My daily life with the original diva

Chapter 520 This is also called private photos

What's the point of a vacation? Of course, it's to relax and have fun. So even though he knew there were many Japanese people in Hawaii and that he might be recognized at any time, Hiroshi Kimura still swaggered around the island with Akina Nakamori, strolling around and trying out some new things.

They never expected that the first people to recognize them in Hawaii wouldn't be Japanese, but rather a few Americans. It happened when Kimura Hiroshi took Nakamori Akina to try playing golf. Somehow, an American recognized Kimura Hiroshi, knew he was the actor who played the male lead in "The Longest Nite," and even showed off his kung fu skills in front of him. Perhaps he mistook Kimura Hiroshi for a Hong Kong martial arts star.

Clearly, Hiroshi Kimura had no intention of correcting him, because Americans have an inherent sense of arrogance. They don't really care where Asians are from, nor do they have much interest in understanding them, so Hiroshi Kimura was too lazy to correct him.

However, the other party was still very enthusiastic, taking Kimura Hiroshi and Nakamori Akina, two golf novices, on a tour of the golf course and teaching them many skills. Afterwards, the three of them took a group photo, which can be considered a wonderful memory during their vacation.

If Americans recognized them, it would be even easier for the Japanese, who were very familiar with them, to recognize them. On their third day in Hawaii, they were recognized by a group of young Japanese people who were vacationing in Hawaii in a restaurant. Kimura Hiroshi did not hide his identity and greeted them with a smile, which excited the young people.

Soon after, more and more people recognized them. By the fifth day, Kimura Hiroshi could clearly feel that when he and Nakamori Akina went out hand in hand, it seemed like someone was watching them. Kimura Hiroshi was certain that paparazzi were watching them.

After all, so many people have recognized the two of them, so someone must have sold the information to the paparazzi who love to take gossip photos. It's also possible that they themselves became paparazzi, secretly took photos of him and Akina Nakamori, and then sold the photos to entertainment newspapers and the like at a high price after returning to Japan.

It's worth noting that although Hiroshi Kimura and Akina Nakamori have publicly acknowledged their relationship and have appeared together on numerous occasions, there are still very few photos of them together in private. Therefore, many entertainment media outlets are very interested in photos of the two of them spending time together in private and are willing to pay high prices for them, which inevitably leads to people coming to take photos of them in private.

Celebrities, especially popular ones, are particularly sensitive to being photographed without their consent. Kimura Hiro noticed it, and Nakamori Akina naturally sensed it as well, which made her quite uncomfortable. She said to Kimura Hiro, "What should we do, Hiro-kun? Someone is taking pictures of us without our consent."

Akina Nakamori is very concerned about her personal privacy. She doesn't want photos of her and Hiroshi Kimura to be taken everywhere and published in the media.

This made Kimura Hiroya feel uncomfortable. He patted Nakamori Akina's arm and said, "These people are really annoying. But since we've been discovered, we can't stay at the villa. Our vacation is almost over anyway, so let's sneak away tonight, shake them off, have a good day of fun tomorrow, and then go back to Tokyo."

Kimura Hiroshi's suggestion was exactly what Nakamori Akina wanted to hear, and she also found the idea of ​​sneaking away from the paparazzi in the middle of the night very interesting, so she immediately nodded and said, "Great! The security in our villa area is very strict, these people definitely can't get in, it'll be easy for us to sneak away."

"That's right, but it'll be hard to get a taxi in the middle of the night. We'll have to rent a car first. Let's hurry up and go over there to mingle with the tourists and shake off those annoying paparazzi." Now that the plan was in place, it was time to get started.

Hiroshi Kimura first pulled Akina Nakamori along and casually blended into a group of tourists. Then, using their cover, they quickly ran away, shaking off the guys hiding in the shadows who were secretly filming them. They then found a car rental company, rented a car, and got in. Now they weren't afraid of being filmed anymore, and they could easily shake off the people following them by car.

What the two of them didn't know was that the Japanese entertainment media had already gotten wind of their vacation plans. After her single topped the sales charts for a month but dropped to second place, Nakamori Akina surprisingly didn't increase her exposure and seemed to disappear from various programs. The programs featuring her were all previously filmed and recorded.

