"If you don't mind, how about I cover the money for the reshoot?" Senichi smiled slightly as he looked at the discouraged Yoshihiko Negami and directly activated his "financial ability".
"How can this be..." Yoshihiko Negami and his companions were shocked at Senichi's words.
"It's okay, I really like 'A Parents' Hearts'. When I found out that the ending wasn't perfect, my OCD acted up a bit."
Senichi smiled and said, "Since I now know the reason and there's a way to solve this difficulty, the rest is not a problem at all. Don't judge me by appearances; I'm quite wealthy, and money is no issue!"
"This..." Yoshihiko Negami and Akira Hojima exchanged a glance, somewhat astonished by Senichi's bold declaration, and they also found themselves somewhat tempted by Senichi's proposal.
However, soon after, Yoshihiko Negami, who seemed to resonate somewhat with Senichi's attitude, even began to consider it after some internal struggle. "But, Senichi-san, you have to think carefully. Even if you invest money, there's no profit in it. After all, this movie has already been released...
I don't understand why you would spend so much money just to complete this movie..."
Sometimes, things that seem too good to be true can make people hesitate, making them afraid to believe, fearing that there might be hidden pitfalls behind it.
In simple terms, they were afraid that there might be some big catch waiting for them.
And Senichi naturally knew this, so after seeing their hesitation, he smiled and said the prepared words.
"It's not just about the movie, actually." Senichi smiled and explained, "Completing this movie is just one reason. Besides, I want to ask for your help."
"Help?"
It can be seen that after hearing Senichi's words, Yoshihiko Negami and Akira Hojima, who were originally hesitant, visibly relaxed.
"Ah, I want to ask both of you to act as intermediaries so that I can acquire all the movie streaming rights of the Tohto Film Development Studio."
Senichi explained with a smile, "I'm more optimistic about the video streaming website sector, but building a website requires a large number of movies to attract customers. So I want to acquire the exclusive movie streaming rights of the Tohto Film Development Studio to enrich the website's movie library.
If this deal goes through, then the small amount of money to complete the movie won't be a big deal anymore. Moreover, in the future, I can replay the complete version of the movie for everyone to see."
"If that's the case, then we'll definitely do our best to persuade the director." While Yoshihiko Negami and his companions felt relieved, they also couldn't help but feel excited inside.
Overall, Senichi's request was not unreasonable, and it didn't pose any difficulty whatsoever.
In this day and age, the internet is still a newly developing frontier. Everyone is feeling their way through it, unsure of what the future of the internet holds.
Obtaining the streaming rights of a movie on the internet can fetch a substantial sum for a film that's already barely profitable. So, in a way, it's a good thing.
Of course, on the surface, it might seem like Senichi is at a loss, since he's buying things with uncertain prospects, and it's unlikely he'll benefit in the short term.
But anyone with a slightly longer-term perspective knows that Senichi is definitely making a profit. After all, exclusive internet streaming rights that currently generate no revenue surely wouldn't fetch a good price. But in the future, even if Senichi doesn't use them, he can sell them for a substantial sum.
This is also good news for Yoshihiko Negami and others. It's like negotiating a big deal for the movie studio while also fulfilling their own regrets on the side.
It's safe to say it's a win-win situation.
"I... Senichi-san, I don't even know how to thank you..."
Yoshihiko Negami naturally understood the intricacies of the situation. That's why he looked excited and raised his glass to Senichi, then drank it all in one gulp and said, "Thank you so much. If there's anything I can help with in the future, I'll do my utmost!"
"Me too!" Akira Hojima also raised his glass to Senichi and said with an excited expression. "I originally thought it would be a regret for everyone at the Tohto Film Development Studio, but I didn't expect there would be a day to make up for this regret. Thank you so much!"
At this point, the conversation was nearing its end. Judging from Yoshihiko Negami's joyful expression, it seemed that any lingering animosity had long since dissipated.
Afterward, they did not discuss the specific details of shooting the movie anymore. Senichi also provided Yoshihiko Negami with the contact information of Kimie Shimabukuro and said that he would meet him later to discuss the details.
As for the specific cooperation afterward, he would naturally let Ayako's secretary lead the team to handle it. Senichi was just the one who spoke and used his "financial ability" to wait for others to do the work. He definitely wouldn't bother himself with executing it.
In resolving this case, Senichi once again appreciated the benefits of his "financial ability." Even if it meant profiting from the movie rights incidentally, or simply resolving the case as a "rich fool" who only knew how to spend money, Senichi was willing.
After all, he wasn't interested in money. He had already "ransacked" the entire Sunset Manor. Any problem that could be solved with money was no problem at all.
After all, exchanging a small amount of money for the reward of preventing the case, that's basically hitting the jackpot, isn't it?
If this broken system were some "pay-to-win system," he would have long become a "pay-to-win player" with extraordinary achievements. There would be no need for him to struggle like he is now, trying various methods to become stronger.
But fortunately, his "financial ability" doesn't rely on the system. It can also help Senichi achieve his desired goals in reality, which somewhat reduces Senichi's difficulty.
Most people's troubles can be solved with money. After Senichi dealt with Yoshihiko Negami, the atmosphere became lively again. Compared to before, there was now a bit more sincerity and less formality.
Later on, Senichi also suggested that they help introduce him to some peer movie studios, so he could acquire the exclusive streaming rights to movies altogether.
For them, this wasn't actually a difficult task. Even though they worked in different places, they still knew people in the same industry. Some of them even had prior collaborations.
Moreover, what Senichi proposed wasn't particularly difficult. It was actually beneficial for them at the moment, so they naturally agreed wholeheartedly.
Senichi was quite satisfied with this. This task turned out to be mutually beneficial.
It was a win-win situation for Yoshihiko Negami and the others, a "double benefit" situation. Although Senichi might seem to be at a loss on the surface, in reality, it was a win-win situation for him as well.
Of course, it wasn't time to relax yet. He still had to get through tonight and settle matters like receiving the reward before he could truly relax.