(Two chapters in one)

After the greetings, Shinichi Iwahashi noticed that Kenichi Yamauchi was followed by two young girls, and he knew in his heart that this was probably a newcomer who had been pushed recently, bringing them to such an occasion to show up and meet people in the industry.

Sure enough, Kenichi Yamauchi greeted him, stepped aside, and introduced the two girls who followed him.

"The two of them are newcomers to the firm. ”

The two girls are very cute, and Kenichi Yamauchi pointed to the one of the two girls whose eyebrows and eyes are more mature, "This is Sachiko Suzuki." ”

He pointed to the girl who looked more boyish, "This is Shoko Aida." Then he introduced the two girls, "This is the Iwahashi producer of GENZO. ”

"Hello Iwahashi-san, I'm Sachiko Suzuki. ”

The girl named Sachiko Suzuki has a little tricky ear, and her appearance is delicate, and she feels like an adult.

On the other hand, a girl named Shoko Aida has a confused and confused face with a little baby fat and seems to be unable to figure out something, and she stands with the somewhat adult Sachiko Suzuki, who is simply a child.

Shoko Aida also bowed to Shinichi Iwahashi, "Hello, Iwahashi-san." I'm Shoko Aida, eighteen years old, please advise. ”

Iwahashi looked at her more consciously.

Such a self-introduction is quite a match for her appearance, but she is quite confused.

"Hello both. Iwahashi Shinichi politely returned the favor.

Kenichi Yamauchi said to Shinichi Iwahashi, "Suzuki and Aida both came from the draft held by WANI BOOKS' "Up to Boy", and they formed a group together this year. ”

"Up to Boy" is a magazine specializing in female idol photos, basically, the tone of the whole magazine is aimed at young readers, so the content is relatively fresh and light, even if you take a little adult kind of photos, it is just to the point, not as unrestrained as the kind of magazine that is completely for adults.

"The name of the group is 'Wink'. ”

"I see. Shinichi Iwahashi nodded politely, subconsciously remembering the audition meeting between Watanabe Manyumi's U-MIZ and the magazine, and he didn't know what kind of person would be selected in the end.

"Actually, the original name was 'Twinkle', but the pronunciation of this name was a bit unfriendly to the public, so I used the current name 'Wink'. Kenichi Yamauchi explained.

Iwahashi listened politely, but he had a little bit of his own considerations in mind. Supposedly, as an ordinary greeting, Kenichi Yamauchi's words seem a bit redundant, not like what he should say when he should greet the related party.

However, to talk about the twists and turns in the naming process, which belongs to the production process, and not to avoid his approach, seems to imply another layer of meaning. A sense that there was something to discuss with him.

Kenichi Yamauchi, who had never met before, took the initiative to lead two girls over to say hello at the party, and it seemed that it was not just for the two girls to be familiar with each other.

After all the introductions that should be done, Kenichi Yamauchi motioned for the two girls to step back first, but he didn't say goodbye, and stayed to continue to talk to Shinichi Iwahashi, "Although it's the first time Iwahashi-san and Iwahashi-san have met, you and I have worked hard for the same goal in the matter of Mori Taka." ”

Iwahashi cast a puzzled look.

Kenichi Yamauchi explains, "I was the one in charge of communicating with Mr. Kichiichiro Kawahata. ”

"I see. He nodded.

Kenichi Yamauchi smiled and said, "You are the one who came up with the idea, and I am the one in charge of execution. ”

"I just came up with an idea. Iwahashi Shinichi said politely, feeling that Kenichi Yamauchi should almost get to the point.

"If I say so, I'm just tending to a sapling that has already taken root. Kenichi Yamauchi made a small joke and turned to the point after this sentence, "After the success of the propaganda strategy, I want to meet Iwahashi-san." ”

"What is your impression of Wink?" asked Kenichi Yamauchi.

Iwahashi Shinichi was not surprised that he had this question, and thought about it for a moment, "Suddenly asking like this, I can only say that the two girls are cute." ”

"Yes, I was reckless. Ken Yamanuchi smiled.

However, although these two girls are cute, they are not the kind of impressive looks. Or rather, there is a lack of something impactful in them.

