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"President, that is a morning drama on NHK TV station..."

Seeing Nakamura Masahiro politely reject Hirai Yuta's proposal, Ito Mika immediately pursed her lips, her bright eyes flickering, as if she had something to say.

However, as her identity was Nakamura Masahiro's assistant, she was not qualified to interrupt in such a situation, so she waited until Yuta Hirai left before she asked her doubts with some confusion.

"Are you really not interested at all?"

"Why should I be interested?"

Nakamura Masahiro asked noncommittally, and his unconcerned look immediately choked Mika Ito.

Although the influence of morning dramas is very important in her heart, for Nakamura Masahiro, it seems that she doesn't care at all?

Biting her lip, Ito Mika didn't know how to answer the call. She followed Nakamura Masahiro and left NHK TV station.

As usual, the final chorus of "Red and White Song" requires all the participating artists to perform on stage together.

However, it's just a rehearsal now, so the requirements are not that strict: as long as you successfully complete the rehearsal of the show, you can leave early.

After all, the closer to the end of the year, the more intensive the work arrangements of practitioners in the entertainment industry become, and it is impossible to stay here and waste time.

When we came out of the NHK TV station, the sky outside was not very bright anymore, and it looked a bit gray and foggy.

The gorgeous neon lights flashed wantonly, dispelling the gloom that shrouded the city and creating a bright world.

Masahiro Nakamura and Mika Ito walked through the streets of Akasaka. Because of the buildings covering them, the scattered light cast dark and unclear shadows on their bodies.

"President, during the Chinese New Year, I want to go back to my hometown..."

Mika Ito suddenly said: "Can I not participate in the office's activities?"

"Not participating?"

Subconsciously frowning, Nakamura Masahiro turned his head and looked at Mika Ito, and asked: "Mika, are you sure?"

At the end of every year, companies in Japanese society will organize year-end parties to reward employees for their hard work throughout the year and strengthen team cohesion.

Well, it's actually similar to the annual meeting on the other side, because they are all group activities organized at the end of the year.

It's just that the Japanese society is really a happy event, but for the annual meeting on the other side, the professionals in the workplace are actively preparing for performances.

Although Nakamura Office is small in size, with less than twenty people, it is still a formal enterprise, and it naturally organizes a year-end party at the end of the year.

Since Japanese society values ​​collectivism and obedience, generally speaking, all employees are required to participate in company activities and are not allowed to be absent without excuse.

If you dare to be absent, you will be considered unsociable, which is the so-called "cannot read the air". As a result, there is a high probability that you will be rejected by everyone. You will not be able to stay any longer.

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Although Mika Ito is Nakamura Masahiro's assistant and has a relatively special status, her conspicuous absence from activities organized by the office will also cause the employees to look at her differently.

"Um...."

Mika Ito seemed to have carefully considered it. She nodded firmly and confirmed with a serious expression.

"I still want to go back to Fukuoka to celebrate the New Year and be with my family."

"Okay, now that you've thought about it, explain the situation to Zhao Er yourself..."

Nakamura Masahiro raised his eyes and looked at Ito Mika. Since the other person chose to be unsociable, he naturally had to prepare for the possibility of being isolated in the workplace.

Although Mika Ito is Nakamura Masahiro's assistant, she seems to have a higher status in the firm, but if she doesn't fit in with others, she will still be isolated by invisible barriers.

"If you want the gift bag, you can take it by yourself in advance... Also, Happy New Year."

The so-called congratulatory bag actually means red envelope. According to the Japanese company's practice, at the end of each year, congratulatory bags will be distributed to its employees.

However, unlike red, which is full of festive colors on the other side, Japanese society advocates white, so the overall color of the ceremony bag is based on white, supplemented by other colors mainly red.

"Hi, President, Happy New Year."

A lovely smile bloomed on Mika Ito's face, and the slightly raised corners of her mouth outlined a nice arc.

"Happy New Year, Meixiang..."

After blinking, Nakamura Masahiro nodded slightly and sent New Year's greetings with the same smile.

Time flew by, and in a blink of an eye, it was the 30th, which was the day before "Red and White Song" and also the day of the Record Awards ceremony.

In the morning, the office staff finished their work and handled various related matters and handover work.

Near noon, Masahiro Nakamura booked an izakaya near the office, and then organized a dinner party for the office staff.

This is the first group dinner since the establishment of Nakamura Office, and it is also the last dinner to bid farewell to 2011.

