Tokyo Bubble Life

Chapter 1179-1188, Naoki-san, let's dance! !

At around nine o'clock in the evening, Xiao Xiahua had already fallen asleep when she was sent to the bedroom, but the young couple was still very energetic.

In the living room, Naoki Nagayama and Akina were watching the prime-time show on TV - "Night Hit", which happened to be the debut show of Akina's new song "TANGO NOIR".

Watching Mingcai on the show dancing solo tango in a golden fishbone tutu, dancing to the melody, her posture is light and her movements are agile, and her sparkling appearance is like a dancing fairy who has fallen into the mortal world~

Especially the eye-opening 90-degree backbend, which made the audience in front of the screen worry whether their waists would break.

Naoki Nagayama turned his head to look at his wife, who was leaning against him. He couldn't help but put his hand on Akina's waist and stroked it. He felt that it was soft and tender.

"Naoki Mulberry Itch~"

Akina twisted her waist, looked up at Naoki Nagayama angrily, and grabbed her husband's hand.

"Just watch the show, why are you moving around?!"

"I was curious because I saw her bending down on the show~" Naoki Nagayama was very shameless at this time, "Akina has such a thin waist, I'm worried that she might get hurt!"

".No way!" said Akina in his arms, "I have been exercising well!"

"Roar~~" The other Lushan claw also reached out and pinched~

The couple on the sofa laughed and joked until Akina grabbed the other hand and held both hands in her arms:

"Naoki-san! Watch TV!"

"Okay, okay~"

Now Naoki Nagayama is hugging Akina from behind, her tentacles are very soft, and he feels very satisfied, so he turns his attention back to the "Night Hit" program.

After Akina, it was the turn of other artists to perform. They were still the same old faces, like Shinichi Mori, Naoko Mori, Hayami Yu, Mari Yoshimura, etc. Compared to Akina, none of them could beat her!

"Why does it feel like I haven't seen Seiko Matsuda for a long time?" asked Naoki Nagayama.

"What's wrong, Naoki-san, did you miss Seiko-chan?!"

Akina raised her head and looked at her husband, with a teasing look in her eyes.

"That's true. After all, Naoki-san used to be a fan of Seiko-chan~"

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Feeling the provocation from Akina, Naoki Nagayama applied a little force with his hands, pressing on a soft spot that made Akina let out a low cry, and then he suppressed his wife's aura.

"It's just that I haven't seen Matsuda Seiko on TV since I saw her at the Red and White Song Contest."

"Shengzi-chan has also participated in many announcements."

Akina said that as a perfect idol, Seiko Matsuda still follows her previous idol practices and participates in various announcements to increase exposure and popularity.

However, women who have given birth to babies, even if their looks are similar, will always feel a bit out of harmony when they are on the same stage with other young idols. This is probably the natural change in temperament after becoming a mother.

Therefore, Seiko Matsuda's comeback was somewhat bumpy, and her popularity has never been restored.

Of course, Akina is different. She is now developing more towards the direction of a singer and is not continuing the path of a cute and rebellious idol. Moreover, with the popularity of "Ghost", her image transformation has been very smooth.

"It seems that Shengzi-chan went to the United States and said that he wanted to explore the European and American music scene."

"Expand overseas!"

Naoki Nagayama sighed, this is generally the choice of artists who are falling from the peak. The competition pressure in China is too great, and they really can't compete with those up-and-coming artists, so they can only think of ways to go overseas.

However, there are very few artists who can become popular all over the world, and they usually rely on cultural influence. Japan may only have a chance in Asia~

"Could it be that he saw that he couldn't beat Akina, so he avoided her~" He turned his head and said to Akina with a smile, "He ran away in shame~"

"Naoki-san!" Akina pounded her husband's chest with her head. "You can't say that!"

"Okay, okay~"

Naoki Nagayama did not continue talking about Seiko Matsuda. Looking at the chorus on the screen, he thought of the so-called ten-year idol ice age in Japan. During this stage, it seemed that no outstanding idols could stand out.

But now, Shuyou’s idol team is very healthy.

In front is the senior Junko Ito, in the middle is Shizuka Kudo who is at her peak, and other well-known idol groups, such as Yuki Saito and Momoko Kikuchi, and in the back is the trainee Rie Miyazawa waiting to debut.

