Like the Spring Festival Gala, as the largest variety show at the end of the year in Japan, the rehearsals and preparations for the Red and White Song Gala lasted until the last minute.
In NHK's performance hall, countless staff members were like ants in an anthill, busy coming in and out, showing a contradictory attitude of being messy and orderly.
Tonight is the New Year's Day, and tomorrow is New Year's Day. Most families gather in the living room to bid farewell to the old year, and the new year is about to arrive at the Red and White Song Festival. In other words, these people who participated in the Red and White Song Festival
The artists of Baigehui bid farewell to the old and welcome the new on the stage.
Naturally, Akina Nakamori came to the lounge early to prepare. This was her first time participating in the Kohaku Song Concert, and she couldn't take it too seriously.
Yu Hayami, who shared the same lounge, saw her and greeted her with a smile: "Akina-chan, it's so early today~"
"Yeah, I want to get ready early~ When I think about going on stage tonight, my hands will tremble..."
As he spoke, he stretched out his hand in front of his face to show it to his friend.
"You are nervous on the stage..." Hayami Yu grabbed the slightly trembling hand, "At this time, we need to use the method of distraction! Have you tried writing on the palm of your hand and eating it?"
"I've tried it...but it doesn't work at all~"
"Then why not think of other things to distract your mood...for example...that playboy Naoki who took away your first kiss on screen!" Hayami Yu said with a smile.
Nakamori Akina's heart tightened, and her face immediately started to turn red: "Yu-chan, what are you talking about..."
"When we were at the party before, I felt that you two were acting strangely... I didn't expect that we had already kissed in private..."
"Yu-chan, don't talk nonsense..." Akina Nakamori thought about covering her friend's mouth, but was dodged and burst into laughter.
The two girls were chatting here, and more and more people started to arrive in the lounge.
The entertainment world is the most realistic vanity fair. Whoever is famous will receive compliments from others, so some celebrities will say that when you become famous, you will be surrounded by good people!
And at the end of this year, a group of dark horses like "Love Letter" were running wild in the film industry, and the divine song "Snow Flower" was also unstoppable in the record industry. She, Akina Nakamori, appeared on the stage of the Red and White Song Festival for the first time...
..
Undoubtedly, she is the most famous one at this time!
Many artists who share the same lounge will smile and say hello when they see Nakamori Akina. Even seniors like Ken Naoko and Shimakura Chiyoko, who have participated in many Kohaku Utakara concerts, will talk to her cordially and teach her how to reduce tension.
A little trick.
"If it really doesn't work, you can drink a glass of wine!" Naoko Ken came up with a weird idea, "But you have to control the amount. If you get drunk on the stage of the Kohaku Song Festival, your acting career will be ruined!"
"...Kennaoko-san, you make me even more nervous when you say this!" Akina Nakamori said with a wry smile.
In such a scene of stars holding the moon, Matsuda Seiko, who debuted two years before Nakamori Akina, is actually very jealous. It is clear that after Yamaguchi Momoe retires, the idol world should be hers, even if it is the latecomers Kashiwara Yoshie and Kawai Nahoko's.
Chasing did not make her feel much pressure.
In November, she released a new song, "Diamond-like Twins," with sales performance as good as ever. It reached No. 1 on the Oricon Chart in the first week and is considered to be the representative work of Winter Sonata...
But unexpectedly, "Snow Flower" came out in December. Before the data was compiled, everyone already assumed that this song would take the top spot, and maybe it would not fall off the list throughout the winter.
And "Love Letter" greatly increased the reputation of the younger generation Akina Nakamori, and for a while there was a tendency to replace her...
After all, the two movies he participated in, "The Tomb of the Wild Chrysanthemum" and "The Legend of Plumeria: Heavenly Kiss", didn't make any splash at all... If he wants to become a film and TV singing superstar like Yamaguchi Momoe,
It's simply impossible...
"That guy Naoki Nagayama...why can't you just hold on and continue to be my fan?!"
Matsuda Seiko regrets it very much now. When Nagayama Naoki wrote a song for himself for the first time, he didn't pay attention to it, and actually let him be seduced by a fledgling girl!
She remembered what Naoki Nagayama said a few days ago, and silently thought:
"I once had a fan who had great potential, but I didn't cherish it. Now that I think about it, I really regret it...
The most painful thing in the entertainment industry is this...
If God could give me a chance to look back, I would say three words to Naoki Nagayama...
come back......"
.......
At the same time, Naoki Nagayama, who looked sleepy, was coming out of the station in Fukuoka, followed by the equally sleepy Shuichi Yindo and Otomo Yoshimura with dark circles under his eyes.
