Chapter 167 The Lady of ITOCHU Corporation
The five members of MAKE-UP scraped together a few coins and sent manager Takeshita Yoshiaki to the phone booth.

But seeing his manager answer the phone, his expression was a little weird.

Band leader Nobuo Yamada stepped forward and asked, “Takeshita-san, what’s wrong? Isn’t it an invitation to perform?”

Takeshita Yoshiaki first glanced at the promotional advertisement of Genki Girl not far away, and then replied, “It’s not a performance.”

Nobuo Yamada put his arms around his manager’s shoulders and said in a nonchalant tone.

“It’s okay, it’s just a waste of phone bills, Takeshita-san don’t care.”

But Takeshita Yoshiaki followed up and said, “There is a record company who wants to ask you to audition.”

For some reason, Takeshita Yoshiaki was faintly disappointed when he spoke.

“What?” Nobuo Yamada thought he had heard wrong.

Now is the era of idols, it is not easy for an underground band like them to find a place to make money, and even heard that a record company asked them to audition.

“That’s right, a record company wants to ask you to audition, and…”

As he said that, Takeshita Yoshiaki pointed to the billboard in the distance and said, “It’s the record company that created Vitality Girl.”

“really?”

Nobuo Yamada, who was dismissive of idols just now, immediately became excited when he heard what his manager said.

After all, a record company that can create a girl with vitality is definitely capable of helping them realize their dream of standing on a bigger stage.

“Of course it’s true. The other party said that it was introduced by Higuchi-san of the band Loudness. There should be no falsehood.”

After Takeshita Yoshiaki finished speaking, all five members of the band became excited.

“awesome!”

“Maybe we can sign a contract. I heard that this record company is a subsidiary of Yunying Pictures.”

“Pictures on the Clouds, why haven’t you heard of it?”

“Idiot, that Nakamori Akina, the previous movie that hated little devils, and many advertisements are all from this club.”

“Really, it’s really a powerful club.”

“Don’t be too happy too early, it’s just an audition, and it’s uncertain whether I can sign a contract.”

……

Seeing his teammates discussing enthusiastically, Nobuo Yamada remembered something and hurriedly asked Takeshita Yoshiaki.

“The audition is going to Tokyo.”

“That’s right.” Takeshita Yoshiaki replied.

“Then you need change to buy a ticket.” Nobuo Yamada had a headache.

Before, the band released an underground record at their own expense, and spent all the money they earned from previous performances, otherwise they wouldn’t even have to scrape together the money for the phone calls.

“The other party said that the air ticket will be paid by them.”

After finishing speaking, I did not forget to tell, “You five must work hard, and you will be able to stand on a bigger stage if you sign with a record company.”

When Nobuo Yamada heard this, he finally realized that something was wrong with his manager, “Won’t Takeshita-san go with us?”

“The other party is looking for you to audition, I will only cause unnecessary trouble.”

Takeshita Yoshiaki is both happy for Yamada Nobuo and others, but also lonely for the upcoming parting.

“Takeshita-san and us are one. Wherever MAKE-UP goes, Takeshita-san will go there together. If you don’t go, we won’t go to the audition either.”

Nobuo Yamada grabbed Takeshita Yoshiaki and said.

“That’s right, if Takeshita-san won’t go, we won’t either.” The other MAKE-UP team members also echoed.

“You idiots…”

Takeshita Yoshiaki was a little moved, but also a little helpless.

“Takeshita-san, let’s go to Tokyo together and realize our common dream together!”

……

Tokyo, a painting on the cloud.

Just as Hideki Hanyu hung up the phone, Shota Yoshioka asked, “How is it?”

“I found someone, and the other party said to be sure and give us a reply.”

After Hanyu Hideki finished speaking, he checked the time and found that it was getting late, so he explained to Yoshioka Shota.

“I’m going to attend Shiseido’s reception in the evening. I will leave the specific contact to Yoshioka-san. Please let me know when the audition time is confirmed.”

“Leave it to me, Hanyu-san, go get busy.” Shota Yoshioka replied.

Originally, Yunshang Entertainment was in charge of the signing of the newcomers, and Shota Yoshioka didn’t think there was anything wrong.

After Hideki Hanyu left, the call from Osaka came back quickly.

