My daily life with the original diva

"Okay, okay, it's all my fault, but who can resist Akina's charm? I couldn't help myself. Now I'll make amends and pick you up." Thinking of last night, Kimura Hiroshi's heart swayed. Looking at the lazy Nakamori Akina in the morning, he actually wanted to do it again, but he managed to control himself. Young people should also be more restrained, otherwise they will suffer when they reach middle age.

Reaching out to hug his legs and back, Kimura Hiroshi lifted Nakamori Akina off the bed. Nakamori Akina enjoyed the hug and immediately wrapped her arms around his neck, resting her face against it. She even playfully blew on his neck, making Kimura Hiroshi feel ticklish and almost unable to hold her back.

"Stop fooling around, be careful not to fall, it's dangerous." He stopped Nakamori Akina from playing around, carried her all the way to the bathroom, and then came back to get her slippers so that Nakamori Akina could wash up properly.

After washing up, the two finally sat down at the dining table to enjoy the exquisite breakfast that Kimura Hiroshi had prepared that morning: a fried egg and bacon sandwich, two lightly oiled stir-fries, and bonito sushi.

"Wow, breakfast is so lavish. Won't I gain weight if I eat too much?" Looking at the luxurious breakfast prepared by Kimura Hiroshi, Nakamori Akina was both surprised and a little worried. She had gained several pounds recently and was not as thin as she was last year. Much of it was because Kimura Hiroshi forced her to eat. When he made something delicious, she couldn't help but eat more.

In response to Akina Nakamori's concerns, Hiroshi Kimura simply handed the food to her and said, "You've only gained a few pounds since last year, which is far too slow. It would be better if you gained more weight. Don't worry about eating; I'll still like you even if you gain weight."

Although Hiroshi Kimura was somewhat envious of Akina Nakamori's perfect collarbones when she was thin, she was just too thin at that time. In comparison, Hiroshi Kimura hoped that Akina Nakamori would prioritize her health.

Hearing Kimura Hiroshi say that he liked her a little chubby, Nakamori Akina felt less guilty and said with a smile, "Alright then, I won't be polite, let's eat!"

After saying that, she began to enjoy the breakfast prepared by Kimura Hiroshi. As a little foodie, she actually had a pretty good appetite if she didn't control it. Compared to the small appetites of most Japanese people, Nakamori Akina was considered to be of a normal appetite by Kimura Hiroshi. However, she couldn't eat as much as Kimura Hiroshi, who was definitely a big eater among ordinary Japanese people.

While eating, Akina Nakamori asked about the audition, "Is Sachiko-chan's audition going smoothly? So, is she about to debut? If she needs anything, I can offer some assistance."

As a friend, Akina Nakamori cares about them a lot and is willing to use her resources to help them. As a top singer, if Akina Nakamori is willing to lend a hand, it will be a great help. At least getting on some popular shows will not be a problem.

"Akina-chan is really kind-hearted. The audition went very smoothly, but her debut probably won't be so early. It might be early next year. As for now, she still needs to do some preparation work. Don't worry, Sachiko-chan's agency will handle everything for her debut. They'll make sure there won't be any problems. You can rest assured." Kimura Hiro told Nakamori Akina not to worry about this matter.

Nodding, Nakamori Akina knew how reliable Kimura Hiroshi was, so she didn't ask any more questions and instead inquired about other matters.

“Hongjun said he has something to do later. What is it? Does he think that since it’s a rare holiday, he’s going to take me somewhere to play? But I seem to have gotten up a little late, so I don’t have much time.”

After recording a program in Paris for two days, Nakamori Akina had a rare day off today and slept in. She thought that Kimura Hiroshi would probably take her out to play next.

However, Kimura Hiroshi rejected her idea, saying, "It's not about taking Akina out to play, but about something important. You'll find out what it is when we get there. Oh, and get all the paperwork for the apartments under your name ready."

"Why are the apartment materials ready?" Akina Nakamori asked curiously.

"You'll see when you get there." Without saying much, Kimura Hiroshi quickly finished the breakfast in front of him.

After breakfast, Kimura Hiro drove Nakamori Akina towards Ginza. Although Nakamori Akina didn't know what Kimura Hiro was going to do, she knew that he definitely wouldn't return her materials, so she sat in the passenger seat with the documents.

Before long, they arrived at the familiar real estate agency. Kimura Hiroshi had called ahead, and staff were already waiting for them when they arrived. They then led them to Hanano Yoko's office.

Upon seeing her important customers arrive, Yoko Hanano quickly greeted them with a smile and asked the staff to prepare drinks. She then greeted them, "Kimura-san, Akina-san, you've arrived!"

