Tokyo Bubble Life

  Chapter 555 553, he is retreating!

  Knowing that Naoki Nagayama needed to create, both Yoshimura Otomo and Itou Shuichi strongly urged him not to go to the studio for the time being.

  After all, these two people know that in Japan, the status of writers is far more important than stars and record producers, especially well-known writers like Naoki Nagayama.

  Even without the participation of Naoki Naoyama, the company's daily affairs are still being handled in an orderly manner.

  "Midnight Ring" and "Love Letter", which were released at the end of the year, set off an upsurge that lasted until the beginning of the year. Although the popularity of "Midnight Ring" has begun to slowly decrease, Shuichi Ido can also understand that it is a niche horror film after all, but the current sales volume has reached 1.7 billion, and the final total box office may be 2 billion. Left and right.

   On the other hand, the enthusiasm for "Love Letter" has not subsided, but has a tendency to continue to heat up.

   When it snowed two days ago, "Snow Flower" once again echoed in the streets and alleys of Tokyo and major cities, and the name of Winter Sonata has become more and more solid.

  Even though they are officially at work, the students are still on vacation, and there are even more couples going to the cinema.

   "If you don't read "Love Letter", what kind of couple are you?"

   "If you're a couple, go watch "Love Letter"!"

   Similar slogans are spreading among young people, and many people who have watched the movie are even willing to do it twice or three times. It is similar to that after the release of "That Summer, The Tranquil Sea".

   "Sure enough, high-quality movies can withstand multiple viewings!" Otomo Fangcun exclaimed holding the box office statistics, "According to statistics, the proportion of repeated viewings has almost reached 10%."

Shuichi Itou, who was beside him, also nodded: "Yeah, after watching "Hot Blood High School", it's over, and "Hot Blood" is really just a temporary boost, and "Midnight Ring" is still frightening and abuses the audience's psychology, but it's also Because of this, no one dares to look more!"

   "Hahaha, how can anyone keep looking for abuse!" Fangcun Dayu laughed.

   "Otomo-san, there is a kind of person who is M." Yi Tangxiu said strange knowledge without changing his face, "They like this feeling of being abused."

   "Xiu Yisang, wait a moment, I haven't gotten into this car yet." Fangcun Dayu obviously knew a little bit, and silently complained, "Tell me about this M."

   Just as the two old drivers were about to drive, there was a knock on the office door.

   It was Xing Jiahua at the front desk who came in: "Otomo-san, Shuichi-san, Director Isao Morikawa from Kadokawa Films is here. They have already greeted the meeting room."

   "Hi, I see." Fangcun Otomo nodded, and pulled Shuichi Yido, "Shuichi-san, it's a matter of reorganization. This time, the first draft of the contract has been completed."

   "Well, let's go together~"

   He naturally knew that Kadokawa wanted to share the shares with Shuyou Films. Today is only a preliminary discussion, and the final decision still requires Naoki Naoyama and Haruki Kadokawa to nod.

  In the conference room, apart from Isao Morikawa, there was also a slightly younger looking gentleman wearing gold-rimmed glasses.

   "Morikawa-san, good morning!" After entering the conference room, Fangcun Dayu first greeted and began to exchange pleasantries.

   "Good morning, Otomo-san, Shuichi-san." After greeting Isao Morikawa, he began to introduce the people next to him, "This is Tohiko Sugiyama, the director of the distribution department of Kadokawa Pictures."

   "Nice meeting, I'm Sugiyama Tohiko" Sugiyama Tohiko greeted respectfully.

   "This is our first meeting. I am Otomo Yoshimura/Shuichi Ido."

   After the meeting between the two parties, Yoshimura Otomo and Isao Morikawa began to discuss the cross-shareholding agreement. The main clause is to exchange a certain percentage of the shares of Kadokawa Pictures for the new shares that will be issued by Shuyou Group.

   As for the shareholding method, the breach of contract and so on, there is actually no problem, the main thing is the proportion.

"Morikawa-san, after this round of reorganization, the valuation of Shuyou Group will at least double, and Kadokawa's shareholding ratio will drop to 12.5%! It is necessary to exchange 1% of Kadokawa's shares for 8% of Shuyou Group's equity share, There are too many!"

