Chapter 274. Second negotiation 2

Are you saying you want me to buy the local television and radio stations only?

The president of the television station from Osaka, Shirasaka Hiromitsu shows a bitter look from Jii-chans remark

Hiromitsu-kun, what are you suggesting!?

Shirasaka houses Tokyou office vice presidentYamada Hisashi shouts aghast.

If you do thatour television and newspaper network would collapse

On the other handShirasaka Hiromitsu from Osaka

I dont mindlet it collapse. Currently, the network is concentrated on Tokyo too much. Most of the information is sent from Tokyo, people living in the rurals are watching it welcomethis situation is distorted. We must correct it

Thats not true, were covering all of the local topics adequately!

Vice president Yamada doesnt seem to be convinced.

I dont think thats enough. No, the problem isnt whether the local topics are reported or not. The big problem is that the Tokyo topics take up the television and newspaper more than necessary!

Shirasaka Hiromitsu wont give in.

For examplea light night show is sent out from the Tokyo station. Since its a news program, it only has to give out news, but theres also extra corner. Why do you have to show the rural areas about the famous confectionery thats in limited production under the department stores in Tokyo, the popular ramen shops in Tokyo, special features about a lunch store where you can eat for only 500 yen at Tokyo!? If you dont live in Tokyo then isnt that all useless information?!

OhSo those kind of programs show on rural areas too?

Trueits just troublesome for the local people far away from Tokyo to have such broadcast.

Its not somewhere they go on their daily life.

Thats just letting the local people know the current trends in Tokyo too!

Vice president Yamada says so but

Thats none of our business. You think that all of sources of information are in Tokyo. The local provinces have their own news too. We would like to increase the coverage thats appropriate for each region without being bound by information control by Tokyo

You dont get it Hiromitsu-kunthe political and economic center of Japan is Tokyo. Isnt it obvious that all of the information dissemination should be centered at Tokyo?

Yes, therefore we will be broadcasting the congress and the stocks information from Tokyo. However, its just wrong to produce all other information contents in Tokyo and distribute it nationwide. The local stations need more privilege!

Youre just saying that so you can sell program made in Osaka and other provinces dont you!

The representative of TV station in Osakaand the vice president of Tokyo newspaper office.

Their opinions dont match at all.

Well, fine. If Shirasaka Hiromitsu wants me to buy the local companiesand ultimately, you want to get out of the control of Shirasaka Moritsugu whos the representative

Jii-chan concludes.

Yeswe can never freely report if were under Shirasaka Moritsugus powerful ruling

Shirasaka Hiromitsu look at Jii-chans eye as he answer.

Howeverif you change the ruler from Shiraska Moritsugu to medo you really think that you can report freely? I might aspire to make a more biased coverage than Shirasaka Moritsugu you know?

Jii-chan laughs.

That iswe do believe in Kouzuki-sama

Well said What do you know about me then?

Jii-chan pressures Shirasaka Hiromitsu.

Either way, I already know what you were thinking coming herenext

Jii-chans eyes turned from Shirasaka Hiromitsu to Shirasaka Ayako.

Ill listen to you. What do you want to ask from me?

Shirasaka Ayako

Im someone thats closer in the head house of Shirasaka than Shirasaka Hiromitsu

I know. Youre the daughter of Shirasaka Moritsugus older brother arent you?

Yesif father didnt die young, then Uncle Moritsugu wont become the head of Shiraska house. I am the rightful lineage of Shirasaka head family

I see, because she can assert her legitimacy in the bloodlineShirasaka Ayako can be the boss of the forcer against Shirasaka Moritsugu, the head of Shirasaka house.

With the last nights blunderI have decided that it would be better if Uncle Moritsugu isnt the head of the house anymore. Uncle Moritsugu will retire. And the next heads seat will be inherited by my son, Shirasaka Fukushi

Err

In short, this old lady wants his son to be the next head.

As expected, the Shirasaka house must be lead by the right blood. My son, if Fukushi becomes the head, then Shirasaka house will return to its rightful lineage. Both the newspaper and television stationsshould be proud of Fukushi

Isnt that just Obasans personal delusions?

ThereforeKouzuki-sama, please support Fukushi from the back. Of course, Fukushi and I swear absolute obedience to Kouzuki-sama. All of Shirasaka family will move by Kouzuki-samas will!

Shirasaka Ayako shows a vulgar smile.

