After listening to Nobuo Tomioka's explanation, Cao Zhiqiang immediately sighed deeply.
"Wow, after you said that, I suddenly felt so much pressure on myself. I have become the spiritual idol of you young people? Isn't it too much?"
"It's not too much at all." Nobuo Tomioka shook his head.
"Cao Sang, the reason why you don't feel anything is just because you usually don't care about these things and never pay attention to relevant news.
Of course, in addition to this, there is also the reason why we have done a better job of protecting you.
In fact, your influence is already quite huge now, but you just don’t realize it.
If you don't believe it, I can take you to a place later and look at the various letters in that warehouse, and you will know how much influence you have. "
"A warehouse?" Cao Zhiqiang was stunned, "A letter?"
"That's right!" Nobuo Tomioka nodded with a serious expression.
"Cao Sang, in fact, since you rarely appear in public and never release personal information to the public, although your fans like you, they basically don't know where you live, nor what your real name is, let alone You are actually Chinese.
Even when the Chinese movie "Love in the Rain" you shot was released in Japan, in the cast list, after your real name as the leading actor, there was a parentheses added, and the name Morinaka Aizumi was written in it.
As a result, basically everyone thinks that the name Cao Zhiqiang is actually your Chinese stage name. They don't know that your real name is Cao Zhiqiang and you are originally Chinese.
This is also why the movie "Love in the Rain" is so popular.
That's because there are a large number of Morinaka Qingquan's fans who go out of their way to support her.
Although there is no detailed investigation, it is said that your fans alone contributed at least one-third of the box office of that movie.
But don’t forget that the masses have a herd effect, and your fans will organize themselves and recommend people around you to watch that movie.
When most people recommend watching a movie, even if others are not interested in your song, they will go and watch it and contribute a movie ticket.
It is precisely because of this situation that your literary film was able to achieve such an exaggerated box office.
In this, in addition to the fact that your movie itself is indeed very good, the contribution of your huge fans also plays an important role. "
"Understood." Cao Zhiqiang nodded, "It's about fan traffic."
"Fans?" Tomioka Nobuo was stunned, "You mean, the Chinese snacks?"
"Ah, no, I'm talking about the transliteration." Cao Zhiqiang said with a smile, "In English, it means fans, fanatical admirers, and fanatical groupies."
"That's right." Nobuo Tomioka nodded, "Fanatical admirer? Fanatic groupie? Fans? This description is quite appropriate."
Cao Zhiqiang smiled: "In other words, I now have many fans, they are large in number and very fanatical, and they regard me as their idol.
If an idol like me suddenly falls in love, it will collapse the faith of many people, and if someone is killed, it will trigger huge negative public opinion.
By that time, I will be surrounded by negative news, and I will not be able to maintain my current comfort, nor will I be able to create with peace of mind.
This kind of me has lost my value, and those who have lost their parents, neither Fuji TV nor Warner, will continue to keep me.
Without the protection of big companies like you, they can smear me arbitrarily and make it impossible for me to gain a foothold in Japan, right? "
"That's right." Nobuo Tomioka nodded.
“In fact, it’s probably worse than that.
For example, Ms. Akina who spreads the scandal to you is likely to be maliciously attacked or even physically harmed.
Also, before everyone didn’t know your specific address, they had to go to Warner Bros., but now that they know your specific address, there will probably be some crazy fans who will block you here.
And as soon as this happens, reporters will swarm in and won’t worry about anything.
At that time, your Chinese identity will be dug out, and then someone will deliberately attack your identity, and then maliciously smear and spread rumors.
As time goes by, sooner or later you will be dragged off the altar.
Even if we jointly issue a warning, they will not dare to smear and spread rumors at will.
But as long as the news of your relationship with Miss Akina spreads, you will definitely lose a lot of fans, and many people will even hate you so much that they will become your opponents. "
"Understood, just turn from pink to black." Cao Zhiqiang nodded.
Nobuo Tomioka was stunned for a moment, but he quickly understood: "That's probably it."
Cao Zhiqiang said: "Although I don't care much about this, it's not my style to follow other people's wishes."
After a brief pause, Cao Zhiqiang asked: "So since you can guess this, what do you think I should do next to avoid falling into a trap?"
