Tokyo bubble life

The blue ribbons, Academy Awards and Mainichi Film Awards that have been hovering over the film industry since the end of the year have finally come to fruition.

In early February, the finalists were finally announced:

"Satomi Hachikenden", "Love Story", "Doraemon: Nobita's Adventure in the Demon World", "Kukai", "Torajiro's Story 32: The Whistling Torajiro".

Almost all of the best movies last year are here, and the final award will be decided among them.

Among them, three movies that are simple friends include "Summer of Kikujiro", "April Story" and "High School 2".

"But...how come the Blue Ribbon and the Academy Awards are announced at the same time!" A certain director, producer, and screenwriter of "The Summer of Kikujiro" sighed as he looked at two different lists in the newspaper that were not far apart. , "This is obviously the newspapers causing trouble~"

Although the two awards are held at similar times, the announced times cannot be so consistent, let alone.

"One, two, three."

Nagayama Naoki counted the number of times "The Summer of Kikujiro" appeared in the shortlist, and the two lists added up to a total of twelve times. In other words, this movie was shortlisted for almost all the awards in the two film selections.

“Let’s just call it Tree Friends’ winners list.”

He also knew that the two newspapers deliberately combined the lists to create a stunt.

At this time, Itou Shuichi next to him joked:

"Because the newspapers also know that this year is still a bumper year for tree friends!"

This year’s Blue Ribbon and Film Academy Awards, and even the Mainichi Film Awards, Film Weekly Awards, etc., if all Shuyou films win, then it can be said that Shuyou Pictures dominates Neon’s films. Circled!

"That's true, but it's not until the last minute. Who can be sure~"

Nagayama Naoki shook his head. He knew very well that during the final on-site review, the old guys who controlled the film industry would definitely not let Shuyou win too many awards.

Last year, Tree Friends won five awards in a row, and they could be said to be dark horses in the industry. If they support emerging film companies and give Tree Friends again this year, wouldn't they be a slap in the face to Toei, Toho, and Shochiku?

Itou Xiuyi is very understanding:

"No matter what, among the best director and best film, there must be an award for Naoki-san, otherwise the fairness of the selection will not exist~"

Even if the jury doesn't want to give it, "The Summer of Kikujiro" has a box office of 7 billion. Who can achieve that in other movies?

Even the imported American movie "Indiana Jones and the Devil" only had a box office of 4 billion in Neon.

On the other side, Otomo Yoshimura interrupted and asked:

"Naoki-san, speaking of which, the awards ceremony will be held in about mid-term. Which one are you going to?"

Last time, Naoki Nagayama only went to the Blue Ribbon, and the Academy Award was received by Shu Itou.

"Well, it seems that no one can be missing."

Although I don't like socializing very much, when "Summer of Kikujiro" is competing for the Palme d'Or, it is still necessary to establish good relationships with the big guys in the industry~

Not to mention anything else, none of the people on the jury are well-connected and well-known in the world of film circles.

"Cannes Film Festival, Berlin Film Festival, Oscar Film Festival." Nagayama Naoki sighed, "There are so many international film festivals. If you want to win awards, you need to manage them."

Yi Tangxiu smiled and said:

"Then what can you do? Do you think it's the Yokohama Film Festival?"

"Tokyo is also an internationally renowned metropolis, so why doesn't it have its own film festival?" Naoki Nagayama was originally complaining, but he was suddenly startled and sat up straight, "There isn't a Tokyo International Film Festival yet, right? "

"??"

Itou Shuichi and Yoshimura Otomo looked at Nagayama Naoki in confusion.

"Naoki-san, what's wrong with you? What is the Tokyo International Film Festival?"

"Ah, so it's not there yet!" Naoki Nagayama wiped his face, and suddenly there was a lingering thought in his head, "I mean Shuichi-san, Otomo-san. In the past, movie selections were always controlled by the elderly. Why don't we How about hosting a film festival of your own?”

"???"

"?!"

The other two people in the same office looked at Naoki Nagayama in surprise. This unexpected idea was really difficult for them, who had always followed the rules and respected the authority of the rules, to accept it.

"Ahem, Naoki-san. It's not that easy to organize a film festival," Shuichi Itou said, "You need support, authority, and background."

"Haha~" Nagayama Naoki laughed, "When Shuichi-san Shuyu first started filming, there was nothing!"

He stood up, patted Itou Shuichi on the shoulder, and then walked to the window of the office.

"Look now, we are no less than film production companies like Kadokawa and Shochiku!"

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Itou Shuichi fell silent, and even Yoshimura Otomo opposite him stopped working on the documents and stared at Naoki Nagayama, as if looking at a blazing flame.

"The first Yokohama Film Festival was nothing more than a local film exhibition organized by film lovers, and it became famous step by step."

Nagayama Naoki looked at his two friends and said in a bewitching tone,

"And now we are a well-known company in the film industry, but our starting point is much higher than them.

