For several days in a row, Nagayama Naoki stayed at home and worked hard, writing the script and novel "Love Letter". He had no rest at all except eating and sleeping from morning to night.
The script is pretty easy to say, it's just based on the plot of the movie in my mind, and at most I'll add some storyboards or something.
But as for the novel, it seemed that I was reading it in a skip at that time, and even the contents were only incomplete in my memory. The last part could only be completed by myself according to the plot of the movie, which was simply a secondary creation.
With nearly 200,000 words of handwriting for both the script and the novel, the workload is a bit heavy.
Moreover, except when I fall asleep when I am tired, I cannot relax at any other time. When I relax, it seems that there is a task arranged in my mind and I am counting down the time. I can't calm down even while watching TV and listening to music.
My nerves were so tight that I felt a lot lighter after a few days.
...
After many days, Nagayama Naoki finally received a call from Yoshimura Otomo again.
"Naoki-san, the leading actor of the movie has been chosen. Do you want to come over and take a look?"
After such a long audition, it was finally confirmed. Before filming the movie, he, the producer, naturally wanted to meet the leading actor.
After driving to the studio, Shuichi Indou, who was talking to Komori Masataka at the desk in the lobby, stood up immediately after seeing him.
"Naoki-san, what's wrong with you?"
Nagayama Naoki was confused, wasn't he doing well?
"Shuichi-san, are you kidding me? April Fool's Day has already passed~"
"No, doesn't Naoki-san feel anything? Now Naoki-san is haggard and pale, and his face has lost a lot of weight!" Indou Shuichi was still very surprised, "Is Naoki-san sick again?
"
Has it changed so much?
Naoki Nagayama looked in the mirror every day and felt nothing, but Shuichi Indou and the others saw it after a few days and felt that there had been a big change.
"Ah, it's time to stick to the tape." Naoki Nagayama felt relieved that the work would be finished in a few days, and it would be fine by then. "I have been writing a novel during this period, so I have spent a lot of time on it."
Yun Tang Shuichi has a certain understanding of artistic creation. He knows that creators sometimes fall into a feverish state of creation. At that time, inspiration bursts out, but it is a test for both the spirit and the body.
"Are you really okay? Do you need to see a doctor?"
"Don't worry, Shuichi-san. He's almost recovered." Seeing other people in the studio looking at this side with concern, Nagayama Naoki didn't want others to focus on him anymore, "Shuiichi-san, it's not about the casting of the leading role.
Are you okay? Is he here?"
"Oh, hi, we're already in the office."
After saying that, he took Naoki Nagayama and walked inside. When the door opened, there was Otomo Yoshimura and another middle-aged man of about the same age. They looked lean but full of masculinity, but a pair of glasses added a touch of charm.
soft.
Eh? Do you actually want such an actor to play the role of a university professor in the movie? What did Shuichi-san and Otomo-san think about?
"Naoki-san, you're here!" Otomo Yoshimura saw Naoki Nagayama walking in and began to introduce the people on both sides.
"Naoki-san, this is our chosen actor, Mr. Shinichi Chiba." Then he turned to Shinichi Chiba, "Shinichi-san, this is the screenwriter, director and producer of our movie, Naoki Nagayama."
Although I was a little surprised by this casting choice, Naoki Nagayama still bowed and said hello when I met him for the first time:
"Hello, it's the first time I've met. I'm Naoki Nagayama. Please give me your advice." "Hello, it's the first time I've met. I'm Chiba Shinichi. Please give me your advice."
Alas, obviously all you need to do is say hello and it will be OK, but you still need to go through such a etiquette process.
After shaking hands with Chiba Shinichi, Nagayama Naoki discovered that this guy was really strong, and he actually had calluses on his hands. If you were not familiar with him, you would probably think he was a martial artist at first glance.
Before he could sit down, Yoshimura Otomo couldn't help but introduce: "Naoki-san, Shinichi-san is a senior in the industry. He has appeared in "The Yagyu Family Conspiracy" and his acting skills are very superb."
Is it just like this? What does such a sword and halberd film have to do with us?
I've been under a lot of mental pressure lately, so if Naoki Nagayama has any questions, he speaks up and doesn't be too tactful:
"Hi, I have also read the works of Mr. Chiba Shinichi (actually not), and they are indeed very good. But with all due respect, the protagonist of our movie is a university professor, and it seems that the image of Shinichi-san does not fit in?"
