I, Hiroshi Nohara, the star of Japanese cinema

Chapter 195: About the box office! About the awards! About everyone's recognition of Hiroshi Nohara!

Unlike the Akita countryside, a land ignited by hope, the air in Nobuhiko Sakata's office on the top floor of the TV Tokyo production building was filled with an almost boiling ecstasy.

The huge floor-to-ceiling windows cut the early April sunlight into beams of golden light, which slanted across the gleaming desk and reflected on the flushed faces of every Tokyo TV executive present, who were forcibly suppressing their excitement.

This is the power center of TV Tokyo. Everyone here is a big shot who can make the Tokyo television industry tremble with a stomp of their foot.

At this moment, however, they were like a group of lucky people who had just won the lottery jackpot, and their heartfelt excitement almost broke through the reserved facade that belonged to those in positions of power.

"3.5 billion yen... opening week box office...3.5 billion yen..."

A senior executive in charge of film box office statistics, his hair already gray, was staring blankly at the statistical report in his hand, his cloudy eyes filled with disbelief and horror.

He repeated the number over and over again, as if to confirm that he was not in an absurd dream.

"Unbelievable! This is simply...an unprecedented miracle!" Another minister in charge of distribution channels echoed, his usually serious face now flushed, his voice trembling slightly: "I've been in film distribution for thirty years, and I've never seen a Japanese domestic film achieve such terrifying box office results in its opening week! This...this is simply rubbing those Hollywood blockbusters in the dirt!"

"Yes!" Even the usually calm and composed former leader of the "Tokyo faction," Takada Toshihide, the executive deputy director, could not hide his excitement at this moment.

Although he tried his best to maintain the composure of a superior, his hands, clenched into fists with slightly white knuckles, betrayed the turbulent emotions surging within him.

He looked at another report in his hand, his voice slightly hoarse yet full of strength: "I just had the data department analyze it. When 'Seven Samurai' was first released, although it received excellent reviews, its subject matter was rather serious, limiting its audience. Its box office in the first month barely exceeded 3 billion yen. But now, 'Hachiko Monogatari'... it reached 3.5 billion yen in just one week! That's simply... exponential growth!"

He paused, his gaze sweeping over everyone present, a shrewd glint in his deep eyes: "And don't forget! It's Golden Week! The time of year when Japanese spending power is at its peak and moviegoing enthusiasm is at its highest! At this rate, I can even boldly predict that by the end of this month, the box office will easily surpass 5 billion yen! And by the end of the three-month run... 10 billion yen is not impossible!"

"Ten billion yen?!"

"My God! Managing Director Takada! Your...your estimate is a bit too...too bold, isn't it?"

"Yes! Ten billion yen! That's a box office record that we've never seen before in the history of Japanese cinema!"

A collective gasp filled the conference room.

Everyone was completely shocked by Takada Toshihide's "bold" prediction.

However, Deputy Director Asumi, Hiroshi Nohara's staunchest supporter, suddenly slammed his hand on the table. His face, which was always beaming with a cheerful smile, was now filled with undeniable confidence.

"Bold? I don't think it's bold at all!" Asumi laughed loudly, his voice filled with triumphant satisfaction: "You guys don't see how heated the public opinion is right now! I went to the cinema in Ginza last night to watch a movie, and the scene was absolutely packed! When the movie ended, the whole theater was filled with people crying their eyes out, and even I, a grown man, couldn't help but wipe away tears several times!"

He paused, his tone becoming even more excited: "And you know what? Right now, the discussions about 'Hachiko: A Dog' are absolutely everywhere on social media! Everyone is talking about Hachiko's loyalty, and even the Hachiko statue at Shibuya Station is overflowing with flowers!"

“So, Managing Director Takada was right!” Asumi’s gaze swept over everyone present, his eyes sparkling like stars: “Ten billion yen is definitely not the end! I even think that this movie has the potential to break the legendary… hundred billion yen mark!”

