Tokyo Bubble Life

Chapters 1471 and 1480: His family is involved in the underworld, didn't you know?!

"What are you doing?!" "Looking down on me?" "Do you know who I am?" "Watch out, or I'll beat you up!"

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Traffic police officer Ichiro Mori, on duty in Shibuya, looked helplessly at the group of young people in front of him who reeked of alcohol.

Shibuya at night is known for its young people seeking pleasure, and drunkards are especially troublesome, often causing trouble and having powerful connections.

What's more, today, the busiest intersection in Shibuya is actually closed!

This made many of the drunk guys very dissatisfied!

"Private area. There is an important event at Shibuya Crossing tonight, so it is temporarily closed to traffic."

Mori Ichiro explained with a stern face.

"If you want to pass, you can use another intersection."

"Konok!!" "Want to die?" "Watch out, I'll teach you a lesson."

The sound of cursing came from behind, but Mori Ichiro wasn't worried. He had more than a dozen colleagues standing behind him!

Moreover, the thick envelope in his breast pocket, directly from the cabinet's orders, and the prestigious name of the Tree Friends Group filled him with confidence!

Even if the mayor came today, he would have to stop here, as Mori Ichiro said!

"Baka yarou!!"

Mori Ichiro roared, causing the young men in front of him to freeze for a moment.

"Didn't you hear me?! This area is closed to traffic today!!"

"If you cause any more trouble, we'll take you all back to the police station to calm down!!"

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The police in Tokyo during the Showa era were actually quite brave, unlike the more polite and persuasive police in futuristic Tokyo. Otherwise, how could they maintain order in an era rife with organized crime?

So when Mori Ichiro turned cold and hard, his aura immediately rose!

The young man, who was originally drunk, was suddenly jolted awake by the cold wind and became much more sober.

"You know who I am."

One of the youths was about to utter a threat, but a glare from Mori Ichiro spurred him on, and his courage faltered. The words he was about to say changed.

Do you know who my father is?!

"European Model Series!"

Upon hearing this, Mori Ichiro couldn't help but laugh.

Didn't your mother tell you?

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The young man was speechless after being rebuked, and in the end, he could only timidly leave behind a single sentence.

"You wait!"

Then, like a defeated dog, he slunk away!

After the most arrogant few people left, the other young people who had gathered around dispersed.

Just when everyone thought the conflict was about to be averted, a deep, powerful engine roar was heard, and a modified car sped past. One after another, a series of cool cars followed.

The wind whipped up by the speeding sports car made onlookers squint.

"This"

After the taillights disappeared, one of the passersby who had been watching the commotion muttered something.

"You can even race cars in Shibuya?"

The guy who had been making such a racket earlier shouted at Mori Ichiro:

"Speeding! Absolutely speeding!!"

"Aren't you a traffic cop? Go arrest him!!"

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Mori Ichiro was speechless and didn't want to pay them any attention. They were there today to protect him during this car chase!

Let's turn back time a little bit~

At a street corner not far from Shibuya Crossing, a large number of extras were already in place, and all kinds of filming equipment were ready. There were even several tall, portable long-arm cameras.

The main cast, including Ken Takakura, Leon Lai, and Shizuka Kudo, all stood next to their cars, and there were even several modified cars dressed up as police cars!

Nishimoto Tomoyuki and Matsuo Muneo, holding the large lama statue, kept talking to the many actors about the details of filming, while Nagayama Naoki, the main director, gathered the main actors around him.

"Takakura-san, Leon, and Shizuka-chan, you've all gotten to know this area by now, right?"

"Hi!"

The steady Ken Takakura nodded.

"We've been running around here for several days. We know this place very well!"

"Alright, now that we're running together, it shouldn't feel so unfamiliar!"

He slammed the map onto the propped-up table, gesturing as he did so:

"We're going to film at least three scenes today. You're starting from here."

"Chasing each other through the streets of Shibuya."

"Finally, they scattered and fled."

"Time is of the essence, we need to start work immediately!"

"Ask any questions immediately!"

Ken Takakura and Shizuka Kudo both nodded to indicate that there was no problem, but Leon Lai seemed a little nervous:

"Director Nagayama, this is the city center, aren't there always pedestrians suddenly appearing halfway down the street?!"

Unlike the familiar circles of the past few days, today it's all about high-speed racing. Although drifting and cornering require professional drivers, they still need to drive themselves for a few scenes that require them to be in the spotlight.

"The road has been blocked off with duct tape, and there are police officers maintaining order!"

Naoki Nagayama nodded, seeing that Dawn still looked worried, and comforted her.

"If they suddenly run out, just run into them! You won't be held responsible!"

"ha?!!"

Dawn's eyes widened in terror!

"Haha, just kidding, don't be nervous!"

Naoki Nagayama smiled and patted the young man on the shoulder.

