Chapter V: Press Conferences
SMAP in 1996 was actually in a very awkward position. On www.biquge.info the one hand, Takuya Kimura is the sexiest man in Asia, TV series and commercials have been soft, and the young pianist in the TV series "Long Vacation" has made Kimura the king of Japanese dramas, and since then the Kimura era has lasted for more than ten years, and even the nickname Kimutaku has been compiled into dictionaries and encyclopedias; On the other hand, SMAP, a group that has debuted for five years, is also on the eve of taking off, but since it is the eve of it, it means that there is still a long distance from the well-known idol group: although it has completely walked out of the trough of the ice age, which is known as the idol ice age, and Shen Wujun and Zhongju Sang have successively become the routine of the national variety show "It's okay to laugh", others are also working hard in TV series and dubbing, but they have never become famous in front of the national audience, and SMAP, which has debuted for five years, is about to disband and fly solo in the eyes of the world- After all, the average lifespan of J idols is only three to five years, and this rule has not yet been broken by J idols.
Now, the team's deputy lead Otomori has decided to retire from the club to become a racing driver, which is undoubtedly a precursor to the dissolution of SMAP. In the eyes of the media, there is nothing more explosive than the dissolution of an idol group in the rising period, if it is the group that Kimutaku is in. If it weren't for the fear of being disqualified by Dennis, words such as "Kimutaku flies solo, SMAP disintegrates" will be written on all visible publications, and the upcoming press conference is a perfect opportunity to ask questions about the members of the group, and if there is a slight intention of disintegration, capitalize and close-up, which is what the vast number of ignorant and blind brainless people like to hear.
That's what Fumio Watanabe of Tokyo Sports thinks.
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On the day of the press conference.
The first person who entered the hall was Masahiro Nakai, dressed in a white Yomiuri giant jersey, and as soon as he stood still in front of the reporters, he hurriedly said, "I'm very sorry, that, due to the conflict in Mori-kun's activity schedule, I decided to ......" As soon as he spoke, he was interrupted by the reporters around him, "Wait a minute, Mori-kun will be here today, right?" Yes, Mori-kun because of ......"
"Why Zhongjujun...... This is the Giants. β
"Yes, that Sen-kun will come over immediately, and before that, I would like to explain again, please do not involve other members of the group during the question, all other members will stay at SMAP, thank you." While speaking, Mori, who was also dressed in white, walked into the venue, "Really, how can you dress like this today, γγ~" "γ―γγγΎγγ¦......" Nakaju-kun smirked on the side.
"Mori-kun, I heard that Mori-kun is about to 'graduate' from SMAP......"
"yes." The middle house on the side interjected.
"That's right, yes."
"What are you going to do after that?"
"γΎγ,Next,After leaving SMAP,,I think I'll continue to work hard in the name of Mori and Yuki."
"Why did you make this decision to quit the group? Do you want to develop independently, or are you not interested in being an idol? β
"That's right, if you want to develop independently, it's like a bird leaving its nest. (laughs)"
"The bird is out of the nest, ......"
In the TV program, "The super popular idol group SMAP, and Mori and Yuki-san, who are also very popular among the members, held an emergency press conference yesterday and made a statement that they have decided to quit SMAP completely in May and become a motorcycle racer." Will this be an opportunity for SMAP to dissolve? β¦β¦β
The eyes returned to the press conference.
"Now that I've given up acting and decided to become a race car driver, when did you make the decision completely?"
"Last November......
"Is there anyone to discuss?"
"Yes, I discussed it with my father and brother afterwards."
"Why didn't you tell me at the time." Nakaju complained from the sidelines, "I'm the captain of SMAP...... "I'll give some advice of my own, right?" The reporter added. Yes, I was shocked when I found out later. β
"When did Nakaju-kun find out?"
"Lately, really. When I was reading the newspaper, I suddenly realized that 'Mori is actually going to become a racing driver', and as the captain of the team, I finally found out. When asked if it was true, Sen replied, "That's it." Ha~ It's very troublesome (laughs). β
"When did the rest of the members find out? Inagaki-kun, Kimura-kun, they ......"
"Inagaki-kun was blowing his hair at the time, and his head was full of ...... about his own hair" The reporters at the scene all laughed, and the member Inagaki Goro was very concerned about the hairstyle
"Where's Katori-kun?"
"Katori was at the concert, and he was stripped naked at that time~"
"Where's Kimura-kun?"
"Kimura won't take it off, Kimura can get a 100 million house if he wants to take it off~ Kimura has always wanted a big house~ (laughs)"
"What about Kusayu-kun and Fukayama-kun?"
"The two of them won't come today~"
"What was the reaction to hearing at the time. Fukayama was hospitalized at the time, and then Kusahiko went to visit him, and Kusahiro said to Fukayama, "If you don't leave the hospital, you'll be discharged from the group" (laughs)"
"What do the members think of the Mori Detachment?"
"I must have been unhappy at the time, and then I looked for him in various ways, but sure enough, I really wanted to be a racing driver."
"After May, you will completely retire from SAMP, right?"
"γ―γ,I completely retired in May.γ I'll be back in 10 months as a real racer! Mori replied with a smile.
"Why don't you also serve as SMAP members?"
"It's really hard to be a SMAP, and if you're a racer and SMAP at the same time, you'll go crazy~ It's still the path you choose, and you will definitely finish it well!"
"Is it possible to return to SMAP as a guest at the concert after the launch?"
βγγγ§γγγβ "It's not impossible if the firm allows it~ But now that I'm still a member of SMAP, I'll still work hard as a SMAP and won't disappoint you."
"Is there anything you'd like to say to Mori as the captain?"
"Thank you very much so far~" Mori on the side smiled, and the reporters around him also laughed. "It's still serious, come on!"
"It's not expressed at all, feelings." Surrounding reporters complained.
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The press conference ended smoothly. Under Nakaju's gags, Sen's farewell press conference was not very embarrassing, but there was constant laughter, but only he knew how the two really felt.
The two walked out of the venue one after another.
At the entrance of the venue, five men stand, from left to right: Shingo Katori, Shota Fukayama, Takuya Kimura, Tsuyoshi Kusahiko, and Goro Inagaki.
"It's slow, I've been waiting for you two for a long time." Shota muttered to Nakai.
"Everybody......" Mori was surprised.
"Hey, hey~ Didn't you say that you weren't allowed to come?" The same is true for Zhongju.
"That's how we don't attend press conferences." Kimura replied, "Becauseβwe're partners!" As he spoke, he showed his sleeve and turned around to raise his hand, a SMAP mark on his left arm.
The other team members did the same, showing their sleeves, turning around and raising their hands, and on their left arm, a large SMAP mark: "We are partners!" β
"Everybody......" Mori was very moved.
"What kind of handsome are you." Nakaju seemed to be still complaining, however, while muttering in his mouth, he pulled Mori to the side and joined the team of five. "Let's go, SMAP!"
βγ―γ!οΌοΌβ The remaining six people spoke in unison.