In the past, whenever Nakamori Akina's new singles fell from the top of the charts, there would be a surge in promotional efforts. Even though she knew it was futile, she would still do what she was supposed to do. Now, this is quite strange, especially since it's almost the end of the year and she should be participating in more programs. It's very odd that she has suddenly disappeared.

They soon discovered why this was so strange: Kimura Hiroshi had also disappeared. Although Kimura Hiroshi didn't participate in many programs and often disappeared from the public eye, as long as you waited outside the Baquan Studio, you could always catch a glimpse of him every two days. But now, they hadn't seen him for four or five days in a row, which meant that the two of them had disappeared together.

The couple disappeared together. The reason is obvious: they must have secretly gone out to enjoy the sweetness of their love. The only question is where they went. This has many entertainment media outlets scratching their heads, as everyone wants to take pictures of the two of them on vacation together.

Unfortunately, it's rare to see photos of the two of them together. Most of the photos are from promotional events, which are quite boring. We need photos of them spending time together in private. These two are top stars in the Japanese entertainment industry. When two top stars are dating, fans and ordinary people alike are very curious about how they spend time together in private.

No secret stays hidden forever. Soon, news spread that Hiroshi Kimura and Akina Nakamori were vacationing in Hawaii. Someone had recognized them and even taken photos of them together, which were now being sold for a high price.

This immediately sparked a fierce battle among Japanese entertainment media outlets, with numerous media outlets vying to obtain the photos and publish their own exclusive headlines. Since scandals like Kitagawa Hiroshi's were off-limits, surely reporting on celebrities' romantic relationships was acceptable? It was absolutely safe and would sell like hotcakes, so there was no reason not to grab it.

The photos were quickly snapped up by the gossip magazine "Friday," an entertainment magazine that specializes in revealing gossip and private lives of political, business, and entertainment figures. It is released every Friday, and the photos were purchased on Thursday, meaning they could be published in their magazine the following day. However, this made things difficult for the editors.

But when they received the photos, the magazine editors were dumbfounded because the photographer was really unprofessional. Although the photos were recognizable as those of Hiroshi Kimura and Akina Nakamori, they were very blurry and some angles were wrong, making them extremely poor quality.

The photos had already been purchased, so it was impossible not to publish them. They could only select some that were acceptable to use for the front page headlines. At the same time, they decided to immediately send professional paparazzi to Hawaii to secretly take photos of Hiroshi Kimura and Akina Nakamori together. The photos had to be clear, taken from good angles, and preferably capture some private moments.

Kimura Hiroshi and Nakamori Akina, who were far away in Hawaii, were naturally unaware of all this. They first secretly ran away from the villa in the middle of the night in a rented car and checked into a luxury hotel that was quite far away. Then, the next day, they drove to the villa management company and told them that they were leaving and asked them to continue managing the villa.

Then they drove around sightseeing. First, they went fishing with a fishing boat, but unfortunately, they both came back empty-handed. They watched as the captain kept catching fish. The two of them fished all morning but didn't catch anything. In the end, the captain of the fishing boat gave them a few fish to take back to the restaurant on shore to eat. I must say, although they didn't catch them themselves, they tasted much better than usual.

In the afternoon, the two originally wanted to try surfing, but for some reason, the sea breeze was very strong and the waves became turbulent. Some experts were riding the waves on their surfboards, but the two novices didn't have that skill. They could only put down their surfboards, get some coconut water and snacks, sit under a coconut tree, watch the experts surf, and then exclaim in amazement.

Instead of looking for any other entertainment, the two of them rested there for an afternoon, enjoying the quiet, comfortable, and slightly warm time.

In the evening, after returning the car, the two of them strolled around the night market in Hawaii, mainly buying things to bring back gifts for family and friends. Nakamori Akina was the main person in charge of this, while Kimura Hiroshi was just carrying the bags, because he had no idea what to buy.

After a night's rest, the two boarded a plane early the next morning to fly back to Tokyo. Apart from the unpleasant experience of being photographed without their consent, the rest of the trip was a relaxing and enjoyable memory. They were very happy to have such a wonderful vacation amidst their busy work schedules, and their overall energy and spirits were noticeably different.

