sinovels Chapter 1372, page 1381: You don't actually believe Ultraman is real, do you?!
Chapter 1372, page 1381: You don't actually believe Ultraman is real, do you?!
Chapter 1372, page 1381: You don't actually believe Ultraman is real, do you?!
A day later, when Naoki Nagayama got out of the car and walked into the Tree Friends Building, he felt something was off.
"Good morning, Naoki-san!" "Did Naoki-san really make this?" "Good morning." "I never expected Naoki-san to be this kind of person." "Naoki-san, you're here!" "Naoki-san is amazing!" "Well done!"
"???"
The employees said goodbye and left, but occasionally whispers and meaningful glances would drift over, leaving Naoki Nagayama somewhat puzzled.
After arriving at the front desk, he went straight to Suzuki Kouka:
"Why does everyone seem so strange, Xingxia-chan?!"
"Doesn't Naoki understand what he's done?!"
Suzuki Kouka's eyes were slightly red, and she looked at Nagayama Naoki as if she were looking at some unfaithful man!
That gaze made Naoki Nagayama feel uneasy for a moment, and he became even more confused.
"what did I do?"
At this moment, Hoshika quickly came over, distracted Suzuki Kouka, and explained to Nagayama Naoki:
"Naoki-san Yukina-chan is too young and not mature enough, so she speaks impulsively."
"It's nothing."
Naoki Nagayama waved his hand. He always got along well with his employees and wouldn't stoop to arguing with a young girl.
"But... what exactly happened? Everyone seems a bit strange."
"Has Naoki forgotten?"
Xing Jiahua reminded her,
Yesterday was Valentine's Day.
"Ah, right, I know. That's why I'm staying home with Akina."
Naoki Nagayama nodded. Surely these employees wouldn't ask their boss to spend Valentine's Day with them, would they?
Xing Jiahua continued to explain:
"Naoki-san's new book, 'I'm Sorry, I Love You,' was released yesterday!"
"Hmm, so?"
"Many couples bought this book as a gift because of Valentine's Day. They all thought Naoki's previous books were romance novels."
Xing Jiahua shrugged helplessly.
"But I never expected it to be such a tragic story!"
"You all saw it?"
Naoki Nagayama blurted out something without thinking, then immediately added,
"But even so, isn't it still love?! Shouldn't seeing this make us cherish love in real life even more?!"
That makes sense.
Xing Jiahua nodded, then sighed.
"But it's really inappropriate for Naoki-san to suddenly be so sad in such a beautiful Valentine's Day atmosphere!"
Yeah, they go through all that trouble, picking each other up and dropping each other off, buying gifts and taking each other out to eat, and in the end they just say "we're breaking up." Ono Shinji must be crying!
"."
Naoki Nagayama scratched his face slightly, then promptly shifted the blame.
"This is all part of Shogakukan's sales strategy; they're saying Valentine's Day and love go hand in hand!"
Upon hearing this, Xing Jiahua's face showed a speechless expression:
"Perhaps the planners were emotionally hurt."
In a somewhat helpless atmosphere, Naoki Nagayama arrived at the top-floor office.
Just as he was taking off his coat and putting away some personal belongings, Yoshimura Otomo hurriedly knocked on the door and came in:
"Naoki-san! I was just looking for you!"
"Hmm? Otomo-san?"
Naoki Nagayama was somewhat surprised; why was Otomo Yoshimura acting so strangely so early in the morning?
"You read the novel too?"
Yoshimura Daitomo was taken aback by the question: "What novel?"
"It's my new novel, 'I'm Sorry, I Love You.' Its release yesterday seems to have upset many couples."
Naoki Nagayama briefly explained the situation, which made Otomo Yoshimura laugh as well:
"Haha, serves you right for being such a spoilsport! After reading this novel, you probably won't even have the thought of sleeping together anymore! How many lovers have you offended!"
"Ugh"
Can't two people in love simply lie in bed together and have a pure, heartfelt conversation?!
"Alright, alright. I have something else to discuss with you!"
Yoshimura Otomo is too old to dwell on things like love, he said directly.
"Shuichi-san said he wants to go for a drink tonight. It seems like he has something to say."
"What can't be discussed over the phone?"
Naoki Nagayama pointed to the mobile phone on his desk and asked, "Instant messaging is very convenient!"
“I don’t know,” Yoshimura Otomo shook his head. “Since Shuichi entered politics, he’s become very cautious, saying things like phone calls get recorded by the telecommunications company, and that it’s best to discuss private matters face-to-face!”
"!"
These words made Naoki Nagayama realize that he was no longer the future Tokyo University student, nor an ordinary person. In a capitalist society, call records could indeed be bought with money!
"How about it, Naoki-san, let's grab a drink tonight?"
"it is good."
Naoki Nagayama nodded and agreed.
After Yoshimura Otomo left, Nagayama Naoki took the elevator to the film department floor.