Iwahashi Shinichi thought back to the two girls just now, and found that he didn't remember their faces so clearly. The only thing that impressed me was that Sachiko Suzuki was a bit of a trickster, while Shoko Aida was like a child.

Such a look, even if it is cute, lacks a certain expressiveness, and if you are not careful, you will be lost to everyone. From this point of view, Shinichi Iwahashi commented, "Debuting as a group is more suitable than debuting alone." ”

Forming a group with a common name may be a good way to reinforce their impression. Otherwise, this kind of girl, who debuted alone, can sell a thousand copies, thank God.

"Ahh When Kenichi Yamauchi heard this, his expression relaxed, and it obviously spoke to his heart.

Iwahashi-san's vision is really spicy! Yamauchi Kenichi is even more energetic. He continued: "You're a producer, and you know all too well what is trending right now. "Up to Boy" is an idol magazine, and the goal is to produce and launch idols in collaboration with them. ”

"Suzuki and Aida are both cute in terms of appearance, but to be honest, they lack a bit of character when they make their solo debut. Kenichi Yamauchi said, "Because of this, when planning the group, we took into account the practice of composing the group. ”

The people were signed by them, and in the process of this production, they naturally made a comprehensive analysis of these two girls, and the lack of expressiveness of the two girls naturally did not hide from their eyes.

However, as soon as Shinkashi Iwahashi saw it, he pointed out the key points in the joints, which could not but make Kenichi Yamauchi admire.

"Continental dance music is popular these days, and Mori Taka's work this time is also in this style. So, in terms of genre, we discussed with the record company and continued the current popularity. ”

"When it comes to duos, there are also successful examples of The peanuts and Pink Lady in the past, and there are valuable lessons to be learned from the two seniors.

"Previously, Akemi Ishii and Yoko Oginome were both popular with covers of Western music, and when The peanuts debuted, they also became popular with covers of Western music, so we considered taking the route of mainly covering Western dance music. ”

"Hmm. Iwahashi Shinichi listened carefully.

"However," Ken Yamauchi said, "the effect is quite bad. ”

"Pretty bad?" was a somewhat serious statement, and Iwahashi repeated it in his senses.

Kenichi Yamauchi smiled bitterly, "It's terrible. One wonders if there's something wrong. ”

In the current situation, it is simply a money-losing game.

Inside the firm, I don't like the selection of Hayatoko Suzuki and Shoko Aida, who were signed by the audition, and I think that there is a difference from the expected winner, and my debut as a single idol is not pleasing to me.

Although there are no duo idol groups on the market now, this does not mean that the market for duo idols is untouched, but it is too difficult for duo idols to successfully launch one.

When Chisato Moritaka debuted, his grades were also a mess, and he was transferred to GENZO, but he changed his face at the suggestion of Shinichi Iwahashi, and now he is soaring.

This Iwahashi-san has a first-class vision, and at the same time, he has the mind to solve problems after they have been discovered. It was such a place that impressed Kenichi Yamauchi and made him want to try it.

"I don't know if it's a reluctant invitation. ”

Kenichi Yamauchi made up his mind and said, "Iwahashi-san would like to ask you to help you take a look at this group, and I want to hear your opinion on how they will take their next step." ”

Is this a verbal invitation? Iwahashi listened obediently. Speaking of which, at least invite him to produce the next one or two singles of the group.

It's the first time for him to handle an idol in a duo.

However, when you think about the production of Chisato Moritaka, he was also a stunned young man who had never made a single idol, and he bid hard for the sake of Cha Rice, and then won the production rights, so he didn't think it was any better.

The first step is always taken, not to mention that the experience of idol production is also the same.

He made up his mind and agreed to take a look. Kenichi Yamauchi achieved the purpose of his trip, and after agreeing to do so, he sent Wink's performance tape and the materials of the two people to his production company.

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"Kawasaki's clerk just called and said that the materials had been sent. So, I'm going to go back a little bit later. Shinichi Iwahashi borrowed the restaurant's phone to paged back and walked back to Watanabe Manyumi.

In the bright dining room, the two sit opposite each other.

Today, Sunday, he was called by Watanabe-sensei to go to the golf driving range to study. After playing, let's have a cup of tea together.

