Tokyo Bubble Life

In August of Showa 60, the page finally turned.

Tokyo is a place with four distinct seasons. Summer is gradually fading away. Although the daytime in early September is still hot, the nights can already feel a little cooler.
I think in a few days, I will be able to feel the arrival of autumn~
The elementary school students who still have some time left in the summer vacation are frantically catching up on their homework, and playing with their friends to their heart's content, trying to enjoy this last happy time. However, the games they played this year are a bit strange.
"Let's play 123 Statues!" Maekawa Atsushi, the leader of the children, suggested, holding a toy gun in his hand, "If anyone moves while they are Statues, they will be shot to death!!"

"Okay, okay!" "I won't move!" "Those who are caught must play dead~"

The other children didn't seem to notice anything was wrong and started to play games with a smile on their faces.
Suddenly, this ordinary park feels like a horror movie.
"Squid Game" has aired its last episode, but its popularity during this period has indeed left an indelible impression on the audience in Tokyo.

Not only has the concept of "games where lives are at stake" become popular, but even childhood games seem to be distorted, and children are affected.

No wonder some critics openly called on everyone to boycott "Squid Game" in the media and newspapers, so that tree friends can return the childhood game they remember.
On the other hand, the TV series with an average audience rating of 34% naturally attracted the attention of many TV stations, and the production bureaus of TV stations began to invest in this type of TV series.
As the pioneer, Shuyou Films naturally also has such voices.

"I vaguely remember that Naoki-san seems to have a movie script for Battle Royale that is very similar to Squidward." Yoshimura Otomo was chatting with Idou Shu while smoking in the smoking area in the corridor. "Shuichi-san, I see that you have been going to the editorial office frequently recently. Why don't you ask Naoki-san for the script of this movie?"

"Ha!" Idou Shuichi patted Yoshimura Otomo on the shoulder, "I don't need Naoki-san's script now!"

"?real?"

"Of course! Can we not make movies without Nagayama Naoki?!"

Idou Shuichi, who felt that he had an idea, was full of confidence.
"Otomo-san, let me tell you, I have an awesome movie idea!!! I've asked the editors to write it, and if it's made, it will definitely be a big hit!"

"Huh?" Yoshimura Otomo gave a suspicious look.

If Xiuyi-san wanted to talk about making a movie, he could believe it. But writing a script?

Do you think everyone is Naoki Nagayama?!

What's more, you are providing creative ideas and asking others to write for you?

How many unknown editors and writers live in the cheap apartments (two-story light steel bungalows) in Bunkyo Ward? !
Idou Shuichi is now filled with joy, and can't wait to share his idea for the movie "The Man with Zero Sense of Existence" with Yoshimura Otomo, which makes Yoshimura Otomo frown.
To be honest, such a story does sound interesting. However, no one can guarantee the quality of the filming.

"Otomo-san, what do you think?!" Idou Shuichi's face was full of sincerity.

".Well, it should be okay, but it depends on the completion of the script."

Yoshimura Otomo said this cautiously, but he also knew that as long as Idou Shuichi strongly supported it, the movie would always be made.

Whenever Naoki-san gave him the script, Yoshimura Otomo never had any doubts. He would start preparing for filming as soon as he got it, as if he had already determined that the work would be a big hit.

Forget it, let Xiuyi-san be willful for once. After all, Shuyou Eiga is already so big, it can’t always rely on Naoki Nagayama alone!
At this time, Naoki Nagayama, whom Yoshimura Otomo missed so much, returned to Shizuoka again. This year should be the year he returned to his hometown the most times!
"Huh? Holiday?!" Naoki Nagayama was a little surprised when he saw his father Ken Nagayama who was still at home during the day.

"Yes, Naoki, have you forgotten? The Owara Kaze no Bon (Wind Bon Dance Festival) is about to begin." Nanako, the mother, said beside him, "So today your father and I are going to Fujisan City."

"Ah, this"

The memories in my mind then emerged. It seemed that my mother Nanako's hometown was from Fuji City, so she had a lot of feelings for the local festival of Kaze Bon Odori that has been going on for more than 300 years.

At this time of year every year, my father would stop working and take my mother to attend the memorial service.