"Don't worry, we've made ample preparations!"

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Leon Lai was somewhat speechless, feeling that this Japanese director loved to joke around.

After Naoki Nagayama went to check the camera positions, Dawn secretly asked Shizuka Kudo next to him in English:

"Is the director joking? You can hit someone and not be held responsible?"

"Nonono~"

Kudo Shizuka, already quite familiar with Leon Lai, said, feigning seriousness,

"Leon, you have no idea what Naoki-san's status is in Japan. He wouldn't just hit someone, he could even stab someone in the street without a problem!!!"

"Huh?! Todoroki?!"

Ken Takakura, on the other side, also joined the discussion, asking in English:

"Leon, don't you know? Our director is the grandson of the Yamaguchi-gumi boss!! He's a complete and utter member of the yakuza!"

Ken Takakura spoke of nonsensical things with a serious face:

"Not only can you chop people up, you can sink them into Tokyo Bay without any problem!"

"ha?!!"

Leon Lai really didn't know this! He had always thought Naoki Nagayama was an internationally renowned director, a wealthy man, and a well-connected member of Japan's upper class.

How did they end up involved with the underworld?!

Dawn couldn't help but turn around and look at the handsome young man who was communicating with the stage manager in a friendly manner. She felt her hair stand on end. Indeed, Japan was too dangerous!

Ken Takakura and Shizuka Kudo exchanged a glance, their lips curving slightly before quickly reverting to their aloof expressions. The feeling of teasing a young person is quite amusing!

After all preparations were completed, Naoki Nagayama held the unlimited power:

"Ready. Action!"

At the director's command, the surrounding extras all started to make a ruckus. Three modified cars sped past in the distance, the wind they created making the scene even more sensational.

At the next intersection, after seeing the vehicle speeding away, the police car immediately turned on its lights and began to give chase. Through the windshield, it could be seen that Takakura Ken, Leon Lai, and others were inside!

The shops lining the streets of Shibuya were still brightly lit, and many pedestrians were strolling around. These were, of course, extras.

Then, after a loud honking, the modified car sped over, even crashing into a trash can on the street while turning!

"Ah!!" "Eee-ya!!"

Exclamations rang out, pedestrians scattered and the street instantly descended into chaos!

However, several other such vehicles also sped past.

This was Leon Lai's first time racing in a busy downtown area. Although he knew that the pedestrians on the street were all actors, he still felt his heart pounding and his adrenaline surging.

Through the car window at high speed, the colorful neon lights of the street seemed to form a blurry ribbon, and one could only see what was directly in front of them.

Time seemed to slow down.

"Crack!!"

The radio call brought him back to his senses, and he hurriedly slowed down, turned around, and prepared to go back.

At the starting point, Naoki Nagayama carefully checked the director's monitor of each camera, ensuring that every fixed shot captured the footage he wanted.

"Chase scene, got it!" "Crashing the trash can, got it!" "Driver's face is shown!"

"However, the chase scene needs to be repeated several times, and more shots need to be filmed."

"This overhead shot won't work."

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Only after he finished recording did he have time to check on the returning drivers.

Ken Takakura was seen leaning against the hood of the car, quietly smoking, while Shizuka Kudo was excitedly talking to the other actors about the feeling of racing cars. Meanwhile, the other lead actor, Leon Lai, was constantly drinking ice water and wiping away sweat.

"Haha, how was your escape this time?"

Naoki Nagayama walked over and asked,

"Are you feeling unwell?"

"Dry adhesive tape".

Ken Takakura replied,

"My heart was beating a little fast just now, but it's back to normal now."

"And what about you, Leon?"

Naoki Nagayama looked towards the dawn.

Do you need medical care?

"It's ok"

Li Ming spoke, still a little out of breath.

"It's just...it feels different from being on the track. Even at the same speed..."

The top speed this time was over 200 km/h, with an average speed of around 150 km/h. Although it was only on a few straight sections, it was indeed very fast.

"Haha, alright, that's why street racers love street racing!"

Naoki Nagayama patted him on the shoulder.

"Let's do it again after things calm down."

"You want to do it again?!"

"Of course! You don't think car chase scenes are that easy to film, do you?!"

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So, after taking a short break, the main actors Ken Takakura, Leon Lai, and Shizuka Kudo resumed their high-speed chase!

Meanwhile, the actual drivers in the film crew, Tomohisa Taguchi and Tomohiro Morimoto, had already changed into the same clothes as the main characters.

Those two are the ones who are actually going to film the drifting car at Shibuya Crossing!

When will it be our turn?

"I'm getting a little bored," Taguchi Tomohisa asked.

"It feels like they're going to be filming for a long time!"

"I didn't realize that the films being shot now are mostly simple linear acceleration sequences."

Tomohiro Morimoto said slowly, puffing on his cigarette.