Nobuo Tomioka said: "Well, based on my experience, in your current situation, you will not be able to admit that you are in love with someone even to death. This will anger the fans you are talking about."
After a brief pause, Nobuo Tomioka added: "Of course, I'm not saying that you have to remain single for the rest of your life, but I am saying that for the time being, you cannot make your relationship public.
Because although you are very popular now, you are still a newcomer after all.
New idols are the most taboo about public relationships.
Because for the majority of fans, it takes time to accept a new person.
Fans, well, that's what you call fans, when they first like you, they are in a crazy infatuation stage.
At this stage, they often imagine you to be the person they imagined, and no serious shortcomings are allowed.
Especially those young girls, they imagine you as their ideal partner, and they cannot accept that you have a lover, which will break their fantasy.
However, this crazy infatuation stage will not last too long.
After all, people always grow up.
As we get older, as our experience deepens, as we get to know you more and for a longer time, that initial crazy obsession will gradually fade away and gradually turn into a habit, or a nostalgia.
Simply put, adults who like you are not terrible.
What is scary are those teenagers who have not officially entered society, have no formal jobs, and are not mentally sound.
Especially now that group of teenagers are all lawless, skipping school and getting into fights at every turn.
You cannot use common sense to evaluate these people, nor can you use common sense to persuade them.
These people can be incredibly crazy when they like you.
But when these people hate you, they will also be extremely crazy.
Now, most of those teenagers are in the stage of liking you very much.
But once there are rumors that you are in love with someone, the situation will take a turn for the worse.
This is why, when major agencies launch idol artists, they require them to absolutely not fall in love within five years. "
"Okay, okay." Cao Zhiqiang waved his hand.
"I know what you said, but what I'm asking is, what should I do next?
Like you said, if I admit my relationship, those fans will collapse collectively.
But if I don't admit the relationship, they will definitely throw out more evidence to kill me.
It’s not okay to admit it, and it’s not okay not to admit it, so what should I do? "
Nobuo Tomioka smiled and said, "Of course I'm going to take advantage of the situation."
"Just follow the plan?" Cao Zhiqiang was stunned, "What do you mean?"
Nobuo Tomioka said: "It's very simple, just make another song, and then shoot an MTV starring you and Ms. Akina.
Of course, out of caution, it would be best to let Miss Kyoko join in and create a three-person MTV.
When filming this MTV, of course we had to sign a contract.
We can advance this contract date a little earlier, such as one or two weeks in advance.
Also, the fact that you are neighbors is also important, so you can also join in.
Of course, Miss Kyoko can also become Miss Akina's roommate.
As a result, once this magazine is listed, some reporters will take the opportunity to attack.
We can tell the outside world that these are all clips we are secretly filming for MTV.
As long as the contract is released and some filming behind-the-scenes are released, everyone can be silenced instantly.
Even if they release more private photos of you and Akina-chan, we can still say that they are filming footage.
We can even sue Weekly Wenchun in turn.
Sue them for illegally filming and spreading rumors and defamation without our consent. "
Speaking of this, Nobuo Tomioka smiled and tapped the cover of the weekly magazine Bunshun with his finger: "The person named on it talked about your relationship with Akina-chan and took photos.
At that time, it will become evidence that they secretly filmed our MTV and spread rumors and slander. If a lawsuit were to be filed, they would not feel comfortable.
So the best way is to reconcile privately, such as finding a temporary worker as a scapegoat and publicly apologizing.
In this way, your matter can be settled easily.
Cao Sang, do you think this method of killing two birds with one stone is good? "
Cao Zhiqiang frowned: "Does it need to be so troublesome?"
"Of course." Nobuo Tomioka said, "Cao Sang, you are no better than before. You are already a supernova in the Japanese pop music industry.
It's just that your rise is too fast, you are usually too low-key, and you sing very quickly, so for the time being you haven't felt the power that is silent under the sea level.
But everyone's obsession and love for you has accumulated to a certain extent, and we urgently need an outlet.
This incident was obviously a trigger.
And the other party saw this precisely, so they dared to do this.
What they are betting on is that you are too young and have too little experience. Once you are caught off guard, you will be at a loss, giving them an opportunity to take advantage of you.
