The Tokyo International Film Festival, which has been busy in Tokyo for more than half a month, is finally about to usher in the most important awards ceremony~
Because there will be banquets and parties after the award ceremony, the committee chose the InterContinental Hotel in Roppongi as the venue for the award ceremony, and the red carpet of the closing ceremony was naturally held here.
The light was a little dim as evening approached, but the high-power radiant lights made the red carpet area as bright as day.
"It always feels a little strange~" Naoki Nagayama said to Otomo Yoshimura next to him, "Generally speaking, the red carpet for the opening ceremony should be more popular, but why does it feel like there are more people on the red carpet for the closing ceremony now?"
He and Fangcun Otomo stood at the door, looking at the guns and cannons in the media area and sighing. The clicking sound did not stop for a moment, and the flash lights were all over the city, almost catching up with the high-power lighting.
"Because of the continuous publicity during this period, the influence of the Tokyo International Film Festival is much greater than when it first started!"
Yoshimura Otomo explained that since the opening ceremony, the foreign media and filmmakers from all over the world who came here have brought the lively scenes of the Tokyo International Film Festival back to their own countries, attracting the attention of many people who don’t know much about neon.
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Music and movies have always been important channels for national influence. This grand international film festival has allowed many people to see the prosperity of Tokyo and the rapid development of neon movies, just like the Olympic Games.
Under the influence of such continuous fermentation, Neon's domestic media and foreign media who came here all gathered in the media area for the closing ceremony.
"This..." Naoki Nagayama looked at an idol with a childish face on the red carpet, "That... seems to have just debuted this year, right?"
"Hi!" Otomo Yoshimura recognized who it was at a glance, "It's Minako Honda, from Toshiba... very popular among young people~"
"...Okay~"
Nagayama Naoki could only sigh silently in his heart. Today's idols are really coming out one after another! How much pressure this must be for the seniors...
"By the way, how is Kudo Shizuka doing lately?"
"Shizuka-chan's progress is going very smoothly. "I Want to Say I Love You Loud" is still very popular. I hope to win the Record Awards at the end of the year!" Otomo Yoshimura's face was full of joy.
"...."
It seems to have created a strong competitor for Akina... What to do... Waiting online~
Thinking that his fiancée was still preparing to perform backstage, Naoki Nagayama shook his head, looked at the celebrities who were walking on the red carpet one after another, and said to Otomo Yoshimura:
"Otomo-san, I'll leave this to you. I'll go see if the work behind the scenes is going well."
"Backstage? What's there to see in the backstage...isn't there someone responsible for coordinating it..."
He was still talking, but the person had disappeared... Yoshimura Otomo looked at Nagayama Naoki's left figure, and thought of someone who was preparing in the background, and couldn't help complaining, "This guy is secretly looking at his girlfriend."
Well... we've only been apart for a long time..."
"It's been two years, aren't you tired yet?!" He shook his head, turned around and continued to make friends with celebrities in the entertainment industry~
As a middle-aged and elderly man, Yoshimura Otomo has almost no interest in the opposite sex. At this time, fame and fortune are his pursuit~
Nagayama Naoki didn't have time to listen to an old man's random thoughts, so he walked briskly towards the lounge.
In a specially divided small room, Nakamori Akina's hair was combed together into a mature bun. She had already put on the black lace dress she was going to wear tonight, and also put on black gauze sleeves on her arms.
The whole thing is dotted with silver sequins. When it moves, it looks like stars in the dark night~
"Naoki-san?!" Akina Nakamori was still applying lipstick in front of the mirror. She was very surprised when she saw Nagayama Naoki coming in, "Aren't you in front to welcome guests?"
"There's Otomo-san there~" Nagayama Naoki said with a smile, "I'm here to inspect the entire event!"
"..." I don't believe it~
Nakamori Akina didn't expose her fiancé's lies, but put on silver chain earrings, tilted her head and asked Nagayama Naoki:
"Naoki-san, do you think I look like a singer in a dance hall?"
"How can a singer be as good-looking as my Akina~" Nagayama Naoki blurted out the disgusting words without thinking. He held Akina's shoulders and admired it in the mirror, "You have to sing a new song today, are you nervous? Have you drank Nagashima ice tea?"
"No, I only drank a cup of oolong tea today!" Akina Nakamori said.
"Oh? Is it the kind of oolong tea that burns?"
Nagayama Naoki joked that he was well aware of Akina's habit of drinking a little strong liquor before going on stage. Mix 90% vodka and 10% whiskey to get a cup of oolong tea that can ignite!
“Just ordinary oolong tea!”
Akina said harshly that it is absolutely unacceptable for an idol to drink before going on stage!
