Chapter 1386: The struggle for luck is terrifying!

With one hand propping his head on the luxury desk, Naoki Nagayama in the Tree Friend building looked a bit helpless.

"Hmm..."

Tapping the desktop with the other hand, looking at the bright sky outside the window, an impulse to go out and enjoy freedom surged in his heart...

However, he can't... He came to the Tree Friend building for something! Official business!

"Knock knock..." The office door was knocked, and I saw Eiichiro Watanabe walk in, "Naoki-san..."

"Hmm~"

Eiichiro Watanabe handed him a thick stack of reports:

"This is the box office performance of 'Jurassic Park' overseas..."

In this era, there is no such thing as global simultaneous release. After "Jurassic Park" was released in Japan, it was released in Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan half a month later. Europe and the United States were only finalized after Naoki Nagayama negotiated in Hollywood, and they haven't been released yet.

"Good, good, good... let me see..."

Naoki Nagayama had to take the report and read it carefully.

"And these are the release schedules and related plans in Europe and the United States..."

Eiichiro Watanabe handed another thick document,

"We communicated with distribution companies in various countries for a long time before finally determining the specific settlement method."

This time, the revenue-sharing model is adopted, so Tree Friend Film also needs to seek professional audit institutions for auditing... The settlement cycle is also very troublesome...

"Good, good, good... I'll take a look too..."

Naoki Nagayama accepted the document again, deciding to read it later.

"And this..."

God knows why Eiichiro Watanabe has so many documents,

"This is the re-release plan for cinemas in Japan after 'Departures' won an Oscar..."

"..."

After reaching out to take it, Naoki Nagayama stared at Eiichiro Watanabe with dead fish eyes,

"Eiichiro, if you dare to take out documents from behind again, I will stuff them into your mouth!!"

"..."

Hearing this, Eiichiro Watanabe's hand reaching behind him stopped!

There was also an application form for new recruits in the Tree Friend Film Department, which was originally intended for Naoki Nagayama, the person in charge of the film, to see.

Forget it, just give this directly to Otomo-san...

"Hahaha, Naoki-san, my back was just itchy, so I scratched it..."

"Better be!"

Naoki Nagayama hummed, and then continued to bury his head in reading the documents,

"Go busy first, when I finish reading, I will notify you..."

"Hai! Then I will leave first!"

After Eiichiro Watanabe went out, Naoki Nagayama sighed.

What just happened was only part of today's work. The key work he came for today is actually something else!

"Knock knock..."

The office door was knocked open again, and Otomo Yoshimura walked in unceremoniously,

"Okay, Naoki-san, it's time for us to hold a shareholders' meeting!"

Now it is April, which is the first month after the fiscal year of Japanese companies. The financial report of the previous year has been done. After it is announced at the shareholders' meeting, the tax can be completed.

"... Good..."

Naoki Nagayama was a bit listless... He didn't want to hold such a meaningless meeting...

But although most of the equity is in the hands of the three of them, a part was given to the Kadokawa Group, so the procedure must be followed.

After coming to the conference room, I saw Haruki Kadokawa and two assistants had already arrived, and were talking to Yin Tangxiu.

"Ah... Naoki-san, you're here!"

Haruki Kadokawa stood up and said with a smile,

"We haven't had a drink together for so long! We must go for a drink later!"

"Haha, evening, evening..."

Naoki Nagayama also said with a smile,

"There are still many meetings to hold during the day!"

"Then evening! Let's go to Roppongi!"

"Haha, good~"

Otomo Yoshimura and Yin Tangxiu naturally agreed to go together.

After the greetings, the shareholders' meeting of the Tree Friend Group officially began... All the shareholders were just these four parties.

Actually, with the development of the Tree Friend Group, the original investment of Kadokawa can be said to be a thousand-fold return. Now the help of the Kadokawa Group is basically limited to film distribution and some cooperation in the entertainment industry...

Now the gap between the two sides is a bit big, but Naoki Nagayama has no idea of kicking Kadokawa out of the ranks of shareholders, and even wants to release some of his own shares to attract other capital in Japan.

