Tokyo Bubble Life

Chapter 868 877, Is there anything that can't be solved with money? !

As we enter June, summer has officially arrived!
It's the season for showing off one's body again, and people who are confident in their figures naturally start a competition of "who wears less", especially when they are on the beach, with bikinis, beach pants, and the main focus is on who has a better figure!
This is all a teenager's fantasy. In fact, in June in Tokyo, everyone wears pretty normal clothes. Women mainly wear dresses and short-sleeved shirts, while men tend to wear suits, shirts, POLO shirts, etc.
After all, the culture of the entire society is not as open as that of the West. Even JK has not become popular yet!
At this time, even Naoki Nagayama was worried about what to wear.
"Akina, is that not enough?"

Naoki Nagayama stood helplessly in the cloakroom, waiting for his girlfriend's approval.

It was nothing at first. I just felt a little hot when I woke up in the morning. When I was about to go out after breakfast, I thought I could just change into a solid color T-shirt and put on some jeans. However, when Akina found out, I was immediately stopped!

Akina Nakamori has a good sense of fashion, especially after designing her own stage costumes and promotional images, she can be called a fashion expert. Every time she goes out, her outfit can cause a trend.
So when I see my boyfriend, I want to go out simply like that, just like a person with obsessive compulsive disorder seeing disharmony.

"Damn!" Akina Nakamori picked out a patterned shirt from the closet, "Wear this shirt outside, no buttoning! And don't wear jeans!"

"It's going to be very hot." Naoki Nagayama complained.

Do I have to wear two pieces on a hot day? I'll get heatstroke if I walk under the sun!

"Naoki-san, you're not going to bask in the sun! How can it be hot?" Akina pushed him into the bedroom without any hesitation. "There's air conditioning at home, in the car, in the studio or anywhere else, there's air conditioning too!"

"." seems to make sense.
I seem to have heard a saying before that rich people in the West wear suits all day because the places they go are air-conditioned and they would feel cold if they don’t wear suits.
He would be more casual when he was alone, but now that his girlfriend asked him to do so, Naoki Nagayama would not refuse because of such a small matter.

After putting on a shirt and trousers, he walked out. Akina Nakamori looked at him with a satisfied look. After a careful look, she came over and folded a corner of her shirt and tucked it into her belt.
"Well, Naoki-san is indeed more handsome!"

"."

Why does it feel like Akina is dressing up like a Barbie doll?
After saying goodbye to each other, Naoki Nagayama drove his convertible out of the Takanawa area and went straight to Yamazakurain.

After such a long period of construction, the main building of Yamazakurain has taken shape and the interior decoration is progressing at full speed.

Naoki Nagayama saw a European-style manor building from outside the sparse bamboo wall. After opening the big iron gate, the car could be parked directly in front of the small garden and pond in front of the main entrance, just in front of the steps in the lobby.

"Naoki-san, you're here!"

Naoya Sakata had been waiting inside for a long time, and when he saw Naoki Nagayama's car, he hurried over to greet him.

"Hey, Sakata-san, have you been waiting for a long time?"

"No~"

Nao Sakata did not lead Naoyama Naoki directly inside, but instead smiled and led Naoyama Naoki around outside.
"Naoki-san, the exterior is basically finished. We'll add some greenery and flowers before it's officially finished, but there won't be many changes!"

Naoki Nagayama looked at the new home. The European-style building was surrounded by aged exterior stone materials. It had large glass windows and a brown tile roof. The overall look was low-key and sophisticated.

"Hmm~~ It looks like it feels good~"

"Haha, Naoki-san, please come inside."

Naoya Sakata brought Naoki Nagayama into the building through the side door. The main building on the right was the entertainment area. Except for the toilet and storage room, the floor had been paved inside. A bar and a fireplace could be seen, and the rest was space. Naoki Nagayama had to match the rest of the furniture himself.

Going up the stairs, the second floor is a multi-functional area, which can be divided into a recording room, Mingcai's dance studio, a small screening room, etc.

After going downstairs, I arrived at the middle floor. The front part was the main living room and dining room, and the back was the storage room and kitchen.

Through a small door, we arrived at the original Yamazakurain. The original restaurant kitchen had been demolished and converted into an exhibition hall to store prizes, trophies, and other things that might not fit in the room, as well as other things that wanted to be displayed.

There are not many changes inside. It is still the original living room of Yamazakurayuan. The master bedroom and study above have not changed.
Naoya Sakata took Naoki Nagayama through every room, even the garage and the basement.

