Chapter 238: The First Step
Although he was a little uncomfortable with Old Man Kitagawa knowing his own information very well, after thinking about it, Sakamoto Kiyoshi felt that it was normal.
After all, Kiyoshi Sakamoto was once Denis's "enemy", and in the face of his own enemy, only by knowing oneself and knowing one's opponent can one win all battles, so knowing more about Kiyoshi Sakamoto's "enemy" is also helpful for defeating Kiyoshi Sakamoto.
Moreover, as the helmsman of Genesys, the identity of Mr. Kitagawa and him as an artist is different, the position of sitting is different, and the things he thinks are also different.
Different status, different ideas, this is the saying "the ass decides the head"
Although I know that Old Man Kitagawa's praise must have a purpose, but who doesn't like to listen to good words, especially the praise from the opponent's boss, which makes a certain "genius" secretly refreshed.
"However, listening to the old man list his achievements one by one, I'm really embarrassed! β
Although I have been happy in my heart, I still have to be modest on the surface.
After all, humility makes people progress ...
Sakamoto Kiyoshi waved his hand frantically and denied it, "No, no, I think these are all levels that can be achieved through hard work, and there is nothing to show off, let alone a genius." β
Kiyoshi Sakamoto's words are not entirely modest, he does think so.
Although he was reborn, he also got the memories of his previous life, and after being reborn, he got a strong memory and learning ability, which made him invincible in learning anything.
However, he actually knew all along that he was not a genius.
All this success is due to the memory of his previous life, through plagiarism of songs, and, moreover, achieved.
What he has achieved through his own efforts is that he has been successfully admitted to the University of Tokyo through his own efforts and achievements over the years.
Knowing this, Sakamoto Kiyoshi did not become complacent because of the praise of him by the outside world, but used the "superpower" he got after he was reborn, that is, his unforgettable memory, and his super learning ability, and he was hungry for all kinds of knowledge.
Music, acting, writing...
He set himself an ultimate goal, that is, not to rely on the memories of his previous life, through his own efforts, to truly become an all-round "genius"!
In other words, you have to use your own original songs that you didn't have in your previous life to win an award, or write an original song that you didn't have at all in your previous life and win a literary award, or use a movie that you didn't appear in your previous life, relying on your superb acting skills to become an actor!
In this way, he can be regarded as a real "genius", a hard-working "genius"!
However, until then, he didn't have any guilt for plagiarizing those songs from his previous life, or choosing to star in a movie that would definitely be successful.
Because, if you don't use a gold finger, isn't it stupid?!!
Sometimes, the time to think seems like a long time, but in fact, the reality has only passed for a few seconds...
"If you say that, then there are geniuses in the world, after all, I think, there are many people who work harder than you... β
Kitagawa's words made Sakamoto Kiyoshi suddenly become serious.
"Is this satirizing my laziness? Ironically mocking me, it's because of genius that I'm so popular, not because of my own efforts? Hearing Kitagawa's words, Kiyoshi Sakamoto was also moved in his heart and thoughtful.
"Well, I know that there are many more people in the world who work harder than me, so it is precisely because of this that I have to work harder to be worthy of those who have secretly worked hard, but can't succeed!"
Because that's the only way they can think when they see me as a person, "Ah, even a genius like Kiyoshi Sakamoto is working so hard, so what excuse do we have for not continuing to work hard?!", if I can make them think this way, even if only a few people change their lives through hard work in the end, then I can be regarded as doing a good thing. β
"Did you say?"
Kiyoshi Sakamoto's words made Kitagawa, who was sitting opposite him and had been observing his expression, feel a little loose, and suddenly felt a trace of astonishment in his heart, and then laughed out loud.
"Haha, yes, you're right!"
Although his face was full of smiles, Kitagawa's heart was a different thought.
"Although I already value him very much, I still underestimate him... β
Such an answer,Even among the young people in the firm,The most mature Takizawa,Maybe you can't say it... β
As the leader of JR's golden generation, he took JR to a concert at the age of seventeen or eighteen, and Hideaki Takizawa, who is now twenty-four years old, became the youngest main actor in the history of Taiga drama last year.
However, compared to Kiyoshi Sakamoto, Hideaki Takizawa's is also slightly inferior.
"Well, such a sophisticated, talented future superstar is someone else's baby, if it's Genesys's baby, how good it would be!!" Old man Kitagawa was also in his heart, sighing secretly.
