sbdcsierra Chapter 1467, indeed a very interesting chapter!
Chapter 1467, indeed a very interesting chapter!
Chapter 1467, indeed a very interesting program!
That evening, Akina was a little surprised to see Hana-chan eating so heartily.
Generally speaking, Hua Jiang's dinner only needs to be moderate, since she will drink some milk powder before bed.
"Naoki-san, didn't you give Hana-chan any snacks this afternoon?"
"I gave it to you~"
Naoki Nagayama ate very politely, though he seemed a little guilty.
I ate quite a lot in the afternoon, including all sorts of snacks!
"Why does Hua Jiang seem so hungry?"
"Kids have fast metabolisms, they're probably about to grow taller!"
Considering he'd been playing around all day, his workout today was definitely equivalent to a week's worth, so it's very likely that Hana-chan's body was craving energy. Naoki Nagayama ate his vegetables heartily.
"I'll eat even more when I'm in puberty!"
"Hmm, that's weird!"
Akina glanced sideways at Naoki Nagayama, feeling that something must have happened that she didn't know about, since she had him take care of the two children today.
Naoki Nagayama quickly changed the subject:
"How's the discussion about the new song going today?"
"Ah, a new song!"
When talking about her new song, Akina immediately became excited.
"Mr. Terahina also participated in the meeting today. He strongly agreed with the new song's R&B style and then suggested incorporating more new elements."
"However, Terabayashi-san also said that if he wants to show a new style, he needs to polish an entire album, which will take a long time and a lot of effort."
"So they suggested I release a pop song first, and then polish the album carefully, releasing it at the end of this year or early next year."
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Naoki Nagayama felt a pang of emotion as he watched his wife, radiant with joy, discussing her music career.
After marrying Akina and having two children, he sometimes forgot how charismatic Akina was in her career.
"So, initially, we need to produce a pop song, right?"
"Yes!"
Akina nodded.
"Suitable for the current flamboyant and glamorous pop music scene."
The trend during the bubble economy was city pop! Naoki Nagayama actually quite liked that trend.
"Then I'll carefully craft an American R&B style album, which will probably be next year's album."
At this point, Naoki Nagayama suddenly paused, vaguely remembering that something big was supposed to happen next year!
Is it a bubble bursting? No, there should still be a year left.
After frowning and thinking for a while, Naoki Nagayama was suddenly startled!
Autumn beans, sack of beans!
It seems that Emperor Hirohito of Japan will pass away early next year! Then the Heisei era will begin!
"Naoki Mulberry, Naoki Mulberry?"
Akina noticed her husband had suddenly fallen silent and was somewhat puzzled.
"what happened?"
"Oh, nothing. I was just thinking about my plans for next year."
Naoki Nagayama paused for a moment, then continued eating as if nothing had happened.
Actually, he didn't have much affection for Emperor Hirohito; he was just an old war criminal who had lived too long because of American protection. So what if he died?
But his hanging up signifies that Japan's golden age is about to end!
From this day forward, Showa men will evolve into Heisei slackers!!
While it won't have much impact on Naoki Nagayama's assets or films, it will have a more real impact on Akina. In the month or two following his death, the entertainment atmosphere in the Japanese entertainment industry is quite gloomy due to the official mourning period.
Therefore, Naoki Nagayama proposed:
"Akina, it would be best if the album were released before the end of this year."
"Huh? Why?"
Unable to claim he foresaw the Emperor's impending death, Naoki Nagayama could only offer an excuse:
"Next year's fortunes are not very good."
"Huh?!!"
It's worth noting that Akina is a bit superstitious; she believes in things like horoscopes and fortune telling.
"How did Naoki-san know?"
"During the previous blessing ceremony, I chatted with Priest Matsuzaki. He gave me a general idea of the trend."
"I see!"
Hearing that it was the shaman who was exclusively for the tree spirit, Akina believed it even more! She also secretly made up her mind to speed up the production and release the album ahead of schedule!
In the club in Roppongi.
Yoshimura Otomo was entertaining the Prime Minister's secretary, Kawabata Juto, and even Itō Shuichi had come along!
As the Prime Minister's secretary, Kawabata Juto's arrival delighted the club's hostess, Kuwaharaguchi Motoko, who eagerly came to serve him.
"These oysters were just caught today, what do you think, Kawabata-san?"
"Well"
Swallowing the tender oyster meat offered by her delicate hand, its surface smooth and subtly fragrant with lemon, Kawabata Juto nodded.
"It is indeed very fresh."
