America: My Time

Chapter 201 Toshiba
Chapter 201 Toshiba

Hitomi Kuroki understood the choice: was official status important? Not really. This was evident in Naoko's case. Everyone knew Naoko could never obtain official status, yet no one dared offend her because everyone knew that a powerful figure like John stood behind her. Like the women behind all the bigwigs in Japan, they couldn't obtain official status, but their status was far superior to ordinary people. Furthermore, their treatment changed drastically after they had children. In Japan, illegitimate children and childbirth were not uncommon!

John gently shook his head and said, "Alright, I hope you won't regret it. Even if you do, it won't change anything. Once you follow me, there will be no chance to leave! What are your thoughts on the future? Have you considered leaving Takarazuka?"

It wasn't that John was particularly domineering, but after Kuroki Hitomi followed him and became his woman, it meant she would come under the scrutiny of many. If he were to let her leave after a while, his reputation would suffer, and John couldn't bring himself to do something so shameless. Of course, if such a situation occurred, the Japanese would likely have inappropriate thoughts. The business world is like a battlefield; even the slightest carelessness can come at a heavy price, especially since those Japanese scoundrels are all cunning and treacherous, forcing John to be cautious. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. John was well aware that Japan's customs differed from those of Europe and America, so he needed to be careful in this matter to avoid being taken advantage of. Being prepared in advance was the best course of action!

"No, I can't leave Takarazuka now. Even though Takarazuka has abandoned me, I can't just walk away like this!"

Although Hitomi Kuroki didn't say much, John and Naoko both understood that if Hitomi, who came from a background as a female role performer, left, it would inevitably affect her male role performer, Mao Daichi. This was a sign of her loyalty and sentimentality! No one dislikes someone who values ​​relationships, especially a beautiful woman. Everyone wants to be followed by a loyal and kind person, not a heartless scoundrel who requires constant vigilance for fear of betrayal and sabotage! In this respect, Hitomi Kuroki had an advantage.

Next, John and Hitomi Kuroki had some more conversation, and Hitomi introduced herself. It must be said that Takarazuka's training was excellent; after getting to know each other, Hitomi's performance earned John's approval and Naoko's approval as well. Although they seemed to be competitors, their relationship was quite harmonious; at least there was no overt antagonism, nor the kind of mutual repulsion that was immediately apparent.

John was a bit tired after the party. What seemed like a simple gathering had an unseen tension, especially with the appearance of Kuroki Hitomi, which caused him considerable trouble. Although it was getting late, John decided to take a bath! With two beautiful women by his side, a hot bath was a great option!

Fortunately, I own two properties in Tokyo; otherwise, with Kuroki Hitomi suddenly joining the family, things would be difficult to manage. Although the two seem to get along well, living together might not be the case. Once I leave Japan, there might be conflicts that I don't want to see, so separating them is the best option.

John's mind stirred slightly at the thought of property investment. Since he was going to collaborate with Sony, he should start working on the property aspect as soon as possible, at least in terms of design. Japanese real estate was about to experience a period of explosive growth. The bubble era was approaching, and he needed to accelerate his strategic planning in this area. While shopping malls and commercial real estate were promising, residential properties were also worth investing in. Investing in more villas at this time would be a good asset!

"Naoko, Akiko (Kuroki Hitomi's real name is Egami Akiko), which area of ​​Tokyo do you prefer? Setagaya, Denenchofu, Matsushita, Hiroo, Minami-Aoyama, Minami-Azabu, or Roppongi?" John, lying in the hot spring with the two beauties in his arms, asked softly.

When Naoko heard John's words, she was slightly taken aback and somewhat surprised, while Kuroki Hitomi shook her head and had no objection!
Seeing their expressions, John smiled calmly and continued, "As you both know, the cooperation with Sony in real estate will soon begin, and I intend to purchase properties in these areas. The garden we live in now was already built, but the new properties will be built by ourselves. You can bring up any ideas you have, and you can also design and build them according to your own ideas, so that you can live comfortably and peacefully!"

