Reborn Japan for entertainment

Chapter 378 Universal's Rejection

Speaking of Rena Nonen, after being recommended by Sakamoto Kiyoshi in September 2006, she was signed by SONY MUSIC ARTISTS (SMA for short), and it has been a year and a half since she became an artist under Sony.

When he first came to Beijing, Kiyoshi Sakamoto begged the president of SMA, Takeshi Sato, to arrange an acting teacher for Rena Nonen.

And Nengnian Rena is also studying acting seriously while working as a girl model she likes.

Last year, at last, 14-year-old Rena Nengen, in order to hone her acting skills, started her soy sauce journey in various TV series and movies under the arrangement of Sony. . .

Therefore, Kiyoshi Sakamoto felt that the role of "Misato Hanaoka" should be an opportunity for Rena Nenen.

A great opportunity to take her acting career to another level.

Instead of continuing to hand over this role to an actress who has no future prospects, it would be better for Nengnian Rena to use the influence of this film to open her career as an actor at once. . .

Therefore, Kiyoshi Sakamoto recommended Rena Nonen in front of Masaharu Fukuyama.

And in the face of the rare request from his favorite disciple, Masaharu Fukuyama also felt that there was nothing wrong with it.

After all, Kiyoto Sakamoto said so, as a teacher himself, how could he not help?

And this is just a trivial matter for him.

"Well, no need." Masaharu Fukuyama first stopped Kiyoshi Sakamoto from taking out his mobile phone and calling Rena Nonen.

"I can still help with such a small matter."

"Uh, sir, you mean to say..."

"Yes, I agree."

Although Kiyoshi Sakamoto felt that, given his relationship with Masaharu Fukuyama, he was unlikely to reject him.

However, when Fukuyama Masaharu readily agreed, he was still very grateful and happy.

"Thank you very much, you are indeed my most handsome teacher, I love you!" Kiyoshi Sakamoto stretched out his thumb and forefinger in a very crooked manner, crossed them together, made a gesture of love, and fired at Fukuyama Masaharu.

"Uh? Vomit..." Facing Kiyoshi Sakamoto's gesture of love, Fukuyama Masaharu froze for a moment before pretending to vomit.

"Hahaha..."

The two laughed childishly together.

. . .

After chatting for a while, Sakamoto Kiyoshi realized that he and Fukuyama Masaharu had a chat, and Lou didn't know where it went. . .

"By the way, as I was talking, I almost forgot my original purpose."

"Teacher, what should we do about the cooperation single?"

Fukuyama Masaharu also recalled this incident.

He touched his chin and thought for a moment before speaking.

"How about this, you compose the song first, and then I will use the free time during filming to fill in the lyrics for the song, in this way, you can also prepare your album at the same time, and it will not delay the release of your album ,how?"

"Of course that's fine, but teacher, if you do this, will it affect your shooting status, man?"

Fukuyama Masaharu saw the worry on Kiyoshi Sakamoto's face, and he felt a little warm in his heart, and said, "What's the matter, as a music creator, no matter where or when, as long as you have inspiration, you will write immediately. Come down, even while waiting for the play, no exception..."

"So, man!"

Fukuyama Masaharu's affirmative answer made Kiyoshi Sakamoto heave a sigh of relief, and said with a smile, "Okay, then I'll go back and send an invitation to Universal."

"Okay, I'll wait for your good news."

. . . . . .

Even if the matter of cooperating with the single was agreed in private, it cannot be decided by the two of them, and it can only be finally reached through formal channels and cooperation between record companies. . .

The Japanese entertainment industry has always closed its doors and played its own game.

Whether it's music, variety shows, or TV dramas, they all have very big limitations.

This point is more obvious in the strategies of major record companies in Japan.

In the Japanese music scene, even singers from the same record company rarely have the opportunity to collaborate on a record.

The most common mode of cooperation is nothing more than one party providing lyrics and music for the other party to sing. It is rare to release songs together, not to mention Kiyoshi Sakamoto and Masaharu Fukuyama. Not only the record company, but even the brokerage company are completely different this situation.

This requires the two to convince their own firms and record companies. . .

However, for Kiyoshi Sakamoto, the little son of Sony, this is not a problem at all.

He just needs to talk to Sony and it will be OK.

After all, his management contract and record contract are all in the hands of Sony.

Needless to say, even if he cooperates with a singer who belongs to Sony, even if he cooperates with a singer from another company, it is impossible for Sony to reject Kiyoshi Sakamoto.

He's Sony's baby, a cash cow. . .

It's just that Masaharu Fukuyama's side is a bit difficult.

Masaharu Fukuyama's brokerage appointment is at the Amuse office, and Kiyoshi Sakamoto is not worried about Amuse at all.

Fukuyama Masaharu is a shareholder of Club A, one of the bosses, and wants to collaborate on a song with his students, do he still need to report?
Of course it is impossible!
Question, over at Universal Music.

