Chapter 1350: Naoki Nagayama, what the hell are you doing?!

As the temperature rose, people's willingness to go out became higher, and they were also willing to come out to chat and have a few drinks with friends.

And what everyone has been chatting about recently is news related to Tree Friend~

"I heard that Tree Friend and Fuji TV have strengthened their cooperation... It looks like Tree Friend will become an evergreen in the entertainment industry!"

"Yes, just like Toho and Toei..."

"From now on, every movie will have the Tree Friend logo at the beginning!"

"Speaking of which, it seems that the entertainment industry has been Tree Friend's world for the past few years... There is a feeling of one family dominating; won't Tree Friend unify the entertainment industry?!"

"Impossible, impossible... When Shochiku was filming pink movies, wasn't it also this grand? Didn't the heat slowly come down later?"

"Yes, yes... There is no company that can always be prosperous... However, Tree Friend should be about the same as Toei in the future..."

"Who knows, Tree Friend has Naoki Nagayama!"

"Ha, that guy! There will always be a day when he goes downhill...", "Yes, he has been too outstanding recently!"

"Not humble at all like Japan..."

"..."

It is the same in any region; as long as a few drinks are down, the chatting and bragging between people will develop in strange directions.

Under the influence of alcohol, the idea that "Heaven is great, Earth is great, I am the third" is not strange at all. Thoughts like "A real man should be like this", "He can be replaced", etc., also emerge one after another, and there are also those waiting to see others collapse, those who are jealous of others, and those who gloat over others' misfortunes...

In short, there are all kinds of strange people~

And as the protagonist, Naoki Nagayama, he didn't have the time to listen to these people's idle chatter.

While working non-stop on the editing of "Jurassic Park", he also had to find time to participate in the annual important event of the film circle—the Japan Academy Film Prize ceremony!

"Akina, are you really not going with me?"

In the Mountain Cherry Garden, Akina stood on tiptoe to straighten Naoki Nagayama's suit collar, dressing her husband up beautifully to go accept the live broadcast.

"No!"

Akina shook her head. Her belly was already very obvious now, and no clothes could hide it... She didn't want to show her deformed figure in front of the camera.

"Naoki-san, you go alone and bring the trophy back!"

"Then you have to watch the live broadcast~ There will be a surprise then!"

"Good!"

Patting the smooth tie, Akina turned around and took little Xia Hua to say goodbye to Naoki Nagayama.

"Come, Hua-chan... say bye-bye to Daddy, and say 'May your martial luck be prosperous'!"

The little one was already very fluent in speaking now, and very cutely raised her hand to clench it into a small fist:

"May your martial luck be prosperous!"

Although he basically already knew the winning items, Naoki Nagayama still thanked the little one for her intentions...

"Arigato... I'm off!"

After nodding, Naoki Nagayama went out, got into his Rolls-Royce Silver Spur, and headed towards the Prince Hotel.

As the venue for many large-scale events, the entrance of the Tokyo Prince Hotel was once again surrounded by media reporters.

Waiting in the cold wind for one luxury car after another, just hoping to be able to shoot news worth reporting.

"Hiss... the wind at night is still so cold!", "Yes, yes... they will all go to the banquet hall in a while, and we will still be outside!", "..."

Amidst the grumbling wait, someone suddenly said:

"That Rolls-Royce! It's Naoki Nagayama's!"

This car had almost become Naoki Nagayama's trademark.

"Oh oh oh!", "It's here, it's here, it's here!", "..."

For a moment, everyone was excited. Naoki Nagayama was a well-known figure and also a hot favorite for the award. They all raised their high-definition cameras, wanting to capture the scene of Naoki Nagayama's appearance today.

But today they were destined to be disappointed...

"Eh? Why is it just one person? Didn't Akina Nakamori attend together?!", "Akina Nakamori being pregnant is understandable, but are there no other female companions?!", "I thought I would see Momoe Yamaguchi!", "Yes, what a good publicity opportunity...", "..."

