old events in tokyo

Chapter 260 Red and White Flop
It was none other than NHK TV and the Japan Broadcasting Association who came to the door.

As for why, at this point in time, there should be nothing else besides red and white.

As Yoshitaka Watanabe guessed before, with Kazuki Akiyama's performance this year, even if NHK forgets him, it is estimated that many viewers will call and complain.

"Matsuo-san, please take care of me."

"It is thanks to Akiyama-san's care."

Kazuki Akiyama and Takeshi Matsuo shook hands and bowed behind each other before sitting down.

"Presumably Akiyama-san has guessed why we are here." Takeshi Matsuo handed over his business card with both hands.

"With Akiyama-san's reputation as a household name, I believe that many viewers are looking forward to seeing Akiyama-san at the annual red and white song battle scene."

Seeing the title of director of the NHK TV series production bureau on the business card, Kazuki Akiyama and Yoshitaka Watanabe looked at each other, and they both saw surprise in each other's eyes.

It seems that he invited himself a newcomer who is on the red and white board for the first time, so there is no need to dispatch such a heavyweight person.

"Matsuo-san is very polite, all of this is inseparable from everyone's support, and it is my honor to perform for you at the red and white scene."

No matter what kind of medicine he sells in his gourd, Kazuki Akiyama also flattered him first.

After all, the red and white song will greatly improve the current self, whether it is popularity or popularity.

"Given Akiyama-san's contribution to the music world this year, these are all taken for granted.

Both "Sakura" and "Until the End of the World" are songs that everyone is familiar with now.

It is not an exaggeration to say that they are the most famous songs in the country this year. "

Wearing glasses, Matsuo Takeshi's two big dies leaning forward are particularly conspicuous when he smiles.

Ok?Kazuki Akiyama looked at Yoshitaka Watanabe again indifferently, how could this Matsuo-san be more polite than himself.

"Matsuo-san, it is my honor to be invited to participate in the red and white performance. No matter which song it is, I have no problem, please rest assured."

Akiyama Kazuki did not continue to play charades with him, and simply opened the skylight to speak frankly.

Anyway, he invited himself to participate in the festival, no matter what he sang, it was his own song, and he didn't have any special requirements for the song selection.

Kohaku used his popularity and topicality to increase the ratings, and Kazuki Akiyama continued to expand his influence with the help of Kohaku's stage.

This is not contradictory, and even complements each other.

Takeshi Matsuo pushed his glasses, thought for a while, and then spoke slowly.

"We would like to invite Akiyama-san to sing the two songs "Sakura" and "Until the End of the World" on the red and white stage."

There is such a good thing?Akiyama Kazuki's first reaction was that he had heard it wrong.

Yoshitaka Watanabe was also surprised. With his many years of experience in the entertainment industry, this situation is not uncommon.

But none of them are super-big singers, or singers who had more than one song that became popular back then.

But considering Kazuki Akiyama's performance this year, it's not too outrageous.

It's just that it's a bit abnormal to be treated like this as a rookie who is on the red and white board for the first time.

Kazuki Akiyama and Yoshitaka Watanabe looked at Takeshi Matsuo at the same time, waiting for his next words.

"However, NHK hopes to obtain the copyright of the live version of these two songs, as well as the copyright of the performance video."

Kazuki Akiyama and Yoshitaka Watanabe both looked confused when they wanted the copyright of the songs he would perform at the Red and White Song Club.

Of course, it is only the copyright of the red and white stage singing versions of these two songs, not the copyright of these two songs.

Otherwise, regardless of Kazuki Akiyama's answer or not, he would even suspect that NHK is just being silly.

And NHK wants the copyright of the live version, and there is a high probability that it will be used for distribution.

It stands to reason that NHK is a public media organization in Japan, which is under the jurisdiction of the Central Agency. It can be regarded as a national unit, similar to CCTV in China.

Such a TV station will still be short of money?The government will definitely have a budget for it.

In fact, it is still lacking. Although there are government funding, compared with the expenditure, the government funding is far from enough to meet the increasing copyright royalties.

A large part of NHK's expenditure is used to pay copyright royalties, such as artists' songs, videos, broadcasts, etc., are paid in accordance with the law.

Unlike some TV stations, not to mention copyright infringement, copyright fees?Just kidding, I am a national unit. Using your work is to promote it for you. Do you still have the nerve to ask for copyright fees?
In addition to copyright royalties, another major expenditure of NHK is personnel salaries and retirement pensions.

Because it is a national unit, the salary and benefits are very high, and the salary of many ordinary managers has reached 1000 million yen a year.

It can be seen that Little Japan is unequivocally picking up the country's wool.

According to the law, NHK is a public media that cannot broadcast advertisements. Without this part of income, the pressure on revenue will immediately increase if it only relies on the subscription fees of the public.

It is not that NHK does not have its own asset management. On the contrary, its asset composition is still very rich, which are some bank bonds and real estate buildings.

Banks, bonds, real estate, 93... If you want to understand this, it is not difficult to understand why NHK wants the stage copyright of these two songs by Kazuki Akiyama.

Once the bubble burst, its assets shrank sharply.The expenditure is still high, and if there is no way to generate income, the pension will almost not be able to go on.

"Except for the above two points..." Takeshi Matsuo pushed his glasses and continued.

and also?Could it be that he was crazy about money, Kazuki Akiyama secretly complained.

"We also hope that Akiyama-san will be able to attend as long as NHK invites you to the red and white events in the future."

Hearing this condition, Kazuki Akiyama frowned immediately.The subconscious of these words is that as long as you invite me, I can't refuse?
For him, who has a somewhat salty personality, he hates this semi-mandatory regulation, even though it is the stage that many singers dream of.

"Matsuo-san, isn't the last point a bit harsh? As you know, Akiyama-san's schedule is still restricted by the agency and the record company."

Without him opening his mouth, Yoshitaka Watanabe has already started to pull the banner with Takeshi Matsuo.

"Of course all conditions are negotiable, and we hope that the cooperation between the two parties will be based on a win-win situation."

Takeshi Matsuo responded with a smile, showing his big teeth, and he just said the last one casually.

The purpose, of course, is to facilitate the achievement of the previous two.He knows that many big singers are arrogant and don't like to be restrained.

In this way, is it easier to accept the first two compared with it?
Kazuki Akiyama and Yoshitaka Watanabe exchanged a few words in a low voice, "I have no objection to Matsuo-san's invitation. Of course, I need to report to the record company in the end. Please forgive Matsuo-san."

"Of course, this is what it should be." Takeshi Matsuo stood up with a smile and shook hands with Kazuki Akiyama. "Welcome Akiyama-san to join the production team of the 44th Red and White Uta Battle!"

"Please take care of me."

"Oh, yes. About this invitation..."

"Keep secret, I understand."

"Haha, Akiyama-san is really interesting."

Sending away Takeshi Matsuo, Kazuki Akiyama and Yoshitaka Watanabe were a little excited.

Not bad, I didn't expect Hongbai to invite me for the first time, and I gave time for two songs. This kind of treatment is not ordinary.

And looking at Takeshi Matsuo's hints, there is a lot to be done in terms of the order of appearance.

But NHK is not at a disadvantage. Currently, one of these two songs is No.93 on the singles chart in 1, and the other is No.1 on the album chart.

Such sales prove that such a commemorative performance on the Red and White Stage will not worry about selling.

However, I have to inform Nagato Taiko about this matter, but considering Being's all-powerful performance in the music world this year, it is estimated that he will not look down on such mosquito legs.

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