Chapter 567: In the bubble era, is it making money in the stock market or the real estate market??

In the early 1980s, Japanese home appliance stocks were actually medium-growth stocks. They didn't lead the way like telecommunications stocks, but under the situation of good foreign trade, both absolute and relative returns were okay.

Naoki Nagayama, however, was more familiar with home appliance stocks, because the home appliance products of Sharp, Sony, Panasonic, Toshiba, etc., that were well-known in his previous life were closer to his daily life~

However, the stock Naoki Nagayama saw this time also belonged to a large home appliance manufacturer... but it was impressive for other reasons.

This stock was "General Air Conditioning"... as for the reason it was impressive, when he was a child, he often thought it was an air conditioner specially made for generals.

In the early 1980s, this company would have a merger, cooperate with Fujitsu, and then change its name to Fujitsu General...

"I remember hearing someone say when analyzing the bubble in the 80s that Fujitsu General experienced a surge after the merger, rising seven or eight times..."

Naoki Nagayama thought about this stock thoughtfully, but it didn't trigger his memory, and he didn't know the specific time of the merger. He found Genta Nakai again.

After a slight explanation, Genta Nakai looked at Naoki Nagayama unexpectedly:

"Does Naoki-san mean that General Air Conditioning is negotiating a merger with Fujitsu?"

"Hm..... that's right."

The merger of two listed companies involves all aspects, and the continuous negotiation process must be very long. In his impression, it was in the early 1980s, so this year (1984) is the last year, it must have happened this year!

"Such confidential news, where did Naoki-san know it from?" Genta Nakai was full of doubts. "This is required to be kept secret."

"....... *Cough cough*" Naoki Nagayama coughed strategically and raised his eyebrows. "A little bird told me!"

Genta Nakai revealed a dead-fish eye, knowing you have inside information, but is it necessary to be so smug?

"Oh? Naoki-san actually knows bird language~ Can you teach me~"

"......."

He was retorted..... Naoki Nagayama immediately changed the subject: "Yuan-tai-san, there should be no

"Then, what is Naoki-san's meaning?"

"Fujitsu's capital injection—this is an absolute positive," Naoki Nagayama said, "The stock price will skyrocket!"

Genta Nakai immediately had someone collect the stock prices of home appliance companies from the past year or so. Looking at the data for General Air Conditioning, he was somewhat shocked: "General has been falling since the beginning of the year!"

"Hmm, it's exactly the time to buy the dip!" Naoki Nagayama said, quoting a famous stock market saying.

"But home appliance stocks are currently facing a storm; all the other major appliance stocks are falling!"

"It doesn't matter. The rougher the waves, the more expensive the fish!"

For some reason, this sentence sounded very imposing when spoken...

Genta Nakai looked at his good friend beside him and suddenly felt a bit worried... Naoki-san seems a bit crazy; what if he gets it wrong?

Naoki Nagayama continued to talk eloquently: "Genta-san, based on our capital, can we borrow a sum from the bank?"

"Naoki-san, you still want to add leverage?"

"Of course, otherwise how can we get rich overnight?"

"..." Genta Nakai thought for a moment. According to current policies, it is still relatively convenient to get a loan from a bank, and he has quite a few connections at Mitsubishi Bank, where he worked before. "If it's at Mitsubishi Bank, it should be possible."

"Hmm, then borrow as much as possible. We are going to multiply our assets several times over!"

Looking at his good friend's very confident appearance, Genta Nakai suddenly remembered that short-term operation in the United States before. At that time, he was also very nervous, while Naoki Nagayama was extremely certain.

The result was that he went from being a wage earner to a billionaire!

That time, it was also said there was inside information... and this time... could it be that becoming a billionaire is in sight?!

"Hai! Naoki-san, I will handle it immediately!"

In the office of Shuyu Capital, after chatting with Genta Nakai for quite a while, he decided that after making money from this year's operation, he would spend his energy on the acquisition of commercial real estate. In the coming years, relying on the continuously appreciating real estate, he would continue to borrow money from banks and invest it in the stock market...

In the bubble era, is it more profitable to make money in the stock market or the real estate market? Naoki Nagayama wanted to experience it for himself.

On the way back to Sanyingyuan in the evening, the rain had already stopped. Under the gray-blue sky, the cold wind mixed with moisture wove through the reinforced concrete, putting all of Tokyo in a gloomy atmosphere.

Even the five-colored neon lights that were gradually lighting up were wrapped in a layer of fog-like halo, as if they were about to cry.

When he arrived home, the sky had completely darkened. A wisp of warm light shone through the bamboo wall on the perimeter of Sanyingyuan; it was the landscape lights in the yard turning on automatically.

