The two walked into a small bar near the station together. Flash Dance

On Friday nights, no matter which bar it is, it's packed. After the revision of the Basic Labor Law, we have officially entered the era of weekends, so that you can start a party all night on Friday night.

In these days, everyone talks about the Labor Standards Law, the stock market, and financial tolerance, whether it is from an 80-year-old grandmother or an 8-year-old child, it is not strange to hear these words, as if these things are social common sense.

In addition, it is also accompanied by the complaints of the students-

Since office workers have implemented the two-day holiday system, I don't know when it will be the turn of students to have Saturdays off.

Even if he didn't bring a girl with him, Shinichi Iwahashi didn't want to go to a bar where office workers gathered, and watch the office workers either greet their bosses or vent their stress.

The two of them checked a little before entering a store with a large number of young people.

I usually don't think much about working with Haruko Akamatsu, but once I appear on any occasion with her, I feel the gaze of others on Haruko Akamatsu, and sometimes by the way, I also have envy and jealousy for him as a companion, so I reminded Shinichi Iwahashi that she is a great beauty.

Not only that, her dignified and generous demeanor, as well as her innocent but unintentional demeanor, give her a charm and charm that ordinary beauties do not have.

This look, as an actor, may be very popular with the firm.

But even such a beauty often works together, and after getting used to it, the light will be dim. It's like the closer you get to the light, the more you can't see clearly.

In this way, it seems that some people can understand the blindness of some faces who don't know the beauty of their wives.

After ordering something, Haruko Akamatsu spoke first: "The show of the band's heavenly kingdom will start in October." ”

"Ahh ”

Iwahashi Shinichi guessed that Haruko Akamatsu didn't ask him out for no reason, but he didn't expect to mention this first.

"Yes. He replied, "At the end of October." Although the schedule is a bit tight, however, this is not like a variety show, which requires a lot of time to write a script, nor is it a TV series, and you have to start making proposals a year in advance. ”

"TV Asahi's continuous network now has only 12 TV stations in the country, and the Hokuriku region, the Tohoku region, and the area where Mori Moto's hometown is located are not covered by the coverage area, which is not comparable to Fuji TV, TBS, and NTV...... Of course. ”

TV Asahi's predecessor was just an educational television station, and it was not until 1973 that it obtained a comprehensive television license with TV Tokyo, and it became the current five major broadcasters, although the public once thought that as long as there were three major broadcasters, all the needs could be satisfied.

In this way, the progress of this development is quite good.

"Fortunately, Kanto, Kansai and Kanchu, as well as the Fukuoka area, are all densely populated areas. As for the rest of the region, it's just another way. ”

Hokuriku and Tohoku don't have a high sense of existence, and in the eyes of Tokyo, I'm afraid it's a complete countryside, especially Akita and Aomori in the Tohoku area, and it's a poor and remote place that no one cares about.

Unlike Rabbit Country, there are no national TV channels other than NHK. Therefore, in order to solve this problem, private television stations have formed a continuous broadcast network to meet the needs of national broadcasting.

"Will your band be there too?"

"That's to participate, of course. "However, the first few issues will not be on the stage. At the beginning of the show, there should be a topicality, and in the first few episodes, the band that can create conflicts and topics will be launched first. ”

Haruko Akamatsu smiled, "It's said that it's a free draft, but in fact, from the moment the registration is decided, the TV station always has to manipulate it invisibly, right?"

"Exactly. Iwahashi Shinichi threw her a "very perceptive" look, "Whether it's the process or the result, in fact, we don't plan to intervene, just add fuel to the fire and push the direction to the most interesting side." ”

"By the way," Iwahashi Shinichi asked her, "How about your aoral also go to participate then?"

Haruko Akamatsu didn't answer.

"But," said Iwahashi Shinichi to himself, "if you go on TV, you'll probably not be able to hide it from your hometown in Kyoto." ”

As long as she is on TV, even if her family doesn't watch it, maybe others will come over to talk about it after watching it, and the probability of exposure will greatly increase.

"If that's the case," Haruko Akamatsu's tone didn't sound like much, "I'm probably going to be scolded." Mother and mother, try to convince them that it may be okay, but if grandpa finds out, he may be arrested and returned to Kyoto. ”

"It's not easy. Iwahashi Shinichi laughed when he heard this.

