Chapter 755: If this matter isn't implemented, the entire Shu-Yu will be shaken!!!

In the cold autumn wind, the maple leaves turned red and fell, the grass withered, and what remained were the frost marks all over the ground in the early morning.

The continuously dropping temperature told the people of Tokyo that the footsteps of winter were almost here.

*Love Journey*, which had caused a sensation some time ago, had finished screening. Everyone had eaten their fill of 'dog food' before winter arrived, and they were green with envy at the romance between Naoki Nagayama and Akina Nakamori...

However, what they didn't know was that they might soon have to face the critical hits of this screen couple again.

"Naoki-san..." at the end-of-month meeting, Toshihiko Sugiyama raised an opinion. "Although I hadn't come to Shu-Yu last year... but regarding the re-screening of *Love Letter*, should it be put on the agenda?"

*Love Letter*, *Snow Flower*... representatives of winter romance...

This was the promotional direction set during filming. Every winter, it was the time for this film to be screened again.

"Mm..." Naoki Nagayama nodded. "Sugiyama-san, you've already understood the strategy during the premiere, right?"

"Yes!" Toshihiko Sugiyama answered very seriously. "At the premiere, it was screened together with the first snow... I have to say, this promotional method of linking the first snow with the film is something I have never seen before!"

"It really is the most beautiful form of promotion I have seen since I entered the industry! Naoki-san is truly a model for our generation!"

Toshihiko Sugiyama did not stint on his praise for Naoki Nagayama, and even the expression with which he looked over was very sincere, making Naoki Nagayama, who was sitting in the main seat, feel a bit embarrassed.

"Hahaha, Sugiyama-san is so good at praising people (flattering), you will definitely get ahead in the future!"

"It's that Naoki-san is really amazing!"

Realizing that if this continued, this meeting might turn into some kind of boasting conference, Otomo Yoshimura immediately brought the main topic of the meeting back:

"Sugiyama-san, since the previous promotion was very good... then this time, prepare in advance as well, and pay attention to the weather changes at any time!"

Then he turned to Naoki Nagayama: "Naoki-san, should we communicate with Akina Nakamori-san's side, and promote *Snow Flower* more when it snows?"

"Mm, I will mention it to Akina~" Naoki Nagayama nodded. "Also notify the major record stores... Not to mention long-term execution, but on the day it snows, at least play this song on loop~"

"Yes!"

Between the conversations of several people, a major matter for the end of the year had already been decided; the only thing left was execution.

Next, they also discussed the trial screening of *Crows Zero 2*, the filming situation of *Ring 2*, as well as the announcements and plans for various artists, etc.

After Otomo Yoshimura finally announced the end of the meeting, only three people remained in the conference room: Naoki Nagayama, Otomo Yoshimura, and Shuichi Ido.

"..."

After a slight silence, and exchanging glances, Shuichi Ido spoke up:

"Then, next we need to discuss the most important thing!"

"Yeah... if this matter isn't implemented, Shu-Yu might be shaken!" Naoki Nagayama nodded, his expression very serious.

Otomo Yoshimura supported his forehead with his hand, looking at the mischievous appearance of the two and shook his head:

"You two! Isn't it just about the year-end bonuses? Is it necessary to be so dramatic?!"

Shuichi Ido rolled his eyes: "How else can we reflect the temperament of two famous directors if we don't do this!"

"Yeah, yeah!" Naoki Nagayama also agreed~

"..."

Otomo Yoshimura felt ashamed for starting a company with two such guys!

"Alright, alright~ no more joking~" Naoki Nagayama laughed and said to Otomo Yoshimura, "Otomo-san, for this year-end bonus assessment, are we still following the previous one?"

"It's different now~" Otomo Yoshimura handed two documents to the two people beside him. "Since the adjustment of the Shu-Yu Group, the affiliation of each employee is different, and the year-end bonuses have also changed..."

Shu-Yu Pictures, Shu-Yu Entertainment, and the headquarters of Shu-Yu Co., Ltd. —these three had effectively split into different groups, and their finances were all separate. The year-end bonuses based on revenue were naturally different as well.

"Since the finances are separate, then the year-end bonuses should indeed be different..."

Naoki Nagayama looked at the plan thoughtfully. He thought of the most profitable company under his command this year—Shu-Yu Capital... The year-end bonuses for them also needed to be considered!

