NHK TV station is Japan's largest radio and television organization and the only state-owned TV station in Japan, with broadcast coverage across the country.
As a completely neutral media with no position in name, its source of income is different from that of private TV stations. The law stipulates that NHK cannot obtain income from broadcasting advertisements, let alone accept sponsorship funds from companies and individuals. Its source of income relies almost entirely on audio-visual fees collected from television viewers, except for a negligible amount of government subsidies.
NHK often sends people to your door to collect fees. As long as there is equipment at home that can watch NHK TV programs, it will be a reason for them to charge. However, there is no compulsory effect. You can simply refuse with reasons such as "I don't watch NHK programs", "The TV is just used as a monitor", "I think your identity is very suspicious and you are not an employee of NHK". After all, it would be difficult for the person charging you to catch evidence that you were secretly watching.
Amamiya Shiori was also disturbed by toll collectors visiting her home. She rarely watches TV and is more accustomed to watching videos and checking information online. So when someone pointed at her laptop screen and asked for money, she was very upset.
Although most people hate NHK's charging method, it does not hinder its influence and status as a state-owned station.
It is not easy for artists to appear on NHK programs.
Therefore, between accepting an interview and not accepting an interview, Amamiya chose the former.
First of all, this didn't seem like a bad thing. Secondly, she couldn't hide the fact that she was admitted to the University of Tokyo. She was going to report to the operation soon.
"Yes, yes, but..." Amamiya Soi's answer seemed hesitant.
She then thought about it and realized that she was now a serious contracted artist, and the contract stipulated that the operating company had the right to manage the artist's words, deeds, and image. Wouldn’t it be bad if we bypassed operations and accepted interviews directly with the media?
"Is it because the upbringing is strict?" Seeing Amamiya Shiori's outstanding appearance and temperament, the female reporter thought she was the eldest daughter of a certain family and was not allowed to appear in the media.
"That's not true, but I have to call and ask first."
"It's okay, we can wait for you." The female reporter replied politely. Since it was still early, there was a steady stream of candidates coming from all around to look at the results. After interviewing the girl who was on the gold list at first glance, there was still a lot of time to interview other people, and a phone call was not something they could not wait for. .
"I don't know what to call him?" the female reporter asked.
"Just call me Amamiya."
"Hi, Amamiya-san, please give me some advice."
"Please give me more advice." Amamiya Soi nodded slightly.
"Hello~ hello, is this Kikuchi-san?" Amamiya Souri found a corner, dialed a number, and waited for dozens of seconds before the call was connected.
Yu Kikuchi has been the team’s general manager since the beginning of Nogizaka. Now that the members don’t have personal managers, it’s right to consult him on anything.
"I am Kikuchi, are you?" Today is Friday. Nogizaka members do not work collectively, and the operating committee has to go to work normally. Kikuchi Yu had just finished attending the morning meeting, and before he had time to sit at his desk for a while, he received a call from a number without a note.
"I am Amamiya, Amamiya Shiori."
What came from the phone was the voice of a Nogizaka member. As the general manager, Yu Kikuchi knows the information of all Nogizaka members, including Akimoto Manatsu, who has suspended his activities.
He has long left his phone number with the members, but very few people take the initiative to call him because work is basically notified via line.
"Oh, it's Amemiya, what's wrong?" Yu Kikuchi said absently as he took a sip of coffee.
"Um, Kikuchi-san, I have something to ask your opinion on." Amamiya Sugawara was thinking about something.
"What's the matter?" Kikuchi Yu frowned.
"It's not a big deal, it's just that a reporter wants to interview me. I don't know if I should accept it."
"Reporter? What reporter? I remember you didn't have work today?" Kikuchi was a little confused.
"It's a reporter from NHK," Amamiya Sori explained, "Isn't today the day when the results of the University of Tokyo are released? I came to see if I passed the exam. When I was about to go back, I was stopped by a reporter who wanted to interview me. "
"Oh, it's the day when the University of Tokyo releases its results," Yu Kikuchi reminisced about the aroma of coffee, "wait, wait, wait—what did you say? I didn't hear clearly."
All the words Amamiya Sōri said were clear, but when combined, Kikuchi Yu couldn't understand them.
"The University of Tokyo?" Yu Kikuchi put down his cup, "The University of Tokyo?"
"Hi, yes." Amamiya replied, she could hear Kikuchi Yu's surprise from the phone.
"Not Tokyo Institute of Technology, nor Tokyo Women's University?" Yu Kikuchi's voice became louder and louder, making colleagues around him look askance.
"It's the University of Tokyo, Tokyo University."
"Then, did you pass the exam?" Yu Kikuchi knew that Amamiya Sugawara was a member with good grades. She could often be seen studying hard and guiding other members from time to time. But she didn't expect that her grades were so good and she had the confidence to participate in the event. Big exam.
"Uh, I passed the first category of science." Amamiya Shiori said lightly, feeling a little proud.
Kikuchi Yu was silent, this was not an ordinary incident.
In the Japanese entertainment industry, although there are many highly educated artists, most of them are students from Waseda, Keio, Seigaku, Meiji and other universities. It is extremely rare to be admitted to Tokyo University, especially among Akimoto Yasu idols. Never.
Just think about it and you will know. It is not easy for a girl who entered the entertainment industry as a teenager to not be fascinated by the colorful world. How can she still have the time to calm down and study.
Could it be that she saw it wrong? Yu Kikuchi couldn't believe it and swallowed, "Amamiya, you, you didn't see it wrong, right?"
"You read that right, I even took a photo of it and can send it to you via line now."
Kikuchi Yu opened the line and saw the admission ticket for the Tokyo University Entrance Examination with Amamiya Shiori's name on it, as well as the passing list for the first category of science. After comparing the serial numbers on it, Amamiya was indeed qualified.
"Hiss~~" Yu Kikuchi was surprised and admired. He himself had not been admitted to Tokyo University after re-study for two years. He did not expect that one of his idols, who usually had so many time-consuming tasks, could actually do it. Admitted to the highest university considered by Japanese people.
This is simply rarer than the giant panda.
"Excuse me, Kikuchi-san, should I be interviewed?" Amamiya Soi's hesitant voice came from the phone.
"Wait, wait, let me take a moment." Kikuchi Yu said, "Amamiya, you did a good job by contacting me first, but this matter is more important and not something I can decide. I have to ask Konno for permission first. mulberry."
"Are we going to have a meeting? How long do we need to wait?" Amamiya glanced at the staff who were debugging the equipment.
"In less than ten minutes, it's a short meeting. We just had a meeting. Everyone should still be there."
"Uh, okay then."
"Keep your phone open and we'll get back to you soon."
"Okay, sorry to trouble you." Amamiya Shiori waited for Kikuchi to hang up the phone.
"Sorry, I have to wait for about ten minutes. It won't... delay your interview, right?" She was a little embarrassed.
"No, no, Miss Amamiya, we can interview other candidates first." The reporter had a good impression of Amamiya Shiori.
Amamiya's beautiful appearance makes the news and attracts the attention of more viewers. This is one of the reasons why reporters want to interview her.
