Chapter 561: Whatever I saw today, I

Inside the Shu You Group's studio, Ito Shuichi Itō sat in his office in a great mood, looking at the photos in his hand while leisurely organizing the storyboards for his film shoot.

This happy appearance made Tomo Arimura, sitting at the desk next to him, curious:

"Ito Shuichi-san, why are you in such a good mood? Is it because of the upcoming awards?"

"Awards?" Ito Shuichi Itō paused for a moment. "Ah, you mean the Blue Ribbon and the Academy Awards... there's a slight connection, but that's not the main reason."

With his connections at the Tokyo University of the Arts, Ito Shuichi Itō naturally had some inside information regarding the awards.

But today, what made him happy was something else: "Arimura-san, look..."

As he spoke, he handed over the photos and storyboard drafts in his hand. The photos showed a coffee shop full of historical charm, while the storyboard depicted a sketch of a standing middle-aged handsome man and a seated girl with long, straight black hair, engaged in conversation.

"Ito Shuichi-san, your drawing skills are quite good~" Tomo Arimura praised first. "Is this... the coffee shop from *After the Rain*?"

"Hai! I've already selected this coffee shop and have finalized the lease agreement with the owner. Besides, I've already communicated with Muga Tsukiwaki!" Ito Shuichi Itō took back the two items, his eyes bright. "This film is ready to start shooting at any time!"

Tomo Arimura watched his good friend's excited state; he seemed even more invested than when they were filming *Hachikō Monogatari* or *Crows Zero*...

As expected, a first love is no small matter! Is the 'white moonlight' really that important~

Speaking of which, what exactly was my own 'white moonlight' like... *cough cough*... Tomo Arimura hurriedly shook his head, shaking off the chaotic thoughts that had suddenly popped up.

"But... what about the female lead?" Tomo Arimura remembered the new idol who had just signed. "Kobirumaki Kaoru-chan's training hasn't finished yet, right... and she doesn't have long hair either..."

"Ha~ what does that matter? Just wearing a wig will do~" Ito Shuichi Itō said. "Besides, I want that kind of natural, unadorned performance... that fits the image of a high school girl!"

"......."

Tomo Arimura didn't speak. Ito Shuichi Itō, who was in charge of the film business, had fallen into a frenzy of film production. In that case, only Naoki Nagayama could hold him back within Shu You:

"Does Naoki-san know about the film starting?"

"That guy Naoki-san actually ran off to Australia to slack off by himself, and with several female idols too! Really..." Ito Shuichi Itō began to feel indignant after hearing this. "It really makes one envious..."

"Naoki-san didn't go to Australia; he went to Xia Weiyi~" Tomo Arimura explained slightly. "And he isn't with any female idols."

"What is he doing in Xia Weiyi?" Ito Shuichi Itō asked subconsciously, then suddenly realized he was asking a stupid question. Besides traveling, what else could he be doing?

"..... With hot beauties wearing grass skirts....... that makes one even more envious, jealous, and hateful!"

"Ito Shuichi-san, do you have some kind of misunderstanding about Xia Weiyi..."

After the two criticized Naoki Nagayama for a while, the topic returned to film production.

As the first film project after the Shu You Group's restructuring, no amount of emphasis on the shooting and distribution of *After the Rain* would be too much; it concerned whether the enterprise could continue its high-speed development.

Ito Shuichi Itō talked about the establishment of the distribution department: "How is Toshihiko Sugiyama doing lately? Is the establishment of the distribution department going smoothly?"

Tomo Arimura knew more about the personnel side.

"Besides Masataka Komori, two newcomers have already been recruited, and one was brought over from Kadokawa." Tomo Arimura said. "Recently, cooperation agreements have been signed with many movie theaters, covering all the major cities, and we are currently expanding into the surrounding smaller cities."

"Moving very fast~" Ito Shuichi Itō was very satisfied.

"After all, Toshihiko Sugiyama is familiar with many movie theaters." Tomo Arimura said.

Ito Shuichi Itō thought for a moment: "Our previous films at Shu You Cinema... actually lacked a lot in early promotion. The film launch meetings, casting, production, and wrap-up press conferences were basically non-existent..."

"Haha, that's because we shot them too fast~" Tomo Arimura laughed. "We finished shooting before we even had time to promote them."

"That's true... but starting with this film, we need to become formal." Ito Shuichi Itō said. "Arimura-san, from the moment Muga Tsukiwaki agreed to appear, we have to start promoting! Also, doesn't Kobirumaki Kaoru Kobirumaki have some popularity from the hot *Evening Meow Meow*? We can leak some news about that too."

Ito Shuichi Itō thought about outlets that could be used for promotion and immediately thought: "By the way, there's also this year's film awards ceremony; we can make use of that too!"

"....... Promoting during the acceptance speech? Ito Shuichi-san... isn't that going a bit too far?!" Tomo Arimura said.

