Chapter 130: Sitting still
Since the distributor and producer have not yet added the titles, the projector lights up and you go straight to the feature film.
On a rugged mountain road, a dilapidated bus drove slowly, and the dust behind the car was flying.
Before the picture was pulled closer to the interior of the carriage, the bright red title "Love, Home" appeared on the screen first.
This is followed by a row of physical book screens of "Love, Home".
There are also two lines of text on the screen.
γToday!γ Sales exceeded one million! Adapted from "Love, Home", which made tens of millions of neon readers cry]
There's no way, the movies adapted from the neon books in this era, whether it is a promotional film or a released version, love to engage in such a gimmick.
Behind it is the name of Hideki Hanyu, the original writer and screenwriter, the name of the supervisor of Shinsuke Ito, the producer Shimazu Kiyoshi, and the producer Asako Hirohashi......
As the picture enters the bus, a series of names emerge one by one.
On the screen, Masao played by eight-year-old Masato Sakai holds a broken game console in his hand, and is surrounded by a country man dressed in dirty clothes.
The noisy and dirty environment makes the masao from Tokyo very uncomfortable, and the impatience and disdain in his eyes are very natural.
The picture continues, and the story moves forward, which is basically not much different from the original content of Hideki Hanyu.
However, this movie is only 110 minutes long after all, so it is naturally impossible to show all the plots in it.
But from Masao looking down on his grandmother at the beginning, to being moved by his grandmother's love, understanding what family affection is, and finally the outburst of feelings at parting, Shinsuke Ito handled the rhythm very well.
At the end of the movie, the grandmother in shabby clothes stood alone on the dusty side of the road, watching the bus move away a little bit, and the "Future γΈ" sung by Akina Nakamori sounded.
For a while, listening to the lyrics full of family affection, everyone in the screening room fell into a deep emotion.
Even Shota Yoshioka and Asako Hirohashi, who are not watching a film for the first time, can't help but reddened the corners of their eyes.
In the last row, Tetsuro Oda, who was sitting next to Daiyuki Nagato, wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes, "I didn't expect that I would be involved in the production of such an excellent movie." β
"When the movie is released, I must buy tickets to support it." The female companion sitting next to Tetsuro Oda also echoed with tears in her eyes.
"I remember that this movie has an original book, so I'll go to the bookstore and buy a copy later."
Just as the two subordinates were talking, the Nagato Daiyuki on the side was not only moved by the movie, but also had indescribable excitement.
"It's really right to choose to cooperate with the cloud screening, and when this movie is released, even if it is just a part of the soundtrack, BEING's name will definitely attract attention."
And where the representative of the Shogakukan is located, the two heads of the business department are also communicating.
"You can't judge the box office, but it can definitely drive book sales."
"I'll contact the sales department when I go back, and it seems that Hideki Hanyu is going to sign another printing contract."
And the most important invitees of this preview screening, Toyonobu Ohtani, director of the Shochiku Film Distribution Department, and representatives of the theater line immediately exchanged in a low voice after watching it.
Asako Hirohashi, Shinsuke Ito and Shota Yoshioka next to him waited patiently, after all, the results of the exchange between the two will determine the distribution scale of "Love, Homecoming" and determine the final box office of "Love, Homecoming".
Not long after the two talked, Toyonobu Ohtani finally ended a simple exchange with the theater representative, and then turned his head to say to the few people waiting for the cloud screening.
"The work supervised by Ito is very good, and we are very optimistic about the box office potential of this film, and Shochiku will do his best to distribute it."
Several people were relieved when they heard the words, and Toyonobu Ohtani was able to say this, proving that the distribution scale of "Love, Go Home" will not be too small.
"Thank you Minister Dagu for your support, and then we arranged a reception meal, please don't refuse."
Asako Hirohashi hurriedly made an invitation.
And Shota Yoshioka also began to greet representatives of other related parties and go to the hospitality dinner together.
When he invited his acquaintance Nagato Daiyu, he opened his mouth to praise him.
"Nagato-san's soundtrack arrangement is very good, and President Hirohashi asked me to inform Nagato-san that I can come and talk about the follow-up cooperation tomorrow morning."
When Nagato Daiyuki heard this, even though he was very happy in his heart, he still pretended to be calm.
"I'm looking forward to working with the cloud screening."
"I also hope to work with Nagado-san and BEING."
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And when the preview screening was held in the clouds, what was Hideki Hanyu, who was stopped by Asako Hirohashi, doing.
The answer is that he is shopping with beautiful women.
