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Chapter 1395, page 1404: The Oscars red carpet turned into a personal showcase!

Chapter 1395, page 1404: The Oscars red carpet turned into a personal showcase!

On the day of the Oscars, from morning onwards, the entire city of Hollywood was like a soup waiting to boil, as if there was a fire constantly heating it up underneath.

From Universal Studios in West Hollywood to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and further south to the Temple Theatre where the Oscars are held, the entire area is packed with tourists and fans eager to participate in this grand event!

By the afternoon, the massive crowds coincided with the midday rush hour, even causing traffic jams!

When Naoki Nagayama came out of the hotel, he felt that the hotel entrance was surrounded by media reporters and fans. Because the hotel he was staying at was one of the best in Hollywood, and many big-name celebrities also stayed there.

After finally getting into the extended Lincoln parked at the entrance, they found Tomokazu Miura and Momoe Yamaguchi already seated inside.

Naoki Nagayama sighed:

"Many people are better than the Tokyo International Film Festival!"

“Yes,” Tomokazu Miura nodded in agreement. “After all, it’s been held 60 times, while the Tokyo International Film Festival has only been held 3 times. It still lacks in terms of popularity and heritage!”

"However, given the current development trend, it is inevitable that it will be comparable to the major international film festivals in the next few years!"

In the past, most of the major film festivals in Japan were somewhat self-contained, with only the Tokyo International Film Festival having a global perspective.

"Yes, the future looks promising!"

Naoki Nagayama looked out the car window with satisfaction, but felt that even on the Continental, the extended Lincoln's speed never picked up.

"Looks like there's some traffic congestion."

Momoe Yamaguchi was somewhat worried:

"Won't we be late?"

"Haha, we were planning to go earlier anyway."

According to the original plan, they did not want to be at the back of the red carpet this time, competing with international stars to be the last to walk the red carpet. Yamaguchi Momoe also did not want to compete with other female stars for attention, so she wanted to finish walking the red carpet early.

"Judging from the current situation, they'll probably arrive around the middle of the red carpet."

The red carpet event lasted from morning until evening, with the awards ceremony taking place after 18 p.m.

Naoki Nagayama had originally estimated that he would be able to walk the red carpet before 3 p.m.

The car suddenly stopped, surprising everyone inside. Miura Tomokazu even opened the small window to ask the driver:

"what happened?"

There seems to be a car accident up ahead.

The driver answered with some difficulty.

"There's only one lane wide enough for a passerby right now; the whole road is completely jammed."

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Naoki Nagayama and the others were stunned. Wouldn't this delay things even longer?!

However, getting off the bus now is absolutely out of the question. Not only are they all dressed in glamorous formal attire, but Momoe Yamaguchi's flowing skirt also means she can't easily walk past the tourists and fans lining the road; they're practically crowding onto the road itself.

So all we could do was helplessly wait for the car to move forward meter by meter.

Naoki Nagayama, resting his chin on his hand, muttered helplessly:

"We weren't even in a Mazda this time! It was a stretched Lincoln. How come we're stuck in traffic?"

Meanwhile, Oscar producer Seligman and director Marty both received the news.

"What?! A massive traffic jam?!"

When Seligman heard the news from his subordinates, his first instinct was to laugh.

"What kind of traffic jam would prevent the Oscars? Hahaha, are all the stars stuck in traffic and unable to make it?!"

Meanwhile, the director, Marty, looked very serious; he had learned the details of the situation.

"It seems that's indeed the case. This kind of traffic jam could very well last for one or two hours."

"By then, with the evening rush hour added on, even the awards ceremony might be in danger!"

"There aren't enough celebrities for the red carpet ceremonies these days!"

"what?!"

Seligman looked completely incredulous, knowing that at this very moment, the place with the highest density of celebrities in the world was Hollywood!

And you actually say there aren't enough celebrities?!

"First, give instructions to the staff to guide the celebrities to walk slowly!"

Marty first gave instructions to the supervisor in charge of receiving the artists, then looked at Seligman.

"Also, we need to prepare contingency plans. A group of celebrities might get out of the car and walk, so we can send reporters to interview them along the way. In short, we can't skimp on media exposure!"

The Hollywood Walk of Fame isn't too far from the Temple Theatre; those who live nearby might actually walk there!

"Before evening, there might be a group of celebrities arriving on the red carpet. At that time, we need to do a good job of guiding them to prevent the red carpet from becoming crowded."

As the director, Marty's coordination was decisive and swift, allowing Oscar's team to get things running smoothly.

Meanwhile, executive producer Seligman was sweating profusely.

"I hope this year's Oscars won't be the worst in history!"

Director Marty laughed:

"Haha. I don't know if it's good or bad, but this year's class will definitely be the most memorable one for the public!"

"News needs hot topics."

