"I said, you are my agent. Why don't you think about it for me?"
Yasuko Sawaguchi never expected that her agent’s attitude would be so bad.
He was obviously a very kind and kind person on weekdays, always encouraging her, and a very warm person, but this time he actually fell out because of her private meeting with Ikkio Suho.
Not to mention helping her plan, as soon as she heard the whole thing, this guy started scolding her. This reaction was completely beyond her expectation.
"I'm just saying this because of your consideration. You are an artist from Toho Entertainment, so what's the point of meeting people from other agencies in private! And it's even more outrageous to contact a TV talent agency like the Burning Department.
Yes, you actually dared to agree to the other party's resignation to Fog Studios. If the president knew about this, would you be able to reap the rewards? What on earth were you thinking?"
The manager was still preaching, and he was also very depressed, thinking that Yasuko Sawaguchi was simply crazy.
Although he is from a film company, he still insists on flirting with those talent agencies that focus on television.
Doesn't she know that the decline of the film industry is largely caused by these emerging artist agencies?
Since the 1970s, many well-known artists from film studios have been poached by these up-and-coming agencies.
To some extent, there are irresolvable conflicts between the two factions in the film industry and the television industry.
From Toho Entertainment's standpoint, we have an obligation and must stand on the side of Wu Studio. This is a matter of principle.
Therefore, the manager was not polite at all when he chastised Yasuko Sawaguchi, not to mention how popular and famous she is now.
"The fact that you are famous is not due to you alone, but to all the people at Dongbao Entertainment. You are famous because Tobao Entertainment has invested a lot of money and human resources in you, and has always given you opportunities.
.And instead of being grateful, you have private contacts with other firms. Don’t you understand the nature of this behavior? This is betrayal.”
Yasuko Sawaguchi's face turned blue and white after being scolded by her manager, and she was so depressed that she almost wanted to vomit blood.
"Okay, don't scold me anymore, and don't give me such a big label. What can I do if this happens?"
She interrupted her agent angrily and said, "The person who asked me to meet was President Zhou Fang of the Combustion Department. What kind of person is he? You don't know yet? Even Fog Studios was messed up like this by him.
How could a little person like me offend him? And the other party suddenly came to me and asked to talk. Do I dare to refuse his request? I couldn't contact you at that time. I just left, and I will contact you immediately.
The reason why this happened is to blame Toho Entertainment for not even sending me a car, and to blame my agent for sharing it with others, so I was all alone at the scene. Otherwise, how could I have done it?
How could we be in such a situation?"
The agent was immediately speechless.
In fact, what Sawaguchi Yasuko said is also an objective fact.
She has not passed her two-year rookie period, so this is how she is treated by the company.
But she has become popular quickly, and her treatment has not had time to be adjusted, which makes it quite embarrassing.
Sighing helplessly, the manager softened his attitude and finally spoke to comfort her.
But she still couldn't agree to her resignation.
"I will raise the issue of car distribution with the president. But listen to me, don't even think about resigning. Not to mention that your current salary is so high. If you resign, you will have to pay double the liquidated damages. That's it.
Not to mention the legal effects of breach of contract, we cannot do this even if we just go back on our word. Otherwise, how will others view the credit of our firm in the future? How will they view you? Are you not afraid that your reputation will be ruined in the circle? And from Dongbaoyi
From our own perspective, we will never help the Burning Film Company to oppress other studios. As for the threat of the Burning Film Company, you don’t need to pay attention to it. After all, Toho is also one of the five major film companies, so it is not enough to protect them.
You can’t care about your own artists. During this period of time, you’d better not be disturbed, think about the role carefully, and wait for the restart with peace of mind.”
And as soon as he said these words, it was almost like a conclusion.
Yasuko Sawaguchi, who was already in a better mood, suddenly became anxious again.
I cursed in my heart, Damn it!
What does liquidated damages have to do with me? Anyway, I only get 100,000 yen in pocket money, and I don’t get a penny from the film, so of course it’s the company’s money to pay!
You can't go back on your word, you can't be an accomplice, that's nice to say.
If you don't let me resign, isn't this just taking advantage of my interests as a favor? Will it be easier for you to go to Hewu Studio to promote your other actors in the future?
