Tokyo Bubble Life

Chapter 1324-1333, Xiu-san, are you going into politics?!

Chapter 1324-1333, Xiu Yisang, are you going into politics?!

After shopping for most of the day, Akina naturally took a bunch of bags and packages from her blue Porsche when she returned.

After entering the house, she called for Mrs. Nonaka Mari to help her carry the things, and also said that she had bought her a gift. Akina already considered this live-in nanny, who had been taking care of Natsuka wholeheartedly, as half a family member.

"It's getting cold, so you can wear a scarf when you go out."

Akina opened her shopping bag on the sofa, gave a simple silk scarf to Nonaka Mari, and discussed with her what clothes it should be paired with. As a fashionista, she was quite qualified to speak on this matter.

"Arigado~"

Nonaka Mari happily accepted it and even tried wearing it around her neck as an experiment.

But when Akina opened another set of clothes meant for children, she suddenly noticed something strange:

"Huh? Where's Hana-chan? Is she sleeping upstairs?"

As he looked around, he was even more surprised and said:

"Where's Eitaro? No wonder he seemed a bit off when he came back today. Turns out the simp didn't come running after him!"

"Simp" is Naoki Nagayama's nickname for Eitaro.

"what!"

Nonaka Mari then remembered to report.

"Akina-chan and Hana-chan should be in the study. Naoki-san is back! Eitaro should be inside too."

"?? Naoki-san is back?"

Akina said in surprise,

"Why are you here early today?!"

You know, before, I would always go home after dark!

"It seems like they left work early?"

Nonaka Mari naturally wouldn't delve into this matter, and asking her wouldn't make a difference, so Akina temporarily put down the shopping bags in her hand and quickly headed towards the study. In any case, it was something to be happy about that her husband had returned home early!

As Akina stepped outside the study, she heard light, cheerful piano music, like gentle drumbeats tapping against her ears.

Upon opening the door, one finds Naoki Nagayama with his arm around his daughter in front of the black piano in the study, his other hand playing on the keys. Lively melodies leap from his fingertips, like musical notes dancing.

Right next to the black piano, a large white dog was sitting intently, looking up at the performance, its short, thick tail slapping incessantly on the floor, miraculously keeping time with the piano's rhythm.

Meanwhile, Natsuka, nestled in Naoki Nagayama's arms, stared wide-eyed at her father's fingers, her eyes filled with curiosity about the piano.

"Is it "そばにいるね(Stay with me)"?"

Akina was naturally aware of her husband's stockpiled goods.

"Akina?"

The sound of the door opening startled Naoki Nagayama. He stopped playing, turned around, and saw Akina peeking out.

"you are back?"

Akina felt a little disappointed by the abrupt end of the melody, but she still walked over to the father and daughter:

"Yes. I didn't see Hana-chan downstairs, so I realized Naoki-san brought her to the study."

"Why are you back so early today?"

"The filming schedule was completed ahead of schedule, and I didn't want to work overtime filming the new drama, so I simply came back early!"

Naoki Nagayama openly stated that he didn't want to work overtime; he's no longer a wage earner, and the work ethic can no longer bind him!

"Where's Akina? Has the meeting at Ken-On been finished?"

"Of course!"

Akina took her daughter, who reached out for a hug, and said with a smile.

"I went shopping with Yukiko-chan this afternoon."

"Oh? Aren't you two afraid of being recognized?!"

As Naoki Nagayama spoke, he took the sheet music from the piano back to his desk.

The small drawer of the desk was open, and the manuscript papers inside were casually placed on the table. Naoki seemed to be selecting something.

"Damn, we've disguised ourselves well!"

For popular celebrities, disguising themselves is already a basic skill.

Holding Xiaoxiahua in her arms, Akina watched her husband selecting sheet music and asked curiously:

"Naoki-san was just playing 'Soba ni Iru ne' (Stay With Me), right? Why did you even bring out the sheet music?"

"Looking for a song for this season's winner of 'Neon Voice'"

Naoki Nagayama is very confident about who will win the championship. Kiyu Agency has a very good reputation in the industry and has produced many well-known artists. It can be said to be the best choice for every newcomer to enter the entertainment industry!

"This song, 'Sobani Iru ne' (Stay By My Side), along with the previous song 'Just Gazing at You' and a few others, I don't know which one to choose!"

Akina, holding Natsuka, leaned closer to take a look and said:

"These songs all require good singing skills."

"Yes, it's not a special voice; you can't sing with that feeling."

Naoki Nagayama said,

"This song, 'Sobani Iru ne (Stay By My Side),' is already quite peaceful, so I was thinking, maybe this is the one."

"Hmm~"

Akina didn't offer much opinion on her husband's choice. These songs weren't really suitable for her voice; otherwise, Naoki-san's first choice should have been for her.

