sinovels Chapter 1501 (1510): The Most Charming Transformation Diva of the Showa Era is Here!
Chapter 1501 (1510): The Most Charming Transformation Diva of the Showa Era is Here!
Chapter 1501 (1510): The most charming and versatile songstress of the Showa era is back!!
The TBS building in Minato Ward is brightly lit 24 hours a day, with staff on duty or programs being recorded even at night.
"The Best Ten" will be broadcast live on Thursday evenings from 19:00 PM to 21:00 PM.
Today's "The Best Ten" is a little different from the past because this episode has a special theme: Akina Nakamori's first show since her comeback!
Even during rehearsals, the TBS Hall studio was bustling with activity.
"Akina-san!" "Nakamori Akina is here!" "Akina-chan, sashi blah blah!!" "."
When Akina Nakamori arrived at TBS Television, she received a grand welcome from the station's staff, media reporters, and other entertainers—a welcome far exceeding the level expected of a top idol.
After all, back then, TBS's head, Mitsuhiro Yoshioka, wouldn't personally come over to greet the artists!
"Akina-chan, welcome back to TBS!"
Yoshioka Mitsuhiro's face was full of smiles.
"We are very pleased that our TV station was chosen as our first stop after our comeback!"
"Not at all, not at all. It's my honor, Minister Yoshioka!"
Akina shook her head and said with a smile,
“Since my debut, TBS and The Best Ten have been a great help to me.”
"Haha, we've helped each other succeed!"
The two talked as they walked toward the studio. When they were almost at the dressing room, Yoshioka Mitsuhiro said:
"Akina-san, I won't disturb your rehearsal any longer. Please let me know if you need anything."
"Arigato~"
Akina thanked him with the same humility as always.
Only after Yoshioka Mitsuhiro left did she breathe a slight sigh of relief and look at Ueda Maki, who had been following her the whole time:
"It's been so long since I've been to the TV station. The people at the TV station are so welcoming now!"
Maki Ueda replied with a smile:
"Akina is different now!"
Ever since Naoki Nagayama held a full moon celebration for Ren Nagayama, seeing Naoki Nagayama's current connections and status, the entire Japan knows the strength of the Nagayama family and that they will definitely become a conglomerate in the future!
Akina has now given birth to a male heir for the newly established Nagayama Group! According to ancient Eastern beliefs, this means that a mother's status is elevated by her son, making her position much more secure than before!
"What's different?"
Akina subconsciously touched her face.
"Do you look a bit more mature?"
"Hahaha, it's status! Status!"
Previously, Akina's new song releases were still meant to generate income. Now, however, her new song releases are more often seen as a hobby and a reflection of her pursuit of her music career.
"Sounds like a mystery!"
Akina ignored her assistant's words and, under the watchful eyes of everyone, walked into the dressing room to begin changing.
She's the one who opened today's show, and there will be guest interviews afterwards!
As a program assistant for "The Best Ten", Hitoshi Yamagishi's main task today is to serve Akina's comeback debut well!
He checked the stage lighting in the studio, then the dry ice spray and the sound system, before finally going to notify Akina to come over.
"Dong Dong~"
He knocked on the door of the lounge, and after hearing a response from inside, Yamagishi Hitoshi opened the door.
"Akina-san, you can go and prepare."
After saying this, Yamagishi Hitoshi was somewhat stunned.
Although I worked on the most popular music program at TBS and had seen many beautiful, even stunning, celebrities, I was still amazed when I saw the jeweled ladies in the dressing room!
A dazzling crystal hair accessory sits atop a bun, while diamond earrings and a necklace shimmer under the light, and an opal bracelet and ring adorn her wrists.
However, none of this seemed to diminish the radiance of the wearer. Nakamori Akina, with her flawless complexion and snow-white skin, exuded a cool and melancholic aura amidst the jewels, like a reclusive, aloof last queen.
"Mingming Caisang."
There was some tension on both sides of the mountain.
"The studio is ready!"
"Hi, I'm leaving right away!"
Akina, on the other hand, was not affected by the makeup at all, and spoke in a very gentle tone.
After briefly checking their belongings, Akina and Maki Ueda, together with Hitoshi Yamagishi, arrived at the studio for "The Best Ten".
As soon as she entered, Akina Nakamori's stage outfit immediately attracted the attention of the artists in the studio.
"Akina-chan!" "So pretty!!" "So sparkly! Ah...my eyes!!!"
