In this episode, the Human Chairs, who had won two weeks in a row, were replaced by a band from Okinawa, BEGIN, instead of holding their winners.

Okinawa – No historical aspects are discussed, but for those who are far away in Tokyo, it is a strange place that is as far away as if it were abroad.

The band that came to Tokyo from Ishigaki Island, the most remote corner of Okinawa, has the simplicity and shyness of the countrymen who have not faded.

This is such a band that brings their songs with a flavor of Okinawan music.

Beautiful melodies, fresh flavors, for the general public, this is easy to appreciate, resonate, and at the same time extremely fresh.

Is there still such attractive music in Okinawa?

BEGIN's appearance on this stage not only brought fresh music, but also unfolded a strange world in front of the public.

For such a band to defeat the human chair that has brought shock and impact to the public musically, it may be just right for the audience.

The human chair, which has won two consecutive episodes, has stimulated the audience to the extreme, and it has been replaced by a warm and heartfelt band like BEGIN, which focuses on communicating with the hearts of the audience.

Such a subtle winner-to-win transition.

Akina Nakamori watched it with relish, and forgot about going to record for a while. When I praised the show in my heart for being interesting, I couldn't help but think that this was the program that was actively walking around when TV Asahi and Shinichi Iwahashi met by chance.

I didn't expect it to be such a great show after it was made into a finished product.

On the TV, BEGIN stood at the front like a human chair in the past, and Yuji Miyake held out the microphone to them, "Then please say again, what is the name of the song sung in this issue?"

"Love しくて (deep attachment). The chubby lead singer, with the same shy smile he had when he sang, said the name of the song.

"Okay, "Love しくて", remember the name of this song-"

In the middle of the screen, the list of credits begins to scroll. Big Ben urged her, "It's time to go and record, right?"

Akina Nakamori turned off the TV and nodded, "Hai~"

Walking on the way to her recording studio, she subconsciously thought to herself, "Can I meet with Shinichi Iwahashi today?"

Now that he is sitting in the studio of TV Asahi, how could he meet here.

Akina Nakamori suddenly realized that if she only hoped for a chance encounter by fate, she didn't know when she would be able to meet him.

Take the initiative and see him...... In Akina Nakamori's heart, such a thought flashed.

......

On Monday, Shinichi Iwahashi routinely went to a meeting on TV Asahi.

The ratings of the new episode came out, and compared with the previous episode, they rose again, reaching 13.0%. The continuous rise in viewership proves that the show has the attraction to continue to attract new audiences while stabilizing the old audience.

The ratings were a success, and the first thing to satisfy was TV Asahi.

Television stations based on ratings are naturally a top priority. However, for Shinichi Iwahashi and Manyumi Watanabe, who led the production of the show, and the record companies involved, the next thing they pursued was how to convert the ratings into something deeper.

Although the human chair has been brushed down, it is not the end, but the beginning.

Not only the beginning, but as the first band to test the waters, how they develop is actually related to the future of the show.

"The iron should be struck while it is hot, and the audience's pity and liking for the human chair have not yet dissipated, and what should be arranged will be arranged. Watanabe said, "Iwahashi-san, Iwahashi-san, I'll leave it to you to make the single next." ”

In the conference room, Watanabe Manyumi called him Iwahashi-san.

"Okay. Shinichi Iwahashi agreed, and kicked the ball to Kazuo Hirai again, "The matter of the distribution is entrusted to CBS Sony." ”

"We have already contacted a partner record store and will have a 'Band Heaven Zone' in 34 record stores in Tokyo. Kazuo Hirai said.

"Although it is still a bit extravagant to be a special area at this stage, it will be more topical if it is so solemn. In addition, Sony's music magazine will also arrange an interview with the band. ”

CBS Sony can be said to attach considerable importance to this treatment.

"In addition," Shinichi Iwahashi added, "after the single is released, I will also make a special mention in the program to give an explanation to the audience and the bands involved...... That's basic. ”

Although it is claimed that it can only get the opportunity to make a mainstream debut if it sells more than 10,000 copies, the more bands that make their mainstream debut, the higher the industry's attention to the show, and the greater the influence of the show on the industry.

It's something that goes hand in hand.

Therefore, everyone is worried about the next development of the human chair as if considering the employment of graduates.

In addition to arranging the next thing about the human chairs, the staff of TV Asahi mentioned that there were several more record companies and studios, and expressed their willingness to enter the venue.

However, the show has just started, and it is not good to bring in too many companies to participate at once, so in this regard, the people here still tend to be conservative.

After the regular meeting, it was not yet noon.

Shinichi Iwahashi packed up his things and said goodbye to Watanabe Manyumi, "I'll go to Shimbashi's recording studio next, so I'll go first." ”

"Have a recording today?"

"yes, it's just the finishing touches. Mori Gaosan is busy playing songs for a while, and it is not easy for her to spare time to record...... But this is just right, after finishing up for her, the human chair is about to enter the shed. ”

Shinichi Iwahashi chatted with Watanabe Manyumi.

Watanabe Manyumi listened and cheered him up with a smile: "Then, it's up to you next, Shin Yi-kun." ”

“...... Good. ”

When I arrived at Shimbashi's recording studio, I was about to go inside, when I was suddenly stopped by someone from behind, "Iwahashi-san?"

As soon as I turned around, it was Akina Nakamori.

Unlike the last time I saw her here, she was dressed appropriately. Shinichi Iwahashi looked at her for a moment and nodded slightly, "Hello." ”

"What a coincidence. Akina Nakamori's gaze fell on his face, and she quickly moved away as if she was afraid of being caught, "You came over to record today?"

"Yes. Iwahashi Shinichi replied, "You're here to record too?" By the way, I haven't met you before, and I have always wanted to congratulate you, the results of the new single are so good. ”

Hearing him mention the new single, Akina Nakamori showed a hint of embarrassment, "Thank you." ”

This kind of embarrassment doesn't seem to be just the subtlety and modesty of being praised in person, but also hides the hidden feeling of wanting to say goodbye.

Shinichi Iwahashi had never seen such a look on her face.

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