For Sony to make such a big move, on the one hand, it showed that they were really eager to get Columbia Pictures out of the current situation, and on the other hand, it also showed Adriaan's influence. If it weren't for the dazzling halo he created for himself, why would Sony try so hard to please him?
But then again, this wasn't too difficult for Sony. The Japanese financial groups were intertwined with each other, and the situation was more complicated than in the US. There were more or less frictions and battles on both sides of the US. Manufacturing and arms dealers also had their own interests to play in Congress. Japan was completely a loose iron plate, and the position of Prime Minister had always been in the hands of the Liberal Democratic Party.
So, even if Adriaan was interested in popular actresses like Mie Nakayama, Shizuka Kudo, or Rie Miyazawa, let alone a newcomer like Takiko Tsunepan, they would find a way to send them to him. Even if they were extremely popular stars, or even national idols, in a society like Japan that still maintained a strong tradition of male superiority, they didn't have much choice.
Japan and even the entire East Asian entertainment industry was different from the West. Americans and Europeans were particular about mutual consent. People who wanted to maintain their dignity would not use coercion or obvious coercion methods. Besides, it was not a shameful thing. One's body was also a part of one's capital. But in East Asia, it had always been people with power who had to do what they wanted. South Koreans were particularly prominent in this area, and once exposed, it was always women who were under more pressure than men.
Well, let's not talk about this anymore. In short, as long as Adriaan showed his intention to cooperate, they would satisfy whoever he was interested in. The only one that was unlikely was probably Namie Amuro. It wasn't because this woman had a personality or any power, but because Ai Hui was a new company and was currently competing against Sony Records.
Therefore, in the next few days, Adriaan toured the scenery of Japan while enjoying Takiko Tsunepan's service. He had to admit that Japanese women were indeed very good at serving men. They were like plasticine that could be molded into any shape they wanted. Coupled with their relatively petite figure, it was easy for them to give off the feeling of being "ravaged".
After all, women weren't goods. Adriaan wasn't a fan of SM, so he played with Madonna once. He still had to give her the respect she deserved.
"Mr. Adriaan is a very gentle man." Koiko Tsunepan had said this more than once, and the smile on his face had increased, unlike the first day when most of the time he was faking it.
Since he had already accepted Takuya Sugi's kindness, he had to at least show some appreciation. Adrian simply handed over the main matters of his trip to Japan to Takuya Sugi.
"When I was shopping in the bookstore, Miss Guako recommended a good horror novel. Although I don't know much about Japanese culture, I feel that Japanese horror stories that are good at creating an atmosphere are unique. In fact, I visited some shrines under Miss Guako's guidance. After listening to a lot of ghost stories, I already have some immature ideas. "Adriaan said on the phone.
"You mean, you want to get the movie adaptation rights of this novel, is that it?" Sugi Sugi asked cautiously.
"Yes, but not now. It's not the best time. So, I want to get the movie rights for at least ten years. As for now, I have other arrangements," Adrian hinted. "Yes, but not now.
"I understand." Sugi Sugi was a smart person. How could he not understand the meaning behind his words? He immediately agreed with excitement.
"Then, I will ask Sam to contact you as soon as possible." Adriaan hung up the phone as he said this. He paused for a while before walking to the floor-to-ceiling window to look at the night view of the city outside.
A soft clatter came from behind. Turning his head to look, Koiko Tsunepan had already changed into a kimono. She walked shyly to him and then bowed deeply. Unlike the ordinary kimono, this was a modified version of a sexy kimono. Her white neck and delicate collarbone were exposed. Her chest was even more clearly visible when she bowed. The high fork below only needed to move slightly to reveal her thighs.
Adriaan immediately pulled her into his arms and pushed her against the floor-to-ceiling window from behind. He reached his hand into her chest and massaged it. Guiko groaned softly, her eyes half-open. Because of Adrian's methods, she got over the initial uneasiness and shyness and became more and more passionate. She even hoped that Adrian would violate her further. It was as if she was born with it. No wonder she always played the role of the weak in Japanese dramas.
Seeing that she was so submissive, and recalling that he deliberately asked her to dress up as the innocent appearance in "Tell Me You Love Me", Adriaan couldn't help but sigh again. Those guys at Sony really scratched his itch. They had no choice but to change their mind after a few days. From this point of view, their ability to collect information was really good.
The Japanese were like this. They could always do the best in the details, but they didn't see the big picture. The most typical example was the 80's when they waved a check and went to the United States to purchase. If they kept a low profile, even if the Americans wanted to kill a pig, they would have to spend a lot of time and effort. As a result, the "Plaza Accord" made them go back ten years.
