Traveling Through the Tokyo Bubble Era

Chapter 435 Chrysanthemum Appreciation Banquet

In the midst of the entire boring process, the meeting at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology finally came to an end.

Hanyu Hideki couldn't wait to take Hirohashi Asako out.

Of course, don’t forget to ask the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology staff to get a copy of the meeting minutes.

Of course it's okay for him to feel bored, but his employees still have to be careful when doing things.

On the way back, Hanyu Hideki began to communicate with Hirohashi Asako about the future development of the Yunshang system.

As for what Hirohashi Asako said before about the opening of an Italian restaurant and the fact that several women would go there, Hanyu Hideki had already forgotten about it.

For that kind of thing, just be nervous.

If it really scared him, it wouldn't be enough.

If the appearance of several women would make him overwhelmed and frightened, then he would really be underestimating him.

After all, he has always been a scumbag.

Rather than caring about beauty, it is better to care about your own career.

Most of Yunshang Entertainment's businesses are now on the right track, and many of them just need to be operated step by step.

But there were a few things he still had to worry about.

For example, in terms of music, it is already October 1986, and "Music Station", one of Neon's most influential music chart programs in the future, is about to launch.

More overseas singers come to neon events, which invisibly affects the popularity of neon music.

Next, rock bands showed their influence for the first time, with Lin Jiashu's X-J taking the lead.

The idol industry has entered its final glory in the 1980s and 1990s. It is actually more appropriate to describe it as the reflection before death.

Next, super groups, powerful singers, and a new generation of neon singers ruled the neon music scene one after another.

With the popularity of CDs.

Not only in Asia, but also in the golden age of the neon record market.

Neon music ushered in its heyday!

It is no longer rare for singles and albums to break one million copies, two million is the peak, three million, four million, these crazy figures are no longer a fantasy.

Of course, sales can only represent part of it.

The booming development of pop music is even more difficult to describe in numbers.

It is undeniable that neon music will lead the entire Asia for a long time to come.

Faced with this super trend, Cloud Entertainment must not fall behind.

Fortunately, Hideki Hanyu, a time traveler, is here and has already attracted many talents in advance.

For example, Sister Quan Shui is still playing cool in the Kitty Club.

For example, Miwa Yoshida is signed under Nakamori Akina's personal agency.

For example, Chuck and the Birds became successful as producers.

For example, Takahiro Matsumoto has already started looking for team members.

For example, there are so many talents brought by Nagato Daiyuki.

Even Ayumi Hamasaki, who is still a little loli, etc...

All Hanyu Hideki had to do was to advise Hirohashi Asako not to go in the wrong direction.

In addition to music, there is also the neon live-action movie market that will continue to slump.

The impact of Hollywood, coupled with the influence of other factors, Hanyu Hideki is not optimistic about the development of the neon live-action movie market at all.

Regarding Hanyu Hideki's judgment, Hirohashi Asako also expressed his approval.

"Except for specific genres, the decline of live-action movies is very obvious. So far this year, excluding the movies distributed by us and comparing only the theatrical works produced by us, the box office data of cloud animation is five times that of cloud animation .”

Hideki Hanyu was actually a little surprised to hear that the animated theatrical version business was so inferior to the live-action film.

"It turns out the gap is already so big."

"Yes, many movies are well-received but not popular. For example, Kurokawa Oki's new film "Utopia" has no reputation, and the box office is only 300 million yen, which can barely recover the cost."

Asako Hirohashi continued to explain, "The most popular movies produced by us this year are Akina-chan's The Sparrow Turns into a Phoenix Part 2, and the Seishōjo series in collaboration with Toei, but both of these series are final this year. ”

"What about next year's key projects?" Hanyu Hideki asked.

"Boys Over Flowers The Movie, Fallen Rabbit The Movie, and Hanyu-san's key project, the pet movie Hachiko."

Hirohashi Asako seemed to remember something and continued.

"There is also the theatrical version of Armor Warrior. The first season of this tokusatsu drama had pretty good ratings on Neon TV, with an average of more than 14%. Elf Entertainment and Elf Communication hope that we will release the theatrical version next year to cooperate with them of games and peripheral sales.”

Speaking of this, Hirohashi Asako looked at Hanyu Hideki with emotion.

Although her friend has been a hands-off shopkeeper for several years, his influence on Yunshang Entertainment is still unimaginably huge.

