sinovels Chapters 1421 and 1430: Racing in downtown Tokyo – who do you need to apply for permission from?!
Chapters 1421 and 1430: Racing in downtown Tokyo – who do you need to apply for permission from?!
Chapters 1421 and 1430: Racing in downtown Tokyo – who do you need to apply for permission from?!
As the executive CEO of the Shuyou Group, Yoshimura Hirotomo could easily spread any message he wanted.
When discussing business with partners, he casually mentions, "My Naoki-san is also preparing a racing-related script"; while drinking with friends, he jokes, "Others have racing movies, how can we not have one?"; when promising his subordinates something tangible, he says, "If Naoki-san makes a racing movie later, maybe he can get you some car purchase discounts."
A few words were uttered, and within two days the news had spread throughout the entire entertainment industry!
Suddenly, everyone knew that Naoki Nagayama, a character favored by many, was going to be making a racing movie!
And we want to make the best movie ever, one that will outshine all other car companies!
GM, Toyota, and other automakers were stunned when they received the news.
They were still frantically searching for directors, scripts, and actors when suddenly the Shuyou Group made a big move, pushing the already heated dispute to its peak.
Now, everyone in Japan knows that the major automakers are all investing in making racing-related movies to compete! They're going to use movies to decide who wins!
"Damn it!"
General Motors' director, Deborah, slammed her hand on the table.
"It was our idea first, but now it's turned into a competition among all the car dealerships!"
In today's world where cinemas are becoming increasingly common, hiring a director to make a movie is usually just a relatively expensive form of publicity.
Now that the whole city knows about it, it's not just a matter of publicity anymore, it's a matter of face!
Major automakers such as GM, Toyota, Ford, and Honda have all been put on the spot. No one can show weakness at this time, otherwise it would be tantamount to admitting that their own automakers are inferior to their competitors!
Once this impression is formed, even a thousand times more publicity might not be able to reverse it.
"Damn it! Son of the Beach!!"
Deborah cursed a couple of times before turning to Hideo Ohashi, who had first proposed the plan.
At this moment, Hideo Ohashi was extremely nervous, his back was soaked with sweat. He was very worried that this anger would be directed at him!
However, Deborah still retained her rationality and suppressed her anger, asking:
"Hideo Ohashi, how's the director search going?! When can film production begin?!"
"Hi!"
Hideo Ohashi snapped to attention and immediately replied,
"Director Takeshi Kitano has agreed to film the movie. The company has contacted well-known screenwriters in the industry and commissioned them to write the script. Currently, the production committee is being formed, and Shochiku Fuji Films has been invited to join. Next, we need to secure sponsorships."
These days, film production has become a standardized process. Once the producer and director are confirmed, the rest—screenwriting, acting, advertising, and so on—is just a matter of following the established procedures.
However, this complicated process still left Deborah dissatisfied:
"Get to the point: when can filming begin? When will filming be completed and the film released?!"
"Hi!"
Hideo Ohashi wiped his sweat.
"The script took three months to write, and we also spent time casting actors. Filming is expected to begin in September. However, filming and editing will take at least six months, and the film is expected to be released around the middle of next year!"
"What?! So late?!"
Deborah was surprised. She had originally planned to add highlights to next year's report, but now it seemed like it would be postponed until the year after next!
"Why is filming taking so long?! It's going to take a whole year?!"
"President, making movies is inherently a slow process."
"Nonsense! Do you think I don't understand?!"
Deborah opened her eyes wide.
"The Naoki Nagayama fan could easily have made blockbusters like 'Departures' and 'Jurassic Park' in just three months!"
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Upon hearing this, Hideo Ohashi felt a bitter taste in his mouth, and his lips trembled slightly.
"President, not everyone is Naoki Nagayama."
"A film taking a year to shoot is considered very fast in the entertainment industry."
You should know that Naoki Nagayama's filming speed has already made his competitors in the entertainment industry despair!
Many directors, in private discussions, even felt that he was basically making a direct remake of the original work!
How is it possible to capture the best shot in one take? How is it possible to avoid shooting any unnecessary shots? How is it possible to make adjustments repeatedly during editing?!
They all wanted to go to Naoki Nagayama's house, dismantle his head, and see if there was a projector inside playing the original film!
Naoki Nagayama
Deborah was extremely agitated; this guy had interfered and now she was in an awkward position.
"I don't care, you're going to put pressure on the director and actors. I don't care if it's three shifts or all-nighters, I need to see General Motors beat Toyota on the big screen by the end of the year. Not any other car brand!!"
