Chapter 934: Yo~ Baka Baka Aibo!! You're doing quite well!

Under the collective gaze of both the white and black worlds, the blessing ceremony naturally achieved a complete success. The panting Village Lady Murata handed a thick stick of incense to Naoki Nagayama, offering it to the spirits of heaven and earth.

According to the rules of the film crew, after the opening blessing ceremony, a set of shots must be filmed, whether as a prologue or as a beginning, to mark the official start of the movie.

After instructing the crew to prepare for filming, Naoki Nagayama walked over to the side of Shun'ichi Minami and handed him a thick script:

"Section Chief Minami, this is the script for 'The Tale of Hayato: New World'. The police character within is modeled after the police officer my grandfather once met..."

Reaching out to take it, looking at such a thick stack of bound manuscript paper, Minami Shun'ichi suddenly didn't know what to say. Was it really handed over so easily? Could there truly be nothing hidden?

Just at that moment, his grandfather, Hayato Nagayama, walked over:

"This police officer, if there is nothing else, you may be dismissed... We are conducting a legitimate film shoot; having outsiders here is quite strange..."

"Haha, Grandfather, no need to be so formal... Speaking of which, the story does have a connection to Section Chief Minami..."

But Naoki Nagayama stopped him. Looking back, Tomokazu Miura had already changed clothes into an ancient police uniform from the Showa era of the 1920s and 30s; the whole person looked like a police officer stepping out of history.

"Look, this is the police character played by Tomokazu Miura..."

Minami Shun'ichi turned around suddenly, seeing the outdated police uniform he once wore, paired with Tomokazu Miura's thick eyebrows and big eyes, looking full of integrity... A deep sense of nostalgia surged in his heart.

Once upon a time, he joined the National Police Agency at that very age, wearing such a uniform to maintain order on the streets and alleys of Tokyo, fighting evil and upholding justice!

Looking at Tomokazu Miura's image, Minami Shun'ichi seemed to see that spirited young man again... But that was more than forty years ago...

Seeing Minami Shun'ichi's dazed expression, Naoki Nagayama's eyes shifted, and he suggested, "Section Chief Minami, you and Tomokazu Miura look a bit alike. How about taking a commemorative photo together?"

"This..."

Before Minami Shun'ichi could come to his senses, Naoki Nagayama pulled him to stand beside Tomokazu Miura. A photographer, who had appeared somehow, held up a high-definition camera. "Smile, say cheese~"

With a click, Minami Shun'ichi in his modern police uniform and Tomokazu Miura in the police uniform from decades ago were captured on the film negative...

A publicity stunt—getdaze!

Inside the train station of the early Showa era, travelers came and go in a continuous stream.

Amidst the wailing of the whistle and the swirling white steam, Tomokazu Miura, dressed in uniform, was impatiently stamping his feet.

He came to the train station to wait for his former fellow townsman, Hayato Nagayama (played by Kaede Nagayama), who had come from the countryside.

After the defeat, hearts were unsettled, and the economy declined... The yakuza in Tokyo became increasingly rampant. Various groups smuggled and trafficked drugs, clashed with each other, fought over territory, and occasionally caused bloody cases, giving the National Police Agency a huge headache.

In such a situation, to detect the movements of yakuza groups in advance, crack down on various crimes in time, and even manipulate yakuza organizations... the "Informant Plan" was born.

Decent police officers with promising futures naturally did not want to be demoted to informants. So, the police officers used their various talents to find trustworthy friends, those with compromising secrets, or close acquaintances, persuading them to become police informants, join yakuza groups, and provide intelligence...

Promising that after the mission ended, they would be whitewashed, receive a generous bonus, and gain the friendship of the National Police Agency... Mostly the bonus!

"Yo~ Baka Baka Aibo!!!" (Baka + Baka Aibo, idiot brother)

A half-Japanese, half-English, incongruous yet highly infectious greeting came from ahead. A tall figure emerged from the mist, followed by a young man in a half-old kimono, striding towards Tomokazu Miura.

"You're doing quite well, even wearing a police uniform!"

Hayato Nagayama opened his arms and gave Tomokazu Miura a big hug, patting the back of the partner in front of him forcefully.

"Baka Baka Aibo, I'm here to rely on you! Hahaha~"

Tomokazu Miura, with a helpless expression, experienced the long-lost enthusiasm and almost coughed...

Hayato Nagayama was his fellow townsman, a relationship known since childhood. However, after growing up, he never had a proper job, drifting around, and had already taken the shape of a yakuza.

