614. Still Young(1/2)
DREAMS COME TRUE can only have one person with singing talent.
But there can be two little foxes who are carried by rats at the same time stamped as Zeng Yi, who has no ability to sing.
Miwa-chan smiled and looked at Shinichi Iwahashi who was hit by her. The depression just now disappeared without a trace. She put down the "murder weapon" that poked the rotten radish in her hand and happily announced: "I'm full."
Shinichi Iwahashi, who had just finished stamping, didn't care about her very much, so he silently stuffed the miscellaneous boil into his mouth and chewed it casually.
The TV set was replaced with new content. The short section that just broadcasted was probably a program trailer or something. The new single was released and the band also booked one or two music programs.
For example, the indispensable "MUSIC STATION" and the "THE BEST TEN" which landed on the list.
When I first went to the prime show, I felt a sense of solemnity of a long-cherished wish, but when I went there many times, I would have no fluctuations in my heart and only treated it as a part of the publicity period.
Considering that the new single will not take long before it will be waiting for a new album and circus tour, the entire promotional period is connected, but it is not that the early stage is too dense. Besides, the new single is in a very good form, but it is not so dependent on the exposure of music programs. Therefore, this single promotional period is quite restrained in the arrangement of music programs.
Of course, for popular bands, if they are a little picky about the program, there will be no programs to participate in. However, even idols have fewer and fewer programs to participate in in the past two years.
Idols are on the decline, which has been on the table for a long time. There are not many newcomers who can really become famous, while idols from the middle and lower levels are the same, which makes the audience aesthetically tired.
High-rated music programs only open their arms to popular idols. Music programs with insufficient grades accommodate middle- and low-level idols, but have to face the cruel reality that the audience is tired of watching and the ratings are declining continuously.
Idol's performances emphasize "performance" more than simple singing. The gorgeous costumes, carefully designed dances, and expensive stages are burning funds no matter which ones.
When the ratings are high, the advertising fee is sufficient and it can still be afforded. Once the ratings drop, the funds have to be reduced. Even in the bubble era when spending money is like burning money, TV stations and advertisers are not fools who spend money at will with money.
Idol music programs that rely on funds will fall into a vicious cycle once they reduce their funds.
In contrast, bands or singers who can show their own charm as long as there is a stage, which makes them more economical and affordable.
What's more, it's the band's turn to rise now. Not only that, the trend that has set off is not a traditional band that is not on TV, but a new band that is actively participating in TV programs.
Comprehensive music programs warmly welcome the band to participate, which will squeeze out the idol's position.
Feng Shui turns.
Once the signs appear, there will be winds from all directions, either intentionally or unintentionally coming to fuel the fire.
The TV station adjusts the program every April and October. Since last year, idol song programs with poor ratings have been announced to be revised or ended.
April this year is coming soon, and the TV station will make another adjustment.
It would cost a lot of money for two people to come out to eat mixed food.
The boss came out of the counter, looked at Miwa-chan again, and asked hesitantly, "Is it Yoshida Sang from DREAMS COME TRUE?"
Miwa-chan and Shinichi Iwahashi looked at each other, looked at the boss, showing a hearty smile, "Hello!"
"It's you, indeed." The boss became enthusiastic, "I just thought you looked familiar."
After a few greetings, the boss asked Miwa Chan if he could sign an autograph for him and decorate it in the miscellaneous cooking shop. Miwa Chan agreed happily and took the signature board and pen handed over by the boss.
Shinichi Iwahashi watched her write down his name.
No one loves the headband when he takes off his head.
He was out of the matter and was silently watching his onlookers.
After Miwa-chan finished writing her name, she paused her pen tip and did not end. Instead, she painted a touching giraffe head with a painter and wrote: "Thank you~"
“…”
He was speechless for a moment.
The owner of the jacuzzi shop was well versed in human relationships and asked Miwa-chan for his signature, shook hands with her, and only nodded to Iwahashi Shin-chan, without any intention of inquiring.
"Can you give me some advice?"
Come out of the miscellaneous cooking shop, Shinichi Iwahashi discussed with Miwachan, "Can you draw a giraffe a little more beautiful?"
"It's interesting to draw a giraffe on it when signing, right?" Miwa-chan was content with her. "This is the signature method I designed."
She turned her head and looked at Shinichi Iwahashi, "I'm not on a whim. I've practiced it many times in private."
“…”
"It's okay." Shinji Iwahashi admits defeat in a second, remembering the photos taken during an outing on the inner page of the single, which she imagines, according to her imagination. Photos of three people having their faces painted in it were added.
