"Have you told her that?"
When Kurosawa Mitsuru heard this, he was shocked.
Miss Ninomiya looked calm last night and didn't say a word about Yuki-chan... He thought she didn't know.
But if she knew, what happened last night would be even more terrifying than he could have imagined.
Because he knew very well that Miss Ninomiya was in a very bad mood last night, so she spoke very little. This was due to various things that happened.
The first is what happened at the Budokan on August 10th.
The second was to follow her parents' arrangement and go to work in a bank she disliked.
The third is that he forgot to send the message.
If we add to this the fact that Yuki is going to join the agency, it's hard to imagine what kind of mood she was hiding behind her calm demeanor last night.
"Of course I said it. We can't keep dragging it on." Igarashi Runa nodded.
"Actually, there's no need to be so anxious... I mean, you don't have to say it when she's in a bad mood."
Realizing the situation, Kurosawa Mitsuru couldn't help but feel frightened and smiled bitterly.
"Don't worry, she agreed."
Seeing his embarrassment and helplessness, Igarashi Runa comforted him.
"Did she agree?" Kurosawa Mitsuru was dumbfounded. This was a result he had not expected.
"She lets me do my job and she doesn't interfere in the affairs of the firm."
"Is it possible that she is being tsundere and that's why she said that?"
Kurosawa Mitsuru felt that this matter was going too smoothly. He made a special trip to contact Miss Runa today and even wanted to talk to her in person just to discuss what to do about this matter.
"I can't say for sure. Her thoughts are hard to guess."
Igarashi Runa choked when he heard this, and couldn't help but shudder and sighed.
When Chizuru first suspected that Kurosawa Hikaru was cheating on her, she still couldn't forget his behavior at that moment, even though such a long time has passed, and sometimes she even had nightmares about it.
That day was really scary, even scarier than the Thriller Maze, which is known as the scariest place in Japan, and the Mercy Hospital... because she felt her life in danger like never before.
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When Kurosawa Mitsuru saw her inexplicable shiver and her expression, a big question mark emerged in his mind.
Because of his entry-level acting skills, he could see the fear on Miss Runa's face and in her eyes.
Is she afraid? Who? Miss Ninomiya? But they are good friends, and their relationship is very good.
"Are you free today?"
Faced with his strange gaze, Igarashi Runa quickly changed the subject.
Judging from the conversation just now, Kurosawa seems to have not seen Chizuru's abnormal and irrational side yet, which is a good thing.
This shows that Chizuru has always behaved well in front of Kurosawa, which is cause for celebration.
"I plan to record all the piano music today, and then go over the contract with you and discuss the recent activities."
Kurosawa Mitsuru, who was thinking, nodded when he heard this.
He has already decided to develop the firm quickly, which means that as Zero Time, he also has to take action.
"Since you are free, why don't you bring Ms. Ichinose to the office and handle the contract together?"
Upon learning of his plan, Igarashi Runa, who was still driving, thought about it and suggested.
Without further ado, the agency's business coverage is too limited relying solely on the activities of the pianist artist Lingshi. As long as she signs Yuki Ichinose, she will have something to do.
During this period, although she worked from time to time, she was really too idle compared to before.
"Tomorrow, she has something to do today."
Hearing this suggestion, Kurosawa Hikaru thought that Yuki had not fully recovered yet and was recuperating at home, so he shook his head.
"All right. Before that, there is one thing I want to discuss with you first."
Igarashi Runa didn't ask what it was about and said.
"What?"
"How much share do you plan to give her for her contract?"
"What do you think?"
Kurosawa Hikaru naturally wanted to give the highest share, but he did not make a dictatorial decision, but asked.
For many things, even if he looked up information on the Internet, he was at best a layman and had no idea about the ins and outs of the industry.
Especially in the field of entertainment, online news reports are just the tip of the iceberg. The rules and secrets involved are absolutely beyond imagination.
"According to the rules of the Japanese industry, the agency and the artist usually split the profits between 64 and 73. This is because behind a popular artist, there is definitely a very capable team. For example, behind a singer, there are usually planners, composers, lyricists, publishers, promoters, choreographers, marketers, public relations, and people who find dance troupes for him. These are not all, there are even more. The agency wants a larger share in order to pay these people."
The question was thrown back, and Igarashi Runa was not in a hurry to give an answer, but began to explain.
"Fujiwara Rikka gets 73% of the commission from Phantom Star Agency. Although she is naturally beautiful, has a voice and singing ability that God has given her, and is ambitious, her success is inseparable from the help of the agency."
"You want to give her 73?"
Hearing this, Kurosawa Mitsuru couldn't help but say.
