wavenovel Chapter 1398, Chapter 1407: The Nagayama Family's Cherry Blossom Viewing Party? Is it a mysteri
Chapter 1398, Chapter 1407: The Nagayama Family's Cherry Blossom Viewing Party? Is it a mysteri
Chapter 1398, Chapter 1407: The Nagayama Family's Cherry Blossom Viewing Party? Is it a mysterious society?!
When it comes to tricks for winning over girls, Naoki Nagayama knows a thing or two.
I picked him up and kissed him a few times, then presented him with the gift I had specially bought. It didn't take long after we got home that I had calmed the little one down.
Now he's sitting in Naoki Nagayama's lap, happily playing with the Winnie the Pooh toy he brought back from America!
Naoki Nagayama also gave the other gifts he brought back to Akina and her two mothers:
"This is the latest facial massager; it's said to massage facial muscles and smooth wrinkles. It also comes with a face mask."
Although many people say that face masks are a scam and have no effect, so many female celebrities who care about their appearance use them and spend a lot of money on them every year, which means they must be effective.
"I bought some jewelry instead of cosmetics since Akina can't use them right now."
Naoki Nagayama glanced at Akina, who was intently examining the little golden statuette beside him, and felt a little helpless.
"Akina, that's not real gold."
"It does not matter!"
Akina smiled and touched the little golden statue with her hand, even bringing her delicate cheek close to it to feel the cool touch.
"Everyone just needs to know that this is an Oscar!"
"By the way, where should we put it?"
As she spoke, she excitedly stood up, walked to the display case, and gestured to indicate the location.
"It must be right in the center! In the most conspicuous position!"
She swayed back and forth in front of the display case, and even tried to stand on tiptoe to put the little golden statue on the top shelf. She didn't look eight months pregnant at all!
"Be careful!"
Naoki Nagayama quickly put the little one down and went to help Akina, who didn't look pregnant at all.
"Just put it in the middle."
"Oh dear, the display cases are all full."
Akina leaned against her husband, looking at the cabinet full of trophies in front of her. There were many trophies, not only for film, but also for literature and music. Akina's awards were so numerous that they could hardly be stored!
"Then we'll buy a bigger one later!"
Naoki Nagayama said,
"Or we could put one in the living room on the east side, and put some of the trophies there!"
"it is good"
Chieko Nakamori, who was originally looking at cosmetics, felt gratified to see the harmonious relationship between the young couple. Her own marriage was not perfect, but her daughter was very happy.
Meanwhile, Nanako Nagayama took Natsuka's arm and held her close, playing with her a fluffy Winnie the Pooh, her face full of smiles.
"correct!"
Akina, who had returned to the sofa, suddenly cried out in surprise.
"Because Naoki-san went abroad, the cherry blossom viewing party has been delayed for so long and hasn't been held yet!"
"We should hold the meeting as soon as possible, before all the cherry blossoms in the courtyard have fallen!"
"Let's also take this opportunity to celebrate Naoki-san winning the grand prize!"
After hearing Akina's words, Nanako Nagayama nodded in agreement:
"Indeed, winning an international award deserves a proper celebration. We can also invite your father and brother over so our whole family can have a good time."
Chieko Nakamori was naturally very enthusiastic; according to past custom, it was customary to invite acquaintances to such celebratory events.
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Naoki Nagayama, on the other hand, didn't feel that much of a connection. After all, he had won so many awards, and he hadn't been this boastful when he won the Palme d'Or.
However, it seems that the women in the family all think it's necessary, so he won't object. Anyway, the preparations can be done by asking for help, so it won't be too tiring.
It's indeed time for the circle surrounding Naoki Nagayama to reunite, especially now that Genta Nakai, who has been away from home for a long time, has returned, and his previous short-selling activities have finally come to an end.
And now it's 88, the bubble is about to burst!
"All right!"
Naoki Nagayama, as the head of the family, nodded.
"Then let's prepare for the cherry blossom viewing party in three days!"
"?" Akina was somewhat surprised. "Why do we have to wait three more days?"
“Ewon-san and Xiu-yi-san have been away from home for so long, so naturally we should have a good get-together!”
Naoki Nagayama laughed.
"It will be three days before Yuan Tai-san and the others are disliked!"
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Akina punched Naoki Nagayama, and there were so many people around, didn't she feel ashamed!
As darkness fell, at the Nakai residence, Nakai Genta, who had already returned home, looked at his son Shota with a headache.
“Click, click, click.”
Shota Nakai was playing with the Transformers he had brought back, sweating profusely.
Because it's an airplane, it has to fly around after transforming, so Shota spent the whole afternoon running around the house!
