Tokyo Bubble Life

Chapters 1451 and 1460: The Machine Soul is Overjoyed! Absolutely overjoyed!!

Chapters 1451 and 1460: The Machine Soul is Overjoyed! Absolutely overjoyed!!

Within Kanagawa Prefecture, on the Yokohama Metropolitan Expressway Bayfront Line leading north to Tokyo, there is a highway service area called Daikoku Pa, which is a mecca for Tokyo's street racing gangs!

The reason for repeating this is that on July 17th, a blessing ceremony for the start of filming of "Fast & Furious" will be held here!

Previously, the opening ceremonies of Naoki Nagayama's films were not usually publicized, but this time Naoki Nagayama made an unexpected big fuss, inviting many media reporters to attend.

As evening approached, a dozen media teams arrived at the Dahei Pa service area. Some set up cameras, others raised microphones, and still others set up searchlights, making preparations around the altar in the service area's open space.

Further in the center, the crew members of the film crew, including Nishimoto Banyuki, were setting up camera positions and preparing to film the scene.

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Yoshimura Otomo had other things to do during the day, so he arrived rather late and was somewhat surprised to see this scene.

"Why are there so many media reporters at this opening ceremony?"

"If we're going to expose it, there will be reporters and TV stations broadcasting it live!"

Naoki Nagayama glanced at the shrine maiden Matsuzaki Toshio and the others who were preparing, and replied with a smile.

"With so many luxury cars in this movie, the sponsors should at least provide good service!"

Naoki Nagayama's past life's work experience instilled in him a work principle that led to his soaring performance and made him a member of the company's management team. He believed that the company's financial backers had to feel that their money was well spent!

"The car dealers are doing this for publicity. They need to get exposure from the very beginning of film production and continue until the film leaves theaters!"

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Yoshimura Otomo paused for a moment, looking at Nagayama Naoki beside him.

"Naoki-san, you're so dedicated!"

"Actually, it's also for the promotion of this movie!"

Naoki Nagayama smiled.

"Why not do something that kills two birds with one stone!"

That makes a lot of sense.

But when Yoshimura Otomo turned around, he found that there were only some ordinary cars in the Daikoku Park parking lot; not a single luxury car, not even Nagayama Naoki's Rolls-Royce Silver Spur.

"Where's your luxury car?"

"Luxury cars. Naturally, they're waiting for a grand entrance."

The two chatted as they watched the preparations for the blessing ceremony.

Time passed slowly, and the sky gradually darkened. The golden rays of the setting sun bathed the entire service area in a golden glow.

Naoki Nagayama surveyed the prepared ceremony venue, gestured towards the service area's control room, and then the lights throughout the service area gradually began to illuminate.

"It gets really lively here at night. But I've already booked the space for today."

Logically, Daikoku Pa should be packed with racing enthusiasts on weekend nights, but this is a service area after all, and Naoki Nagayama used his financial power to make sure the service area is empty tonight.

Moreover, some surprises have been arranged!

Just then, Naoki Nagayama's phone rang. After he pressed the answer button, he heard Takao Ozaki's somewhat excited voice:

"Naoki-san, I see the light is on. Can we drive in now?!"

"Ok!"

Naoki Nagayama looked at the reporters one more time.

"That's it!"

"it is good!"

After hanging up the phone, Naoki Nagayama walked up to a group of reporters and clapped his hands to attract their attention.

"Everyone, the opening ceremony has begun! You can start recording now!"

"?!?!" "Has it already started?" "Now?" "I don't see anyone."

"Besides the priest, only Naoki-san is on set." "Yeah, where are the other actors?"

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The reporters chattered away, but their hands didn't stop moving. They removed the lens caps from the cameras and raised their cameras.

Matsuzaki Toshio, standing on the altar, began burning incense, preparing to welcome the auspicious time.

Just as everyone was eagerly anticipating what was to come, a roaring engine sound soon came from afar, growing louder and louder, faintly echoing like thunder.

Looking up, cars slowly emerged from the coastal expressway, lined up like a ceremonial guard, winding their way towards the service area.

Sitting in his sports car, Takao Ozaki was enjoying his moment of glory today.

The convoy was constantly being directed to enter the venue via walkie-talkie, and the order was maintained without a moment's rest.

After finally getting everything arranged, he returned to the car and said to his friend, Ono Hisahiko, sitting next to him:

"I've arranged for over a hundred cars to come to this big event today, and there are people from several racing teams here! It's truly a grand occasion for racing enthusiasts!"

"Forehead"

Ono Hisahiko was somewhat puzzled.

"Aren't street racers supposed to be unruly and rebellious? Why would they listen to you?"

Takao Ozaki rolled his eyes:

"Unruly and rebellious? You actually believe that?"

"While it's true that many of them are from wealthy families, most are just ordinary people trying to make a living."

