Chapter 3, a television drama script

It seems that this Mr. Chihara is desperate to find a job

Qian Yuan Rinto looked around and found his ex-girlfriend, Kondo Airi, suspiciously glancing around not far away. She always felt it was strange; clearly, in the past, this ex-boyfriend had always been very honest in front of her and never dared to show a bad attitude. He smiled and said, "This is not a suitable place for a detailed conversation. If you don't mind, may I invite Miss Murakami for a cup of coffee?"

He smiled and said, "I don't want to go to the production company. Since Miss Murakami is already here, it doesn't matter if we spend a little more time, right? Please take a look, I beg you!"

Qian Yuan Rinto did not provide a detailed explanation to Murakami Iori, but gently nudged the script again. After a moment of silence, Murakami Iori slowly picked up the script.

However, Rinto Kihara is quite knowledgeable about Japan and understands the reasons behind this

She was preoccupied with her thoughts, yet she still politely returned the greeting, introduced herself, and then asked curiously, "Is there something you would like to advise me on, Mr. Qianyuan?"

In an instant, Murakami Iori became cautious. Coming from an ordinary background, she was worried about lacking factional support, and in many critical matters, no one spoke up for her. She immediately asked politely, "What do you mean by helping me..."

However, for the sake of greater safety, she directly suggested the location with a smile: "Let's go to COKC, it's relatively quiet there"

Do you possess the depth of life experience and the richness of personal history?

This is what is known as sunk cost ... Handing it over on the way, there is an eighty percent chance that Murakami Iori will just give a few perfunctory remarks and then leave, but since this person has already sat down and ordered coffee ...

"This refers to this." Chihara Rinto said as he took a stack of papers from his briefcase and slowly pushed it in front of Murakami Iori on the table

But, can a person change so much in just over two years?

Tokyo Broadcasting TEB is preparing to launch additional satellite channels, which naturally requires an expansion of program offerings and more producers. This is a rare opportunity that she does not want to miss; at the very least, she wants to make an effort to try. Many others share the same sentiment, which is hardly surprising.

She swung her handbag and entered through the main door, as long as Chihara Rinto did not cause a scene here, she would be satisfied, there was no need to concern herself with what he was up to

However, she did not have the intention to open it and merely forced a smile, saying: "Mr. Chihara probably doesn't know, but we generally do not accept external scripts. Even well-known comics and best-selling books are adapted by our own screenwriters... Perhaps you should try your luck at a production company?"

Here, in front of Tokyo Broadcasting TEB, there is a constant flow of people, making it indeed not a place for serious discussions. Murakami Iori pondered for a moment and immediately agreed—although the other party was a stranger, the area around Tokyo Broadcasting TEB is bustling with the vibrancy of Tokyo, so there would be no danger. Regardless of what the other party had to say, listening would at least incur no loss; if it turned out to be an opportunity, it would be a significant gain.

Murakami Iori was instantly disheartened; her beautiful fantasy of joining a faction with a strong ally was shattered in an instant. She almost stood up to leave, but the education she had received over the years did not permit such rudeness—women were always at a disadvantage compared to men. Even if she was unhappy, she had to uphold at least the minimum etiquette and absolutely could not show a displeased expression, otherwise her reputation would suffer significantly

He immediately reached out his hand in a gesture of invitation and walked towards the café with Murakami Iori, leaving only his "ex-girlfriend" Kondo Airi behind, still confused—wasn't she here to entangle me?

Murakami Iori was taken aback, and in an instant, the formulaic subtle smile on his face vanished—was this young man an outer member of a faction within Tokyo Broadcasting TEB? Was he the scion of some big shot?

It is better to give up unrealistic "dreams" early, to be practical, and to take steady steps, starting with doing menial tasks

Indeed, the intelligence is accurate; this is the person I need.

But as she looked, she found it hard to look away

The production of television programs in Japan differs significantly from that in other countries. In most other countries, there is generally a separation between production and broadcasting. For instance, in the case of television dramas, production companies create the content and then sell it to a television station for its premiere, or they may sell it to multiple television stations for simultaneous broadcasting. However, the situation in Japan is entirely different—Japanese television dramas are produced independently by the television stations, which hold exclusive broadcasting rights. Only the originating station and its affiliated local partner stations are permitted to air the content.

"I am not worthy of your guidance, but I would like to boldly ask if Miss Murakami is preparing to start working hard towards the producer?" Chihara Rinto gazed intently at Murakami Iori, yet spoke with great politeness

Murakami Iori had been busy all day and was quite tired, just wanting to hurry home to take a comfortable hot bath and rest well. However, her upbringing was good, and when she was suddenly stopped by someone, she did not feel annoyed. Instead, she curiously glanced at Chihara Rinto and smiled as she asked, "Hello, may I ask who you are?"

Japan is currently engaged in a gender equality movement, encouraging women to step out of their homes and enter the workforce. This initiative began with the enactment of the Equal Employment Opportunity Law for Men and Women in the mid-1980s, a time when there was a frenzied export of electrical appliances to China and a severe labor shortage. However, the results have been unsatisfactory, with over 80% of urban women still remaining homemakers. It was not until the 1990s that female workplace elites like Iori Murakami began to emerge. Iori Murakami presents herself as strong and robust, likely intending to convey that she is as capable and powerful as men, able to shoulder the same responsibilities. Over 80% of urban women still remain homemakers, and it was not until the 1990s that female workplace elites like Iori Murakami began to emerge. Iori Murakami presents herself as strong and robust, likely intending to convey that she is as capable and powerful as men, able to shoulder the same responsibilities

Murakami Iori is approximately twenty-five or twenty-six years old, about 1.6 meters tall, with a beautiful appearance, pure eye color, and a well-groomed makeup, clearly indicating a good education and an intellectual beauty. Her hair is slightly permed, giving it a slight wave, and she is wearing a light silver-gray jacket, though the style is somewhat peculiar, with noticeably wide and thick shoulder pads that make her shoulders appear as broad and heavy as a man's, giving her a strong impression. The combination of her delicate and intellectual face, her not particularly tall stature, and the inverted triangle shape of her robust physique creates an awkward visual effect.

