novelraw Chapter 185: Governor Koike's Questioning! The Affirmation from Publicity Manager Hattori Tadashi!
Chapter 185: Governor Koike's Questioning! The Affirmation from Publicity Manager Hattori Tadashi!
The black Toyota commercial vehicle smoothly shuttled through the bustling streets of Tokyo, outside the car window the Tokyo Metropolis was incomparably prosperous, yet as if unable to reflect into that deep silence inside the carriage.
Nohara Hiroshi, Asumi, Kurosawa Eiji and Takada Toshihide the four people, at this moment all quietly sat in the car, no one speaking, only the slight roaring sound of the engine, as well as their respective rising and falling breathing sounds, echoing in this enclosed space.
Especially Asumi, Kurosawa Eiji, Takada Toshihide the three people, ever since they came out of the building of the Nippon Eirin, on every single person's face, still carried a trace of undissipated flush, eye sockets also slightly red, explicitly still immersed in the massive emotional impact brought by 'Hachiko Monogatari'.
Deputy Director Asumi on ordinary days was always cheerful and talkative, at this moment yet merely quietly leaned against the chair back, gaze looking towards outside the window, eyes profound, as if still able to see that lonely yet tenacious back figure of Hachiko on the silver screen.
That heart of his already tempered as firm as a rock by the vanity fair, at this moment yet was crashed into fragmented pieces by that pure loyalty, and then re-filled by a kind of warm yet sorrowful emotion.
Director Kurosawa Eiji then tightly closed his eyes, on that weather-beaten face of his, tear stains undried, between his brows yet revealing a kind of indescribable heaviness and emotional sighing.
His mind constantly replayed the pictures of the movie, Hachiko's waiting, the Professor's loving kindness, as well as that bond surpassing life and death, making his understanding towards film art, once again reach a new height.
Executive Deputy Director Takada Toshihide, this leader of the "Tokyo Faction" always known for his calm self-control, at this moment was also merely silently lowering his head, both hands tightly clenched into fists, placed on his knees.
On that face of his that was always gloomy, at this moment yet only left a patch of complex yet heavy expression.
He never thought, a movie about a dog, actually could make him this old guy, shed tears crying like a child. That shock coming from the bottom of his heart, made him towards Nohara Hiroshi's talent, once again produce a new cognition.
And Nohara Hiroshi, this creator of the movie, at this moment then merely peacefully sat in the front passenger seat, gaze looking towards outside the window, eyes profound.
This movie, isn't only moving, it is even more a responsibility, a commitment towards culture, towards humanity.
Especially the emotions revealed within it towards the relatively apathetic personality, and slightly weird expression of familial affection of Nippon people, this is absolutely true damage level standard!
Until the vehicle drove into the underground parking lot of the TV Tokyo Production Bureau building, the engine extinguished, that deep silence inside the carriage was then broken.
Still no one spoke, merely silently alighted from the car, stepping with slightly heavy paces, heading towards the elevator to walk.
When they arrived at the Production Bureau seventeenth floor, stepping into that independent kingdom exclusively theirs, the atmosphere of the entire department, also because of their arrival, became somewhat solemn.
Tanaka Kei, Yamamoto Takeshi and Hashishita Ichiro, these three capable generals of Nohara Hiroshi, at this moment were currently sitting in front of their respective office desks, faces all carrying a trace of exhaustion.
They seeing that "lost souls and dropped spirits" appearance of Nohara Hiroshi's group, all subconsciously wrinkled their brows, eyes full of worry.
"What's wrong?" Tanaka Kei pursed his lips: "Could it be... failed?"
Yamamoto Takeshi was startled: "Impossible right? Clearly previously heard Asano and them say it was very good, could it be the Eirin side... truly simply cannot pass using a pet dog to express loyalty?"
Hashishita Ichiro then wrinkled his brows: "I don't believe Department Manager Nohara would lose!"
However right at this time, a figure also appeared on the corridor outside.
