Chapter 299

As the festival drifted away, more and more people returned to their daily work.

Like diligent ants, they walked through the streets and alleys of Tokyo in an orderly manner.

When Daikichi Yoshimura returned to Tokyo to work, Naoki Nagayama, Shuichi Itou, and Masataka Komori had already written the script for "Crows Zero".

The veteran manager, whose baldness was becoming more and more serious, was looking at the other two in the office with surprise at this time:

"Shuichi-san, you mean, just in these few days of vacation, no... just in the past two days, you and Naoki-san actually wrote a movie script?"

The pride on Shuichi Itou's face was almost floating to the sky: "That's of course, Yoshimura-san, let me tell you, under my whimsical guidance, Naoki-san and I perfected this script in a short time! This is thanks to the campus gang movie filmed before, which laid a solid foundation..."

Naoki Nagayama watched Shuichi Itou show off on the side, silently not speaking.

In fact, because he didn't recall the complete memory this time, the plot of "Crows Zero" only had a general impression. Speaking of which, Shuichi Itou and Masataka Komori really played a big role in the creative process.

The current script story outline is still there, but many details should be very different from the previous movie.

Seeing Naoki Nagayama not speaking, Daikichi Yoshimura believed Shuichi Itou's showing off and said like praising a child: "Shuichi-san is actually so amazing! Sure enough, he is a famous director!"

"Hahahaha~ That's of course!"

Originally, Shuichi Itou was considered a fairly steady director, but I don't know what happened. After mixing with Naoki Nagayama, he is becoming more and more unrestrained now~

Daikichi Yoshimura read the movie script again, compared it with the box office of other delinquent movies in his heart, and then said admiringly: "If it is filmed, it will be another annual movie~"

Then he seemed to think of something again: "Speaking of which, Naoki-san's movie awards should be coming out soon, right?"

"Hai, when I was on the phone with Director Masaki Kobayashi before, it was almost certain, the awards nominated for the Mainichi Film Awards." Naoki Nagayama said. "As for the Japan Academy Film Prize and the Blue Ribbon Awards, they are currently still being counted, and the nomination list is expected to be announced in the middle and late of the month."

The award ceremony of the Japanese film selection awards is generally gathered in February or early March. This time is paid attention to by everyone in the film circle.

"Will you participate in the award ceremony then?" Shuichi Itou interjected and asked. "If Naoki-san doesn't go, the movie selection committee will have a headache!"

Yes, the winner of numerous major awards actually doesn't participate in the award ceremony?

Does Naoki Nagayama still feel that he was suppressed by the seniors in the film industry before, so he expresses resistance with this behavior?

Or does he look down on this honor?

Regardless of the reason, the selection committee of this year's film awards will have to be disgraced.

Naoki Nagayama is not that high-minded: "If I have time, I will definitely go~"

"You must clear your time!" Shuichi Itou was a bit crazy. "At least this is one of the highest honors in Japanese film!"

Speaking of time, Daikichi Yoshimura immediately remembered: "Speaking of which, Shuichi-san, this year, Tree Friend Film has planned three movie and TV projects under its banner: 'Boys Over Flowers', 'Ring', and 'Cat's Eye'."

Yes, after buying the copyright of "Cat's Eye", I have already asked a professional screenwriter to write the script.

"Manpower is already insufficient. For this 'Crows Zero', should we consider handing it over to other teams to film? For example, Kadokawa? We must give Ren Bo and Shimizu something to do..."

Shuichi Itou was stunned. This is a script he worked so hard to create! It was also created with Naoki Nagayama, a movie with the potential for a big hit!

Actually want to let others film it?

Yoshimura-san, how can your 37-degree mouth say such cold words?!

"Yoshimura-san... this movie can wait until next year..." Naoki Nagayama couldn't watch it anymore, and hurriedly eased it.

"Next year... maybe the delinquent style will pass..." Daikichi Yoshimura muttered a few words and didn't continue to say much. After all, the movie script is the matter of Shuichi-san and Naoki-san.

In the afternoon, Sugiura Tai of Fuji TV called the office.

In the era without mobile phones, if you want to communicate with others quickly, you either call a fixed phone or meet in person.

Since Sugiura Tai contacted Naoki Nagayama, he made an appointment to go to the office building of Sanyo Shokai together to talk about sponsorship with the distributor of the British high-end clothing brand Burberry in Japan.

"But why do you want me to come?"

After meeting with Sugiura Tai and Nishi Rumi, Naoki Nagayama couldn't help but ask.

