After dealing with him a few times, Shinichi Iwahashi also has some understanding of his sister and brother-in-law's style. It's easy not to agree, but once you nod your head, you'll definitely do your best to do the good.

Knowing this, after Kanyuki Narita agreed to help earlier, Shinichi Iwahashi put his mind at ease and waited for good news.

At noon on Friday, Shinichi Iwahashi and Manyumi Watanabe went to Narita Hiroyuki's appointment.

The person who invited the guest was Iwahashi Shinichi's brother-in-law, who was in Iwahashi Shinichi's car, and the emotionless driver had no chance to appear, so Iijima Sanchi sent them over.

Watanabe Manyumi knew that Iijima Sanchi was a newcomer given to Shinichi Iwahashi by her brother-in-law, and after Sanchi Iijima joined the company, Shinichi Iwahashi mentioned it to her once, but it was only so, and she never had an in-depth conversation. He didn't say it, and Watanabe Manyumi didn't ask.

There is a tacit understanding between the two, and they are particularly sensitive to "boundaries".

Iwahashi Shinichi asked Iijima Sanchi to be the driver, and this was naturally a plan to reuse her. But a new employee with no obvious ability is treated so differently, and it is naturally for the sake of Sakai Masatoshi and Yoshida Masaki.

However, bypassing her and introducing people directly to Shinichi Iwahashi, Masaki Yoshida's intention to befriend him is also obvious.

This is just like Hiroyuki Narita who wanted to talk about the band's sponsorship, but invited Manyumi Watanabe to have dinner together. In this practice, it is also clear that Narita Kanyuki wants to befriend her, or Watanabe Production behind her.

These things, Iwahashi Shinichi understands, and Watanabe Manyumi also understands.

However, people in the industry don't mind being approached with a purpose, but rather acquiesce to this way of getting along. Whether it's Masaki Yoshida or Hiroyuki Narita, they are all generous and don't hide their thoughts.

Narita Kanyuki wants to befriend Watanabe Manyumi, and he values her status as the second lady of Watanabe's production, but he has a good impression of her because he appreciates her talent.

In the first few years of joining the company, because he had no background, he worked overtime all day long in order to climb up, and he was scolded by his boss for being useless if he couldn't do a little thing.

However, the children of wealthy official families who joined the company at the same time went to work easily every day, and on their days off, they met for a dance party and played golf, and it was very comfortable, even if their work ability was miserable.

Anyway, for dentsu, ordinary employees are used to work, and second-generation people are used to build relationships with all walks of life.

Climbing up from this kind of place, Narita Hiroyuki is very clear about "family background" and "ability". It's one thing to value a person's family background, it's another thing to value a person's abilities.

And Watanabe Manyumi, a person with both family background and outstanding ability, is particularly outstanding in his opinion.

......

Narita Kanyuki has a treat, and the place of meeting is naturally determined by him.

After the ordered things were delivered one after another, today's topic has shifted from painless communication to business. Narita Kanyuki acted with sophistication, never mentioning the soft nails that had been touched, and only told the results to the two people who came together.

"When I met with Fujifilm representatives to discuss the new season of TV commercials, I mentioned to them that the band needed tour sponsors, and I was very interested. ”

According to Hiroyuki Narita, a senior executive of Fujifilm liked the band's debut song "So happy, so happy, so like!", so he said a lot of good things for the band at the subsequent meeting.

Of course, only good words are useless. After this matter was brought up internally, the reason why it was on the agenda was because DREAMS COME TRUE was very popular, and the high quality of the new album also made their creative ability highly recognized.

Only when there is a transcript is there is a qualification to talk about sponsorship.

BUT BEFORE MAKING A DECISION, FUJIFILM ALSO HAD TO DO A SURVEY OF DREAMS COEM TRUE, INCLUDING THEIR MOMENTUM, THE BAND'S MUSIC AUDIENCE, AND SO ON.

It's not enough to be popular, after all, if a celebrity's audience is teenagers, then regardless of whether he is popular or not, the rice cooker will not want to find him as an endorsement.

And now, Narita Hironoshi is sitting here talking to the two of them about this, apparently Fujifilm's "preliminary review" of the band.

......

"A representative of Fujifilm probably talked to me about it the other day. What that means over there is sponsoring a band's tour, and this can go on and on. ”

Narita Kanyuki said this, and his tone was stunned.

Shinichi Iwahashi and Manyumi Watanabe knew that the next thing to talk about was the conditions for agreeing to sponsorship.