"Hiroshi, what's wrong with you guys?" Bureau Chief Sakata Nobuhiko's voice, suddenly transmitted from the office doorway, carrying a trace of anxiety and worry.
He had just returned from outside, preparing to go to his office, yet coincidentally saw this appearance of Nohara Hiroshi's group.
He fiercely stopped his paces, gaze sweeping over the four people, in those astute eyes, flashing a trace of imperceptible nervousness: "You guys... you guys went to submit for audit, could it be some problems occurred? Audit didn't pass?"
Right as his voice fell, the atmosphere in the office instantly became more solemn.
Everyone's gazes uniformly cast towards Nohara Hiroshi's group, eyes full of confusion and unease.
After all, these words of Bureau Chief Sakata, undoubtedly struck the chord in everyone's hearts.
This movie 'Hachiko Monogatari', was a work that even His Excellency the Governor of Tokyo Koike Ryuichi personally named and praised, even His Excellency the Publicity Manager placed heavy expectations on it.
If the movie audit doesn't pass, then that wouldn't only be a problem of the movie project, even more a failure of a political task, is a massive loss for TV Tokyo!
"This isn't a small matter!" Sakata Nobuhiko's complexion instantly sunk down, he fiercely gripped the briefcase in his hand tightly, tone full of unquestionable majesty: "This is a movie Governor Koike named, praised and publicized, absolutely must properly film it! This is already not an ordinary movie, but a political task!"
He paused, gaze sweeping over Nohara Hiroshi's group, eyes full of expectations and commands: "Therefore, if there are any difficulties, just tell me! Everyone put in more effort, absolutely must film out the best 'Hachiko Monogatari' movie! Absolutely cannot have the slightest mishap!"
These words of Sakata Nobuhiko, were like a dry clap of thunder, instantly blasting loudly in the office!
Everyone blankly looked at Bureau Chief Sakata, those faces, written full of shock and trepidation.
They only then understood, turns out this movie 'Hachiko Monogatari', actually had already escalated to the height of a "political task"!
Nohara Hiroshi looking at that anxious yet majestic appearance of Bureau Chief Sakata, felt a burst of amusement in his heart.
He knew Bureau Chief Sakata was truly worried now.
He just wanted to open his mouth to explain, yet was preempted one step by Deputy Director Asumi.
"Hahahahaha! Bureau Chief Sakata! What are you saying!" Deputy Director Asumi was the first to recover his senses, tone full of irrepressible excitement and smugness: "You are truly... underestimating Hiroshi-kun too much ah!"
He paused, gaze sweeping over every single person in the office, tone becoming impassioned: "This movie 'Hachiko Monogatari', it didn't only pass the audit! It is... it passed with full votes! Not a single dissenting opinion! Even, even His Excellency Fujiwara and those audit committee members, all proposed to evaluate this movie, as the Best Film of the year!"
"What?!"
Sakata Nobuhiko's body fiercely trembled, those astute eyes instantly widened, face written full of unbelievable horror!
He blankly looked at Asumi, eyes full of confusion and shock.
"What did you say?!" He subconsciously followed up asking, his voice carrying a trace of trembling: "Passed with full votes?! Best Film of the year?!"
"Yeah! Bureau Chief Sakata!" Director Kurosawa Eiji also at this time recovered his senses, on that weather-beaten face, at this moment overflowing with wild joy inappropriate for his age: "You are truly... underestimating Hiroshi-kun too much ah! He this time, once again created a miracle! A miracle, sufficient to shock the entire Nippon movie circle!"
"What Director Kurosawa said is right!" Executive Deputy Director Takada Toshihide, at this moment also woke up from that massive shock, that complex expression on his face, at this moment also transformed into heartfelt praise: "Bureau Chief Sakata, you don't know, this movie, it... it is simply a divine work ah! It used the most plain and unadorned camera angles, the most sincere emotions, striking directly at the softest place in our inner hearts! It made us these old folks, all cry a mess!"
