Tokyo Bubble Life

Chapter 902 and Chapter 911, once again back on the headlines!!!

When I wake up alone in the huge Yamazakura Garden, I always feel a little empty~
Without Akina, Eitaro, or Meowtaro, the three-fold expansion of Yamazakurain seems to have created a lonely place~
"As the saying goes, even if you own tens of millions of houses, you only need three feet of space to sleep." Naoki Nagayama made breakfast for himself and sighed, "In fact, in the end, you only need 40 to 50 centimeters, so why buy so many houses~~~"

Of course it is to make money!

Naoki Nagayama re-strengthened his mentality, took a simple breakfast and sat down at the dining table. He took a bite of the toast and read the newspaper. Then he was shocked.
On the cover of the newspaper, the picture of Akina Nakamori showing the ring on her hand on the stage is clearly visible, and the title also emphasizes in bold font that Akina Nakamori acknowledges the "engagement ring"!
"Akina, are you so brave?"

Although Naoki Nagayama was mentally prepared for the engagement news to be revealed, he was still a little surprised that it was announced so openly at the concert.

So he didn't even care about breakfast, and Naoki Nagayama started flipping through newspapers. Finally, he confirmed that he and Akina Nakamori were on the front page of newspapers again.
"Ha, this is considered a return to the peak!"

He hasn't been on the headlines for months since the announcement of the Tokyo International Film Festival. After relaxing, Naoki Nagayama started enjoying his breakfast again.
"Akina Nakamori is engaged!" "Did you know?" "I found out last night! It was broadcast on TV!" "It's with Nagayama Naoki, right?!" "They actually agreed to it?!"

In Tokyo, wherever people gather and chat, they will discuss today's explosive news. People who pay attention to the entertainment industry are all sighing, how come it seems like Seiko Matsuda just got married, and another top idol is also about to get married!

This... Do top idols even have to get married together? !
"Have they said when they will get married?" "I don't know." "It should be not far after they get engaged, right?" "Will it be within this year?"

Many voices are discussing the couple's lifelong affairs, as if they are all close friends of Naoki Nagayama and Akina Nakamori~
"There will be no engagement announcement for the time being. Akina-chan is busy touring the country."

Downstairs at Ken-On, President Hanami Kaku once again had to stand in front of the flash lights and cameras, accepting the bombardment of reporters. This was something that Hanami Kaku, who was committed to becoming a big boss behind the scenes, did not want to do.

"Akina-chan is already engaged, when is the wedding?"

"As for marriage, there are no plans for the time being!" Hanami Kaku replied very officially.

"Is it in the near future?! Matsuda Seiko got married two months after announcing her engagement!"

"That's Seiko Matsuda."

Hanami He complained in his heart, but said politely: "Akina-chan and Nagayama-san's plan may be different from others."

"Where will you get married?"

“There is no specific information on this at the moment.”

"What form will it be? Human form? God form?"

“There is no specific information on this at the moment.”

"."

The reporters present were almost speechless. You don't know anything, what's the point of holding a press conference? Are you kidding me?
"President Hanami, was Akina-chan's sapphire ring specially made? What brand is it and how much is it worth?"

Some reporters asked more detailed questions.

"."

Hanami Kazu felt bitter, he also wanted to know, but Akina Nakamori didn't tell him anything, let alone Nagayama Naoki!

“Engagement rings are precious pieces of jewelry, and perhaps only the person involved can tell you the meaning behind them.”

"."

In short, Hanami He stood up today to tell the entertainment industry that the engagement is real, and that everyone should not speculate about other aspects, and that the media should not think of it as a marketing plan.
By the way, comfort the fans:

"Regarding the idea of ​​retiring after marriage, we have not received any specific information yet, but no matter what decision Akina Nakamori makes, our agency will support her, and we also hope that Akina's fans will continue to support Akina-chan in the future."

You make me more worried!!!
Naoki Nagayama drove to the Shuyou Building and found that the employees he met had strange smiles on their faces after entering the building.

