Chapter 1375: The Oscar red carpet, how did it turn into a personal show?!

On the day of the Oscar ceremony, from the morning on, the whole of Hollywood felt like a pot waiting to boil, as if there was a fire underneath continuously heating it~

From Universal Studios in West Hollywood to the Walk of Fame, and then south to the Shrine Auditorium where the Oscar ceremony was held, it was all covered with tourists and fans who wanted to participate in this grand event!

By the afternoon, the surging crowd and the lunch peak met, even causing traffic to be blocked!

When Naoki Nagayama came out of the hotel, he felt that the hotel entrance was surrounded by media reporters and fans... because the hotel he was staying in was the best kind in Hollywood, and many big-name stars also stayed there.

After much difficulty, he got into the stretched Lin Ken at the entrance, where Tomokazu Miura and Momoe Yamaguchi were already sitting.

Naoki Nagayama sighed:

"So many people... even better than the Tokyo International Film Festival!"

"Yeah..." Tomokazu Miura also nodded in agreement. "After all, it has been held for 60 sessions, while the Tokyo International Film Festival has only been held for 3... There is still a lack of popularity and foundation!"

"However, relying on the current development trend, it is inevitable that it will be mentioned in the same breath as several major international film grand events in the future!"

Most of the major events in the Japanese film industry in the past were mostly about "enclosing land and amusing oneself," and only the Tokyo International Film Festival could be considered to have set its sights on the world...

"Hmm, the future is promising!"

Naoki Nagayama looked out from the car window with satisfaction, but felt that even though the stretched Lin Ken had gotten onto the main road, its speed hadn't picked up.

"Looks like the traffic is a bit congested~"

Momoe Yamaguchi was a bit worried:

"Will we be late?"

"Hahaha, we were originally going to go early."

According to the previous plan, they didn't want to be at the back for this red carpet walk, competing with international big stars for the finale, and Momoe Yamaguchi didn't want to compete for beauty with other female stars, so they wanted to finish walking early.

"Looking at the situation now... we'll probably arrive in the middle of the red carpet..."

This red carpet ceremony continued from the morning until the evening, and the awards ceremony was after 18:00.

Naoki Nagayama had originally estimated that he could finish walking the red carpet before 3:00 PM...

Suddenly, the car jolted, which surprised everyone inside, and Tomokazu Miura opened the small partition window to ask the driver:

"What's wrong?"

"It seems there's a car accident ahead..."

The driver answered with some difficulty.

"Now only one lane can barely pass, the whole road is blocked..."

"..."

Naoki Nagayama and the others were all stunned. Wouldn't this delay them even longer?!

However, they absolutely didn't dare to get out of the car now. Not to mention that they were all wearing gorgeous formal wear, and Momoe Yamaguchi's tulle dress couldn't be walked in much... The tourists and fans on both sides of the road were even about to squeeze onto the road...

So they could only wait helplessly as the car moved forward a few meters by a few meters~

At this time, Naoki Nagayama supported his chin and complained helplessly:

"We're not sitting in a Mazda this time! It's a stretched Lin Ken... how can it be stuck in traffic!"

At the same time, the Oscar's general producer Seligman and general director Marty both received the news.

"What? A big traffic jam?!"

When Seligman heard the news from his subordinates, he actually wanted to laugh first.

"What kind of traffic jam would hinder the Oscar awards ceremony? Hahaha, could it be that the stars are all stuck on the road and can't come?!"

On the other side, general director Marty was full of seriousness; he understood the specific situation:

"It seems that's indeed the case... such a big traffic jam could last for an hour or two..."

"By that time, superimposed with the evening peak... maybe even the awards ceremony will be in danger!"

"At the current red carpet ceremony, there aren't enough stars!"

"Huh?!"

Seligman was full of disbelief. You have to know that at this very moment, the place with the highest density of stars in the world was Hollywood!

And you actually say there aren't enough stars?!

"First, give instructions to let the attendants guide the stars and artists to walk as slowly as possible!"

Marty first instructed the supervisor in charge of receiving the artists, then looked at Seligman.

"Also, we have to prepare a contingency plan... perhaps a batch of stars will get out of the car and walk... we can send reporters to interview them along the way... in short, media exposure cannot be less!"

The Hollywood Walk of Fame wasn't too far from the Shrine Auditorium; maybe those who were close would really walk over!

"Before evening, maybe there will be a stage where stars arrive at the red carpet collectively... at that time, we must also do a good job of guidance and cannot let the red carpet become congested..."

As the general director, Marty's scheduling was very decisive and rapid, allowing the Oscar team to start operating in an orderly manner.

And general producer Seligman had sweat on his forehead:

"This Oscar won't become the worst one in history, will it!"

General director Marty smiled:

"Haha... I don't know if it's the worst, but this one will definitely become the one with the deepest impression on the public!"

"News needs hot spots..."

"Maybe it will become the most distinctive Oscar!"

