Chapter 811

After arriving at the studio again, Naoki Nagayama told Yoshimura Otomo about the concept of the new film.

"Only one day... I told you yesterday, and today you tell me you finished the script yesterday afternoon?" Yoshimura Otomo flipped through the script in his hand in surprise, the title clearly marked "The Camera Must Not Stop."

"Yeah, isn't this something you can do if you have hands?" Naoki Nagayama's expression was calm, and his tone was flat, but his eyes didn't leave Yoshimura Otomo's slightly twitching expression.

This kind of conflicted expression, knowing someone is pretending but still unable to help being surprised, never gets old no matter how many times you see it!

"........"

Yoshimura Otomo took a deep breath, calmed his mood, and continued reading:

"Naoki-san... this 'The Camera Must Not Stop' looks like a comedy?"

"No... this starts as a horror film, then turns into a comedy as you watch, and in the end, you'll find it's an inspirational drama..." Naoki Nagayama explained the concept of the film-within-a-film to Yoshimura Otomo, and then talked about the editing and splicing that would be done later.

"So, after the final cut, the first half hour can be said to be a completely shoddy, terrible film?"

Yoshimura Otomo couldn't believe it,

"Will anyone keep watching then?"

"Of course they will..." Naoki Nagayama said, "After all, they definitely want to see what kind of terrible film Naoki Nagayama would make..."

Yoshimura Otomo looked up at his good friend. Is it okay for you not to care about your reputation like this?

"Besides, even for the beginning parts, I will try to make them a bit more interesting..."

Naoki Nagayama said. The obscure director in the future had no choice, no money, and nothing else, so he had to be simple, but even for a rough work, some interesting things could be added.

"Mmm..."

Yoshimura Otomo looked at the "One-Take Grand Plan Challenge" in the script and was a bit worried,

"Naoki-san... you have to know that at your current level, if 'The Camera Must Not Stop' performs poorly at the box office, it will be met with crazy disparagement from the audience!"

In fact, this is indeed the case. With Naoki Nagayama's current achievements, he must be more cautious in choosing new projects. If he makes a terrible film... or even just a mediocre one, his golden reputation will begin to collapse.

You have raised everyone's expectations too high; if you can't meet them, it will naturally cause dissatisfaction.

This is also why the more famous directors and actors are, the more cautious they are in choosing new plays. Of course, if you are doing it for money and don't care about this reputation, then there's nothing to say~

"Haha, Otomo-san, don't underestimate this film!" Naoki Nagayama laughed, "It will make people think, especially those involved in the film industry..."

Whether it's the attempt at a one-take shot or the filming technique of a film-within-a-film, especially the line "The Camera Must Not Stop" where the director breaks the third dimension... for this era, it is extremely trendy and can be seen as a pioneering experiment in film.

"But there is one very important point." Naoki Nagayama said.

"What?"

"We need to buy a state-of-the-art camera..."

Cameras in this era were not as high-tech as they would be later, and those using videotapes were generally huge. If you wanted to shoot handheld, it would be very difficult... unless the cameraman could easily lift more than 25 kilograms with one hand...

"Regarding this, I will take care of it..." Yoshimura Otomo nodded. This point naturally had to be supported.

"That's good..." Naoki Nagayama looked relaxed, "By the way, Otomo-san, didn't you say last time that the Cat's Eye sisters didn't have any scenes to shoot for the time being? Let them participate this time..."

"Hai!"

Just as the two were continuing to chat about film-related matters, the office door opened with a bang. Shuichi Ito, with a flushed face, walked in with heavy steps, and at the same time, a smell of alcohol rushed into the office.

"Otomo-san, Naoki-san?" Shuichi Ito was a bit surprised to see Naoki Nagayama, "You're actually at the studio today?"

"Yeah... came to talk about some new film projects."

Naoki Nagayama briefly explained the new film project, then glanced at the clock and asked somewhat strangely:

"Shuichi-san, it's still a while until noon... who were you entertaining?"