However, instead of rushing to the editing room, he went to the publicity department to find out about the second trailer for Jurassic Park.
After meeting Naoki Nagayama, Eiichiro Watanabe reported very eagerly:
"Naoki-san, the second trailer is even more successful than the first one!"
"This promotion has undoubtedly generated a lot of buzz, and the film's popularity continues to rise!"
"Furthermore, we conducted a sample survey, and all the viewers who saw the trailer said they would definitely go to the theater to see it!"
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Seeing how excited Eiichiro Watanabe was, Naoki Nagayama was also convinced that the second phase of the pre-launch hype had far exceeded his original expectations.
"That's great! I can't wait for the official release!"
"Naoki-san!" Eiichiro Watanabe continued, "When will we be able to see the preview screening?!"
"Didn't I say it wouldn't be until mid-March? There's still a month left!"
The editing and styling have already begun, and it's expected to be completed by the end of the month. Naoki Nagayama simply stated this directly.
"We'll need to invite film critics and some celebrities to watch it!"
"Furthermore, journalists are not allowed to bring their camera equipment into the cinema."
After reiterating the established plan for the preview screening, Eiichiro Watanabe confidently assured him:
"Hey, I'll make sure everything's arranged!"
"Well, please."
Instead of staying in the publicity department, Naoki Nagayama went straight to the editing room and began editing.
Jurassic Island in the Seto Inland Sea.
After filming for Jurassic Park ended, the island became less popular, but there are still several hundred construction workers on the island, and it's still quite lively after get off work.
Makino Takahiro was stationed on the island for a long time, overseeing the progress of the third phase of the park project and perfecting other details on the island. When Sakata Naoya was not around, he was the highest representative of the client!
Today, when Makino Takahiro was looking at architectural drawings in his office, he was suddenly called out by the construction foreman, Nishioka Akio!
"Makino-san!"
Foreman Akio Nishioka and two workers brought a young man to the office.
"We caught a thief on the island! He came in a kayak!"
"???Thief?"
Makino Takahiro was utterly baffled. Why would someone come to a semi-isolated island to steal things?!
This was the first time he had encountered something like this, and it made him realize something: there was no police station on this island!
"This"
Looking at the timid young man in front of him, Makino Takahiro felt helpless.
"What should I do about the thief?!"
"I'm not a thief!!!"
The young man retorted loudly,
"I just accidentally came to this island while sea fishing!"
"Sea fishing?"
Foreman Akio Nishioka spat.
"Then why did you sneak into the closed venue?! So suspiciously? And then you ran away after being discovered!"
"This"
The young man's face flushed red, and he couldn't think of a reason for it.
Makino Takahiro waved his hand, signaling the foreman to relax, and then asked calmly:
"I'm Makino Takahiro, the person in charge here. What's your name?"
"I am Hoshino Kojiro," Hoshino Kojiro said, bowing instinctively. "Nice to meet you!"
"."
Both Makino Takahiro and the foreman were a bit stunned by what they had just witnessed. Hoshino Kojiro, on the other hand, turned bright red after he realized what had happened!
"Haha, what a polite and well-behaved child!"
Foreman Akio Nishioka laughed.
"Makino-san, I don't think it's a thief anymore."
"hehe."
Makino Takahiro nodded, gestured for Hoshino Kojiro to sit down, and then began to ask questions.
"Hoshino-kun, what are you doing inside the stadium after you came to the island?"
"Well," Hoshino Kojiro tried to argue, "I got lost! I saw the venue and wanted to find a phone!"
"Don't tell lies like that!"
Makino Takahiro waved his hand.
"There are signs on the island; you can see them from far away in the port town. And there are many people at the construction site."
"Tell me your real purpose, or I'll have someone take you to the police station in Ehime across the street!"
"."
Kojiro Hoshino paused for a moment, then finally gave up struggling.
"I saw the trailer and wanted to see if there were really any living dinosaurs on Jurassic Island!"
"???"
Makino Takahiro and foreman Nishioka Akio both looked at him in surprise.
"This is a movie! How can you think this is real?!"
"But...it looks so real from the trailer!"
Hoshino Kojiro said excitedly,
"After my classmates saw it, they all said that Naoki Nagayama might have built a secret research institute on the island and actually cloned dinosaurs!!"
"Hey classmate? You're a high school student!"
Foreman Akio Nishioka was even more surprised.
"Hahaha, you don't actually think Ultraman and the monsters are real, do you?!"
These sarcastic words made Hoshino Kojiro's eyes widen in anger:
"How can you compare this Brachiosaurus to Ultraman! They're not even in the same league!!"
Seeing that the foreman was about to make another sarcastic remark, Makino Takahiro quickly stopped him:
"Alright, Nishioka-san, you can go back to work. This student probably meant no harm."
"Okay, fine."
Akio Nishioka shrugged and left with his men, saying something about having some condiments for drinking that night.
