The five members of the MAKE-UP band put together a few coins to send the agent Yoshiaki Takeshita into the phone booth.

saw that his agent answered the phone, and his face was a little weird.

Nobuo Yamada, the leader of the band, stepped forward and asked, "Takeshita-san, what's wrong?" Isn't it an invitation to a show? ”

Yoshiken Takeshita first glanced at the promotional advertisement of the Genki girl not far away, and then replied, "It's not a show." ”

Nobuo Yamada put his arm around the agent's shoulders and said in an indifferent tone.

"It's okay, it's just a waste of phone bills, don't worry about Takeshita-san."

But Yoshiken Takeshita followed up and said, "There is a record company that wants to ask you to audition." ”

For some reason, Yoshiaki Takeshita spoke with a faint sense of loss.

"What?" Nobuo Yamada thought he had misheard.

Now is the era of idols, and it is not easy for an underground band like them to find a place to make money, and I heard that a record company asked them to audition.

"That's right, there are record companies that want to ask you to audition, and ......"

As he spoke, Yoshiken Takeshita pointed to the billboard in the distance and said, "It's a record company that created a young girl." ”

"Really?"

Nobuo Yamada, who was dismissive of idols just now, immediately became excited when he heard his agent's words.

After all, a record company that can create a young girl is definitely capable of helping them achieve their dream of standing on a bigger stage.

"Of course it's true, the other party said that it was introduced by Higuchi-san of the loudness band, so there shouldn't be a fake."

After Yoshiaki Takeshita finished speaking, all five members of the band became excited.

"Great!"

"Maybe I can sign a contract, I heard that this record company is a subordinate of Yunying Pictures."

"Why haven't you heard of a painting on the clouds?"

"Stupid, that Akina Nakamori, and the previous movie that hates the ghost, and a lot of commercials, all of them belong to this club."

"yes, it's a great club."

"Don't be too happy, it's just a audition, maybe you can sign a contract."

……

Seeing his teammates discussing enthusiastically, Nobuo Yamada remembered one thing and hurriedly asked Yoshiaki Takeshita.

"I'm going to Tokyo for an audition."

"That's right." Yoshiaki Takeshita replied.

"Then you need to find money to buy a ticket." Nobuo Yamada had a headache.

In the past, the band released an underground record at their own expense, and spent all the money earned from previous performances, otherwise they would not even have to make up the money for phone calls.

"The other party said that they would pay for the ticket."

After speaking, he didn't forget to advise, "The five of you must work hard, and you can stand on a bigger stage by signing a record company." ”

When Nobuo Yamada heard this, he finally saw that there was something wrong with his agent, "Won't Takeshita-san go with us?" ”

"The other party is looking for you to audition, and if I go, it will only cause unnecessary trouble."

Yoshiaki Takeshita is both happy for Nobuo Yamada and others, but also lonely for the imminent parting.

"Takeshita-san and we are one.,Where MAKE-UP goes, Takeshita-san will go together.,If you don't go.,We won't go to that audition."

Nobuo Yamada grabbed Yoshihide Takeshita and said.

"That's right, Takeshita-san won't go, and neither will we." The rest of the MAKE-UP team echoed the words.

"You idiots......"

Yoshiken Takeshita was a little moved, but also a little helpless.

"Takeshita-san, let's go to Tokyo together and realize our common dream together!"

……

Tokyo, a picture on the clouds.

As soon as Hideki Hanyu hung up the phone, Shota Yoshioka asked, "How is it?" ”

"I found someone, and the other party said to confirm it and give us a reply."

After Hanyu Hideki finished speaking, he looked at the time and found that it was not early, so he explained to Shota Yoshioka.

"I'm going to attend the Shiseido reception in the evening, so I'll leave the details to Yoshioka-san, so please let me know when the audition time is confirmed."

"Don't worry, leave it to me, Hanyu-san will get busy." Shota Yoshioka replied.

Originally, the signing of the newcomer was in charge of Yunshang Arts, and Shota Yoshioka didn't feel anything wrong.

After Hideki Hanyu left, the call from Osaka came back quickly.

