Tokyo Bubble Life

"Tamorisang, please take a good look at this plan. Shuyou has already negotiated with TV Asahi. If Tamorisang agrees, we can try to produce the first issue this month!"

After "It's Okay to Laugh" was released, Naoki Nagayama took Tamori and had a good chat with him about joining "Musicstation".

“Hi, I will definitely consider it seriously! Give Naoki-san a reply as soon as possible!”

Tamori was actually very moved after hearing this. His most famous program "It's Okay to Laugh" is already in a bottleneck period. Although he often makes guest appearances or hosts in other variety shows, radio broadcasts, and CM events, it is not a solo show. A program of its own.

However, as an artist in a management agency, after all, you still have to discuss it with the company, and you also need to inquire about the importance TV Asahi attaches to this program.

 “Okay, then we’ve settled~”

The two shook hands and left the studio in a very friendly manner, saying polite things like going for a drink in the future. What Nagayama Naoki didn't expect was that when the door opened, three familiar people stood outside.

 "Da Tai-san, Nishiro Mei-san, and Akimoto-san. Are you waiting for me?"

The three people outside were obviously Sugiura Oyasu, Nishi Rumi and Akimoto Yasu. At this time, they were waiting for Naoki Nagayama to go out.

“Hi~ Naoki-san hasn’t come to see us for a long time, so when we heard that Naoki-san was at Fuji TV, we came to wait for you~”

As a lady, Nishi Rumi was the first to break the somewhat awkward atmosphere. Because of the previous minor unpleasantness, both Sugiura Oyasu and Akimoto Yasushi were embarrassed to speak.

"Ha, what are you talking about? I came here to find Tamori-san today. I originally planned to go to the preparation room of "Dusk Meow" to see you after I finish looking." Naoki Nagayama smiled and explained what he just said situation, "I didn't expect to be pulled to the rescue."

Tamori had been watching from the side, and at this time he interrupted and thanked: "Thank you so much Naoki-san, it was a big help!"

According to Yamato culture, there was naturally another lengthy humility and bowing. Although Nagayama Naoki felt annoyed, the entire environment he faced was like this, and there was nothing he could do about it~

 “Tamorisang.”

At this moment, Masaki Matsuzawa's voice came from a little far away. Standing next to him was Masahiko Kondo with a stiff face. He didn't expect to see Naoki Nagayama as soon as he came out.

 “Tamorissa, let’s go to Marseille privately! Our car had an accident halfway”

Masaki Matsuzawa is an old man in the entertainment industry. He knew that the backbone of the show "It's Okay to Laugh" was Tamori. As soon as the show ended, he brought Johnny's idol to apologize.

Facing these two people who almost let the program open up, Tamoli was not so good-tempered, and reprimanded him with a serious face:

 “I thought a big firm like Johnny’s wouldn’t have such mistakes!! I didn’t expect you would”

“Private Marseille, this was our mistake. We will definitely reflect on it seriously and there will never be another time!” Matsuzawa Masaki showed his traditional skills and pulled Kondo Masahiko to bow ninety degrees to apologize.

"You should reflect on what you have done!" Tamori was still angry, "I have never encountered anything like this since I entered the entertainment industry!"

 “Hey, we must seriously reflect on it!”

Masaki Matsuzawa continued to bow. Although Kondo Masahiko was very unhappy, he still bowed and admitted his mistake. In short, you must at least have an attitude of admitting your mistake.

"Fortunately, Naoki-san came to the rescue this time, otherwise the consequences would have been difficult to end!" Tamori looked at the people watching the show next to him and said to these two guys, "You have to thank others!"

 “Hey, that’s exactly what it should be!”

Masaki Matsuzawa bowed slightly, then took a few steps towards Naoki Nagayama, and bowed again at 90 degrees.

 “Thank you very much Mr. Naoki Nagayama for your help today! This prevented more serious consequences”

Masaki Matsuzawa doesn't have anything to do with it. Anyway, the manager bows and apologizes for the artist, and that's the money he earns.

But next to him, Kondo Masahiko, looking at Naoki Nagayama, who was not much older than him, felt very humiliated. Even though this annoying guy got the opportunity to go abroad and be exposed, he still asked me to thank him.

However, when he thought of Kitagawa's punishment, he still shuddered slightly, bowed down, and made a very standard ninety-degree bow, hiding his angry look, and only heard him muttered:

 “Thank you very much.”

 Naoki Nagayama looked at the top male idol in front of him, shook his hand without saying anything, nodded with Tamori, and then walked towards the preparation room with Sugiura Oitai.

