Chapter 715: I didn't expect the thick-skinnedness to have reached such a point

At noon, Naoki Nagayama had someone send the little loli home~

According to the subsequent arrangements, after the transfer procedures were completed, Rie Miyazawa would move into Shu-Yu's dedicated employee apartment, and then there would be training, learning... and, a female manager would be specifically assigned, and the little girl would also be sent to school...

Etsuro Kikuchi, this guy, actually didn't answer the phone at all and just left the person here without caring!

Naoki Nagayama, feeling a bit annoyed, decided to go to Fuji TV in the afternoon... These two guys, Koki Akimoto and Tai Sugiura, were acting too recklessly!

Just sending a little loli over like this, if it's dug out by some media that doesn't want to see others do well in the future, and they put a "pedophile" hat on Naoki Nagayama, he won't be able to wash it off even if he jumps into the Yellow River!

"Naoki-san." Otomo Yoshimura stopped him when Naoki Nagayama was about to leave, "Wait a minute!"

"What's wrong?"

"Before going to Fuji TV, go to the advertising company first; although you don't need to worry about the previous publicity, you still need to look at the final movie brochure..." Otomo Yoshimura said as he picked up his bag and was about to go out.

"Movie brochure..." Naoki Nagayama naturally knew about it, "But isn't that made by each cinema itself?"

In this era, cinemas, in order to let more people come to watch movies, besides official posters, would regularly design and produce movie brochures themselves, gathering the movies on the screening schedule to use as publicity for moviegoers...

"How can our movie be the same as the others!" Otomo Yoshimura spoke very domineeringly, "When we had 'April Story' before, some audience members reacted that the part telling about our movie didn't match the others at all, as if they were from two different dimensions."

"So this time for 'Kikujiro's Summer,' we specifically asked an advertising company to design a movie brochure as official promotional material."

Otomo Yoshimura spoke incessantly, and even revealed a longing,

"In the future, I also plan to compile the movies of Shu-Yu Films separately as a promotional achievement for our company, to shape the brand of Shu-Yu Films..."

Naoki Nagayama looked at this ambitious middle-aged man, thinking that he not only took care of Shu-Yu Entertainment's management business but also devoted himself to Shu-Yu Films' movie business, and couldn't help but sigh:

"Otomo-san, what would Shu-Yu's future do without you!"

Who knew this old man would actually become tsundere:

"Hmph, Shu-Yu's future naturally cannot do without me!"

"..."

Naoki Nagayama fell silent; an old man being tsundere was really too painful to look at...

Driving his convertible and following Otomo Yoshimura to a small building in Bunkyo Ward, the outsourced advertising design business for Shu-Yu was located here...

Walking down, he still listened to Otomo Yoshimura's nagging:

"It should have been produced by our own publicity department, but this year the department's main energy was on expanding the cinema chain... the design and other supporting facilities didn't keep up..."

The advertising company wasn't big, with only about five or six people working there; after walking into the office full of the scent of paper, Naoki Nagayama was surprised to see the section chief of the distribution department, Toshihiko Sugiyama.

"Otomo-san... Naoki-san is here too?" Toshihiko Sugiyama was also a bit surprised by Naoki Nagayama's arrival; previously, it was always Otomo Yoshimura who gave the final approval.

"Hmm, just happened to have time, so I came to take a look."

Arriving at the small conference room, Naoki Nagayama saw several color-printed brochure samples already placed on the table, so he walked over to examine them.

And the person in charge of the advertising company, Yukio Hayakawa, who was communicating with Toshihiko Sugiyama, had a hint of nervousness in the corner of his eyes...

Anyone who has been a contractor knows the pain of having communicated with the client's contact person for a long time and having come up with a plan, only to be rejected by a single sentence from the client's big boss...

"I don't think it works?" "Where doesn't it work? We can adjust..." "I don't know, I just feel it doesn't work... you guys go back and revise a version to see..." "I &%*&*&..."

Yukio Hayakawa's mind kept flashing through difficult clients from the past, but his face still wore a smile as he introduced:

"Following my communication with Section Chief Sugiyama of your company, we have produced three different movie brochures in the direction of childhood and innocence, and in the style of a children's storybook..."

Naoki Nagayama flipped through several movie brochures; bright yellow, tender green, sky blue... the color schemes were different, but they all looked very cute.

On the cover was a screenshot of the movie "Kikujiro's Summer"; the clearly fierce Takeshi Kitano and the gloomy little boy were revealing hearty smiles in the picture.

The content inside consisted of photos of the unexpected stories they encountered on their journey; the sight of Takeshi Kitano floating upside down in the swimming pool was very ridiculous...

"Naoki-san, what do you think?"

