Tokyo Bubble Life

Chapter 1057 Chapter 1066, Even in comics, I like women!!!

Chapter 1057 Chapter 1066, Even in comics, I like women!!!

When we returned to Tokyo, it was almost evening and the plum rain had begun to fall again, shrouding the entire city in a misty haze.

"Don't go out, Ohtaro! Your feet are going to get dirty again!"

Akina stopped the dog from jumping out at the door, and then looked at Nagayama Naoki who was walking out of the garage.

"Naoki-san, it's raining so I thought you would come back later."

"Because we set out before the rain." Naoki Nagayama hung up his coat and walked towards the living room with Akina, "It didn't take us too long."

"Have you had dinner?"

"not yet"

"Then I'll go get ready."

Seeing that his wife was about to go to the kitchen with a big belly, Naoki Nagayama quickly stopped her. Mari Nonaka did not want to take a rest and continued to be busy, but just made a bowl of noodles for herself.

Akina wanted to help but was rejected by Naoki Nagayama on the grounds of protecting the fetus. In the end, she could only prepare some side dishes.

"How is Uncle Xiongyuan's health?"

Akina asked casually while sitting next to her and watching her husband eat.

"When I went there, my uncle was sleeping because he was weak, but he should be fine now. He just needs to rest." Naoyama Naoki said, "But my grandfather accidentally got sick too."

"grandfather?"

"Well, Grandfather was very tired from forcing himself to deal with the aftermath this time."

Naoki Nagayama and Akina talked about the situation of the Nagayama Group, the plan to disband the Nagayama Group, and the possible fluctuations in the near future.

Even if the Nagayama Group chooses to disband, there will certainly be conflicts between the Yamaguchi Group and the Ichiwakai, and even competition for interests.

The death of the fourth generation leader of the Yamaguchi-gumi last time caused the Yamaguchi-gumi and various associations under the Ikwakai to experience a nationwide conflict that lasted for more than three months. It was not until the end, under pressure from the upper level, that the conflict was concentrated in Kobe.

"Although it has little to do with us, we must be prepared for everything."

Naoki Nagayama said to Akina that after all, the Nagayama family was the party involved this time, and Naoki Nagayama was also a part of it no matter what.

"Yamazakurain is very secluded, and Chiyoda is also safe, but there might be some hot-blooded guys in Ichiwa. I'm the only male in the family, and what if something happens when I'm not around?"

"How could it be?!" Mingcai was a little surprised, "Could it be that Yihehui would find us?"

"It's highly unlikely, but be careful." Naoki Nagayama shook his head to comfort his wife, "And I do think it would be troublesome if something unexpected happened to the Yamazakurain people."

With his current wealth, it would be normal for him to hire a team of servants to serve him.

However, since neither he nor Akina liked to be served, there had always been only two of them at Yamazakurain until she became pregnant and then they hired Mrs. Nonaka Mari to take care of her.

"So, what does Naoki-san mean?"

"Let's hire a male housekeeper. If anything happens during the time when Akina is giving birth, I can be away temporarily."

Akina listened quietly to her husband's story. Regarding such important matters, the decision was always made by the head of the family.

In the end, Naoki Nagayama had already decided to find a housekeeper for Yamazakurain, who would be responsible for the maintenance of the Yamazakurain courtyard, flower beds and environment, as well as maintaining safety.

As for the candidate, it would be best if he has a family and is related to Naoki Nagayama.

A night without words~

In such a rainy season, Naoki Nagayama came out of the Shuyou Building and came to the animation studio in Ikebukuro again.

Of course, Shuichi Idou, who was currently working on the animation, was also traveling with them.

"Naoki-san, you really have to admit it, the way Slam Dunk is drawn is very interesting!"

Shuichi Idou's face was full of excitement because the first episode of "Slam Dunk" has come out and can be serialized in "Weekly Shonen Sunday".

"Haha~ Shuichi-san also likes to read comics?" Nagayama Naoki asked with a smile, "Which character do you like best?"

"Of course I like Rukawa Kaede the most. He is cool and handsome, and the coolest character among all the characters!"

Without hesitation, Idou Shuichi said the name and then kept talking about this character in the comics.

He has read the comic strip that was just drawn several times, and even read the subsequent drafts. He is very familiar with the characters in "Slam Dunk".

