Chapter 1072: Breaking News! Nakamori Akina is making a comeback?!

The Shibuya area of Tokyo is a gathering place for music.

Here you can find all kinds of music styles, and even in the cafes on the street, you can feel the rich atmosphere of music culture.

6 years ago, the famous record chain store Tower Records landed in Neon and opened the largest record store in Asia in Shibuya, making this a paradise for music enthusiasts.

In addition to records, players, audio, karaoke, etc., are also very rich, and there are many professional recording studios, and the recording studio reserved by Burning Productions for Akina is in this area.

"Haven't been to Shibuya for a long time!"

Akina sat in the back row of the Toyota Century, looking at the familiar and somewhat strange scenery from the window.

When she came here before, she was carrying work baggage, and this time, she brought another small baggage........

In the baby seat in the middle of the back seat, Naoki Xia Hua was waving her hands wildly, and her mouth was making unclear tones, looking full of vitality.

Akina turned her head, pinched her daughter's little hand and laughed,

"Hua-chan, are you also very happy to go out today?"

Yono Moli, who was sitting on the other side, smiled and said: "Is this Hua-chan's first time going out?"

"Hi..... so Hua-chan is very excited~" Akina laughed.

Neon babies get vaccinated between 2 months and 12 years old. Since returning to Shanying Yuan from the hospital where she was born, Xia Hua hasn't been out yet.

"Akina-san's spirit is also very good~"

"I haven't been out for a long time either~" Akina nodded. "And I haven't sung for a long time, I'm a bit nervous and a bit excited..."

"Daijobu, Akina-san will definitely be fine~"

Yono Moli had heard Akina sing karaoke when she was at Shanying Yuan, and highly recognized the singing skills of the big star Akina.

"Haha, Arigato~"

The driver in front was butler Alfred. The Toyota Century drove very steadily and finally arrived at the scheduled recording studio at two o'clock.

Seeing Akina carrying the baby basket, the original manager Akifusa Miko and album producer Ryomei Tanaka hurriedly walked up to greet them in the front hall of the recording studio.

"Akina-chan, Sashi-buri~"

Ryomei Tanaka greeted enthusiastically. He hadn't seen Akina for a long time, but Akifusa Miko had attended the full-month banquet at Shanying Yuan not long ago.

Akina, who had a baby, had a bit more maternal temperament. She was wearing a thin blue plaid dress, her skin was white and delicate, her face was full of collagen, and even her figure hadn't changed much, graceful and moving, full of youthful vitality.

It made people have no doubt that as long as she stood on the stage again, she would become that charming idol~

"Ryomei-san, Sashi-buri~"

Akina also responded with a smile.

"Is this Naoki Xia Hua?"

Ryomei Tanaka looked at the baby in the baby basket who was looking around with round eyes,

"Really cute~ completely inherited Akina-chan's traits!"

"Haha, Arigato~"

Parents are always happy when others praise their children, and Akina is no exception.

This is a very large recording studio. The staff of the recording studio and some band members coming in and out, seeing that it was the big star Nakamori Akina who seemed to have retired, also gathered to talk, and the scene was very lively~

"Akina-chan, let's not stay in the front hall for long, let's go to the recording studio first~"

"Hi~"

Akifusa Miko resumed his duties as a manager, leading Akina and her party to walk quickly towards the internal recording studio.

Pushing open the door wrapped in sound-absorbing materials, a very spacious recording studio appeared in front of them. The walls were installed with sound-absorbing cotton, and as soon as they walked in, the white noise that was everywhere disappeared~

The room decorated with solid wood was separated by a glass wall. On one side were recording microphones and musical instruments, and on the other side was a recording console with many buttons, and a small sofa where Yono Moli and little Xia Hua could rest.

After the baby was settled, Ryomei Tanaka asked:

"Akina-chan, do you want to take a break?"

"No need, I've been resting at home for almost a year!" Akina shook her head. "There is a lot of work today~"

"Hi, then let's start!"

What is being recorded today is the song *Passion* that was already composed. Akina shook her body lightly with the rhythm of the music in the recording room, allowing herself to quickly enter the state of performance.

"

Get up, Get up, Get up, Get up, Burning love!

Yarikirenai hodo (Even if I'm with you)

Taikutsuna toki ga aru wa anata to ite mo (There are times when it's boring)

Shaberu gurai nara (Rather than chatting)

Odottetai no ima wa garasu no disukotikku (I'd rather dance on the glass stage now)

"

Although she didn't wear the iconic hip-hop kimono and bobo head, as soon as she opened her mouth, the low voice was still as stable as an old... cough, as stable as Mount Tai!