The most profitable artists on Yunshang Entertainment were either discovered by Hideki Hanyu or created by Hideki Hanyu himself.

Cloud Cinema's blockbuster live-action movies are either adaptations of Hideki Hanyu's original works or projects developed by Hideki Hanyu.

As for Cloud Animation's animated series and theatrical animations, they are almost entirely supported by the copyright brought by Hideki Hanyu.

Although she has personally operated and acquired many animation studios, she is still investing so far and has no income for the time being.

It can be said that the current success of Yunshang Entertainment is still based on the foundation created by Hanyu Hideki.

In this regard, Hirohashi Asako didn't have any other ideas.

It's just that she was occasionally curious. Hideki Hanyu didn't seem to be serious, so he created the current Yunshang Entertainment.

If this friend becomes serious, what will Yunshang Entertainment be like?

Next to him, Hideki Hanyu noticed the look in Asako Hirohashi's eyes.

He seemed to have guessed what Hirohashi Asako was thinking.

He immediately leaned back and said arrogantly.

"Are Asako-san wondering why I am so powerful?"

"Yes, every time Hanyu-san communicates with me about the future development of Yunshang Entertainment, he will help Yunshang Entertainment go on the right path, so I am very curious. If Hanyu-san manages Yunshang Entertainment, it may be better now. Bar."

As soon as Hirohashi Asako said this, Hanyu Hideki immediately sat up straight.

With a look of panic on his face, he grabbed Asako Hirohashi's shoulders with both hands and shook him hard.

"Asako-san, cheer up! I'm just trying to talk the talk. If I were really allowed to manage the club, I'm afraid either the club will collapse or I'll go crazy."

Hanyu Hideki was really afraid that he would be unable to do his job as the shopkeeper.

Thinking about how many trivial matters of Yunshang Entertainment were burdened on him, Hanyu Hideki felt that he might just sell the club.

"Stop it, I didn't tell Hanyu-san to come back to work."

"call--"

Hideki Hanyu breathed a long sigh of relief and said in a tone of voice after a disaster, "That's really great."

"Then Hanyu-san doesn't have any suggestions for the business development of Yunyei Animation?" Asako Hirohashi asked.

Hanyu Hideki spread his hands and expressed.

"No, the decline of Neon's local films is inevitable. The reason why I let Yunying Pictures get involved in the field of special effects films is to help develop other genres.

In the future, TV dramas and live-action movies will be the mainstream.

Oh, by the way, Elf Entertainment has a game plan for a monster series. If it goes well, we may also be able to have our own monster tokusatsu movie like Toho. "

"Really?" Asako Hirohashi suddenly became interested.

"Really, but the early stage of this series will only focus on games, and peripheral expansion will also start with comics and animations. The live-action theatrical version will have to wait a little longer."

"It doesn't matter, I have plenty of patience." Asako Hirohashi said.

Hanyu Hideki sighed at this time.

"The development potential of Neon's film market is limited. We have reached the limit now. My focus in the future will be on Yunshang Pictures in Hollywood. If Asako-san wants to challenge himself, you can also try America. "

Unexpectedly, Asako Hirohashi shook his head and refused, "I'm not familiar with Hollywood, so I'd better stop meddling in it. Besides, Yunshang Entertainment is the parent company of Yunshang Pictures. Even if I don't go to America, I'm still... Its managers.”

"I didn't expect Asako-san to think like this."

Hanyu Hideki was a little surprised. You must know that Hirohashi Asako, like other neon people, also has a heart to break into America and want to succeed in North America.

"This is what I call being self-aware and not doing things beyond my ability."

Hirohashi Asako said with a slight smile, "And I also believe that Hanyu-san's ability and vision will definitely help us succeed in America."

"Haha, Asako-san trusts me so much. Success in America is not enough. I will make Yunshang Entertainment successful all over the world!"

Hideki Hanyu is extremely heroic.

Cloud Entertainment has established its foundation in Neon and has begun to gradually expand in Asia.

And Asia is just the beginning.

It's just that in today's era, it is not difficult for Cloud Entertainment to develop in Asia.

But there is indeed resistance to getting involved in traditional European and American media, especially radio and television.

As for Europe, before the EU is established, whether it is acquisitions or direct expansion, we can still think of ways.

After all, in later generations, domestic businessmen acquired TV stations in Europe and the UK, and some even created TV media themselves.

