Chapter 771: Become the same level as Toei and Toho!

On Christmas morning, after Akina got up, she happily got the gift from the stocking at the head of the bed. When she went downstairs, she was still holding the transparent crystal apple, looking at it endlessly in the sunlight.

"It really shines like a diamond!"

After looking at it for a while, she ran over and kissed Naoki Nagayama, then became troubled by the much smaller crystal apple pendant that looked like a cherry,

"Where should I put this... it's so hard to match..."

After thinking for a while, she immediately went to her small collection box, found a braided string, threaded the small crystal apple, made it into a simple hand rope, and then proudly showed it to Naoki Nagayama:

"Naoki-san, how is it? Very good, right!"

On her fair wrist, the colorful string was very conspicuous, but the small crystal apple also reflected crystal-clear light, attracting people's attention~

Naoki Nagayama nodded: "Very beautiful~"

His girlfriend possessed a keen sense of fashion, and even inexpensive small things could be matched into eye-catching accessories...

Naoki Nagayama couldn't do it. He was confused by the exaggerated trendy belt Akina gave him. What should he wear with this belt that had a lion's head...

"Hahaha, Naoki-san~" Akina ran to the side, looking at her boyfriend who was in a rush and laughed. "This is for attending award ceremonies. It will be very stylish if you dress casually then~ I'll help you pick clothes then!"

"......."

Forget it, I don't understand fashion or style~

After breakfast, Naoki Nagayama and Akina Nakamori went out separately.

Christmas was exactly when Akina was busiest. Although the celebration programs had been recorded in advance, there were various live programs, on-site activities, festivals, carnivals... it was expected that she might have to work overnight.

And on Naoki Nagayama's side... it was relatively simple, catching the first gathering... then the second, the third...

The woman at home working desperately, the man going out to drink and have fun, does it look like he's living off a woman?

It's just that in reality, Naoki Nagayama earned much more money...

With the expansion of KTV, people's acceptance of singing in private rooms was getting higher and higher, whether it was bosses, white-collar workers, college students, young people...

Everyone liked to go and howl when they had nothing to do, and with some alcohol and games, the atmosphere in the private room could be even more hyped than a disco.

Although the lights in discos and dance halls were dim, they were public places after all and still needed some restrictions. However, in private rooms, it was more private, and everyone was friends, so they were much more open~

Naoki Nagayama's Melody KTV targeted ordinary people, so the wealthy group that was left out was soon divided up by various luxury KTVs.

Today Naoki Nagayama came to a high-end KTV club named "Yuanjin"... Haruki Kadokawa had invited him over...

In the high-rise of the Shinjuku Center Building, Naoki Nagayama was led by the young lady at the front desk, walked across the marble floor that could reflect people's shadows, and then entered a private room that looked like a presidential suite.

Sunken living room, colorful dance floor, surround sound equipment, indoor bar, restaurant... there were also a few small rooms in the distance, probably bedrooms or bathrooms.

"Naoki-san! You're here!" Haruki Kadokawa, who was talking to someone, noticed Naoki Nagayama and immediately stood up, pulling Naoki Nagayama inside. "Finally waited for you, come, let me introduce you to a few people..."

Naoki Nagayama already knew Isao Morikawa. Haruki Kadokawa introduced the person beside him:

"This is Department Head Tokiteru Nakamura of Fujitsu's Sales Department..." "Nakamura-san, this is Naoki Nagayama..."

"This is Section Chief Rin Muto of Sumitomo Bank..." "Muto-san, this is Naoki Nagayama..."

"Nice to meet you... please take care of me!" X3

"And these two..." Haruki Kadokawa smiled and came to the other two. "This is..."

"Department Head Tamura... and Kawabata-kun?" Naoki Nagayama greeted them first. "You're here too!"

"Hai, Naoki-san..."

Haruki Kadokawa looked somewhat surprised: "You already know each other~"

"Mm, met once..."

Department Head Yasuyuki Tamura of the General Air Conditioning Investment Department and intern Naoto Kawabata, Naoki Nagayama had seen them at the shareholders' meeting... now that he thought about it, the intern thing should just be temporary. He didn't know which major shareholder's son it was...

Naoki Nagayama looked at the people in the large private room, the situation was very clear. This was the small group of Fujitsu General that Haruki Kadokawa had been winning over during this period...

Fujitsu people, bank people, General Air Conditioning's own people, and Kadokawa's own people... Haruki Kadokawa was indeed a rich second generation who was widely connected and good at dancing!

After the pleasantries, Haruki Kadokawa pulled everyone to drink in the sunken booth.