Motoko Haraguchi smiled as she served Chardonnay from the Burgundy region of France:
"I've heard that Chablis pairs perfectly with oysters, Mr. Kawabata, why don't you give it a try!"
"Ok!"
Drinking the clear liquor, the bright acidity and the flavor of marine minerals further accentuate the salty and fresh taste of the oysters!
"A very good match"
Yoshimura Otomo and Itō Shuichi, who were standing nearby, saw this and joked with a smile:
"Is Haraguchi Kuwakawa Hajime this enthusiastic now that he's here?!"
"What are you saying, Otomo-san!"
These three are all big shots; you can't afford to offend any of them. Haraguchi Motoko smiled and flattered them.
"This is Kawabata-san's first time here, so we need to make sure our shop is attentive!"
"Haha~ That's really thoughtful!"
As the Prime Minister's secretary, Kawabata Juto certainly frequented clubs, but they were usually mid-range establishments, given his relatively low salary.
Before Doi Tagako became Prime Minister, as her private secretary, he didn't wield much power, and few people invited him to events. However, after becoming Prime Minister, he had to consider the Prime Minister's attitude and couldn't accept too many invitations to banquets!
Tagako Doi's appointment as prime minister came rather suddenly, so her position changed rather quickly.
But this time it's different. The Shuyou Group is a good friend of the ruling party and one of the pillars behind the Prime Minister.
"Otomo-san, Shuichi-san! Stop teasing Haraguchi-san!"
Kawabata Juto put down his sake cup. He hadn't forgotten that he was there to discuss serious matters, so he made an excuse to have Haraguchi Motoko leave first.
"Mr. Haraguchi, could you please arrange some activities for us? We want to relax a bit later!"
"Hi~~"
Motoko Haraguchi, naturally adept at reading the room, knew the three of them were having a private conversation, so she tactfully left first.
"The program will definitely satisfy everyone!"
After Haraguchi Motoko left, Kawabata Juto no longer held back:
"Otomo-san, regarding the costs associated with closing the Shibuya Crossing."
"cost?"
Yoshimura Daitomo asked in confusion,
"Isn't 3 million enough? This is a quote based on past examples; it's already quite generous."
"Based on past performance, it is indeed very good."
Kawabata Juto looked troubled.
"This is the first time someone has wanted to close the Shibuya intersection! It will definitely have a significant impact on residents' lives and traffic."
Furthermore, since this is Doi-san's first year in office, he will be even more cautious about making such impactful decisions!
"Is Mr. Doi worried about the impact on his approval rating?"
Yoshimura Otomo stroked his chin, his expression serious.
"In that case, to avoid any appearance of impropriety, we can only consider rebuilding a film set. This is the alternative."
At this moment, Itō Shuichi interjected:
"I've already discussed this alternative with Doi-san. Since Kawabata-san is here tonight, he must have some deeper considerations, right?!"
Yoshimura Otomo also realized what was happening and immediately said to Kawabata Juto:
"Kawabata-san, we're all good friends, so just say whatever's on your mind! It's okay!"
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Seeing the sincere looks in their eyes, and recalling the support that his friend had given to Doi-san, Kawabata Juto decided to cut to the chase.
"Actually, Mr. Doi agrees with making this deal happen!"
"However, even greater positive developments are needed to silence the potential opposition."
Yoshimura Daitomo still doesn't seem to understand:
"?? Even bigger good news?"
Shuichi Itō, however, was getting impatient. He realized that Ōtomo Yoshimura was playing dumb, so he spoke up for him:
"We want more money!!"
"Oh, so it costs extra!!"
The two of them, speaking in unison, made Kawabata Juto feel somewhat ashamed. It was as if he himself had become the one with his palm facing up!
It just shows he doesn't have the thick skin of a seasoned politician! They always act like it's their right when they reach out!
"Cough cough."
Kawabata Juto cleared his throat.
“Mr. Otomo, the road closures have caused such a huge impact, inconvenience to surrounding businesses and residents, and compensation for advertisers' lost advertising time, etc. The amount of money needed is enormous, at least 5 million yen!”
"But I remember it was around midnight, there weren't many people or cars around!"
Yoshimura Otomo got the hang of it.
"And advertisers... they can get their films in Naoki-san's movies! That's much more cost-effective!"
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Kawabata Juto was speechless, then changed his strategy.
"But we need to mitigate the impact of this behavior."
"Naoki-san probably doesn't want to be called someone who 'causes inconvenience to the public' either!"
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Upon hearing this familiar phrase, Yoshimura Otomo and Itō Shuichi felt a little dazed, as if they had learned it from Naoki-san and used it to threaten others many times!
