Solis Records
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Saki
What are we gonna talk about today, Mr. Shindo?! Oh, do you have the sales figures for our debut song...?!
Shindo
Your song has shattered our projections.
It's already brought in double what we were initially expecting. We couldn't have asked for a better start.
It's already brought in double what we were initially expecting. We couldn't have asked for a better start.
Shindo
Yes, the song itself is very good, but the VIRTUAL SINGER version becoming a big hit has played a key role in its success.
Ichika
I remember us marveling at it getting a million views after it'd gone up. But that number just kept increasing, which was a little scary...
Shindo
Yes, it worked as a nice piece of advertisement. Many people apparently decided to listen to the Leo/need version after hearing it.
Shindo
That phenomenon got a few of us in the office talking with regards to what your band should do moving forward.
Shindo
But we were thinking that you could produce Leo/need and VIRTUAL SINGER versions of every song that you write in the future.
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Shindo
As I just stated, uploading the VIRTUAL SINGER version provided us with a huge benefit...
Shindo
We've even received word about you doing a collaboration on the condition that you produce a VIRTUAL SINGER version.
Shindo
Another is how your band's image seems to go well with the theme of the commercial they're currently producing.
Shindo
The idea is to capture the smooth and refreshing taste of their beverages via students enjoying their youth.
Shindo
And Leo/need apparently checks all the boxes in terms of who they want to appear in it.
Saki
Their commercials always have lots of kids our age having fun at the pool or riding their bikes and stuff!
Honami
It's wonderful that we're being given this opportunity to appear in one of their commercials, but...
Shindo
If there's something on your mind, Ms. Hoshino, please don't be afraid to speak up.
Ichika
But the thought of having Miku also sing all of our songs moving forward worries me...
Ichika
I'm really sorry. I know it'll help advertise our songs, and how we're being asked to make one for this collaboration...
Shindo
Ms. Hoshino...
Let me use this moment to tell you how I feel as both your producer and manager.
Let me use this moment to tell you how I feel as both your producer and manager.
Shindo
First, to reiterate what I just said, simultaneously producing VIRTUAL SINGER versions of your songs should be hugely beneficial.
Shindo
Just like what happened this time around, they'll help increase the odds of your song getting listened to and shared on social media. In other words, they'll boost our sales figures.
Shindo
Obviously, that'll be a good thing for both this company and your band. Furthermore, they won't take anything away from the music you produce as Leo/need.
Shindo
Ms. Hoshino...
I have to think that there's a reason why you feel so uncomfortable about all this.
I have to think that there's a reason why you feel so uncomfortable about all this.
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Shindo
Regardless of what we all decide, it won't be good to move things along without dealing with that first.
Shindo
Yes. This company is heavily in favor of your band producing VIRTUAL SINGER versions of all your songs in the future.
Shindo
However, I don't believe you have to do what this company says verbatim every single time.
Shindo
However, if this is a matter of conviction as opposed to simple wants or desires, then you shouldn't be afraid to speak your minds.
Shindo
But this is a matter that's going to have long-term consequences, so I recommend that you try to reach a consensus before making any hasty decisions.
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