Frankly speaking, after playing with Koiko Tsunepan for a few days, Adriaan really wanted to taste the flavor of Kudo Shizuka, Miyazawa Rie, or Sakai Noriko. Although the last one would drop a lot of items in the future, he could still try it now. But the problem was that he naturally had to return the corresponding amount of benefits. It didn't matter if he gave some benefits to Sony now. If Surprise fell into his pocket, the last chance for Sony -Columbia to recover would be gone. Therefore, it was not a bad idea to accept Koiko Tsunepan.
But if he really enjoyed those "national idols" in Japan, such as Mie Nakayama or Koiko Tsunepan a few years later, how could he not give them something good? Of course, if Adriaan was a little more thick-skinned and black-hearted, he could scam them as much as he liked. However, there might not be anything on the surface. After all, it was already a matter of course for Americans to scam their own dogs. At most, they would be treated with hostility by Sony, but many people would point fingers at them behind their backs. Their original aura would also be affected. Therefore, it was better not to do such a thing.
Soon, the facts proved that his consideration was correct. After speaking with Shanmu on the phone and expressing his attitude, the other party immediately became more enthusiastic. After that, he was invited to taste the most famous dish in Japan in the private dining room. Yes, it was the female body dish. Only the Japanese could come up with this way of eating the dish on the naked body of a girl.
If it was just a naked girl's body that was used to hold the food, it would be fine, but if the girl's name was Yukie Nakama, then it was a different story.
To be honest, when he saw the naked girl's face lying on the table with her eyes closed, Adriaan was slightly taken aback. Like Koiko Tsunepan, he had seen a very young Yukie when he visited those companies before. Although he was not familiar with the Japanese entertainment industry, he still had an impression of several Japanese drama queens from the 1990s to the early 21st century.
He didn't expect that a glance full of interest, without even asking for her name, would be noticed by the guy accompanying him. After getting the answer he wanted, he pushed it out in this way. He had to admit that they were very smart.
"Thank you for your hospitality, Mr. Fujisawa. You really opened my eyes tonight." When he left after the meal, Adriaan said to Fujisawa who invited him.
"It is my honor to be able to share a table with a young talent like Mr. Adriaan." Fujisawa, who looked to be in his fifties and was a senior cadre of Sony, said with a smile, "I hope you enjoyed dinner tonight."
His music had a strong accent. If it weren't for Shan Mu's translation, it would have taken Adriaan a lot of time to understand.
"It did leave a deep impression on me. It gave me a further understanding of Japanese culture. Thank you again." Adriaan maintained his smile. To be honest, he didn't eat much during dinner. If it was private one-on-one, he wouldn't mind eating a lot, but with so many people around … He would sit there and move his chopsticks from time to time, mostly out of courtesy and curiosity.
"Then I won't say much. I wish you a good night." The other party smiled meaningfully and then got into his car.
Before Adriaan could react, Shan Mu's words immediately attracted his attention, "Mr. Adriaan, we have already talked to the other party. He wants to see you."
"See me?" Adriaan raised his eyebrows in surprise.
"Yes, Mr. Suzuki wants to talk to you." Shan Mu nodded, still with a humble smile, "Please understand the love an author has for his work. This novel is also one of our cultural treasures."
One of our cultural treasures? Adriaan chuckled in his heart, but he didn't show it on the surface, "No problem. You can arrange it now. I won't be in Japan for too long."
"Yes." Shan Mu immediately nodded vigorously.
Asking for a sky-high price? Not necessarily. Based on their performance tonight, they had already received his promise. They definitely wouldn't do such superfluous things. That would mean they wanted to show off … On the way back to the hotel, Adriaan thought about the meaning of Shan Mu's words. In the end, he shook his head and threw it aside. It didn't matter even if he couldn't get it.
"Guizo, are you there?" Back in the hotel suite, Adriaan called out a few times, but there was no one. It seemed that Guizo Chang Pan was not here.
He probably went out for a walk. Adriaan didn't mind. He took some small pastries from the cupboard and tasted them. Although he brought her everywhere these days, women were different. This kind of men's gathering wasn't something a woman should attend, so Guizo was left in the hotel today.
After resting for a while, he thought about some things. It was almost ten o 'clock, but Guizo Chang Pan hadn't returned yet. Adriaan couldn't help but frown. Before he could do anything, there was a knock on the door.
"Who is it?" he asked. There was no answer. After a few seconds, there was another knock on the door.
Adriaan raised his eyebrows and was about to refuse, but then he realized something. He took a few steps to the door and looked through the peephole. An inexplicable smile suddenly slipped from the corner of his mouth.
"What's the matter, miss?" He opened the door and looked at the girl in front of him with interest. She had long black hair like a waterfall, but she was wearing a blue and white sailor suit. That's right, it was the kind of female school uniform in Japan, which made her look particularly pure.
