sbdcsierra Chapters 1523 and 1532: As long as there's no plot to usurp the throne, I'll do anything!
Chapters 1523 and 1532: As long as there's no plot to usurp the throne, I'll do anything!
Chapters 1523 and 1532: As long as there's no plot to usurp the throne, I'll do anything!
In the top-floor office of the Tree Friends Building, Yoshimura Daitomo summoned Kijima Kyō.
"Kijima"
Yoshimura Otomo asked in a gentle tone,
How's work lately?
"Forehead"
Kijima was somewhat surprised, but still answered honestly.
"We're currently working on the final editing of 'Fast & Furious,' and it should be almost finished by the end of the month!"
"Hmm, not bad, not bad."
Yoshimura Otomo's expression was full of kindness.
"Are you facing any difficulties in your life? Housing, car, or finances? Are you experiencing any shortages of daily necessities like food and clothing?"
"You can tell us anything, Tree Friends is a big family, and we will definitely take good care of every 'family member'!"
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Hearing these words, Kijima Kyō felt an itch all over his body and goosebumps were about to rise!
As the director, he certainly understood what this behavior meant. American soldiers get a good meal before going into battle, and criminals are given a last supper before being executed. It's like giving someone a treat before they die!
"Otomo-san, please don't talk like that, it's scaring me!"
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Yoshimura Otomo's expression stiffened for a moment, then smoothly changed.
"Haha, what's there to be afraid of? I'm just a boss showing concern for my subordinates!"
"Otomo-san, please state your orders directly!"
Kijima's expression was serious.
"As long as it's not about killing Naoki-san and usurping the throne, I'll definitely comply!!"
"!!"
Yoshimura Otomo paused for a moment, then laughed in exasperation.
"You're even bringing up things like plotting to usurp the throne? What do you take me for, some powerful minister?!"
As Akidou Madai was speaking, Yoshimura Daitomo suddenly realized that Kijima Kyō actually placed Naoki-san above him in his heart!
Loyalty that isn't absolute is absolutely disloyal! This kid is disloyal to me!!
"Kishima-kun"
Yoshimura Otomo patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile,
"This is an order I gave together with Naoki-san."
"The Tree Friends Group has been in turmoil lately. Many people are plotting against us behind the scenes, and we want you to investigate!"
Seeing Kijima's calm demeanor, Yoshimura Otomo couldn't help but give a thumbs-up to his own clandestine ninja.
"With Kijima-kun's abilities, I believe we can find out quietly!"
Kijima Kyō felt a little relieved when he heard about this. As long as it wasn't going against Naoki-san, that was good!
Hi! Do you have any clues?
"You can start with Shizuoka Prefecture. There's an agricultural cooperative there whose chairman is named Yoshiteru Kanai."
Yoshimura Otomo handed an information form to Kijima Kyoro.
"He's recently been trying to entice the eldest son of the Nagayama family, Naoki-san's uncle, to mortgage his property to invest in a real estate project. It seems Naoki-san's father and brothers have encountered something similar, but neither of them has been tempted."
"Go and investigate whether this Yoshiteru Kanai is being manipulated by someone behind the scenes, or if he really just wants to get rich."
Kijima Kyō wasn't afraid of investigations. In this era of limited communication, veteran Japanese still preferred face-to-face communication when it came to causing trouble.
Tracking, infiltrating, eavesdropping, and gathering intelligence—with his abilities, all of this is quite simple.
But it turns out he's Naoki's uncle?
Kijima Kyō looked at the information sheet with some confusion, since this was quite far removed from the Kiyuu Group and was a family matter involving Naoki-san's relatives. However, according to Ōtomo-san, this was only a part of it?!
So, the mastermind behind this actually started from the periphery of the Nagayama family! There's more to this than meets the eye!
Kijima Kyō suddenly felt a surge of excitement!
"Hey, I get it!"
Kijima nodded to Yoshimura Otomo, indicating that he was willing to take on the job.
"But what about the editing team?"
"There's Naoki-san here, don't worry!"
"Hey, I'll set off right away!"
"Hey, there's no need to be in such a hurry!"
Yoshimura Otomo stood up and took a thick envelope from his desk drawer.
"This is a business trip allowance."
Kijima Kyō took the envelope, somewhat bewildered. One quick touch revealed at least a million dollars inside!
Is there any extra charge for this?
"Yes, this is for the company! We can't let you pay for it yourself! If there are any additional expenses during the investigation, you can get reimbursed!"
Yoshimura Daitomo nodded.
"There will be a bonus after it's done!"
"!!!"
At that moment, Kijima Kyō had only one thought in his mind: A company like this, he wouldn't even flinch if he were asked to kill someone!
"Hi!!"
Once Kijima Kyō's figure had left through the door, Yoshimura Ōtomo returned to his desk.
