Chapter 617: I clearly have so many good ideas!!

Xiu Yi Yin's *Love Like Falling Rain* is being filmed in full swing in that small restaurant. Since finding a way to make Wu Fu Wu ugly, the filming progress of the entire crew has suddenly come up.

"Cut! Good!" Xiu Yi Yin nodded and said to the actors in the field, "The effect of this take is good!"

Then, with the somewhat relieved smiles of the actors, he added: "Come, let's keep one! Thank you all for your hard work!"

"......"

As everyone knows, directors who like to do this are generally regarded by actors as... gods...

This is not the first time Xiu Yi Yin has done this. I don't know when it started, but he awakened the director's built-in skills. In addition to crazy NG, he also learned to keep one, come again, improvisation, you watch and act...

Numerous skills made the crew busy and fulfilling, and the actors seemed to have direction and peace of mind (not really!)~

"Cut! Very good!" Xiu Yi Yin was finally satisfied. "Let everyone rest for a while!"

In short, when it was finally time for the halftime break, Xiu Yi Yin started to think about the scene for the next filming while drinking the cola in the restaurant.

"Xiu Yi-san." Masataka Xiao Sen found him. "After the next scene, we have to go to the festival in the evening."

"Hmm, how is the arrangement for the festival?" Xiu Yi Yin asked.

"Because tomorrow is the Sanja Matsuri in Asakusa, our request to borrow the venue is easier to satisfy." Masataka Xiao Sen explained. Fortunately, there is a legitimate program, otherwise preparing various stalls would really require a lot of money.

"Then what about the extras?"

"They were all found through professional agencies! None of them can act!" Masataka Xiao Sen said. "At that time, only our actors will be acting. Others have been instructed not to look at the camera, ensuring they are dressed as original tourists!"

Xiu Yi Yin nodded continuously as he listened. With an experienced and capable assistant director like Masataka Xiao Sen, the filming can be so smooth!

"By the way, will Naoki-san come in the evening?"

"This... when I talked to him before, he said he wanted to come and join the fun~" Masataka Xiao Sen said. "But he didn't say exactly when he would come."

On the other side, after Naoki Nagayama finished coffee with the two from Fuji TV, his mood was also a little helpless.

Such a good TV drama as *Love Generation*, the other party actually doesn't accept broadcasting while filming? This... clearly means they haven't recognized Naoki Nagayama's strength yet! Or rather, until now, the relationship with the TV station has been purely a transaction between the two parties...

"This won't do~" Naoki Nagayama drove back to the studio. "We must improve Shuyou's status in the TV station~"

At least let the TV station crave cooperation with Shuyou!

"Otomo-san!" Naoki Nagayama walked quickly into the office. "You guessed it~"

Otomo Fangcun was reading a magazine and laughed when he heard this: "Right, Fuji TV still needs to consider it."

"Sigh... I thought I could talk about it based on the previous friendship, but I didn't expect it to be a purely transactional relationship~" Naoki Nagayama sat in his seat and spread his hands.

Otomo Fangcun continued: "Who told us that in our previous cooperation with the TV station, we let go after reaching it~"

"For example, *Twilight Meow Meow*, and *New Words and Buzzwords Awards*... and the previous two TV dramas..."

These columns, which have a lot to do with Shuyou, were initiated by the Shuyou Group or Naoki Nagayama. In the early stage, Shuyou also tried its best to promote a series of cooperation, but in the end, they were all taken over by the TV station entirely, and only the suggestion right remained in the column...

Isn't this equivalent to a cook, who gives it to the guests to eat after making it, but the hotel gets the money... and he is just a wage earner...

"Yes, although there is a framework agreement, the active party has always been Fuji TV." Naoki Nagayama sighed.

Otomo Fangcun didn't continue to pour cold water: "Naoki-san, after all, Shuyou Film's foundation is still in the movie industry. In this field, our initiative has basically been established."

Shuyou Film's own production team and distribution team have been set up. Through Xiu Yi-san's relationship, even the connection with Tokyo University of the Arts has stabilized. Next, cultivate a few famous directors through movie production, get awards recognized by the industry, and then build the film and television base. The foundation of a century-old movie company like Shochiku will be there.

Naoki Nagayama nodded and agreed with this point.

"However... I always feel looked down upon by Fuji TV..." Naoki Nagayama sighed. "Clearly there are still many good variety show ideas~"

Naoki Nagayama's mind flashed with future very famous *Running Man*, *Midnight Diner*, *Longing for Life*, *Where Are We Going, Dad? *, *Talent Show*... various variety shows he had seen flashed through his mind.

I have so many good ideas, have they all been wasted?

Otomo Fangcun heard this: "Naoki-san, Japan has more than one TV station~"

"Hmm?"