When Naoki Nagayama had finished flipping through them, Toshihiko Sugiyama asked; he actually had little contact with Naoki Nagayama, so he was also very anxious at this time.

"Very good~" Naoki Nagayama nodded with satisfaction.

"?" Toshihiko Sugiyama was puzzled, "Which one are you referring to?"

"All three are very good!"

This... Toshihiko Sugiyama and Yukio Hayakawa looked at each other; was the president/client actually this easy to talk to?

"Then... which one should we choose to promote?" Otomo Yoshimura added the question.

"Promote all three~" Naoki Nagayama smiled, "Distribute them randomly to the cinemas, and the audience will be able to get different movie brochures. When they exchange them later, eh? Why is our brochure different?... Isn't that very interesting? Haha~"

"..."

Otomo Yoshimura shook his head; sure enough... Naoki-san is still a child!

Then he turned to Yukio Hayakawa and Toshihiko Sugiyama and said: "Since Naoki-san said so, let's do it that way~ Produce the movie brochures in three styles!"

"Hai!" Yukio Hayakawa nodded excitedly; encountering such a straightforward client is truly a blessing!

"Section Chief Sugiyama, since Naoki-san is here, you should tell him about the subsequent publicity arrangements and schedule!"

After Otomo Yoshimura said this to Toshihiko Sugiyama, he made an excuse to look at the design process and dragged Yukio Hayakawa away to tour the advertising company.

"Hai!" Toshihiko Sugiyama nodded, then looked at Naoki Nagayama, "Then Naoki-san, it's just right, let me tell you about the publicity arrangements!"

Toshihiko Sugiyama ran the cinema channels outside and generally didn't return to the studio much, and there were few opportunities to report to Naoki Nagayama in person, so he was very serious this time.

And Naoki Nagayama finally knew what Otomo Yoshimura had dragged him here for... Looking at the movie brochure was fake, persuading him to participate in the movie roadshow publicity activities was real!

The reason was that Naoki Nagayama only participated in roadshow publicity in various cities during the publicity of his first few movies, but after that, he basically didn't participate much... because it was too tiring... so he willfully didn't go!

But Naoki Nagayama was also a person who cared a bit about face; Otomo Yoshimura saw that he wouldn't throw a tantrum in front of Toshihiko Sugiyama, whom he wasn't very familiar with...

"Because there is no preview this time, just a direct premiere, the Tokyo premiere is scheduled at the cinema in Ikebukuro, the same one as before... so our schedule is a bit tight; after the Tokyo movie premiere, we have to rush to Yokohama, then Kyoto, Nagoya, Kobe, Osaka, Nara..."

Toshihiko Sugiyama had already memorized the schedule, and spoke eloquently at this time,

"The activities are basically audience meetings and press conferences, with small activities in between... I have also made the specific schedule and time and location, and I will send it to Naoki-san after I go back..."

"Ahem~" Naoki Nagayama interrupted Toshihiko Sugiyama, who was about to continue, "Ano... Section Chief Sugiyama, actually I will be very busy at the end of the month... so I might not be able to participate in some roadshows..."

"Oh?" Toshihiko Sugiyama was stunned for a moment, then immediately waved his hand and laughed heartily, "Haha, it doesn't matter, it doesn't matter, Naoki-san is a very busy person anyway, so missing one or two shows is no problem...

Haha, which days is Naoki-san not free?"

However, what Otomo Yoshimura didn't expect was that after a few days of coma, Naoki Nagayama's mental endurance had changed, and he was already immune to ordinary mental shocks...

In other words, his skin had become thicker!

So, Naoki Nagayama just said to Toshihiko Sugiyama, who had an enthusiastic face:

"Except for the 25th of September in Tokyo... I'm not free at any other time!"

"..." The smile on Toshihiko Sugiyama's face stiffened for a moment, then he shook his head and asked again somewhat uncertainly, "Wait a minute, I don't seem to have heard clearly... Is Naoki-san saying you're not free on the 25th for the premiere?"

"No..." Naoki Nagayama said it again, "Except for the 25th, I'm not free at any other time!"

"???"

"!" A look of confirmation!

"??!"

"!" A look of certainty!

"..."

When Otomo Yoshimura returned, he saw Naoki Nagayama patting Toshihiko Sugiyama on the shoulder, saying things like "It's all up to you," "I believe you can do it," "Ganbatte," and so on.

Naoki Nagayama saw him return and said:

"Otomo-san, everything is arranged! Since the movie brochure is also decided, I'll go to Fuji TV first!"

"Eh? Everything is arranged? The schedule for the publicity activities?"

"Hmm! Everything is arranged!" Naoki Nagayama nodded and walked out generously, "I know Section Chief Sugiyama will definitely arrange everything properly! Absolutely no problem! Then I'll take my leave first!"

