After more than 10 days of discussion, the details were finally finalized.
Kimura Takuya became the spokesperson for Pokémon, and as Aoki Haruhi said, the endorsement includes Pokémon game and all its derivatives, but the contract will be terminated if negative content or legal violations occur.
On Kimura's side, the endorsement period is not as long as 10 years; a 6-year contract was signed first, but the schedule needs to be arranged according to Kimura's availability during the activity period.
After the contract ends, Pokeni will have the priority to renew.
The requirements for the artist are also the same: no violations of the law, and if negative news appears, Pokeni has the right to terminate the contract.
If either party violates the contract, they will also need to pay a large amount of liquidated damages.
There are also others…
Kimura does not have such a big name yet, so the endorsement fee is very low.
Pokémon promotion, appearing on TV, etc., actually also promotes Kimura in a disguised way, so Jennis offered a very favorable price.
In short, for both parties, it is a win-win and mutually beneficial situation that both can accept.
Aoki Haruhi also thought very openly, what if he wants to change spokespersons in the future and not use Kimura?
A few years later, Masato Sakai and Ryoko Hirosue also seem good.
After 10 years, it will be Tomohisa Yamashita, Masami Nagasawa, and then Yui Aragaki, Satomi Ishihara, Kanna Hashimoto, Tao Tsuchiya, Asuka Saito…
Hmm, Aoki Haruhi became happier the more he thought about it.
…
July 3rd.
As soon as Aoki Haruhi entered, he saw his colleagues gathered in the small pantry, not knowing what they were doing, but it was very lively.
Looking closely, he found that Nao Tsuda was actually in the company.
What is this for?
Could it be that my relationship with her has been exposed?
Taking two quick steps, Aoki Haruhi then realized that Nao Tsuda had brought many newly made Pokémon-related merchandise samples.
Several large cardboard boxes were still piled at the entrance, and now several long tables were put together in the pantry, filled with dazzling merchandise.
"Wow! It's too cute! This doll!"
Ishino Mika hugged a Pikachu plush toy, about the size of a schoolbag, and rubbed her face on the small Pikachu.
"Hmm… I really want to take it home!"
Ayase Akane smiled and nodded at her, holding an even larger Pikachu doll in her hand.
She rubbed her face on the big Pikachu.
The front desk Miss hugged an Eevee, stroking its fur collar with her hand, looking blissful.
Girls, as expected, have no resistance to plush toys at all.
But then again, who could refuse a particularly large Pikachu?!
"What is this called?" Ayase Akane raised the Pikachu in her hand and asked with a smile, "Is it a yellow Meowth?"
"No," Lisa Asano, the Pokémon copywriter, corrected, "This is called Pikachu, an electric mouse. It uses electricity to attack opponents in game."
"Wow, that's amazing!"
It was truly incredible that so many people could fit into such a small pantry.
Everyone in the pantry was chattering away, and Aoki Haruhi felt his head spinning.
"Oh, the President is here! President, come and see, President Tsuda made these merchandise samples according to our needs, and they are so good-looking."
Aoki Haruhi looked back at Nao Tsuda, who smiled helplessly.
She indicated that ever since she arrived at his company, these girls hadn't stopped, and she hadn't even had time to introduce anything.
Alright then.
Aoki Haruhi walked through the crowd and approached the table.
On the long table were Pikachu pillows, backpacks, dolls, plastic figures, keychains…
In addition to Pikachu, there were also Eevee, Piplup, Bulbasaur, Gengar…
Basically, these were all popular products at the moment.
It must be said that DUN's production speed was quite fast, and it was quite impressive that they could achieve this level based on Pokeni's requirements.
"Hmm…" Aoki Haruhi picked up a Pikachu plush toy and tested its feel in his hand.
A warm, fluffy sensation came from his fingertips, just like stroking a cat.
Ah… indeed, who can resist the temptation of plush toys?
Especially a cute Pokémon like Pikachu.
Nao Tsuda clasped her hands in front of her chest, like a diligent server, observing Aoki Haruhi's expression while asking, "How is it? How does it feel?"
These are just samples now and have not been mass-produced. More different types of merchandise will be made in the future, and it will only make sense to sell merchandise after the anime and game are released and their popularity rises.
However, the preliminary preparations cannot be omitted, and Nao Tsuda is someone who plans ahead.
That's why she brought some merchandise to Pokeni today in advance.
"Hmm… not bad." Aoki Haruhi nodded and reached out to grab the large pillow in Ayase Akane's hand.
The latter instinctively stepped back, her eyes narrowing, like a little cat guarding its food.
However, the next second, Ayase Akane quickly reacted and promptly offered the pillow.
Aoki Haruhi glared at her fiercely. Good heavens, are you trying to rebel?
Taking the pillow, Aoki Haruhi also followed suit, rubbing his face on the particularly large Pikachu.
