wavenovel Chapters 1422 and 1431, are they treating our Ken-On like a girlfriend training course?!
Chapters 1422 and 1431, are they treating our Ken-On like a girlfriend training course?!
Chapters 1422 and 1431, are they treating our Ken-On like a girlfriend training course?!
"Naoki and Yuan Tai are here too."
Matsuo Muneo was a little nervous when he was called to his office after work.
"Is there anything I can help you with? Or do you have any plans for tomorrow?"
Naoki Nagayama smiled and said, gesturing for Matsuo Muneo to sit down:
"Matsuo-kun, I have an important task for you!"
"!!!"
Upon hearing this, Matsuo Muneo's heart began to race.
Wow, that tone and attitude... this isn't some trivial matter like working overtime!
In a gangster movie, the protagonist would usually drink blood wine at this point to help the gang take down someone! In a war movie, the protagonist would lead the charge without fear of danger!
In a romance movie, the protagonist might be forced to marry an unattractive female supporting character by a superior or elder!
Fortunately, there have never been any rumors of mistreatment of employees at the Shuyu Group, and Naoki Nagayama has never bullied his subordinates.
"Yes, please give your orders, Naoki-san!"
"Is such that!"
Naoki Nagayama sat to the side, explaining.
"You know that some scenes in 'Black Monday' were required to be filmed at a stock exchange abroad or locally, right?!"
"Hi!"
As the assistant director, Muneo Matsuo naturally had a thorough understanding of the script.
"I originally wanted to go by myself, but my wife is about to give birth, so I can't leave during this time."
Naoki Nagayama continued,
"But filming has reached this point."
"So, I plan to have you, Matsuo-kun, and Sakaguchi Masamichi and the others travel abroad to film these scenes in my place!"
"Are you willing?!"
Listening to Naoki Nagayama's words, Muneo Matsuo's feelings went from trepidation to excitement, and then to some worry:
"Of course I'd be willing to do this, Naoki-san!"
"But I'm worried that I won't be able to capture the shots that Naoki-san wants!"
"Haha, relax, relax!"
Naoki Nagayama noticed that Muneo Matsuo was tense and quickly tried to comfort him.
"Matsuo-kun has been with me for so long, I know you're only good at a few shots. Just get the tension right, no problem!"
".this."
After a few seconds of thought, Matsuo Muneo realized that this was a rare opportunity.
"Since Naoki-san trusts me, I will definitely do my best to film it well!"
"By the way, I can send the footage back directly to Naoki-san for his review after filming in one country!"
"If you request expedited shipping, it should arrive in one or two days!"
Even with expedited processing, the footage from a few shots wouldn't cost too much.
However, Naoki Nagayama shook his head at this moment:
"Mr. Matsuo, I always trust the people I employ. When I say I trust you, I mean I trust your judgment!"
"You've already honed your skills in many movies, so believe in yourself!"
"!!!"
Upon hearing this, Matsuo Muneo was instantly moved by the sentiment of a scholar dying for a friend, and was speechless for a moment.
"Hi!!! I'll try my best!!"
In the end, he could only say this sentence, but he secretly vowed in his heart that he would devote himself to Lord Nagayama until his dying breath!
"Uh-huh."
Naoki Nagayama, oblivious to Muneo Matsuo's emotions, looked at Genta Nakai and asked softly:
"Is it Hong Kong, London, Toronto, and Paris?"
"Yes!"
Nakai Genta nodded.
"Sakaguchi Mamichi and his group each represent a country!"
"okay!"
Naoki Nagayama looked at Muneo Matsuo.
"Matsuo-kun, we need to visit all four countries. You can bring a few assistants, and I'll have Chuka book the plane tickets for you."
"Hi!"
"Oh right, when we were in Hong Kong."
Patting his thigh, Naoki Nagayama continued giving instructions.
"Talk to Tomoaki Takeda and ask him to go to the building in Victoria Harbour and record a video."
"Hi!"
On my way back from Ginza today, Naoki Nagayama happened to see that blueberries were in season, so he bought a few boxes to take home and eat.
Then, when we got home, the little guy found out and kept following me around, staring at the food I'd eaten before, as if he remembered it.
"Do you really want to eat it?"
Naoki Nagayama pinched the little guy's cheek and gave him some instructions.
"Wait a minute, let Dad wash up."
"Hmm~"
The little guy nodded, but his eyes were fixed on Naoki Nagayama, clearly indicating that he wanted to eat right now.
Naoki Nagayama had no choice but to wash one box first, and then give the little one a small cup.
The round blueberries are fresh and plump, and their tender flesh and slightly sweet and sour juice are just right for children's tastes. Their size is also perfect for children's hands and mouths, so Xiaoxia grabbed a blueberry from the small cup and put it in her mouth.
She smacked her lips a few times, then immediately grabbed another one and popped it into her mouth. What a little foodie!
Seeing his daughter like this, Naoki Nagayama brought over some fruit and came to Akina's side, smiling as he said:
"Judging from Huajiang's appearance, she'll definitely be very healthy when she grows up!"
