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Business cooperation sounds complicated, but the preparation stage is relatively simple.

To put it simply, as long as both parties can reach an agreement, each can get what they want.

The main responsibility of an agent is to help artists negotiate matters with brands and partners.

In layman's terms, an agent is a businessman who treats artists as commodities, enters the market, and negotiates with others.

Although it is Hikaru Kurosawa's first time as an artist, he has never eaten pork, and has he never seen a pig running?

Just like that, after the formal greeting, he sat next to Igarashi Runa and closed his mouth.

"Mr. Zero Hour looks so young."

Nishimura Ryoko couldn't help but look at Kurosawa Hikaru's appearance, always feeling that he was particularly young.

"He is 20 years old."

"To have such an achievement at such a young age is really impressive."

"Isn't it the same with Miss Nishimura? She became the talker of a listed company at a young age."

"What an award."

No one dislikes compliments, especially if they are right to the point. Ryoko Nishikawa rolled her hair and said with a smile.

She looks quite beautiful, mature and calm, wears a pair of glasses, intellectual and capable.

Competent people are often more attractive in the eyes of others.

"The filming of advertising endorsements is no longer scheduled this month. After the contract is officially signed, it is expected to start fulfilling the contract obligations next month. I wonder if your company thinks there is any problem with the decision of this date?"

After a brief chat, Igarashi Runa returned to the topic and explained the situation.

"no problem."

After thinking about it, Nishikawa Ryoko nodded.

In her early thirties, she was able to become the vice president of a listed company. Although her beauty took the lead, she still remained calm.

Regarding advertising endorsement contracts, most of the issues have been resolved during this period, whether through phone calls or interviews.

The only thing that hasn't been completed yet is Master Zero Hour's appearance and signature.

As long as it can be confirmed that Master Zero Hour is an artist from Zero Hour Agency and the contract is signed, there will be no doubts about this cooperation.

"In that case, Miss Nishimura, then we will officially sign the contract?"

Igarashi Runa slightly chinned her head, saying it wouldn’t be too late.

Since the establishment of the firm, although contracts have been signed, such as the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan residency contract, as the spokesperson of the firm, she has directly signed strategic cooperation agreements.

However, the office-based contract is, after all, a relatively special cooperation. It has not yet brought any obvious benefits to the firm on paper. It is a long-term cooperation.

In contrast, this advertising endorsement is a very intuitive business contract, which means you can earn one billion yen in revenue after signing the contract.

Once this contract is signed, Lingshi's worth in the entertainment industry market will have a preliminary positioning.

This is a very important part for artists.

"Before signing the contract, I have a small request."

Nishimura Ryoko glanced sideways at Kurosawa Hikaru opposite him, but was not in a hurry to sign the contract.

"Please say."

"I want to see Mr. Zero Hour play a song live again. Our company attaches great importance to this advertising endorsement cooperation and must ensure that everything is foolproof."

"You want him to prove that he is Zero Hour?"

Igarashi Runa was thoughtful and guessed her purpose.

"That's right."

Nishimura Ryoko saw her telling the truth and affirmed.

Although Kurosawa Hikaru is very handsome, he is the kind of pretty boy who is very attractive to a strong woman in her early thirties.

But because of this, she had to doubt the authenticity of Kurosawa Hikaru's identity.

The company she works for is a game company that made its fortune from music games and has since grown from strength to strength. Naturally, she understands music, trends, and the needs of young people.

When Zero Hour came out with the song "Croatian Rhapsody", it was extremely topical, with a very personal image, and calm and elegant piano skills. She immediately felt that this person Very suitable to be the spokesperson of cat carnival.

Especially after going to the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, she was deeply shocked. She was certain that Master Ling Shi was definitely a senior with his high level of attainments and rich experience in the piano field.

Perhaps the old artist does not have the blessing of the aura of emotion, but the topic and popularity of Zero Hour are too high, and his popularity is so fast that he can be said to be the best in the world. Moreover, his image is very special, especially suitable for music games.

That's why she had been holding board meetings to discuss matters during that time, and finally decided to take a big gamble. Master Zero Hour would definitely become a big hit. In order to sign a contract with him, she would offer treatment and sincerity that were beyond the past.

This cooperation has been going smoothly from the beginning of the negotiation... But now someone told her that Master Zero Hour is a 20-year-old young man, which is intriguing.

"May I?"

Having revealed the situation, Igarashi Runa turned her head slightly and looked at Kurosawa Hikaru beside her.

"certainly."

Hikaru Kurosawa, who was sitting on the same sofa with her for the interview, naturally agreed to her question.

He could understand the concerns and suspicions of Miss Nishimura. After all, his proficient piano skills were, logically speaking, impossible to possess without half a lifetime of accumulation and talent.