"Huh?" Otomo Yoshimura still wanted to ask, but Naoki Nagayama's back was already all he could see...

He turned to ask Toshihiko Sugiyama: "Section Chief Sugiyama, Naoki-san actually agreed to go on the roadshow so easily?"

"..." Toshihiko Sugiyama was tearful, "He... Naoki-san... he only agreed to the publicity in Tokyo on the day of the premiere! He said he wasn't free for all the other cities! It's all up to me!"

"??? Naoki-san actually said that in front of you?" Otomo Yoshimura opened his eyes wide, "And you agreed?"

"What can I do?! He's the big boss!"

Toshihiko Sugiyama was extremely helpless~

"..." Otomo Yoshimura fell silent for a while and sighed, "It's all my fault! I didn't expect Naoki-san's thick-skinnedness to have evolved to such a point! If I had known, I shouldn't have let you face him alone..."

"..."

"Forget it, let this be a lesson! Next time, we must not let Naoki-san escape!"

"?"

Toshihiko Sugiyama fell into self-doubt; how is Naoki Nagayama's movie publicity different from his previous company?

He was transferred from Kadokawa Films; when he was at Kadokawa Films, he had never encountered such a situation!

Over there, whether it was the director or the lead actor, they were all active and proactive about publicity activities!

And when "Love Letter" was released, Director Shuichi Ido also ran roadshows in various cities! After all, it was about the box office!

Otomo Yoshimura patted this stunned guy:

"You'll know after staying at Shu-Yu for a few more months; Naoki-san, this guy, is different from others~"

When he drove his convertible to the Fuji TV headquarters building, Naoki Nagayama immediately caused a stir among some reporters who were staking out.

When the car slowed down, some reporters rushed to the window and asked:

"Mr. Naoki Nagayama, are you here to see Ms. Akina Nakamori?"

Naoki Nagayama only then remembered that Akina would be recording "Yoru no Hit Studio" live at Fuji TV today; Akina seemed to have mentioned it when they talked on the phone last night, but he was drunk at the time and didn't pay attention.

Ignoring the reporters' questions, he drove the car into the parking lot and then walked into the elevator with his head down... Fortunately, reporters were not allowed in the internal space, otherwise he might have been surrounded~

"At this time... 'Yoru no Hit Studio' should be rehearsing..."

Naoki Nagayama estimated the time; the guests participating in "Yoru no Hit Studio" would go to rehearse very early to ensure there were no mistakes during the one-hour recording.

"Let's go settle the score with Koki Akimoto and Tai Sugiura first, and then go visit the set later!"

After deciding, he walked toward the preparation room for "Evening Meow Meow"... He was familiar with the path, and even greeted several staff members he recognized...

When he reached the door of the preparation room with the "Evening Meow Meow" sign, Naoki Nagayama adjusted his mood and pushed the door open directly:

"Tai-san, Akimoto-san... you guys are too..."

Inside the preparation room, a dozen pairs of astonished eyes all looked over... Besides the original script team, there were actually members of the Cat Club!

Naoki Nagayama swallowed his saliva, just like when he rushed into the classroom late for school and saw the teacher already on the podium.

"Cat Club... are you having a meeting today?"

"Naoki-san!" Koki Akimoto's voice came from among a group of girls; he walked out of the crowd and said to Naoki Nagayama, "Why did you come over?"

At this time, he couldn't say he was here to find trouble: "Eh... I came to see you guys..."

"Hmm? Alright~"

Koki Akimoto didn't think much of it; he thought that since everyone had chatted happily yesterday, and they had quickly sent Rie Miyazawa over, Naoki Nagayama had come today to thank them.

He said with a smile:

"We just happened to gather everyone from the Cat Club today to communicate about the arrangements after the summer."

Koki Akimoto pulled Naoki Nagayama into the crowd; sure enough, Tai Sugiura and Rumi Nishi were both there.

Tai Sugiura smiled happily when he saw Naoki Nagayama:

"Minna-san, the previous reality show was Naoki-san's idea! It made the ratings of 'Evening Meow Meow' hit a new high!"

The Cat Club, having mixed in the entertainment industry for so long, naturally knew how to read the air very well; instantly, a round of applause and exclamations came: "Hontou ni?" "So amazing!" "Naoki-san saikou!"

Naoki Nagayama could only be humble:

"... Not at all, not at all, I just came up with an idea, the good program effect is everyone's credit..."

Tai Sugiura struck while the iron was hot: "Since Naoki-san is here, give us some more ideas! After the summer, our planned theme is a red leaf trip... preparing a tour group format... we can also show the true personalities of the members during the journey..."