At this time, Chiba Shinichi took a sip of water with some embarrassment. Nagayama Naoki looked at Yoto Shuichi and Yoshimura Otomo with doubtful expressions in their eyes.
"Otomo-san, I said Naoki-san would ask, right?" Yin Tangxiu looked at Fangcun Otomo and said with a smile, and Fangcun Otomo also smiled.
Then Shuichi Indo explained: "Naoki-san, considering the era of the movie, university professors at that time were all the elites in society. In terms of mental outlook, a masculine image like Shinichi-san is more suitable.
And as a professor at an agricultural university, such a good body is also needed."
Yoshimura Otomo also added: "In fact, when Mr. Chiba Shinichi came to the audition, he was wearing the clothes of a university professor at that time. It was very consistent with the temperament of decades ago and did not look too masculine at all."
Then Yoshimura Otomo also added: "And Hachiko likes Mr. Chiba Shinichi very much."
So... the last condition leaves Naoki Nagayama with no doubts. Anyway, makeup can solve a big part of the problem, and acting shouldn't be a problem either.
"I see, since both Shuichi-san and Otomo-san trust me so much, I hope Chiba Shinichi-san can give me more advice in the future filming."
Chiba Shinichi finally spoke at this time: "Hi, please give me some advice, Naoki-san."
Just when he was about to further explain the shooting process to Chiba Shinichi, Naoki Nagayama felt more and more familiar as he looked at it. Why did this face look so familiar?
After struggling for a while, he couldn't help but said: "Shinichi-san, although it's very rude, but could you please take off your glasses?"
"Eh?"
Chiba Shinichi still has a little respect for this sick-looking producer. For a young man, two older people, Yoshimura Otomo and Yin Tang Shuichi, can take him very seriously. This shows that he is a capable and capable person.
What about people.
So although it was a bit strange at this time, he still took off his glasses and looked at Nagayama Naoki,
"What's wrong? Naoki-san?"
This face?...Naoki Nagayama couldn't help but exclaimed: "Xiongba?! It's actually you!"
Chinese is still used here...
Unexpectedly, the hero from "The Storm" actually came to the set of Shuyou Pictures!
The three people opposite were a little confused. Naoki Nagayama suddenly said a Chinese sentence. What did it mean? What did it mean?
"Naoki-san, what are you talking about?" Otomo Yoshimura asked on behalf of the three of them.
Nagayama Naoki suppressed the surprise in his heart and said: "Ah, it's nothing. That sentence in Chinese means very domineering. I saw that Shinichi-san's image conditions are very suitable for playing roles such as the boss...
"
The three of them looked at me and I looked at you, and laughed awkwardly, while Chiba Shinichi silently muttered in his heart:
"I heard that talented people are a bit weird. Maybe this screenwriter has some mental problems..."
.......
May 1982,
The Cold War between the Soviet Union and the United States is still ongoing around the world, but the overall form has tended to ease.
In Western Europe, the Falklands War between Britain and Argentina was entering a fever pitch. On May 2, the Argentine Navy cruiser General Belgrano was sunk by the British nuclear submarine HMS Conqueror, causing more than 300 Argentine casualties.
At this time, Japan's domestic economy and international status were steadily improving, and it was developing step by step towards the golden Showa era in the hearts of future generations.
Tokyo in May is still full of singing and dancing, economic news focuses on the rise of the stock market, and entertainment newspapers and magazines chase the big and small events of celebrities.
Akina Nakamori's debut is just a small splash in the entertainment industry where news is hot every day.
And this splash is mostly due to the controversial hot spots brought about by buying the entire magazine space.
On the way back to Yamazakura-in, Nagayama Naoki bought a copy of Akina's debut single "Slow Motion" at a roadside record store, which made a little contribution to Akina's debut.
When we arrived at Sansakura-in, it was almost noon. I had not been in the mood to cook for the past few days, so I packed some food from the restaurant outside and took it back to the house with the newly purchased vinyl records.
"Yutaro, I'm back!"
Looking at the half-grown dog wagging his head, Naoki Nagayama, who had something in both hands, could only let him rub against his legs.
