novelnext Chapters 1250 and 1259: It's all Naoki-san's fault!!!
Chapters 1250 and 1259: It's all Naoki-san's fault!!!
Chapters 1250 and 1259: It's all Naoki-san's fault!!!
After spending the whole night coaxing the little one and then the big one, even Naoki Nagayama was a little overwhelmed.
Although women are said to be made of water, how come Xia Hua can cry for so long when she starts?!
Isn't the novel "I'm Sorry, I Love You" incredibly effective?
"Akina, don't watch it today~"
Seeing Akina's red and swollen eyes in the morning, Naoki Nagayama could only offer these words of advice.
"I hid this novel in Eitaro's den because I was worried someone would see it, but I never expected that dog would betray me!!"
As he spoke, Naoki Nagayama gave the dog's head a good pat!
Unfortunately, the thick-skinned Labrador thought its owner was just giving it a morning wash, and its thick tail wagged wildly.
"It's not Yingtaro's fault either."
Akina glanced at the manuscript on the bedside table, a hint of fear in her eyes.
"Naoki-san, did you curse this novel?! How can it make people so sad, yet still want to read it?!"
"What kind of spell can I cast?"
"It's like that videotape in 'The Ring,' whoever watches it will be... what will happen to them!"
Akina looked at Naoki Nagayama with some suspicion. Her husband was a mysterious man who always surprised people. For example, he would occasionally suddenly learn some strange knowledge.
If we suddenly discovered that Naoki-san could cast spells and curses, it wouldn't be so unacceptable.
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Naoki Nagayama rolled his eyes.
"Yes, yes, I can also cast love spells, those little bugs that burrow into the body. Once they burrow into Akina's heart, Akina will only be able to love me for the rest of her life!"
"..." Akina wasn't frightened; instead, she leaned closer and asked curiously, "Are there really such love potions?!"
"Perhaps...there are young women from the Miao region of China who seem to know how to raise them."
"How about we go to Miao territory sometime and buy one?"
Seeing Akina's bright eyes, Naoki Nagayama felt a little scared:
"Akina, what do you want to do?!"
"I'm going to give Naoki-san a love potion too! I promise you'll never change your heart!"
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After fooling around in the bedroom for a while, Naoki Nagayama went downstairs first.
I still need to go to the Tree Friends Building today; it's the beginning of the month again!
Everything is going very smoothly at the company; the release of "Departures" is proceeding in an orderly manner.
Despite some dissenting voices, the general positive reception of the film did not diminish the audience's positive feelings towards it. As the promotional efforts increased, more and more people went to the cinema to watch "Departures".
Many people even developed a love for the cello, a relatively unpopular instrument, because of this movie, and the instrumental theme "Memory" became a staple of the orchestra's repertoire.
"Naoki Mulberry"
Shuichi Itō walked into Naoki Nagayama's office with a smile.
"Let's hold a special salon sometime, focusing on the movie 'Departures,' and share the process of making the film."
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Naoki Nagayama was somewhat surprised.
"Is Shuichi-san still hosting salons?"
"Of course, the Tokyo Film Industry Association's film art salon is quickly becoming one of the regular activities of high society."
Itō Shuichi said with a smile,
"We manage to invite quite a few people every time we hold this event!"
There's so little fun to be had these days. These upper-class people can't just openly go to nightclubs to have fun, dance in discos, or sing karaoke; it would be embarrassing if they were photographed doing so!
We can't always get together to eat and drink, or go to serious art exhibitions or literary exchanges.
As a form of mass entertainment, film can also be combined with art. This combination is neither too highbrow nor too lowbrow; everyone can talk about it, making it very suitable for upper-class people to exchange and share ideas.
"Now, Xiu Yi-san has become the social butterfly among the tree enthusiasts!"
Naoki Nagayama shook his head.
"Shuichi-san, don't let high society brainwash you~"
“How could that be!” Itō Shuichi sat down and said, “I understand perfectly well that we’re working to build good relations with them for this month’s proposal, and for the future development of the association.”
"That's good!"
After reviewing last month's performance reports, Naoki Nagayama sat down on the sofa:
"I heard that someone in the association is trying to challenge your position?"
"Well"
Itō Osamu nodded slightly.
"The people from the Ministry of Education and the television station in the Standing Committee have been talking about whether the proposal is meaningful. If they were the chairpersons, they should be considering this and that first."
"Also, didn't we agree that Suo Ikuo would be the next president? Recently, there have been a lot of negative things said about him."
"Oh?" Naoki Nagayama was surprised. "Someone said bad things about Ikuo Suo?"
"Yes, they say he's Hamada Koichi's lackey or something like that."