"The main business of Shu-Yu Entertainment is agency business, and there are also dividends received from the music label Rebellion..."

"Is it Ozaki-san's side?" Suddenly hearing a familiar yet unfamiliar name, Naoki Nagayama was a bit curious. "Are the dividends there a lot?"

"Yes! Yutaka Ozaki has already become a popular male singer, and the record sales are very considerable..."

Otomo Yoshimura looked at Naoki Nagayama. He found that this guy's eye for talent was simply explosive. Just to release new songs, he casually set up a music label, and it was actually able to earn the profits of other small agencies.

The music label Rebellion, which now only had Yutaka Ozaki, was just like Burning Productions a year ago, which only had Akina Nakamori; the money tree already showed a trend.

"That's really great~" Naoki Nagayama laughed very happily.

Otomo Yoshimura explained in detail the plan for issuing year-end bonuses to the employees of the Shu-Yu Entertainment subsidiary based on different performances, and specifically mentioned:

"By the way, Naoki-san, according to the plan you mentioned before, we want to give that new song to the idol artist who performed best this year..."

"Ah, that *Time after time ~In the City Where Flowers Dance~*"

Naoki Nagayama hadn't forgotten.

"Then who will get this song?"

"Based on performance, it should be Chikako Aoyama..."

This year, Chikako Aoyama not only achieved a good result in the top ten of the Oricon charts with *Arigato (Thank You)*, but also contributed a good performance in the subsequent *Blue Sea*, making her the most outstanding among the annual idols.

"Chikako-chan, huh... Ha, just give it to her!" Naoki Nagayama had no objections, and this matter was decided.

"Yes, when summarizing at the end of the year, Naoki-san can give it to her formally..."

Otomo Yoshimura explained the plans for the corners again. Next was the part for Shu-Yu Pictures.

Shuichi Ido looked at the distribution plan in his hand, his expression indifferent...

He had no questions about the plan. From the current point of view, Shu-Yu Pictures was undoubtedly the most profitable business unit of the Shu-Yu Group. No matter how you looked at it, the year-end bonuses for the employees under him this year would not be small.

"For Ido-san's side, you just need to score based on daily work." Otomo Yoshimura said. Anyway, the few films shot this year all had counts. "As for the films that haven't been released yet, count them into next year."

"Good!"

When leaving the conference room, Masataka Komori found Naoki Nagayama:

"Naoki-san... regarding the trial screening of *Crows Zero 2*, I hope Naoki-san can also attend..."

"Me?"

"Yes, after all, *Crows Zero 1* was produced by Naoki-san and Ido-san; the founders of this IP are the two of you..." Masataka Komori said sincerely. "If Naoki-san attends the trial screening interview, it will bring a lot of heat to the film..."

Naoki Nagayama patted Masataka Komori's shoulder with gratification:

"Komori-kun has indeed grown a lot; he has already learned to use all resources!"

If Naoki Nagayama participated in the press conference, such a high-traffic celebrity would definitely fill the media with news related to the film, plus the inherited IP... *Crows Zero 2* would also have a lot more exposure because of this.

For this request, Naoki Nagayama did not refuse. After all, standing up for his own junior director was an obligation every senior should have, not to mention he was still the boss of Shu-Yu~

Seeing Naoki Nagayama agree, Masataka Komori was obviously very happy:

"Thank you, Naoki-san!"

"By the way, Kaede-aniki will also be there, right?" Naoki Nagayama asked.

"Yes, Kaede-aniki has already been notified; he said he won't be late!" Masataka Komori answered.

"That's good~"

Naoki Kaede's KTV had now opened in Nagoya, and two of the newest branches had already opened there; he was very busy now. I heard that manpower was already a bit insufficient, and the 'old people' from the grandfather's side were no longer enough.

Being able to find time to attend the trial screening this time was, on one hand, to support Naoki Nagayama's film, and on the other hand, it was also to properly commemorate his last film... He would likely not come to shoot films in the future~

After the morning meeting ended, Shuichi Ido quickly ran back to the Dream Factory in Ota Ward to continue the production of *Ring 2*, while Naoki Nagayama had lunch with Otomo Yoshimura, and then came to Shu-Yu Capital in Ginza.

He had helped make an appointment with Haruki Kadokawa today to come to Shu-Yu Capital to discuss the share purchase of Fujitsu General.