After getting off the plane, the two went through the VIP channel and went straight to the parking lot, where Yukio Tomioka and Ms. Michiko were already waiting for them. They breathed a sigh of relief when they saw the two of them arrive.

Once everyone was in the car, Ms. Michiko said, "Kimura-san, Akina-san, if you don't come back at the agreed time today, Mr. Tomioka will have to go to Hawaii to look for you."

"Oh, what happened? Mr. Tomioka is looking for us?" Nakamori Akina was a little surprised to hear this, not knowing what had happened.

Even Kimura Hiroshi was somewhat surprised, thinking something serious had happened, and quickly asked, "What happened, Mr. Tomioka?"

"Something did happen, Kimura-san and Akina-san, you probably don't know yet. You two were secretly photographed in Hawaii, and the photos were published in Friday's magazine. This caused Friday's sales to surge by 50% in one day, and subsequent sales may more than double. This has driven the rest of the entertainment media crazy, and they've sent a lot of entertainment reporters to Hawaii to photograph you two." Yukio Tomioka still felt lingering fear when he talked about this.

He wasn't afraid of having photos taken of the two of them together; he was just worried that entertainment reporters might take pictures of things they shouldn't. After all, they were both young and hot-blooded. They were usually very careful around each other in Japan, but who knew what they might do in a place where no one knew them? If they were accidentally photographed, it could cause a big problem.

Kimura Hiroshi and Nakamori Akina weren't surprised to be photographed; they both had a feeling about it. They just didn't expect the photos to be sent back so quickly and cause such a stir, even prompting other entertainment magazines to send people to Hawaii to take pictures. That was quite a commotion. It's just a pity that they went, but they've already returned. I wonder if those reporters are still on their flights, which is kind of funny.

"Do you have Friday's magazine, Ms. Michiko? Let me see what they photographed." Kimura Hiroshi was eager to see what those guys had photographed.

This gossip, which concerns their own artist, was naturally bought. Ms. Michiko immediately took it out and gave it to Hiroshi Kimura, while Akina Nakamori, who was next to her, also came over, wanting to take a look.

Hiroshi Kimura had seen Friday's magazine before. It was a rather frivolous magazine, and its covers were always full of scantily clad gravure idols or sexy photos that a certain female star was willing to take. But this time was different. The magazine cover prominently featured the headline: "Breaking News: Akina Nakamori and Hiroshi Kimura's Private Relationship!"

Then there's a photo of Akina Nakamori walking arm in arm with him on the street, which is a bit blurry, and you can't even see their expressions clearly.

These are supposed to be private photos? Hiroshi Kimura was utterly speechless. Although he could recognize the two of them, was walking down the street considered private? Opening the magazine, the first thing he saw was a scoop about the two of them vacationing in Hawaii, accompanied by various photos.

In short, the content was incredibly ambiguous, mentioning things like the two had an excellent relationship and would often kiss in the street, but the photos were just of the two with their arms around each other, and they weren't even very clear. This left Kimura Hiroshi feeling quite speechless.

"So many people buy photos like this. Aren't all those pretty and sexy girls better than this... ah, none of them are as pretty as this." Kimura Hiroshi was about to say that those pretty girls were much prettier than this, but Nakamori Akina seemed to have guessed his thoughts and immediately looked at him, so Kimura Hiroshi quickly changed his words.

After stopping Kimura Hiroshi from saying anything strange, Nakamori Akina said, "I'm really sorry for causing trouble for Tomioka-san and everyone. In the future, Kimura-san and I will be more careful when we go out, and we won't be photographed again, causing inconvenience to everyone."

Knowing that Akina Nakamori was the kind of person who didn't want to inconvenience anyone, Hiroshi Kimura quickly chimed in, "Yeah, we won't go to Hawaii for the next two years. We'll go again when these guys are bankrupt and can't afford to go anymore. It won't be long."

"What nonsense are you spouting again, Hiro-kun? What bankruptcy?" Nakamori Akina thought Kimura Hiro was talking nonsense again.

Kimura Hiroshi simply smiled and said, "Akina will understand when the time comes. I can't say more now."

Chapter 521 What is your relationship with her?

After Friday magazine's report, the fact that Hiroshi Kimura and Akina Nakamori went on vacation to Hawaii together became common knowledge. However, since the two had officially announced their relationship, this matter was just gossip and became a topic of conversation.

