Tokyo bubble life

The day before Christmas is a sunny day.

There is no wind, and the warm sunshine shines on the body, which is warmer than a thick down jacket.

Nagayama Naoki took the Shinkansen to Kyoto early in the morning, then took the subway to the vicinity of Kiyomizu Temple. After getting off the train, he walked there. There were activities on the weekend, and Kiyomizu Temple was packed with traffic.

How many times has this been to Kiyomizu Temple?

Looking at the crowds of people in front of the main entrance, Nagayama Naoki sighed. He had been here before when he was traveling and when he was recording "Journey of Love". In short, he was already very familiar with it.

Squeezing through the crowd, we arrived at the enclosed main hall. A large drawing board had been arranged on the big stage, stretched with special rice paper, and several cameras had been set up.

A group of people in suits and ties were in the main hall, discussing something around a monk in gorgeous monk robes and a middle-aged woman.

"Naoki-san, you're here~"

Fumio Kimura who was on the periphery saw Naoki Nagayama and quickly came over to greet him.

"Kimura-san, what's going on inside?" Nagayama Naoki looked inside and found that Minister Takano Ikki's face seemed a little unhappy.

Fumio Kimura nodded his chin to the woman next to the monk and said:

"That's Yasuko Ikebo, the chairman of the Japan Kanji Ability Test Association."

"The Ikebo family who is famous for flower arranging?"

"Ah, yes."

As I said before, Neon is a society with very solidified classes. The children of high-ranking politicians are also high-ranking politicians, so of course there are many political families.

Ikebo is actually an organizational sect of neon ikebana, and later it gradually evolved into a member of the upper class. Each generation of family heads who are called family members will inherit the name "Ikebo Senei".

Up to now, the Ikebo family has been officials for many generations, officials who mainly focus on the field of government art and culture.

"Why do you feel that Takano Ikki is a little unhappy?" Naoki Nagayama asked.

Fumio Kimura sighed: "People from the Japan Kanji Ability Test Association were originally invited to watch the ceremony, but the chairman Ikebo Yasuko just put forward his opinion."

Hearing this, Nagayama Naoki felt a little familiar~

"She said that the selection of the 'Kanji of the Year' is a very influential cultural activity, and we need to be more cautious about culture, so the Kanji of the Year needs proper supervision and better guidance. Guidance from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology~"

"Uh so?"

"So the Japan Kanji Ability Test Association hopes to host this event together with Fuji TV next year." Fumio Kimura said helplessly, "The Japan Kanji Ability Test Association is a special civil law legal person under the jurisdiction of a section within the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology~"

The so-called special civil law legal persons are actually similar to social groups. They are institutions subordinate to administrative agencies~

The corners of Naoki Nagayama's mouth turned up slightly. He had experienced this situation a lot. He could sum it up in one word: pick peaches!

It must have been that the planning of the ‘Kanji of the Year’ attracted more attention than imagined, and then Yasuko Ikebo, the chairman of the Japan Kanji Ability Test Association, saw the potential, so he wanted to get involved~

This is because of its relationship with the Japan Democratic and Free Society, and Fuji TV itself is also a behemoth, otherwise it would have directly snatched the hosting rights~

"Haha, what do you think, Minister Takano?" Naoki Nagayama asked.

"Although Minister Takano is reluctant, it is estimated that he will agree in the end." Fumio Kimura said, "After all, Yasuko Ikebo is already a member of the House of Representatives."

"Ha, he's still a member of parliament. He might even become a high-ranking official of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in the future~ Of course there's nothing we can do about it~"

In fact, a member of the political family like Yasuko Ikebo is also the chairman of the Japan Kanji Proficiency Test Association. This kind of Qingshui yamen originally favors qualifications, but I didn't expect to get a merit.

What's more, maybe you can use this event to make a profit, which is really profitable.

Having said that, the discussion in the main hall was almost over. Everyone began to walk outside, and naturally they saw Nagayama Naoki and Kimura Fumio.

Takano Ikki's face had improved a lot. He must have received some kind of exchange or promise. He looked at Nagayama Naoki with eyes full of relief, and introduced next to Ikebo Yasuko:

"Ikebo Yasuko-san, you should know this, Nagayama Naoki is also the original planner of this event."

"Naoki-san, this is Ms. Yasuko Ikebo, the chairman of the Japan Kanji Ability Test Association."

