wavenovel Chapters 1480 and 1489: Children are an obstacle to marital harmony!
Chapters 1480 and 1489: Children are an obstacle to marital harmony!
When Naoki Nagayama woke up from his hangover again, he had a headache and felt nauseous.
After washing up in the bathroom, Naoki Nagayama looked at his tired face in the mirror and was startled:
"I've been ruined by wine and women, and I've actually become so haggard?!"
As he spoke, he tossed the towel into the pool:
"Hmph, starting today: no alcohol! And no sex!"
Just then, Akina's gentle voice came from outside:
"Naoki-san, are you awake?!"
As the sound drew closer, Akina entered, wearing a loose black tank top. Her long, dark hair was loosely tied back, and her beautiful face, even without makeup, revealed a long, fair neck, delicate collarbones, and rounded shoulders.
She walked towards Naoki Nagayama without any guard up, a glimpse of her cleavage occasionally peeking through the gaps in her loose tank top.
Naoki Nagayama swallowed hard, instantly erasing the thought that had just arisen in his mind!
As for quitting pornography, forget it. I, Naoki Nagayama, am not a monk!
"what happened?"
Akina, somewhat puzzled, took a towel and wiped Nagayama Naoki's face.
"Still dizzy? Haven't you sobered up yet?"
"Ugh~"
Naoki Nagayama raised his arm and put it around Akina's waist, gently caressing her.
"I got dizzy from seeing a beautiful woman!"
"!"
Akina realized what was happening, her breathing quickened slightly, but she still managed to hold onto Naoki Nagayama's hand.
"Naoki-san, breakfast is ready! Go eat!"
"I'm not hungry yet after breakfast!"
Naoki Nagayama lowered his head and kissed her directly, feeling her soft warmth. The temperature in the bathroom suddenly began to rise.
But before Naoki Nagayama could make his next move, the sound of little Ren crying came from afar, followed by Natsuka calling out:
"Mom, my little brother is crying again!!"
This was like a bucket of cold water being poured over them, instantly snapping them out of their infatuation. Akina, as if startled, pushed Nagayama Naoki away.
"Oh dear, Hua Jiang and Lian Jiang are still waiting downstairs!"
With that, she shoved the towel in her hand into Naoki Nagayama's hand and hurriedly went outside, leaving Naoki Nagayama standing in front of the mirror, heartbroken.
"Sigh... No wonder they say children are an obstacle to a couple's relationship!"
Sometimes when I'm in a good mood and want to be close to someone, it's not allowed~
Naoki Nagayama washed his face with cold water again and calmed himself down before going downstairs.
The minor incident downstairs has been resolved, and now Little Lian is being held in Akina's arms. Upon seeing Nagayama Naoki, Akina turned away shyly and sat down at the dining table.
Xia Hua, on the other hand, had already taken her designated seat.
"Dad~"
Upon seeing Naoki Nagayama, the little guy waved happily.
"Ohayo~"
Naoki Nagayama walked over to the little one and kissed her cheek:
"Good morning, Hua Jiang~"
Then he patted Nagayama Ren's head.
When I got up to check on Dad, you were still sleeping.
The little guy was full of energy when he woke up in the morning, chattering away to Naoki Nagayama about going to see himself and his little brother after getting up, and then going to catch Nyantaro. This is the colorful life of a child!
Naoki Nagayama, meanwhile, listened while heartily eating his breakfast.
"Dad, are we going swimming again today?"
"Hana-chan can go swimming whenever she wants, but I have to go to work today. I probably can't go with you."
Akina was somewhat surprised to hear this:
"Is Naoki-san going to film today? He just got back yesterday."
"Yes, the crew should be settled by now."
Naoki Nagayama nodded.
"We need to speed up filming and aim to start editing in September. After that, we might have to add the Tokyo International Film Festival to the schedule, which will make things quite busy."
Now that almost all the important outdoor chases, street racing, and car crashes for "Fast & Furious" have been filmed, the remaining indoor scenes and some dialogue scenes can basically be completed at the filming base in Daejeon-gu.
"Ah, the film festival is about to start again!"
Akina nodded in understanding; given Naoki Nagayama's current status, he certainly couldn't be absent from the film festival.
What film will you be submitting for this competition?
"I'm not participating this time!"
Naoki Nagayama laughed.
"I want to be a judge!"
"Oh? To be a film judge?! That doesn't sound bad."
Xia Hua, who was standing to the side, didn't understand at all:
What do film critics do?
Naoki Nagayama paused for a moment, wondering how to explain it to Hana-chan:
"They're going to see a movie!"
"I see!"
The little one nodded with satisfaction, feeling that she understood; she also really liked animated movies.
