Chapter 32 Seeking External Aid
At nine o'clock the next morning, the administrator downstairs started calling Shirakawa Feng's name on time.
Baichuan Feng had to finish brushing his teeth halfway through, wiped the foam from the corners of his mouth, and hurried downstairs in his slippers.
After saying hello to the administrator, Shirakawa Feng took the green telephone receiver.
"Moshimoshi?"
"Hello, is this Shirakawa Kaede-san? This is Polydor Records Co., Ltd."
"Polydor Records?"
"Hai, we noticed that Shirakawa Kaede-san's original song "Dragonfly" is very good, so we sincerely invite you to come to the company headquarters to discuss matters related to song cooperation."
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Baichuan Feng held the phone and spoke a few more words before hanging up this strange call.
The story begins with Asuka Kobayashi applying for copyright registration for his work. After the public announcement period, the copyright of this song has belonged to him.
As the record industry has the most sensitive nose, they will arrange special personnel to pay attention to the specific public notice journals of the Ministry of Culture every day.
On the one hand, it examines whether there is any infringement, and on the other hand, it also acts as a scout.
If there is a good work, they will not hesitate to contact the creator to discuss the possibility of song cooperation.
The company that called Shirakawa Kaede today was a record company called Polydor. They noticed Shirakawa Kaede's song "Dragonfly" through a public journal.
Baichuan Feng hung up the phone in a daze, his mind was a little confused for a moment. Are the entertainment industry now so sensitive? It's even more exaggerated than a detective.
I just received a reply from the Ministry of Culture these two days confirming that the copyright registration is complete. Today... oh no, to be precise, they started trying to contact me yesterday.
The efficiency is incredible. It's amazing that they can contact me who has nothing to do with the entertainment industry.
But, let's just talk about it. He's going to play this song anyway, and he doesn't plan to debut as an artist. If he can get some extra income, that would be the best.
The time agreed with the other party is this afternoon. He has no classes today, so it's just the right time to get things done at once.
However, he had never been involved in the entertainment industry, and did not understand the underlying rules. The only person he knew who had some connection with the entertainment industry was Yuko Tanaka, who had not yet graduated.
Thinking of this, Shirakawa Feng decided to call Tanaka Yuko again. After the two met at the New Year's Festival last time, they left each other their landline numbers so they could contact each other.
Shirakawa Kaede talked to Tanaka Yuko about the record company on the phone, but she was also confused. After all, she had not officially entered the entertainment industry and was just a newcomer.
"Don't worry, Shirakawa-kun. The teachers at school might be able to help. How about this, we meet in advance and then listen to the teacher's advice."
The first thing that Yuko Tanaka thought of was to seek external help, and she also said that she would contact the teacher.
Shirakawa Feng thought about it and it was true. The professors of Meiji University's drama department must have a close connection with the entertainment industry. Maybe their disciples are all over the entertainment industry, and they know the rules of the entertainment industry better than he does.
After agreeing with her to meet at school first, Baichuan Feng went upstairs again and started to dress himself up.
Daiji Yamashita and Jichiro Kiryu, who shared the same dormitory, saw Shirakawa Kaede tidying herself up in an unusual way , looked at each other and came over curiously.
"Shirakawa-kun, are you... going on a date?" The showy Kiryu Juichiro curiously inquired about the news while pointing out Shirakawa Kaede's outfit.
"Ahem... I'm going to debut as an artist soon." After saying that, Baichuan Feng calmly adjusted his collar, "I'm going to drop out of school tomorrow."
"Yabai~!" Kiryu Juichiro clapped his hands, "I knew that after Shirakawa-kun got the title of "Meiji Ichiban Virgin", he would be targeted by Nikkatsu. Now it's true, Yamashita-kun quickly informed the teacher and told him that Shirakawa-kun is going to make a movie~"
"Ha!" said the tactful Yamashita Daiji and wanted to turn around and run away.
"Come back, you two guys." Baichuan Feng was a little annoyed by the two funny guys in his dormitory. If he didn't stop them, the rumor that he was going to make a movie might spread around the campus tomorrow.
Baichuan Feng finished tidying himself up and looked in the mirror. Hmm, not bad. He didn't dare to stare at the mirror for too long, for fear of being mesmerized by himself. Pah~
"I'm going to do some serious work. If it works, I'll treat you to a meal when I come back. Please don't be polite."
"Really?" Kiryu Jiro and Yamashita Daiji's eyes lit up.
"Of course" If everything goes really smoothly, why would this little drizzle be so important?
"Red Romance~" Kiryu Juichiro
"Bubble Bath~" Yamashita Daiji
"Go" Shirakawa Kaede
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In the activity room where he had an appointment with Tanaka Yuko, Shirakawa Kaede was shocked by the scene in front of him.
In addition to the pure and lovely Yuko Tanaka, there are two middle-aged teachers, one male and one female, around her.
"Shirakawa-kun, this is Professor Maki Ohbayashi of the Drama Department, who is also my teacher. This is Professor Kiyoshi Takeda of the Law Department."
"Teacher Obayashi, Teacher Takeda" Shirakawa Kaede saluted the two teachers in turn.
Maki Ohbayashi, who was wearing red-framed glasses, spoke kindly , "Shirakawa-san, you are indeed a good candidate. How about it, are you interested in transferring to the drama department? You are just a freshman, so it's not too late."
"Ah?" Baichuan Feng was stunned, not knowing how to respond. He was supposed to teach him about the entertainment industry, but he immediately recommended him to study drama.
Tanaka Yuko, who was standing next to him, was not surprised at all, as if she already knew her teacher's personality. She even smiled quietly beside him.
"Haha, enough joking." Obayashi Maki waved her hand, "Then Shirakawa-san, please explain the situation. Since you are still a minor, the school has specially arranged for Mr. Takeda from the law department to serve as your legal advisor temporarily."
Professor Takeda nodded meticulously to Shirakawa Kaede, and then said, "Please repeat the song creation details, Shirakawa-san, without leaving out anything, including the details of the copyright registration."
Professor Takeda may seem a bit old-fashioned, but the more so, the more responsible he is.
So Baichuan Feng explained everything in detail. The two teachers asked a few more questions before nodding to indicate that they had a general understanding of the situation.
"Shirakawa-san, if you don't mind, Professor Takeda and I will accompany you to Polydor Records this afternoon. Feel free to consult us if you have any questions."
After a brief exchange, Obayashi Maki gave his own suggestions.
"Then I'll leave it to you two teachers." Baichuan Feng bowed to them respectfully.
He was not stupid, so he agreed immediately. He got a brokerage consultant and a legal consultant for free. Although they were temporary, they were two professional professors from Meiji University, and they would serve him alone in the afternoon.
While bidding farewell to the two teachers, Shirakawa Feng sighed in his heart. As expected of Meiji, they are tolerant and open-minded, and they also take good care of their students.
The school was worried that the underage Shirakawa Kaede, who had never dealt with record companies, would not be able to resist the temptation and suffer losses. So they specially arranged two teachers to tutor him. Although it was only half a day, it still made him feel warm inside.
I have to say that today's universities are truly responsible to their students.
