Life in Tokyo starting as a child star

In fact, this kind of contacting the subordinates to talk about advertising is generally the function of the media department-mainly they contact the artist agency and propose a series of matters such as advertising and signing.

Generally speaking, this matter has nothing to do with working editors like Chiyo Kojima.

It's just that the media department took a fancy to Chiyo Kojima, who has a good relationship with Ariami Kitazumi, and has a history of working with Minoru Kitazumi.

Therefore, the media department specifically assigned the responsibility of this communication to Chiyo Kojima.

She acts as an intermediary to contact Kitami Minoru.

To be honest, Chiyo Kojima really doesn’t want to do such a thankless job.

After all, this could be said to be a 'vital middleman' at best, but at worst he is actually a tool man from other departments, purely being pulled over to work for free.

It's okay if it goes well, but if the negotiation fails, someone might be blamed for something.

Chiyo Kojima doesn’t want to be a tool, let alone work for nothing.

But he couldn't stop his editor-in-chief from asking her to help.

There was really no other way, so she could only bite the bullet and get in touch with Kitaki Minoru.

Fortunately, Kitazumi didn't mean to refuse.

He just laughed, then nodded and agreed to meet.

This made Chiyo Kojima breathe a sigh of relief.

She hung up the phone and told the middle-aged man behind her, who was much taller than the average Japanese man, about the appointment to meet later.

A middle-aged man named Oizumi Keigo is also the main person in charge of the media department this time.

To be honest, when she saw Keigo Oizumi, Chiyo Kojima couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.

Because it is different from a working editor like her.

Oizumi Keigo is the real second in command of the media department.

Its importance is equivalent to that of the deputy editor-in-chief of the comics department of Tankosha.

Although they are both employees of Tankosha, Chiyo Kojima has met Keigo Oizumi several times.

But that was entirely at the regular meeting where each department reported at the end of the year.

Is this cooperation so important? Even the second-in-command of the media department like Oizumi Keigo was mobilized?

Chiyo Kojima couldn't help but mutter.

Now the second-in-command in the media department has stepped forward to take on a negotiating role.

Kitami Minoru's advertising endorsement fee this time is probably astronomical as she could not imagine.

Otherwise, we wouldn’t have mobilized troops and mobilized people like this.

But before Chiyo Kojima finished thinking, Keigo Oizumi on the other side had already looked over.

"Speaking of which, Editor Kojima, how many times have you met Beicheng-kun? What is your impression of him?"

"What impression.?"

Chiyo Kojima really didn't expect Keigo Oizumi to ask such a question suddenly.

She thought for a while and answered hesitantly: "How should I put it? Beicheng-kun's words always give me an incredible atmosphere, as if anything can happen to him."

Even though it was said, it was the same as not being said.

But in fact Beicheng Shizhen gave her this feeling.

It seems that there is nothing difficult in front of this servant at all, and all the particularly difficult things can be solved by just talking and laughing.

So much so that when promoting Kitachi Ariha’s new book.

A large group of readers ignored the protagonist Kitazumi Ariha and turned completely to Kitazumi Minoru, asking him for his autograph.

It even attracted readers from other authors’ book signings.

It also caused chaos inside the venue.

This kind of effect can only be achieved by Kitaki Minoru, and other sub-agents cannot do it at all.

At least Chiyo Kojima was really incredible at that time.

Seeing that Kitachi Ariha’s new book was ‘sold out’.

"Really? It's incredible."

Oizumi Keigo was not dissatisfied with Kojima Chiyo's ambiguous expression, but instead groaned and fell into thinking.

"I'm sorry that I can't be of any help, Deputy Commander Oizumi."

Sorry, Chiyo Kojima also knows that what he said is indeed very misleading.

"No, it's very valuable for reference, Editor Kojima."

Oizumi Keigo had a smile in his eyes, his attitude was so friendly that he didn't have any pretensions at all, and he waved his hand directly.

I have to say that Keigo Oizumi is worthy of being the deputy minister of the Ministry of Media.

Just this unpretentious attitude is enough to make Chiyo Kojima feel a little warm.

only--

"Is this advertising negotiation so important? Are you actually going to trouble Deputy Commander Oizumi to come over to suppress the battle?"

Chiyo Kojima couldn't help but ask one more question.

"Yeah, it's indeed important."

Chiyo Kojima is a staff member of her own publishing house.

Therefore, Oizumi Keigo didn't hide anything and answered with a smile: "The funds approved by the media department this time are 70 million yen. With such a huge amount, of course I need to fight the whole process to ensure that nothing goes wrong."

"70 million yen?!"

Chiyo Kojima was surprised.

Although I had previously imagined that inviting Minoru Kitami to sign an advertising contract would result in a sky-high endorsement fee.

But who would have thought that the price could reach such a high level?

You must know that even Hosokawa Shibaizumi, who is known as the "Advertising Princess", only costs about 10 million for an advertising endorsement.

No wonder she was asked about her impression of Kitami Minoru.

70 million yen is definitely not a small amount for the media department.

