"Ichiro Asai, the head of the core bureau of TBS TV station? He wants to invite me to dinner?"
In the spacious office, Hokuriku Broadcasting station director Nakamura Tomimasa leaned back on his chair, tilted his head back, and looked at the ceiling without focus. He was in a very relaxed state.
He had just finished communicating with the Ishikawa Prefectural Government and was about to go out to visit the Cultural Promotion Fund Committee.
As a result, before I could pack up and go out, I received a call from Tokyo. It was Genichiro Miyagi.
"I don't think there is anything to talk about...I know he probably wants me to be more honest."
"Actually, there is no problem. As long as the money and resources that the core bureau should provide are in place, I will definitely be honest."
"The man in Tokyo wants to contribute to the local TV station, but he doesn't want to pay the local TV station. How can such a good thing happen?"
"Miyagi-san, I am not targeting you. I am now in charge of Hokuriku Broadcasting, so I must first consider the interests of local TV stations."
"Okay, let's leave it like this for now... You tell Headquarters Asai and let him get what he needs to give you. I will definitely obey the arrangements of the core bureau."
With a disappointed sigh, Nakamura Tomimasa hung up the phone, and then closed his eyes and fell asleep for a few minutes.
Before being promoted to director, Tomimasa Nakamura had a lot of work, but he didn't actually feel much pressure.
After all, most of the work of TV stations is actually step-by-step. As long as you follow the established procedures, there won't be many problems.
Even if there are some things that are really complicated and difficult to deal with, Nakamura Tomashi can always handle them smoothly with his connections and abilities.
But after being promoted to the position of director of Hokuriku Broadcasting, he discovered that it was not that easy to run a local TV station well.
On the one hand, because the local TV station is located in a remote Ishikawa Prefecture, the economy is far less prosperous than Tokyo, and the benefits in all aspects are very small.
On the other hand, although Tokyo's core bureau has been controlling local TV stations through the JNN network, it has not given much compensation.
To put it in simpler terms, TBS TV station wants local TV stations to do more work, but it also doesn’t want to create more fodder.
After sorting out the internal situation of Hokuriku Broadcasting, Nakamura Tomimasa finally understood the difficulties and dilemmas of the TV station.
Regarding the operations of the former director Oshima Yuto, I have a little bit of understanding: since the TV station is not easy to operate, of course you have to take personal interests into consideration.
However, Tomimasa Nakamura is not so easy to compromise. Even if local TV stations have more difficulties, he still wants to try and work hard.
After all, if he really managed Hokuriku Broadcasting well, he might still have a chance to climb up the career ladder.
Although the Japanese workplace is complex, in order to climb up, in addition to the necessary relationships and background, abilities and opportunities are also indispensable.
"Director, it's getting late to make an appointment with the Cultural Promotion Fund Committee..."
There was a knock on the office door, quickly and briefly. After getting Nakamura Tomimasa's permission, the secretary stepped in.
"Does it need to be postponed?"
"No, let's leave now."
Nakamura Tomimasa waved his hand and rejected the secretary's proposal. Then he stood up, grabbed his coat, straightened his appearance a little, and called the secretary out.
"If you move a little faster, you can definitely catch up."
"Hi."
The secretary responded, then trotted to the parking lot. After a while, he drove his car and parked in front of the building.
"You don't have to come down, just drive."
Before the secretary could get out of the car to serve, Masahiro Nakamura opened the car door and got in.
The roar of the engine sounded, and the secretary drove the car out of Hokuriku Broadcasting, and soon merged into the busy traffic on the street.
Although Kanazawa is the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture, the city is not that large, and the Cultural Promotion Fund Committee and Hokuriku Broadcasting are not far apart.
When Tomimasa Nakamura arrived, there were still about 20 minutes before the agreed time. After waiting for more than ten minutes, Shuichi Tobita, the chairman of the Cultural Promotion Fund Committee, arrived belatedly.
Shuichi Tobita is the president of the Ishikawa Prefecture Arts and Culture Association. Since he is responsible for raising the cultural promotion fund, he also serves as the president of the committee.
"Director Nakamura, I've kept you waiting for a long time..."
Chairman Shuichi Tobita is an old man in his sixties. Although his temples are gray, he looks energetic.
"President Tobita, I just arrived."
Nakamura Tomimasa responded politely and respectfully reached out to shake hands with the other party.
The two briefly exchanged greetings, then moved to the conference room to take their seats, and then started talking passionately.
All in all, Nakamura Tomimasa and Tobita Shuichi have dealt with each other many times, and their relationship is relatively harmonious.
"Director Nakamura, the Cultural Promotion Fund does have plans to allocate funds to Hokuriku Broadcasting Corporation."
"But in addition to Hokuriku Broadcasting, there are also related media such as Ishikawa TV, Hokuriku Asahi Broadcasting, Ishikawa TV, and Kanazawa TV."
