Chapter 902: I really can't do anything with you~~~

The cicadas in Tokyo were chirping miserably on the treetops, as if they wanted to roar out their entire lives.

The sound of cicadas echoed constantly, perhaps even they knew that this was the last summer~

Concerts of big stars often stimulate the city's tourism economy, and Tokyo, with such a large volume, is no exception...

The final stop of Nakamori Akina's national concert tour, the Nippon Budokan concert, was about to begin, and fans from all over the country were competing to come to support their idol.

When Nagayama Naoki arrived at the Budokan, the outside and inside of the venue were already surrounded by fans who came to support. The capacity of the Nippon Budokan is 15,000, but there were definitely more than 20,000 people outside the venue.

"So many people..."

Relying on his height, Nagayama Naoki could still see the banner of "Nakamori Akina: bitter&sweet Concert Tour: Tokyo Station" hanging at the gate of the Budokan.

"Yes, we didn't expect there to be so many people... Naoki-san, let's go in first~"

Mingxing Fangze came out specifically to pick up Nagayama Naoki; he didn't get a ticket for a related person, but there were quite a few internal staff certificates...

"Naoki-san, there are really no tickets for seats left; by then, you can just hang the work certificate and enjoy it anywhere outside the stage... uh, but it's best not to hinder the real staff from performing their work..."

"Haha, so that's it, I understand!"

Nagayama Naoki smiled and took the work certificate and hung it around his neck.

Mingxing Fangze took Nagayama Naoki in through the staff passage at the side door, and because he was wearing a work certificate, the security guards blocking the door didn't mean to stop him.

"Naoki-san, Akina-chan's dressing room is still a bit further inside~" Mingxing Fangze seemed to want to take Nagayama Naoki directly to the dressing room.

Speaking of which, with this certificate, not only could he watch from the front, but he could also run to the backstage to peek at Akina... However, during the tense preparation of the concert, it was better not to disturb her~

"Fangze-san... since Akina is preparing, I won't go over and add trouble~" Nagayama Naoki patted Mingxing Fangze's shoulder. "I'll go to the front desk from here... find a position with the best angle~"

"Ah... is that so~" Mingxing Fangze looked at Nagayama Naoki's departing back and nodded. "That's good too..."

Due to the large number of people, the Budokan started letting people in an hour before the start, and the interior of the venue, which was originally empty, quickly became crowded, with security personnel reminding fans from time to time not to be anxious and not to move around randomly after finding their seats.

As a director, Nagayama Naoki looked for the position of the main camera in the front row; that was definitely the best viewing position... This concert was to be recorded in its entirety, and the concert videotape would be released later.

Several huge cameras were lined up; in fact, there were cameras on the top of the stage, on both sides of the stage, and in the second and third floors of the auditorium, and this place even had a jib camera, used to shoot long moving shots.

The field director and the camera boy were debugging the lenses, and suddenly found a strange guy poking his head around, and just wanted to scold him:

"Are you... eh? You are Director Nagayama Naoki!!!"

The vest of a well-known director was very famous in the group of camera boys; after all, every camera boy had a dream of being a movie director!

"Haha, it's me... you guys continue to be busy, I'm just here to take a look..."

Looking at the internal staff work certificate hanging on Nagayama Naoki, in order to let Nagayama Naoki's actions be unrestricted and not responsible for

It's usually used by the organizers for name-dropping... This work pass should belong to He Jianhua, he probably won't be at the venue today.

"Director Nagayama..." the cameraman was very enthusiastic, "Would you like to give some guidance on the camera work?"

"Uh..."

Because he would be watching the concert here later, Naoki Nagayama could only silently blend into the photography and videography team... However, with so many years of film experience, he wasn't nervous at all and started discussing camera usage with these guys...

Backstage dressing room.

Akina Nakamori was wearing a loose bathrobe, blowing her hair. With no makeup on, Akina's skin was fair and smooth, and her face was small; she looked just like a high school student.

Beside her, two makeup artists were preparing to apply makeup... Inside the room, little assistants like Maki Ueda were organizing the stage costumes needed...

After entering, Fusoku Meiko whispered about what happened earlier.

"Did Naoki-san go straight to the front desk?" After hearing this, Akina Nakamori didn't get too excited or anything; she could see him every night anyway, "Then I wonder if I'll be able to see him during the performance..."

At that time, with the stage spotlights on, most of the audience below could only see black silhouettes; only those closest could see faces.