The staff responsible for contacting Yunshang Arts reported to Yoshioka Shota that six people were coming over there.

“Six people? Isn’t there only five people in the band?” Yoshioka Shota asked strangely.

“Their agent is coming too.”

Shota Yoshioka frowned when he heard the words. As the head of the brokerage firm, Shota Yoshioka instinctively disliked this kind of underground broker.

But thinking of the importance Hideki Hanyu attached to this band, he still nodded in agreement.

“Fix the audition time, and then notify President Hanyu, as well as Supervisor Kawauchi of Yunshang Animation.”

After speaking, he seemed to think of something, and said again, “Also inform the president of MF Records Nagato.”

“Ok.”

……

Hideki Hanyu, who left Yunying Pictures, returned to Master House to rest for a while, changed into formal attire for the reception, and set off for the Shiseido reception.

The place where Shiseido held the reception was in a hotel in Ginza.

The location of the hotel is not far from Shiseido’s headquarters in Ginza [-]-chome.

As soon as Hanyu Hideki’s car arrived near the hotel, he could see the very conspicuous Shiseido headquarters building in red.

At this time, the sky had already darkened, and many cars were already converging here.

It seems that there are quite a lot of guests attending the Shiseido reception.

The vehicle continued to drive forward and finally stopped in front of the hotel.

After Hideki Hanyu got out of the car with the invitation, he found that many reporters had gathered in front of the entrance of the ball to take pictures.

There are social news media, economic and financial media, and entertainment media.

After all, the reception of a big company will not only invite people from the political and business circles, but also celebrities from the entertainment circle to decorate.

Especially for this kind of ball-style reception, some people like to bring female celebrities here.

For this kind of scene, Hideki Hanyu had experienced so much, he walked inward without paying attention.

A group of reporters looked at the political and business people with a bad image for a long time, and suddenly a handsome guy with a tall figure appeared in front of them, and they naturally regained their spirits immediately.

After a closer look, I realized it was Hideki Hanyu.

The media rejoiced that as long as Hideki Hanyu was there, at least they wouldn’t have to worry about what photos to put on the page tomorrow.

Otherwise, just put those fat-bellied political and business people, which readers will be interested in watching.

Even social media, economic and financial media need to attract readers to buy.

As soon as Hanyu Hideki’s photo was placed in a conspicuous position, it immediately attracted housewives visiting convenience stores, and sales increased by at least one-fifth.

This is already the experience that the majority of media colleagues have gradually summed up.

Unfortunately, it is not easy to interview Hideki Hanyu.

Apart from the necessary publicity, Hideki Hanyu kept a low profile in private.

Most of the recent end-of-year receptions were attended by that president, Hirohashi.

It is not easy to meet Hideki Hanyu today, of course we must seize the opportunity.

“Mr. Hanyu, can I accept an interview?”

“Mr. Hanyu, look here!”

“Mr. Hanyu, why didn’t you bring a female companion today?”

“Do you have any new cooperation plans with Shiseido next year?”

……

Hearing the reporter’s question, Hideki Hanyu didn’t turn his face away, but stopped to let the media take some photos, and briefly answered a few questions.

It is mainly about the cooperation with Shiseido.

After all, the cooperation between Yun On Pictures and Shiseido is not limited to the scope of advertising production.

Movies, variety shows, TV animations, advertising investment in theatrical animations, artist endorsements, product event promotion, etc. cooperation.

The scope is quite wide and belongs to the important level of partners.

Otherwise, how could Hideki Hanyu accept the invitation so easily and come to the reception dance.

Therefore, for these questions, he still has to answer, to convey the attitude of Yunying Pictures to Shiseido and the outside world.

As for the issues of the entertainment media that had nothing to do with this reception, or concerned about his personal emotional life, he ignored them at all.

Seeing more and more follow-up guests, Hanyu Hideki didn’t want to stand here to influence other people, so he left without caring about the media’s retention.

After handing over the invitation to the staff, Hideki Hanyu entered the banquet hall where the dance was held.

At this time, many people have already come inside, in addition to people from the political and business circles, there are also some familiar people from the entertainment industry.

Some entertainers come as female companions, while others come to perform.

However, the performers are basically enka singers, such as idols and bands, so it is basically impossible to appear on such occasions.

