Reborn Japan for entertainment

Chapter 347 Sony and Johnny
On the other side, after hanging up the phone with Takuya Kimura, Kiyoshi Sakamoto thought about it and felt something was wrong.

"My relationship with SMAP is limited to having met Kimura Takuya once, and the nodding acquaintances who often meet on MS..."

"Why suddenly, Takuya Kimura called and asked me to appear in "SMAPXSMAP"?"

"Strange, really weird..."

Sakamoto Kiyoshi is actually a character who has problems that he can't figure out, and will try his best to figure it out.

The more he thought about it, the more he felt that there was something he didn't know about this phone call.

Therefore, he did not put down the phone, but continued to press the phone number of another person in the phone's address book.

After a burst of beeps, the phone went through.

"Moxi Moxi?" The voice on the other end of the phone was a majestic middle-aged male voice.

"Moshi Moshi, President SAMA, are you in the company?"

It turned out to be Kitagawa Naoki!
That's right, Kiyoshi Sakamoto believes that Takuya Kimura's sudden private invitation to ask him if he can appear in "SMAPXSMAP" will inevitably go through the company's procedural process, and in that case, as the boss of Sony Music, Kitagawa Naoki will definitely know the purpose of Johnny's kindness to Sakamoto Kiyoshi again.

When Kimura Takuya called him, it was just to find out his tone, and to test his attitude towards Johnny's kindness. . .

Although, the two major companies of Johnny's and Sony Music, in December last year, because Kiyoshi Sakamoto and Arashi formed a limited group and released a single, the relationship between the two has already broken the ice.

However, in the eyes of the outside world, although Johnny and Sony Music have reconciled regarding Sakamoto Kiyoshi, it does not mean that Johnny and Sony Music have formed an alliance.

The two major companies are still competitors in the industry.

However, in such a situation, Kiyoshi Sakamoto seemed to smell a change from Takuya Kimura's phone call.

That's why he thought of calling Boss Beichuan and asking straight to the point about the meaning behind this incident.

Sitting in the office, Kitagawa Naoki first touched his brows that were frowning because of work, and then said, "Oh! It's Sakamoto-kun, what's the matter? What do you want me to do?"

The economic benefits created by Sony Music in recent years have enabled Naoki Kitagawa to launch a new generation of singers this year while continuing to promote its singers.

That person is none other than Kana Nishino!

Nishino Kana, known by the media as the "sweet singer", has released three singles in just over half a year since her debut.

And except for the first single "そばにいるね" in cooperation with Sakamoto Kiyoshi, it created the highest record sales record for a debut female singer.

The next two singles, both composed by Makoto Ogawa and written by Kana Nishino, both achieved good sales, both of which were above 20.

This makes Sony Music pay more attention to Nishino Kana's first solo album.

In addition, Yuna Ito, who also became popular this year, and YUI, who is playing steadily, have led to Sony Music's breakthrough in the field of solo female singers this year.

Perhaps out of pride as one of the four major record companies in the world, Naoki Kitagawa also wants to cultivate a new generation of singers for Sony Music.

Therefore, during this period of time, he also put most of his energy on Nishino Kana, Ito Yuna, and YUI, the three female singers who are most likely to become big HIT singers in the next two or three years.

The Rainbow Band is also preparing to return to the music world after two years; Mika Nakashima also continues to maintain a strong momentum, constantly approaching Ayumi Hamasaki and other senior singers. . .

Therefore, during the time when Kiyoshi Sakamoto was busy promoting the fan, Mr. Beichuan expressed that he was very busy.

However, when facing Sony's most proud "son" Kiyoshi Sakamoto, Naoki Kitagawa's tone was as friendly as ever.

"Oh, that's right..."

Sakamoto Kiyoshi talked directly to Kitagawa Naoki about Kimura Takuya's invitation and his own doubts on the phone.

"Actually, if you don't ask me about this matter, I will find a time to tell you about it."

"Eh? What do you mean? Don't tell me you already knew?" Kiyoshi Sakamoto was surprised when he heard the words of Big Boss Beichuan.

However, Kitagawa Naoki's next words surprised Sakamoto Kiyoshi even more.

"Actually, recently, I had an exchange with Johnny's President Kitagawa."

"Eh?!"

"Sony Music, although we have always been competitors with Johnny, but since the moment Johnny started showing kindness to you, we have a good relationship."

"It's also thanks to you. Over the past few years, Sony Music's momentum in the music world has become stronger than before. Especially in the face-to-face confrontation with Johnny's group, whether it is THE SUN or you, they all occupy the top spot." With an absolute upper hand."

