ryethenovel Chapters 1546 and 1555: Woman, you can't stop me from rewatching it!
Chapters 1546 and 1555: Woman, you can't stop me from rewatching it!
The last month of the year is always the busiest.
Year-end bonuses, Christmas, the Kohaku Uta Gassen (Red and White Song Battle), the New Year holiday, not to mention the wildly popular variety show "Neon Voice." It seems like all the good things accumulated throughout the year have come together in the last month, which happens to be the time when people have the most free time.
And then there's the movie that generated a lot of buzz from the very beginning of its production—Fast & Furious!
"Fast & Furious is released today!" "That's the movie with the car chase at Shinjuku Crossing!" "I heard they wrecked a lot of luxury cars!!" "So exciting!" "I definitely have to see it."
Upon receiving the news, many viewers immediately decided to attend the premiere, even if it was a midnight screening. Some viewers even made special reservations for the midnight screening because they had heard that car chases usually start at midnight!
Wenyizuo was naturally among the first cinemas to open, as it was a chain directly operated by Shuyou. Next were cinemas dominated by major studios such as Toho, Shochiku, and Toei, as well as Nikkatsu, Towa, and other chains.
Almost every movie theater of any size in Japan participated in the screening of "Fast & Furious"!
Although early December isn't exactly a prime time for movie releases, and the premiere was just an ordinary weekend, this film managed to generate more buzz than Christmas or the Spring Festival.
"I don't know what Naoki Nagayama is thinking!"
Toshitaka Yamamura, the planning director of Toei, sighed.
"Christmas is just two weeks away, wouldn't there be even more viewers then!"
"Perhaps they don't want to compete with other films?"
Nakano Toru, who was smoking with him, said,
"During the Christmas season, many film studios are releasing movies they've been preparing all year! I guess he wants to avoid the limelight?"
"Does Naoki Nagayama have to avoid competing with other films?!"
Yamamura Toshitaka shook his head.
"It's all because we avoided his sharp edge!!"
"Forehead"
Having said that, Toru Nakano has to admit that there isn't a single Japanese film that can make Naoki Nagayama avoid the limelight. Perhaps Hollywood has one?!
After a few seconds of silence, Nakano Toru suddenly broke the awkward atmosphere and said with a smile:
"I've also heard a rumor that Naoki Nagayama didn't want 'Fast & Furious' to clash with the previous 'Love Letter,' so he chose to release it earlier."
"Haha, is this what you call avoiding one's own strength?!"
".love letter"
Speaking of this movie, Toshitaka Yamamura seemed somewhat surprised.
"Is 'Love Letter' going to be re-released?! Is it going to snow again for Christmas? Didn't the weather forecast say that the first snow of the year would come later than usual?"
"There was no mention of a Christmas re-release, but it should be sometime during the New Year period."
"Tsk tsk tsk, we're about to hear 'Snow Flower' being sung in the streets and alleys again!"
Yamamura Toshitaka took a deep drag on his cigarette. He was absolutely fed up with this movie. It was almost ten years old, yet it kept popping up every year like a ghost.
But every time, it manages to attract a new generation of young couples to watch it!
It's like it'll never be taken off the screens!
Every year during the first snowfall, "Love Letter" and "Snow Flower" playing in the snow are becoming essential elements in Japanese couples' relationships, which increasingly value rituals.
"It's truly something to be both envious and jealous of!"
There aren't many movies like this in Japan, let alone the long-running "April Story" in spring, "Kikujiro's Summer" in summer, and "Departures" in autumn!
The entire year and all four seasons are practically dominated by the movies my friends make!
Nakano Toru quickly comforted him:
"Fortunately, our film didn't compete with the Christmas release window this time, so we can really work hard!"
"Sigh... I guess I'll just have to beg for food from my fellow tree-loving friends."
"Yamamura-san, you're making it sound so pitiful!!"
"Hahaha~"
The two were helpless against Itsuki and Naoki Nagayama, and could only laugh helplessly in the end.
"By the way, what about this year's Academy Awards?"
