Tokyo Bubble Life

Chapter 789, 797, it’s full of Housewife Killer Buffs!!!

It was a sunny day before Christmas.

There was no wind, and the warm sunshine shining on my body was warmer than any thick down jacket.

Naoki Nagayama arrived in Kyoto early in the morning by Shinkansen, then took the subway to the vicinity of Kiyomizu Temple. After getting off the train, he walked over. It happened to be the weekend when there were activities, and Kiyomizu Temple was completely blocked.

How many times have you come to Kiyomizu-dera Temple?

Looking at the crowds of people in front of the main entrance, Naoki Nagayama sighed. He had been here before when he was traveling and when he was recording "Love Journey". In short, he was very familiar with the place.

We squeezed through the crowd and came to the enclosed main hall. A large drawing board with special rice paper stretched on it had been set up on the stage, and several cameras were already in position.

A group of people in suits were in the main hall, discussing something around a monk in gorgeous robes and a middle-aged woman.

"Naoki-san, you're here~"

Fumio Kimura, who was on the periphery, saw Naoki Nagayama and hurried over to greet him.

"Mr. Kimura, what's going on in there?" Naoki Nagayama looked inside and found that Minister Kazuki Kono seemed a little unhappy.

Kimura Fumio pointed at the woman next to the monk and said:

"That's the chairman of the Japan Kanji Aptitude Test Association, Ikebo Yasuko."

"The Ikebo family that is famous for flower arrangement?"

"Ah, yes."

As I said before, Japan is a very rigid class society. The children of politicians and high-ranking officials are also politicians and high-ranking officials, so naturally there are many political families.
Ikebo is actually an organization and school of Neon flower arrangement, which gradually evolved into a member of the upper class. The head of each generation is called the iegen and will inherit the title of "Ikebo Jun'ei".

By now, the Ikebo family had been a family of officials for generations, with their main focus being on the field of government art and culture.

"Why does it feel like Kazuki Kono looks a little unhappy?" asked Naoki Nagayama.

Kimura Fumio sighed: "Originally, we invited the people from the Japan Kanji Aptitude Test Association to come and observe the ceremony, but the chairman, Ikebo Yasuko, just raised an objection."

Hearing this, Naoki Nagayama felt a little familiar~
"She said that the selection of the 'Chinese Character of the Year' is a cultural event with great influence, and culture needs to be treated with more caution, so the Chinese Character of the Year needs proper supervision and better guidance. Guidance from the Ministry of Education~"

"Uh so?"

"So the Japan Kanji Proficiency Test Association hopes to co-host this event with Fuji TV next year." Kimura Fumio was helpless, "The Japan Kanji Proficiency Test Association is a special civil law corporation under the jurisdiction of a department in the Ministry of Education~"

The so-called special civil law legal person is actually similar to a social group. It is an institution under the administrative agency.
The corners of Naoki Nagayama's mouth curled up slightly. He had experienced this situation many times, and it could be summed up in one word: picking peaches!

I guess the planning of the "Annual Kanji" has attracted more attention than expected, and then the chairman of the Japan Kanji Aptitude Test Association, Yasuko Ikebo, saw the potential and wanted to get involved~
This is because of the relationship with the Japan Democratic Liberal Society, and Fuji TV itself is also a behemoth, otherwise it would have directly snatched the hosting rights~
"Haha, what does Minister Kono think?" asked Naoki Nagayama.

"Although Minister Kono is reluctant, he will probably agree in the end," said Kimura Fumio. "After all, Ikebo Yasuko is already a member of the House of Representatives."

"Ha, he's still a member of Congress. Maybe he'll become a senior official in the Ministry of Education in the future~ There's nothing we can do about it~"

In fact, people like Ikebo Yasuko, who is a member of the political family, also serve as the chairman of the Japan Kanji Aptitude Test Association. This kind of clean office is originally praised for its qualifications, but I didn't expect that it could also gain an achievement.
What's more, maybe we can use this event to realize profits, which is really profitable.

Having said that, the discussion in the main hall was almost over, and everyone started walking outside, and naturally saw Naoki Nagayama and Fumio Kimura.

Kono Ikki's face looked much better. He must have received some kind of exchange or promise. He looked at Naoyama Naoki with a look of relief and introduced him next to Ikebo Yasuko:
"Ikebana Hoshiko-san, you should know that Naoki Nagayama was also the original planner of this event."

"Naoki-san, this is Ms. Ikebo Yasuko, the president of the Japan Kanji Aptitude Test Association."

