In the last month of Showa 59, there is a very rushed feeling. It seems that everyone is looking forward to entering the new year, as if the new year will be twice as good as this year~
Everyone is full of confidence in the future, maybe they also feel that neon is about to enter its peak golden age!
In the ever-changing shopping streets of Shinjuku, all kinds of fresh products are constantly updated, from the latest BP players, color TVs, video recorders... to exotic dresses, jewelry, cosmetics...
It seems like you can buy everything in the world here~
Even though the sky is filled with clouds and the cold wind is blowing, Shinjuku's shopping streets are full of pedestrians, looking for their favorite products.
Nagayama Naoki also found some free time and came to Shinjuku to hang out... Oh no, there's no need to look for it, he actually has a lot of free time~
"A new game for the Famicom~"
Naturally, Nagayama Naoki bought an FC console at home, and now he is looking for the latest game cartridges at Nintendo counters. After more than a year of development, Nintendo's games finally have what he remembers.
"Naoki-san, are you looking for a new game?"
Store manager Zenyuki Taguchi is already very familiar with Nagayama Naoki. He recommended "Donkey Kong JR", "Duck Hunt" and other new games to him last year, and he knew that this was a customer who was not short of money.
, and also recommend some game cartridges that have just been produced and are only available for trial use.
"Hi~" Naoki Nagayama nodded, "But it seems there won't be any new games at the end of the year~"
"It's the end of the year after all..." Taguchi Zenyuki nodded in agreement, and then showed a sly smile, "But Naoki-san, I still have some test versions of new games that I got from the factory in advance...
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Generally speaking, these beta game cartridges are used for internal testing by experienced players...just like later online games will be tested or stress tested before they are released.
However, Taguchi Yoshiyuki chose to reveal it to Naoki Nagayama because...
"Okay, okay, I'll add more money!"
Nagayama Naoki shook his hand. Although he could wait for the release in about a month or two, he would not be the same if he could experience it in advance... Isn't that what he uses to make so much money?
"Hi!"
A smile appeared on Zenyuki Taguchi's face. Everyone who plays games is not short of money. With the extra money, he can naturally send himself a year-end red envelope!
"Naoki-san, this "Ice Knocker" is a two-player game, and "Balloon Fight"... should be available at the beginning of the year..." Taguchi Zenyuki took out several packaged games from behind the counter.
The cassette was introduced to Naoki Nagayama, "There is also "Phoenix Fighter"..."
After the introduction, he said very mysteriously: "I heard that the game that the company boss is very concerned about has already produced preliminary results and should be released next year..."
"what game?"
"It seems to be called "Super Mario", which is an advanced version of "Water Pipe Mario"..."
Ah...this...Naoki Nagayama seemed to be pulled back into his green memories. "Super Mario" can be said to be a classic among classics. There was a time when he was obsessed with this game...
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""Super Mario"...when will it come out?"
"It's estimated to be in the second half of the year..."
"Manager Taguchi~" Naoki Nagayama felt a little nostalgic after hearing about this game, so he said, "If I can get it in advance, I won't treat you badly!"
"I'm here for the benefits! It's because I hit it off with Naoki-san and I felt Naoki-san's love for games, so I asked Naoki-san to test our new game!" Taguchi Zenyuki was upright.
He said solemnly, and then said with his chest raised, "Don't worry, when the game comes out, I will leave a copy for Naoki-san as soon as possible!"
"Haha, thank you very much, Manager Taguchi~"
Nagayama Naoki stayed in the store for a long time before going out with a bag of new game cartridges.
In the store, Zenyuki Taguchi counted Prince Shotoku and sighed: "He is indeed a big fat sheep... He is a great customer!"
Naoki Nagayama got in the car and didn't take the money seriously. The box office share of "Summer of Kikujiro" had already been paid, and Shuyu Capital also received the first payment from Kadokawa Group.
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By the end of the year, he is already a man with tens of billions of liquidity! And there will be more next year...
After continuing to stroll around the shopping street for a while and picking out some year-end gifts for friends, Nagayama Naoki returned home with a satisfied look on his face.
People who spend money will always have a sense of satisfaction~
"Yutaro, you can't miss it either!" Nagayama Naoki took out a rubber bone toy and handed it to the dog that was jumping around, letting it play with it in its mouth.