Nagayama Naoki also bowed and said hello step by step:

"This is the first time we meet. I am Naoki Nagayama. Please give me your advice~"

"First time we meet, I am Yasuko Ikebo"

Yasuko Ikebo, who had just reached middle age, looked at Nagayama Naoki with bright eyes. This kind of handsome little wolfdog has always been the favorite of empty middle-aged ladies.

Moreover, Nagayama Naoki is also a prodigal son, a talented person, and a musician, which is full of the buffs of the master killer!

After introducing each other, Yasuko Ikebo showed a smile on his face and said to Naoki Nagayama:

"I often see Naoki-san's news! I didn't expect that the organizer of the 'Kanji of the Year' this time is also you. It's really surprising~"

"Ikebo-san, thank you~~" Nagayama Naoki could only force out a smile and said, "It was just an idea that came up by chance. Fortunately, Minister Takano didn't think it was my random thoughts and gave him a lot of support, so it was possible to do it."

"Haha, Naoki-san, you are too modest!" Ikebana Yasuko walked to the side of Naoki Naoyama, smiling, "Such unexpected ideas are the standard to distinguish ordinary people from talents. There is no doubt that Naoki-san is that special talent!"

"Ikebana-san, if you continue, I will be ashamed!"

"Haha, Naoki-san, you don't have to be so polite, just call me by my name~"

".Hi, Yasuko-san."

To be honest, Ikebana Yasuko is the heir of the flower arrangement school after all, and her appearance and temperament are excellent. Although she is a little older, she is also a middle-aged beauty.

But she is so familiar. No, it is enthusiasm. Naoki Naoyama feels that his small body can't bear it!

Later, Naoki Nagayama and Yasuko Ikebo were chatting happily, and they were calling each other by name~

Kazuki Kono, Fumio Kimura, and other directors and spectators, including the host of Kiyomizu Temple, couldn't help but complain in their hearts:

"Beast!!!"

As they were talking, the annual Chinese character writing ceremony was about to begin.

Naoki Nagayama was considered an internal staff member, and he stood in the closest place with Minister Kono and other directors. The second circle around him was the invited guests, including those from the entertainment industry and the cultural circle, and the outermost circle was more pilgrims.

The writing ceremony was written by the host of Kiyomizu Temple on a special drawing board, and was broadcast live by Fuji TV. The spectators included invited guests and pilgrims who came to the scene.

Naoki Nagayama didn't know those pilgrims, but there were many familiar people among the invited guests, including the host Tetsuko Kuroyanagi. She was considered a cultural person among the hosts, and she was very suitable.

".After a month of solicitation, including telephone voting, mail voting, and voting slips." Tetsuko Kuroyanagi showed this year's vote count in front of the camera to show the fairness of the vote, and then explained the reasons why many people chose this word.

New humans. New banknotes. New technology. Looking forward to the new year, etc. ~

"In the 59th year of the Showa era, Japan's first 'Chinese character of the year' is - "New"! ! "

As the gong sounded, the Chinese character of the year was decided!

Then the elderly host picked up the largest brush, dipped it in ink, and wrote a huge "New" on the rice paper of the special drawing board!

As the host wrote, the "New" word with the ink not yet dry shone in the sun, and there was a sacred feeling, as if it was foreshadowing that the new year would be better~

By the way, what will happen to this piece of paper?

The current annual Chinese character is just a start-up. According to the habit of the program team, such props are generally reused if they can be reused, and those that cannot be reused are directly regarded as garbage.

No one could have imagined that such a program would continue for 20 or 30 years and become more and more popular~

Should I collect it? Naoki Naoyama was thinking about it in his mind, but his face did not show anything.

After writing, the program was not over yet. Tetsuko Kuroyanagi was interviewing the crowd, and Ikebo Yasuko next to her also looked like she wanted to say something on TV.

When Tetsuko Kuroyanagi turned around with the microphone, she naturally found Naoki Naoyama at first glance and hurried over.

"Naoki-san!" The microphone and camera were all in front of him, "It is said that the selection activity of 'Annual Chinese Character' was planned by you, right?"

"This is the wisdom of the Fuji TV production department. I just provided a little help in the brainstorming." Naoki Naoyama naturally understood the Spring and Autumn style of writing, and gave the credit to Fuji TV.

Tetsuko Kuroyanagi took the opportunity to ask, "What do you think of this year's annual Chinese character - 'new'? Or what do you think it represents?"

"Hmm" Naoki Nagayama pondered for a moment.

