Chapter 1372 There is no precedent
“I said, you are my agent. Why don’t you think about it for me?”
Sawaguchi Yasuko did not expect that her agent’s attitude would be so Difference.
Obviously, he was a 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 Ikuo Suho.
Not to mention helping her plan, as soon as she heard the whole thing, this guy started reprimanding 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 resign from Wu Studio. If the president knew about this, what would you do? "
The manager is still talking. He was also very depressed due to the constant preaching and felt that Yasuko Sawaguchi was simply crazy.
Obviously he is from a film company, but he insists on flirting with those talent agencies that focus on television.
Don’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 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.
So the manager was not polite at all when he disciplined Yasuko Sawaguchi, not to mention how popular and famous she was now.
“Your popularity is not due to you alone, but to all the staff of Dongba Entertainment. You are popular because Dongba Entertainment has invested a lot of money and human resources in you, and always The result of constantly giving you opportunities. But instead of being grateful, you went to contact other firms privately. Don’t you understand the nature of this behavior? "
Sawaguchi Yasuko was agented. Ren Xun's face turned blue and white, and he was so depressed that he almost wanted to vomit blood.
"Okay, don't scold me anymore, and don't put such big names on me. What can I do if this happens?"
She interrupted the 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 still don't know? Even Wu Studio was brought into such a mess by him. How could a little guy like me offend him? And the other party suddenly came to me and asked for a talk. Do I dare to refuse his request? I didn't have the ability to contact you at that time. Why did I contact you immediately? It’s my fault that Dongbao Entertainment didn’t even send me a car, and my fault is that I shared it with someone else. Otherwise, how could I have ended up in this situation?”
The agent suddenly became 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 more embarrassing.
Sighing helplessly, the manager softened his attitude and finally spoke to comfort her.
But there was still no way to 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 from the acting role. Not to mention that your current salary is so high, you will have to pay compensation if you resign from the acting role. Double liquidated damages. Even if we just go back on our word, we can’t do this. How will others view your firm’s reputation in the future? Don’t you worry about your reputation being ruined in the community? ? And from Toho Entertainment’s own standpoint, we will never help the Burning Department to oppress other studios. As for the threat of the Burning Department, you don’t need to pay attention to it. After all, Toho is also one of the five major film companies. One, it’s not like you can’t protect your own artists. During this period, you should not be disturbed, think about the role, and wait for the restart.”
As soon as he said this, he almost said it. It's like the coffin has been sealed.
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 got 100,000 yen as pocket money, and I didn’t get a penny from the film, so of course it would be the company’s money to pay for it!
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.
“Sorry, I don’t agree with your point of view. Now Fog Studios is in trouble. No one knows their situation better than me. Recruiting actors? Almost no studio sends artists. Apply. Moreover, President Shu Fang also said that Miura Yuka and Utsui Ken are both actors under his Burning Department and will resign immediately. "
"I want to ask you to tell me, what can you do under such circumstances? Restart? When can we restart? Even so, do you think we should continue to wait for death with Fog Production? So, instead of spending time with the crew, It’s better to step away and make other movies or TV series, otherwise my reputation will be damaged in vain.”
“President Zhou Fang also promised me that if the agency supports me. If he resigns, he will use media promotion resources to make up for our losses in liquidated damages, and it will be easy for the two parties to cooperate more in the future. If we are bound, the interests of the artist will definitely be greater. Think about it, so-called. The liquidated damages are only 30 million yen at most. Isn’t it worth it in exchange for more resources?”
“Besides, as long as I’m famous enough, this remuneration counts. What. For this small amount of money, I can just accept an advertising endorsement. Instead of worrying about these liquidated damages, it is better to help me accept advertising. I read in the newspaper that Yakushimaru Hiroko accepted an endorsement for Shiseido. , I got 45 million yen for one year. If it were me, it should be about the same price, right?”
"As long as I accept two such endorsement ads, won't the liquidated damages be resolved? I can still earn a lot of benefits, which is better than filming any movies or TV series. So find me a similar one, right? All the ads I have accepted before 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 did not expect Yasuko Sawaguchi to be so stupid, so gullible, and so whimsical.
Only know how to calculate simple economic benefits, but completely take favoritism, credit and industry rules seriously. He couldn't help but scolded again.
