Tokyo Bubble Life

The newspapers and media in Tokyo can be said to be one of the most sensitive groups in the entertainment industry. Some reporters with great skills and even famous politicians have to smile. Otherwise, if you are not careful, tomorrow's news headlines may become "surprise". Explosion, a certain politician is having fun late at night without paying!"

Of course, the bosses of several major newspapers would not be so unwise, but some entertainment tabloids that specialize in catching rumors are not so disciplined.

As one of the freelance journalists, Shinnosuke Matsuzawa has made a prosperous career as a journalist since graduating from Shukan Bunshun. He is now a contributor and columnist for several media, and he is considered well-known in the industry.

 Being too busy with work, he even temporarily gave up tracking Nagayama Naoki's scandal. The clue blackboard in his study room has not been updated at all.

 “Something’s wrong, this is very wrong”

Matsuzawa Shinnosuke looked at several newspapers on his desk and muttered to himself, because since the day before yesterday, many newspapers began to analyze the movie "Love Letter", and even the newspapers that were originally critical have changed their direction.

 “Did Kadokawa actually give up on “Detective Story” and “Dirty Heroes”? Why on earth?”

In the previous competition, major film production companies such as Toho, Toei, Shochiku, Kadokawa, and Nikkatsu would fully support their own films, but judging from the development of the past two days, Kadokawa has completely turned to the tree. Yuei Pictures and Shochiku are divided into three factions. Toho is still strong, but Toei is not.

Although Matsuzawa Shinnosuke is not clear about the complex relationship behind it, judging from the direction of the trend, it is obvious that Shuyu Pictures used the relationship to get many people.

“It seems that this guy Naoki Nagayama is going to win all the Blue Ribbon Awards and Academy Awards!”

After a long absence, he pulled down the curtain on the blackboard and looked at the clues about Naoki Nagayama. Matsuzawa Shinnosuke cut out a piece of today's newspaper and stapled it with thumbtacks, and then drew a line to Naoki Nagayama's head.

On the wall of dense clues, there are many people connected with Naoki Nagayama. There are obvious partners such as Yoshimura Otomo and Itou Shuichi, his artists, stars he has worked with, etc., even a grinning white man. The dog is also on it, and it is specially marked - pet.

 Shuyou Pictures under its umbrella has formed a strong relationship network with Kadokawa, Fuji TV, Shogakukan, Being Records, etc.

There is even a portrait of Kaede Nagayama on this clue wall. In particular, Kaede Nagayama also has a line connected to a black portrait, marking the mark of the Yamaguchi-gumi.

However, the line between Naoki Nagayama and one of the stars is obviously denser. On that profile picture is a smiling face full of energy - Akina Nakamori!

 Shinosuke Matsuzawa looked at the wall full of clues and felt a sense of satisfaction:

“Naoki Nagayama, everything about you is under my control!”

In fact, he could have revealed that Naoki Nagayama is in love with Akina Nakamori a long time ago, but this kind of revelation is just another piece of gossip in the entertainment industry and will have no impact on Naoki Nagayama at all.

And this time, if it is revealed that Naoki Nagayama manipulated the judges and plotted to win the film award, then it should be considered a big piece of black information!

Thinking of this, Matsuzawa Shinnosuke felt his whole body become excited, and the "humiliation of being ignored by Naoki Nagayama" that he had forgotten due to his busy work suddenly came to his mind again.

This time Nagayama Naoki, you should finally remember me!

Naoki Nagayama, who had no idea that he was being remembered again, was meeting an old man with gray hair in an old-looking office building.

“This is the first time we meet, my name is Oishi Masataka, and I am the editor-in-chief of the Japan Free National Society.” The gray-haired but energetic old man greeted me.

“This is the first time we meet, I am Naoki Nagayama, please give me your advice.” Naoki Nagayama also bowed solemnly.

　　The one who came with him today was Kuniji Morikawa. He was considered an acquaintance here, so he was not too restrained: "Editor-in-Chief Oishi, it's been a long time. How is everything lately?"