Let alone her disbelief, if he suddenly announced his identity, most people would not believe it.

From the first moment, one can believe that he is Zero Hour, and only Miki Baiha can seize the current situation like that.

"Then let's go, Miss Nishimura, please move to the second floor."

Seeing that he had no objection, Igarashi Runa nodded and couldn't help but look forward to it.

She doesn’t know piano, but she likes music, which is why she entered the entertainment industry as an agent.

During the conversation, they stood up and walked out of the office together to the recording studio on the second floor.

Along the way, Nishimura Ryoko was also looking at the environment.

Although Zero Hour Office is small, like a studio, the equipment it should have is not ambiguous at all... at least, there is no big problem with the piano.

What is a pity is that the recording studio space is too small to fully display the charm and power of Steinway.

Having said that, in terms of environment, the overall situation is relatively good.

For example, in this recording studio, the air conditioner is obviously turned on 24 hours a day to control the temperature to the most comfortable range for the piano.

"What song would Miss Nishimura want me to play?"

Kurosawa Hikaru came to the piano and sat down. He didn't start playing directly, but asked.

“‘The Bell’ is a classic piece that has been performed by many piano masters, but the style of ‘The Bell’ at Zero Hour is inimitable.”

Seeing his elegant and calm sitting posture, Nishimura Ryoko couldn't help but look at him a few more times and said.

The same piece of music, performed by different pianists, gives people completely different feelings.

Perhaps most beginners will always play the same piece of music, but the reason why piano masters are masters is because they have their own style.

The style of Zero Hour is that of being talented, gifted, calm and confident, with impeccable perfection in musicality and melody, and even the intensity and rhythm of playing.

It is no exaggeration to say that looking around the world, she could not even think of another pianist who could rival Zero Hour.

She could have chosen "Croatian Rhapsody" or "Flight of the Bumblebee". After all, these are both masterpieces of the Zero Hour Master.

But compared to "The Bell", the difficulty of playing these two pieces of music is actually relatively simple.

The most important thing is that she really wants to hear "The Bell" played live by Master Zero Hour again.

After receiving her answer, Kurosawa Hikaru didn't say much, but just adjusted his posture.

With his hands on the keyboard, his playing began.

There is no need to prepare in advance, and there is no need to think about the music score. His performance seems to be engraved into the instinct of the body.

The recording room was very quiet, and the moment the clear and clean piano sounded, the bells also rang.

"Master Zero Hour is really so young..."

Just the prelude, Nishimura Ryoko found the answer and was extremely shocked.

An expert will know if there is one as soon as he takes action.

She didn't even need to listen to the complete song, because she had listened to the replay video of Master Zero Hour's competition at the Kawai Piano Competition in Tokyo Bunka Kaikan countless times in the past few days.

Immediately afterwards, she was deeply attracted by the sound of the piano, and her eyes were stunned.

People who like music tend to be more emotional.

Everyone's favorite music is different and varies from person to person.

But what is certain is that the reason why everyone falls in love with music is because of resonance and the pursuit of rhythm and melody.

"Looks like she has the answer."

Igarashi Runa stood with her hands folded behind her, with a rather feminine posture. She looked at Kurosawa Hikaru and also looked sideways at Nishimura Ryoko, feeling very proud.

Maybe the person playing the piano at this moment is not her, but Hikaru Kurosawa.

But this does not affect her pride at all, because Kurosawa is her artist, her baby, and her idol.

If she could, she wanted to tell everyone in the world how awesome Kurosawa really was, and let people understand why she admired him so much.

"..."

As the sound of the piano played, the charm of the bell gradually bloomed. Nishikawa Ryoko couldn't help but hold her breath while looking at the performance in front of her.

When the bells reached their climax and thousands of bells tolled in unison, the small recording studio seemed to transform into a luxurious, spacious and brightly lit dance hall.

In addition to the interpretation of the sound of the piano, the pianist's performance also includes body movements and even facial expressions, which are all part of the performance.

If a pianist's first audience is anyone, it is definitely himself.

No one knows better than them what kind of state they are in.

"He's shooting blindly?!"

Seeing the dazzling moment when he entered the climax, his hands seemed to be holding up the afterimage, and his eyes gradually closed on his handsome face, as if he had entered a state of selflessness, Nishikawa Ryoko couldn't help but He covered his mouth with his hands, feeling extremely shocked and afraid that he would disturb her.

Different from the previous Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, the Zero Hour Master at that time wore a mask and his expression and demeanor could not be seen.

This time, she suddenly discovered that the difficulty of the performance was the climax of horror. Master Zero Hour actually closed his eyes and played blindly!

This is an overwhelming talent, and compared to ordinary people, there is a dimensional barrier in strength!

Why can "The Bell" at Zero Hour cause such an uproar and shock the whole country?

