Chapter 313: Damn... I knew it would cause trouble!

He had originally thought about having a meal in the evening, but Akina seemed to have a program to attend, so he gave up~

"So you're saying Akina-chan can't rest for a whole day even on her day off?"

Tsuruko, sitting in the back row, had a slightly wrinkled face and was very heartbroken. "Doesn't that mean there's no rest all year round?"

Akina was quite calm: "This is work~ Idols have to find a way to balance it~ People in the entertainment industry are all like this~"

Tsuruko curled her lip: "But Nii-chan isn't like this... He rests when he wants to rest, and travels abroad at least twice a year!"

Eh? How did it get back to me again?

Naoki Nagayama, who was driving in the front, was very innocent. How could you arrange the person who drives for you?

"Hahaha, Naoki-san is different~" Akina Nakamori laughed. "Different from most people in the entertainment industry."

"Tsuruko, this is because Akina is on an upward trend, so she is so busy~" Naoki Nagayama joined their discussion while driving. "After Akina becomes a mature artist, her work will be much more regular."

"Mature artist... sounds like a fruit tree..." Tsuruko criticized.

But this wasn't wrong. If you treat an idol as a cash cow, you keep fertilizing her to make her grow fast when she's not mature, and the mature cash cow is when she keeps producing money.

At around 4 o'clock in the afternoon, Naoki Nagayama's group arrived at the apartment building in Nakano again. Akina led the way with Tsuruko in front, and Naoki Nagayama followed behind carrying seven or eight bags.

"Akina lives here alone, isn't she afraid?"

Tsuruko, who hadn't moved out of the house yet, actually didn't have much concept of living alone.

"Afraid? Why would I be afraid..." In any case, the management of this apartment building was very good, and the tenants were all white-collar workers. When they just entered the door, the aunt in the guard room had checked them thoroughly with her eyes.

"Sometimes I feel a bit lonely, but most of the time it's... freedom!"

"Eh?"

"No one will control when you go to sleep, when you watch TV, and you can eat a midnight snack whenever you want..."

Akina's thoughts were exactly the normal thoughts of a young person who had just escaped the constraints of home. However, Naoki Nagayama interrupted with a bad sense of humor: "You can't learn from Akina and eat midnight snacks whenever you want, Tsuruko. You'll get fat!"

"Temee!" A certain fat Akina felt that a certain tree was pointing at the mulberry to scold the locust tree...

Naoki Nagayama tasted the evil consequences of his loose mouth, and his calf was kicked~

The elevator door opened, and the two little girls in front walked out happily and opened the door, while Naoki Nagayama limped in carrying the gift bags.

It seemed that not many people came to this little room often; it was full of Akina's atmosphere alone.

The small room was very tidy, and all the large items were placed in categories. The decorations in the room were also very interesting, but after all, it was a place where one person lived, and magazines and records were placed casually on the bed and sofa.

"Sumimasen, it's a bit messy..."

Akina was a bit embarrassed, but she still busily cleared the sofa and then diligently poured tea to entertain the brother and sister.

Tsuruko looked at the dried baby's breath in the corner: "Akina-chan, did you make this yourself?"

"Hai, I thought it was very interesting, so I brought back the dried baby's breath. This way, I don't need to water it or spend a lot of time taking care of it..." It was really suitable for a busy artist.

Putting the tea on the coffee table, Akina hurriedly searched around the table again: "Ah, found it~"

Saying that, she brought over a small plate of tickets, about 10 or so: "Naoki-san, Tsuruko-chan, these are the tickets for my concert in Shizuoka! You can come and see it when the time comes~"

Tsuruko took it very happily: "Really? The legendary relationship tickets? That must not be missed!"

"Hai, please be sure to support me~"

Akina's eyes turned into moons again~

Rest is always temporary, and busyness is the daily routine.

Tsuruko Nagayama returned to her busy review routine. Within the next week, Tsuruko had three exams to take, and each one was very important.

And Naoki Nagayama returned to the set to continue filming "Hana Yori Dango".

"Naoki-san, I heard your sister is coming to Tokyo to enter university?" Mieko Harada asked during a break in filming.

"Eh? Why does it feel like my sister suddenly became a hot commodity?" Naoki Nagayama was curious. Since coming to the set today, Yin Tangxiu had asked once, Masataka Komori had cared about it, and Mieko Harada was already the third one to ask.

Before Mieko Harada could explain the reason, Noriyuki Higashiyama of Shonentai also walked over: "Naoki-san, I heard your sister got into the University of Tokyo?"

"......."

