Chapter 760

The "Bungeiza" in Ikebukuro had already become the designated spot for Shu-Yu's trial screenings, second only to the Iwanami Hall.

This time it was *Crows Zero 2*. Young people from the surrounding university town and those who came to Ikebukuro to stroll around, after seeing the super hot poster at the entrance, many bought tickets and went in to watch on a whim.

Plus the film enthusiasts, critics, and a group of reporters who were invited in advance, the entire screening hall was packed to the brim before the start.

"Kaede-aniki~" Naoki Nagayama said to his cousin beside him, "You are also watching the full film for the first time, right?"

"Haha, yes."

Even as one of the leads, you couldn't see the complete version before the film was officially released!

So this time, Naoki Kaede also brought his girlfriend, Kokai Ishida, along... Anyway, he didn't plan to continue being an actor in the future, so Naoki Kaede wasn't afraid of being photographed by reporters for scandals or anything.

"However, I watched some clips when filming... that kind of hot-blooded footage is still very powerful."

Naoki Kaede chatted with Naoki about some filming matters, and then talked about their hometown:

"Naoki should be going back this year, right?"

"That's for sure..." Naoki Nagayama nodded. "Speaking of which, Kaede-aniki should be very glorious when going back this year... after all, you are already the boss of more than ten KTVs~"

"The more branches, the more things there are..." Naoki Kaede complained. "Originally, I could manage them well simply, but now there are so many things to worry about... The pressure was so great that I even had insomnia for a while~"

"So serious?"

"Yeah, if it weren't for Kokai-chan helping me, I don't know what it would be like now..."

The strong cousin held the hand of Kokai Ishida beside him, feeding Naoki a good wave of dog food...

"I didn't do anything... just helping out in places Kaede-kun couldn't see to..." Kokai Ishida laughed shyly, and the eyes of the two seemed to be connected together~

The sour smell of love was simply about to overflow!

Naoki Nagayama's expression was startled, and then his expression became disgusted. A thought popped into his mind:

"So this is the feeling of being fed dog food by others at close range..."

Originally, it was always him and Akina Nakamori feeding others dog food... This was a rare time he was fed... So full~

"Didn't have any accidents, right?" Naoki Nagayama quickly changed the subject. "So many cities, and some places are very chaotic..."

"Now that the Yamaguchi-gumi is making such a big fuss, other cities don't dare to come and provoke."

Since the fourth generation of the Yamaguchi-gumi passed away, the retaliatory actions they took had never stopped. Other yakuza groups didn't want to bring fire upon themselves and invite trouble during this time, so Naoki Kaede's branches in various cities opened very smoothly.

Fourth generation... you helped the Nagayama family once again!

After talking about business for a few sentences, Naoki Kaede changed the topic: "By the way, Naoki, during the New Year this year, I'm going to bring Kokai-chan back home together."

"?!!!"

This, haven't been dating for half a year, and already meeting the parents?

Seeing his cousin so surprised, Naoki Kaede leaned in quietly and whispered:

"Kokai-chan has such high academic qualifications, and her personality is good (easy to fool), and she can help with KTV matters... Grandfather said that she should be married into the family early so he can be at ease!"

In this era, early marriage was common; it was very common for high school graduates to get married, and university graduates to get married as soon as they graduated.

However, his cousin was so anxious, more because of the hints from the grandfather back home. After all, not to mention anything else, just being able to help the family with KTV operations was a scarce resource, worthy of being a daughter-in-law of the Nagayama family!

"... That's a bit too fast..."

Naoki Nagayama recalled that it took nearly three years from meeting to dating for him and Akina Nakamori, and this was only at the stage of meeting the parents. As for marriage, he estimated it should take another year...

"Haha, who isn't living with someone~"

Naoki Kaede laughed quietly. Judging from the current marriage view in Japan, the most important thing for a wife is to be able to take care of the family, and if she can help her husband's career, that's even better.

And after marriage, as long as the husband isn't too excessive, even if there are colorful flags fluttering outside, as long as they aren't brought home, there won't be any problems with the family.

"..."

Naoki Nagayama shook his head. As a vested interest holder, he couldn't say anything... However, living a second life, he still hoped for a sincere relationship~

Just when the two were chatting, the screening of *Crows Zero 2* began.