This time, having been assigned the "Informant Plan" mission by his superior, the first person he thought of was Hayato Nagayama. Setting aside other things, the generous informant bonus could pull this "childhood friend" along!

"Baka! Are you trying to kill me?"

Tomokazu Miura feigned anger, slapped away Hayato Nagayama's arm, and then carefully adjusted his uniform.

"Let's go to the pleasure district. I'll treat you to a welcome! I'll take you to fully experience the prosperity of Tokyo!"

"Hah?" Hayato Nagayama was somewhat surprised. "Didn't you say I should go into the organization to be an informant? Wearing a police uniform and being with me, won't we be discovered?"

"What's the big deal... Police and the organization knowing each other isn't exactly a secret..."

Tomokazu Miura waved his hand, not caring at all, and led Hayato Nagayama out of the station.

In this era of Japan, yakuza members having good relationships with police could rise in status within the organization... After all, the yakuza in the underworld all knew their actions were illegal; everyone hoped that when they fell into prison, there would be someone they could talk to...

The role of an informant was actually just to let the police know the basic movements of the organization. Of course, true high-level informants, those bigger yakuza bosses, had intricate connections with the government; perhaps they were even white gloves for some big shot.

The relationship between police and yakuza in this era was just that complex.

Speaking of which, the police in Japan are actually like the biggest organization!

"Cut!!! Yosha, the first scene is great!!!"

Naoki Nagayama held a megaphone and spoke to the crew,

"Good luck with the opening!"

"Oh oh oh~" "Good~" "Great~" The crew members all became happy.

Minami Shun'ichi, who had been watching from the side, looked at this scene, his mouth twitching, not knowing what to say.

What's going on? When did I and this guy Hayato Nagayama become "childhood friends"?!

My first meeting with Hayato Nagayama was clearly when I was patrolling the streets. Seeing this guy strutting arrogantly, I went up to question him and wanted to take him away... This shameless guy ran away, and then, disregarding martial ethics, gathered his accomplices to surround and attack me while I was pursuing him!!!

"What is going on?!"

Facing Minami Shun'ichi's burning gaze, Naoki Nagayama scratched his cheek, slightly embarrassed:

"Hahaha, it's film art. Appropriately adapting it creates dramatic conflict~"

"......."

He then turned to the other side where the real Hayato Nagayama was also watching.

"Do you also agree to his recklessness?!"

"Well..." The real Hayato Nagayama smiled. "When I came to Tokyo back then, I just followed the crowd blindly... After reading the script, I felt that such a beginning is indeed more attractive!"

"But when did we become Baka Aibo?! And what Informant Plan? It never existed!"

"Who said it was you!" Hayato Nagayama wore a look of disgust, borrowing the wording from Naoki Nagayama's script. "That positive image is a collection of positive figures I met in my youth: brothers, people who were good to me, trusted partners... You just lent out a police skin~"

"Besides... How do you know there was no Informant Plan?! You were just a patrol officer back then..."

"You!!!"

Nan Nan Jun Xiong didn't know how to refute for a moment. Watching the increasingly lively set made him even more displeased. He snorted coldly and turned to leave.

Of course, he didn't forget to bring the thick script... He wanted to carefully read the script for this movie and see if it was an insult to the police!

If it was, he would definitely collude with the National Police Agency to apply pressure... He wasn't a patrol officer anymore!

Right, he also needed to ask the Countermeasures Division if there had ever been any strange informant programs!

With the departure of this group of police officers, the entire set became even more relaxed. Naoki Nagayama, leading a group of washed-up Yakuza, even started exchanging old gang slang and code words with the actors.

He even demonstrated his signature tongue-trilling skills on the spot... These people were all seasoned old hooligans; their tongue-trilling was smoother than anyone else's, making the set as lively as an internal gang technical discussion meeting~

Naoki Nagayama quietly found the cameraman from the previous shoot:

"Develop the photos as soon as possible, then hand them over to Sugiyama Toshihiko in the Distribution Division. Tell him this is a publicity gimmick!"

"He will definitely make good use of it!"

"Hai!"

The cameraman nodded and left silently~

Akina Nakamori returned to Yamazakien in high spirits. The bright silk jacket she wore looked like a colorful flower under the sunlight.

After whispering with Qinglai and her mother for a long time, her anxiety about the unexpected pregnancy had already vanished.

Unlike the reluctant attachment and tearful sadness Naoki Nagayama had imagined in his mind, Chieko Nakamori was a strong woman who had raised six children almost entirely on her own. She had already married off two daughters and managed the weddings of her two sons... She was well-versed in her children's marriages!

