Traveling Through the Tokyo Bubble Era

Chapter 599: There is no turning back when the bow is fired
Hanyu family residence.

As soon as Hideki Hanyu walked out of the house, he saw that the NHK crew had already set up the interview venue under a huge double-cherry blossom tree in the courtyard.

In front of the camera, there are quaint wooden tables and chairs, matched with pink cherry trees that are about to bloom, and the traditional style of the bamboo courtyard. The whole scene looks very artistic.

Of course, the premise is that you don't look at places that the camera can't capture.

Because there were several NHK TV staff standing around, as well as different lighting and sound equipment.

As soon as Hanyu Hideki walked out, a woman with short hair, wearing a white women's suit and holding a notebook in her hand came up to him.

The woman politely said to Hanyu Hideki, "Mr. Hanyu, I am Kuniya Yuko, and I am very happy to interview you."

Hanyu Hideki looked at the woman and seemed to remember something. "Reporter Kuniya, this shouldn't be the first time we meet, right?"

He put his hand on his forehead and pretended to recall the past, "It should have been four years ago, at an international exchange meeting of the Children's Literature Association, I was interviewed by you."

Kuniya Yuko was flattered when she heard this and said, "I didn't expect Mr. Hanyu would still remember an interview so early in the interview."

"The professional attitude of the Kuniya reporter left a deep impression on me, and I will certainly not forget it easily."

The reason why Hideki Hanyu still remembers her is not because Kunitani Yuko really left a deep impression on him.

But this reporter is definitely regarded as a national treasure-level anchor in Japan in later generations, and is hailed as the "Queen of News" by the media industry.

The interview program "Focus on Modern Times" launched in the early 1990s successfully interviewed important and influential figures in various industries, and witnessed the development and changes of the Japanese era.

In response to Hanyu Hideki's praise, Kuniya Yuko quickly said, "Thank you Mr. Hanyu for the compliment."

"Ah, we meet again after many years. Everyone is different now. Reporter Guo Gu was a field reporter back then, but now he's an interview anchor."

Hideki Hanyu sighed.

Kuniya Yuko said, "Compared to Mr. Hanyu, my change is really not worth mentioning."

Hanyu Hideki laughed and said, "Haha, let's not be modest to each other."

Kuniya Yuko asked, "Mr. Hanyu, we are ready here. If you have no problem, we can start the interview at any time."

Hanyu Hideki said, "No problem for me, let's start."

But he immediately added, "After the interview begins, please be gentle with your words, reporter Guogu. I haven't accepted an interview in a long time. If the questions are too sharp, I'm afraid I won't be able to answer them."

Hideki Hanyu is well aware that the reason for today's interview was ostensibly to build momentum for the listing of Northeast Energy.

But the problem is that once this kind of interview begins, it is impossible for it to focus only on the listing of Northeast Energy.

Hideki Hanyu is very self-aware. As a hot topic, there are many things about him that are worth asking.

In addition, he had not accepted such a formal interview for a long time, so he himself would not believe it unless NHK TV asked him enough questions.

After all, the fact that NHK was willing to send an interview team all the way to Sendai and promised to broadcast the program as soon as possible is enough to show how much importance NHK TV attaches to this interview.

"Please rest assured, Mr. Hanyu, I will abide by the conscience of a media person," Kuniya Yuko replied.

After hearing this, Hanyu Hideki was speechless, thinking that what he was afraid of was the self-awareness of media people.

But now that the time has come, there is no point in thinking too much.

At the invitation of Kunitani Yuko, Hanyu Hideki sat on the wooden chair under the double cherry tree, and then at the reminder of the staff, he officially started today's interview.

“Hello, everyone. As you may have noticed, our interview location today is not indoors. I am currently in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture.

The reason we are here is because we are very honored to interview Mr. Hideki Hanyu.

As we all know, Mr. Hanyu is an internationally renowned children's writer, who is..."

After Yuko Kunitani's standard opening, the camera turned to Hideki Hanyu.

