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First of all, there is the song copyright. The physical record market is sluggish. Sony's revenue last year was 7.7 million US dollars, or about 1000 billion yen, which can be converted into Sony selling 3000 million albums.

Let's assume that my album sells 300 million copies per year, and 10 million copies in 3000 years, and according to the 55-500 split, a simple and rough calculation would mean a profit of billion.

But in fact, Sony's contract does not ask me for the copyright of an album or 10 songs, but 60 songs. "

“60?”

Igarashi Runa was confused and couldn't help but interrupt.

Aren't you buying 60 songs? How come it became ?

"Sony's requirement for me is to do at least two promotional shoots a year, that is, to be the spokesperson. I will release a new album every two years, and if each album has 2 songs, that would be 10 songs."

Kurosawa Hikaru glanced at her and explained.

He underestimated the sales volume because the performance of his perfect piano was so explosive.

Now, even if he puts aside the classic masterpieces of his previous life, any music he plays will sound like heavenly music.

"I see."

Igarashi Runa looked at the diagrams he was drawing circles on as he spoke, and immediately understood.

Immediately, Kurosawa Mitsuru continued to explain to her.

"Even if there are five albums, and each album sells 5 million copies, that would be 1000 million copies sold, which translates to 5000 billion in sales."

"Sony's streaming revenue last year was $63.7 billion, or 8754 billion yen. This market is far greater than the physical album market and is a trend of the times. The bigger the number, the harder it is to calculate. Let's assume that my album sales are 100 billion in revenue a year, that's 1000 billion.

However, for Sony, the most valuable aspect of this contract is that it can help Sony consolidate its position as the number one streaming media player, and its value is difficult to estimate. "

"1800 billion?"

Igarashi Runa was shocked when she saw him write down the calculation (500+800+500=Sony's profit) on the paper.

There is no such thing as a quick buck without a profit. Because Sony took the initiative to contact her to seek cooperation and actively communicated with her, she could vaguely feel that Sony must have some plan and that it could make money.

But what she didn't expect was that Sony could make so much money.

"Now you understand why I said they were insincere, right?"

Kurosawa Hikaru found her shocked expression funny and cute.

"understood."

Igarashi Runa nodded.

Kurosawa's settlement this time, coupled with the illustrations, was equivalent to stuffing the answer into her mouth.

No wonder Kurosawa felt that Sony had no sincerity after hearing the offers of 130 billion and 300 billion, and that the prices were too low.

Suddenly, she thought of another level, and her heartbeat couldn't help but speed up.

Because Sony and Zero Hour split the profits 55:, which means that whatever profit Sony makes, Zero Hour also makes the same.

"Sony can earn at least 1800 billion. It is totally wishful thinking to expect 300 billion for a 1500 billion. And this is my conservative estimate. Sony's profit from signing this contract with me is at least 3000 billion."

Seeing that she really understood this time, Kurosawa Mitsuru did not forget to add.

“Is this still conservative? What if it’s an aggressive estimate?”

Igarashi Runa was once again shocked by the number he said and asked again.

"For Sony, the value of cooperating with us is at least 6000 billion."

Kurosawa Hikaru thought about it for a moment and made a bold guess.

Sony's music division, Sony Music Entertainment, had sales of 1.37 trillion and profits of 2650 billion last year.

Putting aside the superficial numbers, market influence, equity, corporate image, industry status, comprehensive copyright operations and other comprehensive aspects, for Sony, the value of cooperating with him is 6000 billion, which is not an exaggeration at all.

"Wow……"

Igarashi Runa didn't know what expression to use to react, she just looked stunned.

She had expected that working with a super company like Sony would definitely make a lot of money... But isn't this too crazy? Is this how money is made?

"Anyway, I'll be the one making the decision on this contract, and you can just watch over it."

Seeing her shocked expression, Kurosawa Mitsuru found it a little funny and also gave her a warning.

It is no exaggeration to say that this cooperation is the most important one for Zero Hour Agency.

He couldn't say that he had a complete grasp of his own value. After all, he had been a hands-off boss for a long time, was not an industry insider, had little time to investigate, and didn't know much about the entertainment and music circles.

However, after taking over the business plan and conducting market research based on his knowledge of finance, he had a rough idea of ​​his own value.

Just want to eat the cake with him for 300 billion, how can this be considered sincerity?

You know, there is market competition between Sony, Apple and Penguin.

Competitive pressure will invisibly raise prices. For these three companies, signing a contract with him is definitely a sure win as long as the price is not too outrageous.

In fact, Zero Hour Agency could have avoided cooperating with the three companies and instead sold albums independently, thus keeping all the profits in its own hands.

It’s a pity that Zero Hour Agency is too small and has just been established, so there are not many employees. It is very difficult to produce and release albums independently in many aspects.

In the first ten years, we will cooperate with one of these three major companies to maximize profits.

By the second decade, when they have enough funds and connections, they can choose to sell independently, and Zero Hour Agency will be able to transform itself into a giant in the music industry.

"You decide... How much do they want to pay for you to be satisfied? 1000 billion yen is not a small amount. Even for big companies like Sony, Penguin, and Apple, it's not easy to get them to pay all at once."

