Tokyo Bubble Life

The autumn scenery in Tokyo at the end of November is pleasant.

In the afternoon, the autumn breeze brings soft sunlight into the living room of Yamazakurayuan, with a hint of freshness in the warmth, making people feel very comfortable.

Akina, who was wearing a plain kimono, was very nervous and kept checking to see if there were any wrinkles or not.

Ever since Naoki Nagayama told her about the dinner, Akina acted as if she had encountered a huge event. She carefully went to the etiquette teacher in the office to inquire about it, and then took out her kimono to iron it, even more seriously than when she was attending the Red and White Song Contest.

Before leaving today, I was still nervously packing my clothes.

"Akina, relax a little, it's okay~"

Naoki Nagayama said beside him,
"There will be so many people there that no one will notice!"

After seeing my wife wearing a kimono, she looked so dignified, beautiful and exquisite. I thought I should let Akina wear it more often in the future~
"But in such a solemn occasion, any slight impoliteness will be remembered!"

Akina, however, didn't dare to relax at all. After all, it was a diplomatic dinner and the guests were all well-known people.

"Everyone will pay attention to Prince Naruhito and Princess Elena of Spain~" Nagayama Naoki comforted, "Others are just foils, like green leaves."

Although her husband said so, Akina was still very nervous because she was going out in the name of the Nagayama couple. If she was rude, it would be a loss of face for the Nagayama family.

Moreover, Akina, who debuted as an idol artist, came from a very humble background, so it was natural for her to look shy at such a high-class banquet.

"What will I talk about with the families of high-ranking officials? What if I can't say anything?!"

After getting in the car, Akina was still asking Naoki Nagayama.

"It's OK to talk about fashion and music with the younger ones." Naoki Nagayama said casually, "Older ones usually don't have much to talk about with young women, so just a few pleasantries will be enough."

"If you really want to start a conversation."

Naoki Nagayama looked at Akina.

“Xia Hua just happened to be born not long ago, so just ask them about the child.

Older women may not have much to talk about in other areas, but most of them will not refuse to teach young mothers about parenting.”

"Naoki-san, how do you know so much?" Akina looked at her husband curiously.

“Because I’ve seen a lot!”

In fact, this is my experience from the Internet. Generally speaking, women’s circles are divided into those who have not given birth and those who have. Those who have not given birth may talk about various things, but after giving birth, there is only one topic to talk about.
And even if the mothers don’t know each other, they can quickly chat with each other.

"Bōdōni?" Akina felt a sense of disbelief.

"Why would you lie to me?" Naoki Nagayama said helplessly, "Akina, think about it yourself. When you chat with other people, are you always like a baby?"

"No, there are still records, stage costumes, and schedules." Akina recalled.

"Office staff don't count, just chatting with friends!"

".Um. And Naoki-san!" Akina said, "We often talk about Naoki-san!"

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Naoki Nagayama was speechless for a moment and held Akina's hand tightly.
Toda Tomoan, who was driving, had an indescribable expression on his face. He was so fed up with this day-to-day life!
The banquet was held at the Togu Palace, a royal residence in Minato Ward.

This is a Western-style garden with a pond as its center. It is specially used for the Crown Prince to live and work. It is also called Chunyuan. The East Palace is generally not open to ordinary people.

It covers a large area, has a large yard, and is well greened. Most of the houses are bungalows and look very low.
“It doesn’t feel as beautiful as Hongyuyuan~”

This was Akina's first time here. After walking out of the parking lot, she took Nagayama Naoki's arm and whispered.

"Perhaps it is to show the royal family's grandeur, so there is no exquisite decoration~"

Naoki Nagayama also responded in a low voice.

In fact, it may be because the Neon Royal Family has a limited budget, so they cannot build a too luxurious courtyard.

It is said that the Japanese royal family is the poorest royal family in the world. As they have no private property, the royal family's salary depends entirely on government funding, and most of it is required to be used for various activities related to the country's image, palace maintenance, diplomatic activities, etc.