 “Haha, TOEFL, my body is quite healthy.”

Oishi Masataka responded with a smile, and then several people sat in the ancient conference room and drank freshly brewed hot tea.

"Nagayama-kun, I have heard your name many times!" Oishi Masataka and Morikawa Kunji exchanged a few words, and then began to talk to Nagayama Naoki, "Even my grandson is watching "The Garden of Summer", so write It’s so great!”

“That’s my honor.” Naoki Nagayama nodded slightly, trying to look calm.

"Haha, "Love Letter" and "Love Sky" have been two best-selling novels in a row, and they also won the Naoki Award." Masataka Oishi counted the achievements of Nagayama Naoki's works one by one. He was very appreciative of this young man, "He is really a young and promising person." The author of!"

“You are overly complimentary.” Nagayama Naoki tried his best to keep a straight face.

"Not to mention that there are such high achievements in the film industry such as Best Film Award, Best Director, Best Screenplay. And the movie "Love Letter" is so popular now. Even an old man like me has heard of it!" Masataka Oishi He continued to praise, "You are truly the most outstanding young man I have ever seen!"

“Haha, I’m a little embarrassed by what Editor-in-Chief Oishi said~” Naoki Nagayama couldn’t help it and grinned~

 Then I found Oishi Masataka saying to Morikawa Kunji next to him:

“Sure enough, I can’t survive three rounds!”

Kuniji Morikawa had been holding back his laughter just now, and now he couldn't bear it anymore: "Haha, Chief Editor Oishi still likes to do such things!"

“?” Nagayama Naoki was puzzled.

Kuniji Morikawa explained: “Editor-in-chief Oishi likes to joke with young people. Every time he sees a seemingly calm young man, he likes to praise them with nice words again and again.

Most people beamed when they heard the first round of compliments. There were not many who could still be calm in the second round, and very few who could still look calm in the third round!

 Haha, no need to rest, Naoki-san, you are already one of the few who can last until the third round~"

The gray-haired Oishi Masataka was drinking tea and looking at Nagayama Naoki with a smile: "Haha~ Nagayama-kun, I am an old man who likes to joke with young people, please don't pay attention~"

“.” Nagayama Naoki was speechless. Are all old people so good at playing these days?

 Then he turned to look at Morikawa Kunji: "Kuniji-san, why didn't you inform me in advance?"

“What’s the point of notifying me?” Kuniji Morikawa winked, “This is almost a habit of Editor-in-Chief Oishi, and it’s only this time anyway.

 Besides, if it were Naoki-san, would the visitors be informed in advance? "

Nagayama Naoki thought for a while and sighed: "Maybe I can't do it either."

 Yes, I have been tricked a lot, and I always want to see others fall into the trap. But

“Editor-in-Chief Oishi, is the third round already the last?” Naoki Nagayama looked at Masataka Oishi curiously, “Isn’t there anyone who has survived? How many rounds has Kunji-san survived?”

 “Haha, he smiled like he was blooming in the first round~”

Masataka Oishi glanced at Kuniji Morikawa with a smile, making him lower his head in embarrassment, and then recalled a little:

“I have met not many young people, and very few can survive until the third round. But speaking of it, there is indeed such a person who is always calm.”

"who is it?"

“It’s a new author named Haruki Murakami.”

 “Huh?! Haruki-mulberry?” Naoki Nagayama was surprised.

"Well, it was him. I praised him five times. Although he also smiled, I could feel that it was just a polite smile." Masataka Oishi complained, "In the end, he looked at me as if he was looking at me. It’s like some kind of mental illness. I don’t know if he’s born to be unsmiling.”

“.” Nagayama Naoki complained in his heart, he might really think there is something wrong with you.

"But that guy's writing has great potential! If you can stick to it, you will definitely achieve something in the future." Oishi Masataka said.

Naoki Nagayama nodded, Haruki Murakami will indeed become a great writer in the future.

