Tokyo Bubble Life

Chapter 1088 1097, Not everyone can attend the Yongshan family’s banquet!

Outside of Ken-On's headquarters, several paparazzi were watching the whereabouts of Yukiko Okada, who is currently at the top of the idol world.

In the morning, someone had seen Okada Yukiko coming to the office. She should have come out earlier, but now it was already noon, and the paparazzi at the door could not wait for Okada Yukiko to show up.

"No way. Has he slipped out?!"

Finally, a paparazzi who was well-known in the industry and had connections with various agencies could not wait any longer and called his informant in Yanyin directly to inquire.

"Kousuke-san, why hasn't Okada Yukiko come out yet?"

"Yukiko-chan?" The ordinary employee of the office said in surprise, "She has already left."

"Eh?!! I was at the door the whole time, how come I didn't see it?"

"Ah, he left with President Hanami, maybe you didn't notice?"

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I did see a vehicle leaving, but could it be? Makeup?

For a moment, all kinds of thoughts appeared in the head of the big paparazzi Higa Masakazu, but one fact was certain, he had lost Okada Yukiko. Now it was not about asking why, but to continue tracking!

"Do you know Yukiko-chan's next schedule?"

"Well, Yukiko-chan's schedule is kept secret."

Higa Masakazu immediately understood the hidden meaning, and although he felt helpless, he could only accept it.

"This month's informant fee will be increased by 100,000!"

The term "informant fee" has become known to many people after the release of "Hayato", and it has become popular. Now even paparazzi have to pay informant fees when they find inside connections!

"Then why are you embarrassed~"

The happy voice on the phone tried to pretend, but Higa Masakazu didn't want to pay attention to him.

"Tell me where you're going, I want to chase you!"

"Haha, that depends on whether you dare or not." The voice in the microphone was somewhat joking, "Yukiko-chan, she went to attend the full moon banquet of the little princess of Naoki Nagayama and Akina Nakamori!"

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"I heard that many people in the industry went there~"

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Masakazu Higa hung up the phone silently. The fact that Naoki Nagayama and Akina Nakamori had a baby was known to the entertainment industry, and there were also rumors that a full-month party would be held.

Even the location of Naoki Nagayama's home address was found out by the powerful paparazzi. After all, during the period when the baby was born, he came into contact with too many different people in society, and Akina was too recognizable, so some news always slipped out.

But so far, no paparazzi has dared to go to Yongshan's house to take pictures, and even spreading the news has been done with great caution.

The reason for this is that, on the one hand, Shuyou is now very powerful in the entertainment industry, has cooperated with the five major TV stations, and is even a shareholder of Fuji TV.

Moreover, he has several well-known artists under his control, so TV stations and media will not want to buy the private information of the leader of Shuyou, let alone disclose it. Shuyou’s legal affairs are no joke.

So the paparazzi are no longer motivated by money!

On the other hand, Naoki Nagayama was really ruthless towards the guy who took photos of his house!

Previously, the news that a reporter from Weekly Bunshun, Kotaro Ohara, was taken to a temple to become a monk because he filmed the wedding of Naoki Nagayama and Akina Nakamori had spread throughout the media circle.

I heard that he was knocked unconscious by an old monk with a mallet in public and taken to the temple! He has not been released yet and I don’t know how long he will be detained!

The police’s investigation results showed that he “became a monk voluntarily”. Can you believe it?!

Not only will they not get paid for taking secret photos, they will also take revenge. Naturally, no paparazzi would dare to go against ruthless characters like the Yongshan family!

"Are you actually going to attend the full moon banquet?"

The paparazzi Higa Masakazu sighed.

"It looks like quite a few people from the entertainment industry have been invited this time. It's a pity that no one knows the details of the banquet."

"Not everyone can attend the Yongshan family's banquet~"

Yamazakurain in Chiyoda.

Surrounded by dense green bamboo, there is a Western-style manor with a wide pool and flower beds. In the dry landscape courtyard on the left, a lush cherry tree supports a large area of ​​green.

Today, Yamazakurain is not as quiet as usual. Luxury cars are parked in the garage and even in the open space at the back.

