sbdcsierra Chapters 1237 and 1246: This movie will teach people how to face death!
Chapters 1237 and 1246: This movie will teach people how to face death!
Chapters 1237 and 1246: This movie will teach people how to face death!
After predicting the stock market crash, Naoki Nagayama's life returned to normal.
In the morning, I went to the Tree Friends Building to edit "Departures". At noon, I discussed the implementation plan with Nakai Genta. In the afternoon, I continued editing, and then went home before evening to play with Xiaoxiahua.
The first wave of hype for "Departures" has begun. People occasionally glance at posters featuring Momoe Yamaguchi and Tomokazu Miura when passing by cinemas and subway stations, looking forward to the upcoming film.
Television variety shows often use behind-the-scenes footage from the filming of "Departures" as top-secret information to attract viewers and boost ratings.
With the help of the publicity department, "Departures" has maintained a low level of public discussion.
"Naoki Mulberry"
Eiichiro Watanabe from the publicity department found Naoki Nagayama in the editing room.
"According to the publicity plan, the preview screening of 'Departures' will be held next Sunday, July 5th. The minister asked me to inquire about the progress and whether it can be completed."
"Ah," Naoki Nagayama looked at the main plot that had been completed on the editing table and nodded. "The progress is definitely not a problem. Now all that's left is the opening and ending credits."
"That's great!" Watanabe Eiichiro smiled. "Then we'll officially announce it to the public!"
"Um"
Naoki Nagayama nodded, then suddenly remembered something.
"Watanabe-kun, for this preview screening, please have Shuichi-san invite some of his friends from the Tokyo Film Industry Association."
Given the current fame of Itsuki and Naoki Nagayama, the preview screening of "Departures" is sure to be a hot topic in the entertainment industry. Strengthening the presence of the Tokyo Film Association at this time would also be helpful for the hearing in July.
"We'll invite one of them to come up on stage and give a speech."
"Hi, I got it!"
Eiichiro Watanabe nodded and did as Naoki Nagayama instructed.
After he left, Kijima Kyō asked from the editing room:
"Naoki-san, is it about the 'proposal'?"
“That’s part of it,” Naoki Nagayama nodded, “but it’s also about making the association more visible. After all, it’s an organization supported by us, the tree-loving members.”
"It feels like only we tree enthusiasts care about this association. Even with support funds, it only earns the gratitude of a small group of lower-level actors."
Kijima shrugged and spoke his true thoughts.
"Before it has any real strength, the association is just an empty shell. The support fund is like getting free benefits; it's just doing charity."
Once the proposal is passed, the association will truly have the power to influence the industry, and only then will everyone really take it seriously. The support fund will then have real weight.
Naoki Nagayama then turned his gaze back to the editing table and said to Kyon Kijima,
"Kijima-kun, those are things for later. Now, let's focus on 'Departures' and watch the whole movie!"
"Hi!"
Upon hearing Naoki Nagayama's order, Kijima Kyō called on the others to get to work, projecting the roughly edited master tape onto a small screen.
Then, together with Naoki Nagayama, I watched "Departures" in its entirety for the first time.
A cellist whose career has failed returns to his hometown by chance and chooses the somewhat unfamiliar and frightening niche profession of mortician.
In the process of sending off one deceased person after another, the protagonist experiences his wife's incomprehension, the ridicule of those around him, and even the dissatisfaction of family members. However, in the end, he truly discovers the meaning of his work through the act of bidding farewell to the deceased, and also reconciles with his past self.
This film, with its relatively slow pace, unfolds the significance of the profession of mortician in a storytelling manner, subtly introducing viewers to Japanese funeral culture and helping them understand that life and death are inevitable processes in life.
After the entire film was watched, a brief silence fell over the editing room.
Everyone seemed to have grasped what the film was trying to convey, which blended so harmoniously with the Japanese cultural concept of death as serene and beautiful as autumn leaves, leaving the audience wanting more.
"Naoki Mulberry"
Kijima Kyō's voice was slightly hoarse.
"This film will teach people how to face death."
"Yes." "Indeed!" "Very powerful."
The others shared their thoughts after watching the film, and everyone had a very positive opinion of it.
"Teaching others how to face death?"
Naoki Nagayama nodded, then shook his head. He thought of his grandfather, Hayato Nagayama, passing away. The state of mind he was in at that time couldn't be understood simply by watching a movie.
"It's not that exaggerated. At most, it just makes people less afraid of death."