"Wasn't it supposed to be the champion's debut song?" Akina said. "Then let's just wait until the finals and see who the winner is before making a decision!"

"That's right!"

Naoki Nagayama nodded, put the sheet music back in the small drawer, leaving only two alternative copies out in the open.

At this moment, Akina said with a smile:

"Alright, Naoki-san, let's go downstairs. I bought you some clothes today too~"

"is it?"

Naoki Nagayama smiled and hugged Akina, then looked at Natsuka, who was staring blankly at her parents.

"What about the flower jam?"

"Of course!"

The two chatted as they walked out of the study, closing the door behind them.

Just then, Eitaro, who was about to follow them out, almost bumped his nose and looked helplessly at the door in front of him.

"Woof woof!! (I'm not out yet!)"

As November drew to a close, the election for members of the Japanese House of Representatives intensified.

Born in Chiba Prefecture, Yoshihiko Noda naturally chose the Chiba constituency as his base and launched a fierce campaign during that period.

At the suggestion of his campaign team, he portrayed himself as a young person dissatisfied with past national policies and corruption at the top, representing the youngest generation, aiming to enter parliament and change the corrupt ruling class.

"Fellow voters, the original institutions have become corrupt, and the country's decision-making bodies are effectively dead!"

Yoshihiko Noda was full of passion on the podium.

"The time for reform has come, the time for the Social Democratic Party, representing ordinary people, to come to power!"

"On the 23rd, I sincerely request that you go to the polling station to vote and elect a new leader for our country!"

"."

Such an inflammatory tone truly evokes the feeling of "The old heavens are dead, the new heavens shall rise, at the age of 23, a new era shall begin!"

Honestly, politicians do have a certain charisma when they give speeches!

The voters surrounding Yoshihiko Noda joined in the fervor, making the entire campaign site very lively.

It's no wonder voters support the new Social Democratic Party; the ruling party made far too many mistakes over the past year!

First, the Toshiba scandal left Japan in a very awkward position internationally; then, the Licourt bribery case exposed the corruption within the upper echelons of the Liberal Democratic Party; and finally, the stock market crash at the end of the year caused huge losses for many people.

The Liberal Democratic Party's years of rule were almost ruined by these mistakes!

With the Prime Minister embroiled in a sex scandal and choosing to dissolve parliament early, this presents a golden opportunity for the opposition to come to power. Tagako Doi, the ambitious and capable leader of the Social Democratic Party, would never let this opportunity slip by!

After leading the voters in a collective chant several times, Yoshihiko Noda finally ended the campaign rally.

Stepping off the stage and into the backstage rest area, he gulped down a bottle of water and then asked:

"Where do we go next?"

"Next, we're heading back to Tokyo!"

The younger brother, Takehiko Noda, said,

"Our schedule in Chiba is finished for today. We're going to the parliamentarian's residence to reply to the party leader."

Yoshihiko Noda nodded, his mind instantly conjuring up images of the bustling Roppongi district of Tokyo, the glitz and glamour of the clubs, and the alluring women. A surge of excitement welled up inside him.

"Hmm, I see. Then let's go back! After all, I need to give Doi-san a detailed report on the election!"

However, at this moment, his younger brother, Takehiko Noda, said:

"Brother, we're not far from Chiba's house now. Why don't you go home and take a look?"

"It's been almost a month since I started running for Congress, hasn't it? I haven't seen my sister-in-law in ages. I'll go and reply to the party leader."

Upon hearing this, Yoshihiko Noda paused for a moment, thinking of his wife at home.

"This"

He was about to agree, but for some reason, the image of Motoko Haraguchi from the Karune Club suddenly popped into his mind.

While he was struggling with the decision, his tone suddenly changed:

"No! This is the most crucial time of the election; I can't let myself get distracted by this personal matter!!!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the politician's instincts kicked in instantly:

"Just as Yu the Great passed his home three times without entering, I can do the same for the great cause of the Social Democratic Party!"

"Once I win the election, I'll bring Hitoshi to Tokyo! Then we can all be together!"

"."

Noda Takehiko was captivated by his older brother's righteous and awe-inspiring demeanor and exclaimed in admiration.

"With such determination, my brother will definitely become a member of parliament!"

".cough cough"

Noda Yoshihiko felt his brother's gaze was somewhat blinding, as if it would illuminate his shameful heart. However, thinking of Haraguchi-san's gentleness, he couldn't help himself.

"Alright, alright, let's go back now!"

"After going to the councilor's residence, we all rested well and prepared for the upcoming vote!"

"Hi"

At this very moment, on the top floor of the Tree Friends Building, Yoshimura Daitomo and Itō Shuichi were discussing something.

