Tokyo Bubble Life

Chapters 1547 and 1556: A traffic accident breaks out? It's all Naoki's fault!!

"Speeding Outbreak!"

"Ah, today's tamagoyaki smells so good!"

"A surge in rear-end collisions has caused highway congestion!"

"The mini sausages taste pretty good too!"

"A serious car crash has occurred at the Shinjuku intersection; the injured have been taken to the hospital!"

"The orange juice is freshly squeezed. It's so refreshing."

"Traffic experts believe that key traffic arteries should be the focus of control measures in the coming days."

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Naoki Nagayama rolled his eyes helplessly, then put down his fork.

"Akina, are you even letting me have breakfast?!"

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Akina across from her finally put down her newspaper, stuck out her tongue, and said:

"I want to read the latest news to Naoki-san!! Isn't the impact of 'Fast & Furious' too huge?!"

Traffic accidents happen every day. It's just that this time the media and newspapers are linking them to "Fast and Furious"!

Naoki Nagayama shook his head. He had always despised this kind of behavior that forcibly linked real-life events with movies.

"Are there so many perverts in Japan because of those adult films and violent movies?"

The more Naoki Nagayama spoke, the softer his voice seemed to grow.

It seems, possibly, there really is a tiny bit of a connection.

Xia Hua, who was eating next to me, paused for a moment, looking a little confused:

What are adult-oriented films? Are they animated films?

"Forehead"

"Naoki-san!"

Akina glared at him, then looked at Natsuka beside her.

"The flower sauce is still here, don't say such things."

"Hua Jiang, that's not a movie for little kids. You'll understand when you grow up!"

"Oh"

The little one nodded. Since her mother said she would understand when she grew up, she wouldn't worry about it now. The thick omelet in front of her was much more appealing!

"cough cough cough"

Naoki Nagayama learned his lesson and started eating breakfast again, but he also grabbed the newspaper that was in front of Akina. He would have been the one reading it first, if he hadn't been feeding little Ren baby food today.

I casually flipped through the newspaper, and the headlines were quite sensational, but it was obvious that they were forcibly linking "Fast & Furious" with speeding incidents.

Although it was expected before the movie was released, it's impossible that there's nothing going on behind the scenes for people to be so impatient after only one day of release!

"Sony? Ayukawa? Or some other newly added enemy?"

"These are all minor squabbles. They're not grand at all!"

As mentioned earlier, Japan has so many bloody, violent, and even banned movies. If they were all criticized for affecting reality, then half of the Japanese film industry would be criticized!

After quickly finishing his breakfast, Naoki Nagayama asked:

"Akina is going to record 'Neon Voice' today, right?"

"Hi"

"Neon Voice" is being filmed while it's being broadcast, and the entire filming process is estimated to continue until the end of the year.

"We need to include the trending topics list today as well."

"Have the rules been finalized?"

"Hi"

Akina nodded.

"NTV has set up a trending topics center, assigning staff specifically to handle call answering, recording, and related ranking statistics. The trending topics are also advertised on televisions and outdoor advertising screens in various cities across Japan."

"Currently, it's updated daily."

"Updated daily!"

Naoki Nagayama immediately thought of the trending lists on Weibo and Douyin that would later become popular, which were updated in real time after the internet became widespread. In this day and age, once a day is already very timely!

"As more people participate, the trending list may expand further. Given that the internet in Japan is already in its infancy, it might become the first website to achieve this."

Thinking this way, Naoki Nagayama's thoughts continued to expand. He then considered the negative reports about "Fast & Furious" in various media outlets today, and felt he had lost a channel to voice his opinions.

"To facilitate the editing work, Shuyou built a server room and imported computers from the United States. It seems that this year, telecommunications giant NTT also launched a commercial ISDN network."

Although it's often said that Japan missed the internet era, in this day and age, Japan's internet technology is clearly leading the world. Later on, there were also political reasons involved.

"Thinking about it that way, setting up a website seems like a good idea."

The programming memories from his past life were attacking Naoki Nagayama's body; he felt his fingers twitch involuntarily.

