Tokyo bubble life

It was the morning of the next day when Naoki Nagayama saw the news in the newspaper.

“It’s really amazing, I actually went there overnight.”

Looking at the underground casino in the newspaper photos, and the descriptions such as "Yamaguchi-gumi Five Tigers" between the lines, Naoki Nagayama couldn't help but cheer for Hamasaki Shogo and the old man with him.

With such a big fuss, no one will think about KTV anymore~

After closing the newspaper, Naoki Nagayama drove slowly to the studio. Since he talked to Yuko Tanaka yesterday, it was time to prepare for the movie "Summer of Kikujiro".

"Naoki-san~Good morning~"

Xing Jiahua at the front desk saw Naoki Nagayama, who had not seen him for several days, and showed a bright smile.

"Morning~" Naoki Nagayama nodded, "Hana-chan, are Otomo-san and Shuichi-san here?"

"Xiu Yi-san hasn't come to the office in the past two days, only Otomo-san is here." Xing Jiahua said, reviewing the memory of the morning.

"That's it~ Then keep busy~"

Nagayama Naoki nodded and walked directly towards the office. Of course, there were continuous greetings along the way.

In the office, Yoshimura Otomo, who was alone, looked a little lonely, as if there were always endless files to process.

"Otomo-san, are you busy so early?" Nagayama Naoki joked after opening the door, "I can't keep my hair!"

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For a Mediterranean man, protecting his hair is one of the few obsessions. He looked at Nagayama Naoki's thick black hair and said fiercely,

"Naoki-san, believe it or not, I will pull out your hair and transplant it to my head!"

"Ugh" Nagayama Naoki frowned and groaned, "Otomo-san, you are too cruel~"

"Humph" Yoshimura Otomo looked at Nagayama Naoki who walked in and asked, "Why are you here today?"

"I haven't seen Otomo-san for several days, haven't I?"

"Tell the important point!"

"Well, I actually want to know about the specific project schedule of our Shuyou Pictures in the second half of the year." Nagayama Naoki quickly changed his tone and said seriously.

"Project schedule."

Yoshimura Otomo was confused, "Didn't I sign it for you before?" "Love Has Ended Like the Rain" is currently being filmed, followed by "Hot Blood High School 2" and "Midnight Ring 2", the release dates are July, October and November."

"Wouldn't this be free in August and September?" Nagayama Naoki patted the table, his tone full of regret, "What a pity! It's a good opportunity to make money!"

Yoshimura Otomo's eyes turned into dead fish eyes:

"Naoki-san, don't be so exaggerated. If you have anything to say, just say it. Do you have a new idea?"

"Ahem~" Nagayama Naoki coughed strategically, "Otomo-san, isn't this the script I wrote for a movie some time ago~ I've been very busy these past few months."

"So you want to shoot it in July and release it in September?" Otomo Yoshimura added.

"Um"

Nagayama Naoki nodded. Although adding a temporary project would disrupt Shuyu Pictures' production schedule, the movie "Kikujiro's Summer" will definitely be very popular if it is screened just after the summer!

What's more, yesterday I made an appointment with Yuko Tanaka out of curiosity.

At this moment, Yoshimura Otomo seemed to suddenly remember something, took out an envelope and said, "So, Naoki-san and Tanaka Yuko were together yesterday to discuss this movie, right?"

"!!!" Naoki Nagayama was shocked, "Otomo-san! How did you know that Yuko-san and I were together?!"

"Of course the paparazzi caught it!"

Yoshimura Otomo handed over the envelope, which contained several photos of Naoki Nagayama and Yuko Tanaka shopping in Ginza.

Nagayama Naoki patted his head. He was careless. He had been staying at the Tree Friends Capital in Ginza for too long these past few days and had forgotten that he couldn’t go there without makeup!

"But how come Otomo-san has these photos?"

Fangcun Otomo sighed: "If you deal with the media more, you will find that these paparazzi reporters are the same as other migrant workers. They are just making a living."

"There are so many scandals about Naoki-san, it doesn't attract much attention anymore! It's worthless! It's better to come directly to the door in exchange for some hush money."

Naoki Nagayama was inexplicably a little angry. What do you mean by not paying attention because of too many scandals?

Yoshimura Otomo continued: "Actually, Naoki-san, the negative news is just scandals at most. This year, just to deal with the negative news about other artists in the agency, we have spent a lot of money to suppress the news."

"The negative aspects of other artists?" Naoki Nagayama really didn't pay much attention to these, "What are they?"

Yoshimura Otomo glanced at Nagayama Naoki. Originally, he and Shuichi-san had made up their minds that they would not talk to him about these complicated things. They wanted Naoki-san to make movies with peace of mind. All other tricks in the entertainment industry were used. Just let him block it~

But now that I’m asking

"For example, Yutaka Ozaki has a drinking problem, Yuki Saito has a boyfriend, the three Maoyan sisters went to a nightclub, and Chiko Aoyama was photographed drinking~"

"?!" Nagayama Naoki didn't expect that his own idols would have so many problems?

