N-M Chapter 1333, Page 1342: How could paparazzi capture something like this?!
Chapter 1333, Page 1342: How could paparazzi capture something like this?!
Chapter 1333, Page 1342: How could paparazzi capture something like this?!
On the stage of the Houjin Stadium, the preliminary rounds of the Record Awards are being held.
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さびしすぎてこわれそうなの（so lonely that I almost collapse）
I am the ship that cannot break through love.
Oriji Wing Hirano (Spread out the broken wings)
I want to fall on you
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Amidst the captivating melody, a deep voice sings out sorrowful lyrics.
Akina, dressed in an off-the-shoulder woolen dress, was beautiful and had skin as white as snow. She sang "Nanpasen" on a stage filled with mist, like a fairy in a fairyland!
Everyone who witnessed this scene couldn't help but sigh with admiration; Nakamori Akina truly is the most perfect idol of this era!
I wish I could date her, get married, and have children with her!
When the song was finished, the audience and judges immediately applauded, all feeling that the performance couldn't be better.
"That's amazing!" "It's just like in a comic book!"
Such singing and such performance are far superior to those of other contestants, both in terms of stage presence and acting. It is only natural that she can pass the preliminary round and enter the finals at the end of the year!
After Akina Nakamori's performance, it was the turn of the recently popular boy group, Hikaru Genji, to take the stage.
Johnny's boy groups have always been known as acrobatic troupes, and GENJI can be said to be the epitome of this. This group performs on stage while wearing roller skates!
They sang their debut song "STAR LIGHT" while ice skating, which attracted a lot of attention!
The novel and daring performance of backflipping on roller skates, coupled with Johnny's no-holds-barred promotion, is perhaps the reason for the boy band's explosive popularity.
As for the image of the members of the boy band, well, they are boys in the awkward stage of adolescence, with dark skin and a lean build, so there's really not much to say. At most, their youthful energy is worth mentioning.
The song itself is just a pretty ordinary youth song. I heard that the composer wrote it without knowing who the other person was.
Who would have thought that after Hikaru GENJI's debut, sales skyrocketed and eventually became a huge hit! The hype surrounding that success is probably immense!
Why did this combination become so popular? It just goes to show that every era has its own preferences!
However, compared to Akina Nakamori earlier, the difference seems quite significant.
The judges in the audience also showed some changes in expression. The recent rumors of "behind-the-scenes manipulation" at the Record Awards had already given the organizers and the judging panel a headache.
If Hikaru Genji were to be nominated now, the public pressure they would face would be even greater!
But what can we do? The money has already been received!
Ultimately, Hikaru GENJI was shortlisted by the judges and will compete in the final round at the end of December.
Meanwhile, in the backstage dressing room of Houjinnian Pavilion.
"Akina Sauce"
Maki Ueda helped Akina change out of her somewhat heavy stage costume jacket, and looking at Akina wearing thermal underwear underneath, she couldn't help but sigh.
"I feel like my figure is getting better and better!"
Akina glanced at herself in the mirror and noticed that, as her pregnancy progressed, her body was showing some changes due to hormonal stimulation.
For example, a certain part of her body has become larger, her abdomen has become slightly protruding, she has more body fat, and even her face has become much rounder. She used to be slender due to body management, but now she has become plump. She has an S-shaped figure with a prominent bust and buttocks!
"Tsk tsk. I've gained weight again." Akina patted her belly and sighed as she put on her coat. "I'll have to lose weight again after giving birth!"
"No way! I'm not fat at all!"
Maki Ueda joked with a smile.
"I've heard that men love this kind of thing!"
Akina blushed upon hearing this; indeed, her husband really liked it.
"Why doesn't Maki-chan eat more?"
"I do not want it!"
For working women in Japan, maintaining a good figure is very important! Even though Maki Ueda is a behind-the-scenes manager, it's still the same.
In the future, Japanese girls will likely have an even more stringent pursuit of thinness.
The two of them changed their clothes while chatting and laughing, and then rested in the lounge.
"Dong Dong~"
There was a knock on the door of the lounge, and Tanaka Yoshiaki's voice came through asking a question.
"Akina-chan, Maki-chan, may I come in?"
"Hi~"
As the door opened, Yoshiaki Tanaka walked in with two assistants and began tidying up the clothes, cosmetics, and other items in the lounge.
There are two more cars and a driver in the garage outside. To ensure Akina's safety and convenience, Akina now needs at least five people in her support team when she goes out.
"Akina-chan, the record awards are temporarily over." Yoshiaki Tanaka then spoke with Akina, "Next, we're going to shoot a New Year's photobook!"