"I don't need it, it's fine here, I feel very comfortable here!" Naoko refused immediately, a little uneasy in her heart. Although she knew John wasn't heartless, she still felt uneasy. What happened today was too sudden, and it put pressure on Naoko. In terms of background, she was far inferior to Kuroki Hitomi, who came from Takarazuka! Although Naoko's reaction was subtle, it didn't escape John's notice. He gently patted her shoulder and said, "Don't worry, I didn't mean anything by it. I just wanted you to be more comfortable and at ease, to have a better resting environment. If you think it's good here, then stay here. You can still design the house you want according to your own ideas. Even if it's a birthday present from me, Akiko is the same!"

John didn't see anything wrong with giving the beautiful Naoko a house. It was nothing to his woman. Besides, he had already given Naoko shares in TV Tokyo. What was a house compared to that? It was insignificant, not even a fraction of the value!
Thinking of the shares in TV Tokyo, John also thought of the shares that were controlled by others. Although he had just taken in the beauty Hitomi Kuroki, he would not be biased towards her. He could take this opportunity to reclaim some of the shares in TV Tokyo and further control the TV Tokyo until he controlled all the shares!

Although he has absolute control over TV Tokyo, he does not own 100% of the shares. The value of the TV station has not yet been fully realized, and it is time to take complete control of it. He can use Naoko and Kuroki Hitomi's identities to replace the shares held by the Japanese and complete the acquisition of full control of TV Tokyo!

As for resistance, John is not worried. No one in Japan will stand up and cause trouble. It's just a matter of paying more money, which is nothing to John. As long as he can completely control TV Tokyo, he can afford this price!

For TV Tokyo to go public is out of the question. Legendary Entertainment's NBC network can go public because it's an American network, but TV Tokyo, RTV, and Taiwanese television stations will not. They must remain completely under their control, leaving no room for anyone else. Phoenix Media is different from Legendary Entertainment. Legendary Entertainment is an American company, while Phoenix Media is a Hong Kong and Japanese company. It doesn't face the pressure of going public, doesn't need to share profits, and no one will criticize it!

Didn't John have any worries about handing over the shares of TV Tokyo to a woman he had just taken in, Hitomi Kuroki? Wasn't he afraid something unexpected might happen? No, he wasn't afraid. As long as Hitomi Kuroki wasn't stupid, she wouldn't make a foolish decision. Besides, even if she held shares, there would be certain restrictions on her; she couldn't be allowed to sell them at will!
Thinking of this, John couldn't help but feel a little happy. Although Sanwa's actions were somewhat crazy and embarrassed him, they were not without benefits. At least he saw an opportunity to completely control TV Tokyo, and he even had a 'legitimate' reason for it.

John was pleased. Many of the bigwigs in Japan were furious. They had all heard about Sanwa's madness and were deeply dissatisfied with his actions, while also hating the First Industrial Bank. In their view, Sanwa's success was undoubtedly due to the First Industrial Bank's assistance, and the bank had played a very dishonorable role in it.

When it comes to beautiful female PR professionals, Hitomi Kuroki, a Takarazuka alumna, is practically the ceiling of the 'industry.' Other companies are unlikely to offer a better choice. They will not give up the dignity of the Chinese. Beautiful female PR professionals not only need to have status, but also need to be extremely beautiful, which becomes a huge limitation.

Of course, Japan has no shortage of beautiful women, but it's rare to find a stunning beauty with both status and a career in the entertainment industry. As for professionals skilled in business management or secretarial work, that's out of the question. Nobody's a fool; no one would trust such professionals for public relations. It's practically a joke. One wrong move and they'd be seen as a deliberately planted business spy, not only failing to achieve their intended purpose but also damaging relationships.

In Japan, the best female public relations personnel are naturally those related to the entertainment industry, whether they are idols, actresses, or models, because they are easy to control and pose no danger! For example, Kuroki Hitomi, from Takarazuka, is the pinnacle. With such status, great beauty, and being in the entertainment industry, there are very few candidates who can match her. It can be said that Sanwa's move caused enormous trouble for everyone, dashing the hopes of many!
The events of tonight were too crazy, making it hard for Naoko to calm down. However, Naoko still hadn't forgotten what Riko had said to her. Although she didn't know the meaning behind those words, Naoko understood that they weren't meant for her, but rather for her to pass on to John. After all, this involved a large company like Toshiba, and the other party was a member of the Mitsui Group, so it couldn't be ignored!

(End of this chapter)