No matter which country you are in, tax issues are a very important matter.
And the entertainment industry, a place where people are obsessed with life and money, is undoubtedly the hardest hit area.
If there are no tax problems for artists who are involved in the entertainment industry, there are only two possibilities.
Either the affiliated firm is helping to pay taxes honestly, or the artist is simply not qualified to pay taxes.
Obviously, Yoshimoto Kogyo is not the kind of company that pays taxes honestly, and Shimada Shinsuke is not a low-level artist who is not qualified to pay taxes.
"What conditions are appropriate?"
Oshiro Shoji's eyes were full of inquiry. He asked Nakamura Masahiro for his opinion: "Do you want to reply to Yoshimoto Kogyo?"
"Want to sue for peace? Do you really think you can get away with it that easily?"
The corners of his mouth raised slightly, and Nakamura Masahiro sneered, his tone full of disdain.
"When you are beaten, you have to stand at attention and ask for peace. Is this how they do it?"
"Nakamura-san, what do you think..."
Oshiro Shoji's tone was slightly hesitant, and he was a little unsure of Nakamura Masahiro's attitude.
"I don't have any ideas, let it develop naturally."
Nakamura Masahiro smiled, and then focused his gaze on Ojo Shoji's face with a puzzled expression.
"Don't worry about them. The National Taxation Department wants to investigate their tax issues. Is it possible that we can still stop the National Taxation Department's actions?"
"That's what you said..."
After two seconds of silence, Oshiro Shoji immediately expressed his agreement with Nakamura Masahiro.
"We only focused on Shimada Shinsuke's tax issues, but the scope of the National Tax Agency's investigation includes Yoshimoto Kogyo."
"From this point of view, the National Tax Agency may have already been eyeing Yoshimoto Kogyo..."
Although Masahiro Nakamura does have some connections and background, Shoji Ojo doesn't think the other party can have connections with government departments like the National Tax Agency.
If he could control the National Tax Agency at will, how strong his connections and background would be? Anyway, Oshiro Shoji couldn't imagine it.
"Is there anything else?"
Nakamura Masahiro didn't want to dwell on this topic too much, so he was ready to end the conversation here.
"If not, I will go back and continue working."
"Degawa Tetsuro and others have sent over evidence such as photos and records..."
Shoji Oshiro cooperated and changed the subject, talking about letting Degawa Tetsuro and others stab Shimada Shinsuke in the back.
"Nakamura-san, what do you think would be a more appropriate way to deal with this?"
"Moving so fast?"
Nakamura Masahiro looked at Ojo Shoji with some surprise. He thought Degawa Tetsuro and others would take a while, but he didn't expect the opponent's speed to be so slow.
"It's probably the news from the National Taxation Office that has stimulated them. They are not small characters without any reputation..."
A joking smile appeared on the corner of Oshiro Shoji's lips, and he said in a casual tone: "If the National Tax Agency had targeted them, they would have been sent in long ago."
"Well, Shimada Sensuke is going to sue the media that criticized him. Let's just treat it as a good deed..."
Nakamura Masahiro thought for a moment and quickly made up his mind. He told Ojo Shoji: "Privately find a way to sell those things to the media and let them go and attack Shimada Sensuke."
For Masahiro Nakamura, evidence such as photos and records is of little use in his hands.
After all, as Nakamura Masahiro, it is impossible for him to release those things publicly.
As for keeping Shimada Sensuke in your hands? That’s not necessary. Shimada Sensuke might even go to jail.
But when those things are placed with the media and the National Tax Agency, the effect is completely different.
The media can really hammer Shimada Sensuke, completely ruining his reputation among the people and reducing him to a rat crossing the street.
The National Tax Service was even able to follow the clues to find out Shimada Sensuke's tax problems, and eventually arrested him.
"Okay, I'll find someone to contact the reporters of "Weekly Weekly" privately and sell them the stuff..."
Shoji Ojo agreed wholeheartedly, and within a short time he had a preferred target.
"With the strength of Yoshimoto Kogyo, it's hard to say that other media will be able to withstand it, but Weekly Bunshun."
"Yes, the bones of "Weekly Bunshun" are relatively hard, and it is not easy to kneel down."
After thinking for a moment, Nakamura Masahiro recalled the glorious history of "Weekly Bunshun" and couldn't help but express his agreement.
"Even if Yoshimoto Kogyo wants to engage in public relations, I'm afraid Shukan Bunshun won't buy it."
In a sense, "Weekly Bunshun" can be regarded as the most authoritative media in the Japanese media industry.
After all, the name "Wen Chun Pao" can be said to be resounding throughout Japanese society: not only many celebrities in the entertainment industry are trembling, but even the big guys in the political arena are quite afraid.
For Masahiro Nakamura, the most profound impression about "Shōkan Bunshun" was probably the 'Johnny's Incident' that later led to the collapse of Johnny's Agency.
The so-called Johnny's Incident is actually the long-term sexual abuse of underage artists under the Johnny's Agency.
This kind of thing is considered a secret to the outside world, but it has been circulated in the Japanese entertainment circle for a long time, and it can be said that it has become known to everyone.
