Neon people have the habit of being punctual and are very particular about "not being late", which is the result of social and self-discipline.

Whether it's for a date, or for work, you will never be late, or even arrive early.

"Sony's people are here, I'll go to the reception first, and I'll send you a message later."

At 9:20, Runa Igarashi picked up her phone and glanced at it, and suddenly stood up.

"Okay."

Hikaru Kurosawa nodded slightly, sitting at the desk with a laptop, still looking up information.

As the saying goes, knowing oneself and knowing one's opponent will win all battles.

Only by understanding one's own value and understanding the needs and weaknesses of the enemy can one be able to compete for one's advantage.

He is not only checking the traffic data results of [Zero Time], but also checking the situation of Sony Music.

Sony is Sony, Sony music is Sony music, although they are a whole, but they must be investigated separately.

Large Fortune 500 companies are usually divided into multiple departments and responsible for different fields.

As a zero hour, he basically didn't care about it after playing the piano during this time, such as the reaction of fans, the data of the video, and the speed and influence of the transmission.

To say that he doesn't know anything, that's not true, because Runa Igarashi is in the partner group and often posts some data charts.

However, it is not enough to have the result, but to understand the process.

A large enterprise must plan and act later, and acting impulsively is a rare case.

Because every cooperation and investment is related to a large amount of funds and interests, and the stakes are very high, at least we must understand things comprehensively, analyze the pros and cons before acting.

……

Runa Igarashi has already sorted out her appearance, and she only needs to put on high heels to be perfect.

Descending from the third floor to the door, she ruffled her hair again, looked at her clothes from top to bottom, confirmed that it was correct, and opened the door.

"I'm very sorry that I couldn't greet you in the first place, so I kept you waiting."

Runa Igarashi was not surprised to see three people outside the door, but expressed her apologies.

With the greeting, she also observed the combination of a woman and two men.

The woman at the head is in the prime of life, beautiful and capable and confident.

This woman, whom she had already met yesterday, was named Takeda Tsuma, who was the proposer and agent of the collaboration project.

The man on the right, who looks to be about 30 years old, is wearing a crisp suit, with gold-rimmed eyes, and a calm expression that looks serious.

This man, though they hadn't been able to see it yesterday, had seen it before.

Nai and Nozomi Amuro, the legal department of Sony Music, and Fujiwara Rokka of Phantom Star Office had a collaboration with Sony Music, and when the contract was being drawn up, he also came at that time.

On the left is a middle-aged man, with a relatively thick figure, not tall enough, and some belly, obviously middle-aged fat, with traces of time on his face, he is also wearing a suit, but he exudes aura.

Just by looking at the face, she knew in her heart that this middle-aged man should be the highest status among the three.

"It's okay, we arrived early...... Miss Igarashi, I'm the Vice President of Sony Music Entertainment Co., Ltd., Takezo Oga, and I'm meeting you for the first time, so please advise. ”

Just as she guessed, the middle-aged man, Oga Musashi shook his head and smiled, and took the initiative to stretch out his hand to introduce himself.

"I'm Ryuna Igarashi, it's the first time we've met, please advise."

Knowing his identity, Ryuna Igarashi was a little surprised, so she bowed.

Oga ...... If she remembers correctly, the last name of the former president of Sony is this.

In Neon, Sony is one of the most famous brands, although Sony Music is a subsidiary, but to be able to serve as an executive of the subsidiary, its status is so high, looking at the whole country, it is also a big man.

In Neon, there are bows, handshakes, and chords.

When men and women meet for the first time, they usually bow to each other, hand each other business cards, and usually do not shake hands.

Only old friends or people who are more familiar with each other will shake hands.

"Miss Igarashi, it is said that you have a vicious eye, you see people very accurately, every artist you sign is very potential, and you also signed Mr. Zero Hour, which is even more shocking to the industry and is known as the strongest agent. When I see you now, I didn't expect you to be so young and so beautiful, it's really surprising. ”

Seeing that she didn't shake hands with herself, Oga Wuzo's eyes sank, but she praised with a smile, her voice was very gentle, giving people an approachable feeling, looking at her gaze, a little fiery.

He never expected that the person in charge of the Zero Hour Office, Runa Igarashi, would be so beautiful.

Goose egg face, beautiful eyes like water, beautiful eyebrows like the moon, small nose, red lips like fire, delicate and dignified, short hair shoulder-length, temperament capable and refreshing, even if it is wearing more formal clothing, but the plump clothes that cannot be concealed, extremely confusing.

Especially her figure, convex and backward, sexy and hot, with graceful curves, under the plaid skirt, wrapped in flesh-colored stockings, and her plump and soft legs are extremely eye-catching.

