Chapter 166: Filming a movie is simple and fast~

The Oricon weekly chart in mid-February was very interesting.

Clearly it was Yoshie Kashiwabara's "Sakura ~Anata ni Deaete Yokatta~" (Cherry Blossoms, Cherry Blossoms, Glad to Meet You) released last year, but it rushed to the 46th position in the first week of February. Although it was still a long distance from the top ten in the peak period, considering that the cherry blossom season would last until the end of March, there was a lot of room for progress later.

And every cherry blossom season in the future, will it come again?

Junko Ito, who had just debuted, left a strange impression in the hearts of the audience by virtue of her ninjutsu shadow clone technique. Her debut song "Puzzle" also lived up to expectations, breaking into the top 30 of the Oricon weekly chart, which was a not-bad result for a newcomer.

If she continued to exert force later, the top twenty seemed to have a chance to fight.

In this way, there were 2 songs by Naoki Nagayama on the Oricon chart~

Next, Naoki Nagayama completely handed over Junko Ito's idol path to Otomo Yoshimura. Whether it was choosing to continue buying singles to release records or transforming, it was based on his opinion.

In addition, the release of "Gas Station Robbery Incident" was also in full swing. After Kadokawa Pictures watched the sample film, they were very positive about the quality of the film and began to actively prepare for the preview.

In this era when the Internet had not yet been born, a movie had no saying of online self-promotion. It mainly relied on professional film critics and media for publicity, and there were also ways to advertise on radio and television.

Shuichi Ito had been busy dealing with various channels in the entertainment industry during this period, drinking day and night.

As for Naoki Nagayama, he was holed up in Sanyingyuan at this time, studying the travel route after going to the United States.

"In short, taking advantage of the fact that 911 hasn't happened yet, the Twin Towers must be checked in."

The lives of the three members of Shonentai had undergone great changes recently.

After the group was formed, they were originally dance partners for the Tahara Trio, performing in their concerts and variety shows, belonging to companion products.

But after being invited to film "Gas Station Robbery Incident", the schedule for dancing had become much less, and the agent's attitude had also undergone no small changes.

And yesterday, Shuichi Ito invited Isao Morikawa of Kadokawa Pictures and Ketsu Shirahase, the public relations director of Johnny's, to watch the preview tape of "Gas Station Robbery Incident" together. Ketsu Shirahase highly recognized the quality of the movie and also agreed to help release it through Johnny's channels.

After the news spread, the status of Kiyokazu Nishikiori, Katsuhide Uekusa, and Noriyuki Higashiyama in Johnny's Agency rose straight up. Walking in the company, there were seniors greeting them kindly, and even the big senior Hideki Saijo, who had always been an idol, waved at them when he saw them:

"Kiyokazu-kun, Katsuhide-kun, Higashiyama-kun, I heard the movie you filmed is very excellent~"

"Ah, that's just what others praise..."

"In short, it's a good start. You have to work harder in the future!"

"Hai, arigato~"

Hideki Saijo had debuted for a long time. As an idol in the peak period, he was naturally quite kind to the juniors in the agency, but the Tahara Trio, who were almost in the same period as Shonentai, felt a bit uncomfortable at this time.

They were not much different in age from Shonentai, and their fame was also in the rising period. Originally, Shonentai wouldn't release an album until 3 years later, but now this group suddenly popped up, and the resources of the Tahara Trio would definitely be divided.

Masahiko Kondo looked at Hideki Saijo and Shonentai communicating kindly and curled his lips:

"They are just guys who are dance partners!"

Toshihiko Tahara on the side saw it through: "It's just filming a movie. I don't know if there will be a chance in the future. Our main business is still in the idol industry."

Yoshio Nomura was silent for a while and said: "Don't think too much, go rehearse!"

Naoki Nagayama's leisurely life didn't last long before Shuichi Ito's phone call came again.

"Naoki-san, are you not going to care about the movie promotion at all?" There was an indescribable resentment in his tone.

Naoki Nagayama replied while teasing Eitaro: "Isn't there Shuichi-san~"

It was really because the promotional rhythm of being on the road for three days and two nights continuously last year scared him. This time, except for the larger previews and media conferences, he didn't want to participate in other small promotions at all.

"Kono yaro! You guy actually want to push everything to me?"

"After all, this movie is Shuichi-san's work~" Naoki Nagayama said unhurriedly. "I'm just an actor with no fame. What does it matter if I appear or not?"

"What nonsense are you talking about! This movie is everyone's hard work!" Shuichi Ito suppressed a mouthful of old blood. "I say Naoki-san, at least come to the Tokyo preview the day after tomorrow!"

"Preview~" Naoki Nagayama thought for a while. "Can I bring friends?"

Participating in the preview of "Hokusai Manga" before was brought in by the actors.

"Hai, of course no problem. The venue is relatively small, it's best not to exceed 5 people!" Originally, besides media and industry insiders, there were some audiences who watched the preview in advance, so bringing some friends was naturally no problem.

"Then it's settled, Naoki-san. The day after tomorrow at 9 am, at Ginrei Hall in Iidabashi, you must come to the preview!"

If other actors didn't cooperate with the promotion, Shuichi Ito would simply want to curse, but who made Naoki Nagayama both the screenwriter and producer, and the real big boss of his own agency.

Alas, he was really worried!

Is it this movie theater again?

Putting down the phone, Naoki Nagayama thought about who he could invite to watch the preview.

His friends, naturally, couldn't be missed. Thinking about it, he took out his address book.

"Moshi moshi, is it Genta-san?"

"Is it Naoki-san?" A female voice came from the other side of the receiver, it was Suzumi Hoshino!

Naoki Nagayama looked at the clock on the wall, it was already nine o'clock at night! Actually living together already! This normie!

"Yes, Suzumi-san, it's me~ Long time no see~"

"Yes, yes~ Is Naoki-san calling for an urgent matter? Genta is taking a shower~" Suzumi Hoshino relaxed a lot after knowing it was Naoki Nagayama. From falling in love with Genta Nakai to being about to get married, Naoki Nagayama could be said to have been accompanying them all along, and she wouldn't feel awkward~

"It's not a particularly urgent matter, it's the same if I tell Suzumi-san." Naoki Nagayama hurriedly explained. "The day after tomorrow at 9 am, there is a preview of a movie I newly participated in, at Ginrei Hall in Iidabashi. Do you want to go and take a look?"

"Eh? Naoki-san acted in a movie again?" Suzumi Hoshino was a bit surprised. It seemed like "Paranormal Activity" hadn't been a few months yet.

"Hai, filming a movie is simple and fast~" Naoki Nagayama said casually.

If this sentence was heard by directors, screenwriters, and producers in the industry, they would probably slap him a few times and hang him on a utility pole for public display.

At this time, the sound of "Suzumi-chan, whose phone call is it?" came from the other side of the receiver. Genta Nakai had finished his shower in the middle.

After a while of chattering, the receiver was changed to a male voice: "Naoki-san, actually filmed another movie?"

"Hai~" He had to repeat it again. "Sa, do you want to see it in advance? You won't be able to buy tickets~"

"That goes without saying!" Genta Nakai confirmed immediately. "It just so happens that I haven't thought about what to do for Valentine's Day yet!"

Uh...

Eitaro, come here quickly, someone is feeding dog food here!

-----------------Side note-----------------

Everyone else is celebrating Qixi Festival... and I am coding... ===== CHAPTER 167 =====