But America had some difficulties.

Even though those people claim freedom of the press, this is not the case in practice.

Don’t think that just because News Corp. can do it, he can do it.

With his current background and resources, he would not be trusted even if he immigrated directly to America.

Of course, there are no other workarounds.

For example, Canada, which is part of North America like America, has much looser control in this area.

It is absolutely possible to develop in Canada and then further radiate throughout North America.

Of course, if he could wait a few more years for Internet technology to mature and even mobile Internet technology to appear, he would just have to deploy new media at that time.

But at that time, it was not just Yunshang Entertainment that had to be taken care of.

While he was thinking about the future development, Hirohashi Asako said with expectation, "Then I will wait for that day to come."

Hanyu Hideki patted his chest and assured, "Don't worry, Asako-san won't be kept waiting."

I dare not say anything else, but at least Yunshang Pictures will definitely make some achievements in America within five years.

When the time comes, Asako Hirohashi, as the top leader of Yunshang Entertainment Group, will definitely have no problem being on the cover of Time Magazine.

The two communicated all the way and soon arrived at the headquarters of Yunshang Entertainment.

In the underground parking lot, Asako Hirohashi asked, "I'll go up and take care of some things and then leave. Would Hanyu-san want to come to the club to see you?"

"I've had some inspiration lately and I'm working on a new picture book, and it's getting late, so I won't go."

Hideki Hanyu politely refused.

Looking at my watch, it was past five o'clock in the afternoon.

Firstly, he has no interest in working overtime, and secondly, it is to avoid his appearance and causing some subordinates to have random thoughts.

After all, almost every time he came, he made a lot of noise.

The civil strife in the Shochiku family directly led to the reorganization of Yunshang Animation, the dismissal of many high-level officials, and the complete independence of Yunshang Animation.

The Noriko Sakai incident led to the complete divestment of the advertising business and the resignation of several senior executives.

Even while wandering around casually, Yasui Yosuke, a senior executive of the firm, was kidnapped away.

Seeing that it is already the end of the year, let’s let the club enjoy the New Year in peace.

"Okay then, Hanyu-san, be careful on the road, I'm leaving first."

Hirohashi Asako didn't force anything, she got off the car and left with just a few words.

Next, Hanyu Hideki did not hang around outside, but returned directly to the residence of the Sekimoto sisters and continued to focus on poaching corners of Twentieth Century Fox.

Time flies and October 12th comes.

On this day, the Italian restaurant that Yoshioka Shota had been preparing for a long time finally opened.

Hanyu Hideki took the prepared gifts and went to Setagaya District at noon, where the restaurant is located in the Sangen Tea House area.

As soon as he got off the bus, he saw Kyoko Koizumi in costume, greeting guests and accepting interviews from the media.

Of course, they are basically niche media.

When a popular celebrity invests in a restaurant, the only thing that can be attracted by the report is fans who like her.

With a small audience, it is naturally impossible for mainstream media to pay attention to it.

However, as the most well-known celebrity among investors, Koizumi Kyoko is happy to use her fame to attract traffic for her investments regardless of the size of the media.

After Hanyu Hideki appeared, although reporters recognized him and some reporters were ready to make a move, in the end no one came forward to interview him.

Because they understood that if Hanyu Hideki was not willing, they would have no chance of interviewing Hanyu Hideki.

In public, Hanyu Hideki simply said hello to the goblin and walked into the restaurant.

The restaurant's single-floor area is not large, but it occupies four floors.

When Hideki Hanyu came in, the first floor was almost full of guests.

Hanyu Hideki glanced at Shinsuke Ito and his wife who were greeting the guests.

The two of them also saw Hideki Hanyu at this time.

After Ito Shinsuke came over with his wife, he first slapped Hanyu Hideki on the shoulder and said in a pretendingly unhappy tone.

"Hanyu-san went to America to develop business, and he didn't know to take me with him."

"Do you have time to go? I heard that you took Kurokawa Oki with you and quarreled with people all day long in the film school. You even dared to contradict the master."

Hanyu Hideki looked like a naughty boy.

Shinsuke Ito said angrily, "Forget about those people. They always stick to the old tradition and encourage works that the audience doesn't like. Even if you don't look at the movie theater, no audience is willing to watch local movies."