"Yes, a good appetite means a healthy child!"
Akina also picked one up and ate it, reminiscing about how she was often sick as a child, and then ate it faster and faster.
"Hmm, the blueberries are very fresh today."
"Just launched."
Generally speaking, Yama-oka-in has no shortage of fruit; the housekeeper regularly purchases and updates the supply, and there are even import companies that deliver it.
But sometimes, it's just about enjoying something new.
While Nagayama Naoki and Akina were chatting and eating, Natsuka, whose lips were slightly blue, ran over with an empty cup in her hand. She held the cup up for Nagayama Naoki to see, but her eyes were drawn to the fruit plate.
"Dad... is gone."
"So fast?"
Naoki Nagayama was surprised.
"How do you eat the flower jam?"
"Aww."
The little one took a fruit from the two fruit platters, gestured to it, and ate it in one bite.
Just as Naoki Nagayama was about to share some more, Akina gestured for him to stop, then pulled the little one over and wiped her mouth:
"Flower Jam, did you just finish a cup?!"
"Hmm~"
"Then you can't eat that today~"
Akina touched the little one's belly.
"Eating too much will cause a stomachache."
"??"
Hearing this, Xiaoxia frowned. Even at such a young age, she had experienced stomach aches from overeating and indigestion, and it was Naoki Nagayama who had massaged her tummy.
"But."
Xia Hua's eyes remained fixed on the fruit platter, clearly indicating she still wanted to eat.
"Damn! I can't eat today!"
Akina hugged the little one and comforted her.
"Just put it in the fridge and eat it tomorrow, okay?!"
"."
Sensing his mother's firm stance, the little boy's eyes involuntarily drifted towards Naoki Nagayama, but Naoki could only shrug, indicating that he couldn't help him.
Since Naoki Nagayama is such a doting father, Akina has to be the strict mother, otherwise she won't be able to control the child.
However, since their daughter couldn't eat it, the parents naturally couldn't eat it themselves while the little one watched, so they asked Naoki Nagayama to put the fruit platter in the refrigerator.
"Flower sauce, let's not eat it anymore, let's eat it tomorrow, okay?!"
".Um."
A little reluctantly, the little guy's eyes never left the fruit bowl until the refrigerator door was closed.
Akina then let the little one go play again.
"Okay, bring the picture book over, let's look at it!"
"."
As the little one went to get the picture book, Naoki Nagayama noticed Akina turn her gaze away. Suddenly, he squatted down next to the little one, offered her a blueberry, and put his index finger to his lips, signaling her to be quiet.
At this moment, Xia Hua displayed a composure far beyond her years, and immediately took it and stuffed it into her mouth!
Then he turned around and squatted down, chewing vigorously while making a gesture as if he were holding a picture book!
After getting the picture book, she turned around, wiped her mouth with the back of her hand, and walked to the sofa. She was a natural-born actress!
Sure enough, girls can act from a young age!
The next morning, Naoki Nagayama had just finished washing up and was walking down the stairs when he heard Akina's exclamation.
This startled Naoki Nagayama, who quickly walked over to the restaurant, only to find that Akina was alright, just holding a newspaper and looking very agitated.
Upon seeing Naoki Nagayama, he immediately waved:
"Naoki-san, Naoki-san, come quick, come spill the beans!!"
"Masaharu Fukuyama and Yukiko Okada were caught kissing in secret!"
"???"
Naoki Nagayama walked over with some surprise and picked up the newspaper to read it.
On the cover, a large photograph is printed. In the dim light, Masaharu Fukuyama and Yukiko Okada are embracing and kissing each other in an alley outside a karaoke bar.
"This"
These two are so careless!
Are they really going to kiss in public, or even just stand on the street looking at each other like they're not recognized?!
Keep in mind that even when he was deeply in love with Akina, he had never been caught!
"Tsk tsk tsk"
Naoki Nagayama shook his head.
"Young man, you don't know how to hide! Unlike us back in the day, we were never caught!"
Even if he was caught on camera, he pressed the shutter button!
"Naoki-san!"
Akina playfully punched her husband's arm. It's been so long, why bring this up again? It's so embarrassing!
"But Yukiko-chan and Masaharu Fukuyama's relationship has been exposed. What should we do?!"
"What's there to be afraid of? The firm will handle it!"
Naoki Nagayama is actually quite open-minded about the news of the two's relationship. After all, he doesn't rely on exploiting entertainers for money, so he doesn't care much about their reputation.
As for the rumors, I was only a little surprised because we know each other privately! Yoshimura Otomo wouldn't even bother to call him about something so trivial.
However, Masami Inada, a fellow tree enthusiast, must be in a very bad situation right now!
“Private Marseille!”
Early in the morning, Masami Inada arrived at the office to apologize to Otomo Yoshimura.
"It's because I didn't manage my artists well that this happened! It's all my responsibility!"
After saying that, Masami Inada bowed deeply at a 90-degree angle, allowing Yoshimura to appreciate his traditional skills.
After Yoshimura Otomo finished reading the newspaper, he waved his hand, signaling Inada Masami to stand up.