"Eitaro, Miaotaro~ I'm home!"

Looking at Eitaro, who had already run over to rub against his legs, and then Miaotaro, who sent over a cold, aloof look from the living room, Naoki Nagayama finally had the real feeling of being back home.

Stroking the dog's head, Naoki Nagayama said: "Eitaro, it's so cold today, let's have a barbecue!"

The barbecue grill and smokeless charcoal were stored at home. After washing and marinating the chicken from the refrigerator, Naoki Nagayama skewered it with the cut vegetables, shiitake mushrooms, and bell peppers using iron skewers, and then moved everything to the yard.

The cold wind blowing slightly at night made the charcoal fire in the grill even brighter. The grilled meat on the wire mesh had already turned slightly yellow, emitting a rich, meaty aroma that made Eitaro, who was beside him, drool, but he could only sit on the floor waiting for his master's feeding.

Miaotaro, who was always aloof, would only put down his pride when it was time to eat, rubbing back and forth against Naoki Nagayama's feet, occasionally looking over pitifully with his big, beautiful eyes, and making meowing sounds like he was acting spoiled. Sure enough, once a male cat gets flirtatious, there's nothing left for the female cats to do.

Naoki Nagayama, however, focused on brushing oil onto the meat with a small brush, and when he saw it was almost done, he used a small knife to cut off a piece to test if it was cooked through.

The piping hot meat was no longer scalding after being blown by the cold wind, but the rich, meaty aroma remained undiminished. After sprinkling a little cumin and pepper powder, it was enough to make the neighbor's child cry with envy.

The steaming piece of meat entered his mouth. After a few "sizzles," he took a bite. The tender chicken squeezed out a burst of meat juice, and the aroma mixed with fat and seasoning exploded in his mouth. The rich fragrance carried a suitable saltiness, making one unable to help but take another bite.

The shiitake mushrooms on the same skewer added another layer of flavor to the meat, while the faint spicy and refreshing taste of the bell peppers, while relieving the greasiness, further stimulated Naoki Nagayama's appetite.

Eitaro and Miaotaro impatiently urged their master not to enjoy the food alone. Naoki Nagayama could only pat their heads:

"You two have to wait a little longer; you can only eat it after the meat has cooled down!"

But after finishing one skewer, the meat for them had finally cooled down. Naoki Nagayama scooped the grilled meat into their food bowls, and only then did he start to feast.

In the pitch-black night sky, the Milky Way could not be seen, leaving only a vast loneliness. Only the red anti-collision lights on the tops of distant high-rise buildings flickered, pretending to be stars that had fallen into the mortal world.

And in the brightly lit Sanyingyuan, Naoki Nagayama fiddled with the grilled meat over the dark red charcoal fire, took a sip of beer, watched the two fur-kids fighting for food, and experienced the taste of life.

After dinner, Naoki Nagayama did not go to the living room to watch TV, but instead came to the study on the second floor.

Pulling open the small drawer of the desk, Naoki Nagayama pondered what song to give to the newest addition, Momoko Kikuchi.

"Momoko Kikuchi... her voice is sweet... which song should I give her?"

"The theme song for 'Love Like Rain' was given to Kobirumaki Kaoru Amane... 'Flowing River' definitely can't be given... 'Sudden Love' and 'Happy Ending' need to be sung by a male voice..."

After choosing and selecting, Naoki Nagayama set his sights on "Rain," the theme song for "The Garden of Words."

"This song, if changed to a female voice, should also work~"

Holding the sheet music, Naoki Nagayama walked to the piano and began to play according to the score, while trying to imagine what it would sound like sung by a female voice in his mind...

Amidst the beautiful melody, Naoki Nagayama hummed along softly once, and only then did he open his eyes:

"This line, 'Lady, you are drenched in the heavy rain,' doesn't quite fit! Could it be that it needs to be changed?"

It was originally from a boy's perspective; if it were changed to Momoko Kikuchi to sing, it would be a bit strange!

"Momoko Kikuchi..." Naoki Nagayama tried hard to recall information about this idol in his mind. "Doesn't she seem to be the prototype for Ran Mouri?"

"So, there is only one truth... this song is not suitable~"

I don't know if it was "the prototype for Ran Mouri" or "there is only one truth" that triggered the keyword, but images of Detective Conan suddenly popped up in Naoki Nagayama's mind, which was already a bit sentimental that night.

The sea of his subconscious suddenly changed, and numerous memory fragments gathered together to form a memory mass that kept expanding. The "Detective Conan" anime he had watched before seemed to be about to emerge completely!!

