Chapter 1267: If you want to be popular, you have to learn to steal the spotlight!!

On a rare weekend, Naoki Nagayama couldn't accompany Akina and little Xia Hua at home, but was instead dragged to Yoyogi Park in Shibuya Ward.

"Naoki-san, you haven't been to Shu You Film for a long time! But you can't just ignore the Tokyo International Film Festival!"

Ito Shuichi Itou said with a smile,

"You have to take a look at this year's venue!"

"This is still last year's stage... hasn't been dismantled yet, reusing it~"

Naoki Nagayama sighed as he looked at the familiar venue. The Tokyo International Film Festival had become a key cultural and tourism project for Tokyo City. The original temporary film festival venue had already become a semi-permanent theme park.

If it weren't for the fact that Tokyo land is truly worth its weight in gold, the city government might have wanted to approve a few more plots of land to specifically build a series of film-related venues, and then turn this place into a business card for external publicity!

"I heard that next year in Marunouchi, they are going to build the Tokyo International Forum! As the center for Tokyo's external exchanges..."

Ikuo Suo, who was following along, suddenly spoke up,

"Can we use that as a venue for the Tokyo International Film Festival in the future? In the Tokyo International Forum, permanently set up a special area as a promotion for the film festival..."

"Oh?"

Naoki Nagayama looked at Ikuo Suo with some surprise,

"Have you already considered it so far ahead, Suo-san? It will take at least five or six years to build, right?"

Although the next chairman position had already been promised to him, Nobuo Asai, who had been jumping up and down in the Film Association during this time, was also eyeing the chairman position and looked very competitive~

"Everything is prepared if you plan ahead... and fails if you don't. If we communicate in advance now, the government might give a big discount on the fees..." Ikuo Suo said.

"Haha, have you already developed the mentality of being in charge?"

Naoki Nagayama teased, but didn't give specific advice. He didn't plan to interfere much in the Film Association's affairs in the future; these would be decided by Ito Shuichi-san and the subsequent standing committee.

Ito Shuichi Itou on the other side was also actively discussing:

"What about the outdoor activity venue..."

"Hibiya Park, just happens to be not far away..." Ikuo Suo said. "If possible, holding it at the Imperial Palace would be best... that's the highest-level place in Tokyo..."

"That depends on whether the Imperial Household agrees..."

"The Imperial Household also needs to make money~"

"......"

Speaking of which, representatives of emerging interests like Naoki Nagayama, Ito Shuichi Itou, and Ikuo Suo were no longer as in awe of the traditional nobility.

Discussing the use of the original royal gardens was also considered from the perspective of whether it would make money or not~

However, at this time, the group had already walked to the location of the NHK Hall. Naoki Nagayama interrupted their heated discussion:

"Hasn't the NHK Hall started to be decorated yet?"

"The materials are already being made." Ito Shuichi Itou explained, "The stage setup here is actually quite simple... the main thing is actually the opening ceremony red carpet..."

"Red carpet, huh~"

For this most important segment, Naoki Nagayama's eyes rolled,

"Has the list of stars confirmed to walk the red carpet this year been decided?"

"It's already being drafted. Many stars still need to check their schedules..." Ito Shuichi Itou asked with some surprise, "What's wrong?"

"This year, our Shu You artists don't seem to have very good exposure... I was thinking if we should take this opportunity to let them get hot again at the end of the year..."

Hearing this, Ikuo Suo's mouth twitched... Not very good exposure?!

At the beginning of the year, Izumi Sakai debuted strongly with *Voice of Japan*, and her songs hit the hot charts one after another. She had more announcements than she could count, won more than one newcomer award... In less than a year since her debut, she even started her own solo concert!

In the middle of the year, *Long Vacation* exploded in the TV circle, attracting countless viewers, and the finale was so popular that the streets were empty. It suddenly made newcomer Masaharu Fukuyama famous and pushed the originally second-tier Chikako Aoyama to the top stream!

Not to mention Shizuka Kudo, who had been killing it in the idol world with her rebellious personality, and whose popularity and exposure had remained high~

An ordinary agency could be considered a well-known agency if it had one of these, and Shu You's agency actually had numerous second- and third-tier artists besides these few... all of whom appeared on TV frequently!

And you call this insufficient exposure?!

What do you, Naoki Nagayama, want to do? Rule the entertainment industry?!

Meanwhile, Naoki Nagayama, oblivious to Ikuo Suo's snarky remark, was instead gesturing with his hands at the long staircase leading to the main entrance of the NHK Hall:

"Ito Shuichi-san, look at those stairs over there... Let our Shu You artists trip over there when walking the red carpet... and they'll be on fire all of a sudden!"

"!!" Ito Shuichi Itou opened his eyes wide. "Naoki-san, wouldn't that be very rude?!"

