Chapter 1030: Anime is still a blue ocean!!

Naoki Nagayama had been to high-end restaurants many times, but Japanese high-end restaurants mainly focus on ingredients because they emphasize the original taste.

Things like the freshest salmon, sturgeon roe, and seafood that had just been caught.

Actually, as long as the ingredients are bought well, there isn't much difference between cutting or steaming them at home and what's made in the restaurant. Eating here is mainly to pursue the plating and the environment~

When Naoki Nagayama arrived at the restaurant, Akimoto Yasushi and TBS Station Manager Ogata Kotaro had already arrived, and Mitsuhiro Yoshioka, whom he had met before, was also there.

"Naoki-san!"

After the waiter brought him in, Akimoto Yasushi immediately stood up to welcome him,

"You're here! Sit down, sit down..."

"Akimoto-san!" Naoki Nagayama greeted with a smile, then saw Mitsuhiro Yoshioka on the side, "Department Manager Yoshioka, long time no see..."

"It's been a long time since Naoki-san visited our TBS!"

Mitsuhiro Yoshioka smiled and introduced to Naoki Nagayama,

"Naoki-san, this is our TBS Station Manager, Ogata Kotaro!"

Seeing this Station Manager who looked full of momentum, Naoki Nagayama paid his respects according to the rules:

"Nice to meet you... I am Naoki Nagayama!"

"Nice to meet you, I am Ogata Kotaro..."

After the two exchanged business cards, they were officially acquainted. Station Manager Ogata was very enthusiastic:

"What has Naoki-san been busy with recently?"

"Ah... speaking of which, I've been at home recently, keeping my wife company while she waits for childbirth..." Naoki Nagayama laughed, "Occasionally writing things."

Mitsuhiro Yoshioka ignored the part about keeping his wife company. In the eyes of the upper class at their level, keeping his wife company was just an excuse.

How could a successful Japanese man do something like staying at home to keep his family company? There is a whole world outside waiting for you to conquer!

So he simply praised the second half of the sentence:

"Naoki-san is a great writer, you must be writing a new work..."

"Haha, it counts as a new work... some inspiration, and also drawing some materials..."

Akimoto Yasushi helped pour the wine and picked a topic:

"Is Naoki-san going to draw manga? Rumor has it that Tree Friend is expanding into the anime industry?"

"Yes... we're already recruiting..." Mitsuhiro Yoshioka also asked curiously, and explained to Station Manager Ogata Kotaro, "A few days ago, the industry was discussing whether Tree Friend really adjusted its direction and stopped filming movies..."

Ogata Kotaro raised his glass and took a sip, looking at the young man in front of him:

"Naoki-san must have a plan..."

"Hahaha, Tree Friend does have the idea of expanding into the anime industry... manga, adapted anime, animated films, peripherals..."

Naoki Nagayama didn't mean to hide it and said it generously,

"The industry related to anime is a blue ocean. In the future, it might even have a higher output value than the film industry!"

"Hahaha, Naoki-san, you're joking~" Mitsuhiro Yoshioka shook his head, "Anime is just something for children to watch. How could it be higher than the film industry!"

In this era, anime and related industries were still in their infancy, while the film industry was in full swing. No one could believe that something children liked, like anime, would surpass movies.

But Naoki Nagayama knew that after the explosion of information technology, the anime industries of countries around the world would catch up from behind!

What's more, animated films would take a big bite out of the film industry's cake~

Although he also liked watching anime, Akimoto Yasushi didn't quite believe that anime would be more profitable than movies, but he just accompanied them with a smile.

TBS Station Manager Ogata Kotaro was thoughtful:

"Has Naoki-san already laid out the anime industry?"

"I can only say that I temporarily just want to try anime~" Naoki Nagayama responded with a smile, "It counts as my own little willfulness~"

"Hahaha, a genius's vision is always more far-reaching than us ordinary people~"

Station Manager Ogata Kotaro laughed and said to Mitsuhiro Yoshioka beside him,

"Under Naoki-san's leadership, the Tree Friend Group is already one of the top big companies in the film industry. Maybe in the future, Tree Friend will become a pan-entertainment giant spanning film and anime!"

"Yes, yes... the future is definitely promising!" Mitsuhiro Yoshioka was full of agreement.

"Station Manager Ogata is too good at talking!"

Naoki Nagayama also laughed. If you are good at talking, you should talk a little more!

For a time, the room was full of harmony and a harmonious atmosphere.

After three rounds of drinks and five flavors of food, Mitsuhiro Yoshioka, under the hint of the Station Manager, began to talk about business:

"Naoki-san, the preparations for this year's Tree Friend Tokyo International Film Festival have already started, right?!"

