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In Shuyu's studio, Nagayama Naoki saw Itou Shuichi again.

This handsome uncle who used to have a very literary and artistic temperament, after the intensive road show promotion, his skin has become darker and he has lost a lot of weight... but he seems to be a lot more energetic...

"Shuichi-san." Nagayama Naoki greeted in surprise, "Has the promotion of "Blue Sea" finally come to an end?"

"Ah...yes~"

Yi Tangxiu nodded, took a sip of the health tea in the thermos cup, and found that there were things like chrysanthemums and wolfberries in it.

At such a young age, I have already started to take care of my body!

"How is the effect?" Naoki Nagayama asked.

"It's average~ The box office in half a month is expected to be over 60 million, and the overall box office is sure to be over 100 million."

Itou Shuichi didn't mean to hide it. When filming, he knew that this was a niche literary film. The box office was not too important. What was important was the fame it brought.

The film industry is considered to be a semi-artistic field, and there is a chain of contempt for those who make literary and avant-garde films. Directors have a natural feeling of being superior to others.

Some directors of artistic films always say things like "movies have been killed by business"... as if they are playing with art and everyone else is a profit-seeking businessman.

However, directors like Naoki Nagayama who can turn literary films into blockbusters always stand at the top of the film industry.

"Well, this result... is about right~" Otomo Yoshimura interjected from the side, "As the first film between Chikoko-chan and Yuki-chan, it's pretty good."

Although Yuki Saito has become famous for "That Summer, the Sea of ​​Tranquility", as an actor, he is still a newcomer.

As for Chiko Aoyama, she is a pure newbie in movies~

Having said this, Itou Shuichi suggested to Naoki Nagayama:

"Naoki-san, let's see if we can recommend Chikoko-chan as the best newcomer this time! Chikoko-chan's performance in the movie is still very good!"

Nagayama Naoki nodded in agreement after hearing this:

"It just so happens that "Summer of Kikujiro" has no intention of competing for domestic awards this time. The remaining network resources will definitely be more than enough to deduce Koko-chan."

In fact, the connections at Tokyo University of the Arts behind Itou Shuichi alone are enough to win the Best Newcomer. Coupled with the connections between Naoki Nagayama and Kadokawa, this award is almost a sure thing!

"By the way, which award is it for Best Newcomer? The Blue Ribbon or the Film Academy Award?" Naoki Nagayama asked.

Itou Shuichi showed a arrogant smile, stretched out his palm in front of him and grabbed it:

"Naoki-san, this time... I want them all!"

"..." Nagayama Naoki looked at Itou Shuichi, "Shuichi-san, if you grow a beard and perm your hair into a lion curl, you will be even more domineering!"

"oh?"

Itou Shuichi thought about it in his mind and felt that this image was very personal...

"By the way, Shuichi-san... Now that there's nothing going on with "Blue Sea", it's time to prepare for the next movie!" Naoki Nagayama looked like a capitalist who squeezed his employees, "Inside DreamWorks

The scene has been set up... It's time to start filming "Midnight Ring 2"!"

""Midnight Bell 2" ah~~~" Itou Xiu smacked his lips for a while. This kind of scary movie is simple to shoot and makes a lot of money. It is a proper commercial film...

At this time, Yoshimura Otomo interrupted again:

"Yes, Shuichi-san, the last movie planned for this year must be released before the end of the year!"

"...You guy, you have obviously made an unplanned movie!" Itou Shuichi complained, "Are you really using the director like an animal?"

"Xiu Yisang, what you said is wrong..."

Yoshimura Otomo began to talk earnestly to Itou Shuichi about the low cost-effectiveness of a literary film like "Blue Sea" for Shuyu Pictures. It was entirely because of Itou Shuichi that he made it, so from the company's point of view

, Shuichi-san owes the company a movie!

Shuichi Itou, on the other hand, used reasons such as the company's background, industry status, training of newcomers, and the fact that the box office was already good to block Yoshimura Otomo.

Seeing the two people arguing with each other, Nagayama Naoki wanted half a small bench and a handful of melon seeds to knock on!

"Anyway, this is the last movie of the year. Whether I can have a good year depends on you, Shuichi-san!" Yoshimura Otomo ended the quarrel between the two with this sentence.

"Humph~" Yi Tangxiu said noncommittally.

Naoki Nagayama then interjected:

"Speaking of which...it's time for us to discuss next year's plans!"

"What do you think of Naoki-san?"

Yoshimura Otomo and Itou Shuichi both looked over. This full-year plan is very crucial. Regarding the overall actions of the Shuyou Group next year, we still have to listen to Naoki Nagayama, the final boss.