I think that its not a bad deal for Kouzuki-sama

This Obsasan doesnt care about anything else as long as her son is the owner of Shirasaka family.

She intends to pass the rights to Shirasaka houses newspaper and television companies.

She just want the honor of being the owner of Shirasaka family.

Do you have the same opinion?

Jii-chan looks at vice president Yamada.

N-Not at all!

Vice president Yamada answers in a loud voice.

Ifor one, would like all of the management team from Shirasaka houses television and newspaper companies to resign

Yamada-san, what do you mean by that

Shirasaka Ayakos provoked

Are you saying that youve forgotten all of the kindness and gratitude you had from Shirasaka house and want to banish Shirasaka from the company?!

Dont be absurd!

Vice president Yamada answers.

For oneLet me speak. Currently, with Shiraska Sousukes problem coming to lightit has become a national concern. And last nightHead Chairman Shirasaka Moritsugu spoke at the press conference as if hes protecting Shirasaka Sousuke. With this, it cant be helped if they think that the whole Shirasaka family is concealing the crime of the family

What are you saying! Youre just an employee of the newspaper company, youre rude!

Shirasaka Ayako shouts.

Im the vice president! An executive! I dont resemble anything that can be called an employee!

Vice president Yamada flares up at Shirasaka Ayako

Either waythe trust on the television and newspaper company is ruined because of the problems caused by the people of Shirasaka house. Yesterday, all of the affiliates were flooded with protest calls an faxes! Now that it has come to this, if all the members of Shirasaka house dont leave their officethe people wont be convinced!

Saying that, you just intend to take control of the newspaper and television companies!

I dont have such ulterior motives. Im saying that theres no other options in order to stabilize the newspaper and television companies!

F-Fukushiwhat about Fukushi?!

Fukushi-kun isnt an executive. If Shirasaka house is only among employees, then the people will allow it

Saying thatyoure thinking of driving Fukushi out someday dont you! Thats rightof course you do!

Both of you, stop this already!

Shirasaka Hiromitsu scolds them.

Kouzui-samathis is the inside of the Tokyo office. They only think about their own power struggletheyre not thinking about us in the local areas!

Thats not trueI believe that its important to cover the whole country with the coverage network

Yamada-sanwere not a property of Tokyo office! Were independent from Tokyo! Ive already had enough to see only the color of Tokyo!

Yeah

Whats this

Do those people not get what situation theyre in?

Kouzuki Satoshi speaks as he look at the screen.

Shirasaka Hiromitsu wants backup on the local companies becoming independentShirasaka Ayako wants her son to be supported becoming the headvice president Yamada from the Tokyo office wants Shirasaka houses people to step down, each of them requestKakkatheir own wishes

Kata Takashi, the brain of the students put it together.

In the endthe threes opinion match only about Shirasaka Moritsugu losing his position as the head

Shiba Akira mutters showing an amazed face.

Howeverthey only think of their own self afterwards!

Should I say as expected of Shirasaka house.

Theyre only evaluated as egoistic criminals like Shirasaka Sousuke.

All of you are people not worth negotiating with me

Jii-chan said

Shirasaka Hiromitsu-kunyoull stay in Osaka forever. It seems that you dont have any intention to oppose the whole of Japan even the world.

That is not true! First of allI just thought of accumulating all of the small things

Therefore you should go back to your province and pile it up. Ill deal with the Shirasaka newspaper and television companies regional affiliate even without you

Thatswhat will happen to us in the rural areas?!

If youre saying that far then why dont you stop working on a major affiliate company, capitalize, and build an independent company in the province?

The local recession is terrible. My station in Osaka is capable of becoming independent but the other provinces, its impossible for them to create a new company

If they cant survive without their connection with Tokyo then its unavoidable for them to be dominated by Tokyo office

Thatscouldnt Kouzui-sama invest funds with his power somehow?

You want money but you dont say it yourselfisnt that just selfish?

Jii-chan snorts.

I understand that the local companies are dissatisfied with Tokyohowever, its just a bad idea to ask for my help

Next, Jii-chan looks at Shirasaka Ayako.

ThenIm not interested on who will be the next owner of Shirasaka house. Shirasaka house can decide that on their own

Please dont say thatIf Fukushi becomes the head, hell do his best to support Kouzuki-sama! Hell never forget your kindness! Please support Fukushi!

Shirasaka Ayako desperately appeals.

