In Ginza, no matter it is summer or autumn, there are always people coming and going, and the whole street is noisy. If you listen carefully, it is the sound of gold and silver flowing.
Taking advantage of the temperature drop, Nagayama Naoki came to Ginza's Samadhi House after a long absence. Today he made an appointment with someone to come here for tea.
The manager Katsuo Yasui and the deputy manager Chinatsu Sakakibara run this teahouse very well. Even in summer, there are many customers who come every day, and some of them are long-term repeat customers."
In order to better serve customers, the two actually recruited a young waitress, Matsumura Qiuki.
"Naoki-san! Long time no see!" Yasui Katsuo greeted Nagayama Naoki immediately after seeing him.
"Hahaha, I don't really want to drink tea in summer, so I come less often~" Nagayama Naoki smiled at Yasui Katsuo, "The private room on the third floor is still empty, right?"
"Hey, I've been keeping it as instructed by Naoki-san!"
Yasui Katsuo asked Matsumura Akuki in the lobby to look at the store door, and then he led Naoki Nagayama up to the third floor.
After turning on the private room and air conditioning, Katsuo Yasui asked respectfully: "Naoki-san, are you still drinking Gyokuro tea today?"
"Is there still jade dew now?"
"It's from this spring~" Yasui Katsuo said, having already stored it.
"Then let's have a pot first." Nagayama Naoki looked at the spotless private room and felt very satisfied. "By the way, if Kobayashi Masaki-san comes over later, he will bring it directly to the private room."
"Hey, I got it!"
It seemed that I was meeting someone today. Katsuo Yasui had this idea in his mind and hurried down to prepare for a briefing with Chinatsu Sakakibara. The refreshments prepared for the private room needed to be increased.
Nagayama Naoki made an appointment with Kobayashi Masaki for tea today. On the one hand, they haven't seen each other for a long time, and on the other hand, he also wanted to ask about Fukasaku Kinji, but he always felt that he had made an enemy because of the unclear situation.
The top-quality Gyokuro tea still has a long-lasting aroma and a mellow tea taste, and because it is not the Gyokuro tea of the season, it has slightly reduced the agitation and tastes more mellow.
Coupled with light refreshments, both the sense of smell and taste are in a peaceful and natural atmosphere, and the whole person calms down.
Half an hour passed before I knew it~
With a bang, the partition door of the private room opened, and an energetic old man walked in.
"Naoki-san, here I come!"
"Hahaha, Masaki-san, Kushu greetings." Naoki Nagayama stood up to greet him, "Please sit down quickly."
"It turns out that this is a private room that is never open to the public!" Kobayashi Masaki walked in and looked at the decoration of the private room very curiously, "I have been here many times before, but I never had the chance to come in."
"Ha, it used to be said that one of the four private rooms on the third floor must be vacant. It seems that Katsuo-san reserved this one specially." Nagayama Naoki smiled, this is considered the boss's privilege.
After making fresh tea for Masaki Kobayashi, Naoki Nagayama asked: "Masaki-san, what have you been busy with lately?"
"I'm not busy with the long documentary "Tokyo Trial". Many stubborn old guys are criticizing this film."
This year, Kobayashi Masaki re-selected all the video materials from the Far East Military Tribunal’s trial of World War II war criminals and edited it into a long documentary. After the film was released in June, it really caused some controversy.
"That's really troublesome." Naoki Nagayama knows these die-hard right-wingers very well.
"They just talk about being tough."
Kobayashi Masaki is not afraid of these people. He has not dealt with these guys a long time ago, and there are more than one movie targeting them, so it is just a war of words. "But Naoki-san has been in the limelight recently.
ah!"
As a well-known veteran director in the film industry, Kobayashi Masaki naturally pays attention to new movies, especially his new movie "Hot Blood High School" about making friends with children.
"Haha, I just wanted to make some money. I didn't expect it to cause such a big stir." Naoki Nagayama was modest as usual, "But Masaki-san, I just have a question that I would like to consult.
Why would director Kinji Fukasaku specifically target Shuyu Films?"
Masaki Kobayashi took a sip of tea and thought for a moment: "Director Fukasaku and I are not very familiar, but I heard from my friends that it seems that it was because Naoki-san stole his award before."
"Huh? Is it just because of this?" Naoki Nagayama thought there was more to it. "Because he was robbed of the award, he actually did so many things. It makes me think that I have some deep grudge against him."