"I guess the tree growers don't want to fight for it!"
Nakano Toru said,
"After all, there was no competition at the Tokyo International Film Festival."
"Yes. There was also a 'culture-based nation' strategy before, which was also spearheaded by Shuyou, probably because he wanted to keep a low profile for a while."
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This is how Toei Animation views "The Legend of the Condor Heroes," a view shared by many major film studios in the entertainment industry, such as Toho and Shochiku. They largely believe that "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" is pulling back its momentum this year.
Everyone believes that Naoki Nagayama has realized his talent has been too overt, and this is a strategic move to conceal his abilities, giving other filmmakers in the entertainment industry a chance to survive.
However, the person involved is Naoki Nagayama.
"The film competition...it's so troublesome!"
In the top-floor office of the Tree Friends Building, Naoki Nagayama said this to Otomo Yoshimura.
"It's such a waste of time to campaign and promote myself, but it doesn't bring me any greater honor!"
"Right now, we have other things to do! Also, it's a rare treat that Akina won't have to do any more appearances at the end of the year. We want to spend the Lunar New Year together!"
Yoshimura Otomo, behind his desk, wiped his face, feeling somewhat helpless at his boss's laziness.
"Naoki-san wins these awards, which are the highest-level competitions in the film industry. Wouldn't it be a shame not to participate!"
Naoki Nagayama shook his head:
"Starting next year, the Tokyo International Film Festival's Film Award will be the highest honor in the Japanese film industry!"
"As for the Blue Ribbon Awards and the Academy Awards, let the second and third generations of young filmmakers from my friends participate in those from now on! I, the old man, will not participate!"
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After he finished speaking, Naoki Nagayama saw Otomo Yoshimura roll his eyes:
"Naoki-san, you're not old enough to call yourself an old man yet. Besides, even if they go on stage, there's no guarantee they'll win!"
"That's what competition should be like!"
The two chatted for a while about participating in the film awards, but the focus of the conversation shifted.
"There will be quite a few people attending Naoki-san's victory celebration banquet tomorrow!"
"yes."
The strategy of building a nation based on culture is the first major achievement of the ruling party after coming to power, and it has great significance.
So, at the victory celebration banquet, most of the important members of the ruling party were invited. Of course, not all of them; that would have been tens of thousands.
"I heard from Shuichi-san that Yoshihiko Noda deliberately arranged for my 'donation ceremony' to be held at the victory celebration!"
Naoki Nagayama shook his head.
"Right after he announced the formation of his 'Aoba-kai'!"
"Hahaha"
Yoshimura Otomo laughed.
"This is clearly an attempt to use Naoki-san's name to intimidate the others!"
Naoki Nagayama didn't care about this petty scheming:
"After all, the 'Blue Leaf Society' is mostly made up of young people! Naturally, they lack authority."
Although the Aoba Society lacks prestige, it is backed by the 100 billion yen of targeted government bonds issued by Tree Friends Capital, so the strength of this political group should not be underestimated!
Even for established political factions like the Abe and Aso factions, raising hundreds of billions of yen at once requires their backers to bleed heavily and exchange countless benefits.
"So."
Yoshimura Hirotomo lowered his voice at this moment.
"Prime Minister Doi, are you really not going to invite him?"
"Of course we'll invite you. Otherwise, wouldn't we be being impolite?!"
Naoki Nagayama said,
"However, it has to be saved for last! The grand finale!"
The Doi Cabinet came to power amidst the turmoil of the Recruit scandal. Originally just a long-standing opposition party, it was only through the financial and political efforts of its members during the general election that the opposition party became the ruling party.
As the first female prime minister to rise from the opposition party, Doi Cabinet faced a weak foundation in governance, with male factions within the party and the ever-present threat of the Liberal Democratic Party.
And now, Doi Tagako is actually trying to force Nagayama Naoki to "donate money"?! Isn't that incredibly ungrateful?!
Does taking office and receiving offers from the Federation of Industry and Commerce and other conglomerates mean they can forget the contributions of the angel round investment?!
"What if Prime Minister Doi really doesn't come?!"
