Tokyo Bubble Life

Chapter 1519, Chapter 1528, "The Last Tiger of Honkei," sounds impressive!

Chapter 1519, Chapter 1528, "The Last Tiger of Roppongi," sounds impressive!

The liveliest place in Tokyo today must be the NHK Hall!

After more than a month of promotion, the Tokyo International Film Festival, which people have been eagerly anticipating, finally officially opened in early November.

At the main entrance of the NHK Hall, the red carpet plaza for the film festival's opening ceremony had already been set up, along with various decorations in the nearby Yoyogi Park. The festival's equipment was also ready long ago.

From the morning onwards, reporters from various media outlets, fans, and security personnel had already packed the entire red carpet plaza to capacity.

Only one passage, separated by a barrier, remained open for the participating celebrities to pass through.

At this moment, in the Yama-oka-in Temple.

"Naoki-san, can you help me with this zipper?"

Akina changed into an elegant evening gown and asked her husband to help with the final step.

"Okay~"

Naoki Nagayama, who had also changed into a formal suit, immediately came to help.

From behind, her long, fair neck resembled that of a swan, her hair was styled in a bun and held in place by a crown, and her diamond earrings sparkled in the sunlight. Akina had dressed up as a European-style noblewoman again.

The small zipper couldn't stop Naoki Nagayama. After closing it, he turned his head and saw Akina's stunning beauty in the mirror, feeling a surge of pride.

"My Akina is indeed absolutely stunning!"

"What are you saying!"

Akina's lips curled up slightly, clearly pleased.

Living in a place that nourishes the body and changing one's temperament can have a profound impact on a person's life. Looking at herself in the mirror, she could no longer be recognized as the daughter of a small merchant family who grew up in a quiet town.

After adjusting her dress again, Akina said:

"Shall we get ready to leave?"

"Hmm~"

When they got downstairs, the two children were playing in the living room. Seeing them dressed up, Xia Hua knew her parents were going out together!

"Dad, Mom, where are you going?"

The little one immediately ran over and said softly and warmly,

"I want to go too!!"

Like a little shadow~

"This time won't work~"

Akina crouched down and touched Natsuka's face.

"Mom and Dad are going to work! There will be a lot of people there, and lots of cameras and flashes."

"Hmm~"

Little Natsuka was quite disappointed, then looked at her more agreeable father. Generally speaking, as long as Natsuka acted cute, Naoki Nagayama would be more likely to give in. The little one understood this even at just over a year old!

"dad."

But at this moment, Naoki Nagayama naturally did not compromise, and he squatted down and said seriously:

"Hua Jiang, I really can't take you this time! There are too many people there, it'll be too dangerous!"

Even though Naoki Nagayama has a lot of influence in Japan and can get the entertainment industry to ban the publication of his daughter's photos, there are still foreign media outlets at international film festivals, and Naoki Nagayama can't control them.

"But we can watch the live stream later, maybe we'll see Mom and Dad on TV!"

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The two adults in the family disagreed, and the little guy instantly became emo, angrily going to cause trouble for Nyantaro. Nyantaro was too big and not easy to bully.

Naoki Nagayama and Akina went over to Little Ren, who was crawling around, and after comforting her a little, Naoki said to Mari Nonaka:

"Mori-san, we're counting on you for today. We probably won't be back until later."

"Hey, duct tape!!"

With familiar nannies and housekeepers at home, the Nagayama couple had nothing to worry about, so they got into their Rolls-Royce Silver Spur and headed towards the NHK Hall.

"That's Tom Cruise!!"

Some fans started shouting.

"So handsome!! Absolutely so handsome!!"

American stars are also very popular in Japan. Tom Cruise, who became famous for "Top Gun", was 26 years old and in his prime. He walked the red carpet with a female companion, looking so handsome that a group of female fans screamed.

Next, another luxury car pulled up at the entrance to the red carpet, and flashbulbs went off like crazy again, with the clicking of camera shutters sending sparks flying.

"Yukiko Okada and Masaharu Fukuyama!!!" "They really came together!!" "Todoroki-chan!!" "A perfect couple!!"

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Since Masaharu Fukuyama and Yukiko Okada announced their relationship on the set of "Full House," their agency has been promoting them together. Their popularity and sweetness are off the charts, firmly establishing them as the golden couple of the entertainment industry.

Following Momoe Yamaguchi and Tomokazu Miura, and Akina Nakamori and Naoki Nagayama, this is the third golden couple recognized in the entertainment industry!

Seiko Matsuda and Masaki Kanda don't count; Seiko Matsuda's marriage was practically a whirlwind affair. Just a few months before that, she was dating Hiromi Go.

"When are you getting married?!" "When are you having children?!" "Can I help you with the baby?"

Amidst a variety of questions, the two slowly walked to the media area of ​​the red carpet square, where they were interviewed by various media outlets. However, the questions were all similar, related to their relationship.

Masaharu Fukuyama and Yukiko Okada still had some concerns, but they did manage to give a brief update on their relationship.