Among them, Rukawa Kaede, who is obviously the best among the best, is his favorite.

Idou Shuichi talked for a long time, and when he saw Naoyama Naoki looking at him with a strange look, he asked:

"What's wrong? Naoki-san doesn't like Rukawa Kaede? Then which character does Naoki-san like?"

"I like Akagi Haruko," Nagayama Naoki silently said his answer, "Even in comics, I am firmly heterosexual! I like girls!"

"!!!"

Yi Tangxiu's defense was broken in an instant.

"I'm heterosexual too! But aren't we talking about comic characters?! This is a sports show! How can you edit it?"

"Anyway, I like Akagi Haruko"

Naoki Nagayama quickened his pace and walked towards the animation studio.

"I won't interfere with Xiuyi-san's hobbies!"

".Akito Masahiro! Naoki-san, wait a minute."

The two walked into the studio one after the other. Aoyama Gosho was on the first floor explaining something to other staff members. He was very happy to see the two people coming in:

"Naoki-san, Shuichi-san, you guys are here!"

"Well, Shuichi-san informed me that the first chapter has been completed." Naoyama Naoki smiled and nodded to Aoyama Gosho, "You're very quick!"

"After all, there are so many people here." Gosho Aoyama shared the credit with the others present, "It's all the result of everyone's concerted efforts."

"Haha, Aoyama-kun is too modest."

Looking around, Naoki Nagayama didn't see anyone.

"Togashi, old thief. No, where is Togashi-kun? Why can't I see him?"

"Mr. Togashi is painting on the second floor." Aoyama Gosho's expression was very subtle. He felt that Naoyama Naoki seemed to dislike Togashi Yoshihiro. "He is drawing the draft of the fifth episode of Slam Dunk. Mr. Togashi spends almost every day on the drawing board."

In fact, although the first episode has been completed, episodes 1-2 have actually been completed, episodes 3-4 are already in the outlining stage, and episode 5 is currently being sketched. This is the efficiency that a studio with six or seven people should have.

"Yeah, I just want to give Togashi-kun more responsibilities. Such a great talent cannot be wasted!"

Naoki Nagayama nodded with satisfaction, saying that this workload was very good and perhaps it could be increased!

"Then let me read the comics!"

"Hi!"

Gosho Aoyama invited Naoki Nagayama and Shuichi Ido into the reception room and presented them with the completed drawing.

Naoki Nagayama was very surprised to see the comic manuscripts he had received. In the past, he usually saw comics in weekly magazines or single volumes, but now he saw them on sheets of manuscript paper.

I started reading with some scrutiny, and the Sakuragi Hanamichi in my memory came to life. The bad boy uniform, the red hair standing up, and the background of being rejected by fifty girls in a row, which was revealed at the beginning.

“Hahahaha” Naoki Nagayama laughed as he looked at the comics. The memories of the past and the present blended together. “It’s really interesting!”

Idou Shuichi and Aoyama Gosho, who were drinking tea nearby, looked over, and Naoyama Naoki smiled and said:

"I just came up with an idea, but it's really the talent of Aoyama-kun and Togashi-kun that made this comic so interesting!"

"No, no." Aoyama Gosho waved his hands repeatedly, "This is all because the story itself is good."

"You really have the potential to be comic masters!"

Naoki Nagayama was generous in praising the two of them. After all, they still need to continue to work hard in the future!

"Naoki-san is very satisfied with this comic!" Idou Shuichi said with a smile, "Can we let Shogakukan start serialization?"

"Of course, no problem!" Naoki Nagayama put the comic back into the file bag and looked at Gosho Aoyama. "I'll take these two chapters with me. I'll go find someone from Shogakukan today."

"Hi, excuse me, Naoki-san!"

It had been said before that it would definitely be published, and Gosho Aoyama also knew that the publication of "Slam Dunk" was a foregone conclusion.

Idou Shuichi knew that Naoki Nagayama attached great importance to "Slam Dunk" this time, but he didn't expect that he would be so swift and decisive this time, and he actually took him to Shogakukan immediately~

"Naoki-san, can I come too?"

"Of course," Naoki Nagayama said with a smile, "You are the real person in charge of the Shuyou Studio. It will also be your job to liaise with the comics editors at Shogakukan in the future."