But now since you were lucky enough to get the news in advance, this trick won't work.
As long as we plan ahead, we can turn bad things into good things and guide public opinion towards your new works.
At that time, when everyone knows that your ambiguous behavior with Akina was all during filming, not only will the rumors be disproven, but they will also create great expectations for your new work.
In addition, after this incident, there will definitely be a large number of media personnel rushing to report on it.
As long as we provide proper guidance, we will get public opinion exposure and publicity for free without spending a dime.
Your new work doesn’t have to be too good. As long as it has a little bit of quality, it can achieve very good results.
You think, in this way, not only will you not be in crisis, but you will also gain fame and fortune, why not? "
Cao Zhiqiang touched his chin and thought for a while: "The method is not bad.
However, since we want to take advantage of a wave of public opinion for free, why not do it more thoroughly? "
Nobuo Tomioka blinked: "What do you mean?"
Cao Zhiqiang put down his hand and smiled at Nobuo Tomioka: "At that time, we will announce to the public that we are preparing to shoot a new movie focusing on love. I have already thought of the name, it will be called "Love Letter"!"
"Making a movie? A love letter?" Nobuo Tomioka was stunned, "Isn't this... too hasty?"
Cao Zhiqiang waved his hand: "No, no.
In fact, I have wanted to make this movie for a long time. I have thought about the script, but I haven’t started writing it yet, but I will finish it soon.
In addition, I have already thought about the original song for this movie and can write it at any time.
As for investment, there is no problem. I plan to invest my own money. As for the director... I can find Kozo Nagayama.
Although Director Yongshan is young, he has only filmed TV series in the past.
But I think he is very good at making romantic dramas, very delicate and tender, so it would be no problem even if he changes to making movies.
As for the actors, it will be me, Akina, and Kyoko as the main actors, with Sayuri Yoshinaga, Tomokazu Miura, and Ken Utsui playing supporting roles.
Then, my movie "Love in the Rain" had just ended, and the aftermath had not completely dissipated.
I think it would be very beneficial to take advantage of this moment to use the other party's public opinion to launch a wave of advertising. "
Nobuo Tomioka was stunned, and then said: "In other words, you have already thought of the script and wanted to make this movie. You have the funds, director, actors, etc., and you have even thought of the theme song. ?”
"Yes!" Cao Zhiqiang smiled and nodded.
Nobuo Tomioka blinked and asked in disbelief: "Um, are you sure you're not kidding me?"
"When have I ever made a joke?" Cao Zhiqiang laughed.
"Then, can you briefly tell me the plot of this movie?" Nobuo Tomioka asked.
"Of course." Cao Zhiqiang nodded.
Next, Cao Zhiqiang briefly told the story of the classic love movie "Love Letter" directed by director Shunji Iwai in his previous life.
In fact, the story content of "Love Letter" is not complicated, it is very simple, it just tells a story of secret love.
The relationship between the characters is also very simple and not complicated. There are only a few characters in total.
The pace is also slow and there are no complicated shots.
But it is this simplicity and slow pace that makes the film appear pure and flawless, sad but not sad, hesitant to say something, and unfinished.
It can be said that this is a typical romantic literary film. It seems simple, but in fact it leaves a lot of blank space, giving the audience endless imagination and bringing an emotional baptism to the audience.
The two words "love letter" perfectly highlight the theme, claiming to have reached the "extreme level of secret love".
Later Korean dramas are said to have borrowed lessons from this movie.
In addition, the main background of this movie is winter and snow, and the theme song "A winter story" highlights its core.
Of course, in order to maximize profits, Cao Zhiqiang cannot just do this pure music, he also has to add some additional songs.
For example, in terms of theme songs, he decided to add "True Love", which was the theme song in the previous Japanese drama "White Paper of Love".
Anyway, in line with the theme of secret love, the song "True Love" is very appropriate.
The most important thing is.
The male protagonist in "Love Letter", the male version of Fujii Shu, actually doesn't appear in many scenes, and is more of a memory object.
This means that there are not many scenes of this character.
There are not many scenes, which naturally means there are few scenes.
In this way, if Cao Zhiqiang acted, he wouldn't need to spend too much time.
Low investment, high returns, and no effort. Is there anything better than this?
(End of chapter)
