Tokyo Literary Godfather

"Newcomer?" Kei Fujiwara couldn't help but frown, "Can a newcomer be the chief director?"

"No, that's not what I mean." Mizuhara Yui said, "He has been in this industry for ten years, but he has always held the positions of executive director and episode director. This is his first time as the chief director."

"Have you had any works before?"

"Takada Kenji's last drama seemed to be the executive director he was responsible for." Mizuhara Yui said.

"Isn't Kenji Takada going to be in a new drama? Won't he follow?"

"Kenji Takada's new drama has Wataru Sato as the chief director, so it's his turn." Yui Mizuhara said, "But he doesn't want to be subordinate to others all the time and be an executive director. Since he has enough qualifications, of course he wants to be the chief director. , he is willing to join even if it is a new team - that is what he said exactly."

"That's honest." Fujiwara Kei said, "Let's go meet him."

…

Shibazaki Hideaki has thick eyebrows and big eyes, and his two eyebrows are thick and thick, as if they were brushed with ink. At first glance, he looks a bit like the adult version of Crayon Shin-chan.

Judging from his dress and behavior, this person... is an upright person, but he may be a little inflexible, but he has a spirit of study and is a traditional Japanese workplace person who can strictly abide by the rules.

Is such a person... suitable for artistic creation? Fujiwara Kei couldn't help but think to himself.

Shibazaki Hideaki picked up the tea cup, took two sips, then put it in front of him, looked at Fujiwara Kei and said: "I have heard of Mr. Fujiwara's name for a long time, but I didn't expect him to be so young."

Fujiwara Kei nodded slightly: "What works has Shibasaki-kun directed?"

"I don't want to be a director, I'm just a migrant worker on the crew." Shibazaki Hideaki said, "When I first entered the industry, I was doing special photography. As an executive director, I participated in "Black Armor Knight" and "Monster Grimm", and later also participated in "Grimm". "The Kurosaki Brothers", "Puzzle" and "In the Name of Love"."

Shibasaki Hideaki paused and continued: "Actually, I directed the fourth and fifth episodes of "The Three Kurosaki Brothers"."

Fujiwara Kei heard this from Mizuhara Yui.

It is said that during the filming of "The Three Kurosaki Brothers", the original director seemed to have a conflict with the producer and was passive in his work. So the executive director quickly stepped in at the request of the producer. In the end, the relationship between the two eased, and Shibasaki Hideaki continued to do his work. executive director.

Shibazaki Hideaki said: "I have been working on the film crew for many years. Although I cannot say how profound my attainments are, in terms of technology and experience, I am ready to become a chief director. To be honest, I have become a director the moment I entered the broadcasting industry. Waiting for today.”

Obviously, Shibasaki Hideaki was afraid that he would not gain the trust of Fujiwara Kei as a new director.

Fujiwara Kei said: "We are also a new team. You know Ms. Mizuhara. She has not been a producer for a long time and has not been exposed to TV series projects. You should have heard of me. Although I have written novels, I am still a new screenwriter. In the field of TV dramas, compared to us, you are an old man."

"Shibasaki-kun." Mizuhara Yui suddenly said at this time, "I heard something. Producer Takada promised you to let you serve as the executive director of this drama first, and wait until the second half of the year to shoot a new drama, and recommend it to the station You become the chief director, is that right?”

Shibasaki Hideaki nodded: "He did say that."

Mizuhara Yui was silent for a moment, "It seems that you took the initiative to apply to Taiwan to join us this time. You rejected Producer Takada, but chose us... Can I hear your reasons?"

Kenji Takada's promise is still worthy of trust. If he promises to recommend Shibasaki Hideaki to the station in the second half of the year as the chief director, it will come true if there are no unexpected circumstances.

Kenji Takada's resources and connections are not comparable to those of Nihara. He has higher budget approval and can also cooperate with veteran screenwriters. From an ordinary person's point of view, he is definitely better than Kei Fujiwara and Yui Mizuhara. The new combination is reliable to work with.

Shibazaki Hideaki held the teacup with both hands and was silent for a moment, then raised his head and looked at the two of them: "Because I can't wait any longer, and I see opportunities in you two."

"Huh?" Kei Fujiwara tilted his head.

Shibazaki Hideaki looked at Mizuhara Yui and said: "Miss Mizuhara, as a woman, working in the broadcasting industry is very hard, right?"

Mizuhara Yui was stunned.

"No offense is intended, but that's the fact." Shibazaki Hideaki said, "Compared to men, women have less physical strength and are more likely to be discriminated against or bullied. But even so, in the face of various adverse conditions , Ms. Suwon still successfully became a producer and produced the number one program in the same period. She also gained the trust of the senior management in the station, completed the transformation from a variety show producer to a TV drama producer, and also discovered fashion celebrities of the time. Little-known Mr. Fujiwara. This speaks volumes about your vision and ability."

"As for Mr. Fujiwara." Shibasaki Hideaki slowly looked at Kei Fujiwara, "Needless to say, he has shown extraordinary talent at a young age. He can not only write works such as "White Night Walk", but also plan I have participated in variety shows such as "Anthropological Observation". You two made me see the extraordinary potential of this team, so I am willing to work with you."

Fujiwara Kei was stunned, and looked at each other with Mizuhara Yui.

I didn’t expect that this thick-browed, honest guy like you is so good at flattering me!

But it should not be said that Fujiwara Kei and Mizuhara Yui are extremely comfortable with this flattery, especially Mizuhara Yui, whose complexion has turned rosy.

If Shibazaki Hideaki is a smooth and sophisticated person, this flattery will have no power when it comes to filming. Mizuhara Yui will just smile and be polite and won't take it seriously.

But Shibazaki Hideaki is a somewhat stubborn and rigid person. He is not very good at saying nice things to make people happy. This kind of person is extremely powerful whether he is lying or flattering.

Fujiwara Kei also showed that his whole body was clear and his muscles and bones were comfortable, but he didn't show it too much. He just smiled slightly and said: "Shibasaki-kun, thank you. In that case, it's a pleasure to cooperate."

“A pleasure to work with.”

Hideaki Shibasaki also extended his hand and shook hands with Kei Fujiwara and Yui Mizuhara respectively. The three core creatives had established trust.

Immediately, Kei Fujiwara took out the script and plan, "This is the script and plan for one or two episodes. Please take a look."

"Okay." Shibasaki Hideaki took the script and read it carefully.

After a while, Shibazaki Hideaki looked at Kei Fujiwara in surprise and said, "I heard that Mr. Fujiwara created independently?"

"Yes."

"Very mature, very delicate, very in line with the tonality of Japanese dramas, like a work polished by a highly mature team of screenwriters."

The eyes are really poisonous... Kei Fujiwara said in his heart.

"Because Fujiwara-sensei was born in the creation of mystery stories, so when I heard that your script is about urban love, to be honest, I was a little worried at first. But now it seems that I worry too much. As long as the next The script can be maintained at this level, I can guarantee that the ratings of this work will not be low."

The three chatted about creation again. Shibasaki Hideaki was addicted to cigarettes, and subconsciously took out a cigarette from his pocket, but glanced at Mizuhara Yui, and put the cigarette case back.

Seeing that the chat was almost over, Mizuhara Yui said: "Okay, let's stop here first, and more details about the shooting, let's wait until the official planning meeting."

"Next, Fujiwara-kun and I will find a way to determine the actors. Shibazaki-kun, if you have your own team, you can also bring it to the crew. Tell me in advance, and I will reserve positions for them."