Naoki Nagayama also bowed and greeted in a proper manner:

"Nice to meet you. I'm Naoki Nagayama. Thank you for your guidance~"

"Nice to meet you. I'm Ikebo Yasuko."

Ikebo Yasuko, who has just reached middle age, looks at Naoki Nagayama with shining eyes. This kind of handsome little wolfdog has always been the favorite of lonely middle-aged ladies.

Moreover, Naoki Nagayama is a playboy, a genius, and a musician, and he is simply full of the buffs of a housewife killer!

After introducing each other, Ikebo Yasuko smiled and said to Naoki Nagayama:

"I often see news about Naoki-san! I didn't expect that you are the planner of the 'Chinese Character of the Year' this time. It's really a surprise~"

"Thank you for your compliment, Mr. Ikebana~~" Nagayama Naoki could only force a smile and said, "It was just an idea that came to my mind by chance. Fortunately, Director Kono did not think it was just my fantasy and gave me great support, so this was able to be done."

"Haha, Naoki-san is too modest!" Ikebo Yasuko walked to the side of Naoyama Naoki with a smile on her face, "Such unexpected ideas are the standard that distinguish ordinary people from talented people. There is no doubt that Naoki-san is that special talent!"

"Ikebana-san, if you keep talking I'm so ashamed!"

"Haha, Naoki-san, you don't have to be so polite. Just call me by my name~"

".Hi, Baozi-san."

To be honest, Ikebana Yasuko is the heir of the flower arrangement school after all. Her appearance and temperament are excellent. Although she is a little older, she is still a middle-aged beauty.
But he was so familiar. No, it was enthusiasm. Naoki Nagayama felt that his small body couldn't handle it!

Later, Naoki Nagayama and Yasuko Ikebana were chatting happily, and they even called each other by their names~
Kono Kazuki, Kimura Fumio, and other directors and spectators, including the abbot of Kiyomizu Temple, could not help but complain in their hearts:
"Beast!!!"

As we were talking, the annual Chinese character writing ceremony was about to begin.

Naoki Nagayama was considered an internal staff member, and he stood in the closest place along with Minister Kono and other directors. The second circle around them was the invited guests, including those from the entertainment and cultural circles. The outermost circle was more pilgrims.

The writing ceremony was performed by the host of Kiyomizu Temple on a special drawing board and broadcast live by Fuji TV. The audience included invited guests and pilgrims who came to the site to observe the ceremony.

Naoki Nagayama didn't know any of the pilgrims, but there were many familiar faces among the invited guests, including the host Tetsuko Kuroyanagi. She was considered a cultured person among the hosts, so she was very suitable.

".After a month of solicitation, we collected telephone votes, mail votes, and ballot forms." Tetsuko Kuroyanagi showed this year's vote count in front of the camera to demonstrate the fairness of the vote, and then explained why many people chose this word.

New humans. New banknotes. New technology. Looking forward to the new year, etc.
"In 59, Japan's first 'Chinese Character of the Year' was - 'New'! ! "

As the gong sounded, the Chinese character of the year was decided!

Next, the elderly host picked up the largest brush, dipped it in ink, and wrote a huge "New" on the rice paper on the special drawing board!
As the host wrote, the word "new" sparkled in the sun, giving me a sacred feeling, as if it was foreshadowing that the new year would be better.
By the way, what will happen to this piece of paper?
The current Chinese Character of the Year is just a start-up. According to the program team's habit, such props are generally reused if they can be reused, and those that cannot be reused are directly regarded as garbage.
No one could have imagined that such a program would last for 20 to 30 years and become more and more popular.
Should I keep it? Naoki Nagayama was thinking about it, but his face didn't show it at all.

After the writing was completed, the program naturally had not ended yet. Tetsuko Kuroyanagi was interviewing the crowd, and Yasuko Ikebo next to her also seemed to want to say something on TV.

When Tetsuko Kuroyanagi turned around with the microphone, the first person she saw was Naoki Nagayama, and she hurried over.

"Naoki-san!" The microphone and camera were all in front of him. "I heard that the selection of the 'Chinese Character of the Year' was planned by you, right?"

"This is the brainchild of the Fuji TV production department. I just provided a little help during the brainstorming." Naoki Nagayama naturally understood the Spring and Autumn style of writing and gave the credit to Fuji TV.

Kuroyanagi Tetsuko followed up and asked, "What do you think of this year's annual Chinese character, 'New'? Or what do you think it represents?"