"Hi!"
Akina naturally had no objections to the already arranged schedule.
"That's good"
Tanaka Yoshiaki glanced at the speed of his two assistants, then said to Akina,
"However, you need to be careful when you go out later."
"Huh? What's wrong?"
A group of rather agitated people had gathered outside.
"oh?!"
When Akina came out of the underground parking garage in her car, she saw the excited crowd that Tanaka Yoshiaki had mentioned.
At the entrance of Houjinnian Hall, a group of people holding signs that read "Justice," "Fairness," and "Reject Shady Dealings!" were chanting slogans together, numbering nearly a hundred.
Meanwhile, reporters were conducting interviews and taking photos nearby, and police were even on standby not far away to prevent any potential dangers.
"This is."
Akina was shocked when she peeked through the curtain in the car window.
"This is a protest!"
Tanaka Yoshiaki, in the passenger seat, said,
"Johnny's has really angered the public this time, and many artists' fans have come to protest!"
After the Johnny's bribery of the record award judges was secretly exposed, especially after an anonymous person even took photos of Mari Kitagawa talking to the judges, a new wave of public opinion storm was stirred up in the entertainment industry!
Because of the Licourt case, the public is very sensitive to the word "bribery".
And now, bribery has even occurred in what is supposedly the most authoritative music awards ceremony, which is like pricking everyone's sensitive spot!
As a result, newspapers began to denounce the record award committee, and with the covert support of other agencies and artists, die-hard fans began to speak out for their idols. It even escalated to the point of holding a demonstration at the event!
There's nothing we can do about it; Hikaru Genji only debuted in August, and although he's very popular, he hasn't built up a loyal fanbase yet.
Watching the figures recede into the distance, Akina asked with some concern:
Are any of my fans among these protesters?
She knew that this public opinion storm was definitely fueled by Yanyin, and even by Shuyou's supporters. But now she was worried that her own fans would be implicated.
"should not!"
Tanaka Yoshiaki shook his head.
“Akina-chan’s fan club is too big, and it would be too obvious to cause trouble, so we didn’t suggest anything like a protest.”
"Those people must be from another firm!"
Buying news and publishing reports is a propaganda tactic, but organizing demonstrations and protests is a political tactic.
On the contrary, the more reputable the firm, the less they want to get involved in this kind of thing.
Nowadays, entertainment agencies are quite diverse. Promoting idols is profitable, but some agencies with underworld connections might be unhappy and send their underlings to cause trouble.
"That's good"
Akina nodded. She knew nothing about how Naoki-san had arranged things, but she figured it wouldn't be too outrageous.
"Don't worry, Akina-chan. As long as the rules are fair, your chances of winning the grand prize for 'The Difficult Ship' are definitely very high!"
"Hmm~"
Tree Friends Building.
Holding a newspaper, Yoshimura Otomo asked Inada Masami:
"Yamin-kun, did you ask Kijima-kun for help? How did you manage to take such a photo?"
The headline of the newspaper featured a picture of Kitagawa Mary having Kondo hand a gift box to a judge. It is said that because of this photo, Kondo Masahiko's image has been further damaged, and some of his original die-hard fans have even started to leave the group!
"no!"
Masami Inada immediately shook his head. How could he possibly ask Kyoro Kijima for help? He even had difficulty finding Kyoro Kijima!
That guy really is like a ninja, his presence is so low!
"I heard that the paparazzi bribed the waiter to take this photo!"
Masami Inada explained to Otomo Yoshimura,
"I heard that the paparazzi recognized Masahiko Kondo and Mary Kitagawa, and when they saw them go into a private room, they assumed that something intimate was going to happen, so they bribed a waiter to film them with a hidden camera!"
Rumors have long circulated in the industry that the Johnny Kitagawa siblings enjoy sexually harassing their artists, and it's even been said that Masahiko Kondo and Mari Kitagawa have an ambiguous relationship!
If paparazzi see the two of them together, they'll naturally want to take photos and expose the story.
"I never expected that they would actually capture footage of bribery!"
"The fact that paparazzi could capture something like this shows how shabby this world really is!!"
Hearing this, Yoshimura Otomo lowered his head and looked at the secretly filmed footage again, sighing.
"Since the Recruit case, these concealed video recorders have become popular!"
Yes, everyone is on edge.
Narasaki Yanosuke used a hidden camera to directly film Lucurt Corporation bribing him, thus obtaining irrefutable evidence in this bribery case!