"Kijima can investigate Shimizu Prefecture, and Shuichi can investigate Prime Minister Doi's change in attitude. Yuan Tai can investigate the situation at Shuyu Capital. It seems that I will be responsible for investigating Shuyu's business!"
Yoshimura Otomo muttered to himself as he made a checkmark in his notebook, then picked up the phone and dialed Inada Masamitsu.
"Yamin-kun, it's almost the end of the year, so make sure to have thorough conversations with your employees, especially the artists. Check if any competitors have tried to poach them recently. Take good notes."
"Yes, yes, I know that tree friends are treated well, but inevitably some people will ask for higher conditions! Artists may also want to stand on their own and start their own business, right?"
"In short, communicate well. If you want to start your own business, your fellow forum members will support you, right?"
"Finally, compile a list of all the people who came to dig for us and send it to me."
After hanging up the phone, Yoshimura Otomo stroked his chin and thought about it again before starting to use his connections in the entertainment industry. He wanted to see who could so quietly lay out such a trap!
As for Naoki Nagayama? He naturally doesn't need to investigate anything personally. As the true core of the Nagayama fandom, he only needs to maintain his composure!
As long as Naoki Nagayama remains alive, honestly, it wouldn't be a problem to create another Naoki fan!
On NTV, the recording of "Neon Voice" is progressing smoothly.
After one contestant finished performing, both mentors turned their chairs around, indicating that they wanted to choose that contestant!
Thus, the initiative shifted to the players!
"This player now has two choices!"
The host, in an excited tone, pointed to the two mentors leading down the path of light and said...
"Should I choose Akina Nakamori as my mentor, or Seiko Matsuda as my mentor?!"
"So, is there anything else the two mentors want to fight for?!"
Matsuda Seiko wore a sweet smile, but she was quicker than anyone else to offer the conditions for recruiting him:
"Matsui, if you join my team, not only can I focus on you and create battle songs, but I will also use the pass cards I have to ensure you make it to the last round!"
This contestant, Matsui, has an excellent voice with a wide vocal range, and also has a striking personal image. Therefore, Seiko Matsuda offered very generous terms, even using her mentor privileges!
This ensures that the contestants will not be eliminated before the final round!
The host was even more excited than the contestant upon hearing this:
"Clearance card!! We saw Saint Zi-san's clearance card!! This is an all-in bet!!"
"Akina-san, are you going to follow me?!"
Akina's lips curled up, revealing a determined smile:
"I'll go!!"
"But I still have an underhanded trick up my sleeve!!"
Looking at the contestants on stage, Akina said with a smile,
"If Matsui joins my team, I'll buy all your stage outfits! They'll definitely set a trend!"
Akina Nakamori's fashion sense is highly convincing in the entertainment industry! Every look she makes sets a trend!
However, Seiko Matsuda clearly disagreed with this point:
"Akina-chan, speaking of trends, the sage hairstyle is the top choice for high school girls!"
As she spoke, she smoothed her hair, clearly implying that she was the trendsetter!
Akina covered her mouth and smiled:
"Seiko-san's hairstyle hasn't changed in so many years, it's time for an update! (You're such an old-fashioned person!)"
"Akina-chan's outfit is so outlandish, she should try to fit in."
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The two were locked in a fierce and pointed exchange, seemingly about to spark a confrontation!
At this moment, director Sora Uemura, sitting in the audience, was filled with excitement and roared in a low voice:
"Yes! That's it!"
"Let's argue! Let's fight!!"
"That's what makes it interesting!! That's what creates buzz!!"
"That's how we can make a third season of 'The Voice of the Neon' possible!!"
Producer Kazuhisa Fujiwara, who was standing to the side, nodded in satisfaction as he watched the scene unfold on stage.
Since the last conversation, the recording of "Neon Voice" has become quite exciting. The male mentors are vying for the spotlight, and the female mentors are competing with each other, but this time it really feels like a real battle!
It looks like they're going to arrange a free-for-all between all the mentors next!
Meanwhile, the contestant on stage looked left and right, torn between the two men, both of whom were her idols!
However, in the end, she still bowed to Akina Nakamori:
“Akina-san, hello. However, I’m a Seiko fan!! So my choice is, Seiko Matsuda!!”
Upon hearing this, Seiko Matsuda smiled, stood up, gave the contestant a slight hug, and then the two of them thanked the audience together on stage.
After the contestants made their choices, a mist sprayed out from the stage, and applause erupted from the audience, all celebrating Matsuda Seiko's acquisition of a new contestant!
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After hearing what the contestant said, Akina sighed. This time it was not her fault!
They've been part of the Holy Son faction since childhood, what can you do about it?
Okay, let's take a break.
After the filming wrapped, director Sora Uemura called a pause, allowing everyone in the studio to relax a bit.
