Tokyo Bubble Life

 The weather is getting hotter~

A few days into July in Tokyo, the summer heat has officially hit, and even the occasional showers can only give people a little breather.

“When will cicadas start chirping?”

Nagayama Naoki looked at the lush cherry blossom trees in the yard and murmured to himself.

Having just returned from morning exercise, Taro next to him was already exhaling with his tongue out.

There shouldn't be anything going on recently. The second issue of "Musicstation" is being prepared step by step. He only needs to check the progress from time to time. In other aspects, there is nothing urgent. Originally, he wanted to continue to stay at home. ~

but

"The preview screening of "Love Will End Like the Rain" is at 10 o'clock in the morning." Nagayama Naoki looked at the clock on the wall, "Let's go to the studio now. Go with Shuichi-san and the others."

The preview screening of the movie will be held at the "Bunyunza" in Ikebukuro. It is said that there are many young people here, so we can listen to the opinions of young people who love movies.

When we drove to the studio, it happened to be a little noisy inside. Naoki Nagayama even saw employees loading promotional materials into the car.

"Hua Jiang, what are you doing?" Nagayama Naoki asked Xing Jiahua curiously.

“These are the posters and event gifts for today’s preview screening.” Xing Jiahua said, “In addition to the press conference, Xiu Yisang also specially planned mini-games to liven up the atmosphere. The gifts are very strange ornaments from the movie.”

 “Oh ho? Xiu Yisang is so thoughtful~”

This movie is directed and produced by Itou Shuichi, who is directly responsible for the movie's box office, so I can't help but pay more attention to it, even the small details of publicity and distribution must be done well.

After entering the office, I saw Itou Shuichi nervously rubbing the cigarette box in his hand, as if he wanted to smoke a cigarette.

 “Xiu Yisang!”

Naoki Nagayama tapped him on the shoulder from behind with ill intentions, causing the guy to almost throw away his cigarette case.

 “Naoki-san! What are you doing?! Don’t you know that people are scary and can kill people?!”

As soon as Yi Tangxiu came to his senses, he was furious and wanted to teach this guy a lesson for disrespecting the elderly.

But Naoki Nagayama dodged it nimbly, and then said:

“Xiu Yisang, look, are you not nervous now?”

“Huh?” Itou Shuichi suddenly realized that he was so surprised that he suddenly forgot about the preview meeting, “It seems like this.”

Nagayama Naoki confidently patted Itou Shuichi on the shoulder:

“I have good intentions and want Xiu Yisang to relax and travel lightly.”

This fallacy made Yi Tang Xiuyi at a loss as to how to refute it, so he decided:

“I won’t listen, I won’t listen! I just know that you just teased me! Now I want to come back with revenge!! Naoki-san, come and die!”

Then a full-on martial arts show took place in the small office

Fangcun Dayu saw that the two giants of the Shuyou Group looked like children, and couldn't help but sigh:

“You two are so old, how can you not pay attention to your appearance?”

At this moment, an eraser flew towards Yoshimura Otomo during the fight and happened to hit his forehead.

Yoshimura Otomo frowned: "Please be careful, it has affected me!"

 The next second, a pencil flew over, and Yoshimura Otomo hurriedly avoided it.

 “I told you to be careful! Don’t fly debris”

Before he finished speaking, another plastic ruler flew over and hit Otomo Yoshimura's mouth. The veins on this Mediterranean forehead were instantly exposed:

"You two! Did you do it on purpose? It was definitely on purpose!!"

Then the full martial arts of two people turned into three people

Ochiai Yosoe pushed open the door of the office, and what he saw was three grown men pulling each other's clothes, hooking their necks, and blushing. In an instant, countless movie plots popped up in his little mind, and he stood at the door in a daze.

"Ahem." Fangcun Otomo was the first to notice the female assistant. He coughed awkwardly, then relaxed his arms and scolded, "How old are you two? You are still rehearsing a martial arts scene in the office. Get back to me quickly. normal!"