"How about Naoki going with us?" asked Nanako Nagayama.

".I'll forget it." Naoki Nagayama shook his head, "We still have to continue filming in the evening~"

"That's fine. Aoki isn't going anyway."

When they were young, the three children would go there together to see it, but when they grew up, only Tsuruko would go with them. Anyway, the two boys were not very interested in activities such as shamisen and folk song singing, and they did not have much affection for the traditions of Fujiyama City.
His father and mother were packing clothes for the evening and drove over in a small truck in the late afternoon. This made Naoki Naoyama a little bored.
The script is almost finished, and the shooting will have to wait until the evening. So the remaining time seems to be very empty.
"Naoki, why don't you take Inatarou for a walk?"

Nanako, the mother, can't stand her second son who does nothing but monopolizes the only TV in the house. She used to miss him a lot, but since he has come back so many times recently, she has begun to dislike him!
"." Looking at the sun outside, Naoki Nagayama really wanted to ask his mother if she was serious?

"And by the way, send these croquettes to the weeds!"

Nanako, the mother, handed the bag of croquettes given by others to Naoki Naoyama. The two older people didn't like sweet food, so the snacks at home were fed into Naoyama's mouth.
Naoki Nagayama walked out of the gate, turned around and looked at the dog beside him who was panting with its tongue hanging out. He felt inexplicably sad that he was being driven out together with a dog!

"Yingtaro, let's go!" Nagayama Naoki turned his head and said, "I don't want to stay in this house anymore!"

"Woof woof woof!!!"

The eldest brother Aoki's home is not far from the hometown, and it only takes a short walk to get there. However, Naoki Naoki's forehead is covered with sweat, and Yingtaro also opened his mouth wide.
After arriving at the solid wood house, the man and the dog happened to see Nagayama Aoki getting ready to go out.
"Naoki? Why are you here?" The eldest brother Aoki greeted him in a good mood.

"Mother asked me to send some croquettes to Yecao." Naoki Nagayama looked at Aoki Nagayama who was wearing a fisherman's hat and holding a fishing rod, "Brother, are you going fishing?"

"Yeah. I just happened to have some free time." Nagayama Aoki took his brother into the house. "Kaori and Nogusa are back at their parents' house. Naoki, just put the things down~"

"Ah, hi!"

Naoki Nagayama took a look at the equipment box that his elder brother Aoki was sorting out, looking at the various baits, floats, fishing lines, fish hooks, and other weird things inside.

"Brother, it looks like you have all the fishing equipment."

"Of course, if you like fishing, you naturally need to use all kinds of equipment!" Nagayama Aoki nodded, full of pride as a fisherman.

As we all know, once you embark on the road of fishing, it is like fighting monsters to level up. Facing different monsters (fish) and different fishing spots (columns), you naturally need different props (fishing gear). The degree of addiction to middle-aged people is comparable to that of teenagers to online games.
"Brother, are you good at fishing?"

"No, no, just so-so," Yongshan Qingmu said modestly, "I'm just a newbie who has just started fishing. At most, I can catch some groupers and the like. The legendary fishing masters have even caught sharks!"

“.” Wasn’t he killed by the shark?
Having nothing to do, Naoki Nagayama suddenly became curious about fishing:
"Brother, do you have any extra fishing rods? I want to try it too."

"Oh? Naoki also wants to try? Have you fished before?" Nagayama Aoki's eyes lit up. Could it be that my fishing avenue will have a new capable member?
"I'm not bragging. I'm also known as an immortal when it comes to fishing!" Naoki Nagayama is full of confidence!

"!!! Todoroki?"

"Of course, I am the man known as the Nest-making Immortal!!!"

"."

Yongshan Qingmu suddenly felt like he couldn't speak. At least he shouldn't.
Finally, Naoki Nagayama followed his elder brother to a nearby beach, where the current was fast and the sound of wind and waves was constant.
"Can you catch fish here?" Naoki Nagayama was a little skeptical.

"Of course, those fish like to hide next to the rocks!" Nagayama Aoki said, "I must catch one today to replenish the weeds!"

"."