The entire royal family only has about 200 to 300 million royal family living expenses each year, and there is not much left after dividing it among each member, which is about the same as the middle class~
And because of the so-called "royal dignity", members of the royal family do not have household registration, and cannot sign labor contracts, accept advertisements, or receive sponsorships. Hahaha, their fame cannot be monetized!

However, this is only on the surface. As the highest members of the feudal aristocracy, the royal family must have some gray income in private, but it cannot be used for the construction of places like the Imperial Palace.
At the reception desk of the Togu Palace, Naoki Nagayama and Akina Nagayama signed their names on the guest list and then walked into the Togu Palace.

On the left side of the palace is the living room and conversation room, and on the right is the large dining room. Usually, they are separated by a screen, but today the entire space is open. The restaurant is served with snacks and drinks, and you can directly see the courtyard outside the floor-to-ceiling windows. There are already many people chatting in the courtyard outside the window.

“It’s no different from a normal party~”

Naoki Nagayama and Akina Nakamori looked at the banquet and felt that it was similar to some ordinary parties, except that the male guests were all in suits and the female guests were either in kimonos or dresses.

Anyway, it's very formal.
In this social place, everyone was chatting and laughing, and no one had much time to pay attention to the new guests. Even though Naoki Nagayama and Akina were celebrities, after arriving here, they did not receive much attention except from the security guards at the door.

Just as the two young couples were looking at each other, a greeting suddenly came from not far away:
"Naoki-san!"

Naoki Nagayama looked back and saw that it was the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Education, Education, Kiba Sadanaga, whom he had met before!
Kiba Sadanaga walked over to me.

"Naoki-san, you're invited too!"

"Yes." Naoki Nagayama said with a smile, "This is my first time being invited to a diplomatic banquet. I feel very fresh!"

"Hahaha, it's just like an ordinary banquet, just a meeting and chatting between acquaintances." Kiba Sadanaga whispered, "The main difference is that the Crown Prince will appear in front of the media and take a few photos for the sake of the country's image~"

"Haha, that's a very vivid description~"

Naoki Nagayama nodded, and then introduced Akina next to him:
"Kiba-san, this is my wife, Nagayama Akina."

"Ah, Akina-san! There's probably everyone in Japan who doesn't know her!" Kiba Sadainaga smiled and greeted Akina, "Nice to meet you~"

"Nice to meet you." Akina bowed and greeted him earnestly, then stood beside Naoki Nagayama, behaved properly, and kept a warm smile.
"Kiba-san didn't bring a female companion?"

"They went to the ladies' circle to talk~" Kiba Sadanaga said, "They are in the inner room."

After saying this, he was very sensitive to Nagayama Akina's restraint:
"Ah, Akina-san, this is your first time here, right? You don't know anyone here."

"Hey, this is my first time at a diplomatic banquet."

"Is that so? Then let my wife introduce you to the others!" Kiba Sadanaga enthusiastically led the Nagayama couple inside, "She is a very enthusiastic person~"

In fact, Naoki Nagayama's wife didn't have many acquaintances in this social place. His wife introduced Akina Nagayama into her circle, so he and Naoki Nagayama naturally became a group.

Naoki Nagayama is a prestigious writer, an internationally renowned director, and very rich, which makes him a very good connection for Sadanaga Kiba!

Soon, in the ladies' circle in the inner room, Kiba Sadanaga invited his wife out.

"This is Naoki and Akina Nagayama. You should be familiar with them." Kiba Sadanaga said to his wife with a smile, and then said to Naoki Nagayama, "Naoki-san, this is my wife Kiba Keiko. She really likes to watch Naoki-san's movies!"

"Nice to meet you!" X3
Keiko Kiba, who was also wearing a dignified kimono, looked at the pair in amazement:
"I didn't expect that Nagayama-san and Akina-san were also invited to this banquet."

“This is our first time here too.”

Kiba Sadanaga said to his wife:
"Since Yongshan-san and his friends are newcomers, we old-timers should actively help them integrate.
Keiko, I'll take Naoki-san to meet some acquaintances. I'll trouble you with Akina-san's side!"