"Making money, right~ it's not shameful!" Ito Shuichi Itō had completely disregarded his face for the sake of his first love. "Besides, with two awards ceremonies, plus Naoki-san's speeches, we have at least 5 or 6 opportunities to speak!"

Tomo Arimura could already foresee the awkward situation at the awards ceremony...

"In any case... let Toshihiko Sugiyama bring out the overall distribution plan first~"

At the KTV site in Harajuku, Kaede Nagayama ran over again.

After several days of clearing, the three-story building, which only had its basic structure left, had already begun re-pouring the foundation. Four or five workers were working vigorously on the construction site.

Kaede Nagayama was poking his head around on the side with great interest, occasionally even helping to pass tools or lift materials.

Actually, if there were an extra laborer, the site supervisor Takashi Honma would usually be very happy. Everyone welcomes a tool person who brings their own dry rations.

However... this guy Kaede Nagayama seemed to be a top-tier social butterfly; he integrated with the workers too quickly, calling them 'Brother Kaede' this and 'Brother Kaede' that so soon.

If it weren't for his own deeper knowledge of construction, what Kaede Nagayama said might have been more effective than his own as a supervisor.

"In troubled times, with this guy's affinity, he would definitely be able to raise an army!" Watching Kaede Nagayama getting along so well with the workers, such a thought suddenly rose in Takashi Honma's mind.

"Honma-san!" Kaede Nagayama ran over. "The foundation pouring is finished."

"Hm?... Ah! It's finished already... That's good!" After Takashi Honma reacted, he looked around the site. "Hm, next, we have to wait two days for the foundation to dry before we can continue."

"Eh? So we can't work during this time?" Kaede Nagayama was a bit anxious. "The construction period is very tight."

"Daijobu, this is a necessary process, and in the meantime, it's when we transport materials." Takashi Honma said. "Rest assured, Nagayama-san."

"Is that so~" Kaede Nagayama nodded. "Then for these two days, I'll go check on the preparations for the karaoke machines first..."

"That's right!" Takashi Honma said approvingly. "Sharpening the knife won't delay the wood-chopping work. Once the equipment is ready, we can open for business immediately after installation!"

"Hahaha, that won't do; we still need the MV records from Naoki-san's side." Kaede Nagayama said. "That guy is currently working hard abroad filming material for the KTV."

"He went abroad?"

"Yeah, because time is tight, he went personally..."

"Naoki-san is truly conscientious and responsible!"

And at this moment, Naoki Nagayama, who was being called conscientious and responsible...

At 3 AM, at the exit of the Xia Weiyi airport, Naoki Nagayama took a flower garland from the young lady welcoming guests from the hotel, and then waited for his little girlfriend on the side.

The flight was not delayed, and the time was almost up.

Naoki Nagayama saw the exit suddenly become noisy, knowing that the plane's passengers were coming out. He hurriedly stood up to look carefully. It was not yet dawn, and the lights at the exit were slightly dim.

At the exit railing, pedestrians walked out in twos and threes, pulling their suitcases. After waiting for a while, Naoki Nagayama's eyes lit up.

He saw Akina Nakamori, wearing a simple sweatshirt, a ponytail, and a pair of large glasses, walking out pulling a small suitcase.

"Akina, over here!" Naoki Nagayama called out, waving his arms.

Hearing the voice, Akina turned her head to look, then revealed a smile, and immediately ran in small steps to her boyfriend, seemingly wanting to rush into his arms, but stood still reservedly in public.

She just leaned very close, and could hear slightly rapid breathing: "Naoki-san!"

Naoki Nagayama put the flower garland around Akina's neck: "Welcome to Xia Weiyi!"

Then, amidst Akina's exclamation, he suddenly wrapped his arms around her slender waist, lifted his little girlfriend up, and spun her around~

Meeting at the airport, excitement is very normal. The blond-haired, blue-eyed foreigners took a look and weren't too surprised. However, the crew members following behind Akina Nakamori opened their eyes wide at this moment!

Many of them actually didn't know that Akina Nakamori was dating!

Fusanori Akina and Maki Ueda were also shocked, but being veteran agents, they reacted immediately and communicated with the crew members:

"Akina's private life must be kept secret!"

"As people from the agency and Warner Pioneer, you must understand the industry's unspoken rules!"

"Whatever you saw today, keep it all buried in your heart!"

They narrated such words to the crew members, and the serious appearance made the crew members nod repeatedly.

After spinning around, Naoki Nagayama let go of the delicate body in his arms, then picked up the luggage on the side, and walked to Fusanori Akina's side with Akina, who was still blushing.

"Fusanori-san, Maki-chan... let's go to the hotel first; the rooms have already been arranged~"

He had called yesterday, so of course he knew the two agents would follow. Because it was a last-minute decision, Burning Productions hadn't booked rooms in advance, so the generous Naoki Nagayama helped book two rooms directly. As for Akina... of course she was staying with him!

"*Cough cough*, okay." Fusanori Akina said. "Naoki-san, please wait a moment; I need to give some instructions to the crew."

