Tokyo Bubble Life

Chapter 825 833, The corner next door is easier to dig? !
In the afternoon, Naoki Nagayama came to the studio.

"Naoki-san~" Suzuki Yukika greeted enthusiastically at the front desk, "You're here~"

"Hi, good afternoon, Yukichi-chan~"

With something on his mind, Naoki Nagayama simply responded and hurried into the office.

Surprisingly, both Idou Shuichi and Yoshimura Otomo were here today~
"Shuichi-san, Otomo-san, you are all here~" Naoki Nagayama also sat in his seat.

"Why did Naoki-san come over this afternoon?"

Shuichi Idou was a little curious, knowing that Naoki Nagayama usually came in the morning and then enjoyed life in the afternoon.

"I encountered something today." Naoki Nagayama looked at Yoshimura Otomo, "Otomo-san, is there any news about Ms. Yamaguchi Momoe in the entertainment industry recently?"

"Momoe Yamaguchi?"

Only then did Yoshimura Otomo turn his gaze around. He had watched Yamaguchi Momoe rise from obscurity to national fame, and then suddenly retire when she was at the height of her fame.
"If there is any news, it seems that Yamaguchi Momoe-san is attending a birthday party with Miura Tomokazu at a club?"

He thought about it for a while. There were indeed fewer news reports about Yamaguchi Baihui. This news report was from more than a month ago, and there were no photos.
Idou Shuichi became more and more curious:
"Why did Naoki-san suddenly mention Yamaguchi Momoe? Is there a role he wants to invite her to play? Or is there a new song that suits her?"

"Neither," Naoki Nagayama shook his head, and said with some emotion, "Do you know where Yamaguchi Baihui lives now?"

"Um, it seems to be a building in the port area?" Mr. Fangcun had some impression.

"Yes, 80, Takanawa 502 Building~" Naoki Nagayama had already found out from Keiko Fujita in the morning.

"How come Naoki-san knows so much?!"

"Because I'm going to buy a new house in Takanawa 80 Building." Naoki Nagayama shrugged, "Maybe I'll become neighbors with Momoe Yamaguchi~"

The two people in the office were surprised, and then they thought of Nagayama Naoki, who was once a die-hard fan of Yamaguchi Momoe and attempted suicide because of Yamaguchi Momoe's retirement.
I also think that the careers of Yamaguchi Momoe and Miura Tomokazu are at a low point, and maybe their relationship is also at a low point.
Purchasing a property next to her at this time, is it because you think that being close to her will give you more opportunities? Is it easier to exploit the corner next door?
Yoshimura Otomo's expression was a little subtle: "Ahem. Naoki-san, your secret crush on a young girl is called Bai Yueguang, right?"

"??"

Naoki Nagayama looked at Yoshimura Otomo in surprise. How could he remember such a strange word after hearing it only once?

"What happened to Bai Yueguang?"

Yoshimura Otomo stammered out strange words:
"In fact, everyone has their own dreams when they were young, but those will pass. When Naoki-san gets older, he will realize that it is better to cherish the people in front of him."

Idou Shuichi also echoed:
"Yes, yes. Cherish the one in front of you. Akina Nakamori is still so beautiful. She is no worse than Momoe Yamaguchi."

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Speechless. Naoki Nagayama finally understood that these two guys actually thought that he bought the house for Yamaguchi Momoe.
I am also worried that I am two-timing and interfering in my former idol’s marriage!!!
"How can the two of you be so dirty inside!" Naoki Nagayama said disdainfully, "Why do you think about extramarital affairs all day long!"

Seeing that Naoki Nagayama had no such thoughts, Yoshimura Otomo breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile:

"It can't be helped. Extramarital affairs are very common in Japan and have been discussed a lot recently~"

"Why are we discussing this?" Naoki Nagayama asked puzzledly.

"I know a little about this," Yitang Xiuyi interrupted quickly, revealing a mysterious expression, "I heard that it is a very popular novel in the upper class called Paradise Lost~"

"???"

Naoki Nagayama suddenly felt an inexplicable pressure.

Idou Shuichi is still talking:

"Recently, at those elegant gatherings, when people talk about literature, they all discuss this novel. They say that the language is beautiful, especially the reflections on extramarital affairs, the emotions are sincere and moving, and the final suicide for love is the sublimation of emotions."

Yoshimura Otomo also echoed:

"Yes, those rich guys have different ideas from ordinary people. But other ordinary people are usually bound by the 'rules' of society. When they see an illicit love story that breaks taboos in a novel, it seems like it is describing themselves."