"Haha, that's because Mr. Doi is so busy with work that he's been delayed by other things!"
Naoki Nagayama smiled and said,
"Others should naturally celebrate and donate as they see fit."
This celebration also had a demonstrative aspect. If Doi Tagako distanced herself from the Shuyu Group, which had always supported her, then Shuyu could also support a new youth political faction!
With his blond hair and flamboyant, flamboyant style, Tetsuo Muramatsu is a street racer.
In Japan, people who can afford to wear the "Shamate" style are usually from wealthy families. Getting their hair dyed and styled is actually quite expensive!
In particular, maintaining a hairstyle requires long-term care and styling, and it also needs to be paired with fashionable and trendy clothing—all of which cost money!
Spending money is about showing off; racing is about seeking thrills.
So when Tetsuo Muramatsu drove his girlfriend to the movie theater, he wanted to see the movie "Fast & Furious," which was said to be fast-paced, thrilling, and something you'd regret missing.
"What's so great about racing movies!"
His girlfriend, Nakamura Yuichi, was somewhat dissatisfied.
"We might as well go sing karaoke!"
"I heard it's really exciting, since it's a movie about street racers! Please, come watch it with me!"
Like many young couples today, Tetsuo Muramatsu was begging his girlfriend for affections. In this relationship, Yuichi Nakamura was the absolute dominant one; to put it simply, the man was a simp!
Fortunately, Muramatsu Tetsuko was both rich and good at acting cool, so he managed to win him over!
By the standards of a woman's boyfriend during the bubble era, he should be considered a "errand boy," the kind of boyfriend who drives her around and takes her out to eat and have fun. He's not exactly her "ideal boyfriend."
"Hmm~"
Nakamura Yuichi had no choice, but considering how attentive and tactful Muramatsu Tetsuko had been before, he nodded and said...
"Alright then, but if it doesn't look good, we'll leave halfway through!"
"Naoki Nagayama's movies shouldn't be bad, right?"
Muramatsu Tetsuko replied, and seeing his girlfriend's expression begin to turn angry, immediately agreed.
"Let's go whether it looks good or not!"
"Ok!"
Fortunately, the tickets had been bought in advance!
After having their tickets checked, the two entered the screening room and waited for the movie to start.
During the movie, Nakamura Yuichi was still complaining about why they had to watch such a boring movie, saying they would rather go singing and dancing. Muramatsu Tetsuko, who was shopping nearby, remained silent.
As the lights in the theater dimmed, "Fast & Furious" officially began its run!
The tense and exciting high-speed carjacking right from the start immediately excited Tetsuo Muramatsu, who loves racing. Was it going to be this thrilling right from the start?!
Next, the male protagonist appears and starts a car chase, then arrives at a small restaurant. In this casual restaurant, Shizuka Kudo appears.
The tight jeans and tank top accentuated her graceful figure, while Shizuka Kudo, with her wide earrings, had delicate and charming features. Every smile and gesture of hers was like that of a sexy little wildcat, full of allure!
"That's... Shizuka Kudo?!"
Muramatsu Tetsuko was naturally aware of this rebellious idol, and had even been a fan. However, at that time, to him, Kudo Shizuka was simply a cool and rebellious young girl, an idol, a symbol. He never felt anything for her.
But surprisingly, the Fast and Furious franchise is full of charm and sexual tension!
"I didn't expect it to be so different from what I remembered!"
The moment Shizuka Kudo appeared, her girlfriend Yuichi Nakamura was already a little annoyed, and when Keiko Matsuzaka appeared later, she was even more annoyed!
Because Shizuka Kudo in front was still a little wildcat, while Keiko Matsuzaka in the back was a completely sexy older sister!
"Is this what true passion is?!"
Nakamura Yuichi cursed inwardly, then turned her head and saw her boyfriend's eyes shining. She couldn't help but pinch his arm hard!
"It hurts, it hurts so much."
Tetsuo Muramatsu slapped his girlfriend's hand away without saying anything, his eyes drawn to the big screen as he continued watching the movie.
