Crossover: Pen name: Dazai Osamu, Omega Kasumigaoka

Kitahara Makoto's expression remained unchanged.

Toho was one of the founders of Fuji Television.

It's quite normal for Mikio Yano, as a member of Toho's management, to have connections with people at Fuji Television.

Fuji Television hopes to purchase the television premiere rights for the Hokutosei anime series "Non Non Biyori".

"You should know about my relationship with Fuji Television, so why should I sell to Fuji Television?"

Yano Mikio thought for a moment, then tried to speak carefully in a gentle tone.

"Our company and Fuji Television are currently preparing a new film project called 'Koizora'."

"Ms. Yui Aragaki's agency is actively contacting us, trying to secure a leading role for her..."

"Are you threatening me?!"

A cold glint flashed in Kitahara Makoto's eyes.

What are Toho and Fuji Television trying to do?

If he doesn't sell "Non Non Biyori" to them.

They won't give Yui Aragaki the lead role?

"No, no, absolutely not..."

Seeing Kitahara Makoto's anger, Yano Mikio said in a panic.

"What we mean is that we are willing to give the lead role to Ms. Yui Aragaki."

"I just want a fair chance to compete with other TV stations!"

"A fair chance to compete?"

Hearing this, Kitahara Makoto finally calmed down his angry expression.

Seeing Kitahara Makoto calm down, Yano Mikio breathed a sigh of relief.

Whether it's Kitahara Makoto's status as a nationally renowned writer or his status as a business tycoon.

No one dared to threaten him.

Because this would mean a complete breakdown in relations, and with the power Kitahara Makoto wields, no one would have an easy time if he came.

Even Kitahara Shin would suffer heavy losses.

However, such a lose-lose situation does not conform to the principle of making money through harmony in business.

Therefore, Toho and Fuji Television will absolutely not break ties with Kitahara Makoto.

On the contrary, maintaining contact might even bring some benefits.

"Tell me more about it."

After calming down, Kitahara Makoto became interested in the 'fair competition' that Yano Mikio had mentioned.

Yano Mikio quickly explained.

"We're exchanging the lead role in 'Koizora' for a chance to compete fairly with other TV stations for 'Non Non Biyori'. The highest bidder wins, and Hokuto Animation will not show any favoritism."

"That's it..."

A thoughtful look flashed in Kitahara Makoto's eyes.

In his memory, the movie "Koizora" was Yui Aragaki's first representative work in the original timeline.

In the original timeline, it was through this movie that she began to gain public attention.

Since this was an opportunity that originally belonged to Yui Aragaki.

Kitahara Makoto didn't really want Yui Aragaki to lose such a representative work because of his own actions.

Moreover, this movie did well at the box office.

It grossed 3.9 billion yen, ranking sixth in the Japanese box office in 2007.

As a romantic drama, even with the actors' salaries combined, the total cost of the film did not exceed 200 million yen.

The production company must have made a fortune.

Of course, he wanted to take a bite of such a big pancake.

They can both rip off Fuji TV and enjoy a good deal.

Kitahara Makoto thought for a moment and then said.

"We don't have enough leading lady roles yet, I have a portion of the investment."

"This one……"

Yano Mikio looked troubled.

Matters concerning the amount of investment are beyond his control.

So he said.

"I can't decide that. Could I make a phone call and ask the company's senior management?"

"please……"

Kitahara Makoto, of course, would not refuse.

Yano Mikio thanked him and got up to go to the balcony to make a phone call.

after awhile.

He hung up the phone and asked nervously.

"In principle, our company agrees, but I don't know what percentage President Kitahara wants?"

"Fifty percent!"

Kitahara Shin reached out and made an outrageous demand.

Yano Mikio definitely cannot agree to this share.

If Kitahara Makoto takes 50% directly, what will happen to them and Fuji Television?

Does this mean he's working for Kitahara Makoto?

So he quickly bargained down the price.

After some haggling, the final price was determined.

Kitahara Makoto snatched a 20% share from Toho and Fuji Television.

Toho accounts for 50%, Fuji Television (of which) accounts for 30%, and Hokutosei Films accounts for 20%.

The lead role was also given to Yui Aragaki.

In return, Fuji Television gained the opportunity to compete fairly with other television stations for "Non Non Biyori".

However, it's just an opportunity.

Whether they can ultimately secure the contract depends on the price offered by Fuji Television, and whether it surpasses that of other television stations.

If not, then Fuji Television's investment today will have gone down the drain.

The reason it went so smoothly.

It's also because Toho and Fuji Television, unlike Kitahara Makoto, could see the future of history.

They wouldn't have imagined that a live-action film like "Sky of Love" would be recognized.

It actually achieved a box office of 3.9 billion yuan.

They still think of it as just a low-budget live-action movie.

Even if you can make money, you'll only make a few hundred million yen at most.

This amount of money is split among the three families, so it's not much at all.

They don't care about such a small amount of money.

That's why Kitahara Makoto managed to snag a small bargain.

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Chapter 89: Master, Welcome Home (5k)

After agreeing on the investment share with Dongbao's people.

Kitahara Makoto summoned Kubo Sugito and asked him to co-invest in "Koizora" with Toho and Fuji Television under the name "Hokutosei Films".

Then he and Hideki Tazawa went to the company's two studios to check on their project progress.

Studio One is now Makoto Shinkai's 'official studio'.

Currently, they are producing Makoto Shinkai's new film, "Weathering With You".

Because this movie has a lot of special effects shots, it needs to be meticulously crafted.

Therefore, progress is slow, and it's not even 20% complete yet.

Studio Two is headed by Fujiki Yuichi, senior producer and current technical director of Beidouxing Animation.

Because Studio 2's production of "Non Non Biyori" was a huge success.

Kitahara gave them a large bonus.

So I'm currently enjoying a wonderful vacation.

Studio No. 3 is currently nominally managed by General Manager 'Hideki Tazawa'.

However, the person in charge is actually 'Eriri'.

The producer, Makoto Kitahara, and the supervisor, Hideki Tazawa, seem more like tools, merely supporting Eriri.

Studio 3 produced the first season of "Spy Family," a project that Kitahara Makoto had high hopes for.

This project is now completely completed.

Kitahara Makoto, Tazawa Hideki, Eriri, and several other mid-to-high-level executives from the company watched the anime in the screening room.

Although some details are different, it is generally the same as what Kitahara Makoto saw in his previous life.

Anya is a very well-developed character; she is cute with a touch of cunning, and innocent yet witty.

Although he often does things that make him look silly, he is never annoying.

It can be said that he was a very successful character.

So after watching it, Kitahara Makoto clapped his hands generously.

"Clap clap clap..."

The big boss clapped, and the other middle and senior managers quickly followed suit.

I heard enthusiastic applause coming from around me.

Seeing that my work has been recognized by so many people.

Eriri's face was flushed, and she looked somewhat excited.

"Congratulations, Director Eriri, you have created a very excellent anime."

"Once this anime airs, I believe your name will be known throughout the entire anime production industry!"

Kitahara praised him earnestly.

Looking at the man in front of her, Eriri felt a warm current flow through her heart.

If this anime is successful, then at least half of its success should be attributed to this man.

Because he provided her with a platform and opportunities, and even wrote the script.

Therefore, Eriri knows that her success is inseparable from this man.

She couldn't help but recall that afternoon when the two of them met again in the cake shop.

The man's words were suggestive, and she felt flustered.

She is now very glad that she enjoys drawing comics.

But what's even more fortunate is that... the one I like is him.