Chapter 435: Alumni gathering, isn't it just people who are doing well going to brag?

The sun in August was like a fireball circling in the air, without a break from morning to night.

The scorching light baked the ground until it was hot, and the air near the ground was slightly distorted, as if white smoke would come out if you stepped on it.

People who go out at this time are either forced by work and life, or are going out to suffer... And Naoki Nagayama, this guy, actually went out in this weather.

"It's really hard to handle... I hope this 'bodyguard' can protect me from Xiu Yi-san's poison hand in the studio..." Naoki Nagayama complained.

Didn't expect Yin Tangxiuyi to take his wife and Jia Yi-chan out to avoid the heat. The soft rib he wanted to find was gone, so he could only find a bodyguard from somewhere else temporarily!

In the passenger seat of the Toyota Century, a burly figure was adjusting the cold air outlet of the air conditioner. After the cool wind finally could blow to his cheeks, he sighed comfortably.

"Naoki, the summer in Tokyo is much hotter than in Shizuoka..." Cousin Yongshan Feng complained about Tokyo's climate. "In Shizuoka, no matter what, there will always be sea breeze."

"Big Brother Feng, actually Tokyo is also coastal!"

Naoki Nagayama went to the sumo hall early in the morning, and then under the name of wanting to go deep into the entertainment industry and not being able to understand the behind-the-scenes operations, brought him to see the behind-the-scenes editing of the movie.

"It's just that Tokyo is too big, and the sea breeze is blocked by buildings~"

Yongshan Feng pulled his collar: "Yes, it's all reinforced concrete, and even the human touch is much less."

"Ha, it will be much better after making real friends." Naoki Nagayama said while laughing and driving towards the studio.

On the ground passed by the car, a burst of dust was stirred up, landed slowly, and then under the agitation of the next car, rose again, as if they couldn't stand the scorching heat of the ground and kept jumping.

When Naoki Nagayama arrived at the studio, it was the busiest time in the morning. There was central air conditioning in the lobby, and the staff of Shu You Film were all performing their duties, looking orderly.

However, after Naoki Nagayama stepped into the lobby, many employees' eyes looked at him. As workplace people who are very good at reading the air, they had already inquired about the interaction between Yin Tangxiuyi and Fangcun Dayou yesterday. For Naoki Nagayama's arrival today, everyone carried some meaning of eating melons.

"Haha, good morning everyone~" Naoki Nagayama greeted the employees with a smile, and what he got in return was everyone's meaningful reply.

"Naoki-san, you came today~" "Naoki-san, so early?" "Naoki-san is back~"

"Naoki-san, Xiu Yi-san is already in the editing room!"

Eh? This young man is very smart! Naoki Nagayama looked at an employee, didn't expect the young man to be so good at things~

In front of everyone, Naoki Nagayama introduced the strong figure behind him to the employees: "Haha, some people already know him, this is Yongshan Feng, one of the leads of our movie this time, come to visit today~"

"Everyone~ good morning~"

Yongshan Feng greeted the staff very kindly, some of whom were already familiar with the crew.

After the greetings were almost done, Naoki Nagayama took Yongshan Feng into the office. And the employees who stayed outside started whispering.

"Sure enough, amazing, actually hired such a bodyguard!" "Isn't this a bit exaggerated?" "If you ask me, Naoki-san is the smart one!"

Naoki Nagayama naturally didn't hear the conversation outside. After entering the office, he saw Fangcun Dayou was busy.

"Dayou-san, good morning~"

"Ah, Naoki-san, you're here." Fangcun Dayou raised his head, but found that the one who walked in was also a burly figure. "This... Serizawa-san?"

"Haha, Dayou-san, filming is already over, can't use the character name!" Naoki Nagayama laughed.

"It doesn't matter," Yongshan Feng said indifferently, "It's me, Dayou-san, see you again."

Fangcun Dayou also showed a smile: "After the movie is released, Feng-san will be called by many people by this name. Many movie stars are like this, remembered by the audience by the character's name, which is actually a kind of achievement!"

"Haha, Dayou-san is over-praising."

The two chatted friendly for a few words, and Fangcun Dayou turned to Naoki Nagayama: "Naoki-san, did you receive the call I made to you?"

