Chapter 515

The sky is dark and it is raining.

Drops of rain with cold water vapor hit the rockery in the courtyard, falling into eight petals; the missing part under the withered brown cherry tree has accumulated into a small pond; if you look closely, when the raindrops fall on the water, they will jump up again lively, as if they are rushing to greet people.

There is very little rain in Tokyo in winter. Naoki Nagayama sat cross-legged on the corridor of Shanyingyuan, watching the long-lost rain scene with a cat and a dog beside him.

Naoki Nagayama has been staying in Shanyingyuan for the past two days. It's not that he doesn't want to go to work, but Otomo Yoshimura persuaded him to stay at home and avoid the limelight first, because there are too many people in Japan who want to deal with him now~

Since the shocking "confession" speech at the FNS Music Festival, although subsequent reports and interviews were explaining that this was just for the promotion of the new movie, the young fans who were already on the head didn't believe it at all.

"Flower-hearted Naoki, don't think about attacking our idol!!!"

In Tokyo, an "Anti-Naoki Nagayama Club/Flower-hearted Naoki Countermeasure Department" has been established!

Coupled with an unknown reporter (Naotaro Nakanishi), who released the internal interview material.

Naoki Nagayama's "I won't tell you!" in front of the camera, and his frivolous behavior, were considered a provocation to the media. Many media reporters began to attack Naoki Nagayama.

Labels like "frivolous", "aloof", "flower-hearted", etc. began to be put on Naoki Nagayama... However, the real black spot of "involvement in the underworld" was actually not dared to be talked about by many people.

If there was no group pushing behind this, Naoki Nagayama wouldn't believe it.

"Ding-a-ling~" The phone in the living room rang.

Naoki Nagayama walked over slowly: "Moshi Moshi, this is Shanyingyuan~"

"Naoki-san, are you staying at home honestly?!" Otomo Yoshimura's tone in the microphone was relaxed.

"Yeah, haven't I been staying here~ What's wrong with having a good rest? It's so comfortable that I don't want to go out!"

Naoki Nagayama said carelessly. In fact, how could he get tired of this fairy-like life of sitting at home listening to the rain, reading books, and petting cats and dogs!

"Hehe, that's good~" Otomo Yoshimura couldn't understand this salted fish life attitude, but he didn't say much. "Naoki-san, the reports of the past two days have been spread. Are you sure it's a good idea to promote 'Love Letter' at this time?"

"Haha, isn't this the best time? The scandal between the two leads is raging, but suddenly there is a love movie between the two to be released... From the perspective of simple dissemination, gossip and rumors are the fastest. How much advertising money did we save." Naoki Nagayama chuckled. "It won't be long before all of Japan will know that a 'Love Letter' is about to be released."

"However, such rumors... the image of Naoki-san in everyone's heart..." Otomo Yoshimura still had some doubts. "Do you want to arrange some whitewashing articles..."

"Well~ This is not needed. The image of the entertainment industry is strange. It's nothing to have one more celebrity plagued by scandals. Anyway, I don't want to rely on this to eat." Naoki Nagayama was very free and easy. "Besides, with me attracting firepower, isn't Akina-chan much easier~"

Indeed, the current mainstream attitude is an experienced flower-hearted scumbag, who is thinking of deceiving an innocent little white flower.

Although Akina Nakamori also accepted some interviews, most of the media's attitude towards Akina was very gentle.

Although there were some discussions about the scandal, after explaining that it was to cooperate with the promotion of the movie, most people didn't know whether the two were really dating. Those who already believed that the two were dating were more hating that they didn't fight for it.

"..."

Otomo Yoshimura was speechless. As a good friend of Naoki Nagayama, he naturally knew that these two guys were really dating and their relationship was very good.

However, this current behavior, using scandals to increase heat, but telling the media that it is promoting a movie, and both agencies have a vague attitude, makes people in the entertainment industry swing between truth and lies, and they become more and more curious...

The result is that the heat of the two remains high. There have been headlines about them in the newspapers for three consecutive days, and they are often used as topics in variety shows.

"Sigh... do whatever you want~"

Otomo Yoshimura didn't worry. Naoki Nagayama relies on movies to make money. As a behind-the-scenes person, it doesn't matter if his reputation is a bit worse. Instead, it will appear more real.

However, this was not the purpose of Otomo Yoshimura's call. He continued: "Naoki-san, tomorrow is Friday. Will you attend the premiere of 'Ringu'?"

