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"This is not good," Yu Nagasawa definitively replied, affirming that this clause would give Erina and Renz authority over the production team. They could simply choose not to participate if they didn't want to.
They could find any excuse to withdraw from the show.
Yu Nagasawa wasn't judging a gentleman with the heart of a villain; rather, as a general director, she had to consider all eventualities and anticipate the worst-case scenarios. Otherwise, if the show ran into problems, her responsibility would be difficult to shirk. She had to be able to bear that responsibility. This was especially critical as it was her first opportunity to lead as a general director.
As a woman, such opportunities are hard to come by in Japan; very few female producers reach this stage. Most can only work behind the scenes or as scriptwriters.
Therefore, she had to be extremely cautious in such special circumstances. If an issue arose, Yu Nagasawa would surely be implicated and out of a job. She couldn't pin her hopes entirely on Erina and Renz.
Agreeing to this clause meant entrusting her fate to others.
"Are you worried we'll abuse this clause to withdraw from the show?" Renz heard what the other party was concerned about. Instead of beating around the bush, it was better to be direct.
"That's for sure," Yu Nagasawa's eyes fixed on Renz. "Once you withdraw from the show, no matter the reason, as a producer, I'll bear a huge responsibility, and I might even lose my job because of it."
"So, I cannot agree to this clause."
Renz didn't deny this point. Such power was too great. Asia seeks balance and stability. If Renz and Erina had some unforeseen reason to withdraw from the show, the production team would definitely take a huge hit and lose money. The butterfly effect would lead to unimaginable consequences.
The production team would vent its anger on someone.
Who would be the best scapegoat?
That would be Yu Nagasawa.
"This is just a counter-measure clause," Renz mused.
A counter-measure clause, as the name suggests, typically isn't triggered under normal circumstances. Most of the time, it's used by the other party in a contract for self-preservation.
"If you want high-profile individuals to participate in your show, you must meet their corresponding conditions, right? Otherwise, if we encounter something unacceptable during filming, do you think we have to accept it?" Renz shifted his approach, avoiding the previous angle.
"A salary of 80 million Japanese yen per episode is arguably the ceiling for many variety shows. With such a salary, even if there's some discomfort, I think it should be acceptable, right?" Yu Nagasawa was still trying to negotiate.
Yu Nagasawa absolutely could not accept this. If she did, she would be gambling, risking her entire career.
"Wait a moment," Erina raised her hand, trying to interject into the standoff. "I'm not coming on the show because I want to make money; I just want to come on the show to have fun."
"Money is a secondary issue."
"No matter how much money the show offers, is it more than the Nakiri family's assets?"
"If I want to be on the show to have fun, then I'm seeking
an enjoyable experience in the game. If you can't guarantee my experience, then why can't I withdraw?"
"Which game doesn't allow you to quit?" Erina asked
curiously.
A crushing blow.
Erina's casual words were the ultimate killing blow. In just a few sentences, she had firmly nailed down the crux of the issue.
It left everyone speechless.
Were they short on money?
The Nakiri family was not short on money.
It was Renz who was personally short on money to
support his family, but if they truly ran into a situation where the family had no money, how could the old man possibly not offer them some hardship assistance?
Did they think the Nakiri family, as a maternal family, was just for show?
Erina made it very clear: she was on the show for the
experience of playing a game; she wanted to relax and have fun. If they didn't include this clause, then she wouldn't go.
This show wasn't the only one.
They just needed to find a show that would offer them such a clause.
Even if the pay was less, it didn't matter.
Renz didn't miss this opportunity, chiming in and pressing on: "Recently, Erina and I have returned to the culinary world, embarking on the path to challenge the
pinnacle of every cuisine."
"We're defeating the head chefs of the food districts one by one."
"The news is everywhere."
"Erina's and my popularity are red-hot right now."
"Appearing on the show will inevitably draw a large audience. Furthermore, we can confidently say that as long as the two of us are on the show, based purely on our popularity, your show will be popular before it even airs. We can almost provide free publicity."
"You don't think your production team is the only one that approached us, do you?"
Renz said with a smile, "You guys want your show to be popular, and we want a comfortable environment. These aren't conflicting, okay?"
"If you give us a good experience, we won't withdraw from the show, and if we're in the show, your show will definitely be popular."
Renz's words were scathing.
Yu Nagasawa surprisingly had no rebuttal.
"We are in a seller's market. There's only one Erina, and only one of me. If we go on your show, we can't go on other shows, which makes your show unique."
"Is that logic simple and crude enough?"
"Participating in the show is just a matter of a word from us. Not participating is also just a word from us. Money cannot bind us. If your content is well-made and no troublesome things happen,"
"Then why would we withdraw from the show?"
"Besides, Ms. Nagasawa, didn't you say this is your first time as a general director? You've finally reached this position, so you must want to make a big splash."
"You can't possibly just muddle along like this."
"Why don't you bet on the fact that Erina's and my popularity can make your show a hit?"
Renz's every word can be said to have shattered Yu Nagasawa's inner defenses step by step. She suddenly looked back and realized that the words spoken by the person in front of her left no room for rebuttal.
Every point addressed Yu Nagasawa's worries, considerations, and desires.
"I don't have that much authority," Yu Nagasawa said, taking a deep breath. "But if we add one more sentence at the end, it should be fine."
"Once you withdraw from the show, you will pay 10% of the total salary as liquidated damages."
"For 12 episodes, at 80 million Japanese yen per episode, withdrawing would mean paying 120 million Japanese
yen in liquidated damages."
"If this clause is signed, then I can agree to your terms."
"Consider this a compromise."
Yu Nagasawa's gaze rested on Renz, awaiting his reply.
Renz nodded.
His objective had been achieved.
For Yu Nagasawa, this additional condition was merely a consolation prize.
To be frank, the other party had already fallen into the shackles Renz had set, not daring to scheme against Renz and Erina in the show. In Yu Nagasawa's eyes, Renz and Erina were in a state where they could withdraw whenever they wanted, and this liquidated damage amount was insignificant. She would definitely respect
Renz and Erina's choices more on the show.
This supplementary clause was simply a way to placate her superiors.
The deterrent Renz sought.
It worked!
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These past few days, I've been frequently visiting the hospital.
Yesterday, just looking at the computer made me dizzy, so I slept for a long time. My apologies.
"Can you clean it for me?"
"I, Akahane Sennin, Teyvat's Oldest True Monarch"
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