"There have been two projects before, the TV series "Century of Love" and the movie "Diary of Haijie". We can almost finish filming "Century of Love" in the spring, but "Diary of Haijie" is a movie that takes a whole year to shoot...

..It is not expected to be released until next fall...."

Nagayama Naoki and two people are analyzing two projects,

"So that leaves a gap between summer, autumn and winter."

"My idea is that there is still room for a horror movie in winter... as a convention for our tree friends. As for movies for the other two seasons... Otomo-san, aren't we already collecting them?

I have the script, you can look for it and see if there is anything suitable..."

"Hi."

Fangcun Otomo nodded. Shuyou Pictures, like other major film studios, has been collecting scripts from everywhere. Coupled with Shuyou's current reputation, there has been a steady stream of various scripts sent to them for them to choose from.

"In other words, Naoki-san will be in charge of the script for the year-end horror movie?" Itou Shuichi asked.

Nagayama Naoki nodded: "Well...I also have some ideas..."

Yoshimura Otomo briefly arranged the time periods on the manuscript paper:

"To put it simply, five projects... seems a bit small?"

"This is already at the level of a major manufacturer, isn't it!" Itou Shuichi said from the side, "Even Kadokawa and Shochiku will not exceed too many in a year!"

"...But when it comes to Shuyou Films, it feels a bit lacking!" Fangcun Otomo said, "Isn't the characteristic of our Shuyu Films that we can make movies quickly!"

"..."

Itou Shuichi wanted to say something else, but Nagayama Naoki stopped the two of them:

"Shuichi-san, Otomo-san... Actually next year, I want to try and make an anime movie..."

"Really?" Itou Shuichi said in a somewhat solemn tone, "Naoki-san, animation movies and our live-action movies are completely two different fields... We don't even have people who draw pictures...

."

"Haha, that's why I have to try~" Naoki Nagayama laughed, "Other established film studios can produce anime movies, so we can't live without them!"

"...Okay~"

Now that the boss has spoken, the others can only obey. What's more, Yoshimura Otomo and Itou Shuichi also want to see if Naoki Nagayama can create another miracle.

.......

After several people discussed the movie in the office for a while, Naoki Nagayama and Shuichi Itou went out together.

The two of them drove towards Seguda District. They were going to visit Yuko Tanaka and invite her to participate in "Midnight Bell 2" again... She didn't have many scenes, so it was just a guest appearance.

In Seguda's villa, Naoki Nagayama and Shuichi Itou met Yuko Tanaka, wearing a turtleneck sweater and a small waistcoat very homely...

"Naoki-san, Shuichi-san, you are such a rare visitor..." Tanaka Yuko's distinctive single-lidded eyes narrowed, as cunning as a fox.

"Yuko-san...it's only been a month since we last met..." Nagayama Naoki said carelessly, looking at Tanaka Yuko's fair cheeks and joking, "It feels like the skin tanned by the sun has healed again."

I’m back~”

"There is no black in the first place!"

Tanaka Yuko rolled her eyes, then made a cup of hot tea for the two of them.

Itou Shuichi and Tanaka Yuko have a pretty good relationship, and they also smiled and exchanged greetings: "Yuko-san, are you resting at home after filming the movie with Naoki-san?"

"Well... because I will be filming some scenes for "Yaksha" at the end of the year, I have been familiar with the script." Tanaka Yuko said, "Kitano Takeso is going too!"

"Kitano Takeshi and Takakura Ken..."

Nagayama Naoki put together the image of two people. One is full of righteousness. Even if he plays a villain, he will definitely be an undercover boss with a sense of justice. The other is a born bad guy who will scare people walking on the street.

The kind of kid...

Inexplicably, I thought of a sketch "Protagonist and Supporting Role"...

"If these two people collaborate...it's really exciting!"

Tanaka Yuko also smiled and said: "Yes, this is the first time for the two of us to cooperate! But it doesn't matter, Takakura Ken-senpai is a very gentle person..."

"Oh? I have never cooperated before. You can try it next time..."

Seeing Nagayama Naoki chatting with Tanaka Yuko familiarly, Itou Shuichi couldn't help but admire his good friend's good luck with women... With his handsome appearance and this rosy mouth, no wonder he was called

Where's the playboy!

But today he is not here to make light bulbs!

"Ahem... Yuko-san." Itou Shuichi interrupted the conversation between the two, "Are you saying that you won't start filming "Yaksha" until the end of the year?"
To be continued...