He paused, gaze casting towards Nohara Hiroshi, eyes full of respect: "Bureau Chief Sakata, I even feel, Nohara Hiroshi-kun's this 'Hachiko Monogatari', is even more moving than 'Seven Samurai', even more directly striking people's hearts!"
"Even more moving than 'Seven Samurai'? Even more directly striking people's hearts!?"
Sakata Nobuhiko listening to the descriptions of the three people, that shock and confusion on his face, gradually got replaced by a kind of indescribable wild joy.
He looked at that young and confident face of Nohara Hiroshi, looking at the appearance of Asumi, Kurosawa Eiji and Takada Toshihide the three people excitedly speaking incoherently, all the worries and pressure in his heart, all vanished into thin air at this moment.
He knew, Nohara Hiroshi succeeded, and it was, succeeding again with a posture surpassing everyone's imaginations.
"Tru... truly that good?" Sakata Nobuhiko's voice carried a trace of trembling, his gaze cast towards Nohara Hiroshi, eyes full of probing and curiosity.
Although he was intoxicated in Nohara Hiroshi's talent, but he also knew talent was limited.
Filming movies across themes, towards many old filmmakers, was tantamount to a challenge.
He also had no bottom in his heart, after all Nohara Hiroshi previously only filmed Samurai films, this kind of warm pet movie, whether he could manage it, in his heart indeed put a question mark.
But now, he looking at that heartfelt praise of the three Deputy Directors and Level 1 Director, he knew, Nohara Hiroshi once again exceeded his expectations.
"Bureau Chief Sakata, you just don't know ah!" Asumi excitedly started up again: "This movie, it isn't only moving! It even more possesses profound societal significance! It used that selfless love and waiting of Hachiko, to awaken the depths of our inner hearts, the longing towards warmth, towards familial affection, towards loyalty!"
"It made us rethink the definition of 'loyalty', and also made us re-examine the emotions between humans and animals!" Kurosawa Eiji also sincerely admired: "Bureau Chief Sakata, I even feel, this movie, will be like 'Kasou Taishou', once again triggering a societal ideological trend! It will make even more people, rethink the relationships between people, the emotions between humans and animals, as well as, how this nation of ours, in modern society, should inherit and carry forward the spirit of ‘loyalty’!"
"What Director Kurosawa said is right!" Takada Toshihide also followed nodding, his gaze casting towards Nohara Hiroshi, eyes full of respect: "Bureau Chief Sakata, Nohara Hiroshi-kun's talent, has already surpassed the imaginations of all of us. He not only can film out the loyalty of Samurais, even more can film out the loyalty of dogs! Moreover, he used the loyalty of dogs, to contrast the complexity and preciousness of human emotions, this... this conception is simply absolute!"
He paused, tone carrying a trace of emotional sighing: "I even feel, Nohara Hiroshi-kun, he is the person who can truly represent our Nippon culture, walking towards the world!"
Sakata Nobuhiko listening to the explanations of the three people, looking at that composed and confident face of Nohara Hiroshi, all misgivings in his heart vanished into thin air.
The appreciation level of these three people, absolutely wouldn't be wrong.
Asumi and Takada Toshihide were both Deputy Directors of the Production Bureau, their own professional level wasn't low.
Kurosawa Eiji was even a Level 1 Director, although focused on costume Samurai films, but towards the appreciation level of films, was absolutely industry top-tier.
Now, they actually all unanimously said Nohara Hiroshi filmed well, and also said even His Excellency Fujiwara Hideaki and those audit committee members all gave super high evaluations, this made Sakata Nobuhiko incomparably pleasantly surprised!
He fiercely slapped his thigh, a vexed expression revealing on his face: "Aiya! Truly too much of a pity! If it weren't for the Greater Tokyo needing to hold publicity kind of meetings, requiring me to be present, otherwise I today also definitely would have gone to see the final cut of this movie!"
Once his words came out, a patch of well-intentioned roaring laughter instantly sounded in the office.