"Naoki-san, the basement can be used to store wine and other things."

"Yeah, I know~"

Naoki Nagayama nodded. A basement is a good place to lock someone up. If you buy some whips and chains, it will be a perfect basement play.
After returning to the living room at the main entrance, Naoya Sakata said to Naoki Nagayama:

"There will be some detailed renovations afterwards. As for the furniture and other electrical appliances that have been ordered, they will also be installed."

"According to the general estimate, we can move in in half a month!"

"Mid-June~" Naoki Nagayama nodded, "Looks like I'll have to invite some friends over to warm up the house then!"

"Of course we have to have a housewarming party!" Naoya Sakata said politely, "Naoki-san, we will clean up the room by then, and I will prepare some props for the celebration!"

"Then I'm sorry to trouble you!"

"Where, where~"

After walking around the new Yamazakurain for more than half an hour and seeing the workers making detailed adjustments, Naoki Nagayama left the yard with Naoya Sakata watching him go.

When he thought about the pool in the car, he was still thinking:

"Are you going to raise koi or lotus this time? Or both?"

Of course, they didn't plan to go home early today. The convertible turned around and Naoki Nagayama came to the studio again.

In the office, Yoshimura Otomo and Idou Shuichi were both there, discussing something.

"Otomo-san, Shuichi-san, what are you talking about?"

"We're talking about the new headquarters," said Yoshimura Otomo. "It's already been renovated. We're discussing when to move in."

"Hahaha, that's perfect," Naoki Nagayama said with a smile as he sat on a chair, "Then we can just move together!"

"?" Idou Shuuichi thought, "Ah, Naoki-san's Yamazakura Courtyard has been renovated?"

"Yes, we will move there once all the furniture is ready!"

Naoki Nagayama said that the furniture he used this time were all artworks and antiques bought at high prices, not newly made, and the decoration was all made of solid wood and environmentally friendly materials, so there was no need to worry about formaldehyde or the like.

Yoshimura Otomo also asked with interest:
"That's double happiness! Is Naoki-san going to have a housewarming party?"

"Of course!" Naoki Nagayama nodded, "So we can't bump into Shuyou. Otomo-san, when will our company move?"

"It's not decided yet. What about Naoki-san?"

"Around June 6th, there's still half a month left."

"Then let's do it on June 6, a week from now, which happens to be the summer solstice!"

In a few words, the company's relocation was finalized. A few people were still discussing whether someone would send gifts when the company moved, whether the company should hold a housewarming party, etc. They talked for a long time before letting go of this topic.
After taking a break, Idou Shuichi suddenly seemed to think of something:
"By the way, Naoki-san."

"what happened?"

"Have you not paid attention to "Our Little Sister" for a long time?!" Idou Shuuichi looked over, "Masataka-kun said before that the screenwriter Naoki-san has been missing and he wants to deduct your salary!"

"??? Deduct my salary?" Nagayama Naoki laughed, "Are you so brave now, Masataka-kun?"

"Yeah, this guy is now in charge of a crew of dozens of people and is teaching more than a dozen apprentices. He's simply too crazy!" Shuichi Ido and Naoki Nagayama joked.

"Hahaha~"

Masataka Komori can be said to be the eldest disciple of Shuichi Ido and the successor of Naoki Nagayama, so the two of them were naturally just joking when they said this.

However, Naoki Nagayama thought again and realized that he really hadn't paid much attention to "Our Little Sister" since the filming started. No, he even snatched people from there!

Now that "Camera Never Stops" has been released for more than a month and the Palme d'Or has been finalized, it's a rare opportunity to free up some time, so I should really go and see it.

"Okay, I'll take some time to go to Kamakura these two days~"

"Well, Our Little Sister is Naoki-san's script after all. Let's go see if Masataka-kun has made any mistakes and correct them now~"

Yi Tangxiu nodded, and the matter was settled happily.

"Then." Idou Xiuyi stretched lazily, "Half of this year has passed. It's time for me to start a new journey!"

"." Yoshimura Otomo shook his head, "Shuichi-san, don't say such immature things, you are not young anymore!"

"."

"Hahaha~"

Naoki Nagayama laughed mercilessly and was met with a piercing gaze from Idou Shuichi.

"Ah, Otomo-san, don't you still need to communicate with more people about the Tokyo Film Festival?" Naoyama Naoki quickly changed the subject, "Who are you meeting this afternoon?"

“Vice President of the International Association of Co-Producers”

"Is it the lobbyist who accepted bribes?!"