Naoki Nagayama looked at the calm Mediterranean, did this old man have any tricks behind his back?

"Naoki-san, some time ago, I had a good friendship with the program producers and department managers of various TV stations!"

Otomo Fangcun's face showed some pride. After having confidence, his ability to make friends when he was young was picked up again. Now he can be called a social butterfly at the wine table!

"If Naoki-san needs it, I can introduce the backbone of other TV stations' production bureaus at any time!"

Naoki Nagayama revealed an admiring look: "Otomo-san, you are truly amazing!"

"Hahaha, this is nothing~" Otomo Fangcun revealed the hypocritical humility of a middle-aged man. "It's just that everyone is chatting happily~"

"Naoki-san, which TV station do you decide on?"

Naoki Nagayama, who heard this, fell into deep thought. If he asked other TV stations to invest in this drama as soon as he came up, he might also get the same rejection as Fuji TV, so first of all, he must build trust.

"Let me think about it first, we can start with a variety show!"

In short, as for *Running Man*, Fuji TV shouldn't even think about it!

In the evening, Naoki Nagayama went to Senso-ji Temple according to the address Masataka Xiao Sen said before.

Because it is close, Naoki Nagayama actually comes here often, but he doesn't really like to come here during big festivals. It is indeed lively, but there are too many people.

And anyway, he is also a celebrity now, and it is very troublesome to be afraid of being recognized and having to put on makeup.

But today is still one day away from the Sanja Matsuri of Senso-ji Temple, and there are not many people who really come, but the atmosphere in the temple has already risen. It is full of small white flags and red paper lanterns, written with runes that people can't understand.

One by one, the inflatable small stalls have been set up, and some stall owners have already started business. In addition to food like takoyaki, taiyaki, and grilled skewers, there are also small games like goldfish scooping, water balloon fishing, and cork shooting.

Naoki Nagayama looked around and soon found the crew gathered by the crowd... A large group of extras had already started to stroll in an orderly manner. That ordinary appearance seemed as if they were really here to participate in the festival.

He quietly walked into the crew, mixed in like an ordinary tourist, and really started scooping goldfish...

Not long after, the stall owner looked at him with some helplessness~ Four or five paper pockets had been broken, but he still hadn't scooped up a single goldfish... Sir, please let that goldfish go!

"Naoki-san! What are you doing!"

Xiu Yi Yin discovered Naoki Nagayama mixed in the extras, and shouted at him after a shot was filmed.

"You didn't see it, I'm scooping goldfish..." Naoki Nagayama shrugged and nodded to other acquaintances like Masataka Xiao Sen and Xu Mudao. "Because Xiu Yi-san, you are filming, so I didn't come to disturb you!"

"......."

Xiu Yi Yin walked over, saw four or five broken paper pockets by his feet, and the helpless expression on the stall owner's face, and couldn't help but pull Naoki Nagayama to the side of the camera... He felt it was too shameful~

"Xiu Yi-san, it's just that I didn't master the strength of scooping goldfish. After I practice for a while, I will definitely be able to scoop up the fish... Besides, I haven't paid yet..."

"Naoki-san, don't say it, that boss is actually our extra!" Xiu Yi Yin sighed. "You, a director, actually played small games at the filming site... and you are so old!"

"....... Is it not allowed for others to have a childlike heart?" Naoki Nagayama laughed. "Besides, Xiu Yi-san, you don't know, in fact, after people reach middle age, many people like fishing, all because of the unwillingness left by not scooping up goldfish when they were young..."

"......"

Xiu Yi Yin decided not to discuss with this guy anymore, otherwise he didn't know what strange things would be said.

"Since Naoki-san is here, help guide the lens of *Love Like Falling Rain*!"

And Naoki Nagayama shook his head: "Xiu Yi-san, I just watched your filming. This crew has completely adapted to your filming rhythm. Everyone performed very well, and the filming is going very smoothly. If I intervene now, it's actually very redundant~"

"Uh..." Xiu Yi Yin inexplicably had a feeling of being praised by a teacher. "Then Naoki-san came here specifically to visit the set?"

"No, it's because I'm very free..."

"......"

Sure enough, talking to Naoki Nagayama for a few more sentences makes one want to hit someone!

After thinking for a few seconds, Xiu Yi Yin decided not to care too much about this guy, just instructed:

"Then Naoki-san, you just watch first... don't go and harass our extras again~"

"Hi hi~"

Thus, under the continued command of Xiu Yi Yin, in *Love Like Falling Rain*, the scene where the heroine Orange likes the store manager was discovered by one of Orange's few good friends.

"Are we just good friends on the track and field?"