Ah…
Seeing the President's appearance,
The surrounding girls' hearts melted.
Thinking that the President was using the same spot as her, Ayase Akane's face immediately turned red.
"What do you think?" Aoki Haruhi asked.
"Very, very good…" Ayase Akane mumbled.
Aoki Haruhi rolled his eyes, "I wasn't asking you, I was asking Lisa Asano."
"Hmph!" Ayase Akane wrinkled her small nose, snorted angrily, and stepped back, making way for Lisa Asano.
Originally, Lisa Asano completed most of the copy for the Pokémon in this game, and she poured the most effort into it. These Pokémon were like her children.
Whether the children are good or not, of course, the mother is the most accurate to ask.
Who would want others to make their children ugly? Even a tiny imperfection would be pointed out by the mother.
Lisa Asano smiled brightly.
"Hmm… I also think it's good, even better than I imagined." Lisa Asano's eyes scanned the products on the table, her mind envisioning what kind of people would buy them.
And what kind of happiness these Pokémon would bring to their future owners.
Being able to bring joy to people, there's nothing that makes one happier than that.
Lisa Asano experienced the charm and fun of making game for the first time.
"However…" Lisa Asano hesitated for a moment, her gaze falling on the few T-shirts on the table printed with Pokémon patterns.
There were simple white T-shirts, as well as black ones, with patterns of Pikachu, Eevee, Butterfree in the middle…
Of course, there were also group photos. In short, the merchandise Nao Tsuda brought today covered almost all the merchandise imaginable in the current market.
"Besides T-shirts…"
Lisa Asano hesitated for a moment, then turned to Nao Tsuda and bowed slightly, "Excuse me, please forgive me if what I say isn't good."
She said, "Is it possible to make some children's costume dolls?"
Eh?
Lisa Asano's words were like a lightning bolt, striking Aoki Haruhi.
His mind suddenly lit up.
Oh, right, in his previous life, many Pikachu-related merchandise items were released, including blankets and children's costume sets.
Especially children, four or five years old, running around in a Pokémon costume, that sight was incredibly cute.
Just like a lively, real Pikachu.
"Hmm," Nao Tsuda was also happy with Lisa Asano's idea, "Miss Asano, your suggestion is very good. We will add it to the new production list when we go back. Besides children's costume dolls, we can actually add adult ones too."
"Hmm hmm."
Lisa Asano nodded vigorously, her cheeks flushed.
Outwardly, she remained shy and composed, but inwardly, her emotions were surging.
Ah~ I was praised!
So happy.
And it was by DUN's President!
Nao Tsuda took in her expression, thinking, 'What a cute little girl.'
"Hmm, I just suddenly thought of something," Aoki Haruhi said, raising his right hand.
"Hmm?" Nao Tsuda turned slightly, looking at him with a gentle, questioning gaze.
It was as if a teacher was listening to a student's question.
"Since we can make mascot costumes," Aoki Haruhi mused, "does that mean we can also make everyday items, like slippers?"
"Slippers?" The girls blinked in unison.
"Yes, slippers." Aoki Haruhi picked up a pen and paper from a nearby table and sketched the image in his mind. "Fluffy slippers like this, with Pikachu's face on the front, a big head, very warm on the feet, and extremely cute."
Wow!
Everyone was amazed to see President Aoki draw such vivid designs with just a few strokes.
And upon closer thought, their girlish hearts inexplicably fluttered.
"Yes, yes! I'll definitely buy them," Ayase Akane quickly raised her right hand.
Seeing her impatient demeanor, everyone couldn't help but cover their mouths and laugh.
Nao Tsuda diligently jotted down the idea, smiling as she said, "Actually, we already have this in our plans; it's just that I didn't bring it today."
"DUN's research shows that Pokémon has a high chance of becoming a brand like Hello Kitty. However, Kitty is more geared towards girls, with many stickers and cosmetics as merchandise… but if Pokémon can add more similar characters, we can also follow suit."
Nao Tsuda looked at Aoki Haruhi with a beaming smile, "And, Pokémon is very likely to surpass Hello Kitty, you know."
Tsk tsk.
This fox, he's putting the pressure back on me, isn't he?
Seriously, who can refuse cats?
It's just a pity that Meowth in Pokémon is a relatively cute minor villain and might not be able to carry it.
"We'll consider it," Aoki Haruhi said.
He glanced at Lisa Asano, who immediately blushed.
Lisa Asano secretly clenched her fists, indicating that she would definitely work hard to design such a character.
"Hmm… since slippers are already covered, then cat carriers probably aren't, right?" Aoki Haruhi asked.
"Cat carriers?" Nao Tsuda looked puzzled.
Not just her, everyone else also had a questioning look.
The concept of cat carriers didn't exist in this era yet.
