Chapter 614 622, Focus on Other More Important Things!!

In this era of entertainment poverty, there are no mobile phones, no short videos, no online games. Young people have very limited means of entertainment.

Harajuku's KTV quickly spread among young people in Tokyo. Everyone knows that a new nightclub where you can sing and play games has appeared.

The sales staff who are eager to make customers happy also found such a place that is more interesting than the current club.

After all, in the club, it is impossible to sing and dance, play games and drink, and you can't be unrestrained in a private box like in KTV.

So soon, in addition to young people, this KTV in Harajuku also had all kinds of uncles in suits and even big bellies coming in and out.

Naoki Nagayama occasionally came to see the operation and deal with new situations.

And today.

"My dear!" A half-bald man with a red face and full of alcohol was yelling in the box, "How dare you not give me face in Akita Wa! Haven't you heard of my name, 'Takeshita Dori'? I tell you, today you either leave a finger or swallow this bottle of wine!"

Across from him was a young lady who served wine in the KTV. She was pushed to the ground. The hostess, whose stage name is Machida Anzi, had a stubborn look on her face and said:

"What the hell is 'Takeshita Dori'? You are an old man, you are out of date! You want to kiss me with lust! Don't you know who is behind this KTV?!"

This group of hostesses already knew the relationship behind Nagayama Kaede, and many of the waiters in the KTV were strong men with tattoos all over their bodies. They were not easy to mess with at first glance, so they were very confident.

"You bastard! I think you don't want to live anymore!"

The drunken middle-aged man was about to reach out to grab Machida Anzi's hair, but when he reached out, he found that he was caught by a tattooed waiter.

The waiter was also angrily cursing: "Asshole, you dare to make trouble in our KTV, you don't want to live anymore, right? Believe it or not, I'll let you go to Tokyo Bay to calm down!"

At this moment, a strong figure walked in from the door and slapped the waiter on the head:

"Koichiro, don't threaten the guests!"

Then Nagayama Feng walked in, relying on his height and physical advantages, and pressed Akita Wa on the seat.

There were two or three big men behind him, who blocked the small box tightly, making the other drunk people in the box calm down a lot.

Nagayama Feng had a kind smile on his face: "Dear guest, thank you very much for coming to KTV today, but we come here to have fun, why do we do something that makes people unhappy? Right?"

"Hey, we are here to sing!" "Yes, yes, just to have fun." The other people nodded in agreement.

"..Kanno, it's obviously this drinking companion." Akita Wo cursed and wanted to stand up, but felt that the hand on his shoulder was very strong and he couldn't resist at all.

"Don't say dirty words! We are all civilized people!"

Nagayama Feng added a little force to make him quiet a lot, and then said to the other guests who came with him:

"I think this gentleman is drunk, why don't we stop here today? You can also send this. um. Mr. 'Takeshita Dori Dog' back, how about it?"

In the eyes of several tattooed strong men, how dare these guests say "no"! Nodding repeatedly~

"Akidou Sack!" Nagayama Feng looked back at Machida Anko who had stood up, and then turned his head and said, "This drunk guest has caused a lot of trouble to our hostess! Shouldn't this gentleman give Anko some...some?"

Halfway through, Nagayama Feng was embarrassed and stuck. He asked the door of the box with a little shame: "Naoki... What is that word?"

"Mental damage compensation~" Naoki Nagayama said outside the door, covering his forehead.

"Ah, yes! Mental damage compensation!" Nagayama Feng continued to say to the few people inside, and a ferocious smile appeared on his face again, "Do you think it's right?!"

".Hi!!!"

After several sweaty middle-aged hooligans left the KTV in disgrace, Machida Anko smiled happily with a "tip" of no less than 100,000 yen in her hand, and the box began to clean up, ready to welcome the next batch of guests.

Naoki Nagayama and Nagayama Feng went to the corner of the bar in the hall and took a drink and drank it.

"Naoki, these past few days have been so annoying! All kinds of things have happened!"

Nagayama Feng ordered a glass of whiskey and drank it in one gulp, then he let out a sigh of relief and started to complain to his cousin,

"What about underage students who want to drink, dirty uncles who want to find prostitutes, drunk people who vomited all over the box, and some gang members who come to cause trouble."