Akina hadn't sung to her heart's content for a long time, and after having a baby, it seemed like she had to become steady all of a sudden, and she hadn't danced happily for a long time either.

At this moment in the recording studio, it was as if she had let go of her restraints, venting her young, fiery inner emotions in her singing voice, becoming that Nakamori Akina who was shining on the stage again.

In the villa in Setagaya, Seiko Matsuda was exercising at home.

Because Masaki Kanda is an artist and his work is very busy, Seiko Matsuda was often alone in the apartment in Narita, so she returned to her parents' home when she was close to giving birth.

Her belly was already very big, and she broke into a sweat after walking a few steps, but she still wanted to stretch a little...

As a career-oriented woman with ambition, Seiko Matsuda had already made plans to make a comeback after giving birth, so even during pregnancy, she wanted to adjust her body shape as much as possible to facilitate weight loss after giving birth.

"Noriko, take a break." Seiko Matsuda's mother called out gently.

"Oka-san, right away, let me do one more set..."

Seiko Matsuda's mother actually had no way to deal with her daughter. After all, she had always had her own opinions, even when her parents didn't allow her to enter the entertainment industry as an idol, but in the end, she couldn't stop her.

Then there was the breakup with Hiromi Go, whom she had been in love with for four years, and then the flash marriage with Masaki Kanda... Now in the late stage of pregnancy, the relationship between the two seemed to have some problems.

Sigh... the daughter is grown up, there's no way!

Seiko Matsuda, who finished stretching, wiped her sweat, and then started making phone calls without stopping, communicating with the office about work.

"Is the sales of the previous album starting to go downhill?"

Seiko Matsuda was a bit unwilling, but after all, she had passed her popularity peak and had been semi-retired for so long,

"Should I release another record in the second half of the year?"

The manager on the phone, Daisei Sanwa, was noncommittal:

"Seiko-chan, releasing an album in the second half of the year is not a good time."

"Why?"

"I got news that Nakamori Akina is going to release an album in the second half of the year." Daisei Sanwa reminded, "Releasing a record at this time is not a good time point for Seiko-chan. You will form a competitive relationship~"

"Nakamori Akina?! Is she making a comeback?"

Seiko Matsuda had actually always regarded Akina as her biggest competitor. In fact, in the period before her marriage, her popularity in Neon had already fallen behind Nakamori Akina, and she was forced to expand to the overseas market~

Besides business, Seiko Matsuda also had to secretly compete with Nakamori Akina in other aspects... such as boyfriends, marriage, etc.

However, she won slightly in terms of the wedding. Seiko Matsuda's century wedding was indeed much grander than the low-key wedding of Nakamori Akina and Naoki Nagayama...

At that time, the five major TV stations broadcast it in real-time, newspaper media headlines broadcast it, almost half of the entertainment industry came to attend her wedding banquet, and everyone sent blessings...

Seiko Matsuda recalled the scene of the wedding in her head, full of confidence:

"Even if she is making a comeback, am I afraid of her?!"

Daisei Sanwa at the office curled his lips. Why wouldn't he be afraid?

Her husband is Naoki Nagayama, and she has the Tree Friend Group behind her!

Nakamori Akina has the resources of two major offices, Burning Productions and Tree Friend! And Seiko-chan, you only have the Sun Music office behind you!

Your husband Masaki Kanda can't provide any help at all!

But Daisei Sanwa naturally couldn't say that to the only pillar left in the office. Seiko Matsuda was already in the late stage of pregnancy, what if she was so angry that she had a premature birth?!

"Seiko-chan, that album of Nakamori Akina was already planned, and it was only suspended because of sudden pregnancy and marriage. The songs and style are all ready-made."

Daisei Sanwa circled around,

"But if you want to release an album again, you have to do it all over again, at least a month... You are going to give birth in twenty days, right? There is no time at all."

After giving birth, she still has to sit in the month, still has to lose weight... There is no time to record songs or anything.

"....." Seiko Matsuda touched her belly and sighed, "It's really too late...."

"That's right, so let's focus on the Red and White Song Festival first."

Daisei Sanwa said,

"The company has already used connections, you will definitely be selected."

"Hi, then trouble the company~"

"This is what the office should do...."

After chatting for a few more words, Seiko Matsuda, who hung up the phone, sat on the sofa in a daze.

Her mother walked over and asked:

"What's wrong? Is work not going well?"

Perhaps because of pregnancy hormones, Seiko Matsuda suddenly became emotionally unstable and actually cried, like a child whose toy was snatched away:

"Someone, someone is making a comeback!"

"?? Eh?" Mother looked puzzled. "Who?"

"Nakamori Akina!!!" Seiko Matsuda said while crying, "She is going to make a comeback before me!! She already gave birth before me!!"