"Ah, of course!" Naoki Nagayama was very interested. "How could I miss the opportunity to introduce the charming Sadako-san to everyone!"

"... Naoki-san, a good horror movie, how come it sounds like an adult movie from your mouth... so wretched." Otomo Yoshimura's words were always sharp. "Don't talk nonsense during the interview tomorrow!"

"Hai hai~ Otomo-san, you really don't understand humor!" Naoki Nagayama curled his lips. "This way of speaking is very popular in American culture!"

"Don't put everything into American culture!!!"

Otomo Yoshimura faithfully fulfilled the responsibility of the tsukkomi role. "The 200-year-old American culture will cry!"

This tsukkomi was very powerful. Naoki Nagayama even suspected whether he or Otomo Yoshimura was the one who traveled from the future.

"Anyway, remember to arrive at the preview site on time tomorrow!"

"Hai!"

Otomo Yoshimura, who hung up the phone, wiped his face with his hand.

Every time he talked to Naoki Nagayama on the phone, he felt that he had become very strange. He should have been a shrewd and steady company executive!

"Dong dong" knocking on the door came.

"Otomo-san." Riko Hayano walked in and handed a document to Otomo Yoshimura. "This is the outline of tomorrow's press release. See if there is any problem."

"Ah, the press release for the preview."

Otomo Yoshimura flipped through it. There were words like "not scary at all", "slightly surprised", "plain", "can take a look", "Naoki Nagayama's failed work", etc., which made his brows frown.

"Is this the manuscript after you consulted Naoki-san?"

"Hai."

Riko Hayano was also very helpless. The normal press releases drafted before, such as "refreshing the history of horror movies", "most thrilling", "screaming", "innovation", etc., were evaluated by Naoki Nagayama as mediocre public relations manuscripts.

Then, under Naoki Nagayama's output, points of view like contrast, using hot spots, creating expectations, etc., led to this version of the press release.

"Naoki-san said that this movie will definitely be reported by other media, and two different attitudes will increase the audience's curiosity, especially for niche movies like horror movies, curiosity is the reason why the audience comes to watch.

Plus Naoki Nagayama's current heat is very high, it can definitely be used..."

Otomo Yoshimura had a headache. This was contrary to his traditional concepts. However, he finally agreed.

"Well, let's follow Naoki-san's. He has unique insights into public dissemination..."

Watching for the past few years, Naoki Nagayama's strange operations have all been very effective.

"Hai." Riko Hayano nodded. "Then we will go to prepare. By the way, Otomo-san, tomorrow's ambulance..."

"That is absolutely indispensable!"

Since Otomo Yoshimura watched the movie once in advance, he had no doubts about the horror level of the movie. He watched it on a small screen. If it were changed to a cinema, his little heart...

"I understand, it will definitely be arranged in place."

After Riko Hayano went out, Otomo Yoshimura continued to bury his head in the documents. The year-end bonus plan for the end of the year was almost ready, and soon it would be scored, and then money would be distributed to employees~

And Naoki Nagayama on the other side, after hanging up the phone, looked at the licking dog that ran over to rub his legs.

"Eitaro, what do you want to do? It's impossible to go out to play today!"

The dog wagged its tail and grinned, saying nothing, just looking at Naoki Nagayama with innocent eyes until it made people feel a bit embarrassed.

"You're acting pitiful again!" He petted the dog's head hard. "I don't know where you learned it!"

"However, going out to play is absolutely impossible!" Naoki Nagayama finally compromised a little. "At most, we will have pork ribs today, and I will add a piece for you!"

"Woof woof woof!" Eitaro's tail wagged even more happily.

Staying at home for these two days, without having to go to the company to work, Naoki Nagayama restored his long-standing living habits and cooked by himself.

Take the pork ribs out of the refrigerator to thaw, then prepare the marinade, and by the way, prepare other side dishes. Today, I will make a braised pork ribs for the family of three to satisfy their cravings.

It was still early. Naoki Nagayama, who had prepared the dishes, walked to the living room and took out a newly bought ctpop record to listen to. Akina Nakamori's "Rndrver" is perfect for a rainy day.

In the distinct rhythm, with a little jazz saxophone, the living room of Shanyingyuan seemed to jump up. The moving human voice took people to the road of night rain, enjoying loneliness and romance alone...

The rain outside seemed to hear the music in the living room and began to become gentle.

"Drip drip drip~"

Just when Naoki Nagayama was focused on lunch, the pager on the coffee table rang. This tool specially used to contact Akina, he naturally returned it immediately.