In Ginza's most prosperous business district, Hideki Hanyu wandered around casually, and the beautiful woman who followed him was none other than Hitomi Kuroki.
Today, Hitomi Kuroki is wearing a white short-sleeved skirt with a yellow and blue floral skirt and specially matched round glasses, showing her intellectual elegance at the same time, and the skirt waist design shows her graceful figure.
As for Hideki Hanyu, his outfit is much simpler.
A white T-shirt with light-colored slacks, the cuff folds over to reveal the ankles, and the VANS classic blue and white two-tone canvas shoes underneath the feet to highlight a youthful vitality.
However, because he covered it up with sunglasses and a baseball cap, no one found out about his identity.
Originally, he wanted to ask Hitomi Kuroki to dinner today, but the time arranged was after watching the preview screening, who wanted Asako Hirohashi not to let him go, so he simply made an appointment with Hitomi Kuroki in advance.
Not to mention, the feeling of shopping with girls in Ginza is indescribably fresh.
After all, starting from Keiko Matsusaka, the women who have a relationship with him have been kidneys and not hearts, and this kind of pursuit of going through the formal process is the first time.
Passing by a Louis Vuitton store, Hideki Hanyu walked in with Hitomi Kuroki in tow.
After walking around the store, he noticed a classic checkerboard bag that looked good, so he took it off and let Hitomi Kuroki try it out.
"Like it? I give it to you. Hanyu asked.
Although he has always relied on talent and appearance to chase girls, and does not like to rely on spending money to get closer, he does not exclude spending money on girls.
After all, no matter what, he is considered a rich man in Neon.
"It's too expensive, I can't ask for it."
Hitomi Kuroki shook her head again and again when she saw the price of 300,000 yen on the sign.
Although the Tanaka family is rich, the conditions in Hitomi's Kuroki family can only be regarded as average.
Mrs. Tanaka's financial support for her is limited to tuition and living, and she will not give her money to buy luxury goods.
And with her character, she is not willing to accept too expensive gifts from others.
Hitomi Kuroki didn't want it, not at all what Hanyu Hideki expected, but how could this question stump him.
"Hey......"
There was a sigh first, and then immediately said in a disheartened tone, "I thought that Miss Kuroki had taken me for a ......"
'As' exit,It's like I'm sad and don't want to say anything.,Don't say anything later.,Let Hitomi Kuroki guess.γ
"I didn't mean that, it's just that this bag is too expensive."
Hitomi Kuroki explained in a somewhat anxious tone.
Hideki Hanyu took off his sunglasses, grabbed Hitomi Kuroki's hand, and said affectionately with his eyes, "In my heart, Miss Kuroki's happiness is the most precious." β
Next to her, the female shopping guide wearing professional clothes saw Hideki Hanyu's handsome face, listened to the love words in Hideki Hanyu's mouth, and thought that these were just to give 300,000 packs to the girl, and her eyes immediately turned red.
The female shopping guide thought to herself what this woman was pretending to be, if it was her, she would have thrown herself into the arms of the handsome guy and said I want them all.
At this moment, she was eager to push Hitomi Kuroki away and replace her.
"I ......"
The girl didn't want to accept such an expensive gift, but she was afraid of disappointing Hanyu Hideki and was in a dilemma.
"It doesn't matter, I know that Miss Kuroki hasn't fully accepted me yet, it's me who is too reluctant."
Hideki Hanyu continued to play his acting skills, and his tone was lonely.
"Miss, there are not many men who love girls so much now, and you have to cherish them when you meet them."
Although the female shopping guide was jealous to death, she still took the initiative to persuade Hitomi Kuroki for the sake of bonuses.
Hitomi Kuroki, who was already loose in her heart, was also wondering if she was a little too much after hearing this, and whether rejecting Hideki Hanyu in this way would make Hideki Hanyu misunderstand.
Thinking of this, she whispered, "I can accept Hanyu-kun's gift, but I also want to give Hanyu-kun a gift." β
"Really? I was very happy to think that Miss Kuroki would give me a gift. β
Hideki Hanyu made a surprise gesture.
The reason why I have to give a gift to Hitomi Kuroki, gifts and everything are secondary, and using gifts to open a gap in the other party's heart is the most important.
"I'm not as good at making money as Hanyu-kun, and the gifts are too cheap, so don't be disappointed."
Hitomi Kuroki's words were handed to Hideki Hanyu's mouth, so I don't have to think about how to answer.
"As long as it's a gift from Miss Kuroki, whatever it is, I like it."
