Chapter 541: of writer can finally come in handy!

Tokyo Bubble Life, Main Text, Chapter 558, The title of writer can finally come in handy! Anyone who has bought a house knows that high-quality properties are always similar—good location, good transportation, good layout—while properties that aren't good have their own disadvantages.

And once a certain price is reached, the properties in the central urban area actually don't have any major problems; the problem is just whether you can afford them.

Naoki Nagayama and the three of them followed Keiko Fujita to look at them one by one. Shimokitazawa, Ikebukuro, Shinjuku, Roppongi... they seemed to feel that all the subsequent ones were very good.

"Ms. Fujita." Feng Yongshan was a bit moved, "For these properties... we might need to discuss it before we can rent them. We might not be able to decide today."

Keiko Fujita's smile remained on her face. One had already been decided today, and the performance for the first quarter had been settled. What else could she be dissatisfied with~

"It's okay, it should be considered carefully. And I will look for more alternative properties later!"

Naoki Nagayama said, "Keiko-san, if the landlords are willing to sell, I am willing to buy them at market price. If it's just leasing, then we really have to wait."

"Buying? I understand~"

Keiko Fujita took it to heart. Although most of those who owned these properties could see their potential for appreciation, there were always landlords who needed liquid funds... and there were many other properties for sale elsewhere~

The subsequent transaction matters naturally had to follow the process. Keiko Fujita hurriedly said goodbye and went back, wanting to complete the transaction as soon as possible.

But since the address for the first KTV had been decided, it was time to start the related preparations.

Naoki Nagayama said to Shige Araki beside him, "Shige-san, I will find someone to design the KTV decoration, but this kind of interior renovation shouldn't take too much time. It is expected to be completed by March... In these few months, you have to reserve and train the relevant manpower~"

Shige Araki nodded, "Hai!"

Feng Yongshan was actually very interested in a KTV similar to a nightclub, and immediately said, "My underlings, except for some who are doing well as artists, the others can also come to help."

"Ha, of course," Naoki Nagayama smiled, "But Big Brother Feng, they are mainly here to learn. After all, you will also open a KTV later... You must participate in this design, decoration, and the purchase and use of karaoke equipment..."

"Hmm! I will!" Feng Yongshan patted Shige Araki on the shoulder, "Shige-san and I are good brothers! We will definitely learn well!"

Shige Araki's face twitched when the hand patted down. Didn't this reckless man know how to control his strength? It hurt to death.

But he still had to smile on his face, "Yes, I will teach Big Brother Feng well~"

"Hahaha, this is a good brother!!!"

Feng Yongshan patted Shige Araki hard again, hooking his shoulders and back in a brotherly manner~

Seeing Shige Araki's expression, which was so excited that he seemed about to cry, Naoki Nagayama was a little surprised. He thought he cared very much about the brotherly bond between the two, and sighed:

"What a touching brotherly love!"

After the group separated, Naoki Nagayama drove back to Shanying Yuan.

Under the sunset on the horizon, the shadow of Shanying Yuan was stretched long, and the gray-brown outer wall was plated with a layer of warm color in the setting sun, looking very beautiful.

After Eitaro heard the sound of the iron gate opening, he wagged his tail to welcome Naoki Nagayama's arrival, while Miaotaro in the yard was lying under the eaves, folding his limbs under his belly, just looking up at the return of his owner.

Naoki Nagayama didn't want to continue typing as soon as he got back, but played with Eitaro in the yard for a while, then sat cross-legged against the eaves pillar, watching the sunset slowly fall with Miaotaro.

Dinner was relatively simple. Naoki Nagayama directly asked a nearby restaurant to deliver takeout: salmon rice bowls in exquisite lacquer boxes, and some sea urchin sushi, etc.

"I always feel like I forgot to do something."

After dinner, Naoki Nagayama was watching TV on the living room sofa, stroking Miaotaro while letting his thoughts run wild.

"Ah! The KTV design! I haven't contacted the designer yet!"

Thinking of this, Naoki Nagayama immediately flipped out the phone number of the Honma Design Office and dialed it... The design office itself was also their residence, so he didn't worry about them being off work~

"Beep~~~ beep~~~" The long tone in the receiver rang for a long time before he heard the sound of the phone being picked up.

"Moxi Moxi... This is Honma Design Office." But what he heard was an unfamiliar female voice.

