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  In November 2000, Kimura's wedding was a long-awaited event for Zhou Xiao, and because he had been looking forward to it for so long, Zhou Xiao even contacted "S---M" AP to get two concert tickets. Of course, the location of such tickets is absolutely good, specified by the artist himself. In fact, with Zhou Xiao's level, it was a bit difficult to ask for such tickets, and he plucked up the courage to mention this matter to "S---M" AP after mustering up his nerve.

  As long as you speak up, although it may be a bit awkward in terms of level, and there may be some reservations in your heart, the other party will usually still give you two votes.

  Zhou Xiao had already prepared "The World's Only Flower" and was just waiting for Kimura Takuya to announce his marriage decision before giving it to them. If possible, Zhou Xiao even wanted to hand over the song immediately after the concert ended. However, Kimura's marriage was a really big deal - so big that Japan's national television station NHK began live broadcasting as soon as they got the news! And it was broadcast every 15 minutes! In China, which celebrity has the level of being broadcast by CCTV like this?

  With some time before the concert, Zhou Xiao and Nagata Kotaro finally finished all the filming work and started the post-production of "One Litre of Tears".

  In terms of music work, Zhou Xiao actually encountered some trouble because he had signed a music contract with Being, so normally speaking, any music produced by Zhou Xiao would have to be released through Being. This was not something Zhou Xiao was resistant to, the real problem was, can you allow Being to release the original soundtrack for "A Liter of Tears", and can you help me complete the post-production sound effects work for the movie?

  Do you know that sound effects are not just a few songs, even if those few songs, you who are good at rock music can do what degree when facing this slightly folk-style pop song? Do you want to let Ayalpunk come up?

  Being's Long Hu Dahuo was also very clear about this, and after being worried for a few days, he finally used his connections at the TV station to find an audio engineer who could do sound effects for Zhou Xiao. As for the arrangement work of Zhou Xiao's two songs, Long Hu Dahuo did not back down and insisted that only people from their own company could be used. With no other choice, Zhou Xiao reluctantly found someone who was at least not so "rock-and-roll" to try doing the arrangement work with him.

  At the same time, some publicity work and Zhou Xiao's on-camera work finally started.

  "There's a variety show that will be broadcast on January 2 next year. Are you interested in participating?" asked Kawabe Keiko.

  "Next year's?" Zhou Xiao nodded secretly, by then Muzi's thing had happened for more than a month, the heat should have gone down.

  "What's the program?" Zhou Xiao asked.

  "Ko Nai Ko Nan's 'Flame Challenge'." said Watanabe Keiko.

  "Flame Challenge! ? Isn't this program over?"

  Zhou Xiao came into contact with Japanese entertainment around 2010, and by rights he shouldn't have been too familiar with this kind of 2000-era program. But precisely because he liked it so much, Zhou Xiao even did some archaeological work to learn more about "Flame Challenge".

  "Flame Challenge" is a Japanese game variety show that aired from 1995 to 2000, starring the famous comedy duo "Kohji and Koji".

  Here is the translation:

  It's worth mentioning that in variety shows, Japan has created countless memorable segments. For example, putting strange objects in a box and having people guess what they are by touch. This type of segment was actually designed by a master named Katsura Bumpo in a 1969 variety show. Another example is where a table is filled with various objects, and someone randomly picks one up to make a humorous comparison. This type of segment originated from a program hosted by Takeshi Kitano in his early days. Furthermore, there's the game where two people face each other and play rock-paper-scissors, and the winner gets to hit the loser with a hammer while the loser has to wear a helmet to protect themselves. This segment was also part of Katsura Bumpo's program planning in 1969.

  Apart from these many years ago, around 2000, a large number of programs that were used by later generations were also created, such as the tunnel duo group creating the famous "Wall Came" variety show. This variety show seems to have been broadcast on CCTV's regular variety shows in recent years. The most impressive variety segment of "Flame Challenge" is probably the so-called "Electric Rod". A maze is formed by electrified channels, and participants hold a special metal rod to pass through it. If they touch both sides, sparks will fly out and lose the game. Does this program look familiar?

  This program also contributed to the Chinese entertainment circle, and among them, a Taiwanese girl stood out in a certain segment. This girl is Ruby Lin, who relied on this program and the "Black Cookie" group formed during the program period. Ruby Lin even appeared once at Japan's Red and White Song Festival. At that time in Japan, her name was known to everyone.

  Regarding the host of "Flame Challenge", "Kokoro no Tomo" Teruyoshi Uchimura, some people who like Japanese entertainment should know him as he still hosts many programs that are often subtitled. However, for those who have never heard of him, there is a simple way to remember him: in 1993, a Hong Kong band came to Japan to promote their music and appeared on his show, when the high platform they were standing on suddenly collapsed, causing Uchimura and the lead singer to fall from a height of over three meters.

  That's right, the band is Beyond and the lead singer... is Wong Ka Kui.

  However, this program actually ended in March 2000. Zhou Xiao was puzzled, how could the program team still send notifications to artists when 2000 was about to pass?

  "It's very simple," explained Watanabe Keiko. "They're going to do a three-hour special episode."

  Special Episode?

  "Yes, especially for a special episode group, the length is three times that of a normal episode group, and the prize money has also been increased to 3 million yen." said Watanabe Keiko.

  "Money is no big deal. If there's no conflict with the schedule, then let's take it. When is the filming time?" Zhou Xiao asked.

  "It should be around early December. Also, there's another program that can match the level you mentioned." said Watanabe Keiko.

  Actually, Zhou Xiao just casually mentioned the level of the show. Even small and ordinary programs can be attended as long as time permits. During the promotional period, Zhou Xiao will agree to attend. What Zhou Xiao means is that for bigger shows in the future, they should inform him in advance so he can prepare.

  "What's that program?"

  "It's another new comedy duo 99's program, this project... seems like it's for the end-of-term exams," said Watanabe Keiko.

  "Final exam?" Zhou Xiao was somewhat surprised, had such a famous program actually found itself?

  The "Mezamashi TV" in 99 is a program that they have been doing since 1996 and continued until the year 2014 when Akira Nakai crossed over, and among them, there is one special episode that Chinese fans of Japanese entertainment are familiar with, which is probably the "Final Exam" segment. The reason is simple, because AKB48 participated in it and did an extremely wonderful final exam project with a viewership rating exceeding 20%.

  But this project did not appear only from the time of AKB, in fact before AKB, the final exam project had been held many times. In 2004, Morning Musume's dozens of people also did a special version of the final exam project.

  But in 2000, when Zhou Xiao was there, this plan had just begun.

  "How many times have they done this plan?" Zhou Xiao asked.

  "Again."

  "Isn't this plan usually not told to the members who are about to participate?" Zhou Xiao asked.

  "That's what I'm saying, but your situation is a bit special. Since I don't know if you'll accept or not, I can only ask you directly." said Watanabe Keiko.

  "It's also good to tell me, because..." Zhou Xiao murmured.

  "Why?"

  "Because you told me in advance, I can participate in the production of this program in advance." said Zhou Xiao.

  "Program production? You're saying......?"

  "That's right, let me ask the production team of this program, if I come up with a proposal script, will they accept it?" Zhou Xiao said.