Traveling Through the Tokyo Bubble Era

Chapter 67 Maeda Muneyoshi's Lament

The company Hideki Hanyu founded, Yunshang Culture, which was used to help him manage the copyright of his works, originally only hired a temporary operator.

But now with the new employee Sanchi Iijima, he also has a new office location, which is a space on the floor of Yunshang Entertainment Office.

At this time, Hideki Hanyu was in Yunshang Culture's new office, listening to Mitomo Iijima's report on his work schedule for today.

"Mr. Hanyu, this is the progress statement of the real estate investment project that was confirmed before. Kitahara-san of the Shogakukan has been confirmed. This morning, I will complete the signing of the release of the magic snack shop, and I will accept an exclusive interview with Sankei Shimbun reporter Morita at two o'clock in the afternoon... ..."

"Are these the only things today?"

"The winner of the Naoki Award has also been announced. It is Yukio-san Aoshima, the author of Everything in the World. Considering that Hanyu-sensei has participated in the cultural salon held by the other party, he should send a congratulatory letter."

"Okay, I'll write it myself"

Through these two days of observation, Hanyu Hideki was sure that he did not choose the wrong person.

Sure enough, gold can shine everywhere. This Iijima Sanchi not only entered the working state very quickly, but also quickly showed excellent working ability.

Good at observation, thoughtful, and good at drawing inferences from one instance, he can consider many things that he didn't think of, which made his work and life obviously easier.

"I'll go to the elementary school first, and send me a message on the pager if there is anything to do."

"Yes, Mr. Hanyu."

Saying goodbye to his new employees, Hideki Hanyu had just left the house when he saw Asako Hirohashi just leaving Yunshang Entertainment.

Thinking of the cooperation with Warner Pioneer, Hideki Hanyu hurried forward and asked, "Asako-san, how is the talk with Terabayashi-san going?"

"With our sincerity, how could the progress not be smooth, share 50.00% of the record production and promotion costs, and only take 40.00% of the record revenue, but the 5.00% profit is not for nothing. Participate in investing in [-]% of the original disc rights of the song."

Speaking of this, Hirohashi Asako sighed.

"Does Hanyu-san know? When I agreed to this condition, the Warner Pioneers looked at me like I was a fool, and immediately asked for a paper agreement to be confirmed. As long as I successfully signed the contract with Nakamori Akina, it will take effect."

Obviously, although the matter was settled, Hirohashi Asako did not have the excitement after success.

"Asako-san has done a good job." After hearing that the matter was concluded, Hanyu Hideki finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Leaving aside whether he can sign Xiaopangcai in the end, he finally didn't delay Warner Pioneer Records to find Yanyin Office.

After all, thinking about a series of groups such as the Neon Ship Promotion Association and the Ship Promotion Foundation, the Sasakawa family who controls these forces is still very scary.

As for being regarded as a fool by the other party, Hideki Hanyu didn't care at all.

He understands that if everything goes well, the people at Pioneer Warner think how stupid they are now, and how much they will regret it later.

What's more, Hirohashi Asako gave him a surprise by negotiating 5.00% of the original market rights.

This is a good thing. The profit may not seem to be much, but it represents an important follow-up right.

This kind of thing can be discussed with the tepid Warner Pioneer Records, and replaced by Sony Music, the ace in the industry, would rather lose money than share the benefits and rights.

Thinking of this, Hanyu Hideki hurriedly emphasized, "Asako-san remember to sign a long-term agreement."

"This is for sure. It is impossible for me to be kicked out after success."

Hirohashi Asako believes that although she has doubts about Hanyu Hideki's decision, she will not let go of the interests she should strive for.

"That's good."

Thinking that after the agreement was finalized, once Xiaopangcai was signed, he would be able to share the record revenue, Hideki Hanyu couldn't help being happy.

"I'm almost done talking here. Have you communicated with Hanyu-san and Tanaka-san?"

"I'm going to visit Tanaka's house this afternoon."

Asako Hirohashi had finished talking, and Hideki Hanyu felt that he could not hold back, so he went to Tanaka's house after the interview in the afternoon.

Saying goodbye to Asako Hirohashi, Hideki Hanyu rushed to the Shogakukan.

Regarding the 15.00% royalty share requirement of "Magic Snack Shop", Hideki Hanyu has a tough attitude and will never let go.

After several fruitless negotiations, Xiao Xiaoguan finally agreed to this ratio.

