Tokyo Bubble Life

Chapters 1524 and 1533: Believe it or not, I can make it impossible for you to survive in this indus

Chapters 1524 and 1533: Believe it or not, I can make it impossible for you to survive in this industry!

"Fukuyama-kun, you still have a few announcements to make before the end of the year."

Kiyoki Nishioka, the chief manager of Shuyu Agency, flipped through the artist schedules for the next few months.

"I don't have any plans after the end of the year. I can finally take a good vacation!"

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Masaharu Fukuyama forced a smile.

"Hey, this is great! It's perfect timing to go on vacation with Yukiko-chan!"

"Haha, yeah!"

Kiyoki Nishioka also had a smile on his face.

"Enjoy your sweet time with your girlfriend! I'm looking forward to hearing good news from you two!"

"That's still uncertain, hahaha~"

After leaving the office, Masaharu Fukuyama's smile finally disappeared.

Although I had expected it, hearing the truth was still incredibly disheartening.

The feeling of plummeting down a cliff filled this young man in his early twenties with panic. He even worried that he might lose his job next year!

"No, no!"

Masaharu Fukuyama comforted himself.

"This is just a temporary adjustment; my popularity is still there. It's just a technical adjustment!"

Just then, Masami Inada happened to pass by in the corridor and saw Masaharu Fukuyama looking somewhat displeased:

"Fukuyama-kun? What are you doing here?"

"Ah, President Inada!"

Masami Inada is now the president of Kiyu's agency, and Masaharu Fukuyama bowed in greeting.

"I'm here to check out the schedule!"

"I see, he really is a responsible young man!"

Looking at the young man in front of him, Masami Inada nodded in satisfaction. Generally speaking, artists' schedules are explained by their assistants or managers, and it is rare for them to personally learn about the work arrangements in advance.

Just then, Masami Inada suddenly remembered what Otomo Yoshimura had said before: to have a heart-to-heart talk with the artists under his management.

"Fukuyama-kun, are you alright now?"

"I don't have any urgent work at the moment."

Masaharu Fukuyama was taken aback, wondering why his president had suddenly asked that question.

"Ha, that's perfect!"

Masami Inada laughed and pulled Masaharu Fukuyama towards the office.

"Perfect timing, we can have a good chat!"

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As he was being pulled along by the arm toward the office, Fukuyama Masaharu suddenly remembered that Inada Masaharu had discovered him at a host club, and instantly felt the hand on his arm getting hot!

No way. I've never heard of Yamin-san having any special hobbies!

After nervously entering the office, Masami Inada asked Masaharu Fukuyama to sit down and handed him two cans of beer from the small refrigerator.

"Haha, even though Fukuyama-kun will only be 20 years old in four months, it's okay to have a little drink in private!"

"What I don't understand about Japanese law is that you can get married at 16, but you're not considered an adult until you're 20 and can only drink alcohol. What kind of law is that?!"

As he spoke, Masami Inada opened a beer can and said to Masaharu Fukuyama,

"Come on, cheers!"

"cheers."

Masaharu Fukuyama has certainly drunk alcohol before. The law is the law; there are always ways to avoid getting caught.

Japanese people love to drink, but they seem to get drunk very easily. There are plenty of people who go on a drunken rampage after just one beer at an izakaya, and they may just be using drinking as an excuse to release some mental stress!

However, after consuming a little alcohol, Masaharu Fukuyama did seem much more relaxed, and his conversation with Masami Inada became much smoother.

"Regarding compensation?"

Masaharu Fukuyama said doubtfully,

"The tree growers who have no complaints are already treated very well. Their work benefits and everything else are also very good."

Masaharu Fukuyama had absolutely no problem with the treatment he received at Shuyu Office.

After dating Yukiko Okada, they talked about her treatment at Ken-On and before that at Sun Music. Although Ken-On had improved a lot, she still greatly envied Masaharu Fukuyama.

"That's good, that's good."

Masami Inada is very satisfied with the treatment he receives at the agency; this is all thanks to Naoki-san's good start!

"So, is there anything you're unhappy about at work? You can tell me about it."

Masaharu Fukuyama shook his head repeatedly.

"Moreover, the staff at the firm are very friendly. Everyone is supportive and helpful whenever needed."

"Even though my relationship with Yukiko-chan caused a lot of trouble for everyone, the agency actively helped clean up the mess."

At this point, Masaharu Fukuyama took a large gulp of beer and said he vented a little of his frustration:

"However, I feel that my future career might be a bit difficult. I won't be working next year."

"Ah, this little bit!"