"Haha, but I happen to be in Roppongi today... The atmosphere of singing this song is also very suitable..." Nagayama Naoki and Akina joked, "If possible, I really want to present the award
We will move it to the dance hall..."
"That's not serious at all!"
"Why are you so serious..."
While the two were talking, Ueda Maki hurried in and said before she could see clearly:
"Akina-chan, how are you preparing...Ah, Naoki-san!"
The little girl looked like she had broken up the adultery. She wanted to leave the lounge but felt it was inappropriate to do so...
"Naoki-san, why are you here..."
"I'm here to inspect the preparations backstage!" Naoki Nagayama patted Akina's shoulder lightly, "It seems that there is no problem with the preparations for the performance at the moment..."
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Akina Nakamori couldn't help but laugh and gave Naoki Nagayama a nice eye roll.
"Ahem~ Anyway..." Nagayama Naoki walked towards the door, saying as he walked, "Keep going daddy!"
"Hi......"
Ueda Maki saw Naoki Nagayama walking out, and then she relaxed, and quickly walked to the side of her artist,
"Akina-chan, why did Naoki-san come over suddenly..."
"Didn't I say that I was inspecting the preparations backstage~" Nakamori Akina looked at the assistant and blinked with a very serious expression~
"..."
Ueda Maki is speechless, you two, please don't treat me as part of the play, please!
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Now that he had arrived at the backstage, Naoki Nagayama naturally couldn't just stroll around without doing anything. He still found the persons in charge of several modules and carefully inquired about the progress of the work.
However, the event support companies we found this time are all used to large-scale ceremonies, and each task was carried out step by step. Naoki Nagayama only made a routine inquiry~
As time went on, more and more people filled the banquet hall, and the closing ceremony officially began!
The banquet hall full of spectators was still buzzing with discussions, but as the lights dimmed and the main stage was illuminated by spotlights, everyone knew that today's opening performance was about to begin~
Clang Clang Clang Clang......
The strong start of the drum set is followed by the free and easy and sultry saxophone...
As the curtain opened, Akina Nakamori appeared in the center of the stage, dressed in a costume.
"
You’ve broken my heart
rainy highway
He ran out of the parking lot with his car in hand...
...
"
Swaying her body, the sequins on her body flashed brightly and dimly, Nakamori Akina's whole body shone under the spotlight.
His deep voice was slightly hoarse, but at this time he seemed mature and charming.
"
.....
Who are you?
Roppongi for lost people
The void in my heart is filled with tears
...
"
The rhythmic jazz style makes people can't help but clap their hands to the rhythm, and they can't wait to dance to this melody on the dance floor.
At this time, Akina is like the incarnation of Roppongi, sending out invitations to all those who come to Roppongi for fun in the bright and bustling streets~
........
At this time, the fans in front of the TV were shocked and confused as they looked at the idol on the stage.
"When did Akina-chan come up with this song?" Yoshiaki Kosaka, as a long-time fan of Akina Nakamori, can be said to be very familiar with her songs.
"I think I said it before on "The Best Ten", it's the next song~" The companion next to him explained a little, "I want to try a dance music style..."
"Oh? I didn't watch that issue..."
"But this song is very touching!"
"Yeah~"
Kosaka Yoshiaki nodded along with the melody while listening. Looking at the singing costumes on the stage that were completely different from before, a feeling suddenly arose in her heart:
"Akina-chan, it seems she is no longer the young and innocent female idol she was before..."
Not only her appearance, but also her singing and dancing skills have become more mature. She is no longer like the young girl who used flashy clothes and dances to attract attention.
Nowadays, Akina has grown into a powerful singer who can attract all audiences with her powerful singing voice, mature and stable singing skills and stage presence.
"Now Akina is already a singer!" Yoshiaki Kosaka murmured.
........
After the song ended, there was warm applause, and the atmosphere of the entire venue seemed to be ignited. Everyone was cheering for Akina Nakamori's performance, and some even started an encore when Akina Nakamori came off the stage...
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Then Masataka Komori and his partner Keiko Matsuzaka walked up.
"Mina-san, welcome to the Tokyo International Film Festival award ceremony~"
"Tonight, we will select the most creative and inspiring youth films among thousands of films..."
On the stage, Komori Masataka's face was glowing, and Matsuzaka Keiko's face was also full of excitement. Hosting such a large-scale award ceremony will greatly improve their qualifications.
"Thank you to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology for your strong support of this event... Now, I would like to invite the representative of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Section Chief Yasuko Ikebo, to give the closing speech..."
Yasuko Ikebo, who was wearing a dignified women's suit, walked onto the stage and gave a speech with a gentle smile:
"The first Tokyo International Film Festival will let the world see the neon film culture. This is what the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has been looking forward to..."