The practice of broadcasting bribery scenes live on television was a revelation to the public!
"Okay, okay~"
Yoshimura Otomo shook his head.
"Now that public opinion has been stirred up, the next step is naturally to escalate the situation!"
“Hi, I’ve already contacted some senior critics to comment on this matter,” Masami Inada said. “However, it seems that some veteran figures in the music industry have also started to speak out.”
"I heard that past winners of the China Record Awards are planning to collectively pressure the organizers. If the results are unfair, they want to return their trophies!"
"He seems to be a key player, like Kenji Sawada from the rock scene!"
Hearing this string of news, Yoshimura Otomo was satisfied and nodded:
"Keep pushing! Until the judges have to replace her! Until Johnny's money is wasted!"
"Hi!"
Just as the two were about to discuss how to strengthen public opinion, Shuichi Itō knocked on the door and walked in.
Shuichi Itō looked tired, but his eyes were quite determined, as if he had made up his mind.
"Shui Yi-san!"
Masami Inada greeted Shuichi Itō first, then, sensing that the two bigwigs wanted to discuss something, he stood up to take his leave.
"Otomo-san, I'll go get back to work now."
"Yamin-kun, don't go yet!"
Shuichi Itō called him back, then spoke to Ōtomo Yoshimura.
"Otomo-san! I've made up my mind. I'm joining the Social Democratic Party!"
"Oh?" Yoshimura Hirotomo asked in surprise, "Are you sure?"
"Hi, after speaking with Chairperson Doi, I've decided to accept her invitation to serve as a strategy committee member under the Social Democratic Party's election strategy committee chairperson."
Itō nods.
"At the same time, I will not give up my position in the Film Association and will continue to serve as its executive member after stepping down next year."
"So, you'll be the liaison between the Social Democratic Party and the Film Association, right?"
"Hi!"
Itō Osamu nodded slightly.
"Using my influence in the film association, I will help Chairman Doi run for prime minister!"
He turned to look at Masami Inada:
"Ya-min asked you to stay because he wanted to talk about how, in the entertainment industry, celebrities can help promote a political party or candidate."
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A glint flashed in Itō Shū's eyes. He had made up his mind in the past few days to make a name for himself in politics!
Meanwhile, at Mary Kitagawa's villa, Mary was scolding Masahiko Kondo:
"Kondo! How could you not even notice this camera?! As an entertainer, you should be very camera-savvy!!"
In reality, Kitagawa Mary didn't discover the hidden camera either, but she couldn't blame herself, so she could only vent her anger on Kondo!
"It's no use! It's no use! It's no use!!!"
"Useless! Useless!!"
This secret filming exposed previously clandestine bribery practices, putting Johnny's Entertainment under immense pressure!
Mary, who was approaching menopause, was so angry that she grabbed whatever was at hand and threw it at Masahiko Kondo!
Cushions, empty beer cans, magazines, ashtrays
"boom!"
Kondo couldn't dodge in time, and the ashtray hit him directly. Cigarette butts, ash, and some unknown liquid splattered all over his clothes, making him look disheveled and pathetic!
“Marie-san, Marie-san.”
Kondo dared not run away, and could only plead,
"This has nothing to do with me! I don't know anything about it!!!"
"Humph!"
After smashing everything at hand, Kitagawa Mary finally stopped, glaring at Kondo Masahiko with a cold look.
"waste!"
She was growing increasingly disgusted with this guy. She had once thought of him as a "pet," but now it seemed he was of no use at all!
However, after venting his emotions, his shrewdness as a businessman returned to his mind:
"It looks like this is a joint effort by other agencies to give Johnny & Associates a run for its money!"
"We monopolized the male idol market, and as expected, we offended too many people. So when we tried to buy the record award again, it aroused public anger!"
"It looks like we need to slow down!"
As she spoke, she got up to go and discuss a solution with her brother.
Just then, I saw Kondo Masahiko looking disheveled and like a wronged kid. His brows were furrowed and full of disgust. Then I suddenly thought of a way to get rid of this guy!
Her tone softened:
"Kondo, I was so angry I almost fainted. Go take a shower and change your clothes!"
“Marysan.”
Masahiko Kondo was somewhat surprised.
Is it at your house?
"Okay, just go ahead. I'll have someone bring the clothes!"
"Hi"
After Kondo went upstairs, Kitagawa Mary had a sudden thought. That Kondo guy, before, because of her protection, her brother hadn't succeeded in getting what he wanted.
Now that I've done something wrong, it's time to apologize. I might as well send him over as a gift to make amends!
(End of this chapter)