Tokyo Bubble Life

Chapter 1540-1549, how about we call it the Green Leaf Gathering! (The leaves are evergreen.)

Chapters 1540 and 1549, how about we call it the Green Leaf Gathering! May the leaves remain evergreen~

Roppongi is brightly lit at night, with even more pedestrians than during the day.

Guests strolled amidst the colorful neon lights, sometimes crowding the entrances of brightly lit nightclubs. Voices, laughter, music, and even arguments and shouting mingled together, creating a cacophony of noise.

Some drunken guests waved Prince Shotoku's nameplates, trying to hail a taxi, but passing taxi drivers ignored them and headed straight for upscale clubs where wealthy patrons were willing to offer tips of tens of thousands of yen.

At this moment, Roppongi evokes the decadent glamour of the Showa era's golden age.

Naoki Nagayama is celebrating his victory here today, and surprisingly, Otomo Yoshimura chose Karuno as his first stop!

"Please come in, everyone! I've booked Karuno for today! All expenses will be on my tab!"

Yoshimura Daitomo smiled and invited everyone from the Cultural Nation-Building Planning Team, including people from Itō Shuichi's office, some close members of parliament, and of course, the important core figure, Noda Yoshihiko.

After everyone had gone inside, Naoki Nagayama asked Otomo Yoshimura:

"Otomo-san, why did you choose Karuno? Isn't that madam with Noda-kun?"

"Haha. Dumb tape!"

Yoshimura Otomo said with a smile.

"I've already arranged for the two of them to meet once, and I specifically told Motoko Haraguchi to get along well with Yoshihiko Noda."

"So they just gave up everything?"

Naoki Nagayama's eyes widened; he could not forgive someone who had betrayed him.

"They might have reached some kind of agreement in private, but they seem to be getting along quite well these past few days."

"This"

However, seeing that Yoshihiko Noda also looked very happy, without a trace of reluctance, is quite puzzling!

"Ha, that's nothing."

Yoshimura Otomo waved his hand.

"It's all about interests, there's no personal grudge. It's good to talk things out!"

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Seeing that Naoki Nagayama still looked confused, Ohtomo Yoshimura then drew upon his middle-aged and elderly wisdom:

"Naoki-san is still too young, valuing superficial things too much. You'll understand when you've lived long enough that nothing is insurmountable!"

"Think about it, Japan has such a high infidelity rate, but such a low divorce rate. Does that mean they didn't notice anything amiss?! They just tolerated it and let it pass."

"!!!"

You can look at this from this perspective?!

Naoki Nagayama thought about it more and more and felt that it contained a lot of truth. Then, thinking about all the news reports about so many children not being his own, he couldn't help but shudder.

"I can't take it anymore! If I keep thinking about it, I'll become disillusioned with life!"

Fortunately, at that moment, Shuichi Itō's voice came from the doorway:

"Naoki-san, Otomo-san, what are you waiting for? Come in and have a drink!"

"Good~"

Upon hearing this, Yoshimura Otomo quickly pulled Nagayama Naoki towards the club, talking as they walked.

"This is the first round. After we finish drinking, we're going to the other Naoki-sans, so you can't skip it today!"

"Forehead"

Have you all forgotten that I can drink a thousand cups without getting drunk?!

Upon entering Karuno, I saw Motoko Haraguchi, dressed in a kimono, greeting the guests with a beaming smile, arranging drinks, and chatting amiably.

It seems that her mood has improved a lot now that the madam's position is secure.

Especially when Motoko Haraguchi looked at Yoshihiko Noda, her eyes were filled with tenderness, which made Naoki Nagayama even more emotional.

Indeed, you can act out the look of someone in love!

"Naoki-san!"

Upon seeing Naoki Nagayama enter, Shuichi Itō raised his glass and addressed his colleagues.

"Let's raise a glass to Naoki-san. He is the true hero behind the passage of the 'Culture-Based Nation' bill!!"

"The special national debt bill was enacted because Naoki-san purchased 100 billion yen in construction bonds to build cultural facilities!!"

The Special Public Debt Act was easily passed after the Cultural Nation Strategy was adopted. Why wouldn't the government accept money offered to it?! This is something every legislator can understand!

After hearing what Itō Shuichi said, the others also stood up and raised their glasses to offer a toast.

The club's ladies' eyes lit up when they heard about 100 billion!

Those who were nearby noticed that Naoki Nagayama didn't have a wine glass in his hand, so they quickly stepped forward to try and offer him one last glass, but Motoko Haraguchi snatched it away.

She handed a glass of champagne to Naoki Nagayama and whispered:

"Looks like Naoki-san's going to drink a lot today. This is low-alcohol champagne."