She kept her daughter behind mainly to discuss how to care for herself during pregnancy, how to maintain her health, and some embarrassing matters... At least nothing should be done during the first three months and the last three months.

"Eitaro!" Akina Nakamori patted the dog's head, "Is it just you and Buya Taro watching the house again?!"

"Woof woof woof!"

"Yoshi yoshi, good dog! After I get you some more vaccines, you can stay with me forever!"

Akina Nakamori vigorously rubbed the dog's head until the Labrador's square face turned into a grimace before letting go. Then she ran over to Meow Taro on the sofa and inhaled him thoroughly.

With experience from the future, Naoki Nagayama had naturally vaccinated all the cats and dogs in the house.

After a brief quiet moment, Akina Nakamori picked up the phone and called Minami Yasunori.

"Hai, I've already returned to Yamazakien! My body is fine, and tonight's schedule is no problem! In a couple of days, I'll probably need to choose a kimono. Please help me find a shop that makes custom kimonos, Yasunori-san..."

After discussing work matters, Akina Nakamori started organizing things in the room and bedroom. At least, some cosmetics that were stimulating to the body couldn't be used for the time being...

Meanwhile, at Enon, Minami Yasunori was also contacting the TV station's production team.

"Hai, we've already communicated. The recording for 'Night Hit' is no problem; we will arrive on time."

"That's good, that's good~ If Akina-chan doesn't come, we'll be in trouble~" The staff member on the other end of the phone said repeatedly. Then, as if hesitating, he lowered his voice and asked, "By the way, Yasunori-san... I heard a rumor. I don't know if I should ask or not?"

"Hmm?" Minami Yasunori immediately became alert. "What rumor?"

"I heard... Akina-chan and Naoki-san are going to get married?" The voice from the receiver came through, confirming Minami Yasunori's worries!

"Haha, of course they are going to get married. They are already engaged~" Minami Yasunori laughed it off, trying to brush it aside. "Where did you hear that again?"

"I heard... they are going to get married soon!" The voice continued on the other end. "I heard it's in November!"

"Uh... where did you hear that..."

Minami Yasunori was somewhat speechless. How was it that people in the entertainment industry had such well-connected news sources?!

"So it's true?!"

The tone in the receiver instantly rose. A major piece of news had been confirmed! Turmoil in the entertainment industry was about to strike again!

"Akina-chan and Naoki-san have certainly talked about getting married... but the time hasn't been set yet. Where did you hear the news from!"

Minami Yasunori was still playing dumb. After all, before the actual invitations were sent out, for anyone asking, the time was undecided and the location unknown!

"Of course, from an insider!" The voice on the other end laughed. "There are no secrets in the entertainment industry. You know that too, Yasunori-san, so don't ask too much~"

"Tsk~" Minami Yasunori made a tsk sound and didn't say anything more.

"So, during this program, can we interview Akina-chan? What are the marriage plans?!"

The person on the other end of the phone pushed his luck and continued asking.

"I already said it hasn't been decided yet. What's there to ask!" Minami Yasunori continued to refuse. "You'd better focus on the new song for 'Roppongi Junjou-ha'!"

"Hai hai~"

The contact person for 'Night Hit' didn't say much more, but during the recording, the host could improvise, couldn't they!

After hanging up the phone, Minami Yasunori let out a sigh...

As expected, the news had leaked out...

He looked up at the employees of Enon, feeling that each of them looked like a leaker... That's just how talent agencies in the entertainment industry are!

"Anyway... we need to be prepared for the news to fly everywhere!"

"Makino-chan!" He called Ueda Makino over. "Akina-chan has returned to Yamazakien. Go pick her up and bring her back to Enon in a while... After that, we'll all go to Fuji Television together for the program recording!"

"Hai!" Ueda Makino replied, then said unexpectedly, "Akina-chan came back from Qinglai. Does that mean she has already told her family?"

"That wasn't a problem to begin with. Naoki-san and Akina-chan have already met each other's parents!"

"Didn't they still need to go propose..."

"Baka! A son-in-law like Naoki-san would satisfy even the Prime Minister! How could they disagree!"

"......."

Ueda Makino pouted and left~

The remaining Minami Yasunori crossed his arms, thought for a moment, stood up, and walked toward President Hanami Kaku's office. He needed to discuss the response measures for the official announcement of the news with the president!

The news of a marriage between the top idol and a famous director in the entertainment industry would surely be more shocking than the official announcement of their relationship back then!

"How about... holding a special press conference?"

"When Matsuda Seiko and Hiromi Go broke up, and when she dated, got engaged to, and married Masateru Masaki Kanda, they all held press conferences!"