Rebirth Tokyo 1986

Chapter 103 TV Interview
Masato Takeshita is not the kind of entrepreneur who likes to be in the spotlight.

So he has always been very resistant to interviews and politely refuses every time.

But this time, in order to promote his new product, he plans to go on TV to satisfy everyone's curiosity.

Under the guidance of Waseda University, Japanese newspapers promoted him as a genius that appears once in 5000 years.

This is only the case in Japan; it would definitely be ridiculed in other countries.

"Hello, President Takeshita, welcome to Tetsuko's Room."

"Good afternoon, Miss Kuroyanagi. It's my pleasure."

Tetsuko Kuroyanagi is not only a famous Japanese host, but also a famous children's writer.

Her most famous work, "Little Girl at the Window", has sold more than 750 million copies.

As for her main job as a host, she also set a world record in later generations.

With over 10000 interviews, Tetsuko's Room is the show with the most interviews hosted by a single host.

"President Takeshita, you're too polite. Can I call you Takeshita-chan?"

"Sure, whatever you want."

Masato Takeshita smiled on the surface, but was actually very cautious in his heart.

Tetsuko Kuroyanagi is a typical person who flatters the powerful and looks down on the weak.

If you have no money or are no longer popular, she will cut ties with you immediately.

Who are you? We don’t know each other.

"Takeshitasha-chan, we all know that you were born in an ordinary family. Can you tell us about your childhood? Everyone in front of the TV is very curious."

"My childhood, there's not much to say. It was no different from most other children. I just studied hard every day."

"I think the most important thing is to study hard and go to a good university. Everything else is meaningless."

Masato Takeshita sincerely believes that going to a good university is the most important thing for ordinary people.

He himself is a typical case. Without the Waseda halo, he would probably have only gotten a small piece of the pie in the suitcase project.

"Oh, it seems that President Takeshita is a staunch reader."

“Yes, reading is the most important thing.”

In the 80s, the argument that studying was useless also emerged in Japan.

This argument reached its peak in 2000.

Before 1990, it was so easy to find a job during Japan's bubble era that it didn't matter whether one had a college degree or not.

As long as you want to do it, there are jobs.

For many poor students, it is better to start working and earn money early than to study in a crappy university for a few years.

From 1990 to early 2000, there were not so many jobs.

Many people become unemployed after graduation, so naturally they look down on university.

"Besides studying, is there anything else?"

"No, just like everyone else."

Tetsuko Kuroyanagi frowned, but he was used to facing difficult interviewers.

"I see. Then it seems that everything changed for President Takeshita in college."

"Yes, it was Waseda University that changed me."

The secondary purpose of Masato Takeshita's appearance on the show this time is to promote his alma mater.

The stronger your alma mater is, the more benefits you will get in the future.

"Oh, can we talk?"

Tetsuko Kuroyanagi pretended to listen attentively, with admiration in her eyes.

She often uses this trick to make the interviewees unconsciously reveal more private information.

"Waseda mainly taught me to think dialectically and to ask why in everything."

“In addition, the liberal atmosphere of Waseda University also influenced me.”

"I was able to develop the trolley suitcase because I saw how troublesome it was for Waseda University clubs to travel."

"Then I thought, is there an easier way to carry luggage, and then I developed the trolley suitcase." Masato Takeshita lied with his eyes open and boasted to Waseda University.

If he wasn't worried about going too far, he could even add more beautiful words.

"I see. This school is truly a school that our people are proud of."

"Yes, Waseda University is a school you won't regret attending."

There are so many activities at Waseda University, and if you don't want to engage in research work, it is definitely a very good choice.

As for science, it is best to choose a national public university.

These schools are more down-to-earth, and many early college students choose Imperial University when they pursue a doctorate.

For example, senior Junyoshi Koike studied undergraduate at Waseda University and obtained a doctorate degree at Tohoku University.

"I didn't expect that a trolley suitcase would appear like this. He is indeed a genius who appears only once in 4000 years. He thinks in the same way as Newton."

"Uh, that's an exaggeration. I don't dare compare myself with scientific giants. I'm just half an engineer."

Masato Takeshita really couldn't stand it. The Japanese are too good at boasting.

Newton is the greatest person in human history. Masato Takeshita is not the first in human history, let alone in the same age group.

Tetsuko Kuroyanagi also realized that she had said something wrong, so she changed the subject lightly, "As far as I know, in addition to the trolley suitcase, President Takeshita also invented the curved mouse. Can we talk about this?"

"Okay. This is actually easier. Everyone knows that curved objects are smooth, while square objects are rough and irritating."

"One day I was using a mouse and it hurt, and it suddenly occurred to me: Why not make the mouse shaped like a pebble? Wouldn't that be more comfortable?"

“The arc mouse was born.”

"I see. As expected of you, you are President Takeshita."

Tetsuko Kuroyanagi takes praise to the extreme, and most people would definitely feel flattered if they were constantly praised by her.

This is praise from a famous writer.

Japanese writers have a very high status and the people are also very tolerant of them.

When a writer cheats on his wife, it is called experiencing life, and the person who should be blamed is the one who seduces the writer into cheating.

A writer had an affair with a female editor, but he was fine and the editor was fired.

"So, has President Takeshita invented anything recently?"

“There is one item that I think is very promising.”

"Oh, what project?"

Tetsuko Kuroyanagi was also a little tempted and wondered if she could get involved.

"The recorder project, but its details are kept secret for now."

“It’s amazing that you can find business opportunities in a tape recorder!”

"I don't know what the result will be yet. Maybe I will fail this time?"

"President Takeshita looks so confident, I don't think so."

Successful people have halos. When a person continues to succeed, even if he makes mistakes intentionally, there will be people to defend him.

"Well, borrow Hei Liu Sang Jiyan."

After chatting for a long time, Tetsuko Kuroyanagi suddenly asked: "President Takeshita went from an ordinary college student to the president of a large company in just one year."

“Is there any special way to make money?”

She really wanted to know Masato Takeshita's investment secrets and make some money too.

"How can ordinary people make money? Learn computer science, as there is a huge talent gap in this area."

The computer industry is bright in the 21st century, and even if Japan's computer field is underdeveloped, a large number of jobs will be needed.

"What about stocks?"

"This requires the ability to control greed, which most people simply can't do."

It is best for ordinary people to work honestly and not think about getting rich overnight.

Even if there are, most of them cannot be defended.

(End of this chapter)