Perhaps when I first met Akina Nakamori, I still attached great importance to this person who had hurt Akina in my memory, and wanted to take revenge when he took away the advertising opportunity for the first time.

But now that I see him, I feel like he is just a commodity being played with by capital. The two of them are no longer in the same class. Don't get dirty with your eyes. Just find an opportunity to kick him away~

Seeing Naoki Nagayama not even replying to his bow, with such a contemptuous attitude, Kondo Masahiko felt a humiliating fire of resentment burning in his heart, and he wanted to rush forward and fight!

However, the reality of the situation forced him to swallow his anger and continue to accept Tamori's reprimand.

 “Naoki-san, do you know Ma Qi (Kondo Masahiko)?”

The delicate-minded Nishi Rumi seems to have sensed Naoki Nagayama’s different treatment of Kondo Masahiko. Naoki Nagayama usually treats other people in an amiable manner, but this time he ignored him.

“Well, I’ve met him a few times, but my impression is not very good~” Naoki Nagayama didn’t hide anything, and directly expressed his views on Kondo Masahiko.

 “That’s it~”

 Sugiura Otasu and Akimoto Yasushi also heard Naoki Nagayama’s attitude, and silently decided in their hearts that they would try not to invite Kondo Masahiko in the "Twilight Meow Meow" program in the future.

 Waiting in the preparation room of "Twilight Meow", Nagayama Naoki watched the latest "Twilight Meow" video at the invitation of Akimoto Yasushi.

"How about Naoki-san?" Akimoto Yasushi was full of confidence, "The one who stands out the most is called Shizuka Kudo, and she is also the most popular now!"

　　　Shizuka Kudo.

 It turns out that the idol who is so popular in the Japanese entertainment industry has two skills. She has become famous a little earlier now, but her quirky appearance and rebellious outfit really capture the hearts of those teenagers!

 “It’s really energetic.”

　　Although the dance is just a few twists and turns, at this age, as long as it is cute, it will be enough!

“The recent ratings have maintained a positive growth!” Yasushi Akimoto said in an upbeat tone, obviously a little proud, “It should lead to a trend of rebellious girls!”

 “Absolutely~” Naoki Nagayama naturally would not interrupt other people’s showing off at this time.

　　After continuing with "Twilight Meow Meow" for a while, Sugiura Oitai, who was slightly silent on the side, spoke:

"Naoki-san saw it when watching "It's Okay to Laugh" before. Are you planning to plan a music show? Do you also want Tamori-san to be the host?"

“Well, yes, Tamorissan’s hosting skills are very strong and will bring out the best in the show.”

“But Tamori-san doesn’t know much about music?” Xi Rumei was puzzled.

“Hahaha, Tamorissan has a rich resume and a strong learning ability. If he wants to understand an industry, it won’t take long.”

 Akimoto Yasushi also asked about some of the contents of "Musicstation" in a roundabout way.

“The content of this program is more formal music program. It will have a list like “THEBESTTEN”, and the scope will be wider. We also want to invite foreign singers to perform.”

Nagayama Naoki spoke confidently about the program, and Sugiura Oyasu couldn't help but interrupt:

"But Naoki-san Fuji TV already has "Night Hit". Even if there is a framework agreement, your "Musicstation" will not be accepted by the minister and the director!"

“We at Fuji don’t want to produce another music program to compete with our most popular music program!”

Sugiura Otaishi spoke very quickly, and his tone was full of regret. He didn't want his friend to hit a wall before turning back:

 “Naoki-san, if it’s because of the last TV series”

“Uh, Otasu-san, you may be mistaken.” Nagayama Naoki quickly interrupted Sugiura Otasu, “Who said that “Musicstation” is for Fuji TV?”

 “Huh?” “Nani?” “??”

 Several people in the preparation room were stunned for a while.

Naoki Nagayama explains:

“Da Taisang, "Musicstation" is a joint project between Shuyou and TV Asahi. I was photographed in front of TV Asahi before, so I went to talk about it."

 “It’s actually not for Fuji?”

 Sugiura Otaishi can’t believe it, because Naoki Nagayama has been cooperating with Fuji TV since he entered the entertainment industry, including the original "Second World", "Boys Over Flowers", "Twilight Meow Meow" and "Newspeak Buzzword Award".

In the past two years, all TV series and variety shows led by Naoki Nagayama have been launched on Fuji TV.

Late night dramas like "The Three Cat Eye Sisters" were not filmed by Naoki Nagayama

 Coupled with the five-year framework agreement, this made him subconsciously believe that Naoki Nagayama and Fuji TV were bound together.