"Naoki-san, it's expected that Haruki-san will arrive in a while~" Otomo Yoshimura sat on the sofa in Naoki Nagayama's large office, looking at the scenery outside from time to time. "Ginza's scenery is really quite good! Much more open than the studio side!"

"Isn't one of our tasks next year to change to a new headquarters?" Naoki Nagayama laughed. "By then, Otomo-san will be able to see similar scenery!"

"An entire office building! Naoki-san is really a big spender!"

The matter of Shu-Yu changing headquarters had been talked about for almost a year, and there were a few alternative buildings... However, office buildings in the center of Tokyo were very troublesome to buy!

"We will become more and more magnificent~" Naoki Nagayama laughed.

Just as the two were chatting about daily life, Genta Nakai also walked in:

"Naoki-san, the conference room is ready, and the relevant materials are also prepared."

"Mm, then we just need to wait for Haruki-san~" Naoki Nagayama looked at Genta Nakai, thinking of the morning's matter. "Nakai-san, speaking of which, have you considered the year-end bonus issue for Shu-Yu Capital?"

"Year-end bonus?" Genta Nakai seemed to be reminded. "Ah, yes, year-end bonuses need to be issued at the end of the year..."

"..." Otomo Yoshimura was a bit speechless. "Has Nakai-san never issued year-end bonuses before?"

"Uh, although I was at Mitsubishi Bank after I just graduated, I didn't do it for long before I was pulled by Naoki-san to start a business together... I really haven't received year-end bonuses..."

Genta Nakai recalled that he had probably worked at the bank for less than two full years, and during that time he was sent abroad for more than half a year, after which he made a fortune with Naoki Nagayama by speculating on stocks in the United States, becoming a billionaire...

After that, he resigned and helped found Shu-Yu Capital... Speaking of which, he really hadn't even received a year-end bonus. Thinking about it, he still felt a bit regretful!

Naoki Nagayama laughed: "Then this time it's your turn to issue them to the employees! Are you still a bit excited?"

"Naoki-san..." Genta Nakai said, "We are an investment company... According to convention, the bonus is determined by the final Boss! Communicate with employees during pday..."

"? What do you mean?"

"That is to say, everyone's total compensation is determined by you!" Genta Nakai looked at Naoki Nagayama. "And the amount depends entirely on you..."

Generally speaking, the total compensation of an investment bank consists of base salary and bonus, and the bonus ratio will be several times higher than the base salary, but the process of distributing bonuses is not transparent... The boss has absolute discretionary power!!!

"This... how did it come to me again..." Naoki Nagayama scratched his head, looking very troubled.

"Yes, and it requires the boss and the employee to communicate secretly one-on-one... including me." Genta Nakai had a smile on his lips. "Naoki-san... I'm waiting for you to issue the bonus!"

"..."

Naoki Nagayama felt that he had dug a big hole for himself.

The three chatted in the office for a while, and the receptionist, Zhouxiang Jinjing, walked over and knocked on the office door:

"Naoki-san, Nakai-san... and Department Head Yoshimura, the people from the Kadokawa Group have arrived."

"Oh, they've arrived~" Naoki Nagayama said to the other two. "Let's go, today is the day to make a big profit!"

"Haha~"

Several people walked to the conference room. Pushing open the door, Haruki Kadokawa was already waiting with three shrewd and serious subordinates.

"Haruki-san!" Naoki Nagayama shook hands with Haruki Kadokawa. "Welcome to Shu-Yu Capital."

"It's really a nice place." Haruki Kadokawa said politely, and then introduced, "These three beside me are Kadokawa's legal team."

After Naoki Nagayama nodded, he also introduced:

"Mm, beside me is the General Manager of Shu-Yu Capital, Genta Nakai. And Otomo-san... haha~"

"Haha, yes, and Otomo-san~"

Haruki Kadokawa also laughed, and the originally serious atmosphere in the conference room was diluted.

After distinguishing the host and guest and sitting down, Haruki Kadokawa said:

"During this time, we have already understood the merger of Fujitsu and General Air Conditioning..." Before the merger, it was a secret, but after the merger, it was much simpler to inquire. "Naoki-san, you now own 10% of Fujitsu General's shares! It's truly remarkable!"

"Haha, does Haruki-san know the details of our acquisition?" Naoki Nagayama laughed.

