Chapter 36: Everything is settled, just waiting to share the money with peace of mind!

Funamura Otomo's efficiency has always been super high. After a few days, he brought a vicissitudinous uncle in his 30s and made an appointment with Nagayama Naoki at a cafe.

"Naoki-kun, this is Mr. Araki Shige, the candidate I plan to introduce.

He has been a manager of underground bands for a long time and has rich experience in music, operation, and dealing with people."

"Nice to meet you, I am Araki Shige, please take care of me." The vicissitudinous Araki Shige also stood up and bowed very politely, not showing any contempt because Nagayama Naoki was young.

"Hai, nice to meet you, I am Nagayama Naoki..." Bowing had become a habit.

"Then, Araki-kun, do you want to manage a nightclub? What ability do you have to manage a nightclub?" Although Funamura Otomo is trustworthy, Nagayama Naoki still needs to examine Araki Shige.

"Nagayama-kun, managing a nightclub is actually a realistic choice." Araki Shige looked like someone with a story.

"When I was young, I wanted to play, wanted to sing, wanted to live a life of becoming famous overnight, formed a band, and also served as a band manager...

But, maybe I don't have the talent for music, and there has been no improvement."

There are thousands of underground bands in Tokyo, but only a few can release records, and only a few can make a name for themselves.

"Relying on experience and the relationships I made before, I have been muddling along in the music industry.

But now I have reached the point of settling down, and my career cannot continue with scattered performances, so I have the idea of changing careers."

"If you ask what ability I have to manage a nightclub, then when I was young, my experience in participating in nightclubs was very rich, and I have certain insights into instruments and performances. In addition, during my time as a band manager, I am also very clear about the operation of livehouses and underground venues."

Nagayama Naoki roughly understood Araki Shige's experience and ability. In fact, he was not worried about daily operations; even if he had no experience at all, he would learn it after studying at other nightclubs.

Nagayama Naoki was not under much pressure in terms of making money, but since he opened this disco, he wanted to operate it well.

The most important thing is the ability to deal with emergencies.

"Araki-kun, I understand your general situation. Since I plan to invite you to manage a nightclub, I will be direct. Do you have a way to deal with emergencies? For example, accidents like Yakuza making trouble?"

"Ah, is this what Nagayama Naoki is worried about?" Funamura Otomo was surprised.

"Hai, after all, Yakuza are very troublesome."

"But if you open a shop legitimately, after paying protection money, the local gangs should guarantee safety."

"Otomo-san, this is only on the surface. If you don't have the ability to settle some conflicts, let alone protection money, maybe the disco's profits will be divided up." Nagayama Naoki understood the Yakuza gangs' practices very well.

Araki Shige said at this time: "If Nagayama-kun is worried about this point, I have been muddling in the underground music scene for nearly 10 years and have met quite a few Yakuza."

"And I have made quite a few friends!" Araki Shige paused, "The cadre of the local Yamaguchi-gumi is my wife's cousin."

Ho~ sure enough, he is a man full of stories.

"In that case, it's convenient." Nagayama Naoki smiled,

"Our DISCO dance hall needs to learn the Western model. We need people who look tough at the door to check tickets, hahahaha~"

Araki Shige was a bit strange: "When looking for a job before, I heard that my brother-in-law was Yamaguchi-gumi, and the boss would be very cautious. Is Nagayama-kun really not worried at all?"

Funamura Otomo laughed at this time: "What's there to worry about? Naoki-san's grandfather is the leader of the Shizuoka Yamaguchi-gumi!"

"Ah? There is actually such a thing; this is too coincidental!"

"Hahaha, it's fate." Nagayama Naoki didn't avoid it either. Sometimes showing a bit of Yamaguchi-gumi background is still very bluffing.

The three chatted happily, and the matter of hiring Araki Shige was settled.

"Araki-san, unlike other bosses who open nightclubs, I don't like managing daily affairs, so I don't like traditional employment relationships."

Nagayama Naoki knew the importance of subjective initiative. In order to arouse Araki Shige's enthusiasm, he decided to add a bit more.

"Our cooperation is more of a PARTNER relationship." Nagayama Naoki added, "You don't have a monthly salary, but you can share 10% of the net profit."

Funamura Otomo and Araki Shige were both shocked. In the Showa era, nightclub recruitment of store managers and managers was basically a monthly salary system.

Sharing profits is a treatment only available for equity participation.

"Hai! Thank you very much! I will definitely work harder!"

Everything went very smoothly next.

Nagayama Naoki continued to chat with Araki Shige about the subsequent operation plan, as well as the disco's future characteristics and City Pop's music direction, and finally took the 2 to visit the renovated disco.

