Tokyo Bubble Life

Chapter 1211 1220, this is all for the bright future of Shuyou!!!

On the first day of May, the weather changed suddenly and it started to drizzle.

The dripping raindrops fell from the eaves, forming a crystal bead curtain that blocked the indoor and outdoor areas, preventing cats, dogs and their owners from frolicking in the yard.

However, the interior of Yamazakurain is quite large, which does not affect Inatarou's exercise. Especially since Xiaoxiahua learned to walk, she and Inatarou have formed a running duo, running around the house in diapers. Fortunately, Naoki Nagayama has already covered the sharp parts with anti-collision.

"Hahahaha~"

Xiao Xiahua ran after Yingtaro, laughing wildly.

"Hana-chan, you are a girl."

Naoki Nagayama sat at the dining table, occasionally glancing at his daughter. After hearing this devilish laughter, he couldn't help but put down the newspaper.

"Can you be more reserved?"

"Hahahaha~"

Xiao Xiahua doesn't care what her father says. She wakes up in the morning full of energy and is free to do whatever she wants.

Mingcai, who was in the kitchen, was humming a little tune while making breakfast.

"

May rain is green

Sadness, sadness, and afternoon of one person

爱をして、流しくて

It's a good time to be warm

"

Since its release a few years ago, this song "First Love" by Takazo Murashita has become a symbol of spring and love, and is sung by people constantly.

Akina asked the nanny Nonaka Mari to take a day off today. Generally speaking, as long as she is not too busy, she still hopes to cook for Naoki Nagayama and Akina herself~

In the morning's Asahi Shimbun, an article was published in a very prominent section with the title "The youngest member of parliament, a new star in politics has emerged!".

A large part of the article introduces Noda Yoshihiko's civilian background, tells about his "morning speeches" at the station for six consecutive months, and praises him as a tenacious and thoughtful young man

Of course, this article was written by a reporter paid by a tree friend!

"Naoki-san is having breakfast~"

Akina put the breakfast on the table, then glanced at the article Naoki Nagayama was reading and asked curiously,

"Do you know this congressman?"

"Yes," Naoki Nagayama did not hide it from her, "This is the congressman supported by Shuyou!"

"Eh?" Akina was stunned.

"Huh? What's wrong?" Naoki Nagayama said with a smile, "Isn't it normal for a big company to support its own congressman?"

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Ming Cai nodded. Having been in the entertainment industry for so many years, she naturally knew the complicated connections between politics, the entertainment industry and the business world.

Just like the big stars in the entertainment industry have the support of agencies and brokerage companies behind them, politicians also have the support of consortiums and large trading companies behind them.

However, her impression of Shuyou was limited to an entertainment company, and she did not expect that her husband's hand would begin to reach out to politics.

"Naoki-san, politics and stuff are complicated, right?"

"It is indeed complicated, with a myriad of relationships, complex human connections, and ever-changing power struggles."

Naoki Nagayama cut a piece of sausage and put it in his mouth. He chewed it for a while before swallowing it with satisfaction.

"But it's very simple. Politicians will favor policies that are convenient for whichever group they represent."

"We are a new large company that represents the emerging interest groups in the economic boom in recent years. We have no interest representatives in the original political arena, so we need to support politicians and legislators who represent us from scratch."

“This is for the future development of Shuyou~”

"So there's only one for now?" Akina asked curiously.

"of course not."

Naoki Nagayama shook his head. The councillor of Shimizu City was an acquaintance of Nagayama Kumahara. The councillor representative of the Shizuoka Forest Federation and the councillor of the Tokyo Ono family were also acquaintances of Naoki Nagayama and Nagayama Kaede.

There are also senior officials from the Ministry of Education who are recruited by the Tokyo Film Industry Association, political family accounts operated by Shuyou Capital, and seniors that Naoki Naoki knows in the literary circle.

Unconsciously, the politicians that Shuyou Group has met have become quite powerful.

The only person who has been supported from the beginning is Yoshihiko Noda.

"But some connections in politics are kept in the dark and will not be exposed in the open~"

Naoki Nagayama said,

"Neon's financial groups have always been relatively low-key."

"Is that so?" Akina nodded and wisely didn't ask any further questions.

"What plans do you have for today, Akina?"

Not wanting to continue talking about dark politics so early in the morning, Naoki Nagayama changed the subject while eating breakfast.

"Today," Mingcai carried Xiahua to her special chair and fed her complementary food, "Today I have to send my mother to the hospital for surgery. The time is not far away."

"Oh yes."

Naoki Nagayama realized that the earlier the rectal cancer is treated, the better. Under Akina's persuasion, Chieko Nakamori agreed to undergo the surgery.

"I can't go with you for now, so please express your apologies on my behalf, Akina. I'll go visit you when I'm freer!"

"Stupid tape!"

Mingcai shook her head.

"Mother knows Naoki's feelings"

Speaking of this, Naoki Nagayama thought of his parents again. He had arranged for them to come for a physical examination in May. The time is almost up.

