Chapter 326

The Japan Academy Film Prize awards ceremony did indeed make Tokyo discuss it for a while. The more obvious thing was that many films ushered in a small wave of box office fluctuations again.

But after all, it was already a matter of the previous year, and everyone discussed it and it passed. It was just that in the circle of the entertainment industry, Naoki Nagayama and Tree Friend Films were truly remembered in the minds of industry insiders, and Tree Friend Films also changed from a startup company to a new favorite in the film industry.

"Naoki-san, didn't you want to find other TV stations for *Cat's Eye* before? There's good news!"

Naoki Nagayama, who was in the editing room, was still a bit confused because Otomo Yoshimura opened the door and started rattling off, "Hmm... it seems there was such a thing... so what's the good news?"

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"TV Tokyo!" Otomo Yoshimura panted, "TV Tokyo is willing to negotiate for the *Cat's Eye* TV series!"

TV Tokyo... the TV station that insists on playing anime no matter what major event happens~

However, wasn't it said that TV Tokyo couldn't broadcast news in real-time because it was poor? How could it have money to invest in producing TV series?

"Ano, Otomo-san, isn't TV Tokyo focused on gourmet dramas and anime? Why would they suddenly want to invest in *Cat's Eye*?"

Otomo Yoshimura said with a smile: "I've also inquired about this. It's said that a producer in the production bureau was already very interested in the *Cat's Eye* manga and wanted to adapt the manga into an anime. However, they learned from Shueisha that we had already bought the TV adaptation rights and were preparing to film it, so they found us."

"Eh? They took the initiative?"

"Of course not! It was when we went to promote it that we pretended to bump into them by chance." Otomo Yoshimura said proudly, "I had already inquired clearly about the preferences of the people in the production bureau in advance!"

Naoki Nagayama gave the Mediterranean manager a thumbs up without hesitation: "As expected of the experienced Otomo-san! Never fighting an unprepared battle!"

"Then when shall we visit, Naoki-san?"

Actually, for the filming of *Cat's Eye* this time, Naoki Nagayama didn't intend to intervene too much because he didn't have relevant memories, and his experience naturally wasn't as rich as professionals like Shuichi Yin Tang and Masataka Komori:

"This time, I won't go. Let Shuichi-san go and negotiate!"

Naoki Nagayama looked at Shuichi Yin Tang, who was also in the editing room: "I plan to hand over the filming of *Cat's Eye* this time entirely to Shuichi-san."

"Eh?" Shuichi Yin Tang was startled, "Entirely?"

"Yes... Shuichi-san has had so much filming experience, and has won the Best Director award. This kind of small manga adaptation drama should be completely effortless." Naoki Nagayama praised Shuichi Yin Tang, "Besides, filming has capable people like Masataka-kun helping, and negotiations have an experienced partner like Otomo-san. I am completely relieved!"

"Everyone's ability is absolutely no problem!"

Suddenly being praised like this by Naoki Nagayama, the other three people present felt very comfortable, and their self-confidence expanded a lot.

"Haha, since Naoki-san has said so, then I will definitely put in two hundred percent effort to film *Cat's Eye* to the best!"

"Hai, I must also put in two hundred percent effort to assist Shuichi-san in filming!" Masataka Komori also expressed his loyalty at the right time.

Even the wrinkles on the face of the old man Otomo Yoshimura decreased a lot: "Then I will go and contact the people at TV Tokyo first."

Heh, praising people also requires skill!

"Good morning, everyone~ Shuichi-san, now that you're here, is the filming of *Boys Over Flowers* okay?" Naoki Nagayama responded to the girls' greetings with a smile and then asked about the situation on set.

Not to mention what happened in the editing room of the Tree Friend Films studio, there was another thing about Tree Friend Films during this period.

The little girl Yuki Saito officially debuted!

Relying on her brilliant performance in *A Scene at the Sea* and winning the Best Newcomer Award, a halo was placed on this 16-year-old girl. With her sweet face, some people already called her the most ideal first love type.

And her silent performance in the movie made people look forward to Yuki Saito's voice even more. Does the ideal first love type sing well?

Based on this, Riko Ono, who was in charge of the idol debut promotion plan, also specially used this gimmick in the plan: "What exactly does Yuki-chan's singing voice sound like?"

After appearing on national live broadcast and making the announcement, Yuki Saito quickly joined the ranks of first-line girl idols, far faster than other idols, and her debut song *Yume no Shizuku* was also rising rapidly on the music charts.