Everyone looked at that vexed appearance of Bureau Chief Sakata, faces all overflowing with happy smiles. They knew, these words of Bureau Chief Sakata, weren't only an affirmation towards Nohara Hiroshi, even more an encouragement towards the entire Production Bureau.
Nohara Hiroshi looking at that vexed yet joyful appearance of Sakata Nobuhiko, the corners of his mouth unconsciously hooked up a faint arc.
From this moment on, his status at TV Tokyo, had already thoroughly stabilized. And the "Greater TV Tokyo" faction he initiated, will also with an unprecedented posture, stand at the peak of the Nippon television circle.
"Bureau Chief Sakata, rest assured." Nohara Hiroshi softly opened his mouth, tone calm and firm: "This movie, will very quickly be screened. At that time, you can then inside the cinema, personally feel its charm."
"Good! Good! Good!" Sakata Nobuhiko nodded consecutively, his face overflowing with a happy smile, "Hiroshi-kun, you did very well! You once again for our TV Tokyo, created a miracle!"
He paused, his gaze sweeping over everyone present, tone full of expectations: "Therefore, everyone all cheer up for me! The publicity work of 'Hachiko Monogatari', absolutely must be done best for me! We must let this movie, not only shine exceptionally brilliantly in Nippon, even more must let it, walk towards the world, influence the world!"
"Hai! Bureau Chief Sakata!"
Everyone uniformly responded, in that voice, full of fighting spirit and passion.
......
The building of the Nippon Eirin, that emotional impact brought by 'Hachiko Monogatari' on Fujiwara Hideaki's face, still hadn't completely faded.
He picked up the landline phone on the desk, dialing a number.
"Hello, His Excellency the Minister? It's Fujiwara Hideaki." His voice carried a trace of imperceptible excitement, yet maintained perfectly appropriate respectfulness.
From the other end of the phone came the composed and forceful voice of His Excellency the Publicity Manager: "Oh? It's Hideaki-kun. Calling at this time, is there any work to report over at movie audit?"
"Hai, His Excellency the Minister." Fujiwara Hideaki respectfully responded: "The audit of 'Hachiko Monogatari' has already ended. I just personally reviewed this movie, moreover, it inside the committee, obtained full votes to pass."
The other end of the phone was silent for a few seconds.
His Excellency the Publicity Manager at this moment was precisely located within the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office, he just ended a meeting regarding the new year's work deployment, and was preparing to handle some documents.
Hearing Fujiwara Hideaki's report, on that always serious face of his, also couldn't help but surface a faint smile.
"Oh? Passed with full votes?" His Excellency the Publicity Manager softly repeated, tone carrying a trace of satisfaction: "Looks like, this work of Nohara-kun's, is indeed not bad ah. However, Hideaki-kun, I remember the filming cycle of this movie, seems to be very short right? Completed so quickly, in terms of quality... can you confirm there isn't the slightest bit of sloppiness?"
Although he had heard of Nohara Hiroshi's talent, but towards a movie being able to be completed in such a short amount of time, there were still misgivings in his heart.
After all the quality of movies, wasn't child's play.
Fujiwara Hideaki upon hearing this, a confident smile revealed on his face. He knew His Excellency the Minister's worries, and also knew right now was precisely the best timing for him to justify Nohara Hiroshi, to justify 'Hachiko Monogatari'.
"His Excellency the Minister, please rest assured!" Fujiwara Hideaki's tone was firm, even bringing a tiny bit of unquestionable affirmation: "I guarantee with my moral character, the quality of this movie, doesn't have any problems! Even, compared to what I anticipated, even more perfect!"
He paused, tone becoming impassioned, detailingly describing the various aspects of the movie: "Every single shot inside, is full of emotion, every single picture, strikes directly into people's hearts. Hachiko's loyalty, the Professor's loving kindness, the alternating four seasons of Shibuya Station... were all perfectly presented by Nohara-kun using the most delicate techniques!"
"Especially Hachiko's performance, is simply... simply a stroke of genius! I even suspect, whether Nohara-kun can truly communicate with dogs, otherwise, how could he film out such a performance full of spirituality?! And also the music inside, every segment of melody, all perfectly integrates with the pictures, pushing the emotions of the audience to climax after climax!"