"The Japanese people, regarding Naoki-san..."
Shuichi Itō said quietly,
They should be very tolerant.
After all, he's a young, renowned writer, an internationally acclaimed director, and a wealthy, handsome man who built his fortune from scratch. And although he had a reputation for being a womanizer before marriage, he turned out to be a completely good man after marriage, perfectly embodying the Japanese society's expectation of men being responsible after marriage!
In the eyes of the general public, Naoki Nagayama has an incredibly positive image! He's even the kind of person who could run for prime minister!
"Forehead"
Kawabata Juto was at a loss for how to persuade the two men before him, so he could only wear a bitter expression.
"Otomo-san, Shuichi-san, I made a promise to Doi-san. Please, for my sake, increase the fee a little!"
"!"
Upon hearing this, Yoshimura Otomo smiled.
Finally, what was originally a matter of mutual consent has been turned into a matter of personal favors! This is what they call creating cards out of thin air!
"Since Kawabata-san has said so, then Kiyu can't just stand by and watch his friend get criticized."
Yoshimura Daitomo said,
"If 5 million is spent just to close off the area for one night, that's definitely too much, almost double the previous budget!"
"Otomo-san"
Just as Kawabata Juto was about to continue haggling, Yoshimura Otomo slapped his thigh:
"How about this!"
"Naoki-san was saying that being locked up for one night would make filming very rushed! We can't afford any problems!"
"I think we should just apply for an extra night of lockdown! Since the lockdown starts on the first day, people will be much more accepting of it on the second day."
Yes, if it's locked down on the first night, people will be much less resistant on the second night. Once it happens, it will happen again. This can be considered a different kind of broken window effect!
"5 million for two nights?!"
Kawabata Juto paused for a moment.
"Yes, how about that? Now everyone's happy!"
"Well"
Although it was not quite the same as what Doi-san had asked, Kawabata Juto felt that it might have met Doi-san's needs!
After all, the impact of one lockdown is about the same as that of two lockdowns, and while it costs public resources, the expenses are real!
"I think this condition is acceptable!!"
"Haha, since that's the case, then it's settled!"
Yoshimura Daitomo laughed, and Itō Shuichi, who was next to him, also laughed.
A transaction worth hundreds of millions was completed in just a few words from these three people!
At that moment, seemingly hearing the laughter and commotion inside, Motoko Haraguchi pushed open the door and walked in, saying with a smile:
"Otomo-san, Shuichi-san, Kawabata-san, the program you prepared is about to begin!"
After she finished speaking, a row of exquisitely dressed young women walked in like they were on a fashion show, and Motoko Haraguchi handed the three of them several signs with numbers on them:
"Next, these contestants will showcase their talents. Now, judges, please score the contestants!"
"Only the champion, runner-up, and third-place winners can stay!"
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Kawabata Juto's eyes lit up. He glanced at the two people beside him, then said to Haraguchi Motoko:
"Haraguchi-san's show is really interesting!"
"Haha, of course!"
In Yama-okain's bedroom.
After washing up with Hana-chan, Naoki Nagayama carried the little one to the bed in the adjacent bedroom.
Xia Hua, who usually needs to play, tell stories, and be coaxed to sleep, actually closed her eyes as soon as her head hit the pillow this time and fell into a deep sleep in no time!
Meanwhile, Akina had just put little Ren into the crib and came over to see Natsuka.
"Hana-chan is already asleep?!"
Akina was a little surprised to see that Hana-chan had fallen asleep so quickly.
"Lianjiang too, she fell asleep right after being fed!"
Little Lian used to kick her legs and thrash her feet for a while before falling asleep after being fed before bedtime!
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Naoki Nagayama didn't dare to speak. He and Hana-chan had spent a long time teasing their younger brother that afternoon, practicing things like the Galant reflex, Babinski reflex, grasping reflex, and foraging reflex.
In short, the little guy should know what it means to be exhausted at such a young age!
"It's probably time for them to hibernate in the summer!"
"what?"
Seeing his wife's suspicious look, Naoki Nagayama immediately changed the subject:
"Akina, isn't it a good thing that they both went to bed early?!"
"What good news?"
"This is great news for us!"
Naoki Nagayama came to Akina's side, picked her up, and headed towards the bathroom. After all, they had already broken their vows, so naturally, the couple should be sweet and affectionate!
Let's take a bath together!
"Naoki-san"
Akina's face flushed slightly, but she didn't refuse.
"Haha, that's why we need to burn off the kids' energy during the day."
Naoki Nagayama said with a smile on the way.
"That way we can spend more time alone together at night!"
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