Naoki Nagayama, who was sitting in the armchair, realized that he was about to become a public enemy.
Faced with the killing looks from Chiko Aoyama and Suzumi Hoshino, he quickly used the excuse of participating in media interviews to escape.
As the end of the movie ended, organized by the host, the final interview session of the preview began.
Nagayama Naoki, the creative team and the leading actors stood under the big poster in the front row of the screening room.
Prepare to be bombarded by the reporters present.
I just watched such an excellent and touching movie. Even the usually tricky film reporter softened his tone a lot.
The questions I asked the actors and directors in front of me were all normal.
"Ms. Higuchi Kananko, what do you think of the character's feelings for Hachiko in the film?"
"Miss Nana Okada, as an idol, how difficult is it to play this role?"
"Chiba Shinichi-san, the roles he played in the past were all samurai-style. How do you feel about playing the professor this time?"
.....
Naoki Nagayama, who was originally standing in the corner, originally wanted to act as a backdrop, but the host did not let him go and walked directly next to him.
"The next person is Naoki Nagayama, the screenwriter of this movie. Mr. Naoki Nagayama is an excellent actor, but he did not appear in this movie. Instead, he became the screenwriter. What is the reason?
What about your considerations?”
Of course I'm afraid of stealing the spotlight from the movie's protagonist. Don't you know it when you see how handsome I am?
But when facing the media, of course you cannot say: "Ah, this is because there is no suitable role in this movie."
"So that's it~" The host's quality was still there, and even with such an obviously perfunctory answer, he actually looked very much in agreement. Then he turned around and handed the microphone to the other reporters present, "Well, friends who are reporters here
Any questions?"
Perhaps because I learned about the identity of the screenwriter Naoki Nagayama, my anger towards Hachiko’s tragic ending began to find its direction.
Although the reporters did not curse anyone, they asked all kinds of strange questions:
Reporter A: "Mr. Naoki Nagayama, this is already your second movie in half a year, right? You are making a movie so quickly in a short period of time, are you not worried about the quality deterioration?"
"You should ask the director about this. I'm just the screenwriter behind the scenes. Our directors are very capable."
"Forehead......"
Reporter B: "Mr. Naoki Nagayama, I heard that you never attend film industry gatherings? Is it because you don't like the atmosphere of the film industry?"
This question is a bit heartbreaking,
"Eh? I haven't received an invitation? Besides, I'm not a director, I'm a screenwriter, someone behind the scenes!"
Anyway, as long as I don't admit it, the blame can't be thrown on me.
Reporter C: "Mr. Naoki Nagayama, Hachiko still insisted on waiting for his master despite such a desolate second half of his life. It makes people cry. Is such a touching story based on your feelings in life?"
What kind of problem is this?
So...I wrote a dog story, so I am the dog???
"Um, this... The Tale of Hachiko the Faithful Dog is adapted from a true story. Naturally, I myself have not had such an experience."
Reporter D: "Mr. Naoki Nagayama, Hachiko still hasn't forgotten the bond with his master after suffering all the hardships in the world. Do you expect such an emotional bond?"
So...does my relationship have to endure the warmth and coldness of the world before it can appear?
Nagayama Naoki replied with a smile: "Haha... the bond between a dog and its owner after going through hardships is indeed beautiful, but I still want a peaceful relationship...
"
"Weekly Bunshun" reporter Matsuzawa Shinosuke quickly raised his hand at this time:
"Mr. Naoki Nagayama, there were photos taken with Kanako Higuchi and Nana Okada. Are you dating one of them now?"
"Eh? This reporter looks so familiar to you..."
Naoki Nagayama saw Shinnosuke Matsuzawa. It seemed that he was also here at the last TV preview. But for this kind of problem, he was completely prepared.
"But your news is wrong. The reports in those unsavory tabloids are completely based on rumors. The two actors and I are just friends, and that day was just a gathering of the crew to wrap up filming!"
Matsuzawa Shinnosuke did not give up. Of course he knew that this kind of question would lead to nothing:
"Mr. Naoki Nagayama, do you have anyone you are dating now?"
"Eh? Are all reporters asking questions so personal these days?" Nagayama Naoki was a little surprised that he was so straightforward. Is this reporter a novice?
The host quickly interrupted: "This journalist friend should not ask questions that have nothing to do with the movie. Nagayama-san doesn't need to answer them."
But Shinnosuke Matsuzawa still held up the recorder: "Mr. Naoki Nagayama, don't you have one?"
"If you want to know so much, it's true... I'm still single~" Naoki Nagayama didn't want to get too entangled in this issue, because it wasn't a big problem in the first place.
But at this time, Matsuzawa Shinnosuke suddenly took out some photos, one of which was taken a long time ago when he and Higuchi Kananko were shopping in Takadanobaba;
The other photo was actually from a high-end hotel on the Sumida River, where I took a yakatabune and met Yuko Tanaka and Kananko Higuchi. In the photo, it turned out that Naoki Nagayama had just finished playing the piano, and then Kananko Higuchi appeared at the door.
