Chapter 535

Early the next morning, Naoki Nagayama, with red eyes, got up early. He had to finish the novel he recalled yesterday, otherwise he would have to dream every night during this period.

The key is that when dreaming of the novel "Tomorrow I Will Date with Yesterday's You," it was actually like a time loop, repeating the same plot over and over again. A good romance movie almost turned into a horror movie...

After patting Eitaro's head and making some bread and milk, Naoki Nagayama ran to the study on the second floor and started writing furiously. Ah, no, he is now also a person with a typewriter.

The crisp key sound repeated, click-click-click, very rhythmic. I heard that in the future, some people specifically recorded this sound as white noise to soothe nerves.

Naoki Nagayama was immersed in typing and couldn't extricate himself...

"I have always longed for someone to suddenly say they fell in love with me at first sight."

"So this is what it's like to fall in love with someone~"

The morning time passed quickly. Without Naoki Nagayama knowing, it was already noon. The empty stomach was reminding Naoki Nagayama that it was time to replenish energy~

"Ding-ling-ling~"

I have to bury my head and finish the novel these few days!

"Naoki-san, was the song 'Arigato (Thank You)' specifically created for Chikako-chan?" After a few introductory questions, Akiko Wada immediately entered the theme.

Akiko Wada actually debuted as a singer. Her magnetic voice is very distinctive, and she has also won the Best Singing Award at the Japan Record Awards. She is also very attentive to excellent songs!

Then turned and asked: "Shuichi-san, Masataka-kun, what were you chatting about just now?"

Very soon, I saw Akina Nakamori's appearance, wearing a trendy suit and singing costume, starting to sing "North Wing" which was just released for the New Year.

Inexplicably, Masataka Morikawa seemed to hear such mockery~

Chikako Qingshan, who changed into a gorgeous singing costume, already had the appearance of a first-class idol.

After laughing at each other for a few sentences, Akiko Wada continued to exert her bold style and turned to Chikako Qingshan: "Actually, Chikako-chan knew Naoki-san before her debut, right?"

"Haha, if there is, I will definitely contact Akiko-san!"

A colleague advised, "It's just an opportunity for promotion, just give it to Tomodachi Film!"

Shuichi Itado thought for a while and decided to tell the truth: "Actually, it's not... This song was created after I encountered a sad scene."

Chikako Qingshan's face was twisted: "It's not really~"

"The afternoon program recording has ended. In the afternoon, there is still an interview with a music magazine. Naoki-san, don't forget!"

But in his heart, he was roaring: "Yabai, if these are broadcast, it will be unclear!"

However, hearing the back... "That's also true, Akina wants to impact the Best Newcomer, I feel the competition is very high." Keiyo Nagai looked at Tomo Yoshimura, "Yoshimura-san, help me make an appointment with President Hanami of Burning Productions in a few days, let's discuss it."

"This should have been recorded before the New Year, right? For this issue, Akina should be on stage..." Keiyo Nagai stroked Miaotaro's fur, making the big orange cat make a purring sound.

The joint interview with Chikako Qingshan was scheduled in an art workshop in Ikebukuro. The host was Akiko Wada, whom Shuichi Itado didn't know, but who was very famous in the entertainment industry. She is a singer with great singing ability, and a program host known for being straightforward and daring to speak.

The TV screen was playing the latest issue of "The Best Ten." Shuichi Itado was holding Miaotaro and watching various singers in the program offering their voices.

"Naoki-san..." A voice suppressing anger came from the microphone, it was Tomo Yoshimura, "Did you forget something?"

"What kind of talk is that!" Akiko Wada said loudly in surprise, "If Naoki Nagai, who sits on a dozen songs in the top of the Oricon chart, doesn't dare to call himself a lyricist and composer... then who else in the entire entertainment industry dares to?!"

"Hai~" Chikako Qingshan walked to Shuichi Itado's side and said softly, "Naoki-san, thank you for accepting the interview with me this time!"

Shuichi Itado waved his hand quickly: "Daijobu, I have already conceived the outline, the rest is just typing. It won't delay anything~"

From 5 years old to 35 years old, we can only meet every five years... We can only have a 30-day romance at the age of 20~

Under Akiko Wada's repeated questioning, Chikako Qingshan could only say softly: "Of course I like him a little~"

"If that's the case, if there is anything suitable for you, please don't hesitate to teach me!"

Shuichi Itado naturally wouldn't tear down his own stage at this time: "Ah... yes, I had a little inspiration yesterday."