"Yes," Yoshimura Otomo nodded, "If we want to hold an international film festival, it would be best if it had the approval of the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF) and the classification of the film festival. This guy happens to be a director."

“What happens if there is no recognition?”

Yoshimura Otomo was stunned:
"It's not a big deal. It's just a matter of appearance. It's better to have it, but it doesn't really matter if you don't have it."

The classification of film festivals by the International Association of Film Producers (FIAPF) is just an industry label. It does not cover all film festivals and has no mandatory effect.
It's just like the certificate of outstanding employees at the annual meeting of private enterprises, except it sounds better.
"."

Naoki Nagayama paused.
"So, it doesn't really matter whether you contact him or not?"

Yoshimura Otomo explained: "Of course not, this Michael Long is very capable! His influence is very wide, otherwise how could he help Naoki-san win the Palme d'Or?"

“FIAPF’s certification is just a pretext. Our main goal is to strengthen our friendship with McClung and make the Tokyo International Film Festival popular among the international producers’ associations.”

"That's it~"

Naoki Nagayama nodded. He understood what Yoshimura Otomo meant, but he still asked,
"Otomo-san, we've dealt with each other before, can't we be more direct this time?"

"???"

"Just give him the money!"

"Ahem." Idou Shuichi interrupted, "Naoki-san, you can't think of solving everything with money!"

Naoki Nagayama looked at Shuichi Idou with some surprise:

"Um, Xiuyi-san. I want to ask, in a capitalist society, what can't be solved with money?"

Idou Shuichi was stunned by the question, his mind was working rapidly.
After a long while, he finally let out a sigh of resignation:

"Maybe not."

"so"

Naoki Nagayama wanted to continue speaking, but was immediately interrupted by Yoshimura Otomo:
"Naoki-san, have a good chat with Mr. McClung this afternoon and make friends with him. Don't start talking about money as soon as you meet. Why spend money if you can do it without spending money?!"

"Every penny is our hard-earned money!"

"."

Naoki Nagayama was convinced!

"Makes sense!"

During this period, there are still many news about Naoki Nagayama's award in the media, and there is also a lot of information related to the Tokyo Film Festival.
The news about Naoki Nagayama excited the entertainment industry for about a week, and then other scandals about other stars became the hot topics!
For example, a top idol who is about to get married~
Seiko Matsuda is currently on her final concert tour. There are still a few cities left before she ends this year's tour and then gets married.
“The next city is Osaka”

Seiko Matsuda was removing her makeup in the break room. Although she was very tired after the performance, she was still thinking about the next tour.

Just at this moment, the assistant came in with a mobile phone. It was the latest model of the era, very large and heavy, and required two hands to operate.

"Shengzisang, your home phone number."

"Hi~"

Seiko Matsuda picked up the phone. It was her mother calling. She waved to her assistant to go out first and answered the call herself.

"Hey, the concert just ended."

"Everything about the wedding will be arranged by the agency."

"Me? I just need to participate then!"

"Regarding the kimono for the wedding, it would be great if my mother could help~"

"When? It seems to be at the end of June."

After the conversation with her mother, Matsuda Seiko sighed and looked a little dazed. It was clearly a life-long event, but why did she seem to have no sense of reality? She didn't even know the date?
He called out to the door and asked his assistant to come in:
"Dacheng-kun, what date is my wedding?"

Xuewu Dacheng took the mobile phone back and said in surprise, "It's June 6th! The wedding invitations have been printed and will be sent out soon!"

"Sang, is there something wrong?"

"Nothing at all"

After hearing the date, Seiko Matsuda was stunned for a while, then shook her head when she heard the assistant's words, and then drove him out.
June 6th is the last stop of the tour, and it will take a day to return to Tokyo. In other words, she still has to work hard three days before her wedding.
You don’t have to worry about the location, style, wedding dress, cake, and emcee of your own wedding. All you need to do is continue to work hard to make money for the firm during this final period of time!
Even the wedding itself is a show to make money for the agency
Is this the fate of being an idol?
Everyone seems to be doing well, but in essence they are just commodities!

At this moment, for some reason, Seiko Matsuda suddenly remembered the wedding of Akina Nakamori, who was as famous as herself. Will she do the same as me?

I heard that Akina Nakamori is now able to decide on her own about new albums and tours.
She is a shareholder of the firm. It should be different.
Thinking of her boyfriend Naoki Nagayama and Seiko Matsuda, she couldn't help but sigh again:
".It was obviously me who started it first."

(End of this chapter)