At the same time, he couldn't help but retort.
"I'm sorry, I don't agree with your point of view. The current Fog Studio is no longer able to protect itself. No one knows their situation better than me. Recruiting actors? Almost no agency sends artists to apply. And President Zhou Fang
He also said that Miura Yuka and Utsui Ken are both actors under his Burning Series and will resign and leave soon."
"I would like to ask you to tell me, how can I restart the computer in this situation? When can I restart it? Even so, do you still think that we should continue to wait for death with Wu Filmmaker? So, all my waiting now
It’s all a waste of time. Instead of spending time with the crew like this, it’s better to get out and shoot other movies or TV series. Otherwise, over time, even my reputation will be damaged in vain.”
"President Zhou Fang also assured me that if the firm supports my resignation, he will use media publicity resources to make up for our losses in liquidated damages, and it will be easy for both parties to have more cooperation in the future. If we both bind
, the artist’s interests will definitely be greater. Think about it, the so-called liquidated damages are only 30 million yen at most, isn’t it worth it in exchange for more resources? Let’s just treat it as promotion expenses.”
"Besides, as long as I am popular enough, this small amount of remuneration is nothing. If I lose this small amount of money, I will accept GG endorsement. Instead of worrying about these liquidated damages, it is better to help me accept GG again.
I read in the newspaper that Yakushimaru Hiroko accepted an endorsement deal with Shiseido and received 45 million yen in one year. If it were me, it would be about the same price, right?"
"As long as I accept two such endorsements for GG, won't the liquidated damages be solved? I can still earn a lot of benefits, which is better than filming any movies or TV series. So find me a similar one? The GGs I have accepted before are all
Too small and too simple..."
The more Yasuko Sawaguchi spoke, the more confident she became, and the more she spoke, the more confident she became. She completely regarded her thoughts as the truth.
However, her words left the agent completely confused.
The agent didn't expect Yasuko Sawaguchi to be so stupid, so trusting, and so whimsical.
He only knows how to calculate simple economic returns, but he takes human relationships, credit and industry rules completely seriously.
He couldn't help but scolded again.
"What nonsense are you talking about! What do you think of our contract with Fog Studios? Do you think it is a child's game? It is mutual trust and commitment. If you say breach of contract, then breach of contract, we don't
How should Bao Yi handle itself? Who else will ask you to shoot GG in the future? Who will ask you to be an endorsement?"
"And if someone like Ikuo Sufang says anything, can you just believe what he says? That guy is just easy to talk on the surface, but he is full of calculations. He eats people without spitting out their bones! He just said it casually without paying any actual price.
, of course, I only choose good things to say. Will it be possible to fulfill it? Only God knows."
"On the contrary, the sincerity of Fog Studios can be seen with the naked eye. People are gambling with real money when making movies. Even if they make a TV series, they have to invest at least 5.6 billion. No one knows what the ratings will be.
Under such circumstances, Director Nomura chose you to participate in the show, which shows his trust and respect for you, and his expectation that you can help support the ratings."
"This is an honor for an actor. Don't you feel grateful in your heart? If you have to resign, have you considered the feelings of the crew? Have you considered the feelings of Director Nomura? Not to mention that it is thanks to the production of Wu
You just became famous overnight with the last movie in the studio, and you have such a reputation. If it weren't like this, who would ask you to make GG now? Who would ask you to be an endorsement? But this is how you repay?"
The agent's words were powerful and righteous.
Yasuko Sawaguchi was not an eloquent person either. For a moment, she really couldn't think of how to refute, and her face turned from green to red again, almost turning the color of pig liver.
Not to mention, the manager got out of control as soon as he started talking and continued to accuse Yasuko Sawaguchi of his faults.
"Now, why do you think about making money by filming GG all day long? You didn't go to the acting classes hired by the company to give you, and you also ignored the music tutoring classes. There must be a limit to your willfulness, right? You have to leave.
There is still a long way to go. The most important thing to do is to focus on improving yourself first. Instead of being too eager to cash in your fame. How long have you been famous? After only two months, all money is left in your mind.
You are simply an idiot like this. Use your brain, please! Let me tell you, the company does not want to drain you dry now, but it hopes that you can continue to work in this industry for a long time and become a good employee.