However, due to the power and related interests of Johnny & Associates, many media outlets in Japan have almost collectively maintained a silent attitude.
As an outlier, Weekly Wenchun was almost the only media in Japan that dared to report this matter.
In the early years, Shukan Bunshun even went to Tokyo High Court with Johnny & Associates over this issue.
Unfortunately, even if the court finally ruled that part of the content reported by Weekly Bunshun was true, the mainstream media's cold treatment quickly eliminated this small disturbance.
"If Weekly Bunshun was so easily publicized, they wouldn't have become such a big name..."
Oshiro Shoji nodded in agreement, and then mentioned Yasushi Akimoto, who collaborated with Nakamura Masahiro, in a joking tone.
"You know, the Akimoto sauna "Weekly Bunshun" you worked with couldn't do anything about it, and even asked the Yakuza to come and beat him up."
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Nakamura Masahiro shook his head, having difficulty recognizing Akimoto Yasushi's absurd actions.
"Unless you can really control the media, otherwise, you are asking for trouble."
Knowing that "Weekly Weekly Bunshun" is engaged in media reporting, they still dare to ask the Ji Dao to deal with it. Isn't this giving others an excuse?
Nakamura Masahiro didn't know what Akimoto Yasushi was thinking at the time, but judging from his experience, he estimated that Akimoto Yasushi was also driven into panic by "Shōkan Bunshun".
After all, Yasushi Akimoto has been in the entertainment industry for a long time, and he is not ignorant of the consequences of irritating a media such as Shukan Bunshun.
"Yeah, it feels like "Weekly Bunshun" seems to be eyeing akb48, which he created. Every now and then, it will expose the dirty stuff about those female idols..."
When it came to this aspect, Ojo Shoji's Bagua soul also burned brightly, and he suddenly became very interested.
"Not long ago, Shukan Bunshun reported that multiple members of akb48 were dating the same man. The news made a big fuss."
Reaching out and rubbing his forehead, Nakamura Masahiro couldn't help but sigh, feeling a little headache for a moment.
Logically speaking, Oshiro Shoji, who has been in the entertainment industry for a long time, should be used to it. Why is he still interested in those gossipy entertainment news?
"Okay, let's not talk about this. Is there anything else?"
After interrupting the enthusiastic Ojo Shoji, Nakamura Masahiro asked in a waning tone.
"Also, regarding the Cultural Promotion Fund, they are asking if you have time..."
Seeing a slightly confused look on Nakamura Masahiro's face, Ojo Shoji quickly explained: "Didn't I promise before to promote the local characteristics of Ishikawa Prefecture?"
"This, I almost forgot..."
Nakamura Masahiro scratched his head and felt slightly embarrassed. If Ojo Shoji hadn't mentioned this matter at this time, he would have almost forgotten it.
We can’t blame Nakamura Masahiro for his poor memory. The cooperation with the Cultural Promotion Fund is just a trivial matter. How can it be compared with TBS TV’s Taiwan celebration drama?
"We definitely can't break the promise for something like this..."
Oshiro Shoji's face turned dark. He thought Nakamura Masahiro knew what was going on and had already planned the timetable.
"Nakamura-san, although your future focus will be on Tokyo, you can't lose Kanazawa."
"Besides, part of the investment in "A Long Day" was obtained from the Cultural Promotion Fund..."
"Okay, okay..."
Seeing that Ojo Shoji was chattering a bit, Nakamura Masahiro quickly waved his hand to stop the other person and continue talking.
"You should communicate with them and postpone the cooperation until after the year..."
After pausing for a moment, Nakamura Masahiro thought for a while, and then added in an explaining tone: "TBS TV station's Taiwan celebration drama is not finished yet, and there is a movie called "Model Student" that needs to be filmed later. There will definitely be no solution before the year."
"I understand. I will contact the Cultural Revitalization Fund when I get back..."
Now that Nakamura Masahiro has made an arrangement, Ojo Shoji no longer has to worry about it and just needs to implement it directly.
The cooperation with the Cultural Promotion Fund is certainly important, but compared with TBS TV station’s Taiwanese celebration drama, it is not significant enough.
If compared with the film project "Model Student" just launched by Masahiro Nakamura, the importance of cooperation with the Cultural Promotion Fund will continue to decline.
"Uh...you better be careful when communicating."
Before ending the conversation, Nakamura Masahiro couldn't help but give a few more words of caution so that Ojo Shoji could understand his attitude.
"I have to make it clear to the Cultural Promotion Fund that I still have a lot of work here and I can't get away from it in a short time."
"When the work here in Tokyo is finished, I will go back and tell them not to worry..."
Although the Cultural Promotion Fund has little impact on Nakamura Masahiro, he is a local gangster in his hometown of Kanazawa, so Nakamura Masahiro still doesn't want to offend him easily.
In addition, his father Nakamura Tomimasa is now the director of Hokuriku Broadcasting, and he will definitely have to deal with the Cultural Promotion Fund, and Nakamura Masahiro is not willing to cause trouble.