How does it feel more and more outrageous? Who is spreading rumors? In the end, will the rumor become that Tsuruko has finished reading the University of Tokyo and is going to enter politics to compete for Prime Minister...

A certain Ayano Katagiri, who had no scenes today, sneezed in the staff dormitory...

It was hard to explain to others that his Tsuruko was just taking exams and hadn't confirmed admission yet, which finally calmed down this little disturbance.

"Xiu-san, no wonder there are so many rumors in the entertainment industry..." Naoki Nagayama complained to Yin Tangxiu while drinking canned oolong tea.

Yin Tangxiu just laughed dryly. In this little disturbance, he seemed to be one of the promoters: "Naoki-san, you'll be attending tomorrow's awards ceremony, right?"

"Ah, the Mainichi Film Awards ceremony, Xiu-san will also be attending, right?"

"Of course~" After all, the director of Best Picture is his name. "If you want to receive the award, are you nervous, Naoki-san?"

"Eh... actually, I have already made full preparations, and even the acceptance speech has already been made." Naoki Nagayama was not panicked at all. "In short, just keep thanking."

"Eh?" Yin Tangxiu began to feel that something was wrong. "Naoki-san, if it's convenient, can you tell me about your acceptance speech?"

"Ah, no problem!" Naoki Nagayama took out a sticky note from his pocket and read it.

"Thank the Mainichi Film Awards selection committee for giving me this opportunity... Thank Iwanami Cinema for showing my film... Thank my colleagues at Tree Friend Films for their support, thank the leads Yuki Saito, Kojiro Shimizu, and other actors for their performances... Thank Masataka Komori, Xu Mudao, and other behind-the-scenes staff for their hard work... Only then could I win the Best Director award. This honor does not belong to me alone, but also to everyone who has paid..."

Yin Tangxiu nodded repeatedly as he listened. Sure enough, Naoki-san is a writer, and his ideological awareness is very high.

"Then, what about the other awards?"

"Isn't that about the same~" Naoki Nagayama shook the sticky note in his hand. "Just change the last part."

After saying that, he stood up. It turned out that Mieko Harada walked over: "Naoki-san, for the next scene, let's match the lines~"

"Hai~"

Yin Tangxiu was left a bit dazed.

"Does Naoki-san mean that his speeches are all the same?

No, no, impossible, hahaha, I must have heard it wrong, he said he would change it~ haha."

The entrance of the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan was crowded with people. High-end cars stopped and left one after another. The security personnel at the entrance kept driving away the reporters and fans gathered at the entrance.

Everyone knew that this was the annual Mainichi Film Awards ceremony, and they were looking forward to the scene where the stars gathered.

Naoki Nagayama and Yin Tangxiu arrived at the entrance with Yuki Saito, and there were only a few ritualistic flashes.

Fortunately, there was no red carpet ceremony like the Oscars, otherwise Naoki Nagayama felt he would be very embarrassed.

"Xiu-san, isn't Kanako Higuchi with you?" On the way to the auditorium, Naoki Nagayama asked the director who seemed a bit nervous beside him.

"Miss Kanako is not participating this time due to scheduling reasons." In fact, she didn't win the award, so she didn't come.

Unlike the awards ceremony like that evening party, the current Mainichi Film Awards ceremony had already determined the awards, and it was just to supplement the awards process, so it was actually not very grand.

He gave the invitation to the waiter and let him lead the two toward their seats.

When walking into the lobby of the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Naoki Nagayama found that 70% of the seats had already been filled, and the seats of Naoki Nagayama and the others were actually very far in the front, right in the middle, about the fifth row.

"Naoki-san, are our seats actually so far forward?"

Yuki Saito was dressed very formally today, and the white dress was also coiled into a noblewoman's head. However, seeing the obviously still childish round face, it made people feel like a child wearing adult clothes.

"Because we are going on stage to receive the award~" Naoki Nagayama whispered on the side. "Yuki-chan, are you ready with your acceptance speech?"

"Of course, I even asked Masataka-san and Otomo-san to help change it."

Eh, is it so solemn...

After sitting down, Naoki Nagayama looked around at the artists. They were all famous figures in the film industry, such as the president of the Japan Film Directors Association, the department head of the TV station, the heads of major production companies like Toei and Toho, and various famous directors, etc.

There were also famous actors in the Japanese film industry, such as Muga Takewaki, Ken Takakura, Ken Utsui, Tomokazu Miura, Kiyoshi Atsumi, etc., as well as actresses Ryoko Nakano, Komaki Kurihara, Keiko Matsuzaka, Yumiko Araki, etc.

Others might not be familiar, but when he saw Tomokazu Miura, a strange emotion surged in Naoki Nagayama's heart. That guy married the idol the original body liked the most!