Nagayama Naoki could only loosen the naked choke and let go of Itou Shuichi's neck. But Itou Shuichi was still arrogant:

“Zhi Shusang, I didn’t tell you that I can break this move with just one hand!”

“Oh?” Nagayama Naoki smiled disdainfully, “Who do you think you are, one-handed strangulation?”

 “Would you like to try it?!”

 “Just give it a try”

“Shut up, you two!” Yoshimura Otomo quickly interrupted the situation that was about to get heated. Then he turned to look at Ochiai Kitae and said in a friendly voice, “Kimieda-chan, what’s the matter?”

"Ah! I'm here to inform Shuichi-san that the materials are ready and we can go to Ikebukuro!" Ochiai Yosoe immediately said it.

It was hard for Shuichi Itou to continue bickering with Naoki Nagayama at this time: "Ahem, so that's it, Kitae-chan, I will go out as soon as I know!"

"Hi!"

After hearing this, Ochiai Kitae wanted to turn around and leave, but he heard Nagayama Naoki's voice again:

 “Autumn bean sack, Ji Zhijiang.”

 “Hi?” Ochiai Kitae looked at Nagayama Naoki

Nagayama Naoki straightened the wrinkled T-shirt on his body and asked with a smile: "When Jieda-chan just came in, nothing happened in the office, right?"

　　　　???”

Ochiai Kitae's eyes were a little confused. He was about to say, weren't the three of you just messing around? I saw three pairs of eyes in the office looking over.

That is the warning from the three giants of Shuyou Group! !

 “Hey! Nothing happened!!” Ochiai Kitae said categorically!

“Then go and do your work, we will go there together later!”

"Hi"

 When Ochiai Kitae went out, the atmosphere in the office relaxed again. Itou Shuichi breathed a sigh of relief, then turned to look at the wrinkled T-shirt Naoki Nagayama was wearing.

 “Naoki-san, are you going to wear a T-shirt to the preview?”

"Yes what's the matter?"

 A solid color T-shirt and a pair of jeans. This is what the big guys in Silicon Valley wear. Is there anything wrong with me wearing them?

But to be honest, Nagayama Naoki has a handsome face and a slender figure. This outfit is no different from the summer models in magazines.

 What matters is always the person himself.

 “嘁~”

Itou Xiuyi turned his head unwillingly, he had nothing to say.

Yoshimura Otomo said:

“Shuichi-san, Naoki-san, I have arranged to invite almost all movie-related media reporters to your preview today. So you must behave well during the press conference.”

“Especially you, Naoki-san. Try not to make any news!”

Nagayama Naoki pointed at himself: "Me? What news will I make?"

  He is the screenwriter of "Love Has Ended Like the Rain", and he did not participate in the filming, and there is no scandal with the actress. What problems could there be!

“Anyway, please pay attention to yourself~” Fangcun Otomo waved his hand and drove the two people out of the office.

 Itou Shuichi and Nagayama Naoki looked at each other and could only walk towards the company car.

"Bunyunza" in Ikebukuro.

The blazing sunshine did not stop young people from going shopping. The nearby streets were full of young people wearing sunglasses or sun hats, as well as some girls holding parasols.

Today, in the lobby of "Wen Yun Sitting", a large poster of "Love Will End Like the Rain" was specially hung, attracting many people who entered the cinema. There were also reporters and movie lovers who had been invited in advance. They were the most popular people today. important audience.

 ""Love Stops Like the Rain"?"

Anna Mabe and her boyfriend Hironori Takashi originally came to see other movies, but when they saw the youthful and attractive Hina Maki Kaoru and the older and more attractive Muga Takewaki on the poster, they suddenly became interested. .

"It looks like a love movie." Gao Hongnori said.

 “The uncle’s unholy love affair with a girl?!”

  Mabe Anna was a little excited. In this era, Japan was gradually opening its minds and was curious about many new things.

Especially when it comes to the latest trendy movies, including incestuous relationships, extramarital affairs, and movies of all ages. Directors are almost out of their depth! Even movies that are a bit astringent can still be released in Japan under the title of literary film!