"Over 10 billion yen?!"

The conference room fell into a deathly silence once again.

Everyone stared blankly at Asuka, their faces filled with disbelief and horror!
Hundreds of billions of yen!
This number is not only a record in the history of Japanese cinema, but it is also enough to leave a significant mark on the history of global cinema!
"Hahahahahaha!"

Just then, Director Nobuhiko Sakata, who had been silent all along, finally couldn't hold back any longer and burst into laughter.

The sound was filled with unbridled joy and triumph.

He looked at his subordinates, who were completely shocked, and his shrewd eyes gleamed with a profound sense of strategic planning.

"Alright, alright, everyone calm down," Nobuhiko Sakata said with a smile. He picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and his composure and confidence seemed to envelop the entire conference room in an invisible force. "Whether it's 10 billion or 10 billion, it all proves one thing. That is, we, TV Tokyo, and Hiroshi Nohara, have once again created a miracle!"

He paused, his gaze sweeping over everyone present, his deep eyes filled with admiration and expectation: "But then again, Hiroshi's film is not just a box office success. Its social impact is also unprecedented."

Nobuhiko Sakata's words instantly shifted everyone's thoughts from the astonishing box office figures to another, more profound level.

"Director Sakata is right!" Takada Toshihide immediately understood, and a genuine admiration appeared on his usually gloomy face: "I just looked at the public opinion analysis report. Right now, the whole of Japan is swept up in an 'Akita Inu craze'! Everyone is discussing the intelligence and loyalty of Akita Inus, and countless people are even asking where they can buy an Akita Inu that's as adorably goofy as the 'Eight of Bamboo'!"

He paused, his tone carrying an indescribable complexity: "To be honest, my wife, who has never been a fan of pets, actually pestered me to get her an autumn dog after watching the movie yesterday. She said she wanted to experience the warmth of being unconditionally trusted and relied upon."

Takada Toshihide's self-disclosure immediately drew a burst of good-natured laughter in the conference room.

"Hahahaha! Managing Director Takada, you're so... so true!" Asumi laughed, patting his chest with a proud smile. "To tell you the truth, my daughter, who's still in elementary school, is now constantly nagging at home to get an Akita Inu! They even said that if I don't buy them one, they'll run away from home and go to Shibuya Station to be 'guardians' of the Hachiko statue!"

“Yes! Yes!” Another minister in charge of publicity chimed in, his usually serious face now filled with helplessness: “My son, who is still in college, called me yesterday! He used to be a staunch cat lover, always looking down on dogs! But after watching the movie, he actually said he wanted to get an Akita Inu! He said he wanted to experience that kind of romantic bond between a human and a dog!”

For a time, the conference room was filled with all sorts of interesting anecdotes about Akita dogs.

These usually aloof and shrewd figures seemed to have become ordinary people at this moment, their faces beaming with affection for the adorable and silly Akita dogs, and a longing for that pure emotion.

“Speaking of which, I think Hiroshi really… made a grand plan this time.” A department head in charge of business cooperation couldn’t help but exclaim, his eyes gleaming with the shrewdness typical of businessmen: “He didn’t just make a movie, he… created a whole new market! A priceless ‘Akita Inu Market’!”

“Yes!” Another minister in charge of copyright development chimed in, his usually calm face now filled with excitement: “I heard that Hiroshi’s older brother’s company, Nohara Agriculture Co., Ltd., is now selling Akita dogs for one million yen each! And they’re still in short supply! This… this is practically robbery!”

One million yen?!

"My God! This...this is an astronomical price!"

"Yes! Moreover, I've heard that nowadays, rich people and celebrities are proud to own an Akita Inu from Nohara Company! They all say that it's not just a pet, but a symbol of status! A reflection of taste!"

The conference room was once again filled with a huge uproar and commotion.

Everyone was stunned by this astonishing number, their eyes filled with envy and jealousy.

They knew that Hiroshi Nohara was only twenty-three years old and very talented.