The staff in charge of contact with Yunshang Artistry reported to Shota Yoshioka that there were six people coming there.

"Six people? Isn't there only five people in the band? Shota Yoshioka asked strangely.

"Their agent is coming too."

Yoshioka Shota frowned when he heard this, for this kind of underground agent, Yoshioka Shota, as the person in charge of the brokerage firm, instinctively felt a little disgusted.

Thinking of the importance that Hanyu Hideki attached to this band, he nodded in agreement.

"Determine the audition time, and then notify President Hanyu, as well as the Kawauchi supervisor of the cloud animation."

After saying that, he seemed to think of something, and said, "I would like to inform the president of MF Records as well." ”

"Okay."

……

After leaving Hideki Hanyu, who was painted in the clouds, I returned to Manshiya for a short rest, changed into my formal clothes for the reception, and then set off for the Shiseido reception.

Shiseido's reception is held in a hotel in Ginza.

The location of the hotel is not far from Shiseido's headquarters in Ginza 7-chome.

As soon as Hideki Hanyu's car arrived near the hotel, he could see the red Shiseido headquarters building.

By this time, it was already dark, and many cars were already converging here.

It seems that there are quite a lot of guests attending the Shiseido reception.

The vehicle continued to drive forward and finally stopped in front of the hotel.

When Hideki Hanyu got off the bus with the invitation, he found that in front of the entrance of the reception ball, many reporters were gathering to take pictures.

There are social news media, economic and financial media, and entertainment media.

After all, like the reception of large enterprises, in addition to inviting political and business people, celebrities in the entertainment industry will also be invited to embellish.

Especially in this form of ball-style reception, some people like to bring female celebrities to come.

For this kind of scene, Hanyu Hideki didn't know how much he had experienced, and walked inward without care.

A group of reporters looked at the political and business people who had a bad image for a long time, and a handsome guy with a tall posture suddenly appeared in front of them, and naturally he immediately came to his senses.

When I looked closely, I realized that it was Hideki Hanyu.

The media are glad that as long as Hideki Hanyu is there, at least they don't have to worry about what photos to put on the page tomorrow.

Otherwise, put those big-bellied political and business people, which reader will be interested in reading.

Even social media, economic and financial media, need to attract readers to buy.

As soon as Hideki Hanyu's photo is placed in a prominent position, it immediately attracts housewives who visit convenience stores, and sales have increased by at least a fifth.

This is already the experience gradually summed up by the majority of media peers.

Unfortunately, it was not easy to interview Hideki Hanyu.

In addition to the necessary publicity, Hideki Hanyu is becoming more and more low-key in private.

At the reception at the end of the year, most of the time was also attended by President Hirohashi.

It was not easy to meet Hideki Hanyu today, so of course you had to seize the opportunity.

"Hanyu-sensei, can you give me an interview?"

"Hanyu-sensei, look here!"

"Hanyu-sensei, why didn't you bring a female companion today?"

"Is there a new collaboration plan with Shiseido next year?"

……

Hearing the reporter's question, Hideki Hanyu did not shake his face and left, but stopped and let the media take some photos and answered a few questions briefly.

Mainly about some issues of cooperation with Shiseido.

After all, the cooperation between cloud screening and Shiseido is no longer limited to the scope of advertising production.

Advertising investment in movies, variety shows, TV animation, theatrical animation, artist endorsements, product activities and so on.

The range is quite broad and belongs to the important level of partners.

Otherwise, how could Hideki Hanyu accept the invitation so easily and come to the reception ball.

Therefore, he still has to answer these questions and convey the attitude of painting on the cloud to Shiseido and the outside world.

As for the entertainment media, which have nothing to do with the reception, or focus on his personal emotional life, he ignored it.

Seeing that there were more and more follow-up guests, Hanyu Hideki didn't want to stand here and affect others, so he didn't care about the media's retention and took the initiative to leave.

After handing the invitation to the staff, Hideki Hanyu entered the banquet hall where the dance party was held.

At this time, there were already a lot of people inside, in addition to people from the political and business circles, there were also some people in the entertainment industry with familiar faces.

Some artists come as female companions, while others come to perform.

