wavenovel Chapter 1494, page 1503: Love and all that stuff, it's all fake!!!
Chapter 1494, page 1503: Love and all that stuff, it's all fake!!!
The "Neon Voice" production team has announced that the audition schedule for this season has been set, and the four directors have also been selected!
Many young people who dream of becoming singers and artists have turned to newspaper advertisements to study them.
"What?! Akina Nakamori and Seiko Matsuda as mentors?!"
"This is so exciting!" "Is this the battle of the century?!"
"If I had to choose, I'd definitely pick Akina!" "I'd still choose Seiko, she's so sweet!"
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Former fans joined in the discussion, even fantasizing about which mentor they would choose if they participated, without considering whether the other two would turn around for them.
It's obvious that the show's producers are using this showdown between two former idols as a selling point for promotion.
Those who truly wanted to participate in the selection process began to analyze the situation.
"Judging from the mentors this time, the selection range of 'Neon Voice' has expanded to include pop, enka, and rock music!"
"Yes, the restrictions on age and gender have also been greatly expanded."
Enka, as a special niche in the music industry, has never participated in talent shows like this. Unexpectedly, this time "Neon Voice" invited Shinichi Mori, a big name in the enka world, to be a mentor!
This will expand the audience for "Neon Voice"!
"Then maybe we'll even see middle-aged and elderly people on stage!"
"Haha, this is 'Neon Voice'! As long as you're willing to sing, you'll have a chance!"
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The discussions continued to build, and the popularity of the third season of "Neon Voice" exploded from the very beginning.
The sound naturally reached the Tree Friends Building as well.
Naoki Nagayama, who was making initial edits inside, heard Kijima Kyō's report.
"Naoki-san, I heard the publicity was very effective!"
Kijima Kyō's tone was tinged with excitement.
"Because Akina-san and Seiko Matsuda are going to participate, their fans, as well as some nostalgic fans, have all shown interest!"
"Even some TV shows are talking about this. They're saying that in today's idol industry, only these two have such qualifications!"
Other top idol singers are either too young, like Shizuka Kudo, or lack the national idol status; in short, they are not quite qualified to be mentors on "Neon Voice".
Momoe Yamaguchi is also an option. After appearing in "Departures," she stopped taking on other films and gigs, and is now practically semi-retired.
"Haha, that's what Fujiwara Kazuhisa and the others thought from the beginning~"
Naoki Nagayama said with a smile,
"They were looking forward to a showdown of the best."
Kijima Kyō continued:
"Actually, I've also heard people say that if Akina-san, Seiko-san, Momoe-san, and Naoki-san were all mentors together, the scene would definitely be explosive!"
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Naoki Nagayama was at a loss. Was he going to become a mentor too?!
It's not that I'm not qualified, but if I go on stage with three other former top idols who have connections, do the audience want to see the contestant sing?
They just want to see a chaotic scene!
"Okay, okay, that's impossible for me!"
Naoki Nagayama refused outright.
"I'm busy with movies and music now, so I rarely get involved anymore."
I've stopped writing songs!
That's such a pity!
Nishimoto Tomoyuki, who had been listening silently, interjected.
"Naoki-san's music is what every singer wants!"
That's all~
Naoki Nagayama said casually,
"His talent has run dry!"
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The people in the editing room naturally didn't believe it. Besides, even if Naoki-san stopped writing songs, he would still be the king of Naoki fans!
"We've rested enough, let's continue editing!"
Naoki Nagayama called to his assistants and continued editing "Fast & Furious".
"The car chase scenes are very important. The actors' expressions and movements need to correspond to the car's trajectory."
"Hi!!"
Akina arrived at Ken-On's headquarters building with Natsuka and Ren.
This place is like Akina's home base in the entertainment industry, so she felt comfortable bringing her two children here. Otherwise, staying at Yamazakurain all the time would be a bit monotonous.
"Hana-chan is so cute~" "This is Nagayama Ren, can it talk now?" "."
This wasn't Xia Hua's first time visiting Yan Yin, so she had some impression of the people here. Therefore, she greeted everyone who greeted her with a sweet smile.
However, Little Lotus had never been here before, and suddenly facing so many unfamiliar faces, she was a little scared, so she huddled in the baby basket and didn't say a word.
"Mingcai."
After President Hanami Kagami greeted the two children, he spoke to Akina.
