wavenovel Chapter 1184 1193 Who says you can't have your cake and eat it too? !
Chapter 1184 1193 Who says you can't have your cake and eat it too? !
Chapter 1184 1193 Who says you can't have your cake and eat it too? !
Naoki Nagayama did not realize what his subordinates had done. He waited in the office for the late Shuichi Ido, and then talked with him about the establishment of the Tokyo Film Industry Association.
“The venue is ready.”
Yi Tangxiu took a big sip of the cold drink.
"March 3th, the day of the Spring Equinox! The Tokyo Film Industry Association's founding conference and first membership meeting, the first batch of members and related media have been notified!"
"Hmm~"
Naoki Nagayama nodded. The first members of the Tokyo Film Industry Association included well-known producers, directors, screenwriters and actors in the film industry, as well as representatives from major film studios, agencies, officials from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and the Economic Planning Agency.
Without the cooperation of these people, the Tokyo Film Industry Association is just an empty shell.
“The election of the first president and other standing committee members will also be held on the same day!”
Idou Shuichi said,
"I'm the president candidate, Suoh Ikuo and Toyama Atsuko are the vice presidents, and Otomo-san is the secretary general. As for Naoki-san, he will be a standing committee member for the time being."
These appointments had already been made in advance and only needed to be completed at the first general meeting.
Generally speaking, the president and vice president are just figureheads and make proposals to higher levels. The secretary-general is the person who does the day-to-day work of the industry association.
The establishment of the Tokyo Film Industry Association was strongly supported by Shuyou, so the three executives all hold high positions in the association. Moreover, since the Tokyo Film Industry Support Fund that has been planned to be established will be managed by Shuyou, there will always be a seat for Shuyou among the standing committee members.
"Hey, let's do this then."
This charter has been discussed countless times, and Naoki Nagayama has no problem with it.
"Guests coming to watch the ceremony?"
"In addition to social celebrities, we also invited big names from the foreign film industry."
In this era, there are still professions like film critics. There are also some former aristocrats who now make a living by relying on their fame, as well as some diplomats. They are the so-called social celebrities.
In addition, as the most famous city for neon, Tokyo also has many foreign filmmakers.
The two of them went through the establishment process of the Tokyo Film Industry Association in the office, and then they felt relieved and started chatting:
"Naoki-san, have you decided on the actors for Departures?"
"The male lead has been decided, it's Miura Tomokazu," Nagayama Naoki said, "but the female lead is still a little undecided and there's no final choice."
Idou Shuichi said in surprise:
"Wasn't it possible to do it with Kanako Higuchi and Mieko Harada before?"
"It always feels like something is missing. I can't tell where it is."
"Hahaha, why don't you consider Tanaka Yuko?"
"Yuko-san"
It's not that Naoki Nagayama didn't consider Tanaka Yuko, but at this time, Tanaka Yuko and Sawada Kenji were found to be in love, and Sawada Kenji spent 18 billion yen to divorce his original wife, which was a hot topic.
“She’s not very convenient right now.”
Idou Shuichi also remembered what Tanaka Yuko was facing now:
"That's true. But Kenji Sawada gave Ito-san 18 billion yen, which is almost the highest breakup fee in the entertainment industry. From a certain perspective, Yuko-san is really charming!"
"." How could it not be big~ She is the future famous Showa beauty!
Yuko Tanaka's appearance is not actually outstanding in the entertainment industry, but her facial features are very harmonious when combined with the charm of her personality. She has a special charm that makes people remember her.
Such charm is much more attractive than simple beauty in relationships, and even the neon rock star Kenji Sawada would rather leave the house and be with her~
"Okay, stop talking about Yuko-san."
Naoki Nagayama doesn't want to talk behind his friends' backs.
"Regarding the heroine, does Xiuyi-san have any good suggestions?"
"Ha, I don't have any good ideas for this! The casting is up to you, Naoki-san."
Idou Shuichi said that he didn't want to get involved in such things, and then he said with a smile,
"But I want to remind you of one thing"
"what?"
