[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-literary-master-of-tokyo":3,"chapter-literary-master-of-tokyo-literary-master-of-tokyo-chapter-201":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Literary Master of Tokyo",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2355050,4607,"Chapter 201: The Proactive","literary-master-of-tokyo-chapter-201",201,"\u003Cp>Regarding the intelligence-gathering capabilities of the Kejiaoguan, Akiwara Yuto had already gained a deep understanding of them back when he was at \"New.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the time, apart from a small number of people, no one knew his home address, yet he hadn't expected the Kejiaoguan to use a business spy to directly obtain his address and pay him a visit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same applied to the news of the negotiations between Toei Company and the two television stations; although the Editor-in-Chief of Dacheng did not know the specific source of the information, Akiwara Yuto pondered it carefully and concluded that the most likely method used by the other party was still a business spy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made Akiwara Yuto involuntarily take the Kejiaoguan seriously—as one of the four major publishing houses, its potential methods might be even more numerous than he had imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it was fortunate that the other party had such methods, which allowed him to learn of this news and make arrangements—Akiwara Yuto had the editorial department find out the specific time of the other party's business talks, and he took the initiative to go and negotiate himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason he stepped forward was also very simple: because the previous contract stipulated that the film and television adaptation rights were entirely under his responsibility, having nothing to do with the Kejiaoguan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto gathered his thoughts, looked at Fujioka Taiki standing opposite him, and continued in a polite tone: \"Mr. Fujioka, if it is convenient, please get in the car; let us go elsewhere to talk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujioka Taiki was still somewhat suspicious; he looked at Akiwara Yuto, remembering that the other party's works were serialized at the Kejiaoguan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the question arose: how had his own whereabouts been leaked?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought for a moment and decided it would be better to have a brief talk with this Mr. Akiwara, so he agreed to the request, got into the car, and sat in the back row with Akiwara Yuto.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The car started slowly, drove toward the distance, and arrived at a high-end Western restaurant 20 minutes later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto led Fujioka Taiki toward a booth in the restaurant, where Asano Aiko was already waiting at the table, and beside her was Awazu Hideki, an editor sent by \"April Youth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing Fujioka Taiki, Asano Aiko and Awazu Hideki both stood up, introduced themselves, and handed over their business cards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some pleasantries, the four of them sat down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujioka Taiki looked everyone over with suspicion, then posed his question: \"Mr. Akiwara, let's skip the pleasantries; what exactly do you want to talk to me about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto nodded and replied: \"Mr. Fujioka, your visit to Toei Company this time is for the film and television adaptation rights to 'Detective Kamimura,' is it not?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujioka Taiki was not surprised; he had known upon seeing Akiwara Yuto that the other party might have learned the specific situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he still did not admit to this, responding instead: \"I apologize, but as it concerns trade secrets, I cannot disclose that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My apologies, I was too abrupt,\" Akiwara Yuto said, unbothered, and added as if to himself: \"However, Mr. Fujioka, are you aware that Toei Company seems to favor Asahi Television?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, then added: \"I heard that a managing director from Toei Company even went to a nightclub in Ginza with an Asahi producer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujioka Taiki frowned, catching Akiwara Yuto's intent, and asked directly: \"Mr. Akiwara... if you would, please state your true intentions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Discovering that the other party could not keep his composure, Akiwara Yuto smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should be very clear about what I mean. Since your side cannot obtain the rights to 'Detective Kamimura,' why not consider 'Furuhata Ninzaburo'?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujioka Taiki shook his head. \"I apologize, but if I may be blunt, 'Furuhata Ninzaburo' has only been serialized for...? But 'Detective Kamimura' has been serialized for over 60 issues and is still continuing. To put it bluntly, just comparing the number of readers, there is quite a gap between the two.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto did not refute this, but asked: \"Then, Mr. Fujioka, do you have confidence in obtaining the rights to 'Detective Kamimura'?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This...\" Fujioka Taiki hesitated, but still stubbornly replied: \"I am still trying my best.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Trying your best?\" Akiwara Yuto glanced at him, then signaled for Asano Aiko to take out a document, which he took and handed to Fujioka Taiki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is this?\" Fujioka Taiki asked suspiciously as he took the document.