"Ah, received."

"Then?"

"That's why I brought Big Brother Feng here!" Naoki Nagayama smiled. "Xiu Yi-san should be very surprised to see Big Brother Feng."

"..." You... Fangcun Dayou was a little speechless, but with such a person, it seems that Yin Tangxiuyi really can't make any waves. "However, where did you go before?"

"Haha, because I drank alcohol and was relatively impulsive, I went to Fukushima to attend a good friend's concert." Naoki Nagayama pushed everything to the impulse of young people. "Then I came back after a whole day."

Fangcun Dayou couldn't do anything about this guy in front of him: "Hey... sure enough, the vitality of young people. However, you have to explain to Xiu Yi-san properly..."

Before Fangcun Dayou finished speaking, Yin Tangxiuyi's slightly excited voice suddenly came from outside the office: "I seem to have heard that Naoki-san is here? Hahaha, where is he? I want to have a good chat with him!"

As the footsteps approached, the door of the small office opened suddenly: "Naoki-san... eh? Big Brother Feng?"

Yin Tangxiuyi, who was standing at the door, didn't see Naoki Nagayama at first glance, but saw the burly figure of Yongshan Feng, blocking in front of Naoki Nagayama like a wall.

"Ah, Xiu Yi-san!" Yongshan Feng greeted very happily.

"Big Brother Feng, why are you here?"

Ever since he went to experience Yakuza life before, Yin Tangxiuyi had a special respect for Yongshan Feng, because at that time he was his boss.

And after filming *Crows Zero*, this respect became heavier, absolutely not because Yongshan Feng really performed what it means to fight ten in front of him!

"Ah, Naoki said he would bring me to visit the editing process of the film. After all, I have to mix in this line in the future, so I should understand these more or less." Yongshan Feng said frankly.

"So it was Naoki-san who brought you here!" Yin Tangxiuyi gritted his teeth and looked at Naoki Nagayama inside. "Naoki-san is really a considerate person!"

"Haha, Xiu Yi-san is too praising." Naoki Nagayama hid behind Yongshan Feng and showed a smile. "Big Brother Feng, Xiu Yi-san knows everything about editing and has deep insights. Let Xiu Yi-san take you to visit the editing room!"

"Is that so?" Yongshan Feng didn't understand this subtle atmosphere, but since Naoki said so, it must be right, so he patted Yin Tangxiuyi on the shoulder: "Then trouble Xiu Yi-san!"

Feeling the strong force on his shoulder, Yin Tangxiuyi looked at Yongshan Feng in front of him and couldn't think of any reason to refuse: "No trouble, no trouble."

He glared at Naoki Nagayama inside, and it was not easy to attack, so he could only take him towards the editing room.

Fangcun Dayou watched this scene coldly from the side, and only said after the person walked out: "Naoki-san, you are treating the symptoms but not the root cause like this!"

"Haha, Xiu Yi-san, this guy, is actually a bit troublesome when meeting for the first time, but he is still very easy to handle later."

Naoki Nagayama smiled at Fangcun Dayou, having already figured out the temper of his two good friends.

"Dayou-san, I'll follow up. To calm Xiu Yi-san's anger, it's really necessary to guide his mind to work."

Saying that Naoki Nagayama also ran out of the office and walked towards the editing room, leaving only Fangcun Dayou shaking his head:

"Really grasped Xiu Yi-san's personality clearly."

After saying that, he thought: "No, Naoki-san wouldn't have grasped my personality too, right?"

In the narrow editing room, Xiao Sen Xiaoshen Zhengxiao was diligently piecing the materials together, and Yin Tangxiuyi next to him was introducing the role of various instruments to Yongshan Feng, as well as the films he had edited before.

Seeing Naoki Nagayama walk in, Yin Tangxiuyi glanced at him, wanted to say something but forced himself to endure it.

"Big Brother Feng, on this acdepich for film sound and picture synchronization, we can see the effect of sound and picture. If it's not good, we can replace it directly or re-edit it."

Yin Tangxiuyi pointed to a long machine and introduced, "Before, we had to cut them separately, but this latest machine has saved a lot of effort."