Hanyu Hideki adjusted his facial expression, smiled and said to the camera, "Hello, NHK viewers. I am Hanyu Hideki. I am very happy to be interviewed by reporter Kuniya."

After he finished greeting, Kuniya Yuko next to him asked, "It has been a long time since Mr. Hanyu appeared in such an interview."

Hanyu Hideki replied, “Yes, it has been about a year since my last interview.”

Kuniya Yuko continued to ask, "If I remember correctly, the last time Mr. Hanyu was interviewed was because of the first Forbes magazine's ranking of the world's richest people."

Hanyu Hideki replied, “Yes.”

Kuniya Yuko asked, "Today is April 12th, and this year's Forbes magazine's list of the world's richest people has just been announced. Compared with the first year, Mr. Hanyu's net worth and ranking have risen a lot. Do you have anything to say about this, Mr. Hanyu?"

Upon hearing this, Hanyu Hideki knew that today's interview would inevitably involve questions from Forbes magazine, but he did not expect that the other party would bring up the topic just as the interview began.

He answered without thinking, "In fact, I don't have any specific feelings about this increase in wealth. It was only after Forbes magazine visualized wealth that I had a definite feeling and change."

Yuko Kuniya asked, "Teacher Hanyu, do you think it is good or bad to make it concrete? After all, many of the rich people on the list feel that this practice of making their wealth public makes them very troubled."

Hanyu Hideki replied, “For me, there are certainly troubles, but it is definitely not just troubles.

In my opinion, wealth itself is an incentive for me to work hard. If this incentive can also influence other people and give them motivation, I think it is a good thing. "

In a capitalist society, when answering questions like this one involving wealth, the tone must be lofty.

To put it bluntly, that is the "American Dream."

However, Kuniya Yuko wanted more than just such a high-sounding answer. She simply asked more directly, "Mr. Hanyu, do you think you have gained any benefits from this list?"

Hanyu Hideki thought for a moment before answering.

"If there is any reason, it should be the confidence that others have in me because of my wealth.

For example, if I were to apply for a bank loan now, it would definitely be easier than before. This is because with a specific measurement standard, others can more intuitively evaluate my value.

Of course, Northeast Energy’s recent listing also benefited from this. Many institutions that chose to invest said that what they invested in was not Northeast Energy, but me.

This actually makes me very happy, after all, everyone likes to hear others praise themselves. "

Hideki Hanyu finally brought up the issue of Tohoku Energy's listing through this question, and at the end, he spread his hands and made a joke.

The fact that Yuko Kuniya was able to earn the title of "News Queen" in the future shows her ability and she knows when to stop.

Therefore, when Hanyu Hideki took the initiative to mention Tohoku Energy, he immediately understood what he meant.

"There are actually quite a few doubts about Northeast Energy's listing this time, and they are mainly focused on the future strategic development of Northeast Energy. Do you have anything to say about this, Mr. Hanyu?"

After talking for a long time, Hideki Hanyu finally got to the point and blurted out the answer he had prepared long ago.

“I think when looking at the listing of Northeast Energy, we must not only focus on doubts, but also on the confidence that investment institutions have in us.

The smooth sales prove that the investment community is still optimistic about Northeast Energy's listing and its future strategy.

Japan is short of resources, and it is necessary to go global when the economy is developing better. Northeast Energy’s choice to invest in the oil sector was also a well-considered decision.

I think……"

In order to build momentum for the listing and to inject confidence into the secondary market, Hideki Hanyu made a rare statement.

For example, the future strategy of Northeast Energy, views on the world energy market, international situation, and Japan's economic development.

Of course, he would only dabble in it briefly and would not deliberately show off his foresight or go too deep into it, so as to avoid unnecessary trouble in the future.

Next, Hideki Hanyu and Yuko Kuniya answered questions and had a lot of discussions on the topic of Tohoku energy.

Obviously, NHK is not a complete "greenhorn" and still understands the reason why Hideki Hanyu accepted the interview today and knows that Tohoku Energy is the focus of the interview.

