Japanese people are punctual and pay great attention to not being late. This is the result of social and self-discipline.
Whether it is a date or work, you will never be late, and may even arrive early.
"The Sony people have arrived. I'll go meet them first and send you a message later."
At 9:20, Igarashi Runa picked up her cell phone, took a look at it, and suddenly stood up.
"good."
Kurosawa Hikaru nodded slightly, sitting at the table using his laptop and looking up information.
As the saying goes, know yourself and know your enemy, and you will win every battle.
Only by figuring out your own value and understanding your enemy's needs and weaknesses can you gain favorable conditions for yourself.
He was not only checking the traffic data results at zero time, but also checking the situation of Sony Music.
Sony is Sony and Sony Music is Sony Music. Although they are a whole, they must be investigated separately.
The world's top 500 companies are usually divided into multiple departments, responsible for different areas.
As Zero Hour, he basically just stopped caring about other things after playing the piano for some time. He did not care about things like fans' reactions, video data, speed of dissemination, and influence.
It’s not that he knows nothing, because Igarashi Runa often posts some data charts in the partner group.
However, the result alone is not enough, but it is also necessary to understand the process.
A large enterprise must plan carefully before taking action, and acting impulsively is extremely rare.
Because every cooperation and investment involves a large amount of money and interests, and is a matter of great importance. At the very least, we must understand the matter comprehensively and analyze the pros and cons before taking action.
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Igarashi Runa had already tidied up her appearance, and all she needed to do was put on high heels to be perfect.
She walked down from the third floor and arrived at the front door. She fiddled with her hair again, looked at her clothes from top to bottom, and after confirming that everything was correct, she opened the door.
"I'm very sorry that I couldn't greet you right away and kept you waiting."
Igarashi Runa was not surprised to see three people outside the door, but expressed her apologies.
As she greeted them, she was also observing the group of one woman and two men.
The woman in the lead was in her prime, beautiful, capable and confident.
She had met this woman yesterday. Her name was Takeda Emma and she was the proposer and agent of this cooperation project.
The man on the right looks to be around 30 years old. He is wearing a neat suit and gold-rimmed glasses. He has a calm expression and looks very serious.
Although they didn't see this man yesterday, they had seen him before.
Naoki Amuro, the legal department of Sony Music, and Rikka Fujiwara of Phantom Star Agency had once collaborated with Sony Music, and he was also present when the contract was being drafted.
On the left is a middle-aged man, with a rather stout build, not tall enough, and a bit of belly. He is obviously gaining weight in middle age, and his face already shows signs of aging. He is also wearing a suit, but he exudes an aura.
After just one encounter, she knew that this middle-aged man should be the one with the highest status among the three.
"It's okay, we got here early... Ms. Igarashi, I'm Ohga Musashi, the vice president of Sony Music Entertainment. It's our first meeting, thank you for your guidance."
Just as she had guessed, the middle-aged man, Ohga Musashi, shook his head and smiled, then took the initiative to extend his hand and introduce himself.
"I'm Igarashi Runa. Nice to meet you. Thank you for your guidance."
Upon learning of his identity, Igarashi Runa was a little surprised and bowed.
Ohga... If she remembered correctly, this was the last name of the former president of Sony.
In Japan, Sony is one of the most famous brands. Although Sony Music is a subsidiary, those who can serve as executives of a subsidiary have high status and are among the top figures in the country.
In Neon, greetings include bowing, shaking hands, and putting hands together.
When a man and a woman meet for the first time, they usually bow to each other and exchange business cards, but shaking hands is not usually done.
Only old friends or people who are relatively familiar with each other will shake hands.
"Ms. Igarashi, I heard that you have a sharp eye and are very good at judging people. Every artist you sign has great potential. You also signed Mr. Zero Time, which shocked the industry and earned you the title of the best agent. Now that I see you, I didn't expect you to be so young and so beautiful. It's really surprising."
When Ohga Musashi saw that she did not shake hands with him, his eyes darkened, but he smiled and praised her. His voice was very gentle, giving people a very approachable feeling. There was some heat in his eyes as he looked at her.
He never expected that the head of Zero Hour Agency, Runa Igarashi, would be so beautiful.
She has an oval face, beautiful eyes like water, eyebrows like the moon, a small nose, red lips like fire, she is delicate, generous and dignified, with short hair that reaches her shoulders, and a capable and refreshing temperament. Even though she is wearing more formal clothes, her plumpness cannot be concealed by the clothes, and it is extremely seductive.
Especially her figure, which is sexy and curvy, with flesh-colored stockings wrapped under the plaid skirt. Her plump and soft legs are extremely eye-catching.