"Haha, Naoki-san stole the award for his most proud film "March of Kamata" in half his life, so it is not impossible for him to be remembered." As a director, Kobayashi Masaki understands Fukasaku Kinji's mood very well.
"So, is it Director Fukasaku's fault for the manipulation of "High School"?" Nagayama Naoki wanted to know if Shochiku Pictures was involved in it.
"Naoki-san, Shochiku, Toho, Toei, and Nikkatsu are all long-established production companies that have been passed down for decades. The newcomer Kadokawa was also recognized by them because of his relationship with Daiei.
However, Naoki-san's Shuyou Pictures is only a film company that was established only three years ago, but it has produced five consecutive blockbuster movies. People can't help but wonder, is Shuyou Pictures a monster?"
Masaki Kobayashi knew that Naoki Nagayama was the real key behind these movies. In other words, this young man was the real monster! Looking at the young man in front of him, he seemed to see a dark figure standing behind all the glory.
"This makes people jealous and scared."
"I see."
Although Kobayashi Masaki did not answer directly, he has informed Nagayama Naoki of the truth. This series of actions against "Hot Blood High School" is not only followed by Fukasaku Kinji, but also has the shadow of many established companies.
Kobayashi Masaki looked at Naoki Nagayama curiously: "Even if we know, what are Naoki-san going to do?"
"Haha, after all, Shuyu Pictures is too weak and cannot control the media as well as them, so I plan to join them!" Naoki Nagayama said with a smile. After all, just join if you can't beat them~
"Eh?"
"It means that we will also criticize "Hot Blood High School" together."
Smart people only need a little bit to understand. Kobayashi Masaki immediately understood: "It turns out that you can also use it in reverse. I learned another trick."
If we continue to elevate the contention of black material, even ordinary people will realize that this is not something that can be decided by just one movie.
After drinking tea with Masaki Kobayashi all morning, Nagayama returned to Sanzakura-in in the afternoon.
Originally, I wanted to make an appointment with Oyasu Sugiura from Fuji TV to have a chat, and wanted to ask if Fuji TV would continue "Twilight Meow Meow".
Otasu Sugiura's tone was very good, but he really didn't have time today, so the appointment didn't work out and he was free in the afternoon.
When he walked in the door, Taro ran out. When he saw it was Naoki Nagayama, he immediately ran inside and took out the dog leash.
Nagayama Naoki had a dark look on his face: "You guy, didn't I just take you out this morning?"
The big dog didn't say anything, he just rubbed around Naoshu Yongshan, his thick tail wagging happily, and the slap on his leg was like a small whip, which hurt a little.
Ever since I met the Shiba Inu when I took it out a few days ago, this guy now wants to run out every day.
"Obviously even your master doesn't always go out to find a girlfriend." Seeing that he couldn't persuade him, Nagayama Naoki had no choice but to compromise, "Okay, okay, I will take you to find a girlfriend! You have to let me change my clothes.
right?"
Looking at the excited Yotaro, Nyaotaro, who had always been calm, looked on with cold eyes, lying on the cabinet as if he had seen through the troubles in the world.
"Nyaotaro, why did you climb up again! You obviously can't get down!"
Nagayama Naoki stepped on a stool and picked up Nyaotarou from the top of the cabinet, then changed into clothes suitable for sports, and then led Nyaotarou out, leaving Nyaotarou alone to look after the house.
The afternoon at this time does not have the scorching sun as before, nor does it have the coolness of the morning and evening. The bright sunshine seems to bring some summer flavor.
Naoki Nagayama was walking down the street with his dog, and there were only a few people walking with him. Even the housewives didn't go out to shop at this time.
"Yingtaro, stop sniffing, your little girlfriend won't come out at this time!"
The last time we met by chance was on a weekend night in the park, so Taro was destined not to be found today.
Naoki Nagayama took his dog out, mainly to visit the Qingshan store.
"Mr. Aoyama~ I'm here again~" Nagayama Naoki opened the door, and sure enough he saw Aoyama Nobu on the tea table, and Aoyama Chikoko behind the counter, "Chikoko-chan, you're here too~"
"Hi, because grandpa said that Naoki-san wants to see me."
After tying Yotaro to the door, Nagayama Naoki sat directly next to Aoyama Nobu.
Chiko Aoyama served hot tea very diligently, but after drinking tea all morning, Naoki Nagayama was in no mood to continue: "Yes, it is related to Chikoko-chan's future, and I still want to confirm it myself."
Naoki Nagayama sat upright at this time and asked very seriously:
"Chikoko-chan, do you really want to debut?"
