Tokyo Bubble Life

 “Naoki-san, come and take a look at this~” Otomo Yoshimura handed over a photo, “See if this fits the protagonist of “April Story”.”

Nagayama Naoki took it and took a look. It was a photo of a girl. Although it was a little immature, her delicate facial features and fair skin already had the potential to be beautiful.

"Is this Yasuko Sawaguchi?" Nagayama Naoki thought of this name in his mind.

"Ah, Naoki-san is also paying attention~" Yoshimura Otomo said, "This is a beauty pageant that Toho Art has just launched. It is similar to the national beauty pageant for high school girls and it just ended in January. This Yasuko Sawaguchi was the winner of the first award.

　Toho’s Cinderella! "

Nagayama Naoki nodded when he heard this. He usually likes to watch some funny variety shows, and really doesn’t pay attention to beauty contests or anything like that.

However, he had never heard of Yasuko Sawaguchi, who was known as the last stunning beauty in the Showa era. Did she debut so early?

 It’s only Showa 59. Is it because there won’t be any beautiful newcomers in the entertainment industry in the next few years?

Yoshimura Otomo was still beside him, pointing at the photo with joy and saying:

“How is it? Pretty, isn’t it? She stood out among 30,000 people! In the end, she was the only one who got the glass slipper!

I heard that she attracted much attention for her beauty when she was in school, and many boys from other schools would come to see her."

"Otomo-san, be careful." Naoki Nagayama pushed the Mediterranean Sea a little further, "You are already this age, how come you are as excited as a teenager when you see a beautiful girl?"

“What’s wrong, I just like to see beautiful girls!” Yoshimura Otomo had no sense of moral integrity at all, “Men will remain young until they die!”

ˆ “.”

  After arriving in the Showa era, Naoki Nagayama had already met countless "future celebrities", so he was not too surprised when he learned about Yasuko Sawaguchi. Instead, he thought about it with the photos.

 "How is it? Naoki-san, do you think she is suitable for "April Story"?"

Since this movie is in a hurry and will be released in April, Yoshimura Otomo has also been in a hurry to find the leading actor in the past two days.

 “It’s not beautiful, it’s very beautiful.” Naoki Nagayama was a little hesitant. He always felt that it was a little bit worse. “It’s very confident and gentle.”

“However, such a girl, who has grown up surrounded by praise from everyone, always feels a little different from the image of being timid and secretly in love with others.”

Nagayama Naoki continued, "Besides, doesn't she already have a film appointment with Toho?"

Those who win Toho Cinderella will get the opportunity to debut given by Toho. This is why Toho Cinderella is known as the best competition for opportunities in the entertainment industry.

Yoshimura Otomo also nodded. Indeed, at this time, we need to invite others to participate in another movie. Dongbao will not let them go!

 “So, how many other idols are there?”

“Forget it~” Nagayama Naoki looked at the other players and said, “They are all inappropriate~”

Yoshimura Otomo was in trouble: "Are we really going to audition?"

Is it to imitate Toho's Cinderella and have a tree friend, the ugly duckling? Regardless of whether the reputation can be compared with Toho, it is indeed a bit unreasonable to audition the heroine for a literary film that is less than an hour long.

Nagayama Naoki rolled his eyes and said, "Otomo-san, there's no need to bother talking about it. In fact, there is a place, and I have already helped to screen it. Most of the remaining people are beautiful, and I will definitely find the right one."

"? Where?" Fangcun Dayou was confused.

“Horikoshi High School! There is also Hinode High School!” Nagayama Naoki said, “There must be suitable candidates among the students in these two schools!”

 In fact, it is similar to schools such as China National Theater and Beijing Film Academy in later generations, which specialize in training students in the performing arts. These two key aristocratic schools in Japan are full of handsome men and beautiful women.

Especially Sunrise High School, currently also called Sunrise Girls’ High School, specializes in cultivating female artists.

Yoshimura Otomo seemed to be awakened: "Yes, these two schools! And at this time, the largest group of students is about to graduate! It's just the same time as in Naoki-san's movie!"

 April is the time when first-year students enter school. It is now February, just after the college entrance examination. It is completely consistent with the timeline of "April Story".