"Whether it's Kanan-ko or Mie-ko," Idou Shuichi patted Naoyama Naoki's shoulder, "Naoki-san, these are all actresses you've had scandals with!"
"If you choose them, you must be prepared for the scandal to resurface!"
"."
Naoki Nagayama was stunned for a moment, then angrily slapped Idou Shuichi's hand away.
"Let's go!"
"Hahaha~"
The fifth floor of the Shuyou Building is where the animation department is located.
It has been a while since the release of "Slam Dunk". This animation has received very high praise on Tokyo TV and it can be said that it has firmly taken over the position of "Captain Tsubasa".
As the popularity continues to rise, the production department has become increasingly busy.
Comic books, special issues, posters, peripherals, dolls, stationery, and various paintings for promotional purposes all need to be created by artist.
As we all know, animation works cannot make money simply by relying on royalties and TV station fees. The bulk of the income comes from other derivative income such as books, audio-visual products, stationery, toys, games, etc.
As the continuous income slowly flows into the pockets of tree friends, this comic finally begins to create more value for tree friends~
Gosho Aoyama and Yoshihiro Togashi have now devoted all their energy to the work "Slam Dunk" and do not pay much attention to other matters in the department.
On the same floor, the original Studio Ghibli was feeling increasingly anxious.
"Miyazaki. The prototypes of the Big and Small Totoro haven't been determined yet?!"
Takahata asked hastily,
"Haven't you already drawn several pictures?"
The protagonist of the "My Neighbor Totoro" project has been determined, but the image of the Totoro has not been finalized.
"It's not so easy to finalize a fantasy creature that is simple, lively, cute, and mysterious!" Miyazaki said calmly, "It's not like humans, where there are so many references."
Whether it is an adult or a child, with so many years of experience in drawing, Miyazaki Hayao can do it with ease~
"But. Xiuyi-san's regular meeting is about to start again. If there is no progress, we will be scolded!"
Isao Takahata was very troubled. This was the bad thing about working for someone else: the boss would ask you about your progress!
The previous poor progress made Idou Shuichi unhappy, so now he has to report progress every week, which has become a headache for the working group.
They are painters, and they have not learned the PPT method of later generations. It is impossible for them to brag about it without real progress.
"Just scold me. It's not like I haven't been scolded before! I was scolded when I was at Toei~"
Miyazaki Hayao slowly flipped through the drawings.
“Making anime movies requires inspiration and sensibility.”
“So our studio went bankrupt!”
Toshio Suzuki's words hit the nail on the head, and the working group suddenly quieted down. They could finally concentrate on their business!
But it was quiet for a while
"By the way, have you watched Slam Dunk?" Takahata continued, "It's really exciting!"
"Apu, are you jealous?"
"Of course!" Takahata Isao said seriously, "I heard there are special rewards this month! Everyone's salary will be doubled!"
Apart from other things, the amount given by the tree friends is really a lot! The basic salary plus performance plus year-end bonus are all divided from the projects~
In Japan's comics industry, artists don't earn much to begin with, and the treatment Shuyou receives now is what everyone in the industry expects of the company!
"So we can't be so unmotivated!"
"Once the profits from My Neighbor Totoro are shared, we might all become wealthy!"
"Hahaha~"
While the trio was cheering each other up, Shuichi Idou came to the animation department.
After communicating with the "Slam Dunk" team, which was operating well, I came to the "My Neighbor Totoro" team.
"Mina-san, I have to preside over the establishment ceremony of the Tokyo Film Industry Association this week, so I may not have time to hold a regular meeting with you."
Idou Xiuyi sat down and said to the three backbones,
"So, tell us about the progress now!"
"Ah! This." Takahata Isao flipped through the sketch in a panic, "The character of the protagonist of My Neighbor Totoro has been established, and the backgrounds of several major scenes have been drawn."
Toshio Suzuki added: "The preliminary storyboard draft of the storyline is also in progress, and it is expected that the first draft will be available by the end of the month!"
