Chapter 75: Che, how can my summer end so simply?

Leaving all the matters of the Wild Cat Group to Funamura Otomo,

This afternoon, Nagayama Naoki was looking at his trial-printed novel at Shogakukan in Chiyoda.

The cover is covered with fine green grass cloth, and three cartoon little people and an old man with white hair are standing together.

The author is written as Teiju. It is the protagonist of a certain novel he read in his previous life. He feels that the atmosphere is very compatible with the book. Nagayama Naoki decided to use this pen name in the future.

Morikawa Kuniharu is also on the side: "Naoki-san, is there any problem with the trial-printed novel?"

"No, the design style is very suitable. As for the content, I also believe in the ability of the editor and proofreader." Nagayama Naoki flipped through it roughly. After all, it is the Shogakukan publishing house with a famous reputation, and the production level of the whole novel is definitely first-class.

"Then Kuniharu-san, when will the novel be issued?"

"If there is no problem with the design, it only remains for the machine's work. It should be available in bookstores next week."

Morikawa Kuniharu estimated the progress roughly, and then remembered something.

He took out a large kraft paper envelope, then stood up and handed it over with both hands.

"Naoki-san, this is the first batch of royalty shares. Later, it will be added based on sales, but basically it will be settled once a quarter."

Nagayama Naoki also stood up and thanked him with both hands, bowing: "Yes, thank you, Kuniharu-san. Please take care of me in the future."

The high temperature of summer makes the cicadas in the distance look powerless.

After chatting for a while, Nagayama Naoki left the publishing house with this trial-printed book.

Along the street in Chiyoda full of shade, he walked towards the parking space.

Nagayama Naoki, who received a sum of remuneration, was in a good mood. The thickness of this envelope is about the same as when he sold the first song~

To be honest, this way of paying money directly is indeed more realistic than the number on the salary card hit every month.

After getting into the car, Nagayama Naoki didn't go to the house in Chiyoda.

It seems that because the owner is abroad, the procedures and the like are more troublesome, and the house has not been handed over yet.

And another shop in Akihabara has already been transferred, and now it is entrusted to Fujita Keiko's real estate agency company for rent together with the shop in Shibuya.

Sitting in his beloved car, while enjoying the air conditioning, while thinking about the destination.

The studio has been visited a bit frequently recently. Working so seriously all summer, the corporate slave thinking in his bones seems to be unable to change for a while.

Now that Itou Shuichi has gone to a certain crew, it is estimated that there will be no acquaintances there for the time being, so let's not go there~

It's only about 3 o'clock. If he goes home so early, it seems to be a waste of the time he finally came out.

Speaking of which, throughout the summer, except for the previous self-driving tour, he didn't even appreciate the scenery of Tokyo properly.

"Could it be that this summer passed like this? This won't do~"

With such thoughts, Nagayama Naoki drove aimlessly on the road.

Thinking about whether to go to a certain attraction to stroll, or go to a high-end restaurant to be extravagant.

Just as the car was driving next to the river, a houseboat was moving slowly on the water. Several tourists were standing on the edge of the boat and looking around, looking very interesting.

Houseboat, with food and drink and can appreciate the beautiful scenery, it looks quite good.

Nagayama Naoki suddenly became interested and decided to try it today.

To take a houseboat, of course, you have to go to the pier of the Sumida River. Several famous hotels nearby will provide houseboat-related projects, and there seem to be companies specializing in houseboats, etc.

Nagayama Naoki drove all the way to the vicinity of Sumida Park.

After parking the car, he found a hotel that looked quite high-end, and then went directly to the front desk to inquire.

"Good afternoon, customer, is there anything I can help you with?"

The lady at the front desk was very enthusiastic, and I don't know if she is the same to other customers.

"Hello, I want to consult about the schedule of the houseboat in your shop. When is the earliest I can take it?"

"Ah, for the houseboat, the next one may take a while, estimated to be about 1 hour."

"Is that so? What are the characteristics of today's houseboat?"

"Our houseboat, today's special is fresh tuna sashimi~ and tempura set meal."

The lady first introduced the special dinner of the houseboat, and then introduced other projects.

"Tonight's evening show, there is also a fireworks performance along the coast."

"Fireworks festival?" Nagayama Naoki was curious, "Why is there a fireworks festival now? Isn't it September already?"

Tokyo's fireworks festivals generally start from April and continue until August, and are more concentrated in July and August.

For example, the famous Sumida River Fireworks Festival in Tokyo ended about half a month ago.

And in August of this year, Nagayama Naoki was busy with work and didn't go to see it, which was a pity.

"This is the fireworks to say goodbye to summer, sponsored by merchants along the Sumida River.

Basically, it is the last fireworks this year, the customer came very timely~"

"Is that so? Then please help me book a seat. Are there small houseboats?"

"Hai, there are, the kind for 4 groups of customers, the price is relatively high. How many seats does the customer want to book?"

"One person."

"Eh? One person?"

"Why, can't I book?"

"It's not that..."

The price of the houseboat itself is relatively high, and the price of the small houseboat is much more expensive than the large houseboat, similar to the difference between a VIP box and a lobby.

It is generally booked for business entertainment or couple dates, and there are also family dinners, etc. It is very rare to book for one person.

The lady at the front desk looked at the handsome young man in front of her. Is he actually alone to watch the fireworks festival?

Is he still a single dog?

Eh? Then don't I have a chance?

Quickly handle the booking procedures, and hand over the boat ticket with a smile.

"Hai, customer, this is your boat ticket, don't forget to arrive on time~"

Nagayama Naoki paid the bill and always felt that the lady at the front desk seemed to be more enthusiastic.

Is it an illusion?

There is still more than an hour, waiting here to open the boat is really a bit silly~

It happens that Sumida Park is nearby, Nagayama Naoki decided to go for a stroll first.

The cherry blossoms along the Sumida River have long since ended, and the gloomy green leaves cover the sun that is still stubbornly hanging in the sky, giving pedestrians some space to breathe.

After a shower in the afternoon, the atmosphere of Sumida Park is very fresh, and the high temperature of summer seems to be washed away by the flowing water in the river. The temperature in the park is significantly lower.

Looking into the distance along the river bank, the famous Tokyo Skytree in later generations probably still exists in the head of a designer. The current Sumida Park can only vaguely see the five-story pagoda of Senso-ji Temple.

Found a clean bench, sat down, emptied his thoughts,

Sunset, red clouds all over the sky,

The burning clouds slowly dyed the sparkling water surface into rose red, and the cherry trees along the coast put on a layer of golden luster,

Just like in a painting,

Nagayama Naoki silently enjoyed this moment of tranquility. ===== CHAPTER 76 =====