Tokyo Bubble Life

Chapter 880 889, Get a big boss!
"I've heard of Director Imamura for a long time, but I've never had the chance to meet him."

Naoki Nagayama stood up and bowed to the old man who came with Masahiro Shinoda.

"No, no, Director Nagayama is a well-known name. He has won so many honors."

Wearing glasses and looking very gentle, Shohei Imamura answered with a smile. Looking at his face, no one could tell that the films shot by this director actually explore the bottom of Japan and the filthiness and messiness of the lower body of people, fetish voyeurism, and the desires of Japanese people.
"That's because of the examples of our predecessors."

Today, Kobayashi Masaki and Shinoda Masahiro helped to invite to Sanmaiju the winner of the last Palme d'Or, Shohei Imamura.

He, along with Oshima Nagisa, Shinoda Masahiro and Suzuki Seijun, is known as the "Four New Wave Directors" of the Japanese film industry and led the New Wave movement of Japanese films.
At the same time, he also worked with Kobayashi Masaki, so he was invited to come~
Twenty years ago, these people were the banners of most new filmmakers!
Today, the new filmmakers of that time have become the mainstream, and Shohei Imamura is the most famous director among the leaders.

Two consecutive Golden Palms have been awarded to Japanese directors. The succession of the old and the new has greatly enhanced the national honor of Japan.
If these two winners call for the holding of the Tokyo International Film Festival at the same time, it will definitely attract everyone's attention!
"Mr. Imamura, please try this year's new Gyokuro tea. It's very fresh and has a better aroma than ever before."

“That’s something you can’t miss.”

Kobayashi Masaki also said: "Yes, Naoki-san's tea is top quality!"

After a few pleasantries, Naoki Nagayama invited Shohei Imamura and Masahiro Shinoda to sit down and enjoy tea in the private room of Sanmaiju.

It seems like I’m here just to make friends today.

"It's really romantic to open a teahouse in a commercial street like Ginza." Imamura Shohei exclaimed after seeing the antique furnishings in the room, "It really feels like a quiet place in a bustling city!"

"It's just that young people are hot-tempered for a while~" Naoki Nagayama said with a smile, "Just when he achieved a little success, he got carried away."

"If you're not passionate, can you still be called a young person?!"

In fact, Shohei Imamura has great admiration for Naoki Nagayama, who is young, talented, and full of drive in everything he does. In fact, he is very similar to Naoki when he was young.

When he was young, he worked as an assistant director to Yasujiro Ozu. He was also angry at Yasujiro Ozu's stereotyped filming and those big directors who followed the rules and filmed mainstream films.
This is how he took a different approach and started shooting films with his own style that were anti-mainstream, which also sparked a new wave of film movements.
Masahiro Shinoda said beside him:
"Yes, Naoki-san, this guy, didn't even prepare anything, but he boasted in front of everyone that he was going to hold the Tokyo International Film Festival."

"Haha~" Imamura Shohei laughed, "It's not like we're unprepared. Didn't Masahiro-san and Masaki-san get on board? Now they're trying to get me on board too."

Kobayashi Masaki did not deny it, and relying on his greater seniority, he said directly:
"Now that you know everything, Imamura, what are your thoughts?"

In fact, when Shohei Imamura came here today as agreed, he had already considered the Tokyo International Film Festival.

He admires Naoki Nagayama's talent and drive, and is also very interested in the Tokyo International Film Festival. However, if he wants to get him on board, he still needs to get to know Naoki Nagayama well!
"Hmm, this Gyokuro tea is really good." Avoiding Kobayashi Masaki's question, Imamura Shohei took a sip of the tea and sighed slightly, "It is indeed a favorite of the upper class."

Then the conversation changed:
"Naoki-san, I heard that you wrote a novel called Paradise Lost?"

"Uh-huh?"

It feels like I haven't paid attention to this novel for a long time. I have been using the pen name Sato before, and even when the media broke the news that I was the author, I didn't respond positively. When it was suddenly said from someone else's mouth, Naoki Nagayama seemed a little unfamiliar.

"Ah that"

Finally, I didn't deny it.
“Hi, it’s me.”

"Hahaha~ It's really amazing!"