"If you do well, you, Hideo Ohashi, will naturally reap countless benefits in the future. Otherwise..."
Deborah looked at Hideo Ohashi with a stern tone.
"Ohashi-san, you can experience being disgraced and homeless on the streets!"
".!!!"
Hideo Ohashi felt a sudden chill run down his spine.
"Hey!! I'll definitely get the director to speed up filming!"
"It will definitely be released at the end of the year!!"
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Meanwhile, Eiji Toyoda of Toyota Motor Corporation was also communicating with his subordinates.
However, as a Japanese person, he clearly understands Japan better, and he is more tactful when applying pressure.
"Given the current situation, it's very difficult for the major automakers to back down."
"If Toyota loses face, it won't be a simple matter of kneeling in repentance this time!"
He glanced at his subordinate, Chairman's Assistant Hagiwara Kyohei, his eyes as calm as still water.
"Hagiwara-kun, we Japanese have a long-standing tradition of seppuku (ritual suicide). You should know what to do, right?!"
Hagiwara Kyohei felt a chill run down his spine, and his stomach seemed to be aching slightly.
At this moment, he recalled the ruthlessness and harshness of the upper echelons of Japan. Since Chairman Eiji Toyoda said so, he was very likely to do it!
"Hey! I get it!"
Hagiwara Kyohei immediately bowed at a 90-degree angle.
"I'll go talk to director Kinji Fukasaku right now and make sure the movie is released as soon as possible!!"
"Simply being fast isn't enough!"
Eiji Toyoda continued,
"It needs to be fast and good!"
"Hey! Fast and good!!!"
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Other car companies involved may not have initially intended to take this seriously, but with Naoki Nagayama adding fuel to the fire, they all started to take it seriously as well.
Some second-tier brands, lacking sufficient strength on their own, decided to join forces to produce a film. Their goal was no longer to win, but to showcase the charm of each brand.
Moreover, regarding the filming process, everyone was in a very urgent and consistent position, hoping to finish filming before the end of the year!
At that moment, Naoki Nagayama was at Shuyou Capital, continuing to film "Black Monday".
Yuanta Nakai has also noticed the recent undercurrents among automakers, as their stock prices fluctuate with these developments, something an investment company cannot ignore.
He looked at Naoki Nagayama, who was busy but seemed to have nothing to do, and asked curiously:
"Naoki-san, you started a fire that has made car companies anxious and uneasy, how come you are still so calm?!"
"Ha~"
Naoki Nagayama smiled.
"This is nothing!"
"Aren't they all looking for people to make movies right now? Isn't that great? The entertainment industry hasn't been this lively in a long time!"
"But... if we all work with other directors, what will you do, Naoki-san?!"
Nakai Genta continued to ask,
"Nobody's looking for Naoki-san!"
He still remembered what Naoki Nagayama had said before, that he would get him a Ferrari!
"It will happen."
Naoki Nagayama said with a smile,
"I haven't even used my full strength yet!"
He's been busy with "Black Monday" and writing the scripts for seven "Fast & Furious" movies lately, so he really doesn't have the energy to prepare for his next film.
After all, many parts of the seven-part series are outdated, and Naoki Nagayama didn't want to go directly to the United States to film them. Besides, there were some things he wanted to see on location.
"Yuan Tai-san, have you ever heard of the Tokyo street racing events?!"
"I?"
After thinking for a moment, Nakai Genta realized that as a wealthy man, he would never participate in activities that posed a life-threatening risk.
It's important to understand that street racing is usually something that only wealthy young people with no power or energy have nowhere to vent. The truly wealthy first-generation entrepreneurs and the children of officials wouldn't risk their lives like that.
The pursuit of thrills that endangers one's life is utterly absurd!
However, some hospitals approve of this behavior because it is easy to get injured or die, and generally, the organs of such people are very young and healthy.
"I've heard that there are street races in some cities at night."
"Tokyo, I mean Tokyo!"
Naoki Nagayama said with a smile, "The Fast and Furious series includes a storyline involving Tokyo Drift."
"Tokyo Drift and stuff!"
"Hahaha, you can't do that in Tokyo, you'll get arrested by the police!"
Nakai Genta shook his head with a smile, even finding it somewhat amusing.
In which economic center would this be allowed? People who want to race in Tiananmen Square are usually stopped by traffic police outside the Fifth Ring Road before they even arrive.
"Even at midnight, Tokyo is still packed with people. Do you think it's called the 'city that never sleeps' for nothing?!"