Knowing how to code front-end web pages and how to build a database to create an information website is actually quite simple.

Do you want it or not?

But for some reason, my lower back started to ache, my liver was aching slightly, and my spine was starting to feel uncomfortable. It seems like the side effects of being a programmer are coming back to haunt me!

"Naoki-san?"

Akina's voice brought Naoki Nagayama back to his senses.

"what happened to you?"

"Ah, I just thought of something and was wondering if I should give it a try."

"what's up?"

"Haha, I want to build a website to play around with."

Naoki Nagayama has figured it out: now that he's rich, he can hire oxen and horses to do the coding work! All he needs to do is provide the ideas!

Perhaps he could even be earlier than Yahoo? Then he could get a title like "Father of Portals"!

"website?"

"It's like an online newspaper!"

For Akina, who is a poor student in elementary school, the simplest explanation is needed.

"I watched it on the computer!"

"Who would watch a computer when there's a TV?"

That's hard to say.

Xia Hua was completely confused by the two adults' conversation, but thankfully, the delicious breakfast distracted her.

When Naoki Nagayama arrived at the Tree Friends Building, he immediately plunged into the film department's computer room, as excited as if he had found a new toy.

The company doesn't have any special effects blockbusters to produce at the moment, so the mainframes in the server room and the computers next to them are idle.

The idea of ​​starting a special effects company hasn't been explored in depth yet, and we haven't found suitable talent to lead it, so the software for making special effects is temporarily vacant.

However, the company's intern directors and other management trainees regularly come to learn how to create special effects shots in order to cultivate professional special effects artists.

Upon entering the server room, the smell of electronics and plastic instantly invigorated Naoki Nagayama. This damned instinct!

Then he started tinkering with the host and computer, preparing to set up a separate space to try and build a website. However, this was very early hardware and software, and Naoki Nagayama's progress was very slow.

He stayed there for the entire morning, until Yoshimura Otomo pushed open the door and walked in!

"Naoki-san! What are you doing here?!"

Naoki Nagayama, who was sitting cross-legged on the ground, looked up, holding a main unit and various cables in his hands, and even his nose was a little dusty:

"Ah, Otomo-san. I'm trying to create a database."

"you"

Yoshimura Daitomo was at a loss for words!

I was supposed to meet with Naoki Nagayama this morning to discuss matters related to public opinion, but it's almost noon and I still haven't seen him in the office.

They couldn't find Naoki Nagayama in his office, but after asking the receptionist, Hoshika told him that Naoki Nagayama had come to the company.

Next, Yoshimura Daitomo searched everywhere in the film division, animation division, and talent agency division. In the end, he even mobilized the general affairs department to help him search. He even knocked on every toilet stall, thinking that Nagayama Naoki had been kidnapped!

He had passed by this server room three times, and he never imagined that Naoki Nagayama would be inside! Finally, he heard from an employee that Naoki Nagayama might be in the server room.

Finally, we found him!

It's practically an adult version of hide-and-seek!

"Alright, alright! Let's all go home."

Yoshimura Daitomo first stepped outside and dispersed the employees who had come to watch the commotion.

"The person has been found; Naoki-san is currently inspecting the server room's security."

Naoki Nagayama stood up and saw Yoshika Hoshi and Masataka Komori peeking out from the doorway to watch the commotion. Masataka Komori was now in charge of the film division, which was mostly located on the third floor.

"Lord Zhengxiao, please wait a moment!"

Upon seeing him, Naoki Nagayama called out to him.

"Everyone else, get back to work! Be careful, or you might get your wages docked!"

"Hi~~" XN

The employees left somewhat disappointed. An unexpected event had suddenly occurred during their workday, making their otherwise mundane routine much more interesting.

Naoki Mulberry

Masataka Komori greeted them respectfully, glancing at the server room, wondering what Naoki Nagayama was doing.

"Is there anything I can do for you?"

"Oh, this!"

Naoki Nagayama pointed to a computer and mainframe that he had just tidied up.