After Hideki Hanyu entered the venue, people from Shiseido immediately came up to greet him.

“President Hanyu, it’s a pleasure to meet you.”

The person who welcomed Hideki Hanyu was a middle-aged man named Eiio Fukuhara.

The other party is a relative of Shinzo Fukuhara, the founder of Shiseido, who is responsible for media promotion at Shiseido.

On weekdays, Shiseido and Yunying Pictures are in charge of each other.

“Fukuhara’s executive invited me, of course I’m coming.” Hideki Hanyu replied politely.

Seeing Hanyu Hideki alone, Fukuhara asked curiously, “Chairman Hanyu came alone?”

“Yes, I’m busy with work and haven’t found a suitable dance partner.” Hanyu Hideki explained.

Regarding Hanyu Hideki’s words, Fukuhara Rongo didn’t believe it at all.

As the president of Yunying Pictures, Hideki Hanyu will not be able to find a woman as a dance partner.

I don’t know how many women in the entertainment industry are willing to release the news a little bit.

However, Fukuhara Rongo thought of his purpose of inviting Hanyu Hideki to come today, and felt that it seemed a good thing that Hanyu Hideki did not bring a partner.

“If President Hanyu doesn’t mind, how about I introduce a dance partner to President Hanyu?”

“Professor Fukuhara will be very busy tonight, so let’s not bother him.”

Hanyu Hideki refused aloud.

He has no interest in finding a strange woman to dance ballroom dancing or something.

“No trouble, it is my honor to introduce a dance partner to President Hanyu.”

Fukuhara Rongo looked warm-hearted.

However, there were so many guests coming to the ball tonight, it was not easy for Eiio Fukuhara to keep entertaining Hideki Hanyu.

After a few simple and polite words, Eiio Fukuhara said goodbye to Hideki Hanyu.

Saying goodbye to Eiio Fukuhara, Hideki Hanyu entered the banquet hall, intending to find a corner to relax for a while, but then disappeared after a while.

But helplessly, even if he didn’t stand in the middle of the crowd, his excellent appearance was still too eye-catching, constantly attracting people to socialize.

Especially those people in the entertainment industry, such as enka singers who came to sing, they all came to greet him politely.

Of course, there are also beautiful entertainers as decorations. Seeing him alone, come to try his luck.

If you don’t succeed, let it go, once you succeed in getting close to Hideki Hanyu’s thigh, then your career will take off immediately.

Unfortunately, none have been successful so far.

But besides these people, he can also meet the partners of Yunying Pictures.

For example, the director of the Fuji TV Animation Division, Sugiyama Motoko.

He took a female anchor with an outstanding appearance to socialize with people everywhere, and soon found him.

“President Hanyu, please tell me next time you can’t find a suitable female partner. There are many female anchors on Fuji TV who admire Hanyu-san’s talent.”

“Thank you Sugiyama-san.”

Hearing Sugiyama Motoko’s words, Hanyu Hideki really wanted to ask, do you Fuji TV people like to use female anchors to entertain guests?

Gang Haoyi had given him a surprise before.

You, the animation production department, also come to this set.

Being a hostess at Neon TV is a real pain.

However, Mr. Sugiyama couldn’t chat with Hideki Hanyu for long, so he had to leave early because of the arrival of another person.

It was none other than Eiio Fukuhara who entertained Hideki Hanyu when he entered.

And this one came to Hideki Hanyu for no other reason than to promise Hideki Hanyu to introduce a dance partner.

Hanyu Hideki originally thought that the other party was just saying politely, but who would have thought that the other party meant it for real.

“Deputy Fukuhara, I don’t think I’ll bother you.”

“No trouble, that young lady came here by herself today, and she happens to be short of an excellent dance partner.”

“Actually, I feel a little uncomfortable today, so I don’t need to dance or something.”

Hanyu Hideki said euphemistically that he is not interested in ballroom dancing.

Who would have thought that Eiio Fukuhara would not give up, “If you don’t dance, the two of you are young people. Once you get to know each other, you will become friends.”

No matter how slow Hanyu Hideki’s reaction was, he could tell that the purpose of this Shiseido executive was not to introduce him to a dance partner at all.

