Tokyo Bubble Life

Chapter 814 Chapter 822, I have finished the award speech I prepared.
By mid-February, the weather became changeable, with occasional drizzles followed by two sunny days, requiring people to be fully prepared when going out.

However, with such weather changes, the temperature in Tokyo began to rise slowly, making people realize that spring is coming step by step.
Some time ago, major newspapers announced the shortlists for the three major awards in the Japanese film industry, and now, the official award ceremony is about to be held!
"Naoki-san." Itou Shuichi and Nagayama Naoki were preparing to speak out from the studio, "Have you prepared your speech for the Academy Awards today?"

"Ah, the award speech~"

Naoki Nagayama's focus these past two days was not on the film awards ceremony, but on making plans for his trip to Brazil. He did not even attend the rehearsal, so he did not prepare any detailed speech for the award.

"Wouldn't it be OK to just casually thank you for something like that?!"

"Naoki-san, please don't do this again!" Idou Shuichi quickly advised, "Your previous speech of 'thanking someone for the opportunity' has been regarded as the most perfunctory acceptance speech in the industry. If you do it again, the Academy Awards will think you don't respect them!"

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Naoki Naoyama was about to retort, but Idou Shuichi continued,

"It was okay to be perfunctory in the past, but now that we are in the process of striving for the Palme d'Or, we should not make things complicated!"

After hearing this, Naoki Naoyama said in a muffled voice:
"Hey, I see. I'll think about it now!"

"Yeah, that's right." It's rare for Idou Shuichi to say that he won against Naoyama Naoki, and he suddenly felt very happy~
Both of them were dressed in formal attire and got into the luxury car specially provided by Shuyou and drove towards the venue of the Academy Awards.

The main entrance of the Prince Hotel in Shinagawa district has been surrounded. The goal is the Oscars, the Academy Awards for Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, so naturally they cannot lose in the details of the red carpet.

Naoki Nagayama and Shuichi Idou walked onto the red carpet from the main entrance. Unlike Shuichi Idou who waved everywhere like a peacock with its tail spread out, Naoki Nagayama did not make too many movements or pauses, but just walked towards the venue.

However, the reporters present did not let him go. It had been a long time since he appeared in the headlines. The entertainment industry media reporters were even a little excited to see Naoki Nagayama:
"Naoki-san, Akidou Sack! How many trophies do you think you can win today?!"

"Naoki-san, is the goal the best movie?!"

"Director Nagayama, do you have plans for your next movie?!"

"Why didn't Mr. Naoki Nagayama attend the award ceremony with Ms. Akina Nakamori?!"

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The clicking sounds of shutters and the flash lights that were conspicuous even in broad daylight made Naoki Nagayama feel a little emotional. This kind of treatment in the spotlight is something that many stars and idols would never be able to ask for!

But all he felt was noise and bustle.
then
"Private Marseille, I'm going to be late! Go ahead!"

Naoki Nagayama didn't even stop, he swung his long legs and quickly slipped into the venue!

Late? There's still more than an hour before the show starts! Why are you late?

The reporters outside started to make a fuss, complaining about Naoki Nagayama's lack of martial ethics, and then directed their anger at Idou Shuichi who was being interviewed.
"Director Yitang, please keep a close eye on Mr. Naoki Nagayama!"

"Shuichi-san, go and bring Naoki Nagayama back! There are still many questions!"

"Mr. Idou Shuichi, what happened to Naoki-san? Why are you so anxious? Is it urgent?"

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Idou Shuichi, who stayed outside, smiled stiffly, but he couldn't imitate Naoki Nagayama and leave a large group of reporters behind. Although there were isolation banners, he had been surrounded by reporters because he wanted to be interviewed and was too close.
Can't run away!

The Neon Film Academy Awards will be broadcast live nationwide, and it will be held inside a hotel, so the first few rows will be like a banquet, and there will be rows of chairs in the back.

In the entertainment industry with its strict hierarchy, the seating arrangements for award ceremonies are also very deliberate. The first few rows and tables are mostly occupied by seniority-based bigwigs in the film industry, who are highly respected.