"Don't touch this machine for now, and don't let anyone use it. I need it!"

"Hey, I get it!"

The people who come to the computer lab to study are all arranged by Masataka Komori. He nodded and decided to designate this machine as a restricted area.

"Well, some people were learning special effects software before, so I might need their help in a couple of days if I pick two bright ones out there!"

"Hi!"

After giving the instructions, Naoki Nagayama went out with Ōtomo Yoshimura.

"Why are you suddenly interested in computers again?"

Yoshimura Daitomo was somewhat puzzled, since they had been dealing with external threats during this period!

"It was just a sudden feeling that prompted my writing."

Naoki Nagayama smiled.

"Mr. Otomo, you're looking for me because of the 'Fast & Furious' controversy, right? Let's talk in the office."

"Alright, we're all here now, and it's lunchtime, let's go out to eat! We can talk while we eat."

"Oh no, it's already lunchtime!"

It wasn't until this moment that Naoki Nagayama realized he was hungry. It felt like he'd only eaten breakfast a short while ago. Touching his stomach, he suddenly sighed. "It must have been because of my irregular eating habits from working overtime on code that I developed gastroenteritis and other stomach problems!"

Sigh. I've already made so much money in my life, but health is still the most important thing!

The internet is fine to mess around with casually! I can't afford to work myself to the bone like I did in my past life!

"Okay, let's go~"

There are many restaurants near Ikebukuro, and the employees of Shuyu have long been regulars at a mid-range restaurant.

Even the senior executives often come here for a meal. After all, lunch just needs to be simple and delicious.

In a private room at the restaurant, Naoki Nagayama was devouring a teriyaki chicken set meal, while Otomo Yoshimura across from him looked on with envy.

"I really envy Naoki-san for having such a good appetite. Right now, I'm lucky if I can eat a bowl of ramen!"

"A life filled with many tasks and little food is not a sign of longevity."

Naoki Nagayama said,

"Otomo-san, drink less of the brothels tonight, so you can eat more during the day!"

"It's impossible to avoid drinking 'flower wine'!"

Yoshimura Otomo spoke these words with an unwavering resolve.

"This is my only hobby! I don't even know how many more years I can go."

"Tsk tsk tsk"

Naoki Nagayama rolled his eyes and said nothing more. At Yoshimura Otomo's age, he really couldn't maintain his tough stance for many more years.

"OK OK!"

Yoshimura Daitomo quickly changed the subject.

"What are your plans for dealing with this unusual public opinion? The criticism will definitely intensify in a couple of days!"

"The publicity plan already includes this strategy: address negative public opinion with a low profile, suppress the hype, and if all else fails, issue a series of apology letters to demonstrate our stance."

Naoki Nagayama didn't care much. Given his current status, a few smear reports would definitely be useless!

"However, this time many media outlets reported on editors-in-chief from several companies that are on good terms with us, saying that higher-ups had issued instructions to pay attention to safety at the end of the year and not to let speeding and reckless driving become a trend, so they were steering the conversation in a critical direction."

"Ha~~"

Naoki Nagayama laughed. This was clearly a targeted attack from certain departments, reflecting some of the cabinet's stance.

"Let's wait until after the victory celebration banquet tonight to see!"

"At that time, all these complicated matters will disappear!"

"Yes, that's true!"

Inside the Prime Minister's office at the official residence.

Today, Doi Tagako attended an event this morning, so she returned to the office quite late, which is why the morning briefing was extended into the morning.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Tadashi Yoshimoto immediately briefed Takako Doi on what had happened in the world and in Japan the previous night.

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"Following the release of 'The Fast and the Furious,' the rate of speeding accidents in Tokyo rose by 2 percentage points that night, and this is expected to continue to rise in the coming days."

"Data from other cities hasn't been collected yet, but it should have increased as well."

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"Ha~"

Doi Tagako shook her head as she listened to the briefing.

"Naoki Nagayama's movies are indeed very influential!"

"Indeed, it has already begun to influence the behavior of young people."

