Chapter 1260: Double the stars, naturally double the happiness!!

When arriving at the Yokohama Arena for early rehearsal, Akina seemed very excited.

Searching for camera positions on the already built stage, measuring the distance with her footsteps, communicating with the staff, standing in the light spot when the spotlight turned on, and singing songs with the microphone when the music started...

"Akina-chan is a person born to stand on the stage! In Japan, she even has stage presence not inferior to Michael Jackson!"

Watching this scene, Terabayashi Akira, who was standing next to Naoki Nagayama, couldn't help but sigh.

Terabayashi Akira has extensive connections in the American music industry, and he is also the promoter of this cooperation, so he came over together.

He looked at Naoki Nagayama, and his words were a bit regrettable:

"It's just that she was married home by Naoki-san!"

"..."

Naoki Nagayama was speechless. Why don't you go ask, does Akina like marrying me or being on stage?

"Terabayashi-san, Akina can have such confident radiance today precisely because she has the backing of family and love!"

If it weren't for Naoki Nagayama, maybe Akina Nakamori now would still be a puppet doll manipulated by the agency and the media... although exquisite and perfect, there is no vitality in her eyes~

"Che..."

Regardless, Terabayashi Akira is the person who discovered Akina before she debuted, and he always feels that Naoki Nagayama snatched his treasure...

Just when the two men were looking at each other with displeasure beside the stage, a commotion came from behind the stage~

In a few breaths, he saw a dark-skinned man in casual clothes walking over surrounded by stars~

"Michael Jackson is here?"

Terabayashi Akira was a bit surprised,

"Didn't he just get off the plane?"

Saying this, he still greeted Naoki Nagayama to go forward to welcome him. After all, Naoki Nagayama is Akina's accompanying translator this time.

"Mr. Jackson, welcome to Yokohama..."

Terabayashi Akira should have met Michael Jackson. When he went up to greet him at this time, there was not much unfamiliarity,

"Why did you come to the performance venue so quickly?"

"Mr. Terabayashi, I'm not tired, I want to familiarize myself with the performance venue early."

Michael Jackson said with a smile,

"But I seem to hear someone singing?"

"That is Akina Nakamori from our side, she is rehearsing..."

Terabayashi Akira led Michael Jackson toward the stage while introducing Naoki Nagayama on the side,

"By the way, this is Naoki Nagayama, Akina Nakamori's accompanying translator!"

"Mr. Jackson, hello!"

Naoki Nagayama reached out his hand and shook hands with this King of Pop.

At this time, Michael Jackson's vitiligo was not so serious, and his nose had not been operated on, so he looked like a standard African American, and he looked very cheerful when he smiled!

"Director Naoki Nagayama!!!"

Michael Jackson shook hands in surprise, looked at his translator Sora Komatsu on the side and said,

"I heard about you from Mr. Komatsu, it's so surprising! I didn't expect a famous director to come to be a translator!"

"Akina is my wife, after all. There is a saying, how does it go, happy wife happy life!"

"Hahaha~ That's absolutely right!"

Michael Jackson also laughed, feeling that the person in front of him was very humorous and very much in line with the preferences of American culture.

The few people walked and talked, and had already reached the side of the stage.

They happened to see Akina singing and walking on the stage, and even matched some dance moves, accompanied by the spotlight, as if the whole person was radiating vitality~

"Wow... Is this the singer I'm going to collaborate with tomorrow?"

Michael Jackson was full of appreciation at this time,

"Very excellent stage feeling!"

"Hai, this is Akina Nakamori!"

Terabayashi Akira's face was full of pride,

"She is Japan's most excellent idol star!"

"I've seen some of her records and albums before." Michael Jackson said, "Although I can't understand Japanese, the style of each record album is different. She is a very changeable artist."

"Yes... Akina's style is changeable."

Several people were talking, and the music on the stage had ended. Akina just turned her head and wanted to find Naoki Nagayama, when she discovered a large group of people standing beside the stage.

She was a little panicked:

"Naoki-san, Terabayashi-san... this..."

"Ah, Akina." Naoki Nagayama explained to Akina, "Mr. Michael Jackson came early and wants to familiarize himself with the stage."