Dads are always very patient with their daughters. After not seeing each other for a long time, and after buying her a gift, the girl really does cling to her dad, chatting and acting cute.
However, if it's a boy, he's very affectionate and calls for his dad non-stop for the first hour after coming home. But once that initial closeness wears off, he becomes completely absorbed by his toys.
What is a dad? Can he transform like a Transformer?!
“PiuPiuPiu kaka kaka”
Watching his son take all the toys out of his little box and lay them on the floor, then "defeat" them one by one with Transformers, Nakai Genta actually felt an urge to play along.
Then he felt ashamed of his thoughts. He was such a grown man.
As evening approached, Suzumi came out of her room:
"Shota, it's getting late. Wash your face, brush your teeth, and get ready for bed!"
"But it's only 8 o'clock!"
Shota was a little confused, as he usually didn't go to bed until at least 9 p.m.!
"Dad just got back from abroad. He's been on a long flight and is very tired, so he needs to rest early!"
Oh~
The little guy was quite reasonable and started tidying up his toys.
However, seeing his slow pace, Nakai Suzumi said directly:
"If you like playing with it, just leave it here. You can clean it up after you're done playing tomorrow! Go wash your face first!"
Upon hearing this, Shota was overjoyed:
"Okay~~"
After her son ran off, Lingmei looked at her husband and nodded towards the bedroom:
"Go take a shower!"
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Nakai Genta suddenly felt a little cold.
"Rinmi, I have something I want to tell you. Come and talk to me!"
"Say it while lying in bed after you've taken a shower!"
Suzumi's eyes were sharp.
"Go take a shower now!!"
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Under his wife's domineering gaze, Nakai Genta could only nod.
"Good~"
Meanwhile, at Itaru's house.
Itako, who is already in puberty, has to attend classes! And there's after-school tutoring too.
Upon returning home, he was delighted to see his father, who had been away for over half a month. He was even happier to receive the gift and thanked Itoh Osamu warmly for half a day.
However, after dinner, he went back to his room.
Suddenly, the huge house fell silent.
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After tidying up the room, Yoshikazu Itō wiped her hands and came to stand next to Shuichi Itō.
"You must be tired after such a long flight!"
"Actually, it's alright. Since it's Naoki-san's private jet, it's very spacious and has entertainment facilities."
Shuichi Itō said a few words, then suddenly sensed the awkward atmosphere. He then met his wife's disapproving gaze and immediately changed his tone.
"However, it's still been more than ten hours, so it's definitely a bit tiring!"
"Okay, then go wash up and get some rest!"
Yitang Jiadian nodded.
"I still have a few things to tidy up. You go take a shower first."
"Ah good!"
Upon entering the bedroom, Itō Shuichi quickly took out a pill from his pocket and carefully read the instructions.
"Luckily, I bought the one that takes effect in... um... fifteen minutes?"
Looks like I'll need to get a massage first.
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Even across an ocean, news of what happened in the United States had already reached Japan.
Those well-informed in the entertainment industry have received word that Naoki Nagayama, the newly crowned Oscar winner, has quietly returned to Tokyo!
"That Naoki Nagayama!!"
The fans who specifically stake out airport and subway stations complained one after another.
"Why buy a private jet?! It's so expensive! So expensive! In short, it's very impractical!"
It's not that they don't want to point out other drawbacks; after careful consideration, they realized that private jets, apart from being expensive, are indeed all advantages.
"What's even worse is that he brought Miura Tomokazu and Yamaguchi Momoe along, making it impossible for us to know his whereabouts in advance and to film them!"
"Yeah yeah!"
"Naoki Nagayama, that bastard, he's a heartless scoundrel!"
"Indeed, indeed. Don't think you're something special just because you won an Oscar."
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The words spoken by those who are filled with jealousy cannot be trusted, but the fact that Naoki Nagayama won the Academy Award for Best Picture has indeed excited people in the Japanese entertainment industry.
The newspapers these past two days have been publishing pictures of Naoki Nagayama receiving the award, walking the red carpet, and being interviewed, giving the impression that Naoki Nagayama is being set up as a role model!
"When will Naoki Nagayama finally say something?"
"Haven't they already returned?!"
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At that time, countless people in the entertainment industry were searching for Naoki Nagayama. Besides those who had connections with Nagayama's friend, Hirotomo Yoshimura, some even went directly to Fuji Television.
"Aren't you very familiar with the tree friends?! Why don't you do an exclusive interview?"
During an evening gathering at the club, Fuji Television's president, Masaki Miyauchi, was questioned by the Minister of Culture, and his expression was one of utter helplessness.