Giraffe, little fox, and little bear.
Miwa-chan said that she had practiced many times, but she didn't say it casually, and she did draw a lot... But the more she thought of the touching giraffe head who might never improve, the more delicate Shinichi Iwahashi felt.
The two of them walked on the quiet street. They said they were quiet, and from time to time they could hear the noise of drunkards coming from far away or from near or far away.
"I don't know what people who bought the single will think when they see the photos on the inner page."
Miwa-chan is quite confident, “Isn’t it cute?”
"Yeah?"
"Yeah." She nodded seriously, "There will be many people who like it."
"Okay." Shinichi Iwahashi agreed. Such silly words seemed particularly convincing when she said them.
Miwa-chan glanced at him and said to him, "I'm going to read the letter from my fans. If you see someone who says 'I like it very much' and 'very cute' in the letter sent by the fans, I'll show you the letter."
"Okay." Shinichi Iwahashi was ok.
He is too busy to work alone and never read letters from fans.
Miwa-chan has arranged a new task for herself and is still full of energy. "I want to have some more beer."
"I'm going back." Shinichi Iwahashi looked at his watch and refused to accompany him.
Miwa-chan said "oh" and then gave up his mind. The two walked onto the main road. The shops on both sides of the street were closed, with only neon lights and billboards colorful, reflecting each other.
Shinichi Iwahashi stood on the side of the road and prepared to wait for a taxi.
But Miwa-chan told him, "Isn't the station right next to it?"
"Next time." Shin Iwahashi half-joking and half-serious, "When you go out with a disguise, you will take the tram." Although he is a star, Miwa-chan has no sense at all, and doesn't even pretend when he goes out.
With Brother Nakamura present, he was exposed to the risk of Shinichi Iwahashi being a giraffe man and knew to restrain himself, but they were only the two of them, so there was no need to cover Shinichi Iwahashi, and Miwa-chan had no sense of disguise at all.
She didn't care at all, "If I were recognized, I would say hello to them and shake hands, and sign them one by one."
"Draw another giraffe?"
"If Shinichi-jun happens to be here, then draw."
It turned out that the giraffe was drawn on the signature, but it was still using the code.
"That's going to be a big project," said Shinichi Iwahashi. "Maybe the train conductors will come to evacuate."
Miwa-chan himself was still confused about the "famousity" and didn't know if it would really alarm the conductor. He pulled his sleeves and took steps towards the station, "Then I would shake hands with the conductor Sang and say 'Thank you for your hard work.'"
Shinichi Iwahashi believed she could really do such a thing.
A taxi slowed down and was about to stop. He slapped the driver, followed Miwa-chan, and walked towards the station.
...
The shops on both sides of the street have closed their doors.
The rolling shutter door that was pulled down was brightly lit. The clerks in the record store were busy sorting out the shelves and laying the newly released records on the shelves. Popular singers should place them in conspicuous places, and those who are not famous should be placed in the comprehensive area.
We also need to cooperate with the promotion of the record company and hang the posters we want to hang.
Newly released records must be arranged, and even the released records must be rearranged.
Records that are being sold in a hot spot should continue to be placed in a conspicuous position. They have already become overpopular but people still ask from time to time, so they need to make corresponding adjustments.
"Don't move the single of DREAMS COME TRUE, you can change the album of Chang Li Gangsang first..." The store manager stood at the counter, confirming the inventory while giving instructions to the clerks.
“Put ZARD’s new single in a more conspicuous place.”
This afternoon, ZARD's new single arrived and will be sold tomorrow.
The clerks were busy between the shelves for the manager's instructions, and soon arranged the singles and albums that needed attention this week.
In addition to popular singers, there are also various records of new singers and unknown singers.
The music industry can release about a few hundred records a week. If you remove the nameless people who can only sell goods in a small range, you can deliver goods to their not-so-large record store, there are always hundreds of them.
"And then B’z…"
The store manager confirmed that he had not collected any promotional fees from their company. "Just find a corner to put these pictures in a random corner. I can't sell them anyway."
On the cover of the record are two young men who look very tough.
...
Early in the morning, Akina Nakamori called her mother Chieko.
"I'll go back to see you later, can I do it?"
Chieko was happy, "I'll prepare your lunch."
"Don't have too much weight, mom." Akina Nakamori and Chieko said, "I'm going to attend the concert rehearsal in the afternoon."
Chihuizi agreed, "I understand."
As we chatted about the phone, we heard a noise coming from Chieko, like a child's voice.
Akina Nakamori was about to ask, Chieko said to her first, "Heita-kun is here today."
To be continued...