"Moxi Moxi, this is Naoki Nagayama... May I ask if architect Takafumi Honma is there?" Naoki Nagayama asked.

"Sumimasen, Teacher Honma is currently on a business trip in Kyoto."

"Then... is Mr. Naoya Sakata there?" Naoki Nagayama changed to another one.

"... Senior Sakata has also gone over."

"... Then, may I ask who you are?"

"Ah, sumimasen, it's too rude," the person in the receiver apologized repeatedly, "I am an intern at Honma Design Office, Kokai Ishida."

"Then... Ishida-san, I have a requirement for architectural design here..."

"Sumimasen, the teacher and senior are not here, I cannot accept requirements for the time being!" Kokai Ishida continued to apologize on the phone.

"... I am submitting it to Honma Design Office."

"Sumimasen, the teacher and senior are not here, I cannot accept orders!" The voice in the receiver began to get nervous, and she apologized again~

A question mark appeared on Naoki Nagayama's head? Is this intern a bit dull?

"Ahem, Ishida-san, I mean I want to make an appointment with you to talk to Honma-san or Sakata-san about the commission."

"Ah... but the teacher and senior are both in Kyoto..."

"..." Naoki Nagayama might know why Takafumi Honma didn't take this intern to Kyoto.

"Ishida-san, you can contact them... just say that Naoki Nagayama has a new design commission and hopes to meet them tomorrow afternoon." Naoki Nagayama explained as clearly as possible.

Kokai Ishida seemed still a bit hesitant, "But... the teacher said the garden project in Kyoto is very important, and he can't put it down..."

As soon as Naoki Nagayama heard it, he knew it was the garden in Kyoto. He said into the receiver:

"Ishida-san, just contact them, Honma-san will definitely come back."

"Eh?... How can you be so sure?"

"Because... that garden project is my commission!"

"..."

Naoki Nagayama, who hung up the phone, really felt a bit strange. Would Honma-san really recruit such a naturally dull intern~

Shaking his head, Naoki Nagayama went to the study on the second floor. During this time before going to bed, let's type a bit more~

The night passed without incident.

Early the next morning, awakened by his powerful biological clock, Naoki Nagayama still got up early.

The sunshine outside was just right, and the air was very fresh, making the man and dog who returned from a walk feel refreshed in body and mind.

Sitting at the dining table, eating a Western-style breakfast consisting of bacon, fried eggs, grilled sausages, bread, and milk, Naoki Nagayama was reading this morning's newspaper.

"A 9-year-old child in Hokkaido disappeared inexplicably? Hidenori Shiromaru?" Looking at the large coverage in the report, Naoki Nagayama was very surprised. Could this be the famous "Shiromaru-kun Disappearance Case"?

He had heard this story in his previous life. It seemed that the identity of the remains was only confirmed after 2000, and it was actually in the murderer's new home. Because the statute of limitations had passed, there was no final verdict. Then this suspect actually counter-sued the prosecution and claimed more than 10 million in compensation...

"Gee, procedural justice~" Naoki Nagayama curled his lips. He only learned about such an absurd case when he was chatting with classmates from the law school in college.

In the Showa era, technology was not advanced. Who knows how many cases were buried!

Naoki Nagayama touched the dog's head, "Actually didn't even let go of a child... Truly a devil on earth!"

If he didn't know, that would be one thing, but since Naoki Nagayama knew, he naturally didn't want this murderer to be at large. After finishing breakfast, Naoki Nagayama went to the study on the second floor and directly typed on ordinary white paper with a typewriter: "Shiromaru-kun is in Kazuko Kudo's cardboard box, and was transported away by car."

Then he typed the address of the Sapporo Toyohira Police Station, found an ordinary envelope, pasted the address, and on the way to the studio, found a mailbox at random and mailed it in the form of an anonymous letter. Feel the justice from heaven, criminal!

Naoki Nagayama was not worried at all about the police coming to him~ In this era, wanting to find a third party who had nothing to do with the case based on an anonymous letter was harder than reaching the sky~

Having completed a righteous act, Naoki Nagayama felt his thoughts were clear, and in a good mood, he arrived at the studio.

"Good morning, Naoki-san~" "Good morning~" "Naoki-san!" "..."

After greeting the employees, Naoki Nagayama came to the office.

"Naoki-san?" Otomo Yoshimura looked very surprised, "Have you finished your writing?"