"Apologizing now is a bit premature. The important thing is how to handle this!"
Yoshimura Otomo continued:
"Generally speaking, the media will notify tree enthusiasts in advance about such news breaking events, especially this time."
"Because it happened quite late, it directly replaced today's morning paper! The official explanation is that it was a last-minute decision by an editor, and there wasn't time to notify them."
Masami Inada explained,
"But in reality, it's because the media judged that these kinds of revelations should be released as soon as possible."
"."
The relationship between Naoki Nagayama and the media is somewhere between friendly and serious. Due to Naoki Nagayama's influence, reports on Naoki Nagayama, Akina Nakamori, Momoe Yamaguchi, and a few other individuals have always been very strict, or even completely absent.
However, the other artists under the company need to make a living in the entertainment industry, and exposure is inevitable, so they are not prohibited from being reported on.
In the case of this sudden revelation, the media decided to report it even if it offended tree enthusiasts, because they were looking for the news to generate buzz!
Furthermore, it wasn't just one newspaper that reported it, which suggests a "collective impunity" mentality.
"The media outlet that first reported this, will be given a warning later."
Yoshimura Otomo downplayed the punishment, stating that there were no reports of any artists under his management for about a month.
"What's more important now is how we respond."
"By the way, Masaharu Fukuyama and Yukiko Okada are officially dating, right?!"
"Hi!"
Inada Masamin nodded,
"I've already spoken with Masaharu Fukuyama on the phone, and the two of them did indeed start dating because of 'Full House'!"
"This was taken during a vacation after filming Jurassic Island, when I was relaxing on a date in Aichi Prefecture!"
".well."
Upon hearing this, Yoshimura Otomo sighed.
"Falling in love on set is a common problem among young people!"
“In that case,” Masami Inada suggested, “why not just make it official? That would just add some buzz to the drama.”
"Ha, you want to make it official? Did you even ask Ken-On?!"
Yoshimura Otomo rolled his eyes.
"Yukiko Okada is Ken-On's only remaining top idol!"
"First it was Nakamori Akina, then Okada Yukiko. Are you trying to get President Hanami Kagami to complain that Kiyuki likes to steal Ken-On's popular idols?!"
".puff."
Upon hearing this, Masami Inada couldn't help but laugh.
That does seem to be the case.
"So how should we respond?!"
Yoshimura Otomo pondered for a moment, then rubbed his temples:
The general direction is neither to encourage nor to prevent it.
"We can say that this is the artist's private life, and the agency will not interfere."
"In short, let's contact Ken-On first so we can get a unified story!"
Not interfering in the private lives of celebrities?!
From a legal perspective, artists and their agencies only have a working relationship; their private lives fall into a gray area.
However, this statement is utterly meaningless in Japan. The carefully crafted image of an artist by their agency is meant to generate revenue; how could they not interfere?!
But it's enough to deal with and delay the media.
After Masami Inada left, Otomo Yoshimura looked at the newspaper cover on his desk and couldn't help but sigh.
With this scandal breaking out, Masaharu Fukuyama either has to stay true to himself and date with marriage in mind, earning a reputation as a good man; or his image will have to develop in the direction of a playboy!
In any case, there's bound to be some fluctuation in my career!
At that very moment, Hanami Kagami was furious in Ken-on's office.
"How's Yukiko doing?! What's the assistant even doing?!"
"Forehead"
Tanaka Yoshiaki slowly opened his mouth,
"Yukiko just found out the news and is on her way back!"
"Furthermore, they are indeed dating!"
"."
Hanami Hutton paused for a moment, then slammed her hand hard on the desk.
"Hey guys from Tree Friends, do you all want to find girlfriends through our Yan-Yin?! Do you think we're a girlfriend training center?!"
"."
Actually, there's only one case: Naoki Nagayama. This is only the second example.
However, Tanaka Yoshiaki wouldn't go against Hanami Kagami at this moment. After considering his words carefully, he said:
"Since the two of them are playing a couple in 'Full House,' should we release some information and vaguely conflate the two situations?!"
"Will this work?!"
"Anyway, the media and fans just want a response, so let's just fob them off!"
Tanaka Yoshiaki said,
"People might even think it's just a publicity stunt to promote the TV series!"
After listening to his subordinate's words, Hanami Kaku pondered seriously for a long time and nodded. Since the impact had already been caused, they should see how to turn it in a positive direction.
At this point, the agency can remain ambiguous, which can both increase the exposure of "Full House" and leave themselves some room for maneuver.
It would be perfect if the two of them broke up after the drama ended, and Yukiko could continue focusing on her career!
"In that case, let's first get our story straight with the tree friends!"
"In short, let's get through this public opinion storm first!"
"Hi"
Yoshiaki Tanaka immediately set about contacting his fellow tree growers.
Hanami Hess, sitting in the office, thought about it over and over and felt only frustration!
First it was Akina Nakamori, and now it's Yukiko Okada.
"It's all Naoki Nagayama's fault!"
He set a dangerous precedent!
(End of this chapter)