Tokyo Bubble Life

Chapters 1442 and 1451: To win over a well-behaved girl, you have to take her to experience somethin

A preview screening caused ripples in the financial world, not so turbulent, but with a far-reaching impact.

After returning home, many investment gurus recommended that their friends and subordinates see "Black Monday," saying that the film would give them a fresh perspective on investment.

The media outlets that attended that day immediately began reporting on it, with headlines like "Numerous financial tycoons gathered," "Profound learning," "Unexpectedly gripping," and "Naoki Nagayama shares investment insights after watching the film."

In short, this film is not just for investors; ordinary people can also learn a lot from watching it.

In the end, the promotional message even became "a movie that investors have to see," leaving Naoki Nagayama both amused and exasperated.

"Forget it!"

He said to Eiichiro Watanabe,

"Let the media say what they want. In short, our release plan remains unchanged. We will only release it in the theaters of Tree Friends."

"But other cinemas have already called to discuss this."

Eiichiro Watanabe hesitated before speaking.

"The implication was that they were very optimistic about the film and hoped it would be released in theaters."

This actually goes against the norm in the current film industry, because we don't live in the information age anymore, and there are no social networks. A film's box office success depends entirely on the number of screenings and promotion by cinemas, so usually it's the film studios that are begging the cinemas to release the films.

However, it seems the situation is reversed among Naoki Nagayama's fans. It's actually the theaters begging him to give them the movie.

On the one hand, Naoki Nagayama's movies are indeed big hits; his films have proven their box office success, proving that they are profitable!

On the other hand, TreeFriend has long been developing its own cinema chain, and now it owns cinemas in almost every city, and even two or three in some big cities, so its ticket-buying power is not inferior to other cinema chains.

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Upon hearing this, Naoki Nagayama pondered for a moment, then shook his head.

"Forget it. From now on, blockbuster films can be released in all theaters, and as for art films and niche films, let's just release them directly in Tree Friends Theaters!"

"This way, we can showcase the unique characteristics of the Tree Friends Cinema Circuit."

Making money is no longer what Naoki Nagayama is pursuing. He hopes that the Shuyu Film Studio brand can leave an important mark on film history, and that the Shuyu Cinema chain can be remembered by the audience. Therefore, having its own unique characteristics is very important.

".Hi!"

Eiichiro Watanabe wanted to object, but ultimately nodded in agreement.

The top leaders want to pursue metaphysical things like fame and a place in history, but the working class wants to make money. This is an inherently irreconcilable contradiction.

However, among the tree enthusiasts, Naoki Nagayama's opinion is still more important.

Of course, the salary was not reduced, which is the real reason why the subordinates did not object!

After finishing up the "Black Monday" matter at the Tree Friends Building, Naoki Nagayama bid farewell to Otomo Yoshimura, drove to the heliport, and then boarded a helicopter to fly to the Fuji International Circuit at the foot of Mount Fuji.

Looking at the buildings on the ground getting smaller and smaller and the sky opening up, Naoki Nagayama felt refreshed and relaxed.

He's growing to love helicopters more and more. For distances within 100 kilometers, which take 2-3 hours by ground, a helicopter trip only takes half an hour. It's arguably the best tool for short trips.

It made him want to buy his own helicopter!

However, helicopters are still somewhat dangerous, and many celebrities have crashed them.

Naoki Nagayama doesn't want to follow in Kobi's footsteps, so he absolutely won't fly if the weather is bad.

After about ten minutes, the helicopter landed smoothly at the Fuji International Circuit.

This is a racetrack at the foot of Mount Fuji. It is spacious, has a complex track, and is well-equipped. It once hosted the first F1 Grand Prix in Japan. That's why Naoki Nagayama chose it as the training camp for "Fast & Furious"!

Here, all the main characters from "Fast & Furious" need to improve their driving skills. While they don't necessarily have to drive fast, they must be able to portray the expressions and psychology at high speeds!

The whooshing sound gradually slowed down, and the whirlwind created by the propellers stirred up dust on the ground, making it impossible to open one's eyes around the helicopter.

However, before the helicopter rotors had even stopped, Matsuo Muneo came to meet them.

"Naoki-san, you've arrived!"

Matsuo Muneo raised his hand to shield his forehead and went to Naoki Nagayama's side to help block the wind.

"The main characters are all here, and the racing instructors and practice cars are all ready!"

"Uh-huh."

Following Matsuo Muneo to the rest area next to the Fuji International Circuit, Naoki Nagayama saw that a large number of people had already gathered there.

Among them are Leon Lai, Lee Chun-yin, and Ekin Cheng from Hong Kong, as well as Shizuka Kudo, Izumi Sakai, and Yutaka Ozaki from Shuyou, and artists from other agencies, including Ken Takakura, Yutaka Nanjo, Keiko Matsuzaka, Yu Hayami, and Chisato Moritaka.