"I really don't know who the author is! He must be a middle-aged man with rich experience and who has seen through the mundane world!"

"I must be a playboy, otherwise how could I write such a vivid plot!"

Naoki Nagayama strategically took a sip of water, and listened to the two of them discussing the little imperial book they had written. He felt a little embarrassed and uneasy!
Moreover, due to the need for confidentiality, Naoki Nagayama and Kuniharu Morikawa of Shogakukan did not communicate with each other in a timely manner, and did not know much about the sales of the new novel.

"So everyone is discussing this novel recently?"

"Yes, yes." Idou Shuichi has been participating in various social events recently and has seen discussions about Paradise Lost more than once. "I heard that even the mamas in the club praised this novel during their discussions!"

Unlike sex shops, Neon's slightly more upscale clubs are places where guests can talk and relax in the constraints of their families.
The novel "Paradise Lost" is erotic but not obscene, and has a high literary quality. Talking about it is both ambiguous and literary, as if even drinking prostitute wine has a high-end feel. It can be said that it fits the atmosphere of the club very well.

"Is that so?"

Naoki Nagayama never expected that Paradise Lost would become popular in the club first.
"Oh, right~" Idou Shu paused and looked at Naoyama Naoki, "Naoki-san, you are also very famous in the literary circle. Do you know this author named Sato?"

"." Naoki Nagayama was silent, then he moved his mouth slightly and said, "I don't know."

"As expected, you don't know either~" Idou Shuichi shook his head, "I heard that this author is very mysterious and there is no information at all. Even the staff at Shogakukan don't know."

Yoshimura Otomo was also very excited:
"Yes, because the author is only connected to a chief editor named Morikawa Kuniharu, and the protagonist of the story is the editor of the publishing house. So many people speculate that the author is that editor!"

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Naoki Nagayama remained calm, continued to drink water, and prayed silently in his heart.

"Bongzhi-san, I'm counting on you. Keep being my shield!!!"

The two guys in the office started chatting about this novel, and almost forgot about what happened to Naoki Nagayama before. After they realized what was going on, they asked:
"Naoki-san, why did you buy a house in Minato-ku?"

"Because Yamazakura-in is going to be renovated soon. Didn't we buy the small building next door last time~" Naoki Nagayama explained, "So I thought of buying an apartment as a temporary transition. I didn't expect to buy the place where Yamaguchi Momoe lives."

"Oh? I didn't expect that?" Idou Shuichi raised his eyebrows, indicating that he didn't believe it.

"I really didn't expect it until I found out when Ms. Fujita Keiko took me to see the house." Nagayama Naoki tried to convince his two friends, "In fact, I don't pay any attention to Yamaguchi Momoe anymore. I just admired her when I was young~"

"Oh~" "Hmm"

"I'll trust you for once!" Yi Tangxiu nodded, "So you're going to share this with us today?"

Naoki Nagayama came to the studio in the afternoon. Shuichi Ido and Otomo Yoshimura both assumed that this guy must have something to say!
"more than."

"The cherry blossoms at Yamazakurain are in bloom~" Naoki Nagayama smiled as he talked about business, "Plus it's going to be renovated soon, so I plan to hold a cherry blossom viewing party this weekend!"

"Cherry Blossom Viewing Party~"

Shuichi Ido and Otomo Yoshimura both relaxed. After all, the cherry blossom viewing party at Yamaozakuin was almost becoming a regular event in Naoki Nagayama's year.

Friends who are close to Naoki Nagayama will come to the party, which is equivalent to a small circle~
"How about it, are you free this weekend?" asked Naoki Nagayama.

"Of course!" Idou Shuichi nodded directly. He could turn it down even if he had something else to do.
Yoshimura Otomo also nodded: "The cherry blossoms in Yamazakurain are really beautiful~"

"Haha, that's settled!"

Laughter could be heard from time to time in the office, and the atmosphere became more harmonious.

Inside Shogakukan's office, Kuniharu Morikawa was slumped over his desk, looking tired and thin, even with dark circles under his eyes.

He has been sleeping in the office for two days.
It was because his wife suspected that he was the author of Paradise Lost and wrote about her own experience, so she asked him who the author was every day, otherwise he would have to pay taxes continuously.
As a result, he didn't even dare to go home.
At Shogakukan, other colleagues would come to ask about him from time to time, and even acquaintances in the industry called him~
The newcomer, Furuya Yuya, relied on his connections and pestered the author to find out who he was.
And yesterday, even the editor-in-chief Matsui Toshi told him that several big names in the literary world had already asked him about it, and he was under a lot of pressure. He might not be able to handle it and would let on that Naoki Nagayama was the author.