"Our relationship is very stable now." "We have no plans to get married anytime soon." "We are both still young."

The two walked along, smiling and nodding, but were stopped again by a reporter from a major newspaper, who asked a pointed question:

"Fukuyama-kun, I heard that you were originally slated to be the lead in the movie 'Sorry, I Love You,' which is currently being filmed by Kiyomi, but you've been replaced? Don't you feel sorry about that?"

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Masaharu Fukuyama's smile froze; this had indeed hit a nerve. However, he wasn't Naoki Nagayama, and he couldn't simply walk away in front of a reporter from a major newspaper. He could only carefully consider his reply.

"What are you saying? The role in 'Sorry, I Love You' was never pre-selected! It would be a pity to miss out, but the director definitely has his standards."

"But they've already taken cover photos!"

The cover of the novel "I'm Sorry, I Love You" was taken with him and Rie Miyazawa, and it was even reported in the media at the time. Everyone said that he was definitely going to be the male lead!

"Haha, that's just publicity for the novel."

Laughing it off, Masaharu Fukuyama and Yukiko Okada quickly walked forward to take a photo at the main backdrop of the film festival. Yukiko Okada felt a pang of heartache as she looked at her boyfriend, who had lost a great opportunity because of their relationship.

In the following moments, Japanese and European and American celebrities appeared one after another, each eliciting cheers from fans and reporters, making the red carpet plaza a star-studded and lively scene.

The presence of renowned director Nagisa Oshima, producer Steven Spielberg, and even stars from the University of Tokyo such as Jackie Chan, Zhang Yimou, and Gong Li, made the opening ceremony of the Tokyo International Film Festival even more exciting.

Naoki Nagayama and Akina Nakamori arrived at the red carpet plaza at just such a moment!

After the iconic Rolls-Royce Silver Spur came to a slow stop, it was quickly recognized by Japanese reporters:

"That's the Nagayama family's car!" "Naoki Nagayama is here!" "Akina Nakamori must be here too!!"

So after Naoki Nagayama and Akina Nakamori got off the bus, they were greeted by a dazzling array of white lights and cheers, most of which were shouts of "Akina".

Under the flash of the cameras, Akina's jewelry shone even brighter, highlighting her snow-white skin and exquisite features. Even though Nagayama Naoki was very handsome, at this moment, everyone only saw the brilliance of Nakamori Akina.

"Akina is the best!!" "May you be happy forever!" "Naoki Nagayama, how dare you betray my Akina! I will never forgive you!"

Upon hearing a certain remark, Naoki Nagayama couldn't help but turn around, wanting to see which guy was so brave. However, Akina smiled and gently took her husband's arm, waving and nodding as they walked towards the front of the red carpet.

These fans... Akina has already given birth to two of her children.

Upon arriving at the interview area, the reporters were quick to act, as this was a rare opportunity to interview Naoki Nagayama and Akina Nakamori!

"Mr. Nagayama, is the editing of 'Fast & Furious' finished? When will it be released?"

"The Fast and the Furious."

Naoki Nagayama did not hide anything.

"It's currently undergoing its third round of final editing, and is expected to be released next month."

Before or after Christmas?

"Before!"

This is certain: Naoki Nagayama doesn't want his film to clash with the re-release of "Love Letter."

"Akina-san, Akina-san, are you currently recording for 'Neon Voice'?"

"Hi!"

Ming nodded.

"The third season of 'Neon Voice' is in production! It's expected to air this month!"

"Neon Voice" is a weekly program, filmed and broadcast simultaneously. Following a timeline, viewers can see the latest developments in the talent show every week, and also participate in the process!

"Hot-Up Bean?" the reporter pressed. "What does Akina-san think of this season of 'Neon Voices' compared to previous seasons?"

"Haha, of course it'll be even more exciting!"

Akina also smiled and replied,

"It will really surprise the audience!"

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After answering a few more questions, Naoki Nagayama and Akina headed towards the main entrance of the venue. Neither of them had a great need for exposure; otherwise, Tom Cruise would still be walking around the red carpet square by now!

Fortunately, the red carpet was set up in a winding and circuitous way, which meant it could take quite a while.

After passing through the main gate, the reporters had left, and there were more industry professionals and staff members present, including assistant Ueda Maki. Akina also said goodbye to Nagayama Naoki at this time.

"Naoki-san, I'm going backstage to prepare."

Today's opening ceremony performance was Akina's "I Missed, the Shock." Such an opportunity is something many stars would kill for!

"Hey, just got daddy!"

Naoki Nagayama didn't say much and just watched Akina and Maki Ueda leave.

Then he contacted Yoshimura Daitomo, who had been following the entire event:

"Otomo-san, did everything go smoothly today?"

So far, everything is going smoothly!

Yoshimura Otomo breathed a slight sigh of relief.

"However, it won't be truly complete until Prime Minister Doi attends in the afternoon!"

"What time will you be arriving, Mr. Doi?"

"I expect to be there around 3 PM. I'll walk the red carpet, give an opening speech, and then leave!"

Yoshimura Otomo said, then gestured to the security personnel.