Haruko Akamatsu didn't smile, but straightened her face, "Iwahashi-san, there's actually something I want to discuss with you. ”

"Oh?"

Shinichi Iwahashi wasn't surprised.

When Haruko Akamatsu invited him just now, he guessed that there must be something to say. asked about the progress of the show before, but it was just a talk.

"Actually, this kind of thing should be discussed with everyone in the band first. However, I couldn't make up my mind, so I thought it would be nice to get some advice from you. ”

Haruko Akamatsu said, "In the past, Mineshima-san refused to continue to be an agent for the band because I joined the band. At that time, it was you who took in the band. Actually, maybe it should be said that they took me in, because Hirakawa-san, no matter where they go, they are first-class musicians. In contrast, I am inexperienced and talented, and I am not a person worthy of what others have fought for me. ”

After that, you gave me guidance and taught me how to integrate into this circle and how to get along with this circle. Or it would not be an exaggeration to say that you have paved a new path in front of me, opened a door that I have never opened before. ”

Iwahashi wanted to say to her, "I'm embarrassed by your compliments," but he couldn't bear to interrupt her as she tried to weigh her words.

It always takes courage to speak from the heart, and courage cannot be interrupted.

"The root cause of what I'm worried about right now is also from your advice. ”

Haruko Akamatsu looked at him, "You told me before that Hirakawa-san decided to become a professional musician, so he gave up his job. ”

In the past, it could be said that they formed a band because of their love for music, but when Tatsuya Hirakawa gave up his job and decided to make music a career, making music was no longer just for fun.

"Since then, I've been thinking and thinking, can I really be one of the four corners to support everyone's dreams? Maybe I don't have the energy......

Haruko Akamatsu said this, and subconsciously closed her mouth.

Because Shinichi Iwahashi's expression looked more serious than ever.

However, she neither showed a flinching look, nor did she meet his gaze without admitting defeat, but calmly waited for his next step.

"Let me confirm one thing first, what does Akamatsu-san mean, is he wanting to quit the band?"

Haruko Akamatsu hesitated, "I can't tell. I love music in my heart, but is my attitude towards music on the same channel as Hirakawa-san's attitude towards music?"

Hearing her say this, Iwahashi Shinichi couldn't help but smile wryly, "I can't let you take advantage of all the good things." ”

"I'm sorry. ”

"I'm not blaming you, I'm just stating a fact. Shinichi Iwahashi's attitude softened, "The meaning behind 'becoming a professional' is indeed very heavy. In that case, if you think carefully about my words, and now you come to discuss with me, I want to thank you. ”

Otherwise, when the arrow is ready, she will change her hexagram again, which is really a big head.

"Still, I want to tell you first. Taking responsibility is not as heavy as I imagined. It's like the kind of partition guessing game played on TV, because you can't see the real face of things, so you always subconsciously think about terrible things. ”

"Moreover, being one of the four corners of the band is not only supporting everyone's dreams, but at the same time, everyone is supporting your dreams. ”

Haruko Akamatsu listened to him.

"Thank you, but, Iwahashi-san, I think I'm not afraid of this if it's to support everyone's dreams. It's just that I've been working around the threshold of amateurism before, and after stepping into the threshold of the underground music scene, a lot of things have happened, and my concept of 'career' has strengthened. ”

"On top of that, I went to the show when I had time, and I gradually found that the joy of standing in the audience and discovering the good qualities of the singers on stage moved me even more. Needless to say, as a viewer who gained experience, I began to try to apply this understanding to Hirakawa-san, and then I discovered many problems that I had not discovered before. ”

"It's not that I don't have the consciousness to support everyone's dreams, but I realize that the most suitable way to support everyone may not be one of the four corners. ”

Iwahashi thought for a moment, "Do you want to go behind the scenes?"

"Yes. Perhaps in front of him, a real agent, he was a little unconfident when he said this, and Haruko Akamatsu showed embarrassment for the first time tonight.

"Let me confirm first, it's not because I'm afraid of being exposed on TV and being discovered by my family that I want to go behind the scenes, right?"