"It might even become the most unique Oscars ever!"

Just like when Oscar winner Smith slapped host Rock during the Oscars, instantly boosting the already mediocre Oscars' activity level!

People may not remember who won Best Picture that day, but the fact that someone dared to slap the host in public at this year's Oscars will definitely leave a deep impression on the audience.

At Yamazakura-in Temple in Tokyo, Akina and the other two adults had been waiting in the living room since dawn, but Natsuka was still fast asleep.

This year's Oscars were broadcast live by ABC, and Japanese television stations also rebroadcast them.

"It's already started over there!"

Nanako Nagayama appeared somewhat excited as she watched the red carpet event on the television screen.

When will Naoki finally walk the red carpet?

"Naoki-san said before that he would do it as soon as possible."

Akina explained that she found the scene on the screen somewhat strange.

"Why does it feel like there aren't many celebrities on the red carpet?"

"Yes~"

At this moment, the red carpet ceremony was surrounded by reporters and fans on both sides, and cameras were set up. However, there were very few celebrities walking on the red carpet, with only one coming up every four or five minutes on average.

However, at the behest of their superiors, the official Oscar staff had no choice but to ask the artists to showcase themselves as much as possible and buy some time!

Therefore, these celebrities who arrived early had no choice but to pose and show off on the red carpet, changing their angles at least three times for each step.

To some extent, this is very friendly to the artists, because their early arrival already indicates that they are not very famous or well-known, and now they have more exposure time!

As it approached 3 PM, a stretched Lincoln finally came to a slow stop at the entrance to the red carpet.

When Naoki Nagayama got off the bus, he felt as if he had been transported back to the neon lights by a series of clicking sounds and flashes of light.

"How come so many people in Hollywood recognize me?"

In reality, it was because the reporters were getting quite bored while waiting, and there were no other celebrities to distract them, that they received a warm welcome as soon as they stepped out of this obviously luxurious extended Lincoln!

Momoe Yamaguchi and Tomokazu Miura, who came down next, also felt the enthusiasm of the reporters!

So when Momoe Yamaguchi was walking with the two men, she asked, somewhat unexpectedly:

"Something feels different here. Aren't Asian stars supposed to be less popular in Hollywood?"

"I don't know either"

Naoki Nagayama shook his head, maintaining a smile, and replied softly.

"And the red carpet was rather deserted today!"

The closest celebrity to them on the red carpet was actually more than ten meters away!

At this moment, the waiter guiding the way spoke up:

"Sir, please slow down while walking the red carpet. The celebrities are stuck in a huge traffic jam today. Please help boost their popularity."

"I would like to help."

After hearing this, Tomokazu Miura remarked with emotion.

"But... these reporters might not be very interested in Japanese celebrities!"

Indeed, that was the case. After the reporters on both sides of the red carpet took a video of the three of them getting out of the car, their interest in them dropped sharply!

It's like the mission is accomplished; I have no interest in wasting any more film.

After all, it's the Western celebrities and artists who really drive the buzz!

However, as Japan's most authoritative film magazine, Kinema Junpo naturally wouldn't miss such an international film event and sent a reporter there as well.

At this moment, Renji Tabata pushed his way out from the group of reporters and shouted loudly to them:

"Naoki Nagayama! Momoe Yamaguchi! Here, here!!"

As he spoke, he kept pressing the shutter button with his camera!

Hearing Japanese spoken in a foreign land naturally drew the attention of the group, but Miura Tomokazu felt a little awkward. Why wasn't he being addressed? Was he being looked down upon?!

"This is someone from the Kinema Junpo!"

Seeing the somewhat familiar face, Naoki Nagayama remembered and led the group to Ren Tabata's side:

"Is it Mr. Tabata?"

"Hi! Naoki-san, do you still remember me?"

"Of course, I've already been interviewed~"

Naoki Nagayama smiled.

"So this time you're the one documenting the Oscars!"

"Hi!" Tabata Ren was a little excited. "Naoki-san, do you think you can win an Oscar this time?"

I hope so!

Naoki Nagayama did not fabricate the truth.

"I hope 'Departures' will be well-received by the judges!"

"There will definitely be no problem!"

Tabata Ren said loudly,

"Naoki-san, Momoe-san, and Tomokazu-san will definitely bring Oscar back to Tokyo!"

"Hahaha, let me lend you some good words!"

After Yamaguchi Momoe and Miura Tomokazu exchanged a few words, the three of them continued walking forward.

Meanwhile, the foreign journalists who had been listening nearby asked Tabata Ren with curiosity:

Are those three celebrities very famous in your country?

"Of course!"

Renji Tabata nodded proudly.

"However, only two are stars, one of whom is the most talented director!!"

"Oh?"