However, those in the middle, closest to the stage, are all popular stars and the most likely candidates to win the award.

With Naoki Nagayama's current status, he naturally sat firmly at one of the tables in the middle.

"Naoki-san, you're here!" As soon as Naoki Nagayama sat down, Takeshi Kitano, who was nearby, greeted him.

"Kitano-san," Naoki Nagayama said with a smile, "You came so early. Shouldn't you be filming Yasha at this time?"

"It's almost finished. At least I've finished filming!" Kitano Takeshi smiled, "Once the other main actors have finished filming, it's time to start editing~"

"Kitano-san's part is coming up very quickly~" Naoyama Naoki said with a little curiosity, "So Yuko-san, will you come today?"

"Of course, she's the host. Didn't Naoki-san come to the rehearsal?"

"Hehe, I'm quite busy."

"Kijima-kun isn't coming today either?" Kitano Takeshi was very interested in assistant director Kyon Kimura. He was deeply impressed by his presence, which was like a special ability, so he took note of it.

"He is busy filming "Love Century" and will not come today~"

“That’s such a pity~”

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Naoki Nagayama and Takeshi Kitano had a very happy chat, and we also saw the young actor Naoto Fujiki. However, it is rare for child stars to win awards, so he did not win the Best Newcomer Award this time. He was just there to make up the numbers.
After Shuichi Idou joined in, the group chatted happily and almost tricked Takeshi Kitano into filming "Squid Game".
When the music stopped, the 60th Showa Academy Film Awards ceremony officially began.

The hosts Ken Ogata and Yuko Tanaka stood on the podium and began to announce the official start of today's award ceremony.
"Mina-san, many excellent films emerged in Showa 59. After strict screening by the jury and the audience, the winning films will be announced today!"

"The 8th Academy Awards ceremony has officially begun!"

The nominated films for the Academy Awards are voted by members of the Japanese Academy of Film Association. The final winning films have actually been selected before the broadcast. The so-called live broadcast is just a formality.
However, no one knows the final list of winners except a few people, including the host, Yuko Tanaka.

There were quite a few winners of the Best Newcomer Award this year, including Yoshikawa Koji, Nomura Hironobu, and Tomita Seiko. After a total of six winners came on stage to receive their awards, less important awards such as Best Art, Best Recording, and Best Lighting were also presented.

It’s finally the turn of “Kikujiro’s Summer”!

"The winner of the Best Film Score Award is 'Summer' - 'Kikujiro's Summer'!" When Yuko Tanaka read out the award, she had a bright smile on her face, "Congratulations to Mr. Naoki Nagayama!"

As the composer of this song, Naoki Nagayama had to go on stage and accept the trophy from the presenter:
"Arigado~"

After standing still, the first acceptance speech of this event began:

"I would like to thank the Academy Awards Jury for giving me this award. I would also like to thank the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra for their outstanding performance and Mr. Kazumori Takeda for his seriousness and responsibility, which made the song "Summer" so perfect!"

Shuichi Idou in the audience breathed a sigh of relief. Naoki Nagayama's acceptance speech was considered to be acceptable, neither good nor bad.

When Naoki Nagayama came down, he smiled and said, "Naoki-san, keep it up!"

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"Kikujiro's Summer" was not included in the Best Supporting Actor and Actress awards, but starting with the Best Actor award, the entire award ceremony began to focus on "Kikujiro's Summer"!

And starting from this award, the nominated films will begin to be interviewed!

"Mr. Takeshi Kitano, how did you get the chance to star in this movie?" asked the host Ken Ogata.

"At that time," Kitano Takeshi said with an innocent look, "Director Naoki Nagayama found me and suddenly said to me: 'Kitano Takeshi, I think you look like an old gangster. Why don't you come to my side and play the role of an old gangster who has turned over a new leaf!'"

As expected of a manzai master, even the host Ken Ogata couldn't help but laugh out loud when he said this:

"Haha, after hearing this, didn't Kitano-san get upset?"

