Tokyo Bubble Life

Chapter 1131 Chapter 1140, just an ordinary person!

Akina was brought into the circle of "official wives and noble ladies" and she became a little stiff.

When I faced tens of thousands of people at the Nippon Budokan, I was not as nervous as I am now.
"Nice to meet you!" and "Please take care of me" were the two sentences and bowing that Akina said and did the most in the past half hour.

Kiba Keiko and Ikebo Yasuko sincerely introduced acquaintances to Akina, but due to the excessive socializing, Akina barely remembered many of them.
Now when I want to speak, I’m afraid of calling someone’s name wrong, so I can only smile and remain silent for the time being. Talk less and watch more!
However, in this social setting, it is not enough to not speak.
"Akina-san~ come here, come here." A lady who seemed to have just been introduced called her over with a smile on her face, and then introduced, "This is Owada Masako, she likes your Naoki very much~"

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Nagayama Akina looked at the young woman, who was about the same age as herself and wearing a blue dress and had a slightly red face. She was bright and generous and had a cheerful smile, a bit like Suzuki Honami in "Tokyo Love Story"~
She quietly complained to the woman next to her and came to Akina:
"Nice to meet you. I'm Owada Masako~"

Masako explained what happened in a slightly embarrassed tone:

"Mrs. Meiya was joking. I was just saying that I like Director Yongshan's movies. Please don't be offended."

Mingcai laughed and gave her a way out considerately:
"The more people like Naoki-san, the more popular his movies are~"

"Yes, yes." Owada Masako nodded, "I like Akina-san too. Her performance in Love Letter was excellent, especially the moment when she let go of her psychological burden and shouted to the valley at the end."

"Arigado~"

Akina was relieved to meet a young person of the same age in the wives' circle, and started chatting with her.

"Today I am here to welcome Princess Elena. My father brought me here because I can speak many foreign languages. It is actually official business."

Masako Owada doesn't know that she is already a so-called "candidate for the title of Crown Princess". She just thinks that she is here to keep the company. After all, a month ago, Prince Naruhito publicly showed his affection to his idol, Kashiwahara Yoshie. Now the most discussed topic in the media is whether Kashiwahara Yoshie has the possibility of becoming the Crown Princess.
At present, Masako Owada has just been admitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and she is full of ambition to become an outstanding diplomat.
Akina nodded, "I've heard about Princess Elena, too, but why don't I see her?"

"Princess Elena should be watching the equestrian performance organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs right now," Masako said. "In a little while, Prince Hiro (Naruhito's nickname) will come to the reception with her."

"There's also an equestrian show?" Akina asked in surprise.

"It's like a welcoming parade or something like that."

Masako grew up under the influence of Western culture and speaks very straightforwardly.

"It's boring anyway, but it represents a performance of etiquette"

"Is that so~" Akina also laughed.

"Akina-san, are you filming a movie recently? The one called 'Ghost'?"

"Have you heard about it too, Masako-san?"

"Of course. It's well-known in the newspapers."

While the two were talking in low voices, news came from outside that Prince Haogong and Princess Elena had returned, and the guests in the palace also dispersed to find their partners.

Akina saw Naoki Nagayama standing out from the crowd from afar, and only when she walked to Naoki Nagayama's side did she really relax.
"How is it?" Naoki Nagayama said jokingly while looking at Akina next to him, "Did Akina make any friends?"

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Akina glanced at her husband angrily, knowing that he was teasing her, so she fought back,
"Of course, she made a lot of friends. Some people even said that she likes Naoki-san!"

"Eh?" Naoki Nagayama thought he had heard it wrong. "What? You like me?"

"Yes, she's a young and attractive girl!"

".Akina, don't lie to me!"

Today, almost all the guests invited are couples. There should be only a few young girls. Only those who know the royal tradition know that these people are the candidates for the concubines specially prepared for Prince Naruhito.
The cocktail party after the welcome party was prepared for the meeting between Prince Naruhito and the candidates for princess.

To be precise, it was just for this taste of vinegar that I made these dumplings!

"Yes. Her name is Owada Masako. She's a diplomat! She looks a bit like Suzuki Honami!"

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Is she really the future Empress Masako?

Also, how did she become friends with her own Akina?!

