wavenovel Chapter 1404, 1413: Naoki-san, you've stripped the entertainment industry bare!
Chapter 1404, 1413: Naoki-san, you've stripped the entertainment industry bare!
Chapter 1404, 1413: Naoki-san, you've stripped the entertainment industry bare!
The headquarters building of Fuji Television in Shinjuku Ward.
Sugiura Daiyasu and Nishirumi were waiting for someone in the lobby, but seeing more and more "suspicious people" at the main entrance, Sugiura Daiyasu became a little uneasy.
"Nishimi-san, it feels like those reporters came prepared!"
Sugiura Daiyasu scratched his head, asking somewhat uneasily,
"Our interview with Naoki was scheduled to avoid other popular programs, and we even avoided scheduling conflicts with top celebrities today!"
"Why are there still so many people at the entrance?! Are they all here to film Naoki-san?"
".Forehead."
Nishirumi was also quite helpless. As a TV station with fixed locations, it was normal for reporters and paparazzi to be around, and they couldn't just drive them away.
"I remember, they didn't give a hint."
"With so many people in the production crew, the information must have been leaked by someone with informant knowledge."
TV station staff selling celebrity information to earn extra money is an open secret, and it's the kind of thing you can't prevent no matter what you do.
"Ah, Naoki-san's first interview after winning the Oscar is certainly quite sensational."
After returning to Tokyo following his award, Naoki Nagayama kept a low profile, conducting cherry blossom viewing parties and recording work privately. Despite numerous invitations from media groups, he never made a public appearance or gave an interview.
That's why this appearance has attracted so much attention!
Amidst the murmurs of the two men, a Rolls-Royce Silver Spur slowly drove in from the main entrance. In an instant, the surrounding reporters swarmed around it, snapping photos with their cameras.
Naoki Nagayama, who hadn't driven in a long time, was momentarily flustered. This was usually the kind of treatment only popular celebrities received; he wouldn't have received such a warm welcome if he hadn't appeared with Akina.
"Excuse me. Let me into the parking lot!"
Naoki Nagayama waved for the reporters to move aside, but he didn't dare step on the gas, afraid that he might accidentally run someone over, which would really be big news!
Some reporters might have already stuck their feet under his car wheels, just to get attention!
"Naoki-san, tell us how you feel about winning the Oscar!" "Director Nagayama, what's your next goal?!" "Mr. Nagayama Naoki, is the rumor about your affair in Los Angeles true?" "..."
Even though the Oscars ceremony was two weeks ago, the youngest Japanese winner, Naoki Nagayama, still generated a lot of buzz with his first public appearance and interview!
"Get out of the way, or you'll really run them over!"
Naoki Nagayama resisted the urge to floor the accelerator and continued waving to get the reporters to move aside.
He absolutely cannot go out or open the car window; the car is his refuge now!
"Hey, stop banging on the car window!"
Seeing a reporter actually attacking the car window, Naoki Nagayama muttered a complaint under his breath.
"Getting my car tinted is expensive, be careful you don't end up losing everything!"
The commotion at the TV station entrance didn't last long. Security guards quickly arrived to maintain order and drive away the reporters. Sugiura Daiyasu and Nishirumi also came out to help guide Nagayama Naoki towards the parking lot.
When Naoki Nagayama parked his car and came out, Daiki Sugiura immediately apologized:
"Private Marseille, Naoki-san. I didn't expect so many reporters to be waiting. It's our fault for not keeping it a secret!"
"Haha, it's nothing."
Naoki Nagayama, on the other hand, seemed lifeless.
"It's been a long time since I've felt this popular. It seems like it only gets this lively when I'm publicly dating Akina."
After getting married, the attention he received dropped considerably. Then, as Naoki Nagayama focused on directing behind the scenes and the Shuyu Group grew, even fewer people dared to block his door for interviews!
"Because Naoki-san winning an Oscar this time is an amazing feat!"
Nishirumi said with a smile as she led the way.
"This exclusive interview with us by Fuji Television has made other media groups extremely envious!"
"Haha, we're family!"
Naoki Nagayama walked casually through the headquarters of Fuji Television. Some employees would bow respectfully to greet him as they passed by, and many acquaintances would exchange a few words with him.
"Naoki-san, we're here. Right here."
Upon arriving at the studio, Sugiura Daiyasu went in first.
"The crew is ready."
Upon entering, one finds a small studio of about ten square meters that has been fully decorated. The background wall features images related to the film "Departures" and a photo of Naoki Nagayama receiving his Oscar.
The stage was quite simple, furnished with sofas and desks, creating a comfortable and homey atmosphere, much like the XX shows that are popular in the US in the future.
The area around the stage is a seating arrangement similar to a lecture hall, prepared for the audience.
"Naoki-san, today's interview host is Tamori-san!"
Daiyasu Sugiura brought the host over.
"It's an old acquaintance!"
