"Did you come by yourself?" asked Iwahashi politely.

Akina Nakamori nodded, "Yes." After a pause, he said again, "There is still a recording tonight, so I asked my agent Sang to go to the recording studio to prepare first." Now after watching the concert, it's over right away. ”

"I see. Iwahashi Shinichi raised his wrist, looked at the time, and said casually, "It's going to be nine o'clock when I go back to Shimbashi." Looks like you're going to have to work all night today?"

Speaking of this, he smiled, remembering the last time they met in the studio, Akina Nakamori's haggard look, and looked at her face quietly, and his complexion looked pretty good today.

Shinichi Iwahashi's appearance is very dignified, which reminds Akina Nakamori of the male protagonist in the Ren Xia movie he watched when he was a child. Even when he looked at her and smiled, his smile did not feel frivolous at all, and it did not make people feel abrupt at all.

"Yes, it's the critical stage. Akina Nakamori looked at him and smiled, and she showed a small smile herself. In fact, she wasn't deliberately responding to Shinichi Iwahashi, but she couldn't help but be infected by him, her consciousness relaxed, and she couldn't help but smile.

"So ......"

The concert has been watched, and at this moment, Yukiko Okada is probably doing the final finishing work, and after that, she will leave the Budokan directly in the company of her family, as long as she calls to congratulate her on starting a new life later.

Now, he and Akina Nakamori are not the kind of friendship that can go to have a glass of wine together when they meet, not to mention, she has another job next. Shinichi Iwahashi made up his mind and was ready to say goodbye to her.

As a result, he was robbed of a white by Akina Nakamori.

"Iwahashi-san. She said.

"Yes. Iwahashi quietly took back the goodbye words he was about to say and waited for her.

Akina Nakamori asked, "You're still in charge of Mori Taka-san's record production, right?"

"Yes. In addition, I will be responsible for the production of two more singles. Shinichi Iwahashi told her. After thinking about it, he said, "The last time I met you in the studio, the production of the new single was almost finished. ”

After the last time, Shinichi Iwahashi finished recording all of Chisato Moritaka's last single while preparing for the band's heavenly kingdom, and the finished audio track was sent to the mixing machine room in Shibuya.

Although he was busy running in front of the giraffe man, the progress of other things was not delayed.

The title song "17 Years Old" has very high requirements for arrangement, and a total of nine versions have been produced, and the next time I go to the recording studio in Shimbashi, I will check the mix, and then we will have a meeting to choose the most suitable one. When the time comes, Chisato Moritaka, who is the singer herself, will also participate in this meeting and cast her own vote.

At this stage, Chisato Moritaka went to complete the MV shooting of the new single, the shooting of the album cover, and so on. Because Shinichi Iwahashi emphasized the importance of MVs, Chisato Moritaka has been a lot of MVs for several singles since he was handed over. The textured MV, he plans to use this as the signature of Chisato Moritaka.

"I've heard Mori Ko-san songs before. Akina Nakamori said, "It's music that fits in well with this era." She gave such a comment that sounded like a nondescript sound.

Iwahashi Shinichi was pleased, "Really? That's not a low evaluation." ”

His goal in making Sensato Moritaka is to fit the times, and Akina Nakamori said this, which is exactly what he wants.

"That's a little bit of my thoughts. ...... Do you really think so?" Shinichi Iwahashi appreciated this evaluation so much, which made Akina Nakamori a little embarrassed.

Iwahashi Shinichi has always given her the feeling of being subtle and reserved, but in this way, sometimes it is also straightforward not like himself.

"That's natural. "Moreover, if you say it, it will be more convincing than what others say." Because you've always been assertive when it comes to music. He said half-jokingly, half-seriously, "Now I have more confidence in her new single." ”

Hearing him say this, Akina Nakamori smiled, "You are a very good producer. ”

It's not a compliment, it's from the heart. Now, the band Heaven has almost become a phenomenal show, and Shinichi Iwahashi, who took the lead in planning this show, is enough to prove his ability.

And in the style control of Sentaka Chisa, he also showed his accurate vision.

The first time they met was at this martial arts hall, and he said "It's a success!" like a boy who had won a match, and from the very beginning, he was a man of great energy and ability.