The "Moonlight" Sonata Murder Case, the Mountain Villa Bandaged Man Murder Case, the Dark Baron Murder Case, the Locked Room Murder Case... one shocking murder case after another seemed to be about to unfold before his eyes!

The pressure in his head was getting greater and greater!

"With this amount of memory, I'll be blown up, right!" his remaining consciousness warned Naoki Nagayama!

The 20-plus-year history of the Death God elementary school student solving cases was about to break through the barriers of his subconscious in an instant and flood into Naoki Nagayama's mind!

Presumably, after truly accepting it all, Naoki Nagayama might be able to become the top-tier killer proficient in ten thousand murder techniques!!! In this era, absolutely no one could find evidence of his murders!

But before that, Naoki Nagayama had to ensure he wouldn't be brainwashed by this huge wave of memories into becoming an idiot or a lunatic!!

Watching more and more memories emerge, Naoki Nagayama finally made up his mind: to reduce the power of the balloon explosion, he would poke it before it burst!

Naoki Nagayama aimed at a memory image and recalled it with all his might. What case is this?

Why are there cherry blossoms? Is this a flower street? A temple fair? A little girl in a kimono? Playing with a ball?

As he thought, related memory fragments were pulled out of the memory mass one by one like fishing. Before Naoki Nagayama's eyes appeared the animated movie he had watched before—"Detective Conan: Crossroad in the Ancient Capital" (Theatrical Version).

At the same time, a piece of music with a distinct rhythm began to echo in his ears. It was the theme song of the theatrical version—"Time after time ~In the City of Dancing Flowers~."

"

Meguriaou usubeni-iro no kisetsu ga kuru hi ni egao de

(Let's meet again with a smile on the day the pale red season comes)

Time after time

Hitori hanamau machi de (Alone in the city where flower petals dance)

Chirazaru toki wa modoranai keredo (Although the time when they don't scatter cannot return)

"

Sure enough, after all the memories related to the theatrical version of the anime were pulled out, the churning memories in his mind slowly calmed down, leaving only the memories of this movie and its theme song filling his mind.

Naoki Nagayama slumped in his chair and gasped for a while. The cool breeze blowing in from the window finally made his feverish head cool down a little.

"That was truly dangerous..."

Rubbing his temples, Naoki Nagayama sat up straight. If a large amount of memory rushed into his mind all at once, a person really might become an idiot or a lunatic!

Just like in those Cthulhu stories, if you accidentally look directly at the Old Ones, you can't accept or understand the massive amount of information, and you become a lunatic.

"Where exactly are the memories of my past life stored... in my soul? Or are they stored in a quantum state?"

Shaking his head, Naoki Nagayama knew he couldn't find the answer and could only take it one step at a time. His naturally optimistic mindset kept him from dwelling on it, and instead, he took out manuscript paper and began to transcribe the song he had just recalled.

"'Time after time ~In the City of Dancing Flowers~'... Mai Kuraki's song, it's quite good, but the song I remembered because of Momoko Kikuchi is actually not suitable for her to sing either!"

"This is a bit awkward..."

Writing until midnight, Naoki Nagayama finally wrote out the overall script for "Detective Conan: Crossroad in the Ancient Capital."

The scripts for animated movies and live-action movies are actually not much different; even the storyboard drafts can be used interchangeably. The main difference is the production method, after all, one is filmed by a director, and the other is drawn by an artist...

The pressure in his head had already lessened a lot. Naoki Nagayama closed his eyes and recalled the scenes from the theatrical version, feeling that every frame was vivid, comparable to 4K ultra-high-definition quality.

"If I close my eyes, I can watch the movie again!"

There's actually such a benefit!

After putting down the finalized script, Naoki Nagayama couldn't help but think:

"I was worried during the day that the golden finger was useless, and at night it came to slap me in the face... In any case, it's good to know it's still useful. I've already tested the solution for the higher-risk parts, so I'll be prepared next time!"

"However... I remember that among the movies with high box office in Japan in the future, it seems that animated movies make up a large portion..."

"And I have already recalled 'The Garden of Words' and 'Detective Conan: Crossroad in the Ancient Capital.' It can be expected that I will recall more animated movies later..."

"Then the question arises..."

Naoki Nagayama looked at the sketch board standing in the corner of the study. On it was a sketch of The Garden of Words, exquisite, complex, and very beautiful.

"Should Shuyu Films get involved in the production of anime?"

"The three major long-running anime series haven't even started serialization yet... and there's also 'Hunter' by that old thief Togashi. Should I find him first and then threaten to lock him in a dark room if he doesn't finish drawing it in the future?"

Amidst the divergence of his thoughts, Naoki Nagayama's mind also became much clearer...