Chapter 840: Seems to have forgotten a very important thing!!

As the time for the opening ceremony approached, the originally quiet small city became more and more lively.

Tourists from all over the world came to this city, and reporters with cameras filled the streets and alleys. In addition to wanting to take photos of international movie stars, some people would also work part-time taking photos for tourists.

If done well, one day's earnings could be a month's salary.

Even Japanese film reporters rushed over. In addition to recording this grand event, there was also Naoki Nagayama, who made wild words in the country, who would also get the final result at this film festival, whether it became a joke or a—myth.....

After playing happily in Cannes for three days, Naoki Nagayama finally waited for the opening of the Cannes Film Festival.

"Naoki-san, we are ready to set off!"

Shuichi Itou appeared in front of Naoki Nagayama in a suit and leather shoes, followed by Takeshi Kitano who arrived later. This guy rarely wore a formal suit, but he didn't look like a good person no matter how you looked at him~

"Naoki-san..... you should walk the red carpet!" Takeshi Kitano said exaggeratedly, "Compared to me, you look more like a star!"

Naoki Nagayama adjusted his collar. Akina Nakamori's fashion sense was excellent. The silver-gray suit and white shirt prepared for Naoki Nagayama were very good, but the tie was a dark silk pattern, which looked extraordinarily handsome when worn on him~

"Walk what red carpet..... those reporters won't take pictures of you!"

In fact, most of the red carpet shows in Cannes are the show field for female stars. Everyone pays attention to which female star wore which big-name haute couture, and is about to lead what kind of fashion trend...... Even well-known clothing brands have invested a lot of advertising fees in this event.

As for men...... can only say that from this era, everyone knows that men's consumption power in fashion is not as good as a dog~

"Shuichi-san, Naoki-san, Kitano-san~"

Just at this time, Yuko Tanaka, wearing a white western-style dress and a women's hat, walked over. Her hair was combed well, leaving only two playful strands at the temples, and her skin was glowing white, setting off her bright red lips~

"Wow..... Yuko-san is really beautiful~" Takeshi Kitano praised with a smile, "Like a young lady walking out of a movie."

"After all, I have to walk the red carpet...."

Yuko Tanaka could choose kimono when attending events in the country before. This was her first time coming to a foreign film festival, so she chose a western dress.

"Are we going to set off now?"

"Hmm...."

Naoki Nagayama didn't dawdle either. This hotel is only a few minutes away from the Cannes Film Festival Palace, and there is no need to take a car or anything.

On the way, the group saw many other stars. Female stars were all dressed up, some even needed assistants to help lift their skirts, while men mostly wore suits of different styles.

When they arrived at the Cannes Film Festival Palace, the wide red carpet had already been laid at the main entrance. Reporters surrounded by dense long guns and short cannons had long been ready to go. Seeing a star, they clicked and clicked continuously.

After handing over the pass, a team leader began to lead several people towards the venue.

Naoki Nagayama originally wanted to go in with Shuichi Itou through the side passage, but was grabbed by the arm by Yuko Tanaka:

"Naoki-san.... you can't be a deserter at this time!"

"?? I'm not a star, and I don't need exposure!" Naoki Nagayama was helpless, "The red carpet is your and Kitano-san's home field!"

"....... Naoki-san has also appeared in movies, how can you say you are not a star?!"

Yuko Tanaka held Naoki Nagayama's arm, making him unable to escape, and then walked towards the red carpet,

"Besides..... there are only us oriental people with black eyes and yellow skin here...... can't look too lonely!"

"???"

Obviously *Farewell to the Ark* was also shortlisted. Seeing Tsutomu Yamazaki, Yoshio Harada, Mayumi Ogawa and others should also come!

In short, Naoki Nagayama was still pulled to walk on the red carpet with Takeshi Kitano, Yuko Tanaka, Naoto Fujiki and others, following the team leader's pace and walking forward.

The reporters on the side didn't care about that much. Walking on the red carpet is a star, it is traffic!

The flashlights kept shooting, and there were reporters shouting "look here" in English.

When they reached the red carpet of the main competition unit specially held by the organizer, they had to stop temporarily for the organizer to take photos....... The surrounding tourists were like a tide, and the atmosphere was very warm, but fortunately there were no fans in Japan here, and they were not stopped for interviews~

*Kinema Junpo* reporter Ren Tabata was among them. Looking at the handsome men and beautiful women on the red carpet, smiling and smiling, he hurriedly patted the photographer next to him:

"Quick quick quick, take more..... the cover of the next *Kinema Junpo* is there!"