But I didn't expect it.

Even his talent for business is so high!

However, amidst this clamor filled with money and desire, Deputy Director Ming Rihai suddenly coughed lightly, a mysterious smile appearing on his face.

"Everyone, everyone, please calm down." He said with a smile, his shrewd eyes gleaming with a smug "I knew it all along" attitude: "I know everyone wants to get an Akita Inu right now. But don't worry. Because our Hiroshi-kun has already arranged everything."

He paused, his tone carrying just the right amount of mystery: "After a while, once this hype has cooled down a bit, Hiroshi will personally select a batch of the best-looking and purest Akita dogs and present them to the leaders of our Tokyo TV station, as well as to those seniors who have always supported him, as... a small gift."

"what?!"

"Really?!"

"Great!"

After a brief moment of deathly silence, the conference room erupted in a thunderous cheer!
Everyone was so excited they were incoherent. They looked at Asuka with eyes full of uncontrollable ecstasy.

They knew that Asuka was right.

Hiroshi Nohara, this young man, is not only talented, but also has emotional intelligence and a broad perspective.

He knows how to share, how to be grateful, and how to perfectly combine interests with human relationships.

"Hiroshi-kun is really... so insightful!" an older minister couldn't help but exclaim, his usually serious face now filled with satisfaction.

“Yes!” another minister echoed, his usually calm face now filled with agreement: “Having such young people is a blessing for TV Tokyo!”

Director Nobuhiko Sakata listened quietly to the discussions, his usually serious face now radiating a genuine sense of pride.

He knew that Hiroshi Nohara, the young man he had personally promoted, had completely won over everyone at TV Tokyo.

He is not only the head of the independent production department, but also... the future hope of the entire TV Tokyo, and even the entire Japanese cultural industry.

"Alright, alright, quiet down." Nobuhiko Sakata said with a smile. He picked up his teacup, took a sip, and his composure and confidence seemed to envelop the entire conference room in an invisible force: "Since Hiroshi-kun has arranged everything, we old folks can just relax and wait to receive our gifts."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over everyone present, and the ease and joy on his face infected everyone.

“However, on the other hand,” Nobuhiko Sakata’s voice rang out again, the ease and joy gradually replaced by the composure of someone in a position of power: “The box office success is certainly gratifying. The public buzz is also worth celebrating. But we must not forget that the ultimate value of a work is still reflected through… awards.”

The moment he finished speaking, the relaxed atmosphere in the conference room froze instantly.

All eyes turned to Nobuhiko Sakata, their expressions filled with solemnity and... a hint of regret.

They knew that Director Sakata was right.

Awards are the ultimate standard for whether a work can truly be recorded in history.

“Director Sakata is right,” Takada Toshihide said first, a hint of helplessness appearing on his usually gloomy face. “While the films ‘Seven Samurai’ and ‘Hachi: A Dog’s Tale’ are of excellent quality and have achieved phenomenal box office success, they were only released this year. According to the rules of the Japan Academy Film Prize, they can only participate in next year’s selection. This year, we…we can’t make it.”

His words, like the sharpest knife, precisely struck the sore spot of everyone present.

Yes, we've missed it.

This means that these two great works, worthy of being recorded in history, will miss out on all the film awards this year.

This regret caused everyone a pang of heartache.

"Sigh... What a pity!" Asumi sighed, his usually cheerful face now filled with helplessness: "If these two films had been submitted for this year's awards, I dare say that Best Film, Best Director, and Best Screenplay would have all gone to our TV Tokyo, to Hiroshi-kun!"

“Yes! Yes!” another minister chimed in, his usually serious face now filled with resentment: “Then, our Tokyo TV will be able to hold our heads high in front of those old guys!”

For a moment, the conference room was filled with voices of regret and resentment.

Everyone felt sorry that these two films were "born at the wrong time".

However, amidst this atmosphere filled with regret and resentment, Director Nobuhiko Sakata suddenly chuckled softly.

