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Chapters 1409 and 1418: The "white lotus" female protagonist is all the rage right now!
Chapters 1409 and 1418: The "white lotus" female protagonist is all the rage right now!
Night fell and the city lights began to twinkle.
The spacious courtyard was brightly lit and bustling with noise.
Gentlemen in suits and elegant ladies, sipping champagne, chatted and laughed in the garden; splendidly dressed celebrities, surrounded by a crowd, delivered their speeches with practiced ease, amidst a constant barrage of camera flashes; and reporters, oblivious to the food and wine, carried cameras and microphones, eager to capture breaking news.
Everything seemed to tell others that this was a social party for the entertainment industry. However, it was actually a film set!
This is the filming location for "Full House"!
The first three episodes have been filmed and edited, and have already begun airing in prime time on Fuji TV.
The first episode of "Full House" has just aired, and many people are impressed. The pairing of Yukiko Okada and Masaharu Fukuyama has also made the couple very popular. The show is now at the average level of a hit drama, and people are looking forward to the next episode.
Kijima is now preparing for the next phase of filming!
"click"
At Kijima's command, everyone at the party stopped and waited for the next instruction.
"Fukuyama-kun, before you kiss Yukiko-chan, you need to keep your eyes fixed on Chika-chan, simply rely on your senses to pull Yukiko-chan into your arms, and then kiss her, understand?!"
"You have to understand, at this point, the male lead's feelings for the second female lead should be very complex, including liking, anger, shock, and sadness, etc. So he needs to keep a close eye on her!"
"..." Masaharu Fukuyama nodded with some difficulty. "Okay, director. But..."
"What's wrong?" Kijima asked.
"only."
Masaharu Fukuyama glanced at Yukiko Okada beside him.
"Do you really have to make Yukiko-chan spin around?! It's hard to control her, she could easily fall."
Yukiko Okada was also a little embarrassed:
"This floor is a bit slippery, and there are gaps. It's easy for high heels to get stuck."
"Um, I originally wanted to add a bit of drama."
Kijima Kyō isn't a very stubborn director either.
"Then try it your own way. It's okay if you don't spin around."
"Hi!" X3
This scene depicts the male lead, Masaharu Fukuyama, a big star, being publicly questioned about his inner feelings by the goddess he secretly admires at a party packed with media.
However, due to the previous plot, the male protagonist knows that the goddess is in love with his best friend.
That's why, in front of the media, he chose to confess his feelings to Yukiko Okada instead.
In short, it's yet another melodramatic and tragic love triangle story.
"On your marks. Get set."
Kijima shouted through a megaphone,
"Action!"
"I like you."
With a look of three parts resentment, three parts hatred, and four parts determination in his eyes, Masaharu Fukuyama stared intently at Chikako Aoyama in front of him and said these words loudly!
However, he casually reached out and pulled the bewildered Okada Yukiko, who was watching the scene unfold, into his arms.
"Yukiko!"
Then he lowered his head, cupped his face, and kissed her directly!
These words, coupled with such intimate behavior, instantly caused an uproar among the media present. They all swarmed around, snapping photos incessantly, their flashes illuminating the night sky!
This scene and reaction are incredibly realistic. That's exactly how the reporters reacted when Naoki Nagayama officially announced his relationship with Akina Nakamori!
The camera on the slider was filming the scene from 180 degrees, while Kijima himself was constantly giving instructions on lighting and camera movement.
In the end, this famous scene was recorded in its entirety!
"Crack!"
A few minutes later, Kijima finally called "cut".
Masaharu Fukuyama then released Yukiko Okada, leaving her breathing rapidly and her eyes somewhat glazed over!
This is the first time this young lady has filmed a TV series since her debut. She has only kissed someone in high school, but kissing a handsome big star is a completely different feeling!
"Very good. This shot is excellent!"
Kijima was quite satisfied after looking at the footage.
"The male and female leads reacted very well, and the cooperation from all sides was also good."
There are actually many other issues. For example, it was Yukiko Okada's first time acting, and she seemed a bit shy about kissing, and her performance was quite stiff.
The slight stiffness on camera perfectly captures the female lead's naivety and inexperience, perfectly matching the character's traits.
As for Masaharu Fukuyama, he was trained by Chikako Aoyama! He'd have absolutely no problem playing a playboy now!
"Alright. Let's do it one more time, just to make sure!"
".Hi."
The crew naturally regrouped and prepared to start another take.
As for Yukiko Okada, after taking a few deep breaths, she calmed herself down and got used to the kissing. Anyway, she wasn't losing out!
In the Yama-oka-in courtyard, Naoki Nagayama and Akina, having finished dinner, were resting briefly in the living room.