Nagayama Naoki smiled and said: "Then please contact Otomo-san with the two schools. If possible, it is not impossible to reach long-term cooperation with these two schools!"

 For the growing Shuyou Group, fresh blood with formal training is very important.

 “Hi! I’ll get in touch as soon as possible!”

Yoshimura Otomo suddenly became more motivated.

 There are not many things in the studio that need to be handled directly by Naoki Nagayama. At most, they are just the final signature.

 Most of the time, it is enough to check the project progress and accounts at the end of the month and the end of the year. However, as a boss, the most important thing is to have a good relationship with the business side.

So Nagayama Naoki brought cameraman Koaki Sakata and assistant Mitsuomi Obara to Fuji TV.

"Sakata-kun, Ohara-kun, remember." Nagayama Naoki said to the two employees in the elevator, "You must take the initiative during the filming and recording of the show. This show is our tree friend's show. "

  “Hi!” X2

Nagayama Naoki came here for the "Newspeak Buzzword Award", so this time he did not go to meet acquaintances such as Director Takano Ikki and Sugiura Oyasu. Instead, he went directly to Ueya Haruta of the second production department.

 “Zhi Shusang, you’re here!”

 Because he had called in advance, Haruta Ueya warmly received the three of them in the conference room.

"Haruta-san!" Naoki Nagayama greeted, and then introduced, "Behind are the cameraman Koaki Sakata and the assistant Mitsuaki Obara. They are the personnel for this shooting."

"This is our first meeting. Please give me your advice." After a brief greeting, Haruta Ueya said neatly, "We have already vacated the recording location for the new program. Naoki-san can start it whenever he wants."

“That’s great.” Naoki Nagayama said, “What about the host of the show?”

“Ah, the host has also been decided. Speaking of which, he is an acquaintance of Naoki-san!” Haruta Ueya said with a smile.

At this moment, there was a knock on the door of the reception room, and then a familiar person walked in.

 “Zhi Shusang, we meet again~”

"Ah, who are you?" Nagayama Naoki had met this person before and seemed to have interviewed him once, but he didn't remember his name.

 “My name is Naotaro Nakanishi! I am a reporter and anchor at Fuji TV!”

 The person who came here was not angry. It was indeed just a random interview that day, and he did not introduce himself. In the subsequent interview at the cinema, he did not use his name, but he looked familiar.

Since that revelation, Naotaro Nakanishi has appeared on the TV station and his name has been remembered by his boss.

The cameraman Naoto Tsuji who was traveling with him had already had the opportunity to operate the camera in a popular program, but he was a step late. This is because all current programs have fixed hosts.

When Naoki Nagayama’s new program was launched, Ikki Takano directly sent Naotaro Nakanishi over.

 “Hi, Nakanishi-san, please take good care of me.”

“Haha, Naoki-san, just call me Naotaro~” Naotaro Nakanishi kept his posture very low. After all, Naoki Nagayama is the person in charge of the program.

 “Okay~” Nagayama Naoki nodded.

“Naotaro-san, Haruta-san, now that we have almost all the people, we are going to start recording.”

 In the internal meeting, Nagayama Naoki did not say anything false, but said sincerely,

"The program is divided into two parts. The interviews and follow-up shots before the studio are mainly filmed by Naotaro-san, Sakata-kun, and Ohara-kun. Shogakukan and Japan Free National Society sent two guests, and monthly updates will also be given. Of course, our tree friends will also publish a copy ourselves. You mainly photograph the origin of the words, the explanations of the guests, and interview passers-by about their opinions."

Having finished the outdoor introduction, Naoki Nagayama talked to Haruta Ueya about the recording requirements in the studio, including the production of the main background.

 Because this program is held once a month, there is actually no need to rush, but the preparations are always necessary.

“You are all experienced people, so I won’t say much during filming and recording.” Naoki Nagayama said, “I will come to the scene during the first recording. After that, Haruta will mainly have to worry about it.”

 Haruta Ueya, as a person inserted by Fuji TV, needs to play a relatively important role in the program, so Naoki Nagayama gave him the on-site director.