However, there were quite a lot of cat owners in Japan.
Aoki Haruhi smiled slightly and began drawing on the paper.
"This is a sudden thought of mine. A regular backpack is like this, right? Then, design a thick, flat bottom for the cat, and then, at this position, open a round hole and seal it with a transparent plastic shell, making it look like an astronaut's helmet.
Then there are small holes on both sides of the cat carrier for breathing.
This way,
the cat can look at the outside world through this transparent astronaut helmet, and won't feel panicked or scared, or start scratching wildly, because it's been taken to an unfamiliar place and can't see its surroundings.
This is a cat carrier.
But we can make it look like a Pokémon, for example, Pikachu's big head could be a cat carrier, with a small cat inside."
Wow…
Just thinking about it makes it so cute.
The girls around thought.
President Aoki is not only intelligent but also very thoughtful.
And he particularly understands the pain points of cat owners.
"Hmm… that's pretty good," Nao Tsuda smiled faintly, thought carefully for a moment, and truly felt that Aoki Haruhi's suggestion was excellent.
"President Aoki, could you give me these sketches? I'll take them back and study them."
"Yes, sure." Aoki Haruhi casually handed over the drawings he had just made to Nao Tsuda.
Besides the cat carrier, Aoki Haruhi's mind also came up with many other ideas.
For example, the sega gp game console shell.
If possible, Aoki Haruhi felt he should discuss with Sega about releasing several Pokémon-themed game console shells.
It would be similar to future smartphones.
By the way, the second-generation mobile phones have already started appearing in Japan, but they are too expensive and not particularly convenient to carry, so besides business people, not many people use them yet.
The second-generation mobile phone, also known as the "Black Pearl," was a product whose appearance was between a "Big Brother" mobile phone and a regular mobile phone.
It was somewhat like a long-range walkie-talkie.
At present, mobile phones are not yet widespread, "Big Brother" phones are too expensive, while "Black Pearl" is relatively cheaper and has a short-range intercommunication function, with a range within 30 kilometers, and it once sold very well in the market.
So, Aoki Haruhi and Nao Tsuda each bought one.
Unfortunately, this device could only make calls and not send text messages, so Aoki Haruhi mostly used a regular phone at the company and at home.
...
The group discussed all afternoon, and everyone seemed very cheerful.
Especially the girls in the company; even the Miss at the front desk got involved.
Aoki Haruhi felt a chill in his heart seeing their tireless expressions.
Indeed, women are like that; if you talk about game, they might not be very interested.
But if you talk about shopping, especially clothes, shoes, bags, cosmetics… they get more excited than each other.
Chirping, chirping, just like entering a dense forest.
"Wow, although I don't know what kind of game Pokémon is, if there are so many cute merchandise items, I'll definitely buy them," the Miss at the front desk exclaimed.
"I want to buy, I want to buy! I especially want the cat carrier designed by President Aoki. You don't know, I already have 11 cats at home now," Lisa Asano said.
"Nani?!"
Everyone was startled.
Including Aoki Haruhi.
Although he knew this insect girl was a furry fanatic, he didn't realize she loved cats so much.
"My Ragdoll just gave birth to a litter last month, a total of 4 little ones. If you want them, I can give them to you," she said.
"Really? I want one!" Ayase Akane jumped up and down excitedly.
"Me too!"
"Raising so many pets must be quite expensive, right?" Aoki Haruhi interjected.
"Hmm… actually, not too much. All my monthly income is spent on Meowth," Lisa Asano said with a very happy smile.
Uh…
Everyone fell silent.
This silly child.
She might be some rich young lady.
Seeing everyone's cute expressions, Nao Tsuda couldn't help but smile, her lips curving upwards.
"But Pokémon is really a strange game," Nao Tsuda said. "There are fluffy pets, ones that swim in water, run on the ground, fly in the sky, breathe fire, spit water… from animals to plants, insects, it seems to have everything."
"Mhm, mhm," Lisa Asano nodded seriously. "We originally wanted to make the species as diverse as possible, combined with their inherent attributes and habits, to create a Pokémon world."
"Is that so?" Nao Tsuda rested her chin on her hand, thought for two seconds, and then smiled. "That really is a grand dream."
Ah! ~ I've been praised again.
Lisa Asano felt like she was about to fly.
Miss Tsuda is really so cute.
Living with her must be incredibly happy, right?
To receive praise from such an excellent person, it truly feels like bubbling with happiness.
"By the way, will there be humanoid monsters in future Pokémon? The more glamorous kind," Nao Tsuda asked.
"Hmm?"
Everyone was stunned.
Aoki Haruhi quickly interrupted, "Hey, please don't say strange things, okay?"
Although Gardevoir is humanoid, she probably isn't what Tsuda imagined.
Angewomon from Digimon might be closer—
Right?
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