If the event is successful, then Shuyou Films

No, the general chairman of the first Tokyo Film Festival, Shuichi-san, you will leave your name in the film history of this film festival! "

Itou Shuichi was so excited by Nagayama Naoki's words that he actually felt his blood flowing faster, and his face even felt a little warm. This guy was not that old yet, and he still had blood full of ambition in his chest.

"Naoki-san, do you think this is really possible?!"

".The chances are great"

Nagayama Naoki remembers that the first Tokyo Film Festival was also held in the past few years. It may have just catered to the general trend of neon agents taking off. Tokyo was eager to achieve a higher status in the international film world, so it was Tokyo International Film Festival

However, this can only be seen clearly when commenting after the fact. Now, it may just be a group of internationally renowned film directors and producers who want to join in the fun.

"However, if tree friends want to start it, they still need a heavyweight award."

Naoki Nagayama naturally refers to the Palme d'Or. Currently, there are not many directors and films in Asia that have won the Palme d'Or. If they win, then it is no surprise that they will have a huge reputation in the film industry.

"Golden Palm" Itou Shuichi muttered.

Then he suddenly stood up:

"Naoki-san, what are we waiting for?! I'm going to cling to my mentor even more! I'm going to force him to give me all his connections!!! Even the connections in the Directing Department of Tokyo University of the Arts can't be spared. ah!"

"There are friends I recognize!" Itou Shuichi looked at Yoshimura Otomo, "Otomo-san, and the international film reviewers you mentioned before, throw money at them to death!!!"

"In short, "Kikujiro's Summer" must win the Palme d'Or!"

As if shouting a slogan, Shuichi Itou put on his clothes and hurried out, leaving Naoki Nagayama and Otomo Yoshimura unable to stop him.

Yoshimura Otomo glanced at Nagayama Naoki:

"Naoki-san, you are not a devil who manipulates people's hearts, are you?"

Nagayama Naoki said in surprise:

"What are you talking about, Otomo-san? How did I know that Shuichi-san was so excited after hearing two sentences?!"

".Haha~"

"Never mind that~" Naoki Nagayama actually knows that Shuyou is still a long way from holding a film festival, but everything must come to an end, "Otomo-san, I remember Neon officials' requirements for foreigners to participate in international film festivals. There is an incentive policy, right?”

"This is it"

"Please contact Otomo-san in this regard. If there is official support, then the probability of winning will be higher."

"Hey, I got it!"

After returning to the car, Nagayama Naoki closed his eyes and carefully thought about his whim.

"Tokyo International Film Festival?" Nagayama Naoki opened his eyes, "Then give it a try, you won't lose anything anyway!"

What's the point of always being a chess piece and being chosen? This time, I want to be a chess player!

The weather in February is sometimes good and sometimes bad.

In the afternoon, even though the temperature is still less than ten degrees, it doesn't feel too cold anymore under the warm sunshine.

Even in the park, there are many children, running and playing on the green grass, and there are also small pet dogs, leading their owners to have fun on the open lawn.

They are all looking forward to the coming spring.

Since it is Friday, school ends very early, and a group of teenagers can also hang out in the streets and alleys. The boys gather towards the game arcade, while the girls wander around in twos and threes in jewelry shops and small shops. I don’t have any money, but I still feel happy when I go shopping.

"Sasha-chan!" Chika Hamada saw the glass apples on the display window in the craft store, "Have you noticed that there seem to be more glass apples suddenly?"

"Eh? Hasn't Christmas been a long time ago?" Sasha Furukawa also looked at this ornament in surprise. The crystal clear apple has a very good appearance and is very popular with little girls.

"Not only that, there are more and more other handicraft stores." Another companion, Ichikawa Yukika, also participated in the discussion, "It seems to have become popular all of a sudden."

At this time, the owner of the handicraft store came to the side and introduced:

"Little ladies, this is not called a glass apple, but a crystal apple!"

"Eh?" "Isn't it just glass?"

The store owner said matter-of-factly: "Because the refractive index of glass and crystal are different, if you put an apple under the sun, it will be crystal clear and shiny, and the transparent one will be a glass apple~"

"Also, crystal apples are heavier and more skin-friendly."

Listening to the store manager talking incessantly, the few girls were a little fascinated, as if the little crystal apple had turned into a rare treasure.

However, Sasha Furukawa still remembered the question just now and asked the store manager:

"Store manager Sang, why are crystal apples suddenly so popular?"

"I happen to know this!"

The store manager laughed mysteriously,

"I heard that it is the beginning of the new year. Many idol stars have crystal apple pendants and ornaments on their cars and jewelry. They also invite friends to play at home. After being discovered, their friends also bought them."

"Then fans discovered it too. Eventually it started to become popular~"

The King of Chu has such a slim waist, so many people in the palace will starve to death~

"Eh~~~Is that so?" The three little girls were all surprised.

"Yes, it is said that the crystal apple symbolizes pure love!