Such appearance is not inferior to that of idol artists, and is even better.
Because idol artists are generally young and beautiful, but too immature.
Miss Igarashi is very mature, capable, confident and generous, and has an outstanding temperament, just like a young woman. Every move she makes is full of charm.
"Thank you Mr. Ohga for the compliment. The strongest agent is just one-sided words from fans. I am still a newcomer in the industry compared to seniors like you."
Igarashi Runa has been in the workplace for a long time and is very sensitive to line of sight. When she noticed that he was looking at her, she felt disgusted and aversion, but she did not show it on her face and just smiled slightly.
"How can it be just one-sided words from fans? This is recognition from the industry. Others failed to invite a piano master like Mr. Lingshi, but you signed him. This is ability. You are so young, and you have started your own business and become a boss. You are much better than an old man like me."
Ohga Musashi wanted to get closer to her and was generous in his praise of her.
"How can Mr. Ohga be an old guy? He is still very young."
Seeing his enthusiasm, Igarashi Runa could only pretend to be nice and say nice things to him.
Sony brought a big contract today, and this guy is the one in charge. Even if you hate him, you have to accommodate him.
"How can I still be young? I've been old for a long time."
Compliments from beautiful women are very useful to men, and Ohga Musashi is even more so. He was extremely happy to find that she didn't feel old, but he still pretended to be inappropriate.
Seeing his smiling face, Igarashi Runa felt a little helpless... She was very clear about her own charm.
She is 28 years old this year. Compared with the 20-year-old Kurosawa, she may be a little old. In the eyes of others, she may be suspected of being an old cow eating young grass... But for the middle-aged greasy men in their 40s and 50s, the age of around 30 is just right.
When she was working at the Fantasy Star Agency, everyone, whether her colleagues or superiors, had feelings for her and were always thinking of various excuses to meet her and have physical contact with her.
For example, if you want to shake her hand, you might deliberately walk up to her when you see her working and want to give her some advice, or you might casually extend your hand and try to touch her shoulder.
However, she had developed very well since she was a child, and her mother noticed this and strictly instructed her to develop a strong sense of vigilance when she was still young. She never gave her any chance, just like what happened just now, to be alert in advance.
However, the more she didn't give others a chance, the more they desired it.
Every time she went to work at Huanxing Office, most of her male colleagues stared at her like a pack of wolves eyeing a piece of meat, making her physically and mentally exhausted.
After all, going to work is tiring enough, and you also have to be wary of others and stay alert for long periods of time.
That's why when Kurosawa proposed to start a business, she made the decision in a short time.
There were many reasons why she resigned.
She believes in her abilities and is confident that she can make a comeback.
She didn't like that kind of working environment and had long been fed up with it.
It's fine if the male boss deliberately makes things difficult for her because he can't take advantage of her, and the same goes for the female boss. No matter how well she does, she is just a subordinate.
Moreover, she has already bought a house and a car, and is no longer burdened with mortgage and car loans, which has completely solved her housing and transportation problems.
Even if her business fails, at most she will have to live a tight life... If all else fails, she can still rely on her best friend or be a babysitter for Chizuru.
She had wanted to resign for a long time, and Kurosawa's proposal, as well as the talent and potential he demonstrated, were just the opportunity that led to her explosion.
"Mr. Dahe, we are still standing at the door. Why don't we go in and sit down and talk slowly."
After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Takeda Emma, who had come to discuss the project yesterday, looked at Igarashi Runa, who was forcing a smile, with some sympathy, and when the time was right, she made a suggestion.
Following her proposal, everyone naturally agreed.
Soon, three people sent by Sony walked into the office one after another.
"Is this Ms. Igarashi's office?"
Ohga Musashi came to the office and found the space a bit small, but the fragrance in the room was pleasant, so he asked.
"I'm sorry to have to host you in such an informal place, but Lingshi Office was just established not long ago and hasn't had time to expand yet."
Igarashi Runa nodded slightly, feeling very sorry.
Using an office as a meeting room to receive project managers from small and medium-sized companies is acceptable, but it seems petty to host big shots from Fortune 500 companies.
She also felt a little regretful about this matter.
At first, she thought that since the firm had just started, it would be enough to find a place with suitable rent and complete functions. There was no need to pursue the best, and she should spend her money wisely.
Unexpectedly, Kurosawa's incarnation as Zero Hour had such a terrifying influence.
His debut song became an instant hit on the entire internet, and he was the guest of honor at the second event. He became a legend in one fell swoop, and with every event, his fame grew explosively.
In just two months, Lingshi went from being an unknown person to a world-famous piano master, attracting such big shots.
"It's okay. I quite like it here. It's less formal and more relaxing."
