"Congratulations on signing in the new composer. ”

As soon as they met, Watanabe Manyumi congratulated him.

"You're well-informed. Shinichi Iwahashi was joking with her unhurriedly.

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

"Of course. ”

Watanabe Manyumi led Shinichi Iwahashi to a small reception room in the corner of the office, "Being in the industry, being well-informed is the most basic. If you smell the intelligence earlier, you will seize the opportunity first. ”

"Makes sense, it's really you. Shinichi Iwahashi smiled and said, "So, from the information that I've signed up as a new composer, do you have any chances?"

"Of course, otherwise I would have invited you to come over. Unexpectedly, Watanabe Manyumi gave an affirmative answer.

Originally, I thought it was just to discuss the progress of the show.

Hearing her say this, Iwahashi Shinichi's heart just now retracted, and his expression became a little more serious.

Watanabe Manyumi smiled when she saw this, "Don't be so strict yet, it's true that there is an opportunity, but it's impossible to say if you can seize it." Just wait for it now, and it won't be good if you are disappointed. ”

She made two cups of tea herself, and instead of sitting down, she turned around and went to her desk to get two file bags.

"Please take a look. "Watanabe Manyumi handed him something.

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

"Moritaka ......"

Iwahashi glanced at the name on his resume and hesitated.

Watanabe Manyumi is clear, "Nian Chisato (ちさと)." ”

"Oh. ”

"He is a newcomer to Warner Pioneer and the champion of the Pocari Water Draft. ”

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

It also comes with the judges' comments, "Sengao Qianli's energetic, positive and generous image is very compatible with Pocari Water." ”

In addition to his resume, the document bag also contains a photo of Moritaka's head, half body, and full body.

"It's a little dark, but it's pretty cute, and the body proportions are very good, and you can't see that it's only 160 cm. Shinichi Iwahashi commented and asked, "Is it an idol?"

"Well, it's a bit hard to say. ”

Watanabe sat down across from 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 fluttering female idols on the market." ”

"Strength newcomer, is the female SOLO debut?" Iwahashi Shinichi remembered the tragic SOLO debut history of Miwa Yoshida, and it was not easy to be a female SOLO in this year.

"Not really. Watanabe Manyumi said this, and she thought it was funny, "It's more appropriate to say that he is a singer with both idol and strength." ”

"You have also read the resume of Chisato Moritaka.,I have a long experience of learning keyboard instruments.,In high school, I formed a band with classmates from the Light Music Club.,She's in charge of playing drums in it.。 It's rare for such a cute girl to be a drummer, right?"

"It's not very common. Iwahashi Shin thought of something and casually mentioned it: "However, the PRINCESSPRINCESS who participated in the festival last time, the drummer Kyoko Tomita, is also quite cute." ”

As a pet of the women's rock circle, he is very familiar with these people.

"I remember it quite clearly. Watanabe Manyumi glanced at him.

Iwahashi Shinichi's attention was still on the resume in his hand, and he didn't receive the sight of the domineering president.

"You also said that female drummers are rare. Not only that, but he also hit a rake, "so when I encounter it, I will pay extra attention to it." ”

The subject changed, "And then, tell us more about her." ”

"Warner Pioneer wants to change the existing idol production model, but believes that the possibility of idols cannot be completely abandoned. That's why I want to make a singer who has both. ”

"It just so happens that Chisato Moritaka himself is versatile, which is quite in line with the statement of 'powerful', and although his appearance is not lost to his idols, because he has participated in a band, he also has a strong desire to make music seriously. Her firm also felt that it was okay to give it a try. Therefore, the three aspects together contributed to this debut. ”

"I see. Then, it's a newcomer with high hopes. ”

"However, in terms of current results, it is very dismal. Watanabe Manyumi said, "Originally, I had a lot of expectations on her, and I invited an experienced producer, and the lyrics and songs were also provided by famous artists, and while debuting as a singer, in order to make her famous, I also let her work as an assistant host on the TV station, on the other hand, I also made a movie with her as the starring role, and the single was released as the theme song of the movie." ”

From the era of silent films, theme songs and movies have been mutually promoted. People who watched the movie were moved by the song and left the cinema to look for the song, and the person who listened to the song thought it was very good, and went into the cinema to watch the movie.

Deliberately making a movie to promote her single, this is a very big deal.

"The configuration is quite high. ”

"So, the results were so dismal, and the Warner Pioneer side was also surprised. ”

After introducing the general situation, Watanabe Manyumi got to the point, "Regarding how to make such a newcomer next, Warner Pioneer is also in a state of exploration. Therefore, the production of the next two singles of Chisato Moritaka, they are going to put it to the production company, brainstorming, and jointly explore this route. ”

"So, this time it's a 'bidding'?" Iwahashi Shin listened to and immediately asked the point.

A single for a production team, this approach is still quite "idol style".

Idols who don't have the ability to create themselves must rely on external production teams, and even if there are songwriters who have regular collaborations, the producers are still constantly rotated.

The team that Senri Mori is using now can't spark with her, so Warner Pioneer naturally wants to choose another one to try.

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

Watanabe Manyumi told him it was an opportunity, but it looked pretty slim.

"That's pretty much it. Warner Pioneer considered several production companies, wanted a plan, and then decided which side to use. I just happened to hear about it and offered to give your production company a chance. ”

Watanabe said, "The meaning over there is that you will also make a sample of the song, and come over there to review it." If appropriate, it is not impossible to use GENZO. ”

"Thanks to your help. Iwahashi said.

Watanabe Productions has a close relationship with Warner Pioneer, and will nod in agreement with this proposal, so he naturally looks at the face of the second lady.