Listening to Tai Sugiura's introduction, Naoki Nagayama nodded repeatedly; a reality show on a journey was also a very popular program format later on; sure enough, as long as an idea was given, producers in this era could draw inferences about other cases!

"Naoki-san, do you think there's anything lacking?" Rumi Nishi asked from the side.

"Hmm..." Naoki Nagayama thought for a while; the Cat Club was all young girls, "I think, there's still a person who can control the scene missing... Akimoto-san, why don't you invite an experienced host... a comedian or something."

"Hmm hmm~"

"However... can such a plan be broadcast every day?" Naoki Nagayama continued to ask.

Rumi Nishi paused, as if she didn't know how to answer, so Tai Sugiura took over:

"Naoki-san, actually it was decided before that the broadcast frequency of 'Evening Meow Meow' will become three times a week..."

"Eh?"

Koki Akimoto helped explain: "Due to the huge production pressure of 'Evening Meow Meow,' plus the audience fatigue caused by too frequent exposure... for various reasons, we decided to reduce the broadcast frequency..."

In fact, even though the reality show extended the life of the program for a while, looking at the ratings, "Evening Meow Meow" had already reached the point of decline after its peak...

"So that's how it is..." Naoki Nagayama sighed; broadcasting once a day was indeed too much.

So they continued to chat about the pros and cons of the program... Naoki Nagayama, who was originally here to find trouble, was inexplicably pulled into the preparation room to help find omissions and fill gaps...

He wasn't released until two hours later~

Naoki Nagayama walked toward the studio of "Yoru no Hit Studio," silently complaining in his mouth:

"Really... I didn't find trouble, but was instead caught and made into labor... I have to charge for consulting next time I go there!"

The studio was located on the first basement floor, overall appearing a bit remote... But after all, it was a music program; perhaps they were worried about disturbing other programs~

Naoki Nagayama didn't go directly into the studio, but walked toward the artist's lounge; sure enough, he saw the figure of Fusunori Akio in the corridor, chatting with other managers... As a male manager, it was inconvenient to stay in the girls' lounge for a long time...

"Fusunori-san~" Naoki Nagayama greeted.

"Naoki-san? Why did you come to Fuji TV?" Fusunori Akio was stunned for a moment, then asked again, "Are you here to find Akina?"

"Hmm, I went to 'Evening Meow Meow' for something just now, and came to see Akina on the way." Although it was nothing to come directly to see his girlfriend, Naoki Nagayama still explained, "Is Akina rehearsing?"

"No..." Fusunori Akio paused, his face a bit strange, "Akina-chan is currently... eh... in the lounge..."

"Good, then I'll go see her~"

Naoki Nagayama didn't notice anything different; after knowing the room, he walked over...

The door to the lounge was closed; after knocking it open, Naoki Nagayama met a pair of surprised eyes, and the chopsticks in the owner's hand froze in mid-air...

Akina Nakamori was slurping a bowl of ramen in large bites...

"Naoki-san?!"

"Haha~" Naoki Nagayama walked to his girlfriend's side with a smile, "It's only five o'clock... is Akina starting dinner already?"

"Hmm..." Akina was a bit shy, "Because after rehearsing dancing, I was very hungry~ And it's inconvenient to eat after changing into the performance costume~"

"So that's it." Naoki Nagayama nodded.

"Naoki-san, why did you come over?" The two hadn't mentioned that he would come to visit the set when they chatted yesterday.

"I came to the 'Evening Meow Meow' production team for something..." Naoki Nagayama smiled, "I came to see you after I finished~"

"Are you working until 11 o'clock tonight?"

"Hmm... after all, the live broadcast only starts during prime time..." Akina looked up at Naoki Nagayama, with expectation in her eyes, "Are you coming to watch the live broadcast?"

"If I go to the live broadcast room, maybe when you go on stage, the camera will find me..."

Naoki Nagayama shook his head, but after seeing Akina's somewhat disappointed eyes, he said: "But I will come to pick you up after work!"

"Really?" Akina immediately became happy~

"And then go for a late-night snack..." Naoki Nagayama looked at Akina's ramen and said, "Eating at this time, Akina will definitely be hungry in the middle of the night!"

Hearing this, Akina Nakamori immediately retorted in shame and anger:

"No way! I'm not such a glutton! Does Naoki-san think I eat a lot?!"

"Hahaha, no, no... it's just that dancing consumes a lot of calories~" Naoki Nagayama hurriedly coaxed.

"Hmph~"

"Eat quickly~ the noodles are getting cold~"

Between her small face and the delicious ramen, Akina Nakamori still chose the ramen...

And Naoki Nagayama watched his girlfriend eat from the side, while chatting in a low voice about what happened today... ===== CHAPTER 716 =====