Chapter 449: This young man is the real monster!
Ginza, whether it is summer or autumn, is always crowded with people, the whole street is noisy, listen carefully, it is the sound of gold and silver flowing.
Taking advantage of the drop in temperature, Naoki Nagayama came to Sanmaiju in Ginza after a long absence. Today he made an appointment with someone to drink tea here.
Store manager Katsuo Yasui and deputy store manager Chika Sakakibara managed this teahouse very well. Even in summer, there were many customers who patronized it every day, some of whom were long-term repeat customers.
In order to better serve customers, the two even hired a young waitress, Aki Matsumura.
"Naoki-san! Long time no see!" Katsuo Yasui greeted Naoki Nagayama immediately upon seeing him.
"Hahaha, I didn't want to drink tea in summer, so I came less~" Naoki Nagayama smiled at Katsuo Yasui. "The private room on the third floor is still empty, right?"
"Hi, it has been reserved according to Naoki-san's instructions!"
Katsuo Yasui greeted Aki Matsumura in the lobby to watch the store, and led Naoki Nagayama to the third floor himself.
After opening the private room and the air conditioning, Katsuo Yasui asked respectfully: "Naoki-san, are you still drinking Gyokuro tea today?"
"Is there still Gyokuro now?"
"It's from this spring~" Katsuo Yasui said, it had been stored long ago.
"Then let's have a pot first." Naoki Nagayama was very satisfied looking at the spotless private room. "By the way, if Masaki Kobayashi-san comes later, bring him directly to the private room."
"Hi, I understand!"
It looks like he is meeting someone today, Katsuo Yasui had such an idea in his heart, and hurriedly went down to prepare to communicate with Chika Sakakibara, and the tea snacks prepared for the private room needed to be increased.
Naoki Nagayama made an appointment with Masaki Kobayashi to drink tea today. On the one hand, they hadn't seen each other for a long time, and on the other hand, he wanted to ask about Kinji Fukasaku. He always felt that he had established an enemy for no reason.
The top-grade Gyokuro tea still had a long-lasting fragrance and a sweet and mellow taste. And because it was not the Gyokuro tea of the season, it gathered some irritability, and the taste was more mellow when tasted.
Coupled with light tea snacks, both the sense of smell and taste were in a calm and natural atmosphere, and the whole person calmed down.
Half an hour passed unconsciously~
With a swish, the partition door of the private room opened, and an old man with high spirits walked in,
"Naoki-san, I'm here!"
"Hahaha, Masaki-san, long time no see." Naoki Nagayama stood up to welcome him. "Please sit down."
"So this is the private room that is never open to the public!" Masaki Kobayashi walked in, looking at the decoration of the private room very curiously. "I've been here many times before, but I never had the chance to come in."
"Ha, it was said before that one of the four private rooms on the third floor must be left empty. It looks like Yasui-san kept this one specifically." Naoki Nagayama smiled, this was the privilege of the boss.
After making new tea for Masaki Kobayashi, Naoki Nagayama asked: "Masaki-san, what are you busy with recently?"
"Me~ I'm busy with that documentary 'Tokyo Trial'. Many stubborn old guys are scolding this film."
Masaki Kobayashi re-selected and edited all the video materials of the Far East Military Tribunal for the trial of World War II war criminals this year into a long documentary. After the movie was released in June, it caused some controversy.
"That's really troublesome." Naoki Nagayama knew these stubborn right-wing elements very well.
"They are just fierce in their mouths."
Masaki Kobayashi was not afraid of these people. He had been at odds with this group of guys for a long time, and there was more than one movie aimed at them, so it was just a spit war. "However, Naoki-san, you are very popular recently!"
As a well-known old director in the film industry, Masaki Kobayashi naturally paid attention to new movies, especially the new movie "Crows Zero" of his young friend.
"Haha, I just wanted to make some money, but I didn't expect to cause such a big wave." Naoki Nagayama was humble as usual. "However, Masaki-san, I happen to have a doubt I want to consult.
Why would Director Kinji Fukasaku specifically target Tree Friend Film?"
Masaki Kobayashi took a sip of tea and thought for a while: "I'm not very familiar with Director Fukasaku, but I heard from friends that it seems to be because Naoki-san snatched his award before."
"Eh? Is it just because of this?" Naoki Nagayama thought there were more hidden feelings. "Because the award was snatched, he actually did so many things, making me think I had some deep hatred with him."