"Is that so?" Idou Shuichi nodded to show his understanding.

The driver drove the two to the familiar black box building. It was the first time for Idou Shuichi to come here, and he couldn't help but sigh:

"Shogakukan's headquarters, what?"

"It looks like a coffin, right?"

"I meant the safe."

The two walked into the hall while chatting and laughing. Naoki Nagayama naturally saw the glasses girl Nozawa Reiki who was on duty. She seemed to be reading some strange novel again.

"Reiki-san!"

Nozawa Reiki looked up and saw that it was Naoki Nagayama who came, and immediately said in surprise:

"Naoki-san, why are you here today?"

"I have some things to show to Kuniji-san, so I didn't make an appointment in advance." Naoyama Naoki smiled, "Is Kuniji-san here?"

"Hey, he's in the office!" Nozawa Reiki immediately led Naoyama Naoki to the reception room, "Naoki-san, please wait a moment, I'll go and ask him to come over right away."

"Arigado~"

After Nozawa Reiki made tea and left, Idou Shuichi spoke:

"Naoki-san, you are really close to Shogakukan! You can even get Weekly Shonen Sunday to publish our manga. It's really impressive!"

"Xiu Yi-san, if you can be the sales champion of a company for several consecutive years, you will also be very prestigious in the company!"

Well-known writers like Naoki Nagayama basically publish a best-selling novel every year, which contributes almost one-fifth of Shogakukan's annual target. If he were to switch to Shogakukan, he would be given the position of editor-in-chief.

"Hahaha~"

Just as Naoki Nagayama and Shuichi Ido were chatting, Kuniharu Morikawa came down in a hurry.

"Why are you here today, Naoki-san?"

"Ah, it's the comic I mentioned before. It's already been drawn!" Naoki Nagayama handed the file bag containing the drawings to Kuniharu Morikawa, "so I couldn't wait to send it over."

"Also, this is Shuichi Idou, the head of the Shuyou Studio. He will be in charge of the comics work from now on."

"Idou Shuichi" Morikawa Kuniharu didn't react for a moment, "Isn't this Director Idou?!"

Shuichi Idou is a big director who has won the Blue Ribbon Best Director Award, why would he come to take care of the small matters of comics? !

"Haha, it's me! Idou Shuichi~" Idou Shuichi stood up, stretched out his hand and shook hands with Morikawa Kuniharu, "Nice to meet you, thank you for your guidance in the future."

"Hi, I'm Kuniharu Morikawa. Thank you for your guidance."

Morikawa Kuniharu didn't even look at the document in his hand, but was still surprised.

"Director Yitang, are you going to start drawing comics from now on?"

"Haha, no, no." Idou Shuichi has been asked by many people recently and has a standard answer, "Shuyou now wants to expand into the field of animated films. I am actually leading the comics of this new project. It's just our first step into animation."

"So this is an attempt!"

Morikawa Kuniharu seemed to accept this explanation. He took out Slam Dunk and took a quick look at it.

"Slam Dunk is really a sports show."

However, he did not continue reading, but said to Naoki Nagayama:

"Naoki-san, I'm not a manga editor after all. Please wait a moment. I'll ask the editor of Weekly Shonen Sunday to take a look. Don't worry, it can definitely be published. I'll just see if there are any adjustments that need to be made."

"Okay, we're not in a hurry," Naoki Nagayama nodded.

Morikawa Kuniji put down the briefcase and went out. After a while, he led a middle-aged man wearing glasses over:

"Naoki-san, this is Yuji Morimoto, the editor-in-chief of Weekly Shonen Sunday."

"Nice to meet you. I'm Yuji Morimoto."

Yuji Morimoto introduced himself very gently.

"It's our first meeting. Thank you for your guidance!"

In fact, he didn't want to come because as the editor-in-chief of comics, he had always had very high requirements for the comics published in Weekly Shonen Sunday.

But you, Kuniharu Morikawa, said that this work was the work of a big shot and must be published in a comic magazine. He also used the order that the editor-in-chief had already agreed to to put pressure on me, so I had to come over.

But after seeing the two people in the reception room, he was also surprised.