"What nonsense are you talking about! What do you think of our contract with Fog Studios? You think it is a child's game. It is mutual trust and commitment. If you say A breach of contract is a breach of contract. How should we, Toho Entertainment, deal with it? Who else will approach you for advertising in the future? "
"And for people like Ikuo Shu, he Can you just believe what you say? That guy is just easy to talk on the surface, but he is full of calculations. He just talks casually, and doesn't have to pay any actual price, so he can only make good things. Only God knows. "
"On the contrary, the sincerity of Fog Studio is obvious to the naked eye. They are gambling with real money even if they make a TV series. Five or six billion. Director Nomura chose you to participate when no one knew what the ratings would be. It was because he trusted and valued you and expected you to 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 still thanks to You just became famous overnight with the last movie of Liaowu Film Studio. If it weren’t like this, who would ask you for advertising now? But this is how you repay?”
The agent's words were powerful and righteous.
Sawaguchi Yasuko 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.
That’s not all, 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 commercials 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 still have a long way to go, and the most important thing to do is to focus on improving yourself instead of being too eager to realize your fame. How long have you been famous? You have all the money left, so you are simply a fool. Use your brain, please! Let me tell you, the company doesn’t want to squeeze you dry now, but it also hopes that you can continue to work in this industry for a long time. , you can become a good actor. Do you understand? But now you are simply killing yourself!”
Now, Yasuko Sawaguchi can’t stand it anymore. .
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 wrong?
Is it illegal?
Is it necessary to say that about her?
Other agencies help actors and crew negotiate for prices, and every extra point they make is worth it.
My own agency is pretty good, it has been helping the crew speak up.
Who is our own person?
How come she seems so ungrateful and ungrateful!
Especially when I think about how Ikuo Shuu admired her and how he promised her.
Comparing the two, she felt even more that Dongbao Yi Neng 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 don’t I get any salary? Only 100,000 yen per month. I said , Who should know how to be grateful? Think about it before you speak.”
“Also, what’s wrong with me filming commercials? The company also takes commissions, right? Yes, why is it my fault? What’s wrong with me quitting acting? It’s all for the sake of the company. As an actor, I think about the company, but you don’t cooperate. How did you become an agent? Your job is to strive for my best interests, otherwise would the company give me so much money for nothing?”
“I’ll tell you again, I’m already perfect now and I don’t need to improve anymore.” You're blind, you didn't read it in the newspaper. I brought the girlhood of Li Xianglan to life, which is far more in line with the character prototype than the one played by Keiko Matsumoto. The audience deserves more credit for this movie. How come you like me, have a crush on me, and admire me, and it’s all because of me? Without me, would you be able to have such good box office results now?”
“What else are you talking about? In the long run, don’t make money now to fight for an uncertain future. Don’t you think it’s nonsense? You need to be famous early, and you have to make money early! I’m already famous and can make money, so 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 him face to face. I believe that the president will distinguish the pros and cons and make a choice. Yes. You understand!"
The manager was completely shocked by Yasuko Sawaguchi's rebuttal. He never expected that the artists under his command would have such courage and dare to confront the agency.
Although his attitude just now was not very good, most of it was because he hated iron and was thinking of Yasuko Sawaguchi wholeheartedly.
Who knew that she was so eager for quick success and arrogant that she went crazy.
"Are you crazy? Why do you have to resign? Why do you have to be in a hurry to make money. You really don't have to rush. Even if I tell the president, he won't agree. Instead, he will be irritated. Do you really want to be The office is hidden! 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?
"You have no idea when you say this. If you have the ability, just do it. The so-called snow hiding means not assigning work to me, that's just right. Anyway, President Zhou Fang agreed It's up to me. If I resign, I'll take a job in the combustion department. If the president doesn't agree, then I might as well join the combustion department on my own. Dongbao, I won’t get the treatment and attention I deserve. And let me tell you, no matter what, I will apply to the president to replace you, a conservative old man. You are suitable to be my agent."
"What? You want to be independent! Just to quit acting, you actually want to leave Toho Entertainment to join the combustion department?"
"What? You? I still don’t believe it, I really think I’m a newbie now. I’m Yasuko Sawaguchi! The most popular female star in 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!
(End of this chapter)