Those present were clearly divided into four factions: the Hong Kong faction, the faction under Shuyou Group, the male actors faction, and the female actors faction.

Including the two coaches, other assistants, maintenance personnel, etc., there was almost a whole platoon!

When everyone saw Naoki Nagayama arrive, they all gathered around at Tomoyuki Nishimoto's invitation.

"Cough cough."

Naoki Nagayama cleared his throat, smiled, and greeted him.

Good morning, everyone!

"Naoki-san!" "Hello, Naoki-san!" "Director Nagayama!" "Nagayama-san!" "..."

There were all sorts of nicknames for him, and everyone greeted Naoki Nagayama with warm smiles on their faces.

Being selected to come here means they have all passed a round of screening and are eligible to participate in the filming of "Fast & Furious"!

"This is the first time that all the main actors of the 'Fast & Furious' crew have gathered together!"

Even if you don't join the main cast, you'll still get an important supporting role in the movie if you make it here!

"Everyone's time is precious, so I won't waste any more words!"

Naoki Nagayama invited Tomohisa Taguchi and Tomohiro Morimoto to the front.

"We will train at Fuji International Circuit for about two weeks, and learn to drive fast with the help of Mr. Taguchi and Mr. Morimoto!"

"Of course, I'm not saying I want you to become race car drivers, I just want you to experience what it's like to drive fast."

"After training, we will assess your individual situations and ultimately determine your roles!"

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In fact, the main roles have already been decided internally. For example, the role of the group's leader has been decided to be played by Ken Takakura. And the leader's sister, Shizuka Kudo, is almost certainly going to be cast.

As for the second male lead role, Naoki Nagayama is currently unsure between Leon Lai, Ekin Cheng, and Yutaka Ozaki, and has decided to wait until after training is completed before making a decision.

Other important roles haven't been decided yet!

After hearing Naoki Nagayama's words, everyone looked at each other, and an undercurrent of tension simmered within them.

They had a competitive relationship before, but also formed a united front.

"Alright, alright. We're all teammates and competitors during this period, so let's all do our best!"

Naoki Nagayama didn't mention one more thing: he wanted to see if there would be any chemistry between these people.

Because "Fast & Furious" is a movie that is tied to family and friendship, it also places high demands on the relationship between the main actors.

However, this can only be seen in their daily interactions, so I won't explain it in advance.

After Naoki Nagayama finished speaking, Tomohisa Taguchi and Tomohiro Morimoto immediately began their operation.

"If you can drive, come find me." "If you can't drive, come over here."

Most of them can drive, but there are also some like Hayami Yu and Moritaka Chisato who debuted early and were too busy to learn to drive, as well as three people from Hong Kong who are unfamiliar with Japanese traffic laws.

They all had to obtain their driver's licenses before filming, and some of the Hong Kong actors even had to learn basic Japanese conversation.

Of course, the main purpose here is to teach them how to drive race cars.

Fuji Speedway is a type of track where car manufacturers are located next to a racetrack, allowing them to test high-performance cars or drive directly on the track.

After the teams were divided, Tomohisa Taguchi took the group that could drive to the pit area next to the track and explained the difference between racing cars and ordinary cars to them.

Adults like Ken Takakura naturally know how to drive, and Shizuka Kudo is very familiar with racing cars. They were eager to try it out, while there were only two cars in the garage, and the others were still observing.

Izumi Sakai and Yutaka Ozaki instinctively gathered around Naoki Nagayama, who was watching from the side. Yutaka Ozaki asked with some curiosity:

"Naoki-san, do you race cars too?"

"Ha, of course!"

Anyone can accelerate in a straight line!

"It's just that my family won't let me go racing!"

Nanako, Akina, and Natsuka, who was clearly talking but firmly stood by her mother, all insisted that Naoki Nagayama not go racing!

Even speeding is not allowed!

"I see."

Izumi Sakai nodded, seemingly thinking that Naoki Nagayama was a hidden master. Was this why Naoki-san wanted to make "Fast & Furious"?

However, she also had a question that had been on her mind for a long time:

"Naoki-san, why did they choose me to act in a car racing movie?"

"Hmm?" Naoki Nagayama looked at Izumi Sakai. "Izumi-chan, don't you want to participate?"

Not really.

For Izumi Sakai now, her singing career has reached a bottleneck. In order to expand her career, acting in movies has become a priority, and participating in Naoki Nagayama's movie is undoubtedly the most ideal choice.

only.

"I don't think my actions have anything to do with street racing."

