“BOSS？”

Not on the internal phone in the office, but on the night of the day off, he received a call from Manyumi Watanabe, which surprised Shinichi Iwahashi.

was called by him like this, and on the other end of the phone, Watanabe Manyumi seemed to be poked in laughter again.

After laughing, I asked him, "Call you now, it's out of the way, right?"

"No problem. Iwahashi Shinichi replied.

"Is there anything wrong with you?"

Watanabe Manyumi said to him as if confirmed, "Iwahashi-san will be off tomorrow." ”

"Yes. "A rare weekend off.

In 1987, after the company began to implement the two-day holiday system, the two-day holiday system was officially written into the era of the full implementation of the Labor Standards Law, which meant that the office workers who had been exposed after the yellow soup was exhausted could start to wave from Friday night.

But even so, the black-clothed people who are engaged in behind-the-scenes work still live a very rare life even with a single day off.

With regard to the treatment of those working in the entertainment industry, in fact, there has been no improvement in this regard.

No matter how big or small, the firm is like a sweatshop. No matter whether you are kind enough to your artists, you just squeeze your employees. Yoshimoto Kogyo's old Kansai evil forces are like this, and the AMUSE office, which is known for its kindness to its artists, has to be staffed as well.

This stems from the special nature of work in the entertainment industry. Since the people behind the scenes are parts of a big machine, if they don't perform their own duties, the big machine in the entertainment industry will have problems running.

Watanabe Manyumi also knew that this was a rare vacation, so she was a little embarrassed to say the next thing, "Tomorrow, is Iwahashi-san already arranged?"

This unintentional embarrassment made her not seem like a boss talking to a subordinate, but a reciprocal communication.

Because of this, Iwahashi guessed that this was not for business.

"Not really. ”

Iwahashi Shinichi answered truthfully, and then asked knowingly, "Do you have to work overtime tomorrow?"

"Actually, it's me personally, I want to take up some of your personal time. Watanabe said, "Tomorrow there will be a reception in Atami, and some industry insiders will also attend. If Iwahashi-san doesn't have an arrangement, can you come with me?"

"Leave in the afternoon and be back that evening. Also, since I'm not very good at long-distance driving, I might want you to be the driver. Watanabe Manyumi explained the general situation, "Is that okay?"

Although it is an itinerary outside of work, since he was caught by the domineering president, he participated in a reception attended by industry insiders, which is a good opportunity to expand his horizons. Moreover, the last time Misa Watanabe talked to him had passed for a while, and Watanabe Manyumi suddenly wanted to meet him privately, maybe she had something to say to him.

Therefore, Iwahashi Shinichi did not hesitate and agreed.

......

Hanging up the phone, Watanabe Manyumi was in a good mood.

Calling your subordinates to a party is just a matter of words. Ordinary office workers have to follow their bosses to play golf on weekends, not to mention bringing their subordinates to receptions.

However, in Watanabe's heart, she may not regard Iwahashi Shinkan as an ordinary subordinate. So, it's not so much temporary overtime as an invitation to him.

During the showdown with her mother, Misa Watanabe asks Watanabe what she thinks of Shinichi Iwahashi and hopes that she will be able to figure out the answer to this question before making a decision.

Because of this incident, Watanabe Manyumi was unable to mention this matter to Iwahashi Shinichi for a long time.

For a long time, Watanabe Manyumi thought that Shinichi Iwahashi was her right-hand man, a like-minded person who cherished her heroes, so when she decided to become independent, she wanted to take him with her no matter what.

However, Misa Watanabe's words put down a choice in front of her that she had never thought of before.

On the way of life, if it is him, is it not impossible?

This option suddenly given by Misa Watanabe made Watanabe Manyumi hesitate to this day, and she has not been able to have a showdown with Shinichi Iwahashi.

When she worked closely with Shinichi Iwahashi, she never thought about what would happen to her. However, when Misa Watanabe gives this option, Watanabe Manyumi is suddenly pulled away by her mother from her original appreciation for Shinichi Iwahashi's treatment of subordinates and like-minded people, and instead looks at him with the eyes of the opposite sex.

Watanabe Manyumi believes that in terms of men, Shinichi Iwahashi is undoubtedly the attractive type. Especially his pure and enterprising side in his work, which is something that people who have the appearance of a beautiful man but are actually useless cannot have.

She admits that she may have a certain affection for Shinichi Iwahashi, but not to the extent of that appreciation.

