wavenovel Chapters 1256 and 1265: Picking people up in a private jet? How extravagant!
Chapters 1256 and 1265: Picking people up in a private jet? How extravagant!
Chapters 1256 and 1265: Picking people up in a private jet? How extravagant!
After a sudden downpour, the air in Tokyo was fresh and moist, and a rainbow even appeared in the sky.
"That's a very good omen!"
Looking at the beautiful scenery outside the window, Naoki Nagayama was in a good mood.
I finally managed to appease Akina yesterday, and I've finished reading the novel. It should finally be over.
After finishing up some other things at the company today, I can take Akina and Natsuka on a trip!
"Dong dong."
There was a knock on the office door, and then Kijima Kyō walked in.
"Naoki-san, the meeting may begin!"
"Okay~"
Naoki Nagayama and Kyō Kijima walked together toward the conference room.
Shuichi Itō, Yoshihiko Sugiyama, and Eiichiro Watanabe were all in the conference room. When Naoki Nagayama came in, everyone greeted him.
"Everyone, relax~ Kijima-kun, let's begin!"
"Hi," Kijima nodded. He was the host of the meeting. "Now we will begin the debriefing session for the release of 'Departures'."
"It has been twenty days since the premiere of 'Departures,' and yesterday, the first-week box office data for cinemas across the country was compiled."
Nowadays, cinemas don't have any data systems. Each cinema's data statistics are all on paper and require professional personnel to summarize and calculate. That's why it takes more than ten days to summarize the box office figures for the first week.
"Departures" grossed 9 million yuan in its opening week. Based on current trends, its total box office for the first month could exceed 30 billion yuan."
The release of "Departures" will be long, lasting until the end of the year, and is expected to gross around 40 billion yuan in total.
This box office performance doesn't seem to match that of "Kikujiro's Summer," but it's a more plot-driven film, not a family-friendly comedy. Most of the audience is adults, so the box office results are understandable.
Moreover, the film itself is a drama that leans towards winning awards, so its reception will mainly depend on the film industry's evaluation of it.
"Media outlets have given 'Departures' very high praise, commending the film for its warm and human touch, its fresh interpretation of Japan's unique funeral culture, and its portrayal of Japan's distinctive view of life and death."
Some critics also felt that the film's cinematography and editing were just right, adding a touch of humor to the overall solemn plot.
The music in the film is also very moving.
A renowned film critic commented that "Departures" is a simple yet deeply moving film, lighthearted yet profoundly touching.
Listening to Kijima's report, Naoki Nagayama nodded in satisfaction. The film had gained considerable recognition in the industry, and it was safe to say that "Departures" would definitely be a contender for one of the three major Japanese film awards at the end of the year.
After Kijima finished speaking, Sugiyama Yoshihiko stood up:
"The initial promotional work for 'Departures' is almost over. There will be one last announcement tomorrow for the next phase. We will continue the promotion in cinemas across China according to the usual procedures!"
The next phase will focus on overseas promotion and distribution.
We'll start with Taiwan, then Hong Kong and other regions, and then collaborate with Paramount Pictures to release the film in the US through their channels. I'll personally go to the US in a while to finalize this distribution.
In fact, in Taiwan, the tree enthusiasts have already established a distribution company. After all, the place is not big, and it is enough to reach a cooperation agreement.
In Hong Kong, it's not worth setting up a company for a few cinemas. Naoki Nagayama already knows some people there, so he can just distribute the money directly.
However, in Europe and America, this is still a blank area for tree enthusiasts.
"Sugiyama-san, during your business trip to the United States, please make sure to connect with as many people as possible from film companies."
Naoki Nagayama began to speak.
"We might need to cooperate with them again in the future!"
"Hi!"
Sugiyama Yoshihiko nodded to indicate that he understood. During this period, because he was being kept on the leash by the subsidiary president, he could be said to have devoted himself entirely to the cause.
After summarizing the box office results, discussing the upcoming publicity and distribution work, and talking about the follow-up celebrations and bonuses, the meeting was considered over.
After everyone else left, Naoki Nagayama and Shuichi Itō slowly walked back.
"Shuichi-san, the morale at the Film Association is pretty high right now, isn't it?"
"Yes, everyone is very happy that the proposal has been passed."
Itō Shu nodded and said with a smile.
"More membership applications have been sent in. In the future, the Film Association will be able to cover at least 70% of the professionals in the film industry!"
"That's no small group!"
This industry association is already among the top ten largest unions in Japan in terms of membership, and it controls the channels for making its voice heard. In terms of both size and influence, it cannot be ignored!