"Then I want to be a judge too! I want to go see a movie!!"
"Haha, great!! Let's go see it together then!"
After finishing breakfast, Naoki Nagayama prepared to drive to the filming location. Akina, holding little Ren and with Natsuka standing beside her, said goodbye to Naoki Nagayama at the entrance.
Have a safe trip!
"Um"
Naoki Nagayama nodded, and before Akina could react, he leaned over and kissed her on the cheek again.
"Wait for me to come back tonight!"
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At the filming location in Daejeon, the cast and crew of "Fast & Furious" have all gathered. The assistant directors are leading the actors in a script review so that filming can begin immediately upon Naoki Nagayama's arrival.
However, the main cast, including Ken Takakura, Leon Lai, and Shizuka Kudo, as well as newly promoted Hidetoshi Shimomura and Satoshi Ishizaki, all looked somewhat helpless as they watched the three leading figures.
At this moment, Kijima Kyō, Nishimoto Tomonori, and Matsuo Muneo are all holding scripts and filming schedules, engaging in a power struggle among themselves!
"Time's almost up, let me lead everyone through the play!"
Kijima said.
"After all, I've acted in many movies and TV series. I'm very experienced!"
Nishimoto Banko was not to be outdone:
"I know the crew best, and I've led the crew a few times before, so I'm more familiar with the pace. I'll do it!"
Matsuo Muneo, taking advantage of his height and size, firmly shielded the two behind him:
"I selected many of the actors myself, and they are more familiar with me, so I'll take over!"
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In this tense standoff, veteran actor Ken Takakura coughed lightly:
"Ahem. Directors, it's almost time. We have a lot of filming to do today, so let's get started!"
Seeing that the three were still unwilling to give in, Ken Takakura suggested:
"With so many actors, let's just split them up and rehearse the scenes separately; that would be faster."
The suggestion was approved by the three assistant directors. After a discussion, Kijima Kyō found the more senior lead actors, Takakura Ken and Matsuzaka Keiko, Nishimoto Banyuki was with Kudo Shizuka and young Japanese actors, and Matsuo Muneo was assigned to the three Hong Kong actors, Leon Lai, and other extras.
It's obvious at a glance that Matsuo Muneo got the short end of the stick!
After all, he was working for Naoki-san in Hong Kong at the time and missed Nagayama's eldest son's full moon celebration, so he lacked seniority.
In fact, what Nishimoto Banyuki said was:
"The actors you chose are naturally closer to you, and since you promoted the extras, you have to take responsibility!"
So, while rehearsing with the other actors, Leon Lai and the others didn't say anything, but Matsuo Muneo said to Shimomura Hidetoshi and Ishizaki Satoshi:
"I put in a lot of good words for you two in front of Naoki-san! You two have to make me proud!"
"Make something of yourself!"
Since their brilliant performance in Osaka, Matsuo Muneo reported to Nagayama Naoki, who promoted them to a higher rank, making them characters with real names and identities!
They were no longer just passersby, but paparazzi who could participate in the story! In the end, they even arranged to tip off the police and provide evidence of their filming!
"Hi!" X2
Hidetoshi Shimomura and Satoshi Ishizaki both nodded seriously!
To be honest, the two of them were still a bit confused. In just a few weeks, they had actually gone from paparazzi to real actors!
It seems like the entertainment industry is pretty easy to get by in!
When Naoki Nagayama arrived at the filming location, he was greeted by a bustling yet orderly scene.
"Naoki-san!" "Naoki-san is here!" "Good morning, Naoki-san!"
Amidst the cheers of the crowd, Naoki Nagayama arrived at the director's area, and Kyon Kijima and the other two also gathered around him.
Kijima Kyō said:
"Naoki-san, the lead actor has already gone through today's scenes once!"
Nishimoto Tomoyuki immediately followed:
"Naoki-san, the crew is ready! We can start filming anytime!"
Matsuo Muneo could only add:
"The extras have all rehearsed their positions!"
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Naoki Nagayama nodded as he listened to the three men's reports.
"Very good. Let's get ready to begin!"
As he spoke, he picked up the script. Then he suddenly paused:
"Ahem... Kijima, Nishimoto, Matsuo, there's something you should consider."
"The rest of the production will be done at the filming base, so the workload for the crew will be much lighter. Three assistant directors are a bit too many!"
“All three of you are talented people, and you shouldn’t limit yourselves to my crew.”
"No, no, no!" "We will definitely follow Naoki-san!" "Wherever Naoki-san goes, I will go!"
The three immediately began to pledge their commitment, determined to follow Naoki Nagayama to the very end!
"Forehead"
Naoki Nagayama scratched his head, looking somewhat troubled. But he quickly realized something:
"What I mean is, doesn't the company also have a script for 'Sorry, I Love You'?"