At this moment, the sun fell on the big stage, the clear blue sky, the red and green earth, and a sparkling jade stream. The picturesque scenery appeared before his eyes~

The world seemed to be highlighted, so vivid and beautiful.

Naoki Nagayama smiled: "I think it may represent a blessing for this beautiful 'new' world!"

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The people in front of the TV and the pilgrims around looked at each other, what is this guy talking about!

However, the host Tetsuko Kuroyanagi and a group of cultural people watching the ceremony seemed to be attracted by this mysterious statement and nodded repeatedly.

Even Ikebo Yasuko's eyes looking over became brighter and brighter. Doesn't flower path like this kind of mysterious feeling?

Naoki Nagayama felt this gaze, and his spirit issued a reminder - danger!!! Stay away!!!

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Tetsuko Kuroyanagi continued to cue the process and asked Ikebo Yasuko, and naturally there was a sonorous and powerful speech to revitalize traditional culture. She is indeed a politician!

In fact, the official live broadcast lasted only half an hour. After the equipment was sorted out, some interactions such as exchanges with pilgrims and guests were filmed, and there was also a social meal afterwards.

However, Naoki Nagayama had already quietly slipped away, and he also took the rice paper that he had secretly rolled up. Sure enough, it was temporarily left unattended in the ear room.

Bang!

Just when Naoki Nagayama was in a good mood and was about to leave Kiyomizu Temple, he was suddenly patted on the shoulder by someone!

And there was a shout: "Still want to run?"

Naoki Nagayama subconsciously quibbled: "It wasn't me!"

"What didn't you do?!" The voice came again, making Nagayama Naoki feel extremely familiar, "Naoki, what bad things did you do again?!"

Nagayama Naoki turned his head and saw a very familiar face.

"Shuiichi-san?!" Nagayama Naoki exclaimed, "Why are you here?!"

Itou Shuichi laughed and took Nagayama Naoki's arm to the corner: "I'm here to do an exorcism ritual, and I want some guards by the way!"

Kiyomizudera Temple is one of the oldest temples in Neon, and the guardian here is still very effective.

"An exorcism ritual?"

Nagayama Naoki frowned, and then he remembered: "Are you talking about "Midnight Ring 2"?"

"Yes. After watching the finished film, I felt a chill in my heart. I was always afraid that Sadako would come to my bedside to visit me at night~"

Yi Tangxiu smiled, seeming a little embarrassed.

"Didn't Sadako in the movie grow by absorbing the telekinesis of people who have watched the movie, so before it is officially released and let more people see it, I will exorcise the evil first~"

Naoki Nagayama showed his dead eyes and complained helplessly:

"Shuichi-san, didn't you take the photo of Sadako yourself? You have also seen Sadako's actor Igarashi. She is a very beautiful lady with a good figure~

After a long night of unintentional sleep, if you encounter such a woman who comes to your bedside and attacks you at night, you will probably become more animalistic! "

"I should be worried about Ms. Igarashi!!!"

"Naoki-san." Itou Xiu was speechless, and then he seemed to have thought of Igarashi's appearance and figure, and simulated the situation again, "What you said seems to make sense."

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Nagayama Naoki shook his head, unable to comment on Itou Shuichi's behavior.

"Anyway, that's it~" Nagayama Naoki asked, "Have you done the exorcism ritual? Isn't it premiering tonight? Don't you need to go back to prepare?"

"I was waiting, but the monk was delayed because Naoki-san had your writing ceremony in the morning." Itou Shuichi shook his head, "But after what you just said, it doesn't matter whether you do the exorcism ritual or not. , I feel like Sadako isn’t that scary anymore.”

"Are you still thinking that it would be better for Ms. Igarashi to really attack you at night?"

"It's not impossible."

"Haha." Naoki Nagayama spat!

really! man! ! Crumbs! ! !

Now that everything was fine, Nagayama Naoki and Itou Shuichi walked out of Kiyomizu Temple together, planning to have lunch in Kyoto and then return to Tokyo.

"By the way, Naoki-san." Itou Shuichi suddenly remembered, "Don't you have a courtyard in Kyoto? I saw it in "Journey of Love" last time."

"Uh, yes. What's wrong?" Naoki Nagayama asked.

"Let's take an old friend to visit!" Yi Tangxiu said with a smile, "You're here already! I wanted to see it when I saw it before."

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Why do you feel that this guy Itou Shuichi has become a little shameless after his little thoughts were revealed?