Tokyo Bubble Life

 Naoki Nagayama stayed in the courtyard of Kyoto for three days.

Every day when you open your eyes, you see the beautiful scenery of green mountains and green waters; when you are hungry, you take out the stored ingredients from the refrigerator to make a delicious meal, or you can ask a dedicated chef to cook it; when you are full, you take a walk to the backyard On the small hill, worship the Bodhisattva; when you are idle and bored, you can watch TV in the living room and read in the study; when you are tired, you can use the feed to entertain the koi in the pond.

 Fully enjoy the decadent life in a capitalist country~

 It’s just a bit lonely. Although you can chat on the phone, you can’t see anyone. It’s okay for a short stay. But for a long time, it’s almost like a monk practicing hard in the mountains~

 So before it was fully dark, Naoki Nagayama embarked on the journey back to Tokyo!

Nagayama Naoki was called back by a phone call from Itou Shuichi, the night before:

“Zhi Shusang, the power-on ceremony will begin tomorrow! Are you back?!”

"tomorrow?"

"Yes, tomorrow morning!" The voice on the phone was a little anxious, "At 9 o'clock in the morning, it will be in that restaurant! Naoki-san, you haven't forgotten it, have you?"

"Uh" Naoki Nagayama was stunned for a moment, "If I said yes, Shuichi-san wouldn't come to Kyoto at night, would he?"

".Not really~" For some reason, Nagayama Naoki seemed to hear the overwhelmed squeaking sound of the microphone on the opposite side, "But if Naoki-san doesn't show up at the restaurant at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning, I will go to Yamazakura every night from now on." It’s in the wardrobe in the courtyard!”

This threat is really terrifying! Naoki Nagayama had to take the Shinkansen back to Tokyo early in the morning

The sky slowly brightened, and the morning light seemed to tear through the remnants of the night in an instant, awakening the silent mountains and plains. The crystal dewdrops dissipated in the white morning light, and the trees and wild grass were now translucent green, as if they had just been washed.

 Seeing the date on the passenger newspaper, Nagayama Naoki suddenly realized that he had been in Kyoto for a few days, and it was already May!

 “Time passed by so casually!”

Naoki Nagayama, who came out of Tokyo Station, did not choose to go back to Yamazakura-in. Instead, he took a taxi directly to the filming location of "Love Will End", a comprehensive home with a cafe, dessert shop and restaurant. Dining room.

It was already half past eight when Naoki Nagayama arrived. There were already many people in front of the restaurant, and there were also some temporary rain shelters, shrines and other things used for the power-on blessing ceremony.

 “Haha, Shuichi-san, I’m here!” He saw Yitou Shuichi in the crowd and quickly went to report his arrival.

"I still caught up!" I don't know why, Shuichi-san's tone was a little disappointed. Could it be that he couldn't get into Sakurain's closet openly? "I thought Kyoto was so unforgettable that Naoki-san might not be able to return. Come~"

“Yes, the scenery is indeed nice~” Nagayama Naoki said, “But how could I miss Shuichi-san’s movie opening ceremony? I got up at six in the morning! Just so as not to be late!”

When Yi Tangxiu saw this, he didn't say anything more: "Naoki-san, get ready. When the power-on ceremony is over, a reporter may conduct a brief interview."

“Are there any reporters left to interview?” Nagayama Naoki turned around and looked around, and sure enough he saw many people with cameras. He thought they were all crew members!

　　“Just a few words~”

Itou Shuichi said briefly, and then turned around to greet the goddess in a grand dress.

The elderly goddess's living standard has obviously improved a lot in the past two years. Her face is rosy, her eyes are bright, and she is full of energy. Even the strange mop-like dress made of colorful cloth strips has been replaced by a silk scarf. of!

Nagayama Naoki couldn't help but shook his head as he watched Itou Shuichi and the Goddess greet each other warmly, as if they were still asking if it would be a problem if it rained today.

Now that things have happened, he, a soul who grew up with a materialistic education, has to be in awe of the power in the dark.

As the time approaches, the main creative team of "Love Has Ended Like the Rain" have all arrived. With the crisp sound of a Buddhist bell, the film's start-up blessing ceremony officially begins!

“√*℡” The goddess recited incomprehensible incantations and danced in front of the altar.