Compared with female idols who debuted through auditions and talent scouts, it was simply a dimensionality reduction strike.

However, she had also officially stepped into the busy work of an idol, showing her face in different TV station programs and participating in activities in different cities, which led to Riko Ono, who was specially in charge of her, also "disappearing" from the studio.

At lunch, Naoki Nagayama stopped Masami Inada, who was about to go out,

"Masami-kun, is Yuki-chan's debut going smoothly?"

Although Masami Inada was not the manager directly following Yuki Saito, he could be said to be the second-in-command of all agency businesses under Naoki Nagayama's GG agency. He naturally knew everything about the few idol artists in the agency.

"Hai, very smoothly! Compared to the debut of Junko Yin Teng at that time, it's simply simple mode versus hard mode!"

A smile appeared on Masami Inada's face: "Yuki-chan's debut song has a very obvious momentum. I'm even considering whether to postpone the release of Junko-chan's new song."

"*Dislocated Time*?"

Naoki Nagayama felt that Masami Inada's consideration was good. Although this song was very good, whether the Japanese version could be accepted by people of this era still had certain risks. It was best to avoid the period when big gods appeared... although this big god was one of their own~

"Then Masami-san, you decide!"

In the afternoon, Shimizu Renbo returned to the studio.

During this period, it seemed that the previous movie had exhausted all his enthusiasm, especially since Shuichi Yin Tang didn't advertise at the awards ceremony, which was a heavy blow. Now he was like a middle-aged corporate slave who was just drifting through life, without any passion at all.

And when Shuichi Yin Tang heard that Shimizu Renbo had returned, he seemed to feel guilty and kept hiding in the editing room, not even going out to smoke.

"Shuichi-san, are you afraid of Shimizu-san?!" Naoki Nagayama found it funny to see Shuichi Yin Tang hiding in the editing room, "I heard that during the live broadcast of the awards ceremony that day, Shimizu-san crushed a glass cup with his bare hands!"

Hearing this, Masataka Komori was also very interested:

"Yeah yeah, colleagues are all spreading that Shimizu-san is a descendant of a yakuza family and has real kung fu on him. If he can't make it in the entertainment industry, he will go home to inherit the family business, so he was especially angry after this movie failed... Aiya! Why did you hit my head, Shuichi-san!"

Masataka Komori, who was talking excitedly, was suddenly hit on the head, and then he heard Shuichi Yin Tang's scolding: "Masataka, you guy, why don't you go and get the next piece of material to be edited!"

Masataka Komori then went to find the material, muttering: "Hai hai~ didn't we just have it..."

Then Shuichi Yin Tang said to Naoki Nagayama with some embarrassment: "I promised Shimizu-san to advertise at the awards ceremony before, but I broke the contract. You say not advertising is one thing, but we actually advertised *Hana Yori Dango*. Now it's a bit awkward to meet, and I don't know how to talk to Shimizu-san..."

"Hahaha, Shuichi-san, isn't this just being afraid~" Naoki Nagayama laughed out loud.

Shuichi Yin Tang immediately got energetic, "How could I be afraid of him? Even if he is a yakuza descendant, so what? Could he rush in and beat me up?!"

Not to mention that there is a real yakuza descendant among the three of us!

Before the words fell, there was a knock on the door of the editing room, and Shimizu Renbo opened the door and walked in, his eyes scanning the room: "Naoki-san!"

"?"

Shuichi Yin Tang immediately shrank his body, wanting to hide himself, but there was only one large office desk in the small editing room, where could he hide?

After struggling for a while, he could only sit up straight, then squeezed out a smile: "Shimizu-san..."

Who knew Shimizu Renbo didn't pay attention to him, but continued to talk to Naoki Nagayama: "Naoki-san, I heard from Otomo-san that the next movie we are going to film is a gangster movie called *Crows Zero*?"

"Well... it can't be called a gangster movie, it should be more of a hot-blooded movie about youth..." Naoki Nagayama said.

A glimmer of spirit seemed to appear in Shimizu Renbo's eyes: "Naoki-san, if you don't mind, can you let me participate too?"

Only then did he feel fortunate that he was no longer at Kadokawa. If he were still at that big company where seniority was everything, the resources for a movie would be fought over by more than a dozen people. At Tree Friend Films, there were only these few people in total. Excluding Otomo Yoshimura, the backup personnel for film promotion and publicity were completely disconnected.

