Tokyo Bubble Life

Chapter 859 867, I seem to have forgotten something very important!!
As the opening ceremony approached, the originally quiet town became more and more lively.

Tourists from all over the world came to this city, and reporters with cameras filled the streets. In addition to wanting to take a picture of an international movie star, some people also worked part-time taking pictures for tourists.

If you do well, you can usually earn a month's salary in one day.

Even Japanese film journalists came here to record this event. Naoki Nagayama, who made a bold statement in China, will also get the final result at this film festival, whether he will become a joke or a legend.
After three days of great fun in Cannes, Naoki Nagayama finally waited for the opening of the Cannes Film Festival.

"Naoki-san, we're ready to go!"

Shuichi Idou appeared in front of Naoki Nagayama in a suit and tie, and Kitano Takeshi also came later. This guy rarely wore formal clothes, but he didn't look like a good person at all~
"Naoki-san said you should walk the red carpet!" Kitano Takeshi said exaggeratedly, "Compared to me, you are more like a star!"

Naoki Nagayama adjusted his collar. Akina Nakamori has an excellent sense of fashion. The suit prepared for Naoki Nagayama is a silver-gray suit with a white shirt, but the tie is a dark satin pattern, which makes people look outstanding and handsome when wearing it.
"Why walk on the red carpet? Those reporters won't take pictures of you!"

In fact, most of the red carpet shows in Cannes are shows for female stars. Most people pay attention to which female star is wearing which high-end brand and what kind of fashion trend she will lead. Even well-known clothing brands will invest a lot of advertising fees in this event.

As for men, we can only say that since this era, everyone knows that men's spending power on fashion is not as good as that of dogs.
"Shuichi-san, Naoki-san, Kitano-san~"

At this moment, Yuko Tanaka came over in a white dress and a women's hat. Her hair was combed up nicely, leaving only two playful strands at the temples. Her skin was so white that it set off her bright red lips.
"Wow, Yuko-san is so pretty~" Kitano Takeshi complimented with a smile, "She looks like a young lady from a movie."

"After all, we have to walk the red carpet."

When Yuko Tanaka attended events in the past in China, she could choose a kimono, but this was her first time attending a film festival abroad, so she chose a dress.

"Are we going to leave now?"

"Um"

Naoki Nagayama did not waste any time. The hotel was only a few minutes away from the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, so there was no need to take a car.

On the way there, the group saw many other stars. The female stars were all dressed up, and some even needed assistants to help hold up their skirts, while the men were mostly wearing suits of different styles.

When we arrived at the Cannes Film Festival Palace, a wide red carpet had already been laid out at the main entrance. The area was surrounded by dense crowds of reporters, with cameras ready to go, and they would take pictures non-stop whenever they saw a star.

After handing over the passes, a leader began to lead the group to the venue.

Naoki Nagayama wanted to go in through the side passage with Shuichi Idou, but Yuko Tanaka grabbed his arm:

"Naoki-san, you can't be a deserter at this time!"

"??? I'm not a celebrity, and I don't need exposure!" Naoki Nagayama was helpless, "The red carpet is your and Kitano-san's home turf!"

".Hasn't Naoki-san also starred in a movie? How can you say he's not a star?!"

Yuko Tanaka held Naoki Nagayama's arm so that he could not escape, and then walked towards the red carpet.

"Besides, we are the only Orientals with black eyes and yellow skin here. We can't look too lonely!"

"???"

Obviously, "Goodbye Hakodate" is also shortlisted. Seeing that Yamazaki Tsutomu, Harada Yoshio, Ogawa Mayumi and others should also come!
In the end, Naoki Nagayama was pulled onto the red carpet with Takeshi Kitano, Yuko Tanaka, Naoto Fujiki and others, and walked forward following the leader's steps.

The reporters next to them don’t care about all that. Once they walk on the red carpet, they are stars and they have traffic!

Flashlights kept shooting, and reporters were shouting things like "look here" in English.

When we arrived at the red carpet of the main competition unit specially held by the organizer for the shortlisted films, we had to stop temporarily for the organizer to take pictures. There were so many tourists around, and the atmosphere was very lively. Fortunately, there were not many fans of Neon here, so we were not stopped for an interview~
Tabata Ren, a reporter from the Film Junpo, was also among them. Looking at the handsome men and beautiful women on the red carpet, smiling sweetly, he quickly patted the photographer next to him:

"Hurry up, take more pictures. It will be on the cover of the next issue of Film Weekly!"