"Based on Ms. Ichinose's looks, abilities, and her fan base, I wanted to give her 64%, but she is your woman after all, so I plan to give her 55%, the same as you. But other than her, I will have the majority say in what the share of any artist in the future should be."
Igarashi Runa couldn't help but look at him when she saw this question. Her eyes were a little complicated, but she still looked calm.
"good."
Kurosawa Hikaru didn't want to ask about other artists' affairs, so he nodded.
To be honest, 73% is scary... For example, if an artist has an endorsement worth 10 million yen, he will only get 3 million yen before tax, and most of it will be taken by the agency.
It was fine before it became big and strong, but as the artist's fame grew, the money from various activities and endorsements became more and more generous, and under this sharing, the cut would be even more terrifying.
"73% is the share of the huge firms. We are a newly established firm and do not have that many professional teams, but one day, we will have more employees."
When talking about some formal work matters, the topic is always heavy. Igarashi Runa let out a long sigh and sighed.
"I told you this because I want you to understand that if I give artists 64 or 73% of the revenue in the future, especially female artists, don't feel sorry for them."
Then she added.
The only thing she was afraid of was that Kurosawa would pay too much attention to those young and beautiful female artists.
After all, what the entertainment industry lacks the least is young and beautiful girls.
"Don't worry, I'm not that soft-hearted, and I know it's not easy to get into the entertainment industry in Japan."
Kurosawa Hikaru noticed her concerns and worries, and gave her assurance.
Apart from his three current girlfriends, even a super beautiful girl like Miki Baiyu can only make him feel soft-hearted once.
As for those strange beauties, there was no way he would be soft-hearted.
In addition, he has a certain understanding of the Japanese industry.
If he didn't have talents in singing and playing the piano, and if Miss Runa happened to be his agent, he would never have entered the entertainment industry.
Because in Japan, many underground idols, even if they work hard performing, can’t even make as much money in a month as working part-time at a convenience store.
What's more, some young people who are pursuing their dreams are even willing to pay out of their own pockets to perform for the love of the show.
For many young people, just being noticed by an agency and signing a contract is already a blessing. As for the profit share ratio, it is not something they can consider at all.
I'm afraid there are many newcomers who are willing to sign a contract with a profit share of 82%. After all, there is no shortage of young people in this world who want to pursue their dreams of becoming stars.
"It would be best if you could understand."
After taking a look at his expression, Igarashi Runa realized that he was not just saying polite words and felt relieved immediately.
"I'll leave all matters of the office to you."
If you don't have the skills, don't take on the job. Kurosawa Hikaru is very sensible.
"This is my first time being a boss too. I don't have much experience. I'll need your and Chizuru's guidance in the future."
Igarashi Runa didn't want to have all the say in her hands. If she encountered any major issues, she would still have to discuss it with them.
Not long after, they arrived at the office.
“It has a bit of flavor.”
Leaving the garage and going upstairs, Kurosawa Hikaru took the newly made Zero Hour mask and held it in front of him and smelled it along the way.
The craftsmanship of this mask is very strong. It can be said that it is a complete replica of his design, one on one.
"It's freshly made, so it's bound to have a bit of smell, but it's been processed to minimize the harm to the body."
Igarashi Runa turned around and saw him holding the mask to his face and comparing it, and explained.
After all, it is something that has just been made, so it is inevitable that there is a smell of paint and raw materials.
"It's not a big deal, that's all. I'll go change my clothes and try out the effect of the new mask."
Kurosawa Mitsuru shook his head slightly, not too bothered by it.
"Since everyone is wearing a mask, why don't you consider a head cover? It's like the doll head covers advertised on the street, and it's more convenient."
Realizing that he needed to change clothes, Igarashi Runa, who had just walked up to the second floor, turned around and went to the third floor and also made a suggestion.
To be honest, although she believed in Kurosawa's vision and ability... the masks he designed still looked very strange at first glance, unless you looked at them for a long time.
However, such a strange mask leaves a deep impression on people. Once you have seen it, it is basically difficult to forget it. It has a strong personal style.
"What the pianist pursues is elegance, and what the fans pursue is mystery and handsomeness. The headgear is too big. No matter how it is designed, it will be more cute." Kurosawa Hikaru shrugged and spread his hands.
Mystery and the unknown are the most attractive elements, which is also the fundamental reason why the discussion has continued to be heated as more and more activities have taken place since he posted the video online.
As long as he doesn't take off the mask, his fans will always be curious about what he looks like under the mask.
"Go change your clothes."
Realizing the original intention of his design, Igarashi Runa understood and stopped asking questions.
Unlike other artists, Kurosawa Hikaru's abilities are too strong, especially his amazing piano skills that are enough to impress everyone, and he also has the ability to compose music.
Kurosawa Mitsuru nodded, went up to the third floor, and headed for his room.