Chapter 42: Who can refuse a cat-eared girl

There is a saying in the workplace:

Whoever proposes the plan executes it.

So Funamura Otomo invited Nagayama Naoki to build an "original girl group" together:

"Without Naoki-san, I have no bottom in my heart."

Looking at the Mediterranean uncle who was full of sincerity in front of him, Nagayama Naoki felt that he had gotten involved in very troublesome things.

"What are you discussing?" Ido Shuichi walked in.

"Is Shuichi-san's filming finished?" Nagayama Naoki saw that the staff outside were already packing up the equipment, "We are discussing the establishment of a girl group."

"Ah, finally finished, just waiting for editing, idols are really hard to serve~" he sighed, "What girl group? Flower Three Maidens?"

Sure enough, Yamaguchi Momoe is an idol of a generation.

Funamura Otomo chimed in: "It's not that kind of idol combination, it's that kind of, an idol group with many members, Naoki-san, what did you say it was?"

"Ha, sure enough, it's a bit awkward." Nagayama Naoki also promoted the girl group to Ido Shuichi.

"After listening for a long time, it's just a group of artists who are not qualified to be idols, combined into a group to debut, right?" Ido Shuichi pointed out the point.

It's not wrong to say that, but there is no high-end attraction at all. How can Ido have no artistic literary style... Nagayama Naoki and Funamura Otomo complained silently.

"However, it's also quite interesting~" Finally, he gave a positive sentence.

None of the three were procrastinators. After having this idea, they thought about the subsequent operation plan.

Personnel is not a problem. Funamura Otomo still has certain "photo artist" resources, and selecting 5 or so people is not a problem.

Nagayama Naoki recalled the configuration of Korean girl groups in later generations and gave a little hint about the visual center, dance center, cute center, sexy center, etc. The other two nodded repeatedly, and Ido Shuichi also expressed that he could contact choreography and provide artistic guidance.

After that, it was contacting TV stations to test the water on programs.

"Then, what should this combination be called?" Funamura Otomo asked.

"Girls' Generation? BLACKPINK? SISTERS?" Nagayama Naoki said the famous Korean girl groups in later generations in one breath...

"Girls' Generation overlaps with girl idols, and it's not the style of our combination." Funamura Otomo clearly didn't know the influence of this girl group in later generations.

"Besides, BLACKPINK? Is it following Pink Lady? SISTERS? It feels like there are no characteristics."

Ido Shuichi also didn't know what he missed.

"Our members are artists of photo magazines, the characteristic of sexy... then SEXY SISTERS?" Funamura Otomo suggested.

"You make people think you are filming adult films!" Ido Shuichi complained.

It needs to highlight the sexy characteristics of photo models, be very cute, be cold, and not be vulgar...

"Why not call it CATS? This kind of changeable animal image, the members wearing cat ears on stage will also feel very good!"

Who can refuse a cat-eared girl?

Since the image of Qi in "Cotton Country Star" in the 70s, the element of cat ears has spread in RB and is deeply loved by young people.

"This sounds very interesting~" X2

Many major events in history actually came out of the discussions of a few people.

Don't know if it was seeing the prospects of development after that, or just for this cooperation, Funamura Otomo suggested:

"Naoki-san, Shuichi-san, let's cooperate to establish a new label, let's call it GIRL'S GROUP, and CATS will be the first girl group we launch!"

Nagayama Naoki's HALO studio, STARLIGHT agency, and producer Ido Shuichi combined into a simple shell company.

Finding the bright spot of each girl, then combining them, and then packaging and pushing them out, this is the purpose of GG.

After a discussion, Funamura Otomo was like being injected with chicken blood, couldn't wait to have dinner together, and hurriedly took a taxi to the agency.

Ido Shuichi didn't mean to stay for dinner either, and started the editing work of this version of the advertisement, wanting to end this commission early.

Only Nagayama Naoki was left alone, driving his sports car to the commercial street in Shibuya.

Although there is already the image of a cat-eared girl in this era, the decorations, clothing, etc., don't seem to be popular yet. Let's investigate whether there are ready-made products. If not, consider drawing a design drawing and letting the factory customize a batch.

Eh, it seems this is another way to make money?

In the shops in Shibuya, there are the latest products from all over the world, and there are many choices of different styles in clothing.

However, although Nagayama Naoki searched a circle in the women's clothing area under the strange eyes of the female clerk, there were many hair accessories, but there were really no cat-ear decorations.

It seems that it really needs to be customized.

However, asking a professional painter to draw a cat-ear design drawing seems a bit too much. Is it necessary to ask a friend for help?

Nagayama Naoki returned home in a struggle.

Seeing Akina's simple sketch on the bookshelf, Nagayama Naoki felt that drawing was actually quite simple.

So he bought a set of children's drawing tools, and then tried to draw a cat-ear hair accessory according to the cat ears in the reference book...

Facts have proven that people always have some talents that will be hidden forever.

Looking at the cat ears of unknown shape on the cardboard, Nagayama Naoki lost confidence in his drawing talent.

Thinking about the friends around him, it seems that no one is a professional, but if the drawing technique is okay...

Nagayama Naoki's eyes drifted to the simple sketch on the bookshelf.

"Moshi moshi, this is the Nakamori family." It was a male voice.

"Moshi moshi, this is Nagayama Naoki, is Nakamori Akina at home?" Nagayama Naoki asked.

"Please wait a moment, I'll go call her." This male voice didn't ask anything and put down the phone.

"Moshi moshi, is it Naoki-san? I'm here~" Akina's voice at this time was not too low, and it still carried a sweet tone of a young girl.

"Hai, Akina-san, I'm sorry to call so suddenly." Express an apology first to facilitate the request later.

"Hai, it's okay, it's completely okay." Akina's voice was very energetic, "Is there anything Naoki-san needs?"

"Ah, yes, there is one thing I want to ask Akina-san for help." Nagayama Naoki said directly, "Akina-san should have some insights into drawing, right?"

"Ano, actually it's just average." The voice sounded a bit soft, a bit weak.

"Then, can Akina-san draw cat ears?"

"Eh???"

Later, Nagayama Naoki explained on the phone the request to draw a cat-ear hair accessory and the reason for asking Akina for help.

"That's about it. There really isn't anyone else around who can draw, so does Akina-san feel she can help?"

"Helping is fine, but I don't know if I can draw it well."

"There's no need to worry about this~ Just draw the general shape~" When customizing at the factory, they will continue to confirm, and there will be different samples, etc.

"I won't forget Akina-san's remuneration after drawing~" Nagayama Naoki is still very good at being a person.

"There's no need for remuneration~ It's just a small favor. Naoki-san treated us to such expensive watermelon before~" Little Akina indicated that it was not needed.

"How can that be, one yard is one yard."

"If Naoki-san continues to be so polite, I won't draw for you~" She was actually quite stubborn.

"Then I'll treat Akina-san to a big meal after drawing, is that okay?"

After a friendly concession between the two sides, the remuneration was changed to treating to a meal, and it was agreed to come out to help on the weekend.

After hanging up the phone, Nagayama Naoki also felt a bit sudden. Why did he ask Akina-san for help?

The simple sketch on the bookshelf is a reminder,

and it is probably the girl group project,

which evoked memories of Showa idols in his past life. ===== CHAPTER 43 =====