"Huh?" Although Chikako Aoyama had already heard it from her grandfather, she was still a little nervous at being asked so formally, "Well, I am indeed interested in the idol industry!"
"After your debut, your life will undergo drastic changes!" Naoki Nagayama said, "When you are not famous, you have to study hard, work hard, and endure criticism. After you become famous, you have to study hard even more.
, work hard and endure criticism.”
"As an idol, your whole person will be exposed to the public eye. Friendship, love, and even family relationships are difficult to maintain privacy."
Aoyama Nobu watched quietly from the side and did not interrupt. This was a choice related to his granddaughter's future. Chiko Aoyama grabbed the collar of her shirt and looked a little nervous, but after thinking for a while, she still nodded:
"Hi, Naoki-san, I know!"
Nagayama Naoki nodded: "So Chikoko-chan, no matter how your idol career develops in the future, remember your original intention now!"
"Hi!"
The ritual-like Q&A was over, and the tension between the few people also eased. Only then did Nagayama Naoki laugh:
"Haha, Chikoko-chan, now that you have decided to make your debut, please choose our GG office!
The fastest-growing firm in the industry, with well-known female idols such as Junko Ito, Yuki Saito, and the three cat-eye sisters under its name! I guarantee that I can give Chikoko-chan the best support!"
"It's all fake. Where else can we go besides Naoki-san's office!"
Aoyama Shin rolled his eyes. He was obviously going to debut so soon because he was implicated in Nagayama Naoki's scandal. He wanted to seek justice for his granddaughter at this time:
"If you make a debut, what specific support will you get?"
"This." Nagayama Naoki thought for a while, "First there will be vocal training, acting training, etc., which will last about a month, and then a tailor-made debut record will be made."
"But because of Chikoko-chan's current situation, we will speed up the process and train while debuting!" Nagayama Naoki continued, "And to express my previous apology, I will provide Chikoko-chan with a debut song!"
"Todoroki?" Chikako Aoyama immediately became energetic after hearing this, "Did Naoki-san create it himself?"
"Um."
In fact, Naoki Nagayama seems to have given debut songs to every idol who debuted, and some also have their second albums. But this goes without saying.
"In addition, if during the subsequent development process, it is found that Chikoko-chan is more suitable for film and television, we will also provide more opportunities for TV series and movies!"
These conditions sound very good. You must know that Naoki Nagayama is a gold medal composer and lyricist, and is also an excellent director and producer. How can he be the one who debuts as an ordinary idol?
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Arigado!" Chiko Aoyama bowed after hearing this, "Naoki-san, please take care of me from now on!"
And Qingshan Xin also said solemnly: "Naoki-san, my Chikoko, I will leave it to you from now on!"
"Please leave it to me!"
Naoki Nagayama also answered seriously.
After continuing to spread the word about the debut at the Aoyama store, and agreeing to go to the studio together tomorrow for a formal signing, Naoki Nagayama returned to Yamazakuin with Yotaro in hand.
However, I hadn’t noticed it when I was in the store just now. When Naoki Nagayama returned home, the more he thought about it, the more wrong he became:
"Please leave it to me from now on. Please take care of me. Why do these two sentences sound so much like what you would say when meeting your parents?!!"
Speaking of which, the steps are somewhat similar to going to someone's home to ask the parents to sign their granddaughter to the office, and going to someone's home to ask the parents to marry their granddaughter to someone else!
"There should be no misunderstanding, right?" Nagayama Naoki thought for a moment, "There must be no misunderstanding!"
Then I decisively called Yoshimura Otomo and told me that a new idol would be coming to sign a contract tomorrow.
While Naoki Nagayama was still working on the growth of his family's office, a plane was slowly flying towards Tokyo.
On the plane, Won Taisho Nakai was reading the Tokyo newspaper on the plane. After seeing the relevant news about "Hot Blood High School" and Naoki Nagayama's scandal and background, he couldn't help but laugh:
"Haha, it seems that Naoki-san will make a lot of noise no matter where he is!"
After more than half a year on a business trip, the billionaire Wonta Nakai is back!
Looking at the gradually familiar scenery outside the window, Wonta Nakai couldn't help but sigh: "I finally came back before Suzumi gave birth! If I miss this, I will have regrets even after making so much money!"
"Oh, by the way, there's this."
Wonta Nakai looked at the briefcase at hand, which contained the relevant certificates for a high-end apartment in Manhattan, New York. This was purchased by Naoki Nagayama before he left the United States.