Because if you want to become a chaebol in Japan, complex cross-shareholding and mutual shareholding interest exchange are the basis for forming a behemoth...

Only in this way can it stand tall like a big tree with deep roots when the turmoil comes. The Tree Friend Group is still far behind in this point!

Haruki Kadokawa didn't listen to the boring financial report reading very carefully. Anyway, there will be backups. Only the two assistants listened carefully and fulfilled their duties seriously...

"Why do I have to come here in person for this kind of financial report~"

After half an hour passed, Haruki Kadokawa stood up and stretched,

"Just send a copy to my company!"

Otomo Yoshimura shook his head:

"Haruki-san, this is the rule!"

"In the future, when there are more shareholders, it will be held every half a year!"

"Oh?" Haruki Kadokawa heard the implication, "Is Tree Friend going to expand equity?"

"Hmm, indeed there is this idea."

Naoki Nagayama nodded,

"The Tree Friend of the future will definitely develop internationally. In some countries, it needs to attract local help through equity..."

"So that's it, so that's it!"

Haruki Kadokawa was a bit excited. He knew that with the current Tree Friend Group, if the news of capital increase and share expansion were released, how many large companies would rush to send money, and even several major chaebols would be moved.

At the same time, he was secretly planning in his heart whether he could notify some of his connections to take action in advance...

"Naoki-san, when?"

"This year..."

"I want to ask, does the Tree Friend Group plan to go public?"

"This, there is no plan for the time being..."

Going public to raise money is not what Naoki Nagayama expects. If you want to make money, there is Tree Friend Capital... With one operation, you can earn money that most companies can't earn in decades!

After sending Haruki Kadokawa away, Naoki Nagayama didn't go back to the office to review the documents, but came to Otomo Yoshimura's office.

"Xiu-san, how is the cabinet's reaction to the new 'Culture-based Nation' strategy?"

"The reaction is surprisingly good!"

Yin Tangxiu was full of smiles,

"Prime Minister Doi recognized it very much and has asked me to take the lead in perfecting the details!"

"What? Have you started to perfect the details?"

Naoki Nagayama was quite surprised. Generally speaking, this kind of strategic policy requires long-term research and discussion, and even needs to go through the hearing, before letting the professional team perfect the details.

"Yes... since Doi-san took office, there has been no big move, and this strategy is used as the first fire!"

Yin Tangxiu said with a smile,

"And because the feasibility is very high, the expectations are also very high!"

"I see..."

Naoki Nagayama turned his eyes, feeling that this is also good, which is convenient for Tree Friend to obtain higher benefits in it.

"Then Xiu-san, let's form a think tank for you again, you also need professional hands to perfect these..."

This kind of complicated work naturally cannot be perfected by Yin Tangxiu alone, just like the previous "Film Industry Practitioner Protection Act", it was also assisted by an experienced think tank.

"Hmm, the members from last time can also be invited again..."

Yin Tangxiu nodded,

"But if I take the lead this time, I still need to choose some people from the Social Democratic Party..."

"Yes, after all, it is a major policy of the country..."

Just at this moment, Otomo Yoshimura suddenly asked; "By the way, Xiu-san, has that Yoshihiko Noda been close to you recently?"

"He~ he hasn't looked for me for a long time!"

Yin Tangxiu curled his lips,

"That guy, while I was in the United States, relying on his status as a Diet member, promoted the proposal of cultural support in the House of Representatives and the ruling party, looking like he wanted to take the lead in the proposal..."

"But who in the ruling party can't see that this guy has a shallow foundation, everyone just agrees on the surface."

Hearing this, Naoki Nagayama laughed:

"Haha, he wants to reach the sky in one step..."

"By the way, Otomo-san, hasn't Noda asked about you for a long time?"

"Yes... made many new 'friends'!"

Otomo Yoshimura shook his head and laughed,

"So for an old guy like me, there is no common topic!"

"Tsk tsk tsk... get carried away!"

In memory, Yoshihiko Noda is a person with deep city government and strong affinity, so he can become the Prime Minister of Japan.

But that was after years of grassroots experience~

Perhaps it was because Tree Friend's investment was too early in this life, allowing him to quickly climb to the high position of Diet member, making this young man a bit too proud!