"I guess they'll start filming the drifting around corners after they've finished shooting the scenes where the characters are visible."

"Sigh, the camera is showing its face."

Taguchi Tomohisa sighed,

"What a pity, the two of us can't show our faces!"

"What can I do? He's not handsome enough!"

"Hahaha~"

As they talked, the two of them laughed. They didn't actually have any objections to being stuntmen. Naoki Nagayama's compensation was very generous, far exceeding that of stunt drivers, so the two of them were not dissatisfied.

She was just disappointed that she didn't get to appear in Naoki Nagayama's movie.

"Taguchi, speaking of which, have you ever raced cars in Shibuya?"

Tomohiro Morimoto suddenly asked,

"Weren't you a racing enthusiast before?"

No, I wouldn't dare.

Tomohisa Taguchi succinctly captured the essence of the matter.

"Shibuya has never been so deserted before."

Haha, yeah~

Looking at the deserted streets of Shibuya, except for a few extras in the frame, Tomohiro Morimoto sighed:

"Naoki-san has a lot of influence!"

"yes."

In a hotel located on a street in Shibuya.

"Did you get a picture? Did you get a picture?"

Paparazzi Hidetoshi Shimomura patted Satoshi Ishizaki next to him, constantly asking him questions.

"Wait, wait, I'm watching!!"

Satoshi Ishizaki flipped through the latest high-definition digital camera, trying to find the best photos, but all he could find were blurry images of cars.

"This is too difficult!!"

"We're too far away!"

"Moreover, this kind of high-definition digital camera doesn't take as clear a picture as a film camera!"

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The two people were in a hotel in Shibuya, looking out the window at the cars that had just passed by.

"Naoki Nagayama blocked off the Shibuya intersection to film a car chase scene. If this gets leaked, it'll definitely generate a lot of buzz!!"

Hidetoshi Shimomura was beaming with excitement.

"Then we can become legends in the paparazzi world!"

The paparazzi who previously exposed Masaharu Fukuyama and Yukiko Okada's relationship are now legendary figures in the paparazzi world, so the two of them also want to become legends!

The two only saw that the paparazzi had exposed Shuyou's popular idol without being punished, and they thought that Shuyou was now powerless against the paparazzi. That's why they had the idea of ​​taking photos secretly!

"No, it's still too far."

Hidetoshi Shimomura also checked the filming results and shook his head.

"We need to get closer to shoot!! And we need to use a telephoto lens."

Satoshi Ishizaki was somewhat timid:

"Won't I get arrested?"

"So what if he gets caught?! Japan is a society governed by law!!"

Hidetoshi Shimomura was blinded by his desire for instant fame and disregarded everything else.

"Let's go, let's sneak in quietly, there are so many extras anyway!"

"All right."

When the two sneaked onto the street, they found the extras preparing to return to their positions, waiting for the next instruction.

These two people, however, are somewhat different from the others.

"Hey hey hey?! You two!!"

Matsuo Muneo, who was still holding the console, saw this and immediately came over.

"Why aren't you back in your positions yet?! We're about to start filming, don't you know that?!"

"Forehead"

Hidetoshi Shimomura paused for a moment, then immediately made up an excuse.

"I was a little nervous and went to the restroom, and now I've forgotten where I am!"

Satoshi Ishizaki also chimed in:

"Me too!!"

"Forgot their place."

Matsuo Muneo frowned. These two extras seemed a bit sleazy! They were even carrying cameras; they looked like they were just tourists.

He didn't know all of these extras, but it was too late to find the production assistant.

"Come on! You all stand right here!"

Matsuo Muneo had already assigned the two of them positions, right near the trash can.

"When the car comes, pretend to be scared."

"Hi!" X2

After making some quick arrangements, Matsuo Muneo hurried back to take charge of the console.

Shortly afterward, they heard Matsuo Muneo shouting:

"Ready, Action!"

The extras in front of the camera began to act as ordinary pedestrians.

The two paparazzi breathed a sigh of relief:

"They've infiltrated. Let's find an opportunity to film!!"

"Ok!"

As the roar of engines grew closer, several cars sped towards them.

Just as Hidetoshi Shimomura and Satoshi Ishizaki were raising their cameras to take pictures, they realized that the lead car seemed to be heading straight for them!

Getting closer

"Huh? Huh? Huh?" "!!!"

Hidetoshi Shimomura and Satoshi Ishizaki were both deathly pale!

I wanted to run, but my legs were too weak, and all I could do was watch the headlights get closer and closer!

"Help!!" "Ah!! Mom, I'm dying!!"

I can almost smell the car's engine oil!

With a loud crash, the trash can was smashed open!

The front of the car roared past~

Hidetoshi Shimomura and Satoshi Ishizaki were so frightened that they collapsed to the ground!

(End of this chapter)