Chapter 35: Sure enough, he's a young man, he knows so much about nightclubs

Facts have proven that

life does not allow you to be decadent.

Nagayama Naoki is actually very busy right now.

Every week he has to go to Sachiko-sensei's place to learn music theory and instruments; the disco in Takadanobaba is about to finish renovation and needs to prepare for opening; the house in Bunkyo Ward and the shop in Shibuya also need to go through transfer procedures; he has to prepare for the driver's license test; and occasionally he has to pay attention to the promotion of new songs, etc.

Not even a day of rest had passed when first-class architect Honma Takashi called, saying the disco renovation was basically finished and Nagayama Naoki could come to inspect it.

Time flew by to April...

Nagayama Naoki took the train to Takadanobaba, crossed a street, and found the warehouse that had removed the obstructions—oh no, it should be called a disco now.

Honma Takashi led Nagayama Naoki through the door; the decoration was already completed, and the interior decoration was completely according to the design drawings.

Directly in front of the entrance was a screen wall, where the disco's logo would be nailed later, or it would serve as a decoration wall for the disco's themed nights.

Entering through the small doors on both sides, the space suddenly opened up.

The dark blue dance floor and the DJ console at the bottom occupied at least 2/3 of the area, and a dozen or so booths were scattered around the periphery.

The roof was reinforced with a steel structure and was not covered with a ceiling, just painted with a layer of paint.

A huge rotating light was located in the center.

A circle of top rails for hanging effect lights and speakers was designed near the top of the surrounding walls, reserving a passage for one person to maintain.

On the right side of the hall was the bar, and behind the bar was a small door leading to the storage room and a small office.

On the left was a safety side door leading to the toilet outside.

"Honma-kun, have the lights and music been tested? How is the soundproofing?" Nagayama Naoki asked.

"They have all been tested, and for the soundproofing, I also hired a professional testing agency; it completely meets the standards. This is the report." Honma Takashi handed over the report in his hand, but Nagayama Naoki didn't take it.

"Of course I believe in Honma-kun's seriousness and responsibility. I bought a record when I came today; let's try it."

Nagayama Naoki took out a copy of "Ride On Time" just released by Tatsuro Yamashita last year from his backpack—this album, which is said to have started the City Pop era—and asked Honma Takashi to play it to test.

Accompanied by the rhythm, the lights in the disco began to intersect and change, especially the rotating light in the center, which was colorful, making the disco look like a dream for a moment, as if being in another world.

Such an effect could be said to be very perfect.

In Nagayama Naoki's plan, this disco would take City Pop, rock, and heavy metal as the mainstream, and the opening hours would mainly be daily night sessions, plus afternoon sessions and midnight sessions on weekends, etc.

However, he still needs to find a nightclub manager. Nagayama Naoki doesn't want to be responsible for the nightclub's operation himself; it's too troublesome, and Yakuza is one of them.

You know, the Yakuza in the Showa era were still very rampant, especially when opening a shop. If there is no certain means and background, then the little punks who come to the door can make the shop unable to open.

Although Nagayama Naoki hasn't seemed to run into Yakuza during this time, this is because his social life is relatively simple and he is relatively home-bound, and the transactions and ways of making money he experienced were all conducted through intermediary companies and agencies of a certain size, completely isolating the dark side of society.

"So Naoki-san came to find me?" At this time, Funamura Otomo was a bit confused, "Why would you think I know such people?"

The nightclub manager Nagayama Naoki wants must first understand a little music, then understand a little management, and finally have the ability to deal with the Yakuza on the street.

Of course, he didn't have one in his circle of friends. After searching around, he felt that Funamura Otomo, the planning department head of this agency, might have one.

"Because Otomo-san is knowledgeable~" Nagayama Naoki complimented, "Otomo-san has been working in the entertainment industry for decades after all, and among the connections you've made and the juniors you've promoted, maybe there is just the talent needed~"

"Well, I do know quite a few people~" Funamura Otomo's expression eased, "But if it's opening a nightclub, why did Naoki-san suddenly think of doing this?"

A genius creator like Nagayama Naoki can be said to have a bright future in the record industry. If it weren't for his own refusal, agencies would have already wanted to ask him for songs, and even just filming advertisements, many people have inquired about his schedule.

"Whether it's filming advertisements or creating songs, Naoki-san has great potential. If you want to enter the entertainment industry, we also have opportunities for cooperation~"

Nagayama Naoki said: "Spare me... The 50 NGs from last time with Shuichi-san already drove me crazy~"

Creating songs is still a matter of inspiration.

As for filming advertisements, doing it occasionally is fine. As a main job, he doesn't lack this money for the time being.

The first-quarter share of that Matsuda Seiko song has already come down. After paying off this month's loan, there is still nearly 40 million in the account. Although the subsequent share will still be used to pay off the monthly loan and may decrease, this long-selling song will definitely continue to bring considerable income in the future.

Not to mention that there are more shares of "Sakura ~Anata ni Deaete Yokatta~" (Cherry Blossoms, Cherry Blossoms, Glad I Met You) on the way.

"Opening a nightclub is actually a whim." He said to Otomo, "Because I've been to other nightclubs before and felt their forms were too old-fashioned, so I thought of opening the trendiest disco."

"Disco?"

"Hai, it's a form of nightclub that has just become popular in the United States."

"So that's it. Naoki-san is indeed a young man; you know so much about the development of nightclubs..."

After chatting about some other things, Nagayama Naoki entrusted the matter of finding someone to Funamura Otomo.

In RB, as long as you are over 18, you can take the driver's license test.

Generally, you can train through driving schools and boarding driving schools, and you can get the license in as short as about 2 weeks.

Of course, he knew how to drive in his past life, but he learned automatic transmission, and he still needs to relearn this kind of old car. It just so happens that there is nothing else to do, so Nagayama Naoki plans to get the driver's license first, and then buy a car, so as not to have Otomo-san send him everywhere in the future.

There is no need to rely on others to introduce anything for this kind of thing. Just find a driving school near home in the newspaper and sign up directly.

The efficiency of the driving school clerk is still very high. After collecting the 300,000 yen tuition, he immediately contacted the driving school coach. The preliminary study (written test) started that day.

They gave you a pile of materials to study traffic rules... and then take the test; you can only get in the car after passing.

But it's actually quite simple. Normal people can pass it after reading it twice. Nagayama Naoki started getting in the car on the third day.

Don't think that RB driving school coaches won't scold people!

Listening to the coach scolding the young man next to him, Nagayama Naoki had lingering fears. Fortunately, he had already learned it once in his past life, and now he learned it very quickly, and the coach couldn't pick any faults.

After a week passed, Nagayama Naoki was basically practicing driving. The coach said that if it weren't for the class hour requirements, he could have already gone to take the test.

At the same time, Nagayama Naoki also started looking at cars on the market. There are already many car models in this era. Should he buy a sports car?

It's too expensive. Let's consider it after financial freedom. For now, just buy a commuter car~ ===== CHAPTER 36 =====