"One thing after another, it never stops!"

Nagayama Naoki listened to him silently, then smiled and said, "So, how is the turnover of KTV?"

At this point, Nagayama Feng immediately became energetic: "These few days, there has been a steady stream of customers every day, and the overall turnover has increased from 800,000 on the first day to more than 2 million yen yesterday! There is still an upward trend!"

"So treat those tedious things as the hardship that must be endured to make money~" Nagayama Naoki comforted, "Think about the guy who made trouble before, didn't he also lose money?"

"Well, when you think about it, it seems to make sense." Nagayama Feng nodded.

Nagayama Naoki continued to give him advice: "Also, didn't my grandfather leave it to a group of club elders? We can also leave the daily operations to them! Just think of it as preparing for the operation of KTV."

"Brother Feng, you can concentrate on other more important things!"

"What's more important?" Yong Shanfeng was a little confused.

"Yes, don't forget, we are going to open a KTV chain!" Nagayama Naoki said, "Grandpa has already obtained a promise from the Yamaguchi-gumi, and we have to catch up here!"

"You mean? We're going to open a new branch soon?"

"No, it's Brother Kaifeng's exclusive brand KTV chain. For example, it's called Hot Blood KTV, Xiongyuan KTV, Yongshan KTV, etc. It's up to you." Naoki Nagayama said, "But no matter what, I have to buy land. , renovation, expansion!”

"This is what Brother Feng wants to do!"

"This place has just opened a few days ago." Yongshan Feng is still a little confused. Obviously this store is not running well!

"Isn't the money-making model already clear?" Naoki Nagayama said, "There must have been capital investigations at this time. Those who originally opened clubs and dance halls may have begun preparing to open the same KTV."

"And we have to be one step faster than them! First occupy the market. Then build the brand. Once the scale is established, we can start the franchise system."

The franchise business system of later generations made Yong Shanfeng nod repeatedly.

Nagayama Naoki continued: "Fujita Keiko has made a lot of preparations for the real estate."

"As for the design and decoration, leave it directly to Honma Architectural Office. I asked Honma-san to prepare a lot of decoration templates before. You can just pick them out."

"Anyway, Brother Feng will first use the money from his grandfather to open 10 KTVs in Tokyo!"

Yongshan Feng drank all the wine in the glass in one gulp and nodded:

"I understand. Starting tomorrow, I will go see the venue!"

From land purchase to decoration to opening, Yong Shanfeng was fully involved in the preparation of the first KTV. Even the karaoke equipment was assembled by himself, so there was no problem for the new KTV.

After coming out of Harajuku, Naoki Nagayama did not go to the studio. After all, "April Story" has been released, and his work has come to an end for the time being.

After a long absence, he came to Samadhiju on Ginza Street

The palace-like teahouse, with its turquoise roof, decoration of carved columns and antique environment, is unique in the high-rise Ginza Street and has become one of Ginza's landmark buildings.

However, due to the ridiculously expensive price, the inside of Samadhiju is not too crowded. The few and three regular customers are either wealthy people with money and leisure, or gold-collar workers who are not short of money in Ginza.

"Naoki-san!" Matsumura Qiuki, who usually works on the first floor, recognized the owner of Samadhiju at a glance.

"Aki-chan." Nagayama Naoki looked around the store. In addition to the newcomer Matsumura Aki-chan, there were two more figures, who seemed to be new service staff. "Are there many more people in the store?"

"Ah, they are all new recruits this year," Matsumura Qiuki explained briefly, "Naoki-san, please follow me. Do you want to sit on the second floor or the third floor today?"

Samadhiju always reserves two seats for Nagayama Naoki, one is a booth on the second floor, and the other is a private room on the third floor. This is an iron rule that has been established since the opening.

"Let's go to the second floor. A friend will join me later."

The first floor is a fully open teahouse, where you can enjoy tea lively; the second floor is a semi-open booth, which is popular but not noisy; the third floor is a closed private room for guests who like quiet and need privacy. .

Nagayama Naoki made an appointment with Kobayashi Masaki and Shinoda Masahiro for tea today. It was nothing too personal, just a chat.

"Hi! Please come with me."