"Haha... it's good to be alienated for a while and let him calm down~"

Otomo Yoshimura laughed,

"Only in this way can he know how important Tree Friend's support is to him!"

"After a while, Xiu-san can try to conquer him and let him be the vanguard of your culture-based nation strategy!"

"Hahaha, good!"

Yin Tangxiu also nodded. To truly implement this strategy, there are still many barriers to overcome!

After talking about the twists and turns in the political arena, Otomo Yoshimura asked Naoki Nagayama:

"Naoki-san, what do you plan to film in the second half of the year?"

"Second half of the year?"

Naoki Nagayama opened his eyes wide, full of incredulity,

"Otomo-san

"Isn't this exploitation a bit too ruthless?! Don't I need to rest?"

"And you're exploiting your boss, too?!"

"......" Yoshimura Otomo rolled his eyes. "What do you mean, exploitation... The money you earn is all your own!"

"Besides, it's not like we're filming right now. Didn't I say it? The second half of the year!"

"You have to remember, we used to film four a year!! One per quarter!"

Yin Tangxiuyi watched the two of them, one big and one small, bickering, and felt a sense of déjà vu... Once upon a time, when he was still working at Shuyou, he used to discuss work with Naoki-san just like this!

How nostalgic!

So, to heighten this sense of nostalgia, he fanned the flames from the side:

"That's right, that's right, it used to be one every three months!

Naoki-san, at your age, how can you be embarrassed to rest?!

Could it be that you're already past your prime?"

"!!!"

Fine, fine, Xiuyi-san, so that's how you want to talk, then the war begins!!!

"Xiuyi-san, was that Blue Xiaoyao Pill from before any good?! When you get to a certain age, you have to accept it!"

Detecting the keyword, Yoshimura Otomo's gaze immediately shifted to Yin Tangxiuyi!

"???"

Yin Tangxiuyi choked on his tea.

"Naoki-san, you're spouting nonsense! I never use that kind of thing!"

"Hehehe... Otomo-san, do you believe him? I don't!"

Naoki Nagayama certainly didn't believe it.

"Xiuyi-san was already using it when he was in America!"

"Yee... Xiuyi-san... tsk tsk tsk..."

Yoshimura Otomo immediately looked at Yin Tangxiuyi with a look of contempt; it was unclear whether he was mocking him for using medication or envying his experiences in America!

"Otomo-san, what are you laughing at? Haven't you been using it for a long time already?!"

"???!!!"

You're actually turning the gun on me? Yin Tangxiuyi, you really are something!!

Yin Tangxiuyi's face was twisted at this moment:

"Trying to drag me down with you? Then let's all sink together!!"

"That's what Naoki-san said, not me!"

".... I can't find any weaknesses in Naoki-san!"

The two of them suddenly looked at Naoki Nagayama, the only one who hadn't been dragged into the mud. However, Naoki Nagayama, leaning back on the sofa, spread his hands. Hahaha, anyway, he never used any medication, nor did he have a chaotic private life!

After pondering for a long time, Yin Tangxiuyi squeezed out a sentence:

"Naoki-san... you've only ever slept with one woman in your whole life!"

"..... That's called being devoted!"

"....."

In the end, Naoki Nagayama was chased out of Yoshimura Otomo's office by the two of them, achieving a total victory!

Feeling light and in a good mood, Naoki Nagayama glanced at the door of his own office next door. After hesitating for a few seconds, he decided not to go in and look at the files, which would ruin his mood.....

He turned and walked toward the elevator, deciding to go to the Anime Department on the fifth floor to check out the latest manga~

After all, the anime industry was a very important part of building the nation through culture; he could consider this a bit of forward-thinking and an inspection of the work!

Of course, Naoki Nagayama's arrival drew the attention of the entire Anime Department. Gosho Aoyama, Yoshihiro Togashi, and Hayao Miyazaki all came to welcome him~

"Naoki-san....", "Welcome, Naoki-san, for your inspection!", "This way, Naoki-san...."