"Naoki-san, if you want to sell the remaining shares, both Department Head Tokiteru Nakamura and Section Chief Rin Muto are very interested... Kawabata-kun's family also has the idea of increasing holdings..."

Haruki Kadokawa pointed to the two and said,

"It just so happens that Section Chief Rin Muto is from Sumitomo Bank, whether he buys shares himself or others here borrow from him... haha, he definitely won't lose!"

"Sure enough, a steady profit!" Naoki Nagayama toasted. This is a bank!

"Haha~"

Section Chief Rin Muto smiled and took a sip~ If you want to talk about making money, of course, banks make money... because it's money making money...

Conversations between adults are full of interest exchanges. Naoki Nagayama soon negotiated the distribution of the remaining shares with several people:

Naoto Kawabata, who was an intern, actually took away 2.5% at once. Sure enough, his family had mines...

Department Head Tokiteru Nakamura of Fujitsu got 1%, Department Head Yasuyuki Tamura of the original General Air Conditioning Investment Department held 0.5%, and 2% was held by Section Chief Rin Muto of Sumitomo.

In less than an hour, the preliminary intention for a project of more than 30 billion was set... signing at the beginning of next year, and the funds would be able to hit the account in February or March.

"Naoki-san, why do you want to sell the shares?" Intern Naoto Kawabata asked curiously.

"Because... I want to have more cash on hand..." Naoki Nagayama naturally didn't tell them about the Plaza Accord and the like. After all, these people were just drinking buddies. "Then invest in real estate... this is a steady investment."

"You should all know, now Japanese people are investing in real estate all over the world, New York, Paris, Xia Weiyi, all are Japanese people going to buy land..."

Regardless of what they thought in their hearts, selling the shares of a thriving electrical appliance company to buy real estate? Shares can also appreciate, and there are dividends!

But on the surface, everyone nodded in understanding,

"Steady investment is good! Earn money honestly~"

Not long after, Haruki Kadokawa saw that the business was almost done, so he asked the manager to call in the atmosphere-setting young ladies. The atmosphere of the high-end KTV had become ambiguous since the morning...

Naoki Nagayama didn't refuse any toasts. With very good drinking capacity and rich experience, he could always keep his consciousness clear in the play-and-fun bureau, and even for the young ladies who came up, he was limited to just flirting...

"What I pursue is passing through ten thousand flowers without a single leaf sticking to my body!" Naoki Nagayama said to himself.

It was almost noon when Naoki Nagayama said goodbye to the few people who were already flushed:

"Sumimasen, I have to go to another bureau~ I can't continue to accompany you today... I'll punish myself with a cup!"

"Naoki-san... how can this be!" "Must treat us next time!" "Hahaha~"

They were all old oilers in the club, others naturally knew the feeling of having one bureau after another, and didn't keep him much.

The next session was a dinner party for investment banks...

Genta Nakai and the people from Tree Friends Investment invited investment managers in the industry to hold a party to connect feelings...

Throughout the next year, under the influence of the Plaza Accord, the exchange rate between the US and Japan would experience significant fluctuations. Investment managers holding large amounts of liquid funds, if they could cooperate in groups, would have no problem making a big profit in the international investment market!

Come to think of it, by the middle of next year, Naoki Nagayama would be able to gather nearly 50 billion yen in wealth, which, according to the current exchange rate, was about 200 million US dollars...

However, this could only be considered small capital in the world capital market. Only by uniting with other investment institutions could they have a scale of over one billion US dollars... only then could they get a bite of soup in the general trend...

The distribution department of Tree Friends had been very busy recently. Section Chief Toshihiko Sugiyama was so busy that he didn't even have time to sit in the office.

The release of "Crows Zero 2", the re-release of "Love Letter", plus the premiere of "Ring 2", the distribution work of three movies suddenly pressed down in the last two months of the year.

Even with the assistance of Eiichiro Watanabe, Masataka Komori, and more than a dozen other team members, he felt powerless.

He hadn't been this busy when he was at Kadokawa Pictures before!

At most, there were only two or three movies a year...

Since being transferred to Tree Friends, he felt that this company was not the same type as other movie production companies! Others produce one or two movies a year, why do you suddenly come up with one every three months? What kind of rolling is this!

Several times he wanted to ask his superiors to transfer back... but at the end of the year, he finally resigned himself to fate, he would stay at Tree Friends forever...

Because of the previous share transaction, Tree Friends and Kadokawa were now in a cross-shareholding relationship... they were one family!

Besides, the year-end bonus was issued at the end of the year... Tree Friends gave too much!!!