Many of those present were from the younger generation, as well as familiar faces to Akina, such as Kyoko Koizumi, Yukiko Okada, and Fumiya Fujii. It was Fumiya Fujii who was making the jokes.
"Fujii!"
Akina got angry.
"Are you an idiot?!"
"Haha, Akina Sassiboli."
To be honest, these two are pretty good friends, the kind who can joke around. In their past lives, some people paired Fujii Fumiya and Nakamori Akina together, but with Nagayama Naoki around in this life, no one thinks that way anymore.
After greeting familiar people, she walked over to her closer friends, Kyoko Koizumi and Yukiko Okada, and began to whisper among themselves.
"Akina-chan looks so stylish today!!"
Looking at Akina's jewelry, Kyoko Koizumi sighed.
"The texture is amazing, the diamond looks so real!"
It's true!
Akina smiled and said,
"I brought it from home on purpose!"
"oh?!!"
Kyoko Koizumi's eyes were slightly red as she stared at the diamond necklace, contemplating whether or not to make a move.
"How much is this necklace?" "About 8 million."
Hearing the prices Akina mentioned, Kyoko Koizumi became even more envious. She wasn't short of money these days, and could afford some expensive jewelry if she gritted her teeth.
Little did she know, this was only a small part of Akina's jewelry box.
"Akina-chan!! You're now a walking 8 million yen!!"
Yukiko Okada covered her mouth in shock and gasped softly.
"Aren't you afraid of being robbed?!"
"Haha~ What's there to be afraid of in a TV station with such good security?!"
If a robber appears on a TV station, his face might be completely captured on camera before he even leaves.
Besides, Akina has a dedicated driver and bodyguard after she goes out; it was specially arranged by Ken-on!
"There might be thieves inside the TV station."
As the three people whispered timidly, a refined-looking figure walked over.
"Akina sauce!"
Kume Hiroshi, dressed in a suit, raised his hand in greeting.
“Sashibuli”.
"Kume Hiroshi-san!!"
Akina smiled with delight.
"You really came?!"
This was a condition agreed upon when the program's director, Hitoshi Nagashima, visited Yamazakura. For Akina Nakamori's comeback, they hope that Hiroshi Kume will host the show.
"Yes. Thanks to Akina, I was even able to perform on 'The Best Ten' stage."
Kume Hiroshi politely stated that, given his experience, returning to "The Best Ten" would be quite easy. However, he simply has other ideas now.
However, it would be a good opportunity for them to make a guest appearance and return occasionally.
"What kind of talk is that!"
Akina quickly waved her hand.
"It's just that my first appearance on 'The Best Ten' was also with Hiroshi Kume, so I just wanted to recreate that scene this time. I'm sorry to have troubled Hiroshi Kume!"
"Haha, I'm so happy to be back on this stage!"
Kume Hiroshi looked at Akina now and sighed.
"When Akina-chan first appeared on stage, emerging from the revolving door, she was just a little girl; now she's grown into a stunningly beautiful woman! Time really flies."
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The two chatted for a while, during which time more and more people gathered in the studio until the program director gave the order for everyone to return backstage and wait for the live broadcast to begin!
After the commercials ended, Hiroshi Kume and Tetsuko Kuroyanagi took to the center of the stage, and The Best Ten officially began its live broadcast!
"Good evening, everyone!" x2
After a slight bow, the audience in the studio burst into applause.
"It is an honor for Hiroshi Kume to be on the stage of 'The Best Ten' again today!"
Live broadcasts are always fast-paced, and Tetsuko Kuroyanagi went straight into the topic with Hiroshi Kume's return.
"How long has it been since Kume-san stood on this stage? Is anything different?"
"I can't remember, it's been two or three years since I last came! I miss it so much!"
Kume Hiroshi turned around and looked around, a hint of emotion in his eyes.
"Some of the decor has changed, but it still feels very homey!"
"Haha~ It feels just like my hometown that I haven't been back to in a long time."
Tetsuko Kuroyanagi laughed.
"As expected, some things haven't changed. For example, that revolving door! For example, the leaderboard!"
"Hey! That's true."
"So, Kume-san, is there some special reason for your long-awaited return here?"
"Of course!"
Kume Hiroshi said with a smile, maintaining a mysterious air towards the camera.
"Today, we're welcoming a very special guest!"
