280. Why do you feel like you are being taken care of by a rich woman?
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When everything is progressing step by step, there is a strange calmness in life.
The cherry blossom trees in the yard have withered, leaving only the bare gray-brown trunks, occasionally swaying in the cold wind; the few clumps of weeds that were originally in the corners of the yard have turned yellow and become messy; the moss on the rockery is covered with moss.
Slightly yellow, but fortunately under the constant care of Nagayama Naoki, it is as strong as the potted plants on the ground.
At this time, the white dry landscape scenery does have a sense of silence, with a hint of Zen in the tranquility.
When Nagayama Naoki was cooking at home for the third time, looking at the quiet Yamazakura Garden in the cold wind, he said something out of nowhere:
"This is...the calm before the storm!"
After he finished speaking, he came back to his senses. He looked up curiously at the grinning Yutaro, and slapped him gently several times: "Bah! What nonsense are you talking about!"
"Woof! (You are a dog!)"
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It is the end of the year, and preparations for the three major Japanese film awards (the Blue Ribbon Film Award, the Japan Film Academy Award, and the Mainichi Film Awards) have begun one after another.
Especially the Mainichi Film Awards, which has an earlier deadline (from December 1st of the previous year to November 30th of this year), has already listed the list of films to be selected, and the final list of nominations for various awards
It will also be announced soon.
Naoki Nagayama had already seen the list. The three films "Gas Station Robbery", "The Story of Hachiko" and "That Summer, Sea of Tranquility" were all on the list. The only difference was that the first two films were listed
It shows the rise of joint productions between Kadokawa Films and Shuyu Pictures, and the last one marked is actually an independent film?
Nagayama Naoki didn't understand what was going on. Could it be that this time it was not going to Kadokawa's national theater chain but to a niche theater, so it was directly titled as an independent film?
These were handled by Shuichi Itou, and Naoki Nagayama didn't care too much, but it wasn't a big deal, as long as the final box office share was OK.
There have been rumors in the film industry that this year's box office champion "Hachiko Monogatari" cannot compete for the Best Actor/Actress Award because the protagonist is not a human being. As for other awards, of course it is still up for grabs.
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Although on the surface it only says that one award is limited, it also shows the invisible suppression of other awards. This is a small move behind the scenes.
Nagayama Naoki seems to have heard some judges say during the meeting, "If the protagonists are not human, how can awards set for humans be selected?" "Even if the box office is high, it really can't be the best film, right?"
There’s no emotion shown by the actors”… excuses like that.
And since Kadokawa's resources are basically invested in the Oscar selection, even if some judges in the Japanese film industry can say something fair about the quality of the film, in the end they cannot overwhelm the connections of other established film studios.
"Anyway, let's just relax~" Nagayama Naoki said to Yoshimura Otomo and Komori Masataka in the office very relaxedly, "It doesn't matter whether you win a prize or not~"
Komori Masataka's eyes widened: "Naoki-san, that is the top honor in the film industry!"
As a newcomer to the film industry who plans to devote himself to filmmaking in the future, Komori Masataka regards these awards as important in his career.
Yoshimura Otomo also sighed a little: "It would be great if Haruki-san hadn't put all the resources into Oscar..."
"Haha, don't look so sad~" Nagayama Naoki was still comforting the two of them, "Main awards may be difficult, but at least there will be some small awards! Newcomer Award, Movie Lover Award
Category...."
“At the end of the year, there are three major award selections!”
Yoshimura Otomo was infected by Nagayama Naoki's optimistic attitude and smiled: "That's right, there are also emerging selections such as the Yokohama Film Festival!"
"Hahaha~"
Masataka Komori looked at the two people who were laughing and couldn't help but laugh. As a professional, he still has an obsession with award evaluation.
"Well, Masataka-kun, don't be so sad. When making a movie, you should focus on filming the story in your heart. Awards and other awards are all external things~" Naoki Nagayama gulped down the chicken soup to this guy, "As a
What filmmakers should pursue is the film itself!"
Hearing this, Komori Masataka finally smiled: "Hey, I understand."
Drink the chicken soup~
Seeing that his younger brother had regained his mood, Nagayama Naoki stopped talking and looked around the studio instead, "By the way, how is Shuichi-san's movie going? Has the gang problem been dealt with?"