Motoko Haraguchi was standing quite close when she felt a fragrant breeze waft by—the scent of high-end Chanel perfume.

Naoki Nagayama dared not get too close to the madam in front of him and quickly accepted her hand:

"Arigato."

In this situation, Motoko Haraguchi didn't dwell on it further, only saying one thing:

"If Naoki-san needs anything else, feel free to come!"

Leave behind a charming look~

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What an amazing madam!

Shuichi Itō, not far away, was still rambling on and on.

"Come, let us all raise a toast to Naoki-san."

"Cheers!!" "[]~(￣▽￣)~*" "."

Naoki Nagayama and the others drank the sake together, and the atmosphere in Karuno became even more lively.

Singing, chatting, joking, drinking—a group of originally well-dressed politicians, government officials, and respectable businessmen became increasingly casual.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Yoshihiko Noda approached Naoki Nagayama and raised his glass once more:

"Naoki-san, please~"

Cheers!

Naoki Nagayama naturally accepted the offer without hesitation. After finishing his drink, Yoshihiko Noda asked:

"Naoki-san, will you be coming to the victory celebration party at the beginning of the month?"

"Oh, a celebration party for the passage of the bill, huh!"

This was just a small team gathering. In early December, a formal celebration banquet will be held, the kind that is attended by political insiders and high-society figures. All the members of parliament who were voted in and the political bigwigs will attend.

At the celebration banquet, they will also discuss some directions for the next phase of the cultural nation-building strategy, mainly the division of the implementing agencies, etc. It's essentially a banquet to determine how to divide the pie.

For Yoshihiko Noda, what was even more important was that, with the strong support of his friends, he was going to announce the establishment of a political group mainly composed of young lawmakers and young members of the Social Democratic Party.

"I will go!"

Naoki Nagayama gave an affirmative answer, and then smiled.

"Noda-kun, have you decided on a name for your organization yet?!"

"Not yet!"

Yoshihiko Noda had a flash of inspiration: if Naoki Nagayama were to name it, wouldn't that represent even greater support from Naoki's fans?!

Just like in the past when children would ask respected elders to name them, this in itself represented a kind of recognition and protection.

"Naoki-san is a famous writer, could you please suggest a name?!"

"Ha ha."

Naoki Nagayama laughed, exchanged a glance with Otomo Yoshimura and Osamu Itō, and then nodded.

"The Japanese love cherry blossoms because of their fleeting beauty and their swift withering."

However, I hope that the group led by Noda-kun can thrive like evergreen trees, flourishing and enduring for a long time.

How about we call it the Aoba Society?!

When Naoki Nagayama spoke, the surroundings fell silent.

Upon hearing the phrases "living among evergreen trees," "lush and verdant," and "lasting forever," those present naturally grasped the underlying meaning. This is what it means to be a tree lover!

This clearly implies that as long as they stand with the tree-loving community, this group will continue to receive their support and thus maintain a long and successful political presence!

Upon hearing this, Yoshihiko Noda felt much more at ease:

"Hey!! Let's call it the Aoba Club!!!"

"We will definitely stay with the evergreen trees!!"

"Hahaha, good!"

Naoki Nagayama laughed, and Shuichi Itō and Ōtomo Yoshimura next to him also smiled and raised their glasses.

The atmosphere at the scene was electric once again!

Sunrise and sunset, another day has arrived~

Naoki Nagayama opened his eyes in the bedroom of Yamazaki-in.

He couldn't remember exactly what time he got back last night. He had definitely drunk quite a bit and was a bit tipsy. But one thing was certain: he had everyone else completely drunk!

Just as he was lying in bed, lost in thought, a series of footsteps approached, and Xia Hua rushed into the bedroom:

"Dad, wake up! Don't sleep in! The sun's almost up!"

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Naoki Nagayama looked at the little one standing by the bed, reached out and picked her up, then licked her as if tickling her.

"Hua Jiang, how dare you say Daddy's lazy?!"

"Hahaha~~"

The little one twisted and turned on the bed, laughing nonstop.

Naoki Nagayama didn't get up for a while, then, with one hand holding Natsuka, went to wash his face and brush his teeth.

The little guy was still saying things like, "Dad was asleep when he came back yesterday" and "He still smelled bad." Although they were just small, fragmented words, they all expressed his longing for his father.

When I went downstairs, the aroma of breakfast was already wafting over, and Akina was already feeding little Ren carrot puree.

Naoki Mulberry

After seeing Naoki Nagayama, Akina helped serve breakfast.

"Are you still dizzy? Do you have any hangover symptoms?"

"Absolutely not!"

Naoki Nagayama placed Natsuka in her designated seat, then shook his head. His young body recovered quickly, and the aroma of breakfast made him feel incredibly hungry.

"I just feel so hungry."

