The first week of May has passed quickly, and the much-anticipated first week sales are about to emerge.
Regarding the sales volume in the first week, many adults including Konno are relatively optimistic. Due to the preparation of the debut single and the data from the market survey results, they can confidently say that the second single will be released soon. The sales volume of "Come on Shampoo" is not a question of whether it is profitable or not, only how much it is earned.
At first glance, it may seem too confident, but in fact, at the beginning, Konno and his team did not think that the second single could make much money. The most likely possibility was to break even. The reason is very simple. Although the beginning of the debut single Yes, but the number of fans and fans who are willing to pay for it still only occupy a small part of the market. It is still quite difficult to make money so quickly.
But the amount of losses will not be much, because the investment in this single is far less than that of the debut single. With fewer resources spent, the corresponding losses will naturally be smaller. It is a very reasonable thing to achieve a balance.
However, variables appeared.
In addition to the quality of the single itself, a certain salty fish who is quite eye-catching on the debut single and other occasions has also unknowingly gained a small number of fans, most of whom are pure song fans. , noticed the quality of the songs he composed and paid attention to them as a result.
These people don't know idols or Nogizaka46, but they have heard of akb48. It's entirely because the quality of the songs themselves has become a part of the sales. Although their number is not large, because they are purer, the energy they exude is also more big. After all, idol fans still need to look at appearance, variety shows and various aspects, but people who follow purely because of the songs will naturally only pay attention to the songs themselves. It doesn’t matter who you are. The key is whether the music is good or not, and as long as the song itself If the quality passes the test, it is not difficult to attract people with the same interest around you to buy together.
It is precisely because there is such a group of people that those who are willing to spend money to buy the second single cannot be determined by the number of fans. These hidden sales are undoubtedly very important, and as long as the quality of the songs continues, Their numbers will also grow and eventually they will become an integral part of sales.
And this is just one of the variables, or in other words, just a smaller aspect of the variables.
The bigger variable comes from an interview given by Neon's well-known musician Ryuichi Sakamoto just two days after the release date.
During the interview, in the scene captured by the camera, there was a picture of Nogizaka46's second single "Come on Shampoo" placed behind the seat where he was sitting! When interviewed by reporters, he also bluntly stated that he got to know this new idol group because of a variety show, and accidentally listened to the songs in it. He felt good about it, so he bought a copy and put it on the here.
One stone stirs up a thousand waves!
You must know that today’s Nogizaka46 and the real boss Ryuichi Sakamoto can be said to be on different levels at all, comparable to the difference between Paramecium and Godzilla! With his personal praise and comments that are close to endorsement, this idol group that attracted a lot of attention since their debut once again attracted everyone's attention and aroused strong interest.
After all, what kind of boss is Sakamoto Ryuichi? With his current reputation and status in the neon music industry, almost no one can easily endorse him if he doesn't want to. It is only possible that such a person can give a good evaluation of the new single of an unknown idol group. It's his true feelings!
And the quality of the music that makes such a big boss feel good is definitely not that bad, just buy it!
Even if you buy it home and find that it seems to be different from what you expected, it is not a problem with the song itself or even Sakamoto Ryuichi, but a problem with yourself, because your aesthetic taste must not have reached the level of Mr. Sakamoto. That’s why I feel like this, even if I buy it and collect it, it’s fine!
So what are you waiting for? Buy buy buy!
So from that day on, the sales of the second single began to rise crazily, and it was not until today, the statistics day, that it finally began to level off!
As far as Baiyunshan knows, other singles released during the same period can be said to have turned green. Although sales cannot be said to be low, they were undoubtedly affected by fluctuations and declined to a certain extent. And Nogizaka46, a new idol group, has shown incredible suppressive power for the first time in just a few months, which has amazed many people in the industry. It can be called a miracle of sales. !
But everyone, including Baiyunshan, knows that it is not so much a miracle as it is a game in which Mr. Sakamoto proves his influence. Among them, the skyrocketing sales are just a direct result of the immature idol group Nogizaka46. The beneficiary, and the person who caused all this was the lighthearted Sakamoto Ryuichi who performed well.
One sentence can change the fate of a new idol group. This is the power of the neon music industry.
Baiyunshan was amazed by all this, but also a little helpless. He sighed and said: "Mr. Sakamoto, I know the reason why you did this is to compensate me, but it is really unnecessary. Such a result will have a negative impact on that person." For a group of little girls, it may not be a good thing."
These words are not necessarily alarmist. After all, there is no disappointment without expectations. When everyone thought that this order was a tepid transition, unimaginable brilliant results suddenly appeared. Although it would be a surprise, it would also be surprising. They will have higher requirements for the next result. If the next order fails to meet the higher requirements, it will not even be as good as this time. The result can be imagined.
In particular, the gratifying results of this one are almost based on the reputation of Mr. Sakamoto. It is just a castle in the air. There will definitely be a big question mark on whether the next order can achieve the sales volume of this one. After everything cools down, Xiao The pressure on idols is bound to double, and his pressure is even more so.
Sakamoto Ryuichi smiled gently and said in a soft voice: "I said it accidentally. I just thought it might be helpful to you, so I didn't think about it that much. Now that I think about it, I'm a little sorry."
Baiyunshan was speechless for a moment. After all, such a big boss has personally apologized to you, what else can you do? You don't behave like this when you get a bargain, right? That was so shameless, he even looked down on himself.
So he changed his mind and said: "Next time, if Mr. Sakamoto still wants to help me, there is no need to spend time saying nice things in interviews, just give me money." Recently, I suddenly felt a little short of money, and it was all because of those people. The guy gave me food, and even though all the little girls are so skinny, they seem to eat better than the last one, but it’s really..."
He was chattering witty words, and Ryuichi Sakamoto's eyes became gentler and he looked at him calmly. He suddenly said: "By the way, Sony and Yasushi Akimoto came over to express their gratitude two days ago. Sony The representative is your boss Yoshio Konno, do you know what they said?"
"What did you say?"
Baiyunshan was stunned and said subconsciously.
"They said that if I am willing, you can come to study with me. As for the job at Nogizaka46, the position can be retained temporarily and it will not affect it." Ryuichi Sakamoto said flatly: "I don't know if you are willing. .”
Although the question was about whether Sakamoto Ryuichi was willing, whether he was willing or not actually still depended on whether Baiyunshan was willing, so he asked the other party if he was willing.
He doesn't like to force others.
And the answer is simple.
Baiyunshan is willing to go to work, to play around with his idols, to think about boring things, to take a nap, to lie on a recliner and be a salted fish. He is willing to do many things, but one thing must be Not willing.
In particular, this matter was almost forgotten by him, but when the first week sales came out today, he was reminded again.
Baiyunshan was silent for a moment and said, "I'm sorry."
"It doesn't matter."
Sakamoto Ryuichi nodded slightly, but there was no disappointment on his face. He had already expected this result, and his expression was still gentle: "Whatever you want to do, just follow your own ideas. Don't be sorry. Yes. Yes, it is said that your sales volume has been released. I wonder if it would be convenient for you to tell me how much it is. To put it bluntly, I feel a little ashamed about how much influence I have."
When he said this, his slightly weathered face was as quiet and gentle as ever, but there was a trace of child-like curiosity.
Bai Yunshan smiled, casually took out his mobile phone from his pocket, and showed the data inside in front of him.
[Second single "Come on Shampoo" first week sales: 311552]
At the same time, a voice sounded in Baiyunshan's mind.
"Hidden Mission: [Soaring to the Sky] Completed! Get the reward - the Great Summoning Technique!"