Yoshimura Otomo started to pack his things: "It has returned to normal. It is said that the Matsuba Society still had a hand in it, and we are speeding up the progress. However, we also borrowed a lot of real Yakuza from the Matsuba Society. The movie's "Black"
The quantity' has increased greatly."
"Haha, this way the shooting will feel more real!" Nagayama Naoki also laughed. Sure enough, this kind of thing is just a matter of interests. Just negotiate the distribution.
"Otomo-san, are you going out?"
"Hey, Junko-san's new song doesn't have enough momentum and needs further promotion." He said and glanced at Nagayama Naoki, as if he was a resentful woman, "Naoki-san's "Second Love" was very energetic, and the singing
Akina Nakamori has been very popular recently, and she is almost on par with Seiko Matsuda!"
"Ah! That's it...haha, I just said that song is very suitable for Akina-chan~"
It’s always a bit embarrassing to have the president of your own agency’s song taken over by an idol from another agency, and then beat the head idol of your own agency.
However, Yoshimura Otomo didn't continue to say anything. He also knew that "Second Love" had been sent out a long time ago, and Naoki Nagayama had also written songs for other idols.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "But it's time to prepare Naoki-san and Saito Yuki's debut songs."
Nagayama Naoki suddenly remembered the girl who had just signed in: "Is Yuki-chan's training over?"
As a newcomer, it is natural for me to undergo professional guidance and training, and the person I hired is still the cooperative teacher Yukiko Tokunaga.
"It's been almost a month, so it's almost done."
"In that case, there is no problem. The song "Dream of Dreams" can be used as Yuki-chan's debut song~"
Nagayama Naoki still has a good impression of this idol. After all, if there were no subsequent emotional entanglements, Saito Yuki is a very sweet girl.
Yoshimura Otomo responded and walked out, saying that he would make an appointment with the recording studio later.
Naoki Nagayama and Masataka Komori were the only ones left in the office, and Masataka Komori left immediately, as there were still some shooting tasks to be completed.
Naoki Nagayama, who was alone, naturally did not stay in the studio for long, and drove a convertible sports car to the Samadhi House in Ginza.
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On days when the cold wind is blowing, it can be said that it is a good enjoyment to come here to drink a cup of hot tea. If it is expensive... it is a bit expensive. Anyway, you don't come here every day. At most, it is the rent of a shop.
Well!
It’s not like I can’t afford to drink!
Katsuo Yasui who was at the front desk of Samadhi Residence saw Nagayama Naoki at a glance and greeted him enthusiastically: "Naoki-san, you're here!"
"Hi, Katsuo-san, is your business going well today?"
"Hi, we already have a few guests."
Katsuo Yasui motioned to several pairs of customers on the first floor. They were all tired from shopping and came to the store to take a rest and drink tea. Of course, it was basically tea exclusively supplied by Qingshui Tea Garden. There were two other customers on the second floor, who both ordered.
Better tea.
"Is Naoki-san still the same?"
"Hi, I'm sorry."
"Hey, Naoki-san, please go upstairs and sit down first."
After Yasui Katsuo heard this, he quickly called Sakakihara Chinatsu to come and make tea for his store manager.
Speaking of which, Naoki Nagayama is the only regular customer of Samadhiju at present. He is responsible for most of the revenue of the store, and the revenue will eventually go to Naoki Nagayama himself...
So why go in such a big circle?
Naoki Nagayama sat down at his old seat. The wind coming in from the window was a little bit cool, but as Chinatsu Sakakibara served steaming tea and refreshments,
After taking a sip of top-quality jade dew, the warm feeling spreads from the throat to the stomach little by little, and the fragrant aroma lingers in the nasal cavity, and the whole person wakes up a little.
"Chinatsu-san, have there been more guests recently?"
"Hi, there are about 10 groups of guests every day. Yesterday, two guests chose the private room on the third floor."
Nagayama Naoki is also a little curious. There are only four private rooms on the third floor, but they cannot receive guests at the same time. One of them has to be reserved for Nagayama Naoki forever. The service fee is very expensive.
"This shows that Samadhiju is already quite famous~"
"Yes, recently I occasionally see middle-aged customers in suits and ties coming over."
I originally thought that Samadhiju would be in a loss-making state for a long time, but I didn't expect that it was already breaking even.
"That's fine, Qianxia-san, go ahead and do your work, I can do it myself."
Nagayama Naoki came here to drink tea, but he still likes to enjoy the quiet time alone and does not need constant service.