Idou Shuichi took the original painting and looked through it, nodded without commenting, and then looked at Miyazaki Hayao:
"And what about the main Totoro image?"
“Hey, there are some results.”
Hayao Miyazaki handed over the original drawings of three Totoro images, a huge black Totoro with a white belly, a medium-sized gray-blue Totoro, and a small white Totoro that were lifelike.
Compared with the draft given by Naoki Nagayama, it is more three-dimensional and detailed, and even the movements are drawn.
"Well, not bad~"
Idou Shuichi was actually focusing on the Tokyo Film Association. He looked at the paintings of Hayao Miyazaki and the others, nodded in approval, and then said to the three people seriously:
"In April, Shuyou will probably start three film and television projects. By then, Naoki-san and I will be very busy and probably won't have much time for animation."
"So I'm going to put some pressure on you before this, hoping that you can speed up on your own. I feel that you have made progress during this period!"
"I hope that the movie 'My Neighbor Totoro' can be produced before the end of this year! Then you will be able to get a generous year-end bonus."
"Hi!" X3
After drinking the full bowl of chicken soup, the enthusiasm of the three Ghibli crew members was slightly aroused.
Suzuki Toshio asked:
"Xiuichi-san, three projects, which three are they?"
"Naoki-san's "Departures", the casting is very popular recently. There is also a TV series, "Long Vacation" directed by Nishimoto Banyuki."
Idou Shuichi said,
"The other one is a collaboration with Shochiku."
With Shuyou’s current size, it is impossible for all its films to be produced independently. It has collaborated with several established film studios on many occasions.
"Including your My Neighbor Totoro, there should be four projects started at the same time!"
"So many projects together. Tree friends' manpower."
Toshio Suzuki was a little worried. Like their previous company, Tokuma Shoten, they could only produce one project a year at most. Not only did they lack the manpower, but they also lacked the budget.
"Haha, do you think our Shuyou is a small company?"
Idou Xiuyi laughed, then realized,
"Ah, you haven't been to the filming base in Ota District. Most of our production team is actually there!"
"I see."
Talking about the current situation of Shuyou, Idou Shuichi was somewhat in high spirits. Seeing that the three newcomers who had just joined Shuyou did not seem to have enough recognition of the company, he suddenly had an idea in his mind:
"Come to think of it, you guys don't seem to have a realistic sense of Shuyou's status in the entertainment industry!"
"How about this, you guys come and attend the Tokyo Film Industry Association's founding meeting on March 3th!"
Hayao Miyazaki, Toshio Suzuki and Isao Takahata all asked in surprise: "We?"
"Well, come here, everyone!"
Yitang Xiu smiled and said,
"Come and see the influence our tree friends have in the entertainment industry today!"
The three of them looked at each other and were indeed interested in what Idou Shuichi said.
"Uh hi!"
In the evening, Tomokazu Miura returned to his home in Kunitachi City.
"I am back!"
Yamaguchi Baihui had almost finished preparing dinner. When she heard the door open, she came out of the kitchen to greet her husband:
"Welcome home. You've worked hard today!"
Then he took the briefcase and handed over the slippers.
To be honest, as a man, Miura Tomokazu was very pleased to see the former top idol greet him so gently. He smiled and asked:
"Are Yuutarou and Takahiro good today?"
"Yuutarou is very well behaved in kindergarten and was praised by the teacher!" Yamaguchi Momoe shared the family's daily life, "Takahiro didn't cry today and can eat by himself!"
"That's really nice!"
Tomokazu Miura walked into the living room and talked with his two sons for a while.
Yamaguchi Momoe brought the prepared dinner to the table, invited Miura Tomokazu to have dinner, and continued to chat about trivial things at the table.
Everything is so harmonious and beautiful that Miura Tomokazu is a little addicted to it. If it weren't for the previous mood that was still playing tricks on him~
After putting her eldest and second sons to sleep at night, Yamaguchi Momoe asked Miura Tomokazu:
"What's wrong with Anata today? Is work not going well?"