The entire Yamazakura Courtyard was bustling with activity, with many guests coming and going. Even the large living room, which was usually empty, felt somewhat full, with children running between the adults from time to time.

Naoki Nagayama welcomed the guests at the main entrance wearing a suit and shirt. As the lady of the family, Akina also changed into a more formal kimono and greeted everyone.

"Yuan Tai-san, you are here too~"

"Hey, Naoki-san's daughter's full moon party, how can you be late?"

Nakai Yuta came with Nakai Suzumi and his son Nakai Shota. The two-year-old child was not shy at all and looked around Yamaozurain with his round eyes.

“This is a gift.”

"Arigado~"

"Come inside, it's too hot outside."

"Hi"

The living room was already very large, with snacks and small cakes on the table. Even the original small bar was put into use, and the event support company sent a professional bartender to mix drinks.

The guests who came today can be roughly divided into three categories:

One is the relatives of Naoki Nagayama and Akina, such as their parents, brothers and sisters, Tsuruko, Akina, and so on.

The second group is their friends, such as Akina's good friends in the entertainment industry, Yukiko Okada and Kyoko Koizumi, and Ken-On's Kazuo Hanami. Naoyama Naoki also invited Takao Ozaki and Toshihiko Ono.

The third is the core circle of tree friends that are often seen, including Yoshimura Otomo, Komori Masataka and others. Generally speaking, Naoki Nagayama invited many more people than Akina.

A lot of guests had already arrived. The men were gathering in groups of three or four, drinking and chatting, while most of the women had gone to the small living room on the other side and were talking around the crib.

As the younger sister, Tsuruko was very active next to her mother Nanako and reached out to pinch the baby's face:

"Xia Hua's skin is so soft and white. She is much prettier than when she was born!"

Mother Nanako slapped Tsuruko's evil hand away.

"Don't use so much force, Xiao Xiahua's skin is too tender, you might break it!"

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Hezi was speechless, Ogasang, I am not your favorite daughter anymore! Your love has shifted to your granddaughter!

Mother-in-law Chieko smiled and said to her in-laws:

"It's so fast. I thought Akina and Naoki had just come of age, but I didn't expect that they'd have families and children. Is Tsuruko still single?"

"I have a boyfriend~" Tsuruko replied.

"When will you be married?"

Hezi was confused. Why was she suddenly urged to get married? !

".I haven't graduated yet, and I want to play around for a few more years."

"It's better for girls to get married early so that it will be easier to have children. Don't you think so, my dear relatives?" Chieko Nakamori said to her mother Nanako.

Mother Nanako also nodded:

"Yes, Tsuruko, look how well Akina has recovered now!"

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Tsuruko, who was being urged to get married and have children by her two old mothers, rolled her eyes and took notice of Nakamori Akiho who was playing with Xiaoai nearby. She and Akiho had a surprisingly good relationship.

"Isn't Minghui single too?"

“???” Nakamori Akiho turned her head, full of question marks.

"Minghui, her standards are too high. She said she wants to find a boyfriend who is better than her sister's."

Chieko Nakamori shook her head. She had no choice but to deal with her little daughter. Because her elder sister had become a big star and married such a good brother-in-law, Minghui, who had always compared herself with her elder sister, was naturally unwilling to compromise.

Chieko Nakamori asked people in Qinglai to introduce many young men to her, but she was not interested in any of them.

"I'm still so young, so I'm not in a hurry!" Nakamori Akiho is very confident in herself!

"Yeah, yeah, we're only twenty!"

Tsuruko found an ally and nodded along with Minghui!

Nanako Nagayama looked at Akiho Nakamori, just an ordinary young girl who was said to have only graduated from high school. How could she have such high requirements?

After all, my own Tsuruko is an excellent student at Waseda University, and she doesn't want to find a boyfriend like my second son!

If everyone follows Naoki Nagayama's standards when looking for a partner, then won't all girls in Japan end up lonely forever? !

As the hosts, Naoki Nagayama and Akina not only have to greet the guests, but also need to shuttle among the crowd from time to time, chat with the guests, and ensure that the guests feel the hospitality. It is really tiring~

Fortunately, my cousins ​​Nagayama Kaede, Yoshimura Otomo and Idou Shuichi are all social experts, and they can easily get along among their relatives and friends, making the whole scene very lively.