"These are actually small things, but they are still very troublesome to deal with." Fangcun Otomo sighed, "Fortunately, the relationship between Shuyou and the media has been handled very well for so long."

Nagayama Naoki just came back to his senses from the revelation just now: "Why didn't you hear the negative things about Junko Ito?"

"Ah, speaking of it, although Ito Junko is our first idol, she is indeed the one who has developed the most steadily." Yoshimura Otomo laughed, "Although the next few songs are not as good as those given by Naoki-san, they are still good. Squeezed into the top 50 of Oricon."

"For now, releasing new songs, holding concerts, participating in announcements, and variety shows. Junko-chan is already a mature idol artist!"

Nagayama Naoki asked in surprise: "Is this really the case?"

"It's not too busy, but it's not very free either. Junko-chan doesn't have that many ideas," Otomo Yoshimura said. "However, several other artists, especially female artists, don't have any big projects this year, so their popularity has inevitably declined. I can rely on negativity to increase my exposure.”

Junko Ito is like the most standard idol in the entertainment industry, like a perfect doll.

Speaking of which, Yutaka Ozaki, Yuki Saito, and Chiko Aoyama are all known for being controversial in their memories. Perhaps such talents seem to be truly alive, so they are impressive.

However, it would be too miserable to be reduced to using negative support for exposure.

"Since they all seem to be very idle, let's let them participate in future movies!" Naoki Nagayama said.

"Well, in "High School 2" and "Midnight Ring 2", there are basically no female idol characters. There is no point in making a cameo." Yoshimura Otomo said, "As for Ozaki Yutaka, it would be a pity to let him fight."

"Don't let me think~"

Nagayama Naoki thought about it, and suddenly an idea came to his mind: "Otomo-san, if you want to say that there are many roles, then TV series have many roles! And the exposure period is very long, at least several months!

Don’t we store the scripts of two TV series? It’s better to let them make TV series! "

Yoshimura Otomo thought for a moment: "Naoki-san is talking about "Century of Love" and "Tokyo Love Story"?"

"Let's do "Love Century"! The emotional line is more complicated! There are more characters." Naoki Nagayama still doesn't want to film "Tokyo Love Story" just like this.

"That's it. Then let me check the schedules of all the idols."

Yoshimura Otomo took out a thick notepad, recorded the various schedules of his artists on a table and then compared them.

"If Naoki-san wants to film, the artists will have their schedules in August."

"So, if we shoot one month in advance and shoot while broadcasting, it will be released in September." Naoki Nagayama estimated using the mode of shooting and broadcasting at the same time.

"Yes, so there may be a conflict with Naoki-san's movie."

"It doesn't matter much. If I were to shoot, I would have finished shooting in July and edited in August." Nagayama Naoki is very confident in his shooting speed, "I will shoot "Love Century" by the way. Just think of it as an adjustment."

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Yoshimura Otomo was still very confident in Nagayama Naoki's shooting ability, and he had no objection, but he quickly thought of another question.

"Naoki-san, if we don't finish all the filming this time, there will be another problem."

"What aspect?"

"The previous two TV dramas at the TV station were filmed by us and purchased directly by Fuji TV." Yoshimura Otomo said, "Generally speaking, TV dramas are led by the TV station's production bureau, but this time if it is us If it is filmed and broadcasted at the same time, will the TV station buy it? At what price?"

"Fuji TV has such a good relationship with us, so they should be very happy!" Naoki Nagayama didn't believe it, "Besides, we still have a framework agreement!"

"The framework agreement is just a program cooperation. Purchasing TV series is an act of purchasing," Otomo Yoshimura said. "After all, TV stations also have ratings considerations, and the production bureau does not want outsiders to compete with them for credit."

"But... this is my script, Naoki Nagayama! It will definitely become a hit when it is filmed!"

"Naoki-san is indeed very trusted in film production, and the screenwriter is also very talented." Yoshimura Otomo said, "If you sell the script to a TV station, they will definitely accept it immediately, but if you want to film and broadcast it on the TV station, .In addition, our protagonists are all idol artists of our company, so in business, there is still a chance of being rejected."

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Nagayama Naoki didn't believe it. He decided to talk to an acquaintance at Fuji TV about this matter today to see if the other party really wanted to think twice.

I called the familiar Sugiura Oyasu and Nishi Rumi and asked them to go to the coffee shop where they met before for coffee.

Naoki Nagayama drove directly to the coffee shop near Fuji TV's Shinjuku building. He still remembered that the last time he came here, it was here that he negotiated the "Boys Over Flowers" project with the two of them.

It was still winter at that time, and there was still snow on the road.

But now, the bright sunlight passes through the transparent display window and illuminates the originally dark interior without any reservation, making the originally quiet cafe a little more lively.

"Naoki-san!"

Naturally, Sugiura Oyasu and Nishi Rumi arrived first and greeted Nagayama Naoki.

"Da Tai-san, Nishiro Mei-san, how are you doing recently?" Nagayama Naoki has not contacted them frequently during this period.