Tetsuko Kuroyanagi cooperated:
"Oh? Who is it?"
Of course.
Kume Hiroshi first pointed to the revolving door, then to the leaderboard, and finally to the stage next to it.
"Please look forward to Akina Nakamori!!"
As the camera panned, the studio lights shifted, eventually focusing on the main stage shrouded in a thin mist. The band began to play, filling the studio with music filled with strange and fantastical melodies.
In the very center of the stage stood a melancholy Western noblewoman. The jewels around her neck sparkled, and her long dress flowed exceptionally smoothly, making her appear to be the most glamorous princess, yet she was trapped in the deepest depression!
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Perhaps because the night was long
I can no longer see your face clearly.
More chilling than any cold, austere novel
Feeling down on a rainy day~
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Akina sang the lyrics of "I Missed, the Shock" in a deep and melodious voice, immersing the audience in the mournful atmosphere created by the music.
Dressed in the most magnificent attire, she performed the most sorrowful melody, as if the kingdom had fallen, and only this last queen remained.
"WOO I MISSED 'THE SHOCK SHOCK!'"
"WOO I MISSED 'THE SHOCK SHOCK!'"
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The repeated chanting brought the atmosphere to its peak!
Then the singing abruptly stopped.
The entire studio fell silent for a moment.
until
"Splash splash splash."
The audience erupted in applause, punctuated by whistles and cheers. "Akina!! Akina!! Akina!!"
Many of those present were fans of Akina Nakamori, having practically grown up listening to her songs, and now, for the first time in a long time, they were cheering for their idol.
A thought crossed their minds: The most charming and versatile songstress of the Showa era has finally returned!!!
The cheers lasted for a while before Hiroshi Kume and Tetsuko Kuroyanagi regained control of the microphones!
"Sparashi!" "That's awesome!"
Kume Hiroshi invited Akina over, and she stood in the center of the stage, continuously praising her:
"Akina-chan's performance was absolutely amazing!"
"Arigato~"
After stepping out of the performance, Akina regained her cheerful personality, smiling and bowing to Hiroshi Kume and Tetsuko Kuroyanagi in greeting.
"This is Akina-chan's song, her comeback after two years!!"
Kume Hiroshi introduced himself to the camera.
"It's Akina's long-awaited new album!!"
Akina also bowed to the camera:
"Arigato~ I hope you all like it!"
Meanwhile, another host, Tetsuko Kuroyanagi, was interviewing Akina with a smile:
"Akina-chan's stage outfit today looks like that of a Western noblewoman. Was it specially made for her new song?"
"Hey, because we wanted a glamorous comeback, we went a little overboard with the stage outfits!"
Akina explained with a smile.
Tetsuko Kuroyanagi nodded in approval.
"Wearing such glamorous clothes, yet singing sad songs... it evokes a feeling of 'disappearing at the height of one's glory,' a concept rooted in the aesthetics of mono no aware."
"Hi, I do have that thought too."
The interviews in the studio were still going on, but at this moment, in the Yama-Sakura-in, Nagayama Naoki was watching the live broadcast of the program with Natsuka. As for little Ren, he was too young and had already fallen asleep!
After Akina appeared, the little guy even climbed in front of the TV, pointed at Akina who was performing, and said:
"Mommy, Mommy's on TV!"
Naoki Nagayama caught the little guy and put him aside, saying:
"Huajiang, this isn't the first time Mom's been on TV. Haven't you seen her before?"
Have you seen it?
The little guy frowned and began to think.
However, what comes to mind are scenes of my mother feeding me or playing with me. I have absolutely no recollection of being on TV!
A child's memories before the age of three are incomplete; being a little far away is like watching a blank television screen.
"It's okay if you don't remember!"
Naoki Nagayama comforted him,
"Let's see now."
Xia Hua nodded and continued watching the performance on stage. She naturally didn't understand the meaning of the lyrics; she only saw that her mother looked very beautiful on TV.
After she finished singing, she turned to Naoki Nagayama and said:
"Dad, Mom on TV is so beautiful!"
Haha, yeah~
Naoki Nagayama looked at Akina, who was full of charm under the spotlight, and felt that some people were born for the stage and could only fully show their charm on it!
"Akina is the most charming and versatile songstress of the Showa era!"
"??"
A songstress? Xia Hua said she didn't quite understand the term.
Naoki Nagayama, somewhat helpless, could only explain again:
"She's the most beautiful singer!"
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