Igarashi Runa realized the importance of this collaboration and completely put aside the idea of ​​interrupting or interfering, and just felt curious.

She really wanted to know what the outcome of this cooperation would be.

Although she had never worked at Sony, she knew that the amount of liquidity a company actually had available was not as much as people imagined.

During this period, in addition to being busy with work every day, she has been reading books and looking up information to recharge herself, hoping to become a qualified boss.

"1000 billion yen may seem like a lot, but it's actually just that. They can get more by just acquiring a company than from this kind of cooperation."

Kurosawa Hikaru has a different opinion on this.

Perhaps 1000 billion yen is a huge sum of money that many companies in Japan cannot afford.

But for Sony, Penguin, and Apple, this little money is nothing.

"indeed."

Although Igarashi Runa was shocked, she agreed after thinking about it.

If you think about it carefully, the companies she knows are not even on the same level as super companies like Sony, Penguin, and Apple.

However, what she didn’t realize at the moment was that… this concept was actually not equal.

You know, for any large enterprise, acquiring a company is a strategic decision and a major strategic move.

"In fact, their offer is not the most important thing. The key is other conditions, such as the sales commission. If a company can offer a ratio of 73 or 82, let alone 300 billion, I will sign the contract even if it is 130 billion. After all, we are not in a hurry to use the money."

The more Kurosawa Hikaru thought about it, the clearer his thoughts became.

A buyout at a fixed price is just a stepping stone to cooperation. It is good enough to see the sincerity in cooperation.

The bulk of the profit from this cooperation still comes from profit sharing.

Of course, if there is a company willing to pay an extremely high price, he can sell it directly as a package.

Just then, Igarashi Runa's cell phone rang, and she picked it up and took a look.

"Is it a penguin or an apple?"

This cooperation is of great importance, Kurosawa Mitsuru asked with concern.

Although he said he was not interested in money, he was still very interested in a lot of money.

After all, the balance in his bank card is not so much that money is just a number.

"It's Chizuru, should I answer it?"

Igarashi Runa shook her head and pointed the phone screen at him with the side of her wrist, letting him see it, a little nervous.

"Of course I answered it. Why not? We are working, not in bed. Are you afraid that she will catch you cheating? Besides, she knows that I am with you. I told her last night that I will talk about work with you today."

Kurosawa Hikaru discovered that the note was indeed Chizuru, and when he noticed her nervousness, he immediately laughed.

"You should have told me earlier."

Igarashi Runa reacted and realized that there was no need for her to be nervous. She coughed twice to cover up her embarrassment and rolled her eyes at him.

Immediately, she answered the phone and took the initiative to speak:

"Chizuru, what's wrong?"

"Runa, how was the contract negotiation today?"

Although there was no amplification, Kurosawa Hikaru had a keen sense of hearing. He pricked up his ears and heard Chizuru's voice coming from the microphone.

"The talks weren't very good. Sony, Penguin, and Apple weren't sincere. We have to wait and see what happens next."

Igarashi Runa shook her head and responded.

"Good things take time. Don't worry. Is Kurosawa with you? Or has he gone back?"

"He's with me. He hasn't come home yet."

"Tell him to check his phone. I sent him a message, but he didn't read it."

"Did you call me just to let him see the message you sent?"

"Correct."

"You're going too far. You called me but ended up calling someone else."

At the same time, hearing their conversation, Kurosawa Hikaru took out his mobile phone from his pocket and opened Line to read the messages.

Because he has too many girlfriends and is always with the same girl, in order to avoid being seen and making people jealous, he rarely checks messages unless he is free or returns home.

Upon seeing this, he discovered that Sister Qianhe had indeed sent a message:

"Kurosawa, the Mercedes dealership sent me a message saying that they contacted you, but you didn't answer the call or reply to the message."

"The car dealership said the Maybach we ordered will arrive at 5:27 this afternoon, and asked when you will pick it up."

"Tomorrow."

When Kurosawa Hikaru saw these two messages, he was moved and replied immediately.

Just kidding, now that the car I ordered has arrived, of course the sooner I drive it the better.

Chapter 10: Earned billion just like that?

"Tick."

"Tick."

Sweat dripped down her pretty cheeks, dotted her chin, condensed into beads and dripped onto the floor.

Yuki Ichinose was lying on the wooden floor of her bedroom, with her legs spread apart and her upper body pressed forward on the floor.

Maintaining this movement can exercise the body's flexibility and is also very effective in burning fat.

When she was alone, she did not slack off.

Makeup, dancing, yoga, pronunciation, singing, reading, expression control, posture training, and model catwalk steps.

Maybe it was summer vacation, but she had so much to learn that she was busy from morning till night every day.

“Beep~!”

At this moment, the cell phone next to him suddenly rang.

Hearing the noise, a look of joy appeared on her pretty face. Without any hesitation, she reached out and took it.

However, when she glanced at the notification message on her phone and saw who the sender was, she couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.

Mom: "I'm going to the convenience store. Do you want me to bring you anything?"

She originally thought that Brother Guang had finished his work and it was time for him to send her a message every day.

"No, Mom, you're going out so late, please be careful on the road."

Yuki Ichinose maintained the split position and replied to her message.