Tokyo life starting with painting

One of the two NHK staff members who came to invite Higashinoji to participate in the Red and White Uta Battle was named Kotama Hikoto and the other was named Iki Kensho.

Kotama Hikoto is the producer of this issue of the Red and White Uta Battle, and Kenaki Iki is his assistant.

The reason why they approached Higashinoji this time was actually very simple.

Because since Higashinoji came into contact with music, "Lemon", "Although Our Hands Are Empty" and "Don't Give Up" have all been hits of the year.

Among them, "Lemon" has been at the top of the distribution list from the beginning to the end of the "Unnatural Death" serialization. Now it is about to reach the top of the distribution list. Unsurprisingly, "Lemon" will definitely win the annual ranking. , and it is very popular among young people.

The same goes for "Although Our Hands Are Empty" and "Don't Give Up".

Especially "Don't Give Up" by Izumi Sakai in his previous life, even in Japan where Higashinoji moved it to this world, it was almost as popular as in his previous life.

Originally, "Don't Give Up" was a love song, but under the exaggeration of some media, it gradually became the same direction as the previous life, and became "the song that best represents Japan's lost decade" - the same as the previous life.

Moreover, the sales of the digital version of "Don't Give Up" are also particularly terrifying. After this year, it ranked 5th on the annual Oricon O list.

Higashino felt that the main reason was that "Don't Give Up" was too far behind "Lemon" and "Although Our Hands Are Empty", and it was included as a bonus track in the only physical album Higashino released, so it was There is no first place winner.

This made Xiao Yuyan sigh inexplicably.

The Higashinoji in front of him is indeed not simple. Not only is he a good cartoonist, he is also talented in music, and his appearance is also very good. He is very good-looking.

To sum up, it is quite natural for NHK Kohaku Uta Kaisen to invite Higashinoji to participate.

Thinking of this, Xiao Tamahiko spoke again: "Teacher Higashino, our NHK's Red and White Song Battle has a history of 59 years since it was broadcast, and it has always been a popular national program. As long as you are willing to appear, our program team We will definitely arrange a good position for you to play.”

The meaning of these words is very simple, it is nothing more than giving up the best position of the white team's finale to Higashinoji.

The so-called ‘big finale’ actually means that among all the singers who appeared, the last group of singers in the red group (female) and white group (male) is called the finale.

Among them, the red group that appears earlier is the finale, and the white group that appears last is the finale, which often attracts much attention.

And what the other party said about Red and White Uta Battle being a popular national program is actually correct.

As far as Higashinoji knows, the peak ratings of the Red and White Song Battle once reached 81%. After all, it is a program equivalent to the Spring Festival Gala once a year, so it must have this reputation.

But of course there are peaks and troughs. As far as Higashinoji knows, the ratings of the Red and White Song Battle have been declining year by year. At one point, it dropped to 35%, which is actually similar to the Tianchao Spring Festival Gala.

But to be honest, half of the reason why the ratings of Kohaku Uta Battle dropped was because of NHK officials’ own suicide.

Most of the reasons were due to the 57th Red and White Song Competition in 2006. I don’t know which god in NHK came up with the idea, but he actually came up with a nude dance music program.

It was true that everything that should be leaked was leaked, and everything that shouldn't be leaked was leaked, and the white rabbits were jumping around.

Even the host in charge and the audience were stunned - they had never seen such a scene in their lives.

You must know that the Red and White Song Battle is an NHK brand, second only to baseball game broadcasts, and as such a program watched by audiences across the country, this sudden nude dance program directly set off the report hotline of NHK TV station. .

Angry Japanese friends asked the person in charge of NHK what kind of impact it would have on the children if they saw it.

This incident caused a big fuss at the time, and the host of the Red and White Song Battle program directly apologized to viewers across the country.

Also because of the impact of this incident, the Kohaku Uta Battle began to go downhill.

All I can really say is that the world is huge and full of wonders.

However, Higashinoji didn't care about this kind of nonsense. After all, this year was only 2004, so even if it happened, it had little to do with him.

What he cares about is whether he should agree to Xiao Yuyanren's participation in the Red and White Song Battle.

Because the other party offered him very good conditions, giving him a good position in such a national program is enough to show that NHK attaches great importance to him.

You must know that NHK TV station is the oldest TV station in Japan. When it comes to Big Brother, the other four Japanese private TV stations have absolutely no objections.

