Chapter 1147: Where is the most basic trust between people?

After more than a month of hot screening, in early February, the popularity of "Ghost" finally declined a bit.

Although cinemas are still arranging screenings, it is clear that it is no longer showing all day. In the cinema lobby, posters for other upcoming films have begun to be publicized~

The Valentine's Day schedule is approaching, and the Japanese film industry, which had been suppressed by "Ghost" throughout the New Year and the first month, finally ushered in its own moment!

Before this, the film industry still had several selection events to be held... The Japanese Film Academy Awards, the Film Blue Ribbon Awards, and the Mainichi Film Awards will be held intensively in early February!

In Shanying Yuan, a young couple is preparing to go to the venue.

"Naoki-san... how is this evening dress?"

Akina took out an evening dress from the cloakroom, tried it on, and then asked her husband.

Naoki Nagayama naturally doesn't need much dressing up, just wear a formal suit, so he is now Akina's dressing consultant... but:

"Hmm... too revealing!"

"..."

Akina looked at this dress, only showing a little bit of her shoulders, which is not revealing at all... But since it is Naoki-san's opinion, she can't help but listen, so Akina changed into another one,

"How about this one?"

The velvet long dress is more extended to the neck than before, and the material is silky and fit, which can highlight the curves of the body.

"If it's this one..."

Naoki Nagayama looked at Akina's slender waist and S-shaped curves, and was a bit restless,

"A bit too sexy..."

Saying this, he wanted to secretly reach out and scratch her slender waist, but was pushed away by Akina...

"..."

Akina now understands that Naoki Nagayama just doesn't want her to wear sexy and revealing clothes in public... Of course, if it's just for him to see, this guy will be very happy...

Actually, Akina Nakamori herself doesn't like to show off her sexiness. Dressing up and showing off sexiness are not the same thing, but it was just work needs in the past and she had to cater to the needs of fans, but now, it seems that it is really not necessary to care too much.

So Akina took out the blue and white kimono from the box:

"Then how about wearing a kimono?!"

In public occasions in Japan, married women wearing kimonos is equivalent to men wearing formal suits, so wearing a kimono to the awards ceremony is fine, and it is very dignified and beautiful, not revealing at all.

Sure enough, seeing this kimono, Naoki Nagayama's eyes lit up:

"Okay, okay, Akina looks best in a kimono~"

Shaking her head, Akina said,

"Okay, then Naoki-san go out, I'll come over after changing clothes..."

"Eh? We are so familiar, old married couple, do you still need me to avoid?!"

Didn't she just change directly just now?

Akina rolled her eyes and pushed her husband out of the cloakroom...

There are 7 different pieces of clothing in a traditional kimono, and you don't wear modern underwear inside... To change clothes, you have to take them all off... Even if it's an old married couple in broad daylight, they are shy!

After Naoki Nagayama walked out of the bedroom, he even heard the click of the door lock...

"What's the matter, can I still peek?!"

Naoki Nagayama was stunned, furious,

"Am I that kind of person?! Where is the most basic trust between people?! Is it all gone?!"

Saying this, he walked toward the stairs angrily, and his mouth was still saying things like making Akina look good in the evening~

In the living room on the first floor, Mrs. Nonaka was holding little Xia Hua and walking around in the living room. Seeing Naoki Nagayama come down, she hurriedly greeted him.

"Naoki-san, are you ready to go out?"

"Still have to wait a while for Akina to change clothes." Naoki Nagayama first teased the baby, and then said to Mrs. Nonaka, "Nonaka-san, we estimate that we won't be back until the evening. If Hua-chan cries in the afternoon, I'll trouble you..."

After little Xia Hua wakes up from her nap, she will definitely look for her mother. If she can't find her, she will cry even if there are acquaintances,

"Yes! I will definitely take good care of Hua-chan!"

Mrs. Nonaka's words made Naoki Nagayama feel very relieved. After all, besides Dad and Mom, little Xia Hua has the most contact with her.

He stroked Miaotaro and Eitaro, and Naoki Nagayama received news from Butler Alfred that the driver picking them up had arrived.

Not long after, Akina slowly walked down from the second floor.

A kimono with a white background and blue flowers matched with a delicate and fair face, which was eye-catching, making people feel that spring is coming!

