"I don't care. Watanabe looked at him and quipped.

Iwahashi smiled and deliberately followed her words and said, "Where is it, I actually care a lot." ”

This Monday coincided with the first sales of the new single DREAMS COME TRUE.

Before the release of the single, Iwahashi prepared in many ways and used everything he could. However, as the single was released on the shelves, he put the single aside for the time being, and did not care too much about sales and response as before.

The reason for this is naturally out of faith.

The band is already on the right track, with the super heat and topicality brought by the last album, and at the same time as the single is released, there are invitations from TV stations to play songs, music magazines to interviews, and all kinds of resources are coming to the band.

Record sellers not only doubled the orders of the record companies that gave away the coupons, but also spontaneously hung posters in the store to promote it.

From all sides, there is no doubt that only popular singers can enjoy the treatment.

"I'm actually relieved. ”

Watanabe knew he was saying that on purpose, and she didn't care. Privately, just the two of them, she confided in her heart, "This time the band's single is absolutely fine." After all, even Sony's descendants avoid the edge. ”

THE BAND SHE SAID WAS PRINCESS PRINCESS.

This band, which had a fate to perform on the same stage with DREAMS COME TRUE, signed with Sony two years earlier, not only the record contract, but also the agency contract signed with Sony Records for its own singers, and they are absolutely their own daughters.

In contrast, DREAMS COEM TRUE, who only signed a record contract, is an adopted daughter.

PRINCESS PRINCESS'S POPULARITY AND SALES HAVE STEADILY INCREASED, WHILE DREAMS COME TRUE HAS BEEN ABLE TO CATCH UP WITH THE PREVIOUS BAND BECAUSE OF THE SUCCESSIVE HITS THAT HAVE COME OUT IN POPULARITY.

Sony Records is responsible for the production and distribution of DREAMS COME TRUE, and all orders from record sellers are sent to Sony.

After knowing in advance about the super power of DREAMS COME TRUE this time, in order to avoid the edge, Sony deliberately postponed the release of PRINCESS PRINCESS's new single for two weeks.

Unlike ZARD, a rookie band that has no baggage and can be played as long as it sets a date, it is necessary to choose an auspicious day for a band like PRINCESS PRINCESS, which urgently needs an excellent single to prove itself.

But no matter what, the record company can deliberately change the date in order to avoid colliding with them, long before the single was released, they were already vaguely able to see the grand occasion of this new single.

......

The two chatted a few more words, and at this time, the phone in Shinichi Iwahashi's office rang.

Watanabe Manyumi thought about saying goodbye, but was stopped by Shinichi Iwahashi, "Wait a minute, Manyumi-san." I still have something to discuss with you. ”

Hearing him say this, Watanabe Manyumi nodded.

Shin Iwahashi went to get the phone receiver. It turned out to be a call from Kazuo Hirai of Sony Records.

My uncle-in-law is not directly responsible for the band, and since Shinichi Iwahashi faded out of the band's Heavenly Production Team, he has rarely had the opportunity to see that demonic smile that is worth guarding again.

Because of this, he suddenly called, which surprised Iwahashi Shinichi.

"Greetings from Kusoo, Hirai-san. Shinichi Iwahashi greeted him.

On the other end of the phone, Kazuo Hirai went straight to the point: "Iwahashi-san, congratulations." ”

"Oh?"

It's a no-brainer, and Iwahashi Shinichi is a little out of shape.

After such a reaction, there was a pause on the other end of the phone, and Kazuo Hirai smiled: "It seems that the timing of my call is good." ”

Listening to this tone, for a moment, Iwahashi Shinichi couldn't help but see the picture of his demonic smile in front of his eyes.

"IT'S DREAMS COME TRUE. Kazuo Hirai specially called to say goodbye, "It's amazing that the new single won the top spot on the charts when it debuted!"

"Champion. ”

When Shinichi Iwahashi heard this, he understood what Kazuo Hirai meant when he said "the timing is good". Immediately, his heart was filled with the news—he was full of pride.

"Two hundred and sixty-six thousand. Kazuo Hirai said another number.

At this time, even Iwahashi Shinichi began to be uncalm - no wonder it was worth a special phone call from his uncle to say goodbye. This initial number, even if it is a popular singer, few can do it.

"Thank you for your attention, and thank you. ”

Complacent, Iwahashi Shinichi reacted quickly enough.