"However, if you can't be a family, you can be friends... β
This is what Old Man Kitagawa thinks at this time.
Since in April, when he heard that Kiyoshi Sakamoto stopped performing activities for half a year, he thought that Kiyoshi Sakamoto, who would return after half a year, would not be as strong as before, and Kiyoshi Sakamoto, who returned, slapped him in the face with a song "γ²γΎγγ" (sunflower).
Breaking 600,000 on the first day and 1 million in a week, such an achievement undoubtedly made the senior management within Genesys deeply feel the terrible nature of this sixteen-year-old boy.
And vice president Fujishima Taiko still thinks about suppressing Sakamoto Kiyoshi again, but after being slapped in the face, Old Man Kitagawa thinks that Sakamoto Kiyoshi at this time has already gained momentum, and if he suppresses it again, it will inevitably cause Sony's counterattack.
Therefore, in the end, at the suggestion of the old man Kitagawa, it was decided to make friends with Kiyoshi Sakamoto.
Of course, at this time, befriending Sakamoto Kiyoshi does not mean that Genesis bows to Sakamoto Kiyoshi, it's just that Janis doesn't want to waste time on, suppressing and secretly targeting Sakamoto Kiyoshi, that's all.
Their idea is that since this "monster" is too powerful, then turning him into their friend, then at least it won't hurt themselves, and as for whether this "monster" will hurt people from other record companies, it's none of their business...
To put it simply, "I can't beat you, but I can be friends with you and you won't beat me!"
Genesys thought very simply, as long as he befriended Sakamoto Kiyoshi, and then notified them when Sakamoto Kiyoshi released a new song as a "sales monster", then they could avoid going head-to-head with Sakamoto Kiyoshi;
This is called "giving way".
This is actually an unspoken rule between good record companies, in private.
And why, in the past, when Sakamoto Kiyoshi released the record, why didn't Janis give way, but instead engaged in a head-to-head confrontation?
Actually, it's because of two reasons.
First, there is no friendship between Jennis and Sony, so when Kiyoshi Sakamoto debuted, Sony could not reveal it to Jennis.
Moreover, when Kiyoshi Sakamoto debuted, even Sony didn't expect that he would attack the entire music scene with a sweeping momentum.
Second, after realizing the threat of Kiyoshi Sakamoto, Janis felt that Kiyoshi Sakamoto, who was "not an idol, but better than an idol", was a big threat to their monopoly on the male idol market, so he continuously sent Arashi and Kat-Tun to stop him head-on.
And at this time, Sakamoto Kiyoshi has already established himself as a top singer and a little king in the music world, and it has become unrealistic to suppress him again, therefore, the top management of Denis, with the support of the old man Kitagawa, decided to change his attitude towards Sakamoto Kiyoshi, from targeting to befriending.
And this time, the old man Kitagawa called Kiyoshi Sakamoto and asked him to come over to play with Genesys, which is actually the first step to friendship.
And for this, Kiyoshi Sakamoto also guessed somewhat.
So, here he is.
And this also shows that both parties have the intention of making friends.
Hit it off.
In this way, the old and the young, with their own ideas, chatted and chatted.
The old man Kitagawa, who was chatting very well, looked at Kiyoshi Sakamoto in front of him, becoming more and more pleasing to the eye, and suddenly thought of an idea.
"Sakamoto-kun, did you also receive an invitation to MUSIC STATION SUPER LIVE in a few days?"
"Well, I just got it some time ago. Kiyoshi Sakamoto replied.
MUSIC STATION SUPER LIVE is TV Asahi's signature soundtrack, and "MUSIC STATION" is a special program held at the end of each year.
It can be said that it is one, and every time some heavyweight singers are invited, and some popular singer groups will come up to perform a wave of music parties.
As the most popular band and singer in recent years, THE SUN and Kiyoshi Sakamoto have received an invitation from the MS program group last year, but unfortunately did not appear because Kiyoshi Sakamoto was filming a movie.
And this year, the MS program team also sent an invitation to Sony early, wanting Sakamoto Kiyoshi and THE SUN to invite them over.
It's just that Kiyoshi Sakamoto is still thinking about it.
Because,He's just taken over two movies.,I want to study the role at home.,But,He's thinking of the other two people in the band.,So he's worried.γγγ
At this time, Kitagawa's words interrupted Sakamoto Kiyoshi's thinking and surprised him.
"Sakamoto-kun, do you want to cooperate with us for a wave?"