Tokyo Bubble Life

Chapter 1105 Chapter 1114, Tokyo International Film Festival, begins!

As October progressed, the number of foreigners in Tokyo increased.

Just like last year's grand event was being repeated, movie lovers from all over the world began to flock to Tokyo.

They stayed at a hotel in Azabu, drank coffee in a cafe in Minato, watched a movie in a cinema in Shibuya, partied all night in a nightclub in Roppongi, sang at the KTV in Harajuku, and went shopping in the shopping streets of Shinjuku Ginza.

The huge consumer demand has made the entire tertiary industry in Tokyo full of vitality as if it had taken stimulants.

One event can revitalize a city. This statement has even more weight.

When the opening day of the Tokyo International Film Festival finally arrived, the area near Yoyogi Park was bustling with people, and the red carpet in front of the NHK Hall was packed.

There were reporters, tourists, fans, passers-by who came to join in the fun, and security guards who were there to maintain order.

Everyone is looking forward to this star-studded day. Almost all the movie stars from around the world will be there, and everyone can see them walking down the red carpet.

"Akina, are you ready?"

Naoki Nagayama had already put on his suit. After teasing Xia Hua for a while, he didn't see his wife coming down, so he called out to her.

"Okay!" Akina's voice came from the corner of the stairs.

Naoki Nagayama looked up and saw Akina, wearing a black dress designed by herself, slowly walking down the stairs.

The hair that was originally loose was tied into a bun at the back of the head and fastened with a black silk hair band. There were a few strands of hair scattered on the bangs, and some hair floated on the earlobes, looming in the light, with a hazy charm in the dignified~

On her jade-like cheeks, her eyebrows and eyes are like paintings, her black and white eyes are flowing, and together with her cute nose, she reveals a lively aura. However, her flaming red lips make her lively and stunning~

The swan-like neck, round shoulders and delicate collarbones are all white and glowing, and below is a black tube top, and then a carefully tailored black evening dress that wraps the whole body~

It should be made of silk material, even the wrinkles give a soft and silky texture.

The only thing on his body, except for the black and white, is the sapphire ring on his hand, which sparkles even indoors!

Black hair, black eyebrows, black skirt, wrapped in snow-white skin. The contrast between black and white makes Akina like a pearl in the dark night, making people unable to take their eyes away!

"How about it?"

Akina walked up to Naoki Nagayama, picked up her skirt with both hands and turned around, with a smug smile on her face.

"Naoki-san, does it look good?"

"." Naoki Nagayama said nothing, looking his wife up and down, "Well, it's okay~"

"Come, let your husband hug you and kiss you~"

He said with a smile and opened his arms, ready to hug her.

"Ha~ stop it!" Akina ducked down and passed under Naoki Nagayama's arm. "I'm fully made up. It took me more than two hours to put it on. It's ruined by a kiss!"

"Hey~~"

Naoki Nagayama sighed with regret but didn't say much.

Anyway, you can kiss whenever you want at night!

Mingcai walked to the crib, bent down and gently pinched Xiahua's face. Xiahua opened her eyes wide, as if she was also surprised by her mother's outfit today.

"Hua-chan, please be good at home today, okay? Mommy has to go out to attend an event and won't be back until the evening."

"Ah~ah~~" Xiao Xiahua stretched out her hands and feet randomly, not knowing whether she understood or not.

However, Akina still instructed Mrs. Nonaka Mari in the kitchen:

"Mari-san, I'll leave the summer flowers to you today. Naoki-san and I probably won't be back until the evening."

"Hey, don't worry, I'll take good care of Hana-chan!"

Mari Nonaka has been taking care of Akina since she became pregnant until the baby was born. She has become an indispensable member of the family. Maybe she will become a long-term live-in nanny in the future.

The exclusive driver Toda Tomoyasu at the door had already driven the company's Mercedes-Benz over, and Naoki Nagayama and Akina sat in the back seat.

"Naoki-san, we will arrive at the NHK Hall around 10:30 and then walk the red carpet."

Toda Tomiyasu reported the itinerary conscientiously.

"The opening ceremony starts at 1pm and ends at 4pm, followed by a dinner."

"There will be a party after the dinner, but except for the official party which will be held in Yoyogi Park, others can be organized freely."

Naoki Nagayama nodded. In fact, he knew all these itineraries. After all, it was the plan that he finally approved.

"Akina, are you going to the dinner?"

