Chapter 309 308, I'm Really Worried

Nagayama Naoki was eating breakfast at the dining table, with a news item clearly marked on the entertainment page of the Daily News in his hand.

"The final list of Mainichi Film Awards winners announced!"

In other related entertainment newspapers, the headlines are various, such as "Dark Horse Movie Wins Four Medals~" and "Small Company Takes the Top!" Become the biggest winner! 》《Insider of this Mainichi Movie Awards: The man who has to be said! 》

Naoki Nagayama couldn't help laughing when he saw it, and said to Taro Taro who was also cooking next to him: "Lang Taro, your name is on this newspaper.

The lonely genius Naoki Nagayama, except for work, is not keen on socializing. He usually likes to stay with his pet dog Yutaro. If it weren't for the occasional scandals, people would even think that Yutaro is Naoki Nagayama. Tree is a lifelong companion~"

"Hahaha~ This tabloid is so talented~"

Yantaro squinted at his master, seeming to be mocking this stay-at-home bachelor.

After breakfast, Naoki Nagayama drove to the studio.

Today, Shuichi and Itou will go to Seikei University in Japan to familiarize themselves with the venue. Thanks to Fuji TV, they were able to borrow the teaching building and dormitory of this private university as a filming location.

After arriving at the studio, Nagayama Naoki was pulled into the small office by Yoshimura Otomo. Itou Shuichi was already waiting inside. When he saw him, he asked:

"Naoki-san, have you seen today's newspaper?"

Nagayama Naoki nodded: "Of course I saw that Shuichi-san was referring to the Mainichi Film Awards."

"Absolutely!" Itou Shuichi stood up excitedly, "Naoki-san! We have won 5 awards! The best work of the year is also ours!!! Naoki-san, why don't you look excited at all? No?!"

Nagayama Naoki shrugged helplessly: "Didn't you already know this?"

Regarding the general situation of the awards, Kobayashi Masaki had already informed him, and these awards were exactly the same as the news he received.

"This is different, okay! This time it's really announced! It can't be changed!" Itou Shuichi pointed at the newspaper on the table and said, "We are famous this time!"

"Okay, okay~ I'm famous, I'm famous~" Naoki Nagayama is not a professional filmmaker after all, so he cannot sympathize with the excitement of people in the industry about winning these awards.

At this time, Yoshimura Otomo continued: "Naoki-san, this time the selection committee of the Mainichi Film Awards has called us and invited us to attend the award ceremony."

Hearing that it was another annoying ceremony or something, Nagayama Naoki was about to ask Yoshimura Otomo to accept the award on his behalf, when he found Itou Shuichi looking at him fiercely:

"Naoki-san, please don't use excuses like being busy, not important, or not wanting to go this time! This is the highest level award in the Japanese film industry!"

Looking at it like this, if Naoki Nagayama said he didn't care, it might make this guy crazy.

"Okay then, I'll go and take part~"

The award ceremony will not be held until mid-to-late February, so naturally you still have to focus on the matters at hand at this time.

After deciding to attend the award ceremony, the three of them, together with Masataka Komori, embarked on a trip to Seikei University in Japan.

Seikei University is located in Musashino City, Tokyo, Japan, about a 40-minute drive from the center of Tokyo. By the time Nagayama Naoki and his party arrived at the meeting point, Sugiura Oyasu and Nishi Rumi had already arrived.

"Otaisan, Nishirumi-san, good morning~" Nagayama Naoki greeted the two of them after parking the car.

"Naoki-san~ Congratulations~" Otasu Sugiura responded enthusiastically, not shy about praising him, "This year's dark horse in the film industry! Four awards! This is really amazing!"

Unexpectedly, Naoki Nagayama and Shuyu Pictures had such a reputation. Sugiura Oyasu felt that he had definitely missed out on signing "Boys Over Flowers" at that time.

"Hahaha, thank you~" Before coming, he had expected that many people would congratulate him today. Naoki Nagayama was mentally prepared and used the all-purpose humble word "appointment" to everyone.

After Nishi Rumi congratulated a few words, she led a group of people to the interior of Seikei University while introducing:

"During this filming process, Chengqi University is willing to lend an independent student dormitory, as well as teaching buildings, public venues, etc. on campus, as a filming location, but the premise is that when filming in public places, try not to disturb to students.”

Yi Tangxiu nodded: "Of course, it was the same when I was filming at school. It didn't disturb the students' normal schooling at all."

Chengqi University is actually not big, but walking on the campus road, looking at the red brick British-style teaching buildings in the distance, tall trees lushly lined up on both sides of the road, and neatly trimmed shrubs scattered in the middle of the campus, it’s amazing to see It has a unique flavor. Some of the buildings are slightly old, but it gives the entire campus a sense of history.

Nishi Rumi led everyone to an independent office. After knocking on the door, they saw a middle-aged teacher who was over fifty years old.