"Actually, the sponsorship matter has been discussed by colleagues. In fact, the brand director of Sanyo Shokai hopes to see the creator of the script, and knowing that Naoki-san is one of the protagonists, he wants to see him even more."

"On the other hand, I also want to talk to Naoki-san about the filming later."

"Eh? Has the casting matter been notified to the outside world?"

Sugiura Tai, who was driving, shook his head: "Of course not. However, although these luxury brands have money, they are very cautious about their own sponsorship. They have certain requirements for the story of the TV series and the actors wearing the clothes. If it doesn't match the brand image, it is very likely that they will not agree to sponsorship."

Nishi Rumi interjected: "Actually, speaking of which, if TV series want to pull sponsorship in the past, sponsors will also have a certain say in casting. However, this time the power given to Naoki-san is very great. If it doesn't work, the TV station would rather not have sponsorship. At worst, buy some luxury clothes with real money."

Naoki Nagayama nodded: "The TV station is really rich~"

After arriving at the Sanyo Shokai headquarters in Shinjuku, Naoki Nagayama found that this small building with "Sanyo Shokai Co., Ltd." written on the door was actually the distributor of many high-end clothing brands in Japan...

"It doesn't look like the momentum of luxury clothing at all~" Naoki Nagayama couldn't help but complain to Nishi Rumi.

"Hahaha, it's completely different from the shops in Ginza, right~" Nishi Rumi kept laughing. "I was also startled when I came for the first time, but let me tell you, there are many trial clothing products inside that haven't been listed yet! It's just a pity they are not for sale~"

Under the leadership of Sugiura Tai, the three went directly into the Sanyo Shokai office building and waited in a conference room for the brand director of Sanyo Shokai, Fujisawa Tadao.

Before long, a middle-aged man wearing an exquisite suit appeared. Sugiura Tai hurriedly introduced:

"Naoki-san, this is the brand director of Sanyo Shokai, Fujisawa Tadao. Fujisawa-san, this is the screenwriter of 'Boys Over Flowers', Naoki Nagayama."

"Nice to meet you, please take care of me!"

Naoki Nagayama honestly greeted according to the social etiquette of meeting for the first time, but Fujisawa Tadao seemed to have known Naoki Nagayama for a long time.

"Ah, Mr. Naoki Nagayama, I have wanted to know you for a long time!"

"? Eh? Does Director Fujisawa know me?" For the fashion industry, Naoki Nagayama is completely unfamiliar, at most considered a customer of fashion brands.

Fujisawa Tadao smiled and greeted several people to sit down, and then talked about the reason: "Actually, the first time I paid attention to Mr. Naoki Nagayama was because of the cover of Popeye magazine."

It was just a cover in the first half of last year, but Naoki Nagayama had long forgotten it if Fujisawa Tadao hadn't brought it up.

"So that's how it is..."

"Mr. Nagayama's image and temperament are very outstanding. Actually, after seeing it that time, we considered contacting Mr. Nagayama to shoot some signs and promotional photos for the Burberry brand." Fujisawa Tadao seemed to remember something. "But then I found out that Mr. Nagayama is not a professional model... Hahahaha~"

Naoki Nagayama also smiled: "That really missed a big business~"

"That can be said to be a coincidence this time." Sugiura Tai also joined the discussion. "This time Naoki-san also played a role in the TV series, which is just an opportunity for both sides to cooperate again."

Fujisawa Tadao nodded: "Actually, Fuji TV had already negotiated with our business staff before, and I have also seen the story outline before. Plus seeing Mr. Naoki Nagayama today, I actually have no opinion on the sponsorship."

"That's really great!" Sugiura Tai's smile was very bright. This sponsorship was negotiated, and the clothing for "Boys Over Flowers" was more than half completed.

However, Fujisawa Tadao didn't finish speaking: "However, I specifically invited Mr. Naoki Nagayama over today, actually there are some other cooperations I want to discuss..."

Naoki Nagayama originally thought he was just here to be a vase, but didn't expect there to be something to find him:

"Hai, please tell me in detail, Director Fujisawa~"

Fujisawa Tadao took a sip of tea and said slowly: "Actually, when I learned about Mr. Naoki Nagayama before, I found that Mr. Nagayama's actor identity was only one of them. Besides that, he was also a well-known screenwriter and music creator. I was very surprised.

Ah, I also learned recently that Mr. Nagayama is a well-known director... Hahaha~ 'A Scene at the Sea' is indeed a very excellent movie~"

This is a bit exaggerated, making Naoki Nagayama a bit embarrassed: "Director Fujisawa is over-praising."