However, the performers are basically singers, like idols and bands, and it is basically impossible to appear on such occasions.

As soon as Hideki Hanyu entered the venue, someone from Shiseido came up to greet him.

"President Hanyu, it's a pleasure to see you."

Hanyu was greeted by a middle-aged man named Eio Fukuhara.

The other party is a relative of Shiseido founder Shinzo Fukuhara, and is in charge of media publicity at Shiseido.

On weekdays, Shiseido and the cloud are responsible for the work of the painting.

"Fukuhara Special Minister's invitation, of course I'm coming." Hideki Hanyu replied politely.

Seeing that Hideki Hanyu was alone, Eio Fukuhara asked curiously, "Is Chairman Hanyu here alone?" ”

"Yes, I was busy at work and couldn't find a suitable dance partner." Hideki Hanyu explains.

Regarding Hanyu Hideki's words, Fukuhara Eio didn't believe it at all.

As the president of the cloud painting, Hideki Hanyu will not be able to find a woman to dance with.

released the news slightly, I don't know how many women in the entertainment industry are willing.

However, Eio Fukuhara thought about the purpose of inviting Hideki Hanyu to come today, and felt that it seemed a good thing that Hideki Hanyu didn't bring a dance partner.

"If President Hanyu doesn't mind, how about I introduce him to a dance partner?"

"Senior Executive Fukuhara will definitely be very busy tonight, so don't bother Special Manager Fukuhara."

Hideki Hanyu refused.

Finding a strange woman to dance ballroom dancing or something, he wasn't interested in it at all.

"It's not a hassle, it's my honor to introduce a dance partner to President Hanyu."

Eio Fukuhara looked warm-hearted.

However, there are many guests who come to the dance tonight, and Eio Fukuhara is not good at entertaining Hideki Hanyu all the time.

After a few simple polite sentences, Eio Fukuhara and Hideki Hanyu said goodbye.

And saying goodbye to Eio Fukuhara, Hideki Hanyu entered the banquet hall to find a corner to relax, and after a while, it would be flashy.

But even if he doesn't stand in the middle of the crowd, his excellent appearance is still too eye-catching, and he constantly attracts people to socialize.

Especially those people in the entertainment industry, such as singers who came to sing, came to greet him politely.

Of course, it is also indispensable to be a beautiful artist as an embellishment, seeing that he is single, he came to try his luck.

If it doesn't work, once it succeeds in getting on the thigh of Hideki Hanyu, the career can be regarded as taking off directly.

It's a pity that none of them have succeeded so far.

But in addition to these people, he can also meet the partners of the film on the cloud.

For example, the head of Fujitai's animation division, Honko Sugiyama.

took a female anchor with outstanding appearance, socialized with people everywhere, and soon found him.

"President Hanyu, the next time you can't find a suitable female partner, remember to tell me that there are many female anchors on Fuji TV who admire Hanyu-san's talent."

"Thank you, Sugiyama-san."

Hearing Sugiyama's words, Hideki Hanyu wanted to ask if you Fujitai people like to entertain guests with female anchors.

Before, Hong Kong Haoyi played a surprise hand for him.

You're from the animation department, too.

It's a shame to be a female anchor on Neon TV.

However, Sugiyama didn't have a long time to talk to Hideki Hanyu, so he had to leave early because of the arrival of another person.

It was none other than Eio Fukuhara, who entertained Hideki Hanyu when he entered the door.

And this person is looking for Hanyu Hideki for nothing else, in order to promise Hanyu Hideki before and introduce the dance partner.

Hanyu Hideki thought that the other party was just polite, but who thought that the other party was real.

"Senior Minister Fukuhara, I don't think I'll trouble you."

"It's not troublesome, that young lady came here today alone, and there happens to be a lack of an excellent dance partner."

"Actually, I feel a little uncomfortable today, so I don't have to dance or anything."

Hanyu said tactfully that he was not interested in ballroom dancing.

Who wants Fukuhara Eio to still not give up, "If you don't dance, both of you are young people, and if you get to know each other, you should make friends." ”

No matter how sluggish Hanyu Hideki was, he could see that the purpose of this Shiseido manager was not to introduce him to a dance partner at all.