"Of course! If Shimizu-san is willing to contribute, that would be a huge help!" Naoki Nagayama said happily, "However, this movie probably won't be able to start until *Cat's Eye* is finished."

"That goes without saying! The company's plan naturally has a sequence."

Although Shimizu Renbo was a bit puzzled that Naoki Nagayama gave up filming such a profitable movie and went to film a TV series instead, he didn't say much.

"Thank you, Naoki-san, then I'll go back first."

Saying this, he left the editing room and politely closed the door, as if he hadn't seen the other two people in the small room, Shuichi Yin Tang and Masataka Komori.

"Hehehe... he didn't scold me, it seems Shimizu-san shouldn't be holding a grudge anymore~"

Shuichi Yin Tang made a straight-man judgment, which made Masataka Komori next to him roll his eyes. He really didn't understand how Shuichi Yin Tang could even get a wife...

After the person walked far away, Naoki Nagayama suddenly remembered something: "Shuichi-san... did you ever tell Shimizu-san before that *Crows Zero* was actually a script you and I created together, and it also referenced his previous movie?"

"Eh?... I don't think so..."

"Ah this..." Naoki Nagayama scratched his head and looked at Shuichi Yin Tang, "There will be a good show to watch during filming~"

"Ha?"

While Naoki Nagayama and the others were editing in the studio, several people from their newly established label Rebellion were all at the New Oto Studio recording studio in Shin-Okachimachi, Taito Ward.

Yutaka Ozaki was a bit bored on the sofa, while Akira Sudo and Tetsuya Komuro were both listening to Yutaka Ozaki's record master tape,

"Komuro, how is it? Is there anything that needs adjustment?"

After spending some time together, Akira Sudo had fully realized Tetsuya Komuro's talent. Whether it was musical sense or creativity, this guy had a feeling of being overflowing with talent. Even in singing, except for his vocal conditions not being as good as Yutaka Ozaki's, he could completely be his teacher in other aspects.

"There shouldn't be. This one can also be considered perfect!" Tetsuya Komuro nodded, indicating that he was completely satisfied with this record.

Akira Sudo laughed: "Sa, then we can send the master tape to the studio. Masataka Komori over there has already urged for the soundtrack several times."

"Hahaha, with your polishing, Komuro, I think these songs will definitely shine brilliantly!"

"Haha, mainly because the three songs from Naoki-san are all very outstanding~"

Tetsuya Komuro was very respectful to his boss because every one of his songs was excellent, and the latest *Yume no Shizuku* would be another song to hit the charts.

"By the way," Akira Sudo looked at Yutaka Ozaki who was reading a magazine on the sofa, "Ozaki! You guy also need to get ready! After the TV series airs, you are going to debut!"

"Hai hai~ debut debut~ Daijobu, I'm already ready!" Yutaka Ozaki was still the same. If he wasn't on stage, he seemed to have no vitality.

Akira Sudo looked annoyed: "Ozaki, since you're ready, why don't you send these master tapes to Naoki-san! Let him see your talent too!"

"Eh?!!"

Yutaka Ozaki jumped up all of a sudden. Although he knew after contact that Naoki Nagayama didn't like men, the first impression was too deep, and he was still a bit cowardly when he saw Naoki Nagayama now.

"Hahaha, this, this is of course better if you send it, Sudo-san!" Yutaka Ozaki laughed, "After all, Sudo-san is better at communicating with bosses than I am~"

Akira Sudo hummed twice and didn't say anything more.

Indeed, matters related to the debut still needed to be communicated with Otomo Yoshimura. Although he had discussed a plan with Tetsuya Komuro, he didn't know how the studio would consider it.

After all, the two more famous artists now were both female~

At this time, Tetsuya Komuro also spoke: "Sudo, Ozaki, for the debut... should we try livehouses and nightclubs that some bands often go to now, and try it out first?"

"These places..." Yutaka Ozaki was stunned after hearing this. He also came from an underground band before and had participated in performances at Shinjuku Ruido, but unfortunately, it ended up with nothing. "I used to go to these places often... however, it seems there wasn't much effect."

Tetsuya Komuro also said: "Yeah, fighting alone is indeed useless, but this time we have a backer. As far as I know, Naoki-san's first idol group, the Wild Cat Group, started accumulating fame from livehouses."

Akira Sudo also nodded: "In that case... then we can consult Otomo-san and Naoki-san first."

"Hmm, when sending the recording tape, let's ask first."