"Haha, Naoki-san snatched the award for his most proud movie 'Kamata March' in half his life. It's not impossible to be remembered." As a director, Masaki Kobayashi understood Kinji Fukasaku's mood very well.
"Then, for the tricks of 'Crows Zero', is it Director Fukasaku's own behavior?" Naoki Nagayama wanted to know if Shochiku Film participated in it.
"Naoki-san, Shochiku, Toho, Toei, Nikkatsu, are all old-brand production companies passed down for decades. The newcomer Kadokawa is also recognized by them because of Daiei.
However, Tree Friend Film of Naoki-san is only a film company established for less than 3 years, but it has produced 5 consecutive blockbuster movies, making people curious, is Tree Friend Film a monster?"
Masaki Kobayashi knew that Naoki Nagayama was the real key behind these movies. In other words, this young man was the real monster! Looking at the young man in front of him, he seemed to see a dark figure standing behind heavy glory.
"This is really jealous and scary."
"So that's it."
Although Masaki Kobayashi did not answer directly, he had already told Naoki Nagayama the truth. This series of actions against "Crows Zero" not only had Kinji Fukasaku behind it, but also the shadows of many old-brand companies.
Masaki Kobayashi looked at Naoki Nagayama curiously: "Even if you know, what does Naoki-san plan to do?"
"Haha, after all, Tree Friend Film is too weak, and the control of the media is definitely not as good as them, so I plan to join them!" Naoki Nagayama said with a smile, after all, if you can't beat them, join them~
"Eh?"
"It means that we will also criticize 'Crows Zero' together."
A smart person understands as soon as he points it out, Masaki Kobayashi immediately understood: "So it turns out that killing with praise can also be used in reverse, I learned another trick."
Raising the controversy point of black material, even ordinary people will realize that this is not something a movie can decide.
After drinking tea with Masaki Kobayashi for a whole morning, Naoki returned to Shanyingyuan in the afternoon.
Originally, he wanted to make an appointment with Daitai Sugiura of Fuji TV to chat, wanting to ask if Fuji TV wanted to continue "Twilight Meow Meow."
Daitai Sugiura's tone was very good, but he really didn't have time today, so this appointment didn't happen, and the afternoon was left empty.
When walking into the door, Eitaro ran out. Seeing that it was Naoki Nagayama, he immediately ran inside and carried the dog leash out.
Naoki Nagayama had a black line on his face: "You fellow, didn't I take you out this morning?"
The big dog didn't speak, just rubbed around Naoki Nagayama, its thick tail wagging very happily, hitting his leg like a small whip, a bit painful.
Since meeting that Shiba Inu once when taking it out a few days ago, this guy wants to run out every day now.
"Even your owner doesn't always go out to find a girlfriend..." Seeing that he couldn't persuade it, Naoki Nagayama had to compromise. "Alright, alright, I'll take you to find your little girlfriend! You have to let me change my clothes, right?"
Looking at the excited Eitaro, Miutaro, who had always been calm, watched coldly, as if he had seen through the troubles of the world and lay on the cabinet.
"Miutaro, why did you climb up again! Even though you can't get down yourself!"
Naoki Nagayama stepped on a stool and picked Miutaro down from the top of the cabinet, then changed into clothes suitable for exercise, and then took Eitaro out, leaving Miutaro to watch the house.
The afternoon at this time did not have the scorching sun before, nor the coolness of the morning and evening. The brilliant sunlight seemed to bring some summer atmosphere.
Naoki Nagayama walked on the street with the dog, and there were very few people walking with him. Even housewives did not come out to shop at this time.
"Eitaro, don't sniff around, your little girlfriend won't come out at this time!"
The last time they met by chance was on a weekend evening in the park, so Eitaro was destined not to find her today.
Naoki Nagayama took the dog out mainly to go to the Qingshan shop.
"Old Man Qingshan~ I'm here again~" Naoki Nagayama pushed the door open and sure enough saw Shin Qingshan on the tea table, and Chikako Qingshan behind the counter. "Chikako-chan, you are here too~"
"Hi, because Grandpa said Naoki-san wanted to see me."
Tying Eitaro at the door, Naoki Nagayama sat directly beside Shin Qingshan.
Chikako Qingshan served hot tea very diligently, but after drinking tea for a whole morning, Naoki Nagayama was in no mood to continue: "Yeah, it's about Chikako-chan's future, I still want to confirm it in person."
Naoki Nagayama sat up straight at this time and asked very seriously:
"Chikako-chan, do you really want to debut?"