On the road to his career, if he can fight side by side, then Watanabe Manyumi will not hesitate. However, in a short period of time, Watanabe Manyumi could not confirm the answer to that question.

On the way of life, if it is him, is it not impossible?

With this question, Watanabe made this call. I thought to myself, even if it was only for an hour, forget the relationship between superiors and subordinates at work, forget the independence in front of me, and spend ordinary time with Iwahashi Shinichi, maybe I can touch the answer.

......

I moved to a new house and lived in a house with a bed as I wished. The night...... Shinichi Iwahashi had insomnia because of the choice of seats.

Tossing and turning in the first half of the night, dazed in the second half of the night, and finally falling asleep in the morning. When I opened my eyes again, it was exactly ten o'clock in the morning.

After plucking myself, I went out to buy something to fill the refrigerator and eat something by the way. In the afternoon, he met with Watanabe at the café where he had made an appointment to meet.

Outside of work, this is the first time I have met with a domineering president.

Because I was going to a reception, it was not good to be too formal, but Iwahashi Shinichi didn't have so many clothes to match, so he finally came out in a suit, and when I met Watanabe, Manyumi was wearing a relatively formal formal suit.

The two of them were dressed like this, Iwahashi Shin thought to himself, as if they were guests who went to the wedding ceremony together.

After meeting, Watanabe Manyumi also realized that the two in formal clothes met on the weekend somewhat funny, not only laughing at his lack of experience, but also greeting him: "Hard work, Iwahashi-san." You will stay with me on your days off. ”

"It doesn't matter. Iwahashi Shinichi said, "Besides, with you." ”

Watanabe Manyumi smiled slightly, put the car keys on the table, and gently pushed it to him, "Then, I'll leave it to you." ”

Watanabe's car was a white Mercedes.

In the parking lot, Shinichi Iwahashi opened the backseat door for her, and Manyumi Watanabe thanked him.

"Since I'm a part-time driver, I'll do a full set. Iwahashi Shinichi pretended to say, "Besides, the more occasional things are, the more thoughtful they are." ”

Watanabe Manyumi listened to this quotation mark and was so happy.

The car pulled onto the highway and headed for its destination.

The two of them sat in the car together, and Watanabe Manyumi looked at the scenery that kept passing by outside the window, and when she saw the road sign, she suddenly said, "I remember, Iwahashi-san is from Shizuoka." ”

"Yes. ”

Atami belongs to Shizuoka Prefecture, although it is far from Shizuoka City, Shizuoka City, the hometown of Shinichi Iwahashi. However, for Shinichi Iwahashi, if Watanabe Manyumi hadn't mentioned it, he really didn't realize it.

"Iwahashi-san went to Beijing after graduating from high school?"

"I didn't know what to do, so I thought, let's go to Tokyo first. Iwahashi replied.

Watanabe Manyumi listened thoughtfully, "That's good. ”

"Nice?"

"Well, when I didn't know what to do, I ran from my hometown to Tokyo. It's a blessing to have such a destination. "I was born in Tokyo, but I didn't experience this kind of happiness. ”

Iwahashi Shin heard this and smiled, "Wouldn't that be better." The opportunity is at your feet. I also envy that kind of life, and I want to live it. ”

Watanabe Manyumi also smiled, "In this way, it is the most enviable thing that I can't have." ”

That's a big truth.

The two had a chat without a match, but from beginning to end, Watanabe Manyumi didn't mention anything about independence along the way, and although Shinichi Iwahashi had a good conversation with her, he couldn't help but think, could it be that he made a mistake in judgment?

The mountain road became winding and almost reached Amagi Ridge - the name of Izu, because of "The Dancing Girl of Izu", was not unfamiliar to Iwahashi Shinichi's ears.

Located in the eastern part of the Izu Peninsula and facing Sagami Bay, Atami is a popular destination for tourism and recuperation.

In February, when the Kanto region is still cold, the early cherry blossoms in Atami have been in bloom for a long time. Ye Zhao, a reborn guest, has no special feelings for the cherry blossoms of Yumoto, and when the Sakura front came to the Kanto region, when he took the train, he saw the cherry blossoms outside Shibuya Station, and he didn't have any thoughts at all.

However, when you see the cherry blossoms on both sides of the Iorigawa River, you think that this is a place where there is no snow all year round, and when the cherry blossom season comes, the petals wither as if it were snowing. Once I think about it, I unexpectedly feel that the cherry blossoms on both sides of the river are very beautiful.