Naoki Nagayama quickly withdrew his gaze and saw that Yin Tangxiu beside him had already started chatting with the people nearby, and Yuki Saito on the other side was actually chatting with the round-faced girl on the other side.

Eh? That seems to be Hiroko Yakushimaru?

It felt like he was the only one left alone and not good at socializing.

As time passed, the entire awards ceremony officially began. Naoki Nagayama saw the host introducing the audience in the front row, important people, etc., with a smile.

Then it was the traditional art of the Mainichi Film Awards committee chairman: "Let me say a few words first..."

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These big shots who have reached a certain level, not to mention anything else, their speech ability is really good.

The old-fashioned giant electronic screen did not have high-definition images, and even the VCR projected was like a crude primitive film, but it was considered a very advanced technology in this era.

Naoki Nagayama watched the clips of all the films released last year scrolling on the screen, and couldn't help but be shocked by the huge workload of the editors. Editing hundreds of films, that guy must be blind.

Until the host began to announce the awards, some small awards were announced first, such as Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, Animation Film Award, etc.

Then he saw some unknown figures who were originally behind the scenes walk to the front desk and then receive the trophy.

Speaking of which, the Best Music Award should also be considered one of the small awards, right?

Just when Naoki Nagayama was puzzled, the host Kyosuke Wada on the stage loudly announced the name of the next award: "The next Best Music Award, the winner is the music 'Silent Love' for 'A Scene at the Sea'. Let's invite Mr. Naoki Nagayama!"

As the applause on the field sounded, a waiter was already standing there leading the way at the head of this row.

Yuki Saito was even more excited and whispered: "Naoki-san, it's your turn, it's your turn!"

"......" Naoki Nagayama was a bit speechless. This little girl was more excited than him.

Following the waiter, he walked to the front desk, stood still in the middle position, and then waited for the host to give him the trophy. For such a small award, there was not even an award presenter, which felt very lacking in status.

Standing in front of so many people for the first time, it was still a bit nervous to speak.

Host Kyosuke Wada took the trophy and handed it to Naoki Nagayama, and then followed the routine to interview a few words: "Mr. Naoki Nagayama is a well-known music writer. May I ask what kind of mood 'Silent Love' was created in?"

This is actually a very normal question, asking about the composer's creative process~ But Naoki Nagayama couldn't say that he just thought of it after his brain swelled a little, right?

"Ano... at that time, it was a very quiet night. After dinner, there was nothing to do. Seeing that the cherry tree in the yard only had bare branches left, I created such a piece of music."

As soon as the words were spoken, the discussion under the stage sounded. Speaking of which, most people in the film industry had heard the name Naoki Nagayama, but very few had actually met him. It was true that everyone said Naoki Nagayama was a reclusive guy.

Kyosuke Wada was a host who had seen big scenes: "Soga, it turns out that this song was created after feeling the 'mono no aware'~"

It's really thanks to you for being able to find such a high-end saying as 'mono no aware'.

"Then, having won the Best Music Award this time, does Teacher Naoki Nagayama have anything to say?"

Now is the official acceptance speech. Naoki Nagayama secretly recalled his cheat sheet: "First of all, I want to thank... Secondly, I want to thank... Then I want to thank... Finally, I want to thank... Only then could I win the Best Music Award. Arigato!"

After saying a lot of words, the time had passed for more than two minutes. Looking at the appearance of host Kyosuke Wada, it was clear that he wanted to interrupt, but couldn't find a chance.

The discussion under the stage became louder and louder. This speech, at first glance, was cumbersome and redundant, but in fact, it was comprehensive and took care of all aspects!

Some people's eyes lit up, as if they felt they had learned new knowledge, and decided that they could say the same in public speeches in the future.

After returning to his seat, Yin Tangxiu beside him hurriedly asked: "Naoki-san, the other acceptance speeches are changed, right?"

"Don't worry!" Just change the last award, such a simple thing, what's the big deal.

Kyosuke Wada continued to introduce the next awards. After a few people passed, it was Naoki Nagayama's turn again: "The next Japan Film Enthusiast Award, the winner is 'A Scene at the Sea'. Let's invite Director Naoki Nagayama!"

Naoki Nagayama had to go on stage again... Hiroko Yakushimaru beside Yuki Saito opened her big eyes and looked in surprise at the young man beside her walking onto the podium again.

Seeing that it was Naoki Nagayama again, Kyosuke Wada still took the trophy and skipped the interview directly: "Director Naoki Nagayama, this is the second time on stage. What are your thoughts on winning the Japan Film Enthusiast Award this time?"