He clapped his hands:
"Okay, the editing isn't finished yet. We still need to add the end credits."
"Kijima-kun, and all of you... you all signed your names!"
"Hi!" X4
While Naoki Nagayama was fully focused on editing, Kenta Nakai, who was invested in by Nagayama's friends, had bloodshot eyes and looked somewhat haggard.
These past few days he's been in a state of both excitement and fear, and he can't even sleep well.
For an investor, nothing is more exciting than being able to predict a stock market crash. His mind is filled with how to operate to maximize the profits for Tree Friends Capital.
They even considered mortgaging their entire fortune to borrow money from the bank.
However, he ultimately gave up, since he wasn't short of money, and most of his funds were already in his account at Shuyou Capital, investing and making money alongside the main investment platform.
"Bang bang."
There was a knock on the office door, and Sakaguchi Masamichi, a bald man wearing black-rimmed glasses, walked in:
"Minister, I'd like to report on Hamada Koichi's investment situation."
"Oh, has it reached the node already?"
Nakai Genta nodded, signaling Sakaguchi Masamichi to continue.
"Hi, in the past week, Hamada Koichi's account has made a profit of 8%. Because of the minister's previous instructions, when I was trading, I would rather other accounts lose a little than let this account make a profit."
"Thanks a lot."
This profit margin is already higher than that of a regular account.
Nakai Genta nodded:
"Then you should talk to Mrs. Hamada and make sure she understands the specific profit amount, down to how much money she made!"
"Hi!"
Sakaguchi Masamichi nodded, but as he prepared to leave, he glanced at Nakai Genta and said...
"Minister, you don't look well. Making money is important, but your health is the most important thing. You need to get some rest!"
"what"
Nakai Genta subconsciously touched his face.
"Haha, I've been thinking about a problem these past few days: how to prevent large-scale, uncontrollable risks. It's really exhausting."
Then he clapped his hands:
"By the way, this actually concerns you all as well. At the beginning of next month, I will assign a task at the monthly meeting, asking everyone to think about a problem together."
Sakaguchi Mamichi was somewhat puzzled:
"What is it about?"
"Regarding the stock market crash! The question is, how to cope with a stock market crash, and even make money during a stock market crash!"
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Sakaguchi Masamichi was speechless. A stock market crash! That meant the entire financial market had collapsed!
Minister, you actually want to make money under these circumstances?!
Then it dawned on me that this is the mindset a top investment banker should have: no matter what the environment is like, never forget to make money!
His gaze toward Nakai Genta instantly turned to admiration!
Impressive! No wonder you're a minister!
Nakai Genta didn't notice the change in Sakaguchi Masamichi's eyes, and he continued:
"I know this may be a bit difficult for everyone, but it is for the long-term development of Tree Friends Capital."
"Although the Japanese stock market is currently booming, everyone has a nagging feeling that this is not normal, so a major crash is inevitable in the future."
"We need to prepare in advance and be ready to face any situation!"
Then he revealed his true purpose:
"For example, if you foresee a stock market crash at the end of the year, what should you do?"
"Hahaha~"
Sakaguchi Masamichi laughed.
"Is that even a question? Of course, you should invest your entire fortune and make a fortune!"
"Haha, that makes sense, that makes sense."
Nakai Genta was also smiling happily.
The weather is starting to get hot, and even Xia Hua is only wearing a light dress at home. She sweats after walking around for a while and needs to wipe herself dry promptly.
And perhaps because of the rising temperature, the little guy's temper has become more volatile; lately, he really likes to go against people.
"Dah!"
Akina squatted down next to Natsuka and took the thing from the little one's hand.
“You can’t eat this!”
However, Xia Hua became stubborn at this moment. Without saying a word, she squatted down and grabbed a handful of dog food from the dog bowl. Her little hand probably held only a few pieces.
Eitaro, standing nearby, wagged his tail incessantly, anxiously circling the two women, one large and one small, but dared not approach them.
He both respected and feared his mistress, Akina, but he couldn't bear to part with his dinner in his bowl. He'd been hungry for a while.
"Damn it! Flower sauce, this is for Eitaro! It's not for human consumption!"
Akina pried open Natsuka's hand again, tossed the dog food back into the bowl, and then tried to pick her daughter up and take her back to the sofa. The little one pushed her hand away and refused. Natsuka pursed her lips, stubbornly refusing to leave the dog bowl, and even tried to reach for more food.