"Everything is ready, let's listen!"
"Hi~"
Akina gave instructions to her assistants, Ueda Maki and Nonaka Mari.
"Maki-chan, Mori-san, Hana-chan and Ren-chan, I'll leave you in your care for now. I'm going to listen to the demo tape!"
"Hi~ No problem!"
Maki Ueda is no problem at all; she's already quite familiar with Hana-chan, and she can easily show her around Ken-On.
Nonaka Mari nodded and brought the baby basket closer.
In the meeting room, the player was already installed, and several demo CDs were placed on the table, each with a different packaging.
"We made a copy of all the tapes, vinyl records, and CDs."
Upon seeing Akina enter, Terabayashi Akira introduced her.
"Akina, listen to this first. We'll discuss the cover design later!"
"Hi~"
These days, albums and records can come in many different formats.
Cassette tapes are the most convenient; they can be played on Walkmans, players, and even answering machines, but the sound quality is the worst. Vinyl records require a professional turntable to play and have the best sound quality, making them popular with many audiophiles. CDs have become popular in recent years and fall somewhere in between the two. However, they can be enjoyed with music videos.
"I missed, this shock."
Listening to the songs on various records, Akina seemed to be immersed in the desperate emotions she felt during the recording. It was truly terrifying!
However, the effect sounded amazing, and Akina was very satisfied.
After listening to the records in all three media, Terabayashi Akira spoke:
"Akina-chan's performance this time was excellent. Her emotions were rich, and her singing was flawless! I will definitely buy a vinyl record of this to keep!"
"Hahaha~"
Akina laughed when she heard that.
"No need to buy, no need to buy, I'll definitely give you an autographed copy!"
"That's the best!"
Terahina Akira smiled and nodded, then placed a stack of design drawings on the table.
"These are the covers of a few albums. Akina, take a look and see if they suit you."
Akina was even more demanding with these covers; she placed each cover against cassette tapes, records, and CD cases to compare their effects.
After selecting a few, I found it difficult to choose between the remaining two: one depicting a modern woman, and the other a Western noblewoman.
Just then, the door opened, and Hua Jiang ran in:
"Mom, you've been inside for an hour!"
"Huh? It's been that long?!"
Akina covered her mouth in surprise.
"Has it been that long?"
"Yes! I've been running around outside for a long time."
The little one curiously climbed onto the chair, wanting to see what his mother was doing.
At this point, no one else in the room stopped her. Hanami Kagami and Terahira looked at the little one like she was their own grandchild. They were all key members of the cherry blossom viewing party, so naturally they were very indulgent towards the Nagayama family's daughter.
"Private Marseille"
Akina apologized to the surrounding employees, but instead of scolding Natsuka, she pointed to the two design drafts on the table and said...
"Hua Jiang, Mom is having trouble deciding which one to use!"
"Could you give Mom some advice?"
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The little guy became even more interested upon hearing this, and put his hands on the table to look at the two cover designs.
Akina, dressed in modern clothes, is a modern city girl, while the wealthy woman adorned with jewelry carries a hint of unease.
Xia Hua looked at the two design drafts and then selected one without hesitation:
"this!"
Terahina Akira became somewhat curious:
"Flower Jam, why did you choose this?! Is it because it looks pretty?"
"Because Mom is smiling in this picture! She'll cry in the other one."
The little guy was referring to that picture of the modern woman.
"Are you laughing?"
Akina was also a little surprised, but she immediately decided to use a different album because "I missed, this shock" is a sad song!
Besides, it was already stated that Hua Jiang was invited for reference only.
"Haha, as expected, Hua Jiang is amazing!"
Akina naturally didn't tell the little one her final choice; instead, she kissed her forehead.
"Hana-chan, go pick up Mori-san first. We're almost done here, we'll be heading back soon~"
"Good~"
The little one saw what his mother was doing, and since the meeting room wasn't very interesting, he happily ran out.
After she left, Akina said to Terabayashi Akira:
"Mr. Terahina, let's use this photo of a Western noblewoman for the cover; it fits the album's theme better!"
"Yes, that's true."
Terabayashi Akira nodded, and so the album cover was decided.
"Once the design is finalized, it will be ready for production in about two weeks. We will release it at the end of October!"
Terahina Akira continued,
"Next, it's time to start promoting our songs!"