"I really wanted to get angry, but at that time we were in Naoki Nagayama's teahouse, and I was a little scared because I was surrounded by his people!" Kitano Takeshi continued to joke, "Besides, Naoki Nagayama is young, tall, and muscular. I'm over 40 years old, what if I get beaten up!"

"Hahaha~"

Everyone else in the venue burst into laughter, and even the director turned the camera to Naoki Nagayama, who looked innocent.
Is it fair that someone who can't bear to hurt even an ant when walking on the street is framed like this?
Also nominated are Hiroyuki Sanada for "The Tale of the Eight Dogs" and "Hot Blood School 2"; Kinya Kitaoji for "Kukai" and so on.
They also talked about interesting things that happened during the filming process or their thoughts on the performance, but none of them received as enthusiastic a response as Takeshi Kitano.

Naturally, the Best Actor award was easily won by Takeshi Kitano!

Next up was the best screenwriter, Naoki Nagayama, who was interviewed again, but this time it was Yuko Tanaka who asked the questions. The older sister, who was dressed in a well-dressed kimono, smiled happily when she saw Naoki Nagayama:
"Naoki-san is said to have been influenced by the script of this movie, which made others think it reflected his childhood, right? And even his parents back home were affected by it?"

As expected, the show should be played with acquaintances, and Yuko Tanaka knows too much! After she said this, the whispers in the venue instantly increased.

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Naoki Nagayama glared at her, but this cunning older sister easily avoided his glare.
"Ahem. That's exactly what happened."

"However, it is actually a false proposition that the stories created by screenwriters are a reflection of past experiences and life." Naoki Nagayama said, "Some creators are like this, but a large part is not. They rely on imagination (sexual fantasy)!
Otherwise, how could there be so many fantasy stories about marrying a beautiful, rich woman and reaching the pinnacle of life, novels that are completely different from the author's life! "

"So, I want to clarify again. My parents in front of the TV and my neighbors in my hometown. "Kikujiro's Summer" really has nothing to do with my childhood!!!"

"Hey, hey, we got it!"

Tanaka Yuko smiled and interrupted Naoki Nagayama's somewhat excited speech, and then went on to interview the next shortlisted winner.
But when it came to the final award ceremony, Yuko Tanaka looked at Naoki Nagayama:

"This year's Academy Award for Best Screenplay - Naoki Nagayama! Kikujiro's Summer!"

Naoki Nagayama stood up, walked to the award presenter, bowed to receive the certificate and trophy, and then began to give the award speech:
"I would like to thank the jury for giving me this award. I would also like to thank Otomo-san and Shuichi-san for their support in making this script possible."

After a speech of thanks for winning the award, he returned to the table and placed the trophy on the table.
"The second one~"

Idou Shuichi next to him said,

"Naoki-san, you just thanked the producer and the people behind the scenes. So the next step will be the crew members, right?"

"." Naoki Naoyama was speechless.
How do you know everything!

The grand and minor awards of the Academy Awards are usually presented at intervals, so after the Best Screenplay, the Best Editing Award came next.
It is still "Kikujiro's Summer".
“Congratulations to “Kikujiro’s Summer” for expressing the content of the film with innovative editing techniques.”

Naoki Nagayama received the trophy:

“I would like to thank the staff behind the scenes, including assistant director Kyon Kijima, Sakata Komei, and Ohara Mitsuaki. Without them, I would not have been able to edit this film.”

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At the following award ceremony, Naoki Nagayama was very busy, constantly going on and off the stage. The trophies on the table kept increasing, as if they were restocking!
Host Ken Ogata:

"Congratulations to Naoki Nagayama for winning the Academy Award - Special Award"

Naoki Nagayama received the trophy:

“Thanks to Takeshi Kitano, Naoto Fujiki and other actors for their performances. Without them, I couldn’t have made such a wonderful movie.”

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Moderator Yuko Tanaka:
"Congratulations Naoki Nagayama."

Naoki Nagayama received the trophy:

“Thank you. Without them, “Kikujiro’s Summer” would not have achieved such success.”