"You'll definitely be able to see him~" Maki Ueda laughed, "Someone as outstanding as Naoki-san can be spotted in a crowd at a glance~"

"That's true~"

After saying that, Akina Nakamori continued to prepare her makeup and styling before going on stage. There were many people in the dressing room now, and things were very tense; it would indeed be inconvenient if Naoki-san came.

Time passed second by second. By the time the venue was full of fans, Naoki Nagayama had completely blended into the photography and videography group.

When he mentioned that he would be watching the performance from here later, everyone had no intention of objecting, and even handed Naoki Nagayama a small video camera.

"Naoki-san, during the performance, you can move around the stage and film some concert scenes through Naoki-san's eyes... Perhaps we can use them in the behind-the-scenes footage..."

"Yeah, yeah, Akina Nakamori through Naoki-san's eyes should be a bit different from what everyone else sees~"

"......."

Akina from a boyfriend's perspective? I'm not showing you guys even if I film it!!

Naoki Nagayama complained in his heart, but he still took the small camera in his hand. After all, he could move around freely later and watch his girlfriend from multiple angles~

At some point, the lights in the venue dimmed, leaving only the spotlights on the main stage.

The fans in the venue began to quiet down, but the members of the fan club, under the direction of their leader, began their pre-show cheering...

"Akina~ Akina~ Akina......"

Amidst the rhythmic chanting, the music started, the stage's dazzling lights began to flicker, and a figure was already standing between light and shadow... Today's first song was actually "Korekara Naturally".

Under the colorful lights, Akina was dancing a somewhat psychedelic dance on stage:

"Mada mada... from now on, just let it be naturally..."

Akina Nakamori, in her white-haired witch look, looked completely different from usual. Even her eyes lacked the gentleness she had in private; she looked as cold and aloof as a single urban career woman~

"Sayonara~ yesterday~"

To her, a relationship seemed to be just an embellishment in life~

Naoki Nagayama was watching with great interest from the camera position. The distance was very clear. Starting with such a high-tempo song made the venue heat up instantly.

Fortunately, this was at the Budokan, and the powerful central air conditioning kept the venue from getting too hot.

After finishing a song, Akina Nakamori paused on stage and waved to the fans in the venue:

"Minna-san... good afternoon~"

"Ano... after a tour of more than a month... I'm back in Tokyo~"

"The Budokan is really different from other places. I get nervous just standing on stage... Haha~"

Akina Nakamori returned to her true self when interacting with fans, even laughing on stage. When she heard some fans shouting loudly, she would stop and ask, "Nani nani?"

Sure enough, Akina during a performance and the normal Akina are not the same...

"Today I've brought you many songs that have already been released, as well as some unreleased songs..."

Akina Nakamori was talking about the general schedule for today on stage, but her eyes were scanning the crowd below, wanting to find Naoki Nagayama's figure.

Among the front-row fans... none~

On the central aisle... none~

From the VIP perspective protruding from the second floor... none~

Akina Nakamori approached the edge of the stage, wanting to see more clearly... Eh? Wait... this guy holding a camera at my feet... why is he so close?

Filming a close-up?

Akina, who had a great sense for the camera, squatted down. It looked like she wanted to talk to the fans in the first row, but in reality, it was to get some footage for this lens.

Then she realized... why does this guy holding the camera look so familiar?

Tilting her head... it was actually her boyfriend—Naoki Nagayama!!!

"!!!"

Akina Nakamori's eyes widened, and for a moment she was so surprised she didn't know what to say, but her excellent stage control allowed her to quickly regain her composure.

She stood up and said to the fans again:

"All the songs today were carefully selected... I hope everyone likes them..."

"The next song is called 'SOLITUDE'..."

The opening songs were fast-paced, and the next ones were naturally slower. While getting into her dance pose, Akina was wondering why Naoki-san was also holding a camera...

She couldn't help but curl her lips slightly. Is he going back to his old profession to film a video for her?

I wonder what this cameraman's salary is... Can Being afford it~

Naoki Nagayama captured Akina Nakamori's surprised expression and couldn't help but laugh. He decided in his heart to print this scene out later as a souvenir~

The concert program continued, and song after song was performed by Akina on stage...

A high-tempo rock song would always be paired with a soothing ballad; this was the origin of the concert theme "bitter & sweet".

The fans below shouted loudly, waving their arms, and gave enthusiastic applause at the end of every song...