"Nice to meet you!" Michael Jackson also reached out his hand, "Akina? Right?"

"Nice to meet you, too~"

Akina also smiled and shook hands with Michael Jackson, speaking English although a bit slow, but also at a level that could communicate directly.

Then there was a round of greetings, talking about today's flight journey and the rush to rehearse.

"Akina, Mr. Komatsu also said that your English might not be at a level where you can communicate, but now it seems that you speak very well!"

"I hired the best teacher!"

Hearing this, Akina smiled and signaled to Naoki Nagayama on the side.

"Haha, I see~"

Michael Jackson also smiled in understanding, and was a bit envious of the harmonious relationship of this couple.

You know, for artists of their level, many times they can't find a harmonious and long-lasting intimate relationship~

After chatting for so long, Michael Jackson's team finally connected the rehearsal matters, and came to notify Michael that he could warm up. The band and others were also ready, and even the backup dancers came over.

"Akina, why don't we take this as a rehearsal, and you participate in it too?"

Michael Jackson said. Actually, the final rehearsal would be done right before going on stage tomorrow. Generally, guests like Akina only need to rehearse at that time.

"Hai, no problem!"

Although there is no dance costume, after all, she is only singing one song, so her current attire is nothing.

"Good... Then let's start!"

Naoki Nagayama, Terabayashi Akira, and the people from Michael Jackson's team were all sitting in the first row under the stage, acting as the audience.

Actually, watching a star's concert rehearsal feels like booking the whole venue. After all, except for changing dance costumes, music, dance, lighting, and singing are all at the level of going on stage, as if the star is performing for you alone.

Michael Jackson sang the most famous *Thriller* and *Beat It* on stage. The iconic moonwalk and the stage full of characteristics and charm opened Naoki Nagayama's eyes.

It was already so high in this environment, how hot would the atmosphere be when the venue was full of audience during the formal performance!

When performing *I Just Can't Stop Loving You*, Akina finally went on stage!

Naoki Nagayama widened his eyes...

Akina actually went to put on makeup with a lot of scheming!! At this time, she was even more bright than when she was rehearsing just now!

"When did she go out without bringing cosmetics!"

Naoki Nagayama's small complaint was heard by Terabayashi Akira next to him, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly:

"Naoki-san, you don't know... Akina makes friends very quickly. Maybe she borrowed it from Michael Jackson's team!"

"..."

Looking at Terabayashi Akira's expression as if he had finally won once, Naoki Nagayama shook his head... This middle-aged man really treats Akina as a daughter-in-law~

"How about we have a meal together at night?"

Naoki Nagayama asked Sora Komatsu, who was also a translator,

"Or does Michael have other arrangements?"

"In the evening, Mr. Jackson is going to hold a press conference at the hotel."

Sora Komatsu said,

"It's already set, maybe he can't leave."

"That's a pity..." Naoki Nagayama shook his head, "Akina and I found an authentic restaurant in the afternoon, and originally wanted to treat Michael well."

"There will be opportunities later. Mr. Jackson has a schedule of more than a month in Japan this time, and will hold a total of 14 concerts in various places, and Tokyo also has them."

"Then there are indeed many opportunities."

Just at this time, Terabayashi Akira spoke again:

"Naoki-san, Akina can also participate in the press conference, which has a great effect on Akina's exposure and popularity."

"This..."

Terabayashi Akira continued:

"She was originally here to participate in the chorus, so it is natural to promote together. Actually, it wasn't arranged before because Akina wanted to be with Naoki-san..."

"Is that so~"

Naoki Nagayama didn't struggle too much,

"Then alright, participating is fine... But we have to avoid the media reporters at that time, Terabayashi needs to arrange it!"

"That is of course."

Because there was no part of changing clothes and interacting with the audience, and sometimes the singing was not complete, the speed of rehearsal was much faster than formal performance.

The original two-hour time was directly reduced by half, and before the sky was completely dark, the rehearsal was over.

Akina, who only sang one song, naturally came down early and enjoyed the King of Pop's performance with Naoki Nagayama~

After the end, Terabayashi Akira and the team opposite communicated for a while and reached a consensus. Akina would also be there for the press conference.

