Chapter 6, the selection meeting officially began
"Mr. Akimoto is really joking, how could it be. Takuhisa snorted.
When he first went to Beijing, he was away from Akihabara for a while because of too much pressure, and it was also at a certain time that he happened to meet the first establishment of AKB, and out of curiosity, he became one of the first audiences of the Shinhabara performance.
Jin Sang is also one of the Seven Gods.
After meeting Kim Sang, he was often pulled by Kim Sang to watch concerts, and at a certain performance, because of a stage failure, the members shook hands and met one of the students, Yona Kojima.
After that, they were able to recognize each other and exchange mobile phone numbers, but the relationship also stopped at friends, and both parties knew that there were boundaries that could not be crossed.
They are very smart people.
I shivered for a while.
"I wonder what you think of AKB now?"
Akimoto-sensei said that AKB is not in full swing now, and every performance is not full, and it is just around the corner to become a national idol group. Takuhisa narrowed his eyes and said nonsense, the performance was full, but the trend of the whole group was that it was on the rise was false.
Compared to the cost paid, the album sales are completely insufficient, so there is an idea that Sony wants to give up.
"That being the case. Akimoto Yasushi took a sip of tea and revealed his true purpose, "So does Hara-kun have any interest in idol groups?"
"Oh?" Takuhisa became interested, "Akimoto-sensei, are you serious?You should know my character, if you let me invest, it will be a big price?"
"That being said, if Hara-kun is interested, we can talk slowly, right?" Akimoto Yasushi flashed his trademark smile.
"Does Mr. Akimoto think I'll take the stall that Sony doesn't want?" Takuhisa spread out.
Yasushi Akimoto's smile disappeared instantly, how did he know the news that Sony was about to terminate the contract with them, could it be that there were people with them in AKS, at the moment this is still confidential information, even if AKS doesn't know much.
If that's the case, that's bad.
The most feared thing in the mall is information asymmetry.
"Don't be too nervous, Mr. Akimoto, it was Kitagawa who told me. Takuhisa said slowly, and Yasu Akimoto realized that Takuhisa learned from the little boy of Sony Music, which is also normal.
In this case, Yasu Akimoto organized the language and said: "Since the original gentleman knows the current situation of AKB, then I will not hide it, Sony's request for our AKB cannot be realized, and the termination of the contract is already a sure end." ”
"After Sony terminated the contract, they had to find the next backer, so they found me, right?"
"That's right. Akimoto admitted frankly.
"Why should I join AKB, now that AKB is losing money, as long as you are a smart person, you won't come to mix in this troubled waters, Akimoto-sensei, if you can't give me a valid reason, I think you can treat me today as if I haven't been here. ”
"Do you know the concept that we created at the beginning of AKB?"
"An idol who can face to face. ”
"Yes, starting as an amateur, after continuous training, and shining on the stage, we at AKB are similar to a school, a school that trains artists, so that fans can witness the growth of their fans. And in this process, fans will also pay money to support their idols, but this is also a very long process.
"When the first batch of idols shines, the entire AKB group will be resounding all over the country, and the idols who will be recruited after each batch will also attract new fans, and the group and members will be mutually beneficial, right, Akimoto-sensei?" Takuhisa asked.
"It's the same as what Shihara-kun said, the problem now is that Sony can't wait. Akimoto said calmly, holding his glasses.
"Compared with the cost of packaging sales and the return rate of the album, the whole neon, which is also Sony, is probably a long time ago given up by ordinary companies, right?"
"This is also the purpose of my search for you today, referring to Yuan Jun, to be honest, in the entire neon, there is indeed no one who can afford the cost of this bottomless pit, even if the return after the real fire is very profitable. ”
"Indeed, the only one who can be interested in this at the moment is Dentsu. I kind of understand, Mr. Akimoto, your real purpose today is not to need my investment, although I can also take out billions of yen, what you really need is to contact Dentsu through me. ”
"It's worth referring to the original king. Akimoto sighed and did not deny it, "Then can you reach an agreement with me and Dentsu, I believe that if you are here, Dentsu will definitely agree." At this moment, Akimoto Yasu's eyes were filled with extremely sincere pleading.
Takuhisa didn't reply immediately, and after a moment of silence, he just said, "Let's wait until Sony terminates the contract, I can do it if I just contact Dentsu, but Mr. Akimoto," meaningful, "You need to do more innovation before Dentsu will really agree, just like the kitten club in 1985, I can only do bonuses, I can't decide the winner." ”
"I will. Akimoto said calmly, "Speaking of which, today is the selection of the fifth batch of graduate students, I wonder if Ihara-kun is interested in going with me to have a look?"
When Takuhisa heard it, he wanted to refuse, but when he thought about it, his sister must be playing crazy now, Akihabara is so much fun, she can't have much fun if she goes so early, and it doesn't matter if she goes later.
Thinking of this, Takuhisa nodded: "Teacher Akimoto's invitation, how dare you refuse." ”
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It was close to thirteen p.m.