Artists from other families all want to be graceful and do their best to show their best side on the red carpet!

And you say let your own artists trip on the stairs?!

"What rude or not rude!"

Naoki Nagayama didn't care at all,

"What artists want is heat! It's exposure! It's topic-worthiness!"

"Tripping on the red carpet of the Tokyo International Film Festival, I can imagine how the newspapers would report it on the day or even the next day... how the whole country would discuss it... the person involved would definitely grab all the attention for a short time!"

"A small rudeness can be exchanged for these; it's just too cost-effective!"

Ito Shuichi Itou was stunned:

"Ah? Can you do that?!"

"Haha, Ito Shuichi-san... do you know stage plays?" Naoki Nagayama said with a smile, "The stage is only so big. If you want the audience to notice you, if you want to be popular, you have to learn to steal the spotlight!!"

"......."

Ito Shuichi Itou couldn't think of how to refute...

And at this time, Ikuo Suo seemed to have heard a martial arts secret book and was desperately trying to remember Naoki Nagayama's words in his mind.

"Earned it, earned it... No wonder Naoki Nagayama can manage Shu You so prosperously; he really has the goods!"

"I've been in the entertainment industry for more than ten years, how come I never thought of tripping on the red carpet to grab exposure and hype up the heat, such a good way!!"

Naoki Nagayama was already a bit high as he spoke, and couldn't help but sigh about the little tricks for future film festivals as he walked:

"If there's a bold guy who slaps the host at the opening ceremony, he could even make himself the hottest artist of the year!"

"!!!" X2

Ikuo Suo and Ito Shuichi Itou both gasped... How many more damaging tricks are in Naoki Nagayama's brain?!

And who would dare to do something like rushing onto the stage and hitting someone under thousands of spotlights?!

Does he not want his career anymore? Or does he think he doesn't need to worry about the backlash because of his status?!

But if he really did that, then it's hard to say whether he's hyping himself or increasing the heat for the film festival~

Speaking of which, can this year's Tokyo International Film Festival be held smoothly!!!

Bunkyo Ward, Koraku 1-chome.

A sports stadium that looks like a white egg is under construction... This is the famous "Tokyo Dome".

Actually, the Tokyo Dome has already been completed, and the facilities are all perfect, it's just not officially open to the public yet.

However, in October, three highly anticipated concerts will be held here... Michael Jackson's final tour venue has been set here.

Now the stage here is already being set up~

Because it is a brand-new building, Terabayashi-san brought Nakamori Akina here today to familiarize herself with the venue in advance.

"Wow..."

Akina looked up at the elastic thin film on the top,

"If you perform here, you don't have to worry about rain! And it seems like it can collect sound..."

"Yes, I heard it will rain during those few days in October..."

Terabayashi-san also looked at this newly built stadium with admiration,

"Such a large stadium... In the future, Tokyo Dome will become the first choice for all large-scale concerts in the entertainment industry!"

As he spoke, he glanced at Nakamori Akina beside him, feeling very regretful... If she held a concert here, it would definitely be packed every time.

It's just a pity that Nakamori Akina has no plans to hold concerts after getting married, and she's pregnant with a new baby...

Sigh~~

Terabayashi-san, who also discovered Akina, felt terrible when he heard Hanami-san's words yesterday!

However, he hadn't given up yet...

"Akina... do you want to hold your own concert here?"

Terabayashi-san wanted to stir up Akina's career ambition...

"No!" Akina shook her head. "Not to mention that I won't hold concerts in the next two years, even if I were to hold one, I wouldn't choose this venue... It's too big!"

She looked at the last row, and couldn't even see the seats clearly... I guess when attending a concert, you can only see a tiny person on the stage...

"Fans come to attend the concert because they support me, and I hope that everyone can see clearly the performance I have carefully prepared for them..."

Terabayashi-san heard these words, and the regret in his heart went up another level... What a good singer!

How did she become a canary by that guy Naoki Nagayama!

Starting from backstage, the two arrived on the venue's main stage, briefly confirmed the camera positions and the on-site sound equipment, and even tried singing a song, essentially completing their advance site inspection.

The duet song between Nakamori Akina and Michael Jackson had already been practiced, and she didn't need to perform the whole show, so she wasn't too nervous.

"Michael is in Osaka now, and it seems he will come to Tokyo at the end of the month!"

Terabayashi-san said when leaving,

"There will be another rehearsal when he comes over."

"Hmm." Akina nodded. "We said before in Yokohama that we would invite him to be a guest at Shan Ying Yuan when he comes over!"

"Oh?" Terabayashi-san was surprised. "You're actually going to Shan Ying Yuan?"

"Yes, and he also said he wanted to meet Hua-chan..."

Akina talked about their agreement in Yokohama before, because the Nagayama couple were considered local snakes in Tokyo, so they would also take Michael Jackson to visit places with local characteristics.