Tamori, wearing sunglasses, smiled and extended his hand:
"Naoki-san, Sashibuli!"
Naoki Nagayama reached out and grasped it:
"Ah, Tamori-san, I never expected it to be you!"
"Haha, it's my honor to be able to interview Naoki-san!"
Tamori laughed.
"Naoki-san is now a household name in the Japanese film industry!"
"Where, where."
After a few pleasantries, Tamori took his leave to memorize the script, while Naoki Nagayama was led to a seat to the side.
"Naoki-san, you..."
Nishirumi looked her up and down.
"No need for makeup touch-ups. Let's wait a little while until the extras and audience members are seated, then we can start recording!"
"Mmm. No rush."
Within four or five minutes of Naoki Nagayama waiting, Fuji Television executives, including Kazuki Takano and Masaki Miyauchi, all came to the studio to greet him!
"It's wonderful that Naoki-san was chosen by Fuji Television!" "We will definitely do our best!"
"As expected, it's always the family that's most reliable!" "After the recording is over, Naoki-san, please don't leave! Let's go grab a drink together!"
"Yes, yes, it's been so long! We can't leave!" "A new club opened in Roppongi."
The people's persuasive tactics kept coming, leaving Naoki Nagayama feeling helpless, yet he couldn't simply refuse them.
That's why he's been reluctant to show his face since he came back. Whenever he does, it's endless dinner parties and banquets; social occasions are everywhere.
"Thank you for your kind offer, Director Miyabe."
Naoki Nagayama could only choose one to participate in the end.
"Let's wait until we finish recording here."
The studio was already full of extras, and they couldn't help but whisper among themselves as they looked at Naoki Nagayama in the center of the stage.
"Wow, he's so young!" "He looks so ordinary. How could he win an Oscar?" "He could easily take his place!"
Naoki Nagayama, who was sitting on the sofa during the interview, was not nervous at the time.
"Tamorisan, ask away. I don't have any sensitive points!"
Naoki Nagayama had a smile on his face.
"Everything about me is aboveboard!"
However, Tamori naturally dared not ask any random questions, otherwise he might lose his position as host:
"Haha, that's good."
The director in the audience raised his hand to signal, and the entire studio fell silent, counting down from 3 to 1.
"Welcome to this special interview program. I'm Tamori."
Wearing sunglasses, Tamori skillfully began the performance.
"And sitting next to me is today's guest, the recently awarded international prize winner—Naoki Nagayama!!!"
Thunderous applause erupted, and Naoki Nagayama stood up, bowed to those around him, and then slowly sat down.
"How long has Naoki-san been back in Tokyo?!"
It's been almost half a month.
Tamori asked curiously:
"You've been back for so long! After winning the grand prize, is there anything different about returning to Tokyo this time?!"
"Forehead"
Actually, nothing's changed; we eat and drink as usual. But you can't say that in an interview!
Naoki Nagayama had a sudden inspiration and sighed with feigned profundity:
"I feel like I'm back in my mother's arms!"
These are clearly very affectionate words, but using them here only makes them so exaggerated that they're just nonsensical!
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Hearing this answer, Tamor used all his more than 20 years of hosting experience to keep from laughing!
The extras in the studio, however, had no such reservations and burst into laughter. Even Nishirumi, who was in the studio, couldn't help but sway back and forth with her arm around Sugiura Daiyasu's shoulder.
"Naoki-san is just too... hilarious! This is an interview!"
"Naoki-san is like that, a bit of a show-off."
Tamori composed himself, decided to let the matter drop, and continued:
"Ah, it must be very warm."
"Actually, Tokyo is still quite cold in April."
"Alright, Naoki-san, let's move on to the next question."
Tamori quickly interrupted Naoki Nagayama.
Before the Oscars, do you think you can win a major award?!
"Ha~"
Naoki Nagayama raised an eyebrow.
"The official statement is certainly not conclusive!"
"Oh? There are also rumors circulating privately?"
“Of course.” Naoki Nagayama lowered his voice. “Privately speaking, the competition for these kinds of big prizes is all about the big corporations behind the scenes. If I can’t be sure, why would I go?!”
Tamori felt nervous. How could Naoki Nagayama say anything like that?
"How can you say something like that?!"
"Haha, anyway, I said it. Whether it airs or not depends on the production team!"
Naoki Nagayama didn't care much. This was just an unspoken rule that everyone knew about, and for him now, no one could punish him even if he spoke out.
Just like Musk said in an interview, "I don't care, I'll say whatever I want."
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Tamor wiped the cold sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief. He felt that today's interview might be very explosive!
What does Naoki-san's Oscar mean to you?
"Perhaps it's one of the goals in life, like an achievement in a game."
"Now that this goal is achieved, are there any other goals? What is the next goal?"
"A friend asked me about it before, and I said the Nobel Prize. Hahaha~"
The other extras in the room also laughed. Naoki Nagayama's words were too funny. Was the Nobel Prize so easy to win?!