"You don't need to thank me. ”

Watanabe Manyumi smiled, raised her hand and stroked her hair, "It's just one more mouth." Moreover, the reason why Warner Pioneer nodded yes is also because of your own ability. I said that GENZO is your company, and I still remember your previous credits, and I trust you in your eye for people, so I am willing to give you a chance. ”

"Although in the long run, the clearest goal is to make a band. But also think about what's in front of you. Even working as a producer for an idol singer is a rare opportunity to accumulate contacts and experience. ”

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

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

"As soon as possible, of course. ”

"Understood. Iwahashi nodded cautiously.

Accepting the "gift" from Watanabe Manyumi, the two then exchanged information about the band's audition.

The show hasn't started yet, but the momentum has already begun. Newspapers and music magazines published information about the auditions, and managers and club directors in the underground music industry were informed, so as to disseminate information about the show and attract more people to sign up.

From an idea to a program, from the invisible to the tangible, step by step perfected.

It was the first show they had collaborated on since independence, and it was also the first step towards making music a career. Sometimes I think about the process of anticipation, the momentum to take it seriously, and the mentality of hoping that the show can be broadcast smoothly and get a good response, as if a parent treats his own child.

Shinichi Iwahashi and Manyumi Watanabe thought about it, and they both felt a little emotional.

This thought made the hearts of the two people warm, and it still did not dissipate until they finished talking about business and went out to lunch together.

In a chain restaurant near U-MIZ, the two sit opposite each other.

After ordering, Shinichi Iwahashi looked at Watanabe Manyumi, and then said, "Did you cut your hair?" ”

"Hmm. Watanabe Manyumi smiled a little, "I went to the beauty salon on Friday to fix it a little." How's it going, does it look okay?"

"It's a good fit, you look good with short hair. Iwahashi said.

"I think so too. There have been times when I had long hair before, but long hair is very ordinary. The first time I cut it to my current length, my friend was shocked and said that I had changed as a different person. ...... It was still when I was in college. Watanabe said.

"Long hair. Shin'ichi Iwahashi seemed to be imagining her long hair.

Watanabe Manyumi blurted out, "I have a photo of that time at home, if I want to see it, how about I show it to you?"

Shinichi Iwahashi didn't answer, and asked rhetorically, "What was Manyume-san like when he was in college?"

"It's not the same as now, when I always liked to go around and go to shows, and I didn't value my time very much, so I guess I was three times more lively than I am now. ”

Shin Iwahashi kept laughing, "Was it so lively before?"

"Yes, I used to like to mess around. Watanabe Manyumi also smiled.

"Then I really want to see Manyumi-san at that time. Iwahashi said.

When Watanabe heard this, she was in a good mood.

When he was still working on Watanabe, he would not show such emotions in front of him anyway. Now that he has become a collaborator rather than a subordinate, he can let her say what she wants to say so casually.

She was in a good mood and asked, "Can you spare time tomorrow afternoon?" ”

"It's really strict. ”

"A strict teacher makes a high apprentice. Watanabe Manyumi really dared to say that - if you are sure, you will never be modest, which is Watanabe's strength, and it can also be seen as her pride.

"Okay, 'Watanabe-sensei'. Iwahashi Shinichi accentuated the teacher's words and said with a smile.

Speaking of golf, Watanabe Manyumi told him about Reiko Takashima again.

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

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

"I gave her a photo of trying on a kimono, and it was surprisingly more beautiful than fashion. Watanabe said.

It's not that I deliberately improve Reiko Shima's appearance in a kimono, but because Toei Kyoto Photography Studio specializes in the filming of various period dramas all year round, so wearing a kimono has become the first element of Reiko Takashima's photo.

Some people are beautiful, but they don't taste good when they wear kimonos.

......

After eating, the two said goodbye.

Watanabe Manyumi went back to busy her, and Shinichi Iwahashi returned to the studio with the materials of Chisato Moritaka.

As soon as I entered the door, I first found a tape drive and listened to the tape attached to it.

Sentaka Chisa's voice seems a little thin, the vocal range is not wide enough, with a little nasal, and his singing skills are not so solid.

There are also advantages, that is, the voice is distinctive, although the singing skills are not enough, but it is good.

Good.

That sounds a bit flippant. However, a singing machine with good singing skills is sometimes unlikable. And those with average singing skills may be very popular.

The sound is characterful and has a unique charm.

The first hardware check was completed, and Iwahashi Shinichi had a bottom in his mind.

After listening to the song, the other disc was a videotape.

There was no playback equipment in the studio, so Shinichi Iwahashi went to borrow a video recorder, and when I played it, I saw that it was a video of a song by Chisato Moritaka.

It seems to deliberately draw a line with the soft idol style, the stage of the performance is quite tough, and the dress of Mori Takachi Chisato is also deliberately different from that of female idols, not wearing a skirt, and even wearing a neutral black leather coat.

And in order to play the sign of "Musical Instrument Girl", Chisato Moritaka also showed off his keyboard skills in it.

I don't evaluate her instrument playing skills, but, when I look at the photos, I'm a pretty and cute, a little baby fat girl, but in the videotape, what's going on with this rustic, nondescript girl?

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

Iwahashi looked at the videotape and somewhat touched the doorway of why Moritaka Chisato had such a bleak debut.

In these years, there are those who want to be idols, and those who can't afford to be an idol can only transform to be funny, and there are also those who God rewards a bowl of rice as an idol and wants to kick the rice bowl over.

Give up the innate soft power, blindly pursue the hard power that has not yet arrived at home, and it is strange not to hit the street.