Matsumura Qiuki led the way, while Nagayama Naoki looked at the current environment of Samadhi Residence while walking.

I haven't been here for a long time. Some of the furnishings have been adjusted, and some decorations and flowers have also been replaced. However, the solid wood tables and chairs have not been replaced. The antique feeling has not changed, but it looks more historical.

Overall, Katsuo Yasui and Chinatsu Sakakibara managed things well.

Not long after sitting in the booth, Chinatsu Sakakihara came over wearing a kimono, with a smile on her face: "Naoki-san, it's been a long time since I've been here!"

"Haha, I was a little busy at the beginning of the year."

First there was the release of "Love Letter", then there was the award ceremony, and there was the construction of a KTV, plus the publishing and filming of "April Story". In the first quarter, Naoki Nagayama was really busy, and he even had less time to rest. Quite a few.

"That's really hard work~" Chinatsu Sakakibara said with a smile, "Naoki-san, are you still drinking Gyokuro tea today?"

"Well, just be the same as before." Nagayama Naoki nodded, "I will have two friends later, and it will be the same when they come."

"Hi! I understand! Please wait a moment."

Chinatsu Sakakihara bowed gently and retired, then went to prepare tea and refreshments.

The fresh fragrance of tea comes from inside the cup. The green tea is slightly bitter in the mouth, but it immediately tastes sweet. This is the latest Gyokuro tea!

After taking a sip of tea and a sip of refreshments, Naoki Nagayama leaned back on his seat and breathed a long sigh of relief. He felt that his whole body was much more energetic.

The sunshine in April was envious of such a life, and its light spots hit Nagayama Naoki's face, as if it wanted to slap him~

"Naoki-san!"

A spirited voice came from the side, and the smiling Kobayashi Masaki and the always stern Shinoda Masahiro came over:

"You still know how to enjoy yourself~"

They couldn't help laughing when they saw Naoki Naoki's leisurely look before.

"Stealing a half-day of leisure in life" Naoki Naoki, who said a poem, quickly asked the two to sit down, and asked Sakakibara Chinatsu to bring them tea.

"Masaki-san, Masahiro-san, we didn't have time to chat properly at the preview last time, so today I specially invited you to have tea~" Naoki Naoki said with a smile.

"Haha, Naoki-san's "April Story" is a really beautiful movie!" Kobayashi Masaki laughed, "It reminds me of my youth!"

"Did Masaki-san have a crush on someone when he was young?" Naoki Naoki asked jokingly.

"Of course, but I confessed my feelings bravely!" An old man of this age can already talk openly about the interesting things when he was young.

"Haha~"

After chatting about some interesting things, the directors naturally talked about movies.

Masahiro Shinoda took a sip of tea and said: "The way Naoki-san used to express emotions in "April Story" is very special, which has inspired his colleagues a lot."

"No, no~"

"Haha, the design of those shots will definitely make people unforgettable for a long time.

Especially the last scene, the cold tones formed by the transparent rain, gray buildings and the dark blue dress on the heroine, and the big red umbrella are such a strong contrast."

Masahiro Kobayashi praised, "It's just like the sea water and surfboard at the beginning of your "That Summer, the Quiet Sea"!"

"Thank you Masahiro. But I'm ashamed to praise you again!"

Naoki Nagayama smiled and thanked him with a calm expression. After all, these movies are masterpieces of masters, and he just took their creativity. However, this look of being indifferent to praise or criticism made Masahiro Kobayashi and Masahiro Shinoda have a higher evaluation of this young man.

"Does Naoki-san have plans for the next movie?" Masahiro Shinoda asked.

"Hi, the next movie of Shuyou Film is called "Love Like the Rain". They are preparing to shoot the sequels of "Hot Blood High School" and "Midnight Ring" this year."

"A sequel~~~" Shinoda Masahiro showed disdain on his face. For directors, sequels are purely commercial films.

"Haha, make money~" Kobayashi Masaki smiled and nodded.

"Yeah, after all, we have to eat~" Naoyama Naoki laughed at himself and then asked, "Are you two preparing any new movies recently?"

"I don't have any plans. After "Tokyo Trial", I will take a break for a while." Kobayashi Masaki's "Tokyo Trial" offended many people, and he was forced to take a break.