Because it is a small office, there is not much red tape. Nakamura Masahiro simply said a few words, and then he and Oshiro Shoji distributed the congratulatory bags that had been prepared long ago to the staff one after another.

Afterwards, he sent his sincere New Year blessings, whispered a few words of warning to Ojo Shoji, and quietly left the izakaya.

It's not that Masahiro Nakamura doesn't want to stay and talk to the office staff, but as the president, if he stays, it may be difficult for the staff to have a peaceful meal.

It's like having a meal with a leader. No matter how kind the leader's attitude is on weekdays, as a subordinate, a migrant worker will probably always be worried if he has the leader to accompany him.

The Record Awards was at 5 p.m., so Masahiro Nakamura tidied up briefly before heading to the Honmachi New National Theater in Shibuya District.

At this time, all kinds of noises were heard at the entrance of the theater, and a huge crowd gathered like dark clouds before a heavy rain.

This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Under the gaze of many fans and audiences, a group of singers participating in the Record Awards walked onto the red carpet one after another, receiving the baptism of cheers and flashing lights.

Of course, Masahiro Nakamura was qualified to walk on the red carpet. After all, he was also a member of the Record Awards. However, he did not regard himself as a singer, so he contacted the organizing committee and entered the theater directly.

"Director Nakamura, your position is over here, please follow me..."

The staff of the Record Awards walked in front and enthusiastically led Nakamura Masahiro to the front seat under the stage.

Obviously, the organizing committee of the Record Awards treated Nakamura Masahiro very carefully and did not treat him as a new singer.

By the way, in a sense, the fact that famous director Masahiro Nakamura is willing to participate in the Record Awards is actually giving face to the organizing committee.

"If you have any questions, please let us know in time..."

Bowing slightly, the staff gave a simple reminder and then left. Soon, Shinichiro Azumi, the host of the Record Awards, came over.

He is a broadcaster of TBS TV station with quite senior qualifications. Because of his good hosting ability, calmness and rich experience, he was selected as the host of the Record Awards.

His partner was the well-known actress Norika Fujiwara. Following the direction in which he came, Nakamura Masahiro saw at a glance that Norika Fujiwara was adjusting the microphone in her hand not far away.

It's the red carpet part of the Record Awards. There aren't many artists entering the theater right now, so the whole venue seems a little empty.

"Director Nakamura...."

Shinichiro Azumi showed a polite smile to Nakamura Masahiro, and then greeted Nakamura Masahiro politely.

"Anzhu-san...."

Nakamura Masahiro nodded slightly and showed the other party an impeccable business smile.

He was not familiar with Shinichiro Azumi, but he had met him a few times on the TBS TV station, so he couldn't be said to be too unfamiliar.

The two of them chatted in a non-nutritious manner, and after some polite exchanges, Shinichiro Azumi was busy making friends with other artists.

Soon, there were more and more artists in the venue, and the originally quiet atmosphere gradually became noisy.

Among these glamorous artists, Nakamura Masahiro saw many familiar faces, such as akb48, Nishino Kana, TVXQ, Kara and others during the rehearsal of "Red and White Uta".

However, this is not surprising when you think about it. They are all singers in the entertainment industry, so it is normal for them to participate in the Record Awards.

However, Aina Ashida and Fuku Suzuki also came to participate in the Record Awards, which made Masahiro Nakamura a little confused: Could it be that they are also singers?

Soon, Nakamura Masahiro's question was answered, and it was Ashida Aina who told Nakamura Masahiro herself.

"Director Nakamura, I have also released records, okay..."

Aina Ashida, who pouted her lips, was a little dissatisfied. Although she was indeed not a very professional singer, the sales of her albums were good and not worse than some professional singers.

"My debut single ranked fourth on the singles chart, and my album also ranked eighth on the Oricon album chart."

Being swept away by Nakamura Masahiro's contemptuous gaze, Ashida Aina's face suddenly showed a little grievance, as if she had been bullied by Nakamura Masahiro.

This made Masahiro Nakamura dumbfounded. He just asked a few more questions out of curiosity.

Looking at Ashida Aina's pitiful appearance in front of him, Nakamura Masahiro couldn't tell for a while whether it was the little girl's acting skills, or whether she really felt wronged.

I still remember hearing a rumor in the industry that Ashida Aina was highly favored by the firm because she was very obedient and took the initiative to say hello to Ikuo Sufang during his inspection, thus gaining attention.

Well, from this point of view, Ashida Aina is simply a little kid, and the word smart is simply the best explanation.