Chapter 1322: Adults' hearts are all dirty!!

The fifth-floor large conference room of the Tree Friend Building is holding an important meeting.

"Naoki-san...."

Hayao Miyazaki placed the edited "My Neighbor Totoro" into the projector and asked Naoki Nagayama for instructions,

"Can start playing!"

"Good, then let's take a look!"

Naoki Nagayama was also full of expectations. He turned his head and said to Otomo Yoshimura, Shuichi Itang, Gosho Aoyama, and others around him,

"This 'My Neighbor Totoro' that has been produced for more than half a year!"

Since the beginning of the year, this animation, which was specially acquired by a whole "Ghibli" studio to produce, has finally reached the final acceptance stage.

And Naoki Nagayama, as the initiator, is even more concerned. He couldn't wait to see if there was any difference between this movie and the one in his mind under his influence~

I saw that with the operation of the projector, on the medium-sized screen, first appeared a Q-version black and white Totoro carrying a package, slowly crossing the screen, leaving white footprints, then these footprints slowly turned into Totoro's head, and finally directly transformed into the name of this movie—"My Neighbor Totoro".

Unlike previous movies, this time the producer, director, painting, etc., actually appeared at the beginning, and then the main feature.

For this practice, Naoki Nagayama just blinked silently and didn't say much~

The main feature started, and the rural scene under the blue sky and white clouds appeared. In the neat ridges, there were green crops, full of vitality everywhere, and the pastoral scenery was beautiful.

Next, naturally, a small truck carried a pair of young sisters to this beautiful countryside.

The slightly older sister has short hair and is capable, the younger sister is innocent and cute, and in such a world, it is full of peace and beauty..... So next, the kind neighbor grandma, the shy boy....

And most importantly, three legendary Totoro—Totoro~

Naoki Nagayama was immersed in the "My Neighbor Totoro" in front of him, and seemed to have returned to the first time he saw it before. At that time, he was still a teenager, attracted by such beautiful scenery, and yearned for such pastoral life in his heart.

Although he knew after growing up that this kind of beautiful countryside was just a beautiful fantasy of city people, in that era when it was not developed, the real rural life was both hard and bitter.....

As for the "My Neighbor Totoro" under Naoki Nagayama's guidance this time, in fact, except for the painting style being more complicated and the picture being more exquisite, the others are not much different.

If there were no Naoki Nagayama, the original producer Tokuma Shoten would not have such a large investment and such good equipment and manpower......

"Naoki-san~"

Shuichi Itang commented in a low voice,

"Looks very good, very suitable for children to watch."

"The theme of this movie is innocence, family affection, and growth..... It's also very good for adults to watch....."

Naoki Nagayama also replied in a low voice,

"In fact, there is also a piece of innocence in the hearts of adults!"

"......"

Shuichi Itang opened his mouth, slightly wanting to refute but closed it again. He couldn't let others know that his heart was full of lewdness, money, enjoyment, and the like!

Naoki-san, you are wrong. Adults' hearts are all dirty, and there is no innocence!

Otomo Yoshimura also spoke:

"Ah..... this kind of rural scene, I only saw it when I was a child~ Now I see it again, very emotional....."

"Haha, sure enough, childhood memories will be half-life!"

When the three executives were discussing in a low voice, the plot of "My Neighbor Totoro" continued.

That huge black Totoro, when it appeared, made people marvel...... The umbrella lent out when it rained made people see the kindness of children......

The cat bus with eight legs coming with the wind is full of fantasy..... The growth ceremony in the moonlight makes people feel dreamy.....

And besides this, the mutual care between the sisters, the father's care for them, the longing for the sick mother, the friendliness of rural neighbors, etc., all flowed into the hearts of the viewers like gurgling water.

Making the adults in the conference room seem to have collectively done a soul spa, full of emotion.

When the movie ended, Naoki Nagayama first applauded, followed by Shuichi-san and Otomo-san, and then everyone in the conference room applauded~

"Very good movie!"

Naoki Nagayama set the tone for this movie,

"This half a year of energy was not wasted! Miyazaki-kun..... and Isao Takahata, Toshio Suzuki...."

He cast an appreciative look at the three main forces of Ghibli Studio:

"You didn't live up to my trust!"

"!!", "Arigato!", "Thank you Naoki-san for the affirmation!"

The three main forces of Ghibli were also very happy at this time. This was their first big project after joining Tree Friend. Being able to complete it smoothly and get the boss's affirmation naturally means that the salary increase at the beginning was not in vain!

So it was another round of gratitude~

"Alright, the movie is finished, next, we should discuss the publicity!"

Otomo Yoshimura signaled Eiichiro Watanabe to distribute the publicity plan to everyone present:

"As our last big movie at the end of the year, the preliminary warm-up publicity has been completed, and the final publicity is about to be carried out!"