"Yes, you're here. Ms. Yoko, have you prepared everything I asked you to?" After sitting down, Kimura Hiroshi didn't exchange many pleasantries and went straight to asking about the matter.

Placing the thick stack of documents in front of Kimura Hiroshi, Hanano Yoko said, "Everything is ready. It covers all the properties under Kimura-san's name and Akina-san's name. But recently, real estate prices have been rising rapidly. Are you sure you want to sell them all? I think if we continue to hold them, we might still be able to make a profit."

Although she previously thought Kimura Hiroshi was a decisive person, and Hanano Yoko trusted his judgment and planned to sell with him, she hesitated again after seeing the recent price increases. The real estate market was too tempting, and she was reluctant to sell now.

Not everyone would be so decisive when they see a profit in hand. Profits can be tempting, and some people will still choose a path that may lead to certain death, let alone one that doesn't seem dangerous at all.

But Kimura Hiroki knew that the real estate business wouldn't last much longer, and if he held on to it any longer, he would be close to bankruptcy. So he had to sell it off immediately, and he didn't bother to say anything more.

"Stop trying to persuade me, Ms. Yoko. Prepare to sell off everything immediately, including all the real estate and apartments under my and Akina's names. Don't leave anything behind."

Seeing Kimura Hiroshi's resolute decision, Hanano Yoko had no intention of continuing to persuade him and could only agree.

"Alright, since Kimura-san has made the decision, I won't say anything more. Please sign the authorization letter, and Akina-san as well."

At this moment, Akina Nakamori finally understood why Hiroshi Kimura had brought her here. It turned out that he had come to sell off real estate and properties. She was a little confused as to why he needed to sell. Although she didn't pay much attention to this kind of thing, she knew that the real estate market had been growing very well recently, so there was no need to sell. Had Hiroshi Kimura encountered some difficulties?

She quietly approached Kimura Hiroshi and whispered in his ear, "Hiroshi-kun, have you encountered any difficulties lately? Do you need a large sum of money?"

Uh, Kimura Hiroshi didn't expect Nakamori Akina to ask that. He knew Nakamori Akina had misunderstood and didn't want her to worry, so he whispered in her ear, "No, my financial situation is very good. I still have several hundred million yen in cash in my bank account. How could I be in trouble?"

"Then why sell the real estate? Even I know that the real estate market is doing very well recently, and many people in the entertainment industry are investing in it. Why would Hiro-kun sell it?" Nakamori Akina was even more confused now.

I chuckled. It really is the bubble era. Investment has permeated everything. Even someone like Akina Nakamori, who doesn't care much about this kind of thing, knows about it. It's clear that everyone in Japan is caught up in it, and the vast majority of people think that the market is good now and they should invest instead of selling.

"I didn't expect Akina to know this too. Do you know how much the apartment you bought costs per square meter now?" Kimura Hiroshi asked.

Akina Nakamori had no idea about this. She had entrusted all her apartments to Hiroshi Kimura and hadn't paid any attention to it herself. However, she knew that the prices must have increased significantly, since real estate prices had been rising for the past few years.

"Miss Yoko, could you please tell Akina what the current price per square meter is for those luxury apartments under her name?" Kimura Hiroshi didn't speak himself, but instead asked Hanano Yoko to say it.

Yoko Hanano was extremely familiar with her business. When a major client asked, she answered without hesitation, "The apartments under Akina-san's name are currently priced at around 50 million yen per square meter. As for Kimura-san's properties, some of them are almost 100 million yen per square meter."

The price per square meter stunned Nakamori Akina. She remembered that when she bought these apartments, they were mostly around three million yen per square meter. How come they have now risen to fifty million yen? That's more than ten times the original price. This is too terrifying. She knew prices would rise, but she didn't expect them to rise this much.

"Now Akina knows how terrifying the price increase is, right? Prices are so high now. Although everyone's wages have increased a bit, how much have wages increased compared to a few years ago? Less than 50%, while land prices have increased more than tenfold. In the end, who can afford to buy? Those conglomerates alone can't take over all of Japan's real estate." Kimura Hiroshi imparted some financial knowledge to Nakamori Akina.

Land prices are now too high; Japan simply cannot afford it. The rate of real estate appreciation far exceeds the rate of economic appreciation, and even conglomerates cannot keep up with the investment. As soon as banks raise loan interest rates, the cash flow will immediately break down, and no one will be able to take over.

She didn't understand what Kimura Hiroshi and Nakamori Akina were saying, but Nakamori Akina trusted Kimura Hiroshi's judgment and said, "In that case, let's sell it. I know Hiroshi-kun is definitely right."

