Tokyo Bubble Life

Chapters 1424 and 1433: 1. We must join Naoki-san's big project!

In the office of Shuyou Capital, under the focus of two cameras, Naoki Nagayama was giving a final pep talk to the small team involved in the short-selling operation.

"For capitalists, if there is a 100% profit, they will take risks; if there is a 200% profit, they will disregard the law; if there is a 300% profit, they will trample on everything in the world!"

Naoki Nagayama quoted Marx, seemingly oblivious to the fact that he had become a member of the capitalist class.

"Gentlemen, if this operation succeeds, it will far exceed..."

"It's time to stake everything!"

He turned to look at Nakai Genta and the others:

"When the operation is over, some of you may still be stranded there, but don't worry, I will definitely find a way to bring you back!"

"Hi!!!" X5

Everyone else sitting in the office nodded seriously, just like a soldier!

In reality, when Naoki Nagayama discussed this short-selling opportunity with them, he was always amicable and even calm and rational, nothing like the exciting atmosphere portrayed in the movie.

But to be honest, movie dialogue really gives the feeling of a big, all-or-nothing operation!

"Crack!"

Naoki Nagayama yelled "Cut!", and the filming of this shot was complete.

The crew members relaxed and started chatting and joking with each other, saying things like, "This scene looks like they're going to assassinate the Emperor."

Naoki Nagayama, after seeing the results of the filming, also joined in.

"The scenes in the office building are now complete."

He looked at Matsuo Muneo, Sakaguchi Masamichi, and the others.

"Next, it'll be your turn to film overseas! Is that alright?!"

"Of course!"

Matsuo Muneo confidently assured him,

"I guarantee I'll complete the filming!"

The other team leaders nodded in agreement. Over this period of time, they had learned how to act, and filming some scenes at a stock exchange in another country was no problem.

"That's good"

Naoki Nagayama nodded in satisfaction, feeling that nurturing a future director was indeed a wise move.

Once filming actually began, Naoki Nagayama realized that filming around the US, UK, France, Austria, and other countries would take far longer than the expected week or so, probably more than half a month!

With Akina about to give birth, it's impossible for him to just run off and have fun for half a month.

"Alright, that's all for today. Everyone, take a break, and then we'll proceed with the filming schedule!"

"Hi!!"

After everyone left, Naoki Nagayama followed Genta Nakai to his office.

"Wonta-san, we can just build a set in Daejeon for your scenes! I can tell you don't want to go back to New York either~"

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Nakai Genta clicked his tongue. Actually, he quite wanted to go back for a while, after all, the enthusiasm of the American women was quite impressive.

After being back in Japan for so long, I still miss that thrill a bit.

"Cough cough, I really don't want to go back. One trip to that kind of place is enough!"

"Yeah, I think so too!"

Naoki Nagayama, lacking the ability to read minds, naturally failed to perceive his thoughts and continued speaking.

"The experienced crew members have all gone out with Matsuo Muneo. I'll go to Shuyu tomorrow to gather some more people. Then we'll head to the filming location in Ota Ward!"

"no problem!"

After discussing work, we naturally moved on to the currently trending scandal.

"Naoki-san, aren't you going to care about your star artist dating a top idol in the entertainment industry?!"

"What's it to me?"

Naoki Nagayama pointed to himself and laughed.

"I was the one who started this! Now I'd feel a little bad if I were to break them up!"

"Haha, you!"

Upon hearing this, Nakai Genta laughed. It really was Nagayama Naoki who started this whole "dating a popular celebrity" thing!

"Let him be. I trust Otomo-san will handle it!"

"Uh-huh."

Nakai Genta nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

When is the due date for Akina-chan?

"Mid-June. It'll be soon."

Naoki Nagayama said,

"We plan to move to the maternity center a little earlier, in June. When Huajiang was born last time, it was quite unexpected and gave us all a fright!"

"So early? That means you'll have to stay in the hospital for two weeks!"

"The due date isn't always accurate."

The office instantly transformed into a hubbub of everyday conversation.

After returning to Yamazakura-in, Naoki Nagayama naturally discussed the matter with Akina.

"If we go to the maternity center this time, we'll probably stay for two weeks."

Naoki Nagayama said to Akina,

"Is it alright for Chieko-san to stay by your side for so long?!"

The maternity center is mostly frequented by women, so it's inconvenient for Naoki Nagayama to stay with his family there. Even if he's wealthy, he can't possibly book an entire floor.

"Stupid tape!"

Akina readily agreed.

"Ogasan is doing well and in good health."