Eio Fukuhara knew that at this time, he could no longer use the introduction of his dance partner as an excuse, so he told Hideki Hanyu directly.

"President Hanyu, one of the top executives of ITOCHU Corporation admires you very much, and the dance partner I introduced to you today is the daughter of the other party."

Listening to Eio Fukuhara's words, where is he introducing a dance partner to Hideki Hanyu, it is obviously introducing the posture of the blind date.

Hanyu Hideki didn't expect that he used to tease Yukio Tanaka for going on a blind date with a young lady from a big family, but it turned out to be his turn so soon.

Itochu Corporation, ITOCHU Chaebol, one of the three major trading companies of Neon, and a comprehensive trading enterprise of the world's top 500 companies.

The name of this series, of course, Hanyu Hideki is like thunder.

And behind ITOCHU Corporation, there is another behemoth.

The first persuasion bank consortium.

It is already a well-known fact that the Neon consortium controls a large number of Neon enterprises and holds the economic lifeline of Neon.

Mitsui, Mitsubishi, Sumitomo, Yasui and other conglomerates centered on the family chaebol were the earliest monopoly consortia in the neon economy.

However, due to the breakup of America and the rapid development of the neon economy in the sixties and seventies, the monopoly of the old consortium has been continuously weakened, and an industrial conglomerate different from the old chaebol family has emerged in the neon economy.

They joined forces with the old consortium to form a new consortium.

It was against this background that the First Persuasion Bank Consortium was born.

The Dai-ichi Bank Foundation, which was established in 1978, is young, but it has the largest membership.

Shiseido, where the ball is held today, is one of them.

ITOCHU Corporation, on the other hand, is the most core member of the Daiichi Bank Foundation.

Thinking about this relationship, it is not surprising why Eio Fukuhara is so enthusiastic about being a "matchmaker".

"Could it be the young lady of the Ito family?" Hideki Hanyu asked curiously.

"That's not true, but this young lady's family's rights in ITOCHU are no worse than those of the Ito family, and there are three family elders who serve as directors of ITOCHU Corporation, so Chairman Hanyu should take advantage of the opportunity."

The opportunity that Eio Fukuhara said was naturally an opportunity to hold ITOCHU Corporation.

Hearing Eio Fukuhara's explanation, Hideki Hanyu probably guessed it.

It should be a member of the family of a powerful faction in ITOCHU Corporation, who is choosing a son-in-law for his daughter, and has taken a fancy to him, a rising star.

The whole thing should not be involved in ITOCHU Corporation, and naturally it will not be involved in the Daiichi Bank Foundation.

"President Hanyu, please come with me, that young lady is still waiting for you."

Eio Fukuhara urged.

"Okay, I'm sorry for the trouble with Fukuhara."

Even if he doesn't agree to this kind of thing in the end, he needs to meet it out of politeness.

Following Eio Fukuhara, Hideki Hanyu soon came to the other corner of the banquet hall.

Compared to the bustle of other places, this corner seems much quieter.

At a glance, they are basically ladies and ladies wearing various high-end evening clothes.

They formed different camps with each other, whispering together, not knowing what they were talking about.

Hanyu Hideki, who followed Eio Fukuhara, still attracted the attention of many ladies and ladies.

Even aside from Hideki Hanyu's identity, that face and figure alone look eye-catching.

If you add your identity and a small successful career, it is indeed a good husband for those young ladies who don't need to marry.

With Hideki Hanyu, Eio Fukuhara quickly found the target lady and introduced the two.

"Miss Naito, this is President Hanyu."

"President Hanyu, this is Miss Haruko Naito."

After the introduction, Eio Fukuhara said goodbye very consciously.

"Next, the two of you will chat casually, I still have guests to entertain, so I won't bother much."

After Eio Fukuhara left, Haruko Naito took the initiative to say hello in a soft voice.

"President Hanyu, please advise me when we meet for the first time."

The girl bowed slightly as she spoke, without the slightest shyness.

The gestures are polite, and the down-to-earth and generous appearance shows everyone's beautiful demeanor.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Miss Naito."

