N-M Chapters 1438 and 1447: I'd like to see how many people will admit their mistakes today!
Chapters 1438 and 1447: I'd like to see how many people will admit their mistakes today!
Chapters 1438 and 1447: I'd like to see how many people will admit their mistakes today!
It's almost July, and with the rising temperatures and bright sunshine, many clothes that couldn't be worn before are finally being brought out.
Young and pretty girls show off their necks and thighs a bit more. More mature girls wear loose, low-cut tops to accentuate their cleavage.
In short, Japanese girls during the bubble era were never shy about showcasing their charm.
Especially after noticing the men's attention, though she didn't show it on her face, her inner smugness was undeniable.
Between finishing their work, Hoshino and Suzuki Kouka chatted about the latest summer clothes, such as overalls and tropical pants, and even chose the most fashionable bikinis to wear to the beach on vacation.
Just then, a van stopped in front of the Tree Friends Building, and the Matsuo Muneo crew got out of the van. They had been on a business trip abroad for almost a month!
"Hoshika Sangyu Natsumi-chan!"
Matsuo Muneo, whose skin was slightly darker, greeted the two "faces" of the tree friends with a smile.
"I'm back!"
"Director Matsuo!"
Yukina Suzuki greeted him with a smile.
"Is this... the business trip over?"
Xing Jiahua looked her over and nodded.
"Looks like it was a tough trip, you went to four countries!"
"Yes, it really is four countries!"
Matsuo Muneo nodded, then seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.
"Fortunately, everything went smoothly, and we have completed the filming of all the necessary shots!"
"That's great, congratulations!" "Thank you for your hard work, Matsuo-kun!"
Hoshino Kaori and Suzuki Kouka offered their congratulations, giving Matsuo Muneo a lot of emotional support. Seeing the familiar Tree Friends Building made the young director feel like he was coming home!
"Why didn't you go home and rest for a few days before coming over?"
"Let's not rest now, I think we should archive the materials first! I even brought you some local specialties."
Matsuo Muneo gestured to his subordinates to move the materials and equipment to the third floor, while he took small gifts he had brought from abroad out of one of the boxes and then asked,
"By the way, are Otomo-san and Naoki-san here? I mentioned before that I would be bringing a few people to show them to him."
As he spoke, he gestured for the people in the van outside to get out.
Upon hearing that there was a gift, both Hoshino Hana and Suzuki Kouka came out from behind the front desk and bent down to examine the suitcase.
Xing Jiahua also said:
"Otomo-san is already at the company, and Naoki-san is probably on his way. Since he had his baby, his coming-to-the-company schedule has become unpredictable."
At that moment, Suzuki Yukina had already swiftly grabbed a unique gift that looked like a small sachet. As she looked up, she happened to see a young man in a suit walking in through the door.
The figure against the light was a little blurry at first glance, but that height, that aura, and that handsomeness that could be felt even with low resolution made Suzuki Kouka subconsciously associate it with someone!
"Haha, speak of the devil and he appears. Matsuo-san, Naoki-san is here right now!"
After speaking, Suzuki Kouka gave a sweet smile and was about to greet her handsome boss.
"Naoki-san, why are you so early... already?"
As the figure drew closer, Suzuki Kouka's voice gradually changed from enthusiastic to hesitant and stuttering.
When the group entered the lobby and reached the reception area, Suzuki Kouka recognized the handsome young man in front of her. It seemed... he really wasn't Nagayama Naoki!
"what happened?"
Xing Jiahua had also chosen a gift and subconsciously asked,
"Has Naoki-san arrived?"
The moment she looked up, she froze. How could this person in front of her look so much like Naoki-san?!
"This"
Seeing the two receptionists' surprise, Matsuo Muneo finally grinned widely:
"Hahaha, just as I expected! Just as I expected!!"
"You two were surprised too!! Haha~"
"When I saw this kid in Hong Kong, I thought he looked a lot like Naoki-san! Today I'm going to show him to Otomo-san!"
"Alright, alright, let's go!"
With that, he beckoned to Dawn and the other candidates, and they headed towards the elevator.
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Hoshino and Suzuki Yukina stared wide-eyed at the group's retreating figures, still arguing about what had just happened.
"Really, no!" "Their eyebrows and eyes are different, but their overall demeanor is very similar." "Their height is about the same too!"
Finally, Hoshinoka, one of the earliest employees of Naoki Nagayama and Otomo Yoshimura, summarized the situation:
"He looks even more like Naoki from 7 years ago!"
Leon Lai accompanied director Muneo Matsuo to Japan.
Although it was his first time in Japan, Leon Lai had spent his childhood abroad, so he wasn't afraid of foreign countries.
What's more, there were also several artists from Hong Kong traveling with them.
Lin Junxian, who had worked with him before, noticed the behavior of the two receptionists and asked in a low voice, somewhat puzzled:
"Leon, are you famous in Japan? Why do they all seem to know you?"
"Oh, this is my first time in Japan."
Leon Lai shook his head. He had only been in the industry for a short time. His first TV series was called "Men's True Colors," in which he co-starred with Lam Chun-yin.