Chieko Nakamori doesn't really have much to do these days. Her children are all married and have established their own careers, and she also receives a regular household allowance from Akina. So even her work is something she enjoys.

I usually cook for Akina and occasionally look after my daughter and son's children, so life is much easier than before. Therefore, I'm very happy to spend this two-week stay with Akina.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Chieko-san!"

Naoki Nagayama said, while holding Natsuka.

"It just so happens that filming for the movie has come to a temporary halt. Now that Akina is at the hospital, I'll bring Hana-chan to visit you every day!"

The little Xia Hua in her arms looked up, somewhat confused, and asked:

"Where to go?"

"We're going to the hospital," Naoki Nagayama explained, gesturing for the little one to look at Akina's belly. "Our little brother is about to be born, so we're going to the hospital to prepare."

Upon hearing the word "hospital," the little one showed a frightened expression.

For her, going to the hospital meant being pricked by sharp needles!

"I'm not going to the hospital!"

The little one immediately started squirming and protesting loudly, his eyes almost welling up with tears.

"No injections!! It hurts!"

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Somewhat surprised, Naoki Nagayama reluctantly wiped his daughter's face.

"It's not you going, and it's not for the injection."

"It's Mom who's going."

Hearing this, Xiaoxiahua calmed down, looked at Akina beside the sofa, and then turned to ask:

"Mommy, for a shot?"

"It's impossible to fight."

During childbirth, you might receive pain medication or something similar.

Upon hearing this, the little one looked worried, wriggled out of Nagayama Naoki's arms, crawled to Akina's side, and hugged her arm.

"Mommy, it doesn't hurt."

"Hahaha~"

Akina happily tucked the little one under her arm and gave him two affectionate kisses.

"Is Hana-chan showing concern for her mother? What a good child!! Mua~~"

"Mommy won't be home at night for a few days, so be a good girl, Hua Jiang~"

Akina wasn't worried about Natsuka taking care of her at night. Mari Nonaka had practically raised Hana-chan from a young age, and Naoki Nagayama was also home at night.

While comforting the baby, Naoki Nagayama and Akina discussed their plans to go to the maternity center, and also talked about the news that was currently spreading like wildfire.

"Naoki-san, what will happen to Yukiko-chan and Masaharu Fukuyama after that?"

"Well, I didn't pay much attention to it; I left it all to Otomo-san and the others to handle."

Naoki Nagayama said,

"At most, the agency will just say there's no such situation, and the two parties will likely break up privately."

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Hearing this, Akina felt a pang of sympathy, because she herself was an entertainer and had found such a good partner. She hoped that other female idols could also find a good match.

"Is it possible that Masaharu Fukuyama and Yukiko-chan will just stay together like this and get married?!"

"Ha, you can't ask me that!"

Looking into his wife's eyes, Naoki Nagayama shook his head.

"Even if Shuyou and Kenon don't object, it depends on their own feelings and whether they can persevere under such immense pressure."

If they admit to being in a relationship, it will definitely affect both of their careers and future opportunities.

Take Yukiko Okada for example. She had just transitioned to a new career path, and her drama was a huge hit, so other projects would definitely come her way. But if she were embroiled in scandals at this time, she would definitely lose the leading lady role.

For Masaharu Fukuyama, male celebrities might have it a little easier, but some fan groups might lose their support.

After that, this relationship will definitely be closely watched by various media outlets and paparazzi, and the two of them will have to conduct their interactions and meetings under tremendous pressure.

"I do hope that lovers will eventually be united in marriage."

Naoki Nagayama shrugged.

"But the entertainment industry is full of temptations and pressure. Very few people can persevere!"

Naoki Nagayama and Akina Nakamori cannot be included because Naoki Nagayama went too far!

Why is there only one couple, Tomokazu Miura and Momoe Yamaguchi? It's because Momoe Yamaguchi went through so much hardship to achieve that.

Seiko Matsuda and Hiromi Go dated for four years, but they still couldn't stick it out.

"Ugh"

Considering that both of them were young, Akina sighed.

"I hope Yukiko and the others can keep going~"

The next day, Naoki Nagayama arrived at the Tree Friends Building.

When he drove to the parking lot, he spotted the paparazzi staking out the headquarters. It seemed that they had their eyes on Masaharu Fukuyama!

"Naoki-san?"

When Hoshino saw Naoki Nagayama, she immediately greeted him, instinctively assuming that he was there to deal with the scandal.

"Otomo-san is in his office, and Masaharu Fukuyama and Masami Inada are both there!"

