Crossover: Pen name: Dazai Osamu, Omega Kasumigaoka

24 has launched its own video website and is currently planning to acquire its own film studio.

However, the actual business situation is not good.

There are two reasons.

One problem is that the website's content is subpar.

The anime, dramas, variety shows, and movies that the headquarters in Japan mainly promote are all in the Japanese style.

In places like North America, where cultures are not universal, these are considered niche hobbies.

It cannot attract a large number of users.

Another point is that North America is no smaller than Japan.

In the current video website market, there are already pioneers.

YouTube and Netflix.

YouTube is now owned by Google and primarily features user-generated and uploaded videos. It is one of the most popular video websites in North America.

Netflix only started its streaming channel last year.

However, they have accumulated experience in DVD rental.

They have a very large film library.

It is currently the largest video website in North America, with user traffic far exceeding that of the current NicoNico company.

And an algorithm conference was just held.

The call to action for computer teams worldwide to research how to improve personal recommendation algorithms, with a prize of one million US dollars, attracted many people and generated considerable buzz.

Compared to these two companies, NicoNico, which has just entered the North American market, looks like a little kid.

Many outsiders are not optimistic about the future of NicoNico.

However, Kitahara Makoto himself is confident that he can defeat these two competitors in North America.

For video websites, content is still the most important element.

High-quality content is what attracts users.

This is a principle he has always adhered to.

He has memories of the next ten years or so, and knows which dramas are popular, which movies can win awards, and which movies can achieve high box office returns.

With so much high-quality content at our fingertips.

How could we possibly lose?

As for good service?

Internet companies are constantly copying each other's features.

It's impossible to come up with any fancy tricks in terms of service.

If you release a new feature today, I can use it tomorrow.

Therefore, they want to defeat other competitors.

The most important thing is to have a large amount of high-quality content.

This is why Kitahara Shin had the North American branch set up its own servers and website.

They immediately purchased a mid-sized independent film studio in Hollywood.

Hollywood has six major studios; the rest are independent studios.

The Big Six are chosen because they have global and North American distribution channels.

Independent studios lack distribution channels and have to rely on the Big Six studios to distribute their films.

That's why the Big Six are in a class of their own.

They are the six most powerful figures in Hollywood, capable of deciding the fate of countless big stars and popular singers.

Those glamorous celebrities in public are like female dogs in front of producers and studio owners.

The term "red sofa" originated in Hollywood.

"Although user growth is slow at present, the North American market is huge, and we still have a great opportunity."

Kitahara Shin put down the documents in his hand and said.

"I have a detailed development plan in mind, but the headquarters is still in the process of listing in North America, so stability is needed for the time being."

"You guys stabilize the current situation first, and we'll talk about everything after the company goes public."

Kitahara Makoto has already written the script for the first project of the North American branch.

It was that very show that would become Netflix's famous original series.

House of Cards.

Now that Netflix is ​​his competitor, he has no qualms about snatching it away and using it directly.

Not only "House of Cards", but also later hit web series such as "Breaking Bad", "Prison Break", and "The Boys".

During his months of rest in Japan, Kitahara Shinichi wrote all of these things in his spare time.

Unfortunately, the rights to Game of Thrones were bought by HBO in 07.

The production is now almost halfway complete.

There was simply no way to intervene.

Otherwise, if we could acquire this world-famous web series...

Once NicoNico opens up the North American market, its position will be even more secure.

But it doesn't matter, if the quality isn't good enough, we can make up for it with quantity.

The web series he selected were all top-notch, and they would undoubtedly help NicoNico become the number one video website in North America.

The first season of House of Cards alone cost $100 million to produce.

Such a large sum of money, on the eve of the company's IPO, could easily cause unnecessary complications.

At this time, it is still necessary to prioritize stability.

Moreover, the show "House of Cards" was so popular and successful.

If this show is released after the company goes public...

I wonder how many times it can boost the company's stock price.

Compared to the money earned in the stock market, the money from membership fees and copyright sales is not even a drop in the ocean.

Therefore, Kitahara Makoto did not hand over the script to his subordinates for production at that time.

193 "Okay, boss."

They saw that Kitahara Makoto wasn't angry because they and the others hadn't made any progress.

Both Mizuta Toshitaka and Zahn Griffin breathed a sigh of relief.

Kitahara Shin spent about a week in North America.

After discussing with major investment partners about listing NicoNico in North America.

I flew back to Japan.

……

December has arrived.

Kasumigaoka Utaha and Sakurajima Mai gave birth to their eldest and second daughters.

Kitahara Makoto named them 'Kitahara Wan' and 'Kitahara Qing' respectively.

With the addition of three new members, the house suddenly became lively.

villa.

The reception room, around a huge round table.

Kitahara Makoto sat in the main seat, with the other five women sitting around him.

Kato Megumi is holding a child in her arms.

There was a document in front of the three of them, but Eriri and Yui Aragaki did not.

Faced with the questioning gazes of the women.

Kitahara Makoto got straight to the point:

"After careful consideration, this is a decision I have made."

“These are three trust funds, each worth one hundred million US dollars, and the beneficiaries are you and the children in your care.”

Consider this a guarantee I'm giving you.

"Of course, it's not just the three of you. Eriri and Yui will also receive a trust worth one hundred million US dollars after they give birth to a child!"

"You can also see this as a reward from me!"

Chapter 112: Family Legacy

After listening to Kitahara Makoto's words.

The girls' gazes towards the three documents changed simultaneously.

One hundred million US dollars.

This is an astronomical figure that an ordinary person could never reach in their lifetime!

And now it's just placed right in front of them.

Simply sign your name and you can obtain such a huge fortune!

In the past, the girls followed Kitahara Makoto and had no worries about food and drink, so they didn't have much of an obsession with wealth.

However, their views changed to some extent after giving birth.

A mother is strong.

After becoming mothers, they have to consider their children's future lives.

Studying, living, buying a house, getting married, living a good life... all of these require money.

Therefore, Kitahara Makoto's reward can be said to have touched their hearts.

With such a trust established.

Even if the child doesn't achieve great things in the future.

But they can still guarantee a comfortable life, which is the case for more than 99% of people.

"Anyway, it will be given to your daughter in the future, so I won't be polite."

Kasumigaoka Utaha said with a smile.

Then he picked up a pen and signed his name.

Kato Megumi and Sakurajima Mai followed suit, signing their names on their respective documents.

Eriri and Yui Aragaki watched this scene, their eyes sparkling, lost in thought.

……

Kitahara Shin gave a reward of 300 million yen from the trust fund.

It's not just because I'm happy.

It was also to ease the hearts of An San Nu and their families.

Everyone needs some form of security to live in this world.

If he could get a marriage certificate with them.

That is the greatest guarantee, and no other guarantees are needed.

Unfortunately, he couldn't.

Then other guarantees must be provided for the women.

Otherwise, without security, people won't feel at ease.