Chapter 252: The Department of Culture, a place where funny things often happen
The Agency for Cultural Affairs of Japan is affiliated to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan.
Shunji Yonekura, director of the Japan Agency for Cultural Affairs, is a musician. He has composed music for many popular dramas. For example, the theme song of the Showa era's super popular drama "Blood Doubt" was written by him. He is definitely a figure who has a place in the music world.
After joining politics, he rose through the ranks and soon became the helmsman of the Agency for Culture.
But ten years later, Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology moved most of the Agency’s agencies from Tokyo to Kyoto on the pretext of correcting Tokyo’s unipolar trend and revitalizing the local economy.
However, one of the key departments, the Copyright Section, along with the other three sections, was left in Tokyo.
Kyoto belongs to the Gyeonggi region of Japan, while Tokyo belongs to the Kanto region, and the straight-line distance is nearly 500 kilometers.
Although it is easy to get there by car and takes an hour and a half, it is really funny.
To review and approve a document, one needs to travel from the east to the central part; to hold a meeting at the Department of Culture, it needs to start at least three o'clock in the afternoon; to send out some documents and communicate them, it also takes the next day to get feedback.
As a result, the move to separate the Ministry of Culture was jokingly called by some local commentators as a "smart" move [there are good reasons for delaying work]!
Many critics were heartbroken.
Look, these shameless people have a legitimate reason to work as slaves!
Of course, many people believe that Yonekura Shunji just wanted to escape the serious bureaucratic atmosphere in Tokyo, so he took his loyal fans and subordinates to a new place.
Some people also say that the Agency for Cultural Affairs has always been a scorched earth where various forces are fiercely contesting it. That is to say, Yonekura Shunji was able to suppress the internal disputes, but he also became the unique scapegoat.
There are also rumors that there are onmyojis of Abe's lineage who have calculated that the Ministry of Culture must be split into Kyoto, otherwise it will lead to the resurrection of Yamata no Orochi or something. However, Ashiya and others firmly denied it, claiming that the spin-off would lead to bad situations...
The two onmyojis, Abe and Ashiya, have always been incompatible with each other. How they quarreled and fought, the general public naturally didn't know.
However, the official announcement that the demolition of the Ministry of Culture would begin in 2016 was not actually implemented until 2023, and four classes were left in Tokyo.
Among them, the copyright course, which is most related to copyright, is so dazzling. It is obvious that some powerful people are reluctant to let go of this piece of fat.
These are all interesting things about the Agency for Cultural Affairs. To put it simply, apart from its authority over copyrights, the Agency’s influence on Japanese society has always been semi-funny.
"How could the Agency for Cultural Affairs, a place where comedy is so common, come to invite me..." Oda Shingo couldn't laugh or cry.
Many of the systems introduced by the Japanese Agency for Cultural Affairs can be called a laughing stock. For example, in the supervision of film and television works, it is a very classic way of forcing the market, resulting in the magical creation of self-deception, mosaic.
There is a mosaic, but there is no actual action... It's quite perfect!
Also, for example, the Ministry of Culture has issued regulations clarifying that online screenshots are illegal.
The results were listed by many TV stations, and there are also a large number of screenshots on the website of the Ministry of Culture and even the annual work performance report...
After years of hard work, the Agency’s status among the Japanese people has come close to being a high-yield place for comedy...
Therefore, for example, the Anime Awards in the comics industry are dominated by the Manga Association, while the Agency for Cultural Affairs receives less attention.
The Agency for Cultural Affairs sent a special invitation letter to Springfield Bookstore, inviting Shingo Oda to attend by name, which smacked of official support.
This is an expression of goodwill to Oda Shingo.
Not to an individual, but to the comic club, obviously aware of the conflict between Qunying Club and him.
Saburo Mikami also added: "Director Yonekura Shunji also deliberately sent a message that he greatly appreciates your two soundtracks for "Parasite"."
Maybe it’s music that enhances the Agency for Cultural Affairs’ good impression of me? Oda Shingo thought about it for a long time, but still hesitated whether to accept the invitation.
He inherently hates Japanese officials.
However, it would not be a bad thing if we could get rid of the annoying Group Heroes Club and Comics Association and have strong support.