Kiba Keiko immediately understood her husband's hint and nodded with a smile:
"Hey, I'll introduce more friends to Akina!"

"Arigato~" Naoki Nagayama also responded with a smile.

At this moment, a woman in a patterned kimono came out from the inner room and walked directly towards Naoki Nagayama:

"Isn't this Naoki-san?!"

"Ikebana-san ignored me," Nagayama Naoki greeted in surprise, "You are also at the party!"

Ikebana Yasuko nodded:
"At diplomatic banquets, the Ikebo family is always present."

The Ikebo family is a famous flower arrangement family in Japan. They are respected by both the nobility and the common people and are considered an aristocratic family.

In addition, Ikebo Yasuko also served as an administrative officer in the Ministry of Education. It can be said that she was in competition with Kiba Sadanaga, and both wanted to move towards the direction of the Minister of Education.

"I didn't expect that Naoki-san is familiar with Kiba-san." Ikebana Yasuko said with a smile on her face, "What were they talking about just now? They looked so happy."

"Ah, because Akina and I are here for the first time and don't know anyone, so I asked Mrs. Kiba to take care of Akina." Naoki Nagayama explained.

"I see!"

Ikebo Yasuko's eyes turned slightly, and she reacted immediately. Kiba Sadanaga wanted to lead Nagayama Naoki to the male circle, so it was not okay to let his wife lead Akina to the women's circle!

Naoki Nagayama is a living "political achievement project" of the Ministry of Education!
The previous annual Chinese character column has become an annual event, which has helped me get promoted to affairs officer.

The subsequent Tokyo International Film Festival benefited the entire Ministry of Culture greatly, and the Minister of Culture was praised for this event.
And now, Kiba Sadanaga wants to be the "guide" for the Nagayama couple to enter the upper class? Want to monopolize them?

This cannot be allowed!

However, I am not suitable for men, but in the ladies' circle
"Naoki-san, I have to blame you for this." Ikebana Yasuko's face changed and she said angrily, "Why do you say you don't know anyone? Aren't we friends?!"

"Uh," Naoki Nagayama said helplessly, "I didn't see Ikebana-san just now. Of course, Ikebana-san is a good friend."

"That's better~" Ikebana Yasuko smiled, "In that case, let me take Akina to meet the other people!"

"This"

Naoki Nagayama was a little surprised, and he also felt that something was wrong with the atmosphere at the scene.

Kiba Sadanaga quickly signaled to his wife, and Kiba Keiko immediately said:

"Ikebana-san has just said that I will take care of Akina~"

"One more person means you can get to know more people~"

Ikebo Yasuko was not at all shy and simply took Akina's arm and walked towards the inner room.

Keiko Kiba was startled and quickly went over to hold Akina's other arm. Akina in the middle was like a small minion caught by two big demons. She didn't even have time to say a word of refusal. She just looked at Naoki Nagayama in panic and asked for help.
Naoki Nagayama didn't have any good ideas. He couldn't take Akina to meet the ladies, so he could only give her a helpless expression:

"Then I'll leave my Akina in the hands of you two~"

"Leave it to me!" X2
Watching Akina being escorted into the circle of ladies, Naoyama Naoki looked at Kiba Sadanaga who was also somewhat surprised:
"Kiba-san, I'm sorry to bother you~"

"Haha~"

Kiba Sadanaga was stunned for a moment and then laughed. The fact that someone was fighting for him showed how important Naoki Naoki was, and Naoki Naoki was on his side.

"Let women handle their own affairs. Come on, Naoki-san, I'll take you to meet the others."

"Arigado~"

So, with the introduction of Sadanaga Kiba, Naoki Nagayama got to know many high-ranking officials in government agencies and people of reputation in upper society.

The erudition behind Naoki Nagayama's handsome appearance naturally won him praise from others.
As the head of the Economic Planning Department of the Neon Prime Minister's Office, Ken Harada originally did not take this young man seriously.

I thought he was a lucky guy who had figured out the merger of two companies based on what he heard in a taxi.
Yes, this peculiar little story has gone viral in the investment community and is also very popular in finance-related institutions.