"We can't get in touch with Naoki Nagayama either!"
"As you all know, Naoki-san is very low-key; he never attends parties or anything like that."
"Huh? I heard that the senior management of the Tree Friends Group have two gatherings every year, inviting many friends to get together."
The newly appointed Minister of Culture, Hata Narita, asked in confusion.
"It's called some kind of cherry blossom viewing party, but it's just about seeing one cherry blossom tree in the Yama-zakura-in area. It's like some kind of mysterious society."
"Didn't they invite Director Miyauchi?"
Naoki Nagayama's "cherry blossom viewing party" was not a secret to some people with ulterior motives.
During the gathering, Naoki Nagayama and his friends didn't try to keep it a secret, and since there were quite a few people there, it naturally got out.
However, the theme of "cherry blossom viewing" is just an excuse in the eyes of some bigwigs; it is clearly just a gathering to distribute benefits!
Some people even drew parallels to triad gatherings, the kind where underlings have to "pay their dues" or "make offerings" to their bosses.
Masaki Miyauchi shook his head, a slight bitterness in his heart; he had never been invited before.
"Haha, it should be a private gathering. Only relatives, friends, and people from the Tree Friends Group—those with vested interests—will be invited."
"Oh, I see."
Culture Minister Hata Narita looked like he suddenly realized something, but he had actually inquired and found that idols like Kyoko Koizumi had also attended the gathering.
This is a party where invitations are based entirely on how close you are to someone!
This also shows that Masaki Miyauchi of Fuji Television is outside the core circle of tree lovers!
"But it seems there's a TV drama produced by a friend of the plant that's about to air on Fuji TV, right?"
"Narita-san is indeed well-informed."
Masahiro Miyauchi was somewhat surprised.
"You even noticed something so small?"
"This is no small matter. Fuji Television has always been a company that the Ministry of Education and Culture pays close attention to!"
Narita Hata shook his head and whispered about recent cabinet news.
"Moreover, the primary policy direction of Prime Minister Doi after taking office this time is the cultural industry."
Therefore, our Ministry of Education has been paying close attention to all news related to the cultural field recently!
"Oh? The cultural industry?!"
"Yes, it is a strategy of 'building the nation through culture'!"
As Minister of Culture, Hatsune Narita already bears the responsibility of communicating between the entertainment industry and the Cabinet. Fuji Television is one of Japan's five major television networks, so it's not unreasonable for him to reveal some policy directions now.
"It's already been discussed within the Cabinet staff. It's the draft proposed by Ito Shuichi of the Shuyu family. Doi-san is very optimistic about it, and the other staff members are also very supportive!"
"That's why I'm paying close attention to all the news about my fellow tree enthusiasts now!"
Upon hearing this, the palace staff were both delighted and surprised:
"Itou Shuichi?!"
"Yes. Mr. Doi trusts him very much. I heard that when the delegation that went to the United States returned, he asked him to stay in the United States to learn more about the relevant policies of the American cultural industry."
"oh?!!"
As Narita Hataya recounted his story, Miyauchi Masaki grew increasingly astonished!
He originally thought that the Shuyu Group was only supported by a genius like Naoki Nagayama, and without him it would just be an ordinary company.
Yoshimura Otomo, the managing CEO, was a cunning old fox, but while he had some ability, he was merely competent and not particularly outstanding in the Japanese corporate world.
But who would have thought that the originally mediocre Shuichi Itō, who was at most the president of the Film Association and had only a little fame and reputation in the entertainment industry by working for the benefit of its members, would now be able to directly influence the cabinet's policies?!
When did the Tree Friends Group extend its reach into politics, and even to the upper echelons of the nation?!
"I didn't expect that."
Masaki Miyauchi drank the sake from his cup.
"A nation's foundation rests on its culture. It seems I need to improve my relationship with my fellow tree enthusiasts!"
As the director of the television station, he immediately thought about how many aspects of Japan would be affected if such a strategy were implemented.
And how much of an advantage will the Tree Friends Group, which was the first to raise the issue and is even implicitly the leader, hold in this matter?
"Who knows, in a few years, the Shuyou Group might become a leader in the Japanese culture industry!"
In Japan's rigid class system, once you become the leader in a certain field, you'll remain the top dog in that field forever.
"Let's contact them first and see if we can get an exclusive interview!"
Masaki Miyauchi was calculating in his mind.
"Isn't Nishiru Mikoto a good friend of Nagayama Naoki? Let her make the contact!"
(Nishirumi, who was working overtime and completely unaware of the situation, exclaimed, "Achoo!")
(End of this chapter)