Meanwhile, many extras on set were secretly glancing at Akina Nakamori and Seiko Matsuda, because the two had indeed seemed to have a bit of an argument earlier. They wondered if things would still be like that now that they were resting.
However, to their surprise, after the recording ended, Seiko Matsuda and Akina chatted enthusiastically:
"Akina-chan, your Hana-chan will be starting kindergarten next year, right? Which kindergarten are you planning to go to?"
We will go to a private kindergarten.
Akina didn't try to hide anything and said it directly.
"My husband is worried that Hua Jiang will be bullied in a regular kindergarten, so he plans to build a kindergarten for the Tree Friends group, accepting all the children from the Tree Friends organization, so that Hua Jiang can attend."
"Build it yourself?!"
Seiko Matsuda was surprised for a moment, then sighed.
"That's great!!"
Since they are all children of the Tree Friends Group, of course they wouldn't bully their own young lady, otherwise they might get a severe beating from their parents when they get back!
"Where is Sayaka?"
Akina asked,
"She was born around the same time as Hua Jiang, so she should be starting kindergarten next year, right?"
"Yes, we plan to send Sayaka to one of those international schools. There are lots of foreign kids there. They shouldn't treat Sayaka any differently."
Foreigners don't actually recognize many Japanese entertainers, just like most Chinese people don't pay much attention to Thai and Lao entertainers.
Seiko Matsuda never even considered asking Sayaka to enter the Tree Friends Kindergarten. It was obvious that it was a kindergarten within the Tree Friends Group, and outsiders were not accepted!
Moreover, even if Sayaka enters Tree Friends Kindergarten, she might still be bullied because she's not in the same group!
"International schools are not bad!"
Akina nodded.
"What about elementary and middle school afterwards? Will they be sent directly to the United States?"
"If you want Sayaka to receive more education in Japanese culture, you'll probably choose a prestigious private school."
"That's pretty good too!"
Akina wouldn't mention that her husband plans to build a nine-year compulsory education school, encompassing Hana and Ren's entire schooling from elementary to high school. That would definitely make people envious!
The other people in the studio were a bit confused as the two chatted and laughed. Weren't they just arguing fiercely?!
Director Uemura Sora glanced at the extras, shook his head, and said to Fujiwara Kazuhisa:
"Look at the surprised looks on those people's faces. They're so ignorant!"
Fujiwara Kazuhisa glanced at it and smiled:
"Yes, Seiko-san and Akina-san have participated in countless appearances since their debut. How could they not distinguish between the on-stage and off-stage relationships?!"
"No matter how noisy it is on stage, it's just a performance and it won't affect the audience!"
"Yes, yes. Artists all rely on their acting skills!"
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At the Tokyo International Film Festival, Masaharu Fukuyama and Yukiko Okada had just finished watching "Girlfriend" and were coming out.
Yukiko Okada, all smiles, chattered away to Masaharu Fukuyama about the movie's plot. However, Masaharu Fukuyama seemed rather uninterested; as a grown man, he didn't enjoy watching animated films.
This time, it seems the main reason was to spend time with his girlfriend!
"Oh, right, Osamu-chan."
Yukiko Okada and Masaharu Fukuyama left the film festival grounds and were about to part ways when they spoke.
"I'll be very busy for the next two months. I might have less time for dating."
"Ok?"
Masaharu Fukuyama was somewhat surprised.
"what happened?"
"I'll be very busy with rehearsals for the Kohaku Uta Gassen, the Japan Record Awards, and the talent competition at the end of the year."
As the top idol who succeeds Seiko Matsuda, Yukiko Okada will have a lot of appearances at the end of the year!
Being able to come out to see a movie today is already a rare treat amidst my busy schedule!
"Ah, I see!"
Masaharu Fukuyama said gently,
"Just wearing adhesive tape, it's part of the job. It's okay."
"I'll find a chance to visit the set!"
"Arigato!!"
Yukiko Okada smiled and hugged Masaharu Fukuyama's arm, then immediately gave him a sweet kiss!
Both of them are celebrities, and they kissed in the street and immediately separated. But Yukiko Okada still felt extremely happy!
However, Masaharu Fukuyama looked at the movie posters he saw on the street from time to time, and a slightly bitter feeling crept onto his face, and his smile faded a bit.
Since "Full House," his career has stagnated. Aside from a few commercials and variety show appearances, he hasn't been able to participate in the Kohaku Uta Gassen (Red and White Song Battle). His next television drama is still undecided, let alone a movie.
He used to be a heartthrob, starring in two Monday night dramas and a hugely popular romance prince in the entertainment industry!
Although I don't regret dating Yukiko Okada, this comparison is honestly a bit disheartening.
"Ji-chan, shall we go on vacation together next spring?"
"OK."
Masaharu Fukuyama readily agreed, only to realize later that...
"I need to discuss my schedule with the firm."
"Um"