   "Otomo-san, the size of our Kadokawa is more than five times that of yours now. Such a ratio is already our greatest sincerity!" Morikawa argued.

   "Impossible! With 1% of Kadokawa's shares, the maximum shareholding ratio reaches 16%! It is already the second largest shareholder!"

Yoshimura Otomo said that this company reorganization is mainly due to the additional investment by Naoki Naoyama and the industries he joined, so Naoki Naoyama’s shareholding ratio will be even larger. If Otomo Yoshimura and Shuichi Itou do not invest If so, their shareholding ratio will also be reduced.

   "Nani, 1% of Kadokawa can only be exchanged for 3.5%? Otomo-san, are you joking?" Isao Morikawa spoke louder and louder, and his face began to turn red.

   "Of course, you know the future potential of Shuyou Group, and Kadokawa's size is not impossible to imagine!" Fangcun Otomo is full of confidence, but even if he has no confidence, he must show full confidence at this time.

  The so-called negotiation is actually that you subtract a little and I add a little, and finally find a point that is acceptable to both parties. This time the negotiation will definitely not end.

   Afterwards, Otomo Yoshimura and Isao Morikawa will definitely fight back and forth at the dinner table and in the bar, and even Naoki Nagayama and Haruki Kadokawa will also argue.

  The negotiation in the conference room lasted for more than an hour. Both of them tried their best to find their own advantages and belittle each other's advantages.

   After the two drank a glass of water, Shuichi Ido felt that it was almost the end of the day, so he raised the flag of truce:

   "Morikawa-san, are you bringing Sugiyama Tohiko with you this time?"

  As soon as these words came out, Isao Morikawa and Otomo Fangcun put down their thoughts of continuing to argue, and instead became amiable.

   "Ah, Zhi Yansang is the backbone of our publishing department." Morikawa Isao said, "Isn't Shuyou going to start the publishing business here, so I want to ask Zhi Yansang to help."

   Then he talked about the various advantages of Sugiyama Tohiko, such as steadfastness and ability, rich experience, extensive network and so on.

  Both Otomo Yoshimura and Shuichi Ido understood Isao Morikawa's purpose of bringing newcomers here, but Kadokawa was still worried that he would have no one in the new company, so he wanted to put an eye on him.

   And Isao Morikawa believes that the new Shuyou Group must still focus on the film business, so if he puts his own people in the distribution department, he can better grasp the box office of the film.

  After listening to the song, Otomo Yoshimura and Shuichi Yitang did not refuse, it was inevitable.

"Ah, this is really great." Itou Shuichi said, "Our previous release of "Love Letter" was completely disorganized, it was a mess, with Zhiyan-san's experience, we will definitely be able to do better! "

   "Where, where, the idea of ​​publicity and distribution of "Love Letter" can be described as a powerful and unconstrained style, and it has become a classic case discussed in the industry." Sugiyama Chihiko is very modest, "I want to learn from the person in charge of publicity~"

   "Hahaha, the person in charge is Naoki-san, but you may not see him for the time being!" Fangcun Otomo said with a smile, "He is in retreat, writing novels."

   "That's such a pity~"

  Tohiko Sugiyama has never met Naoki Nagayama, and he doesn’t know him well, so he didn’t respond to hearing that he retreated to create. After all, it takes at least several months to write a novel.

  But Morikawa Isao next to him understood it very well. He said in surprise: "Naoki-san has inspiration again?"

   "Yeah, another sudden inspiration." Yi Tangxiu responded with a smile, and he was very proud of his friend's genius.

   "That's amazing! I really want to see what Naoki-san's latest work will be!"

   "Haha, just wait a few more days~ it's almost here~"

  Sugiyama Zhiyan was confused when he heard this: "Does it only take a few days to retreat and write a book?"

  On a clear morning, the bright winter sun cast a warm radiance, and the faint golden color seemed to add a layer of soft light to Tokyo.

It snowed a few days ago, but the snow on the road melted quickly, and only some snow remained in the corners such as the roadside and the corner of the wall. At this time, it seemed to be coated with a layer of film, reflecting a pale golden crystal. broken light.

  Dense bamboo surrounds the Sanzakura Courtyard. The snow on the bamboo leaves has long since fallen off, revealing green leaves that seem to have been washed, but there are still some remnants of the roots, which slowly turn into nourishment for the bamboo shoots.