"The entire entertainment industry comes together..."
"This film festival cannot be successfully held without everyone's support... First of all, we would like to thank the initiator of this Tokyo International Film Festival-Mr. Naoki Nagayama..."
The spotlight shone on Naoki Nagayama in the audience. He was suddenly cueed and had to stand up, turned around and bowed to the camera and the audience... Today's award ceremony was also broadcast live on TV.
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"I would also like to thank Mr. Haruki Kadokawa of Kadokawa..."
"Toho's..." "Toei's..."
They thanked each other one by one. Nagayama Naoki and Yoshimura Otomo even thought that Yasuko Ikebo's speech was based on Naoki Nagayama's previous acceptance speech...
Fortunately, Yasuko Ikebo's speech was not too long and ended after thanking all parties in the entertainment industry for working together and expressing some expectations for the Tokyo International Film Festival.
The award ceremony continues~
"The stars are really shining in Roppongi tonight..." Masataka Komori said to Keiko Matsusaka.
The bright Keiko Matsuzaka immediately answered: "Yes... movie stars from all over the world are here! They are all looking forward to this award ceremony..."
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Without them, today’s award would not have been possible!”
“Hi, I’d like to invite the judges!”
Dressed in formal attire, Imamura Shohei came up with more than a dozen judges, bowed to everyone, and then sat in the judges' exclusive seats.
"Now, I would like to ask today's award guest, Director Shuichi Itou, to present us with the first grand prize of the Tokyo International Film Festival...the Best Screenplay Award!"
Nagayama Naoki and Yoshimura Otomo looked at each other. He asked why he didn't see Shuichi-san today. He was here... He wanted to give me an award so much?!
This guy must have secretly changed the order of the award presenters!
Itou Shuichi walked to the award podium with vigorous steps, picked up the microphone and said with a smile:
"Mina-san... I'm so lucky. I will be the one to announce the first grand prize in the main competition section of the Tokyo International Film Festival..."
"The candidate films for this award are..."
The clips of each shortlisted film were shown on the big screen, and the films rotated through each other within ten seconds like a revolving lantern.
"The winner of this year's Best Editor Award - Naoki Nagayama, "Don't Stop the Camera"!!!" Shuichi Itou's eyes flashed with ridicule, he opened the envelope and shouted in mock surprise.
The spotlight instantly focused on Naoki Nagayama's position, forcing him to stand up again and walk towards the stage.
"Shuichi-san, what are you doing?" Nagayama Naoki whispered as he and Itou Shuichi bowed and shook hands,
"Nothing...take the first award from the Tokyo Film Festival from me!!! This will be recorded in history!"
"...."
Shuichi Itou took the trophy for the Best Screenplay Award from the waiter, raised it above his head and showed it to the audience, and then handed it to Naoki Nagayama with a smile: "Naoki-san, congratulations on winning!"
"Arigado!"
Nagayama Naoki didn't have time to care, and after receiving the trophy, he was ready to start his acceptance speech.
"I am very honored to receive this award. At this moment, thousands of words are in my heart...all condensed into one sentence..."
He took a deep breath, stared at the live camera, raised his index finger like a line in a movie, and said viciously:
"Don't stop the camera!!!"
"Movies must keep being made!!!"
The audience fell silent for a moment, and no one reacted for a moment.
Masaki Kobayashi was a little listless at first. He had experienced many awards ceremonies. If Naoki Nagayama hadn't come on stage, he would probably still be chatting with his companions.
At this time, I suddenly heard Nagayama Naoki say this sentence, and suddenly laughed, immediately clapped, and said to the people next to him:
"Hahaha, it is indeed Naoki-san! It is indeed a young man... He should be so interesting..."
There were a few sporadic applause, and then the applause quickly became one. After the audience reacted, they all clapped excitedly!
Waves of applause came one after another, and everyone was amazed at Naoki Nagayama's surprising acceptance speech... In a serious occasion like the International Film Festival, he could be so relaxed and funny...
This should be the young director’s unconventional energy!
Is this the measure of the number one young director?!
After Naoki Nagayama said these words, he waved his hand and walked towards the audience. He did not expect that his simple joke to avoid a lengthy speech would actually make other people think so much~
It can only be said that when your level reaches a certain level, every word, every action, and even every expression you make will arouse other people's conjectures and guesses.
Therefore, ancient emperors had to keep their expressions calm in front of outsiders, high-ranking officials had to keep their expressions stable in front of the public, and even traffic stars had to manage their expressions well... for fear of causing others to be unhappy.
Necessary conjecture.
However, reaching this level also has certain advantages, that is, even if it is an outrageous behavior, others will find a suitable reason for you...