This is not the first time that Naoki Nagayama has participated in an awards ceremony. However, unlike domestic awards, the list of winners at the Cannes Film Festival will not be announced in advance, but will be read out by the award presenter at the end.
After sitting in his seat, Naoki Nagayama looked around.

This venue is actually no different from a movie theater, except that the large screen in the front has been replaced with a screen and stage, and red chairs are neatly arranged around the main stage, but most of them are empty.

"It's afternoon now so we're still early. The red carpet ceremony will last until the evening." Itoh Shuichi nervously spoke about common knowledge of the Cannes Film Festival, "After that there will be speeches which will also take a long time, and then the opening film."

"Which movie was the opening night?"

“Oriana”

Today is just the opening ceremony, and the main thing is walking the red carpet. Afterwards, there will be speeches from festival officials, an opening film, and some interviews and filming.
Starting tomorrow, film screenings in the main competition unit and other units will begin.

"Can you not participate in the subsequent media interviews?" asked Naoki Nagayama.

"Absolutely not!" Idou Shuichi immediately refused, "Naoki-san, this is a great opportunity to expand the international influence of Shuyou. You must not be absent. Besides..."

Suddenly he stopped. Naoki Naoyama asked, "What else?"

Idou Shuichi looked a little embarrassed: "Besides, I'm not very fluent in foreign languages, so I might not be able to express myself well in front of the media."

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In this era, English has a great international influence, and most interviews are conducted in English. Although the organizers will provide translators, the quality of the translators varies, especially the Japanese translation of English, which may be a Japanese translation.
Turning to look at the others, Yuko Tanaka also lowered her head:

“My English is not yet proficient enough for an interview”

Kitano Takeshi was even more carefree: "I just said hello."

As for the younger Fujiki Naoto, it is even more impossible~
This made Naoki Nagayama shake his head and sigh at his own crew, saying that they were just a makeshift group that just got put together and came to the international film festival!
While casually chatting about the upcoming activities, Kitano Takeshi suddenly interrupted:
"Naoki-san?! There's something I've always been curious about!"

"? What?" Naoki Nagayama was puzzled.

"You said at the Academy Awards a few months ago that you would save your acceptance speech for the Palme d'Or." Kitano Takeshi's words made everyone around him look over. "What kind of earth-shattering acceptance speech is that?"

“!!!” It seems like I have forgotten something very important!

Naoki Nagayama's expression froze. He had been in Cannes for so many days, but he hadn't thought about this at all!
Shuichi Idou also joined the conversation:

"Yes, Naoki-san. I have never understood what your acceptance speech for the Palme d'Or will be."

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Looking at the curious eyes of the crowd, Naoki Nagayama could only delay strategically:
"Why are you so curious? Won't you know when you win the award?!"

"Tsk" "What~" "This needs to be kept secret" "."

Several people nearby complained in disappointment!

Meanwhile, Naoki Nagayama felt a chill down his spine. What kind of acceptance speech could be worthy of all the waiting?
It will definitely be widely reported when we get back!
At the Ken-On headquarters in Tokyo, Akina Nakamori is holding a small press conference.

As Seiko Matsuda is about to get married, the media all know the fact that Akina Nakamori, the only one competing with Seiko Matsuda, is about to reach the top of the female idol list.
After hearing the news of the press conference, many reporters came eagerly, filling up the small press conference venue.
"Today's press conference is mainly to announce the release date of the next album and the time of the summer tour."

Tanaka Yoshiaki guest-starred as the host. Although he had been informed when the announcement was made, he
I communicated with the reporters again about the content of the release.

"Before that, Akina Nakamori will also release a special single record as a surprise gift to her fans."

"Please take good care of me, colleagues."

Then he signaled to Mingxingfang to let Akina Nakamori come out.

Akina Nakamori wore a white suit on the upper body, with a loose white shirt lining, and a small skirt on the lower body. Her hair was changed into soft wavy curls, and she also wore a pair of frameless glasses~
As soon as I appeared, I was surrounded by flash lights and shutter sounds!
"Thank you all for coming, Arigato~" Akina Nakamori bowed slightly, skillfully greeted the media, and then stood in the middle of the camera, "I invited everyone here today because I have a few messages that I would like to ask you to pass on to those who have been following me~"

“The next album, SAND BEIGE, will be released in June. It’s mainly in the style of the Middle East.”