Preliminary publicity has been done in various TV programs, but this is an animated movie, so the discussion is not high...... Before the release, a final strengthening wave should be added.

"Naoki-san, the time for the preview....."

"Too late.... forget the preview!" Naoki Nagayama shook his head, "This is an animated movie, the main audience is children..... they won't look at movie reviews in the newspaper....."

"And, there is no topic and halo brought by star leads...."

Generally speaking, animated movies in this era are adults taking children to the cinema, seeing which one the child wants to watch and buying tickets directly.

"Spend the main publicity funds on scheduling and advertising!"

The movie sales in this era mainly depend on the scheduling of cinemas and the intensity of advertising......

"In various important places, including school gates, amusement parks, game cities, and zoos, aquariums, etc., places where children appear a lot, all lay out posters! Try to let 'My Neighbor Totoro' reach more elementary school students as much as possible!"

"By the way, you can also release some discount activity tickets to school teachers as activity rewards or benefits, let them distribute them to students to watch, etc....."

Naoki Nagayama said a lot, and then suddenly asked:

"By the way, when is it scheduled to be released?"

"Currently scheduled to be released on Christmas!"

Eiichiro Watanabe hurriedly explained:

"Before this, we will place advertisements in various important places, including school gates and amusement parks, etc..... The measure Naoki-san said of giving discount tickets for teachers to distribute will also be added later!"

"Hmm.... can make a batch of Totoro dolls for children who have watched the movie as a souvenir...."

Naoki Nagayama touched his chin,

"We want students to discuss it! Let 'My Neighbor Totoro' become an important topic after the winter vacation!"

"This will form a comparison among children..... what look, I have this kind of doll, you don't have, etc....."

Neon's winter vacation is generally in late December, most of them will start before Christmas, that is, December 24, until after the New Year, just in time to satisfy the New Year holiday.....

At this time, others in the conference room looked at Naoki Nagayama with some admiration, but also some flickering~

After all, even children's comparison can be used as a way of publicity, which really makes people feel emotional!

Next, the heated discussion continued in the conference room, about the form of the poster for "My Neighbor Totoro", the location of placement, the implementation of welfare activities, etc., all need to be nodded by several important managers.

This year's last big work of Tree Friend, "My Neighbor Totoro", is about to be released!

After returning to the top floor office, Naoki Nagayama rested for a while with his two good friends, sitting down to drink tea and chat.

"Shuichi-san....."

Naoki Nagayama asked while sipping tea,

"How does it feel to work in the Social Democratic Party's campaign office recently?"

"Sigh.... a bit uncomfortable!"

Shuichi Itang shook his head and complained,

"It feels like returning to the feeling of just becoming a director..... In a small office, everyone wears a mask, and I don't know how many times I have to scheme against each other in a day....."

Originally, he was because of human feelings and worldly wisdom that he was reduced to shooting adult magazines.

If Naoki Nagayama hadn't risen abruptly, he might not have become a well-known big director and chairman of the Film Association in his life...... Now that he has entered the campaign office, he has to learn to scheme from scratch, which is really difficult!

Otomo Yoshimura was a bit curious:

"You are Tree Friend's representative, and have the Film Association as a backing...... In the movie, this should be called 'bringing capital into the group', right..... should be especially taken care of!"

Everyone understands bringing capital into the group. That can no longer be called being taken care of. In the crew, it should be arrogant!

Changing scripts, changing lines, changing scenes.... even the protagonist can be changed!

"That's what they say, everyone in the campaign office is polite.... on the surface, they are very welcome to me, very caring!"

Shuichi Itang sighed again,

"But it's just.... Otomo-san, Naoki-san, you know, it's that kind of....."

The tangled Shuichi Itang organized his language,

"Respecting you, but not taking you to play! Anything that is really a decision, won't discuss with me...."

"Haha, after all, Shuichi-san is a newcomer in the political arena~" Naoki Nagayama laughed, "And it's a newcomer who fell from the sky at the end, everyone might think you are here to pick peaches!"

Currently, it is already the ruling party, and the probability of Takako Doi being elected Prime Minister is seven or eight out of ten, which is equivalent to the final acceptance stage of the project!

At this time, Shuichi Itang, who was air-dropped into the campaign team, came to share the fruits of victory, and naturally would be excluded by the original team.....

"......"

Hearing this, Shuichi Itang couldn't refute, because he himself was going to hold an important position later~

Otomo Yoshimura handed a cup of tea over and said with a smile:

"So now Shuichi-san just watch and learn more.... anyway, the previous resources have been spent, plus the Film Association behind you, next Doi-san should still rely on you....."

"Hmm hmm..." Shuichi Itang took the teacup and took a sip, "She said she wanted me to encourage female star artists to speak out and set off a trend of supporting women in politics...."

"Supporting women in politics ah!"