Just like when Best Actor Smith slapped host Rock at the Oscars, it directly made the already mediocre Oscars instantly climb in activity!

In people's hearts, perhaps they can't remember who the Best Picture was that day, but the fact that someone dared to slap the host in public at this Oscar will definitely be deeply imprinted in the audience's hearts~

In the Mountain Cherry Courtyard in Tokyo, from the early morning, the three adults including Akina had been waiting in the living room, but little Hana-chan was still fast asleep~

This year's Oscars were broadcast live by the American Broadcasting Company, and Japanese TV stations also broadcast them together.

"It's already started over there!"

Looking at the red carpet scene on the TV screen, Nanako Nagayama seemed a bit excited.

"When will Naoki walk the red carpet?"

"Naoki-san said before that he would be as early as possible."

Akina explained. She looked at the scene on the screen and felt a bit strange.

"Why does it feel like there are so few stars on the red carpet?"

"Yeah~"

At this red carpet ceremony, the red carpet was surrounded by reporters and fans, and long guns and short cannons were set up... but the artists walking on the red carpet were pitifully few, with one appearing every four or five minutes on average...

And the Oscar official attendants, under the requirements of the upper level, had to ask these artists to show themselves as much as possible... to drag out the time!

So these artists who arrived early had to pose on the red carpet, changing at least three angles for every step...

To some extent, this was very friendly to the artists, because the fact that they arrived early meant their status was low and their popularity wasn't high, and now they actually had more exposure time!

As time reached past three o'clock, a stretched Lin Ken finally slowly stopped at the red carpet entrance~

When Naoki Nagayama got out of the car, he only felt a burst of clicking sounds and continuous flashes... as if he had returned to Japan.

"How come... are there so many people who recognize me in Hollywood too?"

But in reality, it was because the reporters were really a bit bored, and there were no other stars to distract their attention, so they received a warm welcome when they got out of this stretched Lin Ken that looked very luxurious!

Momoe Yamaguchi and Tomokazu Miura, who got out later, also felt the enthusiasm of the reporters!

So when Momoe Yamaguchi was walking while holding the two men, she asked unexpectedly:

"How come it feels a bit different... didn't they say that Asian stars aren't very popular in Hollywood?"

"I don't know either..."

Naoki Nagayama shook his head, keeping a smile on his face, and replied in a low voice.

"And today's red carpet... is a bit deserted!"

The artist closest to them on the red carpet was actually ten meters away!

At this time, he only heard the guiding attendant on the side say:

"Sir, please slow down when walking the red carpet... The stars encountered a big traffic jam today... please help support the popularity..."

"I'd like to help."

Tomokazu Miura sighed after hearing this.

"But... these reporters might not be very interested in Japanese artists!"

In fact, this was indeed the case. The reporters on both sides of the red carpet, after taking a segment when the three of them got out of the car, their interest in them dropped straight down!

It was as if the task was completed, and they had no interest in wasting any more film~

After all, the ones who really supported the heat were European and American stars and artists!

However, as the most authoritative film magazine in Japan, *Kinema Junpo* naturally wouldn't miss such an international film grand event, and also sent reporters over.

At this time, Ren Tabata squeezed out from a group of reporters and shouted loudly at the few:

"Naoki Nagayama-san! Momoe Yamaguchi... here, here!!"

As he spoke, the camera in his hand kept clicking!

Hearing Japanese in a foreign land, the few were naturally attracted, but Tomokazu Miura felt a bit awkward... why didn't he call me? Look down on me?!

"This is... *Kinema Junpo* people!"

Looking at the somewhat familiar face, Naoki Nagayama remembered and walked with the few to Ren Tabata's side:

"Is it... Tabata-san?"

"Hai! Naoki-san, you still remember me?"

"Of course, haven't I been interviewed by you~"

Naoki Nagayama smiled.

"You're the one recording the Oscars this time~"

"Hai!" Ren Tabata was a bit excited. "Naoki-san, can you win an Oscar this time?"

"I hope so!"

Naoki Nagayama didn't talk nonsense about the truth.

"I hope *Departures* can be loved by the judges!"

"Definitely no problem!"

Ren Tabata said loudly.

"Naoki-san, Momoe-san... and Tomokazu-san, you will definitely bring the Oscar back to Tokyo!"

"Hahaha, borrow your auspicious words!"

After Momoe Yamaguchi and Tomokazu Miura also said a few words, the three continued to walk forward.

And the foreign reporters who had been listening on the side finally asked Ren Tabata curiously:

"Are the three stars just now very famous in your country?"

"Of course!"

Ren Tabata nodded proudly.

"But only two are stars, and one of them is the most genius director!!"

"Oh?"

Although Naoki Nagayama was indeed very famous in Japan, he didn't appear internationally very often, plus his originally low-key personality and the fact that white people actually thought Asians all looked the same, many foreign reporters had actually heard of his name but didn't recognize him in person...

