Japanese Entertainment: A Comeback Beginning from Bankrupt President

Kazama Yumi hung up the phone, but Amano Aki's street performance continued.

Not far away, Kazuya Sawashiro had stopped chatting and set up his camera to record her performance, so that he could more easily find her problems during the lesson later, making it easier for Aki Amano to accept what he was hearing.

A number of passersby gathered around.

However, they would never have imagined that the little girl singing on the street now was once a very popular actress.

Firstly, Amano Aki had never revealed her singing skills before, and only sang a few lines in the TV series. Secondly, she was wearing sunglasses that were half the size of her face, which obscured her highly recognizable eyes, so not many people noticed her face.

Everything went smoothly. We sang intermittently for over an hour, then packed up and headed to the recording studio.

The students had things to do, and Amano Aki couldn't afford to lag behind at this time. He had to quickly improve his singing ability so that he could capture the audience's attention.

Even the best lyrics need to be performed by someone who can sing.

Because Watanabe Souta said that Kazama Yumi could give it her all, Kazama Yumi found a vocal coach she was on good terms with to come to her recording studio to give Amano Aki private lessons. Of course, Sawashiro Kazuya had also met this person a few times; he was a devilish teacher.

As for the name, I don't remember it, but it was the one who taught Amano Aki.

"I hope she can hold on."

Kazuya Sawashiro clasped his hands together in a prayer-like gesture, while at the same time he was thinking about what song to choose for Aki Amano's debut song.

YOASOBI has so many great songs. Whether it's their debut song "Running Towards the Night," their first physical single "Monster," or "Ultramarine," which was later included in their mini-album, every single one of them is an exceptionally good song.

Kazuya Koze wanted more than just to be good; he wanted a song that would resonate with listeners and Amano Aki, a song that was suitable for Amano Aki.

Which song can truly convey her feelings?

As I was thinking, a warm voice came from beside me: "You seem worried. Should I talk to her and ask her to be gentler with Amano Aki?"

Kazama Yumi sat down next to Sawashiro Kazuya, a gentle smile on her face.

"No...please don't do that," Kazuya Sawashiro firmly refused her offer. "I'm a little worried about Amano's situation, but I'd prefer she be stricter so she won't be disappointed in herself for being lazy."

"I was just kidding," Kazama Yumi smiled, reassuring Sawashiro Kazuya. "You don't need to worry about the strictness. I've already spoken to that friend and asked him to teach according to the strictest standards. Just wait and see how he soothes Amano Aki's wounded heart."

"...No need to be so strict. Don't destroy Amano Aki's confidence. That would be very troublesome for me." Sawashiro Kazuya hurriedly took back what he had just said, but it was too late.

As soon as he finished speaking, the vocal coach's frantic voice rang out from the control room just a door away.

"With such a good voice, how can you sing like that? Who taught you to waste your talent like that?"

"You can sing with emotion, but you can't rely solely on emotion. Are you going to use this voice once and then throw it away?"

"No, no, can't you hear your own voice...?"

After eavesdropping for just a couple more minutes, Kazuya Sawashiro already felt like there were little bees buzzing in his ears. He quickly moved further away, afraid that while Aki Amano inside could hold on, he wouldn't be able to.

Seeing him like this, Kazama Yumi felt a little embarrassed and quickly tried to make amends for the teacher she had invited: "Don't worry, that teacher isn't the kind of person who would yell at someone and then abandon them. He will help Amano Aki solve the problem properly."

"Of course I'm not worried..."

No rush, just be stubborn for now, and you can give in when it comes to the boiling water later.

Kazuya Sawashiro feigned composure, and Yumi Kazama, seizing the opportunity, flattered him: "Of course I know you're not worried about that. Actually, you've already thought far ahead, haven't you? For example, where should a singer hold a concert after their first anniversary?"

Without hesitation, Ze Cheng replied, "It must be the martial arts gym."

"Oh!" Kazama Yumi raised an eyebrow in surprise, then, driven by curiosity, asked, "The Budokan is a venue for 10,000 people. There aren't many newcomers who can fill this venue in just one year. Are you really that confident?"

"To be honest, all I have left is confidence." Kazuya Sawashiro put on a smug expression, showing off his confidence.

Those who are liked will undoubtedly be liked by more people.

The duo was incredibly popular in the previous world, and even without them in this world, their songs would still shine thanks to Kazuya Sawashiro's efforts.

For most people, the martial arts dojo might be the end.

But for Kazuya Sawashiro and Aki Amano, the martial arts dojo was just the beginning.

"I can see that..." Kazama Yumi nodded with a smile, then continued to probe the source of this confidence, "So, is the source of your confidence your high school classmate Ayase, who was willing to write lyrics and compose music for you?"

This is a very relevant question.

Ze Cheng didn't answer immediately, but instead composed himself and stared at Kazama Yumi until he felt uncomfortable being stared at.

Staring at me isn't good; it just makes me feel shy.

"Ahem," Kazuya Sawashiro coughed twice to ease his embarrassment, then turned his slightly flushed face and said, "That's only part of the reason, and speaking of Ayase, I'm currently troubled by him."

"Oh?" Kazama Yumi became interested and stared at Sawashiro Kazuya. "What is it? Maybe I can use my rich life experience to help you analyze it."

"It's not a big deal," Kazuya Sawashiro waved his hand. "We just have some differences of opinion on the song selection. He wants the debut song to be well-made and outstanding, while I want a song that is more suitable for Amano. Neither of us can convince the other right now."

"I see, that's how it is." Kazama Yumi nodded in agreement.

Having worked with music for so long, she could understand such arguments, but that was the general situation. Kazuya Sawashiro's situation was a bit special; he might be performing a monologue, so you'd have to go through a lot more to understand what he was saying.

The so-called dispute may simply be a disagreement on his one-sided point of view.

After rubbing her chin and pondering for a moment, Kazama Yumi made a bold suggestion to Sawashiro Kazuya: "Given our current situation, if we want to generate more buzz and gain more listener support, choosing a song that suits her current situation would be much better. What do you think?"

This time, when they made eye contact, Sawashiro didn't feel awkward like before, because Kazama Yumi's eyes revealed professionalism and confidence.

"To create resonance and connect Aki Amano with everyone in the world through music."

"Let them know her story, let them understand the meaning of perseverance, and let them see their own hearts. If you tell these things to Teacher Ayase, I think he will understand your thoughts."

"Thank you..." Kazuya Sawashiro smiled, putting an end to his chaotic thoughts. "Confusion, struggle, anxiety, pursuing what you love will be accompanied by fear and uncertainty, but this persistence and passion is priceless and worth all the effort. I already know what our debut song is."