Araki Shige finally signed a contract with Nagayama Naoki's personal studio and promised to find some suitable staff, including DJs, lead dancers, waiters, bodyguards, etc.

The disco matter was finally settled!

Nagayama Naoki felt that the effort he put into the disco project could end here. Everything was settled,

and he could just wait to share the money with peace of mind in the future.

The recent driving school training had also come to an end. The driving school coach had notified the time for the test, and Nagayama Naoki would soon get his driver's license.

In addition, the photos from the day of viewing cherry blossoms at Meguro River had also been washed.

Nagayama Naoki packed Tsuruko and Nai-chan's photos and sent them back to his hometown, and by the way, sent a few copies of the "Sakura ~Anata ni Deaete Yokatta~" (Cherry Blossoms, Cherry Blossoms, Glad I Met You) record, which Tsuruko had specifically asked for on the phone before.

Besides these, there were some of Nagayama Naoki's own photos, which were also organized and placed aside.

The remaining ones were the Nakamori four sisters', and he had to notify them to come and get them.

Taking out his notebook, Nagayama Naoki dialed the number he had left before.

The ringtone rang a few times, and someone answered.

"Moshi moshi, this is the Nakamori family." A hoarse voice.

"Moshi moshi, this is Nagayama Naoki."

"Ah, Naoki-san! Long time no see~"

"Eh, this voice, is it Akina-san?" Nagayama Naoki judged it was Akina from the hoarse voice, "Do you have a cold?"

"Hai, actually it's spring, which is more prone to pollen allergies, and my body is relatively weak."

Nakamori Akina's health didn't seem to be very good since she was a child: "Akina-san, you must pay attention to rest and recover your health as soon as possible~"

"Hai, thank you for your concern, arigato." Akina first thanked him, and then asked, "Is there anything Naoki-san is calling for today? Ah, are the photos washed?"

"Yes, the photos are washed. Regarding Akina-san and the other sisters, I'm calling to ask for the address so I can send them to you."

"Send them? How can I be so embarrassed? Let's go get them; I also want to thank Naoki-san in person~" Other people's voices seemed to come from the phone.

"It's okay, it's not a waste of effort~" Nagayama Naoki continued, "Besides, Akina-san is still sick; wait until you recover before coming out to play. It won't be too late to thank me then~"

"That's so embarrassing~" She looked a bit shy.

"Hahaha, then it's a deal~"

After chatting for a few more sentences, he finally got the address.

Nagayama Naoki packed the photos well. Just as he was about to pack them up, he felt something was missing. Then he thought for a while, went downstairs to buy a watermelon, and tied a card saying "Wishing Akina-san a speedy recovery!" and packed them together.

One day later, the Nakamori family in Kiyose town.

Nakamori Chieko received the package, but the recipient was Akina: "Akina, there is a package for you!"

"Eh? Are the photos here?" A hoarse voice came from the room. Nakamori Akina walked out wrapped in thick regular clothes. Because she was sick and didn't go to school, only her mother and she were at home.

"It doesn't seem like it; the box is very big and heavy," Chieko looked at Akina who came out, "Are you still coughing?"

"I'm not coughing anymore; it's just that my throat is a bit dry."

"Then I'll go get a bowl of sugar water~"

"Arigato~" Nakamori Akina looked at the package on the living room table curiously, "Is it sent to me? What is it?"

Chieko brought a bowl of sugar water over, "Open it and see and you'll know."

Akina used scissors to open the outer packaging. There was another layer of foam in the package: "It's a watermelon! Mom, it's a watermelon~"

"Eh, a watermelon in this season? It's very expensive~" Chieko was also surprised, "Who sent it?"

Akina had already taken out the envelope next to it: "It's Naoki-san! There are also photos here, taken when we went to Meguro River to view cherry blossoms before."

"That young man?" Looking at the card tied to the watermelon "Wishing Akina a speedy recovery!",

"He's really a thoughtful person!"

Nakamori Akina was also very happy, looking at the green-skinned, black-striped, round watermelon, and patted it, making a thumping sound.

Thinking of how she only occasionally ate it in the middle of summer before, she suddenly felt greedy: "Mom, the watermelon looks ripe!"

"Does Akina want to eat it?"

"I want to eat it, can I?"

"Since it's a gift for Akina, Akina can of course eat it~ But don't eat too much; your body hasn't recovered yet~"

"Hai~"

Chieko cut half of the watermelon. As for the other half, the whole family could eat it in the evening.

Pieces of green skin and red flesh were placed on the tray, making Akina's appetite, which hadn't had any appetite for several days, suddenly return.

"Mom, you eat too~" After taking a piece for Chieko, the two happily enjoyed it~

Little Fatty Akina showed a satisfied smile on her face~ ===== CHAPTER 37 =====