tokyo first love

Chapter 204 Sky-high price contract! (4 more monthly tickets)

"Is Mr. Zero Hour very young?"

Along with the handshake, Hehe Yangdou withdrew his hand and said with emotion.

He could feel that the skin of Zero Hour's hands was very delicate and firm, not at all like his skin was a little loose when he was getting old.

"Compared to those young people, I am no longer young."

Kurosawa shook his head slightly, not wanting to reveal his real age.

As soon as these words came out, Runa Igarashi next to him snickered in his heart.

This little guy is obviously very young, but he pretends to be old-fashioned.

"Your hands are well maintained."

"That's what pianists do."

"Mr. Zero Hour, what do you think of the Kawai piano?"

After the simple politeness, Kawai Yangtou looked at his mask, not curious about what he looked like, just asked.

"The tone is very warm, very suitable for neon, and also very suitable for romantic piano music such as Adi Lina by the water."

Faced with this question, Kurosawa thought for a while before answering.

"Compared to Steinway?"

Kawai Yangdou's question is a bit sharp and very specific.

"There is a lack of expertise."

Kurosawa Hikaru was very indifferent and did not hide anything.

It is a recognized fact that neon pianos are not as good as Europe in any case. After all, Italy is the birthplace of pianos.

Before it spread to Asia, Europeans already liked the piano.

Steinway's performance-grade piano has a transparent tone and a more natural transition between strong and weak effects. As long as the environmental conditions are well configured, it is definitely the best piano.

"Is that why you chose Steinway over Kawai?"

In fact, Hehe Yangdou also knew the truth of this, so he asked with a wry smile.

Although the Kawai family has been immersed in piano making craftsmanship for a hundred years, it has become the best piano company in Neon and created the Kawai brand.

But unfortunately, even if they become the number one neon player, the top pianist in the world will still choose Steinway... including pianists like Zero Hour.

"Mr. Kawai, you misunderstood, Steinway is not my choice."

Hikaru Kurosawa could hear his bitterness and helplessness, and shook his head.

In this sentence, there is a strong sense of powerlessness and helplessness.

"Didn't you choose?"

"That Steinway piano was a gift from my sweetheart." Hikari Kurosawa thought about it, and there was nothing wrong with saying that.

Although he and Ms. Ninomiya have not confirmed their relationship so far, nor have they become boyfriend and girlfriend, but that will happen sooner or later.

"Is Mr. Zero already married?"

"not yet."

"Then is your sweetheart here today?"

Kawai Yangtou thought of the romantic piano piece he played just now, and suddenly thought of this possibility.

Piano artists are completely different from entertainers and stars. Even if they are married and in love, they will not be disputed by people. They will only offer their sincere blessings and think it is a good story.

"..."

Hearing this question, Hikaru Kurosawa fell into deep thought, looked at Runai Igarashi beside him, wondering whether he should say it or not.

Just saying that he has a lover is already revealing some information, and if more is said, it may be possible for people to find out more.

However, Hehe Yangtou thought it was an answer when he tilted his head to look.

"So it's Miss Igarashi..."

Kawai Yangtou glanced at the mature and capable Igarashi Runa, who was wearing glasses and a uniform, secretly said in his heart.

Whether it's appearance, ability, temperament, or even charm, Ms. Igarashi is a very good woman.

Although in terms of ability, compared to Mr. Zero Time, it is far less than Mr. Zero, but the love between two people has never been because of equal talents, but because of a suitable timing, when two people met and fell in love.

"As far as I know, Mr. Lingshi probably doesn't have a musical instrument endorsement yet, right?"

Thinking about this, Hehe Yangtou didn't ask any more questions, just nodded understandingly, and started to ask the main topic.

Just as Runa Igarashi guessed, it was indeed a test for Kawai to invite Zero Hour as a special guest.

Perhaps on the Internet, there is a lot of controversy about Zero Hour's level. People who really know how to do it think he is very strong, and some people in the industry deliberately belittle him because of the cake.

But if he stands on a neutral standpoint, such as Kawai Yoto, what he sees is the fame and potential of the pianist Zero Hour, as well as the international level of performance.

As long as Zero Hour's performance level is genuine, coupled with that creative talent, as long as it is hyped and publicized, it is absolutely capable of becoming the spokesperson of Kawai piano.

What's more, the level of horror at zero hour simply exceeded everyone's expectations.

On the stage just now, "The Bell" played at zero o'clock can be said to be a stroke of genius, and the two original piano pieces, each of which is extremely explosive, has the potential to become popular all over the world.

"It is true that there is no endorsement yet."

It was no longer a small talk, but a business, Igarashi Ryuna spoke.

"I don't know what kind of conditions are required to let Mr. Zero Shi speak for Kawai?"

Seeing her speaking on her behalf, Kawai Yangtou was not surprised and asked.