The fact that the two of them could still take a few days off to go on vacation to Hawaii at the end of the year has made the other celebrities in the entertainment industry extremely envious. At the end of the year, whether they are popular or not, everyone is busy. But these two top celebrities are so lucky that they can take time off to travel to Hawaii. This makes people very jealous.

However, the two of them didn't feel anything about it after their vacation. As soon as they returned, Akina Nakamori immediately went back to work. There was no way around it; there were just too many programs and events to attend at the end of the year. Those few days on vacation had already squeezed out as much free time as possible, and there wouldn't be much time to rest afterward.

As for Hiroshi Kimura, although he also has many programs to record at the end of the year, such as the year-end programs of The Top Ten and The Best Ten, FNS Music Festival, Record Awards, and Kohaku Uta Gassen, these are all programs that he cannot refuse. However, most of these programs are recorded in the first few days of the year. Only FNS Music Festival will be recorded a little earlier, but there are still about ten days left.

Before getting completely busy at the end of the year, Hiroshi Kimura needs to arrange the last few things for the year. The first thing is to communicate with Warner Music to hold a new singer audition next year. The purpose of this event is simply to add a chapter to Sachiko Kamachi's artist career.

Kimura Hiroshi didn't need to communicate with Warner's executives about this matter; he could just talk to Tomioka Yukio and have him speak to them directly.

However, when Hiroshi Kimura made this request in his office, Yukio Tomioka was somewhat surprised and asked, "Kimura-san, are you saying that you want Warner to hold a talent show, and that this show is only for a newcomer to debut as a singer in the future?"

Yukio Tomioka didn't quite understand Kimura Hiroshi's request. The reason was simple: a talent show is expensive, and Tomioka had never seen such an operation before. It was only because Kimura Hiroshi made this suggestion that he would listen to it. If someone else had made such an idea, Tomioka would have left long ago. He wouldn't listen to such nonsense.

"Yes, Mr. Tomioka, I want Warner to cooperate in this audition. It doesn't need to be a large-scale event, but it needs to be conducted in a more formal manner. It should also be open to newcomers from other agencies who are not signed with record companies. Of course, amateurs can also participate," Kimura Hiroshi said very seriously.

Now Yukio Tomioka knew that Hiroshi Kimura was serious, which made him quite puzzled. He asked, "What kind of newcomer is worth Kimura-san's high regard, and why does Warner Bros. need to cooperate in a draft? If the other person's future achievements are limited, then this could cause huge losses." Yukio Tomioka said with some concern.

Knowing that Tomioka Yukio would have doubts about making such a sudden request, Kimura Hiroshi was prepared. He took out several photos of Kamachi Sachiko and demos of her singles, placed them in front of Tomioka Yukio, and said, "This is her. Her real name is Kamachi Sachiko. She is twenty-one years old this year and is my most promising future superstar singer."

Picking up the photo from the table, Yukio Tomioka examined it. To be honest, Sachiko Kamachi in the photo, with her teeth fixed and wearing light makeup, was an absolute beauty. At least in terms of appearance, she had a great advantage and was one of the best beauties in the entertainment industry that Yukio Tomioka had ever seen. However, this was not a reason for her to become a big star in the future.

He picked up the demo of what should have been a single sung by the new female singer named Sachiko Kamachi, put it in the record player, and pressed play. She was singing "Gradually Attracted to You" from an album released by Hiroshi Kimura a few years ago. Hearing her unique voice and explosive singing style, Yukio Tomioka had to admit that she was indeed a super newcomer.

However, such super rookies are not uncommon in the history of the entertainment industry, and they are not guaranteed to achieve success. Therefore, this cannot really convince Yukio Tomioka. He paused the conversation and said, "This newcomer named Sachiko Kamachi is indeed very talented, but even so, holding an audition just for her is too extravagant. Why don't you recommend her directly to Warner Music, Mr. Kimura? We will definitely sign her."

Just sign with a record company and debut like other newcomers. A super newcomer with such talent will definitely become a big hit in the future. There's no need to do anything else, and it can save a lot of costs.