"He is a Palme d'Or winner!"

Ren Tabata loudly proclaimed Naoki Nagayama's reputation.

"The director of this year's Oscar hot favorite film *Departures*... and also the director of the hottest *Jurassic Park* in Hollywood recently!"

"Oh oh oh?!!!"

At this time, the many foreign reporters finally realized that they seemed to have missed an important figure!

But fortunately, Naoki Nagayama and the others were walking very slowly, and they had only walked half the red carpet...

So...

"Director Nagayama... please look at the camera!" "Wait a moment, can we have a brief interview?"

"Over here, over here..." "Is this your first time coming to the Oscars?"

"Is *Jurassic Park* directed by you?"

"..."

Naoki Nagayama suddenly felt something was wrong, because after a few reporters stopped him, more and more media began to surround the trio.

And they didn't go to interview the supposedly more famous artist Momoe Yamaguchi and Tomokazu Miura, but instead stared at Naoki Nagayama! Questions kept being asked one after another, making them unable to walk away!

He was clearly a director, belonging to the behind-the-scenes personnel!

"Thank you all for your concern... This is already my second time at the Oscars!" "*Jurassic Park* was indeed directed by me!" "..."

After a short interview, it seemed that the reporters suddenly got more news about him, and the fact that he had won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film last time was also exposed...

The reporters seemed to have been injected with chicken blood and began to ask more questions!

Even, someone actually dug up that when he attended the Oscars last time, he had a scandal with a certain European/American blonde woman!!!

"May I ask if there is any follow-up to your romance with Nastassja Kinski?!"

"!!!"

Naoki Nagayama, who heard this question, was a bit shocked and unable to react, unable to speak...

He had only met Nastassja Kinski once at the previous Oscar awards ceremony, and then was photographed by paparazzi...

Then, for some reason, it was spread as an international scandal... even in Japan, it was spread everywhere, solidifying his nickname of "Playboy Naoki"!

But this was many years ago, at that time he hadn't even confessed to Akina yet!!!

More importantly, Akina should be watching the live broadcast right now!!!

In the Mountain Cherry Courtyard, Akina looked at the scene on the TV screen, her little face tense...

Nanako Nagayama, who was holding the awake little Hana-chan, had her mouth slightly open but couldn't say a word... As a mother-in-law, she didn't know how to defend her son...

This was the Oscar red carpet ceremony broadcast worldwide, and it actually let Naoki Nagayama's dark history resurface... and it happened to be seen by the "main palace" wife!

And on the other side, Chieko Nakamori was much easier to talk to; at this time, she teased with a smile:

"Oh my, Naoki's past lace news is being brought up again!"

"Look at Naoki's expression now, it's too funny~~"

Then she nudged her daughter with her shoulder.

"Akina... was this before or after you started dating?"

"Before..."

Akina remembered quite clearly; they only officially started dating in the summer after the cherry blossom season.

At that time, she should have just debuted and was busy to the point of being completely unaware of external things...

So logically speaking, she shouldn't have such emotions toward Naoki Nagayama~

However...

"Still so angry!"

"Wait until Naoki-san comes back, I must teach him a lesson!!"

"..."

The camera returned to the Oscar scene, and Naoki Nagayama on the red carpet was sweating from being asked!

Although the English answers were cumbersome, they could be summarized as follows:

"There is no follow-up!"

Naoki Nagayama shook his head repeatedly.

"I only met Ms. Kinski once... and haven't been in contact since!"

"So it was a one-night stand?!"

"Pah pah pah! How is that possible!! It's all made up by the media!"

Naoki Nagayama broke his defense.

"I'm a married man! You can't wrong people like this!!!"

"..."

Many reporters kept surging over, making the trio's pace slower and slower... Unknowingly, Naoki Nagayama had become the person focused on by the most lenses and flashes on the red carpet!

As if the entire red carpet ceremony was held for him!

The stars in front of Naoki Nagayama and the stars behind them all looked over frequently, feeling that the media exposure had been attracted by them~

Even Tomokazu Miura and Momoe Yamaguchi looked at Naoki Nagayama with great surprise, surprised that Naoki-san's fame was actually so great internationally!

It actually turned the Oscar red carpet into his personal show~

At this time, in the Shrine Auditorium, general producer Seligman, looking down from the second floor, was full of smiles:

"Naoki Nagayama... so this is that guy!!"

"Didn't expect that because of the lobbying for the award, I investigated his history carefully... it actually came in handy at this time!"

"Now, the early stage of the red carpet is finally a bit lively, it should be able to hold out until a large number of stars arrive!"

Just then, a subordinate ran over to report:

"Mr. Seligman, the first batch of stars walking over is about to reach the entrance!!"

"What?"

Seligman was stunned for a moment, then laughed.

"Very good! Very good!! Just in time!!! Hahaha~" ===== CHAPTER 1376 =====