"Most importantly, the conception of this movie, can also be called brilliant!"
Fujiwara Hideaki's voice, carried a trace of trembling, that was the resonance triggered by the massive emotional impact brought by the movie: "It used the loyalty of dogs, to contrast the complexity and preciousness of human emotions, awakening the depths of our inner hearts, the longing towards warmth, towards connection, towards loyalty! It isn't only moving, it even more possesses profound societal significance!"
On the other end of the phone, His Excellency the Publicity Manager quietly listened to Fujiwara Hideaki's report.
He had never heard Fujiwara Hideaki give such a high evaluation towards a movie, even his tone carrying a trace of trembling.
He knew Fujiwara Hideaki was absolutely not a person who would easily be swayed by emotions.
Being able to make him so excited, the quality of this movie, was inevitably extraordinary.
"En, very good." His Excellency the Publicity Manager slowly nodded, a satisfied smile revealing on his face.
He paused, tone also becoming solemn: "Hideaki-kun, these things you said I understand. However, you also have to remember, this movie, isn't only an ordinary movie. It is a work Governor Koike personally named and praised, even, Governor Koike also plans to borrow this wind of 'Seven Samurai' and Nohara Hiroshi, to sprint for his re-election as Tokyo Governor this year!"
"Therefore, this movie, absolutely cannot have any errors and mistakes! This is a political task! Do you understand?!" His Excellency the Publicity Manager's tone was serious, every single word carrying authority.
Fujiwara Hideaki upon hearing this, his heart slightly chilled. He knew the meaning of these words of His Excellency the Minister, and also knew the massive political significance this movie bore.
"Hai! His Excellency the Minister, please rest assured!" Fujiwara Hideaki heavily responded, tone firm: "I guarantee with my moral character, this movie, absolutely doesn't have any problems! Moreover, I can even assert, this 'Hachiko Monogatari', will absolutely become the top of the box office list this year!"
The other end of the phone once again sunk into silence for a few seconds.
His Excellency the Publicity Manager explicitly was surprised by Fujiwara Hideaki's such affirming tone.
In Nippon's political arena, no one would easily publish such certain opinions, because this represented a kind of "packing a ticket", a kind of massive risk of betting personal credibility and political future onto a certain project.
"Oh? Hideaki-kun, you are actually so certain?" His Excellency the Publicity Manager softly asked: "You even dare to assert, it will become the top of the box office list this year? Then... comparing with 'Seven Samurai'?"
Fujiwara Hideaki upon hearing this, a confident smile revealed on his face.
This is His Excellency the Minister testing him, and also giving him an opportunity, displaying that precise judgment of his towards movies, towards the market.
"His Excellency the Minister, these two movies, are two completely different themes." Fujiwara Hideaki's tone was unhurried, logic clear: "'Seven Samurai' is a grand epic, is a classic deconstructing the era, humanity, class. It shocks people's hearts, triggers deep thought, but the audience relatively speaking, might lean more towards male audiences and crowds having higher interest towards historical culture."
"And what about 'Hachiko Monogatari'?"
He paused, tone becoming softer, yet full of strength: "It is a warm tear-jerking movie, it uses the pure loyalty of dogs, striking directly at the softest place in our inner hearts. Its audience, will be even more widespread, especially young people and female audiences, will definitely produce strong resonance towards it!"
"Therefore, if forcing a comparison, they are basically neck and neck. But looking from market potential, I even believe, the box office explosive force of 'Hachiko Monogatari', might be even stronger! Because it is capable of touching a more widespread crowd, triggering more universal emotional resonance!"
"Moreover..."
Fujiwara Hideaki's tone was serious: "If Governor Koike can cooperate with the publicity, personally standing platform for the movie, then the feedback this movie can harvest, will absolutely be surpassing everyone's imaginations! It will not only be a movie, but even more will become a phenomenal topic, a cultural symbol capable of condensing national emotions, displaying Nippon spirit!"
