It's not worth it to spend two or three thousand yen on an album just for a song.

Why don't you release a single? When I saw the album commercial on TV, Tajima thought to himself.

At the red and white song party on Chinese New Year's Eve, Tajima watched the performance of DREAMS COME TRUE, liked the song "Future Forecast II" very much, and thought to himself, after the first day, go to the record store to find this single.

Unexpectedly, after the end of the Red and White Song Meeting, after 0:00, I saw an advertisement for this song in the middle of the New Year's Eve program on TBS TV.

Tajima saw this advertisement, and his first reaction was that it was like a MV for a song, because the plot and lyrics were incomparably in tune, or rather, it was shot according to the lyrics.

After reading the advertisement, Tajima realized that the song was not a single released separately, but was included in a photo called "LOVE GOES ON... album.

This made Tajima, who was originally planning to buy a single and listen to it back, a little discouraged.

Tajima, a bachelor, is neither a fan of idols nor the kind of super music fan who goes to the record store every week.

He hadn't bought an album from DREAMS COME TRUE, and he didn't know how well they made it. To buy an album for a song, Tajima still feels a little worthless.

On the evening of the first day, when Tajima was watching TV, he saw this "LOVE GOES ON... advertisement.

The reason why it is determined to be the same advertisement is because the hero and heroine who appeared in the advertisement are still the two from yesterday. This time, they did not show the tacit understanding of "five times" again, and the background music of the advertisement was replaced by a new song that they had not heard.

In the advertising picture, on the seaside avenue that continues to stretch forward, the hero and heroine walk side by side. The sky darkened, and so did the sea. The light of the lighthouse flickered on and off, projecting on the two of them.

The atmosphere is romantic, and the long seaside promenade and quiet night give the picture a sense of tranquility.

However, although the picture is quiet, the new song as the background music is different from the eloquent atmosphere of "Future Forecast II", and the melody is smooth and refreshing, which makes people sound refreshed.

"What you and I see in your eyes is the sea of stars"

"Never forget the feeling of looking up at the sky together"

The whole melody seems to be completed in one go, which is beautiful and memorable. While watching the advertisement and listening to the song, my mind seems to flow through it, leaving an impression of this melody.

At the end of the advertisement, as Tajima thought, "LOVE GOES ON... album art and release date.

In addition to this, there is also the name of the song that is used as the background music today: "Starry Sky が影る海" (The Sea Reflecting the Starry Sky).

Then, the screen switches, and the next is the advertisement for eye drops. Tajima recounted the melody just now and thought to himself, it's not worth it to spend two or three thousand yen just for one song, but if it's two, it would be much better.

Besides, if you can include two such good songs in the same album, can you also look forward to the album quality of DREAMS COME TRUE?

The next day, Tajima walks into the record store to find a new album from DREAMS COME TRUE.

In front of the record shelves, there are not a few people who come with him for the same goal. During the New Year's holiday, the record store with the shelves of DREAMS COME TRUE has become one of the busiest places in the store.

......

On the 2nd, Iwahashi Shinichi went to pay New Year's greetings to the head of the Takeda Printing Company. In the evening, Watanabe Manyumi called and talked to him about the trip.

On the morning of the 5th, she flew from Sendai to Osaka, and Shinichi Iwahashi set off from Tokyo with a large team.

On the Osaka side, Watanabe Manyumi greeted the office that had business dealings with Watanabe Production, and when the time came, they sent someone to answer them.

"Brother-in-law Yoshida first said hello to Igarashi Producer from Kansai TV's No. 2 Production Department, and when the time came, we went to visit him first. ”

Watanabe Manyumi mentioned it, and the conversation changed, "The ratings of the four-day red and white song party, as well as the feedback from the TV commercials, can be transmitted to the company." ”

"I'm just waiting to see it. Shinichi Iwahashi replied. I have confidence in the quality of the album and the promotional method this time, but in the end, it still depends on the data.

"After reading it, wait for five days and then have a face-to-face interview. Shinichi Iwahashi told her, "Also, there are some things I want to discuss with you about the band." ”

"DREAMS COME TRUE?"

"This is natural. ”

"Isn't there any new project to do?" Watanabe couldn't help but guess.

Iwahashi Shinichi sold off, "I'll talk about it when the time comes......" By the way, he joked, "It's a rare New Year's holiday, let's put work aside for now." ”

"Okay. Watanabe Manyumi smiled and agreed.

After thinking about it, he also said, "It's just right, I also have something to discuss with you, and I'll talk about it when we meet on the fifth day." ”

It's okay to hang up on each other's appetites.

......

"I've packed all my luggage, and Iwahashi-swashi Iwahashi has put in all the souvenirs Iwahashi-sanpoie......" On the afternoon of the third day, Yukiko Okada finally checked her luggage.

After making sure she hadn't forgotten to bring her things, she picked up the phone receiver and prepared to call Shinichi Iwahashi to report to him that she was about to leave.

"I'll pick you up at the station. Shinichi Iwahashi replied on the phone.

"There's one more thing......"

"What?"

"Tonight, there was another guy who asked me to have dinner with me. ”

Shinichi Iwahashi was also easy to speak, "Really, then I'll send you back to the apartment and ...... another day."

"No, that's not right!" Yukiko Okada hurriedly intercepted his words.

The plan to sell Sekiko in front of Iwahashi Shinichi quickly stopped, and went straight to the point, "This person Iwahashi-san also knows, it's Akina-san." Originally, it was supposed to be tomorrow, but the timing was not coincidental. ”

After a pause, he asked him, "So, tonight, can you let Akina-san come over too?"

Iwahashi Shinichi didn't have an opinion, and told her, "If Akina-san doesn't mind, of course I'll be OK here." ”

Yukiko Okada was full of confidence, "No problem." ”

This tone fell into Iwahashi Shinichi's ears, and he thought it was weird and funny. But it's funny, he's more or less aware that Yukiko Okada seems to want him to meet Akina Nakamori.

"Whew~"

Hanging up the phone, Yukiko Okada breathed a sigh of relief.

Iwahashi-san is so smart, it's a challenge to hide from him. I was almost led by his nose just now...... Fortunately, he finally took the initiative back.

Yukiko Okada is a little proud of what she has accomplished.

It's still a bit early to be proud, though......

Shinichi Iwahashi got it done, and she dialed Akina Nakamori's number into the address book again. On the first day, after saying that they would have dinner together on the third day, Yukiko Okada told her that they would contact each other on this day.

Akina Nakamori is at home today.

The phone rang a few times and was picked up.

"Akina-san!"

Hearing this energetic voice, Akina Nakamori's mood also rose, and she asked her, "Yukiko, are you ready to go now?"