Tokyo Bubble Life

 On Tuesday, the Oricon rankings were finally announced.

Due to the difficulty of data statistics in this era, the weekly list actually counts the sales two weeks ago. Therefore, the Oricon list this time actually counts the sales results of "Snow Flower" in the first week after its release.

As expected, "Snow Flower" undoubtedly ranked first. Although "THEBESTTEN" last Thursday had already reflected "Snow Flower"'s top position, this time the Oricon list is a more authoritative conclusion.

 Because the issuer is actually a tree friend, when Yoshimura Otomo and Nagayama Naoki reported, they had smiles on their faces:

“Zhi Shu-san, sales volume of 520,000 records! This has exceeded the biggest sales achievement of our tree friends!”

"Really?" Nagayama Naoki was also happy and harmonious. After all, it was his girlfriend's fault.

"Yes, as a movie theme song, it is indeed very popular. And the popularity of "Love Letter" has not subsided yet. It is estimated that the sales volume in the first month should exceed 700,000."

“Haha, maybe it will become popular again in half a month.”

 Nagayama Naoki was referring to the film awards half a month later. Whether Nakamori Akina wins Best Newcomer or "Snow Flower" wins Best Soundtrack, it is possible that the record will be sold more.

“What Naoki-san means? Is there a chance that this record will break through one million?” Otomo Yoshimura looked a little excited, “A million-dollar record?!”

 According to the standards of the Recording Industry Association of Japan, a record with sales exceeding 250,000 is considered platinum, 500,000 is double platinum, and 750,000 is triple platinum. After reaching 1 million, there is a proprietary name called a million records.

"Haha, if you work hard, it should be possible." Nagayama Naoki said with a smile, and then seemed to remember something, "By the way, I remember that Chikoko-chan's first album was also released. How was the sales in the first week?"

“Chikoko-chan’s album sales are 370,000 copies!” Yoshimura Otomo said, “It’s already very good, ranking fifth on the Oricon!”

Nagayama Naoki was also very satisfied after listening to it. The song "ありがとう(Thank you is really powerful.

The two of them were discussing the future trends of these two records in the office. They agreed that the follow-up of these two records has great potential and is worth continuing to promote.

At this moment, Itou Shuichi opened the office door:

“Otomo-san, Naoki-san, what are you talking about so happily?”

“Haha, the sales of the last two records have been very good.” Yoshimura Otomo said, and then asked, “Shuichi-san, have you just come back from the film school? Don’t you have to go drinking today?”

"No, no, no, I've bumped into everyone I should have met during this period." Itou Shuichi turned to Nagayama Naoki, "Naoki-san, I have already contacted Mr. Machida. During the film award process, the Film School Department Most of them will give face!"

 “Well, it’s really hard work for me.” Nagayama Naoki made hot tea for him, “But this time we have consumed so many favors, how should we pay them back in the future?”

“That’s how the film industry is, you help me and I’ll help you~”

Itou Shuichi didn't care. After that, he was in charge of the film company. He couldn't just shoot his own company's movies. He invested in his own alumni and cooperated in making movies. If other friends made good movies, he could also give strong support.

ˆAs a well-known director and the head of a film company, he is already considered the number one figure in the film industry.

“Speaking of which, Naoki-san, have you ever talked to your friends?” Itou Shuichi was referring to Nagayama Naoki’s old friends in the film industry.

“Ah, it’s a bit troublesome to talk about.” Nagayama Naoki got a piece of news when he was on the phone with Kobayashi Masaki before, “Do you remember that director Fukasaku Kinji?”

“Ah! It’s the director who was so frightened that he became incontinent!” Shuichi Yitou blurted out.

"Haha, even though that's the case, Shuichi-san should have some moral integrity~" Nagayama Naoki smiled, "I heard from Masaki-san that director Fukasaku is currently actively working on the movie "Snow" and is lobbying Shochiku people for support. This movie seems to have a lot of favors attached to it.”

""Snow"? Isn't this Toho's movie?" Itou Shuichi was curious, "Why would Shochiku's director Fukasaku spend all his money to support it?"

 “How do I know?” Naoki Nagayama is not omniscient and omnipotent. “Maybe it’s the deal behind the scenes.”

"But thanks to him, Zhenghaosang has some friends besides himself, and there is no other support." Nagayama Naoki sighed, "After all, during the filming of "That Summer, the Sea of ​​Tranquility" before, Masaki-san used a lot of favors.”

"That's right." Yi Tangxiu nodded, and he also remembered this.

Nagayama Naoki continued: "However, Shinoda Masahiro said that he would support it. In addition to his 'Expression Club', he also said that he would find some alumni from the Faculty of Letters of Waseda University for help."

“That was really helpful.” Shuichi Itou sighed. The alumni circles of these well-known universities are simply gathering places for connections!

“Yes, Masahiro-san has helped me a lot, and I must repay this kindness well.” Naoki Nagayama decided to help them when they make movies in the future.