A simple Mercedes-Benz stopped at the entrance of Yamazakura-in, and then a young woman wearing a mask and scarf opened the door, and after saying something to the driver in the front row, she watched the car turn around , then turned around and walked towards the iron gate of Yamazakura Garden.

  Just about to ring the doorbell, a white Labrador ran past behind the sparse subway railings, and the girl at the door yelled in surprise:

   "Yutaro!"

  Yutaro heard the familiar calling voice, wagging his tail and looked at the guests outside the iron gate until she took off the mask:

   "Taro, don't you know me?"

  Seeing the person in front of him, Taro wagged his tail faster, barked twice, then turned and walked across the yard, ran to the switch of the entrance, stood upright, and pressed the switch of the gate.

   Then he pulled the handle of the door and opened the door.

   "Yoxi yoxi~ Yingtaro is really a good boy!" The girl took off her coat after entering the room, and then rubbed the dog's head happily, "Is your master not here? Where is Naoki-san?"

  Yutaro's thick tail flew up like a small windmill. After hearing the keyword, he immediately led the girl to the second floor.

  In the bookish study, Naoki Yongshan was immersed in writing, and the sound of clicking and clicking could be heard endlessly.

   Hearing the sound of the study door opening, he did not look up:

   "Hey Taro, didn't I tell you not to disturb me? I'm at work"

   "Naoki-san~"

  It wasn't until he heard this familiar voice that he raised his head in surprise: "Mingcai?!"

  Looking at the smiling girlfriend at the door, Naoki Yongshan’s tone was full of surprise, he stood up quickly and smiled:

   "Why are you here?"

   "Can't you come?" Akina Nakamori walked up to her boyfriend lightly and asked with her head tilted.

   "Of course I can come." Naoki Yongshan hugged the beauty in front of him tightly, "It's just too surprising, I wasn't even prepared."

   "This is a surprise~" Nakamori Akina buried her head in her boyfriend's arms, smelled the reassuring breath, and hugged her hands a little tighter, "Taro opened the door for me very cooperatively~"

  Yutaro, who followed in together, saw the two hugging each other, as if feeling coldly received, so he rubbed his head and body against the two, and his thick tail slapped his calf from time to time.

   "Haha, what a licking dog~" Naoki Naoyama shook his head when he saw Taro's obsequiousness, and hugged his girlfriend in his arms again.

  Although we talked on the phone, we haven't seen each other for three days. It really feels like three autumns have passed.

   "Is there a rest today?"

  Akina shook her head: "It's just that the place of work in the morning is nearby, so after finishing the work, you can come to see Naoki-san at noon and have work in the afternoon~"

   "It's really busy~" Yongshan Naoki kissed the delicate cheek, "Then wait a while and make a big meal for Mingcai!"

   "Sure~" Akina said happily.

  After a while, Nakamori Akina looked at the manuscript paper on the table: "This is the new novel I mentioned earlier~"

   "Hey, I just started writing~" Naoki Naoyama sat down in front of the typewriter again, "Wait a while, I'll go after I finish writing this part of the plot, just a few minutes~"

   Naoki Naoyama typed quickly, while Akina curiously picked up the manuscript paper next to her, and began to read the content of the novel.

   ""Tomorrow's Me Dates Yesterday's You"? It's such a strange name. Let me take a look."

   A few minutes later, Naoki Naoyama, who had written this chapter, found that Akina had already read it very engrossed:

   "Mingcai. Are you going to have lunch?"

   "Ah hi!" Ming Cai finally realized it, but she was still a little reluctant to put down the manuscript paper in her hand

   "If you want to read it, you can take it with you and read it~" Naoki Naoyama smiled when he saw that his girlfriend was addicted to novels, "It's not much anyway."

  Because there was no preparation in advance, Naoki Naoyama and Akina Nakamori only used the spare ingredients in the refrigerator.

  I simply made a curry and fried pork cutlet, and served it with some stir-fried seasonal vegetables. Although they are all home-cooked dishes, when it comes to eating, it mainly depends on who you eat with.

   While chatting about New Year's work, while eating, both of them are very satisfied.

   "By the way. In this issue of "THE BESTTEN", is Akina singing "Snow Flower" or "North Wing"?" Naoki Naoyama asked.