"Hi"
Hanami Kagami quickly chimed in.
"We've already arranged with the 'The Best Ten' program team to give Akina a special themed segment as her debut promotion!"
"On TBS television station?"
Terahina nods.
"What about the others?"
"After that, we'll naturally be appearing on various music shows every week, rotating between them."
".OK"
Actually, this frequency is very low. When other artists release new songs, they use various methods to increase exposure!
However, for Akina Nakamori, this is indeed acceptable. Appearing on TV too much might actually diminish her mystique!
"Oh, right."
Terabayashi Akira suddenly remembered something and looked at Akina, saying,
"Akina-chan, you'll also sing this song on 'Neon Voice,' right?"
"I'll sing it at the beginning of the show!"
"That's good, then I won't worry anymore."
Having just finished recording "Night Hit," Seiko Matsuda felt parched and her body ached and was exhausted. At the peak of her new album's sales, she's been working non-stop promoting it!
However, she's been in a bad mood lately, like there's a fire burning inside her! But this isn't because of the fact that she'll be sharing the stage as a mentor with Akina Nakamori, but rather...
That night, Seiko Matsuda suddenly came to Masaki Kanda's apartment because she wanted to share news with someone close to her.
Another woman was found in the apartment!
Although Kanda Masaki said it was to "discuss the script," who discusses a script at home?! Especially a man and a woman alone in a room at night?!
It's just that she arrived early; otherwise, she definitely would have caught the two of them in the bedroom!
So, if your spouse has been away from home, don't suddenly come home without telling them! You might discover a surprise you never expected.
Since he wasn't caught red-handed, and Kanda Masaki stubbornly denied it, Matsuda Seiko had no choice but to swallow her anger.
She can't possibly get a divorce, can she?!
She abandoned Hiromi Go in a whirlwind marriage, followed by a lavish wedding and the birth of her daughter, Sayaka. She lost so much for this marriage.
Furthermore, both of them currently present themselves as a happy couple. It's fair to say their personal commercial value and image are tied to their marriage; a divorce would be a lose-lose situation for both of them!
This was unacceptable to Seiko Matsuda, who is very career-driven, especially given that she was about to star in a hugely popular program like "Neon Voice."
"Saint Son!!"
The person in front of her, an assistant from some TV station, was greeting Matsuda Seiko, and she was accompanied by a camera crew.
"You'll be mentoring Nakamori Akina from now on. Is there anything you'd like to say?"
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Seiko Matsuda instantly put on a professional smile.
"I'm really looking forward to sharing the stage with Akina-chan again; it's been so long since we last met."
"This episode of 'Neon Voices' should be a great time for reunions."
The answer was flawless!
As a celebrity, even after the show ends, she still has to maintain that perfect, sweet smile in front of the camera and fans. Even she herself feels that she's becoming a little psychologically abnormal.
"Okay, thank you, Saint Son."
The assistant didn't stop, and continued asking questions.
"Akina-san's husband is the famous musician Naoki Nagayama. Will that put some pressure on Seiko-san during the mentor's showdown?!"
"I believe Naoki-san will give Akina-chan a lot of support."
Seiko Matsuda laughed.
"But I also have Kanda-san here. I also have the support and encouragement of my family!"
"Haha, I see."
The assistant asked a few more questions before leaving, satisfied.
Matsuda Seiko, who had been patiently enduring the situation, quickly returned to her dressing room. Only when she was finally alone did she stop smiling, and her expression began to change unpredictably.
".Saya Kanda Masaki."
Muttering the name she once cared about most, Matsuda Seiko's emotions fluctuated between anger and sadness.
"Why didn't Nakamori Akina's husband have this problem?!"
"There must be others like me, enduring it, right?!"
"Definitely! There's no such thing as a lifelong, monogamous relationship!"
"Love is all fake!!"
Extreme joy or sorrow is most harmful to the body!
Under such emotional stress, the body, which had been working hard for days, finally couldn't hold on any longer.
Seiko Matsuda felt dizzy, and then everything went black.
In the lounge, a dull thud was heard, followed by silence.
A few minutes later, assistant Takako Tomita walked in, saw the figure lying on the floor, and heard a loud bang:
"Saint Seiko-san?! Saint Seiko-san, what's wrong with you?!"
(End of this chapter)