During the recording of "Hard to Break", the assistant followed Akina Nakamori from recording engineer to singing at major TV stations. Watching her sing with all her heart, I felt uncomfortable even just watching from the side.

However, even though her expression was unbearable to watch when she sang, when the music ended and she stepped off the stage, she regained her energy and was still the same Akina-san in daily life.

The little assistant's thoughts were wandering.

It was while promoting "Unbreakable" with Akina Nakamori that I gradually understood the artist side of her.

At the same time, I also understood what the young producer who was invited by Akina-san to listen to the song audition tape during the recording period meant when he said, "Akina-san is an actor with a good voice."

Young Producer…

The assistant vaguely recalled that upright face.

Her steps stopped.

But then, she silently recited one of the items in the assistant's manual - put away her excess curiosity and move forward again.

But as I walked forward, I still couldn't help but recall my chance encounter with the young producer.

At that time, the young producer was so considerate of Akina-san.

He must be a good person, right?

Thinking of this, the assistant recited the assistant manual silently again and decided not to have any extra curiosity about the producer.

At this moment, she heard the staff in the background saying——

"The show is over!"

…

Akina Nakamori retreated backstage.

The whole performance consumes a lot of energy. When she was on stage, she tensed her nerves and worked hard to maintain her best condition. But once it was officially over and she got off the stage, her whole spirit was different.

.

He looked very tired, and his face also showed a hint of confusion after the tight strings were loosened after the performance.

The assistant took her to the lounge and said, "Chieko-san and Heta-kun went back first and asked me to help with the message and wish Akina-san good luck with her performance."

It was obviously supposed to be said before the performance, but it was put to the end.

However, today's performance went well and ended successfully.

Nakamori Akina nodded, thinking in her mind, and called her mother later to tell her that the performance went well... She thought as she sat in front of the dressing table in the lounge and began to remove her makeup.

The assistant was beside me, silently helping to pack things.

At this time, the pager in the bag rang.

Akina Nakamori reached for it. She glanced at the paging code on it, then looked around, and her eyes fell on the telephone in the lounge.

She crawled to the phone in a somewhat inconspicuous manner, picked up the receiver, and looked at the assistant before calling back, "Can you please go out for a moment?"

"Yes."

The assistant looked at the phone she was holding without saying a word. She gave up her unnecessary curiosity, and the assistant was still a qualified assistant. Not only did she go out, but she also helped to stay outside to prevent the staff from disturbing Akina-san.

Before the show started, the backstage was chaotic and orderly. But after the show ended, it became a real mess.

Knowing that Akina Nakamori was still there, she came to woo close relatives and her own staff. The backstage was at its most chaotic.

…

The phone called back, rang twice, and was answered.

"so fast."

On the phone, Iwahashi Shinichi's voice with a slight smile came.

Knowing that he was an agent and the man behind his own band, he knew the concert process very well. Akina Nakamori didn't believe that he didn't deliberately take the time to call.

But she pretended not to know.

"I came to watch the show today." Iwahashi Shinichi said.

Akina Nakamori replied, "I know." She also tied the skirt she gave him around her wrist.

Next, neither of them spoke.

They fell into a brief silence at the same time, as if in perfect agreement.

After a pause, Iwahashi Shinichi asked: "Do you have any plans next?"

Akina Nakamori asked, "What's wrong?"

"I want to see you now."

Iwahashi Shinichi's voice came out from the phone receiver, sounding somewhat seductive, "Okay?"

…

Nakamori Akina put down the phone, sat back in front of the dressing table, and continued to put on makeup. Thinking about what she just said on the phone, her hands moved very steadily, but her heart was pounding.

Finally, I took off my makeup and changed my clothes.
Chapter completed!