Although Naoki Nagayama is indeed very famous in Japan, he doesn't appear internationally very often. Coupled with his naturally low-key personality and the fact that white people generally view Asians similarly, many foreign journalists have only heard of him but don't actually know him.

"He's the Palme d'Or winner!"

Tabata Ren loudly proclaimed Nagayama Naoki's fame.

"The director of this year's Oscar favorite, 'Departures,' is also the director of the recent Hollywood blockbuster, 'Jurassic Park'!"

"Oh?!?!?!"

At this moment, many foreign journalists realized that they seemed to have missed an important figure!

Fortunately, Naoki Nagayama and the others were walking very slowly at this point, and they had only walked halfway down the red carpet.

then

"Director Nagayama, please look at the camera!" "Wait a moment, may I have a brief interview with you?"

"Over here, over here." "Is this your first time at the Oscars?"

Did you direct Jurassic Park?

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Naoki Nagayama suddenly sensed something was wrong, because after several reporters called out to him, more and more media outlets began to surround the trio.

Instead of interviewing more famous celebrities like Momoe Yamaguchi and Tomokazu Miura, they set their sights on Naoki Nagayama! They bombarded him with questions, keeping him constantly on the go!

He's clearly the director, someone who works behind the scenes!

"Thank you all for your concern. This is my second time at the Oscars!" "Jurassic Park was indeed directed by me!"

After a short interview, it seemed the reporters suddenly got more information about him, including the fact that he had previously won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

The reporters, as if injected with adrenaline, began asking even more questions!

Some people even dug up a rumor that he had a romantic relationship with a blonde woman from Europe and America when he last attended the Oscars!

"Is there any further development in your relationship with Nastassja Kinski?!"

"!!!"

Naoki Nagayama was so shocked by the question that he was speechless.

He and Nastassja Kinski had only met briefly at a previous Oscars ceremony before being photographed by paparazzi.

Then, for some reason, it became an international scandal and even spread like wildfire in Japan, confirming his nickname "the womanizing Naoki"!

But that was many years ago, and he hadn't even confessed to Akina yet!

More importantly, Akina should be watching the live stream right now!!!

In the Yamazakura-in courtyard, Akina watched the images on the television screen, her face tense.

Nanako Nagayama, who was holding her sleeping daughter Natsuka beside her, opened and closed her mouth slightly but did not say anything. As a mother-in-law, she did not know how to help her son.

This was, after all, an Oscars red carpet ceremony broadcast worldwide, yet it brought Naoki Nagayama's dark past back to the surface. And coincidentally, his wife saw it!

On the other hand, Chieko Nakamori was much easier to talk to. She smiled and joked:

"Oh dear, Naoki's old gossip has been brought up again!"

"Look at Naoki's expression right now, it's hilarious!"

Then she nuzzled her daughter with her shoulder.

"Akina, was this before or after we started dating?"

"Before."

Akina remembers it clearly; they officially started dating in the summer after the cherry blossom season.

At this time, she must have been a newcomer to the industry, so busy that she was completely oblivious to everything else.

So logically speaking, she shouldn't have such feelings towards Naoki Nagayama.

but

"I'm still so annoyed!"

"When Naoki-san comes back, we're going to teach him a lesson he won't forget!!"

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Back at the Oscars, Naoki Nagayama was sweating profusely from being bombarded with questions on the red carpet!

Although the English answer is quite complicated, it can be summarized as follows:

"There was no follow-up!"

Naoki Nagayama shook his head repeatedly.

"I only met Miss Kinski once. We haven't been in contact since!"

"So it was a one-night stand?!"

"Pah! How could that be?! It's all just fabricated by the media!"

Naoki Nagayama's defenses have been breached.

"I'm a married man! You can't just accuse me like that!!!"

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As a large number of reporters kept surging over, the three of them slowed down their pace. Before they knew it, Naoki Nagayama had become the person who was the most focused on by cameras and flashes on the red carpet!

It was as if the entire red carpet ceremony was held just for him!

The celebrities in front of and behind Naoki Nagayama and his group frequently glanced over, seemingly drawn by the media attention they were receiving.

Even Miura Tomokazu and Yamaguchi Momoe looked at Nagayama Naoki with great surprise, astonished that Naoki-san's fame was so great internationally!

They actually turned the Oscars red carpet into his personal show!

Inside the Temple Theatre, producer Seligman, looking down from the second floor, had a broad smile on his face:

"Naoki Nagayama. So that's the guy!!"

"I never expected that my thorough investigation into his history, which was done to secure the award, would come in handy at this moment!"

"Now the red carpet is finally a bit more lively, and it should last until a large number of celebrities arrive!"

Just then, a subordinate rushed over to report:

"Mr. Seligman, the first group of celebrities who walked here are almost at the entrance!!"

"what?"

Seligman paused for a moment, then laughed.

"Excellent! Excellent!! Perfectly timed!!! Hahaha~"