This is not the first time Naoki Nagayama has participated in an award ceremony, but unlike domestic awards in Japan, the winner list of the Cannes Film Festival will not be announced in advance, but will be read out by the award presenter at the end~

After sitting in his seat, Naoki Nagayama looked around.

This venue is actually no different from a cinema, except that the big screen in front was replaced by a screen plus a stage, and red chairs were neatly arranged around the main stage, but most of them were empty.

"It's afternoon now, we came early..... the red carpet ceremony will last until dusk." Shuichi Itou said some common sense about the Cannes Film Festival nervously, "After that, there will be speeches that will take a long time, and then the opening movie....."

"Which one is the opening movie?"

"*Oriana*"

Today is just the opening ceremony. In fact, it is mainly just walking the red carpet. After that, there are speeches by official film festival staff and opening movies, as well as some interviews and filming.......

From tomorrow, the screening of movies in the main competition unit and other units will begin.

"Can I not participate in the media interviews later?" Naoki Nagayama asked.

"Absolutely not!" Shuichi Itou refused immediately, "Naoki-san, this is a great opportunity to expand Tree Friend's international influence, you must not be absent....... Besides....."

Suddenly stopped..... Naoki Nagayama asked: "Besides what?"

Shuichi Itou's expression was a bit awkward: "Besides, my foreign language is not very proficient...... facing the media, I might not be able to express myself."

"......."

In this era, English has great international influence, and most interviews are in English. Although the organizer will also be equipped with translators, the level of translators varies, especially the translation from Japanese to English, maybe it is still a Japanese person......

Turning to look at the others, Yuko Tanaka also lowered her head:

"My English hasn't reached the level of being proficient in interviews...."

Takeshi Kitano was even more careless: "I just know how to say hello....."

As for the younger Naoto Fujiki, it is naturally even more impossible~

This made Naoki Nagayama shake his head and sigh at his own crew..... it was completely a grassroots team, just gathered together and came to the international film festival!

After chatting about the subsequent activity schedule, Takeshi Kitano suddenly interjected:

"Naoki-san?! There is one thing I have always been curious about!"

"? What?" Naoki Nagayama was puzzled.

"You said at the Film Academy Awards a few months ago that you wanted to leave your acceptance speech to the Palme d'Or......" Takeshi Kitano's words made everyone around look over, "What kind of earth-shattering acceptance speech is it?"

"!!!" Seems to have forgotten a very important thing!

Naoki Nagayama's expression stiffened. After playing in Cannes for so many days, he didn't think about this at all!

Shuichi Itou also joined the conversation:

"Yeah, Naoki-san...... I have always been unclear about your acceptance speech...... what exactly is the speech you want to leave for the Palme d'Or?"

"........"

Looking at everyone's curious eyes, Naoki Nagayama could only strategically delay:

"Why are you all so curious? Won't you know when you win the award?!"

"Qi......", "What the hell~", "This still needs to be kept secret.....", "......"

The people next to him were all disappointed and complained!

And Naoki Nagayama here felt a chill down his spine...... what kind of acceptance speech can match this wait along the way!

After going back, it will definitely be widely reported!

At the headquarters of Being in Tokyo, Akina Nakamori is holding a small press conference.

Because Seiko Matsuda is about to get married, the media all know a fact, that is, Akina Nakamori, who is the only one competing with Seiko Matsuda, is about to climb to the top of female idols.....

Numerous reporters rushed over after getting the news of the press conference, filling the small press conference venue full.....

"Today's press conference is mainly to announce the release time of the next album and the time of the summer tour concert....."

Yoshiaki Tanaka guest-hosted, although he had already communicated when notifying, before the press conference, he

communicated with the reporters again about the content to be released,

"Before this, Akina Nakamori will also launch a special single record as a surprise gift to give back to fans."

"Please take care of everyone......"

Then he signaled Fusahori Akisaka to let Akina Nakamori walk out.

Akina Nakamori wore a white small suit on her upper body, and a loose white shirt inside, and a small skirt on her lower body.... Her hair was changed to a smooth wavy roll, and she also wore a pair of rimless glasses~

As soon as she appeared, she was wrapped in flashlights and shutter sounds!