"Haha, it's best to build a good relationship."

Terabayashi-san said,

"Michael's influence in the American entertainment industry cannot be underestimated, and it will be very good for Naoki-san and Akina to enter the overseas market in the future..."

"We didn't really care too much about this."

Akina shook her head,

"Mainly because Michael's personality is very good..."

While talking, the two had already walked to the parking lot, and Ueda Maki was already waiting in the car. After saying goodbye to Terabayashi-san, Akina and Ueda Maki drove out of the Tokyo Dome.

"Akina, should I send you back to Shan Ying Yuan?"

"No..." Akina shook her head. "Go to the hospital, I brought my identification materials, I need to open a file..."

"Hmm?" Ueda Maki was surprised. "Is Akina going alone?"

"No, I made an appointment with Momoe-san... After opening the file, I'll go shopping..."

Akina said with a smile,

"I'm such a big person, do I really need someone to accompany me? Besides, isn't there you, Maki-chan?!"

"No, no, I mean... aren't you worried about attracting attention?"

"It's that private hospital from before, I'm already very familiar with it, the confidentiality is very good, daijoubu..."

Akina was very relaxed. Her mother had also been treated at this hospital before,

"Momoe-san is also coming for a vaccination today..."

Hearing her say this, Ueda Maki didn't say anything more and drove the car toward the hospital.

Ryuji Sakai and Tomohiro Ando, as low-level paparazzi, hadn't captured any scoops for a long time.

"Those popular areas, TV station entrances, agency entrances, and various nightclubs, are all crowded with competitors! Staying with them, what exclusive scoop can we capture?"

Tomohiro Ando pointed at the building in front with great confidence,

"Look there... that private hospital, very hidden. I only discovered it when I was following Momoe Yamaguchi! It seems to be the choice for artists and well-known figures in the circle to see a doctor..."

"You actually dared to follow Momoe Yamaguchi?!"

Ryuji Sakai was surprised,

"Isn't it said that Momoe Yamaguchi's scoops aren't allowed to be published?! Major TV stations and newspapers don't dare to accept them..."

"Mainly because Momoe Yamaguchi usually goes out quite casually, without any agent team to cover for her, so I could follow her."

Tomohiro Ando spat. Momoe Yamaguchi had always been a favorite of the media, and although she had retired, when there wasn't enough news, taking photos of Momoe Yamaguchi's scoops could still be used.

But after Shu You signed Momoe Yamaguchi, they actually imposed strict restrictions within the circle... directly rendering this news source useless!

"The Shu You Group is too overbearing! Not letting major media report... such a good news source..."

"But there are still some gossip news that aren't afraid... They accept Momoe Yamaguchi's photos..."

Seeing his peer being so reckless, Ryuji Sakai was also very impressed... Naoki Nagayama's handling of paparazzi was chilling!

"Cough cough... Then why did you call me here?"

"The security here is very strict."

Looking at the security guards in the hospital park, Tomohiro Ando explained,

"I can't get in alone... so I need someone to help..."

"You mean, I distract the security guards, and you climb over the wall to sneak in and take photos?"

"Hmm... I will ambush in the green belt..." Tomohiro Ando looked at the beautiful green plants in the park and said, "After capturing Momoe Yamaguchi, I will pretend to be a patient and sneak in to see if I can get the file..."

"You... this is against the law, right?!"

"If you're timid, don't be a paparazzi!"

"......"

Just when the two were still arguing, suddenly, Tomohiro Ando's eyes lit up...

"In the car just now, it seemed to be Nakamori Akina!!"

"Ha?!! Really?!"

Ryuji Sakai subconsciously raised his camera and was about to find the lens... but was stopped by Tomohiro Ando.

"That's Geon's car, I won't recognize it wrong!"

Tomohiro Ando said,

"Don't shoot now, the person is in the car!"

"Then we..."

Hearing that Nakamori Akina had also come, Ryuji Sakai became excited. You have to know that Nakamori Akina's heat now was much higher than Momoe Yamaguchi's!

A while ago, she performed on the same stage with pop king Michael Jackson, and she would perform on the same stage in Tokyo again later.

The news had already spread all over Tokyo!

"You go and pester the security guard at the gate..." Looking at the hospital layout, Tomohiro Ando said directly, "I'll climb over the wall from the other side immediately!"

"This is broad daylight!"

"Heh... precisely because it's daytime, the vigilance won't be that high!"

Tomohiro Ando said anxiously,

"I'll hurry in and shoot, and when I come out, I'll call you, and you come to meet me!"

"Then... how to split the results?"

"Nakamori Akina and Momoe Yamaguchi coming to the hospital together, there must be something..." Tomohiro Ando said, "If we get a big scoop, we'll split it fifty-fifty!"

"..... Good!" ===== CHAPTER 1268 =====