"My intention was that anyone who wants to try can give it a shot."
Upon hearing this, the three assistant directors hesitated for a moment. After all, "I'm Sorry, I Love You" was written by Naoki Nagayama!
Should I stay here to help Naoki Nagayama, or go and film a wildly popular TV drama on my own?!
Regardless of their final decision, for the moment, the three of them spoke in unison:
"We'll follow Naoki-san!"
Even if you want to change course halfway, you can't just agree as soon as Naoki-san brings it up! Wouldn't that make you seem too disloyal?!
Loyalty that is not absolute is absolute disloyalty!
"Okay, okay. Think about it carefully~"
Naoki Nagayama shook his head, took the script, and went to find the actors.
"Takakura-san, you guys will be the first ones I photograph today!"
In a film set resembling a car warehouse, Naoki Nagayama, Ken Takakura, Leon Lai, and Yutaka Nanjo spoke...
"Leon was secretly searching for evidence in the warehouse when he was discovered by Yutaka Nanjo and Ken Takakura. This led to the forced confession!"
"This scene is crucial for Leon's chances of joining the team. All three of you have significant roles."
Naoki Nagayama said to Dawn:
"Leon, remember, you need to be alert, but not too alert. As a suspect, you need to come up with a believable story in a short time. You need to be quick-witted and show the resilience and composure of an undercover agent!"
Then look at Nanjo Toyo:
"Nanjo-san, you and Leon don't get along, so you're eager to convict him."
"Takakura-san, you admire Leon, but you don't need to judge whether he's trustworthy."
After explaining the character's psychological state and what Naoki Nagayama needed the actors to portray, they officially prepared to begin filming.
"On your marks, get set, action!"
Nanjo Yutaka dragged Dawn in from outside, then shoved him in front of Takakura Ken, sending Dawn tumbling to the ground.
"Boss, I caught him secretly filming car parts! He's a cop!"
Ken Takakura looked down at the somewhat disheveled Dawn:
"is that true?"
"I"
Before dawn could answer, Ken Takakura continued:
"Kid, you're a suspect now. If I were you, I'd be careful about every word you say!"
"Otherwise, you will face dire consequences."
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As dawn broke and he stood up, he gathered his thoughts and began to fabricate a reason.
"I still owe you a car, so I absolutely cannot lose the next race!"
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However, at this moment, director Naoki Nagayama was not paying attention to their performance, but rather to the lights above.
After the performance, he casually shouted:
"Crack!"
The actors all stopped, looking at Naoki Nagayama, who remained silent, with some curiosity. Ken Takakura finally spoke up and asked:
"Naoki-san, what's wrong? Was there something wrong with your performance?"
"It's not that it's not up to you."
Naoki Nagayama looked around at the camera and the lights for a moment, then said,
"It just felt like the scene wasn't quite as intense as it should have been!"
"me?"
Ken Takakura was somewhat surprised.
"Then I'll amplify the impact of my lines."
"No, no, no, that's not it!"
Then I walked into the scene and looked up.
"Lighting technician, come here for a second!"
"Make it darker here. Create variations in light and shadow on the protagonist's surface, making his eyes and mouth darker, but his nose and brow bone still visible."
Naoki Nagayama carefully instructed the lighting technician to make the adjustments as instructed. After the lighting technician finished making the adjustments, Ken Takakura took his position again.
A beam of light shone down from above, and Ken Takakura slowly emerged from the darkness. His eyes were hidden in the shadows, and his slightly protruding brow bone, nose, and chin together created an aura of oppressive power.
This is something Naoki Nagayama learned from a famous scene where someone's dragon-like qualities were on full display.
In fact, many movies have similar lighting settings. For example, old-fashioned Italian gangster films like to make Italian gangsters in suits appear half-hidden to increase the sense of oppression.
"Hahaha, now the pressure is really coming!"
If someone were to say at this moment, "The King of Guanzhong is here!", that would be even more interesting!
"Okay, okay, let's do it again!"
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"Action!"
Ken Takakura slowly emerged from the darkness. His face, barely visible in the shadows, made it impossible to discern his expression.
"Kid."
He looked at the disheveled Li Ming sitting down.
"You are now a suspect. Carefully read every word you say next!"
"otherwise."
"Speak, what exactly are you here for?"
Li Ming swallowed hard. He wasn't Xiang Yu, the King of Chu, and he didn't have the confidence to take them down by himself. That's why he felt even more pressured when he looked at Takakura Ken!
"Boss, I owe you a car!"
"I can't afford to lose the next game, that's why I came to scout out the opponent's car parts!"
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(End of this chapter)