"Of course not... But there's no need to be so anxious about this kind of thing." Naoki Nagayama took a document out of his backpack, "I've finished this."

Otomo Yoshimura took it and looked at it. It turned out to be the program proposal for the *New Word and Buzzword Awards*.

"You've finished it!" Otomo Yoshimura flipped through it page by page, "This is an annual program."

"Yes, I think it can be long-lasting." Naoki Nagayama smiled, "The long-term influence might be even greater than *Twilight Meow Meow*."

"Naoki-san, are we going to give it directly to Department Manager Takano of Fuji TV?" Otomo Yoshimura looked up at Naoki Nagayama after reading it roughly.

"Of course not," Naoki Nagayama smiled, "We have to master the direction of this program ourselves. Aren't I going to hold a book signing this weekend? I will discuss it with Shogakukan..."

"Otomo-san, you used to be an editor. Do you know anyone at Jiyu Kokuminsha?"

Otomo Yoshimura was stunned for a moment, "It seems there was contact, but we haven't been in touch for a long time."

"Haha, it doesn't matter. The publishing industry is not big, and you can always get involved in the industry." Naoki Nagayama smiled, "Please also contact Kadokawa Shoten and see if they are interested in undertaking this activity together."

"Jiyu Kokuminsha"... Hearing this name, one knew that it had an inseparable relationship with the government.

Naoki Nagayama was thinking of pulling in the relationship with Shogakukan and Kadokawa Shoten, and then letting a publisher with a certain official nature like Jiyu Kokuminsha participate. The success rate of such things that expand influence was very high.

In the publishing circle, he, Naoki Nagayama, a well-known best-selling author, this title could finally come in handy!

Publishers would always look at a program planned by a "Naoki Prize winner" with a higher regard!

Otomo Yoshimura nodded after hearing Naoki Nagayama's words:

"It just so happens that we are going to continue discussing the equity with Kadokawa tomorrow, so we can make an appointment with Haruki-san by the way."

"Oh? Equity?" Naoki Nagayama had completely handed this matter over to Otomo Yoshimura, "How is the negotiation going?"

"Kadokawa agreed to exchange Kadokawa Pictures' shares for our group's shares, but in terms of ratio, they hope it's 12.5%." Otomo Yoshimura said, "And we hold 5% of Kadokawa Pictures' shares."

"We are group shares! Other businesses will make a lot of money in the future..." Naoki Nagayama shook his head. Although the most profitable stock market and real estate were independent companies, there were still self-operated agencies. In the future, there would be more and more idols, and the income would also be more and more, "Give at most 10%, Otomo-san, this is our bottom line~"

As for the shares of Otomo Yoshimura and Shuichi Ido, Naoki Nagayama planned to distribute 5% to them directly. It was originally diluted. Shuichi-san reduced a little because he only managed pictures, while Otomo-san managed more areas, so the ratio increased a bit.

"Hai, I will continue to communicate with them."

Otomo Yoshimura nodded, "But Naoki-san, next week, it's best to meet with Haruki Kadokawa..."

"Hmm, I know."

Naoki Nagayama actually understood that some things could be decided by two people with final decision-making power over a glass of wine at a dinner table.

"By the way, Shuichi-san?"

"He still went to contact friends in the film circle!" Otomo Yoshimura said, "No way, *Love Letter* has to work hard!"

"Haha, then Shuichi-san is really working hard~"

"Don't say that," Otomo Yoshimura smiled, "Spending public funds to eat, drink, and have fun every day... Maybe Shuichi-san is enjoying it!"

"Hahaha~"

The morning time was still very abundant. Naoki Nagayama continued to chat about the company restructuring based on the topic of equity trading just now.

Naoki Nagayama sketched his vision briefly on paper:

"Shuyu Pictures will be managed by Shuichi-san, and the film shooting base to be built later will also be operated by him;

The newly built Shuyu Entertainment branch will mainly be responsible for idol brokerage business, record distribution, and some related affairs in the entertainment industry in the future. By the way, my disco and the KTV that is being prepared to be built will also be placed under Shuyu Entertainment..."

"Isn't this Naoki-san's private nightclub?" Otomo Yoshimura asked.