But.

Higashino couldn't help but groan, and decided to refuse.

He has been obsessed with drawing comics and various kinds of work for most of this year, leaving Konoe Ryoka and Higashino Chihaya aside for who knows how long.

At least when it comes to the Japanese New Year, Higashinoji prefers to spend it with his family.

As for reputation, to be honest, Higashinoji is not the kind of person who is unmoved by fame and fortune, but thinking of Higashino Chihaya and the others, Higashinoji finally felt that it would be better to give up.

"Mr. Xiaoyu, thank you very much for your invitation. Likewise, I am also very interested in this red and white song competition, but I'm sorry, I still have my own things to do this year."

Higashino apologized softly.

Well.

Xiao Yuyanren's first reaction after hearing Higashinoji's words was to be stunned.

He never thought that Toyoji would refuse their invitation.

After all, the Kohaku Uta Battle is a major program that attracts the attention of the Japanese people, and their program team also intends to leave the finale position to Higashino Tsukasa to create the program effect.

In the end, Higashinoji actually refused?

The finale of the white group is the position that attracts the most attention. As long as Higashinoji performs well, it is normal for his reputation to rise to the next level.

This shocking fact made him unable to react for a moment.

However, as a famous NHK producer, he quickly recovered and said with a smile: "Please give Mr. Higashino another careful thought about the invitation. We really sincerely hope Mr. Higashino can join us in this year's Red and White Song Competition." middle."

Xiao Yuyan wanted to continue persuading him, but Higashinoji didn't hesitate. He just smiled and started playing Tai Chi with him, making various excuses.

This made Xiao Yuyan a little confused as to what to say.

Higashinoji is obviously a young man, but his eloquence is indescribable. He can still express his willingness to refuse while taking his face into consideration.

Higashinoji didn't know what Xiao Tamahiko was thinking. If he knew, he would probably just smile - isn't this nonsense? China has a long history of speaking politely. Even when an aunt gives a child New Year's money, adults will push it back and forth for a long time. This can be regarded as being cultivated since childhood. Japanese friends are definitely not as good as him in this regard.

Just when Kotamahiko's side was in a deadlock, Iki Kensho, Kotamahiko's new assistant next to him, suddenly spoke.

"Teacher Higashino, we can actually provide tickets to the studio. If you don't mind, you can actually invite your family to watch the Kohaku Uta Battle performance live."

Kensaki Iki was only halfway through his words when he was stopped by Xiao Tamahiko.

He couldn't help but glare at the other party, feeling that the newbie was simply adding to the chaos.

He, Xiao Yuyan, offered such a generous offer but Higashinoji didn't agree to it. Will it be useful if you give him a few tickets to the studio?

If Higashinoji is really willing to participate in this Red and White Song Battle, he will help Higashinoto get dozens of studio tickets, not to mention a few.

After all, as an insider of NHK and one of the planners of this red and white song competition, the tickets to the studio are really not valuable at all - in previous years, these things were either given to employees and let their families come to watch, or they were Give some to the participating singers.

But the problem is that it is unrealistic to get Higashino to agree with this kind of thing that is not very valuable at all.

It even felt disrespectful for Kensaki Iki to say this.

Therefore, while gagging Iiki Kensho, Kotamahiko turned to look at Higashinoji, wanting to apologize to him.

But before he could say the apology, his expression became a little strange.

what happened?

Look at Higashinoji's face. Why does he seem to be a little interested?

Seeing Higashinoji's somewhat emotional expression, Xiao Yuyan couldn't help but opened his mouth and said hello: "Teacher Higashino?"

"Ah" Higashino seemed to be brought back to his senses by his greeting: "What's the matter? Mr. Xiaodama?"

Well.

Xiao Yuyan was a little suspicious, and then he said in a strange way: "Does Mr. Higashino need us to arrange it? Tickets for the studio?"

He regretted just saying the words.

I was also led astray by the newcomer Kenaki Iki, so why did I say such a thing without common sense?

Rather than getting a few studio tickets, it would be better to think about how to improve Higashinoji's salary.

While he was thinking this.

"Can I think about it for a moment?"

Higashikata suddenly spoke.

"Huh?" Xiao Yuyan opened his mouth subconsciously, and his eyes became a little strange.

Higashinoji. Is this true?

As a TV station staff member, he could naturally feel that Higashinoji was a little moved.

But this shouldn't be the case.