"Akina-chan, you look so beautiful!"

This is the exclamation made by Nonaka, who is also a woman, and even she couldn't help but fall into it.

"Nonaka-san, don't make fun of me..."

Akina walked over and hugged little Xia Hua, slightly told her to be obedient at home in the afternoon, and then went to the film Blue Ribbon Awards ceremony with Naoki Nagayama.

They didn't use their own car this time. Naoki Nagayama and Akina were in the spacious back row of the company's business Mercedes-Benz, chatting while enjoying the scenery outside the car window.

"It's already February, and it's still snowing..." Akina said helplessly. "I don't know how long winter will last..."

"There is a cold spring in March." Naoki Nagayama smiled. "Besides, didn't we agree that when the plane is decorated, we will take the plane to Lake Toya to soak in the hot springs?"

"Can it fly already?"

Because the private jet Naoki Nagayama bought before had ready-made goods, the internal structure was quickly re-decorated. Now the hosting company is decorating while going through the procedures, and also helping to find professional pilots.

Pilots have always been a high-paying job. For private jets that don't fly frequently, hiring a full-time pilot is not cost-effective, and not flying for a long time is not good for the pilot's skills, so the hosting company will help find a few pilots to form a rotation team, in short, ensuring that there is always one who can fly the plane at any time.

"Still going through the procedures... but late February should be no problem." Naoki Nagayama said, and then suddenly asked, "Akina-chan, do you want to learn how to fly a plane?"

"Fly a plane?" Akina was stunned. "Me?"

Even driving was hard to learn, Akina didn't think she could learn to fly a plane.

"Yes, after all, we have a plane at home, it's a pity not to fly it yourself." Naoki Nagayama said. "And helicopters, the difficulty of flying small planes should not be high."

"Is that so..."

In an era when planes are very rare, I haven't heard of anyone wanting to learn to fly a plane.

However, under her husband's description, blue sky and white clouds, etc., seem to be very interesting... Akina had the urge to learn to fly.

And Toda Tomoyasu, who was driving in front, couldn't help but complain in his heart...

Are the rich people nowadays so outrageous? If they have nothing to do, they want to fly a plane? Aren't you two going to participate in the film awards ceremony? How come you can't feel the nervousness and excitement of winning an award at all?

What he doesn't know is that a long time ago, Naoki Nagayama had already reached a PY transaction with the Film Blue Ribbon Awards committee, and what awards he would win today had already been decided early on!

When they arrived at the Tokyo Central Hall where the Film Blue Ribbon Awards were held, a large number of reporters were already waiting on the red carpet at the main entrance.

Although it is not a very large red carpet ceremony, the Film Blue Ribbon is hosted by the Tokyo Film Journalists Association, so there are many media reporters... After all, they have to help their own activities!

Naoki Nagayama and Akina walked out under the flashes and lenses of reporters.

The crisp click-click sound actually made Naoki Nagayama feel a little nostalgic, because this is the feeling of being in the vanity fair, where everyone's attention is focused on one person, which is also a feeling that many big stars can't let go of.

Compared to Naoki Nagayama, Akina Nakamori next to him is naturally more popular. Many reporters were pressing the shutter while asking questions...

"Akina-chan, are you confident about winning this time?!"

"Akina-san... is the Best Actress in the bag this time?!"

"... Akina, you look so beautiful today, smile at this side!"

"..."

Naoki Nagayama listened to these reporters starting to ask his wife, but didn't ask him, which was very unexpected... So in the gap when Akina responded with a smile, he asked the reporters:

"Don't you have any questions for me? Is my fame so low?"

Akina, who was answering, was stunned and couldn't help covering her mouth and laughing:

"Naoki-san... how can you be like this!"

"I'm asking sincerely!" Naoki Nagayama answered seriously. "Everyone is interviewing my partner, and I will be jealous too!"

"Hahaha..." "Naoki-san would actually be jealous~" "Director Nagayama is really humorous!" "..."

So the attention of the reporters was attracted, but when asked why they didn't ask what award they would win, a reporter said the truth:

"Because Naoki-san will definitely win! Either Best Film or Best Director, that's for sure!

We are used to Naoki-san, there is nothing new, so we interviewed Akina-san!"