However, Hiroshi Kimura firmly shook his head and said, "Mr. Tomioka doesn't understand what I want at all. Since Mr. Tomioka is worried about the cost of the audition, then how about this: I will bear the cost of the audition, but if Sachiko Kamachi becomes a big star in the future, then Warner will reimburse me for the cost of the audition. If she doesn't become a star, then I will bear the cost. How about that?"

Upon hearing Kimura Hiroshi's suggestion, Tomioka Yukio knew that Kimura Hiroshi was really going all out for this newcomer. However, the suggestion was quite good, as it could guarantee Warner's interests. If the newcomer became a big hit in the future, the cost of the audition would not be a big deal, provided that the newcomer became a big hit, at least reaching the level of Koizumi Kyoko in the past.

So Yukio Tomioka didn't object anymore, but nodded and said, "Alright, since Kimura-san is so insistent, then I agree to this. I will talk to Warner about it. So when will the draft be held? At least we can have more time to prepare."

After a moment's thought, it seems that Tianhuang will die in January or February next year, so holding a talent show at that time is definitely not feasible. It should be arranged after that time. So Kimura Hiroshi said, "Let's do it after March. There are still four months. There should be enough time for publicity and preparation. Warner can also take it seriously. Maybe we can select a few very talented newcomers."

The 1990s are just around the corner, and the idol market seems to be doing quite well this year. After all, both newcomers and veterans have become popular. But this is the last hurrah. Next year will be the final chapter, and by the year after, idols will start to falter. At this point, selecting some newcomers and developing them along other paths would be extremely beneficial for Warner.

So Hiroshi Kimura's suggestion made a lot of sense, but Yukio Tomioka didn't seem to listen at all. He said, "Maybe. Then I'll talk to Warner as soon as possible. Four months is a bit tight. There are a lot of things involved in the draft."

"Yes, as soon as possible. It's almost the end of the year, and I'll be busy. I won't have much time to discuss this then. Also, I need to inform Sachiko-chan so she can prepare." Kimura Hiroshi leaned back in his chair, replying thoughtfully.

What he's thinking about now is, in the talent show, what place should Sachiko Kamachi get? First place is definitely not good, and winning the championship would be too eye-catching. Maybe he should just let her drop out?

"Um, Kimura-san, may I ask what your relationship is with this Ms. Sachiko, that you've gone to such lengths for her?" After finishing their business, Tomioka Yukio suddenly asked with a gossipy air.

With a sigh, Kimura Hiroshi knew that his meticulous planning for Sachiko Kamachi's career would inevitably lead to speculation about their relationship. There was no way around it; Sachiko Kamachi was simply too beautiful, flawless in every way—her height, her looks, and even her breasts were among the best in Japan.

Such speculation is always unavoidable in the entertainment industry. Kimura Hiroshi can only lament that he and Kamachi Sachiko have a completely innocent friendship. At most, he is just a capitalist who wants to make a good profit from Kamachi Sachiko. Why do people always think the wrong way?

"Akina and I have a very good relationship, and no third party will interfere. Besides, Akina also knows Sachiko-chan; they are good friends." Kimura Hiroshi didn't explain directly, because no amount of explanation would help. Kimura Hiroshi simply stated that Nakamori Akina also knew Kamachi Sachiko.

This left Yukio Tomioka speechless, because if Hiroshi Kimura really wanted to transform into an octopus, he would never allow his girlfriend to meet the other party. Allowing the other party to meet him meant that he had nothing to hide. Of course, it could also be ruled out that some people might have particularly twisted minds, but Hiroshi Kimura was clearly not that kind of person.

"I understand now. I'm really sorry, I misunderstood Kimura-san. I'll go and talk to Warner about this now. If they don't agree, Kimura-san will need to speak to them personally." Knowing he had overthought things, Tomioka Yukio quickly slipped away, not intending to stay next to Kimura Hiroshi any longer.

Seeing that Yukio Tomioka had gone to handle the matter, Hiroshi Kimura didn't intend to stay in the office any longer. He turned around and left the office, driving directly to Stardust Media. He hadn't been there for a while, so he decided to go and check it out, and then inform Sachiko Kamachi to prepare for the audition.