"Haha, it's like meeting the grandpa." Nishirumi joked with a smile, "Naoki-san, I've obviously just met you before~"

"That may be because I've been busy with other things these days, and it feels like a long time has passed~" Nagayama Naoki explained while asking the clerk for a cup of Italian coffee.

"Naoki-san can come to the TV station to see us!"

"Aren't we going to invite you to drink coffee~"

After a few words of greeting, Sugiura Otae said: "We were shocked when we suddenly received a call from Naoki-san today. Naoki-san is a person who goes to Sanboden for everything, and he is in this cafe."

"So, what's going on with Naoki-san?"

"Haha, there is a script for a TV series. I want you to take a look." Naoki Nagayama handed the copied script of "Century of Love" to Sugiura Oyasu and Nishi Rumi. "We plan to film it in a while. Take a look. What do you think?"

"Oh? Naoki-san's TV drama script?" Sugiura Otayoshi took it, "Then I want to take a good look!"

"Please give me some advice~"

So Sugiura Oyasu and Nishi Rumi began to read the script of "Century of Love".

When Naoki Nagayama's coffee was delivered, the two of them had expressions of relish on their faces, and they were watching in rapt attention. When Naoki Nagayama finished drinking his coffee, the two of them were still watching in rapt attention.

Otasu Sugiura was the first to raise his head: "Modern urban romance drama Naoki-san really knows a lot about love!"

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Nishi Rumi also raised her head and said: "The ex-girlfriend has become the eldest brother's fiancée. Isn't this the future eldest sister-in-law? The current one is a happy enemy, and there is also a person who has a crush on the current one and the protagonist."

"Naoki-san, this love line is so complicated!" Nishirumi smiled, "It's so attractive! Sure enough, only Naoki-san can think of such a complicated relationship!"

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This is one of the ceilings of Japanese romance dramas, and it is mainly due to the strength of Japanese screenwriters.

Nagayama Naoki complained in his mind and asked: "Do you think it's good?"

"Hey, it can be said to be one of the most outstanding scripts in recent years." Otasu Sugiura affirmed directly.

"So Tai-san, will Fuji TV support the production of this TV series?" Naoki Nagayama then asked.

Sugiura Oyasu and Nishi Rumi looked at each other: "Does Naoki-san mean to sell this script to Fuji TV?"

"No, what I mean is, if Shuyu Pictures has full rights to produce this TV series, will Fuji TV purchase it?" Naoki Nagayama asked.

"Of course, if it is produced, I guarantee that the TV station will purchase it!" Otasu Sugiura nodded confidently, "Naoki-san's script is very good, and the filming will be excellent."

Nagayama Naoki then asked: "So, what if it is filmed and broadcast at the same time?"

"Broadcasting while filming?" Sugiura Otayoshi hesitated for a moment, "Naoki-san, filming and broadcasting at the same time, is generally a model used by TV dramas within the production bureau. For external procurement, it is purchased as a whole."

"In other words, if the script of this drama is sold to a TV station and the TV station production bureau takes the lead in producing it, is it okay?"

This is actually the difference between me as the main person or tree friends as the main person.

Nishi Rumi nodded: "Naoki-san, if you want to sell it, we can acquire the script and entrust Shuyu Pictures to produce it."

It seems that there is no difference. With the relationship between Sugiura Oyasu and Nishi Rumi and themselves, the cost of commissioning the production must be high, and the leading power in the production process will definitely be in their hands.

However, it is inevitable that they will be involved in the selection of some characters, and the direction of the plot will also depend on the decision of the TV station, and the director may be changed temporarily.

However, Nagayama Naoki is still a little uncomfortable. He doesn't want anyone to restrict the TV series "Love Century", which is destined to be a hit. He wants to keep all the copyrights with Shuyou Pictures.

"Well, I heard that there are TV series that are entirely produced by outsiders, right?"

Otasu Sugiura nodded: "Yes, Toho Toei's TV production company, the TV station will occasionally entrust the production of some TV series."

Nishi Rumi quickly explained: "But those are very few anymore. Today's TV dramas are basically produced by the production bureau, and the TV production companies only cooperate."

"It seems Shuyou still doesn't have the reputation of an established company~"

Through the reactions of the two of them, Naoki Nagayama also knew that as an emerging film production company, Shuyou did not have a strong brand in the field of TV series.

"Naoki-mulberry"

Nishirumi wanted to persuade him, but Nagayama Naoki stopped him.

"Nishirumi-san, I just want to ask a question. The specific production is still in anticipation~"

Sugiura Oitai thought for a while:

"Naoki-san, why don't you leave me a copy of the script, and I'll take it to Minister Takano Ikki. Maybe the Minister is willing to give Shuyu Pictures a chance."

"Haha, thank you very much."

Nagayama Naoki left the script to Sugiura Oitai, but he also knew that the TV station production bureau supported Shuyu's full production, and it was unlikely that it would be filmed and broadcast at the same time.

In the following time, the three people chatted about other programs, such as "Twilight Meow" and Kitty Club, etc., as if they had put this matter behind their minds~