Naoki Nagayama naturally didn't know the complaints of the reporters squatting there. He got out of the car at the entrance of the Prince Hotel and walked towards the banquet hall under the guidance of the waiter.

Along the way, he could see well-known big figures in the industry, famous directors, etc., but everyone greeted him one after another... until he arrived at his seat.

Around him, he had already seen many acquaintances... and Tree Friend's own people, Masataka Komori, Kijima Xu, etc...

You know, although they are all Naoki Nagayama's subordinates within Tree Friend, outside the entertainment industry, they are already famous young directors, so they will naturally receive invitations.

"Everyone came very early!"

Naoki Nagayama looked back, but didn't see the protagonist of "Departures",

"Why didn't I see Momoe-san and Tomokazu-san?"

Masataka Komori was better informed, and he replied:

"Momoe-san came over with Tomokazu-san... The car arranged by their agency might be behind."

After all, they are a married couple, so they always have to appear together, but after arriving, they still sit together according to the film project~

"Ah... so that's how it is..."

Naoki Nagayama didn't say much about them, looked up and looked around,

"I seem to have seen Masaki-san and Masahiro-san... Let's go say hello first! I'll come back later!"

"Hai!"

In Naoki Nagayama's chatting with acquaintances, time passed minute by minute...

Soon, amidst the commotion at the entrance, Momoe Yamaguchi and Tomokazu Miura walked into the venue together.

Tomokazu Miura, wearing formal attire, and Momoe Yamaguchi, wearing a plain-colored uchikake, soon arrived at the main creative team of "Departures".

"Naoki-san~ Masataka-kun... Kijima..."

After greeting them one by one, Momoe Yamaguchi asked:

"Naoki-san, didn't Akina-chan come over together today?"

"Hmm, Akina is a bit inconvenient to move now."

Naoki Nagayama lightly skipped over the reason, and then said,

"Momoe-san, coming to the awards ceremony after a long time, how does it feel?"

Momoe Yamaguchi, with a dignified hairstyle, looked left and right:

"... The entertainment industry is indeed as lively as before! Everyone is an acquaintance!"

The seniority system in the Japanese entertainment industry is very serious. If it weren't for this guy Naoki Nagayama, it would be no problem at all for old faces to remain for more than ten years.

"Hahaha, as long as it's not unfamiliar... We will meet often these few days!"

These few days, the Blue Ribbon, Mainichi Film Awards, Kinema Junpo Awards, etc., all have to give out awards. As the protagonists of "Departures", Momoe Yamaguchi and Tomokazu Miura will definitely attend.

"Hai..."

At 8 o'clock in the evening, the 11th Japan Academy Film Prize ceremony officially began.

The bustling venue slowly quieted down under the host's command, and at this time, the lights began to gather on the stage.

"Welcome to the 11th Japan Academy Film Prize ceremony!"

After an opening performance, the host very solemnly announced the start of the awards ceremony, and then introduced the excellent works of the film industry last year,

"In the past year, there have been masterpieces in the Japanese film industry... Among them, five films were shortlisted for the final grand prize."

"There is 'Departures' that makes everyone think deeply about death, 'A Taxing Woman' that makes people feel black humor, 'Girls of Love' that makes people feel sweet love..., 'Princess from the Moon' and 'Night Train'..."

"At the same time, new people and new works are also emerging constantly..."

"..."

In the host's introduction, the excellent films of the past year all appeared in the audience's minds, especially a certain film that was far ahead.

But that is for competing for the final grand prize. In this year's awards ceremony, the first to be awarded is the Newcomer Award... This has already been announced in advance!

"We invite the winner of the Best Newcomer Award... 'Sukeban Deka', Yoko Minamino! 'Ugly', Masahiro Takashima..."

Among the many winners, Naoki Nagayama only had an impression of one of them...

"Yoko Minamino?!"

Looking at the very eye-catching beauty mark on the little girl's face on the stage, Naoki Nagayama always felt like he had seen it somewhere,

"Could it be at some event? But why don't I have an impression..."