However, it is not friendly to the audience to keep talking about such "serious" topics, so Kunitani Yuko cleverly changed the topic after a question.

"Mr. Hanyu, actually, before I came here, I was asked by someone to ask you a special question."

"Oh, who is it?" Hanyu Hideki pretended to be curious.

“She is my brother’s daughter. She is a loyal reader of your novel The Magical Pastry Shop. According to her, Mr. Hanyu’s novel has not been published since the seventh volume was published three years ago.

So she asked me to ask you if there will be a sequel to this work. "

Kuniya Yuko asked with a smile.

As for whether the brother and daughter he mentioned actually exist, it is unknown.

Hanyu Hideki smiled back and said, "My answer to this is that there will be a sequel. As for when it will be released, I can only say that it will be released within this year."

Kuniya Yuko hurriedly said upon hearing this.

“This is really happy news for the children.

In fact, I have also read this children's novel. Although the story is for children, many of its meanings are worth thinking about for adults.

So I also hope that Mr. Hanyu can create more works of this kind.

However, according to my investigation, the number of your works published in recent years has been decreasing, and last year you didn't even release any works in Japan.

And this development trend seems to be inversely proportional to the growth of your wealth.

Can I understand that the growth of wealth has had a great impact on your creations?
Or are you intentionally using other identities to cover up your identity as a writer?"

Kuniya Yuko asked seriously.

After hearing this, Hanyu Hideki also answered seriously.

“For me, my identity has always been as a writer, as someone who creates dream stories.

The decline in the number of works in recent years cannot be simply attributed to the impact of wealth.

Of course, my increasingly busy career does take up some of my time.

But the most important reason for the decline in the number of works is actually my demands on myself, my breakthroughs in creative diversification and different types of attempts.
It is easy to keep creating along a pattern, but it does not make me feel any challenge or breakthrough in myself.

At every stage of life, what we pursue is different.

When I first started out as a picture book writer, I was willing to publish more than a dozen picture books a year in order to make money.

But now that I am no longer short of wealth, I naturally have other pursuits. "

Kuniya Yuko said, "I think we have seen your breakthrough. Last year, your novel Brigitte achieved unprecedented success overseas."

"The birth of that novel was actually a complete accident. One time I was in France, and Ms. Annaye, the deputy editor-in-chief of Hachette Graphic Publishing House, came to visit me, and we..."

Next, both sides discussed a few more issues surrounding the writer's identity.

Before I knew it, the interview had lasted for more than three hours.

Seeing that it was getting late, Kuniya Yuko asked one last question.

"Mr. Hanyu, at the end of this interview, I would like to ask you a question.

In today's Japanese society, everyone calls you a miracle of wealth among the common people. Many people regard you as a target. What do you want to say to these people?"

Faced with this question, Hideki Hanyu fell into a brief period of thought.

After a moment, he slowly spoke.

"I understand everyone's desire for wealth, but what I want to say is that when we look up, we must not forget what is under our feet. We must not only have the will to fight, but also the courage to withstand failure."

Hideki Hanyu knew that no one could understand the true meaning of his words at this moment.

Moreover, in his opinion, even if the bubble really bursts in the near future, his words will not have any effect.

The problems that are deeply rooted in the bones of the Japanese nation cannot be changed by just a few words from him.

He said this just to shape his character in advance.

"Thank you very much Mr. Hanyu for accepting our interview. Today's interview ends here. Thank you all for watching..."

As Kunitani Yuko made the final introduction, Hanyu Hideki breathed a sigh of relief.

Today's interview was not as "excessive" as he had imagined.

At least, NHK has a bottom line and didn't gossip about his relationship problems.

Of course, even if you really ask, he may not answer.

As the camera moved away, Hanyu Hideki immediately invited, "Reporter Kuniya, if you don't mind, you can stay and have lunch with your colleagues."

Kuniya Yuko politely replied, "Thank you Mr. Hanyu for the invitation, but we have to rush back to Tokyo immediately because the show will be broadcast tomorrow night."

"In that case, I won't force you. Reporter Kuniya, have a safe trip."