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He's not here to deal with the scandals; he's here to mobilize the filming crew!

"Arigato, then I'll go up first!"

Along the way, employees who passed by greeted him and their eyes showed a look of "finally arrived." Everyone thought that Naoki Nagayama had come because of the scandal!

However, Naoki Nagayama didn't explain much, since he also needed to communicate with Otomo-san.

Upon reaching the top floor, I quickly walked to Yoshimura Otomo's office, pushed the door open, and went inside. Then I heard Yoshimura Otomo giving instructions.

"We will release a statement this morning together with Ken-On regarding the artists' private lives."

"Fukuyama-kun, you should keep a low profile for a while and just stay on set to continue filming 'Full House'... Um... Naoki-san?"

Yoshimura Otomo was quite surprised to see Nagayama Naoki enter, but at the same time, he felt a sense of relief.

"So, Naoki-san was alerted after all?!"

"Haha, it's all over Toutiao, of course I know!"

Naoki Nagayama walked casually to the window, easily observing Masaharu Fukuyama. In truth, he was secretly thinking, "How could my own pig be so good at rooting up cabbages?"

"Judging from what you just said, Otomo-san isn't planning to stop it?"

"Well, it's a love story between two young people, so our plan is to neither acknowledge nor deny it."

Yoshimura Otomo said, then looked at Nagayama Naoki,

"Does Naoki-san think adjustments are needed?"

Actually, Yoshimura Otomo acted this way because he was thinking about his boss's past. However, if Nagayama Naoki wanted to break them up, Yoshimura Otomo would definitely support him.

No, no. Let's leave it at that.

Naoki Nagayama patted Masaharu Fukuyama on the shoulder.

"Fukuyama-kun, dating in the entertainment industry must be tough. I hope you two can make it to the end."

Then he turned to Yoshimura Otomo and said:

"Actually, my visit to headquarters this time has nothing to do with their business. I came to request a film crew to go to Ota Ward. Matsuo Muneo and the others are going on a business trip abroad!"

"Ah, this!"

Yoshimura Otomo paused for a moment before remembering that the project proposal for "Black Monday" seemed to include aspects related to sending personnel abroad.

"Of course, no problem. Nishimoto Tomoyuki's group is currently vacant. If Naoki-san wants to use it, he'll be very happy!"

Currently, the Tree Friends Film Department adopts a director-led system, with each director having a familiar filming crew, forming a semi-fixed team.

"So Nishimoto-kun hasn't worked on any projects?"

He was never very satisfied with the script.

"I see. Then the scriptwriting center still needs to work harder!"

With his representative work "Ginza no Tora", Tomoyuki Nishimoto is now a key director of the third generation, and naturally he has higher requirements for scripts. He is currently focusing on the script of "I'm Sorry, I Love You"!

Other scripts created by the Tree Friends Script Center are being used for filming by a group of management trainee directors.

The two chatted about other things, leaving Masaharu Fukuyama and Masamitsu Inada with nothing to do and a bit awkward.

Fortunately, Naoki Nagayama didn't say much. After explaining the situation, he nodded to the two of them and left the office.

Meanwhile, Yoshimura Hirotomo also turned his attention back to Fukuyama Masaharu:

"Fukuyama-kun, you see, Naoki-san doesn't care about your scandals. That's a good thing, isn't it?"

"However, this also means that Naoki-san doesn't care whether you're the male lead in 'Sorry, I Love You' later."

"If Fukuyama-kun doesn't perform exceptionally well after this, you might really miss your chance!"

A few words startled Masaharu Fukuyama, and Otomo Yoshimura turned to Masamitsu Inada and continued to give instructions:

"Send Fukuyama out quietly. Then, Masamin, you can come back and deal with the press conference!"

"Hi!" X2

Naoki Nagayama leisurely made his way to the film division on the third floor and went directly to Masataka Komori, who was now in charge of daily operations.

"Naoki-san? What brings you here?"

Masataka Komori asked instinctively, then immediately realized what he meant.

"Ah, it's about Fukuyama-kun, isn't it?!"

"No, no. It has nothing to do with him."

Naoki Nagayama shook his head.

"Where is Nishimoto-kun? I need to call upon his film crew."

"Nishimoto. He."

Masataka Komori looked around and found that no one was in the film department.

"He should be at the center of the script, working on it with the screenwriter."

"Oh?" Naoki Nagayama chuckled. "Then I'll go find him directly."

"No, no. I'll go and find him!"

Masataka Komori immediately went to take over; how could he let the top leader personally go looking for someone!