"If any accident occurs, it could result in serious casualties!"
"Haha, you're right."
Yongshan chuckled. No wonder that if you were racing in a remote place like Mount Akina at night, the worst you'd get is a tofu delivery truck.
But when making movies, isn't that what it means to be carefree?!
Racing like this in a busy street, even resulting in a fatal accident, would excite the audience to scream!
"Yuanta-san, if I want to film a car chase in downtown Tokyo, which department should I apply to?!"
"Forehead"
Nakai Genta was stunned. Nagayama Naoki was incredibly audacious!
"It's probably heading towards the city center? And the traffic management department? And the police station? And the cabinet?!"
This situation definitely requires road closures, maintaining order, and the consent of all businesses along the street. The impact is so great that even the highest levels of government must approve the investment in such a spectacle, which is even more than the investment in an entire movie!
"Naoki-san, are you really going to do this?!"
"Haha, it's just a thought for now~"
Naoki Nagayama smiled and said,
"Let me find some acquaintances first and check out the young people's street racing activities tonight!"
Among the people I know, there are a few second-generation individuals who are enthusiastic about adventure activities!
Okay~
Nakai Genta didn't say anything more, but instead looked at Nagayama Naoki.
"Naoki-san, when will filming for 'Black Monday' finally end?"
"It'll probably be around June."
Naoki Nagayama shrugged.
"We've almost finished filming the main storyline, and we've added some supplementary shots."
Naoki Nagayama paused for a moment, thinking about Akina's upcoming due date.
"Let's talk about it after the baby is born. Anyway, we can just make do with the editing."
The key personnel's operations in other countries, as well as their trip to Hong Kong, will all take place after June!
Really can't do
Naoki Nagayama looked at Muneo Matsuo, who was adjusting the camera position.
"It's not that we can't ask someone else to take the picture."
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Matsuo Muneo felt Nagayama Naoki's gaze, looked up, paused for a moment, then smiled and asked,
"Naoki-san, the camera position is ready!"
"Alright, let's begin!"
Shuichi Itō, who is focused on the policy of building a nation based on culture, was not disturbed by the hustle and bustle of car companies. Instead, he was studying the latest "strategy for supporting cultural districts" in his office.
"The Akihabara anime culture district, as one of the first pilot cultural districts, has already received the approval of the Minister of Education."
Itō Shuichi addressed his subordinates in the office.
"Next, we will set up a team to carry out the follow-up work."
His gaze swept over his subordinates, then settled on Yoshihiko Noda, who had been actively involved in the situation.
"Noda-kun, you'll be in charge of this group!"
"what?"
Yoshihiko Noda was overjoyed; his perseverance over the past few days had finally paid off.
"Hi! I'll do my best!"
"Yes, I believe in Noda-kun!"
Itō nodded, walked over to him, and patted him on the shoulder in encouragement.
The next steps will be challenging, requiring investment attraction, encouraging anime shops to move in, persuading existing businesses in Akihabara, and even renovating some residential areas.
None of them are easy!
This shouldn't have been their policy-making department's responsibility; it should have been handed over to other project teams after the policy was finalized.
However, as a pilot project, and in order to serve as a model for other strategies of "building a nation through culture" in the future, Itō Shuichi requested the right to implement it.
Yoshihiko Noda, a member of parliament who had joined long ago, naturally became the best face of the project.
For Yoshihiko Noda, if such a political achievement project is done well, it can become an important qualification for his political career, and even, as the cultural nation-building strategy continues, it will become an important foundation for his subsequent election campaigns.
Therefore, he is very happy to take the lead himself.
"We need to make a good execution plan, collect and summarize the problems found during the execution process, and summarize an execution strategy."
Itō Shuichi instructed.
"This will become the implementation manual for other cultural districts in the future!"
"Hey, please don't worry, Mr. Xiu, I'll definitely do my best!"
Yoshihiko Noda patted his chest and guaranteed,
"We must ensure that this pilot project becomes the most perfect example!"
"Then please!"
Watching Yoshihiko Noda excitedly set off to build his team, Shuichi Itō sighed with relief that Naoki-san and Otomo-san were right; winning over such a young senator would save them a lot of trouble!
Those who are offended during the execution process will later be reflected in Yoshihiko Noda's votes. This allows Shuichi Itō and his group to remain firmly hidden behind the scenes!
"Alright. I need to keep going!"
Shuichi Itō sat back down at his desk and began to organize other strategies for "building a nation through culture".
(End of this chapter)