Naoki Nagayama was a bit speechless:

"... I don't even have that much confidence..."

Then the reporters started talking again:

"Yes, this is Akina-chan's second film!"

"Akina-chan's film career has a bright future! Is there any plan for the next movie?"

"And Akina-chan's acting skills have improved a lot this time! Do you have any thoughts on continuing to challenge acting?"

"So Naoki-san, don't hinder us from interviewing Akina!"

"..."

Seeing that the reporters were fooling Naoki Nagayama and then focusing on Akina, Naoki Nagayama turned his head away angrily.

Akina Nakamori also answered the reporters' questions very gently, and for a while, it felt like a media meeting, stealing the limelight from other stars participating in the awards ceremony~

Finally, Naoki Nagayama couldn't stand it anymore and pulled Akina into the middle of the venue.

Because it is not broadcast live, the venue of the awards ceremony is not too luxurious, just banners tied on the stage and decorated with flowers... The atmosphere of the guests sitting under the stage is also much more relaxed, and they can chat with the people next to them.

Naoki Nagayama naturally sat in the front row with Akina, and next to him sat Mieko Harada, whom he hadn't seen for a long time, because she was nominated for Best Actress for "House of Fire."

On the other side is Kyosuke Shibata.

"Naoki-san, Sashiburi..."

"Mieko-chan..."

After Mieko Harada greeted Naoki Nagayama, she started chatting with Akina. Since Naoki Nagayama is already married, she pays more attention to the sense of proportion in chatting in front of others now.

And Kyosuke Shibata naturally chatted with Naoki Nagayama:

"Naoki-san, is the editing of 'Once a Thief' almost finished?"

"Yes..." Naoki Nagayama said. "It should be internally screened in two days. Masataka-kun should notify Shibata-san soon..."

"Then the preview should be soon..."

"Yes~" Naoki Nagayama nodded, and then said with a smile, "Shibata-san, you have had many masterpieces last year... I heard that 'Ohoho Adventure Team' you participated in has the potential to compete for Best Film!"

"Naoki-san is joking, with 'Ghost' in front, how can other movies have a chance..."

Kyosuke Shibata said politely, facing a young famous director like Naoki Nagayama, he was very cautious.

In this kind of bland chat, the people in the venue slowly increased, and Naoki Nagayama also saw the arrival of Toshihiko Tahara, and also saw the figures of Takao Nojima and Shinnosuke Matsuzawa.

Soon, the awards ceremony of this Japanese Film Blue Ribbon Award officially began!

As a senior member of the entertainment industry, Yozo Nakae is the host of this Film Blue Ribbon Award.

In fact, compared to other awards, because the Film Blue Ribbon Award does not need live broadcast and performance, the awards ceremony is much simpler...

"Welcome everyone to the awards ceremony of this Film Blue Ribbon Award!"

Yozo Nakae said the opening on the host stage with ease,

"Last year, the Japanese film industry had many masterpieces, starting from the violent aesthetics brought to everyone by 'Hayato Legend' at the beginning of the year, to the luxury of financial big shots in 'Tiger of Ginza' in the middle of the year..."

Speaking of this, Yozo Nakae suddenly realized that if he continued to speak, he would talk about Tree Friend again, and hurriedly adjusted,

"The 'Ohoho Adventure Team' in the second half of the year made us feel the laughter of the family..."

"We experienced the spirituality of animals in 'The Adventures of Milo and Otis', and experienced the hardships of mountaineers in 'The Story of Naomi Uemura'..."

Listed a whole year of excellent films, but in the end, it returned to Tree Friend:

"At Christmas, from 'Ghost', I felt the undying love..."

"This year can be called the prosperous age of the film industry!"

Yozo Nakae praised with an exaggerated tone, which aroused the approval and applause of others in the venue,

"Today, at the Japanese Film Blue Ribbon Award, we will select the most excellent works and actors... and award the trophy of the award..."

"Next, please invite the award-presenting guest, judge chairman Takao Nojima to announce the winners!"

The applause in the venue became more and more enthusiastic, and everyone was looking forward to the moment of awarding!

And Takao Nojima slowly walked onto the awards stage and said with a somewhat excited tone:

"First, Best Supporting Actress... Mieko Harada, 'House of Fire'!!!"