"Naoki-san, Shuichi-san, Otomo-san, this is Seiji Endo, the vice president of Seiki University in Japan. We can come in and take pictures, thanks to Principal Endo."

The next step is naturally the cumbersome social etiquette. "First meeting." *N times

Seiji Endo is an old gentleman who looks very kind. He did not ask about the movie. Instead, he looked at Naoki Nagayama first: "Mr. Nagayama, I heard that you are the director of "Summer Garden" and "Love Letter" author?"

Nagayama Naoki was stunned: "Hey, I didn't expect Principal Endo to know about my humble work."

"Haha, don't say that. Teacher Nagayama's "Love Letter" was a masterpiece that every college student had a copy of last year. Even many teachers have read it~" Seiji Endo invited everyone to sit down in the office and said A pot of hot tea was served, "That book "The Garden of Summer" is one of my grandson's must-read books."

"I am really surprised that I can get everyone's recognition. If readers can get a little inspiration from my work, that will be the greatest encouragement to me."

Nagayama Naoki just doesn’t hold events like book signings, otherwise he would probably find himself with a lot of readers in Japanese universities.

"Haha, Teacher Yongshan is still too humble~"

Seiji Endo and Naoki Nagayama chatted a lot here, and even ignored other people in the office.

However, neither Sugiura Oyasu, Nishi Rumi, Yoshimura Otomo, Itou Shuichi or others expressed any objection to this.

In the education world, the status of well-known authors is indeed much higher than that in the arts world.

When the conversation subsided a little, Endo Seiji looked at the others and said sheepishly: "Private Marseille, I suddenly met Mr. Nagayama, so we chatted a little more."

Sugiura Otai waved his hand and said it was okay: "Daitai, today I am bringing Naoki-san to see Principal Endo."

"Haha, then let's go check out the student dormitory where the filming took place."

Endo Seiji simply took a few people to the student dormitory in a corner of the campus. It was also a small English-style bungalow building. The lush ivy and slightly mossy corners all explained the history of this building.

"This is a student dormitory that existed when the school was founded. It is more than 70 years old~" Endo Seiji pointed at the student dormitory. "It was renovated decades ago, and the internal structure is still very good."

The previous buildings were really designed to have a semi-permanent service life~

Itou Shuichi asked: "So, has all this place been lent to us in the past three months?"

"Of course, freshmen will not report until April, so it is currently vacant." Endo Seiji said, "There are only two grades of students in the teaching building, so it is very empty."

Itou Shuichi smiled and nodded: "It seems that I picked a good time~"

Endo Seiji originally wanted to take a group of people around, but he looked at his watch and said that the class time was coming, so he had no choice but to hand him over to the campus security, and said that if there was anything he needed to borrow, he could You can communicate directly with campus security.

After everyone walked around the campus and roughly understood the structure, Itou Shuichi said to Komori Masataka: "Masataka-kun, please bring someone to prepare the student dormitory today~ We will probably all be living in it for the next three months. Here it is~"

Then he asked Nagayama Naoki: "Naoki-san, when should we start?"

Nagayama Naoki thought for a while: "The day after tomorrow, make preparations today and tomorrow, notify other actors to come over, and prepare for the opening ceremony."

Turning to face Fangcun Otomo: "Otomo-san, is this still the same mother-in-law in the power-on blessing ceremony?"

"Ah, just her~" After all, she has already blessed the success of two movies, and Yoshimura Otomo is a little bit sure about her, "That mother-in-law is quite capable~"

Naoki Nagayama laughed: "Then let her~"

Then he looked at Sugiura Otae: "Please Otaisan, please borrow some luxury cars. At least the road in front of the school will be paved. We will shoot the first scene the day after tomorrow!"

"Hi~"

Naoki Nagayama looked at the people around him who were waiting for other arrangements, and shook his head.

Obviously Sugiura Oyasu is the producer and Itou Shuichi is the director. But in the final filming process, he arranged the work himself~

Obviously I'm just a screenwriter, shouldn't I take a break after writing the script~

Obviously even if I take part in a role, I just have to act according to the arrangements~

I'm really heartbroken.

In Warner Pioneer's company, the controversy over Akina's relocation became more and more intense, to the point where there were people in the office secretly talking about other people who were going to the new company.

Nobuo Tomioka has decided to go to the new record company "Hummingbird". He is too embarrassed to express any more opinions on the current phenomenon. At most, he just needs to do a good job in the next work at hand.

The single record of "1/2 Myth" has been completed, and further promotion and sales plans have been drawn up long ago. Tanaka Yoshiaki, who will take over later, will also be able to take over smoothly.

However, the temporary work still needs to be completed with all one's heart.

In the conference room of Akina’s Publicity Department, everyone is discussing matters related to the “AKINA Milkyway’83 Feeling the Spring Breeze” national tour.

"For Akina-chan's first national tour, we have to choose a good place for the first show! We must have a good start!"