As far as Kiyoshi Sakamoto knows, Universal Music is now firmly implementing the policy against him,

However, in Sakamoto Kiyoshi's view, the relationship between himself and Fukuyama Masaharu is not a stranger, but a closer relationship than a good friend, a master-student relationship.

The two masters and apprentices wanted to collaborate on a single, and Universal had no reason to stop it.

You know, at the end of 2006, he even collaborated with Johnny's idol group on a single.

The wall between entertainment companies has long been broken by the era of rapid development.

From various perspectives, Universal has absolutely no reason not to agree to Sakamoto Kiyoshi and Fukuyama Masaharu's proposal to collaborate and release songs together.

Even though the president of Universal, Kenji Kitano, has concerns about himself, Kiyoshi Sakamoto still optimistically believes that Universal should take Fukuyama Masaharu's face into consideration if he doesn't look at the monk's face and the Buddha's face.

Therefore, Kiyoshi Sakamoto, holding this idea, sent an invitation to cooperate with Universal Music through Sony Music.

However, Universal's reply made Kiyoshi Sakamoto feel astonished, and at the same time, a burst of anger faintly arose in his heart.

. . .

"What? Universal refused?"

"Ah."

A few days later, Kiyoshi Sakamoto, who heard Uncle Ishida's report, learned about Universal's attitude.

After being astonished, Kiyoshi Sakamoto suppressed the anger in his heart and asked in a calm tone.

"What did they say? What was the reason?"

They, of course, are from the global side.

"Uh..." Uncle Ishida faltered, hesitated for a moment, and then continued, "They didn't give any reason, but after listening to our invitation and sternly refusing, they sent us to negotiate , sent out the gate..."

To put it bluntly, it just closed the door of communication and kicked out Sony's staff regardless of indiscriminateness.

It doesn't look like the behavior of a large record company, and even this is not a large company, so it should be polite.

Such a petty approach is undoubtedly an instruction from Universal President Kenji Kitano.

However, Kiyoshi Sakamoto really did not expect that, as one of the four major record companies in the world and the leader of Universal Music in Japan, Kenji Kitano would be such a small-hearted person.

"It seems that Universal really thinks highly of me, and even resorted to such tricks that harm others and benefit itself..." Kiyoshi Sakamoto's tone was full of sarcasm.

"Qing, what should we do about the cooperation?" Uncle Ishida's words made Kiyoshi Sakamoto lower his head involuntarily, and started thinking.

Although Universal's little trick is a little mean and not beneficial, this feeling like a mosquito bite is the most annoying and disgusting.

I have to say that Kiyoshi Sakamoto was disgusted by Universal's move.

Fortunately, he was still very optimistic that people would look at Fukuyama Masaharu's face, so he still accepted the cooperation invitation this time while pinching his nose. . .

Who knows, Kenji Kitano completely ignored Masaharu Fukuyama's feelings and refused directly.

This was completely beyond Sakamoto Kiyoshi's expectations.

Thinking of this, Sakamoto Kiyoshi felt that his cooperation with Fukuyama Masaharu was not important anymore.

The important thing is that doing this from Universal clearly did not take Masaharu Fukuyama seriously.

Otherwise, how could he be so determined.

This shows that in Kitano Kenji's mind, Fukuyama Masaharu's status is not as important as the policy against Sakamoto Kiyoshi. . .

Thinking of this, Kiyoshi Sakamoto suddenly thought of the attitude of the other party, Masaharu Fukuyama.

"Uncle, wait for me first."

He first signaled Uncle Ishida to wait, then took out his mobile phone from his trouser pocket and called Fukuyama Masaharu.

"Moshi, Moshi? Teacher?"

"Ah."

From Masaharu Fukuyama's brief answer, Kiyoshi Sakamoto heard that Masaharu Fukuyama must have known the news.

Before Kiyoshi Sakamoto could speak, Fukuyama Masaharu spoke first.

"I know what you are calling for."

These words made Sakamoto Kiyoshi involuntarily silent.

"Speaking of which, I just found out about Universal's rejection of you..."

"Hehe, I really didn't expect that President Kitano would target you like this. In order to disgust you, even if he risked offending me, he would do anything."

In Masaharu Fukuyama's joking words, Kiyoshi Sakamoto couldn't hear the slightest smile, only a deep sense of coldness.

It seems that Masaharu Fukuyama is also very angry at Kenji Kitano's actions.

You know, he is one of the best all-round entertainers in the entertainment industry. No matter in Amuse, or in major TV stations, he is always a big person who is praised by others.

However, Universal dared to be so indifferent to his feelings, and directly rejected Sony's cooperation invitation without discussing with him!
This is simply not giving me fat tiger. . .Cough cough, I, Masaharu Fukuyama, save face!

　My fat tiger is angry!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)