"Yes... the organizing committee is already sorting out the regulations." Naoki Nagayama nodded, "The last one was held very successfully, so this time we want to make it more standardized so that it can be held session after session."

"It really needs to have rules and regulations... " Mitsuhiro Yoshioka nodded repeatedly, "When our TV station broadcasted and promoted it last time, we also coordinated with other TV stations for a long time... If there are regulations, it will definitely be smoother."

"That's right! If it can be executed according to the system, the promotional effect will also be better..."

Akimoto Yasushi chimed in,

"Naoki-san, are there any regulations for the broadcast this time?"

"..."

Looking at the foxes in the room, Naoki Nagayama shook his head in his heart... Isn't this why they came? Now they are still acting as if they don't know anything, just waiting for others to send the topic...

Selling the broadcast rights to Fuji TV and exchanging them for Tree Friend to buy shares in the TV station counts as a black-box operation, which is not convenient to mention on the table...

Is this the so-called art of negotiation? The so-called first person to speak is weak?

Naoki Nagayama hated this point the most. This is why he doesn't like to participate in social gatherings with others. Everyone has seven or eight hundred thoughts in their hearts, and every sentence seems to hide other meanings, which requires careful thinking...

Annoying!

"Ah, the broadcast rights for this session have already been given to Fuji TV~"

Naoki Nagayama directly flipped the table and said it directly,

"Because support was needed for the first session, I, on behalf of the executive committee, have already licensed it to Fuji TV, in exchange for the opportunity to buy shares in Fuji TV..."

"..." X3

The other three looked at Naoki Nagayama in surprise. They didn't expect him to be so frank.

Shouldn't this kind of private transaction follow the three-no principle: don't admit, don't refute, don't promise?!

"But... selling broadcast rights like this..." Ogata Kotaro couldn't help it, "Shouldn't the committee discuss it collectively?"

Seeing the three of them stop in surprise, Naoki Nagayama laughed and continued to pick up seafood and put it in his mouth:

"Didn't I say that there were no regulations at all for the first session, only an executive plan for the Tokyo Film Festival to be held successfully... As the initiator and general person in charge, I can act according to convenience!"

The Tokyo Film Festival organizing committee at that time was basically all Tree Friend people. The other parties who participated later were at most sponsors or guests... Basically, it was Naoki Nagayama's one-man show.

And starting from the second session, there were more people in the organizing committee, and even Tree Friend could only be considered a party with relatively heavy discourse power.

"So... can the Tokyo International Film Festival broadcast this year only be watched on Fuji TV?"

General Manager Mitsuhiro Yoshioka asked anxiously. Other TV stations gained very large exposure and heat last year! Subsequent promotional reports also kept the TV station's ratings at a high level.

"Ah, speaking of this."

Naoki Nagayama drank the wine in his glass, and Akimoto Yasushi, who had sharp eyes, immediately filled it up,

"In a few days, Fuji TV will also hold a closed-door meeting..."

"Closed-door meeting?"

"Yes, TV stations like TBS, Asahi, Tokyo, and other local channels can all discuss the broadcast with Fuji TV..."

As for how you exchange broadcast rights, buy directly or exchange resources, Naoki Nagayama doesn't care.

"And after there are regulations for this session, bidding will begin..."

Afterwards, it's purely business, seeing whose bid is higher. Naoki Nagayama also provided the organizing committee with the bidding process for the overall promotional plan based on his experience of bidding in his previous life.

"I see..."

Ogata Kotaro felt settled after hearing this. As long as there is something to talk about, the final result is just a matter of earning more or less... As long as you don't miss the big hit project of the Tokyo International Film Festival, this is related to TBS's influence and status.

If you miss it, then the year-end ratings king definitely won't be evaluated~

After solving this knot, the subsequent drinking party was much more relaxed. Everyone chatted casually about interesting things in the circle, and occasionally looked at whether there were any opportunities for cooperation between Tree Friend and TBS.

Seeing Akimoto Yasushi, who had been serving diligently on the side, Naoki Nagayama said some good words:

"Akimoto-san's new variety show has great potential... Maybe it will be TBS's ace program in the future!"

"Is Naoki-san watching it too?" Mitsuhiro Yoshioka said in surprise, "Our management also thinks it's very high quality and has already adjusted it to prime time."

"This variety show is very novel, and both the content and form are eye-catching. Akimoto-san's talent cannot be underestimated!"

Naoki Nagayama raised his glass to toast Akimoto Yasushi, making Akimoto Yasushi's eyes a little red...

So in Naoki-san's heart, am I actually this amazing!

When a person with high status shows kindness to others, it has a halo blessing, which will make people more moved...