"Haha, the general trend is the general trend. How can you, the younger generation, change the development over the past few decades? If you have time to quarrel with those people, you might as well spend more time with Nana-chan."

When Hanyu Hideki said this, he congratulated Okada Nana who was next to Ito Shinsuke.

"Congratulations Nana-chan on becoming the restaurant manager."

Okada Nana said a little embarrassedly, "I'm just assisting in management."

"I believe Nana-chan will take charge of her own business sooner or later."

"Thank you Hanyu-san."

……

Seeing Hanyu Hideki chatting with his wife non-stop but ignoring him, Ito Shinsuke said with some dissatisfaction.

"Hanyu-san, don't waste time on the first floor. Think about how to deal with the people upstairs."

"Who?" Hanyu Hideki was a little surprised.

"Akina and Miss Sawaguchi have just arrived and are sitting on the second floor with other artists." Shota Yoshioka looked like he was watching a good show.

"Well, I should go and have a good look. I haven't seen them for a while."

Hanyu Hideki's expression showed no timidity at all. After speaking, he walked upstairs.

Okada Nana asked nervously, "Are you okay?"

Shinsuke Ito, who was ready to watch the show just now, had an indifferent expression on his face at this time, and then said something meaningful.

"I have known Hanyu-san for so many years, and I know that although he is not afraid of trouble when it comes to women, he hates trouble."

"What do you mean?" Okada Nana looked confused.

But soon, she seemed to understand something.

Hideki Hanyu can be nice to women without any trouble.

But if there is a woman who makes Hideki Hanyu feel troublesome...

The result is self-evident.

For a moment, Okada Nana felt that she had discovered the coldness towards feelings hidden in Hanyu Hideki's bones.

On the second floor of the restaurant, when Hideki Hanyu walked up, he immediately saw Akina Nakamori and Yasuko Sawaguchi sitting at different tables.

Sitting around Akina Nakamori were the earliest artists from the office.

Next to Yasuko Sawaguchi, Sachiko Kamaiike and other Koneko members sat.

Hanyu Hideki didn't show anything special in treating the two of them. He simply greeted everyone as the president.

It was the three girls from Vitality Girl who talked to him the longest and showed the most intimacy.

In fact, it was just when he was considering whether to talk to the two of them alone.

Hirohashi Asako's secretary suddenly found him.

"President Hanyu, Mr. Hatoyama from Dentsu has arrived."

"Okay, I'll go right away." Hideki Hanyu said goodbye to the two of them, and then followed Asako Hirohashi's secretary in the eyes of the two beauties with a hint of disappointment.

On the fourth floor, Hideki Hanyu saw Yutaro Hatoyama who was being entertained by Shota Yoshioka.

He immediately went up and joked, "I usually don't see Mr. Hatoyama at receptions, but today I saw him at the opening of Yoshioka-san's restaurant. It seems that Mr. Hatoyama likes Italian food very much."

Hearing this, Yutaro Hatoyama said, "Yes, it's a pity that Hanyu-san is not the boss here, otherwise I would have to come here more times."

"If I'm not the boss, wouldn't Mr. Hatoyama take care of the business?"

"Of course, Hanyu-san is not the boss, so I would be embarrassed to come and eat for free."

"Ha ha--"

As soon as Yutaro Hatoyama said this, the people around him immediately laughed out of shame.

But after the joke was over, Yutaro Hatoyama still pulled Hideki Hanyu to a corner where no one was around to talk.

"If there hadn't been something unexpected at Dentsu, I'm afraid old man Murayama would be here this time."

Yutaro Hatoyama said in a serious tone.

"What deserves the two of you to pay so much attention to?" Hanyu Hideki asked.

Yutaro Hatoyama said with an expression that said, "Don't pretend to be confused."

"What do you think? We thought you would just go to Hakone and join the Mental Image Chamber of Commerce at a small loss. Who would have thought you were so bold?"

Hanyu Hideki suddenly realized, "Is it Tohoku Kasei Co., Ltd.?"

Yutaro Hatoyama did not answer, but just looked Hanyu Hideki up and down.

Then he clicked his tongue.

"Tsk tsk——, you have courage and good luck. The energy crisis has led to a drop in profits, the labor union is in trouble, there are problems with military orders, and the real estate and securities markets are booming. If these factors hadn't come together, you would have wanted to buy It’s not that easy in that club.”