"Naoki-san, this is the last city in the plan!" Otomo Fangcun took a small notebook and looked at the itinerary, "We have two promotional meetings in the city center."
"Ah... is it finally the end?!" Naoki Nagayama wiped his face and cheered up, "Great... After participating, you should be able to go back to Tokyo for the New Year's Eve, right?
"
Shuichi Indou took out the flight brochure and looked at it: "Hi, Fukuoka-Tokyo is the busiest route, there are many flights."
"Anyway...we'll decide first~"
Naoki Nagayama led the way out of the station and walked towards the taxi: "Shuichi-san, Otomo-san, never come out to promote next time!"
The two people behind looked at each other with helpless expressions. They didn't want to run around during the Chinese New Year, but this time it was completely Naoki Nagayama's fault!
Fukuoka is the most populous and developed prefecture in Kitakyushu. People live a prosperous life and like to watch movies. Naturally, there are many cinemas. In the future, there will be a Fukuoka International Film Festival named after Fukuoka.
This meeting was held in an old movie theater called "Dayang Picture Theater". The movie theater located on the corner of the street is a Western building with a contemporary atmosphere. It will definitely become a check-in spot for Internet celebrities in the future.
The movie is already being shown, and the cinema staff have naturally set up the scenery. Once the movie is over, local reporters and some lucky viewers will have the opportunity to interview.
"Naoki-san, are you still nervous this time?"
Indou Shuichi joked that in the past few times, reporters' fire was directed at him, but he was not asked any sharp questions.
Naoki Nagayama is different. He stole the first kiss of a top idol in the movie, and then delivered an amazing quote from Aquaman in a subsequent national live broadcast. During this period, he has become a man lost to everyone.
"What's there to be nervous about? Isn't it just being called a scumbag, being called a philanderer, and being questioned many times about whether I have multiple relationships? I'm already immune to it!"
Nagayama Naoki said casually. After all, after these days of training, if nothing else, he is really thick-skinned.
What he wants most now is to finish his work early and then go back to Shanyingyuan to have a good sleep and welcome the new year!
........
Time flies by quickly, and the winter evening comes early.
In NHK's performance hall, people are already waiting for it. Soon, this year-end live broadcast for everyone will begin!
The Kohaku Utakai in Showa 58 was at its peak, with many big-name artists showing off their most exquisite performances on the stage, as well as the most exquisite choreography and witty hosts.
This year the host of the red group is Tetsuko Kuroyanagi, the host of the white group is Kenji Suzuki, and the overall host is actually Tamori.
Akina Nakamori, who participated for the first time, played in the middle, neither the opening nor the finale, which matched her qualifications.
Before going on stage, she looked through the curtain next to the audience. Although the venue was flickering, she still saw Naoki Nagayama who was sitting in the front row at a glance! Sure enough, the person she likes can be among the crowd.
Recognize it instantly!
“Sure enough, I still caught up!”
Naoki Nagayama, who was sitting in the second row, shook the light stick in his hand and beat the rhythm of the singer in front of him.
After hurriedly flying back to Tokyo, I took a shower at Sansakura-in and immediately drove to the NHK building.
As a well-known director in the entertainment industry, and as a best-selling author, it's hard to sit in the front row, but there is absolutely no problem in sitting in the first few rows.
Currently performing is the Alfee band, which is one of the longest-running J-pop bands in Japan.
At this time, they were singing the song "Marian" which became an instant hit this year...which is the original Japanese version of the future song "Man Who Catches the Wind"...
After Akina Nakamori saw her boyfriend, she felt relaxed and seemed to have lost much of her nervousness on stage, so she waited backstage to go on stage.
There were many artists waiting to come on stage, but most of them didn't chat much at this time and were preparing silently. Akina Nakamori also saw the eldest son of the Johnny's family.
As the top young idols of the same period, Akina Nakamori and Masahiko Kondo were placed in a confrontation group. Akina was in the red group, and then the white group.
I recalled what my boyfriend said. The guy in front of me was a hypocritical artist who bullied his juniors and had a messy private life. I heard he had an affair with Johnny's Kitagawa Marie...
In short, it's better to stay away.
When the program director gave the signal, Akina Nakamori walked onto the stage in a glittering singing outfit.
When Naoki Nagayama saw his girlfriend below, he cheered even more enthusiastically.
"
...
privy to the public (I was not the first to break up)
こ's love will end わらない's ね(this love will never end)
ずるい人…Adult’s hand and mouth ね(Cunning person…you’re so sophisticated)
ため丝ひとつ后たhypnosis かける(Sigh...you're cpu me again!)