After all the guests had arrived and the auspicious time had arrived, everyone gathered in the living room at the call of the host.

The process of a full moon banquet is similar to that of other celebratory activities, and naturally the host has to give a speech.

Akina held Nagayama Natsuka and walked into the crowd, while Nagayama Naoki raised a glass of champagne and gave a speech to everyone present:

"Thank you very much for coming to my Xiahua's full moon party."

"Time flies. I still remember when Xia Hua was just born. I didn't expect her to grow up so quickly~"

"Here, Mingcai and I would like to thank our family and friends who have always supported us."

Naoki Nagayama looked at his parents, his parents-in-law, and the friends who came to congratulate him when Xiahua was born, and expressed his gratitude to them.

"A special thanks also to Akina!"

Naoki Nagayama changed the subject and looked at his wife.

"Thank you Akina for giving me such a lovely daughter."

Mingcai, who was holding Xiahua, was all smiles. She couldn't help but pick up her daughter and rub her little face:

"Thank you, Naoki-san, for raising such a lovely daughter with me!"

“Hahaha~” “You’re really young.” “Yeah, I’m so full~” “Oh~~”

After being fed a mouthful of dog food, the young guys among the guests laughed and cheered. The guests all laughed, making the originally serious speech more lively~

"Anyway, thank you very much! Let's drink together!"

Naoki Nagayama had to make a brief summary and then drank the champagne in his hand.

"Next, we will start the photo session! If you want to take a photo with Xia Hua, please line up in order!"

In fact, there are not many fixed activities in the full moon banquet. After the host’s speech, the guests usually give their blessings to the baby, and then everyone eats and drinks together.

Of course, most of the people present were not short of food and drink, they just took this opportunity to build relationships.

After taking the photo, cousin Nagayama Kaede walked to Naoki Nagayama's side:

"Grandfather was very sorry that he couldn't come and see the summer flowers. But he really can't work hard now."

"Damn it, when Xiahua grows up a little, we will take her back to our hometown to see grandpa in the fall."

Naoki Nagayama knew that his grandfather was in poor health and usually rested.

"I'll always see you~"

"That's right." Yongshan Feng smiled, "By the way, my father also asked me to send my blessings."

"Haha, what do you think about opening a lumber yard?"

"He wants to buy Mt. Kamezume as soon as possible so that all the mountains around Shimizu will be named Yongshan. He said that our family name is Yongshan and our roots are on the mountain."

"Hahaha~"

Japanese surnames represent bloodline, status, power and official position. In ancient times, they were only held by nobles, such as "Fujiwara", "Gen", "Emon", "Houhoin", etc.

Ordinary civilians were required to take a unified surname after the Meiji Restoration, so ordinary people just picked one at random. There are many strange surnames, such as "Tanabe", "Matsushita", "Yamaguchi", "Maeda", etc.

The surname Yongshan probably came from the fact that the ancestors of the Yongshan family were hunters or mountain people a hundred years ago.

Akina was holding Natsuka and taking photos with different guests, while Naoki Nagayama talked with his cousin for a while and then went to communicate with other guests, such as Takao Ozaki and Toshihiko Ono, to talk about the current economic trends, the family's real estate business, etc.

I just said hello to Otomo-san and Shuichi-san. After all, we see each other so often that we have finished talking.

Then I went to see Kenon's Hanami He and Terabayashi Chao to catch up with the past

"Naoki-san's 'Neon Voice' is really popular recently!" Hanami He praised without hesitation, "I didn't expect that he could break through and innovate in talent shows."

Si Lin Chao also nodded in approval:

"Yes, purely relying on the singing voice, it returns to the music and the singer itself!"

"So, nowadays, idols are too packaged. People want to see the most authentic side of the artist."

Naoki Nagayama agreed with a smile, saying that there are too many idols in this era, and each one is like a toy doll, how can fans identify with them!

"Teralin-san, would you like to participate in the next session?"

"Me?" Si Lin Chao said in surprise. He was a traditional behind-the-scenes producer. "I'm not famous!"