Naoki Nagayama saw Mieko Harada stand up excitedly, covering her mouth with slightly red eyes, and walking toward the podium in the applause, which was obviously very excited—acted out!

"Thanks to Director Fukasaku for his guidance, and the seniors in the crew also gave me a lot of help..."

Watching Mieko Harada speaking on the stage, Naoki Nagayama was very moved. The acting skills of the supporting actress are so good. I don't know if Akina's acting skills later... After looking at Akina, he was a bit worried!

"Below is Best Supporting Actor... Go Wakabayashi, 'The Story of Naomi Uemura'!"

"..."

"This Japanese Film Blue Ribbon Award, Best Director Award—Masanori Hata! 'The Adventures of Milo and Otis'!"

"Director Masanori Hata used genius directing techniques to make the life between animals like cats vivid... making the audience seem to have broken into the world of cats!"

With the standing of Masanori Hata, the applause around him sounded again, and the camera lens also followed Masanori Hata to shoot... Masanori Hata ran all the way to the podium and took the medal very excitedly. He actually didn't think he could win the award.

"Arigato... thanks to the jury, thanks to everyone..."

Masanori Hata held the medal and said the acceptance speech, all thanking others.

Due to Naoki Nagayama's pioneering work before, the acceptance speech now has a form. Anyway, thanking all the time will not be wrong, even if the pets in the crew are pulled up to thank... who dares to say that they are not lucky animals!

"Next... Best Actress..."

The award-presenting guest paused, looked around at every guest under the stage, and then said loudly,

"That is—Akina Nakamori! 'Ghost'!!!"

Akina, who was named, looked surprised, and even raised her head to look left and right, as if she couldn't believe she could win the award at all.

After hesitating for a while, Akina stood up and hugged Mieko Harada and her husband Naoki Nagayama next to her, and then walked toward the podium with small steps.

After taking the trophy and certificate from the award-presenting guest, standing in front of the microphone, her eyes turned red before she spoke...

This acting skill... Naoki Nagayama, as a director, felt that it was definitely full marks!

"I never thought I could win Best Actress. My acting skills still have many shortcomings... My heart is in a mess right now, I don't know what to say..."

"In short, I will work harder, study acting, and strive to show more outstanding roles to the audience in the future..."

Akina walked off the podium in the enthusiastic applause, and didn't breathe a sigh of relief until she sat down next to Naoki Nagayama.

"Akina... wasn't it acting just now?" Naoki Nagayama asked with some doubts, leaning over lightly.

"What are you talking about, Naoki-san!" Akina pinched her husband's arm lightly. "I am really happy to win the award!!"

(Naoki Nagayama: Akina, your acting skills are already very powerful!)

The next Best Actor was won by Kyosuke Shibata, and Naoki Nagayama applauded very enthusiastically.

Finally...

"Then finally, the winner of this Japanese Film Blue Ribbon Award, Best Film... I think everyone has some guesses!"

The award-presenting guest sold a pass, looked at every guest, and then said loudly,

"That is—Naoki Nagayama! —'Ghost'!!!"

The applause at the scene reached the highest point at once, as if to shake the roof.

Naoki Nagayama smiled, stood up calmly, hugged Akina, Mieko Harada, and Kyosuke Shibata, and then strode to the podium.

He got the trophy and certificate in the congratulations of the award-presenting guest, and then walked to the front of the microphone...

"Minasan..." Naoki Nagayama held the trophy, his tone with some excitement, "This is the first award won by 'Ghost'!"

"I am very grateful for the recognition of the Film Blue Ribbon judges, and I also believe that 'Ghost' will be recognized by more people in the future!!"

"Please wait and see!!"

When he went down, the applause still sounded, and the flashes and shutters didn't stop... However, the people under the stage were a bit confused by Naoki Nagayama's vague acceptance speech. What does Naoki Nagayama mean?

This is the first award won, and he asked everyone to wait and see?!

Does he mean that this is the beginning of 'Ghost' winning awards, and there will be more awards later?! Let everyone wait and see him continue to win awards?!

Finally, more and more people began to react!

Everyone looked in the direction of Naoki Nagayama...

Heh... Naoki Nagayama, this guy, is getting more and more arrogant!

?? Hehehe, thought I would ask for leave? No!

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