Shuichi Itō didn't hide anything in front of Naoki Nagayama and laughed.
"During the several weekly meetings, I felt that the conflicts among the Standing Committee members had increased significantly."
"Furthermore, some people have suggested that the Standing Committee needs to increase its number of members. The initial number of Standing Committee members was too small, and there were too many members from the same circle."
"..." Naoki Nagayama stroked his chin. "Something feels off!"
"Yeah, it feels like someone in the association is trying to rebel!"
"Hahaha~"
Naoki Nagayama laughed.
"Don't worry, didn't we already have a contingency plan before this happened?"
As long as the Tree Friends Support Fund remains under the management of our tree friends, the association's affairs will inevitably involve tree friends!
As early as when the Tree Friends Support Fund was established, it was stipulated in the fund's management regulations that the manager must be a person from Tree Friends Capital.
"Um"
Shuichi Itō wasn't too worried.
"In short, Naoki-san, the most important thing for the association right now is the parliamentary vote on the 'Proposal' this month. Once the parliamentary vote passes, our layout in the film industry will be almost complete."
With the support of the Shuyou Group and the Film Industry Association as a tool to openly influence the entire industry, Shuyou and tens of thousands of practitioners in the film industry are bound together.
Then, they establish companies in fields such as entertainment, finance, real estate, and forestry to achieve cross-shareholding, and then extend their reach into politics to support political parties that protect their own interests.
A complex network of tree-loving friends gradually spread throughout Japanese society, thus forming the prototype of a conglomerate.
"Then let's continue with the film salon!"
Naoki Nagayama nodded.
"If necessary, we will invite Momoe Yamaguchi and Tomokazu Miura to participate as well."
"Hi!"
After denouncing Naoki Nagayama yesterday, Akina was supposed to go to work today, but somehow, she packed a manuscript into her bag while packing her things.
"Akina Sauce"
When the assistant, Ueda Maki, saw Nakamori Akina in the morning, she was quite surprised.
"Why do you look so haggard? Your eyes are swollen and red. Did something happen? Or are you sick?!"
Sigh. I cried for a long time after watching "Sorry, I Love You," and then I couldn't help but watch it again and cry again. I didn't sleep well at all last night.
"I just saw a sad story and my tear ducts are a bit sensitive."
Akina explained it to her assistant.
"Just apply an ice pack later, then cover it up with makeup."
Maki Ueda didn't think much of it, only that she probably saw something really sad.
She didn't speculate about anything related to her family or even her marriage, especially since just a few days ago she was bragging about how her husband set off fireworks to celebrate her birthday in the early hours of the morning.
After arriving at the TBS building in the agency's car, Akina Nakamori walked towards her private dressing room at her usual pace. However, today, she encountered many people offering words of concern and care along the way.
"Akina-san? Why are your eyes so red?"
"Why does Akina-chan look so haggard? And her eyes are red and swollen?"
"Dumb tape?"
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After seeing Akina Nakamori's appearance, everyone raised questions, and Akina could only reply with things like not having slept well, having seen a touching story, and being a bit vulnerable lately.
However, they also assured everyone that nothing had happened and asked everyone to rest assured.
However, due to the high level of attention garnered by a big star, many people noticed the issue with Nakamori Akina's eye sockets, which clearly indicated that she had been crying, and whispers began to circulate.
"How could Akina be sad?!"
"There must be a problem in the couple's relationship!"
"The movie 'Departures' has been released. There's been a rumor circulating that Momoe Yamaguchi and Naoki Nagayama are dating... tsk tsk tsk."
"impossible!"
Various rumors spread like ripples, stirring up even more complex colors in the entertainment industry's melting pot.
While in the lounge, Akina's eyes unconsciously drifted towards her bag, and her hand unconsciously reached out to take out a document to read.
However, considering the upcoming recording of the show, they reluctantly stopped.
"Naoki-san, really! How could he write such a tragic story that makes people so heartbroken yet unable to bear not watching it!"
Reading heart-wrenching novels is like eating spicy food—it's addictive.
That feeling of both pain and pleasure is often unforgettable.
With white foundation covering her red and swollen eyes, Akina, even in her gorgeous stage outfit made from a Hermès scarf, still seemed somewhat out of place, appearing even more aloof.
In addition, the hint of resentment and weariness in her eyes made her seem broken, which made the guests on the show feel sorry for her.
"Akina-chan looks different today~"
During rehearsals, the program's host, Tetsuko Kuroyanagi, said...
Even dressed in such gorgeous clothes, she looks like a fairy who has descended to the mortal world.
"Kuroyanagi-san, you're joking~" Akina said with a forced smile, "I'm just not feeling well."
"Are you feeling unwell? Are you sick?"