Hideki Hanyu pretended to be honest and honest, "Haha, I was just impulsive."

"It's good to be impulsive. Once you completely master that club, you'll know how great the benefits are."

Yutaro Hatoyama said and asked, "How far has the acquisition progressed?"

Hideki Hanyu replied, "The preliminary investigation has been completed. Recently, my team is conducting acquisition negotiations. The price is so expensive, so I should figure out the price."

Yutaro Hatoyama seriously warned, "The faster, the better, to avoid long nights and many dreams. It doesn't matter if you suffer a little loss if necessary."

Hideki Hanyu knew that Yutaro Hatoyama said this for his own good, so he nodded and said, "I understand, there will definitely be results before the end of the month."

For such a large company, it is extremely fast to be able to negotiate acquisition terms in two months.

"Then have you thought about how to deal with the trade union and military orders?" Yutaro Hatoyama asked.

In Yutaro Hatoyama's view, these are the two biggest problems Hanyu Hideki will face after taking over Tohoku Kasei Co., Ltd.

After all, the previous shareholders all had good backgrounds, so they were not disgraced.

The reason why those people agreed to sell was also related to these two things.

Hideki Hanyu said, “I have some ideas.”

Yutaro Hatoyama said, "Let me tell you and I will help you with your advice."

"As for the workers, I feel that since the previous shareholders have become evil people, then I will just be a good person. If the workers don't want to lose their jobs, then I will just give them jobs again.

As for the club's profits, I can accept even less as long as it can stabilize the situation.

And in my opinion, the current decline in corporate profits is related to the international energy environment and will not continue like this.

What's more, if you want to increase the club's profits, it's better to reduce expenditures than to increase revenue. What others see as a crisis is an opportunity in my eyes. I have decided..."

Hanyu Hideki spoke a lot of ideas eloquently.

Hearing this, Yutaro Hatoyama nodded with satisfaction, "Now that you have a business plan, I'm relieved. I was worried that you were just impulsive."

After finishing speaking, Yutaro Hatoyama asked again, "Where is the military supply order? How are you going to solve it?"

To put it bluntly, the problem with military orders is much more serious than the previous problems.

This is also what Yutaro Hatoyama is most worried about.

If you don't handle it well, what if someone important is involved?

Hanyu Hideki's small body may not be able to withstand the backlash.

But when Hideki Hanyu heard what Yutaro Hatoyama said, he laughed indifferently.

The most troublesome thing in Hatoyama Yutaro's opinion.

In his opinion, it is the best thing to solve.

"I have decided that after the acquisition is completed, I will divide and sell the military industry. Mitsui has expressed great interest and will offset a loan for me."

Hanyu Hideki's tone seemed normal.

But after hearing this, Yutaro Hatoyama couldn't help but be surprised.

"What! You want to sell the military industry!"

In the eyes of Yutaro Hatoyama and even everyone outside, a very important part of Tohoku Kasei Co., Ltd.'s industry is military orders.

This not only represents the relationship with the military, but also represents a steady stream of profits.

After all, military supplies are highly profitable, and there is no need to worry about market competition. You can make money while lying down. It is a well-known fact that you can be called a hen that lays golden eggs.

Hanyu Hideki gave up so easily, and it can no longer be described as a strong man with a broken arm.

If it's just to solve trouble, it feels like an overreaction no matter how you look at it.

"Mr. Hatoyama, for me, who is about to take over Tohoku Kasei Co., Ltd., I still have many more important things to do. I don't have the time or the ability to deal with the troubles in military supplies. I have no choice but to do this."

Hanyu Hideki looked helpless on the surface.

But in his heart, he didn't think so at all.

In fact, from the very beginning when he decided to acquire Tohoku Kasei Co., Ltd., he decided to divest military supplies and sell them.

First, this can solve the problem the fastest and most conveniently.

After all, he has no foundation in the military. If he wants to deal with troubles and maintain relationships, he may not succeed by spending energy, money and favors.

What about selling it?

Not only can the trouble be solved immediately, but also part of the funds can be withdrawn quickly.

The reason why I chose to sell it to the Mitsui Group was, of course, because it was dealing with such a "high-quality industry". If I wanted to get the approval of the major shareholder, the Mitsui Group, I had to give the other party the benefits.

In the short term, this will of course cause losses to Tohoku Kasei Co., Ltd.