After this, the atmosphere in the conference room became a lot more relaxed. After chatting about interesting things for a while, Oishi Masataka finally asked the real question:

“Nagayama-kun, an acquaintance from Kadokawa Shoten called me yesterday and talked about the “Newspeak Buzzword Awards” program.”

“To be honest, we are actually very interested. However, if it is going to be hosted, why not just let it be hosted directly by our Free National Society? Wouldn’t that save a lot of things?”

Masataka Oishi asked directly. If they were to host it alone, then the subsequent fame and influence would be exclusively enjoyed by the Japan Free National Society. Why should Shuyou, elementary school administrators, Kadokawa and even Fuji TV get a share of the pie? Woolen cloth?

Although the planning of the program was proposed by Naoki Nagayama, it was just an idea. I had not thought of it before but now it has been exposed. The Free National Society already knows about it. With their ability, they can run it by themselves. The Japanese Free National Society The relationship with NTV is also very close.

Nagayama Naoki knew that this was an important moment, so he said cautiously:

“Editor-in-Chief Dashi, this is indeed a question worth pondering.”

“We want Japan Free National Society to join us just for an authoritative endorsement. This is more important for the upper management, mainly because they see the possible future development trend of the program.

 But in the final analysis, this is just an entertainment program. For ordinary viewers, Fuji TV, Shogakukan and Kadokawa Shoten are already authoritative enough, so there is not much difference in the attractiveness of the program. "

Nagayama Naoki paused, and when he saw Oishi Masataka looking at him with an unchanging expression, he could only continue:

However, you only have one idea, and I already have a complete plan and a complete team. I have already negotiated with Fuji TV and the program can be launched at any time.

If Japan Free National Society were to host it on its own, it would be nothing more than a competitor, and all variety shows would be imitated by its competitors. We have already taken this into consideration in our plans. "

“Let’s not talk about whether you are good enough in the production of entertainment programs. Fuji TV’s ratings will definitely be higher than NTV.”

"We will still leave the most important mark in the hearts of the audience as the 'first' popular language variety show. If you become our competitor, you will only distract the impression of this kind of show."

“This may have an impact on the long-term development of the program, but it will not have much impact on the short-term ratings.”

Nagayama Naoki saw that Oishi Masataka's face was already a little heavy, and finally said:

“It’s just that cooperation will benefit both sides. It’s a pity for the future of this show.”

Masataka Oishi quietly listened to Naoki Nagayama’s words, closed his eyes and meditated, while Kuniji Morikawa secretly gave Naoki Nagayama a thumbs up from underneath.

“Sure enough, he is the most outstanding young man I have ever seen!” Oishi Masataka opened his eyes and took a deep look at Naoki Nagayama, “What he said is clear and logical.”

"?" Nagayama Naoki was stunned for a moment, then grinned, "Haha, has Editor-in-Chief Oishi started praising people again?! I can't last one round this time!"

 “I don’t have that!” Oishi Masataka almost choked at this sentence.

After calming down, Oishi Masataka said seriously: "Actually, when Kadokawa Shoten and Shogakukan both called to communicate, we had almost made up our minds."

"You have arranged everything, are responsible for your own profits and losses, and have so many allies. In the end, all you need is our name to enjoy the benefits of the success of the show. How could we refuse such a free thing? Here~"

“I will feel more at ease when I meet you, the person in charge behind the scenes.”

 Seeing that Masataka Oishi recognized this cooperation, Naoki Nagayama had a relieved smile on his face:

 “That’s really great~”

Now that an agreement has been reached, the three people in the conference room also took advantage of the situation to chat about the specific cooperation agreement. Although Kadokawa's representative was not present, based on the friendship between Naoki Nagayama and Haruki Kadokawa, as long as the cooperation agreement is not too outrageous, in fact, Nothing.

After all, Kadokawa Shoten, like Shogakukan and the Civil Liberties Union, does not want to make money through this. Instead, it hopes that the final selection of the "Newspeak Buzzword Award" at the end of the year will bring to it the contacts, channels and influence it may bring. .