Meowtaro, on the other hand, looked at the ball of wool in front of him and was speechless... This orange cat has passed the age of playing with such kitten toys!
So he came to Yongtaro with a ball of wool in his mouth, put it down, and then pushed it with his paw... The ball of wool rolled past the dog, which instantly aroused the silly dog's interest, and he chased after it wagging his tail.
There are two newspapers on the coffee table in the living room~
Above is the list of winners of the Japan Cable Broadcasting Awards and the All Japan Cable Broadcasting Awards.
However, in this era, both of Neon's awards are biased towards performing songs, so even if Nakamori Akina's pop song is a big success, even a highly popular song like "Snow Flower" did not win the final award.
In fact, the competition this year is the most fierce between Hibari Misora's "The Stream" and Theresa Deng's "Repay". One of them reflects the passage of time, and the other is filled with the joys and sorrows of love, both of which hit the mark of the neon people.
heart.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! In addition, one is a well-established Kansai veteran singer, and the other is a well-known international popular singer...
So of course, the "All Japan Cable Broadcasting Awards" known as the "Osaka Limited Grand Prize" selected Misora Hibari's "The Stream", and the "Japan Cable Broadcasting Awards" known as the "Tokyo Cable Broadcasting Awards"
Theresa Deng's "Payback"~
Naoki Nagayama's reputation as a composer has naturally risen a little further.
It’s just a pity that Akina obviously has the influence of records, but she still missed it~
"It seems that we can only work harder next year~" Naoki Nagayama shook his head and folded the newspaper.
This kind of selection is dominated by the older generation of judges. They definitely don’t like pop songs. This is the reason of the times~
Turning on the TV, plugging in the Famicom, Naoki Nagayama started playing the new game he just bought!
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In the NHK Broadcasting Center, the Kohaku Song Concert is undergoing its final rehearsal. The performance at this time needs to be recorded. If an accident occurs during the live broadcast that day, then the scene will be activated~
Naturally, Akina Nakamori came to the backstage of the NHK Broadcasting Center early and started making preparations.
But this time, because there are many experienced seniors in the entertainment industry, even the popular Akina Nakamori does not have the privilege of a separate lounge, and shares a large lounge with idols of similar status.
Akina looked at the large mirror in front of her, putting on makeup while humming softly "Water Color" that Naoki Nagayama had just composed. The lyrics of this song are simple and casual, like poetry, and it is catchy even if it is sung without musical accompaniment.
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悪色(いたずら)な花(はな)びら(The scattered petals are actually mischievous)
Far(はる)かFar(とお)い云(くも)の比(たよ)り(Become a letter to the distant clouds)
...
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Hidemi Ishikawa, who had been listening for a while, asked curiously: "Akina-chan, what song is this? Why haven't I heard it?"
"The name of this song is "Water Color"~" Akina replied with a smile, "It hasn't been released yet!"
"Eh?" Hidemi Ishikawa said in surprise, "Is it Akina's new song?"
"Not decided yet~"
Akina Nakamori shook her head. After getting a new contract, Akina had greater decision-making power over her albums. At the end of the year, she released "Tears Are Not Ornaments". She still wants more trendy styles for her subsequent albums.
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This song "Water Color" is a bit more traditional ballad... It sounds nice to sing, but it may not be in line with her current route.
"That's right~" Hidemi Ishikawa nodded, but she liked the style of this song very much, so she asked, "Who is the author of this song?"
Akina smiled, her face full of pride and happiness, "It's Naoki-san~"
"...."
Why, why can you still eat dog food here!!
Looking at her friend's smile, Hidemi Ishikawa covered her forehead helplessly: "Sure enough, I shouldn't have asked... who else could it be besides Akina's dear Naoki-san!"
"...Sumi-chan!"
Nakamori Akina pulled Ishikawa Hidemi's arm and told her not to be so exaggerated. After all, this was still in the common room.
"Sing Akina again, let me listen..." After adjusting her mentality, Ishikawa Hidemi said to Akina that she really liked this song.
"...Okay~"
Akina didn't hesitate. She was not teaching songs, but sharing her inner happiness!
The common room is neither big nor small. In addition to Akina Nakamori, there are also Emi Hori from the "82 Years of Flowers Group", Yu Hayami, Kyoko Koizumi, etc.