So he should communicate with Naoki Nagayama in advance, so as not to cause any misunderstanding between him and Shogakukan.
"It looks like Naoki-san can't hide it anymore!" Morikawa Kuniharu sighed.

Originally, it was not a big deal for the author of a novel to want to remain anonymous. After all, readers only care about whether the eggs are delicious, and generally don’t care what the hen that laid the eggs looks like.
However, I didn't expect that the novel "Paradise Lost" would have such a big impact in the literary circle. Even the bigwigs that the editor-in-chief couldn't afford to offend wanted to know who the author was.
"Anyway, let's find some time to meet with Naoki-san~" Morikawa Kuniharu pondered for a moment, "It's a good opportunity to discuss the sales of Paradise Lost."

"Dong Dong~"

Just at this moment, there was a knock on the office door.

Then I saw a baby-faced man walking in from the door, holding a cup of hot tea and a tea canister:

"Bongzhi-san, this is the freshest tea this year. I just received it and I brought it specially for you to taste!"

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Looking at this fawning look, it seems that Kuniharu Morikawa only knows how to take advantage of others and always take advantage of others.

"I won't tell you, Furuya-kun!"

"." Furuya Yuya's expression remained unchanged, and he put down the tea canister, "Bongzhi-san, why bother? You and I both know that you will definitely tell me in the end~"

"Who do you think I am?" Morikawa Kuniharu said righteously, "I am a senior editor who has been in the publishing industry for more than ten years. Everyone knows that I am the most tight-lipped person! No one can get me to say something I don't want to say!"

"I heard that the editor-in-chief has let it slip that some big shots also want to know."

"He won't!" Morikawa Kuniharu began to sound a little unsure, "If you promise to keep something secret, you must keep it secret! I believe in the editor-in-chief!"

Looking at the subtle expression of Morikawa Kuniharu, Furuya Yuya's eyes moved slightly:

"Bongzhi-san, are you really the author? This book is your autobiography, right?!"

You guessed half right!
Morikawa Kuniharu glanced at the editorial assistant.
".Children should not have too much imagination!"

"Oh~ I will know sooner or later!"

When Furuya Yuya closed the door and left, Morikawa Kuniharu's originally straight back became limp again, and he could only mutter to himself:
"Naoki-san, what should I do~"

After leaving the studio, it was not yet evening, and Naoki Nagayama did not want to go home for a moment. Looking at the slightly dim sky, he suddenly thought of something.
"It seems that Akina is recording "Meu amoré" for the first time today?"

Next Monday's "Night Hit" will start promoting this new song. Such a long program must be recorded in advance today and then edited.

"Do you want to go and have a look?"

This idea seems to have taken root in my mind.
But they were together in the morning, but he went to spy on Akina's recording in the afternoon. Isn't that a bit clingy?! Can't you even accept being apart for a day?
For the sake of his own masculinity, Naoki Nagayama was caught in a dilemma.
"Fuji TV" Naoki Nagayama pondered for a moment, then said to himself, "'Love Century' has been broadcast for so long, it's time to go and discuss the broadcast situation in person!"

After convincing himself in this way, Naoki Nagayama drove towards Fuji TV with a relaxed look on his face. This was definitely not the intention to peek at his girlfriend!
The headquarters building of Fuji TV remained the same as before, and Naoki Nagayama drove straight into the parking lot without even stopping.

I took out the souvenirs from the trunk of the car and walked towards the elevator with the bag. When I passed a bunch of small vans, I could see Akina's blue Porsche parked in the middle.
However, Naoki Nagayama naturally did not stop, but took the elevator directly to the floor where Daiya Sugiura and Rumi Nishi were.

"Naoki-san?"

As soon as the elevator door opened, I saw Akimoto Yasushi coming towards me, and he seemed to be in a hurry to leave.

"Akimoto-san? Are you leaving?"

"Hi, I'm on my way to the set." Akimoto Yasushi said to Naoki Nagayama, "Naoki-san, did you just come back from abroad?"

"I've been back for two days." Naoki Nagayama said with a smile, "But I just came to Fuji TV today."

"I see."

After the two exchanged pleasantries for a while, Akimoto Yasushi hurried off to produce his romance variety show, leaving behind only his sturdy back.

"Akimoto Yasushi is completely busy with his new romance variety show." Naoyama Naoki sighed, "It looks like Twilight Meow Meow is really going to be discontinued~"

If the show wasn't going to be suspended, he, as the main planner, definitely wouldn't have the time to do so.