In Shu-Yu's hot-blooded universe, the previous Suzuran hegemon, Tamao Serizawa, had graduated, and the remaining Genji Takiya could only dominate Suzuran...

At the same time, Suzuran High School's deadly rival, Hosen High School, broke the truce agreement because of past grudges...

Compared to the first part, there were many fewer literary scenes, and more fist-to-flesh, blood-splattering, non-stop action scenes~

Two groups of delinquent youths chasing and fighting on the street, and then to the final big battle between the two sides, the escalation of the battle made the audience below watch with surging blood.

Especially after Genji Takiya had his awakening, facing the delinquent youths of Hosen High School alone under the background music of *Into the Battlefield*, the entire atmosphere was pulled to the highest!

"Charge forward! Genji Takiya!!"

A sudden shout erupted from the audience, making Naoki Nagayama and Naoki Kaede in the front row turn their heads in surprise.

They saw a young man with a flushed face, staring at the screen while panting, as if he himself were on the road to charging... What was even stranger was that the young people beside him were also looking excited...

And when the delinquent youths of the entire Suzuran came to support Genji Takiya at the end of the plot, there were even cheers and wails in the screening hall. The viewing atmosphere was a bit too enthusiastic!

Oh no... this film will definitely corrupt children with unstable minds!

At the end of the film, the audience applauded, sending praise to this film...

"Thank you all for the applause~" The host stood in front of the screen during the credits. "Next, this hall will hold a media meeting for *Crows Zero 2*. Interested audience members can stay and watch..."

Under the direction of the staff, the reporters' long guns and short cannons were quickly in place, and the creative team of *Crows Zero 2* walked under the big screen one by one.

Masataka Komori, Naoki Kaede, Hiroyuki Sanada... Naoki Nagayama, as the editor and producer, naturally went up.

"Did everyone like today's film?" The host asked loudly to the crowd at the scene.

"Liked it!" "Awesome!" "Suzuran is the best!" "..."

After the noisy screening hall quieted down, the host continued: "Then next, we will give the opportunity to the director of *Crows Zero 2*, Masataka Komori! If you have any questions, please raise your hand to indicate..."

"Minna-san, good morning... hehehe~"

Naoki Nagayama had participated in media meetings for film trial screenings many times, but this was the first time for the new director Masataka Komori. He was still a bit nervous when talking to reporters and the audience.

However, the reporters below immediately asked questions very professionally:

"Director Komori, this is your first film, right?!"

"Yes!" Masataka Komori gave an affirmation. "Although I participated in the production of a series of films by Shu-Yu Pictures before, as the main director, it is the first time."

"What are your thoughts?"

"I was very nervous at the beginning... but after filming started, I wasn't nervous anymore..." Masataka Komori laughed and said in a peaceful tone, "Not only because work was very busy... but also because I knew there was support from two famous directors, Naoki-san and Shuichi-san, behind me... so I had the confidence to film it well..."

"Did you ask the two seniors for advice during the filming process?"

"Yes..."

Masataka Komori's interaction with the reporters was very normal, just like directors from other film production companies... Instead, it made the reporters who had participated in Shu-Yu Pictures' trial screenings many times feel abnormal~

In the past, there were either Naoki Nagayama's scandals, or funny things, or maybe breaking news... In short, it wouldn't be 'normal' like this time!

Normal... means no explosive points, no attention!!!

So many people's eyes aimed at Naoki Nagayama, who was smiling not far away... Naoki-san, we miss you so much!

Wait a little longer, and it will be your turn!

"..." Naoki Nagayama felt a chill down his spine for no reason...

At the very end, a reporter still wanted to cause some trouble, so he asked Masataka Komori:

"Director Masataka Komori, do you think *Crows Zero 2* is superior to *Crows Zero 1*? Or is it inferior?"

"Uh... this..." Masataka Komori glanced at Naoki Nagayama. "I naturally hope it's superior... but *Crows Zero 1* is indeed very excellent... Let the audience decide this kind of judgment~"

"Good!"

The reporter retreated with satisfaction. 【Director Komori is ambitious, bluntly stating *Crows Zero 2* surpasses the previous work!】 The headline was already ready!!

Next, under the host's promotion, the questioning session passed Hiroyuki Sanada, and then the microphone reached Naoki Kaede... Everyone was also very curious about this first Suzuran hegemon...

"Mr. Naoki Kaede, were there any difficulties in the process of filming the movie?"