"Moshi Moshi, is Akina there?"

"Naoki-san!" Sure enough, Akina Nakamori's happy voice came from the microphone.

"So early today, are you resting?" Usually, Naoki Nagayama communicates with Akina at night. In the past few days, the limelight has been strong, and naturally, the two haven't met.

"No... I have to rehearse in the afternoon..." Akina Nakamori in the microphone seemed a bit embarrassed. "Just passed by near Shanyingyuan, so I thought about calling Naoki-san to see..."

Young lovers in love can't wait to stick together every moment. This time, they haven't seen each other for three days, so they are naturally very missed. Akina just wanted to meet her boyfriend at this time.

"Haha, are you nearby?" Naoki Nagayama smiled. "Then do you want to have lunch together? I happen to be making pork ribs!"

"Eh? Is it okay?"

Akina Nakamori was in a telephone booth next to a gas station at this time, looked at Noriyuki Hosoda who was refueling not far away, and hesitated, "But in the afternoon, I have to go to the Red and White Song Assembly rehearsal..."

"It doesn't matter, I'll send you there in the afternoon." Naoki Nagayama guaranteed. He naturally knew that Noriyuki Hosoda must be on the side at this time. "Let Hosoda-san and the others go first."

After struggling for a while, Akina decided to go see her boyfriend. After hanging up the phone, she ran to the agency's car: "Hosoda-san, I'm going to have a meal... In the afternoon, I will go there myself!"

"..."

Noriyuki Hosoda looked at his idol with hatred for not being able to fight. Everyone said Naoki Nagayama was a scumbag, but she didn't give up at all?

Yes, from the time they arrived near Shanyingyuan in Chiyoda, Noriyuki Hosoda knew that his idol would make some moths.

"Akina-chan, then don't be late for the rehearsal venue of the Red and White Song Assembly at NHK in the afternoon!" Noriyuki Hosoda had to say this, but reminded, "Also... at this time, still pay attention to confidentiality..."

Akina Nakamori had a blush on her face, but still smiled and said: "Hai, I will be careful!"

Walking in the light rain with an umbrella for five minutes, Akina Nakamori, who was wrapped tightly, came to the gate of Shanyingyuan.

In the hazy water mist of the light rain, Shanyingyuan in a circle of bamboo leaves is quiet and peaceful.

After ringing the doorbell, the iron gate opened automatically. When she walked to the front door, it was actually Eitaro who opened the door for Akina!

"Woof woof!" Eitaro stood in the entrance hall, as if welcoming family members back.

Looking at the big white dog in front of her, Akina pulled down her scarf and gently patted the dog's head:

"Eitaro is actually so capable? Can he open the door!"

After putting away the umbrella, changing shoes, and hanging up her coat, Akina walked towards the main hall while saying "I'm home".

Naoki Nagayama was in the open kitchen, wearing a solid-colored wool sweater, with a patterned apron around his front, and his hands were tanning the just-thawed pork ribs... If someone saw Naoki Nagayama now, a "househusband" evaluation would definitely be indispensable.

"Akina, you are here~" Naoki Nagayama greeted his girlfriend with a smile in the kitchen.

"Hai, hearing that Naoki-san is going to make pork ribs, how can I not come!" The little girl walked to Naoki Nagayama's side easily, looking at the ingredients.

"As an idol, are you so greedy?" Naoki Nagayama pointed at Akina's forehead with his elbow. "Are you afraid of getting fat?"

"No way!"

The little girl pouted. This Naoki-san is really hateful. Knowing that this is the enemy of girls, he still asked!

Hatingly, she reached out to Naoki Nagayama's waist and wanted to pinch her boyfriend as revenge, but she didn't know why she hugged him, and then the whole person hugged Naoki Nagayama from behind...

This... is it reversed? Naoki Nagayama was a bit funny. This role is a bit misplaced! The one who cooks and the one who hugs are...

"Akina, what's wrong?"

Feeling the delicate body, Naoki Nagayama turned his body, but because his palms were still stained with sauce, he could only hug Akina with his elbows.

"Naoki-san, I miss you..."

The bold confession came from the person in his arms. Smelling the smell on her boyfriend, Akina felt that the missing of these few days rushed to her heart.

At this time, there is no need for other replies. Naoki Nagayama lowered his head and found the soft place, and kissed it gently...

The next chapter is the preview. You say, should Kinji Fukasaku ascend to heaven?

(End of chapter)