But in the long run, it is actually beneficial to the company.

Although the munitions industry is highly profitable and easy to make money, it actually only accounts for a small proportion compared to the turnover of the entire Tohoku Kasei Co., Ltd.

The most critical thing is that the munitions industry does not need many workers.

What he likes about Tohoku Kasei Co., Ltd. is its local influence.

As for the relationship with the Neon Military Department, Hanyu Hideki doesn't care at all.

Anyway, in the future, the power and influence of Neon in this area will only grow more and more.

Not only was it unable to provide him with much help, but the current troubles continued to arise.

There are many ways to make money, and the more is not too much, and the less is not too much.

There is no need to worry about getting involved in the military's troubles all day long just for a little profit.

Of course, the most important point is.

Do not break or stand!

Higuchi Tsutomu once said that because of the problems accumulated in the military industry over the years, it is very troublesome for Tohoku Kasei Co., Ltd. to go public.

If Hideki Hanyu wants Tohoku Kasei Co., Ltd. to continue to expand, he must consider listing it to absorb the funds needed for expansion.

Otherwise, relying only on his own money, he would not be able to pry off those behemoth energy companies.

Especially now during the bubble economy period.

If he doesn't take advantage of this time to go public and make a fortune, he may regret it even when he sleeps.

The prerequisite for listing is that the military industry must be divested.

After all, this is a company with a market value in trillions. If it wants to go public, everything needs to be foolproof.

This is also the biggest reason why he is determined to sell the military industry.

"Now that Hanyu-san has thought about it, I have nothing to advise. I really admire him for acting so decisively and giving up his interests without hesitation. No wonder Hanyu-san has achieved the success he has now."

Yutaro Hatoyama looked impressed.

"Mr. Hatoyama is overrated. I did this out of necessity. If I had a choice, who would sell a profitable business for nothing?"

Hideki Hanyu continued to put on a show, looking pitiful.

"Hanyu-san, I am very optimistic about you. I believe that sooner or later, you will have the right to choose."

Yutaro Hatoyama said and stood up, looking like he was ready to leave.

"Mr. Hatoyama, are you ready to leave?" Hanyu Hideki asked quickly.

"Yes, actually the main reason I came here this time is to see you in person. Since I have already met you, there is nothing to do."

After Yutaro Hatoyama said this, he reached out and took out an envelope from the inner pocket of his suit and handed it to Hideki Hanyu.

"I almost forgot. This is the invitation to the event I talked about last time. Keep it. Don't lose it."

"What activity?" Hanyu Hideki asked curiously.

Yutaro Hatoyama replied, "The chrysanthemum viewing banquet will be held at the Locust Room on the 16th."

"what?"

Hanyu Hideki thought that if he had something to do with the Neon Locust Room, he would have no appetite for the banquet.

Instinctively, he wanted to ask if he could not go.

Hanyu Hideki's reaction made Yutaro Hatoyama mistakenly think that Hanyu Hideki was surprised, so he said quite proudly.

"No need to thank me, just remember not to be late. It will definitely be good for you to attend this banquet. I'll leave first."

After Yutaro Hatoyama finished speaking, he stood up and left.

Hanyu Hideki sent the other party downstairs, and then held the envelope thoughtfully.

benefit? What's the benefit?

At this time, a voice suddenly sounded in his ear, "Teacher, why are you in a daze here."

Hearing this, Hideki Hanyu turned around and found that the person speaking was Kyoko Koizumi.

"nothing."

Under the curious eyes of the little goblin, Hanyu Hideki casually put the envelope into the inner pocket of his suit, and then asked, "You won't entertain guests anymore."

"All the invited guests have arrived, and the ribbon cutting and unveiling on the first floor will be next."

"Really?" Hanyu Hideki said, looking at the store name covered by the cloth, "I still don't know the name of this store."

Yoshioka Shota never thought of asking him to name the restaurant.

But Hanyu Hideki said that he knew nothing about Italian food and no knowledge of Italian culture, so he gave up Shota Yoshioka's idea.

"I can tell the teacher secretly." The little elf leaned into Hanyu Hideki's ear and said.

"Okay, don't worry about me, go about your business."

Hideki Hanyu didn’t answer the call at all.

Seeing that Hanyu Hideki was unmoved, the little fairy could only go to the second floor to greet the artist friends.