"As a professional, Terabashi-san is a big shot in the record industry."

"Hahaha, Naoki-san, you're joking~ You're a great musician!"

"Where, where~"

Hanami He listened to the two people flattering each other and couldn't help but change the subject:

"Naoki-san, isn't Akina-chan planning to make a comeback as a singer? Do you have any ideas?"

"Akina's singing skills are very good, and she must be an excellent singer." Naoki Nagayama looked back at Akina who was holding her baby and taking pictures with her bestie, "I support her very much."

"Have you ever thought about letting Akina participate in Neon Voice next year?"

Hanami Heti nodded,

"The show is so popular right now, if I become a mentor in the second season, my exposure will definitely increase significantly."

If she stops being an idol, it means that she will not receive many announcements, and her exposure and popularity will decrease. He is worried that Akina's overall fame will not be as high as before after her comeback.

"Well"

Naoki Nagayama really started thinking.

"Akina is a little too young to be a mentor."

Although he is very famous, in Japan, where seniority is important, lack of age means lack of weight. Nowadays, most tutors are senior people in their thirties, who can live up to the reputation of tutors.

"Yeah, it would be great if Akina could be a contestant too~" Terabayashi Chao sighed, "There's absolutely no problem with Akina's voice!"

"It's a pity that the contestants of "Neon Voice" are amateurs"

"Now that I think of it, Akina has already retired. If she makes a comeback, it's reasonable to say she's an amateur, right?"

".Hanami-san, please don't go too far."

Naoki Nagayama was a little distracted, thinking of another show in his previous life:

"From idol to singer. That's considered a crossover, right? How about planning a crossover singer?! Or a masked singer?"

"But you should be able to recognize Akina's singing voice no matter what, right?"

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Yukiko Okada and Kyoko Koizumi, who came to attend the full moon banquet, can be said to be the only two artists who came today.

Looking at everyone in Yama Sakurain, apart from relatives, they are either bigwigs in the entertainment industry or wealthy people in the capital circle. The two felt the power of Naoki Nagayama's network of relationships.

The two of them barely entered this small circle thanks to Akina's relationship. In fact, according to the original circle, Naoki Nagayama's core small circle would expand once to include the heads of the TV station's powerful departments, well-known producers, musicians, directors, etc., and then expand again to have the position of idol artists.

When the group photo was almost over, Okada Yukiko and Koizumi Kyoko sat next to Akina and chatted:

"Akina-chan" Okada Yukiko tied a lucky charm pendant to Xiao Xiahua's foot and said, "I wish Xiao Xiahua to grow up healthily!"

"Arigado~"

Mingcai thanked with a smile. It is a custom in Kansai to hang a lucky charm on the baby at the full moon banquet.

"Are you tired from work recently?"

Akina looked at this junior. She saw that Yukiko was too tired and was about to get depressed, so she spent a lot of effort to transfer Yukiko to Kenon.

“Hey, it’s much better now.”

Yukiko Okada showed a relaxed smile.

“Although the work is tiring, it is very relaxing mentally.”

With Akina as her backer, Yukiko Okada received a lot of support from Ken-Once. Without the mental PUA of the former president, she felt a lot more relaxed.

"That's good"

It is normal to feel tired being an idol, after all, the schedule is very tight. But as a young person, you can just take a good sleep when you are tired!

"I heard that Mina-chan will be making a comeback at the end of the year?" asked Kyoko Koizumi.

"We're going to release an album." Akina nodded. "It's an album that we've already planned. We just need to record it."

"I see~ Will you be participating in this year's Red and White Song Contest?"

"It's possible that Hanami-san will say that he will fight for it."

"Is that so? I'm really looking forward to standing on the same stage with Akina."

"Hahaha, I haven't been on stage for a long time, so I'm a little nervous!"

"Akina will be fine!"

Koizumi Kyoko leaned over and held the baby's feet~

"Akina." Koizumi Kyoko also sent her blessings, "Natsuka-chan will definitely be as cute as you in the future!"

"Haha~"

Yongshan Xiahua seemed to understand and smiled.

"Ah, Xiahua is also very happy~"

Several people immediately entertained the baby, making her very happy.

(End of this chapter)