"Just join us for a while, say hello to your acquaintances and come back." Akina said, "Naoki-san can come back later."

After all, even someone of Naoki Nagayama's status still has some social activities to attend.

"Well, then, Toda-kun, you go pick up Akina and go back first."

"Hi!"

The red carpet in front of the NHK Hall actually started at nine in the morning.

Stars attending the Tokyo International Film Festival arrived one after another, all dressed in dazzling outfits, and then strolled on the red carpet. A short walk of just a few minutes might take more than ten minutes, just to increase their exposure and fame as much as possible.

Even on the steps in front of the club, a star accidentally sprained his ankle and fell, causing exclamations and flashes of light.

This international film festival in Tokyo can be said to be one of the few carnivals of fame and fortune in the world.

On the road in front of NHK, a row of cars are lined up, each carrying a famous artist.

Toda Tomoan finally parked the car at the red carpet entrance:

"Naoki-san, we're here."

"Yeah." Naoki Nagayama glanced at Akina who was putting on her makeup, "Akina, let's get off the car."

"Hi!"

The waiter opened the door for him, and Naoki Nagayama stepped out of the car with his long legs stretched out. Then he reached out his hand and helped Akina out of the car.

In the sunlight, people first noticed the sharp contrast between the black dress and the creamy skin of Akina Nakamori, the delicate and dignified makeup and the impact of the flaming red lips, and then the sapphire ring that sparkled in the sunlight.

Akina, wearing a black silk dress, attracted the attention of reporters as soon as she got out of the car, and Naoki Nagayama next to her became a foil.

"That's Akina Nakamori!! And Naoki Nagayama!"

A reporter exclaimed, and then subconsciously raised his camera and pressed the shutter without even focusing.

The shutter clicks continued, and the flash made people want to squint even in the daytime.

However, Akina had already trained herself, and instead of squinting, she raised her hand and gently waved towards the camera, with a perfect business smile on her face.

"Good morning, Mina-san." "Sasi ignored me." "Everything is going well for me. How are you guys?" "."

Generally speaking, Naoki Nagayama strides forward on the red carpet and ends the battle in just a few minutes.

But this time, together with Akina, he slowly walked forward and waved to the reporters from time to time.

The media saw that Naoki Nagayama, who rarely gave interviews, did not leave quickly. They immediately realized that this was a good opportunity and began to ask questions:

"Director Yongshan, has the new movie started shooting?"

"As for the new movie, we just held a blessing ceremony for the start of filming. The official filming will have to be after the film festival."

"Mr. Nagayama, what are your expectations for the awards at the film festival?"

"Of course I want to win an award~Haha~" Naoki Nagayama replied with a smile, "A director who doesn't want to win an award is not a good director!"

"Director Nagayama, may I ask why you wanted to invite Akina-san to play the leading role in your new movie?"

"Of course she is suitable!"

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Various questions were basically focused on matters related to the new movie or film festival. After all, after Naoki Nagayama got married, his previous scandals had basically disappeared, just like a real prodigal son.

In Japan, if you are not married, it doesn't matter if you have some scandals or something like that. Everyone will be tolerant and even think that it means that you are attractive. However, after you get married, you need to take on family responsibilities and can't mess around.

From this point of view, in the eyes of the public, Naoki Nagayama is a model of men~

"Mr. Nagayama."

At this time, a reporter asked an unexpected question:

"I heard that the champion of the first Neon Voice, an artist named Izumi Sakai, will perform at the opening ceremony. Do you have anything to say about this?"

"Izumi Sakai is a singer with great potential and a new talent that Shuyou will promote in the future. Her participation in the opening ceremony is both an opportunity and a pressure. I hope she can give a wonderful performance."

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On Akina's side, reporters and fans kept asking questions, and one fan even brought her "Passion" record hoping to get an autograph, and Akina did her best to satisfy them.

"Akina-chan, you look so beautiful today!"

"Arigato, you are beautiful too!"

"When will Akina-san hold her concert?"

"It's hard to say, probably next year." Akina showed a helpless expression, "The baby can't leave without people."

"So what if you want to make a movie?"

"Of course I took it with me."

After marrying Naoki Nagayama, her marriage life is very happy. Now everyone's expectation for Akina is that she should not retire and come out to meet everyone from time to time.

It would be even better if they could bring new songs or new movies.

Even though Naoki Nagayama and Akina tried their best to speed up, they still spent more than ten minutes on the red carpet. This was mainly because Akina's fans were very enthusiastic and their questions made it impossible for Akina to leave.