As the company president, Masami Inada naturally had an understanding of Masaharu Fukuyama's work situation. Thinking about how his relationship had indeed faltered, Inada felt a pang of disappointment at his son's lack of ambition, but still offered words of comfort.

"Fukuyama-kun, there's no need to worry too much about that. It's just that your public image has undergone a transformation, and the entertainment industry hasn't quite figured out your image yet."

The former "nation's boyfriend" is suddenly taken; even someone as popular as Han Han couldn't handle it!

"Next year, the agency will revise its promotional plan and cultivate Fukuyama-kun into a more established and capable actor!"

Masamin Inada comforted him,

"In the meantime, Mr. Fukuyama should keep a low profile."

"Hi~~"

Over beer, Masami Inada and Masaharu Fukuyama chatted for a while longer. Inada even subtly inquired whether Inada had any thoughts about changing jobs, to which Inada firmly denied it.

After Masaharu Fukuyama left the office, Masami Inada nodded:

"Looks like it's not Fukuyama-kun after all. Who should we ask next?"

"How about Yutaka Ozaki."

At this moment, in the top-floor office of the Tree Friends Building, Naoki Nagayama was looking at the "resignation wish" in his hand with a mix of amusement and exasperation.

"Tsuruko, are you serious?"

"Yes!"

Tsuruko, sitting in front of the desk, nodded earnestly.

"Everyone says you need to experience a normal professional life, and quitting your job is definitely one of those things!! And it's very important!!"

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Naoki Nagayama remained silent. In Japan, where lifetime employment is the norm, leaving a job is indeed a very complicated and troublesome process.

First, you need to write a handover document, then submit your resignation application, schedule an exit interview, submit your resignation intention and resignation period to your supervisor, and so on.

Tsuruko's position at Shuyu is assistant producer in the animation department, but she is not responsible to the head of the animation department; she reports directly to the head of Shuyu's film affairs department.

Tree Friends Pictures is now under the management of Naoki Nagayama, so Tsuruko's direct superior is actually Naoki Nagayama!

Therefore, this resignation request was submitted to Naoki Nagayama.

"Since you know it's important, what do you mean by writing that the reason is 'I'm not interested in my job'?!"

Naoki Nagayama rolled his eyes.

"Tsuruko, do you know that with this alone, I can make it impossible for you to survive in this industry?!"

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Tsuruko frowned and slammed her hand on the table with a loud thud.

"Fine, I'm not going to play anymore! Anyway, I have no intention of coming back!!"

"And if you dare do that, Bakani-chan, I'll call Kasang!!"

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An awkward silence fell over the office as the brother and sister threatened each other.

Until Riko Hayano suddenly knocked on the door and brought over some materials:

"Naoki-san, this is the resignation process."

"Hi, thank you Riko-chan!"

Naoki Nagayama took it over. It was the first time he had encountered an employee leaving a company, and even the first time he had handled a resignation in Japan. Naturally, he was unfamiliar with the specific process.

However, Shuyou Group is already a mature company with all the necessary procedures.

"Let me see if we can first have an exit interview to understand the reasons for leaving."

He looked up at Tsuruko and shook his head.

"Alright, let's consider this our face-to-face meeting."

"Retirement is a choice between years of resignation and years of retirement. Tsuruko, what is your year of retirement?"

"Um, isn't this something we'll discuss after I resign and hand it over?"

"Oh, that's true."

"Next is..."

The two looked at the resignation process together, both wondering how the siblings could be so similar in some ways.

"Tsuruko, your official departure date is after the Tokyo International Film Festival."

Naoki Nagayama said,

"Isn't it less than a month?"

"Anyway, nothing else will happen after that!"

Tsuruko said,

"My job is to oversee the production of 'Kiki's Delivery Service' until its release, right? And it's already been released!"

"That's all for me now!"

Kiki's Delivery Service was the opening film of the Tokyo International Film Festival and was screened throughout the festival. It has also now been released in Japanese theaters, and Tsuruko's work is indeed done.

"Alright. Let's call it a day! When the time comes, just hand over the resignation certificate to Riko-chan. At that point, your employment relationship with Tree Friend will be completely over!"

"Mmmmm~"

After completing the resignation process, Naoki Nagayama asked:

"However, according to custom, it seems we should hold a farewell party for you as you leave the company."

A farewell party?

"It was just some acquaintances from your department at the company giving you a collective send-off. Are you graduating from the company and leaving?"

Naoki Nagayama sounded a little awkward when he said that. He had resigned from his job a few times in his previous life, and there were definitely no farewell parties or anything like that.

In internet companies, once you get your termination certificate, you're practically strangers. Why bother with a farewell party? Isn't that awkward?