The three of them chatted happily and originally wanted to have a drink, but Naoki Nagayama and Kunji Morikawa declined.

 Oishi Masataka is so old. If someone accidentally gets drunk, will the future cooperation continue?

 When he finally walked out of the National Liberal Association, Nagayama Naoki said to Morikawa Kunji:

“Bangji-san, it looks like this program is about to be officially launched. You, the primary school, should hurry up and select the people to participate!”

Each program requires relevant personnel to explain the terminology and conduct interviews at the place where the rankings are produced. These people are considered permanent guests!

 “Hey, we won’t delay!”

Morikawa Kunji nodded repeatedly. For this opportunity to appear on TV and increase his fame, the competition within Shogakukan is very fierce.

In the studio of Fuji TV, Yasushi Akimoto and Oyasu Sugiura are busy recording the latest episode of "Twilight Meow Meow".

Sugiura Tai Tai looked at the new instructor’s grading process on the stage and quietly asked the person next to him:

“Akimoto-san, the first batch of mentors is the Wildcats, so are there any reservations for the next batch? I think there are many people in the entertainment industry who want to sit in this kind of mentor’s seat.”

Akimoto Yasushi shook his head: "Not yet, and there is no agency to communicate. Maybe there will be someone after the show is broadcast."

“You say, do you want Naoki-san to be a guest?” Sugiura Otayoshi asked casually, “Naoki-san is currently very famous, and he is also a well-known director.”

Akimoto Yasushi's face was a little stiff, and he quickly hid by notifying the staff next to him to speed up the process. He waited until the program continued to be recorded before he went to the side and answered:

 “Naoki-san. He is actually not well-known in the idol world.”

"? Nani? He is the Prince Charming in the hearts of high school girls now!" Sugiura Otai said in surprise, "Didn't you watch the clip of "Love Letter"?"

"I saw it," Akimoto Yasushi's tone was filled with jealousy. Once upon a time, he also wanted to become a girl's Prince Charming, but unfortunately, he was too fat.

"However, Da Tai-san, we have to look at it from a practical point of view. In fact, Naoki-san's focus is not on the idol industry. He doesn't even have the most basic fan group," said Akimoto Yasushi, "so if you let him be a mentor, It has no guiding significance for newly selected idols.”

 Actually, what he said is very pale. He doesn’t know how to give guidance to idols? So what is going on with the three Maoyan sisters, Junko Ito, Yuki Saito, and Chiko Aoyama, who are now famous under Shuyou?

Naoki Nagayama doesn’t know how to coach, but he can support idols!

However, Otasu Sugiura didn't say much. After all, Akimoto Yasushi is now an important backbone of the "Twilight Meow Meow" program. Without him, the next episode may not be able to be filmed.

 Besides, Naoki Nagayama may not be willing to come over.

“Haha, forget it then.” Sugiura Oitai patted Akimoto Yasushi on the shoulder, “But you have to think about your mentor next time in advance!”

 “Well, I will think about it in advance!”

After the two of them finished communicating, they watched the recording of "Dusk Meow Meow" again, but after a while, Sugiura Oitai felt a little strange: "Akimoto-san, why do you feel that there are so many short hair among these girls?"

 I saw the new members of the Kitten Club, and five out of ten have short hair.

Akimoto Yasu glanced at it: "It seems to be because of the trend.

Didn’t Akina Nakamori have short hair for a while? And Kyoko Koizumi also has short hair.

Therefore, the agency feels that boyish idols with short hair seem to be very popular, and many newcomers are pulled to cut their hair short. "

Sugiura Oitai nodded: "But there are too many, and it feels a bit strange."

“Well, tell Etsurou Kikuchi not to do this anymore.”

 Akimoto Yasushi didn't pay too much attention, because it was not certain whether these new idols would be able to debut.

 He stared at the recording of the program intently, and only heard one of the short-haired girls introducing herself in front of a group of instructors:

“Good evening, fellow instructors, I am a little girl from Hokkaido, I am good at singing.”

 A thought flashed through my mind:

 “This player looks very energetic~”

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