Naoki Kaede thought for a while and said with a smile: "Speaking of which, the most difficult time was when fighting in groups~"

"Eh?"

"Because the Hosen High School on the opposite side were all bald, it was very hard to distinguish when the speed was fast... It was very easy to lose the opponent when fighting... Several times we filmed halfway, and everyone couldn't find each other..."

"Hahaha~" "There's such a thing..." "Bald heads really reflect light!"

The reporters and audience at the scene all laughed, and the atmosphere in the screening hall relaxed a lot~

The interview continued, and as they asked, they entered the interaction session... A very excited fan asked directly from below:

"Serizawa, ah no, Mr. Naoki Kaede!! After the big battle with Hosen, are you going to embark on the road to dominate the country?!!"

"... Haha~"

Hearing such a childish question, Naoki Kaede was stunned for a moment and then laughed out loud. However, after the laughter stopped, he suddenly thought of something, his emotions became a bit low, and he looked at that fan and said:

"Perhaps... Genji Takiya is going to continue... But Tamao Serizawa shouldn't... At least the Tamao Serizawa played by me won't..."

"Eh?!" "Why?" "How can it be!" "What happened..."

The screening hall suddenly became noisy, and everyone looked at Naoki Kaede, wanting to ask for an answer.

"Because..."

Naoki Kaede took a deep breath. He had originally decided to withdraw silently, but since he was asked now, he would just say it openly!

"Because this is the last time I will participate in a film! In the future, I will bid farewell to the film circle... and focus on running the KTV business!"

"!!!"

"This means retirement?!"

"The film is about to be released!"

Hearing this, the reporters in the front row finally waited for the scoop!

They immediately picked up their microphones, turned on their flashes, and the clicking sounds were constant... Everyone wanted to record this sudden big news...

Various headlines were already on the way, such as 【Film released, lead actor retires?! What is the reason behind it?】, 【Sequel becomes the last work? Naoki Kaede announces retirement!】, 【Why does a famous actor announce his withdrawal in public? Whose pressure is this?!】...

Such a conflicting explosive point made the reporters feel that they had already booked tomorrow's headline...

In the questioning of the crowd, Naoki Kaede had only one reason, which was to manage the family industry... Summarized, it was: I'm not doing it anymore, this entertainment industry can't accommodate me, I'm going back to my hometown to inherit more than ten nightclubs!!

In the end, Naoki Kaede even opened his mouth generously:

"Minna-san, it's fate to know each other... If you go to 'Melody KTV' this month, report my name... 20% off!!"

"..."

Naoki Nagayama applauded silently on the side~

Actually not forgetting to advertise his own KTV when promoting the film, Naoki Kaede, you are indeed already a qualified nightclub boss!!!

The sudden explosive point made the media's attention to Naoki Nagayama drop a bit, because that guy was nothing more than the progress of his romance with Akina Nakamori, whether there were any scandals during this period... The audience would also have visual fatigue!

So the questions asked to Naoki Nagayama next felt a bit perfunctory...

"Naoki-san, what are you busy with recently?"

"When will the new film start production?"

"Do you prefer to be a screenwriter or a producer in the future?"

"..."

They were actually serious questions, and even Akina Nakamori was not mentioned... making Naoki Nagayama a bit unaccustomed...

Am I not popular anymore? Don't you have any scandals or anything to ask?

"Naoki-san~ I heard you went to participate in the FNS Music Festival yesterday, right?" A reporter finally asked. "Was it to cheer for Ms. Akina?"

"... No..." Naoki Nagayama shook his head, righteous and awe-inspiring. "I went to cheer for all the participating contestants!"

"..."

A sentence suddenly popped into the reporter's mind: How shameless!

But on second thought, only in this way can one be like a fish in water in the entertainment industry!

"I heard that you met many idols at the party after the music festival? And Seiko Matsuda?" The reporter continued to ask.

"Mm, after all, we all know each other, so we chatted..."

The reporter said: "Aren't you afraid of causing Akina-chan's misunderstanding?!"

"What misunderstanding?! How could there be a misunderstanding!" Naoki Nagayama talked nonsense with a straight face. "Everyone was just chatting friendly together, Akina knows it too!

I, Naoki Nagayama, walk straight and sit straight, and we are all ordinary friends!!!"

"..."

The sentence popped into the reporter's mind again: How shameless!!