Izumi Sakai has always maintained a gentle and sunny image. Even when she sings rock, it doesn't ruin her image. She seems completely unrelated to rebellious and thrill-seeking culture like street racing.

"It's just that I haven't experienced it yet!"

Naoki Nagayama smiled and said,

"Your love for rock music and your decision to give up a stable job to become a model proves that Izumi-chan has a deep passion for these things!"

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Izumi Sakai was stunned. Was Naoki-san saying I wasn't a good girl?

Just then, the race car that had just gone out returned, and Shizuka Kudo got out with a big smile on her face, excitedly sharing the feeling of racing with the others.

Naoki Nagayama said to Izumi Sakai:

"Izumi-chan, give it a try. You might just like the feeling!"

"Okay."

Seeing that Taguchi Tomohisa was looking over, Sakai Izumi suppressed her thoughts and sat in the passenger seat.

The engine roared to life again, and the race car zoomed onto the track. A gasp could be faintly heard, and through the side window, Izumi Sakai could be seen with an excited smile on her face.

Yutaka Ozaki, standing next to him, seemed a little surprised:

"How did Naoki-san know? Does Izumi-chan actually like excitement?"

Hehe~

Naoki Nagayama glanced at him and smiled.

"A relationship guru once said that if you want to win over a 'good girl,' take her to experience exciting activities."

"Girls who are usually very well-behaved actually have a deep-seated longing for new and exciting experiences, but they just suppress it."

"!!!"

Yutaka Ozaki was stunned. Was there really such a saying? He instinctively asked:

"What about pursuing other girls?"

"Oh, then there are many possible interpretations~"

Naoki Nagayama started chatting, reminiscing about the tips and tricks he'd seen online.

"To pursue someone who has never been in love, create a perfect romance; to pursue a cold and aloof girl, show kindness; to pursue a rebellious girl, show warmth in the details; to pursue a rich girl, maintain a distance."

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As Yutaka Ozaki listened, his eyes gradually widened. What Naoki Nagayama said seemed ridiculous at first glance, but the more he thought about it, the more reasonable it seemed!

Are there really tricks to winning over girls?!

To everyone's surprise, after Naoki Nagayama finished speaking, he glanced at Yutaka Ozaki again, confirming his model:

"As for you, Ozaki-kun..."

"If you like someone, just ask them out!"

"what?!"

Naoki Nagayama shrugged and pointed to Dawn in the adjacent area.

"That guy works too!"

"Handsome guys don't need many skills!"

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This profound statement opened up a new world for Yutaka Ozaki!

After completing a lap, Izumi Sakai got out of the passenger seat, her face flushed and her excitement still evident.

She chattered excitedly with Shizuka Kudo, who was also a girl, about their feelings just now, which made Yutaka Ozaki even more convinced of Naoki Nagayama's judgment!

No wonder he was once known as "the womanizing Naoki"!

After almost all the candidates had experienced it, Tomohisa Taguchi got out of the driver's seat, handed the steering wheel to someone else, and went to Naoki Nagayama's side.

"How about it?"

Naoki Nagayama asked,

"How did these candidates perform?"

Tomohisa Taguchi spoke cautiously:

"So far, it seems that people are quite accepting of street racing; no one has encountered any cases that make them feel nauseous or disgusted."

In fact, many people were extremely excited.

"Haha, they all look pretty good!"

Naoki Nagayama nodded; it was best if this group didn't object to speeding.

"Then let's begin training!"

"Hey, starting tomorrow, I'll gradually increase their speed."

Tomohisa Taguchi looked towards another area, where beginners were.

"As for Tomohiro Morimoto, it will probably have to wait until next week."

"Yes, it's okay!"

Naoki Nagayama nodded and continued,

"Taguchi-san, please remember one thing: I don't want them to actually become race car drivers."

"I just hope they can remember their mental and physical state during the car chase so they can perform it later. They are actors!"

"Hey, I understand!"

Tomohisa Taguchi nodded. Putting everything else aside, how could two weeks possibly be enough to become a race car driver!

"Hahaha"

Naoki Nagayama patted Tomohisa Taguchi on the shoulder.

"For the real car chase scenes, we'll have to rely on you guys, Taguchi-san!"

"Hey, I'll definitely do my best!"

After chatting for a while, Tomohisa Taguchi noticed that Naoki Nagayama was watching the racetrack and asked:

"Naoki-san, don't you want to go up and give it a try? I can show you the real speed of a race!"

The speeds currently seen on race cars are merely entry-level, less than 200 km/h. In a real race, the speeds would definitely exceed 300 km/h.

At that speed, even a novice might lose control of their bladder!

"Haha, never mind."

Remembering his family's words of advice, Naoki Nagayama waved his hand.

I'll just keep an eye on them.

(End of this chapter)