in just two or three days.

However, recording Ken Hirai's "Gaining Through Losing" became difficult because the bass parts of the song are really low, but the climax is very high. It's not easy to control it well. It's completely different from F4's version of "Meteor Garden". You could even say that apart from the melody, they are two different songs.

Although Hiroshi Kimura's technique is good, he hasn't reached the level of Ken Hirai. You have to know that this guy is ranked among the top three in the history of Japanese pop music in terms of singing technique. Singing his famous songs well is not so easy.

Fortunately, Warner Pioneer also sent several experts to the scene. After several failures, Kimura Hiroshi took the initiative to communicate with them, discussing the changes in breath control and how to achieve a smooth and even tone when rising in pitch.

This one song alone took three days to record, and it was finally completed. However, Hiroshi Kimura felt that it was not perfect, at least not as easy as he had imagined. This was a big blow to him, who had been full of confidence just a few days ago. It turns out that he is only suitable to be an idol singer now, and singing songs that require superb skills is not so easy for him at all.

"Mr. Tomioka, go back and find me a few singing technique teachers, the really good ones, I need to practice more." Kimura Hiroshi made his request to Tomioka Yukio.

He certainly didn't want to embarrass himself during a live performance. It would be a terrible feeling if he sang his own song like a car crash, especially if it was recorded on video.

If, decades from now, his female fans look at his stunning good looks and discover the video of his disastrous performance, they will surely smile knowingly, realizing that even a male god has his failures. But those men who are jealous of him will probably think differently; they might edit the video of his disastrous performance into a grotesque parody, which is absolutely unacceptable. He wants to be the perfect male god.

Yukio Tomioka readily agreed to this request. He really liked Gaining Through Losing and naturally hoped that the singer could perform it well, so asking a teacher was a given.

"It's truly admirable that the confident Kimura-san has such a willingness to learn. I'll find you a top-notch technique teacher as soon as we get back. Your singing career can't be hindered by technique issues," Yukio Tomioka said very seriously.

This wasn't just about making money; he also saw that Hiroshi Kimura was not only an idol singer but also a creative genius. By nurturing someone like him, he believed that Kimura could leave his mark on the history of the entertainment industry in the future.

Chapter Twenty-Six: Conflicting Interests

The most important thing for the limited edition is the release of the music video. Yanyin and Warner Pioneer launched a large-scale promotional campaign. Although they used scarcity marketing on Hiroshi Kimura, the necessary promotion was still necessary. However, they had to strictly control the release of Hiroshi Kimura's images and photos.

Many people who have heard Hiroka Kimura have only heard his voice but never seen him in person. Rumors circulate that he is so handsome that he puts all men in Japan to shame, but few actually see him. This makes more and more people curious about him, especially women, who are always curious about handsome men.

After all, handsome men are a rarer resource than beautiful women in this world, not to mention those who are extremely handsome, who are truly national treasures.

Hearing that Hiroshi Kimura's music video is about to be released, and that it will include a poster of Hiroshi Kimura, has excited many fans who bought the single last time but didn't get a picture of him.

On July 16th, the music video was released on the market on time, immediately sparking a buying frenzy.

"Ah, I got it! I got it, Sachiko! I bought Kimura-chan's music video! I heard it even has his poster in it. This is so satisfying!" Maeda Yumi excitedly pulled her best friend, Kamachi Sachiko, waving the videotape in her hand and showing it off.

That's right. In those days, there were no VCDs or DVDs that could play CD videos, so music videos were all made on videotapes. Moreover, most of them sold poorly and had very low circulation, which was incomparable to record sales.

Seeing her best friend's excited and obsessed look, Sachiko couldn't help but want to tap her on the head. This girl had been completely captivated by Hiroshi Kimura ever since she saw him, and she tried every means to collect everything around him.

Unlike other popular idols whose photos can be found in any magazine, Kimura Hiroshi's photos are extremely rare. He can only be seen occasionally in some magazines, let alone cards or posters. Even videos of him are scarce.

So when I heard that Kimura's music video was for sale, I immediately rushed over to buy it. Luckily, I arrived early and there was plenty of stock, so I bought it right away.

"Hey, why are you so excited? I heard he's releasing his next album in early August. Are you going to buy it too?" Sachiko Kamachi teased.

Holding the MV in her arms, Maeda Yumi nodded firmly, "Of course I want to buy it. I want to buy everything Kimura-chan has to offer. It's just that there's not enough. Kimura-san is really an idol who doesn't like to promote himself. How awful."

This is hopeless. Sachiko knew that she was completely bewitched by Hiroshi Kimura, and it was probably impossible to bring her to her senses.

"Handsome men are indeed dangerous, and this Kimura is even more dangerous, like a nuclear weapon," Sachiko Kamachi couldn't help but mutter to herself.

She didn't have any problem with Kimura Hiroshi; on the contrary, she admired his talent. It's just that this guy was not only talented but also exceptionally handsome. If he were a bit more flirtatious, probably not many women could resist him, and who knows how many innocent girls he would ruin.

Two hundred thousand music videos are actually a lot in this day and age. Yan-Yin and Warner Pioneer estimated that it would take half a month to sell them all, but in reality, two hundred thousand music videos sold out in just one week. Many record stores called to ask if they could send some more, but Yan-Yin refused.

That's incredibly fast! This could be considered the fastest-selling MV by an idol male singer since its release. In just over a month since his debut, Hiroshi Kimura has created a sensation in the entertainment industry. Anyone with a normal mind can see his immense potential value.

Some people are eager to take this newcomer away from Ken-On, while others want to replicate Kimura Hiroshi's success and find a handsome young man to make famous using the same methods.

However, so far, most people are still just thinking about it. The reason is simple: Ken-On is portraying Hiro Kimura as a singer-songwriter with both talent and good looks. He has only released his first single so far, and no one is sure what will happen next.

Everyone is waiting for Hiroshi Kimura's new song to see if he can continue the explosive popularity of his debut song. If he can, then Hiroshi Kimura will truly become one of the top idols, and they will definitely fight to get him.

The agencies haven't made a move yet, but another group of people who saw the sales of Hiroshi Kimura's music videos have taken notice: the film and television industry. In this day and age, besides box office revenue, a large portion of the income from making TV dramas and movies comes from videotapes.

Sales exceeded 200,000 in a week, which is higher than the sales of many blockbuster movies. How could anyone not be tempted? If they could get Hiroshi Kimura to play an important role, sales would surely skyrocket.

Within a few days, Ken-On received several collaboration requests from TV dramas and movies, and some advertisers also offered to have Hiroshi Kimura film commercials.

Hanami He was overjoyed to receive these collaborations, as they would be a huge boon to expanding Ken-On's business. Ken-On currently has many unknown actors and artists, and if they could establish connections, it would be much easier for Ken-On to promote the development of these artists in the future.

However, Hanami Kagami cannot make this decision on his own; he must consult Kimura Hiroshi's opinion. Currently, the agency is actually the weaker party between the two.