Just then, a group of Shuyou employees passed by, and Ishikawa Susumu, who was among them, saw Dawn waiting for the elevator and instinctively bowed in greeting.
"Good morning, Naoki-san. Um...e?"
Seeing the Japanese employee's wide eyes after bowing, even though he didn't recognize her, Leon Lai, who had crammed some everyday Japanese conversation on the flight, immediately returned the bow.
"Kongnijiwa".
"Ah Kong Ni Ji Wa"
Ishikawa Susumu instinctively bowed in return!
This led to the bizarre sight of the two groups bowing to each other at the elevator entrance!
While waiting for the elevator, at least four or five people saw Leon Lai filing materials on the third floor, and many people from the film department also saw Leon Lai and his entourage.
Because of Naoki Nagayama's prestige among his fans, many people didn't dare to look him directly in the eye and instead greeted him respectfully.
Then the scene of bowing to each other will start again!
".Ha ha"
Matsuo Muneo stood aside watching the show, thoroughly enjoying himself!
"I'd like to see how many people will admit their mistakes today!"
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However, this only made Dawn more panicked!
"What's wrong with these Japanese people? Why are they all so polite?!"
"The book says that Japanese people are very polite, and it's true!!"
Since Matsuo Muneo was acting on orders from Naoki Nagayama and Otomo Yoshimura, he was required to report to him upon his return.
Meanwhile, in his office on the top floor, Yoshimura Daitomo had already received the news.
After her initial surprise, Xing Jiahua, the receptionist, called him directly, which piqued the curiosity of Fangcun Dayou as well.
"That guy Matsuo Muneo said he found an actor who's about the same age as Naoki-san. I initially thought he just meant someone who's about the same level of handsomeness."
"But it seems it's not that simple!"
Just as I was pondering this, there was a knock on the office door.
"Knock knock."
"Please come in."
Matsuo Muneo led the way, followed by three others: Leon Lai, Lam Chun-yin, and Ekin Cheng.
At that time, Ekin Cheng had not yet debuted and was still in the TVB artist training class. He was spotted by chance during the audition, and Matsuo Muneo thought he was very good.
"Otomo-san, I'm back!"
Matsuo Muneo bowed and greeted them, then introduced the three people behind him.
"These three are the candidates I brought from Hong Kong."
"Hmm, he's back, he's back."
Yoshimura Daitomo responded unconsciously, his eyes fixed on the dawn within, oblivious to the fact that...
It's worth noting that Naoki Nagayama was discovered by Otomo Yoshimura when he was a talent scout. He remembers seeing the handsome young man in a white shirt and jeans on a shopping street in Shinjuku one afternoon.
And at this very moment, it seems I've seen it again!
"Buddha!"
Yoshimura Daitomo couldn't help but walk up to Leon Lai and look him up and down.
"Really?! Is this for real?"
"Haha, Otomo-san, I told you we looked alike!"
Yoshimura Otomo was astonished:
"I never imagined it would be this bad!"
To be honest, after a closer look, Yoshimura Daitomo did notice some differences: Nagayama Naoki's features were more handsome, and he had less of a scholarly and gentle air about him.
However, the two people's silhouettes do look very similar, the kind that you might mistake for each other from a distance!
"When Naoki-san sees this, he'll be grinning from ear to ear!"
"Haha, I think so too!"
Matsuo Sosei nodded,
"Otomo-san, do you think he'll be the one cast this time?"
"Well, that's hard to say."
Having calmed down, Yoshimura Otomo glanced at the other two, Lam Ching-ying and Ekin Cheng. Both were quite handsome, with Lam Ching-ying having a sharper edge and Ekin Cheng seemingly possessing a roguish charm.
It's not that Leon Lai isn't handsome, but the story of "Fast & Furious" mainly revolves around a racing team, the kind of bad boy rich young master Ru Yu in the public's impression, which might not be a suitable role for a team.
"But no matter what, I think Naoki-san will definitely be interested in this person!"
"Haha, yes, yes, yes!"
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At this moment, Leon Lai, Lam Ching-yin, and Ekin Cheng were all very nervous. After arriving in Japan with the director, they were taken to a very high-end building, and then to a very luxurious top-floor office, where they met an older, balding man who was clearly an important figure.
Feeling the old man scrutinizing them, Leon Lai and the other newly debuted male artists felt a tightness in their anuses.
I'd heard there's a male idol agency in Japan, and the old man there really likes boys. Could this be the guy in front of me?
Hey Bai, when the company sent us here, they didn't mention anything about selling our bodies!
Naoki Nagayama drove his Rolls-Royce Silver Spur to Ikebukuro.
I was in a good mood when I got off the bus. The negotiations with Akina Mountain in Gunma Prefecture were almost complete, and the local government was even willing to help close the road during filming.
They also knew that for a mountainous area where tourism was the main source of income, having a major commercial film filming here was a rare promotional opportunity!
As for the road closures and traffic disruptions caused during the filming days, couldn't residents have simply taken a detour?!
If all else fails, you could consider taking a mountain road!