The voice, like ice breaking in winter, was full of confidence and... a hint of cunning.

"Everyone, there's no need to be so pessimistic," he said with a smile, his shrewd eyes gleaming with a profound understanding of the world. "We certainly won't make it in this year's selection. But what about next year?"

He paused, his gaze sweeping over everyone present. His composure and confidence made him stand out. "Next year, when both 'Seven Samurai' and 'Hachi: A Dog's Tale' appear on the shortlist, what do you think it will be like?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the regret and resentment in the conference room were instantly replaced by an unprecedented emotion called "expectation".

Everyone's eyes lit up instantly!

They looked at each other and saw the same shock, the same ecstasy, and the same... schadenfreude in each other's eyes!
"Hahahaha! Director Sakata is right!" Asumi slapped his thigh, his usually cheerful face now filled with a malicious smile: "Next year! Next year will be the year of TV Tokyo! The year of Hiroshi-kun!"

“Yes! Yes!” Another minister chimed in, his usually serious face now filled with a gloating smile: “Then I’ll see if those old guys can still laugh! Best film, best director, best screenplay… all of them will go to TV Tokyo! They… they can only watch helplessly as we win awards left and right!”

“I even think that next year’s Japan Academy Film Prize could be renamed the ‘Hiroshi Nohara Individual Awards’!” a young minister said excitedly with a smile.

"Hahahahahaha!"

A deafening burst of laughter erupted in the conference room!
Everyone was completely ignited by Director Sakata's "pie in the sky" words.

That boundless hope for the future, that absolute trust in Hiroshi Nohara, even made these seasoned politicians somewhat unable to control themselves.

They knew that Director Sakata was right.

Next year will surely be the year of Hiroshi Nohara!
However, amidst this atmosphere of revelry and joy, Executive Deputy Director Takada Toshihide suddenly coughed lightly.

The sound, like the most precise musical note, instantly silenced the noise in the conference room.

All eyes turned to him.

Looking at the expectant expressions on everyone's faces, Takada Toshihide gave a mysterious smile.

"Ladies and gentlemen, we will indeed have to wait until next year for the film awards," he said softly, his tone calm yet full of strength. "But what about the television awards?"

The moment he finished speaking, the jubilation and joy in the conference room froze.

Everyone's eyes lit up again!

They looked at each other and saw the same shock, the same ecstasy, and the same... sudden realization in each other's eyes!
"Yeah! Drama awards!" Asumi slapped his thigh suddenly, his usually cheerful face now filled with a mischievous smile: "How could I forget about that! Hiroshi-kun's three works from last year, 'Yamishibai,' 'Tales of the Unusual,' and 'Super Transformation,' were all dramas!"

“That’s right!” another minister chimed in, his usually serious face now filled with a gloating smile. “Moreover, these three works are all phenomenal! They caused a huge social impact last year!” “So, this year’s TV drama awards, we…we can’t just sweep them all, can we?!” A young minister was so excited that he was incoherent, his young face filled with fanatical admiration.

Looking at the excited expressions on everyone's faces, Takada Toshihide's mysterious smile deepened.

He knew that his words had completely ignited everyone's fighting spirit.

"Yes, everyone." Takada Toshihide nodded, his tone becoming even more serious. The composure and decisiveness befitting a leader made him stand out at this moment: "This year's drama awards, our TV Tokyo must win them!"

He paused, his gaze sweeping over everyone present. In his deep eyes, a shrewdness and fervor gleamed, befitting a strategist: "Whether it's the Japan Academy Film Prize or the Mainichi Film Awards, we must go all out and strive to win all the important awards!"

"And..." He let out a long breath, a breath tinged with an indescribable pride and... domineering air: "Our Tokyo TV station, with its own Tokyo Drama Awards, is determined to sweep all the major awards!"

His words were resounding and powerful, each syllable brimming with strength.

The meeting room was instantly filled with a joyful atmosphere.