"Hmm" Naoki Nagayama hesitated for a moment.

At this moment, the sun is shining on the big stage, the clear blue sky, the red and green earth, and a sparkling jade stream. The picturesque scenery is presented before our eyes~
The world seems to be highlighted, so bright and beautiful.

Naoki Nagayama smiled: "I think it may represent blessings for this beautiful 'new' world!"

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The people in front of the TV and the pilgrims around looked at each other in confusion. What the hell is this guy talking about?

However, the host Tetsuko Kuroyanagi and a group of cultural figures watching the ceremony seemed to be attracted by this mysterious statement and nodded repeatedly.

Even Ikebana Yasuko's eyes became brighter when she looked at him. Isn't it true that flower pathmakers like this kind of mysterious feeling?
Naoki Nagayama felt this gaze, and his spirit sent out a warning—Danger!!! Stay away!!!

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Tetsuko Kuroyanagi continued to cue the process and asked Ikebo Yasuko, who naturally made a powerful speech on revitalizing traditional culture. What a politician!

In fact, the official live broadcast lasted only half an hour. After the equipment was arranged, some photos were taken of the pilgrims present, the interactions with the guests, and the social meal afterwards.
However, Naoki Nagayama had already slipped away quietly, taking with him the secretly rolled rice paper. As expected, it was temporarily left in the ear room unattended.

Snapped!
Just when Naoki Nagayama was about to leave Kiyomizu Temple in a good mood, someone suddenly patted him on the shoulder!
And there was a cry: "Still want to run?"

Naoki Nagayama subconsciously argued: "It wasn't me!"

"What's not your fault?!" That voice came again, making Naoyama Naoki feel very familiar, "Naoki, what bad things have you done again?!"

Naoki Nagayama turned his head and saw a very familiar face.

"Shuuichi-san?!" Nagayama Naoki exclaimed, "Why are you here?!"

Idou Shuichi laughed and pulled Naoki Naoki's arm to the corner: "I'm here to perform a ritual to exorcise evil spirits, and I want some amulets by the way!"

Kiyomizu-dera Temple is one of the oldest temples in Japan, and the amulets here are still very effective.

"Exorcism ritual?"

Naoki Nagayama frowned, then he remembered: "Are you talking about "The Ring 2"? "

"Yeah. After watching the finished film, I felt a chill in my heart. I was always afraid that Sadako would come to my bedside to see me at night~"

Ito Xiuyi laughed, seeming a little embarrassed.
"Didn't Sadako in the film grow by absorbing the telekinesis of those who had watched the film? So before the film is officially released and more people can see it, I'll exorcise the evil first~"

Naoki Nagayama showed his dead eyes and complained helplessly:

"Shuuichi-san, didn't you take the photo of Sadako yourself? You've also seen the actress Igarashi, who is a very beautiful lady with a great figure~
It's a long night and you can't sleep. If you meet a woman like this who attacks you at your bedside, you will probably be very wild! "

"I should be worried about Ms. Igarashi!!!"

"Naoki-san, you..." Ito Shu was speechless, then he seemed to think of Igarashi's appearance and figure, and simulated the situation again, "What you said seems to make sense."

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Naoki Nagayama shook his head, no longer able to comment on Idou Shuichi's behavior.

"Anyway, that's it~" Naoki Nagayama asked, "Have you finished the exorcism ritual? Isn't the premiere tonight? Don't you need to go back and prepare?"

"We were waiting, but the monk was delayed because of your calligraphy ceremony this morning." Idou Shuichi shook his head. "But after what you said just now, it doesn't matter whether the exorcism ceremony is performed or not. I feel like Sadako isn't that scary anymore."

"Are you still thinking that it would be better if Ms. Igarashi really attacked you at night?"

“It’s not impossible.”

"Heh." Naoki Nagayama spat!
As expected! Men!! Crumbs!!!

Now that everything was fine, Naoki Nagayama and Shuichi Ido walked out of Kiyomizu-dera Temple together, preparing to have lunch in Kyoto and then return to Tokyo.

"By the way, Naoki-san." Itou Shuichi suddenly remembered, "Don't you have a garden in Kyoto? I saw it last time in "Love Journey"."

"Um, yes. What's wrong?" asked Naoki Nagayama.

"Let's take our old friend on a tour!" Yi Tang Xiu said with a smile, "Since we're here! I wanted to see it when I saw it before."

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Why do I feel like this guy Shuichi Idou has become a little shameless after his little tricks were exposed?

(End of this chapter)