"Fujifilm's TV commercial for Quick Snap, a disposable camera, will be updated in April. Hiroyuki Narita said, "Fujifilm wants to ask the band to make an advertising song." ”

"Advertising song. Iwahashi Shinichi repeated it and took it to heart.

"If we start talking about the cooperation in earnest, Watanabe-san's office will give more clear terms when we talk to Fujifilm. Narita said.

In other words, you have to tailor the music to Fujifilm's requirements.

"Making a commercial song is part of it. ”

Hiroyuki Narita continued, "Fujifilm means that if they sponsor the band's tour this year, hopefully next year, the band will have another round of reception performances under the Fujifilm title." ”

The so-called reception performance is the kind of performance that is not open to the public and is open in the form of "entertainment tickets".

Tickets may be distributed to employees of Fujifilm or its affiliates, to people from the relevant sales company, or as a gift to consumers, and you will receive a ticket for the purchase of Fujifilm products in the amount of yen...... And so on and so forth.

Hospitality tickets are issued by Fujifilm, and Fujifilm is responsible for the venue and equipment rental fees for the performance, so the band only needs to show up to perform and complete the task.

Usually this kind of reception venue is not large, but there are many of them, because Fujifilm business is all over the country, and this round of reception performances may have to be held from Tokyo to Osaka, and then from Osaka to Fukuoka, and then to the big city.

However, basically, singers hold hospitality performances for sponsors, which is a relatively common way in the industry.

"How's that? Watanabe-san. ”

After Narita Kanyuki finished speaking, Shinichi Iwahashi turned his head and looked at Watanabe Manyumi.

The two men exchanged glances.

Hiroyuki Narita finished playing his cards and watched the interaction between the two people on the opposite side unhurriedly.

His wife, Asako, dealt with Watanabe Manyumi a few times, and after that, the two seemed to have a little polite exchange in private. Asako herself admires Watanabe Manyumi very much, and on this point, the two of them agree that the second lady of Watanabe's producer is outstanding.

However, on another matter, Narita Kanyuki disagreed with Asako.

When the couple chatted, they occasionally talked about Shinichi Iwahashi's current job and his collaboration with Manyumi Watanabe. Although it was not explicitly stated, in the eyes of Narita Kanyuki, his wife and brother and Watanabe Manyumi were quite a good match.

In his opinion, with Iwahashi Shinichi's ability, if he can tie the knot with the second lady of the Watanabe family, it will undoubtedly be like a tiger with wings, and the future is limitless.

But his wife, Asako, didn't think that these two people were a good match.

Now facing each other, Hiroyuki Narita can feel the cooperation between Shinichi Iwahashi and Manyumi Watanabe. These two people, just exchanging glances, can convey their respective thoughts.

With such a perfect combination of two people, Narita Kanyuki couldn't help but wonder why his wife had that thought.

......

The band's agent is about U-MIZ, and Shinichi Iwahashi is inconvenient to speak at this time.

Manyumi Watanabe is the owner of the band, and she took over the topic and said, "On the side of the office, I am very willing to continue the discussion with Fujifilm on such conditions." ”

This was expected by Narita Kanyuki.

However, only by getting a positive answer can you move on to the next link. The order is important.

"So, I'll introduce a representative from Fujifilm to meet with you. Narita Kanyuki put away those thoughts just now and entered his role.

Watanabe Manyumi agreed, and thanked him.

When it came to talking about sponsorship, it was her boss who wanted to come forward, and Iwahashi Shinichi temporarily stepped down. It wasn't until the end of the topic that the atmosphere at the banquet relaxed again, and he joined the conversation unhurriedly.

Although I came out for dinner on business, the atmosphere of the meal was still good. After the break, he said goodbye to Narita Kanji, and Shinichi Iwahashi and Watanabe Manyumi also sat in the car.

"The theme song of the ad. ”

Watanabe Manyumi pondered for a moment and said to Shinichi Iwahashi, "Whether it is success or failure depends on the band itself." ”

"That's right. Shinichi Iwahashi agreed.

Obedient and listening, Fujifilm side, if you want to talk to them about sponsorship, you have to hand over the advertising song first, and also make the other side satisfied with the advertising song, and after the smooth acceptance, the sponsorship is really stable.

As far as Narita Hiroyuki is concerned, it is just an opportunity thrown by Fujifilm. If you can't get the advertising song, you will miss this opportunity.

Neither the subsequent tour sponsorship nor the reception for the second year existed.