Makino Takahiro led the angry Hoshino Kojiro to the port town, introducing the town as they walked:
"We all saw it when Naoki-san was filming; the dinosaurs were just models. The realism in the trailer was due to special effects."
"."
Kojiro Hoshino looked unconvinced; it's true that it's hard for someone of that age with chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) to change their mind.
Until Makino Takahiro led him to an exhibition hall:
"This is where the materials are stored. The Tyrannosaurus Rex model from the movie is too big, so it will be exhibited on the island later."
"You can go and take a look. Then you can go back."
"Ah, let's go back by ferry from the port town. Kayaking is too dangerous. We can have someone tied to the ferry."
Makino Takahiro waved his hand and released the person directly. Anyway, the town was well-equipped and would be used to accommodate tourists in the future.
Meanwhile, Hoshino Kojiro, looking through the shop window at the lifelike Tyrannosaurus Rex model inside, showed a look of disappointment on his face:
"So it really was fake!"
After returning to his office, Makino Takahiro hesitated for a moment before picking up the phone and making a call.
A trailer alone is enough to lure people to sneak onto the island. When the movie is actually released, it'll cause a huge uproar!
Naoki-san needs to prepare a contingency plan for this!
How about holding an open day or something? Letting people come in through the main entrance?!
Then we also need to consider contacting the authorities to prepare for the establishment of a permanent security post on the island in order to deal with security issues.
Even in the cold night, Roppongi's warmth cannot be extinguished by the chilly wind.
Amidst the dazzling neon signs, this "Lotus" club is a frequent meeting place for Yoshimura Otomo, Nagayama Naoki, and their two friends. Because of its strict entry requirements, it tends to be less crowded.
"Naoki, cheers!"
Shuichi Itō smiled and raised his glass in celebration.
Wishing your new book great success!
"Alright, alright!"
After taking a sip of his drink, Naoki Nagayama quickly gestured for Shuichi Itō to stop talking.
"Let's not talk about the new book here; I've been besieged by it all day!"
"Ah, what's wrong?"
Yoshimura Otomo helped answer:
"It's all because he writes melodramatic stories and sells them on Valentine's Day!"
"Haha. No wonder!"
The two friends laughed at Naoki Nagayama's helpless expression, as it was rare to see him make such a fool of himself.
After thoroughly mocking him, Itō Shuichi got down to business:
"I'm going to Washington on the 18th. Is there anything you need me to tell you, Naoki-san? For example, about Wonta-san?"
“What Yuan Tai-san said.”
Naoki Nagayama smacked his lips and shook his head.
"The situation on his side has eased a lot. Given that the United States and Japan need each other more and more, a little economic friction will always disappear."
"If Mr. Doi keeps his promise and helps with the communication this time, there shouldn't be any major problems."
Osamu Ido nodded slightly.
"I will remind Doi-san."
"Shuichi-san actually came along this time, is there some goal he wants to achieve?"
Naoki Nagayama asked,
"Otherwise, why would I mentor a newcomer like you?"
"Haha, that's true. Mr. Doi wants me to learn about the American cultural industry and to communicate with them."
Shuichi Itō swirled his wine glass, his expression suggestive.
"Naoki-san, you know about that aspect of building a nation on culture!"
"Ah, so that's how it is in Hollywood~"
In this era, Hollywood and Century Avenue in the United States have shone brightly on the international stage, becoming a dream destination for the Western cultural sphere. There is indeed much that Japan can learn from them.
At that moment, Yoshimura Otomo suddenly thought of something:
"Since Mr. Shuichi is going to deal with people in the American cultural world, he might as well go and preside over that matter!"
"what's up?"
Shuichi Itō and Naoki Nagayama both looked over curiously.
"It's about Naoki-san's 'Departures' aiming for the Oscars!"
Yoshimura Daitomo continued,
"Isn't Sugiyama Yoshihiko setting up an overseas distribution company? He's currently handling the lobbying in Europe and America, but the results aren't very significant."
"Since Mr. Shuichi has plans to communicate and exchange ideas with them, we can coordinate it."
"Ah, is that what it is!"
Itō Osamu nodded, a smile spreading across his face.
"No problem! Leave it to me!"
I entered politics to protect Shuyou, and I originally thought I could only give back after he became a person of real power, but I didn't expect that I could do so now.
Besides, my job is to represent Japan in dealing with the American art and culture circles, and connecting Japanese filmmakers with their work is practically my job!
The lobbying budget is five million dollars.
Yoshimura Daitomo said,
"If Xiu Yisang isn't enough, you can ask for more at any time."
"Well, if transferring the money is troublesome."
Naoki Nagayama chimed in,
"The money from Tree Friends Capital's US branch can also be used. I'll talk to Yuan Tai-san about it!"
There are over $20 billion in their accounts! Taking out a portion of it is absolutely no problem.
Upon hearing this, Itō Shu felt even more confident:
"Haha, then I can go and persuade them with peace of mind!"
(End of this chapter)