Naoki Nagayama couldn't help but look at Akina. From his impression, Akina doesn't know how to make friends.
"what happened?"

Noticing Naoki Nagayama's eyes, Akina subconsciously looked at her kimono. Is there anything wrong?

"It's nothing. It's good to make friends. Akina should be more cheerful and make more friends."

".Strange~"

At this time, Crown Prince Naruhito brought Princess Elena to the banquet.

As the guests stood up and applauded, Crown Prince Naruhito and Princess Elena walked in slowly, nodding and greeting each guest.

After stopping, he naturally gave a speech in an orderly manner, welcoming Princess Elena to Neon. The cameraman from the palace captured this moment.

Next, Crown Prince Naruhito and Princess Elena met with the guests respectively.
However, Princess Elena was a foreigner and even her speeches needed an interpreter, so she only shook hands with some of the guests, most of whom were foreigners.

As for Crown Prince Naruhito, he greeted the guests from Japan one by one, but because he was the crown prince, the others went up to greet him one by one.
Naoki Nagayama stood at a distance not too far away, watching people walk up one by one to meet Naruhito, feeling a little funny.

how to say?

Everyone knows that some scenic spots with the theme of Journey to the West have a scene of a monkey being pressed by the Five Elements Mountain. Tourists line up to greet the actors and talk to them. They also offer snacks, bananas, fruits, etc. to the actors.
That's how it feels!
The guests lined up to say a few words to Crown Prince Naruhito, clinked glasses and left.
Naoki Nagayama saw a young girl wearing a blue dress, short hair and earrings walk up and talk to Crown Prince Naruhito for a long time.

Mingcai pulled her sleeves beside her:
"That's her, that's her"

"She does look a bit like Honami-chan." Mainly because of the face shape and her big smile.

"Yeah~"

After more than ten minutes, it was finally Naoki Nagayama and Akina's turn. Under the guidance of the officials of the Eastern Palace, Naoki Nagayama walked in front of Crown Prince Naruhito and looked down at him.
Don't blame Naoki Nagayama, it's just that Naruhito is too short, Naoki Nagayama is almost a head taller~
"Your Highness, it is an honor to meet you for the first time."

"It's Director Nagayama. I've heard of your name for a long time." Prince Naruhito still maintained his demeanor in public, "I finally saw "Kikujiro's Summer" and it was very interesting."

"Thank you very much~ I hope that the next movie will also be recognized by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince"

Naoki Nagayama nodded his thanks, and then introduced Akina next to him.

"This is my wife, Akina Nagayama."

"Mrs. Yongshan."

Naruhito is obviously a fan of idols. Although Akina is not his idol, he certainly knows the top idol in the idol world. However, he cannot say strange things in such occasions.
"first meet."

"Nice to meet you, Your Highness the Crown Prince." Akina was a little nervous and said nothing else after this.

Then the two of them left from the other side under the guidance of palace officials.
I only said two sentences in total. It can be regarded as Emperor Naruhito's check-in at the scenic spot~
When they returned to the side, Naoki Nagayama and Akina found an inconspicuous corner and picked up a glass of orange juice for Akina.

"How is it? How do you feel about meeting the prince?" Naoki Nagayama asked in a low voice.

"Well, I was very excited before I walked up to him and said hello." Akina glanced around, "But now that I think about it, it doesn't seem like there's anything special about it, just like..."

Seeing that Akina couldn't find the words, Naoki Nagayama helped answer:
"Just like a normal person, right?"

"Yeah!"

Akina nodded cautiously. Looking at Crown Prince Naruhito from a close distance, he looked like an ordinary person and was a little short.
Although the traditional education has long said that the royal family are descendants of gods, Akina turned her head and looked at her husband's handsome appearance, and thought of Naoki Nagayama's mysterious inspiration.
Compared to Crown Prince Naruhito, my husband is like the descendant of God!

"After the halo is pierced, the royal family is just ordinary people, the same as you and me."

Having been accustomed to hearing "Are kings, princes, generals, and ministers born of different species?", "The emperor is the one with the strongest army and horses," "The throne is passed down in turns, it will be my turn next year," etc. since childhood, and having personally known the superiority of socialism, Naoki Nagayama no longer had any awe for these royal families and imperial clans.

He's just an ordinary person!