Michael Jackson was also very happy after knowing:

"I thought there was no time to continue chatting, but I didn't expect to be able to go to the hotel together... By the way, are Akina and Naoki also in our hotel?"

"No, we are at the Hotel New Grand." Naoki Nagayama said, "It's some distance from the stadium..."

"? Why not stay in a hotel with Terabayashi Akira?"

Michael Jackson was surprised. The other staff in Japan are all in one hotel, and for the convenience of work, they are all in hotels not far from the stadium.

"Uh..."

Can't say the hotel grade is not enough...

Although Michael Jackson is undoubtedly an international superstar and his wealth is only slightly less than Naoki Nagayama's, for the convenience of the concert, he has to live in the same hotel as the staff.

"Because there are too many people coming to Yokohama for the concert, the hotel is already fully booked."

Naoki Nagayama explained,

"So Akina and I had to book another hotel..."

"..." Terabayashi Akira curled his lips.

However, Michael Jackson didn't doubt it, but understood it very well. He toured globally, and sometimes he would encounter situations where high-end hotels were fully booked.

"After the press conference, Naoki-san and I will invite Michael to dinner together!"

Akina said,

"We have already booked an authentic restaurant."

"This... Michael just got off the plane and came to rehearse, he needs to rest at night..."

Sora Komatsu just wanted to help Michael Jackson decline, but saw Michael Jackson shake his head, and he nodded to Akina Nakamori and Naoki Nagayama:

"Alright! I'm just trying to experience the most authentic Japanese food culture!"

"Then it's a deal!"

Akina smiled and high-fived Michael~

The entrance of the hotel where Michael Jackson was staying was already crowded.

The media reporters who received the news naturally gathered at the hotel entrance early, and the fans who didn't know where they got the news also gathered one after another, wanting to see their idol.

This led to the fact that when Michael Jackson and Naoki Nagayama and his party arrived, the car couldn't move if they wanted to go in, and finally they could only open a passage under the forced opening of the security team...

"Michael! Michael! Michael!!!" "It's really him!" "He's here!" "..."

Michael Jackson might not understand all the Japanese, but he fully felt the enthusiasm of these fans.

And the sharp-eyed fans discovered Akina Nakamori in the team, and became even more excited!

Originally, some fans came to the concert because of Akina Nakamori!

One is an international superstar, and the other is the most popular local idol. In this occasion and this scene, it is simply double the star-chasing and double the happiness!

"Akina Nakamori!" "Akina! Akina!!" "Princess Akina!!" "Akina saiko!" "..."

Some people shouted Michael Jackson, others were shouting Akina Nakamori, and the momentum was actually equal, and even more and more, Akina's voice was stronger... This is probably the home advantage!

So in Japan, Akina's popularity might really be comparable to Michael Jackson!

Seeing so many reporters and fans, the organizer didn't want to delay, directly pulled up a human wall at the hotel entrance, let the reporters' long guns and short cannons all return to their positions, and then started the press conference directly.

Amidst the continuous flashes and shutter sounds, Michael Jackson first stepped forward:

"Minna-san, konnichiwa..."

Stars use the local language to greet when they arrive at a place, which is already a routine operation.

However, Michael Jackson's Japanese greeting still made everyone boil, and applause and cheers kept ringing, but naturally, it changed back to English next.

"Very happy to come to Japan. In a short time, I felt the enthusiasm of Japanese fans!"

"Tomorrow is the concert, I hope to bring everyone the best performance on stage!"

Just at this time, Michael Jackson suddenly remembered, gave up a position to let Akina Nakamori step forward,

"By the way, this is my partner tomorrow, Akina... I hope our chorus can bring everyone a different feeling!"

"Minna-san, good evening~"

The appearance of Akina Nakamori naturally gave the reporters another shot of chicken blood!

"Very happy to sing on the same stage with Mr. Michael Jackson this time... I will try my best!"

"Hope to bring everyone the best performance tomorrow!"

Hearing the words of another idol, the cheers in the fan group became even higher~

Next, under the guidance of the organizer's host, the media reporters had a chance to ask a few questions... So the reporters raised their hands one after another, and the meaning of "choose me, choose me" was clearly revealed in their eyes!