Everyone stared at Takada Toshihide's confident face and his deep eyes, a strong premonition rising in their hearts.

They knew that with the combined efforts of the monsters Toshihide Takada and Hiroshi Nohara, this year's drama awards would inevitably become their exclusive stage on TV Tokyo!
"Good! Managing Director Takada is right!" Asumi slammed his hand on the table, his usually cheerful face now filled with undeniable confidence and ecstasy: "We, Tokyo TV, are on our own turf, so of course we should be the ones to call the shots!"

“Yes! Yes!” another minister chimed in, his usually serious face now filled with a gloating smile: “Then, the best animated film will definitely be ‘Yamishibai’! The best creative work will definitely be ‘Tales of the Unusual’! The best variety show will definitely be ‘Super Transformation’!”

“I even think we could create a ‘Best Producer’ award just for Hiroshi-kun!” A young minister exclaimed excitedly, his young face filled with fervent admiration.

"Hahahahahaha!"

Laughter filled the meeting room.

Everyone was completely ignited by this "bold" proposal.

Director Nobuhiko Sakata listened quietly to the discussions, his usually serious face now radiating a genuine sense of pride.

These are the young people I personally selected.

Such success.

So young.

And so it is... an amazing talent!
……

In Hiroshi Nohara's independent production department office, the spring sunlight streamed through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, bathing the room in a warm, golden glow.

He had just finished reviewing several documents regarding the creative ideas for the new episode of "Super Transformation" and was picking up the slightly cooled cup of tea on the table, ready to enjoy a moment of peace.

The office door was suddenly pushed open with a bang, accompanied by a mix of eagerness and excitement.

"Minister! Minister!"

Kitagawa Yao's usually vibrant face was now filled with barely suppressed excitement. She even forgot the most basic knocking etiquette and rushed in like a gust of wind.

"Director Sakata requests your immediate presence! He's in his office!" she said, slightly out of breath from running so fast, her bright eyes gleaming with an almost gossipy fervor. "So many leaders are here! Deputy Director Asumi, Managing Director Takada... and several other powerful department heads! It seems like they have some incredibly important news to announce!"

Hiroshi Nohara couldn't help but chuckle at her adorable, excited, and incoherent state.

He put down his teacup, his clear eyes remaining completely calm, as if the "great news" Kitagawa Yao had mentioned was nothing more than an ordinary work report to him.

"Oh? Do you know what it is?" he asked softly, his tone calm and composed.

"I don't know!" Kitagawa Yao shook her head. She leaned closer to Nohara Hiroshi, lowered her voice, and looked as mysterious as a little spy who had discovered a huge secret: "But when I passed by just now, I heard them talking about 'box office' and 'miracle'! And I saw that Deputy Director Asumi and Managing Director Takada's faces were as red as monkey bottoms! There must be some great news!"

Upon hearing this, Hiroshi Nohara gave a knowing smile.

He knew that what Kitagawa Yao was talking about was most likely related to the opening week box office of "Hachiko Monogatari".

He stood up, straightened his well-tailored casual suit, and his composure and confidence made him the most domineering and powerful minister ever.

"Okay, I understand." He nodded and said, "You go ahead and get busy, I'll be right there." But then Hiroshi Nohara smiled helplessly, "However, you can't talk about those leaders like that next time, don't do it again."

"Hi! Minister!" Kitagawa Yao immediately bowed again with a grin, then turned and left the office with light steps, satisfied.

Hiroshi Nohara walked steadily toward Director Nobuhiko Sakata's office.

Along the way, every employee he encountered, whether an ordinary intern or a powerful second-level director, stopped and bowed respectfully to greet him.

"Hello, Minister Nohara!"

"Greetings, Minister Nohara!"

"Hello! Minister Nohara!"

Those voices were filled with heartfelt reverence.

It is also an admiration for his talent.

"Hmm." Hiroshi Nohara simply nodded slightly in response.

Then we arrived at Director Sakata's floor.