"Nice to meet you, I'm Naoki Nagayama"

"Nice to meet you, I'm Shuichi Idou"

These two people are both well-known figures in the entertainment industry. Naoki Nagayama is a talented director, writer, and musician. What, does he want to try his hand in the comics circle? !

"Editor-in-Chief Morimoto, this is the work of Shuyou Studio. I took a look and it's excellent."

Naturally, Morikawa Kuniharu enthusiastically introduced the drawings sent by Naoki Nagayama.

“It will definitely be popular in our magazine!”

".Let me take a look."

Morimoto Yuzhi took the drawings and began to read them, flipping through them one by one. After a while, he looked up at Nagayama Naoki with a surprised look.

"Mr. Nagayama, do you also study comics?"

"Ah, this is not my comic." Naoki Nagayama explained, "It is a work of Shuyou Studio, and the main writers are Gosho Aoyama and Yoshihiro Togashi."

"Gosho Aoyama, Yoshihiro Togashi"

Yuji Morimoto knows most of the Japanese cartoonists, but these two seem to be relatively unknown.

"Did any of them win a newcomer award?"

"not yet"

Naoki Nagayama shook his head. He recruited the two people before their debut, but Gosho Aoyama did work as an assistant in Abe Yutaka's studio.

"Oh, I see." Morimoto Yuzhi was not surprised. There were too many cartoonists in Japan, and many talented ones were buried.

He was browsing "Slam Dunk" attentively. He had to admit that this was a very good funny sports show. Both the style and the characters were very interesting. And it was also ordered by the editor-in-chief of Shogakukan.

"There is absolutely no problem with this manga being serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday, Nagayama-san!"

After Morimoto Yushi closed the draft, he promised to publish it.

“Can Shuyou Studio provide a stable supply of content every week?”

"No problem!" Idou Shuichi said happily, "In fact, I've already started drawing chapter 5!"

“So fast?” Morimoto Yuzhi reminded, “I suggest you slow down a bit. After the comic is published, you will receive feedback from readers. There may be some suggestions for revisions to the plot or characters. As a creator, you need to make timely adjustments!”

"Hey, I know!"

Yitang Xiuyi nodded repeatedly.

"If there are no other questions," Morimoto Yuji is also a decisive person, "then let's prepare to sign the contract when we meet next time."

“Hey, we’ll bring the official seal!”

As for the contract, a pure newcomer had no capital to negotiate, but this was after all Naoki Nagayama's face, and the manga was very good, so Morimoto Yushi decided to sign the contract with the highest salary.

After continuing to chat for a while, Naoki Nagayama and Shuichi Idou left Shogakukan.

“I didn’t expect it to be so easy to negotiate.”

"In the comics industry, comic artists should become famous first before setting up a studio, but we have done the opposite."

Naoki Nagayama laughed and said that people like Osamu Tezuka, Yutaka Abe, and Hayao Miyazaki were all like this, they first created famous works and then established their studios.

"Hahaha, we have it too. Isn't Naoki-san famous?!"

Ito Xiuyi laughed and teased,

"I'm a celebrity after all!"

“.” They are not from the comics industry!

Naoki Naoyama shook his head and said:

"You have to come here every week to hand in your manuscripts, Xiuyi-san, don't forget."

"I won't forget it!" Idou Shuichi replied, "I still want to see Slam Dunk become a manga that everyone loves!"

"So confident?"

Idou Shuichi looked at Naoyama Naoki with confidence:

"Because it's Naoki-san's idea, it will definitely be very popular!"

Over the years, Naoki Nagayama has become a belief in the eyes of people around him. As long as everyone sees Naoki Nagayama, they know that the future of tree friends will definitely be prosperous!

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Facing such a trusting gaze, Naoki Nagayama felt a sense of pressure and quickly shifted his gaze.

"Where are you going, Shuichi-san?"

"Eh? Let's go back to the Shuyou Building? Naoki-san isn't coming with me?"

"I won't go back." Naoki Nagayama looked at the familiar street and took out an umbrella from the car. "This place is not far from Yamazakurain. I'll just walk back!"

"All right."

Naoki Nagayama opened his umbrella and strolled in the drizzling rain.

The raindrops hit the umbrella, making crackling sounds, and fall rhythmically into the ears, like massaging the eardrums, making people feel soothed just by listening to them.

"No wonder Totoro likes this kind of sound."