"Hua Jiang, if you're hungry, Mommy will make you something delicious, okay?"
It's not impossible for Akina to be picked up tightly, but she'll definitely cry again afterwards, so for now, we can only comfort and coax her.
Meanwhile, Naoki Nagayama, the father, was watching the show while holding Nyantaro on the living room sofa.
"This is the first war between parent and child. Has Hana-chan finally reached the point of rebellion for the first time in her life?"
But in the end, someone always has to back down first.
Naoki Nagayama asked Nyantaro,
"Nyantaro, who do you think will back down first?"
"Meow~ (How would I know!)"
"I think Mom should give in first! Because little kids don't understand compromise yet. What do you think, Nyan Taro?"
Meow! (I'm nestled in your lap watching!)
However, Naoki Nagayama's watching the commotion in the living room quickly caught Akina's attention, and she stared at him with wide eyes:
"Naoki-san, your daughter's about to be fed dog food!! Aren't you going to do anything about it?!"
“How am I supposed to manage this?” Naoki Nagayama said helplessly, pointing at the little guy stubbornly standing in front of his dog bowl. “Akina, don’t you think Hana-chan has completely inherited your stubbornness?!”
"..." Akina was a little flustered. "I'm not stubborn at all!!"
"Tsk tsk tsk"
She dared to argue with the mentors during the "Star! Birth!" selection process, stubbornly wanted to fight with her manager when she first debuted, and insisted on her own style regarding songs and albums. With such a stubborn streak, can you still say you don't have it?!
"Naoki-san!"
Seeing his wife stopping Xiaoxia from getting dog food with one hand and protecting her from falling with the other, while her eyes were becoming increasingly sharp as she looked at him, Naoki Nagayama finally put down Nyantaro and walked over to them:
"Hua Jiang, listen to Mommy, don't eat this, okay?!"
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Xia Hua can say some short phrases now, but she just purses her lips and doesn't say anything, her little body tense as if she's about to resist. Sigh, girls are so hard to coax from a young age!
Naoki Nagayama then looked in another direction, thinking of trying to break through from Akina's side:
"Akina, why don't we let her try what dog food tastes like? It's all high-quality dog food anyway, mostly protein and starch. I've heard that puppy biscuits are praised for their taste overseas."
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There was no reply, but Akina's intimidating gaze silenced Naoki Nagayama.
So now, things have reached a stalemate, and Naoki Nagayama doesn't dare to recklessly risk making Natsuka cry.
"What should we do then? We can't just stay stuck here forever!"
Naoki Nagayama glanced at the dog food, then at Eitaro who was wagging his tail beside him. The two of them were at odds because of the dog food; if that source were gone...
So Naoki Nagayama moved aside slightly, letting the dog in. Taking advantage of Natsuka's inattention, he quickly covered her eyes, while simultaneously giving an order to Eitaro:
"Eitaro, eat!"
In the blink of an eye, a large white dog pounced on the dog bowl, opened its blood-red maw, and began to suck in the contents in a torrent.
Everyone knows how fast Labradors eat. In the ten or so seconds that Xia Hua was angrily tugging at Naoki Nagayama's hand, Ying Taro had already swallowed a bowl of dog food!
When Xia Hua finally pried her father's hand off, what she saw was a clean dog bowl that had been licked by the dog.
At Naoki Nagayama's signal, Akina released her grip on Natsuka's hand. Looking at the clean dog bowl, the little guy didn't know what to do for a moment. It seemed that crying wouldn't work, and not crying wouldn't work either. He could only stare blankly at the dog bowl with wide eyes.
At that moment, Naoki Nagayama took a cup of yogurt from the refrigerator:
"Come on, Hua Jiang, shall we eat this? It's delicious!"
This immediately distracted the little guy, who was lured by Naoki Nagayama to the sofa in the living room.
Akina watched as the father and daughter began sharing yogurt, spooning it to each other, their harmonious interaction prompting her to shake her head helplessly. Sure enough, Naoki-san was quite adept at coaxing children.
But Xiaoxia will grow up. If she doesn't develop good habits now, what will happen to her later?!
Judging from this, Naoki-san definitely won't have the heart to punish his daughter; she'll probably have to be the one to teach her in the future.
"Akito sack!"
Akina suddenly realized something.
"Does Naoki-san want me to play the bad cop?! Me be the strict mother and him be the gentle father?!"
"That's too cunning!"
(End of this chapter)