Not only because of its charming and melodious sound, but also because of the elegance performed by Zero Hour in a violent and gorgeous way.

This is a feast of sight and hearing. Unless you are deaf or blind, anyone who sees his performance or hears his music will be impressed by him.

When the sound of the piano ended, the recording studio became quiet again.

However, even after the song ends, the aftertaste of the natural sound still echoes in everyone's body.

"Liszt is so amazing... After the first album is completed, I will make all the originals for the second album."

The same was true for Hikaru Kurosawa. When he once again performed "The Bell", he had an extremely profound appreciation of this pianist's talent and couldn't help but yearn for it.

He actually has the ability to arrange music, whether it's "Croatian Rhapsody" or "Adirina by the Water", because he can't remember all the melody, he can only come up with 70% to 80%, and the rest. , all filled in based on his understanding of the piano.

In fact, although he has been carrying the world-famous piano music that he has listened to in his previous life, he does so because he wants to bring such good music to this world to put it elegantly. To put it vulgarly, he does it to ensure that It can make the firm make money.

Because as long as the piano music he heard in his previous life and had an impression on him, it was a famous piece that was widely recognized by the market.

In contrast, if he wants to be original, the effect cannot be guaranteed.

He had the confidence to ask Miss Runai to start a business with him because he had the capital to live a new life.

He has entry-level piano skills, coupled with the deep memory of those timeless world-famous songs, not to mention that he will become fat in one breath and become popular all over the country, at least he will have no problem making money and selling well.

"Miss Nishimura, do you think I am Zero Hour?"

Kurosawa Hikaru, who was immersed in the aftertaste and completely digested, turned his head and looked at Nishimura Ryoko aside, and asked.

As soon as the words came out of his mouth, before he could even wait for a reply, he got the answer he wanted.

I saw the way Nishikawa Ryoko looked at him, admiring him beyond measure and being deeply shocked.

"Mr. Zero Hour, can you give me an autograph later?"

Nishikawa Ryoko did not answer this question, but asked uncontrollably.

She became a fan of Zero Hour when she first saw it live at the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan.

Now, after enjoying Zero Hour's performance so close, she can be sure that her idol will never change in this life.

"With pleasure, let's go back to the office."

At this request, Kurosawa Hikaru smiled and stood up.

Although Miss Nishikawa is not the sponsor, the sponsor is the company she represents.

But according to Ms. Runa, this cooperation, such generous remuneration, and such good treatment were all made possible by Ms. Nishikawa.

In a sense, she is chasing stars at public expense.

"Mr. Zero Hour, why did you choose to wear a mask? With your looks and appearance, you would be more popular if you didn't wear a mask, right?"

As Kurosawa Hikaru walked towards the door, Nishikawa Ryoko followed closely and couldn't help but ask.

"Because I want to make a living from playing the piano, but I don't want my private life to be disturbed."

"When did you start learning piano?"

"I was probably 5 years old when I first came into contact with the piano."

"In other words, have you studied piano for 16 years?"

"You can say that."

"I used to study piano for seventeen years, but then I had no time to play because of work. Now I am no longer good at it. If there is a chance, can you teach me?"

"Well……"

Faced with her increasingly enthusiastic attitude, Kurosawa Hikaru suddenly couldn't resist it.

As the saying goes, thirty is like a wolf, forty is like a tiger... Although this sentence is used to describe women in sexual intercourse.

But this situation will actually appear in life.

"Ms. Nishikawa, you are very busy with your studies during odd hours."

Runa Igarashi, who was following behind, noticed his difficulty and said with a smile.

"Yes, Mr. Lingshi is 20 years old this year and is still in school age...Which university are you studying at?"

"The University of Tokyo."

"Isn't it a foreign music conservatory for further study?"

"I don't want to be too far from home."

"Did Mr. Zero-hour turn out to be the Gu family's type?"

"This seems different from the Gu family..."

Kurosawa Hikaru always felt that her statement was a bit strange.

I have to say that it is really scary for a woman to become passionate.

During the conversation, the group of them returned to the office.

Between casual chat and serious business, the interaction progressed... This was the result of Igarashi Runa's forced control of the overall situation.

There are still many details to discuss when it comes to advertising endorsements. After all, things involving money are not that simple.

However, after officially signing the advertising endorsement contract, there is still the issue of music licensing to discuss.

In Kurosawa's view, "Flight of the Bumblebee" is definitely suitable for music games, as is "Croatian Rhapsody". With the help of these two songs, it can become famous among young people.

"As for music licensing, I plan to go back to the board of directors to have serious discussions before formulating new projects."

Speaking of new projects, Nishikawa Ryoko said after thinking about it.

As she spoke, her eyes were completely glued to Kurosawa Hikaru, with great enthusiasm and admiration.