Although the Ministry of Culture’s support among the public is not high, it is an official department after all, and a skinny camel is bigger than a horse.
What's more important is that he has fallen out with the Qunying Society and the Comics Association.
Unless you are willing to surrender...is this possible? Of course it's impossible!
If you refuse this invitation, it means that you don't want to take sides.
Oda Shingo thought about "The Letter of Contribution" seen on Earth. When you are not enough to control the world, you still need the support of solid strength.
Otherwise it will be difficult to survive.
"How do you feel about the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Mrs. Yukino? I received an invitation..." Oda Shingo explained the situation to her. Mrs. Yukino thought for a while and smiled slightly: "It's quite an interesting place."
Does she have any acquaintances here? Oda Shingo wanted to ask, but was too shy to ask.
"Okay! Come next month, right? No problem!" Oda Shingo finally made his decision.
Saburo Mikami understood: "Well, I will immediately issue an official reply letter as Springfield Bookstore."
When an invitation is sent by a higher-status institution, it is a courtesy to respond in writing whether to participate and express gratitude.
Oda Shingo thought for a while and added: "Bring me a postcard of the late summer heat."
"Okay, I'll ask Assistant Okita to come and get it."
Compared with the custom of New Year postcards that has almost disappeared in China, Japan still has the custom of sending postcards during the late summer season.
He quickly arranged for Todo Xiangcheng to buy blank postcards.
Oda Shingo wrote a postcard in his own handwriting and attached it to the reply letter of thanks, which can bring the relationship closer to each other.
Since you plan to enjoy the shade under a big tree, you should have a good relationship with the tree!
After Fujido Xiangcheng came back, he took advantage of his time to write postcards and began to put forward some personal suggestions for "Spy House".
But whether personal belongings are included depends on the details.
"Oda-kun, I think Joel's action of raising his leg to catch the plate will look better if his foot is turned sideways." Todo Kaoju took off his slippers and raised his leg directly: "Hey, I'm a little unsteady, come and help me. Stay with me."
Oda Shingo hesitated for a moment, but Namikaze Yukaku came over first, holding Toudo Kōjo with one hand and pulling his leg with the other.
With a snap, she lifted her long legs and pulled her heels directly to the top of her head.
"Is this the action of raising your legs to catch the plate?"
Fortunately, she was wearing pants with relatively good elasticity, otherwise the trouser line might be broken.
sharp! Oda Shingo's eyes widened.
Namikaze Yukaku is so talented in muscles and bones, can he do any pose?
Compared to the opponent's strengths, Toudo Xiangcheng felt that it was better to put down her legs quickly and pouted: "Anyway, it is more realistic to catch the plate sideways. After all, you must be wearing high heels when attending a banquet. How can you hold it steady?"
This guy is here to cause trouble! Todo Xiangcheng murmured in his heart.
Oda Shingo nodded, then looked at Namikaze Yukaku: "Put it down quickly, be careful of any injuries."
"You, help me put it down..." Namikaze Youkaku's face turned red.
"I believe you can do it, but the movement is too fierce." Oda Shingo went over to hold her ankle.
"The hip bones will hurt." Namikaze Youkaku said softly.
"Is it here? Is it here?" Todo Xiangcheng stretched out his hand and pinched her waist hard several times.
Everyone could see that she was deliberately causing trouble.
Namikaze Yukaku quickly retracted his legs and exchanged blows with Toudou Kouchi several times in a row.
The air seemed to vibrate with their movements.
Oda Shingo was dazzled by what he saw, and said a little angrily: "You guys have to go out and fight, don't mess up the studio."
Knowing that he was unhappy, the two women immediately stopped holding hands and returned to their obedient demeanors.
With that expression and demeanor, those who didn't know would really think she was a good girl.
"Go to work, don't lie flat!" Oda Shingo's black-hearted capitalist mode is online.
Oda Studio has restored a peaceful atmosphere...
That’s weird!
Todo Kojo and Namikaze Yukuru both stayed thoughtfully for a while before returning to work.
I’m already drawing comics, so who’s still talking about love? Regarding emotional issues, Oda Shingo decided to put it on hold completely, and comics work came first.
(End of chapter)