You seeI prefer those smart yet not loyal than a foolish yet loyal. A smart person understands what he profits and act according to it. As long as I guarantee profit, they will absolutely not betray me. On the other hand, a foolish personwill show me loyalty and dont do anything thats selfish, as a result, they often cause terrible damage to me

Fukushimy son is a smart man. He finished politics and Economics on Waseda!

If hes really a smart person then he shouldnt be late. This is a critical turning point that must not be missed in his life

Jii-chan said.

I cant trust the person named Shirasaka Fukushi as hes not here

Kouzuki-sama! Please wait for a bit longer. This must be a mistake! Surely the road is crowded!

In additionI just dont think well of mothers who excessively interfere with their sons future

Jii-chans words are cold.

By the wayhow old is your son, Fukushi-kun?

38 years old

Yeahthats just no good

A really bad idea

Now thenlastly, vice president Yamada. Your proposal is reasonable. At the same time Shiraska Moritsugu resigns as the newspaper companys representativethe entire directors should be reelected

Y-Yesthank you for your praise!

Vice president Yamada shows an expression of joy when his proposal is accepted.

Of courseyou will have to resign as well

What?

Vice president Yamadas face turned pale in an instant

You have worked under Shirasaka Moritsugu for a long time havent you? He should have recognize your ability. If not, you wont be able to get the position of being the vice president

Thats certainly true however

Thendont you think you should retire along with Shirasaka Moritsugu as well?

Vice president Yamada fell silent.

Negotiations are deals. You exchange valuable with valuables. Howeverall of the conditions you have presented arent worthy for me

Jii-chan speaks coldly.

Thereforefrom now on, I will do as I want. Katsuko-kun

Jii-chan calls Katsuko-nee

YesKakka

Katsuko-nee appears from outside the screen.

She can only be seen as a beautiful secretary Jii-chan has employed.

Present the material for these people to see

Certainly

Katsuko-nee operates the terminal.

It seems that theres a screen that reflects an image in the conference room where Jii-chan is.

Thenthe document is shown.

Of course, the document is also synchronized to the screen were looking up to.

This is the situation of the stocks of your company. 51 percent is held by Shirasaka house. The remaining 49 percent is owned by various companies and individual shareholders

OhI see

Even if you say that Shirasaka house owns 51 percent, the head, Shirasaka Moritsugu holds only 28 percent. The others are divided to the people of the clan

I also hold 6 percent

Shirasaka Ayako said

Right, you have 6 percent of the stock Theres shareholders of the Shirasaka bloodline that are opposed to Moritsugu. Ive gotten 2 percent of the share from that person

2 percent.

In shortShirasaka houses current shares owned is 49 percent. Do you know what that means?

Thats.

The shareholding ratio of non-Shirasaka shareholders is 51%?

In stocks, if you hold more than half of the shares, you can move that company freely. Now then, once the holidays are overI will announce TOBtake over bidding to purchase your newspaper company. The stock price of your newspaper company is crashing very low since the case yesterday. Ive been buying cheap stocks already butTOB means buying shares with a higher price than the market priceeveryone will be selling me their shares

The three people are listening to Jii-chans story trembling.

Im sure that everyone would be willing to sell me especially the stocks for each company. Im Kouzuki Shigetaka you see. They want to sell me a favor and dont want to be glared at

H-Howeverif I buy a 2 percent stock from the markerShirasaka house should be able to dominate and wont be lost

Shirasaka Hiromitsu wipes his head with a handkerchiefand said

Buy?From who? How?

Jii-chan laughs.

Ive already directed the Shirasaka houses main financing bank. No bank will be lending money to Shiraska house. Because the possession of share is an individual assetyou cant possibly misappropriate it to companys assets. The only one with personal funds on handShiraska Moritsugu, how far do you think he can go?

Jii-chan has already prepared his attack?

What, if you know how serious I amthen I can have all of the shareholders apart from Shirasaka house stick to me. They know that Shirasaka Moritsugu has no future. Theres no way youd come to suicide along with a man thats falling down

Truein this situation.

Even the other people from Shirasaka house will immediately surrender to Jii-chan.

I will obtain the management rights to your newspaper company. The affiliate companies stocks will follow. UltimatelyI will secure all of your news networks

Jii-chan smiles.

I dont need cooperation from the three of youSorry I troubled you to come here today. Now, go home!

The three non-mainstream faction members of Shirasaka house look at each other

P-Please waitKouzuki-san!