I came here today and met Crown Prince Naruhito. He was just like an internet celebrity checking in. Wow~~ The Crown Prince~
Naoki Nagayama's appointment was originally placed later in the list, and while the young couple was chatting in a low voice, Crown Prince Naruhito's meeting with the guests had already ended.

The main part of the banquet was almost over, and the Spanish princess would not stay any longer, so she went back to her hotel to rest.

As a member of the royal family, he naturally would not "condescend" to stay and chat. He returned to the lounge and only communicated with a few close friends or acquaintances.

The Yongshan couple is naturally not among them~
However, the banquet is still going on, with delicious food, drinks and beverages served on site. The social occasion is left to the guests, who can drink and chat and continue socializing.
"Naoki-san!"

Ikebo Yasuko finally found her chance.
"What are you doing here?"

"Ha, I was just chatting with Akina about the architecture of the Togu Palace." Naoki Nagayama made up an excuse. "By the way, today I have to thank Ikebo-san for taking care of my Akina!"

As he spoke, Naoki Nagayama raised two glasses of champagne, handed one to Ikebana Yasuko, and thanked her formally:
"Arigado~"

"There's no need to be so formal," Ikebana Yasuko also took a sip and said with a smile, "Akina-san has a quiet personality and everyone praises her!"

Demure? Naoki Nagayama glanced at Akina who had a serious expression. Don't say anything!

You can really praise this! I learned something!
"Haha, thank you for that too."

"Naoki-san, the annual Kanji event will be held at the end of this year. Will Naoki-san attend this time?"

"Probably not. We have to spend the rest of the year on Ghost." Naoki Nagayama shrugged. "After all, it has to be released in time for Christmas."

"That's such a pity~" Ikebana Yasuko was also helpless. She had originally wanted to pull Naoki Nagayama to increase the popularity.

But then she talked about something else:

"I heard that Shuyou Eiga is calling for the establishment of a 'Tokyo Film Association'? Is there such a thing?"

"Oh? Ikebana-san heard about it too?"

Naoki Nagayama had no intention of hiding anything. He helped his friend spread the word.

"The idea was proposed by Shuichi-san. After the successful holding of the Tokyo International Film Festival twice, we do think that the Japanese film industry lacks a representative industry association. The current Directors Guild, Producers Guild, and Writers Guild are all part of the film industry. They cannot represent the entire film industry."

"So, Naoki-san, are you going to take the lead in establishing one?"

"Haha, of course this kind of thing has to be handled from the top down." Naoki Nagayama shook his head and looked at Ikebana Yasuko, "Ikebana-san, the Ministry of Education or the Agency for Cultural Affairs should be the one taking the lead. We are just making an appeal."

Of course, the president must compete and be admitted into the committee.

"I see."

Yasuko Ikebo nodded. If it was successfully established under the leadership of the cultural department, it would definitely be an important political achievement in revitalizing Japanese films!
If Ikebo Yasuko pushes for it, then the position of Vice Minister is probably impossible, but the position of Educational Affairs Officer may be a possibility.
"Naoki-san, let's talk about this in detail sometime! Some of my friends are also interested!"

"Hi," Naoki Nagayama nodded and said with a smile, "I'll bring Shuichi-san along too!"

The two of them clinked their glasses, and the meeting was confirmed.

Just as I was thinking about continuing to maintain the relationship, the head of the Economic Planning Agency, Ken Harada, who was chatting with me earlier, came over:
"Naoki-san, why are you hiding here?!"

"Ah, I'm at the back of the line and just met with the prince," said Naoki Nagayama.

"Don't worry about the prince~"

In the eyes of powerful officials, the royal family is nothing more than a mascot. Harada Ken nodded to the two ladies and took Naoki Nagayama's arm.
"Come on, didn't we just talk about the so-called 'slap' theory in the international currency market? Tell us more about it."

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Looking at Naoki Nagayama being dragged away, Akina and Yasuko Ikebo were speechless.

"You see, this is what happens when you marry someone who is too outstanding." Ikebo Yasuko said to Akina with a smile.

"That's also a happy worry~" Akina also laughed~
"Okay. Let me take Akina to meet the others. Let Naoki-san know that he has also married an excellent wife!"

".Hahaha, thank you Ikebana-san~"

I'm really unhappy with the plot halfway through, so I'll add another update! I've finished writing it!