"Thank you all for coming, Arigato~" Akina Nakamori bowed slightly, greeted the media skillfully, and then stood in the middle of the camera, "Inviting everyone to come today is to have a few messages I want to ask everyone to convey to those who have always paid attention to me~"

"The next record *SAND

"The Bitter & Sweet summer concert will officially start in July, tentatively scheduled for July 20th... the concert will cover ten cities, with a total of 17 shows..."

Akina Nakamori still persuaded President Ka-mi-ha-na to postpone the summer tour until after her birthday.

"Before this... since it's the end of the cherry blossom season, and it happens to be the third anniversary of my debut, I specially planned a single as a gift for everyone; it's a 12-inch record! There are songs on both sides...

The front side is the cherry blossom song "Dream and Leaf Cherry," and the back side is "Red Bird Escaped," which is another version of 【Meuamoré???】, I hope everyone will like it..."

After the main news information was finished, it entered the interview session, and reporters raised their hands impatiently:

"Akina-chan, may I ask who the author of "Dream and Leaf Cherry" is?"

"It's Naoki Nagayama..." Regarding this, Akina Nakamori naturally couldn't hide it; anyway, everyone would know.

Sure enough, after hearing this sentence, the reporters pressed their shutters even faster, and the microphones almost reached Akina Nakamori's mouth.

"Akina-chan, side A is Naoki-san's "Dream and Leaf Cherry," and side B is another version of 【Meuamoré???】, is there any hidden meaning?"

"....... There's no hidden meaning... it's just a coincidence..." Akina Nakamori said very honestly. ""Red Bird Escaped" is the first version of the lyrics, but it was changed to "Meuamoré" later, but this version is also very good, it would be a pity to give it up, so it was reused..."

"Uh...... so that's it."

The person who asked the question was also stunned for a moment; is she actually this straightforward? Recycling is just said like that?

"May I ask why the summer tour is named Bitter & Sweet?" The plant prepared in advance finally started!

"This name was thought of by everyone together... mainly because the music style is transforming at the current stage... so I used the name of the previous album directly..."

"How were the cities for the tour chosen?"

"Which songs will be sung?"

"The style of the songs on the new album..."

Questions popped out one by one, and Akina Nakamori answered them one by one; her ease made the media sigh that Akina Nakamori had already grown into an excellent and generous woman!

However, in the end, the questions everyone asked naturally deviated:

"Akina-chan, may I ask why Naoki Nagayama went to the Cannes International Film Festival without taking you?"

"......."

I want to go too, isn't there work in the country?! And I have to face you guys!!

Hearing the question that made her unhappy, there seemed to be a murderous look in Akina Nakamori's eyes behind her glasses, but she still endured it and put on a professional smile,

"Naoki-san went to Cannes for "Kikujiro"...... I didn't participate in this movie, so of course I couldn't go!"

"Akina-chan, are there any plans to make movies in the future? Together with Director Nagayama..."

"Not for the time being..." Akina Nakamori shook her head. "My main energy is currently on music..."

"But if there is a good opportunity, I will also try..."

"......."

After the lively press conference ended, Akina Nakamori, who returned to the lounge, sighed... Naoki-san has been abroad for almost a week... did it seem to open today?

It will take another week to come back, right... maybe longer?!

"Then, that's it!"

A voice came from the large villa by the sea, and all the judges fell silent, waiting for the final moment.

"Still the same as before..." The director of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," Miloš Forman, is the chairman of the jury for this Cannes Film Festival. He said to everyone on the jury, "Still a secret ballot... let us finalize the final list of winners!"

Then he took out the prepared ballot and let the judges start the selection.

The reason why even a jury of only nine people uses a secret ballot is because many of the directors and producers of the shortlisted films are acquaintances of the judges... voting or not voting will lead to a series of troubles.

Just like when you vote for a study committee member by raising your hand in elementary school, if your childhood friend sitting next to you asks: "Why didn't you vote for me?"

Do you answer "Don't you have any idea about your own grades?"

What's more, the intricate relationships among the judges are really hard to determine; even the jury chairman Miloš Forman was lobbied by the vice president of the International Federation of Film Producers~

As the ballots were collected, and after the votes were counted and recorded in front of everyone... Miloš Forman's face seemed to have a sacred expression:

"The voting results are out... the winning films for the main competition unit of the 38th Cannes Film Festival have been decided..."

"Next, let us report the results to the Film Festival Committee!"