Indeed, Japan does have production companies; otherwise, Murakami Iori would not have made such recommendations. However, these companies are generally controlled or partially owned by a large television network, effectively making them subsidiaries of the network. They must adhere to the directives of the television station, and the types of productions are often limited, which is not conducive to long-term development

However, she did not take it too seriously. People like Qian Yuan Lin Ren have become quite common in recent years—ever since the bubble economy collapsed in early 1992, the overall economic index has continuously hit new lows, and even by the end of 1994, there has been no sign of recovery. It is already considered a virtue for companies not to lay off employees, let alone hire more. This has led to a very sluggish employment rate, giving rise to the emergence of otaku and NEETs.

Joining a production company is not as advantageous as directly joining a television station; Chihara Rinto's goal is not limited to producing television dramas—television dramas are merely a stepping stone for him to enter this industry

Do you think making a TV series is child's play? What kind of trash script can be filmed? Producing a TV series requires a budget of over 100 million!

Qian Yuan Rinto sat across from her without any impatience, taking the opportunity to carefully observe Miss Murakami in the warm-toned lighting of the café

My abilities have caught the attention of a senior executive, who wants to recruit me into their faction

A television drama script

Qian Yuan Rinto lightly clenched his fist; he had made several plans and designed five sets of arguments to secure an opportunity for a lengthy conversation. To his surprise, Miss Murakami was so easy to talk to that she readily agreed.

Murakami Iori gave him a strange look, unsure how he knew, but since it wasn't a secret, she smiled and said, "Indeed, there is such a matter, but is there any problem with that?"

It is truly strange

The department responsible for producing this program is generally referred to as the Production Bureau. It is in charge of a wide array of productions, ranging from television dramas to variety shows, from reality shows and news feature segments to educational documentaries and historical films. The scope is diverse and all-encompassing, with some production bureaus even employing artists to create animated works

"Nice to meet you, I am a freelance screenwriter, my name is Chihara Rinto, please take care of me." Chihara Rinto adhered to local customs, greeting formally and properly, while Murakami Iori was momentarily taken aback, a freelance screenwriter? Isn't that just a more refined way of saying unemployed drifter?

COKC is a café, the full name of which consists of a long string of French words, specializing in handcrafted freshly ground coffee, and Murakami Iori is a regular customer here, who was greeted by the waiter with a few words while placing an order

Hearing his question, Murakami Iori's smile faded, and her brows furrowed slightly, but she quickly smiled again, "I do need to study more, my chances of success are not high, but it all depends on human effort, I want to try my best... Mr. Chihara, may I ask what prompted you to ask these questions?"

In the Japanese workplace, even in the twenty-first century, there remains a strong culture of seniority and hierarchy, not to mention the situation in the 1990s. According to his understanding, Murakami Iori has only been in the workforce for about four to five years since his internship and entry into the company, making his qualifications too shallow and his age too young to aspire to be the head of a program.

Although I do not know why, it is good as long as it goes smoothly

Is it the newspaper faction, the local faction, or the bank faction? ... The newspaper faction is the most likely, as I have heard they are in greatest need of grassroots production personnel

Especially in high-cost areas like Tokyo, it is very difficult to survive solely by doing odd jobs without a job that provides housing, transportation, and other subsidies—there is a complete lack of security, particularly with an uncertain future

Murakami Iori looked down and asked curiously, "What is this?"

Pah, this is truly shameful

As she inwardly criticized, she opened the script, preparing to take a brief look and remind Chihara Rinto—being a screenwriter is not an easy task. Every screenwriter in the production bureau has worked their way up from assistant screenwriter, episode screenwriter, dialogue screenwriter, to creative screenwriter. It typically takes at least seven to nine years of learning while working to reach the position of lead screenwriter. You are just in your early twenties, neither a direct disciple of a big name in the industry nor possessing any professional experience. How could you possibly create a work that touches people's hearts?

Rinto Chihara learned this through casual conversations with the security personnel. Although these individuals may seem inconspicuous, they possess a wealth of insider information. He then inquired with concern, "This is certainly not a problem, but doesn't Miss Murakami lack sufficient qualifications? Is there a guarantee of success?"

Moreover, she is a woman, and in the workplace of Japan in the 1990s, it is even more difficult to rise to a higher position

Murakami Iori politely asked after making the coffee, "What does Chihara-san mean by saying he can help me?"

... ...

Has that worthless person moved on to someone else

Indeed, the limitations of the times still exist; thousands of years of tradition are no laughing matter. Japan has not produced great figures who have led women's liberation movements. Therefore, Murakami Iori, as a woman, does not wish to be a mere ornament or a supporting role. She insists on competing head-on with men for workplace resources, and her desire to stand out will undoubtedly face numerous obstacles

She was a bit impatient, while Chihara Rinto took a deep breath and said earnestly: "I can help you, Miss Murakami"

Qian Yuan Rinto nodded repeatedly, as he certainly knew that if he didn't understand, there would be no need to go through such trouble to block Murakami Iori