“But Naoki-san, don’t we have a five-year framework agreement?”

“Yes!” Naoki Nagayama smiled, “We collaborate on a show or TV series every year. Didn’t we fulfill both last year and this year?”

 Last year's "Twilight Meow", and the beginning of this year's "Newspeak Buzzword Awards".

"this"

 Sugiura Oyasu and Nishi Rumi looked at each other, and both felt that something might be going on. Naoki Nagayama, a gold medal producer, was actually going to cooperate with a competitor of Fuji TV!

 "Musicstation" will become a direct competition program for "Night Hit"!

 “Zhishumulberry”

Sugiura Oyasu didn’t know what to say~ He also knew that it might be the unpleasantness last time that caused a rift between Nagayama Naoki and Fuji TV.

“Otaishi-san, this is normal!” Akimoto Yasu comforted Sugiura Otaishi. He was also sent to the TV station by the agency. Compared with artists, one is short-term and the other is long-term.

 “Alas~” Sugiura Otaishi sighed, he should know that Nagayama Naoki would not be trapped in a TV station in Fuji.

 Naoki Nagayama patted Sugiura Oyasu on the shoulder: "Otasu-san, it's not that we won't cooperate in the future, it's just that this program is not suitable for Fuji TV."

 “Yeah, I understand.”

 As a professional working person, Otasu Sugiura quickly adjusted his mood and talked with Naoki Nagayama about some problems that may be encountered in "MusicStation".

 The preparation room became harmonious again.

 Half an hour later, Nishi Rumi sent Nagayama Naoki away, and the remaining Sugiura Oitai and Akimoto Yasushi said:

 “It seems that Naoki-san won’t be in charge of “Dusk Meow Meow” from now on!

Akimoto Yasushi didn’t believe it: “Don’t Shuyou still have 10% of the shares in the Kitten Club?”

"I think that after the show reaches a certain stage, he may use this 10% share to exchange for the IP of the original Wild Cat Group and some members of the Kitty Club." Sugiura Otai shook his head, "Haven't you noticed that before? Didn’t Naoki-san even raise any opinions during the program "Twilight Meow Meow"?"

"Forehead"

Akimoto Yasushi was stunned. He had been showing off happily before, and thought it was Naoki Nagayama who thought the program was perfect, so he had no objection.

"Why does it sound like Da Tai-san thinks that Naoki-san thinks that "Dusk Meow Meow" is going to go downhill?"

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There are not so many longevity programs. As a producer at Fuji TV for more than ten years, Sugiura Oyasu has seen countless variety shows that have had their ups and downs, and some even stopped after the first episode.

 Naoki Nagayama did not go back to the studio or Yamazakura Academy after leaving Fuji TV. Instead, he drove to the KTV in Roppongi.

  It started to rain again in the afternoon, and the rainy sky was as gray as usual in the evening.

However, the splendid Melody KTV is still full of customers, and even taxis are always parked at the door. Customers who get off with umbrellas will even touch the umbrella next to them and apologize profusely.

 “Zhi Shu Mulang!”

The person working as the foreman at the KTV today is actually Imamura Fumiichi. He is wearing a well-fitting waiter uniform and is completely different from the little gangster he used to be. After seeing Naoki Nagayama, he immediately came over to say hello.

“Imamura? Why are you already the foreman?”

“I have no talent for acting, so I will focus on nightclub management from now on.”

In the movie "Hot Blood High School", there were all bad guys from the martial arts school, and the somewhat thin Imamura Fumichi didn't really show a prominent image, so the subsequent announcements and invitations didn't make much of a splash.

 Now that he can change direction, Nagayama Naoki is also very happy. After all, KTV has a bright future in the future.

 “Then Imamura, you have to work hard! Gangba Daddy!”

"Hi! I will do it!" Imamura Fumichi agreed very seriously, and then said, "Naoki-san, Brother Kaede is in the office, but there is also a designer who seems to be here too."

 “Designer? Female?”

“Hi, I seem to be very close to Brother Feng.”

"Oh, then I will knock on the door before I go in!" Naoki Nagayama showed a knowing expression.

"It's not to that extent." Imamura Fumiichi's expression began to look awkward. Sure enough, he had been hanging out in nightclubs for a while and knew everything!

 “Haha, I think so~”

Walking to the door of the manager's office, Nagayama Naoki first knocked on the door, and then waited until "Please come in" was heard from inside before pushing the door open and entering.

 “Naoki?”

 In the office, Nagayama Kaede was standing next to his desk, looking at the design drawings above. He was very surprised when he saw Nagayama Naoki.