"It couldn't be in a nightclub..."

Shaking his head and throwing this thought out of his head, Naoki Nagayama quietly waited for the continuation of the awards ceremony.

"Winner of the Best Editing Award... Koichi Suzuki!"

"I still have a lot to learn on the road of editing!"

"For example, the editing of 'Jurassic Park'... I heard there are many new technologies."

The special effects technology of "Jurassic Park" is already very famous in the industry!

"Winner of the Best Film Score, Toshiyuki Honda..."

Toshiyuki Honda was very excited on the podium,

"Very grateful to the committee... Thank you everyone..."

"It's just a pity... I couldn't participate in the production of 'Jurassic Park'!"

As a well-known producer in the music industry, Naoki Nagayama knows many musicians in the music industry...

At this moment, the audience in the venue already felt that something was wrong!

Why does it seem like "Jurassic Park" has been appearing constantly since just now?!

Naoki Nagayama, sitting under the stage, curled his lips slightly at this time...

Next, things are about to start getting interesting!

And at this time, Fumio Ishikawa and Tomoyuki Tanaka, who were paying attention to the entire grand prize process in the backstage of the awards ceremony, suddenly felt a sense of unease...

I always feel like someone is going to make trouble!

At the same time, Otomo Yoshimura and Shuichi Yin Tang, who were watching in front of the TV, had their sleepy heads instantly become energetic!

"Naoki-san, you're going to make trouble!" X2

As said before, he would make trouble at the awards ceremony!

In the Mountain Cherry Garden, Akina was dealing with little Xia Hua while paying attention to the awards ceremony...

"What kind of surprise did Naoki-san prepare?!"

The awards ceremony in the venue was still continuing!

The awards for small technical awards such as Best Newcomer, Best Art, Best Cinematography, etc., were all awarded amidst the applause of the crowd, and then the truly heavyweight awards began.

"'Departures', 'A Taxing Woman', 'Princess from the Moon', 'Night Train', 'Yakuza Wives 2' are shortlisted for the Best Actress Award..."

The host invited the award presenter to the stage,

"Next, we invite the award presenter to announce the winner!"

Toshiro Mifune, a veteran actor who is very famous in the industry, walked up, took the winner list in his hand, and slowly opened it... then his expression became serious:

"Minasan... the winner of the Best Actress Award... I think everyone already has someone in mind!"

"The winner of this year's Best Actress Award... Momoe Yamaguchi! 'Departures'!!!"

The audience under the stage cheered instantly. As a former national idol, Momoe Yamaguchi's support rate among adults has always been very high!!!

"Momoe-san!", "Momoe Yamaguchi!", "Oh oh oh!!", "Deserved!", "..."

Amidst the roaring encouragement, Momoe Yamaguchi walked onto the podium. Toshiro Mifune smiled and awarded the Best Actress trophy and certificate to Momoe Yamaguchi, and left the podium to her.

Momoe Yamaguchi picked up the trophy, and a smile appeared on her face... The cheers under the stage that had stopped sounded again...

"Minasan, Arigato!!!"

After the sound stopped again, Momoe Yamaguchi began her acceptance speech:

"After many years, coming under the spotlight again... and winning Best Actress... the person I should thank the most is naturally Director Naoki Nagayama..."

The spotlight shifted to Naoki Nagayama, and he waved calmly to signal...

And Momoe Yamaguchi on the stage continued:

"Naoki-san, thank you for giving me the opportunity to appear in 'Departures'!"

"However..."

Momoe Yamaguchi said in a playful tone,

"Why didn't 'Jurassic Park' invite me?!"

"..."

The venue froze for a moment, and then everyone laughed... The noisy sound instantly filled the venue!

Fumio Ishikawa and Tomoyuki Tanaka in the backstage had gloomy faces. This guy Naoki Nagayama actually dared to turn their awards ceremony into a promotional site?!!!

"Hahaha, I said Naoki-san would give people a surprise!"

Otomo Yoshimura in front of the TV laughed!