.......
"
It was the first time for Akina to perform at the Kohaku Song Festival. She was a little nervous in her movements, but her performance was still perfect. The golden singing uniform was just a bit too gorgeous~
After his performance was over, he still couldn't leave, and he had to wait until the final result was announced.
The broadcast event lasted for more than four hours in total, and brought together all the singers, idols, entertainers who have left important marks in the entertainment industry this year, gorgeous stages, singing and dancing, and performances by veteran artists to the live audience.
The tree left a strong impression.
At the last moment, all the guests returned to the center of the stage to announce the winner of this year's Red and White Song Contest...it was actually the White Group...
At the end, just like singing "Unforgettable Tonight" during the Spring Festival Gala, everyone sang "Light of the Lion" together, ending tonight's red and white singing show~
.......
Mixed in the bustling crowd, Nagayama Naoki slowly walked towards the outside of the NHK lobby. Before he left the building, he heard the New Year's bells from Fukusenji Temple and Daihiji Temple next to Yoyogi Park, which lasted for half a month.
hours!
After returning to the parking lot, Naoki Nagayama sat in the car and watched the cars preparing to leave...
After the Kohaku Song Festival, there will be a celebration banquet for all participants. Akina should be preparing to attend it right now, so it’s time for her to go back to Sansakura-in~
Just when I was about to start the car, the passenger door was suddenly opened, and then a fat vegetable jumped in~
"Naoki-san, do you want to leave me and leave?" Nakamori Akina looked at Nagayama Naoki with a miserable expression.
"Isn't there a celebration party?" Naoki Nagayama asked in surprise.
The celebration banquet after the Red and White Song Festival is actually not just for a meal, but more of a social occasion for people in the entertainment industry. After the celebration banquet, groups with good relationships will continue to gather together.
Sometimes, collaborations between the entertainment industry begin on such occasions... Of course, it is also possible to create a scandal~
"There are a lot of people toasting and chatting... It's not interesting. It's better to celebrate the New Year with Naoki-san!" Akina Nakamori approached Nagayama Naoki affectionately, "Naoki-san, I haven't seen you for several days.
When you see me, do you miss me?"
The happy and expectant look on his face is like a child eager to be praised.
"Of course!" Naoki Nagayama kissed his delicate cheek knowingly, "I think about it every day~"
A small closed space is the easiest place to generate an ambiguous atmosphere, not to mention there is a beautiful lady in front of him. Looking at his girlfriend's bright eyes, Naoki Nagayama's breathing was a little quick, and his face unconsciously turned towards the red lips.
move.
But at this moment, a car not far away suddenly honked its horn,
"All!"
I almost forgot, this is in the parking lot of NHK!
Both of them woke up, especially the girl's face which was covered with blush.
Nagayama Naoki quickly started the car and drove towards the exit...
Fortunately, my Toyota Century had a curtain that could block the view. In addition to the time of day, the reporters who were waiting there thought that all the celebrity guests were at the celebration party, so they didn't pay much attention to the parking lot.
When they reached the main road, Nagayama Naoki had time to ask: "Mingcai, have you told Fang Zesang that you won't attend the celebration banquet?"
"Yeah~ I said I wanted to spend New Year's Eve with my friends~"
Akina Nakamori relaxed a lot. She couldn't harass her boyfriend while he was driving, so he fiddled with the speakers and tapes in the car, and unexpectedly found a Chinese album.
"Theresa Deng?" Akina Nakamori asked curiously, "Does Naoki-san listen to her song? Is it...a Chinese song?"
"This is Cantonese~" Nagayama Naoki looked at the record, which he picked up while giving it to a record store to search. "The name is "Walking on the Road of Life", and the title song of the same name is Miyuki Nakajima's song "ひとりGet started"
A cover of "(Accustomed to Loneliness)".
"Eh~~"
Akina Nakamori actually has some impressions of this female singer from three years ago. After all, she was still famous during Yamaguchi Momoe's period, and she is still very capable. However, I heard that she left Japan to develop her career due to the fake passport incident~
I put this record into the stereo and listened to the beautiful music. Although it was singing from a foreign country, there was a special feeling under the familiar melody.
"Theresa Deng's singing voice is really beautiful..." Akina Nakamori said after listening to a song, "It's very unique."
"Well..." After all, he was a singer who impressed Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan in the 1980s!
At this time, the car passed a temple, just as the last bell fell, countless fireworks bloomed in the dark sky... Showa 58, finally passed~
“New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show!”
Akina looked out the window happily. Nagayama Naoki parked the car on the side of the road and got down with Akina to watch this gorgeous scene.