The car drove into the courtyard and parked in the guest parking lot. Watanabe Manyumi and Iwahashi Shinichi were led by the hostess and walked through the verandah, and an imposing Western-style building appeared in front of them.

Someone was at the entrance to greet him, and Shinichi Iwahashi followed Watanabe Manyumi inside, and there were already a lot of people gathered inside.

This is Hitoko Osato, the wife of President Yokichi Osato, and this is the director of the NPO...... Watanabe Manyumi maneuvered between the industry people with ease, and it seems that she often attends such occasions.

During this time, she did not forget to introduce Shinichi Iwahashi to these people.

"This is Iwahashi from the first production department. ”

"Shinichi-kun Iwahashi?" Hisato Hisato reacted to the name, and AMUSE and Watanabe Productions collaborated on their project for the first time in a long time, so the name was familiar to the ears of the Osatos.

Hisato Hisato seemed to be very interested in him, and after Watanabe Manyumi introduced him, she also praised Shinichi Iwahashi, "The planning of the music festival is very exciting. ”

"Thank you very much. Shinichi Iwahashi responded.

In this venue, there were people from all walks of life, and there were some young and good-looking girls, who were invited to be responsible for entertaining and enlivening the atmosphere.

While we were greeting, a young man of the same age as Watanabe Manyumi came from behind, "Manyumi-senpai-"

"Nozaki-kun?" Watanabe Manyumi smiled politely when she saw the young man.

"It's been a long time, Wan Yumi-senpai. ”

After greeting him, without waiting for Watanabe Manyumi's introduction, the young man took the lead in asking, "Who is this?"

It is a staff of the office, Iwahashi-san. Watanabe Manyumi introduced, and introduced the young man to Shinichi Iwahashi, "This is Nozaki-kun, the son of Nozaki President of the Kenne Office. ”

yes, he's still a big guy.

Kenichiro Nozaki looked at Iwahashi Shinichi with some curiosity, he was a dignified young man, "Iwahashi-san?

"Exactly. Watanabe Manyumi replied for him.

Kenichiro Nozaki's face was much kinder, "I enjoyed the festival very much, and Iwahashi-san was really happy to meet him today." ”

After separating from Kenichiro Nozaki, Watanabe Manyumi said to Shinichi Iwahashi that she was walking outside, leading him out the back door, and said to him, "Iwahashi-san, you are now well-known in the industry. ”

"To be honest, I'm happy. Shinichi Iwahashi didn't hide it in front of her.

"Nozaki-kun was my junior at Waseda University," explains Watanabe, "and after graduating, I joined the Kenne studio, but I was active as an actor. ”

"No wonder, good-looking. Iwahashi said.

Watanabe Manyumi smiled, "...... Although he became an actor first, he would have to retire behind the scenes and join the office in a few years. ”

Needless to say, it's like "having fun is not the same as getting married".

Kenne is a medium-sized firm that has not been in business for a long time, but it is backed by the Sasakawa Foundation, which has a lot of money, and won the trump card of Akina Nakamori in "The Birth of STAR!", and now it is time to prosper.

is also sharing the cake in "STAR! Birth", Kenne signed Nakamori Mushuangna, and Watanabe Productions signed Matsumoto Akiko, who couldn't hold it alive or dead.

For example, the Southern Star signed by AMUSE was just a folk group at the time, who would have thought that these students would soar in the future, so that AMUSE, who won this good card, gained the capital to move forward.

Luck is a very mysterious thing, and it is part of hard work.

When you are unlucky, you can drink cold water and stuff your teeth, and when you are lucky, you can't stop it.

After crossing a small bridge, I met Kenichiro Nozaki again. Nozaki was holding a camera from nowhere, and he was taking pictures in a moody manner.

When they met again, he didn't worry about dealing with people at all, and came over to chat with Watanabe Wanyumi, who seemed to be quite familiar, and along with Iwahashi Shinichi, he was also asked about it.

There are cherry blossom trees planted in the garden, and when they come to a cherry blossom tree, Kenichiro Nozaki and Watanabe Manyumi discuss, "Manyumi, senior, it's rare to meet, how about taking a picture together?" ”

After Watanabe Manyumi agreed, Kenichiro Nozaki handed the camera in his hand to Iwahashi Shinichi and asked, "Iwahashi-san, can you please help me take a photo with Manyumi's seniors?"