The next day, Ito Theater in Meguro-ku, Tokyo.
This theater belongs to the medium level among the theaters under Mr. Ito's management. The word medium often means neither high nor low. Here it covers the scale, layout, geographical area, daily manpower expenses, etc. Compared with its other theaters in There is a real gap between the other most high-end large-scale theaters in Shibuya, Minato, and Ginza.
But the gap is in comparison. There is indeed a gap compared with those top theaters. But for the fledgling idols, the simple and unpretentious Ito Theater they are in is the highest theater they have ever stopped at. The stage, whether it was the sound and light effects or the professionalism of the personnel, was much higher than what they had experienced before.
Ignore the rest, just stand on the stage and look forward. The densely packed seats under the stage are arranged in an orderly manner, hugging the solid wood stage under your feet in a circle, just like the ocean waves hugging the coastline. This is a shocking feeling. It is difficult to describe easily in words.
However, no matter how strong the emotion is, it will gradually cool down. The first time is shock, the second time is amazing, the third time is nervous... Until the fifth, sixth, and seventh time, these emotions gradually settle down. Today's little idols have been able to perform some classic theater plays on stage after more than half a month of adaptation period.
"Romeo and Juliet" is one of them.
The lights on the stage are bright and dazzling, and the music is powerful and sometimes melodious. The little idols are singing gorgeous lyrics, wearing gorgeous and romantic costumes, and are concentrating on performing their roles.
The girl who plays Juliet is Nojo Aimi. The girl herself has a good foundation. Coupled with more than half a month of hard training, the movements of her eyebrows and smiles can't be seen from the funny one in the lounge under the stage. She looks more like a noble lady than a childish foot-sang. Opposite her is Nogizaka's classic male actor, Wakazuki Yumi, who plays Romeo. Her height defect is solved silently by the long boots she wears. She looks handsome in a beautiful and neat moon-white suit. It's no wonder she can A certain lace captain was fascinated by it.
The lights changed with the music, and the little idols on the stage were concentrating on singing the sweet love songs in the script. However, the stage was empty. Except for two or three people sitting in the front row with the best view of the stage, the rest of the place was empty. Empty.
Baiyunshan is one of these three people.
He sat on the right hand side of the three people, staring at the performances of the little idols on the stage, but from the far left came Mr. Ito's emotion: "As you said, Shiro-san, this person named Nojo Aimi The child's talent is really good, and it can be seen that he has the skills he has practiced since childhood. Although he is still a little green now, but after a few years of hard work, if he wants to be a permanent performer in this theater, the chance will be quite good——"
Bai Yunshan retracted his gaze, smiled and shook his head gently: "Neng Jiao is still an idol now. What she wants to do in the future still depends on her own wishes. All I did was give her a chance and a show. It’s just a place for myself. Maybe this will be her choice in the future, but it may not be.”
"What if she did choose to be a stage actress?"
"That's a good thing."
"What if she chooses not to?"
"That's a good thing too."
Mr. Ito shook his head and said nothing more. After all, he still had different ideas from the young man next to him. For a businessman who deals in elegant art, interests and choices are undoubtedly the most important. As for whether it is out of intention... people are in the world, Who can have his own way?
The music on the stage suddenly changed, passionate and tragic. At this time, the beautiful and kind-hearted Juliet knew the insurmountable gap between her lover Romeo and her own identity, and she suddenly felt sad.
There was hearty laughter between the two of them.
"Ito, I advise you to give up the idea of persuading him as soon as possible, because many times, even I often have nothing to do with him-"
A bitter smile appeared on Mr. Ito's face: "Sakamoto-san, you should have reminded me of these things earlier, just like-"
Having said this, he paused and glanced at Baiyun Mountain: "It's like you and Bai Sang know each other and have a good relationship. If I had known that you were going to come together, I would not have chosen to be with Sakamoto-san and you guys today. We just met casually here, but we should move to my private room at the top theater with the most exquisite facilities in Ginza to chat leisurely."
Yes, as mentioned before, although Mr. Ito is essentially a businessman and manages many theaters, large and small, he has a unique hobby, which is that he likes to listen to people playing the piano. I have made friends with countless musicians and performers through this hobby, and I naturally have a certain friendship with the top Neon musician Ryuichi Sakamoto.
Mr. Sakamoto smiled and said in a soft voice: "I just found out that he actually knows you, Ito, and came here rashly. Sorry for disturbing you."
"You're welcome, Sakamoto-san."
Mr. Ito quickly smiled warmly. He respected and loved people like Sakamoto Ryuichi who had reached the ceiling of the neon music industry in front of him from the bottom of his heart. Although there was some friendship between the two in the past, it did not reach a deep level. Although they occasionally met for dinner, it was mostly Mr. Ito who took the initiative to invite him. It was almost impossible to find cases where Ryuichi Sakamoto took the initiative to go. A few times.
The most impressive time for him was the first time they met at L'Osier, the most famous three-Michelin-starred French Western restaurant in Ginza.
In addition to him, there were many business and political celebrities and artists that day. The atmosphere was harmonious and warm. In the middle of the meal, Sakamoto Ryuichi was invited to play his own well-known "Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence" to celebrate, as smooth as flowing water. The sound of the piano penetrated into the hearts of every audience present. It was also the first time that he intuitively felt the charm of top musicians at his fingertips. This time, he would never forget it.
Although Ryuichi Sakamoto later admitted that "Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence" was a piece that he didn't like playing very much before because it was so famous that no matter where he went, people would ask him to play it. I don’t like this feeling very much, but in Mr. Ito’s mind, this piece is still one of the top live performances he has ever heard.
In particular, the former was relieved later and did not care about the trouble caused by this piece of music and his dissatisfaction with others labeling him because of this piece of music. Instead, he devoted himself to the pursuit of music and artistic attainments. This made Mr. Ito Love sincerely transformed into an attitude of respect, which remains to this day.
Mr. Ito hesitated for a moment, and finally couldn't help but ask: "Sakamoto-san, please forgive me for being presumptuous. Judging from what you just said, you and Shiro-san have known each other for a long time. I don't know what your relationship is-"
Sakamoto Ryu glanced at Baiyun Mountain and said with a faint smile: "I plan to make him my disciple."
Mr. Ito was immediately shocked.
