In the president's office, GALLOP's president, Akio Wakana, and Mr. Suzuki from Sega's Marketing Department had clearly finished their preliminary pleasantries and were waiting for them.
Seeing the expression on Kunihiko Yuyama's face, President Wakana had a rough idea.
"It seems Director Yuyama is extremely satisfied with Nakayama-san's proposal."
President Wakana said with a smile, his gaze shifting between Takuya and Kunihiko Yuyama.
"President Wakana, satisfied doesn't even begin to cover it."
Kunihiko Yuyama made no attempt to hide his excitement.
"This is a genius-level concept. The completeness of its details far exceeds my imagination."
"Then let's discuss the specific terms of our cooperation."
President Wakana reined in his smile, revealing a businessman's shrewdness.
He made a symbolic proposal regarding the ownership of the rights, tentatively asking whether they could obtain authorization to develop some derivative products, or have a certain share of the animation rights.
"President Wakana."
Takuya's attitude was extremely clear, even carrying a trace of firmness that brooked no doubt.
"All rights to the Pokémon IP must belong one hundred percent to Sega."
"This is the premise of our cooperation. There is no room for negotiation."
President Wakana had run into a soft nail, but he was not surprised. After all, Sega was making a massive investment; there was no way they would yield on core interests.
He adjusted his sitting posture, preparing to fight for something on the production fees.
"Then, regarding the production budget..."
"Twelve million yen per episode."
Takuya directly gave a number, cutting off President Wakana's words.
"And we require a guaranteed production of one hundred episodes. If your company can conceive suitable side stories or spin-off plots without affecting the main storyline, once Sega reviews and confirms them, we'll pay for them all the same!"
"Nani?!"
President Wakana's eyes flew wide open,