Looking at the Anime Department, which seemed more popular than before, Naoki Nagayama was a bit puzzled:

"Did you recruit quite a few people this year?"

"Hai!"

Gosho Aoyama nodded.

"Because we opened two new work groups, the manpower has increased a bit!"

"New work groups?"

"Hai.... according to Naoki-san's previous instructions...."

Gosho Aoyama brought Naoki Nagayama to one of them.

"We added two projects, 'YuYu Hakusho' and 'Detective Conan'...."

"On Miyazaki-san's side, the production of 'My Neighbor Totoro' is finished, so it just happened to free up space to invest in 'Kiki's Delivery Service', so no additions were needed...."

"I see..."

Naoki Nagayama stood behind a workbench, looking at the draft of 'YuYu Hakusho' on it.

In manga creation, the main storyboards and characters are drawn by the original artist, while other supplementary parts can be done by other artists acting as assistants.

This draft of 'YuYu Hakusho' was drawn by Yoshihiro Togashi, but in Naoki Nagayama's view, the art style was much the same as in his previous life.....

In his previous life, Yoshihiro Togashi's characters mostly had small square faces, compact features, sharp angles, and firm lines, possessing a very distinct personal style.

However, drawing it now, there were some traces of 'Slam Dunk'...... it had become a bit softer.

"Togashi-kun is the lead artist, right? It's very good...."

Naoki Nagayama looked at Yoshihiro Togashi.

"When will serialization begin?"

"The plan is May!"

Yoshihiro Togashi said.

"It just happens to catch Children's Day...."

"Oh? That's really great~"

It was originally a hot-blooded manga aimed at teenagers, so it would definitely be a surprise on this holiday!

"Is it still in 'Weekly Shonen Sunday'?"

"Hai!"

First 'Slam Dunk', then 'YuYu Hakusho'..... Naoki Nagayama looked at Gosho Aoyama and his 'Detective Conan'......

It felt like 'Weekly Shonen Sunday' was about to snatch away all the flagship manga of 'Weekly Shonen Jump'!

In the future, when people think of manga, the first thing they think of might be Shogakukan instead of Shueisha!

Tsk tsk tsk, the battle for destiny is terrifying!

"Hahaha, not bad, not bad...."

As for the butterfly effect, Naoki Nagayama was paying less and less attention to it now!

After finishing the progress of the two manga, Naoki Nagayama came to the separately designated office area for Studio Ghibli. Inside, naturally, was another art style, like a fairy tale~

"Naoki-san.... the script is still in the process of being written.... currently the project is in the initial stage, drawing backgrounds, collecting character designs..."

Hayao Miyazaki first introduced the progress, then took out a character drawing.

"However, after little Xia Hua came over last time, we have already drawn a character prototype based on her features...."

Naoki Nagayama took the character prototype and looked at it. It was already the image of a young girl in her teens, with chubby cheeks and chubby arms, and mischievous eyes; it was very cute.....

Although she had grown up quite a bit, one could tell from the features that these were his own daughter's eyes and brows!

"Hahaha, if my Hua-chan grows up to be this cute, that would be great!"

Looking at this prototype, Naoki Nagayama was naturally very satisfied.

"Miyazaki-kun, keep it up.... I hope to see this animated film released by the end of the year!"

"....."

Hearing this deadline, although he felt a bit nervous, Hayao Miyazaki still nodded and promised.

"I will definitely do my best!"

"Mm-hmm...."

Naoki Nagayama patted him on the shoulder.

"The Cabinet might introduce policies to support the cultural industry this year.... As an important part of it, the anime industry might be able to receive great support....."

"I hope your new work can catch the first wave...."

"Ah?!"

Suddenly hearing such policy information, Hayao Miyazaki was invigorated.

As long as the country is willing to support anime, then the works of practitioners like them will definitely be able to achieve achievements far beyond the past!

"Hai, I will definitely do my utmost!"

"Mm...."

Naoki Nagayama looked around.

"By the way, where is the photocopier? I want to make a copy of this prototype to take back as a gift for Hua-chan...."

"Ah.... Naoki-san, just take it; we have backups!"

"This.... then that's a bother!"

"No bother, no bother..."