His Excellency the Publicity Manager listening to this analysis of Fujiwara Hideaki, that surprise on his face also became even more obvious.
These words Fujiwara Hideaki said, weren't only precise judgment towards the movie, even more profound insight towards politics, towards humanity.
He never thought, Fujiwara Hideaki actually could analyze the political value and market potential of a movie, so thoroughly.
"Hideaki-kun, you... today you truly made me look at you with new eyes ah." His Excellency the Publicity Manager softly sighed, tone full of appreciation: "You actually could towards a movie, give such a certain judgment, this in the political arena, is extremely rare ah."
Fujiwara Hideaki's such affirming expression of stance, was already not only a work report, even more closely tying his own political credibility, together with the success or failure of this movie.
This was undoubtedly transmitting a "signal" to him —— Fujiwara Hideaki, towards this movie, towards Nohara Hiroshi, had absolute confidence.
"Very good, Hideaki-kun." His Excellency the Publicity Manager nodded in satisfaction, tone full of encouragement: "Since you are so certain, then I then feel relieved. You did very well. I look forward to your performance."
He paused, again exhorted a few more sentences, then hung up the phone.
After hanging up the phone, His Excellency the Publicity Manager didn't have the slightest hesitation. He picked up his own briefcase, stepping with unhurried paces, leaving the office.
He knew, right now, he needed to go see Governor Koike.
Because, right in a small meeting room inside this Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office, Governor Koike was currently bringing a few department managers with relatively good relationships and the top leaders in the government office, discussing matters of his work this year.
When His Excellency the Publicity Manager pushed open the door of the meeting room, the communication inside also exactly reached the end.
Governor Koike was currently smiling, listening to an Economic Minister reporting the economic development prospects of Tokyo Metropolis this year.
Seeing His Excellency the Publicity Manager enter, Governor Koike slightly blanked, subsequently a faint smile surfaced on his face: "Oh? My dear Publicity Manager has come, are there any good news to say?"
"Hai, His Excellency the Governor!" His Excellency the Publicity Manager respectfully responded, he fast-walked in front of Governor Koike, tone carrying a trace of irrepressible excitement: "I recently received the report of Fujiwara Hideaki-kun, the movie audit of 'Hachiko Monogatari' has already passed with full votes! Moreover, Hideaki-kun's evaluation towards this movie is extremely high, he even asserted, this movie, will absolutely become the top of the box office list this year!"
He paused, tone becoming even more impassioned: "Moreover, this movie, it isn't only moving! It even more possesses profound societal significance! It used that selfless love and waiting of Hachiko, to awaken the depths of our inner hearts, the longing towards warmth, towards connection, towards loyalty! It will towards the public of our Tokyo Metropolis, towards the citizens of our Nippon, produce an extremely good publicity effect!"
These words of His Excellency the Publicity Manager, were like a dry clap of thunder, instantly blasting loudly in the meeting room!
However, the anticipated shock and pleasant surprise, yet didn't appear.
Everyone present, including Governor Koike, all subconsciously wrinkled their brows.
On their faces, there didn't have the slightest joy, conversely full of confusion and puzzlement, even, still carrying a trace of imperceptible... questioning.
"Publicity Manager, you... are you joking?" A white-haired, neat suit-wearing top leader of the government office, was the first to open his mouth, tone carrying irrepressible questioning: "Placing such an important publicity of the Tokyo Governor's re-election, onto a movie? Moreover still a movie about a dog? This... isn't this also too rash?!"
Right as his voice fell, another Minister in charge of economy also followed chiming in, face written full of displeasure: "Yeah, Publicity Manager! You ordinarily have always been steady, why today actually would speak such ridiculous words? A movie, even if filmed no matter how well, is also merely a movie that's all! How could it influence His Excellency the Governor's re-election? This is simply... too much like child's play!"