Higashinoji wasn't even impressed by the finale position, but Higashinoji was impressed by just a few studio tickets?

Isn’t it unscientific just to think about it?

Xiao Yuyan couldn't understand Higashinoji's thoughts at all, but he also knew that he couldn't hesitate at this time, so he immediately hit the snake with a stick: "I understand, Mr. Higashino, I look forward to good news from you."

At the same time, he did not forget to leave enough studio tickets for Higashinoji after he returned, and they had to be in good seats.

Thinking of this, Xiao Tamahiko pulled Iiki Kensaki aside to stand up, half-bowed to Higashinoji, and then turned around and left.

But just after leaving Higashino's house, Kotamahiko pulled Kensho Iki over and criticized him.

Mainly because he suddenly spoke, causing Xiao Yuyanren to fail to adjust his rhythm.

This scolding made Iiki Kensaki lower his head and felt aggrieved. Wasn't it because of his own flash of inspiration that he persuaded Tonoji? Why are you still scolding yourself?

Regarding his rhetoric, Xiao Yuyan couldn't help but shake his head: "Yes, it was your flash of inspiration that persuaded Mr. Higashino to move, but what if your flash of inspiration didn't work? What if it didn't work? Come here, Teacher Dongye, how are you going to take the blame for this?"

Higashinoji is a male singer carefully selected from the list. After all, there are not many famous Japanese male singers in recent years, and there are even fewer special examples of manga masters like Higashinoji being both male singers.

The entire production team hopes to win Higashinoji.

If it was because of Kenshang Iki's words that Tonoji's expression changed on the spot.

Kenzhang Iki might have to take a big blame for this.

Xiao Yuyan is very optimistic about him as a newcomer, and naturally does not want him to give up his future because of a few slips of the tongue.

"Be careful next time you speak."

"Yes! Mr. Xiaoyu!"

"Ah, by the way, remember to reserve a dozen tickets for Mr. Higashino."

"Okay, I understand."

The two employees of NHK TV station just walked away step by step.

Higashinoji, who was left on the other side, began to think.

Indeed.

If Chihaya, Lianghua and her friends were brought to the scene of the Kohaku Uta Battle, they would surely be very happy, right?

After all, as ordinary people, they basically have no chance to be exposed to such occasions.

In addition, watching a performance live is definitely different from watching it on TV

Tonoji held his chin, thinking this way.

But this is what he thinks now. Higashino doesn't know yet what girls like Higashino Chihaya, Konoe Ryoka, and Takahashi Yumi are thinking.

It is said that women have a weak heart, so it is safer to ask their opinions at this time.

With this in mind, Higashinoji simply called Konoe Ryoka and the others and asked them to make time to come to his house in the evening.

Konoe Ryoka on the other side of the phone did not doubt that he was there, and directly conveyed Higashinoji's words to Fujiwara Aoi and Takahashi Yumi.

"Huh? Mr. Higashino wants to see us for something?" After hearing this, Fujiwara Aoi looked away from the reference book in her hand, and then her face changed: "Could it be that we are asked to imitate the scene in "Hansawa Naoki" again? ?"

Fujiwara Aoi, who is the most rational and calm among the trio, looked a little scared when she said this.

After all, she and Takahashi Yumi were often asked by Higashinoji to imitate Hansawa Naoki's expression recently - the kind of tense expression on the face.

This expression was so laborious that she and Takahashi Yumi were so tense that their faces almost became paralyzed.

Therefore, Fujiwara Aoi also has an unspeakable fear of Higashino Tsukasa.

The same goes for Yumi Takahashi next to her.

As soon as she heard that it was Higashikata calling her over, her expression changed drastically.

There is still a whole box of reference materials left at home. She has been reading them every day for the past few days, but the number has not decreased.

If Higashinoji called him over this time, he would just bring a box of review materials to him.

Then she would really go crazy.

Therefore, Takahashi Yumi's expression is a little hesitant now, for fear that she might accidentally turn into a 'college entrance examination review material' look.

Seeing the expressions of the two Ji friends, Konoe Ryoka couldn't help but opened her mouth and said a kind word to her boyfriend:

"Asi is not that kind of person. He is not bad at all."

She stopped mid-sentence.

Because she thought of the cheerful way Higashino coaxed Chihaya Higashino when he asked her to play opposite Chihaya Higashino.

"Probably not"

Konoe Ryoka whispered.