When Naoki Nagayama came to the set of "Departures" again, the crew members all breathed a sigh of relief.

How can there be such a director who gives the crew a holiday from time to time? It's just like the author who takes a leave from time to time. It makes people worry whether the novel can continue to be written~

"Naoki-san!"

Kimura quickly gave instructions to the crew members.

"We're ready! Always ready to shoot!"

"Uh-huh."

Naoki Nagayama flipped through the filming schedule, looked at the scenes to be filmed today, and then raised his eyebrows.

"Oh, today's the breakup scene!"

It was raining outside, so the main shooting today was naturally indoor scenes. However, the shooting schedule clearly stated that the next scene would be the most intense quarrel between the male and female protagonists.

He came to Miura Tomokazu and Yamaguchi Momoe out of curiosity:

"Tomokazu-san, Baihui-san, I heard that you have never had a fight since you got married? Is that true?!"

Even though Akina is such a virtuous person, she also had some problems after marrying Naoki Nagayama.

However, Naoki Nagayama, who had experienced the information age, had mastered the essence of coaxing his wife. Relying on his much more mature mentality, he could easily "convince" his wife.

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Yamaguchi Momoe looked at Nagayama Naoki with a strange look, as if she was looking at an old lady who was gossiping about something near her hometown.

"Ahem." Miura Tomokazu coughed, "Naoki-san, it's natural for couples to have arguments."

Just like those few years when his career was declining and he went to play pinball every day. Even if Yamaguchi Momoe was more tolerant, the depression in a man's heart would always be aroused.

"But Baihui and I agreed that we must not let this conflict continue for too long."

Yamaguchi Baihui also spoke:

"We also agreed that we must not argue in front of our children or outsiders!"

Neon families are like this. They have to keep their face in front of others! Even if they quarrel at home, they won't yell with red faces.

"I see."

Naoki Naoyama nodded and said with a smile,

"Then you are blessed today to let go of your quarrel in front of everyone!"

"Today's scene requires you to let out all your suppressed emotions! Believe me, this kind of scene is actually very enjoyable!"

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Yamaguchi Momoe and Miura Tomokazu looked at each other and thought that this famous director seemed a little strange. Why did he feel a little excited when filming such a scene? !

"Kijima-kun, tell the crew to get ready!"

After leaving the male and female protagonists, Naoki Nagayama loudly instructed Kyon Kijima,

"Dim the lights. It's raining today and the weather is a bit stuffy. It would be even more depressing if we were indoors."

"Leave a lamp in the room. I want that dim old-fashioned light."

“The props on the set are a bit crowded. I want the feeling of everything coming together in a small space.”

Instructions echoed on the set, and the entire crew quickly emerged from the relaxed atmosphere of the holiday and began to operate smoothly like a well-oiled unit.

Soon the Japanese-style room where the scene would take place was ready, and the male and female protagonists had already changed into their performance costumes.

"light."

“Video.”

"Receive the radio."

"Everyone, get ready for action!"

Naoki Nagayama returned to the director's exclusive seat again and shouted with a loudspeaker.

The male protagonist, who was discovered by his wife as an undertaker, returned home after a busy day.

"Why didn't you tell me?"

Yamaguchi Baihui's tone was a little sad and confused, and she looked at her husband who was shrinking a little.

".because"

"Crack!"

Naoki Nagayama immediately yelled "click" and then shouted to the props team:

"Clothing Teacher"

Under Miura Tomokazu's surprised gaze, Naoki Nagayama called the costume team over:

"Go adjust Youhe-san's clothes. Make them tighter, so they feel a little tight when you put them on."

"Youhe-san, if your clothes are tighter, your figure will be more tense, which will further highlight the nervousness, restraint, and somewhat shameful feeling at this moment."

"Hi~~"

After hearing the explanation, Tomokazu Miura nodded to show that he understood.

After changing his clothes, Naoki Nagayama shouted "Action" again, asking the crew to continue filming.

"Why didn't you tell me?" Yamaguchi Momoe's tone sounded angry and confused.

"Because you will definitely object."

"How can you do that kind of work? Aren't you ashamed?"

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The conversation between the couple changed from calm and suppressed to excited, but still remained within a limit.

Yamaguchi Momoe repeatedly begged her husband to quit his job, but he refused. As a traditional Japanese woman, she could only fight back with the greatest force and go back to her parents' home!

However, at this time, Miura Tomokazu wanted to grab Yamaguchi Momoe's arm and ask her to think about it more. Until this time, the emotions that had been suppressed for a long time finally broke out!

"Don't touch me! You're dirty!!!"

Yamaguchi Baihui burst out with the most sharp words, pushed Miura Tomokazu away, and leaned against the wall of the Japanese-style room to breathe heavily. The male protagonist Miura Tomokazu looked at his wife with shock and sadness, and was speechless for a while.