"Look how well-protected we are today, there are so many Secret Service personnel!"

Three o'clock.

Naoki Nagayama pondered the timing for a moment, then smiled.

"Haha, it's when the light is best. The Prime Minister is a woman after all, so she cares about these things too!"

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Yoshimura Otomo looked at Nagayama Naoki with a speechless expression.

"Naoki-san, you're only concerned about this after hearing the Prime Minister is coming?"

"Otherwise, I don't know the Prime Minister. Speaking of which, Mr. Otomo has never met the Prime Minister before, has he?"

Although Naoki Nagayama and Tagako Doi both knew each other, they were not in the same circle and had never actually met face to face!

"I've seen it!"

Yoshimura Daitomo trembled.

"I've attended many high-class social gatherings! Doi-san attends them in private too! We've even toasted each other!"

Tagako Doi is, after all, a politician in a capitalist country. She would naturally attend gatherings of many zaibatsu and big businessmen, hoping to attract new financial backers!

"Wow, you've even made the Prime Minister's acquaintance!"

Naoki Nagayama joked with a smile.

"Otomo-san has indeed become a member of the upper class. I wonder if Doi-san knows about the title 'Roppongi's Last Tiger'!"

"!!!"

Yoshimura Otomo's eyes widened immediately.

"When did I get the title of 'Roppongi's Last Tiger'?!"

"Haha, it's because the ladies in Roppongi say that even though you're getting on in years, you're still as fierce as a tiger."

For Naoki Nagayama, making up a lie is second nature! He directly created a new title for Otomo Yoshimura.

However, Yoshimura Daitomo was very clever today:

"Naoki-san, you don't even go to Roppongi. If you had that title, how could you have known about it before me?! You're making it up!!"

"??? Oh ho?"

Naoki Nagayama was genuinely surprised.

"One should look at Ōtomo-san with new eyes after three days' absence! His mind is surprisingly sharp today!"

"!!"

Upon hearing this, Yoshimura Otomo didn't know whether to laugh or cry, so he just rolled his eyes and ignored Nagayama Naoki!

"Naoki-san, I'm busy with the entire opening ceremony, so don't bother me!"

Seeing that Yoshimura Otomo was angered by him, Naoki Nagayama had no choice but to disappear.

"Alright, alright, I won't bother Otomo-san any longer. Ah! I saw Jackie Chan, let's go chat with him!"

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After Naoki Nagayama left, Otomo Yoshimura began to silently complain.

"Just because he's a writer, he can only make things up about people!"

"Still Roppongi no Gotora, Roppongi no Gotora, eh?"

After chewing it twice, Yoshimura Otomo suddenly felt that this title was a bit too much!

"Being called 'Mo Hu' sounds pretty cool. It sounds really impressive!"

Inside the Yama-oka-in courtyard, the giant-screen television had already been turned on.

Today's opening ceremony of the Tokyo International Film Festival is a major event in Japan, especially in Tokyo. All television stations participated in the live broadcast, and there were countless camera positions on site.

From the entrance to the red carpet all the way to the opening ceremony venue, there were cameras everywhere. So basically every part of the red carpet was broadcast live.

Because Naoki Nagayama had said they would be on TV, Natsuka and Ren had been waiting in front of the TV for a long time, except that Ren was being held in her older sister's arms.

"Little brother, you need to concentrate!"

Xia Hua has the air of a big sister.

"Tell me when you find Mom and Dad, okay?!"

Little Lotus looked at her older sister with a blank expression, but when Little Xia Hua looked over, she opened her mouth and revealed an innocent smile and drool.

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Xia Hua was a little disgusted, but she still maintained her persona as the eldest sister.

"Okay, I'll take that as you understood!"

"Now, let's look together! If we find it, you'll get something delicious!"

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Nonaka Mari, who was watching from the side, couldn't help but laugh. She thought that Natsuka's mature demeanor was very cute!

As for delicious food, that won't do. Little Lotus isn't old enough to eat other things yet!

The siblings watched the constantly changing images on the television screen, searching intently.

Fortunately, the Nagayama couple were the most watched figures by the TV station. As soon as they got out of the car, they were the focus of the TV station and the cameras followed them. Their images were extremely eye-catching on the TV screen!

"Dad! And Mom!!"

Xia Hua was overjoyed when she saw it, and patted Xiao Xiao Lian on the back.

"Little brother, look! It's Mom and Dad!!"

"They really were on TV!!"

Little Lian had been watching, and he was excited when he saw the two appear, even trying to crawl over. But the blow from his older sister brought him instant pain.

In her excitement, Xia Hua patted Xiao Lian without any restraint, which Xiao Lian couldn't take at all. Her little mouth twitched and she started crying!

"Waaaaaah!"

"??!!"

Xia Hua's hand suddenly froze!

Then Nonaka Mari quickly took little Ren into her arms and comforted her.

"Flower jam, not lotus jam!"

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Xia Hua was speechless, then guiltily continued watching her parents on TV. She really didn't mean it!

That's just how cruel the struggle for the crown prince position is!