Normally speaking, a sky-high price cooperation should not be negotiated like this. It needs a lot of time and energy to pull and adjust. You must not show your eagerness and enthusiasm like this.

But he knew very well that if he couldn't sign Zero Hour tonight, from tomorrow onwards, piano manufacturers from all over the world would come to him for endorsements.

Especially Steinway, you know, Master Zero chose Steinway as soon as he came up, and now there is the allusion of a gift from his lover, which can be said to be the best endorsement.

"Under what conditions does Mr. Kawai intend to invite Zero Generation to speak?"

Igarashi Ryuna was picking up the ball, she hoped that the other party would make an offer first, so that they could negotiate better.

"100 billion yen, endorsement for Kawai piano for two years, this is already the highest budget."

After deliberation, Hehe Yangto gritted his teeth and directly offered a sky-high price.

50 billion yen for one year and 100 billion for two years, this is an undeniably sky-high price endorsement. He firmly believes that there will be no piano in this world that bids higher than theirs, even if it is Steinway.

He is going all out, in order to keep the pianist Zero Hour in Neon, and also to make Zero Hour give up Steinway.

"This……"

Runa Igarashi, who originally wanted to negotiate the price, was stunned when he saw that the other party directly offered the highest budget. This is not in line with the regulations.

After the astonishment, she recovered and felt incredible.

Tonight's performance was destined to be big news, and with the tens of billions of endorsements, the name Zero Hour would definitely be famous all over the country, even overseas.

The fundamental reason why it was difficult for her to react for a while was because of the equity distribution of the firm... Even after paying taxes, as long as this cooperation can be facilitated, the money she can get is calculated in units of [-] million.

It is no exaggeration to say that as long as this cooperation is facilitated, her gains will far exceed her total income from working in the industry for so many years.

This Mr. Hehe is really a big sponsor.

"Such a sky-high price, what should I do?"

Although he quoted a price of tens of billions, Hikaru Kurosawa's heart was only a little excited, and he found that Miss Rune was stunned, so he opened his mouth and said.

Ten billion, this price is scary, but after these days of experience, his perception of money is different.

Become friends with Sato Shinichi.

There will be more intersections with Sifengyuan in the future.

Learn about Miss Ninomiya's family background.

The most fundamental reason is that he showed his own talents and strengths, which made his mentality change subtly.

"This is the plan I drew up before, only the endorsement fee is different."

Seeing his opening, Kawai Yangtou took out a piece of paper from his pocket and handed it to him.

Kurosawa received it in his hand, and began to scan and size it up seriously.

Following this movement, Igarashi Runai also came to his senses, and looked with his head.

It is true that the endorsement fee is sky-high, but the question is, what is the price?
The cooperation of 100 billion yen is not a free gift, but cooperation.

"In a simple summary, there are five rigid requirements."

"With 120 concerts in two years, Kawai will support all expenses throughout the whole process, and the locations are all over the world."

"Kawai opens a new store, and I need to parachute to the location of the new store around the world to promote the platform and performance."

"Kawai will shoot a new advertisement related to endorsement, regardless of the number of times, actively cooperate."

"Actively cooperate with Kawai's operation and publicity, including but not limited to, public image, designation of performance tracks, speeches on streaming media platforms, activities to maintain popularity."

"During the contract period, no other brand of pianos can be used, only Kawai."

Kurosawa Hikaru's voice was magnetic and deep because of the mask, but it was clear and powerful.

"The endorsement fee for this cooperation has increased from 2 million to 100 billion."

Because he couldn't see the expression and his voice was still so calm, Hehe Yangto couldn't guess his mood, but he added confidently.

In fact, as long as Zero Hour's performance tonight is not inferior to the video of the war, he will take a big gamble.

Like Zero Hour, a pianist who wears a mask but has such a powerful appeal and can become popular overnight on the Internet, that unique image can be said to be the only one so far.

If it can be used, it may set off a wave of piano frenzy in Asia and even the world.

Now, Zero Hour has demonstrated an unparalleled piano level, so he gritted his teeth and directly increased the endorsement fee by fifty times.

"Sorry, this endorsement cannot work with you."

After Kurosawa thought about it, he handed him the draft.

"why?"

When Hehe Yangdou heard this, his heart skipped a beat.

"There are 120 concerts in two years, which means 60 concerts a year, with an average of 6 days, and there are additional platform activities covering all parts of the world. I don't have so much time and energy."

Kurosawa actually doesn't care about regulations that actively cooperate with publicity, but it does matter when it comes to these performances.

"This is a contract that can earn 100 billion in two years. You only need to work for two years to earn money that others can't earn in a lifetime. And at this price, it is impossible for a second piano company to offer Such a high price is impossible even for Steinway.”

Hehe Yangdou, who was supposed to be the winner, couldn't understand his decision at all when he heard this.

What's more, the reason why he offered such a high price was that he wanted to promote the name of the number one neon pianist, Zero Time.

(End of this chapter)