"Ah, it was a director from the Ministry of Education."

Shuichi Ito didn't ask much about the film, but instead talked endlessly about the previous entertainment,

"These government guys, they're really happy. They find an excuse to get information and go drinking in the middle of the day, and someone else pays for it... No wonder people say it's good to be an official~"

"..."

This is really not wrong. In a society with rigid class structures like Japan, as long as you are in an important position, there will be countless people wanting to treat you to dinner and build relationships...

"Then did Shuichi-san pay for it this time?" Yoshimura Otomo wasn't surprised, but asked with a smile.

"Of course... I also said a bunch of good things about our Tree Friend, asking the other party to take care of us~" Although Shuichi Ito had been drinking, he wasn't drunk, and his thinking was still very clear.

He suddenly lowered his voice, attracting the attention of the two:

"Otomo-san, Naoki-san, let me tell you... I heard a lot of strange news from over there today."

He glanced at Naoki Nagayama:

"Remember the 'Paradise Lost' we talked about before? That person actually said they heard rumors that it was written by Naoki-san!"

Yoshimura Otomo was amused upon hearing this:

"Naoki-san? Hahaha, is it that exaggerated?"

Regarding this point, the two of them had never doubted it. Although Naoki Nagayama is a famous writer, what he wrote before was basically pure love novels...

In terms of writing style, the sophistication of the romance in "Paradise Lost" and the open-mindedness of seeing through human nature couldn't have been written by someone of his age!

"Yeah, I was stunned when I heard it too... These guys in the literary circle, the rumors they spread now are so exaggerated!" Shuichi Ito patted Naoki Nagayama on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Haha, it must be because they can't find that Sato, so they're guessing everywhere. Naoki-san, don't you think so?"

"Uh..."

Naoki Nagayama felt as if a giant rock had been smashed into his heart, surging with waves.

Clearly, it was only yesterday afternoon that Kuniharu Morikawa told him the news had leaked. How could it have reached the Ministry of Education by this morning, and even reached Shuichi Ito here!

He didn't manage to keep his face unchanged when Mount Tai collapsed before him. At this moment, a surprised expression appeared on his face, and then he looked at Shuichi Ito and Yoshimura Otomo who were staring at him, feeling that the two of them were already suspicious... After all, it came from the Ministry of Education!

Naoki Nagayama quickly adjusted his tone. Regarding the news leak, he had prepared for it yesterday: neither admit, nor take initiative, nor refuse... like a scumbag, only then could he avoid all the negative associations with "Paradise Lost"...

However, facing his two good friends, he naturally needed to change slightly. He couldn't lie to them, but he couldn't admit it either... This was a test of acting skills!

"Ah, I've been found out!" Naoki Nagayama's expression changed, he slapped his thigh hard, his tone resolute, "Since that's the case, I won't hide it from you two anymore. 'Paradise Lost' is indeed written by me!!!"

"???" "..."

Shuichi Ito and Yoshimura Otomo looked at each other. Why does Naoki feel a bit off? He admitted it too quickly, and there was no sign of feeling guilty at all...

Naoki Nagayama looked at their skeptical expressions and continued:

"Hurry up and offer your applause and worship! When we talked about it before, weren't you full of respect for the author?!"

"!!!"

Now the two were sure: this bad guy Naoki Nagayama is playing with them!!!

"Naoki Nagayama, do you think we'll believe you?!" Yoshimura Otomo scoffed, "The author of 'Paradise Lost' must be a middle-aged person with rich experience!"

"I got the inspiration from other people's experiences, it was my editor..." Naoki Nagayama swore, "I even set his profession as the protagonist's!!!"

"Naoki-san, don't be like this!" Shuichi Ito also slumped into his seat, full of helplessness, "If others outside the office hear this, they will think you are impersonating someone!"

"I'm not! I am the author! You have to believe me!" Naoki Nagayama looked at his two friends, his face serious, his eyes wide, "Look at my sincere eyes!!!"