"Impressive! Is it the Nobel Prize in Literature?"
"The Nobel Peace Prize! My wish is for world peace!"
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Today's interview was the most difficult one Tamori had ever done since entering the industry. It wasn't because the guest was uncooperative, but because this guest was just too cooperative!
He answers everything you ask, and his responses are sometimes hilarious and sometimes so thrilling that they might not even be broadcast!
For example, Naoki Nagayama actually answered questions about his lobbying efforts in Hollywood and even exposed the widespread bribery of judges in international awards.
It also covers insider information about competitions in the Japanese entertainment industry, as well as the behind-the-scenes stories of casting for various talent shows, movies, and TV dramas.
If this airs, the ratings will definitely be phenomenal, but Tamoli will never have the chance to appear on television again!
However, the extras below thoroughly enjoyed the show, feeling that today's appearance was well worth the price!
"Haha, Naoki-san, you're so honest!"
Tamori wiped the sweat from his brow with his handkerchief again.
"The entertainment industry is about to be completely exposed!"
"Haha, the entertainment industry is inherently a place of fame and fortune."
Naoki Nagayama laughed.
"Fame and fortune are rotten to the core!"
"Today is a good opportunity to have a heart-to-heart talk with Tamorisan!"
"Not just anyone dares to listen to Naoki-san's innermost thoughts!"
Even Jackie Chan, who will achieve great success in the future, only dared to say that he would publish a book before he dies to expose the inside story of the entertainment industry. This shows how many people's interests are involved in this kind of thing!
However, Naoki Nagayama is now part of the big capitalist class, so in a capitalist society he can say whatever he wants.
Ultimately, whether or not it gets broadcast is up to the TV station!
There's really nothing more to say about the Oscars!
Naoki Nagayama said,
"It's no different from the competition in Japan, just on a larger scale and with a higher reputation."
Let's talk about the new movie.
"Jurassic Park is a bestseller internationally, and the park on Jurassic Island, the filming location, will open this summer!"
Naoki Nagayama smiled and said,
"At that time, Tamorisan can also go and have some fun."
"Oh? Really?!"
Tamori smiled too.
"Free?!"
"Haha, give Tamorisan free admission!"
At the Prime Minister's official residence in Nagata-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Shuichi Itō had returned to his staff and was beginning to report on the previous progress.
"During my time in Hollywood, I discovered many issues that I hadn't noticed before."
Shuichi Itō explained,
"America's cultural policy is the 'fourth dimension of foreign policy' and a war strategy to deal with the Cold War!"
"By establishing cover organizations globally through intelligence agencies and systematically exporting culture through various foundations and non-governmental organizations."
"Its aim is to promote Western values and engage in global hegemony."
As he spoke, he quietly lowered his voice:
"In fact, this policy is also implemented in Japan, de-masculinizing the culture and emasculating the spirit of the Yamato people to make them easier for the United States to control."
Upon hearing this, Prime Minister Tagako Doi didn't seem particularly affected, but the other men in the staff all frowned.
"Shuichi-san! Aren't you exaggerating?!" "Isn't this slander?!" "Are you trying to use someone else to do your dirty work?"
"The cabinet is not a tool for you tree-loving friends."
Seeing the passionate speeches of his staff, Shuichi Itō knew that there must be some pro-American individuals among them.
"Haha, I was just saying that."
Shuichi Itō showed no inclination to delve deeper into the discussion, instead returning to his report.
"What I just described is the systematic application of cultural promotion at the national level. It is using culture as an ideological weapon!"
"Our 'culture-based nation-building' strategy, on the other hand, focuses on industry."
Therefore, following my discussions in Hollywood, I made the following suggestions for improvement.
"The National Theatre's overall coordination and allocation mechanism"
"Talent development system."
"International Market Cultural Exchange Mechanism"
The specific steps are: focusing on youth and strengthening the construction of overseas platforms.
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The next report from Shuichi Itō was the result of his discussion with Naoki Nagayama.
Naoki Nagayama, after incorporating examples from later generations, highlighted the key points.
However, he had no intention of wholeheartedly contributing to Japan's development; instead, he specifically chose policies that would benefit the Tree Friends Group.
For example, focusing on animation for teenagers, supporting overseas distribution platforms, and supporting the development of cultural IPs are almost all things that Shuyou is currently doing.
If this strategy is approved, then tree friends will definitely be able to reap the greatest benefits!
Sitting at the head of the table, Doi Tagako listened to Itō Shuichi's report and nodded repeatedly. Japan's previous strategy of building a nation on trade and technology had been almost entirely suppressed by the United States, leaving them helpless in the face of the de facto ruler.
So there is some truth to the idea of building a nation based on culture!
Japan is now a country where Eastern and Western civilizations meet, and in the field of culture, it has an advantage that is hard for others to match!
"Very good. Everyone, let's discuss the feasibility of this proposal!"