After finishing her meal, Xiaoxia Hua played with Yingtaro for a long time and watched cartoons. She felt sleepy and was sitting on the sofa between the two of them. Her eyelids kept closing, but she just wouldn't fall asleep.
Then her head bobbed up and down, her little body swaying back and forth. Every time she was about to fall, she would wake up with a start and open her eyes.
He wouldn't let go of the toy he was holding.
"Akina, you say."
Naoki Nagayama watched the little guy's head bobbing up and down, and made a bet with a smile.
"How long can this flower sauce last? I bet ten minutes."
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Akina rolled her eyes at this wicked guy. What kind of father would bet his daughter like this?
But it's really funny to watch the little guy struggle between being sleepy and awake!
"What are you gambling?"
What does Akina want to bet on?
"I bet on the first sip of an ice-cold Coke!!"
As we all know, the first sip of an ice-cold Coke accounts for 90% of the happiness of the whole can.
Moreover, despite the dissuasion of those around her, Akina, who also loves drinking soda, hasn't had cola for a long time since becoming pregnant, and must be craving it terribly!
"Wow, such a big bet?"
Naoki Nagayama exclaimed in surprise,
"If I lose, Akina will just have to watch me drink it!"
"Hmph, shall we bet or not?!"
Akina seems very confident
"It's a bet!"
Drinking the first sip of cola under Akina's envious gaze must have made it taste even better, right?!
I bet two minutes!
"? Isn't that something I'm guaranteed to win?"
Naoki Nagayama had just asked that question when he saw Akina gently place her hand on the little one's back and pat him softly.
As if hypnotized, Xia Hua's eyelids twitched once, twice, and then closed completely!
She leaned back, but Akina caught her and gently placed her on the sofa. After a couple of gentle pats, she fell into a deep sleep!
"!!!" Naoki Nagayama exclaimed in shock, whispering, "Akina, you're cheating!"
"Heh, it doesn't say you can't cheat!"
Akina looked smug.
"Hurry up, Naoki-san, go get the cola, then open it and give me the first sip!!!"
"."
Seeing his wife's smug look, Naoki Nagayama sighed, got up and grabbed a can of cola from the refrigerator. Women really are the best at lying!
After pulling the tab, the cola hissed, and a thin layer of white mist billowed out.
Akina happily took the cola and eagerly gulped it down, savoring the coolness, the stimulation, and the sweet taste. Her whole face seemed to radiate satisfaction.
"Ah~~~"
Then, just as he was about to take a second sip, Naoki Nagayama took it from him.
"One bite, we agreed on the first bite."
"Naoki-san, one more bite."
"no!"
Naoki Nagayama showed no mercy at this moment, and went to sit down on the other side, starting to drink it himself. However, the cola in the can seemed to have lost something, becoming utterly unremarkable.
The first bite is definitely the best!
Akina gave it a resentful look, but quickly cheered up again, after all, she had a great time today!
One hand gently patted the sleeping baby, while the other gently stroked the swollen belly, feeling the movements of the two little lives:
"Naoki-san, today is the second episode of 'Full House,' right?"
"Hmm," Naoki Nagayama glanced at the time, "It's almost time."
Let's watch it together~ Then we can go to sleep.
As he spoke, he switched the TV to Fuji Television.
As for Natsuka sleeping next to him, Naoki Nagayama simply covered her with a small blanket, not worried that she would be woken up.
After a child falls asleep, familiar ambient noises can actually help her sleep even more deeply.
Ryoma Adachi had been waiting in front of the television for a week.
"Finally! Finally, the second episode of 'Full House' is going to air! We can see Yukiko-chan again!!"
"."
Ryoma Murayama, who was also drawn to the TV series, watched it with his roommate this time.
"Adachi, you really are a die-hard fan of Yukiko Okada!"
"Of course, it will never change!"
"Hehehe"
Murayama Ryoma didn't believe that things would never change. After Yamaguchi Momoe retired, didn't many of her fans immediately flock to Matsuda Seiko's side?!
It's quite common for new talents to replace older ones in the entertainment industry.
He just wanted to know, if Yukiko Okada got married and retired, would Ryosuke Adachi stop watching TV altogether?
As the two chatted, the iconic opening theme song of "Full House" began to play, and the plot of the second episode slowly unfolded.
Picking up where the previous episode left off, the unknown author Yukiko Okada bumped into the famous star Masaharu Fukuyama on a plane, and then ran into him again at the same hotel, where she even swindled some money from him.
Now that her trip to Hong Kong is over, she has returned home, only to find that someone is moving furniture into her room.