Although Nagayama Naoki thought she was just dancing blindly, in front of the altar filled with incense, it seemed that this very old goddess had also received some mysterious bonuses, making everyone who came to participate look solemn.

Only Naoki Nagayama recalled the domestic popular science documentary "The Wizard's Deception" he had watched in his previous life, and wild thoughts kept popping up in his lowered head:

“If I go up and perform a performance of breathing fire with rosin powder, using vinegar-added oil to rub a frying pan with my bare hands, or turning an empty pot into a snake, will it be considered a wizard descending to earth?”

“It seems that Qigong is very popular in China right now. Why don’t you pretend to be a Qigong master?”

After thinking for a long time, Nagayama Naoki gave up. He said nothing about the strange power and chaos. It was better to stay away from these things!

Approximately ten minutes later, the goddess panted and stopped her devilish steps, and signaled to Yi Tang Xiuyi that she had already informed the gods and could burn incense!

Itou Shuichi led a group of people to respectfully offer incense, and then announced to the people who came to participate:

　　"Mina-san, "Love Will End Like the Rain" officially starts filming today!"

 Amidst the applause of the crowd, Shuichi Itou once again said to the media reporters: "Dear journalists, please move to the main entrance, where we will take photos and accept interviews~"

Everyone took a group photo in front of the restaurant, and then the question-and-answer session began.

After asking a few innocuous questions to the leading actors such as Takewaki Muga and Obire Maki Kaoru, the reporters turned their attention to Naoki Nagayama who was trying to hide in the crowd.

"Mr. Naoki Nagayama, can I ask a question?" A reporter saw that Naoki Nagayama still wanted to hide among the creative team and said directly, "A handsome man like you can't hide! Please come to the front. ?"

ˆ “.”

Having been called out like this, Nagayama Naoki could only stand up. It was definitely not because he was praised for his handsomeness.

“Mr. Naoki, you didn’t come to the last film reveal meeting. What’s the reason?”

 “Well, I went to Kyoto for some personal matters.”

“Oh? Didn’t you go secretly shoot a movie?” asked a voice from the reporters.

".no"

Looks like it’s no secret that I like to make movies alone~

"Naoki-san, you have been in Kyoto for such a long time. Are you dating your date?" "Mr. Naoki, do you have any plans to get married recently?" "Mr. Nagayama, you were often photographed going to KTV with some idols some time ago. Party, is it real?”

Gradually, the original film reveal meeting turned into a personal interview with Naoki Nagayama. Naoki Nagayama didn’t know whether he should reply for a while. In short, he should find an opportunity to divert the attention of reporters. ah!

“Director Naoki, you wrote the script for this movie, why didn’t you direct it yourself?” Another reporter asked.

ah! This is it! A dead Taoist friend is not a poor Taoist! Xiu Yisang, I'm sorry!

"Because the script of this movie is based on Shuichi-san's first love story!" Nagayama Naoki said the revelation that shocked everyone at the scene without changing his face!

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　? since that's the kind of thing you should do >

　　　　　　　　　　　　followed by a circle of actors.

“???” The reporters who asked the question seemed to be shocked by the news.

  “??” This is the crew member with his mouth wide open.

  “?” This is the goddess who doesn’t understand the situation.

“!!!” This is Itou Shuichi who was originally snickering as he watched Naoki Nagayama being besieged by reporters.

 In an instant, all eyes turned to Itou Shuichi.

"Director Yi Tang!" "Director Yi Tang, is this true?" "Director Yi Tang, is this movie a commemoration of your first love?" "Could it be that Director Yi Tang's first love was in middle age?! "Is Xiaobi and Juan Xun the director's first love type?" "Does Director Yi Tang's first love know about this?" "."

Questions like a storm were thrown at Itou Shuichi. The clicking flashes were like lightning, and the noisy air was like a roaring wind. This guy thoroughly enjoyed the feeling of being at the center of the storm.

At this time, the first thought that came to Yido Shuichi’s mind was:

“This report will be seen by my wife Yitang Jiawei!”

 Then the second one: "Yong! Shan! Zhi! Shu! I will definitely run into your closet tonight! With a knife!!"

While Shuichi-san was under siege, Nagayama Naoki quietly slipped out and took a taxi towards Yamazakura-in.