Naoki Nagayama saw it but immediately took the conversation: "This is no longer the latest editing machine. I have seen a more advanced dual-monitor editing table in Europe before. It is larger than this machine, but it can support the editing of two materials."

Yin Tangxiuyi snorted coldly: "Naoki-san is really knowledgeable!"

"Haha, it's all accumulated usually~" Naoki Nagayama accepted this irony without blushing, taking it as a compliment. "After this movie is over, let's update the machine too."

Then he asked Xiao Sen Xiaoshen Zhengxiao directly: "Xiaoshen Zhengxiao-kun, to what extent have you edited?"

Xiao Sen Xiaoshen Zhengxiao was originally secretly observing the faces of the two big shots, but when asked about business, he still said it immediately.

"All materials have been arranged according to the plot, and the progress of the protagonist's enrollment was just finished yesterday."

Naoki Nagayama sat down at the editing table without hesitation and started operating:

"Time is tight, then let's continue!"

After speaking, he and Xiao Sen Xiaoshen Zhengxiao devoted themselves to work, leaving Yin Tangxiuyi and Yongshan Feng, who were watching from the side, a little at a loss.

After hesitating for a while, Yin Tangxiuyi decided to continue introducing to Yongshan Feng for a while, but when he was introducing, Naoki Nagayama had already explained to Xiao Sen Xiaoshen Zhengxiao:

"Xiaoshen Zhengxiao-kun, give me the shot of Serizawa Tamao leaving the hospital, and then find the side profile shot and close-up shot of the car crash."

After a while:

"Xiaoshen Zhengxiao-kun, the front shot of the car racing scene, prepare the side shot of the police pursuit later."

"Xiaoshen Zhengxiao-kun..."

Unlike when editing with Yin Tangxiuyi and Xiao Sen Xiaoshen Zhengxiao, when Naoki Nagayama edits, he already has the future finished picture in his mind, and can have a number in his heart for every shot, so the editing is very smooth.

Yin Tangxiuyi saw that the editing speed was so fast. If it was a chase scene, he and Xiao Sen Xiaoshen Zhengxiao would take at least an hour, while Naoki Nagayama only needed more than ten minutes to finish, and he was anxious, and he occasionally glanced at the editing table while introducing to Yongshan Feng.

"Xiaoshen Zhengxiao-kun, what about the police close-up shot?" Naoki Nagayama found a shot missing. "That close-up shot of the confrontation in the alley."

"Wait a moment... for a while... I remember it was in..." Xiao Sen Xiaoshen Zhengxiao was looking for it in the materials, and after a long time, he still couldn't find it, and couldn't help but look at Yin Tangxiuyi. "Xiu Yi-san, do you remember where it is?"

Yin Tangxiuyi, who finally waited for the opportunity, immediately sat down next to the editing table and said arrogantly: "Why so careless, wasn't this used when editing the trailer before? It's in the remaining footage!"

Saying that, he searched from the remaining footage on the other side and found the material: "Isn't it right here!"

Naoki Nagayama took it and immediately started to continue editing, and Yin Tangxiuyi sat next to him and didn't continue to stand up.

"Next is the shot of Serizawa hitting the school wire fence."

"The shot of meeting the little punk Takiya Genji for the first time."

"Prepare the long shot and close-up shot of the police arrest."

One by one instructions were said from Naoki Nagayama's mouth. Sometimes he would discuss with the two whether such a shot was appropriate, or if it needed adjustment, after all, some modifications were made to the script, and the movie screen also needed appropriate modifications.

The three worked enthusiastically. At this time, Yin Tangxiuyi seemed to have forgotten that he was going to teach Naoki Nagayama a lesson before, and was very devoted.

At this time, Yongshan Feng, who was watching from the side, was very speechless. Who am I? Where am I? What am I doing here? Should I leave?

Naoki Nagayama saw Yongshan Feng who had nothing to do when he turned his head, and smiled:

"Big Brother Feng, editing is very boring, you can go chat with everyone in the crew and see what they usually do."

"Ah, is that so? Alright~"

Looking at his cousin who was immersed in editing again, Yongshan Feng felt that he seemed to have done nothing when he came here this time, but he seemed to have played some role.