"Yingtaro, are you hungry? I brought you a big bone~"
After putting down the food, Naoki Nagayama went to the living room and turned on the record player, preparing to enjoy Akina's first single while eating.
While stuffing steak into my mouth, I looked at the record package. Is this the original debut song?
...
"When I meet the いはス口ーモーション, it's like it's in slow motion,"
"軽いめ多い tempted うほどに I can't help but feel a little dizzy and my cheeks are slightly warm."
"When we meet each other, it's like slow motion"
"You are the one who catches your eyes like a child."
.......
The sweet voice came out from the record player, causing Naoki Nagayama to stop chewing for a moment.
Listening to songs on the Internet in later generations naturally has a different feeling than playing on a record player. It's as if Akina is really in the room, singing the song with you.
At this time, Nakamori Akina still used the sweet singing voice that is currently popular, and did not have the feeling of a mid-bass music queen in the later period. However, this song seemed to bring Nagayama Naoki back to the time on the beach in Los Angeles.
When the song ends, the whole person seems to be looking back on his first love again.
"It's indeed Akina-chan!"
Nagayama Naoki quickly finished the food on the table, and then was about to call Akina Nakamori to let her know how he felt after listening to the debut song.
But I also thought that Akina was currently performing in various places, so she would definitely not be at home, and the phone message could only be of such a short length, so I decided to write a letter to express my praise for Akina.
It just so happens that I have been writing the novel "Love Letter" these past few days, and my writing skills are at their peak.
...
In the afternoon, Naoki Nagayama did not stay at home writing novels.
He made an appointment with Shigechi Araki today to find people from underground bands and find a suitable singer for rapping.
I mailed the letter to Akina on the way, but I don’t know when I will receive it.
When we arrived at the disco in Takadanobaba, a big sign was hung at the door of the disco, explaining that the disco was under renovation and was temporarily closed. However, occasionally there were still young people who did not come to the disco every day and did not know about the closure.
Ask for relevant information,
Araki Shigetomo and two security guards in black suits were comforting the guests who brought their friends, including introducing them to nearby dance halls and giving them free tickets after they reopened.
"Mochi-san." After Naoki Nagayama parked the car, he walked to the door and greeted several people.
"Naoki-san, you're here~" Shigechi Araki handed over the work to the two security guards, and then came over to receive Naoki Nagayama.
After the two walked into the door of the disco, Nagayama Naoki discovered that the decorations, seats, bar, main console, neon ball lights, etc. had all disappeared.
"Mochi-san, have all the supporting items been disposed of?" Nagayama Naoki thought they were sold as scrap.
"No, Naoki-san, except for some spotlights that will be used later, everything else was sold."
"Sold? Will anyone buy those scraps?" Naoki Nagayama was curious.
"Naoki-san, those things have only been used for about a year, but they are still 80% new, and their functions are very good, so they are very popular in the second-hand market." Shigechi Araki thought of something and laughed, "
The owners of nightclubs and dance halls heard that this was the equipment replaced by the 'Original Disco', and they all liked it very much."
"Huh? Does anyone still value this?"
Araki Shigechi nodded: "Naoki-san, now in more developed areas such as Shibuya, Ginza, Minato City, Akihabara, etc., there are people who want to open dance halls and nightclubs. Although some stores can only insist on it.
It’s been a few months, but the number of people who want to participate in the sutra is countless.”
Araki Shigechi looked at the young boss next to him. There were only a few bosses in Tokyo who could come up with the concept of the disco as early as his own and keep the disco as popular as he did. Most of them relied on location, decoration, dancers, etc.
To attract people.
And when discotheques are booming, there are even fewer owners who can ignore the profit for a month or two and think about renovating.
"Haha, there will be more and more such dance halls and even discotheques." Naoki Nagayama shook his head. The bubble hadn't reached its peak yet. At that time, they were everywhere. "Mochi-san, let's go and see it together."
You're talking about the band."
"Hi."
Taking the boss with me, I naturally have to drive by myself at this time.
After Shigetomo Araki said a few words, he drove Naoki Nagayama to the livehouse, where he had made an appointment with a band that he had led when he was a band manager. If he could be favored by the boss, he might actually be able to leave.
What's the avenue to enter the art world?
This can be regarded as living up to the previous friendship!