"Shuichi-san, next, in the promotion of 'Crows Zero 2' and 'Love Letter', we will follow the routine, conducting roadshows and promotions in various cities..." Toshihiko Sugiyama reported the movie distribution work to Shuichi Ido. "In addition, for 'Ring 2', we will adopt more novel strategies, including ghost story storytelling on late-night radio, strengthening promotion in supernatural clubs, etc..."

Shuichi Ido wiped his face, his face full of fatigue.

Yesterday was the premiere of "Ring 2". He stared at Bungeiza until very late. When he went home, fortunately, he had the gift shared by Naoki Nagayama, so he wasn't kicked out to sleep...

"Ah, no problem..." Shuichi Ido browsed the promotion plan roughly. These had all been discussed before, and today was just reporting the progress before the year-end. "Sugiyama-san, the employees of other departments are all on holiday, now it depends on you to stick to it!"

"Hai, our distribution department will definitely stick to the last moment!" Toshihiko Sugiyama immediately expressed his loyalty.

"It's not that exaggerated..." Shuichi Ido waved his hand. "Just follow the plan. If you are on duty during the New Year, the company will give everyone a one-week New Year holiday at the beginning of the year. Whether you choose to go to Xia Weiyi or Norway, it's up to you..."

"Thank you so much!" Toshihiko Sugiyama revealed a smile.

Shuichi Ido originally thought it would end like this, but after considering it, he still said:

"Sugiyama-san... next year, the company's projects will still be many, and there will be more energy in TV dramas and animated movies... you should understand the relevant elements well this year, we will discuss it at the beginning of next year..."

"Hai, I understand!" Toshihiko Sugiyama nodded in response, and then respectfully exited the office.

"Finally done..." Shuichi Ido wiped his face again and said to Otomo Yoshimura opposite him, "Otomo-san, are you not going on holiday yet?"

"What to do on holiday..." Otomo Yoshimura finished reading a newspaper leisurely. "The children are grown up, and the wife has reached menopause... not to mention being lonely at home, I have to be careful all the time... it's better to be in the company..."

The thoughts of middle-aged and elderly bosses are like this. In the company, you are the biggest, there are dozens or hundreds of people to flatter you, do things according to your will, and maybe there are business partners inviting you to drink flower wine...

And when you return home, you are just an ordinary husband, father... at most an old man, and maybe you will be disliked... so of course, work is good!

"......."

Shuichi Ido couldn't personally feel this point yet. He was only in his thirties, had a beautiful wife at home, and a cute daughter... home is so good!

"Then Otomo-san, keep working hard!" Shuichi Ido stood up. "I'm going back, it's holiday!"

"Wait, Shuichi-san... do you want to go to the Kohaku Uta Gassen?"

"Eh?"

"We got some tickets for related personnel, you can enter the venue to watch in real-time!" Otomo Yoshimura said. "Naoki-san has already taken one, there are three more..."

"Uh, is Otomo-san not going?"

"........ I'm still more traditional, I have to go back to my hometown for the New Year..." Otomo Yoshimura sighed. He only goes back to his hometown once a year. The older he gets, the more he can't let go...

"Alright, then give it to me!"

Shuichi Ido happily took the admission ticket. Going to the scene to watch the Kohaku Uta Gassen was a very novel way to spend the New Year!

There were five days left until the New Year, and time seemed to have accelerated.

The youth craze set off by "Crows Zero 2" was gradually covered by the joyful atmosphere of the New Year. Everyone was on holiday, naturally eating, drinking, and playing. Who would still go to fight and kill!

The re-release of "Love Letter" added a lot of romantic atmosphere to this winter day. Taking a girlfriend to watch "Love Letter" was considered the best dating method for couples~

Watching a romantic movie in the movie theater, eating a romantic dinner in a high-end restaurant in Azabu-Juban, and then spending a beautiful night in a nearby love hotel...

Love hotels were briefly popular during this period. This was something that only happened on Valentine's Day, which made the hotel manager somewhat astonished.

Another sudden rise was "Ring 2", which made people shudder in the middle of the night. Since Sadako's image was created by Tree Friends, people felt the horror of leaving long hair unwashed again...

It is said that merchants selling televisions all pasted festive stickers on the televisions at the counter, and even had charms to prevent Sadako from crawling out from inside~

In the last period of the year-end, Japanese people were surprised to find that it seemed like Tree Friends Pictures, like old-fashioned movie factories such as Toei, Toho, and Shochiku, occupied a place in their lives...

Tree Friends... was almost becoming the same level as Toei, the sixth largest well-known movie company in Japan... ===== CHAPTER 772 =====