Naoki Nagayama bowed and humbly accepted the award: "Hahaha, thank you very much to the committee for giving me this opportunity. Here, first of all, I want to thank... Secondly, I want to... Then I want to... Finally, I want to... Arigato!"

With a bang, the discussion under the stage became enthusiastic. Host Kyosuke Wada's forehead broke out in cold sweat. This guy actually came again with the exact same speech!!!

Yin Tangxiu patted his head with his hand, damn... I knew Naoki-san would cause trouble!

And Yuki Saito beside him was stunned. This... how is it different from what Otomo Yoshimura and the others said? Is there actually a template for speeches?

After Naoki Nagayama came down again, the little girl hurriedly asked: "Naoki-san, is your acceptance speech fixed?"

"Of course, this is the perfect speech I thought of after racking my brains. I thanked everyone and didn't hurt any party!" Naoki Nagayama was still a bit proud. Otherwise, he would have to think of three different speeches today, which would be too embarrassing. "And it's very easy to remember. Just start from big to small. The logic is full marks!"

Yuki Saito nodded half-understandably, but suddenly heard her name called on stage.

"In Showa 57, many fresh faces emerged in the film industry, injecting brand-new blood into the Japanese film industry. Among them, the winner of the Best Newcomer Award is... the lead of 'A Scene at the Sea', Yuki Saito. Let's invite Miss Yuki Saito!"

A few months ago, she was a high school student in a small town, but today she actually arrived at the awards scene of the biggest film award in the Japanese film industry. Although Yuki Saito was considered a brave girl, she was also very nervous at this time, and her whole body was a bit stiff.

When walking to the front desk following the waiter, she only felt the spotlight shining on her face, and pairs of eyes under the stage were staring at her.

"Next, let's invite Kohei Ishida, Vice President of the Japan Film Association, to present the award to Yuki Saito."

As an experienced host, Kyosuke Wada obviously discovered Yuki Saito's nervousness, hurriedly stood to the side, and whispered to guide the next action: "Miss Saito, please stand here. Next, Vice President Ishida will present the award to you."

"Hai! Arigato~" Yuki Saito bowed slightly, feeling her back was stiff.

Vice President Kohei Ishida was a kind old man. Seeing the little girl nervous, after presenting the trophy to her, he gently encouraged her: "Congratulations, Miss Saito. You must work harder in the future."

"Hai! Arigato~"

It seemed that she could only say this sentence, but the necessary process was indispensable. Kyosuke Wada still cued the next process.

"Miss Saito, as a newcomer, winning this award, what are your thoughts?"

Looking at the microphone in front of her, Yuki Saito's heartbeat accelerated. The acceptance speech she had memorized by heart last night and this morning couldn't be spoken from her mouth no matter what. She tried twice in a row and didn't make a sound.

Thousands of eyes under the stage were staring at her, as if examining and as if waiting. It seemed that everyone was waiting for her joke. Her heartbeat was getting faster and faster, and her ears seemed to be like ringing drums. The sound of the entire venue seemed to have gone far away.

There was only one host on the entire stage, but he didn't help her, but looked under the stage. What was under the stage?

Yuki Saito's eyes followed his gaze and immediately saw the seats where Yin Tangxiu and Naoki Nagayama were sitting. Naoki Nagayama's gentle smiling face appeared in front of Yuki Saito like this, and the mouth shape seemed to be saying "Ganbatte!"

I don't know why, the acceptance speech that Naoki Nagayama had only spoken twice before suddenly appeared in her mind, and it was actually clearer than the speech she had memorized before.

"Ano..."

5 seconds passed. Seeing that the little girl hadn't spoken, knowing that she might have stage fright, just when Kyosuke Wada wanted to say something to hint, he heard Yuki Saito start to speak!

"Ano... winning this Best Newcomer Award today,

First of all, I want to thank the Mainichi Film Awards for giving this rare opportunity...

Secondly, I want to thank...

Then I want to thank...

Finally, I want to thank..."

"Arigato!"

Yuki Saito used the last Arigato to give host Kyosuke Wada a fatal blow!

At this time, his heart was collapsing. Your Tree Friend Films planned this in advance, right!

Today is here to cause trouble, right!!!

In the audience, at this time, it was no longer discussion, but began to laugh out loud...

And Yin Tangxiu pulled a handful of hair off... looking at Naoki Nagayama beside him:

"Naoki-san, what on earth did you do?!"

Naoki Nagayama didn't know either. He was also dumbfounded now!

"Yuki-chan, didn't you prepare an acceptance speech???" ===== CHAPTER 314 =====