"Exactly! Publicity Manager, is it you've been working too tiredly recently, brain has become somewhat unclear?" A relatively young looking Minister, also couldn't help but coldly snort, face written full of dissatisfaction: "You actually would believe, a movie about a dog, is capable of producing a good publicity effect towards the public? This is simply... simply comical!"
For a time, the meeting room was full of various voices of questioning and criticizing.
Everyone unapologetically, carried out fierce attacks towards that "ridiculous" speech of His Excellency the Publicity Manager.
They believed, pinning such an important political task onto a movie, was simply stupid to the extreme.
His Excellency the Publicity Manager looking at that crowd's excited appearance, that excitement and thrills on his face, instantly stiffened.
He wanted to defend, wanted to explain, wanted to tell everyone, this movie is truly different.
But at this moment, all words as if blocked in his throat, not a single word could be spoken out.
He felt a kind of deep powerlessness, a kind of grievance of being misunderstood by everyone.
He knew, these old folks, fundamentally didn't understand Nohara Hiroshi's talent, and also didn't understand the massive energy contained in 'Hachiko Monogatari'.
They only believed those traditional, conservative, unchanging publicity methods.
Right as the atmosphere in the meeting room, became more and more tense, more and more awkward, Governor Koike ultimately raised his hand.
Those profound eyes of his, peacefully swept over every single person in the meeting room, that bearing of authority without anger, instantly suppressed all the clamor.
"Alright, everyone be quiet." Governor Koike's voice, was composed and forceful, yet carrying a trace of imperceptible indifference.
He didn't pay attention to those Ministers still whispering, merely slowly cast his gaze, towards Publicity Manager Hattori Tadashi.
His brows tightly locked, that questioning and puzzlement on his face, at this moment also became even more obvious.
"Publicity Manager Hattori Tadashi." Governor Koike softly opened his mouth, tone peaceful, yet containing unquestionable majesty: "These you just said, I heard. But, I hope you can give me a, more detailed, more convincing explanation."
He paused, gaze sweeping over every single person in the meeting room, and then once again falling on this Publicity Manager termed Hattori Tadashi, eyes carrying a trace of profound probing: "You believe, pinning the publicity of the Tokyo Governor's re-election, onto a movie, is truly... not too rash?"
These words of Governor Koike, were undoubtedly clarifying to everyone, he together with the other Ministers present, had the same viewpoint.
He, also believed Publicity Manager Hattori Tadashi, was too rash.
Publicity Manager Hattori Tadashi looking at those peaceful yet profound eyes of Governor Koike, his heart fiercely trembled.
He knew, this was his last chance.
He must use the clearest logic, the most moving language, to persuade Governor Koike, to persuade every single person present.
He deeply sucked in a breath, transforming all the grievance and unwillingness in his heart, all into a firm response.
"Hai, His Excellency the Governor!" Hattori Tadashi heavily responded, tone firm, eyes flashing an unprecedented light: "I understand everyone's worries. But, I still persist with my viewpoint."
He paused, gaze sweeping over every single person in the meeting room, tone becoming impassioned, that unhurriedness and confidence, made him appear exceptionally prominent at this moment: "Everyone, the era we are currently located in, is an era of simple information exchange, and is also an era deficient in emotions. Traditional publicity methods, are already becoming harder and harder to touch people's hearts."
"And Nohara Hiroshi-kun's 'Hachiko Monogatari', it isn't only a movie, it is even more a carrier of emotions, a sustenance of spirit!"
Hattori Tadashi knew, what he had to do, wasn't only to justify 'Hachiko Monogatari', even more was to fight for the recognition and support from the highest power echelon for Nohara Hiroshi, for that brand new cultural power he represented.
This, will be his Hattori Tadashi as the Publicity Manager, the most important "battle"!
He will use his wisdom, his eloquence, his far-sightedness, to change everyone's views.
After all, Hattori Tadashi believed what Fujiwara Hideaki said.
And also believed TV Tokyo, his own team, his own foundation, this biggest reliance backing him!
PS: Continuing to beg for tickets~
(End of Chapter)