"Naoki-san, oh Naoki-san!"

Shuichi Yin Tang shook his head~

After Best Actress, it was naturally Best Actor... It still belonged to no doubt:

"The winner of this year's Best Actor Award... Tomokazu Miura! 'Departures'!!!"

After Tomokazu Miura walked onto the podium, he was naturally very excited:

"Thank you Naoki-san... Thank you everyone in the crew... I was able to win this award!"

You know, Tomokazu Miura was also a national young actor more than ten years ago. Unfortunately, the few movies he filmed with Momoe Yamaguchi at that time only won the Best Newcomer Award because it was the initial stage.

Then... after marrying Momoe Yamaguchi, his career could almost be said to have collapsed... and he could not win major awards even more!

Tomokazu Miura's speech was very normal at the beginning... But at the very end, he also suddenly said:

"It's a pity... I didn't receive an invitation for 'Jurassic Park' either... I hope there will be a chance next time..."

"!!!"

The audience in the venue began to be confused. Why is it "Jurassic Park" again!!!

The audience in front of the TV also reacted at this time:

"Why has the focus of the acceptance speech become 'Jurassic Park'?!!"

"Does this movie really have such great attraction?!"

"Winner of the Best Screenplay Award... Juzo Itami, 'A Taxing Woman'..."

Juzo Itami walked onto the stage and revealed a smile:

"Very happy to win this award, thank you to the committee for their affirmation of me..."

After a conventional acceptance speech, he also added a sentence,

"It's a pity, I originally wanted to cooperate with Naoki-san... I didn't receive an invitation for 'Jurassic Park' either! I can only wait to watch it when it's released!"

With the introduction of Masaki Kobayashi and Masahiro Shinoda, Naoki Nagayama has a good relationship with many young directors, and Juzo Itami is also a relationship with whom he has had tea.

"...", "!!!", "What's wrong, what's wrong?!", "It appeared again!", "How much do these winners like 'Jurassic Park'!", "..."

The audience's discussion could no longer be stopped!!

From occasionally appearing in the acceptance speeches of the original winners, to now starting to promote continuously!!

Naoki Nagayama, what the hell are you doing?!

Are you trying to treat the awards ceremony as a promotional meeting for the new movie?!

"Next is the Best Director Award!"

The host wiped the sweat from his forehead,

"We invite the award presenter... Toshiyuki Nishida!"

Only to see Toshiyuki Nishida, who was not tall, walk to the podium...

"Winner of the Best Director Award... Naoki Nagayama! 'Jurassic Park'... ah no, 'Departures'!!!"

The award presenter was confused too!!!

Naoki Nagayama walked onto the podium amidst the discussion and commotion and even whistles of the audience, and took the trophy from the nervous Toshiyuki Nishida!

Then he held it in front of him, and a brilliant smile appeared on his face:

"This is the Academy Awards committee's affirmation of me!!"

"Directing movies, I still have some insights! So for the committee's affirmation of me, I also give full affirmation!!!"

Hearing Naoki Nagayama's words, the audience under the stage immediately discussed, and laughter and applause came one after another, making people feel that the venue was extremely noisy!

"Hahaha!", "As expected of Naoki-san!", "This guy!", "Omo series!", "..."

And amidst such commotion, Naoki Nagayama continued to speak:

"Ah, by the way... my next movie 'Jurassic Park' is about to be released... I also hope to get more affirmation! Hahaha~~"

"..."

The laughing atmosphere in the venue became more intense, and the audience applauded Naoki Nagayama's unique acceptance speech.

And many practitioners in the film industry, including Fumio Ishikawa and others who were speechless in the backstage, were full of helplessness... This guy, did he really treat the Japan Academy Film Prize awards scene as his own home?!

At the same time, many audience members saw Naoki Nagayama standing next to the stage after stepping down...

"The winner of this year's Japan Academy Film Prize, Best Film Award..."

"..."

Naoki Nagayama went up again!!! ===== CHAPTER 1351 =====