"Tch~~~"

"Naoki-san, stop playing!"

Yoshimura Otomo and Shuichi Ito both shook their heads, clearly not believing Naoki Nagayama's words. Shuichi Ito even tilted his head to one side, looking like he didn't want to see it...

Watching the two's suspicion quickly dissipate, Naoki Nagayama spread his hands... Little Yoshimura Otomo and Shuichi Ito, easily handled!

What is the highest realm of lying? It's using all truth!

When the truth is revealed in the end, Naoki Nagayama can also say, "I clearly admitted it at the beginning"... In this way, they have no reason to pursue anything!

"Sigh... you actually don't believe me, I'm so sad..." Naoki Nagayama said helplessly, "Forget it, I'll go find a location for the film. There should be plenty of abandoned factories and such... The one-month production cycle is still a bit tight."

Yoshimura Otomo nodded:

"Then what about the crew?"

"Daijobu, I'll borrow people, the crew itself isn't big..."

As he spoke, Naoki Nagayama left the office, and it was only then that Shuichi Ito realized:

"Naoki-san is going to shoot a new film?"

"Yeah... a low-budget film..." Yoshimura Otomo handed the script to Shuichi Ito, "He said it will be finished in a month, to refute those rumors that he has run out of talent..."

"Is that so?"

Shuichi Ito curiously flipped through it. As a veteran director, he was quickly attracted by the one-take shot, film-within-a-film, and breaking the third dimension in the script,

"This guy Naoki-san... really... has a knack for it!"

Naoki Nagayama, who walked out of the studio, hurriedly got into his convertible, still muttering:

"Yabai~~" "Too fast!" "Are these people in the literary circle so idle?"

He could probably guess that it must have been Yuya Furuya or someone else who knew, who told their friends first, and then it spread in places like nightclubs or clubs...

The spread of rumors climbs geometrically. Maybe the entire literary circle knows this rumor now... but some people are still skeptical, or simply don't believe it.

However, with various ways of confirmation, the authenticity of the news will definitely be confirmed!

"It's just that the timing is too fast, I can't move in time!"

Naoki Nagayama started the sports car and stepped on the gas toward Shanying Yuan. He had originally thought about slowly packing up his things within a week and then moving to the Takanawa 80 Building in Minato Ward, but now it seems he needs to speed up!

After arriving at Shanying Yuan, ignoring the happy dog, Naoki Nagayama dialed Keiko Fujita's phone directly.

"Moshi moshi, this is Keiko Fujita..."

It was working hours, and Keiko Fujita answered quickly.

"Fujita-san... this is Naoki Nagayama." Naoki Nagayama didn't bother with pleasantries and asked directly, "Has the contract for the Takanawa 80 Building been finalized?"

"Hai, that one has already been signed, just mail it back. I was just thinking about when to notify Naoki-san to make the payment!" Keiko Fujita answered quickly, "Once the funds arrive, we can start handling the property rights procedures!"

"In that case, as long as the money is sent, I can move in, right?"

"Hai, although the procedures are still being processed, theoretically that apartment already belongs to Naoki-san!" Keiko Fujita nodded, "Of course you can start moving..."

"That's good... I'll have the accountant send it as soon as possible!" Naoki Nagayama nodded, "By the way, Fujita-san... because of some circumstances, I want to move in as soon as possible, so could I trouble you to contact the housekeeper to clean it up properly?"

"Of course, no problem..." Keiko Fujita was stunned for a moment, but immediately responded, "I will have the housekeeper replace it with brand new bedding and other items..."

That penthouse apartment was originally designed to a high standard for vacation use, and there was no need to change the hard decoration and some furnishings, just replace the previous owner's items... Anyway, the original owner said they didn't need them anymore.

"Naoki-san, do you need help contacting a moving company?"