It was like a sharp cat howl suddenly sounded in the darkness, and then everything became quiet all of a sudden.

Yamaguchi Baihui glanced at her husband, then quickly walked around and walked out of the Japanese-style room.

"Cut!"

Naoki Nagayama called out "Cut" after two seconds, nodded to Kyon Kimura next to him, and whispered,

"It seems that Baihui-san has suppressed a lot of resentment towards Youhe-san. Otherwise, she wouldn't have exploded so quickly and easily this time!"

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Kyon Kijima looked at Naoki Nagayama worriedly. Why did his director seem to be gloating over other people's misfortunes? And the way he talked about the play before seemed to be a bit discordant.

Should I report this secretly to Her Highness Akina?

When filming "Tokyo Love Story" before, Kyon Kimura had seen the aura of Akina Nakamori when she came to the scene. I don't know when she has become the eyeliner~

"Tomokazu-san Baihui-san. Very good!"

Naoki Nagayama called the two of them over, and then asked the assistant director to set up the camera position.

"The next shot is one where Baihui-san is looking down, and one where Youhe-san is looking up."

"Bai Hui-san, you need to look a little guilty and evasive. After all, you just said what you really thought and hurt the relationship between husband and wife."

Naoki Nagayama looked at Tomokazu Miura.

"Youhe-san, your eyes should be filled with shock and sadness. Well, it would be best if they were like a little deer."

"Uh" Miura Tomokazu was a little confused, "Like a little deer?"

"Well, how should I put it? It's the kind of innocent, aggrieved look that's best, like the watery purity of a child's."

Naoki Nagayama thought it was troublesome to explain, and Miura Tomokazu was already in his thirties, so how could he possibly give off a clean vibe?

"If you can't cry, I have a secret weapon"

He waved his hand and took a piece of mustard from the groundskeeper:

"Eat some mustard before the performance to keep your eyes moist, but don't let tears come out. You have to find the balance yourself."

Tomokazu Miura took the mustard, his face full of helplessness: "Don't underestimate me as a professional actor!"

Crying scenes and stuff, I’ll show them to you right away!

At the Tokyo Film Industry Association, thanks to the continuous efforts of Shuichi Ido, work is proceeding smoothly.

The high-intensity socializing during this period was a bit too much for even a social expert like Shuichi Idou, so he took advantage of the rain to go back to the Shuyou Building to rest.

But as soon as I got back to the office, Hayao Miyazaki came to the door:

"Shuichi-san, please come and see the progress of My Neighbor Totoro! The key storyboards have been completed. We are about to start drawing the film."

"Hmm." Idou Shuichi rubbed his temple, "This kind of thing should be confirmed by Naoki-san."

"But Naoki-san is always away from the company."

Miyazaki Hayao was a little helpless. When Naoki Nagayama came back, Xing Jiahua didn't have time to remind him before he left again.

"That's it"

Idou Shuichi was also somewhat helpless.

“But I don’t have the energy to care about My Neighbor Totoro for now.”

He still feels a little dizzy. However, as the inheritor of the Shuyou company culture, he has learned Naoki Naoki's trick:

"Miyazaki-kun, have you ever heard of the principle of trusting people when employing them and not employing people you doubt?"

"what?"

"In fact, the higher-ups at Shuyou, including Naoki-san, have great confidence in you!"

After all, "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind" did get a very good box office~

"what?!"

"Because I value your abilities, I invested in Ghibli and poached you."

".Xiuyi-san, what do you mean by this?"

“What I mean is, just do it!”

Idou Shuichi patted Miyazaki's shoulder.

"You are the director of My Neighbor Totoro. The effect of this movie will ultimately depend on you!"

"Wait until My Neighbor Totoro is almost finished, then show it to us!"

"I, Naoki-san, believe in you."

For some reason, Miyazaki Hayao felt his blood boiling at this moment, just like the scene in a fairy tale where a knight was given a mission and responsibility and was awarded the title.

Liu Bang ascended the altar to worship the general, and Liu Bei visited the thatched cottage three times. It's probably a similar feeling.

Shuichi Ido watched Miyazaki Hayao walk out of the office as if he had been injected with chicken blood, and a smile appeared on his face.

Sure enough, Naoki-san's ability of making big promises and pumping up enthusiasm was inherited by Shuichi Ido, and he has learned it to the fullest!

The next step is to surpass the master!

Compared to before, Miyazaki Hayao will definitely put 200% of his effort into "My Neighbor Totoro"!

"Ah, as expected, tree friends can't live without me, Idou Shuichi!"

Idou Shuichi leaned back in his soft boss chair and sighed, feeling that the huge Shuyou Group would not be able to function without him. Recently, he was busy with the Tokyo Film Association's major events, so busy that he didn't even have time to eat.

This is all for the bright future of Shuyou Group!!!

After a while, he suddenly had an idea:

"Wait, am I also being hyped up by Naoki-san?!"

(End of this chapter)