Chapter 361: The enviable Naoki Nagayama

"Naoki-san, you're actually participating too?"

In a room at the Inunaki Police Station, Shuichi Yin Tang asked in disbelief.

"Yeah, the producer invited me so sincerely."

Naoki Nagayama gave an explanation that is easily accepted by the Japanese; as long as someone requests, apologizes, bows, or confesses with enough sincerity, one can basically do whatever one wants.

Coming to the filming location today was partly because he hadn't been to the set in a long time, so he came to visit; on the other hand, he also had to go to the TBS Hall with the Cat's Eye Sisters in the afternoon.

But right now, he was wandering around the Inunaki Police Station. Come to think of it, he hadn't even been to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, yet he had arrived at this one from the manga first: "Shuichi-san, is this Inunaki Police Station really a one-to-one replica?"

"Of course~" Shuichi Yin Tang answered subconsciously, but immediately reacted, "Wait a minute! Naoki-san just said he was going to participate in that *Yearning for Idols* program, right!"

"Hai, the program flow has already been sent over, and the contract has already been signed." Meaning it was completely unchangeable.

Shuichi Yin Tang wiped his face: "Everyone is like this! The filming of *Cat's Eye Sisters* is very urgent!"

"Besides, why would Naoki-san go? Weren't only idols invited?"

"Yasushi Akimoto said that I am also a type of idol—a part-time idol!" Naoki Nagayama laughed, "Isn't it unique?"

"That doesn't count at all!"

"Alright, alright, Shuichi-san, what's done cannot be changed! If the filming progress is urgent, don't waste time; we might as well start speeding up the progress now!"

Naoki Nagayama sat in the police chief's office, experiencing the scenery that only a police chief could see, and then pacified Shuichi Yin Tang with a very bureaucratic tone.

Shuichi Yin Tang held his breath, realizing that the fact could not be changed, so he had to shout loudly to the outside: "Zhengxiao! What are you still dawdling for! Hurry up and gather the crew! We're filming the next scene!"

Xiaosen Zhengxiao, who was eating a cookie, looked blank. Wasn't it just said that they would rest for a while?

The scenery outside the office was nice. An elm tree stood on the green belt not far from the Inunaki Station. The dense canopy hugged most of the sunlight shining into the window, shattering it into pieces of golden fragments, scattered loosely on the office floor, walls, and ceiling.

The wind blowing occasionally moved the branches and leaves, swaying slightly, as if greeting the people inside the window. Opening the window, fresh air flowed into the office, stirring down some notes stuck on the wall, flying in the wind like fallen leaves.

"Meow!"

A yellow figure darted out, chasing a sticky note, then jumped fiercely, pouncing on the small piece of paper, and then looked proudly at Naoki Nagayama by the window.

"Miaotailang? Why are you here?!"

Naoki Nagayama was surprised. Wasn't this big orange cat raised in the cafe?

Bending down slightly, he held the increasingly heavy little guy in his arms. The orange cat didn't resist at all.

Naoki Nagayama left the office, watching others busy preparing for filming, while Xu Mudao looked relaxed and leisurely, so he walked to his side.

"Mudao-kun, why is Miaotailang here too?"

"Ah, Naoki-san." Xu Mudao was a little flustered by the sudden conversation. Generally speaking, others wouldn't pay attention to him, but Naoki Nagayama always seemed to be able to find his super low-presence self, "Ano, as for Miaotailang, because there have been no scenes in the cafe for the past few days, and Miaotailang is very well-behaved and won't run around, so after discussion, we brought it to Inunaki Station."

"I see." Naoki Nagayama nodded, looking at Miaotailang in his arms. It was really rare for a cat master to have such a well-behaved personality.

"But, why didn't Mudao-kun participate in the filming?"

Xu Mudao showed a helpless smile: "Zhengxiao-kun didn't call me. I guess he will only remember me when there is a lack of manpower later~"

A person with super low presence is really helpless~

"Mudao-kun, is this a superpower of yours? Hahah," Naoki Nagayama laughed, "Next time, try wearing a particularly novel costume, or dye your hair a special color, yellow, green, or something, or seven-colored colors are also fine!"

Watching Naoki Nagayama's slowly pacing figure, Xu Mudao fell into deep thought.

