Tokyo Bubble Life

Chapters 1411 and 1420: Is making a movie this hasty these days?!

Chapters 1411 and 1420: Is making a movie these days really this hasty?!

After spending the night on the island, Naoki Nagayama returned to Yamasakura-in and immediately immersed himself in his study.

They still hadn't come out by nightfall.

Akina-san

Nonaka Maru asked,

"Dinner is ready. Should we go call Naoki-san?"

She also knew that Naoki Nagayama was a writer, and writers are generally very sensitive to others disturbing their creative inspiration.

"Hmm," Akina hesitated for a moment, then said, "I'll go take a look then~"

He was about to go upstairs when he said that.

However, when Xiaoxia saw this, she immediately followed along happily; little ones this age love following their mothers the most!

"shush"

When they reached the study door, Akina gently touched her daughter's lips.

"Hua Jiang, don't make a sound, we'll sneak in quietly!"

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The little guy's eyes were full of confusion. Although he could understand the general idea, he still didn't understand the details.

The lock on the study door turned gently, the door opened slowly, and then soft blues music and the clicking of a keyboard could be heard.

Naoki Nagayama likes to have background music when he works, which is why he remembers so many songs and music from his past life!

Akina was still observing whether her husband was focused on his work and wondering if she should disturb him, when Natsuka saw her father behind the desk and immediately forgot what she had said before, then skipped over with cheerful steps~

He kept calling out "Daddy, Daddy".

"Huh?" By the time Naoki Nagayama realized what was happening, a little dumpling had already crawled to his side. "Hana-chan?"

Then I reached out and picked up the little one, placing him on my lap and started playing with him:

"Why did you come here?!"

"I've come to find you"

"Oh~ Come find me!"

Naoki Nagayama looked up and saw Akina walk in as well. A glance at the sky outside the window made him immediately understand:

"Oh, is it dinnertime already?"

"Hi!" Akina nodded. "Is Naoki-san finished with his work? Can we come down for lunch now?"

"The script isn't finished yet, but there's definitely no problem with meals!"

Naoki Nagayama shook his head, picked up the little one, and stood up, walking downstairs with Akina.

After Nakai Genta spoke to him, the urge to make a movie that combined "The Big Short" with his own trading experience during the stock market crash began to sprout in his mind.

He is also a person with strong execution ability. After returning home, he started to think about revising the script of "The Big Short".

After so many years of making movies and writing, he is still very confident in his ability to adapt films. As long as the main storyline remains the same, and with his experience in managing films over the past century, it might be even more attractive than "The Big Short"!

While having dinner with Akina and discussing the script's plot, Naoki Nagayama suddenly spoke up:

"Akina, if this movie is going to be made, would you like to play a role?!"

"what?"

Akina unexpectedly said,

"Me? Now?"

"It should take about one or two months, because this movie doesn't require many filming locations, and it can be shot directly in an office building in the city center."

Naoki Nagayama paused for a moment.

"It can even be directly on TreeFriends Capital. Yes, since it's based on my story, it just so happens to be on TreeFriends Capital."

Actually, some scenes were filmed at Shuyou Capital when we were filming "Ginza no Tora"~

"Akina plays the male lead's wife, who happens to be pregnant, which is realistic."

"That"

Akina looked at her husband,

"Is Naoki-san playing the male lead himself?!"

"Forehead"

Naoki Nagayama was stumped by the question. He had originally wanted to find someone with solid acting skills, since acting was not exactly his forte.

But then I thought, wait a minute. This movie is based on my own story, so what's wrong with me playing myself?!

It's not like I don't want to be handsome!

"It doesn't seem like it's impossible."

Upon hearing Naoki Nagayama's words, Akina smiled:

"If Naoki-san is going to act in it, then I'll take the role!"

It sounds so exciting to be acting in a movie with Naoki-san again.

"Hmm, let me think of a way to quickly take good photos."

Akina is due to give birth in a month! She definitely can't film during her postpartum period!

After dinner, Akina took a short walk in the yard to digest her food, with Hana and Eitaro following behind.

Naoki Nagayama, meanwhile, was petting Nyantaro while making a phone call.

"Wonta-san, do you want to debut? If you do, I'll create an opportunity for you right away!!"

Naoki Nagayama thought that since he was going to be in the role, he might as well have as many of the original cast members appear as possible; wouldn't that make it seem more realistic?

Anyway, he wasn't aiming for a huge box office with this movie; he just wanted to use it to expand his influence and, incidentally, kill some time.

Naoki Nagayama thinks it's not impossible to make a blockbuster commercial film and then reward yourself with an art film or some other niche film that doesn't consider commercial success!