Probably because he could see the surprise in Chiyo Kojima's heart.

Oizumi Keigo also showed a helpless smile: "Things are different now, Editor Kojima. If it were last year, our department would have offered Kitazumi-kun a price of over 30 million at most, but now it is completely different. ”

That's right.

If it was last year when we were promoting Ariha Kitazumi's new book, we could still get Minoru Kitazumi's advertising endorsement for 30 million yen at that time.

But things are different now.

Kitaki is now truly the number one in Japan.

What is first?

This means that in terms of ability and popularity, Kitami Minoru's status is unshakable.

Now if the price is another 30 million yen.

People will only think that you are not sincere in your cooperation.

Understand the importance of this negotiation.

Chiyo Kojima, who had been forcibly called to work for free, no longer felt full of resentment just now, and instead concentrated on waiting for Kitami Minori's arrival.

Seeing Chiyo Kojima calm down.

Oizumi Keigo next to him didn't say much.

She just glanced at her phone on the table with a little curiosity.

After all, for so many years in the media industry, this was the first time he heard someone use "incredible" to describe a 10-year-old child.

Oizumi Keigo became interested, tidied up his appearance, and began to wait for Kitazumi Minoru.

Fortunately, although Kitazumi is just a child, he seems to have a pretty good sense of time.

The appointed time hasn't arrived yet.

Oizumi Keigo received a call from the front desk—Kitasumi Minoru and his agent Tamura Koji had arrived.

Then about two minutes passed.

There was a knock on the drawing room door.

Accompanied by a 'come in'.

Only then did Oizumi Keigo see the "incredible" Kitazumi Minoru in Chiyo Kojima's mouth.

How to say

It's indeed a bit incredible.

Oizumi Keigo touched his chin.

But it’s different from the ‘unbelievable atmosphere’ that Chiyo Kojima calls it.

He felt that this son-in-law was a bit "unbelievably" handsome.

Red lips, white teeth, deep and beautiful big black eyes, and a clean and straight nose.

That handsome face with a clear temperament was even more beautiful than the Kitumi Minoru he had seen in TV series and movies.

Oizumi Keigo secretly nodded, then stood up and took out his business card.

"My name is Oizumi Keigo, and I am the main person in charge of this advertising negotiation. Next to me is editor Chiyo Kojima. We should both know each other."

Briefly introduce yourself and hand over your business card.

Then he asked the staff next to him to serve tea to Kitami Minoru and Tamura Koji, and a very standard Japanese reception was completed.

But what surprised Oizumi Keigo was that the Kitazumi in front of him didn't feel at all timid after arriving in a new place.

Instead, he looked quite curious, looking here and touching.

They are really different from ordinary children.

Keigo Oizumi muttered something secretly, then looked at Koji Tamura and proposed the specific content of this advertising cooperation.

That is——

"We hope that Mr. Beicheng can be responsible for the advertising endorsement of the reference books published by our publishing house."

"reference book?"

After hearing this, Tamura Koji suddenly realized.

Tanjiaoshe is a comprehensive publishing house.

The business involved is of course not limited to comics and literature.

Similarly, there are various reference books and review books used for Japanese high school entrance examinations and college entrance examinations.

In addition, Japan's admission system is different from China's - after taking a national unified examination, you have to take another on-campus test at the school you want to apply for to confirm whether you are admitted.

This has led to the emergence of more and more strange review books and reference books.

Especially famous schools such as the University of Tokyo, Kyoto University, and Tohoku University, there are more mock review books for them.

Thinking of this, Tamura Koji did not hesitate and nodded with a smile.

"Of course. I wonder what type of reference book Oizumi-san wants Beicheng-kun to endorse? Is it a children's study type?"

He said this naturally taking into account Kitaki Minoru's age.

It’s just different from what Tamura Koji imagined——

"Not a children's study category."

Oizumi Keigo shook his head, then raised his eyes and spoke with a serious expression: "We hope Kitazumi-kun can endorse the reference book for the Common University Entrance Examination of our publisher."

"Common University Entrance Examination?"

Tamura Koji was stunned.

Because the ‘Common University Entrance Examination’ has a simple and easy-to-understand name.

That is-Japanese College Entrance Examination.

Let a 10-year-old child endorse Japanese college entrance examination review materials in advertisements?

Is it possible?

"Did Tankoshe take a fancy to the fact that Beicheng-kun is about to take the college entrance examination this year?"

Tamura Koji asked bluntly.

Beicheng is actually known as a child prodigy.

And half of this 'prodigy' comes from his terrifying and unnatural swordsmanship.

The other half comes from his academic ability that far exceeds that of his peers.

When my peers were babbling and learning to read and write.

Kitazumi has already skipped a grade to enter high school.

This year we will take the college entrance examination.

10-year-old child, college entrance examination.

Is there any topic with more publicity than this?

Oizumi Keigo was also very straightforward: "Yes, Kitachi-kun, as a 10-year-old son, will take the college entrance examination this year. If he really succeeds in getting admitted to a prestigious school, then this will undoubtedly be the best material to promote the new version of our publisher's reference book."