When the wave of layoffs arrives, there won't be any farewell parties, and even farewell dinners will be superfluous.

"I feel a little awkward."

Tsuruko scratched her face.

"I'm going to enjoy myself now. They still have to keep working."

"This is really embarrassing for you."

At the farewell party, when her colleagues asked about her plans, Tsuruko said she was going on vacation to enjoy the sunshine and waves of Hawaii!

Isn't this just making people envious?!

"Alright, come to the Sakura-in Garden tomorrow night, and I'll throw you a farewell party!"

Naoki Nagayama made the decision directly.

"Anyway, I'm your only boss and colleague!"

"it is good!!"

Now Tsuruko was satisfied.

"It's been a while since I've seen flower jam or lotus jam!!"

Watching his younger sister leave happily, Naoki Nagayama wiped his face in his seat. What kind of mess is this?! He had to come all the way out of the editing room!

However, before he could stand there in a daze for long, Yoshimura Daitomo walked straight into his office:

"Haha, Naoki-san, Tsuruko is resigning?"

"yes."

Naoki Nagayama said helplessly,

"I don't want to work overtime anymore. I can't just work for someone else!"

"Haha, what's wrong with having a job!"

Yoshimura Otomo laughed,

"Isn't there overtime pay? Overtime is a blessing for employees!"

"!!!"

Upon hearing those familiar words, Naoki Nagayama opened his eyes wide and looked at Otomo Yoshimura.

"Otomo-san, that's the smell!! How so?... Right, right, the smell of capitalists!!"

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Yoshimura Daitomo was puzzled. Weren't they capitalists by nature?

And Naoki Nagayama is the biggest one!!

"That's true! What's wrong with working? Staying at home is a complete waste of life!"

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Your job is different from that of a corporate slave!

Seeing Yoshimura Otomo's nonchalant attitude, Naoki Nagayama knew he was no longer the typical working-class person, so he earnestly explained to Yoshimura Otomo...

"Otomo-san, what would you have said ten years ago?"

"Forehead"

Ten years ago, Yoshimura Daitomo was middle-aged, but still a struggling talent scout earning a meager salary. He spent his days running around in the wind and sun, risking being seen as a pervert by handing out his business card to any handsome men and beautiful women he saw.

Sigh. If Yoshimura Otomo from back then could hear what he's saying now, he'd definitely roll his eyes at him!

What does it mean to waste one's life? He'd rather stay home every day!

"Cough cough~"

Unable to refute Yoshimura Otomo, he chose to change the subject.

"By the way, I've already sent Naoki, Kuwagishima, and Kyō to Shimizu! To investigate that guy named Kanai!"

"Has Kijima already left? No wonder I felt like something was missing."

If Kijima Kyō were present, Naoki Nagayama would actually notice him, but if he's not there, it's hard for anyone to notice him on their own initiative!

"But going to Shimizu will also be good to see who's behind this!"

Seeing that Naoki Nagayama agreed, Otomo Yoshimura continued:

"I've also started investigating the company's side. Is Shuichi-san the political Naoki-san? Are you going to hold back, or..."

"I?"

Naoki Nagayama stroked his chin.

Let's hold back for now!

He decided to think things through carefully when he got home, hoping to find some clues from his hidden memories.

"Okay, let's leave it at that for now and see what changes occur by the end of the year!"

"Hi"

After drinking during the day, the bitterness in his heart was brought out, and at night, Masaharu Fukuyama could no longer stay in the empty apartment!

After putting on a hat and mask, he sneaked out and went to a disco under the cover of night. It wasn't the one in Takadanobaba, of course; that one belonged to Naoki-san, and many of the staff would recognize him there.

After venting his energy on the dance floor, he went into a well-known underground bar in the entertainment industry late at night.

"A whiskey on the rocks!"

In the dimly lit bar, Masaharu Fukuyama dropped his disguise and ordered directly from the underground bar. This bar was famous because it was safe; they wouldn't ask too many questions and wouldn't allow paparazzi to come in.

"Hi!"

The bartender glanced at Masaharu Fukuyama, took the cocktail from Yukichi Fukuzawa, and began mixing drinks. Good secrecy naturally makes it expensive!

The chilled whiskey, fragrant and smooth on the palate, quickly warms you up, sending a pleasant buzz through your body.

A young artist drinking alone in a bar must be feeling troubled!

Soon, someone sat down next to Masaharu Fukuyama:

"Isn't that Fukuyama-kun? Why is he drinking alone like this?!"

"Are you unhappy staying with Tree Friends?"

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