"Not too clearly, but I heard about your confrontation with the board of directors at the shareholders' meeting... I heard that the chairman of Fujitsu General added two seats in a row but couldn't stop your share acquisition..."

"Mm, that's because they didn't dare to risk everything... At that time, it was already the critical period of the merger~"

Haruki Kadokawa widened his eyes: "Naoki-san, could it be that you really knew the inside information beforehand?"

"Regarding this point..." Naoki Nagayama showed the legendary smile-but-not-smile expression on his face, and then gave the opportunity to perform to Genta Nakai. "Nakai-san, you tell Haruki-san!"

Genta Nakai immediately became excited and started telling the 'taxi story' to the people from Kadokawa...

Haruki Kadokawa opposite was like listening to a fairy tale...

Knowing that the two companies were communicating frequently from the mouth of a taxi driver, so he guessed there was merger news? Then he went all-in and took out a loan to acquire General's shares?!

In the end, he actually judged it correctly!!!

Is this an investment bank joke?!!

Even a joke couldn't be this exaggerated!!

Not just Haruki Kadokawa, even the three senior legal advisors opposite widened their eyes. In all their years in the industry, this was the first time they had heard such a story.

"Naoki-san..." Haruki Kadokawa looked at Naoki Nagayama, half-believing. "You didn't make up a story to lie to me, did you?!"

"Haha, Haruki-san can investigate as much as you want... Otherwise, I would be arrested for insider trading!" Naoki Nagayama laughed. "Maybe the next merger intelligence will be obtained by you!"

"..."

Haruki Kadokawa didn't speak, but in his heart, he was calculating how much money it would take to acquire a taxi company...

The subsequent meeting was very smooth. Because of the prior communication, the final signing was also very smooth.

The Kadokawa Group used 30 billion, plus 1% of Kadokawa Shoten's shares, to buy 5% of Fujitsu General's shares under Shu-Yu Capital, along with two board seats.

The funds would be paid in batches throughout next year...

After all, even for the Kadokawa Group, it was not so easy to get 30 billion in liquid funds in a short period of time!

Naoki Nagayama still had 5% of Fujitsu General's shares, which would be released for sale at the year-end shareholders' meeting. If no major shareholder acquired them, they would be slowly sold off in the stock market.

"Haruki-san, congratulations..." Naoki Nagayama shook Haruki Kadokawa's hand when parting. "From now on, Kadokawa will enter the industrial field."

"Haha, I really want to buy all the other shares!" Haruki Kadokawa shook his head. It was a pity that the capital was insufficient.

"If Haruki-san knows anyone else who wants to buy, you can tell me... I won't turn anyone away."

Naoki Nagayama said while seeing Haruki Kadokawa out.

"This makes me think carefully..."

Haruki Kadokawa also answered seriously. If he wanted to enter the home appliance industry from the publishing industry, he also needed some allies...

If there were cross-holding stakeholders who were also willing, that would be the best~

After only Genta Nakai and Otomo Yoshimura remained in Shu-Yu Capital, Naoki Nagayama was surprised to find that it was already past four o'clock in the afternoon.

"Time really flies!"

Looking up outside the floor-to-ceiling glass, the sunset had already begun to slant west!

Genta Nakai slumped on the sofa, relieved: "Naoki-san, in just a few hours, you actually completed a transaction of more than 30 billion! It's really unbelievable."

"Only 30 billion, what are you afraid of..." Naoki Nagayama laughed. "There are still 30 billion on hand to be traded!"

"Sure enough, if you stay with Naoki-san for a long time, you will become insensitive to numbers!"

Otomo Yoshimura also sighed on the side. He boasted that he had seen a lot of the world, but this was the first time he had seen a transaction of this magnitude.

"There will be more in the future!" Naoki Nagayama comforted these two old friends.

"More?"

"Yeah, I feel that the international situation will change next year... Japan's economic situation is so good, the exchange rate between the yen and other currencies may change..."

Naoki Nagayama vaguely mentioned the Plaza Accord of next year,

"Keep a little more funds on hand, there are still many opportunities to make money..."

"?!!!" "!!!"

Genta Nakai and Otomo Yoshimura looked at each other after being surprised, and decided to prepare according to Naoki Nagayama's instructions... They were already very clear that this was a super, super thick golden thigh!