“Congratulations Naoki-san.” “Naoki-san, damn.” “.”

It's almost like saying may you have a happy marriage and a son soon.
"Naoki-san, good morning!" Xing Jiahua at the front desk greeted him normally.

"Good morning." Naoki Nagayama took the letter addressed to him from the front desk, and then chatted, "Hana-chan, do you all know about it?"

"Hahaha, Naoki-san, are you talking about the engagement?" Xing Jiahua replied with a smile, "Of course, everyone is talking about it. Naoki-san, congratulations~ We have been shipping sweet things for three years, and it is finally going to have a happy ending!"

"Are you talking about getting married?" Naoki Nagayama shook his head. "Akina and I are both so young that we don't have the idea of ​​getting married so early. It will probably take another year or two before we get married."

In fact, engagement in ancient times was something that only the rich and powerful would do, because the marriage process was very long.
In ancient China, there are six rituals: one is to accept the bride's proposal, two is to ask for the bride's name, three is to accept the good news, four is to accept the betrothal gift, five is to ask for the date, and six is ​​to welcome the bride. From discussing the marriage to getting married, the whole process takes a year.

But now, when to get married after engagement is completely up to both parties. It is very common to get married within one or two years.
Xing Jiahua continued to smile and said, "It's just a phased result after all! Naoki-san, keep working on it!"

"."

I always feel that my wedding has become a show for everyone.
Naoki Nagayama stayed in the office for a while and looked at his letters. Most of the letters sent to the company were invitations and activities from various film organizations and associations. There was not much meaningful stuff.

But there are still some very important ones, such as this letter in my hand.
"Japan Academy Awards Committee?"

Naoki Nagayama read the letter and found out that it was sent by the committee, inviting him to be a judge for this year's Academy Awards.

As a Palme d'Or winner, multiple Academy Award and Blue Ribbon winner, and a renowned director, Naoki Nagayama is indeed qualified to be a judge, and it would not be an exaggeration to even serve as the jury chairman.

"But why should I go?!"

It sounds like a hassle to watch movies non-stop for more than a month and write reviews (reviews) and rate them.
Some people think that becoming a judge for a national film award means that their status is recognized by the industry and will help further enhance their reputation. But Naoki Nagayama doesn't need that!
As long as the Tokyo International Film Festival is a success, his name will definitely be written in the history of Japanese cinema. Wait, he already has a place in the history of Japanese cinema!
"I'd better find a random reason to reject it~" Naoki Nagayama thought about writing a letter to reject the invitation.

At this moment, there was a knock on the office door, and Idou Shuichi walked in with a smile:

"Congratulations on your engagement, Naoki-san~"

".Arigato" Naoki Nagayama replied again, and then he was a little surprised, "Why did Xiuyi-san come here today?"

"Of course there is something wrong"

Shuichi Ido had just finished filming the latest episode of "Squid Game" and was here to edit it into a film, but when he glanced around he saw the letter on Naoki Nagayama's desk.

"Naoki-san, you're invited this year too?"

"Oh? From what you said, you were also invited this year?" Naoki Nagayama was curious.

"yes."

Idou Xiu nodded slightly. As a new film director, even though he did not have as many honors as Nagayama Naoki, he had connections!

Unlike dark horses like Naoki Nagayama, he followed the traditional director's development path, making movies, winning awards, and relying on mentors and other connections to improve his status.
If he continues to rise steadily like this, he will become a representative director in the film industry in his middle age, and a senior boss when he is older. By then, making a mainstream movie and receiving a lifetime honor will be the ceiling~
"No particularly outstanding movies were made this year, so I focused on TV series, so I decided to be a judge to make my presence felt in the industry."

"."

Naoki Nagayama seemed a little disgusted when he heard this. Whose fault is it that no good movie was made?

"Naoki-san, do you want to join us?"

"I'd better forget it. I still have some movies this year, and I might be accused of being biased as a judge." Naoki Nagayama shook his head. "The Best Film may not be enough, but it is possible for "Camera Never Stops" to pursue the Best Editing or even Best Director."

