Tomorrow is a new day.

When he sent the audition tape to Shinichi Iwahashi, Daikoku Maki was not so much fighting for an interview as he was fighting for a chance to meet Iwahashi-san in person.

As long as they meet, then the curiosity and questions in her heart can be answered.

However, after being ridiculed and belittled by the president of BEING, Daikoku Moki's heart wavered, and the self-confidence of holding his head high and having no scruples in the past was torn apart by the spicy sarcasm of Nagato Daiyuki.

Every time she looked up, a voice sounded behind her ears:

You can only sing harmony.

Daikoku Moji's self-confidence is still there, but it has cast a shadow, and after being beaten by Nagato Daiyuki, her self-confidence seems to have become the arrogance of the ignorant, and the ignorance of people who have never seen the world.

Ikeda's well-intentioned repetition of the phrase "President Nagato criticized you like that because he thinks you are a good man" also invisibly increased the pressure on Daikoku Maki and made her even more hesitant.

Could it be that the spicy and merciless sarcasm is not humiliating, but rather for one's own good?

If you have high hopes, should you be treated like this?

Ikeda's words of persuasion shake Daikoku, but it is difficult for him to accept this way of being "loved".

In such a situation, while waiting for the reply from the audition tape sent out, the mood changed subtly. Although she still wants to meet Iwahashi Shinichi in person, and wants to find out if this Iwahashi-san is the same person as the other Iwahashi-san she thinks, the reason for wanting to find out his identity is no longer to answer the curiosity and questions in her heart.

Y is a shining, adorable, milestone figure in Daikokumoki's heart. Daiyuki Nagato, who participated in the production of their music, is a distant big shot.

Daikoku Maki doesn't worship the performances she has seen at the festival or the performances she has seen in the LIVEHOUSE, but these performances have brought her real, intimate touch.

And these people who made these things are the ones she knows first-hand......

If this Iwahashi-san is the same Iwahashi-san when she first came to Tokyo to see a music festival, it was Iwahashi-san who impressed her with her performance. If the "Iwahashi-san" that has appeared from time to time since her school days until now is the same person......

At the very least, Daikoku Moki wants to hear what this Iwahashi-san will say after listening to her audition tape.

And the answer to this question is also related to what choice she will make.

On Monday, Daikoku Maki decided to go for an interview.

......

Mondays are busy for office workers.

Shinichi Iwahashi has been busy with the conference since the morning, going to the recording studio after the meeting, and having dinner with the project partners at noon.

Wait until the afternoon to go back to the company again and interview Daikoku Moji.

Digging treasures in the vegetable field is like aimless selection, and it is not easy to get such an audition tape, and Shinichi Iwahashi is looking forward to and curious about this interview.

I look forward to meeting this girl with good talent and singing skills, and I am also curious about the reason why this girl chose him.

As a result, when he saw Daikoku Moji himself, he was stunned for a moment.

"Daikoku Moji-san?"

After the greetings, the two sat down facing each other, with the clerk on the side. Iwahashi Shinichi looked at the young girl and hesitated slightly.

"Yes, please advise. Dahei Moji said in a hearty tone and replied generously.

Although she looks ordinary, she looks sunny and healthy, and she is very easy to get along with. 's overly straightforward appearance made Iwahashi Shinichi feel like an eldest sister who could share cigarettes for others to smoke when they met for the first time.

Thinking of this, a memory came back to my mind. He looked politely at her face, "Have we met?"

"Yes. Daikoku Maki admitted, "I thank you for your ......care of the backstage of the previous ZARD performance," but as she said, she thought to herself that for her, the first meeting with Shinichi Iwahashi was not the backstage of the ZARD performance.

Shinichi Iwahashi remembered it all, and smiled at her, "I didn't expect that. ”

I subconsciously thought in my heart, could it be because of ZARD that this big black Moji thought of sending the audition tape to his small company, which is still unknown?

"I've already heard the audition. ”

Iwahashi carefully pondered his words, "First of all, thank you Daikoku-san, who is willing to send the audition tape." To be honest, it was very surprising to receive such an audition tape. ”

He was frank and straightforward, and he didn't mind putting on the table that he was a small company that no one cared about, and that he was very surprised to receive such an audition tape. Anyway, after meeting him, he also sent the audition tape over, such a big black Moji, Iwahashi Shinichi would not think that she sent the audition tape rashly without knowing anything.