"Going today?" asked Watanabe Manyumi, confirming the menu.

"Well, I want to see what kind of combination it is sooner. Iwahashi Shinichi replied, "To be honest, just looking at the private image of the two girls is a bit worrying. ”

"How?"

"It's like two blank sheets of paper. He explained, "Blank paper, just think about it, no matter which one doesn't seem to have any memory points, it's just a blank paper." ”

Watanabe Manyumi listened to this analogy and laughed, "However, blank paper has infinite possibilities. ”

"That's right, the possibilities are endless. Shinichi Iwahashi teased her, "It's worthy of Manyumi-san." ”

In the face of his ridicule, Watanabe Manyumi was unmoved, guessing in his heart that he probably had some idea, otherwise, he would not have deliberately used "blank paper" as an analogy.

Sure enough, Iwahashi Shinichi continued, "Even if it's a blank sheet of paper, it's not impossible to build it. On the contrary, girls who are 'colorless' like the two of them are suitable to consider what color they should paint. ”

"Please continue?" Watanabe Manyumi urged, intrigued.

Iwahashi Shinichi smiled bitterly, "That's all I can say about it, and the rest of it can only be considered after watching the tape and materials, which is better than a preliminary impression." ”

"According to what you just said, this initial impression is not bad. "Watanabe Manyumi gets to the point.

Shinichi Iwahashi said something else in turn, but he wasn't worried that Watanabe would fall behind in this kind of change of topic, "When I went to the karaoke box with you before, I also talked about The peanuts." ”

"Yes. ”

Watanabe remembered that Wink might have borrowed from The peanuts.

"The two sisters at The peanuts are twin sisters. Shinichi Iwahashi said slowly, "To be honest, even now, I can't tell which one is Yumi and which one is Emi, but because they are twin sisters who look similar, no one can be replaced by someone else in this group." ”

Yumi and Ami formed The peanuts, and in the group, they were radiant, but when they left the group and became Yumi and Emi again, that light dissipated. ”

"Definitely. Watanabe Manyumi followed his thoughts, "If that's the case, the two Pink Lady, when they're not acting as 'Pink Lady', don't seem to be so bright. ”

Although the popularity of the group is booming, the feeling of SOLO is not as good as that of the group moving together, which says something else.

"The duo is actually very interesting, Wanyumi-san. Iwahashi Shin thought of something and said with a smile: "If the two people in the group are each outstanding and the light is strong, it is not suitable to form a group." ”

This is called one plus one is greater than two.

In this form of combination, if the light of the members is very strong, but they must find a way to converge their own light, otherwise, it will be difficult for the group to continue to operate healthily.

If you want to talk about a duo combination, the best state should be invincible in the world together, and it will be mediocre after being disassembled.

Of course, when they are together, they each converge their rays, and when they are separated, they shine brightly, and it is not impossible to do this - but it is very unlikely that two geniuses will be assembled or a combination of geniuses who are humble to each other.

"Gyosuke-san and saury-san are not suitable for combination. Watanabe gave an example casually.

"Exactly. ...... In other words, the ratings of "We Are a Funny Family" are starting to fail. Iwahashi said.

"We Are a Funny Family", which once overturned "All Assembles at Eight O'Clock", is also difficult to avoid the fate of being tired of the audience, and the ratings have dropped sharply compared with the golden period. It seems that it has been gradually abandoned by the audience who likes the new and hates the old.

Not only that, but during this period, in December 1986, one of the hosts, Takeshi Kitano, was also dissatisfied with his little lover being harassed by the reporter of "FRIDAY", and rushed to the editorial office of the magazine with a group of younger brothers to beat and smash them, and gave the editor a full punch, and went to squat for six months for this - the kind without a reprieve - the kind without a reprieve - the kind that has no reprieve - the kind that has no reprieve - the kind that has no reprieve -

This kind of thing happened to the main characters, and the blow to the show was not insignificant.

At the beginning, Shinichi Iwahashi relied on this show to help Akiko Matsumoto turn the tables, and now Akiko Matsumoto jumped to a high place with the show as a springboard, but the show itself has gone downhill.

The cruelty and impermanence of the entertainment world are fully reflected in this.

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