Haruko Akamatsu shook her head, "How could that be." ”

"Okay. Iwahashi nodded cautiously.

"First of all, thank you for coming to talk to me about this. And then, I want to know, how do you think about the feelings of your teammates? ”

When Shinichi Iwahashi asked this question, he remembered Mineshima's evaluation of Haruko Akamatsu.

Lack of talent to form a team.

Minejima's eyes were really poisonous, and he could see the uncertain part of Haruko Akamatsu's body. In fact, when Shinichi Iwahashi and Haruko Akamatsu asked if they could support Tatsuya Hirakawa's dream, they realized the problem.

But he doesn't think it's a mistake to sign the band, even if Haruko Akamatsu withdraws, Tatsuya Hirakawa is a good team for the three of them, and even, if you change to a more suitable home stadium, you can go to the next level.

The only thing that he didn't expect was probably Haruko Akamatsu's decision not to quit because she had had enough of playing, but because she wanted to go behind the scenes.

"I'm sorry. ”

"Just saying sorry is too rash. Haruko Akamatsu said, "However, if you continue to occupy that position with clear doubts, then you will be even more sorry for everyone, and it will really tarnish the dreams of others." ”

Shinichi Iwahashi listened carefully.

"So, I'm going to apologize seriously and get their understanding. Even if I can't get an understanding......"

"That's not enough. Shinichi Iwahashi interrupted her.

"Huh?"

"If something goes wrong, it's too easy to just apologize. If something goes wrong, take responsibility, find a way to solve the problem, and don't always apologize dryly. ”

"Yes. Haruko Akamatsu was humbly taught.

"I've given you a mission. "The show starts at the end of October, and I don't want to arrange for you to appear immediately, maybe in February or March next year, Aoral will participate." So, you have plenty of time. ”

"Until then, you find a lead singer who can replace you and Hirakawa-san is also satisfied. ”

Before the band debuted, it was like this, constantly changing members, and sometimes after the debut, the members would be changed. But there are not many cases of changing the lead singer after all. Haruko Akamatsu gave the band time, and Shinichi Iwahashi didn't feel angry.

Haruko Akamatsu, who has a clear understanding of the underground music scene, may really be able to act as a bridge between the production company and the underground music scene in Iwahashi's opinion. I didn't expect his suggestion to let her learn to be an audience would push her down such a path.

However, brokers are not so easy to be when they are not.

"It's great to make you understand the meaning of the singer's profession, but I also want you to understand the meaning of the agent's profession. Iwahashi Shinichi smiled on his face, but he didn't leave room for what he said.

"If not, whether it's the band or I'm here, I'm sorry, there won't be a place for you anymore. ”

"Yes. Haruko Akamatsu agreed.

Leaving the bar, it was already dark at night.

Coming out of the alley, there was a lot of people on both sides of the road.

A taxi drove slowly, and drunken office workers raised their arms — some brandishing taxi coupons, others simply waving 10,000 yuan bills.

Haute couture, designer leather bags, jewellery and gold collar clips.

The same kind of luxury, decorating one colorful dream after another.

In the midst of such luxury, Shinichi Iwahashi and Haruko Akamatsu seem out of place.

Iwahashi Shinichi said that Haruko Akamatsu, who was born in a really big family, does not have a trace of impetuousness in her.

"I'm going to catch a train," said Iwahashi Shinichi, "what about you?"

"I'm also going back by tram. ”

The two then walked to the station together.

Haruko Akamatsu arrived first, and before parting, she apologized to him: "I'm sorry for making you listen to such an embarrassing thing." ”

Shinichi Iwahashi motioned for her to stop the topic, "Good night." ”

After sending her away, I don't know if the alcohol came up, and Iwahashi Shinichi felt dizzy.

Listening to her words on a big night really caught him by surprise. Although you think about it, all this is also foreshadowing.

Next, it's up to Haruko Akamatsu to do it.

If she can't find this new lead singer, Shinichi Iwahashi will discuss with Tatsuya Hirakawa and interview one openly.

As the night passed, the day came, as if nothing had happened.

The next day, Saturday, was no different than Monday for Iwahashi Shinichi.

He got up early in the morning, went to the recording studio to sort things out, and in the morning, he went to Watanabe Manyumi's office.