"All the procedures are legal!"
The person from the real estate agency said,
"The ownership of this house has been transferred to the new owner!"
"But this transaction was clearly not done with my consent as the homeowner! There must be something wrong with the paperwork!"
Yukiko Okada said angrily,
"And my furniture and other things are gone!"
"Then please call the police."
"."
The villa left by her father was sold by two of Yukiko Okada's friends after she was deceived. Although the paperwork looks legitimate, if the police are called and the two are arrested, the truth will definitely be revealed!
Furious and helpless, Yukiko Okada went to the police station to report the crime. However, when she saw a mother holding a baby at the police station, her heart softened—her friend was pregnant.
"We can't let the child be without a mother."
And so, Yukiko Okada gave up on calling the police.
Murayama Ryoma looked on with a puzzled expression. As a corporate slave who had been working for several years, he just thought the female protagonist seemed a bit silly—how could she consider these two as friends?!
They've all deceived themselves into selling their own houses, so why are they even thinking about them?!
However, Ryoma Adachi remarked on the other side:
"As expected, my Yukiko-chan is so kind. She's so considerate of others!!"
"."
Ryoma Murayama felt that his roommate seemed to have been brainwashed!
"Adachi, don't you think there's something wrong with the plot?"
"What is the problem?"
"Okada Yukiko seems to be brainless. How could she still consider those two people as friends?"
"What are you talking about?!"
Ryoma Adachi immediately retorted,
"My Yukiko-chan just doesn't want innocent babies to get hurt!!"
"And perhaps those two people have their reasons!"
"."
Ryoma Murayama decided not to argue with his roommate.
"as long as you are happy"
If this kind of plot were in a novel written in the internet age, it would probably be called poisonous weeds from the very first chapter!
However, despite the large number of people watching "Full House" in Japan, very few considered this a flaw. On the contrary, everyone seemed to enjoy it immensely, and many viewers even sympathized with the female lead.
This was because the era was the golden age of the "pure, innocent" heroine, where people only needed her to be beautiful and kind.
This kind of female protagonist is the embodiment of truth, goodness, and beauty; she is the white moonlight in the hearts of the audience!
Aren't most of the female leads in those Korean and Japanese dramas we watched back then like this?!
The innocent, naive, kind, and most importantly, beautiful female protagonist is always the one who gets hurt.
Then a handsome, wealthy, and kind male protagonist will appear to help him fend off everything, and in the end, the two will live happily ever after.
Isn't this the core of a classic prince and princess story?!
Therefore, there is nothing new in the world!
Meanwhile, in the Yamazakura-in, Nagayama Naoki and Akina were also watching television.
When Akina saw that the female protagonist chose not to call the police, she first frowned, then touched her stomach and felt Natsuka's breathing next to her, and seemed to understand a little.
Later, seeing the female protagonist being kicked out of the house and then left outside in the cold all night, I actually felt sorry for her.
"This female protagonist is so pitiful. She was betrayed by her friends, kicked out of her home, homeless, and sick."
Akina was deeply moved before she spoke.
"Fortunately, the male lead isn't a completely bad guy; he even knew to help buy medicine."
"."
Naoki Nagayama stood by, not daring to say a word, worried that he would suddenly be labeled a big bad guy. Akina, in her late pregnancy, could be quite unreasonable at times!
"Naoki-san, aren't you right? How could you treat the female lead like that?!"
"Yes, yes, it's all someone else's fault!"
Naoki Nagayama could only nod, echoing Akina's words.
"The female protagonist is hurt by the world because she is too kind."
"Yes, the female lead is too naive and kind."
Akina suddenly recalled her early days in the entertainment industry, when she also suffered a lot because she didn't know how to guard against others.
Fortunately, Naoki Nagayama was there to support me, which made me feel like I had a male protagonist in my life!
Thinking of this, Akina's mood immediately improved:
"Naoki-san, it's so good to have you!"
"???"
Naoki Nagayama was a little confused by the sudden praise before he realized it was because he agreed with Akina's opinion!
"Yes, of course! I wrote this novel!"
"The 'pure, innocent princess' trope is already a cliché!"
As he spoke, Naoki Nagayama asked curiously:
"Speaking of Akina, don't you feel a little strange when you see Yukiko Okada playing the lead role in a drama?"
"You two know each other in real life!"
"."
Akina suddenly didn't want to talk to this straight guy anymore!
He turned his head away and stopped talking to Naoki Nagayama!
"??? What happened now?!"
"."
Sigh. Late pregnancy really is unreasonable!
Xia Hua, who was standing to the side, had no idea that her parents had gone through another ordeal. She turned over and slept soundly!