Don Quixote was already crowded downstairs, and Kashiwagi and Mayu escorted Fingerhara to their destination.
"Come on, Sassi, I believe you can!" Kashiwagi was cheering for Chihara.
"I will!" Referring to Hara is also full of fighting spirit, and after passing the spoilers of Kashiwagi and Mayu, she is also sure of this selection.
"Give, Sassi. Mayu stuffed an amulet in Sashi's hand.
"What is this?"
"I also brought it with me when I participated in the audition, and I believe it will bring you good luck this time. Mayou said.
"Thank you, Mayou!I'll definitely try!" Sashi was a little moved.
"Then you should behave well and strive to be my junior!" Mayou said proudly.
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"Then we'll take our leave, there is still training at noon, waiting for your good news. Kashiwagi waved his hand and took Mayu and the finger to resign.
After the two of them went upstairs, Zhihara cheered himself up in the same place.
I can! I can!
With that in mind, she walked to the registration desk.
"Hello, I'm Rino Fingerhara, who has previously voted for experience. She said to the staff who signed up.
"Refers to the original ...... Lie, yes? Please go and wait in the lounge, I'll call you when we get there. ”
"Hey!"
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Takuhisa followed Akimoto and sat down next to him.
He has always been low-key, attracting the attention of many staff members on the side, all wondering who this young man sitting next to Akimoto Producer is, and Akimoto Producer is still very polite to him.
A row of low benches already had a stack of papers.
Yasu Akimoto picked up a list and read out a name, and the staff immediately went to the break room to call the girl.
After the first girl came in, the fifth phase of AKB48's graduate student audition officially began.
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"Nito Moeno. ”
"Hi. "A girl with two ponytails who looked energetic walked in.
"It's Moe Nito, isn't it?" asked Yasushi Akimoto.
"Hi. The girl replied energetically.
"It says that you have participated in the selection of four students. ”
"Hey, I was eliminated at that time. ”
"In that case, I hope you can pass this time, still the same as last time, please introduce yourself within 15S. ”
"Hi. Rento Moe Nai took a breath and calmed down the slight nervousness, she was already an experienced senior who had already participated.
"I'm Moe Nito, high school, stunts are tongue twisters, I like AKB, I'm a fan of AKB, ......" After she finished speaking, after Yasu Akimoto signaled that she could go down, she obediently exited the room.
Yasu Akimoto put a red tick on the back of her name and passed.
"Why did Akimoto-sensei let her pass, since she had already participated once, and it wasn't anything special compared to the people in front of her?" Takuhisa asked suspiciously.
"Referring to Hara-kun, AKB is not recruiting glamorous people, I prefer to receive girls with potential and liveliness, so that appearance is secondary, these can be changed by makeup the day after tomorrow, and she was defeated last time, and she is still willing to participate this time, which also proves that she is a girl with perseverance, and perseverance is equally important in AKB. Yasushi Akimoto explained unhurriedly.
"I see. Takuhisa suddenly realized.
After a slight hiccup, the audition continued.
Many of the girls are not very good and are nervous when they behave, and Akimoto Yasushi will also use a calm tone to put them at ease, and many girls have successfully introduced themselves as a result.
From this point of view, Akimoto Yasushi really guessed the girl's mind very thoroughly, and he was worthy of the person who once created the kitten club.
"Mayumi Uchida"
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"North Plains Mile"
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"Mizuho Miyazaki"
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"Rika Oonno"
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One by one, girls were eliminated, and dozens of girls were qualified.
In the end, only a few dozen of the hundreds of girls were qualified, not counting the second talent show and the third final review.
It can only be said that it is too strict.
But this is also a very normal thing, the neon entertainment circle is inaccessible to ordinary people, and most of the girls who come to AKB are themselves people who have been eliminated by the entertainment circle.
AKB lowers the threshold, but it does not mean that there is no threshold.
After a little longer, only one of the last participants remained.
Takuhisa thought that he could finally finish it, and that it might have been a little fresh at first, but after sitting for a few hours, he was miserable.
In this respect, Yasu Akimoto is really powerful.
Fortunately, there was only one person.,After that, I'm going to pick up my sister and go home.,Think she's tired of playing now.。
While Takuhisa was thinking so, the last name was announced.
"Rino Fingerplain"
Ha???
Takuhisa said that the name he just heard, why is it so familiar, and if he thinks about it carefully, isn't this the name of his old sister? Isn't she playing in Akihabara, how did she come here to participate in the audition?
Although the Don Quijote building is also located in Akihabara.
The girl who walked in at the end looked serious, and a pair of legs could not be hidden, no matter how many times Takuhisa looked at it, he could confirm that this was his old sister.
Refer to Rino Hara!
What the hell is going on!!
It just so happened that Fingerhara also raised her head, and she saw Akimoto Yasu for the first time, and then caught a second glimpse of Takuhisa sitting next to her, her pupils dilated, and she was obviously in shock.