The other crew members naturally transferred flights here to return to Tokyo.

The four people got into the taxi prepared by the Royal Hawaiian Hotel for guests and arrived at the hotel all the way.

"Royal Hawaiian Hotel!"

When getting off the car, Maki Ueda whispered. Although Burning Productions' capital was strong, it wasn't luxurious enough to let all accompanying staff stay in five-star hotels.

Naoki Nagayama led them to check in: "It's not dawn yet, you must be tired after such a long flight, so rest for a while first."

"Hai, thank you very much, Naoki-san." Fusanori Akina thanked him very seriously.

After the two lightbulbs finally left, Akina felt relieved to take her boyfriend's arm, and was pulled into the presidential suite by Naoki Nagayama like a small pendant.

"Did Naoki-san wait for a long time at the airport?"

"Not too long... it's good that the plane wasn't delayed." Naoki Nagayama put away the suitcase, looked at the vibrant Akina in front of him, hugged her gently again, and kissed her soft cheeks. "Did Akina rest on the plane?"

The girl in his arms shook her head: "I was listening to music the whole time; I couldn't sleep on the plane."

From the Bahamas to Xia Weiyi, that's not a short distance!

"Then rest now..." Naoki Nagayama said, then gently pressed his forehead against Akina's, a smile hanging on the corner of his mouth. "Do you want to take a bath first?"

"Naoki-san is so H!" The little girlfriend's face turned pink, and she pushed Naoki Nagayama away without much force. "You are not allowed to follow!"

Then she took the clothes to change from the suitcase and ran into the bathroom quickly...

Naoki Nagayama naturally didn't follow in...

Otherwise, with the fire and the fuel, would there be any rest in these few hours?!

Naoki Nagayama, who went to pick people up in the early morning, was also very tired, okay!

The sun at 7 AM in Xia Weiyi was bright and intense, but even through the curtains, it didn't wake the couple on the hotel bed. Naoki Nagayama was sleeping soundly while hugging Akina, who was wearing a bathrobe, as if he had suddenly become much more at ease.

However, the incessant sound of waves eventually woke people from their dreams...

After sleeping for a few hours, the young people had already replenished their energy for the whole day. Akina Nakamori was already calling her boyfriend full of energy:

"Naoki-san, Ohayō!"

Naoki Nagayama also laughed: "Finally in the same time zone~"

After the two washed up slightly, Naoki Nagayama changed into a floral shirt again, while Akina changed into a thin yellow floral dress.

After arriving at the restaurant, they chatted about today's itinerary while eating breakfast.

"Let's go surfing in the morning~ I'll teach Akina how to surf!" Naoki Nagayama laughed. "Let's go snorkeling in the afternoon!"

"Experience Hawaiian cuisine at noon and night!"

Akina naturally had no objections. Her boyfriend had been to Xia Weiyi several times, so listening to him was the right thing to do~

"However... Fusanori-san and Maki-chan..."

"They will find their own fun!"

This young couple formed a unified front, deciding to ditch the eyesore lightbulbs first!

So when Fusanori Akina and Maki Ueda woke up full of sleep, they couldn't find their idol and her rumored boyfriend in the hotel at all!

If you want to go surfing, you naturally have to change into a swimsuit.

Some people say that when women wear more, men like to look at the exposed parts; and when women wear less, men like to look at the covered parts.

This sentence... is fake!... Men want it all!

Akina Nakamori's swimsuit was a conservative one-piece swimsuit, tied behind her back with two thin shoulder straps, revealing only her rounded shoulders and neck. Her full and well-proportioned figure was wrapped in the blue plaid swimsuit, revealing only her well-proportioned legs.

"Naoki-san, don't look anymore!" The little girlfriend walked to Naoki Nagayama's side and covered his eyes. If it weren't for magazine shooting, Akina would actually be very shy.

"Looking at my own girlfriend, what does it matter." Naoki Nagayama laughed and pulled her hand down, holding it in his hand. "Always saying your legs are thick, aren't they just right!"

"Don't say it anymore!" A blush climbed onto Akina's fair cheeks again.

"Hai! Won't say it, won't say it." Naoki Nagayama promised, then pulled Akina to the place where surfboards were borrowed. "Two surfboards, plus goggles."

"Akina, try to stand firm on the surfboard first..." Naoki Nagayama stood beside the waist-deep beach, teaching his girlfriend surfing techniques, and then took Akina to practice from the small waves on the shore~

"Feel the flow of the water... and you can understand the direction of the waves."

"It's about the same as skating, bend your body, and master the balance!"

"......."

Not long after: "Ah, Naoki-san, save me!"

Akina Nakamori, who clearly knew how to swim, actually looked pitiful, begging Naoki Nagayama to carry her back to the surfboard...

In the water area where there weren't many people, the laughter of Naoki Nagayama and Akina Nakamori rang out from time to time. ===== CHAPTER 562 =====