Akina Nakamori, who was still filming magazine covers in Saitama Prefecture in the morning, was on the highway at this time, wearing headphones and listening to music, in a very good mood. After filming is completed this afternoon, maybe she can get off work early.

It just so happens that Naoki-san seems to be in Tokyo during this time, so she can ask if he wants to go out for dinner~

Thinking about it, she asked Mingxing Fangze:

"Fangze-san, how long until we reach Tokyo? Will we be late for the afternoon program?"

Mingxing Fangze looked at the traffic and predicted: "About two more hours, but it doesn't matter, we will definitely make it!"

The TBS Hall is in Minato Ward, Tokyo. Coming from Saitama Prefecture, they almost have to cross Tokyo.

"However, lunch might have to be solved in the car."

"Ugh, okay~" Anyway, she has to go out to eat at night, so let's keep lunch simple!

In the afternoon, Naoki Nagayama came to the TBS Hall with the Cat's Eye Sisters, while Yuki Saito was sent to the scene by others arranged by Dayou Fangcun.

This 9-story building was still very imposing and fashionable, making people feel the wealth of TBS.

After parking the car in the parking lot, Naoki Nagayama followed Tian Dai's footsteps. Watching him look familiar with the road, Naoki Nagayama asked:

"Daotian Yamin-kun, do you come to TBS often?"

"Hai, because several idols often come to announce, so I am very familiar with this place."

Watching Tian Dai greet the security guards and staff familiarly, Naoki Nagayama smiled at the Cat's Eye Sisters beside him:

"Meikina-chan, Feisha-chan, and Caizhi-chan, have you noticed? Daotian Yamin-kun is becoming more and more like a senior agent~"

"Yeah, yeah~ Daotian Yamin-kun is becoming more and more reliable!" The lively Caizhi Pian Tong also agreed, while the other two laughed along.

"That's still far away~"

Tian Dai scratched his cheek shyly and hurried to press the elevator, but he didn't expect that there were already two people in the elevator that opened, but it was also normal. A TV station like TBS is always crowded with people.

Naoki Nagayama exerted a spirit of modesty, letting the Cat's Eye Sisters go in first, and then he was the last one. In the quiet elevator, a female voice suddenly came:

"Naoki-san?"

"?" The voice sounded a bit familiar. Naoki Nagayama turned around and saw the person behind the Cat's Eye Sisters, "Naobao-san?!"

"It's really you! Long time no see, Naoki-san!" Naoko Kawai greeted happily, revealing a small tiger tooth.

Naoko Kawai was also here to participate in *Yearning for Idols* today. As a first-line idol, she was naturally invited too.

"It's really been a long time! Ever since you moved out of Bunkyo~" Naoki Nagayama was also surprised, moved his position slightly, and walked to Naoko Kawai's side, "How have you been lately?"

"Hai, everything is going well~" Naoko Kawai smiled even more brightly, "Naoki-san, I heard those three songs *Meteor Shower*, *One Person's Romance*, and *Picking Up Memories* on *Boys Over Flowers* before. They were written at that time, right? Were they written together with the script?"

"Yeah, it was finally filmed." Naoki Nagayama also said happily, "It's hard for you to remember~ Hahaha~"

Although both were in the entertainment industry, the two who hadn't seen each other for a long time chatted very enthusiastically.

However, the short elevator time didn't last long. When they reached the floor, Tian Dai led the Cat's Eye Sisters out of the elevator first, but the three girls were communicating wildly with their eyes.

Caizhi Pian Tong opened her eyes wide and looked at the other two: "Naoki-san actually has acquaintances here? And they are famous female idols!"

Feisha Qiu Shan responded firmly with her eyes: "What acquaintance, it's a confidante. Didn't you hear? She knew Naoki-san's three theme songs before they were filmed! And moving out of Bunkyo at that time, it's very likely they lived in the same house!"

Meikina Da Ye frowned helplessly: "You two, stop letting your imagination run wild! Maybe it's really just an acquaintance I haven't seen for a long time!"

And Tian Dai, who was walking in front, turned his head back, looked at the Cat's Eye Sisters in confusion, and also said with his eyes: "How do you use your eyes to express such complex language?"

