Japanese Entertainment: A Comeback Beginning from Bankrupt President

When I first opened it, I thought it was just an ordinary video. If the senior was thinking of using such a cliché way to impress him, he was really too naive.

He's an iron man; he's only interested in photography and has no interest in anything else.

However, he had some time, so he continued reading.

Are you a high school student?

Well, people of this age are indeed very passionate. They rush forward shouting about friendship and dreams, not afraid of getting hurt or anything. Their faces are full of naivety, as if they haven't been beaten down by society.

He's different; he's already ahead of his peers, planning to repay his student loans.

This is about the best a high school student's response video can offer.

He continued watching casually, still looking down on the group of immature young people, unaware that his face was getting closer and closer to Kazuya Sawashiro's phone screen, where his reflection was now visible.

Five minutes later, the juniors had put away their contempt and were taking the high school students who were earnestly supporting Amano Aki seriously.

A serious person takes things seriously.

He suddenly realized that being passionate wasn't so bad. After all, that's what youth is all about. If you think about that, then do your best. Even if you end up with scars and wounds, when you look back and think about how hard you tried, you'll laugh out loud.

Conversely, isn't it a bit unconventional for someone as young as myself to start restricting myself?

At this age, it's time to enjoy youth.

As that famous actress said—life is only once, why not indulge more?

Ten minutes later, the junior had already taken up Kazuya Sawashiro's phone.

On the screen were passionate young boys and girls cheering for Amano Aki through dance. Although their dance moves were not as skillful as those of professional dancers, the enthusiasm they expressed was something even an outsider like him could feel.

After watching it, he couldn't help but sigh and say how wonderful it is to be young.

However, after his initial reflection, he immediately remembered that he was also a young man just like them, and his eyes filled with tears.

So, the younger generation made up their minds.

"I can do summer jobs anytime, but something like this, working together with so many people towards a common goal, is something I might only experience a few times in my life. So I've decided, I have to be the photographer for this project!"

"One might not be enough..."

"It's alright, I'll take care of the rest," the junior patted his chest and assured him. "Don't even mention college students, I'll do my best to get even a professional photographer from the production company for you, senior. We definitely won't let the students down!"

What else is there to say?

Kazuya Sawashiro clasped his hands together above his head to express his highest respect to him.

...

As the official recording date drew closer, Kazuya Sawashiro became increasingly busy.

The road use applications from the teacher have been approved. Except for the busiest intersection in Shibuya, all other applications were successfully approved, and the dates are scheduled for July 25th to 28th.

Due to time and limited number of participants, Ze Cheng and He Ye had to divide the high school students into teams so that they could all have a place to demonstrate their abilities.

The song clips and dances are different in each region, but after these clips are filmed by the younger members of the university photography club, they can be edited together to make a music video for a song, which will then be released online along with the single.

On the photography side, the junior colleague did manage to get quite a few people to help, including a drone expert.

God knows how he managed to get people over here, but once they're here, they have to be put to good use.

If I can't borrow one at Shibuya Crossing, then I'll go to Shiba Park.

This is an outdoor park, so the drone can be used to its fullest potential. It can also bring all the students who participated in the flash mob here to dance with Amano Aki as the final segment of the music video.

Kazuya Sawashiro is still thinking about that one-shot Pocari Sweat.

But he doesn't have the financial resources right now, so he can only do this kind of pseudo one-shot. When the photographers heard about this project, they were all very enthusiastic.

The current situation is as follows.

Amano Aki is practicing songs and dances diligently.

The high school students were rehearsing the flash mob routine and practicing their dance moves to improve their skills.

The university's photography department, along with professional photographers they've brought in, are constantly testing the use of scene shots, trying to create that one-shot feel and make everything flow more smoothly.

As for Kazuya Sawashiro, who proposed the plan, he is still traveling around.

Why? Of course, it was for the pre-release publicity. He contacted the core members and die-hard fans of Amano Aki's fan club in Tokyo one by one to confirm what they could do for this publicity campaign.

If you're the company president, look at what the other company's main business is and look for opportunities to slip in your own agenda.

For ordinary members, it depends on whether the other party has access to promotional channels. For students, ask them to promote it on their WeChat Moments and social media. For housewives, you can introduce it to other housewives around you. In short, don't miss any opportunity to get something for free.

Even for those otaku who stay at home and don't like going out, Kazuya Sawashiro made a promise with him that when the new song is released, he will ask him to promote it in his regular game.

Do not underestimate anyone's power, and make reasonable use of it.

...

The smoother things went for Kazuya Sawashiro, the worse Souta Watanabe's mood became. He kept making calls to Yumi Kazama, trying to extract useful information from her.

"You're definitely hiding something, aren't you? Amano shows up at your recording studio every day, doesn't she say anything to you?" Watanabe Souta was pushed to the edge and was on the verge of collapse.

"Has the detective run out of useful information?" Kazama Yumi sipped her tea, looking at the unfamiliar world around her. "Didn't I tell you everything I needed to say? I even told you about Kazuya bringing Amano discounted bento boxes every day."

"...It's not some trivial matter. You must have something more important to say," Watanabe Sōta took a deep breath. "Like, why did that video exist? Who exactly is Ayase? What's that guy's publicity plan?"

Be patient, be patient, and when you reach the limit, kick it away.

Although Watanabe Souta's words were full of threats, Kazama Yumi remained calm and composed, saying, "I don't know, I don't know anything. Even detectives can't find out, so why would you think I would know?"

"Is it that you don't know... or that you're unwilling to say?" Watanabe Sōta's voice gradually rose, then erupted like a volcano. "You're still calling him 'Kazunari' so affectionately over there. Don't you know what happens to a traitor when they lack awareness?!"

"I know."

Finally, when she got to what she knew, Watanabe Sōta felt no joy at all; instead, the flames in his heart surged even more fiercely.

He forcibly suppressed his anger and asked Kazama Yumi one last question: "Since you knew all this, why did you still do it?"

"Do you even understand what friendship and bonds are?" Kazama Yumi asked Watanabe Sōta, then answered herself, "You probably don't, right? After all, someone like you who solves everything with money, everyone around you is only after your money. Have you ever genuinely tried to make a friend?"

A bucket of cold water can't extinguish a volcano, but it can soak Watanabe Souta to the bone.

After a long silence, Watanabe Souta finally smiled and said goodbye to Kazama Yumi: "Say goodbye to your recording studio properly tonight, because it won't belong to you tomorrow."