Yi Tangxiu felt a little jealous when he heard this:
"Hey Naoki-san. Sometimes I really want to see what a genius's mind looks like. Why are there so many good movies coming out one after another?"

"!"

Hearing this, Naoki Nagayama was shocked. Given his current genius, he would not be treated like Einstein after his death, right? !

Brain slices?

Come to think of it, his brain might really be a little different from other people's!

The two stayed in the office for a while, talked about recent developments, and then went to the editing room downstairs together.

Shuichi Idou was here to edit Squid Game, while Naoki Nagayama was here to edit Midnight Diner, so they had to occupy separate editing rooms.
As for Komori Masataka, the preliminary promotional video has been edited and it’s time for them to take a break. After all, he can’t compete with these two people!

"Squid Game is almost coming to an end." Shuichi Ido brought Naoki Nagayama to the editing room, "This game is a stepping stone on a high-altitude trestle. One piece is ordinary glass and the other is safety glass."

During the time that "Squid Game" was broadcast on TBS, the ratings soared and it also aroused a lot of discussion among the audience.

Some people think that this drama is too pornographic and violent, and some people think that this drama destroys childhood. But it is undeniable that this drama has attracted the attention of many viewers and even peers.

This type of TV series, which uses death as the price to pay, has a new and innovative feel.

Many screenwriters have already received requests to create works based on the characteristics of "Squid Game". I believe that next year, there will be more "game" TV series.

"Naoki-san" Shuichi Itō, the crew members began editing and asked Naoki Naoyama for his opinion, "Finally, should we edit these manipulators with golden animal masks to be more cold-blooded?"

"They are cold-blooded. They enjoy killing their own kind."

The so-called upper class people wearing golden animal masks bet on the players' lives and even secretly make small moves, just like the upper class nobles watching gladiator fights in ancient Rome.
"In fact, letting them wear masks is to make them appear more mysterious. On the other hand, it is also to hint to everyone that these people are beasts and they represent a group."

Yi Tangxiu nodded slightly:
"Indeed, they are a bunch of inhumane guys."

But he was a little excited at this time: "Speaking of which, the old game player is actually the manipulator behind the scenes. When this scene is broadcast, it should surprise a lot of people!"

"Haha, yeah, this reversal is quite unexpected!"

Naoki Nagayama chatted with Shuichi Ido for a long time in his editing room before returning to his own editing room.

"Midnight Diner". The drama that captures other people's appetite is about to begin again!

"This time, there's Akina-chan. Do you want to put her at the front?"

Naoki Nagayama looked at the film material and thought that Akina Nakamori's fame could also bring great help to the show.

The number of fans surrounding the concert hall in Kyoto was twice as many as in Tsu. Even if they couldn't enter the venue, everyone wanted to wait for their idols outside the venue.

On the one hand, it’s because Kyoto is a big city with a lot of fans. On the other hand, the news of the engagement made many fans excited and they wanted to ask their idol for clarification.

Akina Nakamori, who was preparing in the backstage, looked at Akiko Fusano who knocked on the door hurriedly with a look of surprise:
"Fang Ze-sang, what happened?"

"There are too many fans outside Mingcai-chan!" Ming Xingfang said, "It's far beyond our previous expectations. The security personnel outside the venue are a little insufficient."

"Eh?" Nakamori Akina asked worriedly, "Will there be a stampede?"

"It shouldn't happen. As long as Mingcai's car is not stopped when she goes out," Ming Xingfang said, "But to be safe, I have notified the police station and asked them to send officers to maintain order."

"That's good!" Akina Nakamori nodded and relaxed a little.

"Akina-chan, after the performance today, you must hurry up and leave as soon as the fans in the backstage leave. Otherwise, you will be blocked by fans in the venue!"

"Looking at the situation today, they won't just leave easily."

"I understand~"

"There is one more thing!" Ming Xingfang said, "I paid off a waiter at the hotel where we stayed and asked him to help pay attention to the surrounding situation at all times."