When he pushed open the heavy wooden door that symbolized the power center of TV Tokyo, a sweltering atmosphere mixed with the aroma of fine cigars and rich tea hit him.

Just as Kitagawa Yao had said, the office was packed with people, with no seats available.

Director Nobuhiko Sakata sat in the main seat, flanked by Deputy Director Asumi and Executive Deputy Director Toshihide Takada, as well as several other powerful department heads in charge of core departments such as distribution, publicity, and copyright.

Without exception, these people were all big shots in the production department of TV Tokyo, whose mere presence could make the entire TV Tokyo network tremble.

At this moment, however, they were like a group of lucky people who had just won the lottery jackpot, and their heartfelt excitement almost broke through the reserved facade that belonged to those in positions of power.

"Hiroshi-kun! You've finally arrived!"

Deputy Director Ming Rihai was the first to spot him. He suddenly jumped up from the sofa, his face, which always radiated a cheerful smile, now filled with barely suppressed excitement.

He rushed over to Hiroshi Nohara in a few strides, slapped him hard on the shoulder, and his voice was so loud it almost lifted the roof off the office: "We were just talking about you! Thirty-five billion yen! You little rascal, you've created another miracle for TV Tokyo!"

"Yes, Minister Nohara!" A minister in charge of distribution channels echoed, his usually serious face flushed, and his voice trembled slightly: "Our distribution department has been ringing off the hook these past few days! Major cinema chains across the country are vying with us for screen time! They all say that if it's a movie you directed, Minister Nohara, they'll put all the other movies on the screen to make sure it's full for you!"

“Our propaganda department too!” another propaganda minister exclaimed excitedly, his usually calm face now beaming with excitement. “The public opinion outside is absolutely overwhelming! All the media outlets are praising you and ‘Hachiko: A Dog’s Tale’! They all say you are a ‘cultural monster’ and the ‘pride of Japan’!”

Although Executive Deputy Director Takada Toshihide wasn't as overtly expressive as the others, he also stood up from his seat. He looked at Nohara Hiroshi, and a complex emotion flickered in his deep eyes.

“Hiroshi-kun.” He spoke softly, his voice slightly hoarse yet full of strength: “I just had the data department analyze it. If this momentum continues, the final box office of ‘Hachiko Monogatari’ will definitely have a chance to reach the 10 billion yen mark! It might even surpass 10 billion yen and create an unprecedented historical record!”

"Thank you for your compliments." Hiroshi Nohara simply smiled calmly. He first bowed slightly to everyone, his humility and composure just right, before turning his gaze to Nobuhiko Sakata in the main seat.

"Director, you wanted to see me."

Looking at the young man before him, who remained calm and composed amidst a shower of praise, Nobuhiko Sakata's shrewd eyes gleamed with heartfelt admiration and praise.

"Hiroshi-kun, look at you, you've turned my office into a celebration party the moment you arrived," Nobuhiko Sakata said with a smile. He picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and his composure seemed to envelop the entire office in an invisible force.

He paused, his gaze sweeping over everyone present, before finally settling on Toshihide Takada.

"Takada-kun, why don't you talk to Hiroshi-kun? What exactly is the reason we called him here today?"

Upon hearing this, Takada Toshihide gave a knowing smile.

He knew that this was Director Sakata giving him "face," and also showing everyone that TV Tokyo was no longer divided into factions; everyone was a "comrade-in-arms" working together towards the same goal.

He cleared his throat, and a genuine admiration appeared on his usually gloomy face.

“Hiroshi-kun.” He spoke softly, his tone calm yet full of strength: “We’ve called you here today mainly to discuss this year’s television drama awards.”

He paused, his gaze sweeping over Hiroshi Nohara, a shrewd glint in his deep eyes: "As you know, there are three main television awards in Japan. One is the oldest and most prestigious, the Mainichi Film Awards; another is the Japan Academy Film Prize, which has the widest selection scope and is most recognized by viewers; and the third is the Tokyo Drama Awards, which we at TV Tokyo, in conjunction with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's Public Relations Department, just launched this year to recognize outstanding television dramas in the Tokyo area."