So they started eating heartily. Xia Hua, who was next to them, saw this and also started eating heartily in a similar manner.

Akina shook her head and gave the wobbly little Ren another spoonful of fruit puree:

"Lotus sauce, you've eaten enough for today. This is the last spoonful."

"Ah~~ Ah~~"

Little Lian didn't understand what her mother was saying; her eyes were fixed on the food. The whole family are foodies!

"By the way, is Naoki-san going out today too?"

"Today?"

Naoki Nagayama paused and thought for a moment.

"I'm going to the Tree Friends Building today. I'm going to see Kijima Kyō, who's back."

"Kishima Ken?"

Akina clearly couldn't remember.

Who is it?

"That guy wearing the gold Rolex!"

Akina suddenly remembered:

"Oh, it's him!"

"Was he sent on a business trip?"

"Yes, so I need to give a report today."

Kijima Kyō has returned from Shimizu. Some information can be conveyed over the phone, but he has taken some photos and other materials that need to be delivered in person!

At this moment, Xia Hua, who had been listening the whole time, became unhappy:

"Dad, are you going out again?!"

"Forehead"

Naoki Nagayama looked at his daughter.

"Yes, Dad has to go to the company."

The little guy poked at the food on his plate with his spoon, his face full of disappointment.

"Dad's been going out a lot lately."

Lately, due to dealing with threats directed at his friends and family, Naoki Nagayama has been spending far less time at home. Natsuka even feels like she's never seeing her father again.

"Private Marseille"

Naoki Nagayama patted the little one's head and comforted her in words she could understand.

"Because it's almost the end of the year, and there are a lot of things to do."

"But after a while, things will be easier again! How about we take Hana-chan to build a snowman then?!"

The little guy finally smiled again after being gently coaxed by Naoki Nagayama.

"Then we'll build a giant snowman!!"

"it is good"

In Shuyou's top-floor office, Yoshimura Daitomo's face was still exhausted and somewhat pale. He covered his head, squinting his eyes, unable to look at the sunlight streaming in through the window.

It's obvious he hasn't recovered from the hangover!

"Otomo-san, you're too old for that, you shouldn't drink so much!"

Naoki Nagayama advised,

"Just a little bit of a show will do."

"Hmph! That won't do!"

Yoshimura Otomo, however, insisted on refusing.

"When you drink, you should drink it in big gulps. That's the way to enjoy it! That's the way to have a good time!"

"Take care of yourself!"

"Ha, you duct tape!! I know my own body."

Like many elderly people who refuse to accept their age, Yoshimura Otomo remained defiant about this matter, but his frequent rubbing of his temples betrayed him.

"Alright, alright. After I've seen Kijima-kun, I'll lie down on the little bed for a while longer!"

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Naoki Nagayama shook his head and stopped trying to persuade him.

In this situation, you usually have to adjust yourself. If others say anything, they will think you are saying he is old. This is something that Japanese men cannot tolerate because of their pride!

Old age means disability and weakness. In "The Ballad of Narayama", the elderly are thrown off the mountain and die!

"Let Kijima-kun in."

"Hmm~"

After notifying him by phone, Kijima Kyo knocked on the door and came in a short while later:

"Naoki-san, Otomo-san! I've arrived!"

When Kijima entered, Naoki Nagayama's eyes widened, and his gaze towards Kijima was filled with surprise:

"Kijima-kun, you..."

Looking at Kijima Kyō, who had lost at least two sizes since going to Shimizu, Naoki Nagayama's tone was full of shock.

"How did you lose so much weight?! And you look so haggard?!"

Yoshimura Otomo was also visibly surprised. It was just a surveillance investigation, so why did he have dark circles under his eyes and pale lips, looking like he'd been tortured and drained?!

"I"

Kijima Kyō subconsciously touched his face, recalling the landlady at the Shimizu Inn. A slight smile played on his lips, his expression a mixture of sweetness, conflict, fear, and a touch of nostalgia.

"I'm just a little tired from wearing the adhesive tape!"

"really?"

Naoki Nagayama pressed further,

"Aren't you sick?!"

"Damn it, I know my body is strong!"

Kijima Kyō wanted to strike a bodybuilding pose, but the sudden, large movement caused him to cough uncontrollably.

This worried Yoshimura Otomo and Nagayama Naoki, so Nagayama Naoki quickly asked him to sit down, and Yoshimura Otomo personally served him hot tea.

"Kishima-kun, you need to take care of yourself!"

We can't let our top ninja go to waste like this!

"Hi Arigato"

Kijima was flattered. After taking a few sips of tea, he pulled out a photograph from his pocket.

"Naoki-san, Otomo-san, this is the information I've gathered recently."

"The Fujita Group is just one of them."

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