There are also artists who are developing towards being actors or singers, such as Chikako Aoyama, Izumi Sakai, etc.

The ten-year idol ice age doesn’t seem to be working for Shuyou?

"Akina-chan, Kenon's idol junior is Yukiko Okada. Are there any new talents with potential in other agencies?"

Akina obviously knows more about the younger idols in the entertainment industry, so Naoki Nagayama asked her.

"A newcomer with potential~"

Mingcai thought about it for a moment.

"It seems that there is a newcomer named Noriko Sakai in Sunny Music, and she is highly regarded by the president Aizawa Hidemasa."

"There is also a UP-FRONT chairman named Naoki Yamazaki who signed Chisato Moritaka, the winner of the first Pocari Sweat Image Girl Contest."

"Noriko Sakai and Chisato Moritaka."

Naoki Nagayama felt a little emotional when he heard these two familiar names. As expected, being an idol artist depends entirely on talent. If they want to become famous, they must have become famous from the beginning.

Even someone like Akina, who participated in "Idol Birth" three times in a row before making her debut, was able to enter the final stage every time!

"Does Naoki-san know them?"

Akina asked.

"Not only does the name sound familiar, but maybe it was mentioned briefly when I was chatting with Otomo-san before~"

"Oh~"

Shuyou Agency naturally wanted to know more about the industry, so Mingcai didn't ask any more questions.

Seeing that "Night Hit" was over, she seemed to suddenly remember something, stood up, turned to look at her husband, and made a coquettish sound:

"Naoki-san~~~"

"Stop! It's too sweet!" Naoki Nagayama felt his body soften. "We are an old married couple. Akina, just say whatever you want to say!"

"Oh~"

Akina's tone seemed a bit regretful, but she still approached Naoki Nagayama.

"In order to continue promoting the new album, the agency is planning to shoot a tango short film Naoki-san~~ Come shoot with me!"

With Naoki Nagayama's fame, it would be a waste of talent to make a short film.

"Shoot a short film? Dance tango?" Nagayama Naoki was a little helpless. He could dance some disco, but he was not very familiar with other dances. "I can't do it!"

"Dumb tape, I can teach you!" Mingcai became excited, "And ours is not a traditional tango, we will add a lot of other elements! The choreographer will also design the movements."

"Naoki-san, let's dance together!"

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Naoki Nagayama was a little hesitant. He was not a dancer, and it felt weird for him to learn to dance in front of others.

"Naoki-san~~~"

However, his wife's delicate face came closer and closer, and her sparkling eyes made it impossible to say no.

"Okay, but don't blame me if I step on your foot!"

"Haha, it's settled then!"

Akina smiled happily and was about to shake hands with Naoki Nagayama, but when she was about to shake hands, Naoki Nagayama grabbed her hand.

"Akina, although I have agreed to shoot a short film, but, shouldn't the remuneration be decided in advance?!"

"That's Naoki-san."

Akina felt a hand reaching into her clothes from around her waist. The hot temperature softened her whole body and her breathing became rapid.

"Naoki-san, what's your reward?"

"Reward"

He stroked her soft waist, gently leaned close to her ear, and whispered something, causing a blush on her fair cheeks. Although she was a little shy, she finally nodded under Naoki Naoki's insistence.

A night without words~

The Shuyou Building in Ikebukuro is bustling with people again today.

The reception room on the second floor was filled with male actors and agents from the entertainment industry. Some were famous and some were less famous, but today they were all candidates coming for auditions.

Those who didn’t know each other nodded and sat down separately, while those who knew each other sat closer and chatted with each other.

"I heard that the inspiration for "Departures" came to Naoki Nagayama when he encountered a funeral. But why is the protagonist from the perspective of a undertaker instead of himself?"

“Maybe it’s about looking at it from a different perspective!”

"The male lead needs to be older and more melancholic."

"By the way, undertakers are usually middle-aged people. Young people are rare."

"Maybe. Young people definitely don't like to do this kind of thing. Eh? This seems like very cold knowledge."

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Everyone was discussing the audition, and the entire reception room was noisy.

At this time in the top-floor office, Naoki Nagayama was also talking to Shuichi Idou and Kyon Kimura.