Yoshimoto Tadashi asked,

"Will I answer questions about this matter at the Cabinet Secretariat's regular press conference tonight? The reporters will definitely ask!"

He wanted to inquire about the Prime Minister's stance on this matter.

If the issue is to be downplayed, then an official response can be given, reminding the public to drive safely; if it needs to be addressed, then the film should be reminded to be mindful of its portrayal of illegal activities during filming.

"This"

Doi Tagako thought of Naoki Nagayama and the Shuyu Group behind him, and felt that there was no need to say anything more about such a trivial matter.

"Let's handle this officially!"

"Hi"

After reporting on other news, Yoshimoto Tadashi, as usual, began to report on the Prime Minister's upcoming important schedule.

However, before that, Tadashi Yoshimoto said with a hint of surprise:

"Member of the Diet, Yoshihiko Noda, has sent you an invitation to attend the 'Culture-Based Nation' celebration banquet tonight."

"Isn't this a duplicate?"

Normally, invitations to the prime minister need to be sent well in advance, since the prime minister is very busy and may not have time to attend. However, this celebration banquet for the "culture-based nation" policy is clearly a must-attend event!

The time and place of the victory celebration were common knowledge. Yoshimoto Tadashi had even cleared his schedule for the Prime Minister long ago, assuming that an agreement had already been reached and that invitations had been sent privately.

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Doi Tagako's expression froze slightly, then she quickly regained her composure.

"Go through the formal procedures. This can't be treated like a private dinner party. You know, the public is very sensitive to bribery and corruption."

"I see."

Tadashi Yoshimoto nodded. Since the Recruit case, politicians have indeed toned down their behavior considerably. Previously, such lavish banquets were quite common.

"Then I will arrange a private car."

"Arigato."

After Yoshimoto Tadashi finished his report and left, Doi Tagako's face suddenly turned cold, and she slammed the gold-embossed invitation card onto the table.

"They...they only invited me at the last minute?!"

Previously, Secretary Kawabata Juto had said it was something special, and that he was one of the last important members invited, but now they've only invited them on the very last day?!

What kind of grand finale is this? It's blatant humiliation!!

But I had no choice but to go. This victory celebration banquet had invited almost all the important figures of the ruling party, as well as some high-society people!

"Building a nation on culture" is her main policy and political achievement in her subsequent term! She cannot and should not abandon it!

"Noda Yoshihiko, how dare he?!"

However, Tagako Doi was a seasoned politician after all. After a few minutes of anger, she composed herself and called her secretary, Juto Kawabata, to come into her office.

"Kawabata."

Sitting on the prime minister's throne, Doi Tagako gave her orders expressionlessly.

"Go and review the staff list of the Cultural Nation Policy Office. Make sure the staffing is in order. Some staff members need to be adjusted, and any future personnel changes will require the Prime Minister's Office's approval for the implementation of the Cultural Nation Policy. We need to be more rigorous!"

"Hey, I get it!"

She continued to give instructions regarding the "cultural nation-building" policy, and Doi Tagako planned to take some initiative away from Itō Shuichi as a warning to this group.

"Okay, I'll take care of it right away!"

Kawabata Juto nodded in agreement, but sighed inwardly. "Sigh, Shuichi-san, how did you manage to offend the Prime Minister again?"

After Kawabata Juto left, Doi Tagako still felt suffocated, so she contacted Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimoto Tadashi by phone again:

"Mr. Yoshimoto, now that I think about it, the issue of traffic accidents is quite serious and irresponsible towards public safety!"

"In your press conference, why don't you specifically criticize Naoki Nagayama's 'Fast & Furious'? Filmmakers need to have a sense of social responsibility!!"

"Hey!"

Tadashi Yoshimoto nodded in agreement, and then added a little more.

"I will criticize this trend at the press conference! Especially since Naoki Nagayama, as a director, should consider the impact of his works on young people!"

"Um"

After hanging up the phone, Doi Tagako finally calmed down a bit. Even though she's the Prime Minister, as a woman, she can sometimes hold grudges!

(End of this chapter)