Such appearance conditions are not much better than idol artists, or even better.

Because idol artists are generally young and beautiful, but they are too young.

And this Miss Igarashi is very mature, outstanding, confident and generous, with an outstanding temperament, just like a young woman, between her hands and feet, the style is infinite.

"Thank you Mr. Ohga for your compliment, the strongest agent is just a fan's words, I am in the industry, compared to old-timers like you, I am still a newcomer."

Runa Igarashi has been in the workplace for a long time and is very sensitive to sight, and she noticed that his gaze was looking at her, and she was disgusted and disgusted, but she didn't show it and smiled slightly.

"How can it be the words of the fans, this is the affirmation of the industry. A piano master like Mr. Zero, others were not able to invite out, but you signed it, this is ability. You are so young, you start a business and become a boss, but you are much better than me, an old thing. ”

Oga Musashi wanted to get closer to her, and he was not stingy with his compliments.

"How can Mr. Oga be an old thing, still very young."

Seeing that he was enthusiastic, Runa Igarashi could only be humble and say nice things.

Sony brought a big contract today, and this guy is a talker, even if he hates it, he can only accommodate it.

"How can I still be young, I am already old."

The praise of beautiful women is very useful to men, and Oga Musashi is even more so, and he is extremely happy to find that she does not feel old, but he still pretends to be inappropriate.

Seeing him smiling, Runa Igarashi was a little helpless...... She is very clear about her charm.

She is 28 years old this year, compared to 20-year-old Kurosawa, she may be a little old, and in the eyes of others, she is suspected of old cows eating tender grass...... But for a middle-aged greasy man aged 40-50 years old, the age of 30 years old is just right.

When she was working at the Phantom Star Office, whether it was a colleague or a boss, everyone had thoughts about her, and they wanted to meet her for various reasons all the time, as well as physical contact.

For example, I wanted to shake hands with her, saw that she deliberately walked to her side at work, wanted to give some pointers, and then inadvertently reached out and tried to touch her shoulder.

It's just that she has developed very well since she was a child, and her mother also saw this, and strictly admonished her, so that when she was still young, she developed a strong sense of vigilance, and never gave a chance, just like just now, to be vigilant in advance.

However, the more she doesn't give a chance, the more others crave.

Every time she went to work at the Phantom Star Office, most of the male colleagues stared at her like wolves looking at a piece of meat, which made her physically and mentally exhausted.

After all, it is very tiring to go to work, and you have to be wary of others and stay vigilant for a long time.

That's why Kurosawa proposed to start a business, and she made a decision in a short period of time.

There were many reasons for her resignation.

She believes in her own abilities and is confident that she will make a comeback.

She didn't like that kind of working environment, and she was tired of it.

Because the male boss can't take advantage of it, it doesn't matter if he deliberately makes things difficult for her, and the same is true for the female boss, no matter how good she is, she is just a subordinate.

And she has already bought a house and a car, and she has no mortgage and car loan, which has completely solved the problem of housing and transportation.

Even if the business fails, at most it is a little bit of a scarcity...... If she really can't do it, she can still gnaw on her best friend, work as a nanny for Chizuru or something.

She had wanted to quit for a long time, and Kurosawa's proposal, and the talent and potential he had shown, were just the opportunity to lead her to explode.

"Mr. Oga, we're still standing at the door, why don't we go and sit down first and talk slowly."

After greeting for a while, Takeda Suma, who came to discuss yesterday with a business plan, looked at Runa Igarashi with some sympathy and smiled, and when the time was almost right, he proposed.

With her proposal, everyone naturally agreed.

Soon, the three people sent by Sony walked into the office one after another.

"This is Miss Igarashi's office?"

When Oga Musashi came to the office, he noticed that the space was a little small, but the room was pleasantly smelly, so he asked.

"I'm sorry to entertain you in such an informal place, but the Zero Hour Office has just been established and has not had time to expand."

Runa Igarashi nodded slightly, very sorry.

Using the office as a conference room to receive the project leaders of some small and medium-sized companies is barely in the past, but it seems to be a small family to receive the big people of such a Fortune 500 level large enterprise.

She also regretted this matter.

At first, she thought that the firm had just started a business, and it was good to find a place with the right rent and full functions, so that she didn't have to pursue the best and use the money wisely.

As a result, I didn't expect that when Kurosawa incarnated Zero, his influence was so terrifying.

The debut song became popular on the whole network, and he went to serve as a curtain call guest in the second event.

In just two months, Zero Hour has changed from a nobody to a world-famous piano master, attracting such big names.

"It's okay, I like it here, it's not formal enough but it's more relaxed."