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You will know once you look at it,\" Akiwara Yuto replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that the other party had said as much, Fujioka Taiki opened the document and began to read, discovering that it detailed the copyright sales of Toei Company in recent years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although this information was public, it would take quite a bit of effort to organize it carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Akiwara, please state your thoughts directly,\" Fujioka Taiki said, putting down the document.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto nodded and began to speak in a solemn voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In terms of monetary value, the vast majority of Toei Company's copyright licensing over the past three years has not significantly exceeded the industry average. However, by comparing them, one can see that they prefer larger-scale television stations or those with whom they have had previous business cooperation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Fujioka, to be honest, from these two points, your side is at a disadvantage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujioka Taiki understood Akiwara Yuto's subtext—that compared to Asahi Television, Fuji Television was far inferior in both scale and history of cooperation with Toei Company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He frowned and retorted: \"Mr. Akiwara, whether a cooperation can succeed still depends on the specific conditions negotiated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto was unbothered and asked: \"Then can you offer higher conditions?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujioka Taiki could not help but fall silent; the specific conditions were all set by those above and were already locked tight. Furthermore, his own station's strength was not as good as Asahi's, so it was a bit difficult to propose higher conditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto sighed: \"Mr. Fujioka, I do not expect to persuade you to give up on 'Detective Kamimura' directly, but I hope you can consider making a second plan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A second plan?\" Fujioka Taiki asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. Otherwise, if Asahi gets 'Detective Kamimura,' do you intend to abandon the detective drama market?\" Akiwara Yuto advised in a well-meaning tone: \"As far as I know, this is currently a window period for detective dramas, yet there is still a significant audience base in the market.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujioka Taiki thought about it carefully for a while and felt that Akiwara Yuto made sense, but he still said: \"Mr. Akiwara, it is not that I do not want to acknowledge your work 'Furuhata Ninzaburo,' but it is really too short, isn't it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Awazu Hideki, who had been silent on the side, took over: \"Mr. Fujioka, I can represent 'April Youth' and guarantee that this work will be serialized for at least 40 more issues.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujioka Taiki hesitated; 40 more issues would be enough to film three seasons. But if such a detective drama could be built into an IP, it would naturally be better the longer it ran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From this point of view, 'Furuhata Ninzaburo' was still not as good as 'Detective Kamimura.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto tapped the table lightly with his hand and added: \"Mr. Fujioka, I can personally understand your thoughts, but I would like to add one point: I said at least 40 issues, not only 40 issues. If the television station is still filming at that time, I can continue writing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his head to meet Fujioka Taiki's gaze: \"This point can be added to a supplementary agreement. Not only that, if I do not continue writing at that time, your side can arrange for screenwriters to create it themselves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This surprised Fujioka Taiki, and he asked suspiciously: \"Mr. Akiwara, regarding the specific licensing agreement for the rights, shouldn't it be led by 'April Youth'?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Asano Aiko took out a document and handed it to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the agreement signed between Mr. Akiwara and 'April Youth.' Regarding the film and television adaptation rights, Mr. Akiwara has complete autonomous decision-making power.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujioka Taiki took the document and began to read it; he discovered that the document was stamped with the special seals of both sides, proving the legal effect of the document.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this made him even more confused; what on earth was the Kejiaoguan doing, to actually sign such a contract?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto said with a smile: \"Mr. Fujioka, if you are interested, we can sign a letter of intent for the license right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Fujioka Taiki weighed the pros and cons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it stood, the rights to 'Detective Kamimura' were indeed very difficult to obtain, whereas 'Furuhata Ninzaburo' could be acquired directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the latter's reader base was not as large as the former's, for something like a television drama, one had to consider all aspects, not just rely solely on the plot of the original work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, if he could sign a letter of intent directly with Akiwara Yuto, he would only need to negotiate the specific details of the usage fees. He would not have to go through layers of negotiations with the publishing house again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those complicated personnel and public relations matters were already making his head spin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought for a moment, then made a decision...\u003C\u002Fp>",1557,"2026-06-21T03:58:02.196Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","22cee4e4f3ddb7648c18f5425ab4125f93e122771cfc9f540316ae52030431e0","literary-master-of-tokyo-chapter-202","literary-master-of-tokyo-chapter-200",334,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fliterary-master-of-tokyo-cover.jpg"]