"I just received the notice yesterday, it's "Snow Flower". Mingcai swallowed the food in her mouth, "I was also very surprised when I heard it, and I was a little worried. After all, I haven't sung it for a while, so I don't know if it will be. There will be setbacks. Even the singing clothes are not ready~"

   "Stay glued, just practice a few times." Yongshan Naoki comforted, "But, didn't Warner Pioneer say anything about this?"

   "There seems to be no other way." Akina thought for a while, "But it seems that in the subsequent "North Wing" promotion, it seems that I really want to go to the North Wing of the airport to shoot the promotional video. It is best to play it at the airport."

   Naoki Naoyama thought about it for a while. In an airport with such a large traffic flow in Tokyo, there should be a lot of people to see~

   ". Well, it's also a way~"

   "It seems that I still want to use the most advanced technology to let me stand on the wing of a synthetic plane and sing or something," Akina continued.

   ". Haha, I'm really looking forward to it~"

  The synthesis technology of this era is really exciting~

   After finishing their lunch, Naoki Naoyama and Akina Nakamori took a rest on the sofa in the living room, but Akina's attention was not on her boyfriend next to her, but instead she read the manuscript again.

   I never thought before that my girlfriend is actually a fan of novels.

  However, Naoki Naoyama drank tea, Akina read novels beside him, and occasionally talked.

   "Beep!"

   Just when Naoki Nagayama felt a little drowsy, the sound of a car's horn came from outside Yamazakura.

   Naoki Naoyama suddenly woke up, and Akina next to him also woke up: "Ah, it's Fang Zesang who came to pick me up!"

   "It's already this time~" Naoki Yongshan looked at the clock on the wall, it was past one o'clock.

   "Naoki-san, I'm leaving~"

  Akina Nakamori hurriedly stood up, but when she was about to put down the draft of the novel in her hand, she felt a strong reluctance.

  Although this novel has only written tens of thousands of words, Akina Nakamori has just seen the important node of the story. The heroine is about to explain the timeline of the hero and heroine. This is when the plot begins to be exciting.

  Looking at his girlfriend’s reluctant eyes, what can Naoki Naoyama say?

   "Akina. If you want to see it, you can take it." Yongshan Naoki found a paper bag, "Just send it back after reading~"

   "Hi! Arigado Naoki-san!"

  The little girl had a pleasant smile on her face, and she gave her a sweet kiss when she was about to leave the house.

  Looking at the car slowly disappearing outside the door, Naoki Naoyama shook his head, went back to the study, and started to write.

   Akina Nakamori's afternoon work is an outdoor variety show, similar to a sports meeting.

  During the outdoor recording work in the afternoon, Ueda Maki was surprised to find that Nakamori Akina, who was originally concentrating on her work, was always looking at the draft paper while taking a break.

  The on-site staff thought it was a script or other important work documents, so they didn't bother. As long as Ms. Akina is fine while recording.

  But Ueda Maki knew that the stack of manuscript paper was definitely not an important document.

   It’s just that Akina seems to be very closely guarded, even when recording, she will put it in her bag, and Ueda Maki can’t watch it at will.

  After the recording here ended, when heading to the next venue, Ueda Maki continued to watch Akina in the car with full attention. Usually, when Akina is in the car, most of them will catch up on sleep!

   "Akina-chan, what are you looking at? So engrossed?" Ueda Maki, who was sitting in the front row, was very curious.

   "Ah, this is a novel!" Nakamori Akina replied with a smile, "It's super beautiful!"

  “.Novel? What’s the name?”

   "It's called "Tomorrow's Me Dating Yesterday's You"" Akina Nakamori didn't hide it, the name was written on the cover.

   "It seems that I have never heard of such a strange name." Ueda Maki continued to ask, "Who wrote the novel?"

   "It's Naoki-san!" Akina said proudly, "It's not on sale yet!"

   "Is it the original manuscript again?!"

   Ueda Maki exclaimed, with envy in her tone, she recalled it!

  When Naoki Nagayama made "Love in the Sky" before, Akina Nakamori also watched it directly with the original manuscript!

   "Sure enough, it would be nice to have a boyfriend who is a writer."

  Ming Xingfang, who was driving, looked familiar. He had already guessed with this stack of manuscript papers when he came out of Yamazakin.

  (end of this chapter)