"Naoki-san," Idou Shuichi said directly, "As for the female lead, can't you just choose it yourself? Why did you come to the audition?"

"Look at the photos you picked out. Aren't Tanaka Yuko, Touguchi Kanako, and Harada Mieko all actresses with whom you have a special relationship?"

Hearing this, Naoki Naoyama immediately refuted:

"What do you mean you have a special relationship with me?! We are just friends!"

"Hey, hey, hey, we're all friends, good friends!"

Idou Shuichi waved his hand and said casually, "It's just a friend or acquaintance with whom you have had a scandal.

"Then why don't you just choose?"

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Naoki Nagayama sighed in his heart. It was not that he didn't want to, but with his reputation, it would be fine if he decided on a male actor, but if he casually decided on a female actor it would cause a scandal!

Why did you give it to her? Was there some kind of private transaction? All these speculations are very troublesome~

That's why they went straight to the casting meeting. This way, at least they have a fig leaf to cover up. Even if they are interviewed, they can use the legitimate reason that they finally got the heroine candidate after a strict screening.

"Kijima-kun" Naoki Nagayama handed the photos of the selected female candidates to Kyon Kijima, "Please notify the agencies of these actors for me to attend the casting meeting the day after tomorrow!"

"Hi!" Kimura Kyon, who was conscripted into the army, didn't say anything and went to do it immediately.

Even though he changed the subject, Idou Shuichi still had no intention of letting Naoyama Naoki go:

"Naoki-san, you know that no matter which heroine you choose, you will not be able to escape criticism! Who said that participating in your movie has become a shortcut to the entertainment industry now!"

Akina Nakamori won the Best Newcomer and Best Actress awards, one of the most important awards for actresses in the entertainment industry, in just two films. How many people envy her~

As for the actors who have worked with Naoki Nagayama, their status has almost all risen to a higher level!

"Alas, in the entertainment industry, there is nothing you can do about it." Naoki Nagayama shook his head, "I can only do my best."

"If you ask me, why not just ignore the outside world's gaze?!"

Idou Xiuyi said with a smile,

"Let's choose Yuko Tanaka! Her image as a good wife and loving mother has been deeply rooted in people's hearts!"

"Hahaha~" Yes, since "Oshin", Yuko Tanaka has become the most tenacious and perfect image of a wife in the hearts of Japanese people.

"Let's see if I can create sparks with the male lead then."

Naoki Nagayama said with a smile that "Departures" is, after all, a movie mainly told from the male protagonist's perspective, and only after the male protagonist is selected can the most suitable female protagonist be decided.

"Let's go interview the male lead!"

"Okay~"

After arriving at another prepared meeting room, Naoki Nagayama, Shuichi Ido, and Kyon Kimura all sat behind the judges' seats.

Outside, Suzuki Yukika was also ready to lead the actors over.

Holding the actor's resume and photo in hand, Naoki Nagayama called in the first male actor who came to audition.

"Ken Watanabe"

After a while, a male actor who was less than 30 years old and looked very serious walked in.

"Director Nagayama, Director Ido, Director Kijima. I'm Ken Watanabe!"

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Seeing this face, the memory of Naoki Nagayama came to mind. Isn't this one of Hollywood's favorite Asian actors? !

Whenever there is a role of an Asian boss, it is either Ken Watanabe or Hiroyuki Sanada, as if these are the only two male actors in Japan!

"Hi, nice to meet you. But we have all read your resume."

Idou Shuichi took over the conversation and handed him a script.

"Let's not waste time. Let's audition!"

"Hi!"

The scenes that Naoki Nagayama auditioned for all the male actors were the same, which were all about the male protagonist's first experience of the coffin ceremony and his reaction after coming into contact with the corpse.

"andaction!"

Kyon Kimura gave a start, and then Watanabe Ken was seen taking off his coat, but when one hand touched the other hand, he suddenly paused, and then subconsciously shook off the hand that had touched a dead person!

Then he showed an irritated expression and started to wash his hands, using soap to wash his hands over and over again until his hands were bleeding!

"Cut!" At this time, Kyon Kimura shouted "Cut".

Naoki Nagayama also recovered. He had met many "historical celebrities" before, and there were not many who could surprise him.