 “Let’s go and see it!” Anna Mabe said to her boyfriend.

"." From a real point of view, Gao Hongze would rather go to see a Yakuza movie or a martial arts movie. It was just a request from his girlfriend, so there was no other way, "Let's go."

 After asking the front desk, I found out that today’s preview screening was free of charge!    The couple is even happier!

Not long after Naoki Nagayama and Shuichi Itou arrived, the movie officially started playing.

The heroine Tachibana woke up from a dream and appeared in the classroom teacher's joke. No one knew that this girl, who was originally a track and field expert, almost gave up running after being injured.

 The middle-aged owner of a family restaurant gave her encouragement when she was at her most desperate, and a ray of sunshine appeared in the originally gloomy sky in her heart.

 In this connection, a restrained but warm love affair sprouted in the rain between a middle-aged uncle and a high school girl.

ˆ “.”

 “Store manager! I like you!”

 “I can be your father”

ˆ “.”

 “I’m just an ordinary middle-aged man. What’s so good about me?”

  “Do you need a reason to like someone?”

 “If you are of the same age, you don’t need a reason!”

ˆ “.”

 “It would be too frivolous to call this feeling love.”

 “I can’t respond to Miss Tachibana’s feelings”

ˆ “.”

As the plot slowly develops, lines full of meaning are spoken from the mouths of the store manager and the high school girl. The girl's impulse and the uncle's restraint are like magnets that push away and attract each other.

 The plot, pictures, music, and actors all seem to be just right. The opening and ending of "Love Is Like the Rain" has been added to completely interpret a love affair nurtured in youth and maturity.

 When the movie's theme song "Ref:rain" played at the end of the film, the heroine's final smile in the morning light seemed to tell everything.

As the movie ended, crackling applause rang out from the screening hall, and everyone was applauding the movie.

It was the first time Shuichi Itou saw this movie in its entirety on the big screen. He seemed to be moved by his own movie, and his eyes were filled with tears. Perhaps he was reminded of the love that ended in vain when he was young.

“Next, let’s invite the creative team of our movie!”

 After the movie ended, the media interview session of the preview screening began in an orderly manner under the direction of the host. Kaoru Obirai, Muga Takewaki, Shuichi Itou and Naoki Nagayama all stood in front of the stage.

“Today our director, screenwriter and leading actors and actresses are all here.” The host introduced the members to the reporters and then started the interview.

 “Takewaki Muga-san and Kohino Maki Kaoru-san, have you seen the final version of the movie before?”

Hinomu Kaoru got the microphone with the humility of Takewaki Muga: "No, not really. This is also the first time I have seen a movie in its entirety!"

The host was surprised: "Is this really the case? So how did you feel when you saw the movie for the first time?"

"This" Xiao Bilijuanxun laughed, "it feels like I didn't act it myself."

“What does this feel like?!” the host laughed, turning the microphone to Takewaki Muga, “Does Takewaki Muga-san feel the same way?”

"Well, Kaoru-chan is completely different after the movie was edited than before. It's her first time starring in a movie, so I have this feeling. I have experienced it many times, so I have a rough estimate." Takewaki Muga's experience Rich answered, while also praising the director, "However, I didn't expect Director Yi Tang's editing to be so good, which also surprised me!"

Itō Shuichi quickly clasped his hands together to express his humility.

The host did not pester the protagonist too much, but turned to Naoki Nagayama:

“Nagayama Naoki-san, you are the screenwriter of this movie. How much do you think the movie replicates the script?”

Nagayama Naoki laughed and stabbed Itou Shuichi in the back:

“Of course it’s 100%! Have you forgotten? The script of this movie is based on Shuichi-san’s story, and it was directed by Shuichi-san, so of course it’s 100%!”

 The reporters in the audience burst into laughter.

Seeing the slightly embarrassed smile on Itou Shuichi's face, even the host couldn't help laughing: "SO GA SO GA, that's it."

“Then I won’t ask Director Yi Tang, let the reporters ask questions!”