“But if that’s the case, then the endorsement fee is extraordinary.”

Tamura Koji is no fool.

Beicheng is a well-known prodigy, and this year he has the BUFF bonus of the college entrance examination.

Other publishing houses are also keeping a close eye on it.

From this point of view, the price for hiring Minoru Kitami to endorse will only be higher, not lower.

Coming!

Oizumi Keigo's eyes flashed, waiting for Tamura Koji's words.

"Don't worry about the endorsement fee, Tamura-san. We will definitely give you a remuneration that satisfies your company. However, we also hope that Beicheng-kun can meet our requirements."

"Request? Please explain in detail." Tamura Koji raised his head.

"As mentioned before, if Beicheng-kun is really admitted to a prestigious school, it will definitely be of great help to the promotion of our newly published study reference book."

Oizumi Keigo's voice paused.

"But with all due respect, what if Kitumi Minoru doesn't produce corresponding results?"

"." Tamura Koji.

This does make sense.

In advertising, the bigger the gimmick, the better.

If Beicheng Shimi can successfully enter a prestigious school according to everyone's expectations, then it's okay to say that everyone will be happy.

However, if you fail to get into a prestigious school, the effect of advertising and endorsement of study reference books and other materials will inevitably decrease.

"So we have come up with this response plan. The advertising endorsement fee we are willing to give is 40 million yen."

Oizumi Keigo stretched out four fingers.

"40 million...? Is this a little too low?"

Tamura Koji frowned.

Although what the other party said did make sense, he still felt it was too low.

Considering Kitumi's reputation and publicity effect, at least 50 million yen would be considered a more reasonable price.

Oizumi Keigo smiled: "This is just the most basic advertising endorsement fee, and the next step is the highlight. In fact, we divided this endorsement into four tiers."

"The fourth level is the most basic 40 million yen, but if Kitazumi-kun can be admitted to Hiroshima University or Kobe University, we are willing to increase the remuneration by one level, which is the third level, and we will add an additional 10 million yen in endorsement fees. The overall amount is 50 million yen.”

Hiroshima University and Kobe University rank quite high in this year's evaluation of Japanese university rankings.

Although its ranking is lower than Waseda and Keio University, it is also a prestigious school that ordinary Japanese high school students cannot reach.

Then, Oizumi Keigo tapped the table and continued to speak.

"Then by analogy, the second tier is Keio University and Waseda University. We will offer 60 million yen in advertising endorsement fees."

"60 million?"

Now Tamura Koji was a little moved.

No matter how much the price of Kitami Minoru is raised, it will only be between 50 million and 55 million yen.

After all, he is just a servant, and it is unlikely that he will pay sky-high advertising and endorsement fees.

But the offer is 60 million yen. This is indeed a very exciting amount.

But the difficulty is much higher than before, right?

Koji Tamura is a bit of a scold.

Waseda and Keio are lower-tier universities than top universities in the country such as Kyoto University and Tohoku University.

If you really talk the talk and talk the talk, you will be admitted.

It’s not like so many Japanese students have left the field sadly.

As for the 70 million yen for the next advertising endorsement fee?

Tamura Koji didn't even have to think about it.

The other party will definitely ask Kitami to get admitted to universities such as Kyoto University and Tohoku University, which are second only to the University of Tokyo.

And the reality is just as Tamura Koji thought.

Oizumi Keigo continued to speak: "With the previous foundation, Tamura-san must also be aware of the requirement of a university with an advertising fee of 70 million yen, right? We hope Kitacumi-kun can be admitted to Kyoto University or Tohoku University."

"I see. It is indeed a quite novel mechanism."

Tamura Koji touched his chin.

He is quite confident in Kitumi Minoru, and there is no problem at least getting the third-tier endorsement fee of 50 million yen.

Calculated in this way, in fact, they will not suffer any loss.

Seeing Tamura Koji sinking into thinking, Oizumi Keigo couldn't help but nod.

That's fine.

Divide advertising endorsement fees into several brackets.

In this way, even if Beicheng Minoru's performance is unsatisfactory, they will not lose too much.

After all, that's 70 million yen.

If the publicity effect does not meet expectations

This 70 million yen is truly wasted and cannot be recovered even if it is wanted.

He nodded secretly here while waiting for Tamura Koji's reply.

However, what he didn't expect was that an unexpected voice suddenly sounded.

"What if I am admitted to the University of Tokyo? Will society continue to pay for advertising endorsements?"

"Well?!"

Chiyo Kojima was stunned.

Tamura Koji was also stunned for a moment.

Even Oizumi Keigo couldn't help but take another look at Kitazumi Minoru at this moment.

Looking at his face that was full of seriousness and without any pretense, it seemed that he really planned to get admitted to the University of Tokyo.

Oizumi Keigo finally understood why Chiyo Kojima said that the other party was an 'incredible' child.

This is indeed incredible.

Aiming directly at Dongda University?

A 10-year-old?

Isn’t this too daring to think about?

Everyone, go to bed early - good night!