Upon hearing this, Hiroshi Nohara showed a perfectly timed look of surprise.

He knew that these three awards held a very important position in the Japanese television drama industry.

Especially the newly launched Tokyo Drama Awards, although it is a new thing, it has the dual endorsement of TV Tokyo and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's Public Relations Department, so its weight should not be underestimated.

"Yes, I've heard about it." Hiroshi Nohara nodded.

“Hearing about it isn’t enough, Hiroshi-kun. You’re not going here as a spectator this time,” Director Nobuhiko Sakata said with a smile. He put down his teacup and said with even more certainty, “You must attend all three of this year’s awards.”

"Especially the Tokyo Drama Awards, which will be held in Tokyo in mid-June." Nobuhiko Sakata's lips curled into a faint smile. "Just be ready to go on stage and accept your award then."

"Oh?!"

A perfectly timed look of surprise finally appeared on Hiroshi Nohara's face.

He looked at Nobuhiko Sakata, a barely perceptible hint of confusion flashing in his clear eyes: "Director, this... the awards ceremony hasn't even started yet, how come you..."

"Hahahahahaha!"

Before he could finish speaking, Deputy Director Ming Rihai could no longer contain himself. He slapped his thigh and burst into laughter.

The voice was filled with a triumphant and triumphant feeling.

"Hiroshi-kun, you're being too modest!" He pointed at Hiroshi Nohara, laughing so hard tears were almost streaming down his face. "Don't you think about it? Your three works from last year, 'Yamishibai,' 'Tales of the Unusual,' and 'Super Transformation,' weren't they all phenomenal works? Didn't they all generate a huge social impact?"

He paused, then his tone became even more impassioned: "I dare say, if this year's television awards don't give you the award, it would be an outright conspiracy! A scandal! An insult to all of us viewers!"

Even the executive deputy director, Toshihide Takada, showed a rare smile of approval at this moment.

Although he wasn't as outwardly expressive as Asumi, he nodded at this moment, his tone carrying an undeniable certainty: "What Asumi-kun said may be an exaggeration, but the principle is the same. Your three works were undoubtedly the kings of their respective fields last year. If even they can't win awards, then this year's awards will lose their credibility and become a joke in the industry."

"Yes! Yes!" Another minister in charge of publicity chimed in, his usually serious face now filled with a gloating smile: "Then, the best animated film will definitely be 'Yamishibai'! The best creative work will definitely be 'Tales of the Unusual'! The best variety show will definitely be 'Super Transformation'!"

"I'll say it again, I even think we could create a 'Best Producer' award specifically for Hiroshi-kun!" The slightly younger, but still in-forties, department head said with a smile, "Don't you agree?"

"Hahahahahaha!"

Another earth-shattering burst of laughter erupted in the conference room!
They looked at Hiroshi Nohara with eyes filled with uncontrollable elation and anticipation.

They knew that this year's drama awards would become their exclusive stage on TV Tokyo!

Hiroshi Nohara will sweep all the awards with an unparalleled attitude, becoming the youngest and most dazzling Grand Slam winner in the history of Japanese television!

Looking at the group of important figures in front of him, who were even more excited than he was, Hiroshi Nohara gave a helpless yet warm smile.

He knew he had completely integrated into the group.

He stood up and bowed deeply to everyone present, his humility and composure perfectly measured.

"Thank you for your kindness and support, Director and all the ministers. I understand, and I will definitely create more excellent works to bring more honor to TV Tokyo!"

His voice wasn't loud, but it resonated in everyone's ears like the most steadfast vow.

This caused everyone present to nod in approval.

He became increasingly satisfied with Hiroshi Nohara.

P.S.: I really enjoyed watching the military parade today, just finished typing...

(End of this chapter)