No wonder the Takeshita faction wanted to control the Film Association~
"Yes, now that I'm the president, I'm truly commanding!"
"Hahaha~" Naoki Nagayama laughed as well, offering a few compliments before asking, "So, has that Nobuo Asai been up to anything lately?"
"I haven't felt anything these past few days. However, the association's workload has increased recently, and the association may be expanding its structure in a couple of days, at which point there may be some action."
"Okay, then let's continue to observe for a while!"
The two arrived at Yoshimura Otomo's office, where Nagayama Naoki began to talk about his personal matters.
"Otomo-san, Shuichi-san, I want to take a break for a while in August! About a week~"
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Upon hearing this, the two close friends exchanged a glance, and then Itō Shuichi silently took out his wallet from his pocket and handed Yoshimura Ōtomo 10,000 yen.
"What are you doing?!"
Naoki Nagayama's eyes widened.
"You two, you're not using me as a bet, are you?!"
"Hahaha~"
Yoshimura Otomo was in a great mood. Although a Fukuzawa Yukichi card was nothing to him now, it was won from his friend, so it was very sweet!
"Yes, we already knew Naoki-san would be taking a vacation, but I bet it would be in August, while Shuichi-san previously thought he'd lose if it was at the end of July!"
Naoki Nagayama was speechless. "Are you guys really that bored?!"
"How could it be boring? It's very interesting!"
Shuichi Itō sat on the sofa and said with a smile, as the two of them already knew their best friend's personality very well.
"The gambling isn't over yet. Where is Naoki-san going on vacation?"
Seeing the two of them so enthusiastic, Naoki Nagayama could only continue speaking:
"My Jurassic Island, under construction, in the Seto Inland Sea!"
Upon hearing this, Yoshimura Otomo's smile widened even more. He reached out and made a thumbs-up gesture towards Itō Shuichi. Clearly, he had won again!
"So, is this a bet on where I'll be on vacation?"
"yes."
Shuichi Itō sighed and took out another Fukuzawa Yukichi card.
"I bet it's overseas, but Otomo-san says it's definitely in Japan. Naoki-san always went overseas before, why the change this time!"
"Haha~"
Reaching out, Yoshimura Otomo put Fukuzawa Yukichi into his wallet.
"Naoki-san is married now, and has a daughter named Natsuka, how could he possibly go on a long trip!"
"You can bring your family along, right? Naoki-san has a private jet anyway!"
Shuichi Itō said,
"The plane is so big, you could sleep all the way to Spain!"
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Naoki Nagayama remaining silent is indeed acceptable.
However, Yoshimura Otomo said:
"Since the flower jam is so small, is it not suitable to go abroad or is it more convenient to go domestically?"
"whispering sound"
The loser is always a bit stubborn.
However, Naoki Nagayama patted the coffee table:
"Otomo-san, Naoki-san, I'm not just going there for a vacation. I'm also going to check on how the Jurassic Park set construction is going!"
"Oh, is filming going to start in the second half of the year?"
Shuichi Itō immediately asked,
"Have the male and female leads been chosen yet?"
"We don't have any yet, but if there are any suitable actors in the association, we can introduce them~" Naoki Nagayama said with a smile, "Chairman Shuichi!"
"Great! I'll make this a benefit for the association when I get back!"
Chairman Shuichi Itō did not refuse at all.
"Members are definitely eager to participate in Naoki Nagayama's film project in advance!"
Naoki Nagayama shook his head and continued:
"I'm also planning to hold a birthday party for Hana-chan on the island. Shuichi-san and Otomo-san will be coming too!"
"On the island?"
Yoshimura Hirotomo was somewhat surprised.
"That's very inconvenient; people can't even get through."
"I will send a private plane to pick everyone up."
Naoki Nagayama smiled and said,
Anyway, I didn't plan to invite too many people this time.
He still hoped to spend the first birthday party of the Nagayama family's daughter with relatives and friends, rather than turning it into a social event like a full-month celebration after she was born.
There was no other way at that time, after all, Naoki Nagayama had offspring, which was a big deal for the entire Naoki fan community, so they had to make a big fuss about it.
However, is it appropriate to use a private jet to pick someone up and take them to an island for a birthday party?
Only Naoki Nagayama could pull off something so extravagant! It's true what they say, once people have money, they'll do things that others wouldn't even dare to imagine!
"In that case, I'll wait for Naoki-san's plane!"
Shuichi Itō said with a smile, "I've never ridden in Naoki Nagayama's private jet before!"
"But, surely there must be somewhere to stay on that island?"
"How could that be! The resort hotel is already built! I guarantee it will be no different from the five-star hotels in other tourist attractions!"