Actor, do you understand or not! But now you are simply committing suicide at the risk of your own future!"
Now, Yasuko Sawaguchi really couldn't stand it when he hit the sore spot of vanity.
She actually didn't want to fall out with her agent, but the problem was that these words were too irritating.
She just wants to spend more time to help herself and the company make some money, so what's going on?
Is it against the law?
Is there any need to say that about her?
Other agencies help actors and crew negotiate for prices, and every extra point they can earn is worth a point.
My agency is pretty good, it has been helping the crew speak up.
Who is our own person?
How come she seems so ignorant and ungrateful!
Especially when I think about how Shu Fang Ikuo admired her and how he promised her.
Comparing the two, she felt even more that Toho Arts just wanted to exploit her cruelly, which was incomparable to the importance the Burning Department placed on her.
Ever since, she smiled coldly and no longer had any human reservations.
"Stop singing the high praises. It's as if Toho didn't sign me to make money from me. If that's the case, why didn't I get any salary? It's only 100,000 yen per month. I said, who should understand?
Grateful? Think about it carefully before you speak."
"Also, what happened to me when I filmed GG? The company also takes commissions, right? Then why are you unwilling to do so? How come you are my fault? What happened to me resigning? It was all for the sake of the company. But it was me.
As an actor, you have already considered this for the company, but you don’t cooperate. How do you become an agent? Your job is to strive for the best interests for me, otherwise would the company give me so much money for nothing? "
"Let me tell you again, I am already perfect now and don't need to improve. Are you blind? You didn't read what the newspaper said. I played Li Xianglan as a girl far better than Kei Matsumoto.
Li Xianglan, played by Li Xianglan, is more in line with the character prototype. I get more credit for this movie. The audience likes me, is obsessed with me, and worships me. How come it comes to your mouth that it’s all about me taking advantage of the crew? Without me,
Can it achieve such good box office results now?"
"What do you mean about the long term? Don't you think you're talking nonsense if you don't make money now and fight for an uncertain future? You need to be famous as early as possible, and you have to make money as early as possible! I'm obviously already famous, so I can
After making money, why should I push out all these opportunities? Then why should I improve myself?"
"I am now officially telling you that I am resigning. If you are not willing to help me communicate with the crew, then I will go to the president and tell you face to face. I believe that the president will distinguish the pros and cons and make a choice.
Yes. Do you understand?"
The manager was completely stunned by Yasuko Sawaguchi's rebuttal. He never expected that the artists under his command would have such courage and dare to resist the agency head-on.
Although his attitude just now was not very good, most of it was because he hated iron and was thinking of Yasuko Sawaguchi wholeheartedly.
Little did he know that she was so eager for quick success and arrogant that she went crazy.
"Are you crazy? Why do you have to quit acting? Why do you have to be in a hurry to make money? You really don't have to be in a hurry. Even if I tell the president, he won't agree. Instead, he will be angered. Do you really want to be hidden by the agency?
You are destroying yourself!"
Yasuko Sawaguchi's face became more and more ugly. This bad manager didn't help much, but made many demands all day long.
Now he actually dares to threaten her. Is she still afraid?
"When you say this, you have no idea. If you have the ability, just do it. The so-called snow hiding means not assigning work to me, that's fine. Anyway, President Zhou Fang also promised to take care of me. As long as I
If I resign, the worst I can do is take a job from the combustion department, which of us will be more embarrassed when the time comes. If the president doesn’t agree, then I might as well become independent. From now on, I’ll join the combustion department. Anyway, I have to work in Toho.
You don’t get the treatment and attention you deserve. And let me tell you, no matter what, even if I stay again, I will apply to the president to replace you. You, a conservative old antique, are no longer suitable to be my agent.
Already."
"What? You want to be independent! Just to resign, you actually want to leave Toho Arts and go to the combustion department?"
"What? You still don't believe it. You really think that I am still a newbie in the industry. I am already a star now. I am Yasuko Sawaguchi! The most popular female star in the entire Toho Entertainment!"
The agent was completely stunned. These words were simply wanton and arrogant to the extreme.
An artist dares to threaten the agency. There is no such precedent before Toho Entertainment!