"???" Akina Nakamori and Maki Ueda both looked over.

"When I contacted him before, he said that a call was made to the front desk, asking if Akina Nakamori was staying here."

Ueda Maki exclaimed: "Eh? Shouldn't the hotel keep this a secret?!"

"Of course it has to be kept secret, but there are countermeasures for every policy." Ming Xingfang said, "In fact, the bigger media have already bought off informants in major high-end hotels just like me! As long as there is information about celebrities, they will notify us immediately!"

"Otherwise, Maki-chan, why do you think so many artists were photographed?"

"." Ueda Maki actually knew it, but she was just shocked for a moment.

At this time, Akina Nakamori asked, "What Fang Ze-san means is that the hotel is no longer safe?"

"Not only that. The high-end hotels in Kyoto may not be safe. The doors might be blocked by reporters." Ming Xingfang was a little hesitant. These days are the hottest time of the year, and reporters can do anything for exposure!

“But the conditions of small hotels may be worse than the price, and the privacy may be even worse.”

High-end hotels at least have security guards, so reporters can’t just rush in to interview, but it’s not necessarily the case for small hotels, the hotel owner might even help take photos! !

Akina Nakamori frowned, and then suddenly thought of something.
"By the way, Maki-chan, bring me my phone book."

"Ah, hi!"

Maki Ueda brought out a small phone book, and then Akina Nakamori flipped through it, and this was it!

She handed the phone to Ming Xing Fang Ze:
"This is the phone number of the administrator of Hongyuyuan, Naoki-san. Naoki-san said before that if you want to live there, you can call him directly. Today, you can live in Hongyuyuan."

“That place is huge and has a wall around it.”

Ming Xingfang nodded. He had also been to Hongyuyuan. Although it was a bit far away, it was indeed relatively safe and the conditions were also very good.

“Hi, I’ll contact them right away.”

"Hmm~"

After the communication, Akina Nakamori continued to prepare for the performance.

When the show officially started, when Akina Nakamori walked onto the stage wearing the ring, the performance was absolutely heated from the very beginning.

"Akina-sama!" "Akina-chan!" "Akina! Akina!" "AKINA~AKINA~"

The rhythmic shouts almost made the ceiling of the venue vibrate.

"Good afternoon, Mina-san."

"Thank you so much for coming here to watch my concert in such hot weather!"

After the opening song "Girl A", Akina Nakamori waved her arms and interacted with fans, and the sapphire ring on her finger sparkled
Even though it caused heated discussion, Akina Nakamori never thought about taking off the ring.

"Akina-chan, is that your engagement ring?!"

A male fan in the front row couldn't help but asked loudly at the top of his voice, as if his youth would die if it was true.
“Hey, this one.”

Akina Nakamori showed off the ring on her hand, still unable to hide her happiness.
"Yes."

"Ah~~~" a fan made a heartbroken sound.

The fans present also confirmed the authenticity of the engagement ring.
"Eh? Where's the tape?" Akina Nakamori looked at the fans in the front row in panic, somewhat worried that he might have an accident.

Perhaps it was the idol's attention that cheered this guy up all of a sudden. Although sad, he still shouted very strongly:
"Stupid tape!!! It's just that Akina-chan is engaged to someone else and I can't accept it!"

"Haha, that's good~"

Akina Nakamori nodded, feeling relieved for the fans' safety, but then she continued seriously,

"However, regarding the engagement, I have thought it over carefully and we are moving towards happiness together. I hope to receive Mina-san's blessing."

(We are a perfect match, how can a monster like you object?!)
"."

The male fan turned his head away stubbornly and said, "No matter what, I will continue to oppose it!"

If it was at the wedding, I would rush out and say I don't agree with this marriage!

However, Akina Nakamori did not dwell on this too much, but introduced today's song to everyone and prepared to start singing the next song.
And it just so happens that the next song is "Meu amoré (My Love)".
The male fan's eyes were wet. Naoki Nagayama, you abominable fellow, you stole my Akina, I will never forgive you in my life!!!

(End of this chapter)