As he spoke, he handed the microphone to a group of reporters. One of the reporters immediately asked:

“Director Yitang, have you finally found the prototype of the story?”

“.” Itou Shuichi smiled awkwardly, “I won’t take pictures if I catch you.”

 “Hahaha~”

 The reporters did not give up: "Director Yitang, is this movie dedicated to your youthful love that eventually passed away?"

“.” Itou Shuichi sighed, “You guys, my wife will see the report!!”

 Hahahaha~~~

 The scene suddenly became filled with joyful atmosphere.

The next questions asked by reporters were much more professional, including the difficulties of filming the film, what happened during editing, and when the film is expected to be released. Even the male and female leading actors were asked a lot of questions.

However, at this time, reporters found that Naoki Nagayama was a bit low-key. During the entire interaction, he basically just smiled on the sidelines, and occasionally answered concisely and clearly.

 So a reporter asked:

“Naoki-san, why do you feel like you have nothing to say in this preview interview? Are you afraid of stealing the spotlight from Director Itou?”

“Don’t alienate Shuichi-san and me!” Naoki Nagayama took the microphone, “It’s just that for this movie, I’m just the screenwriter, Shuichi-san, Takewaki-san and Kaoru-chan are the protagonists.”

 “Why didn’t Naoki-san participate in the filming of the movie?”

"Because I'm busy with other things." Does it mean that Shuichi-san is allowed to film his first love story independently?

 “Is it "musicstation"?"

"? Huh? How do you know?" Naoki Nagayama was curious. As the producer behind the show, his name was only known within the TV station.

 “I have connections!” The reporter looked proud.

“Well, you’re so handsome,” Nagayama Naoki complained softly.

 “Naoki-san, what did you say?”

 “I said you are excellent”

The reporter didn’t seem to want to give up, and then suddenly asked:

"Naoki-san, I discovered in the warm-up video of Akina Nakamori at the beginning of "Music Station" that there seemed to be another person on the scene who did not appear on the screen. However, she interacted frequently with Ms. Akina Nakamori. Ms. Akina's eyes seemed to be looking at this person. Is this Naoki-san?"

ˆ “.”

 What's going on with this reporter? Weren't those clips edited out by Kijima-kun? Why do they seem so sure? Could it be that we got evidence?

Thinking of this, Nagayama Naoki didn’t mean to hide it:

“Well, because I am the producer of the program, I have to follow behind when recording for the first time. This is normal, right?!

And I am the director, so I stand behind the camera and direct. This is normal, right? ! "

"this"

The reporter was speechless for a moment. He went to Kiyose in person and even spent money to ask some neighbors. More importantly, he got the photos taken with Polaroid from Nakamori Akiho and her best friends.

　　It was used by my best friend to commemorate the first time she appeared on TV.

 Then Naoki Nagayama said:

“Journalist Sang, today is the preview of "Love Will End". Let's focus on this movie, okay?"

".Hi!"

 Under the guidance of the host, the media meeting continued. Afterwards, he played a pre-prepared interactive game with the guests and gave away popular dolls from the movie.

 It’s just Naoki Nagayama who is thinking silently in the corner. The relationship with Akina is becoming more and more clear.

Now all that’s needed is a photo of the two of them alone together. Whether it’s eating or shopping

 But Akina’s birthday is two days later, and Akina Nakamori’s schedule that day will definitely attract the attention of the paparazzi.

 But I prepared a surprise myself. It’s not that low-key.

 “Should we make it public?”

The thought suddenly came to mind. At this time, it seemed that there would be no major losses. But in a flash, Akina was about to go on a nationwide tour. This can be said to be Akina's most important money-making project this year. .

 The second national tour will bring Akina's fame to a higher level!

And it’s another critical moment when competing with Matsuda Seiko for the top spot in the idol world

Let’s ask Akina what she thinks.

Nagayama Naoki felt that there were more and more thoughts in his head, and he was wavering in his decision to make his relationship public. He shook his head and decided to let nature take its course! !

 (End of this chapter)