"Hmm hmm hmm hmm"
Naoki Nagayama, humming a little tune, walked into the lobby and saw Yoshika Hoshino whispering to Kouka Suzuki, occasionally bursting into laughter. They didn't even notice Naoki Nagayama entering!
"Tsk tsk tsk, instead of working properly, they're chatting!"
Naoki Nagayama paused for a moment, then leaned closer.
"Tell me quickly, what's so funny?!"
"Ah! Naoki-san!"
When Suzuki Kouka saw Nagayama Naoki, her face flushed as she recalled what she had just said.
"nothing."
Xing Jiahua, however, had fewer reservations and smiled as she spoke:
"Matsuo Muneo just came back, bringing a young man who looks a lot like Naoki-san. Yuuka-chan said that although she may not have a chance to pursue Naoki-san anymore, she might be able to make a move on that young man!"
"This also fulfills the wish of the new tree enthusiasts!"
"!!!! Hoshika-san!!"
Suzuki Yukina let out a loud bang and reached out to cover Hoshika's mouth.
"What nonsense are you talking about?!"
"I didn't make things up."
While dodging, Hoshika said to Naoki Nagayama,
"Naoki-san, they've already gone to Otomo-san's office."
"Hahaha~"
Naoki Nagayama laughed.
"Then all I can say is, good luck, Yukika-chan!"
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Suzuki Kouka's face was already as red as an apple!
As Naoki Nagayama walked towards the elevator, the image of Dawn flashed through his mind. Indeed, even I had to give him some leeway during his peak.
He naturally knew that Leon Lai was coming to Japan.
In fact, ever since he arrived in Showa and discovered that he resembled Leon Lai from his previous life, he has dressed and styled himself according to Leon Lai's later image. Therefore, the two have a lot of overlap in temperament and appearance.
This meeting was really a bit strange!
The elevator went up floor by floor until it reached the top floor.
Naoki Nagayama, who never knocks, simply pushed open the door to Yoshimura Otomo's office.
"Otomo-san"
Upon entering, I saw four or five people already sitting on the sofa, chatting.
Naoki Nagayama immediately spotted the young man sitting closest to Otomo Yoshimura: Dawn!
A sudden, awkward silence fell over the room as everyone stared at each other.
Lam Chun-yin and Ekin Cheng, who came with Leon Lai, were shocked to see a larger version of Leon Lai suddenly walk in. Leon Lai himself was even confused. What was going on? Besides Lam Kwok-bun, did I have an unknown brother?!
As Naoki Nagayama sized up this future king of pop, the superstar who swept across Asia, he smiled:
"Haha, it really does look alike!"
"If Hua Jiang were to see this, she might call it the wrong name!"
"Hahaha~" Yoshimura Otomo laughed too, "Then why didn't you bring the flower jam?!"
"Hana-chan has to watch over her little brother! She can't be separated from him for a moment, it's so precious!"
The atmosphere in the office immediately eased.
Naoki Nagayama greeted several Hong Kong people in Cantonese:
"Handsome guy, I'm the director for Naoki Nagayama this time."
"Ah, so tired." "I've heard so much about you."
"This must be Leon. On the way here, someone said they found someone who looks a lot like me."
Naoki Nagayama smiled and said,
"It's actually true!"
"Not at all," Li Ming said modestly, "Mr. Naoki Nagayama is even more handsome."
"Hahaha"
None of the three young people in the room spoke Japanese. Leon Lai could speak English, but Yoshimura Otomo didn't. The other two were also unfamiliar with Japanese, and they could only communicate in broken English during their previous conversations.
Now that Naoki Nagayama has joined, communication in the office has become much smoother!
After some casual conversation, Naoki Nagayama got down to business:
"I invited the three of you here today for a role in 'Fast & Furious.' You could say it's the second male lead!"
"The character is originally an undercover police officer who falls in love with the sister of the gang leader. Moved by the kinship within the gang's family, he gives up his police identity and becomes a member of the family."
"This film is currently in pre-production and is expected to begin filming this summer."
"During this period, you'll be asked to audition before the roles are finalized. There will definitely be a sequel, so we take the roles very seriously."
The film contract is long-term, but these matters will be discussed with their agencies. All three are young people who have only recently debuted, so they don't have much say in the matter.
Moreover, in Hong Kong, the brokerage firms themselves are not very good. To prevent future troubles, if they make a decision, they will definitely buy out the entire brokerage contract!
Today was only their first meeting. After their conversation, Naoki Nagayama asked Muneo Matsuo to take them back and arrange accommodations for them.
Only Yoshimura Otomo and he remained in the office.
"Naoki-san," Yoshimura Daitomo asked directly, "So, have you decided on that person?!"
That's not necessarily true.
Naoki Nagayama shook his head; he wouldn't rush into a relationship just because someone looked like him.
"It mainly depends on whether we're a good fit for the role during the audition."
“But,” Yoshimura Otomo laughed, “it’s so rare to find an artist who looks so much like him. Wouldn’t it be a shame to give up on him?”
"Haha, what's there to be afraid of? Even if you don't become the main character, you can still be a supporting character!"
Naoki Nagayama smiled and said,
"At worst, we can arrange for him to play a rich second-generation heir."