Solis Records

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Shindo

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I apologize for making you all wait so long.
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Saki

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Hi, Mr. Shindo!
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Honami

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No, thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to meet with us today.
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Shiho

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We'll be discussing what we need to do in preparation for our debut, yes?
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Shindo

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Yes. After giving it a considerable amount of thought, I've put together a document for you all to look at...

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Ichika

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This looks like...
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Shindo

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This is an overview of the marketing strategies for the bands who've debuted with us, as well as some artists who are seeing a lot of success right now.
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Shiho

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These are the download figures for each first single... And here are the buyer demographics... Is it really okay for you to be showing us all this data?
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Shindo

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Yes, as long as this information doesn't leave here. It's certainly not for everyone to see.
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Saki

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U-Understood...!
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Shindo

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Now that you've all had a chance to look at these figures, today I'd like to discuss how your band is going to be marketed.
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Shiho

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How we're going to be marketed?
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Shindo

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Yes. First, I'd like to start by asking you all a question. What aspirations do you hold for your music...?
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Ichika

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Aspirations for our music...?
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Shindo

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That includes your goals in terms of your music, as well as who you want listening to it.
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Shindo

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In order for us to come up with a marketing strategy for your band, it's imperative we know exactly what your goals are.
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Shindo

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For example...
Please look at the very first page of the document in front of you.

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Ichika

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Oh, this person... They sing a lot of Miku songs for their streams.
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Shindo

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Yes, that's because they want to enjoy music alongside their fans.
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Shindo

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As such, they concentrate their efforts on streaming, taking song requests and having as close a relationship as possible with their fans.
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Shindo

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On top of their earnings from subscriptions and merchandise sales, their high view counts have made things very lucrative.
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Shiho

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I see...
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Saki

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Hey, everyone! Take a look at this page!
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Honami

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They placed first in the TV program School Band Fest when they were still in high school, and have been working as pros ever since.
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Shindo

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Their goal is to prove to everyone that their band is worth a listen.
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Shindo

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Which is why they auditioned for that music talent program around the time of their debut. And when they won, it brought them popularity and name recognition.
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Shindo

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As a result, greater numbers of people became interested in their shows and they now have an extremely supportive fan base.
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Ichika

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They're nothing like this other artist...
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Shindo

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Exactly. And these are just a couple of examples. Your specific goals will greatly change how you'll be marketed and what you do as artists.
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Shindo

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Today, I'd like to hear what you wish to do and come up with a plan based on that.
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Shindo

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So, let me ask you again.
As pros, what would you like to do?
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Shindo

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In other words, what does Leo/need hope to achieve with its music?
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Ichika

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O-Okay...
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Shiho

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Our music...
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Shiho

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It's about moving the hearts of those who listen to it.
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Shindo

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I see...
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Shindo

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I might've guessed.
After all, the performances I saw are why we're sitting here now.
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Saki

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Mr. Shindo...
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Shindo

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That being said, I'd like to know more. I want you all to dig deeper.
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Honami

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Deeper?
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Shindo

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Think about what you've all felt as a band. What you've wished for. What you've hoped for...

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Shindo

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There must be something more you want to achieve with your music besides moving the hearts of others...
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Ichika

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Oh...
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Shindo

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If there is, I'd like for you to tell me about it. Now is your chance to tell me exactly what it is that you want your music to be about.
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Ichika

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More than moving people's hearts...?
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Shiho

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(But... What else is there...?)
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Shindo

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Yes... But if it's hard for all four of you to come up with one answer, then we can also talk about what you feel individually.
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Honami

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Individually?
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Shindo

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Yes. Instead of Leo/need as a whole, we can talk about what you each wish to do. Please, don't hesitate to speak up.
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Saki

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Then, I...!
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Saki

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I want our music to be uplifting...
I want it to cheer people up.

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Shindo

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Cheer people up?
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Saki

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Yes... Back when Saku... After we played at the same venue as anemone, I started thinking about how to write a song about “understanding loneliness”...
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Saki

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That time, I wrote a song while thinking about what I went through a long time ago... And I was so happy the crowd understood what I felt.
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Shindo

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...
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Saki

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I tried writing a song that showed real empathy for someone who needed it. I wanted the listener to feel better after hearing it...
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Saki

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I want to create more music like that.
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Shindo

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Yes, I definitely got that when you played that song during your battle against anemone...
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Shindo

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So, what about you three?
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Ichika

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I, um...
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Ichika

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I want our music and my singing to help bring people together.
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Shiho

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Ichika...
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Ichika

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Initially, I was happy with just trying to put on performances that could move people's hearts. But now, I want to do more...
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Ichika

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I want our music to be something that can help bring people together. Just like how Miku songs brought us together.
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Shindo

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I see...
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Shiho

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(Saki and Ichika both know exactly what they want our music to be about...)
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Shiho

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(But me...)
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Shiho

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(What else is there besides wanting to move people's hearts?)
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Shindo

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How about you two, Ms. Mochizuki, Ms. Hinomori?
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Honami

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I...
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Honami

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I understand what Ichika and Saki are saying.
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Honami

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Wanting to be there for those who are in need. Wanting to bring people together...
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Honami

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I understand what they want to do...
But I can't honestly say that I have any concrete goals like they do...
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Shiho

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I'm sorry. I don't have anything specific either...
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Shindo

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I see... Then, it sounds like you both need some time to think.
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Honami

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Oh... We're so sorry.
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Shindo

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No, that's perfectly fine.
I wasn't expecting to hear your answers today.
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Shindo

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If anything, you should think long and hard about this since it is going to have a profound effect on your band's future.
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Shindo

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So, please take your time.
And of course, I'm here to help any way I can.
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Honami

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O-Okay...! Thank you very much.
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Shindo

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We'll talk about this again another time.
Until then, please think about what you wish to do.
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Shindo

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Also, there's nothing wrong with wanting to pursue the same goal as someone else, or one similar to your original goal. Try to keep that in mind.
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Shindo

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Then, once we have your individual goals in place, we'll figure out what Leo/need is going to try to achieve with its music.
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Shiho

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Understood...
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Shindo

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Now, on to our next topic...
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Shindo

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I'd like to give you all an overview of what the process of debuting actually entails. Please take a look at this document regarding that.

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Saki

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Oh! This part's about publicity photos... And this is about when our debut single's gonna release!
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Saki

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Wow! This is so exciting!
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Shindo

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Haha. Then, let's start discussing these points one at a time. Starting with...
Next Chapter: Our Aspirations