"Forehead"

Meanwhile, Nakai Genta, who was still working overtime in the office, was completely bewildered.

"Naoki-san, say it again? What opportunity?"

"A chance to debut! A chance to become a star!"

"I'm confirming it one more time!"

Nakai Genta's吐槽 (tu cao, a Chinese internet slang term for sarcastic or critical remarks).

"You're not going to say you're debuting in some kind of adult romance movie, are you?!"

"You're not cut out for that type of film, Yuan Tai-san!"

Naoki Nagayama was quite blunt.

"It's not a matter of looks or size, it's just that Juice Man's standards are too high, and you can't meet them, Yuan Tai-san!"

"!!!"

When it came to dignity, Nakai Genta raised his voice in anger.

"Naoki-san, don't underestimate me. How could I possibly be incapable?! It's my physical asset!"

"Filming that kind of movie takes at least a whole day. Can you keep shooting for five hours straight?!"

In short, if Nakai Genta could be completely silenced, then he really couldn't do it, not even with medication!

"Okay, okay, I admit I can't do it."

Nakai Genta said helplessly.

"What exactly are you talking about as a debut opportunity?!"

"Didn't you say people in the investment world wanted me to make a movie about a stock market crash? Let me tell you..."

Naoki Nagayama has already written the script for "The Big Short," and is currently revising it, with plans to film it within the next two months. He also plans to have the original cast return for the role.

He told all of this to his friend, and even made a promise:

"Don't worry, your private life in America won't be mentioned! At most, you might drink and smoke to relieve anxiety! It won't cause any misunderstandings for Suzumi-san."

"Thank you so much."

After hearing these words, Nakai Genta, in the Shuyou Capital office, rubbed his eyes and couldn't help but speak up.

"Naoki-san, is Tree Friends Pictures really this hasty in making a movie these days? Just start filming right away? And using unprofessional actors?"

"How are the filming costs calculated? Aren't the effects taken into account? What about box office revenue?"

Please, he only called Naoki Nagayama the day before to complain, and tonight he actually heard Naoki Nagayama say that they're going to start filming a movie right away?!

And not only is he playing the male lead himself, but he's also getting himself involved in a role?!

This...this is simply child's play!

"what"

Naoki Nagayama smiled.

"I'm the highest-ranking person in charge at Tree Friends Pictures! I cover the costs and produce the films. Even if the box office is poor, I, as the ultimate person in charge, will bear the responsibility."

"Anyway, no one can fire me!!"

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That's absolutely true. Naoki Nagayama can do whatever he wants with the Tree Friends Group these days!

"I'm also planning to have Akina appear in it."

"Akina-san is not pregnant."

"It's okay, it's just a few scenes. Besides, the character is the male lead's pregnant wife! It's absolutely a natural performance!"

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Nakai Genta didn't know what to say for a moment.

"Naoki-san, you've thought of everything quite thoroughly!"

"Of course."

For Naoki Nagayama, this film is actually quite similar to his previous work, "One Cut of the Dead"—a small-budget, small-scale project. For someone who has already managed a massive production like "Jurassic Park," it's a piece of cake.

"When would Naoki-san like to start filming?"

Nakai Genta spoke up.

"Also, how long will it take for Tree Friends Capital to use the filming location? I'll have the administration staff clear the space in advance."

"Soon. It'll take me about four or five days after I finish writing the script."

Naoki Nagayama said directly,

"As for the space, I estimate it will take about half a month to a month. Don't worry, it will only take up a few offices at most; I can use my own room as well."

"Hmm, that's no problem."

"But Yuan Tai-san, be prepared!"

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You need to memorize your lines!

"Ah this"

"I believe in you! You're a college student, after all! That's all!"

After saying that, Naoki Nagayama hung up the phone!

Haha, a college student. He's amazing if he can memorize even one page of lines!

Students educated under Eastern cultural education are all pretty much the same! High school is the peak of their lives; they can solve advanced math and physics problems, or at least recite 300 Tang poems.

By the time I get to university, I've already forgotten 50% of what I learned in high school. And after graduating and entering the workforce, I've forgotten the remaining 50% completely!

Because after entering the workforce, I realized that most people really only need addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, and basic greetings like "hello," "good morning," "nice to meet you," and "bye-bye," and don't really need knowledge at the level of trigonometric functions!

Just after I finished talking to Nakai Genta, Akina returned from her walk.

Naoki Nagayama embraces Konanka:

"Hua Jiang, how about you go filming with Dad in a couple of days?"

Before the little guy could even speak, Akina asked first:

"Huh? Flower sauce is going to be filmed too? Weren't we supposed to keep it a secret?"