"Even if some racing teams aren't just there for a living, they're still after fame and fortune."

"Naoki-san said that all the cars that come to the event will have a cameo appearance in his movie!! That's a chance to shine all over the world!!"

When Naoki Nagayama's movie is released, it will be exposed to the whole world, and every second of the footage may cost many people a lifetime's worth of money!

Think about prime-time TV commercials, think about the Times Square ads in Hiroshima, New York—a few seconds of advertising can cost tens of millions of dollars. And that exposure is still far less than the exposure from Naoki Nagayama's film.

Now, all you need to do is show your face and participate in some promotional activities to get noticed!

"Not taking their money means Naoki-san is so kind!!"

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Hearing this, Ono Hisahiko had no choice but to agree.

Haven't you seen how many luxury car manufacturers are sponsoring luxury cars one after another?

"Alright, alright. My turn!"

At the opportune moment, Takao Ozaki started the sports car, and the roaring engine sounded. However, after starting the car, he did not release the clutch and only maintained a low speed, but kept revving the engine and making noise.

Racing enthusiasts sometimes modify their exhaust pipes intentionally to amplify the sound.

"Why are you revving the engine?!"

Taking advantage of a break, Ono Hisahiko asked loudly.

"Of course it's for looking cool!!! Hahaha~"

Takao Ozaki is already a little excited!

Meanwhile, on Daikoku Pa's side, Yoshimura Otomo and Nagayama Naoki watched as modified cars roared into the service area, then executed a beautiful drift, lining up in concentric circles around the altar.

The media reporters nearby grew increasingly excited, constantly adjusting their camera angles, clicking shutters, and flashing lights.

Several television stations were also broadcasting live, and the hosts were practically glued to the microphones, talking incessantly. They even excitedly directed the cameras to turn towards the approaching car!

The roar of the engine seemed to be stirring the wildness deep within the man's heart.

Near the altar, Yoshimura Otomo felt his well-fitting, high-end suit suddenly feel a bit restrictive, and he couldn't help but swallow hard, reaching out to loosen his tie.

He looked at Naoki Nagayama beside him and asked in a somewhat nervous tone,

"Naoki-san, what exactly do you want to do?!"

"Don't worry, Otomo-san, I have no plans to do anything illegal. I'm just gathering material!"

As he spoke, he looked toward Nishimoto Tomoyuki, who was operating the camera, and Nishimoto Tomoyuki promptly gave him an OK sign, indicating that everything had been filmed.

Naoki Nagayama nodded in satisfaction:

"Otomo-san, this is just the beginning, let's keep watching!"

"...very mysterious."

Yoshimura Otomo was somewhat helpless, but he could only let Nagayama Naoki do as he pleased. He himself watched with great curiosity.

As the number of street racers increased, the open space in Dahei Park was basically fenced off.

The convoy of Tokyo's underground street racers formed a rough circle around the altar, leaving only enough space for a dozen or so cars to park.

Only one path remained!

Just then, Matsuzaki Toshio on the altar finished his chanting and struck the sutra in front of him!

"bite!!"

With a crisp ding, the assistants for the blessing ceremony began to beat drums and gongs.

Matsuzaki Toshio put on the mask, picked up the ritual implements, and began to dance a blessing dance.

As the rhythm quickened and the incense smoke created a mesmerizing atmosphere, Matsuzaki Toshiki's dance gradually became more frenzied!

Just then, an even louder engine roar came from behind!

A streak of red light quickly approached from afar, and after arriving at the Great Black Pa, it nimbly slipped through the reserved passage, then stylishly spun its tail and stopped at the far right of the altar!

"That's a sponsored Ferrari!"

Yoshimura Daitomo's eyes widened.

"Haha, yeah!"

Naoki Nagayama laughed.

"And there's more!"

Then, a blue Lamborghini arrived, with an even more rugged body and a louder engine!

A beautiful drift, and it came to a smooth stop next to the Ferrari!

After that, top-of-the-line sports cars began to appear one after another, like a fashion show!

An orange Porsche, a burgundy Aston Martin, a bright yellow McLaren, a black Jaguar, and a white Chevrolet Corvette.

Finally, there's Naoki Nagayama's silver-grey Rolls-Royce Silver Spur.

A fleet of top-of-the-line sports cars circled the altar, as if on a pilgrimage!

The roar of engines echoed throughout the city, resonating with the rhythm of drums, so loudly that Yoshimura Daitomo felt the ground vibrate beneath his feet!

"Boom! Rumble!"

The music for the prayers grew more urgent, and Matsuzaki Toshio, standing before the altar, danced as if his body were convulsing, muttering incoherent incantations.

As the drumbeats blended together, the melody grew increasingly urgent, and the roar of the engine became heavier, echoing along the coast.

until

"when!!"

An assistant struck the gong one last time with great force!