Iwahashi Shinichi is bright, and Daikoku Moki is also relieved.

The topic opened, and the two naturally chatted about the audition tape. Shinichi Iwahashi said of her, "For example, if the song is well written, or the singing skill is good, such praise is somewhat empty. ”

"Outside of that, what impressed me the most was that Daikoku-san's music and singing style were very strong. ”

The song is well written, the singing skills are good, such praise, Dahei Moji has heard a lot of -

Before being ridiculed and degraded by Nagato Daiyuki, she always saw her talent in music in this way.

Now, Iwahashi Shinichi praised her, and although it comforted Daikokuo Moki's self-esteem that she had been degraded to the point of not being able to raise her head, it was not enough to restore her self-confidence that had been beaten by Nagato Daiyuki.

Daikoku Moki wanted to find an opportunity to ask his own question, but it was rude to ask rashly, so he had to wait. But unexpectedly, while waiting for the right time, the process of chatting with Shinchi Iwahashi about music was more comfortable than expected.

Even if this Iwahashi-san is not the "Iwahashi-san" she thinks, he can definitely be called a qualified and trustworthy producer.

"Still,"

At this time, Iwahashi Shinichi suddenly changed his mind.

Daikoku Moki looked at him, wondering what he would say next.

"I have a question I'd like to ask Daikoku-san to answer. Iwahashi Shinichi asked her, "What is Daikoku-san's ambition, whether he is a singer, a composer, or some other ......?"

Daikoku Maki replied, "I want to be a singer-songwriter." ”

"Ahh ”

Iwahashi nodded cautiously, remembering that the original sales of Miwa-chan ended in failure. Now, after a few years, the market for SOLO singers has not reached the point of prosperity.

However, he didn't mention this stubble, and thought about it, "If it's a singer-songwriter, then I have a small suggestion." ”

He looked at Daikoku Moki and continued, "That's right. Daikoku-san's music and singing voice have a very strong personal style, such as debuting as a singer or as a composer, which is very good. ”

"However, when I made my debut as a self-composed singer and formed a band, I didn't have enough balance between the song and the song. The meaning of Iwahashi Shin's words is also that she is not qualified to make her debut now.

Daikoku Moki remembered Nagato Daiyuki's evaluation that "it's not about good or bad singing skills, but because I don't understand what singing is all about", and he was stabbed again.

Half depressed, half tempted, "Do you mean I don't have the potential to be a singer?"

Iwahashi Shinichi didn't expect to hear such words from the mouth of a person who looked at the confident sunshine, and was stunned for a moment. Shaking his head, "No, that's not the case. ”

He corrected, "The music and singing of Daikoku-san are valuable, and the potential of Daikoku-san is unlimited. However, having potential, and being able to develop it are two different things, so it needs to be honed. ”

"At the current level, it is obviously not qualified to make your debut as a singer-songwriter. Shin'ichi Iwahashi said, "However, not being qualified to make a debut right now and not having that kind of talent are completely different things. ”

Shinichi Iwahashi affirms the value of Daikokumo as a creator.

The residual poison left in his heart after Daikoku Daiko was sarcastically degraded by Nagato Daiki, in such a gentle encouragement and affirmation, he spit out a little.

The toxicity slowed down a little, which made her feel much more comfortable.

After a few rounds of chatting, Daikoku Moji finally got the long-awaited opportunity to ask questions. She seized the moment and began to talk about her questions and curiosity for so long.

"Iwahashi-san. ”

"Yes. Iwahashi listened.

"When I was in high school, I came to Tokyo from Sapporo and I heard that the person planning the music festival was Iwahashi-san. ”

Shinichi Iwahashi didn't expect her to mention this as soon as she opened her mouth, and she let out a "hmm" and replied, "Yes." ”

"That Iwahashi-san ......"

Daikoku Moji weighed his words and wanted to ask questions more politely. But he realized that such a thing as exploring identity was a straightforward and rude thing in itself, so he simply went straight to the topic.

Iwahashi nodded cautiously and generously admitted, "Yes, the same 'Iwahashi'." ”

Daikoku Moji has had such speculations for a long time, but guessing is not the same thing as getting my own admission. Hearing Iwahashi Shinichi's answer, she suddenly felt her heart warm.