Fukuhara Rongo knew that he could no longer use introducing a partner as an excuse at this time, and told Hanyu Hideki directly.

“Chairman Hanyu, a high-level executive of ITOCHU Corporation admires you very much. The dance partner I will introduce to you today is the other party’s daughter.”

Hearing Fukuhara Eiko’s words, he was not introducing a dance partner to Hanyu Hideki, but obviously introducing the posture of a blind date.

Hideki Hanyu didn’t expect that Yukio Tanaka used to tease Yukio Tanaka for going on a blind date with a lady from a big family, but it turned out that it would be his turn so soon.

Itochu Corporation, Itochu Zaibatsu, one of the three major trading companies of Neon, and a comprehensive trading company ranked among the top [-] in the world.

Of course, Hideki Hanyu is famous for this series of titles.

And behind ITOCHU, there is another behemoth hidden.

The first persuaded the silver consortium.

It is well known that the Neon Consortium controls a large number of Neon enterprises and holds the economic lifeline of Neon.

Mitsui, Mitsubishi, Sumitomo, Yasui and other consortiums centered on family chaebols are the earliest monopoly consortia in the neon economy.

However, due to the splitting of America and the rapid development of the neon economy in the 70s and [-]s, the monopoly of the old consortium was continuously weakened, and industrial enterprises different from the old chaebol families appeared in the neon economy. group.

They united with the old consortium, huddled together to keep warm, and formed a new joint consortium.

It was against this background that the First Persuasion Bank Consortium was born.

Although the First Quanyin Consortium, which was established in 1978, is young, it has the largest number of members.

Shiseido, which held the ball today, is one of them.

And ITOCHU is the most core member of the Daiichi Bank consortium.

After thinking about this relationship, it is not surprising why Fukuhara Rongo is so enthusiastic about being a “matchmaker”.

“Could it be the lady of the Ito family?” Hideki Hanyu asked curiously.

“That’s not true, but the rights of this lady’s family in ITOCHU are not inferior to those of the Ito family. There are three elders of the family who serve as directors of ITOCHU. Chairman Hanyu must seize the opportunity.”

Seizing the opportunity that Fukuhara Einan said was naturally an opportunity to embrace ITOCHU Corporation.

Hearing Fukuhara Eiko’s explanation, Hanyu Hideki probably guessed it.

It should be a family member of a powerful faction in ITOCHU Corporation. He is picking a son-in-law for his daughter, and he has taken a fancy to him, a rising star.

The whole matter should not involve Itochu Corporation, and naturally it should not involve the First Bank Consortium.

“President Hanyu, please follow me, that lady is still waiting for you.”

Fukuhara Rongo urged.

“Okay, I’ll trouble Manager Fukuhara.”

Even if he disagrees with this kind of thing in the end, he still needs to meet him out of politeness.

Following Eiio Fukuhara, Hideki Hanyu soon came to the other corner of the banquet hall.

Compared with the lively scenes in other places, this corner looks much quieter.

At a glance, they are basically ladies wearing all kinds of high-end evening gowns.

They made up different camps with each other and whispered together, not knowing what they were talking about.

Hideki Hanyu, who followed Eiio Fukuhara, still attracted the attention of many ladies.

Even leaving aside Hideki Hanyu’s many identities, just that face and figure look seductive enough.

If coupled with status and a small successful career, it is indeed a good husband-in-law candidate for those young ladies who do not need to marry.

Taking Hanyu Hideki with him, Fukuhara Rongnan quickly found the target lady and introduced them.

“Miss Naito, this is President Hanyu.”

“President Hanyu, this is Ms. Haruko Naito.”

After the introduction, Fukuhara Rongo left consciously.

“Next, the two of you can chat casually. I still have guests to entertain, so I won’t bother you any more.”

After Fukuhara Rongo left, Naito Haruko offered to say hello in a soft voice.

“President Hanyu, this is the first time we meet, please give me your advice.”

The girl bowed slightly when she spoke, showing no sign of shyness.

He is polite and courteous in his gestures, and his graceful appearance shows everyone’s ladylike demeanor.

“Nice to meet you, Miss Naito.”

After Hanyu Hideki finished speaking, he looked carefully at Haruko Naito in front of him.