"Actually, ever since I learned that Mr. Nagayama will also participate in 'Boys Over Flowers', I had an idea in my heart." Fujisawa Tadao put down the teacup and sat up straight. "Mr. Nagayama, do you have any intention to become the image spokesperson for Burberry in Japan?"

"Eh?!" Nishi Rumi on the side couldn't help but exclaim. The matter proposed by Fujisawa Tadao was too surprising.

Naoki Nagayama was also very surprised: "Director Fujisawa... Burberry image spokesperson, shouldn't you invite popular stars? Although I can call my name in the entertainment industry, the gap with stars is still several levels, right?"

Although the status of directors and screenwriters is very high, if you really talk about fame, actors, stars, idols, and other artists are more famous.

Fujisawa Tadao also knew that this proposal was a bit unexpected, but he still said: "Actually, part of the reason is that Mr. Nagayama's image and temperament fit, and the other part is because of the optimism about the TV series 'Boys Over Flowers'."

Sugiura Tai nodded in agreement: "'Boys Over Flowers' will definitely be a big hit!"

"After the TV series is broadcast, Mr. Nagayama's fame as an actor will definitely rise sharply. So, this can also be considered an advance investment."

It sounds like everything is beneficial to himself, and he can also make money...

"Fujisawa-san, actually I still don't quite understand, why choose me? You know that top-tier stars like Seiko Matsuda and Hideki Saijo are all longing for Burberry's endorsement."

"Because we also hope that in 'Boys Over Flowers', Burberry will be exposed as much as possible. At least Mr. Nagayama's role must use it throughout."

Fujisawa Tadao stated the real reason. Ever since he learned that Naoki Nagayama was the screenwriter and lead actor of the TV series, this idea formed in his mind.

The sponsorship advertisement exposure of an annual hit TV series, plus the lead actor becoming Burberry's image spokesperson, this heat can almost last for a whole year.

For the more than 1 billion advertising fees spent on other advertisements every year, the cost-effectiveness of investing in Naoki Nagayama, this spokesperson, is too high!

"In addition, the endorsement contract needs to add a condition. If the average viewership of 'Boys Over Flowers' is above 15%, then continue to sign. If it cannot be reached, then do not continue."

In fact, Naoki Nagayama still didn't understand Fujisawa Tadao's thoughts. Although this seems to have put restrictions on Naoki Nagayama, looking at it in the end, in fact, even if the contract is not renewed, Naoki Nagayama has no loss. At worst, he can earn a year's endorsement fee.

Excluding all impossible reasons, is it really what this guy said, that he fits Burberry's style?

"Hmm... Director Fujisawa, I still need to consider this kind of cooperation."

"That is of course~"

For safety's sake, it is better to consult professional people before considering the reply. Who knows if Fujisawa Tadao will bury mines...

Continued to chat with Fujisawa Tadao about the plot of "Boys Over Flowers" and the like. Several people didn't stay long and politely said goodbye. The subsequent signing can be handed over to business personnel.

Naoki Nagayama, Sugiura Tai, and Nishi Rumi found a coffee shop together.

"Tai-san, have you encountered similar things?"

"Actor endorsement is very common, but binding with the viewership of the TV series they appear in, I haven't seen it." Sugiura Tai was also a bit surprised.

Nishi Rumi said: "I think this is just a slightly special sponsorship contract. For us, the worst result is just that Burberry uses the original sponsorship fee to buy more exposure in the TV series, and one of the protagonists wears their clothes throughout."

"If the viewership is high, there is no loss for Burberry, and signing Naoki-san as a spokesperson is also very suitable."

Naoki Nagayama nodded: "If you say so, it is actually right~"

"Forget it, let's leave it to the people who specialize in business~" Naoki Nagayama thought of Daikichi Yoshimura, this experienced tool man, who must be able to exclude all the mines...

"Tai-san, besides this one, our preparation work is almost done, right?"

"Hai, we can prepare for filming!"

Naoki Nagayama smiled: "It has been dragged for a long time. It is time to speed up the progress. Tai-san, you can start announcing it to the outside world!"

"Ah, it's officially starting!" Sugiura Tai also nodded in agreement.

First, warm up, posters, stills, create news...

Within the 3-month filming period, reveal the information of this drama to the public little by little,

And then release it when everyone is looking forward to it.

This set of processes is what Fuji TV's production bureau is most familiar with!