Imamura Shohei, who had always been concerned about the "lower half of the human body", burst into laughter, feeling that he had met someone of the same kind.

"I didn't expect that Naoki-san, who is so young, could understand it so deeply. Especially his death for love at the climax was simply amazing."

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Naoki Nagayama didn't know what to say for a while~ Especially with two old friends around, he always felt like a social death~
“Hahahaha~” “That’s right!” “It’s really described very realistically.”

The atmosphere in the box suddenly became much more lively, and several people started chatting about the novel, and the author was pressed aside and criticized.
When the conversation was over, Imamura Shohei seemed to recall the previous question and asked calmly:

"Naoki-san, are you planning the Tokyo International Film Festival to further enhance your own fame and status?"

"Hmm," Naoki Nagayama did not answer immediately, but thought for a while, "Maybe."

Kobayashi Masaki said with a smile:

"That's not a problem. It's natural for men to want their careers to flourish!"

"People without ambitions can't accomplish anything!" Shinoda Masahiro also helped persuade, "Changping-san, this will only benefit the Tokyo International Film Festival."

"I didn't say anything wrong!" Imamura Shohei said with a smile, "Don't be so nervous, you two~ I just want to know what Naoki-san really thinks~"

Naoki Nagayama continued:

"In fact, I didn't have such an idea at the beginning. It was not until I went to the Cannes Film Festival. Mr. Imamura, you have been there too, so you should understand the shock."

"All the filmmakers and film lovers in the world came to Cannes to see countless star directors making all kinds of films. More importantly, I saw more than a billion worth of film deals in just one week."

"If such an international film festival can be held in Tokyo, it will undoubtedly be a huge boost to the film industry! It is also an opportunity."

Shohei Imamura nodded and recalled the experiences of that week in his mind, which really shocked him.

"So, you want to host a film festival yourself? What if it doesn't work? What if no one comes to participate? What if you don't get the results you want?"

A series of questions came out of Imamura Shohei's mouth.
"When the time comes, Naoki-san, everyone will laugh at you!"

"." Naoki Nagayama was silent for a moment, then smiled brightly, "Hahaha, so what."

"I tried, so what if I failed?!"

"Anyway, I'm so young, there are plenty of opportunities in the future!"

When the other three elderly people in the room heard this, they all felt as if they were being mocked. They were all in their sixties!
Turning their eyes to Naoki Nagayama, they realized that the guy opposite was only in his early twenties. He was not like them, the old guys who were half buried in the ground and cherished their few feathers. His future still had unlimited possibilities!
When I think about it this way, I feel a little jealous!
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Looking at the elderly people opposite with unfriendly eyes, Naoki Nagayama also felt that he had said something wrong, and hurried to make amends.

“What’s more, with the support of so many experienced seniors, the film festival will definitely be a great success!”

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Finally, Imamura Shohei sighed.

"Well, since you've said so, we seniors can't let you take the lead alone."

That means he agreed! Naoki Nagayama was very happy:
"Haha, that's great!"

"Let's talk about how we can help you stand up~"

Since he had already agreed, Imamura Shohei didn't shy away from anything and directly talked about what would happen next.
"Imamura-san, what do you think of the position of chairman of the jury?"

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Fuji TV building.

I came to Naoki Nagayama at Fuji TV in the evening and I was in a very good mood~
I got a big shot on this afternoon, and two days later at the Tokyo International Film Festival planning meeting, I was really as stable as a rock.
Imamura Shohei not only represents himself, but also all the directors who participated in the New Wave of Film, as well as the filmmakers who recognized this movement! And he also has a huge reputation among the people~
So at this moment, Naoki Nagayama came to Fuji TV in a good mood, ready to pick up his girlfriend for a big dinner in the evening.

However, since he was at the TV station, he naturally had to meet some acquaintances. Naoki Nagayama came to the office of the production team as if he was familiar with the place.

"Naoki-san?"

Nishi Rumi first saw Nagayama Naoki, and then shouted out in surprise. Sugiura Daiyasu and Akimoto Yasushi next to her also looked over.

"Naoki-san, why are you here today?" Sugiura Daiyasu quickly stood up to welcome him, "Please sit down~"

"I'll pick up Akina." Naoki Nagayama and several familiar employees nodded and sat down. "What were you talking about just now?"

