Reborn in the Tokyo Bubble Era

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Last year's Red and White Song Festival, WanderDance's single performed well on the Oricon chart, but no singer was invited as a newcomer.

This is xenophobia!

Chapter 312: Akina Nakamori's Request

The Neon Music Copyright Association is actually not an official organization, but its existence is an important part of the Neon music ecology.

To put it bluntly, it is to help members deal with the use of music copyrights.Whether it is a TV station, radio station, karaoke or bar, if you use the songs managed by this copyright association, you must pay it according to the rules in theory.After the association receives the fee, it will keep a part according to the rules, and the rest will be given to the creator of the song.

Of course, the Music Copyright Association is just a general corporate legal person, and it is impossible for it to really control the whole world.But they will organize various occasional activities to collect evidence, and then prosecute according to the rules.

After years of doing this, the Music Copyright Society has become a monopoly on the copyright of neon music.Although they are only a supporting service organization in the music circle, their influence should not be underestimated.

Tao Zhiming didn't have to go out of his way to contact them in detail, Nakamura Keiji knew it very well.

But Tao Zhiming got to meet the president of the music copyright association, as well as the presidents of several music publishing houses.

Zhekou Yabo was in the most excited mood, because among the people present, he belonged to the category with the lowest status.These characters, no matter what, are the presidents of very formal literary and art clubs, and their careers are aboveboard.And he used to be just a dance hall operator, and now he is the president of WanderDance, so he really entered such a circle.

In the past, he could only pay fees to the Music Copyright Association, but now it seems that he can still receive their share in the future.

But among these people who came to the WanderDance box, the chairman's status is obviously the highest.

This is of course due to strength, but also because of what he said at the dinner table before.

Standing by the floor-to-ceiling windows, Tokuji Kawara, president of the Music Production Rights Association, watched the performance below and sighed: "President Tao, why don't you make the music production department an independent club?"

"Let's talk about it in the future."

Tao Zhiming just smiled, the time and income to train pure singers, how can there be such a form of dance hall to make money faster?Isn't this dance hall's billions of yen a year's flow fragrant?Besides, it's not impossible to develop money-making channels in music.

"It's just a pity to perform here." Kitagawa, who was invited by Kawara Tokuji, looked at the new singer of WanderDance, the lead singer of the band, Otomisato, his eyes lit up, "President Tao, if you If you lack professional talents and experience in this field, you can consider signing a contract with us.”

"A contract for cooperation?" Tao Zhiming asked with a smile, "How about a cooperation?"

"WanderDance just needs artists to perform here to increase popularity, right? Oh, of course, WanderDance's music production department is also very capable." Kitagawa said a little seriously, "But the artist's image design, album production, promotion Cooperation with foreign countries can actually be entrusted to us.”

"President Xita, which of our artists do you think has potential?" Tao Zhiming continued to look at him with a half-smile.

Kitagawa always feels that he has some inexplicable attitudes towards him, but he also likes to see his handsome face: "WanderDance artists who can perform on stage steadily have potential. But as we all know, our Johnny & Associates specialize in He's an idol male singer."

"So, it's Yinmeixiang?" Tao Zhiming shook his head, "Let them train and grow in the dance hall first."

"Speaking of cooperation..." Neon Warner's President Bunta Hirakawa asked, "Chairman Tao, I heard from Akina that the composer of the songs WanderDance, Momonosuke, is actually you?"

Even Kitagawa was taken aback and looked at him in disbelief.

The songs that WanderDance has put out are of amazing quality.And the composer is actually him, the dignified president?

"Where did Miss Nakamori hear about it?" Tao Zhiming shook his head helplessly, and then said, "I didn't want to attract attention, so I used a pseudonym. My main energy, after all, is still on the management of the club. "

Zhekou Yabo stared at him blankly, indeed, he had a lot of things to do.

But can such a popular song be created with just a little time?How did his brain grow?

Fumta Hirakawa was amazed: "I really admire Chairman Tao's talent."

After a praise, he hesitated for a moment, and then said: "Although it is presumptuous... But President Tao, there is a song that should be composed by you, right? But I haven't seen it performed, I don't know if it can be In terms of song creation, cooperate with us?"

Tao Zhiming laughed: "I didn't think about this. I don't need money, and I don't need fame in this area."

Hirakawa Bunta glanced at Kitagawa with a complicated expression, and then said, "President Tao, can we talk in private?"

Since Tao Zhiming participated in this round today, he was planning to become friends with people in the circle first.I only knew Kitagawa before, but Tao Zhiming disliked him very much.

And this Neon Warner is the record company signed by Akina Nakamori.Tao Zhiming estimated that what he wanted to talk about was related to Akina Nakamori, otherwise why would he take a special look at Kitagawa.

So he said to the others: "Excuse me first. Yabo, treat everyone well."

Afterwards, Tao Zhiming invited Pingyuan Wentai to the backstage work area of ​​the ballroom, and entered Jiang Xiongtai's office to sit.

