Chapter 141 Who Is Japan’s No. 1 Detective?

After the third episode of "Furuhata Rensaburo" was aired, the ratings dropped again.

However, this time, the creators breathed a sigh of relief.

Because the decline was only a measly 0.4%, it means that the ratings of this drama should have stabilized.

Otherwise, if every episode drops by 5%, who can bear this?

If the ratings of the next few episodes of this drama can be maintained between 22% and 23%, it will be a good result. Don't expect to compare with "Long Vacation". It's unrealistic to get such good results again and again.

Compared with the miserable mood of the creative staff of "Furuhata Rensaburo", the "Lonely Gourmet" next door is very happy.

The ratings continue to rise, and it is already the number one drama in the late-night slot. The only one that can surpass it is a late-night variety show, and it is only higher by less than 0.7 percentage points. It may even surpass it in the last episode.

Kobayashi Shuzo is also very happy. This drama is the first work he produced after his contract was transferred to Fukuyama Station. It can be regarded as producing results and giving him some say.

Moreover, Kei Fujiwara's "Monthly Nine" plan seems to have spread in Taiwan recently. It is said that Kei Fujiwara will take over all the nine o'clock time slots on Sundays in the future, and will make this time slot a trump card time slot that surpasses the weekend prime time slot.

When such bold words are made, cynicism is naturally inevitable. But Kobayashi Shuzo did not dare to despise every word Fujiwara Kei said. When "The Lonely Gourmet" heard about this plan, they were very happy, which means that after "The Lonely Gourmet" ends, they can directly participate in the production of prime-time programs.

At the beginning of the creation of the crew, Kei Fujiwara also described filming "The Lonely Gourmet" as "troop training." At that time, they didn't quite understand what he meant, but now they finally understand.

Now they can't wait to finish filming "The Lonely Gourmet" and then go to film a prime-time TV series!

Come on, Yuejiu drama! I can't wait!

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Itagaki Kazuhiko suddenly broke into a cold sweat when he looked at the latest manuscript sent by Kei Fujiwara.

Oh I see! The case back then turned out to be like this!

How unexpected, yet reasonable, such an exquisite trick design is just like the title of this chapter, like "magic"...

"Fujiwara-kun, the story in this chapter is very well written, readers will definitely like it..." Kazuhiko Itagaki's eyes were almost shining.

"That's good, the hard work I have put in during this period is not in vain." Fujiwara Kei said, lowering his head and taking a sip of tea, "By the way, is Mr. Kawaguchi in the editorial department now?"

"Yes, what's the matter?"

Kei Fujiwara nodded, "Yes, I want to cooperate with Chunqiu Club."

Itagaki Kazuhiko smiled: "What are you talking about, aren't you cooperating with the Spring and Autumn Society?"

Fujiwara Kei shook his head: "Not as Shima Keita, but as the representative of Mizuna Production Company, a subsidiary company of Fukuyamadai."

Itagaki Kazuhiko was stunned, and suddenly realized that he, the editorial team leader, might not be able to participate in this, so he said, "Okay, I'll take you to see the director."

Kawaguchi Nobu was in a meeting. After the meeting, he heard that Kei Fujiwara had been waiting for him, so he rushed to the office immediately.

"Teacher Fujiwara, I've been waiting for a long time." After entering, Nobu Kawaguchi said politely, "I heard that you have something to talk to me about. I don't know... Ikeda-kun, please make a cup of tea, Hongpao."

But it must not be a matter of termination...

"That's it, Mr. Kawaguchi." Fujiwara Keidao, "I am here this time as an agent of Fukuyama Station, and I want to cooperate with Spring and Autumn Society on a special column."

"Special topic? What topic?"

"[Who is the number one detective in Japan]." Kei Fujiwara said.

Nobuo Kawaguchi opened his fingers slightly and closed them together, "Can you explain in detail? Mr. Fujiwara."

This idea came to Kei Fujiwara recently, because the longer he comes here, the more he realizes that there is a particularly stubborn obsession in the Japanese national character, which is the pursuit of "Ichiban".

We must strive to be the first in everything, and we must talk about it if we can't, but the slogan of "One Round" must be kept on the lips at all times.

In the 1980s, "Japan is No. 1" was something that all the Japanese people, young and old, talked about. They looked up at the American father's throne of No. 1 in the world and could only gulp down his saliva. However, a prosperous economy without real sovereignty is fragile. For example, Sandcastle was crippled by the stick called the "Plaza Accord" by the United States, so it never dared to say that it is the number one in the world.

But the pursuit of "Ichiban" has been integrated into the blood of the Japanese. This can be seen in their cultural works. Whether it is animation or TV series, there is always a middle-aged boy who has great ambitions to become the number one in a certain profession.

Japanese people also love various lists, [Selection of the most popular female celebrities] [Selection of the most charming male celebrities] [Selection of the female celebrities who most want to be wives] [Selection of the stars who most want to be married] [Selection of the most powerful stars] Selection of Anime Characters] [Choice of the Manga Hero with the Highest IQ]... and the first, second, third to tenth. The major journals and magazines are always happy with this kind of special activities.

However, after Kei Fujiwara's investigation for a period of time, it seems that no journal has made a list of detective roles in cultural works.

In order to create a higher profile for "Mitary Aoi" and "Furuhata Nisaburo", Kei Fujiwara thought of joining forces with Fukuyama TV, Shunqiusha and Sankei Daily to create such a long-term special topic.

The Sankei Daily is a newspaper published by the newspaper group behind Fukuyama Television and is the sixth largest newspaper in Japan. With a daily circulation of more than 2 million, it is a stronghold of conservatives and the Liberal Democratic Party.

Its entertainment section is also famous. These three are quite influential TV stations, magazines and newspapers in China. The special activities they jointly organize will definitely have a wide range of communication.

After hearing Fujiwara Kei's plan, Kawaguchi thought quickly in his mind for a while and said, "Does Mr. Fujiwara plan to use this event to promote "Genius Detective Mitarashi Kiyo"?"

Fujiwara Keidao: "To be honest, I do have this idea. But don't get me wrong. I have no idea of ​​letting the publishing house manipulate the votes to put Mitaraike on the list. If readers question the authenticity of the list, they can also invite a third party. Supervise.”

"And I have a certain degree of confidence in my work. I believe readers will recommend Mitarai Kei to a higher position on the list based on their own preferences."

Nobu Kawaguchi thought for a while: "It's just a special list, so there should be no problem. I will discuss the layout issues with the editors later and we can implement it soon... Fukuyamadai and Sankei Daily are also willing to link up with us. ?"

"There is no problem with Fukuyama Station. I have already asked Director Yoshida for instructions. The Sankei Daily is still waiting for feedback, but it should not be a big problem." Kei Fujiwara said.

"In that case, our Spring and Autumn Society can also participate." Kawaguchi Nobu nodded with a smile, "This sounds like an interesting idea..."

After discussing the details of the special topic, Fujiwara Kei left Kawaguchi Nobu's office. After returning to the company, he asked Mizuhara Yui to find several staff members who were experienced in such activities to specifically connect with the Spring and Autumn Club.

The editor of the Sankei Daily quickly contacted Kei Fujiwara and stated that they were also willing to participate in this event. Anyway, it's just a topic in the entertainment section, not a serious news topic, so the decision can be made quickly. Moreover, if the entertainment section of the newspaper can be done well, it can also increase sales to a certain extent.

After the fourth episode of "Furuhata Rensaburo" was broadcast, the third chapter of "Astrology Killing Magic" also officially met with readers.