At that moment, all the racers and drivers watching from the Black Pa area turned on their headlights and floored the accelerator, bringing the engine noise of the entire venue to its highest point!

"coax!!!"

It was the hour of twilight, and under the last rays of the setting sun, the dim red light intertwined with the lamplight, giving the entire parking lot an air of mystery, like some kind of secret realm.

For a moment, it seemed as if the entire blessing ceremony had truly attracted the gods, and the entire Dahei Pa Palace had a sacred feeling!

It was at this moment that Toshio Matsuzaki suddenly shouted one last time!

"May you enjoy this feast!"

Then, as if his spine had been ripped out by that sound, he slumped down in front of the altar, gasping for breath.

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Seeing this, Yoshimura Otomo couldn't help but swallow hard.

"The scene, the atmosphere..."

"Naoki Nagayama, this guy, seems to be involved in some kind of cult!!"

"Is this a proper opening ceremony with blessings?!"

Meanwhile, Naoki Nagayama, standing to the side, was beaming, watching the dazzling headlights and the lingering roar of the engines. Only one word echoed in his mind:

"The machine spirit is overjoyed! Absolutely overjoyed!!"

"Now these cars will definitely be in top condition during filming!!"

After all the cars had turned off their engines, Naoki Nagayama and Otomo Yoshimura walked to the altar.

At this moment, Matsuzaki Toshio had recovered a little and, despite his exhaustion, stood up to continue the ceremony.

At the same time, the top-of-the-line sports cars surrounding the altar in the front row opened their doors, and all the actors from "Fast & Furious" stepped out of the passenger seats.

Leon Lai, Lam Chun-yin, Ekin Cheng, Ken Takakura, Yutaka Nanjo, Keiko Matsusaka, Shizuka Kudo, Yutaka Ozaki, Yu Hayami, Chisato Moritaka.

Everyone looked excited, seemingly still recovering from the ceremony.

However, at Naoki Nagayama's signal, everyone quickly lined up in two rows in front of the altar, followed by Tomoyuki Nishimoto and the rest of the crew.

"Ding~~"

Matsuzaki Toshio struck the ceremonial chime and shouted at the top of his lungs:

"Please offer incense~~"

Naoki Nagayama and Otomo Yoshimura raised the incense sticks in their hands, bowed three times, and then stepped forward to place them into the incense burner on the altar.

Then came the other members who participated in the blessing ceremony.

The smoke rose in wisps, growing stronger and stronger until the entire prayer site was filled with the aroma of incense.

The reporters and live broadcast teams on the sidelines quietly filmed the scene, not even daring to use flash.

The scene of the machine spirit's great joy, which was full of religious sanctity, made these guys feel awe towards rituals!

"Pilgrimage complete!!"

Matsuzaki Toshio struck the ceremonial chime once more, concluding the final ceremony.

"Reverence for the gods"

Then he turned to Naoki Nagayama and said:

"Naoki-san, the ceremony is over. Please feel free to do as you please."

"Hi, thank you so much! Thank you for your hard work, Matsuzaki-san."

After a few polite exchanges, Naoki Nagayama stood in front of the crew members:

"Everyone!! The blessing ceremony for the start of filming of 'Fast & Furious' has officially ended!"

"The first shot has already been filmed!"

"Next, our filming will officially get on track!"

"Everyone, cherish tonight! Tonight is your last day to relax!!"

"Alright, I won't say any more. Let's go back!"

"Nishimoto-kun, arrange for the crew to evacuate in an orderly manner!"

A burst of applause immediately erupted; Naoki Nagayama, a leader who didn't talk much, was simply too popular with the audience!

Next, they thanked the media reporters, said a few words to the main actors, and finally arranged for the street racers and others to leave.

"Otomo-san, let's go grab a drink together later."

Yoshimura Ottomo has no problem with it:

"it is good!"

After the crew slowly dispersed and orderly packed up their equipment, Naoki Nagayama found Takao Ozaki:

"Takao-kun, I'm really sorry to have troubled you this time!"

"Haha, not at all!!"

Takao Ozaki had a big smile on his face.

"It's so awesome to be able to command so many convoys this time!"

"And the ceremony just now... they filmed me, right?! I can be in a movie now, right?!"

"Haha, if Takao-kun wants, he can play a supporting role!"

Naoki Nagayama smiled and patted him on the shoulder, then looked at Toshihiko Ono beside him.

"Shouyan-kun is also acceptable!"

"Haha, never mind then. I get nervous in front of the camera!"

Ono Hisahiko shook his head; his family didn't want their heir to be too flamboyant.

"That's okay"

Naoki Nagayama didn't try to persuade him further; the Ono family naturally had their own plans. He looked at Toshihiko Ono and Takao Ozaki.

"How about we grab a drink later?"

"OK!!"

"Okay, I'll go arrange it!"

(End of this chapter)