If you devote yourself to it, editing never remembers the years.

Sunrise and sunset are sometimes just the difference between opening and closing your eyes. When you are devoted to doing something, day and night are never the standard for measuring time, the progress of editing is.

This time, in order to express his apology for standing him up before, Naoki Nagayama was also ruthless, actually working like an office worker for a week, two points and one line between the studio and Shanying Yuan every day, which was more diligent than when he was studying in school.

Nakamori Akina's grandfather's funeral was held simply and solemnly. After all, he had been hospitalized many times, and the family was prepared for his passing regardless of psychology or other aspects.

And after the funeral, Akina flew to the next national tour, trying to make up for all the work delayed by taking leave, so she only made a phone call when she returned to Tokyo, and then started running around the country.

And Naoki Nagayama here also pushed the editing progress of *Crows Zero* to half with extremely high efficiency.

This day, he came to the studio early again, and after greeting everyone, he wanted to devote himself to the editing room, but was stopped by Fangcun Dayou:

"Naoki-san, wait a moment."

"Nani?"

"Naoki-san, come to the office first."

"Oh~"

Like an honest child, Naoki Nagayama's brain had almost been occupied by rolls of film and tape recently.

Fangcun Dayou held a newspaper and asked Naoki Nagayama: "Does Naoki-san know what day it is today?"

"Uh... Wednesday?" It took a long time to remember.

"Today is the day the music Oricon chart is released!" Fangcun Dayou scratched his head. "You didn't forget it completely, did you?"

"Ah, the day of the chart release!" Naoki Nagayama's right hand clenched into a fist and hit his left palm, looking like he suddenly remembered. "I remember!"

Fangcun Dayou's gaze was like looking at a silly son of a landlord: "Naoki-san, are you still a child? Don't learn the movements in animation!"

"Today is the day Ozaki-san'

Two weeks had passed since Yutaka Ozaki's concert, and now was the time to tally his record sales; Naoki Nagayama also realized this:

"Oh? How is it? Did Yutaka Ozaki make the charts?"

Otomo Yoshimura had a smile on his face: "Of course! The weekly sales of Yutaka Ozaki's second album reached 200,000 copies, already entering the top ten! Ranked eighth!"

"Hahaha, that is truly great!"

Otomo Yoshimura handed over a newspaper: "Don't be in such a hurry, there is even better news. Yutaka Ozaki's single 'Song of the Sunset' actually topped the charts with sales of 280,000 copies!"

Naoki Nagayama was surprised: "Can a record with only one single actually exceed an album?"

"Maybe because it's cheap..." Otomo Yoshimura told a cold joke, "However, the album has the potential for long-term sales! Both Sony and Being Records are convinced of this."

"But come to think of it, Yutaka Ozaki actually occupied two spots in the top ten of this chart!"

Otomo Yoshimura laughed: "Yes, such results are enough to make other singers of the same period furious! Hahaha~"

Regardless, releasing two records at the same time is too outrageous; generally speaking, it would definitely cannibalize the purchasing desire of the same group of fans. If a record company did this, they would lose money!

"Then how is Yutaka Ozaki's schedule arranged for the next stage?" Naoki Nagayama hadn't paid much attention to that side and could only ask the general manager, Otomo Yoshimura.

"During this period, it should be the two programs 'The Best Ten' and 'Night's Golden Melody Stage', and then various other music programs. In short, all kinds of music programs have sent invitations, and Sudo-san says he is already overwhelmed." Otomo Yoshimura's smile remained as he continued,

"Next, naturally, is the competition for various awards. In this regard, Sony and Being Records have already mobilized completely."

Naoki Nagayama felt something was missing: "Eh? What about us?"

Otomo Yoshimura felt a bit ashamed: "Although it's a bit embarrassing, in terms of influence over these judges, our agency's power still cannot compare to theirs."

"I see..." After all, it was an agency that had only been established for two years; even with two idol singers, there was still a gap in this regard. "In that case, Otomo-san... double the public relations budget!"

Naoki Nagayama thought of the words he had spoken impulsively before; if he really signed Akina, his agency's power would still be a bit weak.