Otomo Yoshimura sighed,

"Sure enough, anything can happen in this era!"

As the oldest among them, he has experienced too many things and has the most say in the improvement of women's status.... When he was young, women couldn't even participate in politics and vote!

Only 30 years later, it actually developed into a look that he didn't recognize~

Feeling emotional, Shuichi Itang said:

"Naoki-san, if you go to run for Prime Minister, you will definitely succeed!"

"I don't want to! What's good about being a politician, not even a peach-colored news can be had.... enjoyment is also not allowed!"

Naoki Nagayama shook his head,

"Besides, Neon politicians still have to listen to capital!"

"So, just make money!"

"When Tree Friend opens a bank, then no matter which Prime Minister, they have to treat us politely!"

Otomo Yoshimura was stunned for a moment:

"Naoki-san, when are we going to open a bank?"

"When Genta Nakai brings back my more than ten billion US dollars, we will be ready to open!"

Although most of the profits earned will remain, becoming shares of major listed companies, his own principal can always be taken back!

Plus the money that has returned now, gathering 3 billion US dollars, opening a bank is absolutely no problem!

In the evening at Sanying Yuan, Naoki Nagayama was playing a mountain climbing game with little Xia Hua while chatting with Akina.

The so-called mountain climbing is the little one crawling around on her father, sometimes pulling her father's hair or ears...... However, the father cannot be angry, and even needs to hold his daughter with his hands, for fear that she will fall....

This feeling, how helpless it is~

Eitaro has a lot of experience in this, because the little master used to use him to practice before, which made him dare not move!

"This year's Christmas will be out, 'My Neighbor Totoro'!"

Naoki Nagayama said to Akina,

"It's a pity that little Xia Hua is too young, otherwise it would be best to take her to see it!"

"Ah, that animated movie of yours!"

Akina remembered, the movie that Naoki Nagayama drew concept maps for in the study!

"Didn't expect it to be produced already!"

Naoki Nagayama lay on the sofa, holding the little one so she wouldn't crawl on his head, and said casually:

"Yes, it was originally produced for Hua-chan to watch..... Unfortunately, Hua-chan still doesn't understand words! There are many common senses that she doesn't know!"

"Under! Stand!!!"

The daughter in her arms didn't do it, and loudly refuted her father,

"I understand!"

"Oh?" Naoki Nagayama laughed, "Then does Hua-chan know what Totoro is? Know what a bus is? Know what the countryside is?"

One by one, the questions made the little one ashamed. She buried her head in Naoki Nagayama's neck, humming and humming, her small body twisting and twisting to express dissatisfaction!

"Alright alright~" Naoki Nagayama patted his daughter's back and comforted, "It doesn't matter, wait for Hua-chan to grow up a bit and you can go see it! When the time comes, Dad will take you, okay?"

"Hmm!"

A muffled voice came from the neck...... Then little Xia Hua actually kissed Naoki Nagayama with a "pop",

"Dad is so good!"

"Hahaha~"

The father was ecstatic in his heart!

At the same time, watching this scene of fatherly kindness and daughterly filial piety, Akina felt sour in her heart for no reason..... Especially her daughter occupying Naoki Nagayama's arms..... That used to be her exclusive!

"Cough cough...." Akina coughed twice, "Hua-chan, it's about time.... it's time to sleep!"

"Hmm~~~ No~~"

Little Xia Hua buried her head in Naoki Nagayama's arms again.

"No! If you don't sleep, be careful that the big bad wolf will come to find you at night!"

Akina used fairy tales to threaten the little one,

"Then lick your feet!"

Hearing this, the little one hurriedly retracted her feet, but still didn't raise her head!

Akina was helpless. It seems that the small one can't be persuaded, so she can only persuade the big one!

"Naoki-san! Don't you think it's time to sleep?!"

"Uh...." Actually, Naoki Nagayama felt that the time could be dragged for a while, but seeing Akina's eyes, he nodded immediately, "Almost!"

Then he sat up and held little Xia Hua and said:

"Hua-chan, let's wash up first, okay? Then lie on the bed and sleep..."

The little one might feel that she can negotiate, so she said:

"I want to sleep with Dad!"

"Good....." Naoki Nagayama answered subconsciously....

"No!" Akina interrupted, "Today Dad wants to sleep with Mom!"

"???" X2

Akina's face turned red, but she still insisted:

"Hua-chan be good, big children should sleep by themselves...."

"Humph~~"

The little one turned her head away and ignored her mother!

So Akina said to Naoki Nagayama:

"Naoki-san, come over after coaxing Hua-chan to sleep! There is a surprise~"

"......."

Looking at his wife's beautiful face with flowing eyes, Naoki Nagayama only felt that his heart was also moving.....

"Good!" ===== CHAPTER 1323 =====

"Alright!"