"Jennis obviously felt that continuing to fight hard with you would not benefit their group at all. That's why last year's reconciliation and your collaborative single with Lan..."

Because Kiyoshi Sakamoto has long been recognized as Sony's future big brother, Naoki Kitagawa also feels that it doesn't matter to talk about these more confidential things with him.

"And since then, President Kitagawa has actually proposed the idea of ​​forming an alliance with Sony."

"Alliance?" Kiyoshi Sakamoto thought thoughtfully.

"That's right, but I didn't pay much attention to this matter at that time until a while ago." Naoki Kitagawa took off his glasses, and continued talking to Kiyoshi Sakamoto while gently massaging his dry eyes.

"Some time ago, President Kitagawa met with me again and proposed the idea of ​​the alliance again."

"We talked a lot and reached a certain consensus."

"One of the most important ones is that the artists of our two companies have to show friendliness in front of the outside world when they are on the show." Naoki Beichuan stood up from his chair and walked to the French window with a torch in his eyes. That's why Johnny's wants to invite you to SMAPXSMAP."

"Through this method, they want to announce to the world that our Sony and Johnny's relationship is no longer the tit-for-tat relationship as before, but a very friendly relationship."

After listening to Mr. Kitagawa's explanation, Kiyoshi Sakamoto nodded in approval, and muttered to himself, "This is also very similar to President Kitagawa's way..."

He couldn't help but think of the last time he collaborated with Lan on a single, which was also released by Kitagawa in order to show the world that Johnny and Kiyoshi Sakamoto had reconciled.

According to this, the invitation of Kimura Takuya should also be the instruction of Kitagawa.

Kiyoshi Sakamoto, who had figured everything out, also switched the mobile phone from his ear to the other side, and continued to ask the boss for instructions.

"Then, boss... Cough cough, president, do I want to go?" It means, "Would you like to go to "SMAPXSMAP""

Kitagawa Naoki pondered for a moment before he firmly replied, "Go!"

"I agree with President Kitagawa's thoughts very much."

"The positions and roles of our two singers in the music world are different."

"They mainly focus on male idol groups, while we focus on all kinds of singers. Therefore, joining forces will only allow the singers of the two companies to concentrate more on grabbing their own market share, without having to put their minds and resources on the two. in confrontation."

"Such a combination is very beneficial to both Sony and Johnny."

"Johnny's has relationships with the five major TV stations, and our Sony has a lot of artists and other resources. The cooperation between the two companies complements each other."

"So, in the next few years, Sony and Johnny's may continue to deepen the exchanges between the two parties. Therefore, there may be more invitations like this in the future."

"After all, you are Sony's future big brother, and they are looking forward to your appearance on the show to help increase the ratings!"

In the end, Big Boss Beichuan even teased Kiyoshi Sakamoto.

Naoki Kitagawa thought that in the face of his praise, Kiyoshi Sakamoto would show some embarrassment or decline.

However, a certain thick-skinned guy didn't have the word "excuse me" in the dictionary at all, and he didn't have any humility at all, but replied very directly and stinky.

"Haha, President, I will be embarrassed if you say that..."

"..."

Hearing Sakamoto Kiyoshi's shameless answer, Beichuan was also speechless.

However, in his heart, he agreed with Kiyoshi Sakamoto's attitude.

In his opinion, the world only sees the young man Kiyoshi Sakamoto's creative talent and his acting skills that are not inferior to the old actors at a young age, but they don't see that he is very tactful in his behavior and handling of things. It's not like a 17-year-old artist who debuted only three years ago.

The combination of high EQ and high IQ will definitely make Kiyoshi Sakamoto a big figure in the entertainment industry.

Kitagawa Naoki has always believed in this, and it is also the reason why he has always supported Sakamoto Kiyoshi.

. . . . . .

After chatting with Big Brother Beichuan about Johnny's actions this time, Kiyoshi Sakamoto also knew about Johnny's attitude towards himself and Sony.

Therefore, he also accepted the invitation from the "SMAPXSMAP" program group with confidence, and prepared to appear on the "SMAPXSMAP" show with Aragaki Yui.

However, before appearing on "SMAPXSMAP", the film "Hot-Blooded High School" starring him will finally be released after nearly two weeks of publicity.

Under the overwhelming publicity, "Hot Blood High School" will be released on October 10!
"Hot-Blooded High School", which was released on the weekend, set an astonishing box office of 27 million yen with 28 screens in just two days on the weekend of 350th and 6th!
However, when he heard the good news, Kiyoshi Sakamoto was on his way to Fuji TV. . .

(End of this chapter)