Naoko Kawai walked to the front under the urging of her agent, but Naoki Nagayama's group happened to be in this direction too, making the female idol curious:

"Naoki-san, are you also here to participate in *Yearning for Idols*?"

"Hai, the Cat's Eye Sisters and I are both participating." Naoki Nagayama said, and introduced to several people, "By the way, you don't know them yet, Naobao-san. These three are Meikina Da Ye, Feisha Qiu Shan, and Caizhi Pian Tong. The agent is Tian Dai."

"Mina-san, this is Naoko Kawai."

"Nice to meet you." x5,

After the tedious greetings, Naoki Nagayama also learned the name of the Columbia agent, Nobuyuki Otsuka, a senior agent specifically responsible for Naoko Kawai.

After the two groups got to know each other, they walked towards the studio more harmoniously.

"Naoki-san, you are actually participating too?" Naoko Kawai was very curious, "Naoki-san shouldn't belong to idols, right?"

"I belong to part-time idols now. It means I have many other main jobs, but I can't get rid of the relationship with idols... Akimoto-san said so~" Naoki Nagayama explained again.

"Omoshiroi~" Naoko Kawai had an expectant expression on her face, seeming very much looking forward to seeing Naoki Nagayama on the program.

The distance to the studio was not far. After pushing open the big door, the lively atmosphere had already risen.

Chubby Yasushi Akimoto stood on the stage, paying attention to the preparations for the entire studio. Seeing that someone else had arrived, he hurried over:

"Naoki-san, you're here! And Ms. Naoko Kawai, as well as the Cat's Eye Sisters."

"Good afternoon, Akimoto-san." Naoki Nagayama looked around, "Are the people not all here yet?"

"Almost, there are two more male idols, and the others are already putting on makeup in the preparation room." Yasushi Akimoto answered, then turned his head and called a stage manager, "Ms. Naoko Kawai, and everyone from the Cat's Eye Sisters, you can go and prepare first."

Saying that, he also looked at Naoki Nagayama: "As for Naoki-san, there is no need for makeup, at most apply some powder."

"Cough cough~" Naoki Nagayama didn't know how to answer, so he quickly changed the subject, "Akimoto-san, you said before that there are some idols who want to perform?"

"Hai, that's for sure!" A cunning light suddenly flashed in the chubby man's eyes, "If there were no performances, how would so many top idols come over... Do you rely on appearance fees? Or small gifts on the program?"

"Haha, really cunning, Akimoto-san~" Naoki Nagayama looked at the cunning eyes under the silly chubby face and sighed, "But I don't have any programs to perform."

"It's good that Naoki-san can come!" Yasushi Akimoto was very sincere, "This program will be even more interesting!"

He originally wanted to chat more, but as a producer, Yasushi Akimoto needed to pay attention to all the preparations now. He embarrassedly gave Naoki Nagayama a program flow sheet, and then was pulled onto the stage by a staff member.

Staying in the studio alone waiting for the program to be ready, that would be boring. Naoki Nagayama relied on the memory of his last visit to TBS and walked towards the lounge.

"It should be here~" Naoki Nagayama pushed open a door marked "General Lounge". In the lounge about the size of a classroom, many people had already gathered.

Seiko Matsuda in a white gauze dress, Naoko Kawai in a fitted dress, and the Cat's Eye Sisters in cat lolita costumes. The male idols in the field included Toshihiko Tahara and Masahiko Kondo, plus their respective agents, it had become a quite noisy place.

When Naoki Nagayama walked in, pairs of eyes aimed at him, giving him a feeling of stepping into a predator's jungle. Most of the top idols of the early Showa era had almost gathered here. But what was a bit confusing was why he didn't see Akina Nakamori.

"Ara, there are already so many people here~" Naoki Nagayama didn't feel weak, but instead greeted Seiko Matsuda, whom he hadn't met before, "Seiko-san, long time no see~"

"Hai, it's really been a long time since I saw Naoki-san!" Seiko Matsuda smiled gently. Her pure face really lived up to her great reputation as a sweet idol, "How have you been lately, Naoki-san?"

Regarding Naoki Nagayama, Seiko Matsuda's feelings were very complex. At the beginning, he seemed to be her fan and wrote a song for her. Later, he turned around and became Akina Nakamori's fan and wrote songs for Akina Nakamori too; then he didn't know when he became a famous creator, director, and screenwriter. I heard he is also a writer. What a complex person.