"Thank you for your care, Mr. Hanyu."

After the two sides said goodbye, Hideki Hanyu returned to the yard where his family lived.

As soon as he entered the room, Hanyu Sonoko asked him, "Is the interview over?"

"Yes, it's over." Hanyu Hideki replied.

"Then I'll ask the kitchen to arrange lunch."

After saying this, Hanyu Sonoko told the servants to prepare lunch, and then asked Hanyu Hideki, "Are you going back to Tokyo soon?"

Hanyu Hideki nodded. "Yes, Tohoku Energy will be listed on the last day of this week, and Nakano Shigemasa has already led the team to Tokyo. I can't stay here any longer."

"When are you leaving?" Hanyu Sonoko asked reluctantly.

After all, she hasn't seen Hideki Hanyu for a long time, and as a mother, she can't help but want to spend more time with him.

"The flight is scheduled for tomorrow morning."

Hanyu Hideki seemed to hear the reluctance in his mother's words. After answering, he immediately said jokingly, "If you want, you can go to Tokyo to accompany me."

Who would have thought that Hanyu Yuanzi rolled her eyes at her son after hearing this, "No, you have so many romantic debts in Tokyo, don't expect me to help you clean up the mess."

"You are wrongly accusing me again. I have been very honest recently, okay?" Hanyu Hideki said pretending to be aggrieved.

"Honestly? What's up with that Arisa who came to our house to give us presents a while ago? I've even heard her radio show in Sendai before.

And that Akina Nakamori, she wants to retire for no reason, can you dare to say it's not because of you!"

Don’t think that what Hanyu Sonoko said is all true.

But for a scumbag like Hanyu Hideki, it is not so easy to "give up".

He said with a smug expression, "I can't help it. I'm too outstanding and the girl is too proactive. Sometimes I feel soft-hearted and can't bear to refuse."

"Hmph, you still have the nerve to say that."

After Hanyu Yuanzi said this in a bad mood, she immediately asked, "I read in the newspaper before that you were dating a high-ranking lady. Is that true?"

Hanyu Sonoko gradually realized that given Hanyu Hideki's current situation, if he chose to get married in Japan, it would be impossible for him to really marry his current lovers.

Hanyu Hideki nodded and said, "Of course the date is real. He said he was planning to have dinner together when he returns to Tokyo this time."

Hanyu Yuanzi's eyes lit up when she heard that, and she quickly asked, "What's the situation with the girl? What do you think? Do you plan to develop a serious relationship with her this time?"

"Why are you in such a hurry? Even though the date is real, it will definitely not produce any results in a short time. It's just a statement to some people."

As soon as Hanyu Hideki said this, Hanyu Sonoko was a little disappointed and said, "No result again. The same thing happened to Naito Haruko a long time ago."

"Huh? You actually know Naito Haruko." Hanyu Hideki was a little surprised.

Hanyu Yuanzi said, "Humph! Don't think that we don't know about your situation just because you are in Tokyo. If you have time to fool around outside, you might as well find a mistress for Zhuyuan as soon as possible."

"It's easy to find a hostess for the Takeyuan. After Akina Nakamori retires, just let her live here." Hanyu Hideki said indifferently.

Upon hearing this, Hanyu Sonoko became furious.

"You little bastard, you only know how to talk nonsense!"

"Okay, okay, I won't say anything more. I'll go see if the meal is ready."

Hanyu Hideki laughed and ran away, he really didn't want to get entangled in marriage issues with Hanyu Sonoko.

Now the old-fashioned man has completely let go of this aspect of his life.

On the contrary, Hanyu Sonoko would nag from time to time after calling or meeting.

……

April 13th, morning.

The Spirit took off from Sendai Airport.

Hideki Hanyu and his entourage returned to Tokyo.

If he had not agreed to NHK's interview at the last minute, he would have left with Shigemasa Nakano yesterday.

The reason why I chose not to be interviewed in Tokyo was mainly due to the geographical factors of Northeastern Energy.

Moreover, NHK came to Sendai not only to interview him, but also to shoot some materials about Tohoku energy.