“With the first season leading up to it and a skilled team, I don’t have to worry too much about ‘The Voice of the Neon’.”

Yoshimura Otomo shook his head and said.

"Shuichi-san, how's your contact with the Social Democratic Party going?!"

"very smooth!"

Itō Shuichi said with a smile,

"I have already met with Tagako Doi. The party leader is very grateful for the Tokyo Film Association's support, and we also discussed many policies regarding the support for the film industry since the Social Democratic Party came to power."

"In the week leading up to the vote, I will mobilize members within the association to demonstrate their support for the Social Democratic Party."

Yoshimura Otomo was somewhat worried:

Will the members do as instructed?

"Haha, no problem!"

Shuichi Itō looked out the window as it gradually brightened and explained.

"I've reached a consensus with several agencies. The Social Democratic Party's rise to power will be more favorable to the entertainment industry, and they will introduce supportive policies."

"Even the Tokyo Film Association could take this opportunity to expand nationwide and become a true Japanese film association representing the entire Japanese film industry!"

"This has shown the Social Democratic Party the powerful support the Film Association can provide in the election. The Film Association will have a greater influence on industry policies and regulations in the future."

"Haha, so Suoh Ikuo-san should be very supportive, right!"

Yoshimura Daitomo smiled. Suo Ikuo was the next president, and the greater the influence of the Film Association, the happier he was!

"yes."

Itō Shu nodded slightly, then suddenly said,

"Mr. Otomo, Tagako Doi also promised that if she becomes prime minister in the future, she can give me a position in the Social Democratic Party, or in a department within the Ministry of Education, such as the Bureau of Culture."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Yoshimura Otomo was truly surprised.

"Xiu Yisang, is he going to become an official?!"

"No, no, no, it's just a promise right now."

Shuichi Itō shook his head.

"Besides, I haven't thought about it yet."

He was a director by training, and he still has some artistic temperament. He doesn't exactly hate being an official, but he always feels a bit awkward about it.

However, on the other hand, politics was also somewhat attractive to Shuichi Itō.

In particular, the passage of the "Film Industry Workers' Labor Rights Protection Act" last time made him feel excited that he could actually decide a country's policy and affect millions of people.

"Yes, this is indeed a big deal!"

Yoshimura Hirotomo touched his bald spot.

"It would be best to talk to Naoki-san."

Although Yoshimura Otomo and Itō Shuichi were in charge of the day-to-day operations, Nagayama Naoki always determined the overall direction of the Shuyu Group's development.

As the person in charge of Shuyu Films, if Itō Shuichi were to enter politics, he would definitely need to discuss such an important matter with Naoki-san!

"Yes, we need to talk to Naoki-san."

Shuichi Itō wasn't worried about Naoki's opposition. After all, Naoki's strategy of extending his influence into politics was already underway, and having someone of his own would undoubtedly make things much easier.

Especially since Kenta Nakai of Tree Friends Capital is currently stuck in the United States, the more support he receives from the Japanese political arena, the better!

"We need to see if my fellow tree growers need me to go into politics."

After discussing this for a while, Shuichi Itō shook his head and changed the subject:

"By the way, Otomo-san, did Noda Yoshihiko find out that you had something on him?"

"Of course not! Do you think Kijima-kun's abilities are just for show?!"

Yoshimura Otomo smiled.

"However, I don't know about the surveillance footage from Motoko Haraguchi. I had Kijima tamper with it to make the machine make noise in the middle of the night."

"When it's discovered that Motoko Haraguchi is blackmailing Yoshihiko Noda, that's when we'll show our mercy!"

Shuichi Itō asked:

How should we bestow favors?

"Of course, we'll pay to buy back the surveillance footage! It's just a small amount of money, so what if we spend it?"

We're in a legitimate industry, not some kind of triad!

Yoshimura Otomo immediately launched into a long-winded explanation, suggesting he had been planning this scheme for some time.

"This way, we can kill two birds with one stone, making Noda-kun owe Itsumo even more favors!"

"However, if Motoko Haraguchi isn't satisfied, then we naturally have some friends who are involved in gangs!"

"Hahaha, Otomo-san, don't make us sound like the villains!"

Itō Osamu laughed loudly.

"We're helping Noda-kun!"

"Yes, yes, that's right!"

Yoshimura Otomo nodded repeatedly. He had high hopes for Yoshihiko Noda, this rising star in politics, and this experience might be a valuable lesson for him!

The political arena is not an easy place to navigate; one must always remain vigilant!

As for the surveillance footage in his possession, it's a trump card, something he won't use until the very last moment!

It should only be used as a final weapon after Yoshihiko Noda has reached a high position and has completely broken ties with his friend!

(End of this chapter)