　　"Hey, I will definitely live up to Naoki-san's high expectations."

 “Haha, Haruta-san will be fine~”

　　After continuing to discuss some issues during program production, Ueiya Haruta invited a group of people to go and have a look at the studio. He said that it was a studio that had finally been vacated, and the equipment inside was all high-end goods.

 The studio for a small show is naturally not as big as a show like Night Hit.

 Naoki Nagayama walked into the studio and saw only a room about the same size as a basketball court. There were still traces of the recording of the previous program, and the white cloth and stage background were still there.

Haruta Ueya explained: "In a month, this studio still has other programs in the first three weeks, but the last week is reserved for us."

“If we want to invite viewers, our TV station will also be ready.”

Nagayama Naoki looked around and just nodded, while Sakata Kongming and Obara Guangming checked the equipment, and sure enough they were all newer products.

Before leaving, Naoki Nagayama said to Naotaro Nakanishi:

"Naotaro-san, tomorrow Shogakukan and the Japan Free National Society will make an appointment, and we can probably shoot the day after tomorrow. The current interviews are relatively fragmented. Sakata Koaki and Obara Mitsuaki used to be filming movies and TV series, so I have to trouble you a lot. ”

“Hey, I will try my best!” Nakanishi Naotaro is a good person. “There is no problem with the shooting experience of Kong Ming-san and Guangming-san!”

 “Hmm~”

As he was talking, Nagayama Naoki heard a voice: "Naoki-san!"

 Looking closely, it turned out to be Nishimi!

The little beauty walked over quickly: "Naoki-san, why are you here today? Why didn't I see you in the preparation team?"

Nagayama Naoki smiled and said: "Today I'm here to communicate about another program. I haven't gone to the preparation team of "Dusk Meow Meow" yet."

"Well, why don't we go now!" Sai Rumi said with a smile, "It seems that it's over here, the latest "Dusk Meow" is being previewed!"

"That's it~" Seeing this, Nagayama Naoki could only say to the others: "Haruta-san, Naotaro-san, I'll go over and take a look first. Sakata-kun and Ohara-kun, you can go back by yourself~"

After everyone said goodbye, Nagayama Naoki followed Nishi Rumi to the preparation team of "Twilight Meow Meow". When he opened the office door, it turned out that Sugiura Oyasu and Akimoto Yasushi were watching the latest program preview tape.

 “Naoki-san, you’re here!” Otasu Sugiura’s eyes were surprised.

“Well, I was originally here to discuss other programs. I heard that the latest preview was ready, so I stopped by to take a look.” Naoki Nagayama explained, then turned to greet the fat young man, “Akimoto-san~”

 “Zhishumulberry”

Akimoto Yasushi is a little concerned about Nagayama Naoki now. He now regards the Kitten Club as his forbidden love, but last time at the request of Sugiura Oitai, he actually gave the little Hibi Maki Kaoru to Nagayama Naoki. And I heard Shuyou has signed her

 This is a perfect gift for a daughter! If Akimoto Yasushi's life were a novel, then this would be a big poisonous point for readers to abandon the book!

 So at this time, I was a little tangled and awkward when I saw Naoki Nagayama, so after saying hello, I turned my attention to the show again.

Sugiura Oitai was completely indifferent and said enthusiastically: "Naoki-san, are you satisfied with Nimaki?"

“Haha, that girl is very popular with Shuichi-san, and we have decided to include her in the new movie!” Nagayama Naoki said with a smile.

 “Really? That’s great!” Sugiura Oitai became even more happy after hearing this, which showed that his move to build a relationship with Shuyu was very successful!

 After chatting for a while, Sugiura Oitai said: "By the way, Naoki-san, come over and watch "Twilight Meow Meow" together. The recent ratings have been unstable after changing the process. We are all looking for the reason~"

 “Is it unstable?” Naoki Nagayama walked aside and started to watch together.

 The program "Twilight Meow" is currently very famous among middle school and high school students. Because it is broadcast at 17:00, students will rush home and turn on the TV every time after school. This is definitely not a rumor.

However, with the increasing number of members in the Kitten Club and the increasingly complex processes, the program has become more bloated as it becomes more interesting.