"......"

Mother didn't know how to comfort her daughter either.....

The former top stream is also top stream~

The news of Nakamori Akina's comeback spread rapidly, like a big stone falling into the lake of the entertainment industry, setting off ripples.

Idols of the 82 group like Yoshie Kashiwabara, Yu Hayami, Iyo Matsumoto, etc., were facing a great enemy. They had all experienced the time when they were suppressed by Seiko Matsuda and Nakamori Akina;

The new generation of popular Shizuka Kudo and Yukiko Okada were not worried, and even a bit eager to try;

And after that..... after that, it seems that Yoko Minamino, Yui Asaka, Miho Nakayama are emerging, but this batch of idols has no concept of Nakamori Akina's oppressive power, only knowing that she is a top idol who is very popular.

Everyone discussed Nakamori Akina's comeback time and songs enthusiastically, guessing whether she would return to the peak or fall off the altar after her comeback.

But at the same time, there were some noises, saying that women who have formed a family and had children should not come out to work, and should stay at home to teach their husbands and children, which made people feel a bit unhappy~

In the evening's *The Best Ten*, Tetsuko Kuroyanagi mentioned the news that Nakamori Akina might release a record during the warm-up, causing exclamations from the audience and guests at the scene.

"Well...... heard it's a very enthusiastic song....." Tetsuko Kuroyanagi made an expectant expression. "Really want to know what Akina will look like when she sings now."

"Akina-chan..... must be free and handsome!" The male host next to her took the words.

"Women always have some changes after having children!" Tetsuko Kuroyanagi said. "In short, I hope to see Akina-chan's smile again as soon as possible!"

"Yes, it's really looking forward to it...."

Seeing the host of the live broadcast saying this, Naoki Nagayama turned his head and shouted at Akina:

"Akina..... come, smile~"

"....."

Akina rolled her eyes, holding Xia Hua and leaned towards her husband, raised Xia Hua's little arm and slapped it towards Naoki Nagayama,

"Hua-chan, Daddy is bullying Mommy, hurry up and help Mommy hit him...."

"Yie~~~" Naoki Nagayama was helpless. "How did this become bullying~"

"It is bullying! This is called bullying! Couple bullying!"

Akina held the baby to command Naoki, leaned over directly, and raised Xia Hua to Naoki Nagayama's face to gnaw, making Naoki Nagayama's face full of sticky saliva~

"...... Clearly it's Akina you are bullying me!" Naoki Nagayama wiped his face with a paper towel, very helpless~

"Hahaha~"

Akina finally laughed, holding the baby and lying in Naoki Nagayama's arms affectionately, not feeling hot either.

"How could it be known so quickly?" Akina looked at the TV and sighed, "Clearly I only went to record the record this afternoon..."

"It might be Burning Productions that let it out." Naoki Nagayama analyzed, "They have already started to warm up your record."

Akina thought about it and felt that this possibility was very high, because every album is promoted almost three months in advance.....

"The recording hasn't even been completed yet~"

Sure enough, after returning to the entertainment industry, she was a bit unaccustomed.

"Do you want me to help

"Would you like me to help promote it on my end?" Naoki Nagayama asked. "You wouldn't even need to perform a song or anything; just making an appearance in the audience during the *Voice of Neon* finals next month would provide huge exposure and attention. Both you and the program would be—"

By then, *Voice of Neon* and Akina Mori could have a crossover, releasing rumors both true and false—for instance, that Akina is participating in *Voice of Neon*, or that Akina is going to be a mentor—and the buzz would take off instantly.

Not only could it bring Akina back to the center of the audience's attention, but the heat of the *Voice of Neon* finals would also be greatly increased; it could be called a win-win.

"Is that okay?" Akina asked, somewhat worried. "Will it have an impact on you, Naoki-san? Using company resources to boost a competitor or something..."

"They're my own company's resources; of course I can use them on whoever I want!"

Naoki Nagayama said this with full confidence. He was the absolute core of the Naoki Group and held absolute controlling interest, so naturally, he could use the company's resources however he pleased; at most, he would just give Otomo Yoshimura a heads-up.

"It's settled, then... You won't even need to sing; just pretend you're going there to visit the set..."

"Visit the set? But I don't have any acquaintances on *Voice of Neon*?"

"Hmm..." Naoki Nagayama immediately thought of an excuse. "It's the finals, after all; naturally, I have to be there to oversee things. Akina can just pretend she's going to see me!"

"Hahaha, Naoki-san really does have one clever idea after another!"

"......"

Watching his wife's sly smile, Naoki Nagayama felt his teeth itching...

If it weren't for seeing Naoki Xia Hua in her arms, he would definitely have to punish her properly today!