"Do you like a stone too?" Hitomi Kuroki joked.
"Of course, as long as it was given to me by Miss Kuroki."
Next to her, the female shopping guide heard the title of Hanyu-kun in Kuroki's eyes, and then looked at Hanyu Hideki who took off her sunglasses, as if she remembered something.
At this time, Hideki Hanyu decided to strike while the iron was hot.
He pointed to the handbag he had just given to Hitomi Kuroki, and then to another handbag on the shelf, and said to the female shopping guide, "I want both." β
The female shopping guide was still guessing the identity of Hideki Hanyu, but suddenly heard that Hideki Hanyu was going to consume, and she didn't react for a while.
"Ah......?"
"What, aren't you selling today?" Hideki Hanyu asked strangely.
"No...... No. The female shopping guide who finally reacted hurriedly went to package the goods.
Hideki Hanyu pulled out his credit card to pay the bill.
When he returned, he found Hitomi Kuroki already waiting for him with two bags.
He wanted to help with it, but the other party refused.
"It's not heavy, I'll just take it."
"Then let's continue shopping."
"Okay."
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There are one and two, and after accepting Hanyu Hideki's bag, Hitomi Kuroki's heart loosened, and she didn't refuse Hanyu Hideki to buy her something.
So after an afternoon of strolling around in Ginza, Hideki Hanyu bought a gift for Hitomi Kuroki, and the trunk of the BMW was almost not enough.
Hideki Hanyu, who has rarely bought things like this, has finally experienced the pleasure of a rich man's consumption.
What you see, wrap it up directly, in all kinds of fashion and luxury stores, you can directly sweep the goods without looking at the price.
I have to say that this feeling of spending money happily is really good, which made him immediately realize that it is not enough to make money, and it will be comfortable to spend money happily.
After shopping, eating, and then we went to watch a Doraemon theatrical anime together.
When Hideki Hanyu sends Hitomi Kuroki back to Tanaka's house, it's time for the moon to go up again.
Before parting, Hideki Hanyu sent Hitomi Kuroki to the door.
"Miss Kuroki, I'm leaving."
"Hanyu-kun, please wait a minute." Hitomi Kuroki whispered.
"Is there something wrong?" Hideki Hanyu stopped.
Hitomi Kuroki didn't speak, but walked up to Hideki Hanyu and stood on tiptoe and kissed Hideki Hanyu on the cheek.
"Thank you, Hanyu-kun, for being with me today."
Hanyu Hideki looked at Hitomi Kuroki, who was shy, and thought to himself how this was enough, so he immediately hugged the other party and kissed him hard.
I don't know how long this kiss lasted, and it finally stopped when Hitomi Kuroki was a little out of breath.
Hideki Hanyu smiled and said to Hitomi Kuroki, "Miss Kuroki, this is a kiss goodbye." β
"Hanyu-kun is necrotic." Hitomi Kuroki lightly hammered Hideki Hanyu and hugged her arm.
"yes, I don't want it anymore, okay?"
"Nope." Hitomi Kuroki shyly whispered refusal.
After speaking, she shyly picked up her things and trotted back to Tanaka's house, and before closing the door, she poked her head out and said.
"Hanyu-kun be careful on the road."
"I see, Hitomi-chan rest early."
Looking at Hitomi Kuroki who disappeared into the door, Hideki Hanyu suddenly felt that this kind of pursuit seemed to have a greater sense of accomplishment than the previous one-step friendly match.
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"If you have no attachment, why do you have to look back and say goodbye......"
Humming a little song, Hideki Hanyu walked into the office building of the cloud film show.
Seeing this, Shota Yoshioka, who happened to enter the door together, asked with a smile, "Hanyu-san is in a good mood, did you encounter anything happy?" β
"Yoshioka-san, I'm in such a good mood every day."
At this time, it was already the second day after accompanying Hitomi Kuroki to go shopping.
After shopping with Hitomi Kuroki the day before yesterday, Hideki Hanyu went to see Hitomi Kuroki's performance at the Takarazuka Opera House in Tokyo yesterday.
Although the other party is still a supporting role, Hanyu Hideki doesn't care at all, and he doesn't really go to see a musical performance.
Since yesterday was the last day of the Tsukigumi performance in Tokyo, I will return to Osaka today.
So when the performance ended, Hideki Hanyu and Hitomi Kuroki were reluctant to warm up for a while, and their relationship progressed rapidly.