Although it is usually necessary to say something politely and modestly at such times, Iwahashi Shinichi said generously, "You say so, now, my confidence is even stronger." ”

As soon as Akina Nakamori heard it, she could tell that it was a paraphrase when she was talking about Sentaka Chisato just now, and she borrowed the words to use it, and it seemed that this kind of words sounded generous and not arrogant, in addition, Iwahashi Shinichi's such a straightforward response, she was also happy to hear it.

Iwahashi Shinichi affirmed himself, as if he also affirmed her who said this.

Being affirmed made Akina Nakamori feel steady.

Just as he felt new when he saw an unusually cheerful and lively Akina Nakamori, at this moment, Akina Nakamori also saw that Shinichi Iwahashi was different from that kind of steady side.

In a sense, watching Yukiko Okada's concert together was an opportunity for them to get to know each other again.

Originally, they were going to say goodbye, but the two people who chatted again unconsciously walked forward together while talking. At this point, the conversation came to an end, and I finally realized the situation.

Eyes exchanged glances, and both of them smiled.

At this time, Iwahashi Shinichi suddenly realized that he took the initiative to ask about the production progress of Chisato Moritaka, and the true meaning of Akina Nakamori in the question.

"Nakamori-san. "This time, Shinichi Iwahashi called her.

"Yes. Akina Nakamori still had a smile in her eyes, waiting for what he was about to say.

"How did you get here?" asked Iwahashi.

Akina Nakamori raised her handbag a little, "When the show ends, there must be a lot of people outside, so I drove here." ”

This answer is expected, since there is no agent to pick up, it is naturally the most convenient to drive directly from the parking lot used by the relation.

At this moment, outside the Buddo Hall, you don't need to look at it just to know that there must be fans who are unwilling to leave, with the car that may be able to see Yukiko Okada leave, and watch her last leg of the road.

"What about you?" asked Akina Nakamori, looking at him, after answering his question.

Iwahashi Shinichi replied, "I was going to catch a train." ...... At this time, there must be fans of Kiko in the carriage, and it just happens to be able to blend in with the fans. ”

"Where are you going next?"

Iwahashi paused for a moment before replying, "Shimbashi's recording studio." ”

After saying this, he first smiled. Akina Nakamori, who got such an answer, also smiled. Since the end of the performance, the two of them seem to have been flattened and laughed endlessly.

If someone watched all of this the whole thing, it would probably feel a little inexplicable.

At this time, a person who looked like an office worker found Akina Nakamori who was talking to Shinichi Iwahashi, and took the initiative to greet her: "Hello Nakamori-san." ”

"Hello. Akina Nakamori responded politely.

"I think you'll be here today, and you're on good terms with Miss Yukiko, and everyone can see it. When this person saw Akina Nakamori, he couldn't help but say a few more words, and nodded cautiously at Iwahashi.

When he said hello, he couldn't help but look at Shinichi Iwahashi, who was having a good conversation with Akina Nakamori, as if he wanted to guess what he was about.

However, almost all of the people who can enter and exit from the channel of related parties are industry insiders or industry insiders, and they have this awareness, so the basic politeness and politeness will not be less.

"Yes. Faced with a stranger who suddenly came up, Akina Nakamori's reaction could not be said to be pretended to be cold.

Fortunately, the conversation didn't last long, and after a few pleasantries, he said goodbye and left.

The conversation was interrupted by the sudden appearance of the man, and after he left, the air fell silent for a moment. However, being interrupted by this person made it more natural to say what he wanted to say just now.

It was Akina Nakamori who spoke first, "If you don't mind, can you come with me to the recording studio in Shimbashi?" After saying this, as if to ease the atmosphere, he said one more sentence, "Anyway, I'm also a fan of Yukiko." ”

Hearing her say this, Shinichi Iwahashi almost didn't hold back.

Is Topstar so skinny?

Thinking so in his heart, he said, "If that's the case, then please." While thinking of traveling with Watanabe Manyumi, I asked her to be the driver of her car from time to time, and now, even Momopada's car has to be rubbed......

......

Still, it's quite fragrant.

Of course, the fragrance is not the rice, but the faint aroma in the Taopu Star car. It's not that she uses any in-car fragrance, but rather the smell of her perfume left in the process of using her car.