"Mmm, yes, sorry to trouble you, Fujita-san..." Naoki Nagayama looked at the things in Shanying Yuan and thought for a while, "Please have them come tomorrow afternoon~"

"Is it that urgent?"

"Hai, unexpected situation..."

"Okay, I understand~"

Keiko Fujita didn't ask much, immediately agreed, and then continued to understand the general scale of the move before booking three moving vehicles.

After hanging up the phone, Naoki Nagayama looked around at the furniture and such in Shanying Yuan, thinking about the things to take to the move... Although it's just a transition, he has to live there for three to five months!

Personal items like clothes, cosmetics, and ornaments in the bedroom must be moved, manuscripts and other books in the study, decorative paintings on the stairs, trophies, decorations, record players, and vinyl records in the living room...

Eitaro and Nyataro's beds and dog food...

Large furniture won't be moved; just let them move it to the warehouse when renovating~

"Looking at it generally, it will take a lot of time to pack up!" Naoki Nagayama rolled up his sleeves, took out a large storage box from the storage room, and prepared to start, "Let's start from the living room. Akina's things, we'll talk about it when she comes back at night~"

Seeing the dog jumping around, and even Nyataro curiously coming over, Naoki Nagayama scratched the heads of the two little guys:

"Since you are so excited about moving, let's start directly with your things!"

"Wang?"

"Meow?"

After nine o'clock at night~

When Akina Nakamori returned to Shanying Yuan, she was very surprised to see the storage boxes placed in the living room.

"Naoki-san, why did you start packing?"

Clearly, it was said that moving would be next week.

"Because the news that I am the author of 'Paradise Lost' spread too fast, even Shuichi-san heard it from someone else... I have to move quickly to avoid the limelight!"

He told Akina about his pen name being leaked last night, and Akina naturally understood, after all, she had moved several times before...

"Then has the Takanawa 80 Building been contacted?"

"Hai... already notified them to clean it up... so we have to pack up quickly~" Naoki Nagayama stood up, gently approached his girlfriend, and hugged her, "Sumimasen, Akina has to move too~"

Akina Nakamori also reached out and hugged Naoki Nagayama, comforting him very easily:

"Didn't we already decide to move? What does it matter if it's just a little earlier~"

Looking at his girlfriend's gentle eyes, Naoki Nagayama felt even more apologetic:

"It's not just this... it's also that the fact that I am the author of 'Paradise Lost' has spread, and it will also affect Akina~"

"Paradise Lost," a novel that is erotic but not obscene, is a topic of conversation for many. Readers are amazed at the author's description of extramarital affairs, cheating, and bed affairs. After the news that Naoki Nagayama is the author spread, many people will surely guess how he wrote it...

Then, as Naoki Nagayama's girlfriend, Akina Nakamori will naturally be cast as the prototype of the heroine, and will be fantasized about by a group of lecherous readers...

"Daijobu!" Akina Nakamori stood on tiptoe, her forehead against her boyfriend's, "This kind of thing doesn't matter at all!"

As an idol, when Akina Nakamori first debuted, she even used the image label of "milk girl with sexual implications," and in the song "Girl A," she was banned because of her rebellious sexual implications...

Akina Nakamori had experienced the colored eyes of others, and even the excessive teasing of guests in some announcements, and then she had survived strongly, and could even give them a counterattack.

She is not a fragile, ignorant girl, but a strong queen, and even a future queen of variety!!!

After gently kissing Naoki Nagayama, Akina Nakamori also rolled up her sleeves, looking full of energy:

"Naoki-san, let's start packing! Where should we start?"

"Uh... Akina, let's start from our bedroom first~" Naoki Nagayama said, "Leave the clothes to change tonight, I'll pack the rest tomorrow morning..."

"Hai~~~"

Taking the storage box, Akina Nakamori led Eitaro aggressively toward the second floor, as if she were going to conquer an enemy country.

And Naoki Nagayama shook his head, started to take down the paintings on the wall and put them aside, waiting for the moving company to pack them with foam tape.