Putting his seal on the new distribution contract, Hideki Hanyu stood up and shook hands with Hitoshi Imai, "Mr. Imai, happy cooperation."

Hideki Hanyu is really happy to get 470 million yen in royalties.

"Hanyu-san, happy cooperation."

However, although Minister Imai said he was happy, his heart was full of mixed feelings.

Hideki Hanyu's growth was too fast, and the success of the transformation was unpredictable for everyone, which made Shogakukan both happy and helpless.

The good news is that in the eyes of outsiders, Hideki Hanyu has always been the trump card of the elementary school, and is a powerful fighter who helps the elementary school expand its territory.

Take "Children's Literature and Art" as an example, without the help of Hideki Hanyu, it would have been impossible to open up the situation so quickly.

But helplessly, the more successful Hideki Hanyu is, the weaker Shogakukan will be in the negotiation of profit distribution.

Right now, if Shogakukan dares to let Hideki Hanyu leave, it is guaranteed that a bunch of publishing houses will flock to mad dogs for food.

It can be seen that the initiative of cooperation is no longer in the hands of Xiaoguan.

Minister Imai left after signing the contract, leaving Eri Kitahara to discuss follow-up work with Hideki Hanyu.

"The signing is completed, and it is expected that the sales promotion will begin in early September. Hanyu-san, don't forget to agree to my signing tour."

As soon as Eri Kitahara opened her mouth, Hideki Hanyu had a headache.

"I haven't forgotten, but we agreed that there are only four cities." Hanyu Hideki hurriedly emphasized.

"But excluding Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, and Sapporo, just choose these four cities"

Eri Kitahara said while wagging her fingers.

"They are all rich cities, but there is none in Kyushu Island. Sure enough, even the autograph event looks down on poor places."

Hideki Hanyu whispered.

"If Mr. Hanyu doesn't dislike it, Kyushu Island can arrange it. I believe there must be book fans who like Mr. Hanyu."

Eri Kitahara asked while blinking her eyes on purpose.

"I very much approve of the city chosen by Kitahara-san."

Hideki Hanyu immediately changed his attitude, for fear that Eri Kitahara would really add a few cities in Kyushu Island to sign for him.

He doesn't have any regional discrimination, but he just doesn't want to be too tired.

"Then please ask Hanyu-san to arrange the time in advance. Also, Maeda-san from the editorial department has something to do with Hanyu-san. It is probably because of the previous love to go home."

Eri Kitahara reminded.

"I see. If it's okay, I'm going to find Maeda-san."

After Hanyu Hideki finished speaking, he was ready to leave.

Who would have thought that Eri Kitahara seemed to think of something, and said to Hideki Hanyu with a smile, "The list of winners will be announced for the Children's Publishing Culture Award at the Shogakukan the day after tomorrow. Congratulations to Hanyu-san in advance."

As the most outstanding children's literature writer of the year and recognized as the direct descendant of Shogakukan, Hanyu Hideki won the Shogakukan award, there is really no suspense at all.

That's why Eri Kitahara dared to congratulate her in advance before the award was announced.

"Thank you Kitahara-san, I'll go first." Hideki Hanyu felt that there was no surprise in winning this award.

In the reception room of the editorial department of the Shogakukan, Maeda Muneyoshi looked at Hanyu Hideki and sighed, "Hanyu-san, your love should be published directly when you come home."

After discussion by the editorial department of the Xiaoxiaoguan, even though "Love, Go Home" was not considered suitable for serialization, in order to save the sales of "Children's Literature and Art", a decision was made to serialize it.

Maeda Soyoshi, who likes "Love, Go Home" very much, feels that this book should be read in one sitting, in order to appreciate the touch hidden between the bits and pieces of life.

This method of serialization will undoubtedly affect readers' emotional investment in this book, so after seeing Hideki Hanyu, I began to sigh.

"Maeda-san doesn't have to be like this. Excellent works are worth savoring repeatedly. Serialization may affect reading, but it will not change the excellence of a work."

Hideki Hanyu is quite open to this work he used to divert his girlfriend's attention.

"Hanyu-san is right, but I was too worried. If this is the case, let's decide on the serialization today."

"no problem."

Just when Hideki Hanyu completed the serial signing of "Love, Go Home" and was about to say goodbye and leave, the door of the reception room was suddenly pushed open, and a person rushed in.

"I finally found Hanyu-san!"

The person who came was none other than Kumagai Gennori, the senior editor of "Weekly Shonen Sunday".

(End of this chapter)