After Hanyu Hideki finished speaking, he carefully looked at Haruko Naito in front of him.

Not very old, certainly no more than twenty years old.

The facial features on the small face are delicate and beautiful, especially the clear and transparent eyes, which are particularly eye-catching.

In terms of appearance alone, it is no worse than those female stars in the entertainment industry who are good at appearance.

And the kind of demure, elegant, and smart temperament on the other party is difficult to see in ordinary girls in this era.

This kind of girl, no matter how you look at it, is not something that ordinary families can cultivate.

After introducing each other, Hideki Hanyu didn't know how to communicate for a while.

However, he was not interested in being the son-in-law of a wealthy family, so he thought about it and said directly, "Miss Naito, I actually have a girlfriend." ”

But what he didn't expect was that Haruko Naito, who was in front of him, said directly after hearing his words.

"I know, my father told me when I came."

"Then why did Miss Naito come to see me?"

Hanyu Hideki wanted to know what this Naito Haruko's father thought when he arranged for his daughter to meet him, knowing that he had a girlfriend.

"Because it's just a girlfriend, it's okay."

This Miss Haruko Naito, in a soft and weak tone, said something that made Hanyu Hideki's jaw drop.

It doesn't matter if it's just a girlfriend, are the ladies of the big family so generous?

Hanyu Hideki couldn't help but complain in his heart.

"Was President Hanyu surprised by my words?" Haruko Naito asked.

"Yes, there are some." Hideki Hanyu honestly admitted.

"I just think it's normal for a man like President Hanyu to have a few girlfriends."

As soon as Haruko Naito's words came out, Hideki Hanyu had a feeling of returning to feudal society from civilized society.

In the past, whether it was painting on the cloud or elf entertainment, the contact was with those who were relatively cutting-edge and deeply influenced by European and American trendy culture.

Therefore, I don't feel deeply about the feudal remnants of neon.

And today, he finally saw it.

Thinking of this, he asked Haruko Naito curiously, "Where does Miss Naito go to school now?" ”

"I'm in my second year at Gakushuin's Women's Higher Division." Haruko Naito replied.

Hanyu Hideki thought to himself, it turned out to be a neon aristocratic royal private school.

Gakuin's private schools, from kindergarten to university, were originally opened for neon locusts and aristocrats.

Although Neon abolished the Chinese system, ordinary people can also go to school.

However, in the early 80s, the school of Gakushuin required a background check to enter the school, and the rigor was by no means comparable to that of later generations.

And this Haruko Naito's Gakuin Women's Higher School is a girls' high school.

In terms of the difficulty of getting in, it is more difficult than Gakushuin University.

It's not enough to have money, you also have to have a certain power background.

But a sophomore in high school?

Hideki Hanyu glanced at the other party's exaggerated figure wrapped in white evening clothes with some disbelief.

Is a seventeen-year-old girl developing so well?

At this moment, Hideki Hanyu stopped hearing the music on the field.

Haruko Naito also spoke, "President Hanyu, it's a pleasure to meet you, my mother is calling me, and I'm out of company." ”

When Hanyu Hideki was worried about what to talk about with this big family lady, he heard this and hurriedly said.

"Miss Naito, please."

Then he saw Haruko Naito walking towards the middle of the banquet hall.

In the end, standing next to a beautiful woman who looks similar to Haruko Naito, I think it is Haruko Naito's mother.

Hanyu didn't look much more, turned around and walked towards the outside of the banquet hall.

After leaving the hotel, Hideki Hanyu quickly put this inexplicable "blind date" behind him.

Haruko Naito and her mother also left the banquet hall and found her father waiting outside.

The three of them walked together, with the father in front and the mother and daughter behind.

It looks a little strange that there is a long distance between the three of them.

"What do you think of that Hanyu hideki?" The father turned back to Haruko Naito.

Haruko Naito wanted to step forward to answer, but saw her father's displeased expression.

She instinctively stopped, knowing that her father didn't like her near when she was outside.

After all, my father's current wife doesn't like the daughter born to her ex-wife very much.

"He only spoke to me a few words."

"He didn't invite you to dance?"

"Nope."

"Useless stuff!"

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(End of chapter)