"I'm glad to have signed a contract with DREAMS COME TRUE. Kazuo Hirai replied.

After the New Year, the production of the band Heavenly Kingdom continued, but Shinichi Iwahashi withdrew from the production of the show and only continued to work on the single for the band that won the first episode.

Not only that, but U-MIZ's Manyumi Watanabe who partnered with him gradually reduced his participation in the production of the program.

At the same time, the BURNING office gradually came to prominence.

The delegates who were able to sit in that room were not stupid. BURNING'S HAND IN THE BAND'S KINGDOM OF HEAVEN HAS HAD A LIMITED IMPACT ON RECORD LABELS, AND IT IS THE OTHER FIRMS, ESPECIALLY THE SMALLER ONES, THAT SHOULD BE REALLY WARY.

For Kazuo Hirai, his work on the band's heavenly side will not be affected, but he still feels sorry for Shinichi Iwahashi to quit the production team.

This time, DREAMS COME TRUE topped the singles chart on its debut, and sales exceeded 200,000 copies in one fell swoop. Kazuo Hirai knew about this in the company, so he thought of using this introduction to call Shinichi Iwahashi.

This young man, who always has some whimsical ideas and quietly wears a giraffe hood to play the mascot in the band, is quite in line with Kazuo Hirai's appetite in terms of ability, personality and style.

The two complimented each other on the phone, and Shinichi Iwahashi did not forget to protect his uncle's smile, and took advantage of the phone call to invite Kazuo Hirai and Sony's everyone to drink as a celebration and thanks.

Such an invitation was right in the heart, and Kazuo Hirai naturally readily agreed.

Putting down the phone, Shinichi Iwahashi returned to Watanabe's side.

Watanabe Manyumi looked at his face, "It seems that something good is happening." ”

"It's Hirai-san of Sony Records, for DREAMS COME TRUE. "Shinichi Iwahashi sat down," the new single debuted and won the title, selling 206,000 copies. ”

"Two hundred and sixty-six thousand!"

When Watanabe Manyumi heard this number, she was still surprised even though she had long been confident in DREAMS COME TRUE.

After a moment of surprise, it immediately turned to joy.

"Unexpected. She pondered the words.

Shinichi Iwahashi also thought, "I thought that if I could have 150,000 tickets, I would meet my expectations, but I really didn't expect it." ”

But there is no doubt that the band has entered a period of rapid rise after passing the previous stage of accumulating word of mouth. After coming up with an impeccable album, no one will doubt that DREAMS COME TRUE's music is bad.

Even the album can be so good, how can it be bad if it can be released as a single alone!

"I sold a clearance, but you gave me a step ahead. "Watanabe Manyumi was in a good mood and teased him.

Shinichi Iwahashi was also in a good mood, and continued to follow her words, "Yes, so now I feel proud, and I want to call Miwa-chan and Brother Nakamura immediately, and the three of them take turns to treat them to a buffet of 20,000 yen." ”

Compared to the initial sales of 26,000 copies, it was obviously Shinichi Iwahashi's words that made Watanabe Manyumi laugh even more.

However, this number can be sold at the beginning, and according to the band's current popularity and topicality, and referring to the previous sales trend, this single has a limitless future.

"However, this celebration is really a must-have. Watanabe Manyumi brought it up.

It was said that it was a celebration party, but it was not for the band, but in the name of the celebration, we invited the relevant personnel of the studio, the record company, the staff of the promoter, and even the people of the record seller to contact us.

"So, do you want to rent a yacht or rent a hotel venue? ”

Watanabe Manyumi, whose laughter grew on this "boss", shook her head with a smile, and did not answer his somewhat boring question, but instead defeated him, "You and I have to celebrate too." ”

"It's about celebrating. Shinichi Iwahashi agreed.

After a while, he joked: "I didn't tell you about it if I knew about it, and I will call me later." ...... Go to your office and listen, there will be good wine to drink during the celebration. ”

"But there are other ways to celebrate. ”

Watanabe smiled and reached out. Shinichi Iwahashi naturally held it gently, and after a while, let go.

"What did Shen Yijun have to discuss just now?"

Watanabe Manyumi withdrew her hand and pulled back the unfinished topic before.