"President Hirakawa, is it related to Ms. Nakamori?" Tao Zhiming cut straight to the point.

"...As expected of Chairman Tao." Fumta Hirakawa gave him a deep look, and then said, "Since October last year, Akina has been in a very low state. We only learned from the assistant that she is in WanderDance It didn’t start until we went back the night of the official opening. At first, we misunderstood whether she had encountered something here.”

Tao Zhiming looked at him speechless.

"Of course, Mingna tried to explain to us later that it was only because I saw Kondo-kun having a private meeting with another woman in the ballroom." Bunta Hirakawa sighed, "Probably because of this incident, her performance at the red and white song meeting was also affected. Even though it’s already March this year, I haven’t been able to enter the state of making a new album until now.”

Tao Zhiming is afraid that things are not that simple. The contracts between artists and record companies are generally very strict.Because personal feelings affect the record company's money making, artists actually have to bear tremendous pressure.

Of course, Akina Nakamori is so well-known now, although Neon Warner is wearing down his patience, he will not give up easily.

Bunta Hirakawa went on to say: "One day, the manager heard her sing a song she hadn't heard before, it was very beautiful, and thought it was a song she composed for the new album, expressing her own feelings. However, Akina said that The song was heard from your WanderDance singer Hoshino Suzu. Later, we learned that WanderDance's songs were all written by Chairman Tao."

Tao Zhiming smiled calmly: "President Hirakawa, I don't have the will to write songs for singers other than WanderDance."

He thought about it, and the only thing he could hum was "I once thought about it too" with Hoshino Ling once.Wasn't it very pleasant and relaxing after the first and second time with Hoshino Ling, listening to her open up about some things in the past, and then singing to make her happy?

I didn't expect Hoshino Suzu to have such a good memory in music, and then probably used it to comfort Nakamori Akina that night?

This song really hasn't been properly composed and produced, so I haven't applied for copyright or anything.In fact, whether it is Nakamori Akina or Hirakawa Bunta, you should know it after you check it out.

Now that Zheng'er Eight Classics is brought up in person, it is quite open and aboveboard.Of course, he should also know that Tao Zhiming is not easy to mess with.

Fumta Hirakawa was silent for a while, and then said: "Actually, it was Akina who knew that I was coming to visit Chairman Tao, and asked me for advice. She said that it has been almost half a year now, and she also understood your kindness. Life is really long, so I want to sing this song as a start to regain my strength.”

"Did Miss Nakamori tell President Hirakawa about that night?"

"No, I'm just repeating Ming Cai's words."

Tao Zhiming chuckled: "If she wants to get back on her feet, she can get back on her feet. Why does she want to sing this song, and I have to give her the rights to this song? I don't owe her anything."

Hirakawa Bunta didn't mind, but said regretfully: "It's a pity..."

"The creative resources that President Hirakawa can find are much stronger than mine." Tao Zhiming smiled kindly, "We can only rely on me for the time being, so please understand. Even if we are only performing in the dance hall now, we can't always have this A few songs."

"Of course, I'm just asking for President Tao's opinion."

"Actually, Ms. Nakamori has always appeared in a relatively rebellious and individualistic image since her debut. It is not good to sing that song." Tao Zhiming stood up, "This will destroy the foundation of her always popular image. That song , I personally don’t think it suits her.”

But Bunta Hirakawa smiled: "I heard her sing once, and I can't forget it. In fact, her style is also changeable. President Tao, it's just this song, can't we cooperate?"

During the meal before, I asked these big names in the music circle to support the Hokkaido Music Festival, and he readily agreed.Tao Zhiming heard that he really cared about the song, and thought of Akina Nakamori's appearance that night and her fame, and after thinking about it, he said, "Since Miss Nakamori has this idea, why hasn't she mentioned it to me for so long?" ?”

"...Probably because President Tao's status is very special." Fumta Hirakawa smiled wryly, "As you said, you don't need money, and you don't need fame in music. On the contrary, reserve money for the singers you sign. Great song, that's understandable."

Tao Zhiming smiled: "Well, Ms. Nakamori may have created a version of the lyrics herself? Can I ask Ms. Nakamori to come to our club building to perform it tomorrow, and I will see how she expresses it. If possible, make an exception this time It's not impossible. But there is one condition, I want this song to debut at the Hokkaido Music Festival."

Bunta Hirakawa cheered up and nodded: "Okay!"

……

The morning rush hour finally passed, Nara Yuma took a cup of milk tea by himself, stood outside the building and drank it in a relaxed manner.

He has been the store manager of the Inagawa family and Jicha store here for a while, and he feels that the days of being a yakuza seem to be getting farther and farther away from him.

Seeing the members in the building come to consume, I am used to bowing and welcoming with a smile on my face.

Shame only comes back in retrospect at such moments.Then, he wanted to smoke a cigarette, but was afraid of being discovered by Brother Xiong.

Just drink milk tea and take a break.