Ohga Musashi waved his hand, not caring at all and being very generous.
Hearing him say this, Igarashi Runa didn't bother to be polite anymore and asked them to sit down first.
Although small, it has everything. This office, which also serves as a conference room, pays great attention to the layout of the sofa area.
A large coffee table with three-seater sofas on both sides can easily distinguish Party A from Party B, but it cannot receive representatives from multiple parties at the same time like the reception room of Huanxing Office.
The guests should follow the host's wishes. Igarashi Runa came to one side of the sofa area and stood there, inviting them to sit down.
“It’s a bit crowded.”
However, a situation suddenly occurred. Ohga Musashi, who had already sat down, stood up with a grunt as his two subordinates sat down, and suddenly walked towards Igarashi Runa.
"What a demon..."
When Igarashi Runa saw his actions, she naturally understood that he wanted to sit on the same sofa with her. She frowned and felt angry.
Both sofas are three-seater designs, so unless there are three super fat people, there is definitely enough space for them to sit.
"Ms. Igarashi, can I sit here?"
It was only a few steps across the coffee table when Ohga Musashi walked closer. Instead of sitting down directly, he asked with a smile.
I have been generous and not fussy once, and this time it's her turn.
"Mr. Dahe, this sofa represents Party B. You are the representative of Party A. I'm afraid it's not appropriate for you to sit here."
Igarashi Runa, who was sitting in the middle of the sofa, was already accustomed to this kind of trick and smiled.
Being in the entertainment industry, she has met too many different kinds of people... It is no exaggeration to say that most of the investors in the entertainment industry are lustful people, and their intentions of wanting to use unspoken rules and do evil things secretly are well known to everyone.
She is very disgusted with unspoken rules and never compromises, but she still made a name for herself by relying on her bottom line and hard work.
If I don't accept the unspoken rules, you won't cooperate with me, but there will always be a company willing to cooperate with me.
"That sofa is too small and a bit cramped."
When Ohga Musashi saw that she did not agree but instead refused with a clear attitude, he pointed at the sofa and reiterated his troubles.
The implication of his words seemed to be, "Is this how you receive me?"
"Master Zero Hour will be here soon. If you sit on this sofa, there will be three of us, so it will be a bit crowded. Please forgive me."
Igarashi Runa knew very well that if she took a step back, the enemy would become more aggressive. She felt bitter and helpless in her heart, but she kept a smile on her face and explained in a soft voice.
It seems that this time is the same as before, because both she and Fujiwara Rika are so superior in appearance, so that the party A has evil intentions and wants to take advantage of the cooperation.
"All right."
Seeing that she disagreed, Ohga Musashi didn't say anything more. He just frowned, said a few words, and turned around and went back.
After just a few steps, he sat back in the middle seat of Party A, but his expression was no longer smiling and approachable, but gloomy and serious.
"We arrived at your company 10 minutes early, showing our sincerity. At the gate, there were many people and it was fine that he didn't come to greet us... It's already 9:30, why hasn't Mr. Zero Time shown up yet?"
Ohga Musashi, who was sitting in the middle seat, raised his arm, looked at his watch, and asked.
Because of the little conflict just now, his attitude changed. He was no longer kind and friendly, but cold and domineering.
She doesn't know how to appreciate it. He brought at least 13 billion yen, which is a sky-high contract in the world, but this woman has this attitude
He didn't even want to sit on a sofa, and he refused twice. What does this mean? Do you dislike him
Do you really think that he will spoil a beautiful woman? For him, what is the difference between a woman who can only be looked at but not touched and a man
"Master Zero's identity is quite sensitive. I need to confirm that he is correct before letting him show up. I will contact him immediately. Please forgive me."
"Confirmed? What do you want to confirm? Confirm that we are not suspects, etc.?"
Ohga Musashi's words were sharp and aggressive.
"I need to confirm your company's willingness to cooperate before contacting Mr. Lingshi... As you know, Lingshi's true identity is too sensitive, and the fewer people who know about it, the better."
When Igarashi Runa heard what he said, her expression suddenly changed. He was really going too far.
She met with the Party A's representative to discuss the matter and confirmed the good intention of cooperation before contacting Lingshi, which was her approach after further consideration.
Once they start cooperating, they are in the same boat and will not do anything that harms others and does not benefit themselves, such as exposing the true face of Zero Hour.
"Isn't our willingness to cooperate obvious enough? The vice president came to talk in person, and he even arrived ten minutes early. Mr. Ling Shi is really arrogant, even more so than the president of Sony."
Ohga Musashi snorted coldly and didn't listen to her at all.
"Your attitude right now is not obvious."
Just then, a low and magnetic voice sounded from the door.