Orange's good friend's heart-piercing question made the sensitive and tangled Orange not know how to reply, and could only keep a cold face... watching her good friend turn and leave...

"Sigh... Tsundere regrets for a lifetime!" Naoki Nagayama stood by the camera and sighed as he watched this scene. "Xu Mudao-kun, don't you think so?"

Xu Mudao, who usually doesn't talk much, was a little speechless. Since just now, Naoki-san has been standing by his camera and chattering, and pulling him to start saying some strange things...

After director Xiu Yi Yin shouted "Cut", the crew started to prepare for the next scene, and at this time, Xu Mudao finally had time to speak:

"Ano, Naoki-san... do you have something to say to me..."

"Ho ho, Xu Mudao-kun is still very smart~" Naoki Nagayama patted him on the shoulder and pulled him to the side. "Xu Mudao-kun, do you remember the last time we filmed *Love Letter*?"

Naoki Nagayama naturally wouldn't just come to see the crew filming late at night. He had already proposed to Otomo Fangcun in the morning to film the movie *Kikujiro*, and now he naturally wanted to start creating his own team.

Xu Mudao raised his head abruptly when he heard this: "Naoki-san, do you want to find someone halfway to film another movie again?!"

Last time, when *Ring* was filmed halfway, he was pulled by Naoki Nagayama to secretly film *Love Letter*. Although he relied on his ability of low presence not to be discovered, when the truth was revealed at the end, he was complained about by his good friend Masataka Xiao Sen and his direct superior Xiu Yi Yin.

As a friend/subordinate, you didn't even tell us about helping Naoki Nagayama film a movie? Do you still treat me as a friend/do you still want to mix in Shuyou?

Fortunately, his presence was too low, and there was a lot of work in those days. After two days, they couldn't find Xu Mudao, so they forgot about the subsequent punishment...

"Yes... around July, after *Love Like Falling Rain* filming ends." Naoki Nagayama nodded.

"This... isn't it *Crows Zero 2* and *Ring 2* next?" Xu Mudao also knew this year's filming plan.

"This is a temporarily inserted one, called *Kikujiro*." Naoki Nagayama explained. "As the name suggests, it must be filmed in the summer! So I am starting to gather the filming team now!"

"Could it be..."

Xu Mudao subconsciously raised his voice, but after reacting, he hurriedly asked in a low voice, "Could it be that this time it is also a secret filming?"

"No! Not this time!" Naoki Nagayama gave a reassurance. "This is filed with the company, and it is a bright and upright filming."

"Then why tell me quietly?" Xu Mudao was puzzled.

"Because according to the plan for the second half of the year... the people in the company's filming team have been assigned according to the plan. If I ask Xiu Yi-san for people at this time, he will definitely not agree!" Naoki Nagayama said. "But if it's Xu Mudao-kun, if I borrow you away, Xiu Yi-san probably won't notice!"

"........"

Xu Mudao indicated that this time it was very hurtful.

Naoki Nagayama said: "Xu Mudao-kun, this time *Kikujiro* will be my assistant director... you can also start to build your own filming team!"

In Shuyou Film, currently, only Naoki Nagayama, Xiu Yi Yin, and Masataka Xiao Sen can bring their own teams to film. Masataka Xiao Sen has been given the opportunity to independently direct *Ring 2*.

And among the remaining people, Naoki Nagayama actually thinks highly of Xu Mudao, a guy who is experienced but has never been discovered. What does it matter if the presence is low? When the trophy for Best Director is carried on the body in the future, it will be a presence that everyone pays attention to wherever he goes!

"This..." Xu Mudao was moved~

Generally speaking, there are many promotion routes for directors, but the most orthodox one is from script supervisor, executive, to director assistant, assistant director, and finally mixing in the theater for seven or eight years before it is possible to truly direct. After accumulating considerable experience and contacts, one can direct a film.

But this is a bit difficult for Xu Mudao. Because his presence is too low, the longer he works in the crew, the less he can be promoted...

"How about it? Xu Mudao-kun, do you want to be with me?" Naoki Nagayama reached out to him. "If you agree, I will transfer you over through Otomo-san's route."

The entanglement on Xu Mudao's face flashed away, and then he held Naoki Nagayama's hand tightly: "Naoki-san, I'll do it with you!"

"Haha, that's good~"

Today's goal was finally achieved, and Naoki Nagayama felt much better in his heart.

"Xu Mudao-kun, look at the good people in the filming team and talk to them~ If possible, after this movie is filmed, pull them all over!"

"Hi! I understand!"

Xu Mudao nodded seriously. Although his presence was low, he had been here for so long, and he had at least formed bonds with many people, letting them pay attention to himself. ===== CHAPTER 618 =====