Later, after sending Hitomi Kuroki to Tanaka's house, the two sides couldn't help but thunder in the car when they parted, and went directly to third base, doing everything except Aiai, and almost couldn't bear to finish the home run in the car.
The girls were all confused in the end, and Ren Jun picked it, but fortunately, Hanyu Hideki still had some reason left, and he didn't dare to be too presumptuous at the door of Tanaka's house.
Although it was a pity to return to the House of Everything, he also knew that it was not the time yet.
The first is that the place is not suitable, and he is not hungry enough to come to the door of Tanaka's house.
And after the girl's first home run, it was not so easy to recover, and how to return to Osaka with the Takarazuka Opera Troupe the next day.
Besides, the other party is still staying at Tanaka's house, and if he doesn't go back at night, he will definitely know what happened, and he will have to face Mrs. Tanaka's attitude at that time.
That's why he became a righteous gentleman who didn't sit still.
But even if he didn't hit a home run, he was still very happy that the relationship was developing so quickly, so he was in such a good mood today.
It's just that he didn't want to publicize emotional things, so he didn't explain it to Shota Yoshioka.
"yes, since Hanyu-san doesn't want to say it, I won't ask."
"Oh, haven't you asked what the results of the previous preview were like?"
Hanyu Hideki, who is obsessed with gentleness, finally remembered to get down to business at this time.
It's not that he doesn't care, it's just that he has already seen the finished version, and he is very confident in the movie and doesn't think there will be any accidents.
Shochiku Pictures is also a real money investment, unless you don't want to recoup your investment, you will definitely do your best to help promote the release of "Love, Go Home".
"The response to the test screening was very good, and the Shochiku Distribution Department has formulated the largest release plan."
Shota Yoshioka said excitedly, the first theatrical movie painted by the cloud release, of course he hopes to get off to a good start.
"I said a long time ago that there would be no problem, you are still worried, our movie is so good, as long as Shochiku Pictures is not stupid, I will support it."
After Hanyu Hideki finished speaking, he prepared to get on the elevator to the sixth floor.
Seeing this, Shota Yoshioka hurriedly reminded.
"Hanyu-san should go to Asako-san first, yesterday's negotiations on cooperation with BEING have begun."
"So, then I'm going to ask how the talk is,"
When Hideki Hanyu heard this, he went directly to the second floor and went to Asako Hirohashi's office.
When he came to the door of Asako Hirohashi's office, he knocked lightly on the door when he saw that Asako Hirohashi was working at the desk.
Asako Hibashi heard the voice, looked up and saw that it was Hideki Hanyu, and immediately said.
"Hanyu-san came just in time, and I need to tell you about working with BEING."
Hideki Hanyu entered the door and sat down on a chair and asked, "What?" Didn't the talks go well? β
"It's not going well." Asako Hirohashi nodded.
"What's wrong, let's talk about it specifically."
Hanyu Hideki was a little curious, since Nagato Daiyuki wanted to cooperate, he wouldn't deliberately mention too many conditions.
"That president of Nagato has a lot of appetite, I hope we provide resources, and I don't want to pay the price, and the new label will be controlled by Zhangkou, so we have to do it."
When Asako Hirohashi talked about Nagato Daiyuki, she seemed to be laughed at angrily.
"Negotiation is like this, the price is high and the money is paid on the spot, and if you are not satisfied, you can just talk."
Hanyu Hideki is not surprised at all, Nagato Daiyuki is a businessman, and he can still expect a businessman who does not value profits.
"I can only continue to talk, but his BEING is indeed full of talents, and the arrangement of the soundtrack is still very good."
"Excellent things are always not cheap, but as Asakusan said, we don't have to be strong, we should still be strong, keep the bottom line and never give in."
"Don't worry, I should be better than Hanyu-san in this regard." Asako Hirohashi joked.
After all, who doesn't know that Hideki Hanyu is "kind-hearted".
"That's why I'll leave the negotiation to Asako-san, President Hase's test screening of Ai Home will only be more anxious than us, and they will not be the only ones who want to cooperate with us after the movie is released."
Hideki Hanyu believes that with the quality of the movie "Love, Homecoming", coupled with the fan base brought by the original book, the profitability of the movie "Love, Homecoming" will not be a problem.
This is also the reason why film companies like to change their best-selling products, both now and in the future.
As long as the cloud film is released after the advertisement, and then proves its strength in film production, the impact on the outside world will definitely be greater than the success of one or two commercials.
No matter how you calculate it, film resources are the best resources in the entertainment industry.
The big screen will always be the place that artists yearn for the most.
(End of chapter)