"It's still about ZARD. ”

Shinichi Iwahashi also turned back to the topic, "I'm going to negotiate with the Xingchen Office, please arrange it over there, and let Kamaike-san shoot a fashion magazine." ”

"Xingchen is a modeling agency, and we definitely have a lot of resources in magazines. But for Shinichi Iwahashi, he didn't know where the editorial department of a fashion magazine was going, so he couldn't do it at all.

"You're going to let Kamaike-san continue to be a model. ”

Iwahashi nodded cautiously, "Isn't it pretty good?" Kamaike-san's figure is not good for shooting that kind of photo magazine, but it should be more than enough to shoot fashion magazines for office workers. ”

She is tall and has good body proportions, and she dresses up as an Office Lady and never falls behind.

"Let the lead singer of the band shoot a fashion magazine, you have it. Watanabe's tone was neither like a compliment, but it was by no means sarcastic. There is a bit of a "statement of facts" meaning.

Letting the band's lead singer become a model for a fashion magazine is expected to be viewed differently in the industry, and may even attract criticism from traditional bands.

However, after seeing the glorious deeds of Shinichi Iwahashi's propaganda to achieve a comprehensive magazine, Watanabe Manyumi was not surprised at all that he wanted to extend his promotional hand to fashion magazines.

Rather, there was a sense of "it's something he would do."

"Before Puchi-san's debut, he was also an office worker. Maybe there is also a fashion magazine that you have to read every issue, imitating the fashion on it. To be honest, her own image is life-oriented. ”

When Iwahashi said this, he changed his mind, "Of course, I have other considerations. ”

He explained to Watanabe, "Kamaike-san is originally from a fan-collar family, and ZARD's music style and lyrics are also aimed at the younger generation, and women of her age should feel especially appropriate." ”

"And the fashion magazine that I want Kamaike-san to appear in has a high probability that the audience will overlap with this group of women. ...... They may not listen to ZARD's songs, but they will buy "MORE". ”

"Shen Yijun also knows "MORE". Watanabe smiled.

"I didn't just say it when I came up with an idea. He didn't just say it casually, but after having such an idea, he first went to investigate the fashion magazine.

"But do Kamaike-san and MORE get along?" she imagined.

This is a women's fashion magazine for the lightly savvy.

"It doesn't have to be MORE. ”

Shin Iwahashi pulled the topic back, "Just an example. In this day and age, women have a variety of possibilities, and Kamaike-san has become the lead singer of the band from an office worker, which is also one of the many possibilities for women. ”

"Hmm. ”

Watanabe Manyumi agreed. With that said, she probably understood Iwahashi Shinichi's thoughts. Compared to those hardcore, more Atystetic bands, ZARD is aimed at the general public.

ZARD's songs can be sung generously at karaoke or at gatherings with friends and colleagues.

The lead singer of such a band, her identity as the "lead singer of the band" seems to be far away from ordinary women, but on the other hand, she has always been among ordinary women.

Her life as the "lead singer of the band" is quite mysterious to ordinary women, but as a "woman", she is also one of them.

"Let Kamaike-san shoot a fashion magazine and be interviewed......"

Let her be one of the many possibilities for women, to get closer to ordinary women. Watanabe Manyumi thought about it and felt that this idea was quite interesting to implement.

"So, I'm going to talk to the Stellar Office. Shinichi Iwahashi said, "You and I have no resources in this area, and we can't tell what kind of magazine is what kind of style is two." ”

Although Watanabe Manyumi regularly watches more than a few fashion magazines, she also tacitly acquiesced in being dragged into the camp of "not understanding magazines".

"And, plan ahead. ”

Shinichi Iwahashi mentioned one more thing, "I generously let Kamaike-san appear in a fashion magazine, so that even if someone finds out that she has worked as a photo model later, this side will not fall into passivity." ”

Watanabe Manyumi thought for a moment and understood.

"After that, I'll go and talk to the people at the Xingchen Office. "The two men agreed on this matter.

"Anyway, let's encourage Kamaike-san to try it first. ”

"Based on Kamaike-san's performance, feedback from the outside world, and her own ideas, she will make adjustments accordingly." ”

Although the methods of propaganda are limited by the methods of mass media, there is also a lot to be done in old bottles of new wine.

ZARD's debut allowed Shinichi Iwahashi to touch some doorways, and these doorways can be used by other bands later.