A few days before the selection started, Baiyunshan met with a certain cheap senior, Yasushi Akimoto.
The meeting place was still chosen in the SME building, and Yoshio Konno felt very aggrieved. Every time Akimoto Yasu came to inspect his work, his office would be occupied by the other party, and this time was no exception.
After several previous cooperations, the relationship between Bai Yunshan and this cheap senior has obviously become much stronger and more harmonious, and now they can talk and laugh happily when alone with each other.
Although he didn't really hope for this, because as soon as he walked in, his buttocks were still hot on the chair. The other person got straight to the point and asked with a playful smile: "According to the latest gossip I got, I heard that Bai Sang originally liked men. No wonder I stayed with a group of young and beautiful idols all day long without causing any scandals. It’s really an unexpected but reasonable answer——”
"..."
Baiyunshan's face darkened, he was so stupid! It's only been less than two days, right? Why did it spread so quickly? It reached the ears of my cheap senior! Which guy leaked the secret? No, this isn’t a secret, it’s just a joke made out of desperation. When you spread it out, can you be more professional and don’t delete or modify it without authorization?
"If the rumors are exactly the same as the facts, can they still be called rumors?"
Yasushi Akimoto commented like an old man, and then showed a sarcastic smile: "When I pioneered the territory with AKB48, there were countless rumors that were even more exaggerated and disgusting than this! But in the end, I succeeded. , AKB48 swept through an idol craze, and those ugly rumors that were circulated were crushed into dust with the wheels of history, and were no longer heard, or in other words, no one would care."
"Winners are right, and losers should be questioned. This is the law of this society. Even if you are not a loser, you just haven't succeeded yet, but the situation is similar, because dealing with rumors is also the road to success. This trial is no different from other difficulties you face."
Baiyunshan raised his eyebrows. He had different opinions in his heart, but he wisely did not choose to speak.
Fortunately, after the meaningful emotion, Akimoto Yasushi did not dwell on the rumors just now. After skipping a few simple sentences, he came to the main purpose of today's meeting.
It is still the familiar style, familiar and straight to the point, and does not like to go around in circles.
Yasushi Akimoto said frankly: "Haku-san, the only reason I called you here today is because of Nogizaka46's third single."
"Third single?"
"Yes, this single is a little different from the previous one. After discussing with me, the operation team decided to promote the interim leader Sakurai Reika to the official leader for this single, so accordingly, you As a temporary member, I also hope to get the same result." Akimoto Yasushi said.
"You want me to become a formal member of the operations team!"
Baiyunshan was surprised.
Qiu Yuanyasu frowned: "What's so surprising about this? Isn't it a matter of time? With your status, identity, and the talent and strength you have shown, it is impossible for a mere temporary committee member to trap you How long! Become a member of the operations team and have the right to speak from now on. This is the development you should have, isn't it?"
Baiyunshan couldn't help but smile bitterly: "Although I am very happy when you say this, I still can't help but feel... is it too fast?"
"It's better to hurry up. I asked Konno to test the waters with the first few orders in Nogizaka, but it turned out that I was waiting for any useful news! Until now, although the outside world seems to be much more famous than at the beginning, the second The sales of the single were also good, but these results were all based on Sony’s massive resources and——”
Having said this, Qiu Yuanyasu couldn't help but glance at the other party slightly, and said with slight appreciation: "And part of your contribution. But if we wait for a few more orders, if there is no huge breakthrough and turning point, wouldn't it be a waste of time? ?”
Baiyunshan nodded slightly.
"So what do you want me to do?"
Akimoto Yasushi continued: "For you to become a formal member, of course you need a signal. These signals cannot be the popularity you have contributed before. Those are all false. And if you want to really let them see this signal, there is a signal right in front of you. There is a very simple way——"
Qiu Yuanyasu paused slightly.
"I hope you will be responsible for the title song of the third single!"
"this--"
"What, are you surprised?"
Qiu Yuanyasu smiled. It seemed that this idea had been planned for a long time, but he had never said it out loud. Baiyunshan couldn't help but smile bitterly again.
"Logically speaking, it shouldn't be surprising. After all, I have been responsible for other song creations for the first two singles before. This time I just changed from cw songs to title songs. I still write songs, so there is not much difference."
Baiyunshan sighed and said: "But, this is a title song after all! The work that represents the appearance of this single has to be handled by me, a newcomer who has been in the industry for half a year. How can I not be surprised?"
"Yeah?"
Yasushi Akimoto smiled noncommittally, and then said meaningfully: "Then do you think I am the only one capable of doing Nogizaka's music?"
Baiyunshan was stunned when he heard this.
"Of course not!" However, before he could give an answer, Akimoto Yasu said to himself: "Sony has enough talents as composers and lyricists. The reason why they want me is because we are in the period of cooperation. As long as I still The lyrics of the title song or the authorship of the song, regardless of whether it was written by me, is enough to reveal this information to the outside world. So the song is not critical, the key is why the song was composed. So, what is the purpose of this song? What’s wrong with letting you do the title song?”
Bai Yunshan nodded lightly. It was not that he didn't know the truth behind these words, but it was just a little hard to accept. Or maybe his salty nature was acting up and he didn't want to accept it subjectively.
After all, there will definitely be differences between the formal members and the temporary members, and change has always been something he hates. For example, during his many years in Tokyo, there were many times when he could have moved out directly, but he has always lived in the apartment in Wudongzaka, not only because his parents once lived there, but also because he hated the consequences of moving. Variety.
At this point, it can also be said that he is a nostalgic person. The same daily life may be boring, but he is relieved, because life cannot be truly static. The storm of tomorrow is hidden in the sunset of today, and no one knows what will happen.
So rather than saying that he likes to remain unchanged, it would be better to say that he cherishes everything in front of him, because after the change, no one knows whether he can return to the original situation. This is true for friends, career, family, and even the microwave food bought in the convenience store downstairs. Many times when we actively or passively choose to make changes, we can never go back.
After a moment of silence, Baiyunshan calmed down.
Things have basically come to an end at this point, everything that needs to be talked about has been said, and the rest of the time can only be used for small talk, which is completely meaningless.
Akimoto Yasushi was also ready to leave, but before leaving, he mentioned the joke he made when they first met today, with a very hateful smile: "By the way, Bai Sang, are you really not interested in women? Not really. I specifically want to inquire about your privacy, but I happen to know a cowboy here in Kabukicho who has become quite famous recently, I think his name is roland? Do you want to introduce me to you?"
Damn it! You are addicted to playing, right?
Baiyunshan's face darkened again. After being silent for a few seconds, he suddenly laughed and sighed with a sigh on his face: "Qiu Yuansang is just kidding. I deal with a lot of little idols here every day. Just give me They can't make ends meet just by spending money on food, so how can they still have money to go to Kabukicho?"
Having said this, Baiyunshan paused, then winked and said with a sincere face: "Qiu Yuansang, why don't you go advertise and sell instant noodles? What do you think of the name Master Kong? I think it will definitely become a hit!"
Qiu Yuanyasu's face suddenly darkened. Why didn't he realize that this guy had such a mean mouth before? He said angrily: "Get out!"