Agreed to let Takeharu Kawahara send him back to the studio, Keiyo Nagai took a taxi directly back to Shanyingyuan. The interview this afternoon was actually conducted in a state where his head was slightly dizzy. The most important thing at present is, of course, to continue writing the novel!

"Er... there are indeed one or two such songs." Shuichi Itado felt that there was nothing bad to say. After all, musicians don't know how many drafts they have in private.

His wrists were a little cramped. In the evening, Shuichi Itado had to stop and rest for a while.

Since he had already promised, Shuichi Itado couldn't break his word, so after eating a bowl of ramen casually, he drove to the studio.

"Aha, I said so!" Akiko Wada said as if she had discovered a hidden secret, "I feel a little moved now when I see Naoki Nagai-san~"

Shuichi Itado could only smile awkwardly on the side...

"...... Haha, Akiko-san is too exaggerated~"

Naoki Nakayama responded on the side: "Yes, the competition pressure for Best Actor and Actress is too high. Ken Takakura's 'Antarctica' and Ms. Yuko Tanaka's 'Amagi Goe' both have great competitiveness."

Tomo Yoshimura's lips moved. For a writer, inspiration is very important, especially for an inspiration-type player like Keiyo Nagai. If he is asked to accept an interview together at this time, will it be a loss outweighing the gain?

Shuichi Itado wrote with concentration. Eitaro could only rest his head on his front paws, looking up from time to time at his master, looking forward to when he could stop and play with him.

It was like this when writing novels the previous few times!

"Today is the day Chikako-chan's new album goes on sale!" Tomo Yoshimura said helplessly.

"Liar!" Akiko Wada looked at Shuichi Itado next to her and said, "A young girl in spring encountering a handsome neighbor like Naoki-san, how could she not like him!"

The time experienced by a pair of lovers is mutually reversed. His past is your future, his future is your past... The joy and happiness he remembers yesterday is the tomorrow you haven't lived yet...

"You fell down before I even exerted effort!"

After stroking Eitaro for a while, pouring a cup of hot tea, Shuichi Itado sat on the sofa in the living room and started watching variety shows.

The song "North Wing" has already been released. The current Akina is promoting it on various programs... Plus some follow-up promotion for "Love Letter," she is so busy that she doesn't even have time to call Keiyo Nagai.

"Hai!" Chikako Qingshan responded, "Naoki-san often passes by the small shop at my house."

"Naoki-san, Shuichi-san, Yoshimura-san... and Masataka-san, good afternoon~"

"Chikako-chan, you're here~" Tomo Yoshimura's old face also bloomed with a smile, "Wait a moment, we'll go for the interview."

Because it is not a live program, the recording process is relatively relaxed. After chatting about some questions, the recording started in the exhibition hall of the art workshop.

"Naoki-san... the idol singers under your company name seem to get one of your debut songs?" Akiko Wada seemed to react, "You said before that you would only give songs if you met suitable people... Does that mean there are still many backup songs currently?"

Such love is doomed to be sad and sentimental from the very beginning.

"Moshi moshi, this is Shanyingyuan."

"Ah, it's just the appearance of a neighbor big brother~" Akiko Wada continued to ask, "At that time, you must have liked this handsome neighbor big brother very much, right?"

"Haha, that's a win-win thing, of course I have to do it~" Shuichi Itado explained with a smile.

However, after these questions, the act of binding the two together for promotion is almost done. In the following interview process, it is mainly about the songs in Chikako Qingshan's new album, and then there is a segment of performing songs.

"Are you sure you're using this one to impact?" Shuichi Itado asked with a smile, "'Crows Zero'?"

Naoki Nagayama, who was preparing to pick up the phone to order some takeout, was startled by the suddenly ringing phone and retracted his hand. It was two seconds later before he picked up the microphone:

"Eh?" Shuichi Itado, whose head had been chaotic since last night, really couldn't remember, "What's the matter?"

"...... That's also no way. 'The Best Ten' can't let Akina-chan walk out of the revolving door twice!"

"Che, I thought there was some good way, isn't it just going to call for reinforcements......"

"At that time, Akina will definitely be invited to sing 'Snow Flower'...... The people at Warner-Pioneer will be angry~"

"Naoki-san.... what is wrong with you......?" Naoki Nakayama found Shuichi Itado's face full of fatigue and bloodshot eyes, "Did you stay up all night or?"

When "The Best Ten" is released on Friday, we will know the ranking of "Snow Flower" in the first week of the New Year.

The click-click-click typing sound rang in the study again. As rows of text were born from the white paper, the story of "Tomorrow I Will Date with Yesterday's You" gradually became complete.

Shuichi Itado continued to smile awkwardly......