Tobita Shuichi looked at Nakamura Tomimasa with a smile and said: "We cannot ignore them, and the allocation will be given to all parties in equal shares."
"President Tobita, let's get down to business... There is no need to play charades between us."
Tomimasa Nakamura was unmoved and made it clear directly: "If they can achieve the level given by Hokuriku Broadcasting, then I have no objection."
Before Tomimasa Nakamura took up the position of director of Hokuriku Broadcasting, Hokuriku Broadcasting was almost the same as other local TV stations in Ishikawa Prefecture, and they were all just messing around.
Even if Nakamura Tomashi tries to expand its business and seek more development opportunities, it has not changed much.
After all, the upper limit for the development of local TV stations is not high in the first place, their resources and funds are relatively scarce, and they are also restricted by the core bureau in Tokyo.
It was not until Nakamura Tomimasa took office as the director of Hokuriku Broadcasting that he carried out drastic reforms, and Hokuriku Broadcasting underwent some relatively big changes.
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Hokuriku Broadcasting has given strong support to all activities organized by the Cultural Promotion Fund Committee and actively assisted in publicity.
With Hokuriku Broadcasting Corporation so cooperative, it would be a bit unreasonable if the Cultural Promotion Fund Committee still insists on equal treatment.
Obviously, Chairman Tobita Shuichi also knew this. He said with a smile: "Director Nakamura is joking. We all know that Hokuriku Broadcasting has given a lot of support in revitalizing the art and culture of Ishikawa Prefecture."
"In return, the Cultural Promotion Fund will definitely provide corresponding support to Hokuriku Broadcasting."
"I believe that President Feitian will not disappoint me in terms of funding."
Nakamura Tomimasa showed a satisfied smile. He was so actively cooperating with the other party just for the funding from the Cultural Promotion Fund Committee.
After all, making money is not shabby. Otherwise, he would be too lazy to serve these decadent old-school bureaucrats.
"sure...."
Chairman Shuichi Tobita agreed repeatedly. The funds raised by the Cultural Promotion Fund were originally going to be spent on this aspect. How to allocate the shares depends on their operations.
Since other TV stations are unwilling to bend, and Hokuriku Broadcasting is so cooperative, then of course an extra portion should be given to Hokuriku Broadcasting.
"By the way, Director Nakamura..."
Thinking of the cooperation that had been agreed earlier, Chairman Tobita Shuichi reminded Nakamura Tomimasa again: "Regarding the publicity matter of cooperation with Director Nakamura, I wonder when Director Nakamura will have time?"
As Nakamura Masahiro's reputation grew, the Cultural Promotion Fund began to focus on Nakamura Masahiro, thinking of letting Nakamura Masahiro promote the Hokuriku region.
However, plans often fail to keep up with changes, and scheduled cooperation matters can only be pushed back again and again.
As a result, Nakamura Masahiro is preparing for a new movie project again, so the cooperation may become far away, right?
"I should make time after the year..."
Nakamura Tomimasa pursed his lips slightly hesitantly, but he couldn't give the other party a definite answer.
Cooperation with the Cultural Promotion Fund is certainly important, but Masahiro Nakamura’s personal development is undoubtedly a higher priority.
Even as Nakamura Masahiro's father, Nakamura Tomimasa had no right to interfere. In other words, he never thought about intervening.
"Then, I'd like to trouble Director Nakamura. Find a time to confirm with Supervisor Nakamura..."
President Shuichi Tobita should not be too pushy. The Cultural Promotion Fund has influence in Ishikawa Prefecture and even the Hokuriku region.
But if you want to use this to drive famous supervisors, it is pure nonsense. The power of the Cultural Promotion Fund is not that great.
"Don't worry, since he promised, he will definitely implement it."
Tomimasa Nakamura said in a slightly solemn tone: "It's just a matter of time."
Afterwards, the two chatted for a while, and Nakamura Tomimasa took the initiative to say goodbye.
When I came out of the Cultural Promotion Fund Committee, the sky was already a little dark, and the street lights on the street were also shining with light.
"Director, should we go back directly now?"
The secretary drove the car carefully on the busy street and asked a question.
"I won't go back for the time being..."
Then he replied, Nakamura Tomimasa squinted his eyes and thought for a moment, and then told his secretary: "Go to the office first. I want to visit Representative Yoshida."
"OK."
Although he didn't know Nakamura Tomimasa's intention, the secretary still responded obediently, then turned the steering wheel and drove towards the office building in Anatsuki, Kanazawa City.
"By the way, Yamada, regarding the handover of the Cultural Promotion Fund, please pay attention to follow up at any time..."
The car was driving smoothly on the street, and Nakamura Tomimasa's eyes were watching the scenery that was constantly receding.
"If you have any questions, remember to give me feedback in time."