As the plot unfolds, the race between the male protagonist, Leon Lai, and the racing team leader, Ken Takakura, on Mount Akina excites this racing enthusiast.
"Akina-san? Haruna-san!"
Tetsuo Muramatsu was making plans in his mind.
"I never expected the mountain roads there to be so interesting!! Five consecutive hairpin bends?!"
"Huh?! They can actually use the drainage ditch to navigate a bend?!"
As dawn broke and overtook Ken Takakura using the drainage ditch, Tetsuko Muramatsu couldn't help but let out a low growl:
"Sri Lanka No. 1!!!"
Surprisingly, many people in the screening room let out a low growl, some exclaiming in surprise at the thrill of the turn, others marveling at the incredible technique!
Among them, viewers like Tetsuko Muramatsu were determined to go and see for themselves!
After the race, Leon Lai officially joined the racing team and began living with the team led by Ken Takakura, experiencing racing so much that he almost forgot his undercover identity.
Under increasing pressure from his superiors, Leon Lai had no choice but to urgently investigate whether Ken Takakura had engaged in any illegal activities.
On one hand, there is the deepening friendship and love; on the other hand, there is the inner turmoil of responsibility and a sense of justice. The male protagonist, Leon Lai, is caught in a dilemma.
You can't have your cake and eat it too.
Tetsuko Muramatsu stared intently at the large screen, deeply moved by the protagonist's struggle between brotherhood, love, and responsibility.
"You should choose as soon as possible!"
In the following film, Ken Takakura takes Leon Lai to see the racing mecca between Yokohama and Tokyo. Daikoku PA immediately surprises Tetsuko Muramatsu, as he has been to this place before!
Next, we arrived at the Kyoto Loop Line. Racing against the Loop Line riders there!
Every race filled Tetsuo Muramatsu with excitement, making him wish he could join in and experience the roar of the engines and the ultimate speed.
He also wanted to break the rules on the road and drive freely and enjoyably!
However, at this moment, his girlfriend, Nakamura Yuichi, was getting a little impatient. She didn't like watching racing movies or racing cars!
She was only with Tetsuo Muramatsu because of his sports car. It was prestigious to be chauffeured around and to have someone serve her attentively.
"Muramatsu, all you do is speed and race, what's so interesting about that!"
Nakamura Yuichi pulled at Muramatsu Tetsuko.
"Let's go, let's go dancing!!"
"Wait! Don't bother me!"
Tetsuo Muramatsu, however, didn't hear what his girlfriend was saying; his attention was completely focused on the movie.
"We're almost there!"
"!!!you."
Nakamura Yuichi immediately became angry, and his voice rose.
"Tetsukiko Muramatsu. You"
However, Muramatsu Tetsuko was somewhat impatient, not even looking at her, and his tone already carried a hint of reprimand:
"Don't talk while watching the movie!"
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Nakamura Yuichi, who still wanted to argue, noticed the disapproving looks from the audience around him and shrank back into his seat, muttering to himself:
"Tetsuo Muramatsu, you did a great job!! Wait until the movie is over."
It's midnight, taxi fares are expensive. It'll be a hassle without my boyfriend's car.
However, Tetsuo Muramatsu was completely oblivious to his girlfriend's thoughts; his attention was entirely focused on the movie!
At this point, Dawn's undercover identity had been exposed, and under orders from his superiors, he led a team to arrest Ken Takakura.
"Don, just surrender! There are police everywhere outside!"
"No, absolutely not!"
The roar of engines resumed as Ken Takakura, driving his modified sports car, broke through the blockade. The police, however, didn't give up and gave chase, with Leon Lai joining the pursuit in his own car.
The roar of engines echoed through the streets of Shinjuku, Tokyo, late at night.
With a whoosh, Ken Takakura sped past, and Dawn's car, which was following closely behind, crashed into a trash can while turning a corner, scaring two passersby half to death!
Then the police car caught up.
The intersection in Shinjuku was brightly lit, but just then, a piercing engine roared, and two cars could be seen turning from the street corner towards the intersection.