The aroma is a very personal thing, and in the process of going down from the relationship passage of the martial arts hall to the parking lot, Shinichi Iwahashi did not have the feeling of being close to Akina Nakamori, until he sat in her car and smelled the aroma, he had a clearer feeling.

"It's a magnificent car. Shinichi Iwahashi said.

Akina Nakamori said "thank you" and said, "It was given by Mazda as a prize when I won the big prize before." I love it, and besides, it means a lot. ”

"If it's a prize like this, it doesn't hurt to come a few more times. Shinichi Iwahashi joked.

Akina Nakamori started the engine, "It's incredible to be able to V3. Laughed, "When I won the award for "DESIRE" before, I already felt very dreamy, and I had reached the peak. Didn't expect ......"

Speaking of this, her tone paused and did not go further. It's like driving intently, looking at the mirror while driving out of the parking space.

The three consecutive awards have made her an unprecedented star in the industry, and she is destined to remain in the history of music in the future. But the big prize that propelled her to the top has also made it impossible for Kondo to turn over — at least not until the industry's anger subsides.

This time the situation is special, as a beneficiary on the surface, he was pushed out by Genes to bear everything, even if it was Mary Kitagawa who doted on him, or Tetsuko Kuroyanagi, who regarded him as his son, there was no way to help him clearly.

Iwahashi Shinichi guessed her thoughts, but he didn't break it and didn't answer again. Similarly, he, who doesn't know what her relationship with Kondo Masahiko is now, doesn't have the gossip fun to ask.

As a result, it was Akina Nakamori herself who brought up the matter again, "I feel very happy." The moment I won the third prize, even now that I think about it, I still feel very happy. Iwahashi-san, I don't regret it. ”

"Really?"

Although Akina Nakamori was driving, she nodded subconsciously, and the things that Iwahashi Shinichi didn't ask were all told by herself, "Although something happened afterward, Kondo-san's side ......"

In front of outsiders, when Masahiko Kondo was mentioned, she politely called "Kondo-san".

"I don't want to go. ”

At that time, Shinichi Iwahashi said that he believed in the character of Kondo Masahiko, but Kondo Masahiko lived up to his trust. Akina Nakamori mentioned Masahiko Kondo, wanted to say something, but didn't know how to say it.

"Don't want to?"

Akina Nakamori stared ahead and drove, and even so, she felt that after hearing her words, Shinto Iwahashi looked at her.

The car drove smoothly onto the road, but she changed the topic a little stiffly, "At that time, you were willing to listen to me about those troubles and give such valuable advice, thank you very much." ”

"It's not so much what I've done, it's you who gave me the opportunity to say those things. Shinichi Iwahashi said, "This is the result of your own initiative. ”

Compared with the life of waiting or backing down, it is more interesting to take the initiative to fight for it.

This is what Shinichi Iwahashi said to her.

Now that he mentioned this sentence again, Akina Nakamori couldn't help but think of the reason why she felt very happy every time she thought about the Grand Award V3. In addition to the joy of victory, or something else, is it also because it is a life that is actively earned?

Realizing this again, her heart was warm.

As the car drove smoothly on the main road, Akina Nakamori thought of something and asked, "Is Iwahashi-san an an only child?"

"Huh?" Iwahashi replied after a moment's reaction, "That's not it, I have a sister at home who is ten years older than me. ”

"Really?"

"But how can I have the impression that I am an only child?" he asked.

Akina Nakamori thought for a moment, "How could there be?" I don't know if I was asking myself or asking him rhetorically. However, this question was not answered by Shinichi Iwahashi, nor did she answer it herself.

"Is Iwahashi-san's sister in Tokyo too?" she jumped around a little childishly.

Iwahashi Shin felt her jumping thinking again and again, and for the first time since they met, he was led by her nose, and he thought it was very interesting, and replied patiently: "Yes." However, even though they are all in Tokyo, they don't often keep in touch. ”

This is already a beautified relationship, not to mention infrequent contact.

"My sister is a top student in the Faculty of Law at the University of Tokyo. ”

It's also the first time that Shinichi Iwahashi has told others about his sister, "I'm a completely different kind of person." ”