Matsuzawa Shinnosuke took the photo and asked: "Mr. Naoki Nagayama, you and Ms. Higuchi Konanko have worked together many times, been photographed many times in succession, and dated privately. Are you really not dating?"
Naoki Nagayama was really surprised when he saw this photo.
Let me go, what kind of paparazzi are there in Tokyo, that they can even get such photos? I remember that I didn’t see anyone taking photos in the restaurant at that time?
Could it be that a guest took the photo by the way? How did it end up in the hands of the reporter in front of me?
The surrounding reporters were like sharks that had smelled blood. They all focused their cameras on the photos in the hands of Naoki Nagayama and Shinosuke Matsuzawa. The shutters flashed continuously for a moment, which was dazzling.
The audience at the scene also exclaimed, and they all looked like netizens who had eaten something big.
Matsuzawa Shinnosuke smiled as if he was sure of victory. If he hadn't had such a decisive piece of information in hand, he wouldn't have asked questions on the spot.
How could you mediocre reporters know how much I paid for this photo!
(Shinosuke-san, you want to take such a photo for 100,000 yen? - The nameless restaurant waiter said this. Originally, I just wanted to take a promotional photo of the restaurant, but I didn’t expect...)
Nagayama Naoki felt that the matter was a bit serious. He looked at Higuchi Kanako standing on the stage in the distance. She was looking here curiously at this time. She only heard about the scandal, but she was far away and couldn't see the photos clearly.
.
This kind of thing... it makes people think more if it is hidden~
"But Nanzi-san, come here~" Nagayama Naoki waved over there, as if a child wanted to share some candy, "There are some amazing photos here!"
Higuchi Kananko's face turned red when he heard this, and he walked over despite the meaningful looks from everyone present.
"Naoki-san! Don't be joking!"
Then he looked at the photo... "Hey!
!It’s actually that time!”
This photo also shocked Higuchi Kananko!
"You obviously didn't see the person taking the photo at that time? This was actually possible..."
"That's right! So it's very powerful! The paparazzi in Tokyo are so powerful..."
Seeing the two people on the stage starting to chat, seemingly without any pressure at all, Matsuzawa Shinnosuke couldn't hold back his anger:
"Mr. Naoki, Miss Nanzi, are you dating? Are you in a relationship?"
Naoki Nagayama glanced at Konanko Okuguchi, and then both of them laughed. He said to Shinnosuke Matsuzawa:
"Mr. reporter, it's really hard for you to find this photo..."
Matsuzawa Shinnosuke breathed a sigh of relief, are you going to admit it?
"This photo was taken last summer. I just took a vacation in a hotel and met Higuchi Kananko."
What a coincidence, this is obviously a private date!
Then I heard Naoki Nagayama’s next words:
"At that time, the "Hokusai Manga" filmed by Higuchi Kanako and Tanaka Yuko happened to have a preview screening. We were waiting in the hotel, so the three of us had a meal together."
"Three people?"
Matsuzawa Shinnosuke was stunned. He took the photo back and looked at it. Sure enough, there was a figure with exposed shoulders next to Higuchi Kananko, but it was not reflected in the photo.
Higuchi Kananko also spoke at this time:
"I was resting with Yuko-chan at the time, and the three of us also attended the preview screening of "Hokusai Manga" the next day."
Matsuzawa Shinnosuke seemed to be struck by thunder,
Since the process of this kind of thing is clearly explained, it is easy to verify whether it is true or false.
If the three of them eat together... no matter how much they talk about it, it's just an insignificant sideshow, and there is no real evidence of a relationship at all.
If it were placed in an entertainment tabloid, it might be possible to collect traffic, but in "Weekly Bunshun", such a report would be completely worthless.
Naoki Nagayama saw his disappointed look and comforted him:
"Thanks to this journalist friend for his concern, but Kanan Zisang and I are just friends. If I fall in love with anyone in the future, I will tell you openly."
Matsuzawa Shinnosuke smiled weakly, haha, the mouth of a star is so deceptive!
"It will be weird if you can tell me then!"
.......
After a small storm ended, under the guidance of the host, the scene once again entered into an interview about the film.
Naoki Nagayama is finally at peace,
Until the preview finally ended, nothing more happened.
After Naoki Nagayama saw off Mr. Aoyama and Mr. and Mrs. Wonta Nakai, he stood in the lobby to rest with Otomo Yoshimura.
Looking at the audience and reporters leaving one after another, Yoshimura Otomo wiped his sweat and said to Nagayama Naoki: "Naoki-san, I was so shocked that I broke out in a cold sweat..."
"Hahaha, I'm also surprised that there are even photos like this."
Yoshimura Otomo continued: "But although Naoki-san has explained clearly, there will still be a lot of scandals tomorrow."