The host pointed randomly~

"Excuse me, Mr. Jackson... How many days will you stay in Japan for this tour, and do you have any travel plans?!"

Michael Jackson opened his mouth with a smile:

"This tour will stay in Japan for about a month... The specific schedule can be seen from the concert's publicity... As for travel? Maybe I will visit the local city after the performance, there is no specific plan..."

"Is there one in Yokohama?"

"In Yokohama..." Michael Jackson looked at Akina Nakamori and Naoki Nagayama next to him, "Akina and Director Nagayama will take me to experience the local characteristics together..."

"Akina?!"

The reporters turned to Akina Nakamori, and some cameramen aimed their lenses at Naoki Nagayama, who was originally standing in the background as a background wall.

They suddenly remembered that this is also a focus figure!!

Tonight, the entrance of this high-end hotel actually gathered three big hits, how rare it is!

"Akina-chan, where are you taking Michael Jackson tonight?" "What are you going to do?" "Are you going to a red-light district?" "Baka, what are you talking about?!" "Pipa..." "..."

A certain loose-lipped reporter was hammered to the periphery by his peers~

"Going to eat Yokohama's specialty big meal." Akina still replied.

"Where is it?"

"It's not convenient to say..."

"Can you take us with you?"

"..."

Free meal? Not only Akina Nakamori, but other reporters also looked at the colleague who asked the question in surprise. What kind of thick skin is this?!

But in a flash, the reporters looked at Akina Nakamori and Michael Jackson with burning eyes... If they could go together, that would be an exclusive report!!!

"That... of course not!"

As an artist, Akina was not convenient to refuse directly. Naoki Nagayama hurriedly helped to respond. Looking at the hopeful eyes, his tone was decisive,

"This restaurant is very expensive! We don't accept freeloading!"

"!!!" "???" "..."

The reporters didn't know what to say for a while... You should find a better excuse! Is this a matter of money?!

Because several questions were in Japanese, Michael Jackson on the side couldn't understand for a while, and only saw the media reporters become quiet, thinking something went wrong!

The host hurriedly continued the process:

"There is one last question!! Just... you ask!"

The last lucky reporter looked at Michael Jackson, preparing to do something big:

"Excuse me, Mr. Jackson, why didn't you think about going to China to hold a concert?!"

When Naoki Nagayama heard this question, he suddenly felt very familiar...

Ah, right, it seems that many marketing accounts in later generations have said this example, saying that Michael Jackson said he had been to Taiwan, and Taiwan is also China...

But in fact, Michael Jackson hasn't even been to Taiwan yet! How could he say that?!

However, Michael Jackson was very honest:

"I have always wanted to go to China, I am very curious about Chinese culture... But it's a pity that there is no chance to go to the mainland for a concert for the time being..."

"However, after the tour in Japan, I will go to Hong Kong... that Pearl of the Orient!"

"..."

Listening to Michael Jackson's words, Naoki Nagayama had some feelings.

Hong Kong in this era is not only a financial center but also bears the role of promoting Chinese culture to the outside world.

The initial impression of Western countries on the new era of Chinese culture probably came from Hong Kong~

After Michael Jackson finished answering this question, this press conference was considered over, but the onlookers didn't disperse at all, and more people came here for the name.

Originally there was only one Michael Jackson, now there is one more Akina Nakamori, and the attraction has doubled!

In the end, several people had to retreat into the hotel first, and then left directly from an inconspicuous side door. Naoki Nagayama took Michael Jackson to the restaurant that had been booked~

However, at this time, Terabayashi Akira in the car looked at the crowd that was constantly gathering through the car window and was a bit worried:

"I don't know if this group of people will disperse..."

"In short, they won't be in the hotel all the time." Naoki Nagayama said, "At worst, we will come back in the middle of the night!"

"Hotel security should be fine, right..."

"That's not for sure, it's very likely that stalkers think Akina also lives in this hotel..."

"Uh..."

Naoki Nagayama shrugged,

"Forget it, the road will naturally straighten at the end..."

At worst, we will change to another hotel when we go back after dinner, do you think we are worried about not being able to change hotels if we have money?! ===== CHAPTER 1261 =====