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Host Ken Ogata:

"Congratulations Naoki Nagayama."

Naoki Nagayama:

"grateful."

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There are a total of 16 awards in the Academy Awards. When there were only two major awards left, five of them had already been won by Naoki Nagayama!
Looking at the trophy on the table, Idou Shuichi sighed:
"Best Director, Best Film. I can only win one! Naoki-san, do you want me to help you move your things when you go back later?"

".want!"

The two hosts on the stage continued the hosting process with vigor. The Best Director Award did not need to be interviewed on stage. Tanaka Yuko looked at the list of winners in her hand, and her originally curved single eyelids widened:
"The winner of the 8th Academy Awards for Best Director is Naoki Nagayama!!! "Kikujiro's Summer"!!!"

Under the due gazes of the guests, Naoki Nagayama walked onto the stage again!

"Congratulations Naoki-san on winning the award!" Tanaka Yuko was also happy and surprised, and asked a little, "Is it unexpected that you can win the Best Director Award this time?!"

"Haha, I kind of thought I wouldn't be chosen this year!"

"Then congratulations again, Naoki-san. Go claim your award!"

Yuko Tanaka guided Naoki Nagayama to the podium. The person who presented him the award was Tomoyuki Tanaka, the vice president of the Academy Awards Association. He handed over the trophy and certificate with a smile:

"Congratulations, Director Naoki!"

"Thank you." Naoki Nagayama came to the microphone again, "Thank you. Uh."

Naoki Nagayama suddenly got stuck. He found that he had already thanked almost everyone he could thank!!!
Do I have to repeat it again?! That would be too embarrassing.
My mind was racing, and I couldn't think of anything good to say for a moment. But it was a live broadcast, and if I kept silent, it might be considered a broadcast accident!
A few seconds passed by, and Naoki Nagayama saw that the camera lens had moved forward, and the host Tanaka Yuko beside him had already grasped the microphone.
It's better to say anything than to say nothing! Naoki Naoki finally opened his mouth.

"I've already finished my prepared acceptance speech. I can't think of anything else for the moment."

Naoki Nagayama scratched his face in embarrassment.
"Anyway, thank you everyone"

As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere at the scene suddenly became heated, with laughter, surprise, and everyone's envy, jealousy and hatred for Naoki Nagayama on the stage all came out:
"Haha~" "Oh oh!" "That's true."

"It's Naoki-san indeed!"

"Big news!"

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Idou Shuichi, who was standing below, slapped him on the forehead. He knew Naoki-san would do something.
After leaving the stage in disgrace, Naoki Nagayama placed the Best Director trophy on the table and looked at Idou Shuichi with a somewhat embarrassed look:

"Haha, I've finished talking about it. I didn't expect there would be so many prizes."

"Naoki-mulberry"

"Haha, it's the last one anyway~"

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It was just a small episode. The award ceremony of the 8th Academy Film Awards is naturally still going on, and the male host Ken Ogata is ready to announce the final winner of the grand prize.

"The nominees for the Best Film Award are: "Kikujiro's Summer", "Funeral", "Setouchi Boys Baseball Team", "Heaven's Station", and "Mahjong Haunted House".

Ken Ogata took a deep breath and opened the envelope.
“The ultimate award-winning film.”

His pupils dilated slightly, as if he couldn't believe the result inside, but he raised his head and looked somewhere again:

"Best Movie – Kikujiro’s Summer, Naoki Nagayama!"

“!!!” “Roar, roar, roar~”

The venue was suddenly in an uproar. Some people who were expecting the award kept clapping, some had stiff faces, some thought that the award was well-deserved, and some thought that the Academy Award violated the unspoken rules!

"It's me?" Naoyama Naoki also looked at Idou Shuichi in surprise, "What about the unspoken rules?"

"I don't know," Idou Shuichi shook his head, "But now is not the time to talk about this, Naoki-san, please get on stage! Everyone is waiting!"

"!!!"

Naoki Nagayama had no choice but to stand up and walk towards the podium.
"But I've already finished my award speech! There's no more!"

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(End of this chapter)