Not very old, certainly not more than 20 years old.

The facial features on the small face are exquisite and beautiful, especially those clear and transparent eyes, which are particularly eye-catching.

In terms of appearance alone, she is no worse than those female stars in the entertainment industry who are good at appearance.

But the demure, elegant, elegant and intelligent temperament of the other party is hard to see in ordinary girls in this day and age.

No matter how you look at it, this kind of girl cannot be cultivated by an ordinary family.

After introducing each other, Hideki Hanyu didn’t know how to communicate for a while.

However, he was not interested in being the son-in-law of a wealthy family, so he thought for a while and said directly, “Miss Naito, I actually have a girlfriend.”

But what he didn’t expect was that Haruko Naito, who was in front of him, said directly after hearing his words.

“I know, my father told me when I came here.”

“Then why did Ms. Naito come to see me?”

Hideki Hanyu really wanted to know what Haruko Naito’s father was thinking when he knew he had a girlfriend and even arranged for his daughter to meet him.

“Because if it’s just a girlfriend, it doesn’t matter.”

This Miss Haruko Naito said something that made Hideki Hanyu’s jaw drop in a soft and weak tone.

It doesn’t matter if it’s just a girlfriend, are all the girls in big families so generous?
Hanyu Hideki couldn’t help complaining in his heart.

“Is President Hanyu surprised by my words?” Haruko Naito asked immediately.

“There are some.” Hanyu Hideki admitted honestly.

“I just think it’s normal for a man like Chairman Hanyu to have several girlfriends.”

As soon as Haruko Naito uttered these words, Hideki Hanyu felt like returning from a civilized society to a feudal society.

In the past, no matter whether it was in Yunshang Painting or Elven Entertainment, the contacts were those who were relatively cutting-edge and deeply influenced by European and American trendy culture.

Therefore, I don’t feel deeply about the feudal remnants of neon.

But today, he finally saw it.

Thinking of this, he curiously asked Haruko Naito, “Where does Miss Naito go to school now?”

“I’m a second-year student in the Women’s Advanced Division of the Gakushuin,” Naito Haruko replied.

Hideki Hanyu thought to himself, it turned out to be a private school for the royal aristocrats.

The private schools of Gakushuin, ranging from kindergarten to university, were originally opened for neon locusts and nobles.

Although Neon canceled the Chinese system, ordinary people can also enroll.

But in the early 80s, background checks were required to enroll in schools of the Academy of Gakushuin, and the degree of rigor was by no means comparable to that of later generations.

And Haruko Naito attended the Gakushuin Higher School for Girls, which is a girls’ high school.

In terms of the difficulty of admission, it is even more difficult than the universities of the Gakushuin Academy.

It is not enough to have money alone, but also to have a certain power background.

But a sophomore in high school?
Hanyu Hideki glanced at the other party’s exaggerated figure wrapped in a white evening dress with some doubts.

A 17-year-old girl’s development is so good?

At this moment, Hideki Hanyu heard the music on the field stop.

Haruko Naito also followed suit, “President Hanyu, I am very glad to meet you, my mother is calling me, excuse me.”

When Hanyu Hideki was worrying about what to talk to this big family lady, when she heard this, she hurriedly expressed it.

“Miss Naito, please.”

Then he saw Haruko Naito walking towards the middle of the banquet hall.

In the end, she stood next to a beautiful woman who looked similar to Haruko Naito, who presumably was Haruko Naito’s mother.

Hanyu Hideki didn’t look any further, turned around and walked out of the banquet hall.

After leaving the hotel, Hanyu Hideki quickly put this inexplicable “blind date” behind him.

Haruko Naito and her mother also left the banquet hall and found their father who was waiting outside.

The three walked together, with the father in front and the mother and daughter behind.

It seemed strange that there was a long distance between the three of them.

“What do you think of that Hideki Hanyu?” Father turned to Haruko Naito.

Haruko Naito wanted to step forward to answer, but saw her father showing a displeased expression.

She stopped instinctively, knowing that her father didn’t like her approaching when she was outside.

After all, the father’s current wife doesn’t like the daughter born to her ex-wife very much.

“He only said a few words to me.”

“He didn’t ask you to dance?”

“No.”

“Useless things!”

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(End of this chapter)