After a brief panic, the girl outside the door bit her lower lip and timidly made a 90-degree bow, "Hello, Mr. Adriaan, my name is Yukie Nakama, I am … I am … just now …"
Her English wasn't fluent, but at least she didn't have an accent. However, when she said this, she began to stutter, and her pure face was flushed.
The "costume" just now, right? Adriaan added in his heart. No wonder Guizo Chang Pan wasn't in the room. There was a new program tonight. She obviously told Shanmu and the others about his little hobby. Otherwise, Yukie Nakama wouldn't appear here dressed like this.
"Come in," he said and moved his body.
Seeing that Adriaan didn't let her say that word, Yukie was slightly relieved and walked into the room with her head lowered.
"So, what's the matter?" After pouring a glass of water and handing it to the girl, Adriaan asked immediately.
The other party's body immediately froze. She held the glass of water on her thigh and laid her head down even more. Seeing her like this, Adriaan couldn't help but laugh and deliberately mentioned what happened just now, "I'm sorry, I almost couldn't recognize you after you put on your clothes. I'm sorry for being a little rude before. You know, as a Westerner, I rarely use chopsticks. Although I'm good with them, it's inevitable to pick the wrong place in this situation. "
Although Yukie Nakama's head was lying down, it could still be seen that her neck was flushed red. But this calmed her down. After Adriaan finished speaking, the girl looked up at him, then got up and knelt in front of him. She laid her whole body down, "I'm here to serve you, Mr. Adriaan."
She was … really direct. Adriaan raised his eyebrows. But since it was already like this, and Fujisawa had wished him a good night, there was no reason to refuse, was there?
Coupled with recalling some of the scenes from the meal before, he immediately sat on the bed, "So, what can you do?"
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"Because the horror culture in Japan, or the whole of East Asia, is different from that in the United States and Europe, Mr. Suzuki. For Asians, the kind of horror movies that make them paranoid, as if danger can come out of nowhere at any time, and the more intense fear in their hearts are the scariest; whereas for European and American audiences, the scenes of monsters eating people and flesh splattering everywhere are the scariest. They don't have the patience to be tortured by danger without showing up. " Sitting in the private room of the cafe, Adriaan said this to a slightly chubby middle-aged Japanese man. Next to him was Takuya Sugi and Sam Wood.
The middle-aged man who listened intently from time to time to express his agreement was Suzuki Kouji, the author of "The Pyramid of Horror Novels," "Ring"! What Adriaan wanted was the movie rights to "Ring." Suppressed by Hollywood, Japanese movies had always been popular only in their own country. "Ring" and "The Grudge" were probably their only works that had some international fame, and they also relied on the United States to remake them.
What Adriaan wanted to do was to skip the remake part and tell the Japanese that without him making it into a movie, they would not be able to see the light of day at all.
"So, Mr. Adriaan thinks that when the audience is used to or even tired of a style, it will be very interesting for them to suddenly change the style, so you want to buy the adaptation rights of my novel, right?" After Adriaan finished, Suzuki Kouji quickly added.
"Yes." Adriaan nodded in agreement, "Although, so I have been paying attention to this aspect. During this time, I have visited many shrines in Japan and heard a lot of related ghost stories. I even have a general idea in my mind. Unfortunately, I am not Japanese, so I can't write that kind of feeling."
As he said that, he gestured to Sam, who then took out a few documents from his briefcase and handed them to Suzuki.
"I hope to find a Japanese writer to write this idea. A novel or a screenplay will do," Adriaan said.
After Suzuki took it and skimmed through it, a look of surprise appeared on his face. "Is this really Mr. Adriaan's idea? That's incredible! "
"It's just an idea. Many things are essentially the same, but it's not that easy to complete it." Adriaan smiled.
"You are too modest. It's already amazing that a foreigner like you can understand so many things," Suzuki said in admiration, and then handed the manuscript to Shan Mu.
Although he was impressed, he did not show too much interest. After all, he was still a science fiction novelist, which could be seen from the so-called scientific explanation in Ring. Therefore, he would definitely not care about this kind of pure ghost story.
"I'm very happy to be chosen by a miraculous director like you, but …" Suzuki pondered for a moment. "But isn't ten years a little too long?"
"Because they are not tired of it yet, and they will never be tired of it." Adriaan said leisurely, "After all, some views are deeply rooted and cannot be changed. A cool breeze will always be a cool breeze. So, we have to introduce it when people need to change the most, and now is not the best time."
As he said that, he sat up straight and looked at the other party with a condescending gaze. "You know, if you want to make money, then market research is always necessary. And our market research has always been very good, so I can capture the audience's appetite very well. If you want them to accept this kind of Japanese-style movie, I'm afraid it will take a few years. "
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