Nobuo Tomioka said this at the meeting,

Tanaka Yoshiaki suggested: "Since there was a performance in Tokyo years ago, how about Kyoto?"

"Kyoto, Osaka was actually very close to Kyoto before."

"Since it's a nationwide tour, how about we just follow the coastline? Make a loop and go back to Tokyo."

The staff in the conference room were talking a lot, but Akina Nakamori, as the real protagonist, sat aside and said nothing. Although she has some suggestions for her own performances and program production, when it comes to decisions about national tour routes, Akina can't get involved for the time being.

After arguing for dozens of minutes, the final conclusion of the discussion was indeed to circle around the island of Japan, and the first stop was the small coastal city of Shizuoka.

"Shizuoka? Where is Naoki-san's hometown~" Akina suddenly became energetic, wondering whether Nagayama Naoki's family would come to the concert, and whether Naoki's sister Tsuruko would come.

When the meeting started to discuss the songs for the tour, Akina Nakamori had a flash of inspiration and said to Nobuo Tomioka: "Nobuo-san, I wonder if I can add a song called "Karagi (Unrequited Love)" to the song?"

Nobuo Tomioka frowned: ""Karaya (Unrequited Love)" is the new song composed by Naoki Nagayama?"

Akina Nakamori often sings this song in her daily life. When making the record, she even asked the recording studio to help record a demo tape. Of course he, a music producer, knows this.

"Hey, that's the one. I think this song will have a good effect at the concert ~ I would like to give it to the fans as a final surprise."

Nobuo Tomioka originally didn't want to agree, because although this song is very good, it does not fit well with Akina's image at this time and the current trend of music. What's more, this song was composed by the haunting Naoki Nagayama. .

But I’m already planning to resign!

From now on, Naoki Nagayama will no longer be a problem for him to care about!

When I think about it like this, I actually feel a sense of relief!

Nobuo Tomioka had a storm in his mind, and then looked at Akina Nakamori's expectant eyes and said: "In that case, if there is no problem with the copyright of the song, then let's put it in the concert~"

"Hi!" Akina's little face immediately showed a smile, and she answered energetically.

In the evening, Akina returned to Nakano's apartment. As soon as she walked in the door, she couldn't wait to pick up the phone in the living room.

Without thinking, he dialed a series of familiar numbers and listened to the beeps coming from the phone.

"Moses Moses, this is Yamazakura-in."

A clear voice came from the microphone, and sure enough, Nagayama Naoki was already at home at this time.

"Naoki-san~" Nakamori Akina's voice was full of joy. When she heard this voice, it seemed that the fatigue of the whole day had disappeared~

"Ah, it's Akina-chan! Are you back so early? Aren't you busy today?"

"Haha, isn't Naoki-san back already~" Akina Nakamori changed into a comfortable position and leaned on the mattress next to her, "Isn't Naoki-san not busy today either?"

"Well, if I say I'm busy, I actually did a lot of things. I went to see Seongki University~" It was just a matter of words.

"Huh? Is Naoki-san going to college?" Akina was surprised. Although both of them were low-school students with only high school education, Naoki-san actually wanted to go to college secretly?

Nagayama Naoki was speechless for a while: "College. I will never go to college in this life~"

"There is a TV series that will be shot in the university. The filming will start at the beginning of the year."

Nakamori Akina held the microphone in one hand and rolled up the phone cord with the other: "It's a school drama filmed by Naoki-san~ When will it be released? I want to catch up on the drama!"

"Probably around April, Fuji TV~" Nagayama Naoki said, "I will definitely notify Akina when it is released!"

"Then it's settled." Akina immediately made her promise, and then remembered the purpose of calling today, "Naoki-san, I'm going to start a nationwide tour soon~"

"Todoroki?" Being able to tour across the country is an important milestone. "Akina-chan is getting better and better~"

Naoki Nagayama can only praise others with his awesomeness now~

Xiao Mingna here continued: "The first stop is Shizuoka!"

"Shizuoka?!"

"Hi! Where's Naoki-san's hometown~" Akina's tone was a little teasing and expectant.

"." Nagayama Naoki didn't know what to say for a moment.

"? Naoki-san?" Akina asked, unable to wait for a response.

"Ah, I was a little distracted for a moment." Nagayama Naoki came to his senses, "But this time, could you please Akina to give me a few more tickets for related people~"

"Hahaha~ Of course you can get votes from related people~ But how can Naoki-san repay him?" The quirky girlish heart suddenly took over, lowering her voice, and asked Naoki Nagayama like a witch mother-in-law.

Nagayama Naoki also responded with a wink: "It would be really embarrassing if I don't repay you."

"Of course~ If you want to get the votes from Akina, you need skills!"

Naoki Nagayama suddenly remembered what happened yesterday afternoon and looked at the sky outside: "Ah No~ Akina-chan~"

"Nani?"

“I ate a delicious roasted sweet potato yesterday~”

"Want a late night snack?"