It really sucks to have to work so hard to make money, but it seems to be more stable than before.Calculated in this way for a month, it was much better than before, and he was rewarded by his father.

Also...why do you sometimes feel embarrassed when you see that lively and cute little girl asking him about yakuza?

Nara Yuma sucked the straw in his mouth, and suddenly saw a car parked at the door, and then two girls got out.

The one walking in front, Yuma Nara recognized quickly, and opened his mouth a little bit.

It's Akina Nakamori, right?

The two of them entered the lobby, and the girl next to her glanced at the instructions on the wall and said, "It's here, the 8th floor!"

It was working hours now, and most of the members in the building were in the office, so there was no commotion here.

Nara Yuma saw them walk into the elevator, his eyes lit up, and he suddenly quickened his pace and ran from the stairs to the second floor.

After thinking about it, he turned back and ran to Ji Tea Shop: "Give me three more cups of milk tea, hurry up."

He waited anxiously, wondering what to say.

When the milk tea was ready and handed to him, Nara Yuma hurried to the second floor with it.After seeing Sakura Fujiwara, she put it on the table, and said, "Akina Nakamori is here, on the eighth floor!"

Fujiwara Sakura was originally in a daze, but when she heard this, her mouth opened wide, and then asked: "Really? Really?"

"Of course it's true!" Nara Yuma seemed to pick out his own eyeballs with two fingers, "I saw it with my own eyes."

"Akira-chan? Akira-chan!" Fujiwara Sakura became excited, and then struggled, "But now it's my working time..."

"It's okay!" Nara Yuma coughed, pretending to be awesome, "President Tao and I... have known each other for a long time. Go ahead and say that this is our very tea for Ms. Nakamori and the others. Drink it. Be sure to ask them to help me take a picture of Ms. Nakamori drinking this extreme tea, you know? As long as you say this, you will be fine, President Tao... will understand."

"Really?" Fujiwara Sakura certainly wanted to chase stars, but she was a little scared.

"Of course!" Nara Yuma waited, "Do you still want to see her? I'm fine now... just here to help you take care of it. If they come to take a rest, they will treat it as... looking for me for information alright!"

"Yuma-san, I like you the most!" Fujiwara Sakura smiled and went up with the milk tea.

"Whispering!" Nara Yuma put on airs impatiently, and smiled smugly after seeing her bouncing away.

It seems that I have become a little smarter when I always deal with this kind of members who have formal jobs.

He was sitting here, and then he saw the back of him playing games in a game console room over there.Nara Yuma frowned, as if Fujiwara Sakura was working here, and the working status of these authors and cartoonists was part of her job assessment.

Now is a good working time, how can you play games there?

Nara Yu sloppy walked over and knocked on the door.

Inside, Yoshihiro Tomigi turned his head in astonishment, and saw a strong man with a fierce expression.

"……What's wrong?"

"Have you finished today's work? Let's play again!" Nara Yuma's eyes widened.

"……Yes."

Yoshihiro Tomigi actually recognized him as the uncle of the store downstairs, but he didn't care about this matter.

But his personality is not very outgoing, and his expression is fierce, and what he says is reasonable.

So he could only reluctantly leave.

But it's really good here, there are free games to play...

Nara Yuma felt that he was great, and nodded with satisfaction.

In WanderDance on the 8th floor, it is already boiling.

Izumi Sakai, Asuka Mii, and Otomisato were all excited, and Keiji Nakamura and the others were even closer to frenzy.

Tao Zhiming, who had just entered the door, saw that Fujiwara Sakura was there, and asked in amazement, "Why are you here?"

Fujiwara Sakura was taken aback, quickly pointed to the milk tea and said, "Yuma-san asked me to bring it for Ming Caijiang..."

"...that kid, he's good at making trouble." Tao Zhiming smiled and shook his head, "Okay, you can continue to work."

"President." Fujiwara Sakura emboldened, and said in a low voice, "Yumasan said that he wants pictures of Mingcai sauce and milk tea!"

"Do you still want to sign?"

"Of course it's the best." Fujiwara Sakura smiled innocently.

"Okay, help him." Tao Zhiming waved his hand before walking in front of Nakamori Akina, "Long time no see."

Chapter 313 Friend tone

Akina Nakamori's smile doesn't seem very forced. As for whether it is because there are outsiders who don't know, it seems so natural, I don't know.

"Please advise, President Tao." She bent down.

"Okay, stop watching." Tao Zhiming waved his hand, "Miss Zhongmori, this way please."

He thought for a while and then said: "Spring water, flying bird, you two come and listen."

Sakai Izumi and Meiyi Asuka were excited and nodded expectantly.

Akina Nakamori breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that she didn't have to talk to him alone.

Tao Zhiming asked as he walked, "Miss Nakamori, do you have an accompaniment for that song?"

"No." Nakamori Akina probably maintained the state of performance, and said with a natural expression, "I didn't get permission, how could I proceed to the next step?"

"...Then we can only sing a cappella." Tao Zhiming shook his head, "We haven't made any accompaniment either."