"Personnel and financial management inside are more troublesome, and the income earned also has a cap. Let's just merge it in." Naoki Nagayama said, "Besides, my cousin will also establish a company specializing in KTV later, and Shuyu Entertainment will also get a certain share. These parts involving nightclubs will all be operated by Shige Araki."

In fact, Naoki Nagayama didn't have the energy to audit the income of these scattered nightclubs, so he directly found a superior to manage these businesses.

Otomo Yoshimura nodded from time to time while listening to Naoki Nagayama's narration.

Anyway, raising one goose is raising, and raising a group of geese is raising. Shuyu Entertainment has invested in the label Rebellion, invested in the Kitten Club, and it doesn't matter if there is one more chain KTV company.

While discussing in the studio, Akira Hanami of Burning Productions was reporting to Chairman Toshio Nozaki.

"Chairman Nozaki, regarding Akina-chan's impact on the Best Newcomer Award, it is 100% beneficial and harmless to Burning Productions."

Akira Hanami leaned forward slightly on the sofa and said very respectfully to Toshio Nozaki opposite, "In the future, whether in the film circle or the entertainment industry, it can raise Akina-chan's status by a level."

"It is very critical for Akina's transformation and upgrading."

Toshio Nozaki said slowly, "Haha, President Hanami has a lot of confidence in Akina-chan!"

Hearing this, Akira Hanami knew that he hadn't moved Toshio Nozaki, so he hurriedly changed his rhetoric:

"Chairman Nozaki, in fact, this is not just for Akina Nakamori's development. For Burning Productions, this is also a major exploration of artist development."

"Currently, Burning Productions' main business is on Akina-chan's side. It can be said that she is leading this agency forward." Akira Hanami said, "But Burning Productions cannot rely on one person. This *Love Letter* can be said to be a god-sent opportunity, giving Burning Productions a very good starting point to enter the film industry. In the future, Burning Productions' business in this area can also..."

Toshio Nozaki listened to Akira Hanami's clever words, but his mind actually drifted elsewhere.

It would be good to be able to enter the film industry, and it would be better if Burning Productions could make money. However, compared to the income of the Sasakawa Foundation, Burning Productions' income was not taken to heart. It was just a department studying music under the Boat Racing News Publishing House. Having an Akina Nakamori who rose suddenly could only be said to be an unexpected joy.

This time, using the Sasakawa Foundation's relationship to help Akina Nakamori impact the Best Newcomer Award for film selection seemed to be missing something.

Akira Hanami continued, "If Burning Productions can use this as a breakthrough to continue to grow in the three fields of film, television, and song, then it can better reflect Chairman Nozaki's foresight and wisdom in employing people!"

This sentence made Toshio Nozaki interested. The Sasakawa Foundation was a very large foundation, and Toshio Nozaki was only the person in charge of a few areas. If his ability was seen by people at a higher level, it would be of no small benefit to the division of internal power.

Toshio Nozaki had already loosened up a bit in his heart. However, since he was going to use the foundation's relationship to help Akina Nakamori, some things had to be discussed properly:

"President Hanami... I heard that in May or June of last year, the relationship between Akina Nakamori and Burning Productions was a bit unstable?"

"..." The transfer storm!

Akira Hanami had nothing to say. That time was indeed a big storm. He secretly used some of the foundation's relationships, which made almost all the media not report it.

"Hai, there was a bit of a storm at that time, but it has completely subsided!"

"Oh? Is that so?" Toshio Nozaki originally didn't intend to manage the small matters of the agency's artists. However, since he was going to help a specific artist, he naturally didn't want to make wedding clothes for others later, "President Hanami, since Akina Nakamori is very important to Burning Productions now, then she must be firmly tied to Burning Productions!"

Akira Hanami looked up at Toshio Nozaki. His face was very calm, as if he were just saying it casually:

"President Hanami should have a grasp of how the agency deepens the relationship with artists, right?"

Akira Hanami's face became solemn:

"Hai, I understand."

Akira Hanami, who walked out of the conference room, still had a straight face. Before, the relationship with Akina Nakamori was always based on contracts and emotions. This time, he had to use some more unspoken rules.

He thought of Akina Nakamori's family, the Nakamori family with six children, and the irresponsible father and the resilient mother...

Other agencies would also adopt the method of giving benefits to the families of popular artists. If they could be tied up with money, that would naturally be the easiest.

As for the relationship between the artist and the family...

After all, the agency is a money-making institution! ===== CHAPTER 542 =====