"Silly tape, just follow the same method as last time, and at the same time, increase the popularity of "The Tale of Hachiko"."
"It's Naoki-san's reputation..."
Yoshimura Otomo was a little troubled, but Nagayama Naoki looked unconcerned. As a celebrity, it is common for him to be exposed...
"Naoki-san!"
Just as he was about to say something, a greeting from Masaki Kobayashi suddenly came from behind. He pointed at the old man next to him and said:
"This is Masahiro Shinoda, who is also the director of Shochiku Pictures."
Seeing the old man's serious face, as if he didn't want to speak, Nagayama Naoki bowed slightly and nodded: "This is the first time we meet, please give me some advice."
Masahiro Shinoda also returned the greeting slightly, but said nothing. He was really cold and cold.
Kobayashi Masaki said with a smile: "Haha, Naoki-san, you really made a good movie!"
"Everywhere, it is the concerted efforts of everyone on the crew that can achieve such a good effect."
"We also need a director like Naoki-san."
"Haha, Masaki-san made a mistake, Shuichi-san is the director."
"Okay, you said yes~" Kobayashi Masaki didn't know why Nagayama Naoki gave the director's title to someone else, but he didn't ask more, "Naoki-san, there will be a Blue Ribbon Film Award starting in September.
The competition has been selected, do you want to participate this time?"
"Ah?" Naoki Nagayama really doesn't know about this, but if it's the Blue Ribbon Award for Film, "I should be able to..."
"Hahaha, one part "Convenience Store Robbery" and one part "Hachiko Monogatari", it seems that this year's Best Newcomer Award must be Naoki-san."
"....Masaki-san is joking..."
After continuing to chat for a few words, the two old men left together. It was only at this time that Chiba Shinichi, who was waiting next to him, asked: "Naoki-san, are you familiar with directors Masaki Kobayashi and Masahiro Shinoda?"
Next to them, Higuchi Kanako, Okada Nana and Yoto Shuichi all looked over.
"Eh? I'm not very familiar with him either. I just met the other one."
Nana Okada praised: "Naoki-san is really awesome. She talked and laughed with great directors, and was invited to participate in the Blue Ribbon Film Award."
Indou Shuichi also looked surprised: "Naoki-san, you haven't said that you know these seniors before?"
It seems that these two old men have high status in the film industry: "We have only met a few times, so we are not that familiar."
Would you introduce a friend to you if you are not familiar with him? Others looked unconvinced.
Nagayama Naoki couldn't laugh or cry. Since he couldn't explain it clearly, let's forget it.
"By the way, Mina-san, we finally got together. Do you want to have a dinner together later?"
As soon as this was said, and it was already dinner time, everyone agreed.
.......
The business atmosphere in Takadanobaba is very strong.
Large shopping malls, commercial streets, izakayas, bars, fitness clubs, restaurants...everything is available.
But this time it can only be regarded as an ordinary dinner party, and I am not looking for a particularly famous high-end restaurant.
A group of 6 people chose a popular izakaya and asked for a booth.
Although the dishes at Takadanobaba's izakayas are not as exquisite as high-end restaurants, they must have their own characteristics, otherwise they would not attract so many young people.
The specialty of this izakaya is barbecue dishes. Whether it is beef, chicken, pork, fish or various vegetables, the chef can prepare it for you on the spot.
The charcoal is red, and flames appear from time to time. The meat skewers and vegetables are placed on the wire mesh plate, and they are flipped from time to time. The aroma of sizzling oil penetrates directly into the diners' noses. With a sizzling sound, the general brushes a layer of special barbecue sauce on it, and then
Sprinkle a layer of special seasoning on it, and the flavor will rise instantly.
Except for Yoshimura Otomo and Chiba Shinichi, the others in the group were all young people. Their appetites had long been aroused by the gluttons in their stomachs. When the barbecue came, they couldn't help but start eating.
Even the two girls, Kanako Higuchi and Nana Okada, were not polite about the yakitori skewers and ate them happily.
If you get tired of eating, switch to vegetable skewers; if you feel salty, just take a sip of beer. While eating, we chat in all directions. Although it is just an izakaya on the street, eating here is more intimate and more intimate than a high-end restaurant.
A piece of market sentiment.
"After we finish eating later, do you have any plans?"
Naoki Nagayama, who was drinking beer, asked, "If there are no arrangements, would you like to go to a nearby disco? It's very interesting~"
"The disco in Takadanobaba? Is it that one? The disco that is said to be a hundred years ahead of the world?" Young Okada Nana seemed to have heard the name of the disco.
"Hahaha, what kind of place is so famous?" Qianye Zhenyi blushed a little, and was very curious after hearing this sentence. "It makes people curious!"
Shuichi Indou asked: "Naoki-san, the disco at Takadanobaba? Is the disco you opened right here?"
"Hahaha, yes, it's just around the corner, not far from the fork in the road."
Higuchi Kananko was surprised: "Naoki-san actually opened a disco? Is it right here?"