"That's good"
National City, Miura House.
Momoe Yamaguchi, who had just picked up her eldest son from kindergarten, was walking down the street with Yutaro, chatting and laughing.
Although people occasionally cast curious glances on the street, most people in this small city were already used to Yamaguchi Momoe's presence, and no one would go over to bother her.
The paparazzi and reporters from outside the area seem to have been swept away by some unknown force; it's been a long time since we've seen any of them trying to take pictures.
As for some fans, most of those who used to be fans of Momoe Yamaguchi are now middle-aged and no longer have the drive or shamelessness to rush to her house to express their loyalty. Isn't it enough to just look at their idols on TV shows and in newspapers?
Moreover, in such an era of limited information, even those outside the industry might not be able to find information about Momoe Yamaguchi's new address.
"Yutaro, what do you want to eat tonight?"
Momoe Yamaguchi, holding her eldest son's hand, asked,
"Tonkotsu ramen!!"
Yutaro naturally said what he wanted to eat.
"I want to eat fried meat too!"
"Okay, I'll buy groceries on the way later!"
She was filming "Departures" a while ago and has also been helping with promotions, so Momoe Yamaguchi has had less time to spend with her son. Now that the first month of "Departures" is almost over, she naturally wants to make up for it.
We chatted along the way and then bought some groceries. By the time we got back to the Miura residence, it was already evening.
After opening the door and going inside, she discovered that Tomokazu Miura had also returned and was playing with his mother and second son, Takahiro.
"Honey, you're back!"
Upon seeing Momoe Yamaguchi, Tomokazu Miura immediately went to greet her and took the bag from her hand.
"Why so many things?"
"I also went to the market to buy ingredients to cook Yutaro's favorite dishes."
"I see."
Miura Tomokazu glanced at Yutaro beside him, who looked rather pitiful.
"What about mine?"
"Why is Tomokazu fighting with Yutaro for food?!"
"Men need care too!"
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Momoe Yamaguchi was somewhat speechless, wondering if her husband had been spending too much time with Naoki Nagayama while filming movies, because he was now making more and more suggestive remarks!
Meanwhile, Yutaro, who hadn't greeted his father since he entered the room, shook his head helplessly. Sure enough, his parents were the real lovers, and he was just an accident!
In this situation, he took off his shoes and ran towards the television in the living room.
"I'm going to see 'Slam Dunk'!"
Nothing soothes a child's heart like cartoons.
The two adults didn't interfere much. After Miura Tomokazu helped put the ingredients in the kitchen, they saw Yamae Yamaguchi hurriedly change into an apron and start cooking.
So he rolled up his sleeves and prepared to help.
"Alright, Yuwa, go keep Yutaro company. You don't need to help in the kitchen!"
Yamaguchi Momoe, who was very insistent on certain points, refused and pushed the child's father out.
Okay~
Miura Tomokazu lowered his sleeves, then thought of what Nagayama Naoki had given him earlier that day.
"Oh right, Momoe Naoki-san asked me to bring that novel with me!"
"Ok?"
Upon hearing the name Naoki Nagayama, Momoe Yamaguchi's attention increased.
"What novel?"
“It’s the book I mentioned on the TV show last time, the one that made Akina-chan cry!” Tomokazu Miura continued, “It’s called ‘I’m Sorry, I Love You’.”
"Ah! It's here!"
Momoe Yamaguchi smiled.
"Looks like Akina-chan has finished watching!"
"Yes, when Naoki-san gave me the things, he also told me to comfort you when you cried so much, Momoe."
"Hahaha, why would I cry like that!"
Momoe Yamaguchi smiled and shook her head. She was a resilient woman with a strong will, a top idol who was able to withstand the pressure from her agency, fans, the media, and everyone else at the peak of her career and retire gracefully!
The power of the kernel needs no further explanation!
"Akina-chan is still too young. She's been too well protected by Naoki-san and hasn't experienced much. She's too fragile, which is why she's easily moved by certain romantic scenes."
"That novel can't possibly make me cry!!!"
Seeing his wife's confident expression, Tomokazu Miura was also infected by it:
"Haha, Momoe, you're a mature and confident wife, and a strong mother to Yutaro and Takahiro! How could you possibly be made to cry by some fictional love stories in novels!"
"Of course!" Yamaguchi Momoe said confidently. "Tomokazu-san, you can put that novel in the bedroom. I'll take a look at it before bed after I've put Takahiro to sleep!"
"Okay! But we can't stay up too late. We have an event to attend tomorrow!"
"I know!"
(End of this chapter)