"Of course not. We're going to have some fun on set!" Naoki Nagayama quickly shook his head. "The filming location is in Ginza. Akina can go check it out after she finishes filming."

"Oh, I see."

Akina sat down next to her husband.

"It's settled so quickly?"

"Haha, impressive execution, right!"

Naoki Nagayama smiled and said,

"Let me try to see if I can capture this before Akina gives birth!"

"Naoki-san."

Akina's eyes widened.

"Is filmmaking this casual now?"

"Hahaha, don't you even know who I am?"

As if he had taken some kind of stimulant, Naoki Nagayama excitedly arrived at the Tree Friends Building the next day.

What he said surprised even Yoshimura Otomo!

"Otomo-san, I'm going to make a movie!"

"what?"

Yoshimura Hirotomo, who was engrossed in cost accounting, project settlement, payroll and other matters, was stunned.

"What? Naoki-san, you're making a movie? How come I didn't know? What kind of movie is it?"

"Ah, it's a movie about a stock market crash."

Naoki Nagayama recounted the events surrounding "The Big Short," the Black Monday stock market crash, and his own role in the film, leaving Yoshimura Otomo completely bewildered.

Finally, he concluded:

"So, Naoki-san heard this news the day before yesterday, and today he decided to shoot a movie, even finalizing the script, actors, and locations?!"

"It's not that the script still needs a few days."

Naoki Nagayama sat casually on the sofa.

"That's alright, just get the team set up for me. All we need are two or three cameras, a cameraman, lighting technician, production manager, and other crew members. A smaller crew is fine too."

"Autumn bean sack?!"

Yoshimura Otomo tapped the table.

"Naoki-san, is that it?!"

"Of course!"

Naoki Nagayama said,

"I was the screenwriter, I was the director, I was the actor, and I was also a few friends. I did the final editing too. What's there to think about for such a simple little project?!"

Yoshimura Daitomo was about to talk about costs, publicity, and box office, but after circling his words twice, he couldn't say a single one. For someone of Nagayama Naoki's caliber, these are no big deal!

"Naoki-san, you're not just annoyed by my nagging, are you?, so you're just using a documentary to kill time?!"

".Otomo-san!"

Naoki Nagayama's expression turned serious.

"What kind of person do you take me for? Do you think I'm that kind of person?!"

"This time, I just happened to hear an idea and genuinely wanted to film it!"

(Although avoiding Otomo-san's nagging was also one of the reasons.)

"Hooh?"

Yoshimura Otomo took off his reading glasses, sat down on the sofa, and even made himself some tea.

"Since Naoki-san says so, then I'll believe him!"

"Anyway, the company only has one drama series, 'Full House,' currently filming, and two other teams are available. Let's allocate one to Naoki-san."

"However, Naoki-san just mentioned that 'The Big Short' was a script that already existed, right?!"

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Naoki Nagayama suddenly realized something and quickly laughed it off.

"Haha, ah. Did I say that?"

"Of course, I have a very good memory!"

Yoshimura Otomo placed a cup of tea in front of Nagayama Naoki.

"Naoki-san, you know what we discussed last month about independent innovation and cultivating screenwriters. But the script center is currently lacking a standard... I mean, a goal!"

"See if you have any stock that they can admire?"

"I really don't have it!"

"Really?"

"real!"

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It's not that Naoki Nagayama is unwilling to give it to them, but rather that he hasn't been able to recall any musical works or movies for quite some time. "I'm Sorry, I Love You" is still a novel, and at most, it can be adapted into a TV series.

Perhaps he has become completely immersed in this life and has no inclination to draw anything from the memories of his previous life.

"There are a few more, mostly trivial matters related to anime."

"Anime?!"

Yoshimura Daitomo remained silent. He knew that Naoki Nagayama had indeed invested a lot in anime and was also promoting a culturally-driven national strategy to make the anime industry stronger.

"Well, since Naoki-san says so, of course I believe him!"

Ultimately, Yoshimura Hirotomo chose to believe his best friend.

"However, if you have any flashes of inspiration later, please feel free to share them with me!"

"Of course, of course!"

Naoki Nagayama sipped his tea and nodded repeatedly.

"Shuyou is like my child, who else would I give him to?!"

"Uh-huh."

Yoshimura Otomo nodded and said softly.

"I'll take care of things with 'The Big Short.' The team will be assembled, and the film project will be approved. As for the publicity, I'll have Eiichiro prepare a draft."

"No, the movie isn't called 'The Big Short'."

"What's that called?"

Naoki Nagayama pondered his own experiences and spoke directly:

"Let's call it 'Black Monday'!!!"

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