Masahiro Shinoda, who was drinking tea, said: "I am currently editing a movie called "Setouchi Boys Baseball Team."

"Setouchi Boys Baseball Team"? Naoyama Naoki seemed to have heard of the name of this movie, but he didn't remember enough in his mind and didn't remember anything.

In Japan, baseball is one of the most popular sports, and going to Koshien to play is the dream of many high school students.

"When will it be released?"

"Should be in June"

Naoki Nagayama nodded, but suddenly thought: "June?!"

"Hey, what's wrong?" Shinoda Masahiro was a little confused, "Does Naoki-san have other movies to be released?"

"Not really."

Naoki Nagayama actually remembered that the Yamaguchi-gumi would be holding the succession of the fourth generation in June. After thinking about it, he revealed,

"At the end of June, the Yamaguchi-gumi may decide who the fourth generation will be, and it will be very chaotic at that time"

The "Yamaichi Struggle" of Japan's largest underworld organization, although the exact time of occurrence is unknown, it happened after the succession of the fourth generation, and the society was affected during that period.

".This"

Shinoda Masahiro and Kobayashi Masaki looked at each other. Although the film industry and the underworld are entangled in this era, the internal succession time of the Yamaguchi-gumi is so clear. It seems that Naoki Nagayama is indeed closely related to the underworld!

However, Kobayashi Masaki still comforted him: "Don't worry, even the underworld will not think of destroying a cash cow like a cinema."

Shinoda Masahiro also agreed: "Yes, it should not have a big impact on the release of the movie."

Since the two directors who have experienced ups and downs have no objections, Naoki Nagayama did not say anything more.

"By the way, Masaki-san, for the next movie, I have a script for "Summer Garden". I wonder if you are interested?"

Naoki Nagayama suddenly remembered that the film adaptation rights that Toho had bought for him,

"Although the film adaptation rights were sold to Toho, they don't seem to have any intention of filming. So I was thinking about whether I should make it myself."

"Summer Garden?"

Kobayashi Masaki has also read this novel, which tells the story of an old man meeting several young people at the end of his life, and the experience of the protagonist of the story is a bit similar to his own. Kobayashi Masaki was also conscripted when he was young, and witnessed the cruelty of war, and then devoted himself to reflecting on Japan's mistakes.

"Naoki-san, please show me the script. I need to think about it."

Naoki Naoki nodded: "I'll send it to you next time~"

After deciding on a possible collaboration, the three of them continued to chat about gossip while drinking tea.

Although Shinoda Masahiro looks serious, he is also a reserved person:

"Naoki-san, do you remember the director who was scared to death by your movie?"

"Director Kinji Fukasaku?" Naoki Nagayama was puzzled, "What happened to him?"

"It is said that he has no place to live after being kicked out by his lover Keiko Matsuzaka, and he has to stay at a friend's house!" Shinoda Masahiro's expression was very strange, "It's so miserable~"

"He is a famous director?! How can he be penniless?" Naoki Nagayama couldn't believe it.

"I heard that he gave most of his property to his wife when they divorced," Shinoda Masahiro continued, "I don't know what he was thinking, even the house and pension were divided into most of them."

"There should be a lot of money, right?" After all, he is a well-known director.

"A lot indeed, but after being driven out by his lover, he seemed to have caught a cold, and now he is very weak. His spirit was also hit, and now there is no one to take care of him, so he can only rely on his friends~"

"Uh"

Even though Naoyama Naoki knew that Kinji Fukasaku was his enemy, he still felt a little sad when he thought that such an old man was so miserable

"At such an old age, he is still entangled with a beauty like Keiko Matsuzaka, which will definitely shorten his life!" Kobayashi Masaki also sighed.

". I hope Director Fukasaku can get through it"

The three people were deeply moved by Director Fukasaku's experience and decided to take it as a warning.

"Naoki-san, especially you, be careful! Don't think you can do whatever you want just because you are young!" Shinoda Masahiro warned.

"Yes, yes, there is a knife above your head. You will regret it when you are my age!" Kobayashi Masaki warned.

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Naoyama Naoki didn't know how to refute~