"Eh?" Although Chikako Qingshan had already heard what her grandfather said, she was still a bit nervous when asked so formally. "This... I am indeed interested in the idol industry!"
"After debuting, your life will change drastically!" Naoki Nagayama said. "When you are not famous, you have to study hard, work hard, endure criticism... After you are famous, you have to study hard, work hard, endure criticism..."
"As an idol, the whole person will be exposed to the public's vision. Friendship, love, and even family affection are very difficult to guarantee privacy."
Shin Qingshan watched quietly from the side and didn't interrupt. This was a choice related to his granddaughter's future. And Chikako Qingshan grabbed the collar of her shirt, her face a bit nervous, but after thinking about it, she nodded:
"Hi, Naoki-san, I know!"
Naoki Nagayama nodded: "Then Chikako-chan, no matter how you develop in the idol career in the future, remember your original intention now!"
"Hi!"
The question and answer like a ritual ended, and the tense atmosphere between the few people eased. Naoki Nagayama smiled at this time:
"Haha, Chikako-chan, since you have decided to debut~ then please be sure to choose our GG agency!
The agency that develops the fastest in the industry, with well-known female idols like Junko Ito, Yuki Saito, Cat's Eye Three Sisters, etc.! Guaranteed to give Chikako-chan the best support!"
"Fake... where else can I go besides Naoki-san's agency!"
Shin Qingshan rolled his eyes. It was clearly because he was implicated in Naoki Nagayama's scandal that he had to debut so quickly. He wanted to seek justice for his granddaughter at this time:
"If you debut, what specific support will there be?"
"This..." Naoki Nagayama thought for a while. "First of all, there will be vocal training, acting training, etc., lasting about a month, and then a debut record will be tailored."
"However, because of Chikako-chan's current situation, we will accelerate this process, training while debuting!" Naoki Nagayama continued, "And to express my apologies before, I will provide Chikako-chan with a debut song!"
"Honto ni?" Chikako Qingshan had spirit instantly when she heard this. "Is it created by Naoki-san himself?"
"Yeah."
Actually, for every idol who debuted, Naoki Nagayama seemed to have given a debut song, and some second albums also had it... But there was no need to say this.
"In addition, if during the subsequent development process, it is found that Chikako-chan is more suitable for film and television, we will also provide more TV and movie opportunities!"
These conditions sounded very good. You know, Naoki Nagayama now has the title of gold medal composer and lyricist, and is also an excellent director and producer. How can an ordinary idol debut be shot by him!
"Arigato!" Chikako Qingshan bowed when she heard this. "Naoki-san, please take care of me in the future!"
And Shin Qingshan also said very solemnly: "Naoki-san, my Chikako, I will leave it to you in the future!"
"Please leave it to me!"
Naoki Nagayama also answered very seriously.
After popularizing the matters of debut in the Qingshan shop and agreeing to go to the studio for formal signing tomorrow, Naoki Nagayama took Eitaro back to Shanyingyuan.
However, he didn't find it when he was in the shop just now, but Naoki Nagayama, who returned home, thought about it and felt something was wrong:
"Leave it to me in the future... Please take care of me... Why do these two sentences sound like what is said when meeting the parents?!!"
Speaking of which, going to someone's house to let the parents sign the granddaughter to the agency, and going to someone's house to let the parents marry the granddaughter to someone else, the steps really feel a bit similar!
"Shouldn't be a misunderstanding, right?" Naoki Nagayama thought for a while. "Definitely not a misunderstanding!"
Then he decisively called Dayou Fangcun and informed him that a new idol would come to sign the contract tomorrow.
While Naoki Nagayama was still adding bricks and tiles to the expansion of his agency, an airplane was slowly flying towards Tokyo.
Genta Nakai on the plane was reading the Tokyo newspaper on the plane. After seeing the news about "Crows Zero" and Naoki Nagayama's scandal and background, he couldn't help laughing:
"Haha, it looks like Naoki-san will make a big stir no matter where he is!"
After more than half a year of being sent out, Genta Nakai, who became a billionaire, is back!
Looking at the familiar scenery outside the window, Genta Nakai couldn't help but sigh: "Finally back before Lingmei gives birth! If I miss even this, I will have regrets even if I make so much money!"
"Oh, by the way, there is this."
Genta Nakai looked at the briefcase beside him. It contained the relevant certificates for a high-end apartment in the Manhattan area of New York, which he was entrusted to buy before Naoki Nagayama left the United States.
"Naoki-san, this time it's my turn to give you a surprise!" ===== CHAPTER 450 =====
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