Under the guidance of his elder brother Aoki, Naoki Nagayama arranged the poles, and then sat on the small stool he brought with him.
In a blink of an eye, two hours passed
Naoki Nagayama looked at his elder brother Aoki who was collecting his rod next to him, his face was calm. They were clearly fishing at the same spot, why did his elder brother Aoki already catch three big fish and four or five small fish while he only caught some soda cans, slippers and the like?
Isn’t this bullying an honest person?

"Yingtaro, there is a reason for this!" Naoki Nagayama patted the dog lying next to him and said, "The water flow is too fast and the waves are too big. I can't use my best skills."

"If it's a river or lake with a slow current, my baiting method will definitely work!"

"Woof" The dog trusts his master without hesitation.

At this moment, Nagayama Aoki next to him exclaimed again:
"Naoki, another fish has taken the bait! Oh? This time it's so strong, it looks like a big one!! Naoki, come and help!"

"."

Brother Aoki is so good at fishing, he catches fish one after another. Why not make fried fish tails while filming "Midnight Diner" at night!!!
Ehime Prefecture.
This is the starting point of Akina Nakamori's national concert in Shikoku. After finishing the concert here, she will go to Kochi Prefecture and then embark on the journey back to Tokyo.

Three hours before the show.
"Are you going to wear the sapphire ring this time too?" Ueda Maki asked Akina who was putting on makeup.

"Of course!"

Akina Nakamori didn't hesitate at all. Of course, she should wear such a beautiful ring on her hand all the time to show others!

No, I will change it to a wedding ring later.
"Okay." Ueda Maki didn't say much and put the box containing the ring next to Akina Nakamori.

"Dong Dong~"

The door of the dressing room knocked twice, and then Ming Xingfang walked in.

"Akina-chan, the hotel for tonight has been arranged to be a seaside resort hotel." Ever since he was blocked by paparazzi and fans in the hotel before, Ming Xingfang knew that their schedule must have been leaked~
There is no way around it. After all, with such a large national tour, and so many people involved in the preparation process, it is difficult to prevent the news from leaking.

What's more, in the entertainment industry, leaking this kind of information is already an unspoken rule. Some people make money by selling out the schedules of popular idols.
Even some agencies turn a blind eye to this situation for the sake of exposure and popularity.

"What about when we go out?" asked Akina Nakamori.

"We have arranged a special passage. After the concert ends today, the car will stop at the door. Security personnel will escort Akina to the car and then clear the way until the car drives onto the highway." Akiko Fusa said, "Akina-chan just needs to keep her head down and not say anything!"

After trying many ways to leave the venue, they finally decided to use the most old-fashioned method. After all, they have tried methods such as feinting to the east and attacking in the west, sneaking through Chencang, and replacing one thing with another, and fans are becoming increasingly difficult to deceive, so in the end, the dumbest method is the most reliable.

Spend a little more money, hire a few more security guards, form a human wall for protection, put them in the car, and drive on the highway. Four wheels can't be slower than two legs!

"All right."

Akina Nakamori actually still wants to interact more with fans, but if she doesn’t, she really can’t get out!!!
"The next game is Kochi, right?" Akina suddenly asked.

"Yes, and then flew back to Tokyo!" Ming Xingfang nodded.

"That's great. We can see Naoki-san soon!"

Ueda Maki reminded: "But it seems that Naoki-san has returned to Shizuoka?"

"Then go find him in Shizuoka!"

Hearing his idol's words, Ming Xingfang began to have a headache again. The schedule had already been arranged, was he going to delay it halfway? !
He really couldn't do anything about his idol.
"By the way, this is the record that Akina wanted." Akina Yukifusa took out the record from her briefcase before leaving.

"Ah, this is the most popular record recently!" After taking it, Akina Nakamori stuffed it directly into the player next to her.

With the strong rhythm of drums and electric guitar, Kudo Shizuka's "I Want to Say I Love You Loudly" came out from the player. Akina Nakamori listened to the lively melody and her little head began to shake rhythmically.
Ueda Maki looked at this scene with some surprise.
Mingming just heard this song on TV and immediately asked Mingxing Fangzhe to buy this record.
Is Mingcai-chan jealous or simply in love?

This is Naoki Nagayama's song. After giving it to Shizuka Kudo, she is almost becoming Akina's rival!!!
(End of this chapter)