"Hi, Arigato~"

He said to Watanabe Ken,

“What a lively performance”

"Thank you, Director Nagayama." Watanabe Kenye nodded to express his gratitude.

Naoki Naoyama looked him up and down and asked:

"Watanabe-san, can you try a quiet scene? I want the melancholy feeling of playing the cello."

After hearing the request, Kyon Kimura moved the cello next to him to Ken Watanabe.

In fact, before Watanabe Ken came for the audition, he had been intensively studying the cello for a period of time, so playing the cello was not a problem for him.

However, his sharp features made him feel comfortable when playing the roles of gangsters, generals or bandits, but when he played the melancholic musician, something seemed to be missing.

"Cut!"

After seeing Naoki Nagayama's signal, Kyon Kimura called for a stop.

"Hi, Arigato. Watanabe-san's performance was very good." Nagayama Naoki stood up and thanked Watanabe Ken, but did not draw any conclusions on the spot. "If you are selected, we will contact Watanabe-san later~"

"Hi, thank you Director Nagayama for the opportunity."

The first actor's audition was over. After Watanabe Ken left, Idou Shuichi asked curiously:

"Naoki-san, what do you think?"

"His acting is very good, but his temperament is too sharp. The male lead of "Departures" needs to be a little softer."

“Okay, I think so too.”

These two sentences actually determined that Watanabe Ken's audition was unsuccessful.

Next.

"Masao Kusakari."

Another actor was led by Suzuki Yuka into the audition room

The audition for "Departures" was neither fast nor slow. After entering, the first performance started. If Naoki Nagayama was interested, there would be an additional impromptu audition. In rare cases, another role would be changed for more trials, as they were expected to become supporting actors.

Among them, Takewaki Muga and Chiba Shinichi, who had worked with Naoki Nagayama, came for the audition.

As time went by, the number of entertainers in the reception room decreased.

"Next person."

Suzuki Yukika opened the door and said:

"Naoki-san, there are no more candidates!"

"Ah," Naoki Nagayama looked out the window, "Have all the auditions been completed?"

"The morning session is over! The rest can come in the afternoon."

Idou Shuichi packed up his resume.

"We also need to go eat and take a break!"

It’s rare to have such a large-scale casting, it can’t be finished in half a day, there’s still time in the afternoon.

"It's already noon~"

"Where to eat?"

"Just eat something~"

He had something to do in the afternoon, so he just had a quick meal at noon. Naoki Nagayama didn't bring a lunch box. It's not that Akina didn't cook for him, but he didn't like the taste of food that was repeatedly heated in the microwave.

Now that I have money, I want to eat natural and fresh dishes~

"Among the actors who auditioned this morning, is there anyone that Naoki-san likes?"

Idou Shuichi and Naoyama Naoki asked as they walked out.

Naoki Nagayama thought for a moment:

"In fact, Takewaki Muga is very good, and his image is very gentle, but he has the temperament of a nobleman, which is a bit different from the character."

"Can't you cover it up with makeup?"

"It's a bit difficult because of temperament," Naoki Nagayama shrugged, "Let's see if there are better actors this afternoon!"

"It can only be the."

As the two were walking and talking, Kyon Kimura suddenly spoke up:

"Naoki-mulberry"

"What! Who?" X2

Naoki Nagayama and Shuichi Idou were startled, and immediately complained after looking at Kyon Kijima.

"Kijima-kun, pull up your sleeves and show your gold watch!"

"Yeah. It'll scare people!"

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Kimura quietly pulled up the cuffs of his long sleeves, revealing his gold Rolex. It's cold in early spring, isn't it?

Naoki Naoyama then asked:

"Kidama-kun, what did you want to say just now?"

"Naoki-san, Shuichi-san, I have a choice for a gentle and elegant male protagonist."

"Miura Tomokazu, what do you think?!"

"Tomokazu-san~"

Naoki Nagayama recalled the image of Miura Tomokazu. He was indeed very gentle, but his face was a bit square, full of righteousness, and lacked a melancholy temperament.

If only I could be a little thinner.

"Shuichi-san, is Tomokazu-san on the list?"

“It seems he’s not here.”

"Then I'll call and invite you later."

(End of this chapter)