But after everyone left, Naoki Nagayama realized:
"Oh, I forgot to give you the souvenir."

After arriving at the office of the production team, Naoki Nagayama knocked on the door and saw Daiya Sugiura and Rumi Nishi at their workstations.

"Otae-san, Sairumi-san."

"Naoki-san! Why are you here?!" Both of them were very happy to see Naoki Nagayama. They quickly stood up and took Naoki Nagayama to the meeting area.

"Didn't you go to Brazil a while ago and bring back some souvenirs?" Naoyama Naoki gave the souvenirs to the two of them. "I just saw Akimoto-san, but I didn't have time to give them to him. Please help pass them on~"

"Of course no problem!"

Sugiura Datai opened the bag and looked at it. It was full of Rio de Janeiro handicrafts and a jar of jam. And Xi Rumi next to him happily took it out to play with it~
"Arigato, Naoki-san~" "Haha, it's just by the way~"

The three of them exchanged pleasantries for a while, talked about their experiences abroad, and then talked about the recent situation at the TV station.

"I just saw that Akimoto-san went to produce a romance variety show. So is there anyone in charge of Twilight Meow now?"

Sugiura Daiyasu sighed: "Now it is handed over to the ordinary planner to maintain Naoki-san. There is still no improvement in the show in February. It looks like it will be suspended~"

The suspension of "Twilight Meow" is a foregone conclusion~
"Ha, there's nothing we can do about it. When we first planned it, it was a show that would rise and fall quickly." Naoyama Naoki wasn't surprised at all, and instead asked, "Has the time been set?"

"It will be in mid-March. We will plan the last episode before the show stops."

Sugiura Daitai talked about the TV station's plan and looked at Naoki Nagayama: "By the way, the last episode will invite all the former members of the Kitten Club. Naoki-san, your Wild Cat Group, as well as Kohiruimaki Kaoru and Kudo Shizuka."

"No problem~" I must participate in this kind of personal notice.

"That's good"

After saying this, Sugiura Daitasu felt a little sad. The suspension of a program made both of them silent for a while.

Then Naoki Nagayama changed the subject:
"The Century of Love by Tai Sang Shuyou, should it be okay now?"

"Ah, Love Century!" Sugiura Daiyasu laughed, "Nishi Rumi knows this better, she is already a loyal fan!"

"Oh? Really?" Naoki Nagayama looked at Nishi Rumi.

"Da Tai-san~" Xi Rumi complained embarrassedly, and then said awkwardly, "'Love Century' is indeed very attractive."

"The latest episode's ratings have reached 35%, which is the best result for a TV series in the past two years!"

Naoki Nagayama laughed: "Haha, it seems like everyone likes it~ The performances of the male and female protagonists are very good."

Xi Rumi curled her lips:
"I think that Teppei, played by Hideki Saijo, is so indecisive that it makes you want to punch him!"

This is the beginning of the sad plot. The relationship between the male protagonist Teppei and the female protagonist Riko will be subjected to various tests.
Naoki Nagayama complained in his mind: "I will want to beat him up even more in the next few episodes!"

Nishi Rumi chattered on and on about her views on "Love Century" and also told Nagayama Naoki about the audience feedback the TV station had received.

To sum it up:

"Love Century" is so popular that it is simply impossible to stop watching.
After finally calming down the agitated Nishi Rumi and chatting with Sugiura Daiyasu, time had unknowingly reached evening.

Then they were dragged to a nearby restaurant by two people and had a good meal~
When the sky was full of red clouds, Naoki Nagayama returned to the headquarters of Fuji TV.
"Da Tai-san, I'm going to watch the recording of "Night Hit""

"Ah, Naoki-san is going to visit the set!" Nishi Rumi joked.

"Haha~ We can go back together in the evening."

Naoki Nagayama admitted it openly. Since it has been officially announced, there is nothing to be afraid of.

“It’s really enviable~”

Xi Rumi naturally had no reason to stop him, and Sugiura Daitai next to him pointed out the location of the studio, and then he parted with Naoki Nagayama~
Watching Naoki Nagayama disappear around the corner, Xi Rumi sighed:

"These two are the best actors in "Love Century"."

Sugiura Daitai shook his head:

"Naoki-san's feelings for himself are much more straightforward than Tetsuya's. Forget it, don't think about them, Nishirumi. If you're envious, just find someone to date!"

".I have to find it~"

(End of this chapter)