Akiko Wada was surprised. The interview scheduled this time was to bundle Shuichi Itado and Chikako Qingshan together for hype, but this answer was truly unexpected.

Shuichi Itado was speechless when he heard the back. When did he want to compete for Best Actor...... It was clearly just them talking to themselves!

"If that's the case, does this song have nothing to do with Chikako-chan herself?"

And after walking into the office, he found that besides Tomo Yoshimura and Ryoichi Tanaka, even Keiyo Nagai was inside.

Tomo Yoshimura looked at his good friend's excited spirit and weak body, feeling very familiar: "Naoki-san..... are you..... creating a novel?"

The youthful and beautiful Chikako Qingshan greeted everyone with a bright smile. It seemed that the cold air was warmed up. No wonder Chikako Qingshan's popularity is getting higher and higher now.

Poor Shuichi Itado, he hasn't talked to his girlfriend for three days~

"If Ms. Akina Nakamori wants to impact the Best Newcomer...... then maybe she can get the support of the Sasakawa Foundation behind Burning Productions, which is also good for our movies."

Promised before, to stand on stage for Chikako Qingshan.......

"Kuso! What I am angry about is not just this opportunity!" Masataka Morikawa roared unwillingly, "What really makes me angry is that Shuichi Itado clearly didn't do anything, but we lost!"

The staff of the hall had almost all returned. The full staff felt very lively. Everyone greeted Shuichi Itado enthusiastically.

"What's wrong?" A colleague asked.

Ryoichi Tanaka looked at Shuichi Itado again: "Naoki-san, don't compete for Best Actor with Ken Takakura.... you can't win~"

"Ryomei-san, it seems that the song 'Snow Flower' will be fighting against 'North Wing' for a long time." The colleague looked at Masataka Morikawa, "This kind of thing will probably happen more and more in the future."

"Nice to meet you, I am Akiko Wada/Shuichi Itado/Chikako Qingshan...... Please take care of me." Because everyone didn't know each other, when they arrived at the art workshop, they exchanged greetings.

Masataka Morikawa was already very angry. Keiyo Nagai clearly didn't use his heart to promote the song "Snow Flower," but with the continuous heat of "Love Letter" at the end of last year and the beginning of this year, this theme song still rushed to the first place of the Oricon chart and the first place of "The Best Ten" like a rocket.

The recording process went very smoothly. Shuichi Itado and Chikako Qingshan, under Akiko Wada's guidance, answered questions fluently and created explosive points. Based on Keiyo Nagai's current heat, I believe it will cause quite a discussion when it is broadcast.

Just when the few were chatting almost enough, the office door was knocked, and Takeharu Kawahara walked in with Chikako Qingshan.

Just when Shuichi Itado was complaining, Masataka Morikawa of Warner-Pioneer hung up the phone very angrily.

"Nothing..... just didn't sleep well."

"Masataka-kun, Shuichi-san, Yoshimura-san."

"People from Burning Productions called to tell me that they received an invitation from 'The Best Ten', and Akina's latest two songs are on the list...... However, because 'Snow Flower' is the first place...... so they want Akina-chan to only perform 'Snow Flower'."

"Although this movie has great influence, it has no advantage in the awards. Sure enough, it is better to use 'Love Letter' to impact." Keiyo Nagai said, "This time, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Movie can all be tried........ Best Actress and Best Actor are a bit difficult, but Ms. Akina Nakamori can also impact the Best Newcomer Award."

By the way, Shuichi Itado will also have similar situations when creating movie scripts or songs, but the symptoms will be much lighter. When writing novels, it seems to be more brain-consuming, so it will look more obvious.

The people in the office continued to talk about some work that needed to be communicated recently, and then Tomo Yoshimura prepared to take people to the interview place.

"Ah...... indeed."

"Can't say that, I think Chikako-chan's vocal conditions and singing ability are very suitable for this song. In fact, most of my songs are created in advance, and then I find suitable singers." Shuichi Itado answered with a smile, "So..... from this point, I never dare to call myself a lyricist and composer."

However, the momentum of this new song was obviously suppressed by "Snow Flower." Many fans will choose between these two when buying records.

Dinner was again very casual ramen. Shuichi Itado, who worked hard at typing all day, had no energy to make an exquisite dinner.

"Naoki-san, how about postponing today's interview~"

"Don't underestimate our Warner-Pioneer!" Masataka Morikawa roared in a low voice, "We will definitely have a way!"

Then the colleague watched his group leader run towards Akira Terabayashi's office in a hurry......

Ryoichi Tanaka spoke at this time: "About the matter of 'Love Letter' impacting the Blue Ribbon Awards and the Academy Awards."