Just like when Liu Bei was making straw sandals in Zhuozhou and gave someone a pair of straw sandals, and after he became the Imperial Uncle of the Han Dynasty, he gave someone a pair of straw sandals. Are they the same kind of straw sandals?!

"Haha, that's right... Akimoto-kun's talent is definitely more than this!"

Ogata Kotaro saw Naoki Nagayama also praising Akimoto Yasushi and immediately echoed,

"There will be a lot to do at TBS in the future!"

This means giving Akimoto Yasushi more opportunities in the future...

In the afternoon, Naoki Nagayama, with some drunkenness, returned to Shanying Yuan.

"I'm back~"

Eitaro, who wanted to rush up and ask for a pet, smelled the alcohol and hesitated at the entrance, not coming forward.

And Akina, who was listening to music, heard it and walked quickly toward the entrance.

However, seeing his wife with a big belly running on the smooth floor made Naoki Nagayama a bit worried:

"Akina... Akina! Slow down, slow down..."

"Daijobu!" Akina helped collect Naoki Nagayama's coat and said without caring at all, "I have been practicing ballet in the dance studio since I was a child, and my balance is very good. I have never fallen once..."

"..." But now you have a burden!

Naoki Nagayama still reached out to support Akina as she walked slowly toward the sofa, and by the way, swept the dog that had just come up to the side.

"Naoki-san drank alcohol!"

As a little alcoholic, Akina naturally smelled the alcohol immediately, her eyes very resentful... She hadn't drunk alcohol for seven months!

"Yes, I had a dinner party with TBS people today~"

Naoki Nagayama supported Akina to sit down and explained the content of today's drinking, while Akina shouted toward the kitchen:

"Nonaka-san... please cook a pot of hangover soup for Naoki-san~"

Nonaka Mari, who was stewing something, agreed and began to prepare the hangover soup.

"Are you preparing dinner so early?" Naoki Nagayama was a bit curious.

"Nonaka-san said she was soaking dried abalone to stew soup..."

"That's very troublesome~"

"Yes..."

After talking for a while about daily trivial matters, Akina seemed to suddenly remember and said to Naoki Nagayama:

"Naoki-san... the stage costume I designed was chosen as the album cover!"

"Oh?"

Naoki Nagayama took the album Akina handed over. It was Yukiko Okada's new album.

The Yukiko Okada on it was wearing a black and red princess dress, bringing a neat and decisive feeling to the original sweet style.

"Just say that Yukiko could come to Tokyo alone for an interview, and could negotiate with her family for her debut... She is not a weak personality!"

Naoki Nagayama sighed. Since transferring to Sun Music, the current Yukiko Okada could be said to have completely broken away from the original situation of wanting to commit suicide, becoming confident and radiant,

"It was really not good at creating idols at Sun Music before!"

Actually, you can't blame the Sun Music agency. They brought out the third-generation idol successor, Seiko Matsuda, so it is natural to use the experience of making Seiko Matsuda popular to make Yukiko Okada popular. People have path dependence~

It's just that they didn't realize that the styles of each artist are different, and they almost made Yukiko Okada depressed and commit suicide.

"Yes, Yukiko-chan is already a super popular female idol now!"

Akina looked at Yukiko Okada on the album cover and praised,

"She will definitely be able to surpass me in the future!"

"That's not necessarily true!"

Naoki Nagayama touched his wife's face,

"Akina is irreplaceable!"

"Wu..."

Akina was a bit shy, her head leaning in her husband's arms and drilling around... It was another day of full dog food for Eitaro!

And when Naoki Nagayama was intimate with Akina, he suddenly thought that if it were the end of this year, it seemed Seiko Matsuda would make a comeback!

Seiko Matsuda, who had given birth to a child, didn't delay at all. She lost weight and appeared on the TV screen in the second month. She is really an ambitious woman!

Turning to look at Akina in his arms, it seemed that the Sun Music side also said that they wanted to release an album for Akina at the end of the year~

"Akina, you also said before that you wanted to release an album at the end of the year, right?"

"Hai, the songs have already been created, just need to go and record them." Akina nodded, "The clothes are also almost made!"

"Is it that song *Passion*?"

"Hmm..." Akina confirmed, "And the style of the clothes is that gorgeous style of hip-hop plus kimono..."

"Ah..."

In Naoki Nagayama's mind, the line "Paris La" that Akina sang when dancing *Passion* naturally appeared... He actually had a feeling of wanting to laugh...

"Akina, remember to wear a bob wig..."

"..."

With Seiko and Akina who are pregnant and giving birth and making a comeback, and Yukiko Okada and Shizuka Kudo who are aggressive... The entertainment industry at the end of this year should be very exciting! ===== CHAPTER 1031 =====