I'm feeling a bit down.
"No wonder."
Tetsuko Kuroyanagi didn't ask any further questions, since their relationship was purely professional.
I was certain in my heart that Akina Nakamori must have encountered some emotional problems recently. Otherwise, a young actress in the prime of her life wouldn't have this kind of atmosphere.
Before the live broadcast of "The Best Ten", a rehearsal is held, partly to familiarize oneself with the broadcast process and partly to prepare materials in case of any unexpected events during the broadcast.
However, today's recording process was a bit troublesome because Akina kept appearing distracted.
Halfway through the performance of "BLONDE", the dance steps actually went out of sync with the rhythm! Considering Akina's stage presence, this can be considered a stage accident!
"Private Marseille, please come again."
Akina took a deep breath, composed herself, apologized to the stage lights and music teacher, and then resumed the recording.
During the recording, she did not notice that one of the guests paid close attention to her after seeing her current appearance.
Tokiko Kato is a famous singer-songwriter who has contributed many well-known songs to various films. In addition to singing her own songs, she has also provided a large number of songs for other singers.
I'm here on the show as a guest to promote my album.
Then I saw Akina Nakamori, so full of brokenness.
"I've long heard that Akina Nakamori has a versatile personality, and sure enough, in addition to the rebellious young girl on stage and the charming urban woman, she also perfectly embodies the image of a woman who is exquisite on the outside but wounded on the inside!"
"If that kind of temperament were used to sing that song, it would be quite good!"
However, she wasn't very familiar with Nakamori Akina after all, and she only had this thought in her mind, without showing it during the entire recording process.
The crowd began to disperse after the live broadcast of "The Best Ten" ended.
"Akina-chan, wanna go grab some late-night snacks?"
Kyoko Koizumi extended an invitation.
"You seem to be in a bad mood. How about we go sing karaoke to relax?"
"No need, I need to go back and keep Hana-chan company."
Married women and unmarried women generally don't meet up, and besides, Akina had been suppressing her desire to read for almost an afternoon, and she was about to lose it!
After finally waiting for the show to end, Akina, back in the lounge, couldn't resist pulling out "I'm Sorry, I Love You" from her bag and continuing to read it!
Then, sure enough, she started crying again a little while later.
Assistant Ueda Maki saw this and asked about it:
"Akina-chan, what's wrong?! Did you hurt yourself while removing your makeup?"
"No!" Akina wiped her eyes with a tissue. "It's because this novel made me want to cry so much!"
Japanese tragic love stories are generally more restrained; even when emotions erupt, they are controlled, with the focus on being touching.
Just like Naoki Nagayama's previous work, "Love Letter," although it is deeply moving and has a tragic beginning and end, it only makes people nostalgic and touched.
Even novels like "Koizora" which are somewhat tragic usually evoke feelings of sadness and regret.
Korean-style melodrama is different. Although it may be a bit exaggerated, it is specifically designed to tug at your heartstrings. Its sole purpose is to make you cry through various plots!
"It's all because of Naoki-san!! Waaaaah... How could he do this? Write such a sad story!"
Akina watches the male protagonist in a novel slowly approach death due to a bullet lodged in his head. Yearning for love, he returns to his hometown only to discover that the mother he thought abandoned him because of poverty is actually a famous actress, and that she has another biological son.
A sense of sadness permeates the entire story, leaving the reader heartbroken.
Ueda Maki leaned over and glanced at it; the novel's title was "I'm Sorry, I Love You." Just hearing the title made it sound a bit sad!
I really don't know what the plot will be like!!
"Akina-chan, may I take a look?"
Akina overheard this and handed over a portion of the manuscript:
"I've already seen the beginning, Maki-chan can go ahead and see the rest. I haven't seen the rest yet."
"it is good"
in the parking lot.
Inside Akina's personal vehicle, sent by Ken-On, a rather perplexing scene is unfolding.
The driver, who was supposed to be driving after the show's recording, was seen helplessly smoking outside, while two women in the back seat were crying uncontrollably.
Those are Maki Ueda and Akina Nakamori!
"How could this be?!" "Why would a superstar like Akina Nakamori be so heartbroken?!"
TBS's prank show was secretly filming in a parking lot, waiting for another celebrity to prank them, but they unexpectedly captured such explosive footage!
"Akina Nakamori suffers in her car, accusing Naoki Nagayama?!"
The show's host suddenly felt like he was about to become a sensation!
"Quick, quick, keep the camera focused on that car, we can't miss a single second!"
"We need to find a lip-reading expert; we need to figure out what they're saying!"
"Oh dear, Bai, this couple is really starting to have marital problems!!!"
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(End of this chapter)