“Bitter & Sweet’s summer concert will officially begin in July, tentatively scheduled for July 7. The concert will be held in ten cities, with a total of 7 shows.”

Akina Nakamori still persuaded President Hanami Kaku to postpone the summer tour until after her birthday.

"Before this, since it is the end of the cherry blossom season and it is also the third anniversary of our debut, we specially planned a single as a gift for everyone. It is a 12-inch record! There are songs on both sides.
The front side is the cherry blossom song "夢と葉桜 (Dream and Leaf Sakura)", and the back side is "赤い鸟跑げた (The Red Bird Escaped)", which is another version of "Meu amoré". I hope you like it."

After the main news information was delivered, the interview session began. A reporter raised his hand impatiently:

"Akina-chan, who is the author of "Yume to Hazakura (Dream and Leaf Sakura)"?

"It's Nagayama Naoki." Akina Nakamori naturally couldn't hide this, because everyone would know it anyway.

Sure enough, after hearing this, the reporters pressed their shutter buttons even faster, and the microphones were almost reaching to Akina Nakamori's mouth.

"Akina-chan, side A is Naoki-san's "Yume to Hazakura (Dream and Cherry Blossoms)", and side B is another version of "Meu amoré". Is there any meaning behind this?"

"It doesn't really have any meaning. It's just a coincidence," Akina Nakamori said honestly, "'Akabitori Tougeta' was the lyrics of the first version, but it was later changed to 'Meu amoré'. However, this version is also very good. It would be a shame to give it up, so I reused it."

"Uh, I see."

The person who asked the question was also stunned. How could he be so straightforward? He just said recycling like that?

“May I ask why the summer tour is named Bitter & Sweet?” The concert that was prepared in advance has finally begun!

“We all came up with this name together. The main reason is that the current music style is undergoing a transformation, so we just used the name of the previous album.”

“How are the cities for the tour chosen?”

“Which songs do you want to sing?”

“The style of the songs on the new album.”

Questions popped up one after another, and Akina Nakamori answered them one by one. Her ease made the media sigh that Akina Nakamori has grown into an excellent and generous woman!

But in the end, the questions people ask will naturally deviate:
"Akina-chan, may I ask why Naoki Nagayama went to the Cannes International Film Festival without you?"

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I want to go too, don’t I have a job in China?! And I have to face you guys!

After hearing the question that made her unhappy, Akina Nakamori looked murderous from behind her glasses, but she still endured it and showed a business smile.

"Naoki-san went to Cannes because of Kikujiro's Summer. I didn't participate in this movie, so of course I can't go!"

"Akina-chan, do you have any plans to make a movie in the future? Together with Director Nagayama."

"Not yet," Nakamori Akina shook her head, "My main focus right now is music."

“But if there is a good opportunity, I will try it.”

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After the lively press conference ended, Akina Nakamori returned to the lounge and sighed: "Naoki-san has been abroad for almost a week. It seems that the event only opened today?"
It will take another week before he comes back, maybe even longer?!
"Then, that's it!"

A voice came from the big villa by the sea, and then all the judges fell silent, waiting for the final moment.

"It's still the same as before." Milos Forman, the director of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and the chairman of the jury at this year's Cannes Film Festival, said to all the jury members, "Let's still vote anonymously to determine the final list of winners!"

Then he took out the voting sheet that had been prepared long ago and asked the judges to start judging.

The reason why there are only nine judges and they have to use secret ballot is because many of the directors and producers of the shortlisted films are acquaintances of the judges, and voting or not voting will cause a series of troubles.

It's like when you were in elementary school raising your hands to vote for the study committee, and your childhood friend sitting next to you asked you, "Why didn't you vote for me?"

Would you answer something like "What are your grades? Don’t you have a digital device?"
What's more, the intricate relationships among the judges are really hard to determine. Even the chairman of the jury, Milos Forman, was PR'd by the vice president of the International Producers Federation.
As the voting slips were collected, and the votes were counted and recorded in front of everyone, Milos Forman's face seemed to have a sacred expression:
"The voting results are in. The winning films of the main competition unit of the 38th Cannes Film Festival have been decided."

"Now, let's report the results to the film festival committee!"

　What a shocking acceptance speech.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)