 In the car, Nagayama Naoki comforted himself:

“It’s all for the movie~ I’ve made the movie more popular, right? You shouldn’t blame me for asking Shuichi-san to sacrifice such a small amount of fame for art, right! You definitely won’t blame me, right?”

 After arriving at Yamasakura-in, Naoki Nagayama affectionately petted Taro who rushed towards him. Although he had been out for a few days, he also hired someone to walk the dog! There is enough food in the automatic feeder in the room.

"Yutaro, you must be very vigilant today, you know!" Naoki Nagayama calmed the dog and began to give instructions, "If any strange guy wants to sneak in, you must roar loudly! Be a Roaring Sky Dog! It’s okay to pounce on it and bite it a few times! Do you understand?!”

"Woof woof woof woof! Woof woof!" Yutaro must have understood. The meaning of his just shout must be "I know, master!"

 Walking around the living room and yard, I saw Mew Taro on the eaves of the verandah:

“Neutaro, you too. If someone tries to climb in from the second floor, you can catch him twice!”

“.” The cat looked at the two-legged beast with cold eyes.

 “Ha, I’ll just assume you understand~”

After staying at home for a while and sorting out the chores of the past three days, including the letters, bills, and voice messages sent over, Naoki Nagayama did not have lunch at home, but drove directly to the studio. "Naoki-san? Aren't you supposed to be at the startup ceremony?" Otomo Yoshimura in the office asked in surprise, "Is it over already?"

"Haha, I sneaked back." Nagayama Naoki said with a smile, without telling Otomo-san the real reason, "By the way, Otomo-san. I plan to take a long vacation."

“Take a long vacation?” Fangcun Otomo looked over with surprised eyes, “Naoki-san, it’s not summer yet!”

My boss must take a long vacation in the summer and winter of the year, ranging from half a month to a month. In normal times, he also takes irregular vacations in spring and autumn. It can be as short as three days and as long as one week. .This is an open secret of Shuyou Group.

“It’s not the time,” Naoki Nagayama said.

 “What’s the reason?” asked Yoshimura Otomo.

"You will know soon that I will rarely appear during this period!" Nagayama Naoki felt a little guilty.

"." In this case, Yoshimura Otomo didn't ask the reason. "So, how long will Naoki-san take a rest?"

 “Until Xiu Yisang is no longer angry!”

　　　　???”

“Anyway, is there anything you want me to deal with recently? I’ll deal with it now!” Naoki Nagayama urged.

“Well,” when it comes to business, Yoshimura Otomo also returned to his conscientious attitude, “You have to sign the salary slip from the headquarters this month. Also, the project budget for “Hot Blood High School 2” will require the formation of a production committee.”

 Most of the documents that need final processing by Nagayama Naoki are documents that have been reviewed by Yoshimura Otomo and Itou Shuichi, and they only require his final confirmation of the process.

Nagayama Naoki quickly dealt with it, and then said something strange to Yoshimura Otomo:

 “Otomo-san, don’t tell Shuichi-san that I’ve been here!”

　　　　???”

 It was almost noon, and Naoki Nagayama didn’t take advantage of the company’s work lunch and stepped on the accelerator all the way to Harajuku.

 It is not a weekend or a holiday. Although the KTV is open in the morning, there are almost no customers. The KTV looks empty. The waiters and foremen in the store have a relaxed attitude.

 “Naoki-san!” Foreman Kurita Tetsuhiro saw Naoki Nagayama and hurriedly came over to say hello.

“Tetsuhiro-kun, is Brother Feng here?” Naoki Nagayama remembered that he should be here at this time.

“Ah, Brother Kaede went to Roppongi and called Brother Hamasaki Shogo and that group of people over.” Tetsuhiro Kurita said, “It seems to be a demolition project for a new store.”

"Is it so fast?" It has only been three days, but the transfer procedures for Roppongi Bookstore have been completed?

“I don’t know the details, but Brother Feng brought the designer with him.” Kurita Tetsuhiro continued.

“Designer? Shinkai Ishida?” Naoki Nagayama suddenly thought: “There is something wrong with these two guys!!”

“Naoki-san?” Tetsuhiro Kurita saw that Nagayama Naoki was silent, so he asked, “Would you like to open a private room to take a rest?”

"Ah, no need." Naoki Nagayama originally came to see his cousin Kaede Nagayama. Since he went to Roppongi, he didn't want to wait in the KTV. "I'll go to Roppongi to find him!"