"We're talking about my love show." Akimoto Yasushi interrupted, "'Love Master' has already started airing."

"Eh? When?"

Naoki Nagayama was surprised.
“I don’t think I noticed.”

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Akimoto Yasushi's mood suddenly became depressed. Naoki Nagayama's reaction showed that this program did not spark heated discussion among the audience.

Sugiura Daiyasu quickly said, "Just last Thursday the ratings were pretty good, reaching 25%!"

"It was last Thursday. I was wondering why I didn't notice it!" Naoki Nagayama slapped his forehead. "It must be because of Seiko Matsuda's wedding! Everyone was talking about this wedding at that time."

"Yes, yes~" Xi Rumi also nodded. Matsuda Seiko's 200 million wedding is definitely the dream of every ordinary unmarried young woman. "It's so gorgeous! By the way, Naoki-san, you were there, right?!"

"Hi, I went to the scene with Akina!"

"It's so enviable!"

Everyone in the room was considered a backbone of the entertainment industry, but the venue was so small that they could not be included in the list of 500 celebrities.

After talking to Nishi Rumi for a few words, Naoyama Naoki returned to the previous topic:

"Just now I saw that you all looked a little worried. But the ratings are still pretty good~"

“I’m just a little worried about whether or not he’ll jump off a cliff in the second episode!”

Akimoto Yasushi is a little worried. You know, when the first love variety show was "Love Journey" with Naoki Nagayama and Akina Nakamori, the entire production team was very confident because every episode had something attractive.
Skiing in Hokkaido, walking in the woods, the sea of ​​flowers at the resort, and the maple leaves at the Red Fish Garden are all still vivid in my mind.

However, the current "Love Masters", the scheming and conflicts of the love masters in the holiday villa, although very interesting and sweet, are not as bright as before.
"Definitely not!" Naoki Nagayama patted Akimoto Yasushi's shoulder, "I have great confidence in Akimoto-san!"

I don't know why, but at this moment, Akimoto Yasushi's heart is full of emotion! Although he has always regarded Naoki Nagayama as his rival, getting the recognition of his rival, isn't this the best recognition? !

This is the bond between real men, right?!
"Arigato, Naoki-san!"

However, although he was touched, Sugiura Daita was still responsible for the ratings of the show. While Naoki Nagayama was also there, he asked him for some help and advice.

"Since you're an expert in love," Naoki Nagayama stroked his chin, "why not edit some controversial scenes as a preview for the next episode? For example, edit two conversations that were clearly at different times to make it look like a quarrel?"

"Or other scenes, such as two people are already in love, cut a shot of a third person looking around? Leave suspense."

"You TV stations should be more familiar with these than I am~"

This little trick is what the people who create short videos in the future will like to use the most! Strong conflict and high turnover can attract people's attention in the shortest time!

Sugiura Daiyasu and Akimoto Yasushi looked at each other and nodded.
In fact, they are also doing editing, but they haven't crossed that bottom line. After all, this era is still very simple. If you edit it randomly, it will be deceiving~
But it seems like there's no harm in trying?
Naoki Nagayama didn't have any good ideas for other aspects, after all, the program had already been produced.

After chatting for a while, Naoki Nagayama checked the time and prepared to go to the studio to pick up Akina Nakamori.
But at this time, Sugiura Datai suddenly thought of something:
"By the way, Naoki-san, can we make that 'Of course' game you mentioned before into a variety show?"

"Oh? You're going to do a comedy show?"

"I don't just want to try it out as an interactive game in other programs first," Sugiura Daita said directly without hiding anything.

"Haha, of course~"

Before Naoki Nagayama told them about this game, he had no intention of making it into a show himself. It seems that he is not that interested in planning a variety show now.

"But, it's best to find a guest who knows how to have fun. For example, Tamori-san, Akashi's saury, etc. Speaking of which, Kitano Takeshi can also try. His jokes are also very funny!"

"This game needs a resident comedian to keep it interesting!"

Sugiura Daiyasu showed gratitude:

"Hey, I'll pay attention!"

"Yeah, it's almost time~" Naoki Nagayama said to everyone, "Then I'll go pick up Akina!"

"Bye~"

(End of this chapter)