 “Why don’t you just come in?”

 “Afraid of disturbing your conversation.”

Nagayama Naoki looked at his cousin and designer Shinkai Ishida, who were fully clothed and had calm expressions, and casually made a fuss.

 “Xin Haisang is here too today.”

"Hi, I'm here to send the first draft of the design of the next KTV to Mr. Feng." Shinkai Ishida showed a shy smile and explained to Naoki Nagayama.

 “Fengjun.”

Nagayama Naoki chewed this title silently, and then saw Nagayama Kaede’s doting expression on his face. It’s dog food again.

But on the surface, he still pretended not to know: "The next KTV is in Shinjuku, right?"

"Hi!"

Yongshan Feng also interjected: "Yes, it's the one I told you about last time, in the office building."

 “The one you rented!”

After all, if you want to expand rapidly, it is impossible to buy the land every time. Even if it is rented, Japan's lease regulations are very complete, so you don't have to worry about what will happen to the KTV by the landlord.

“Well, because it is the entire first and second floors of an office building, there are some changes in the decoration style.”

Yongshanfeng pointed at the design drawing and said.

I took a look at the new design. Unlike the splendid and high-end luxury in Roppongi, the KTV in Shinjuku looks much more simple and simple. The outermost sign is even just a light sign to match the exterior wall of the office building.

However, the decoration inside is quite exquisite, giving people a low-key luxury feeling.

 “Hmm, it looks good.” Naoki Nagayama didn’t make any comments.

 As for the KTV area, the first and second KTVs have opened. Nagayama Naoki has already given it all to Nagayama Kaede. He has to focus on more important things.

After reading the design drawings, Ishida Shinkai left with the drawings first, preparing to contact the construction team to enter the site for construction.

 The only two people left in the office were Kaede Nagayama and Naoki Nagayama.

“Brother Feng, you said on the phone before that something happened at the Yamaguchi-gumi team?” Nagayama Naoki asked directly.

Yong Shanfeng’s face also became serious:

“Yes, in Kobe, the fourth generation member of the Yamaguchi group, Takenaka Masahisa, had already invited the direct group leaders from all over the country to the Taoka Residence the day before yesterday to consolidate the cup.”

 The so-called consolidation of cup affairs is actually the younger brother toasting to the boss, indicating that the superior-subordinate relationship has been confirmed, which is very common in the Yakuza culture.

In the One Piece anime, after Dressrosa defeated Doflamingo, several members of the Straw Hat Fleet drank with Luffy.

When Yonko BIGMOM accepted Shichibukai Jinbei, the former king, it was also when he left after drinking. Jinbei also returned the cup he drank from when he joined.

“So, what happened when the cup was consolidated?” Naoki Nagayama asked.

"My grandfather told me that during the party, Misaka Takahiro, the director of the Chinese group of the East Asia Association, mentioned the KTV thing." There was some resentment on Yongshan Feng's face, "He said, 'Why should I give up such a profitable business to Jing The Yamaguchi-gumi of Oka can't even collect protection fees,' something like that."

“Isn’t this an agreement between my grandfather and the fourth generation? And my grandfather also gave part of the commission to the headquarters.” Nagayama Naoki was puzzled, “The fourth generation has already released the news!”

"After all, there are interests involved! After Misaka Takahiro said about the popularity of KTV, several team leaders also had some opinions." Nagayama Kaede continued, "Listening to what my grandfather meant, the fourth generation was a little shaken. After all, he had just come to power and could not refute it. The loyalty of the immediate team leader.”

The Yondaime's succession to the throne was originally a bit turbulent. If he loses the loyalty of his subordinates at this time,

 “That’s it”

 This is a bit difficult to handle.

“My grandfather told me that he will try his best to ask the fourth generation to ensure the protection of the Yamaguchi group and not charge protection fees. If other group leaders want to build a new KTV, they may not be able to ban it.” Nagayama Kaede said in a solemn tone.

“After all, the market is worth tens of billions.” Naoki Nagayama doesn’t care about the rise of other KTVs. After all, it will only push KTVs to the whole of Japan faster, and their Melody has already taken the lead.

However, it is still necessary to protect the Yamaguchi-gumi and not charge protection fees, otherwise it will not be so easy to open branches in other cities.

“I have to think about how I can keep the fourth generation who has just succeeded to the throne the same attitude.”

Naoki Nagayama fell into deep thought, searching his head for information related to the Yamaguchi group, as well as the chips in his hand.

Gradually, the image of a star, Hibari Misora, appeared in his mind.

 (End of this chapter)