 When he arrived in Roppongi, Naoki Nagayama felt that he must have exceeded his schedule today. He went from Kyoto to Tokyo, and then almost circled Tokyo again. It was only the morning!

The bookstore that was chosen as the location is now empty. A fence has been built in front of the store, and several small construction vehicles are parked next to it.

Walking into the enclosure, I saw Yongshan Feng and a group of strong men working in full swing!

 “Brother Feng!” Naoki Nagayama walked over.

 “Naoki?” Nagayama Kaede clapped his hands and stood up, “Aren’t you in Kyoto?”

“I’m back in the morning,” Naoki Nagayama said perfunctorily, “Has the transfer of ownership of the bookstore been completed? Why have you started decorating it?”

“It’s being processed, but Huizi Sang said that the owner of the land is very forthcoming and it will be done soon.”

“Then why do all the elders from the community come to help? Isn’t there a specialized company?” Nagayama Naoki looked at the disgraced Hamasaki Shogo and others and couldn’t help but ask.

"Hey, don't you want it to be faster!" Yongshan Feng sighed, "I saw a group of people at the KTV the day before yesterday who were always looking around in the store and asked the waiter about the source of the karaoke equipment. These guys must be They are competitors!”

KTV business has been booming since its opening, and it has already gained a certain reputation among young people, so it is normal for its peers to know about it.

These people who come to inquire may not necessarily know how to open a KTV, but at least they want to know the secrets of making money in KTV. After they discover that opening a KTV is very profitable, followers will surely spring up like mushrooms after a rain!

 “That’s it”

“Yes, so I asked Hamasaki Shogo and others to help, at least let this store be decorated as soon as possible!” Nagayama Kaede said, “It is best to open for business in June!”

“It’s not impossible.” Naoki Nagayama asked, “Has the design drawing been released?”

"Ah! Xinhai-chan already has a preliminary idea, and today she is here for on-the-spot observation!" A smile appeared on Yongshan Feng's face, and he led Yongshan Feng to the second floor. "She is taking notes in the office."

It is a small office that was originally supposed to be used by the manager of the bookstore. All materials and other materials have been removed, but there is still a table in it. Shinkai Ishida spread out a design drawing on this table and drew a basic draft with a pencil.

 “Naoki-san! You’re back to Tokyo!”

The little girl came back with Takashi Honma on the first day she brought Nagayama Naoki to Kyoto. They had a lot to do!

“Well, I arrived this morning.” Nagayama Naoki walked to the design drawings, “Is this the preliminary idea?”

"Hi! Because Brother Feng said that the faster the construction period, the better, so I plan to make more use of the original layout of the bookstore." Did Shinkai Ishida actually call Brother Feng?

“Fortunately, the bookstore is used to install bookshelves and has a large amount of space. But it also has a few offices and bathrooms.”

Speaking of his major, Ishida Shinkai changed his shy character and became energetic. He told the two of them the layout plan he had just made.

“If the design goes well, construction will be much easier!”

Nagayama Naoki nodded. I originally thought she was a young girl with some skills, but she seemed to be very talented!

 The smile on Yongshan Feng's face, who was standing aside, became even wider: "Xinhai-chan is indeed very powerful!"

"Where. This is the advice given by Mr. Honma." After saying this, his shy character came back. A shy blush appeared on Ishida Xinhai's face, and he didn't even dare to look at Nagayama Kaede's face.

ˆ “.”

Nagayama Naoki was not sure if he was fed dog food. He just felt a little hungry now. It was already meal time!

Looking at the two guys’ troubling looks, Nagayama Naoki decided to add fire:

“Brother Feng, Xinhai-chan, it’s lunch time, let’s go have a meal together! I’ll treat you!”

 “Huh? Is this good?” Ishida Xinhai was a little hesitant.

“Haha, this is a reward for Xinhai-chan’s hard work!” Nagayama Naoki said with a smile, “If you don’t believe me, ask Brother Feng, he must think so too!”

I saw Yong Shanfeng beside him nodding his head.

"Then I'd be rude." Ishida Shinkai finally nodded.

Looking at the silly smile on his cousin's face, Nagayama Naoki silently thought about how he should leave without leaving a trace when the time comes.

 Let two people be alone

 (End of this chapter)