"Double it?"

Otomo Yoshimura was surprised. Although there were not many artists under the agency, because record sales were excellent, the GG Agency's public relations budget had always been very generous.

"Hai, Otomo-san, go boldly and build relationships with people in the entertainment industry!" Naoki Nagayama handed all external public relations matters to Otomo Yoshimura. "Cultivate Masami Inada and the newcomer Wuchun Kawahara... In short, we must develop our connections rapidly."

"... Naoki-san, why don't you go and expand the connections yourself!" Otomo Yoshimura looked at Naoki Nagayama. Clearly, as a famous musician and songwriter, it would be most convenient for him in the music industry.

"I am too young and lack experience!"

At only 20-something years old, he was supposed to play the obedient boy to win the favor of music industry bigwigs? That was something Masahiko Kondo would do!

"In short, it's all up to you!"

Naoki Nagayama left everything to Otomo Yoshimura with peace of mind, not at all worried that he would set up his own shop later.

Which big company could give him nearly ten percent of the shares? If he went independent, where would he find a creative genius like Naoki Nagayama? Where would he find a technical master like Xiuyi Yin Tang? And both of them were hands-off...

Walking into the editing room in a good mood, Xiuyi Yin Tang had completely let go of his previous resentment by this time and greeted Naoki Nagayama happily upon seeing him:

"Naoki-san, you're here~ Why are you in such a happy mood?"

"Ah, Yutaka Ozaki's second album entered the top ten of the Oricon charts, and a single topped the list." Naoki Nagayama announced happily, "This album can be considered a huge success!"

"Haha, that's truly amazing!" Xiuyi Yin Tang did not skimp on praise, "Then, are we going to start preparing to challenge the major music and record awards next?"

"Xiuyi-san is also knowledgeable about these?"

Xiuyi Yin Tang's expression was calm: "Because film releases are the same. After the first-week box office comes out, you can start the next steps, the major awards..."

Naoki Nagayama nodded. It seems that hustling in the entertainment industry is much the same!

"By the way, Naoki-san, speaking of this..." Xiuyi Yin Tang thought of something, "Our momentum has already begun. Should we go see my teacher later?"

"Teacher Yasutomo Machida?" Naoki Nagayama recalled the old man he had met once, "What's wrong?"

"The academy's annual graduate exchange is about to begin, and many students will use this as an opportunity for promotion..."

An alumni gathering! Isn't this kind of party just a place for successful classmates to show their faces and brag in front of everyone? However, sometimes it is indeed possible to exchange resources, help each other, and so on, especially in the film industry.

You help me, I help you, and a circle within the film industry is formed!

"But I'm not a student of your academy..." Naoki Nagayama asked, "Wouldn't it be very awkward if I went?"

"Haha, it doesn't matter!" Xiuyi Yin Tang didn't care at all, "If those classmates knew that the Blue Ribbon Best Director and the Film Academy Award winner were going, they would definitely be even more excited!"

Yes, at this kind of gathering, he seems to have a little bit of status himself. As a guest or a big shot, maybe he could even give a sharing lecture!

Recently, he had also grown tired of editing the film, and going out to breathe some fresh air seemed nice!

"Tokyo University of the Arts, it's in Ueno, right?" Naoki Nagayama asked.

"Hai, right next to the Tokyo Museum." Xiuyi Yin Tang knew that Naoki Nagayama had agreed to this, "The time is the day after tomorrow, Friday afternoon. Naoki-san, let's go together!"

"That's good~ Let's go see Tokyo University of the Arts then. I haven't been there yet!"

"Hahaha, I'll take you on a tour of my alma mater!" After finishing, he looked at Masataka Komori, who had been listening on the side, "Masataka-kun, you come too!"

"Hai!"

This was introducing connections to his apprentice!

After happily setting the time, Naoki Nagayama, Xiuyi Yin Tang, and Masataka Komori once again threw themselves into the intense editing work.

More than half of the material on the editing table was gone. The final long duel was the heavy part, but it should be more convenient to edit. Looking at it overall, in about five more days, they should be able to start the preview screening!

Hmm... a week later, it would be about August 24th. It looks like this film could be released in early September!