Nagayama Naoki can see that there are shadows of various future variety shows such as "The Voice" and "Idol Training Camp" in the program. However, such programs are like shooting stars after all. They are at the top at the beginning and will remain there forever. Falling!

However, he still tried his best to provide some opinions, so that the show can survive this year!

“Da Taisang, Kitty Club is an idol group after all. We need to consider the work of releasing records,” Naoki Nagayama said. “Since it is a multi-person group, it is best to have a video tape that combines images and singing.”

“Also, we can also do more offline activities. After increasing the stickiness of fans, it will also be very beneficial to the profit of the Kitty Club.”

  After all, they are positioned as a “popular idol group”, and the distance between them and the audience must not be too far.

 Sugiura Otasu and Akimoto Yasushi both listened quietly to Nagayama Naoki's words, and had a rough idea in their minds about the next stage of the program.

"Huh? How did Akina know?" Nagayama Naoki's tone on the phone was full of surprise, "It was obviously just decided not long ago."

 “Hang Tiao?”

In the Holiday Inn in the Bahamas, Akina Nakamori, who had just finished washing, was lying on the bed holding a microphone. Her beautiful eyes widened in surprise.

“I told Fang Zesang before that Zhishusang would not go abroad!”

"? Fang Zesang? Why would he talk about me?" Nagayama Naoki was very puzzled, "You care about me so much?"

"this."

Akina laughed and began to talk about Ueda Maki and Akiyuki Fusanoori's speculation that Nagayama Naoki deliberately created a chance encounter or something.

Nagayama Naoki on the sofa in Yamazakura laughed. It turned out that Akina’s agent thought so!

"Speaking of which, when I went abroad, the first two encounters were indeed by chance, but they were all carefully prepared!" Naoki Nagayama didn't hide anything at this time, he had already caught up with them, "Especially those who went to Europe. That time, I specifically asked the flight attendant to upgrade Akina to the side cabin!"

“Eh~~~” Akina Nakamori felt sweet in her heart as she listened to her boyfriend talk about how she planned to meet and travel with her by chance. Her upper body was lying on the bed, but a pair of calves kept shaking in the air, “Naoki-san is so cunning!”

 “It’s so cunning to want to stick with your girlfriend.”

Nagayama Naoki was not embarrassed at all. Instead, he said a little proudly, "Aren't Akina also very surprised at that time~"

“No way~” Akina felt a little embarrassed and decided that she could no longer listen to what her boyfriend said, so she quickly changed the topic.

 “Where is Naoki-san going this time?”

“This time, I’m going to Australia. The company wants to shoot some short films for the summer and autumn seasons.” Naoki Nagayama didn’t mean to hide it, “It will take about a week or so.”

 “That’s it.” Akina was a little disappointed. It seemed that she wouldn’t be able to see her boyfriend this time.

Nagayama Naoki naturally noticed: "What's wrong? It sounds a little unhappy~"

"It's just that we can't see Naoki-san until the award ceremony." Nakamori Akina whispered. By the time she finished filming, it was already more than a week later, just in time to catch up with the Japanese Film Blue Ribbon Award Ceremony. .

"yes."

 It has been almost a week since we last met. For a couple who are passionately in love, a day without seeing each other is like three autumns. In total, they have not seen each other for 12 years~ The urge to see Akina is getting stronger and stronger.

Nagayama Naoki suddenly thought of something: "When Akina comes back, will she also stop in Hawaii?"

“Well, I also said that I want to stay in Hawaii for a day.” Akina said, “Experience the Hawaiian style.”

“One day,” Nagayama Naoki pondered for a moment, “Akina, how about I wait for you in Hawaii~”

"Huh?" Akina Nakamori was a little surprised and sat up from the bed, "But isn't Australia in the southern hemisphere? Doesn't Naoki-san have to work?"

"Don't worry about it. Akina, do you want to meet me in Hawaii?" Naoki Nagayama scored a direct goal.

Work? Isn't that the employee's business? What does it have to do with the boss? Besides, is it important to have a girlfriend at work?

“.” Akina hesitated in the room for a while, and finally said softly,

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