I heard that Akina Nakamori, Kyoko Koizumi, and the recently popular Momoko Kikuchi all have them! "

The store manager said it with confidence, which made the little girls excited.

After three more crystal apples were sold, the store manager breathed a sigh of relief and took three more and put them on the display cabinet:

"Sure enough, as long as you say that the idol also bought crystal apples, the little girls will buy them~"

"But. Why did those idols buy crystal apples at the same time? ? ? Does it really symbolize love? ”

“Heh~ You must be kidding~”

The broadcast of “Love Century” went smoothly~

After Kyon Kimura sent the videotape, Fuji TV quickly accepted it, and then started broadcasting the first episode on Friday night.

Under the TV in the living room of Yamazakurain, there was a row of crystal apples, including transparent, yellow crystal, blue crystal, and amethyst. Under the light, they reflected colorful fragments of light, like a colorful light strip.

After Nagayama Naoki gave Akina a crystal apple last year, he originally wanted to give other colored ones to other friends. But when Akina Nakamori found it, she loved it very much.

So Nagayama Naoki could only order another one to give to others, and kept a batch for himself. Of course , there was no way to change the one that had been given to Shuichi Idou~

Akina didn't want to put such a glittering ornament in the bedroom, so she found a TV cabinet in the living room.

Naoki Nagayama looked around the living room. There was a photo wall on the wall next to the stairs, and the graffiti given by Basquiat had been moved to the corridor on the second floor.

There was also a trophy display cabinet, with the grand prize trophy that Akina won. Next to the record cabinet, there was a player with many tapes.

There was a cartoon pillow on the sofa, and a pot of dried baby's breath on the flower stand in the corner.

Unconsciously, there were so many elements of Akina in the living room~

"Yingtaro, are you used to sleeping in your pink doghouse?" Naoki Nagayama lowered his head and asked his dog, "Do you feel like a fierce dog?"

"Woof woof woof! ”

There was nothing to do in the evening. After dinner, Akina hadn't come back yet. There should be no announcement today. She went to Ken-On to shoot the cover of the new album. It would probably be a little late.

After taking the dog out for a walk, Naoki Nagayama returned to Yamazakurain and sat in front of the sofa watching TV, waiting for the broadcast of "Love Century".

"Doraemon. The old-time creativity is really wonderful!" Naoki Nagayama turned to Tokyo TV and started watching the animation. "Speaking of which, Tokyo TV's late-night show Midnight Diner"

Last year, we planned to shoot "The Solitary Gourmet", but my eldest brother currently has to take care of his wife and children and can't be away. And my father, Ken Nagayama, doesn't want to change his career at his old age.

"How about shooting Midnight Diner first? "

Anyway, it's just to generate income for the family. Naoki Nagayama was thinking silently in his heart.

Time passed by, and it was almost nine o'clock soon. At this time, the dog's ears stood up, and then he ran to the garage.

Then soon, a gentle voice appeared outside the door:

"Yoshi yoshi, Yingtaro is such a good boy~ You always come to the door to welcome me!"

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Naoki Nagayama was speechless. Is this hinting at something?

Just thinking about it, the door opened. Nakamori Akina, wearing a khaki jacket, walked in, bringing in a few strands of cool night breeze.

"Naoki-san! I'm back!"

"Welcome home~"

Naoki Nagayama opened his arms, gave a solid hug, and picked him up and turned around.

"Ahaha~" Nakamori Akina was surprised for a moment, then laughed again, "Naoki-san, what are you doing?"

"Welcome Akina~" Naoki Nagayama smiled wickedly, "This welcome is warm enough! ”

“Strange~” Akina Nakamori rolled her eyes at Naoki Nagayama, then took off her coat and hung it up.

“Didn’t you say you’d be late today?”

“Isn’t Naoki-san’s TV series going to be broadcast soon? So please come back early~” Akina Nakamori put on her slippers and smiled as she pulled her boyfriend towards the living room, “How is it, are you not late? !”

“Well, just in time.” Naoki Nagayama looked at the wall clock, and there were still five minutes left~

“That’s good!” Akina Nakamori sat on the sofa for a while, then frowned again, “It seems like something is missing.”

“?”

“Aki Bean Sack~”

As she said that, Akina went to the storage room for a while, then went to the kitchen for a while. Finally, she took a tray and walked to the living room and put it on the coffee table in front of the sofa.

“Now it’s all ready! ”

On the small coffee table, there are atomic soda, potato chips, shrimp crackers, nuts and oranges.

She is indeed a TV drama-watching otaku!

If you add happy water and spicy strips, she will be exactly the same as the otakus of the next few decades!

"Naoki-san? What's wrong?" Nakamori Akina looked at Naoyama Naoki in surprise.

"Nothing. I'm well prepared."

"There's more!" Nakamori Akina was very excited, "Naoki-san, come over here. Yingtaro, come over here and lie down!"

So, half leaning in Naoyama Naoki's arms, with her feet under the dog's belly. Nakamori Akina's special TV drama-watching posture is achieved!