After driving for a short while, Hiroshi Kimura arrived at Stardust Communications in Shinjuku. This time, he did not inform Yoshiro Hosono in advance and planned to go directly into the office. However, he forgot that the office was not so easy to enter. There was security and a receptionist. So, as soon as he entered the door, the receptionist recognized him.

Since he had been recognized, Kimura Hiroshi knew she would definitely call Hosono Yoshiro, so he didn't go in directly. Instead, he chatted with the receptionist for a while and asked her to call Hosono Yoshiro.

A short while later, Yoshiro Hosono came out from inside. Upon seeing Hiroshi Kimura, he immediately became very excited and stepped forward, saying, "Kimura-san, it's been a while since you've been here. What's wrong? Did you finally remember that you're still a major shareholder of Stardust Media after your vacation with your girlfriend?"

Even Yoshiro Hosono knew about Hiroshi Kimura's vacation with his girlfriend, which shows how widely the gossip has spread. Hiroshi Kimura just smiled and replied, "Of course, after returning from vacation, I naturally want to check if my investments have suffered any losses, so I came to check the accounts at the end of the year."

Hosono Yoshiro laughed and said, "Then come and investigate. This year, the agency's development will definitely satisfy Kimura-san. Stardust Media is now a very famous agency in the entertainment industry, and it has quite a few popular artists under its management."

After saying that, he invited Kimura Hiroshi to his office. After all, it wasn't appropriate to talk about work at the door. Once in the office, Hosono Yoshiro really acted like he was reporting accounts to a shareholder, and told Kimura Hiroshi about the current situation of Stardust Media.

Stardust Media today is vastly different from what it was a few years ago. Back then, Stardust Media only produced gravure idols, but now, while not abandoning gravure idols, it has achieved success in other areas as well.

For example, in the idol singer category, there's WINK. BaBa, which they formed before, disbanded because one of the members was getting married. Since it was just an experimental product, Yoshiro Hosono didn't ask for any contracts or compensation; he just let them go.

WINK then achieved great success, becoming a top idol in just one year and selling over 600,000 records, which can be considered quite successful.

As for the actors, Hitomi Kuroki, Rie Miyazawa, and others are all very popular actresses now. Rie Miyazawa, in particular, is still very young, but she has already starred in many TV dramas and is very popular among young people. Now Yoshiro Hosono is even thinking about whether to release some records for her and harvest a wave of fans.

"Besides these, there are several promising newcomers, such as Ms. Sachiko Kamachi. Once she debuts, Stardust Media will only get better and better. Of course, this year is no bad either. At the end of the year, there will be a share of the profits sent to Mr. Kimura. It should be quite a lot," Yoshiro Hosono said generously.

How much? Kimura Hiroshi doesn't care about this amount of money at all. Stardust Media doesn't have any truly big-name artists yet, so the revenue won't be much. We'll have to wait until next year when WINK and Miyazawa Rie become hugely popular, and then the revenue will definitely be much more. When Kamachi Sachiko becomes popular, that will be the real boom period.

However, what Kimura Hiroshi said was, "Yes, I'm very satisfied. Hosono-san, besides checking on Stardust Broadcasting's progress today, I also came to see Sachiko-chan. The audition has been finalized, and I've come to inform her to prepare."

"Ah, the audition has been finalized? That's wonderful! But if Kimura-san wants to find Ms. Sachiko, I'm afraid he won't be able to. She's performing outside and probably won't be back at the agency today. How about Kimura-san comes tomorrow?" Hosono Yoshiro was very happy to hear that the audition had been finalized, which meant that Sachiko Kamachi's debut was not far off.

Kimura Hiroshi didn't have the time to come back tomorrow. He said, "I have other things to do tomorrow. I'll call her when she gets back to her apartment. It's been a long time since I've seen her and Rie-chan. Let's have a meal together sometime. Remember to give them a day off then."

"Sure, Kimura-san, don't worry. How could I dare disobey your request as a major shareholder? I'll definitely give them time off so you can have a get-together with your friends." Hosono Yoshiro readily agreed.

Chapter 522 Current Status

When he got home that evening, Akina Nakamori wasn't there; she was out of town recording a program. Kimura Hiroshi, seeing that it was almost time, called Sachiko Kamachi's apartment. The phone rang for a while before being answered.