Yoshimura Otomo had been listening, but now that he said this: "Speaking of which, Kenyin's actions have also begun, and the resources of the Sasakawa Foundation have been used. I have heard many friends in the entertainment industry say, The Sasakawa Foundation supports "Love Letter" in its bid for the Best Newcomer Award."

“Haha, if that’s the case, then we already have three strong supporters, plus the judges we have made friends with, we can say that we have a great chance of winning this selection!”

Itō Shuichi said with a smile, it seems that this year’s award has already been won.

Yoshimura Otomo continued: "It's not the three major reinforcements, it's the four major ones!"

He turned to Naoki Nagayama and said: "Naoki-san, didn't we make an appointment to visit Haruki Kadokawa tonight? He is also a shareholder of Shuyu!"

 “Haha, that’s right.”

In a small office, the three people give advice on important awards in the film industry, and it seems that everything will go according to their plan.

 Before noon, Naoki Nagayama left the studio.

After getting into his Toyota Century, Naoki Nagayama drove all the way towards Sumida District to find his girlfriend.

Today, Akina only has one live singing recording in the morning, and her next job is at the TV station in the evening, so she just has a free schedule from noon to evening. So, if you are going on a date with a well-known artist, you also have to look at the schedule~

At a high-end apartment in Sumida District, Naoki Nagayama walked into the door with his briefcase and pressed the doorbell.

"Moses, Moses? This is the Zhongmori family." Akina's voice came from the intercom at the door.

 “Mingna, it’s me”

“Ah, Naoki Sang, I’ll open the door right away!”

Hearing the crisp click of the locked iron door, Nagayama Naoki walked up the stairs under the strict eyes of the guard.

When we walked out of the room, the door of the apartment had naturally been opened early. As soon as we entered, we saw Akina wearing home clothes and an apron. When she saw Naoki Nagayama, her eyes lit up and she diligently handed her slippers at the entrance. :

 “Zhi Shusang, welcome, please change your shoes~”

“Hmm” Nagayama Naoki handed the briefcase to Akina who was standing aside, then changed his writing and hung up his coat and turned around to take a look.

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  Akina has disappeared!

When I walked to the living room, I found that Akina had opened her briefcase happily, and then held a piece of manuscript paper with a satisfied expression.

Nagayama Naoki walked to the side and poked his girlfriend’s chubby cheek:

 “Mingna, your expression just now looked like a crazy person”

"Where is it!" My little girlfriend immediately put down the manuscript and said as if to cover up, "It's just the follow-up plot that I have been waiting for for a long time! I'm very happy!"

Nagayama Naoki pretended to be sad: "It turns out Akina is happy not that I'm here, but that the novel is here."

“That’s all, it’s a wrong payment after all. Seeing that Ming Nai values ​​the novel more important than me, my heart is colder than the ice scum that counted the nine cold days. Forget it.”

Akina was stunned when she heard the Japanese version of Sister Lin's green tea quotations. When she came to her senses, her little girlfriend showed an annoyed expression, turned around and hugged Nagayama Naoki, looked up at her boyfriend's face and smiled:

 “Haha, Naoki-san is saying something strange! Why does it sound like this?”

I thought about it for a long time, but couldn't come up with an adjective.

Nagayama Naoki hugged Akina and said with a smile: "What's wrong? Doesn't it sound very annoying? But I don't know where it is annoying?"

 Akina twisted twice in Naoki Nagayama's arms, raised her head again and said, "Yeah, I feel like I need a beating. Did Naoki-san think of something to say to make me angry?"

“Haha, why did Akina ignore me just now?” Naoki Nagayama smiled and leaned forward: “Then let Akina give me a beating.”

Feeling Akina's arms loosen from her waist and then lift them up, Nagayama Naoki thought Akina was really going to take action. But what she saw was that her arms wrapped around her neck, and then there was a soft touch on her cheeks, and then she moved When it reaches the lips, it feels like a drop of water~

Nagayama Naoki turned around and saw his girlfriend's cheeks were white and rosy, and her black and white eyes were looking directly at him, with a little shyness in her bright eyes:

 “This is compensation for neglecting Zhi Shusang!”

"It's compensation." Nagayama Naoki rubbed his thin waist with both hands and touched his little girlfriend's forehead with his forehead. "Then I feel that this compensation is not enough."

Then he used a little force with his hands to hug Akina tightly, and his cheeks were pressed against each other again, and they kissed her deeply.

 “Woo~~~”

The sound of hot water boiling in the kitchen woke up the young couple in the living room. Akina, who was a little confused at first, suddenly remembered that there was something burning in the kitchen!

 Hurryly pushed Naoki Nagayama away: "Naoki-san, kitchen! Kitchen!"

As he spoke, he quickly stood up, tidied his messy clothes a little, and then hurried to the kitchen.