"It's ok"

Naoki Nagayama smiled.

"Anyway, I haven't been to the film department for a long time, so this is a good opportunity to see everyone."

Upon hearing this, Masataka Komori wasn't relieved; instead, his heart tightened.

A simple search for someone has suddenly turned into an inspection of work! Which worker wouldn't be worried about that?!

Led by Masataka Komori, Naoki Nagayama slowly walked down the corridor toward the script center, greeting the other staff members in the film department warmly along the way and occasionally inquiring about their work.

Masataka Komori is sweating!

Upon finally arriving at the script center's office area, Naoki Nagayama immediately heard Tomoyuki Nishimoto speaking loudly as soon as he entered.

"If other new scripts can't reach the level of 'Sorry, I Love You,' then give me this one!"

Ignoring the amused looks from the other screenwriters around him, Nishimoto Tomoyuki slammed his fist on the table at Ueda Kota, the head of the scriptwriting center.

"Don't give me scripts that aren't good enough!"

"..." Ueda Kota sighed, "Even if I give it to you, I still need Otomo-san and the others' consent before I can film it!"

"That's my problem! At worst, I'll perform a sliding kneeling dogeza for Otomo-san!!! That's a much higher level of performance than a regular dogeza!"

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Upon hearing this, Naoki Nagayama couldn't help but laugh.

"Haha, Nishimoto-kun really knows his stuff!"

"??!!" x2

Both Nishimoto Tomoyuki and Ueda Kota looked at Nagayama Naoki, who was walking over, and Komori Masataka, who was standing to the side, in surprise.

"Naoki Mulberry, Masataka Mulberry"

Kota Ueda immediately stood up, and the other screenwriters also stood up to greet him.

"Why are you all at the script center together?!"

"I'm looking for Nishimoto-kun!"

Naoki Nagayama smiled and said,

"I never expected to hear that he's developing a new skill!"

"..." Nishimoto Tonoyuki blushed. "Naoki-san, I was just saying!"

Haha, I'm really looking forward to it!

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Just as Nishimoto Tomoyuki was debating whether to perform on the spot, Nagayama Naoki continued:

"I sent Matsuo Muneo abroad with some people. The crew of 'Black Monday' is a bit short-staffed, so they came to Nishimoto to ask for some more people."

"Of course, no problem!"

Nishimoto Tomoyuki immediately spoke up.

"I'll go help too!"

"You don't need to do it yourself."

"I want adhesive tape, that's my wish!!!"

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Seeing how enthusiastic Nishimoto Tomoyuki was, Nagayama Naoki agreed.

Next, Kota Ueda joined in and began introducing several scripts that the scriptwriting center was currently working on, hoping to get guidance from Naoki Nagayama.

"Naoki-san, could you please take a look at the scripts written by our scriptwriting center? Are any of them acceptable?"

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Naoki Nagayama didn't refuse; instead, he glanced through them.

"The plot design is quite good. Everyone has a solid foundation."

"However, the subject matter can be a bit more exaggerated. Let your imagination run wild, and all sorts of elements can be combined!"

It's worth noting that during the heyday of Hong Kong films, all sorts of genres flourished.

Eastern zombies meet Western zombies, time travelers encounter the future, a princess of a fallen kingdom frozen for a hundred years—there's nothing they can't film!

Naoki Nagayama thinks that modern Japanese films could also give it a try.

"Yes!" Kota Ueda nodded. "We'll work even harder!"

"Uh-huh."

At that moment, Naoki Nagayama suddenly remembered his new script, "Fast & Furious".

"By the way, I have an idea for a film series, and I might need someone to help refine the script in a while. I'll let you know when that happens! The script center will be busy for a while then!"

"We're ready anytime!!!"

Kota Ueda's eyes lit up, and he immediately agreed.

Meanwhile, Nishimoto Tomoyuki and Komori Masataka, standing to the side, seemed to have grasped the key words.

A new movie?!

Masataka Komori asked directly.

"Naoki-san, is it related to racing?!"

"Haha, you guys have heard about it too?"

Masataka Komori immediately became excited:

"So, it's true that Naoki-san is going to make a racing movie and compete with other car companies?!"

"That's one idea."

Naoki Nagayama nodded.

"However, let's wait until 'Black Monday' is finished filming before we talk about it!"

Upon hearing Naoki Nagayama's admission, Kota Ueda, Tomoyuki Nishimoto, and Masataka Komori's eyes all began to flicker.

Looks like there's a big project coming in the second half of the year!

You absolutely must join Naoki-san's big project!

(End of this chapter)