If these two Iwahashi-san are the same "Iwahashi-san...... That Daihei Moki has reason to believe that from her student days to the present, the "Iwahashi-san" who appears from time to time is the one in front of her.

"The festival is wonderful, Iwahashi-san. She said.

After such a long time, there are still people praising him for this, and Iwahashi Shinichi is also happy, "Thank you." ”

"When I watched the festival, I thought I would come to Tokyo after graduating from high school. Daikoku Moki spoke freely to him.

Shinichi Iwahashi replied to her gently, "Now I have really fulfilled my original decision." ”

"Yes!" Daikoku Moki nodded and paused, "At that time, I thought that when I came to Tokyo, I would be able to meet Iwahashi-san, who planned the music festival." ”

She said, smiling heartily, "Now it's a 'dream come true'." ”

Daikoku Moji is a pun.

Shinichi Iwahashi remembers that at the festival, he still performed as a man in a suit. Daikoku Moki deliberately used such a word, and Iwahashi Shin'ichi guessed that she was probably suspicious, or even sure that Iwahashi, who was dreamcometrue, was him.

was exposed to this part, and he had no intention of hiding it, and he also played a pun with Dahei Moji, "Yes, 'DREAMSCOMETRUE'." ”

Daikoku Moki looked at him and suddenly showed a big smile.

"I've been watching the band Heaven ever since I came to Tokyo. "This is also Iwahashi-san.

Iwahashi nodded cautiously, already knowing that Daikoku Moki was chasing his identity, and patiently replied to her, "Since the beginning of this year, I have withdrawn from the production of the show. ”

"I ALSO LIKE ZARD-SAN. ”

Daikoku Moki put the last piece of the puzzle up.

The Iwahashi-san in front of her is the "Iwahashi-san" that has appeared from time to time since her student days. confirmed the identity of the person in front of him, and the conversation with him just now, his affirmation, suddenly had a different meaning.

"I also admire Daikokusan. ”

Iwahashi Shinichi replied, "Daikoku-san has a valuable talent. Even if you can't make your debut right away at this stage, and you're still a long way from your personal apex, you're still seeing your light now. ”

He thought of the slight depression that Daihei Moji had shown just now, and said one more word, "Please believe in yourself." ”

Now, he didn't do much more, and asked Dahei Moji why he sent him the audition tape. He was sincere and said what he expected of her.

When Dahei Moji heard this, his heart warmed, and he spit out a mouthful of poisonous juice.

Ikeda always told her that President Nagato had high hopes for her, which was why he was so bitter and ruthless in derogating her. But why should we show high expectations of a person in that way?

At any time, derogatory is demeaning, and humiliation is humiliation.

"High hopes" shouldn't be a reason to justify derogatory and insulting, Daikoku Moki thought to himself......

If President Nagato's sarcasm and derogatory comments are reasonable, then what is Iwahashi-san's sincerity and gentleness?

Something suddenly occurred to her.

Send the audition tape to "Iwahashi-san" to find out if this Iwahashi-san is the "Iwahashi-san" she thinks, and there will be so much energy to figure out the reason for Iwahashi's identity.

In fact, it is because I trust him and expect him.

Daikoku Maki stared at Shinichi Iwahashi.

Even so, on this day, Daikoku Maki did not agree to sign a contract with Iwahashi Shinichi on the spot. But this is not because she is hesitating in her heart, it's just that she thinks that things must start and end.

Ikeda introduces her to Tetsuro Oda, who in turn intends to speak for her.

Although there has been no letter since then, Daikoku Maki feels in his heart that at least before he and Iwahashi Shinichi decide to settle down, he should first make things clear with Ikeda and Oda-san.

There's no need to go to President Nagato anymore to say nice things.

Even if she and Daihei Moji still have many shortcomings, they don't want to be derogated or humiliated, so they "move forward" in this way.

It's not because she has potential that she has to be devalued to move forward.

It's because she has potential that she can't be degraded to move forward.

I came to see Shinichi Iwahashi today, and it was this incident that he conveyed to Daikokumo Ki.

And Iwahashi Shinichi, who has this kind of character, makes Daikoku Moki feel that he can leave his future to him with peace of mind.