"Everything is fine~ Didn't expect to participate in the same program as Seiko-san again today~"

"Eh? Is Naoki-san also going on stage?" Seiko Matsuda had the same question as others. Naoki Nagayama didn't seem to be an idol!

"Yes, Akimoto-san confirmed that I am a part-time idol. It's very unique, so he let me participate too..."

While Naoki Nagayama was explaining to Seiko Matsuda, two Johnny's idols in another corner were also whispering. Masahiko Kondo said disdainfully to Toshihiko Tahara: "Look at that guy Naoki Nagayama, he's been cozying up to Seiko Matsuda as soon as he came in. He's really a lecher!"

Toshihiko Tahara rolled his eyes. It was clearly a normal reunion, and it was in front of so many people... Besides, Masahiko, do you have the position to call others a lecher?

Clean up your own private life first!

After chatting with Seiko Matsuda for a while, Naoki Nagayama returned to the side of the Cat's Eye Sisters and asked Tian Dai: "Daotian Yamin-kun, Yuki-chan hasn't arrived yet?"

"Hai, I have already called Dayou-san before, saying that he has sent someone to send her over. At this time... maybe she is stuck in traffic?"

Anyway, it's good to arrive before the broadcast starts~

After instructing the Cat's Eye Sisters a few words, Naoki Nagayama chatted with Naoko Kawai again,

"Naobao-san, do you have any new songs lately?"

After about half an hour, the lounge door opened again. Yuki Saito in a small flower dress walked in. She saw Naoki Nagayama and the Cat's Eye Sisters at a glance, so she immediately walked over in small steps.

"Naoki-san, you've already arrived!"

"Ha, Yuki-chan looks like she was stuck in traffic." Naoki Nagayama teased, "Might as well take the subway!"

"I just took the subway!" Yuki Saito said angrily, "The car of the person who came with me broke down!"

"Eh? So unlucky?"

Naoki Nagayama and the Cat's Eye Sisters hurriedly comforted this youngest sister in the agency~

At this moment, the lounge door banged open, revealing Akina Nakamori, who was panting and standing at the door awkwardly with her hands raised.

"Sumimasen, I didn't know this door was so light..."

She smiled awkwardly, but saw Naoki Nagayama in the lounge at a glance, and her footsteps walked over unconsciously, as if she didn't see Toshihiko Tahara and Masahiko Kondo in the corner at all.

"Naoki-san! Why are you here!"

Akina Nakamori was wearing a black lace song-performing costume at this time, with various dark gold ornaments on her neck and arms, looking both gorgeous and dangerous.

Akina sat on the lounge platform next to Naoki Nagayama and asked Naoki Nagayama very happily:

"Did you send your own artists over?"

Naoki Nagayama laughed: "No~ I was also invited to participate in this program!"

Akina Nakamori's face was surprised, and she also asked: "Nani? Naoki-san, are you going on stage too?"

"Yes, I am a very distinctive part-time idol..."

Mingxing Fangze arrived at the lounge a step late because he still had to organize Akina Nakamori's belongings in the dressing room. His own idol was not very smart about human relationships, and he still had to greet the makeup artists and other staff, communicate about the program, etc.

When he arrived at the lounge, he found that his idol was already among a group of people. Besides her, there were Naoko Kawai, the Cat's Eye Sisters, Yuki Saito...

And they were all surrounding one person—Naoki Nagayama.

Eh?

What happened?

What's going on with that person? Surrounded by beauties, why is he still a bit enviable?

Masahiko Kondo on the other side said sourly: "Look, Yuki Saito and Akina Nakamori who just came in, the first thing they did was find Naoki Nagayama!

Does he have such great charm? And you say he's not a lecher?"

Toshihiko Tahara shook his head helplessly. His partner was really a bit narrow-minded.

One is their own employee, and the other is a well-known acquaintance, just going to say hello~

Although seeing four or five female idols revolving around one person at this time is indeed a bit enviable...

This chapter wrote 5000 words. There is another chapter half written, estimated to be released tomorrow~ It's the chapter I owed before!

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 362 =====