After all, the listing of a giant like Northeast Energy is a big deal in Japan and is worthy of reporting.

In less than an hour, Hideki Hanyu arrived in Tokyo.

After leaving Haneda International Airport, Hideki Hanyu saw an unexpected figure among the people who came to greet him.

Sawaguchi Yasuko.

As soon as Hanyu Hideki appeared, the girl couldn't wait to throw herself into his arms.

Ruffling the girl's hair, Hanyu Hideki asked lovingly, "When did Yasuko return to Tokyo?"

"I just came back yesterday. In the morning, I went to Yunshang Culture to handle financial procedures. I asked Kamimura-san about Hideki-kun and found out that Hideki-kun would be back from Sendai today." Yasuko Sawaguchi answered truthfully.

"Jingzi is really good. Since you are here to pick me up, come back to the Yorozuya with me."

Hideki Hanyu pulled Yasuko Sawaguchi and got into the Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit on the roadside.

As soon as the two of them got into the car and sat down, Sawaguchi Yasuko said excitedly, "I haven't seen Nako Lulu for a long time. I miss it a little."

Hanyu Hideki pretended to be disappointed and said, "So you were thinking about Nako Lulu. I thought Jingzi was thinking about me."

Hearing Hanyu Hideki's words, Sawaguchi Yasuko immediately explained anxiously, "Of course I miss Hideki-kun."

"Haha, Jingzi is so cute."

Seeing Sawaguchi Yasuko's anxious look, Hanyu Hideki felt inexplicably satisfied. He reached out, picked up the girl and put her on his lap.

Then he didn't even give the girl a chance to speak, he sealed her mouth with a wolf kiss.

Anyway, this extended Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit with a closed back seat is perfect for him to mess around in the back seat.

And when the car drove back to the Yorozuya, he naturally would not give Yasuko Sawaguchi the first chance to play with the cat.

As for the "little white flower" that comes to his door, the scumbag always swallows it on the spot.

Of course, for Hideki Hanyu, Yasuko Sawaguchi is just a light dish to embellish his life.

After relaxing in the morning, he met Nakano Shigemasa, who had arrived in Tokyo the day before, at the Yorozuya in the afternoon.

The two had a final discussion on the listing of Northeast Energy.

Make sure they have done everything they can.

Now, we just have to wait for the results.

April 14th, the day before Northeast Energy went public.

Hideki Hanyu was photographed by the media shopping with a mysterious woman in Shinjuku, and they had intimate interactions in the Supreme store, helping the woman choose clothes, etc.

To ordinary people, this is just another piece of Playboy's many gossips.

But in the eyes of some people, this news represents a different meaning.

Because the girl who was shopping with Hanyu Hideki was the previously exposed Fukuda Ayano.

Considering the girl's background, the emergence of such news at the time of Northeast Energy's listing always inevitably makes people imagine.

The next day, early in the morning, Hideki Hanyu, wearing a black suit, walked out of the Yorozuya.

Today, his temperament seems particularly calm compared to before.

Outside the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

The Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit slowly stopped.

Hideki Hanyu got out of the car and looked at Shigemasa Nakano and senior representatives of Tohoku Energy who were coming towards him.

This scene seemed familiar, except that the people who greeted him were different.

The last time Hideki Hanyu attended a listing ceremony, it seemed to be Crescent Cinemas.

But everything is different.

Although today's Crescent Cinemas has grown into a behemoth.

However, when it was listed, it was only in the second part of the market, and the attention it received and the waves it created in Japan were far less than those of Northeast Energy.

But what is going to be launched today is a behemoth that directly affects the livelihoods of tens of thousands of people in a vast area of ​​Japan and indirectly affects an immeasurable number of people.

The capital forces and political structure behind it are difficult to describe in words.

Open the bow without turning back the arrow.

Hideki Hanyu, who had already decided to sail this big ship into the ocean of capital, had no hesitation in his heart.

All doubts, all unknowns.

Next, we will see the outcome.

(End of this chapter)