“There’s no rush, we’re looking forward to working with your company.”

For business matters, Runa Igarashi is the sole agent.

"Okay, I will work out a contract that satisfies both parties as soon as possible... Mr. Zero Hour, will you be free later? Is there a chance to have lunch with you?"

"Miss Nishikawa, I have an appointment at midnight. I'm afraid I won't have the chance to have lunch with you this time."

"What about next time?"

Realizing that it wouldn't work this time, Ryoko Nishikawa felt pity, but she didn't give up.

If possible, she would like to spend more time with her idol.

"I will try my best to arrange my time next time... I am really busy at odd hours. In addition to taking care of my studies, I have to practice piano every day."

For this kind of situation, Igarashi Runa is not uncommon, and her speech skills are very versatile.

Generally speaking, financial sponsors have some agenda for artists, whether it's for talent or for sex.

For example, Fujiwara Rikka, because she is young and beautiful, has had many invitations like this before.

Most invitations can be solved by delaying... Of course, there are a few situations that cannot be solved by delaying tactics. For example, if you don't accompany me to have a meal or go to a dance, the cooperation will be ruined. I will be forced to go to an appointment reluctantly.

After all, artist cooperation and signing are not only personal matters, but also about the collective interests of the company.

"good."

Although it was a delaying strategy, it was better to have a hope than no hope. Nishikawa Ryoko couldn't force it, so she could only nod and resign herself to fate.

Not long after, we chatted for a while again, because the agreed time had come, and the business meeting was officially over.

"Mr. Zero Hour, see you next time. I will definitely bring you a satisfactory contract next time."

When saying goodbye, Nishikawa Ryoko chuckled as she walked out of the office.

"Then I'll spare you the trouble."

Hearing her assurance, Kurosawa smiled back.

"You go back to the lounge and wait for a while. I'll see Miss Nishikawa off."

At the same time, Igarashi Runa sent her away.

Of course, it just needs to be delivered to the door. After all, the vice president of a listed company still drives when going out.

…

Going up to the lounge on the third floor, Kurosawa sat down on the sofa and breathed a long sigh of relief.

"This negotiation went quite smoothly, thanks to a certain person's beauty."

Not long after, Igarashi Runa opened the door to the lounge and walked in.

"Stop talking, I'm exhausted."

Hearing her teasing, Kurosawa Hikaru sighed.

"You won't sigh, right? Isn't it a good thing that Miss Nishikawa likes you so much? It means you are popular."

Igarashi Runa couldn't help but snicker when she saw the way he sighed.

"Chatting with her is more tiring than me playing ten pieces of piano music." Kurosawa Hikaru had a headache.

"Don't you like teasing girls? Don't you like being teased by girls?"

Seeing that he was very tired, Igarashi Runa walked to the table, picked up his cup, and went to pour water.

"It depends on the person. If a girl is as beautiful as you, I will definitely like her."

Seeing this thoughtful gesture, Kurosawa looked at her graceful back and figure and changed the subject.

Although Miss Nishikawa is quite beautiful, it depends on who she is compared to.

"..."

When I walked to the water dispenser and was pouring water to clean the cup, Igarashi Runa couldn't help but stiffen when he heard this.

what is this? Confession? Or is it a scene talk?

"You said I have a date for dinner later. Who do you want to eat with later?"

Seeing her stiff movements, Kurosawa realized that she didn't know how to respond to what he said, so he simply changed the subject.

"That's just a situational talk to deal with Miss Nishikawa, can't you hear it?"

Igarashi Runa rolled her eyes at him.

"I thought I was really going to have dinner with someone."

Kurosawa Hikaru breathed a sigh of relief.

In fact, he knew that it was a shirk, just to divert her attention.

The time now is around 10 o'clock in the morning, which is still not suitable for romance.

"Are you afraid?"

Igarashi Runa felt funny when she saw his look.

Representatives of partners like Ms. Nishikawa are already easy to get along with.

"A little."

Kurosawa Hikaru is really scared. He doesn't even know that his beauty can be so lethal to a woman in her thirties. Is this the royal sister killer? Or a young woman killer?

"There are three more signing negotiations today, at 10:30, 1:30, and 3:30."

Igarashi Runa reminded leisurely.

Because Kurosawa has been very busy and has no time to show up, there are still many things on hold. .

Of the five initially selected projects, except for Tokyo Culture Tokyo, who had seen her in action as Zero Hour’s manager, they readily asked her to sign the contract as their representative. The other partners all wanted to see Zero Hour I am willing to sign the contract.

Work is not that simple, and wanting to make money is not that easy either.

"Will it be a boy or a girl later?"

"male."

"That's fine." Kurosawa nodded.

Let’s take a look at Xiaopozhan’s “Zhong Lang Lang” again, it’s so cool.