"It's best to be able to hand over the tune. Shinichi Iwahashi said, "It's just the right time to release the song as the title of a new single, and it can also be used for publicity." ”

Watanabe Manyumi laughed at him, "...... Whenever you don't want to make use of what you can use, it's not you. ”

"You know, what I'm best at. "Shinichi Iwahashi doesn't mind.

Watanabe Manyumi poured some cold water on him, "That being said, if you want to borrow strength, you must first have 'strength'." ”

First of all, it is necessary to be able to hand over the advertising song and win the opportunity, so that there can be later use.

From this point of view, whether or not they can seize this opportunity depends on the band itself. As far as Fujifilm is concerned, if the band doesn't have that strength, it's useless to have someone to help say good things around.

"But what is 'Quick Snap'?" asked Iwahashi suddenly.

Watanabe Manyumi couldn't help but glance at him.

"I've seen the relevant advertisement, and my brother-in-law Narita just said that it is a disposable camera. Shinichi Iwahashi said that he had never seen the world, "But I haven't used it once." ”

He didn't have a hobby of taking pictures in the first place, and after entering the industry, he didn't have much opportunity to get in touch with this thing, although he saw an advertisement, he wouldn't go out of his way to buy it.

"It's a disposable film camera. ”

Watanabe Manyumi patiently described the details to him, "The photos taken can be developed normally, but because the film cannot be replaced, the attached film is useless after shooting, so it can only be sent back for recycling." ”

This toy camera only sells for one or two thousand yen each, it is portable and easy to carry, easy to operate, and if you forget to bring the camera when you go out to play, you can immediately become a combat force when you buy it, except that the picture quality is not very good - after all, it is a toy camera.

This toy camera was extremely popular when it was first launched two years ago, and although it was not as enthusiastic as the previous two years after the novelty passed, it is still a popular product of Fujifilm, and new advertisements are placed on TV every year.

"I see. Iwahashi Shinichi listened humbly.

After listening to it, I quipped, "It's worthy of 'Watanabe-sensei'." ”

The joke is on this "Watanabe-sensei", and Manyumi Watanabe is sure that he did it on purpose.

"But don't just listen to ......"

Shinichi Iwahashi summed it up, and after sending Watanabe Manyumi back to her office, he didn't go back to the office directly, but told Iijima Sanchi to go to the department store first and buy a Quick Snap disposable camera back.

Sitting in the car again, Shin Iwahashi played with the palm-sized disposable camera, and his first thoughts were:

"It's light. ”

It's a toy camera, and it looks like a toy.

......

THERE WAS A SHOW ON FRIDAY NIGHT, AND THE OFFICIAL OPENING WAS AT 7 O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING, AND AT 6 O'CLOCK, THE BAND HAD ALREADY EATEN DINNER AND WAS BACKSTAGE AT THE LIVEHOUSE TO PREPARE FOR THE NEXT PERFORMANCE.

Last week, ZARD's debut single reached the top 10 of the charts for the first time, and although it was only 10th, it was undoubtedly an exciting result for the band.

At the same time that they won the first top 10, the tour in Tokyo officially began.

Tonight is the first show of the band's tour in Tokyo.

There is the effect of the theme song of the Yuejiu TV series, and it also won the top 10 on the charts, and the current ZARD is completely different from the situation before his debut, when he performed everywhere in LIVEHOUSE to hone himself.

The debut single sold well, and the fame was higher than before, making it easier to sell tickets.

The venue can accommodate 250 people, and the tickets are sold out, and according to the person in charge, there are also people who want to listen to the leakage outside because they can't buy tickets, or sneak in after the show starts.

For the latter, it is necessary to strictly guard against it, and the venue is full of standing, and once the maximum number of people is exceeded, it is easy to have accidents.

Safety is paramount.

The three musicians were wiping down the instruments in their hands, and Sachiko Kamaike didn't have any instruments, so she flipped through the program and sheet music for the next performance.

There is something to do before the opening performance to relieve tension.

It was easy to get nervous before taking the stage, and Sachiko Kamaike went from performing at LIVEHOUSE for the first time before her debut to tonight's performance, and this did not improve at all.

Even in the past few years, this problem of being nervous probably won't be able to change......

At this time, the door of the lounge was pushed open, and Sachiko Kamaike subconsciously raised her head and looked over.

The person who came in was Haruko Akamatsu.

She noticed Sachiko Kamaike looking at her and smiled at her, "How do you feel?"