Yamaguchi Momoe was a smart woman and naturally saw that her husband was worried, but she didn't say anything during dinner.
"Has he really been discovered?"
Tomokazu Miura laughed. He had always known that his wife was a sharp-minded person.
Pulling Yamaguchi Baihui into the yard, looking at the small courtyard surrounded by a high wall, Miura Tomokazu said:
"Baihui, do you feel happy?"
"Of course!" Yamaguchi Baihui answered firmly, "Being able to marry Tomokazu is the happiest thing!"
"Even if you have to spend the whole day in a yard like this, dealing with complicated household chores?"
Miura Tomokazu pointed to the high wall, which was a measure to protect the privacy of the family and also a restriction to contain Yamaguchi Momoe.
"Youhe, what's wrong with you today?"
".Nothing." Miura Tomokazu paused, "I just suddenly remembered how you looked like in the spotlight before. It was like you were glowing. Now it feels like I have imprisoned you in a wall."
“It’s my choice now! I feel very happy.”
Yamaguchi Baihui leaned on her husband to comfort her.
"Did Youhe encounter something bad?"
"It shouldn't be a good thing!" said Miura Tomokazu, "I got the leading role in Naoki-san's "Departures"!"
"That's great!"
Yamaguchi Baihui straightened her upper body and looked at her husband. She knew that being the protagonist of Naoki Nagayama's movie would be a great improvement for the actor's career.
"We need to thank Naoki-san and Akina-chan! Why not invite them to be our guests?"
“This is what should happen”
Seeing that her husband seemed to be uninterested, Yamaguchi Baihui was in a state of confusion.
"Tomokazu. Did Naoki-san make any request? Does it have anything to do with me?"
"No, no," Miura Tomokazu shook his head, "Naoki-san didn't say anything."
"It's just that after I got the role, I heard other people saying that Yamaguchi Momoe is very suitable for the role of the heroine, and it would be great if Yamaguchi Momoe and Miura Tomokazu could play a couple again."
Miura Tomokazu looked at his wife.
"Baihui, do you ever miss the old days?"
"."
It would be a lie to say that I don’t miss it. The feeling of being the center of attention and praised by everyone is definitely the highest level of respect and self-realization. According to the needs theory, it is a high-level human need.
Yamaguchi Baihui did not think of perfunctorily answering her husband and said:
"I may have missed it, but for me, the peaceful family life now is the best! It's my own choice!"
"You can't have both the fame and success of a family and the peace of mind of a family."
"."
Miura Tomokazu was silent for a moment, and thinking of Akina Nakamori's current state, he couldn't help but speak,
"What if I could have both?!"
He always believed that he was not a good husband and did not have the ability to protect his wife, which was why Yamaguchi Momoe had to retire completely and stay at home as a housewife.
"???"
Yamaguchi Baihui looked at Miura Tomokazu in surprise, and saw that he was a little excited:
"If you wish, you can balance family and career at the same time."
"Departures is Naoki-san's sincere masterpiece, aiming for an international award. Baihui, you are the most suitable candidate for the female lead. If you want to participate in the performance, the role must be yours!"
"And with our relationship with Naoki-san, Shuyou can also protect you from harassment from other media and entertainment agencies."
"Just like when we were in the Takanawa Building!"
When she rented a house in Takanawa Building, Naoki Nagayama and Akina Nakamori also stayed there temporarily, so the paparazzi who were always there disappeared! This also gave Momoe Yamaguchi a few months of peace and quiet.
This is the benefit of having a thigh to lean on!
"And the agencies under Shuyou will not exploit artists."
"Tomokazu!" Yamaguchi Baihui stopped her husband from talking, "Don't say that. I am living a happy life now!"
"."
Miura Tomokazu stopped talking and the conversation ended without any result.
However, when they went to bed at night, both of them had trouble falling asleep. When Yamaguchi Baihui closed her eyes, she would think of her past experiences in the entertainment industry.
Although 70 to 80 percent of the scenes are unbearable, there are also unforgettable happy memories.
"Comeback?"