"Hey, Naoki-san, please pull the knot if necessary."
In fact, it is the bell next to the tea seat, which is made like a knotted rope. You will find it when you pull it at the front desk.
Slowly drinking a pot of Gyokuro at Samadhiju, through the glass window, you can see that the streets of Ginza are still full of people.
Girls wearing fashionable clothes and a group of boys surrounding them are full of youthful joy.
Occasionally, you can see an elderly middle-aged man holding a young and beautiful girl, which is full of realistic sophistication.
Feeling the warmth in his body, Nagayama Naoki decided to take a stroll in Ginza after a long absence. After it gets colder in the future, he might not want to go out.
After saying goodbye to the chief and deputy store manager, Naoki Nagayama walked in a windbreaker on a street full of shops.
Since I haven’t been exposed for a long time, I don’t need to wear a mask now, so there are still very few people I can recognize.
Just as he was walking leisurely on the street, looking at the latest products from time to time, a small figure wearing a coat and jeans suddenly walked next to him, with a plaid scarf around his neck covering his chin, and a smile on his face.
Wearing a mask and sunglasses,
After walking together for a while, they suddenly heard:
"Naoki-san!"
Nagayama Naoki was startled and turned his head quickly, but when he saw the heavily armed troops, he couldn't recognize him at the moment: "I was shocked, who are you?"
"It's me!" The girl took off her sunglasses, and her unforgettable eyes were revealed. It turned out to be Yuko Tanaka!
"Yuko-san! Why are you here?!"
Naoki Nagayama was very surprised. It stands to reason that at this time, Yuko Tanaka was not filming "The Mystery of Amagikyo" and "Oshin"?
"Come and relax..."
Tanaka Yuko's tone was a little tangled, and Naoki Nagayama suddenly remembered that there had been rumors of an extramarital affair between Tanaka Yuko and Sawada Kenji that had been widely reported in entertainment newspapers for some time.
He thought it was one of the promotional methods for "Torajiro's Story 30: Torajiro's Fallen Heroes". After all, Sawada Kenji is now the top among the top. Actors and singers have achieved high achievements, and they are married.
It's been a long time, why did the scandal suddenly happen?
Feeling that Yuko Tanaka was feeling a little depressed, Naoki Nagayama knew that there might be some problems, so he didn't ask any more questions:
"That's a coincidence. I happened to be wandering around with nothing to do. If you don't mind, can Yuko-san come and stroll with me?"
Tanaka Yuko also laughed after hearing this:
"Then we two idle people, let's go shopping together!"
In the time that followed, Nagayama Naoki began to regret a little, because following Yuko Tanaka, he was not like just looking around, but started to walk into the store and started trying on clothes.
After meeting an acquaintance, Tanaka Yuko felt much better. She looked at the new clothes excitedly, tried on a lot, and bought a lot... Of course, Naoki Nagayama was the one carrying the bags.
No, in a store that specializes in clothing and hats, Tanaka Yuko started to pick things up again:
"Naoki-san, how do you like this hat?"
Wearing a women's wide-brimmed fisherman's hat, Tanaka Yuko has taken off her glasses and mask, revealing her pretty and delicate cheeks.
Covered by a wide fisherman's hat, most of his face was hidden in the shadows.
"Yuko-san, if you wear a hat like this, it's best to wear sunglasses~" Naoki Nagayama gave a straight man's opinion, "It feels like a hat for summer."
Tanaka Yuko put on her sunglasses and looked in the mirror: "It's true, but you can wear them in winter, as long as they are paired with fur..."
In this way, the most important sun protection function of the bucket hat is wasted... Nagayama Naoki was complaining wildly on the side, completely unaware that when girls buy clothes, shoes and hats, what they care more about is actually whether they look good or not.
After a few rounds, Tanaka Yuko felt very satisfied and happily paid.
Later, I saw Naoki Nagayama wearing a windbreaker and carrying a lot of shopping bags:
"Naoki-san, seeing as you have been shopping with me for so long, let me buy you one too!" Halfway through, it felt like buying a gift for a child, Tanaka Yuko smiled,
"Haha, just think of it as a Thanksgiving gift. Thank you Naoki for helping me carry the bag!"
"Ah, that's it..." Nagayama Naoki was about to say no, but Tanaka Yuko started choosing for Nagayama Naoki~
Why do I feel like I am being taken care of by a rich woman...