"Wow!! It really is the Shinjuku Crossing!!" "Yes, I've been there before!" "That shop is real!"
"How could they allow filming here?!" "Because the director is Naoki Nagayama, right?!" "That's true."
"Are the pedestrians on the sidewalk actors?" "Those further away are probably ordinary people."
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This iconic scene elicited gasps from the audience, who were all familiar with Shinjuku's famous intersection. A bustling intersection with tens of thousands of people passing through daily—and they actually used it for a car chase scene?!
As the two cars drifted past, Tetsuo Muramatsu seemed to feel the gust of wind they generated.
"That was so exciting!!!"
His heart raced, his blood surged, and even Muramatsu Tetsuko's face flushed with excitement.
"That's really bold!"
When Ken Takakura's car crashed into a garbage truck that suddenly appeared and overturned, Tetsuko Muramatsu nervously grabbed the handrail.
Only after seeing Li Ming stop the car and rescue the person did he feel relieved.
After that, when he heard the sirens in the background, Tetsuo Muramatsu thought that was the end of it. But when he saw Leon Lai hand the car keys to Ken Takakura, Tetsuo Muramatsu became excited again!
"As expected!! This is true brotherhood!!"
"Well done!!"
He couldn't help but swing his arm!
This prompted Nakamura Yuichi, who was standing next to her, to roll her eyes! How childish!
Finally, as the car lights receded into the distance, the male protagonist, Leon Lai, revealed a relieved smile; he had chosen friendship!
The screen slowly dimmed, and the text behind the scenes began to appear.
The movie is over!
"Phew, it's finally over!"
Muramatsu Tetsuko felt his heartbeat gradually calm down, and his mind was also soothed.
Meanwhile, Nakamura Yuichi, who was standing next to him, spoke up:
"We've finished watching, let's go!"
"There's an Easter egg too! Look, everyone else is still here, isn't there?"
"you"
Nakamura Yuichi's suppressed anger throughout the film was ignited.
"If you don't leave, I'm leaving!!"
With that, she stood up, grabbed her bag, and rushed outside.
"Eh eh eh"
Muramatsu Tetsuko instinctively wanted to chase after him to comfort him. Just then, the screen lit up again.
On the coastal highway surrounded by crashing waves, Ken Takakura was leisurely driving a bright red Ferrari.
To the strains of "Summer Breeze," Keiko Matsuzaka, dressed in a bright yellow dress, sits in the passenger seat. Before her stretches an endless highway, with the sea and beach on either side.
"How wonderful!!"
This is probably the scenario many drivers dream of: driving with their loved ones along a road lined with the sea and beaches—a scene many have dreamed of.
The big screen went dark again, and the lights in the theater came on. This time, the movie was really over!
The audience began excitedly discussing the movie "Fast & Furious," talking about every aspect of it, from car modifications to the five hairpin bends on Mount Akina, and the brotherhood between the characters.
As Muramatsu Tetsuko listened to these voices, he felt that Nakamura Yuichi, who had always been very important, was actually not so important after all?
"Never mind, let her go!"
"Women can't keep me from watching the movie!!"
"I want to watch it again!!!"
Meanwhile, Nakamura Yuichi, who had been standing angrily at the movie theater entrance for quite a while, was completely unable to wait for her boyfriend to come out!
"Hmph!! You think you're the only errand boy?!"
"Tetsuo Muramatsu, we're finished!!"
Enraged, Nakamura Yuichi took out his phone card and walked to a phone booth on the side of the road, intending to call another deliveryman to pick him up.
To her surprise, the phone rang for a while, but no one answered. You know, her errand runners are all rich men, and they all carry around mobile phones!
"What's going on?!"
She changed her number again and called her "gift man," the boyfriend who specifically sent her gifts.
He didn't answer the phone again?!
Nakamura Yuichi was truly dumbfounded!
What happened? Are all these men dead?!
Turning my head, I happened to see the movie poster for "Fast & Furious" on the phone booth.
"Could it be that all the men went to see this movie?!" (End of Chapter)