The dazzling lights, psychedelic dancing, and moving music reached their peak at the final stop of tonight's tour, as if they wanted to remember the last summer together with the fans.

The fan club members among the fans cheered "Akina~" in time with the music. The timing of the insertion was perfect, just like the background music itself.

Akina Nakamori was sometimes cold and glamorous, sometimes passionate on stage...

Career woman, young girl, rock girl, urban beauty, dance queen, love song queen... Every song performed showed a different image of herself to those watching the concert, as if there was no style she couldn't perform... She truly is the ever-changing diva...

Naoki Nagayama was also immersed in this lively atmosphere, cheering with everyone, and occasionally having some interactions with Akina on stage that others didn't understand...

A look, a gesture, a smile... He knew these were specifically for him~

And other fans in the front row thought this cameraman running around in front of the stage was being diligent and responsible, tightly capturing every shot of Akina-chan's performance...

When you're happy, time always flies. Akina on stage was charming and radiant, making people forget the time. Only a hoarse throat reminded its owner: you've been shouting for over two hours, and as your organ, I really can't take it anymore...

After a song "Akai Tori Nigeta (The Red Bird Flew Away)", Akina Nakamori panted slightly and said to everyone:

"This is the last song scheduled for today's concert~"

"Minna-san... are you happy tonight?!"

The fans shouted loudly, "Happy!", "Of course we're happy!", "Akina-chan is the best!"...

"That's good... to be able to spend this pleasant summer with everyone..."

"Bye-bye~"

Saying bye-bye naturally didn't mean bye-bye...

The doors of the Budokan had already opened, but the fans didn't start to leave; instead, rhythmic chants of "Encore~ Encore~" rang out.

The special feature of Akina Nakamori's tour seemed to have spread...

Everyone who attended Akina Nakamori's concert knew that the real highlight came after the songs on the official setlist were finished...

During the encore, Akina Nakamori would sing some unreleased songs, some of which were even heard for the first time...

Many were Naoki Nagayama's songs, such as "Unrequited Love" or "Water Color"... they were all very beautiful, but were considered songs that didn't match the current popular style.

Although these fans thought they were all very good, for one reason or another, neither Naoki Nagayama nor Akina Nakamori wanted to produce them into records for sale.

After the regular "Unrequited Love" and "Water Color" were finished, the fans in the venue were still shouting loudly, and even though the lights on stage had gone out, they didn't leave...

A few minutes later... Akina Nakamori, who had changed into a light denim T-shirt, walked back to the stage...

This was already an outfit for leaving, and she only had light makeup on her face:

"I really can't do anything with you guys..."

"Akina-chan is the best!", "Akina, one last song!", "Last one~"

The flashing support lights flickered rapidly in the darkness, just like the fans' eager feelings...

"But... there are no more songs..." Akina Nakamori seemed to be in a difficult position.

"Encore, encore, encore~", "Just sing anything!", "I want to hear 'Girl A'...", "That one has already been sung!"

The fans were giving Akina ideas, and someone even shouted, "Doesn't Naoki Nagayama have any other songs?", which made Akina glance at Naoki Nagayama, who was still filming on stage...

Then, as if she had no choice, she called out to the band behind the scenes:

"It's a deal... this is the last one! After this, everyone must leave obediently~"

"Hai~", "Akina!", "Everything is up to Akina-chan!", "......"

Akina Nakamori nodded with satisfaction, her eyes fixed on the person holding the camera by the stage, and said:

"The name of this song is 'Wind Love Song'... I haven't practiced it for long... If I don't sing it well, please forgive me..."

Hearing this song title, Naoki Nagayama was stunned for a moment. This song was naturally given to Akina by Naoki Nagayama...

After all, giving "I Want to Shout I Love You" to Shizuka Kudo and giving Akina an extra rival made Naoki Nagayama feel a bit embarrassed, so he let Akina choose whatever she wanted from his small song library... and so Akina chose this one.

But, didn't he just give her this song not long ago?

The thoughts in his mind hadn't passed yet, but the music on stage had already started to play.

"

Tell me, where does this wind go?

Who is your longing blowing towards?

The tears flowing down my cheeks won't dry,

Because I am waiting for that love that wraps everything up.

"

Who is this gentle, water-like song being sung for?

As Akina Nakamori sang, she reached her hand out in front of her...

That was the position where Naoki Nagayama was standing~