After hearing the singing here, I started to pay a little attention, and even Matsuda Seiko, who had a stronger aura, also looked over~
"There's another new song..."
Matsuda Seiko is very concerned about this new rival, and the agency is also very concerned about Nakamori Akina's movements. The music circle is so large, it is easy to find out who the Kenyin Agency invites to sing.
So there is only one possibility for a song that suddenly appears...
"It must be Naoki Nagayama..." Seiko Matsuda closed her lips tightly, feeling the jealousy in her heart welling up again, "It was obviously me first...
"How come you were snatched away by that chubby girl Akina at that time?!"
Regarding this point, Matsuda Seiko has never figured it out. In the past two years, when he was the most tender and green, his figure and appearance were much higher than those of the chubby girl!
Now, the little girl Akina Nakamori is actually like this... I feel pity for her, and I can compete with myself~
"Hey~~~"
Matsuda Seiko sighed silently, and thought about his relationship with Gohiromi again... They have had many arguments recently, and they almost don't talk anymore...
I originally planned to visit Xiang Guangmei's family during the New Year this year, but I feel like it probably won't happen. Next year... and next year~
Just when Seiko Matsuda was feeling sad about spring and autumn, Akina Nakamori had already handed the simple lyrics to Hidemi Ishikawa, and then the two of them started humming softly together.
For a moment, the rest room became quiet, listening to the two people humming.
"Water Color"?
Matsuda Seiko sighed, it seems to be consistent with his current relationship status~
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In the afternoon, the weather became increasingly overcast, and even the sunlight was completely blocked, leaving only scattered light, which still made it clear that it was daytime.
Tailang was running around in the courtyard chasing the ball of wool. When it stopped moving, he took the ball of wool to the side of Meowtaro and waited for the cat owner to push the ball of wool down the verandah again...
Suddenly, the dog with the ball of wool in its mouth stood still in the yard, but raised its head and looked towards the sky.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! I saw a piece of cotton-like snow suddenly falling on the tip of the dark nose, bringing an icy cold touch, and then quickly melted under the dog's body temperature...
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With an itchy nose, Taro sneezed, and then he noticed more and more white snowflakes falling from the sky~
"Woof woof woof~"
Looking at the dog running to the side, Nagayama Naoki, who was playing a game, smiled and said,
"What's wrong? Meowtaro doesn't want to play with you anymore?"
It happened that after playing the game for so long, my body was a little tired... Naoki Nagayama stretched out:
"Okay, let your master accompany you to play for a while!"
However, after walking out of the glass partition, Nagayama Naoki discovered the continuous falling snowflakes...
"Snowing!!!"
Naoki Nagayama felt an inexplicable joy, ran to the middle of the courtyard with his dog, opened his hand to catch the falling snowflakes, and then watched it melt in the palm of his hand...
"Yingtaro, you can build a snowman and have a snowball fight tomorrow!"
He petted the dog happily, and also petted the orange cat next to him. Nagayama Naoki's face was full of smiles.
Seeing the arrival of the first snow, the men, women, and children in Tokyo were more or less surprised and happy, but in Shuyou's studio, people suddenly became nervous.
After seeing the snowflakes from the window, Sugiyama Tohihiko of the publishing department immediately called Eiichiro Watanabe and started making calls.
Eiichiro Watanabe called Dentsu's advertisers, while Tokihiko Sugiyama quickly notified movie theaters in Tokyo...
"It's already snowing! Please put out the posters/advertisements for "Love Letter"!"
With strong organizational power, movie theater posters, station advertisements, billboards on the road... all turned into stills of Akina Nakamori raising her head to welcome the falling snow~
As the first snow falls, the movie "Love Letter" begins this year's re-screening!
At the same time, on the streets across Tokyo, the song loops in record stores also began to change, and "Snow Flower" one after another began to fill the streets of Tokyo.
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Dance of the snow (Flowing snowflakes)
窓の外ずっと(Non-stop chatting outside the window)
下りやむことを知らずに(No sign of stopping)
PUらの街を色める(Dye our streets white)
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The warm melody and Akina's deep and warm voice appeared in various record stores. Even the records recommended by the store were replaced by "Snow Flower"~
Winter Love Song will once again echo in the ears of Tokyoites along with the first snow!
