"We Are the Funny Family" is a Kanban variety show on Fuji TV, and on the evening of April 12, tens of millions of viewers witnessed Akiko Matsumoto's debut on the show.

Using the champion who came out of the show that gave birth to the profession of "IDOL", the so-called "idol of idols" to ridicule the current idol era, in the eyes of the audience, is more interesting than the imitation of funny artists.

In addition to that, I feel a little bit of hidden pleasure.

The idol era has developed to the present, and the essence has begun to enter a saturated state, and the evidence is that in the past two years, there have been no real phenomenal idols.

From Yamaguchi Momoe to PINKLADY, Seiko Matsuda to Akina Nakamori, when the momentum of the front wave declines slightly, there must be a strong back wave up, but now, there are popular idols, although Matsumoto Akiko's 83 group results are not obvious, and the later 84 and 85 groups are not lacking in outstanding, but no one can reach the level of their predecessors.

Just like Yukiko Okada, who was driven to the point of almost collapse, could not be the successor of Seiko Matsuda, because the market itself is also changing.

Nowadays, there are all kinds of idols, orthodox, generous to be their own, and many more who wear masks.

The profession of idol makes people yearn for and look forward to, and at the same time, it also makes people think about it. And when the good parts of them are excessive, and at the same time they begin to expose their shortcomings, confirming that "idols are not perfect", the public, who began to doubt this profession, began to have hidden malice in their hearts, and wanted to tear off the mask of the idol to see.

Iwahashi's plan was just enough to satisfy this hidden malice and turn it into pleasure.

As soon as the skit ended, the TV station had already begun to receive calls from the audience, some asking about Matsumoto Akiko's information, some praising her for her funny reaction, and of course, there were also a lot of criticisms.

Since her debut, Akiko Matsumoto has participated in hundreds of TV shows, large and small, but the last time there was such popularity was when "STAR! Birth" won the championship. Anyway, in the entertainment industry, I am not afraid of being scolded, I am afraid that no one will care, and the topic will become popular, so that this name can re-enter the public eye.

According to the ratings statistics of the next day, the average rating of this episode of the program in which Matsumoto Akiko participated was 26.5%, which is a normal level for a prime-time variety show in the golden age of TV.

Among them, Akiko Matsumoto starred in the segment, the highest rating reached 27.3%, winning the second highest rating point of this issue, and it was perfect for qualifying. As soon as this data came out, the TV station was quite satisfied, and Watanabe Productions was also relieved.

The first shot was good, and for the production of the next few issues, the three parties were also full of energy.

The good effect after the first episode of the short drama was broadcast also gave Shinichi Iwahashi a sense of presence. It used to be an ordinary newcomer.,Now the rank is a little higher.,It's become a little interesting budding newcomer.,Not only that.,It's also a little good.。

As a reward for his victory in the first battle, Shinichi Iwahashi received his first bonus since joining the company. This prize money is also interesting, and it was handed over to him by Watanabe Manyumi, who fully supported him with the backing of the dynamite bag strapped to it.

Watanabe Productions has a tradition that has been around since its inception and continues to the present day. When the artists receive their salaries every month, the president personally hands over the money to them. At the beginning, he did that because the firm was poor and white, and the Watanabe Jin couple relied on this hand to win people's hearts, and it has continued since then.

But he is a budding agent, how can he receive a bonus and use the second lady of the firm to give it by himself. That being said, Iwahashi Shin'ichi, who saw the money, didn't care who took the money from.

Even if he cares - he is a small agent, he is not qualified to fight with the second lady of the firm.

In the face of absolute strength, no amount of cleverness will help. Because of this, I am calm.

Watanabe Manyumi is attached to the first production department, and usually Shin Iwahashi goes back to the office for a meeting, but he sees her every now and then, but it's only the second time he talks alone like this.

"Iwahashi-san, the start of the project is very good, congratulations. "Watanabe Manyumichi.

Shinichi Iwahashi said truthfully, "Thank you. However, this is only the beginning, what will be the next trend, and Matsumoto-san's follow-up route planning, these are all questions to continue to adjust. So, it's a bit deserved to take the reward now. ”

"It's okay, a good start is already half the battle. Watanabe Manyumi was quite satisfied with his unarrogant and impatient attitude.

I have just been 20 years old, and it is very valuable that I can have such a stable mentality soon after I join the company. Although Watanabe Manyumi, who evaluates Shinichi Iwahashi in his heart, is actually only three or four years older than him.

But after all, the starting point is different, she has been with her father since she was a child, and she has been involved in the operation of the firm since she was in college.

"So, what does Iwahashi-san think about the follow-up?"

"For the sake of long-term consideration, I still have to take the artist route. Matsumoto-san has a very interesting personality and can let go, and his reaction to the stalk is also good. went to act in a short play, and he was also announcing to the public that our Matsumoto-san variety show had been lifted.

At present, idol identity is a selling point that she can consume for a while, so she must seize this point first and let the attention come up. Only by increasing job opportunities can we re-establish a standable image on top of this identity. In order to do this, the support of the firm is also required. ”

"If you see results, of course, you can't let go of the heat that has only been so hard to get up. Watanabe said, "The office will not, and neither will the TV station." ”

That's the truth.

"One more thing. Iwahashi pondered for a moment, then added, "I have something I would like to add to this project. ”

"Please tell me about it. ”

"I thought that in the next few episodes, it would be possible to negotiate with the production team to collect the audience's feedback on the short play, select the interesting ones from them, and write them into the script of the short play to be recorded later, and invite the audience to participate. ”

first tore off the mask of the idol to show the audience, and now he simply takes the audience to tear it together, full of participation and bad intentions.

Watanabe Manyumi looked at Shinichi Iwahashi as if she had discovered something.

Iwahashi looked at her reaction and asked cautiously, "I'm sorry, did I make a bad suggestion?"

"Compared to good or bad...... Watanabe Manyumi asked him in turn, "Don't Iwahashi-san like idols?"

"This, compared to liking or disliking ......" Iwahashi Shin said, only to realize that he had accidentally imitated her sentence just now, and his tone was stunned.

Watanabe Manyumi smiled slightly, indicating that she didn't care.

He continued, "I just thought about how to make the effect better and impress the audience more within the scope of my ability, and then opened up the current situation, without selfishness. ”

"It's funny. ”

After listening carefully to his words, Watanabe Manyumi said, "This is something that only worthless little people can let go." ”

Worthless little people this kind of saying.

Iwahashi Shinkazu was stunned, this seemed a little familiar—it was something he had said when he was arguing with the person in charge.