Following the waiter's instructions, the two took a photo under the large background wall, and finally arrived at the gate of the NHK Hall and walked in through the main entrance with a banner hanging on it.

At this point, Naoki Nagayama and Akina relaxed a little. They were both very familiar with this hall, so they walked towards the venue arm in arm.

"Akina." Naoki Nagayama looked at the densely packed movie posters and promotional halls in the venue, "Next year, Ghost will also be here."

"Are you that confident, Naoki-san?"

Akina laughed.

"Of course, this movie will be as immortal as Love Letter!"

"Oh? Then I'll wait and see."

When he arrived at the main hall, Naoki Nagayama suddenly thought:

"By the way, Akina, the Red and White Song Festival is also held in this hall, right?"

"Hi~" Mingcai had attended the class twice, so she naturally knew the location.

"Akina will also be on stage this year, right?"

"Ken'on is already working hard to get it." Akina nodded, "The list should be out in a few days. There shouldn't be any problem."

As a top idol, it is very easy for Akina to perform at the Red and White Song Contest even after retiring for a long time.

"Then we'll have to rehearse right after that?"

“Yes, we have to rehearse three times.”

"What song will it be this time? 'Passion'?"

Although Akina's new song "Passion" was released relatively late, already in the second half of the year, its popularity has remained high since the start of the promotion, and it is currently ranked in the top three on the Oricon charts!

"should be"

As the two were talking and walking, a few people came out from the side and smiled when they saw Naoki Nagayama:

"Naoki-san!"

Hearing the Japanese with a slight accent, Naoki Nagayama knew that they were from Hong Kong. Turning around, he saw that it was Jackie Chan and Leslie Cheung and their group.

"Jackie, Leslie"

Naoki Nagayama opened his arms and hugged both of them. They would definitely be able to attend the Tokyo International Film Festival, but he didn't expect them to be together.

"Why did you come here together?"

"Because we were on the same flight." Jackie Chan laughed, "So we came here together."

"We are all good friends. We even share the same car."

Both of them are very busy people and have a good relationship in private. Everyone is very happy to be able to participate in the event together.

"Who else is coming from Hong Kong? Where's Tony Leung Ka Fai?"

"Tony Leung is currently on the set and has no time."

Since filming "Tiger of Ginza", Tony Leung has not been shelved any longer. Some directors have invited him to shoot new movies and he is very busy now.

Jackie Chan and Akina have met several times. Naoki Nagayama and Leslie Cheung introduced their wives:

"This is Akina Nakamori, my wife."

"We've met before!" Leslie Cheung laughed, "I think it was at a party."

"Private Marseille, I don't remember" Akina was a little embarrassed.

"Haha, I wasn't famous in Japan at that time." Zhang Guorong smiled warmly, "I heard that after marrying Naoki-san, you already had a baby?"

"Um"

None of them were introverted people, so after getting together they found a lounge and started chatting. Naoki Nagayama talked about the script of his next movie "Across the World", and also said that Masataka Komori hoped to invite Leslie Cheung to shoot the film.

Naturally, Leslie Cheung had no intention of refusing and said he would definitely attend.

"Naoki-san," Jackie Chan heard this and interrupted, "Why don't I get a share of this good thing?"

"Haha, Jackie's movies are all real action movies with a unique style, so I naturally have no choice." Naoki Nagayama said.

"I can also act in feature films!" Jackie Chan said, "Don't think of me as a martial arts actor, but I am also very good at drama!"

"Oh?"

Leslie Cheung looked over in surprise, and even Akina opened her eyes wide in surprise after hearing Naoki Nagayama's explanation.

An action star, saying he’s good at literary drama?

"It's really good!" Jackie Chan explained, "I come from a Chinese opera background! I studied Peking Opera."

Naoki Nagayama was not surprised. Jackie Chan's acting skills in some movies, such as "New Police Story", "Shinjuku Incident" and "The Foreigner", were very good, both in terms of eyes and performance.

At least much better than some of the young and handsome guys at that time~

"Haha, there will be opportunities for cooperation!"

Naoki Nagayama promised with a smile.

"Then it's a deal. If there's something suitable for a movie, we can work together on one!"

"no problem!"

After chatting about everything in the lounge for a while and having lunch together, the opening ceremony finally began.

Everyone came to the venue and sat in their seats~

(End of this chapter)