When Ken Harada introduced Naoki Nagayama to Sadanaga Kiba, he talked to him because he was a simple social celebrity. Unexpectedly, after a conversation, he found that he also had a deep understanding of international finance.

"With the appreciation of the Japanese yen under the Plaza Accord and the support of loose monetary policy, a large amount of international speculative capital is now entering Japan's stock market and real estate for investment. However, there are also reasons for risk aversion!
Now the dollar has fallen too much, and the US deficit problem has not eased. The world economy has been greatly affected, especially West Germany, which is very dissatisfied. It is expected that they will negotiate again on this matter soon!"

Ken Harada was very surprised when he heard this prediction. In fact, as an economic policy research institution, the Economic and Business Agency naturally knows more about some trends than the outside world.

Neon and West Germany are already very unhappy with the United States for not implementing some of the measures in the Plaza Accord. The finance ministers of the countries have planned to hold another meeting at the Louvre in France next year.
A draft of the Louvre Agreement is already being discussed!!
“I thought Naoki-san was already very good in the film industry, but I didn’t expect that Naoki-san also has unique insights into international finance!

How did Naoki-san learn this?"

"Harada-san, haven't you heard of Shuyou Capital? Shuyou Capital, owned by Naoki-san, is very famous in the investment world!"

Hattori Tsuneo, secretary to the Japanese Minister of Finance, interrupted and said,
"Shuyou Capital's performance is not inferior to that of internationally renowned investment institutions! Naoki-san's achievements in the financial field are not inferior to those in the film industry!"

As the secretary of the head of the Ministry of Finance, he had heard the name "Shuyou Capital" several times in internal meetings.

Since the signing of the Plaza Accord, Japan's stock market has soared, attracting many investment institutions. Among them, Shuyou Capital can be said to have responded the fastest, and its scale of over 100 billion is comparable to that of a small consortium.

What surprised the officials of the Ministry of Finance was that Shuyou Capital did not borrow money from the bank! In other words, it was invested entirely with Naoki Naoki's own money.
Although Shuyou Capital is not listed and its internal equity does not need to be disclosed, the Ministry of Finance is still a regulatory agency and knows that the actual controller is Naoki Nagayama!
"Really? Shuyou Capital is so powerful?"

Ken Harada said in surprise that he was not an official of the Ministry of Finance and did not know that Shuyou Capital was so powerful.

"Of course." Hattori Tsuneo raised his glass towards Naoki Nagayama, "Chief Miyazawa wanted to meet Naoki-san, but unfortunately he never had the chance. I didn't expect that I would have the honor to meet Naoki-san first!"

"No, no." Naoki Nagayama raised his glass and replied, "It's my pleasure."

As a professional investment institution, Shuyou Capital spent a lot of money to hire professional data analysts and has detailed economic survey reports.

Coupled with the economic development trends obtained from the future Internet, using it to chat is naturally a dimensionality reduction attack!

"Come, come, come"

Hattori Tsuneo took Nagayama Naoki and walked towards the people who were close to the Ministry of Finance.

"Let me introduce other people to Naoki-san!"

Kiba Sadanaga's smile froze a little. It was he who brought Nagayama Naoki to get to know this circle, but now he couldn't get a word in!

He can certainly speak eloquently about cultural issues, but this is a professional financial issue. In this age when the general public has no channels to understand economic data, if you want to talk about finance, you must be a professional!
Didn't he bring Naoki Nagayama to make friends with the others?!
Why does it seem like everyone is revolving around Naoki Nagayama now? !
Even high-ranking officials from the Ministry of Finance have shown goodwill to Naoki Nagayama? !
You have to know that even though the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Education are government agencies of the same level, their importance is not on the same level. The Ministry of Finance is the purse!

Under the premise that Japan does not control the military, officials from the Ministry of Finance usually automatically act half a level higher when they meet officials from other departments!

Why is Naoki Nagayama so popular among them?

TreeFriends Capital?

Is that investment company so awesome?

(End of this chapter)