Today, in order to entertain my boyfriend well, I bought fresh ingredients and wanted to make a big meal. The miso soup is simmering in the big pot right now.

Nagayama Naoki calmed down his rapid breathing and shook his head when he saw Akina busy in the kitchen. Young people in love can explode with just a spark.

After calming down a little, Naoki Nagayama walked to the kitchen:

 “What will Akina do today? Do you want my help?”

"Not at all!" Akina Nakamori looked firm, "Today is a special meal for Naoki-san, Naoki-san can just wait for the meal!"

"Huh? Even if you say so." Nagayama Naoki looked around and asked, "Do you really don't need help?"

"If you have anything to help me with," Akina stirred the soup pot a few times with a large spoon, then poured out a little soup, "Naoki-san, please help me taste it!"

 The miso soup has a rich flavor and is appropriately salty: "It's delicious."

“Then Naoki-san, go to the living room and have a good rest. You’ll be fine after a while!” Akina pushed Nagayama Naoki into the living room as if guarding her own territory, and then started busy in the kitchen alone.

Seeing that his girlfriend was determined, Naoki Nagayama said nothing more and rested in the living room.

There are the latest magazines on the table, and there is a basket next to the music player with some new or old tape records.

Nagayama Naoki walked to the TV and saw some movie tapes in the TV cabinet. It seemed that Akina occasionally watched movies.

 Turn on the TV and the noon news was playing, so I started watching it by the way.

Not long after, the aroma of food came out in the kitchen, and Nagayama Naoki's stomach began to growl.

 “Zhi Shusang, it’s time to eat~”

After waiting for another ten minutes, Akina's voice came from the kitchen. Nagayama Naoki walked to the dining table. Several dinner plates were already placed on the table, and Akina had already filled the rice.

 The bright red sweet and sour pork loin, the rich aroma of curry beef, and some bright pickles and miso soup.

"Naoki-san, this sweet and sour pork loin is a new dish I've learned. Naoki-san seems to like Chinese food." Akina's tone was filled with pride.

 “Ha, I was discovered by Akina~”

Nagayama Naoki nodded. His eating habits are very complicated. After all, all cuisines can be taken out in the future.

But of course the food I eat the most is Chinese food, and Japanese food has become a habit in my life, so I eat more Chinese food and Japanese food.

“Then try it quickly! I’m very confident!” Akina Nakamori expected. For this dish, she even asked the owner of the Chinese restaurant.

Nagayama Naoki took a piece and put it into his mouth. The sweet and sour taste instantly filled his mouth, followed by the tender meat. The taste of the meat was blended with just the right amount of sweet and sour. It was not the Japanese sweet taste at all. , just the right sourness to whet your appetite.

 “Well, Mingcai is very authentic!”

Nagayama Naoki gave a thumbs up, and Akina next to him smiled so hard that his eyes also curled up.

Several other dishes, rich-flavored curry beef, are poured on white rice. The aroma of rice and beef are mixed with the curry and eaten together, which makes your mouth full of satisfaction.

 The refreshing pickled vegetables are refreshing and cool, soothing the taste buds that are constantly stimulated, allowing people to experience the rich taste of miso soup again.

 A simple and satisfying lunch made Naoki Nagayama very satisfied.

 After dinner, they naturally had to help clean up the kitchen. After everything was over, Naoki Nagayama and Akina Nakamori could sit on the sofa and drink hot tea to rest.

 “I’m so satisfied~”

 Naoki Nagayama was leaning on the sofa comfortably. The windows of the apartment blocked the cold wind, allowing only the warm sunshine to shine in, which shined on his body and brought out the laziness in his bones.

Next to him, Akina Nakamori leaned on herself, reading the novel and talking:

 “Zhi Shusang, I’m going to go abroad again in a while.”

 “Hmm? When? Where to go?”

“Bahamas, probably in early February.” Akina turned away, “It was the recording of the new album and the shooting of the cover photo.”

"The Bahamas? It's near the equator." Nagayama Naoki thought for a moment, "At this time, the temperature should be very high."

“Well, it’s the same as summer in Japan.” Akina Nakamori reached for a flyer, “It just so happens that the new album is about the summer season, and it’s also mixed with exotic customs.”

Nagayama Naoki leaned on Akina's shoulder and asked, "How long will it take to go?"

“It should be about a week. But because of the distance, it may take two weeks.”

“It only takes two days by plane~”

 “Yeah, I still need to change planes”

Nagayama Naoki and Nakamori Akina chatted in the warm afternoon sun. Sometimes they said several words, and sometimes they stopped talking and just cuddled quietly.

Maybe it’s because I’m full, but I don’t have any lust, I just enjoy the warm atmosphere of this moment.

Nakamori Akina has been reading novels next to her boyfriend, occasionally turning to look at her boyfriend, even if she doesn't speak, it doesn't matter.

  Under the warm afternoon sunshine, Nagayama Naoki even felt as if he had fallen asleep.

 (End of this chapter)