However, Hanyu Hideki did not wait long. When the unveiling hosted by Yoshioka Shota was completed, he knew the name of the restaurant.

【Vestigia】

According to Shinsuke Ito, the name was given by the Italian chef Yoshioka Shota knew.

It is said to mean "footprint" or "relic" in Italian.

But it can also be broadly understood as something that leaves a deep impression on us.

It seems that the Italian chef has great ambitions and wants to impress his guests with this restaurant.

For a person with such a name, Hanyu Hideki always felt that he should be more like an artist than a chef.

But after he saw the real person of the chef, it made sense for a moment.

It was an Italian woman, in her thirties.

Not like the traditional, tall Italian woman.

The woman is slender and not tall.

The first impression of Hanyu Hideki's whole person was that it was like the daisy, the national flower of Italy, beautiful and enchanting.

With this temperament, he doesn't look like a chef.

And out of a scumbag's intuition, he felt that Shota Yoshioka didn't look right at this Italian woman.

But without evidence, he couldn't conclude anything.

In fact, even if there was something between the two of them, Hanyu Hideki would not care too much.

He doesn't like friends meddling in his feelings.

Likewise, he will not interfere with his friends' feelings.

He is a scumbag, just because there are three women with whom he has a close relationship.

He is not qualified to meddle in other people's business.

After the ribbon-cutting and unveiling of the restaurant, Hanyu Hideki didn't stay long. He didn't even ask the Italian female chef's name, and said goodbye to Shota Yoshioka in advance and left.

He did not stay with Sister Sekimoto to rest.

After picking up the drawings completed in the past few days, I went directly to Yasuko Sawaguchi’s house in Chiyoda Ward.

Now that they have shown up, there is no point in hiding anymore.

As for why he came to Yasuko Sawaguchi's place, of course it was because the scumbag hadn't seen the little beauty for a while and he was greedy for her body.

After returning to the house, Hanyu Hideki did not busy himself with creation immediately, but opened the envelope given to him by Yutaro Hatoyama.

There was indeed an invitation letter inside.

The cover is a sixteen-petal eight-fold chrysanthemum pattern representing the locust chamber.

After opening it, it simply said that he was invited to attend the chrysanthemum viewing banquet on October 16th.

The location is the Tokyo Locust Palace Hotel adjacent to the Imperial Palace.

"What a stingy person. I thought the banquet would be held at Fengming Palace or Lian Cui, but it turned out to be at the Locust Palace Hotel."

Hanyu Hideki had read news reports before, saying that the Neon Locust Room's reception of important people always took place in the Toyomyoden or Liancui of the 'New Palace'.

Now it seems that the standard of this so-called chrysanthemum appreciation banquet is not very high.

This greatly disappointed Hanyu Hideki, who thought he could go for a stroll in the Locust House.

What Hanyu Hideki didn't know was.

Historically, the so-called Chrysanthemum Appreciation Banquet in the Neon Locust Chamber was held on the Double Ninth Festival due to the influence of Chinese culture.

In addition, chrysanthemum is the national flower of Neon and is deeply loved by Neon people.

Therefore, on the Double Ninth Festival, the Locust Chamber would invite cultural celebrities to admire the chrysanthemums, drink wine, recite poems and write poems, which was arty and elegant.

But after the Meiji Restoration, the Double Ninth Festival was officially scheduled to fall on September 9th of the new calendar.

Then, it’s funny that the festival and the solar terms don’t match up.

The chrysanthemums cannot bloom during the Double Ninth Festival, but there is a bumper harvest of chestnuts.

Appreciating chrysanthemums turned into appreciating chestnuts, and my morale plummeted instantly.

Therefore, the Locust Chamber finally held the chrysanthemum viewing banquet in October when the chrysanthemums were in full bloom.

In order not to be embarrassed, they also deliberately avoided the Double Ninth Festival of the lunar calendar.

It’s just about admiring chrysanthemums and no mention of the Double Ninth Festival.

By the way, the venue was moved from the Locust Residence to the outside.

But the only thing that hasn't changed is that the banquet invitations are still mainly celebrities from the cultural world.

Although Hanyu Hideki is famous enough, his qualifications are too low, so he has not received an invitation before.

In addition to his growing fame and qualifications, he was invited this time.

It’s also related to Yutaro Hatoyama’s help.

　Thanks to Oaks20210815 for the tip

　　

　

(End of this chapter)