Oga Musashi waved his hand, not caring at all, very generous.

Seeing him say this, Runa Igarashi didn't be polite anymore and asked them to sit down first.

Although the sparrow is small, it has all kinds of organs, and the office, which takes into account the role of a conference room, is very particular about the layout of the sofa area.

A large coffee table with a three-seater long sofa on both sides can distinguish Party A and Party B well, but it cannot receive multiple representatives at the same time like the reception room of the Phantom Star Office.

As the guest goes, Runa Igarashi came to the sofa area and stood up, also inviting them to sit down.

"It's a little crowded."

It's just that the situation was sudden, and Oga Musashi, who had already sat down, stood up with a muttered sigh as the two subordinates sat down, and suddenly walked to Igarashi Runa's side.

"It's really a demon ......"

When Igarashi Runa saw his movements, she naturally understood that he wanted to sit on a sofa with her, and frowned, feeling angry in her heart.

Both of these sofas are three-seater styles, unless they are three super fat people, otherwise, they must be enough to sit.

"Miss Igarashi, can I sit here?"

The distance beyond the coffee table was only a few steps, and Oga Musashi stepped closer, and instead of sitting down directly, he asked with a smile.

I've been generous once, informal, and this time it's her turn.

"Mr. Oga, this sofa represents Party B, and you are Party A's representative, I'm afraid it's not appropriate to sit here."

Runa Igarashi, who was sitting in the middle of the sofa, had long been accustomed to this kind of trick and smiled.

Mixed in the entertainment industry, she has seen too many people of all kinds...... It is no exaggeration to say that most of the investors in the entertainment industry are womanizers, and their original intention to want unspoken rules and secretly do things is well known.

She is very disgusted with the unspoken rules and never compromises, but she still makes a name for herself, relying on the bottom line and hard work.

If I don't accept the unspoken rules, you won't cooperate with me, but there will always be one that is willing to cooperate with me.

"That couch was too small and a little cramped."

Seeing that she didn't agree, but refused with a clear attitude, Oga Musashi pointed to the sofa with his backhand and retold his troubles.

The implication of his words seemed to be to say, "That's how you received me?" ”

"Master Zero is coming soon, if you sit down on this sofa, there will be three people later, and it will also be a little crowded, please forgive me."

Igarashi Runa knew the truth that taking a step back and the enemy had to move in, and she was very bitter and helpless in her heart, with a smile on her face and a gentle explanation.

It seems that this time is the same as before, because she and Fujiwara Rokuka's appearance is too superior, so that Party A has a crooked mind and wants to take advantage of the cooperation.

"Okay."

Seeing that she didn't agree with this, Oga Musashi didn't say anything more, but his face sank, and he turned around and went back after dropping a sentence.

In just a few steps, he sat back in the middle of Party A, but his expression was no longer smiling and approachable, but gloomy and became serious.

"We came to your company 10 minutes in advance, the sincerity of the cooperation is full, at the gate, there are many people, he did not come to greet it...... It's 9:30, why hasn't Mr. Zero Hour shown up yet? ”

Oga Musashi, who was sitting in the middle position, raised his arm and looked at his watch, and asked.

Because of the skirmish just now, his attitude has changed, and he is no longer kind and close, but cold and domineering.

I don't know how to lift, he brought at least 13 billion yen, and the contract is sky-high all over the world, but this woman has this attitude?

I didn't want to sit on a couch, and I refused twice, what does this mean? Dislike him?

Do you really think that if she is a beauty, he will get used to it? What is the difference between a woman who can only look and not touch a man?

"Master Zero's identity is more sensitive, I need to confirm that it is correct, and then let him appear, I will contact him immediately, please forgive me."

"Confirmed? What do you want to confirm? Confirm that we are not suspects, etc.? ”

Oga Musashi's words are sharp and even more aggressive.

"I need to confirm your company's willingness to cooperate before I can contact Mr. Zero...... You also know that the true face of Zero Hour is too sensitive, and the fewer people in the know, the better. ”

When Igarashi Runa heard him say this, her face changed suddenly, and he said too much.

She met with the representative of Party A to negotiate, confirmed a good intention of cooperation, and then contacted Zero, which was her practice after consideration.

Once they cooperate, they will be in the same boat, and they will not do things that harm others and themselves, such as exposing the true face of Zero.

"Isn't our willingness to cooperate evident enough? The vice president came to talk in person, and he also came to visit ten minutes early, Mr. Zero's shelf is really big enough, bigger than the president of Sony. ”

Oga Musashi snorted coldly, not listening to her at all.

"Your attitude is not obvious now."

Just then, a low, magnetic voice rang out from the door.

(End of chapter)