It's so good to have a partner who trusts you completely. You don't need to argue too much. If it were someone who was calculating and thought he was wrong and should continue investing, who knows how long the argument would go on and what problems might arise. So it's best to have his partner completely trust you and support him no matter what he decides.

"Ah, having Akina is really great. But if Akina were to sell all the apartments she owns, she would have 40 billion yen in wealth. Akina, you'll really be a rich woman in the future. Your Hiro-kun will have to rely on you to support him." Kimura Hiro said in a slightly joking tone.

Unexpectedly, Akina Nakamori took it seriously and said without hesitation, "Yes, I can support Hiro-kun without any problem. I'll support him even if we don't have an apartment. Hiro-kun can even quit working if he doesn't want to."

Although the two spoke softly, Hanano Yoko could still hear them clearly. The expression on her face was truly remarkable. These two top celebrities were actually communicating like this in private. How sweet! But did they even consider her feelings when they said this in front of her? You know, she's still single.

Confirming so much information about real estate and apartments would take a long time. Kimura Hiroshi drank two more drinks and couldn't help but go to the restroom, leaving Nakamori Akina there. She watched Kimura Hiroshi leave.

She said to Hanano Yoko, "Miss Yoko, please keep that 162-square-meter apartment for me. Don't sell it, understand?"

Although she didn't know why Akina Nakamori wanted to keep one room, she nodded and took down the information for that apartment when Akina Nakamori gave the order.

Chapter 539 Tokyo Love Story: Still Lovers

After the contract was signed, Yoko Hanano acted quickly, immediately listing two properties and two apartments for sale. Kimura Hiroshi had instructed her to proceed slowly and complete the sales by the end of the year, so she had to be fast.

As soon as these two properties and apartments went on sale, people came to inquire about the price immediately. And it wasn't just one or two people, but many, including individuals and companies. They didn't haggle and were even willing to pay more than the asking price, just to get the property.

The reason for its popularity is that real estate near Ginza is almost in a state of having prices but no market. This is not because the prices are too high and no one can afford them, but because there are people offering prices but no one is selling their properties.

In recent years, real estate prices have been rising steadily, especially in Ginza, Tokyo's hottest district. This year, the trend continues, with real estate prices rising all the way. Under these circumstances, people who own real estate are simply unwilling to sell their properties, knowing that prices will continue to rise. Holding onto their properties allows their assets to keep increasing, so who would want to sell?

This situation naturally leads to a situation where there are high prices but no market, and everyone is reluctant to sell. Individuals and companies that have borrowed large sums of money from banks to invest will naturally not let go of any real estate near Ginza that is on the market, and are even willing to pay higher prices to buy it.

"106 million yen per square meter, Mr. Kimura. This is an offer from an investment company. Should we sell our two properties to them?"

Kimura Hiroshi had just arrived at the company in the morning and was about to take a group to Fuji TV to discuss the promotion of the TV series when he received a call from Hanano Yoko. His bottom line was originally 98 million yen per unit, but he did not expect that the other party would actually raise the price by 8 million yen. That was the price he originally paid for these properties. Now these people were buying them without even blinking an eye, directly adding the cost to the price.

"Sell? Why wouldn't we sell? Ask them if they still want it. We could give them two more sets without a problem. These guys are really crazy. I've only ever heard of people trying to drive down prices, but I never thought anyone would actually pay more." Kimura Hiroshi finally understood the madness of these investors. Eight million yen more per square meter, that's eighty million yen for a hundred square meters. Even if the average salary in Japan is now over five million yen, that's still more than ten years' salary for one person. They just raise the price like that.

It's unclear how much leverage they used or how much money they siphoned from banks. Their actions were so reckless that if housing prices didn't rise, their cash flow would dry up, and they wouldn't even need housing prices to fall.

Hanano Yoko smiled slightly and said, "Even an investor as knowledgeable about the market as Kimura-san doesn't know the current situation? Both the stock market and real estate are crazy. Who would be willing to sell to them without raising the price? Since Kimura-san is satisfied with this price, then I will sell the four properties I have to them."

"Yes, no problem. After these four units are sold, we'll sell the remaining four units in a month and a half. Also, we can expedite the sale of Akina's apartment. Compared to large-scale real estate developments like this, selling apartments won't attract as much attention." Although the arrangements had already been agreed upon, Kimura Hiroshi couldn't help but offer a reminder.

"Don't worry, Kimura-san, I'm a seasoned real estate agent, there won't be any problems. I'll go discuss the sale with them now. Sorry to bother you." Hanano Yoko hung up the phone and went to discuss the sale of the property with the investment company.

After hanging up the phone, Kimura Hiroshi leaned back comfortably in his chair, in a very good mood. He couldn't help it; his assets had increased in value again, so there was no reason for him not to be happy. Making money from the Japanese was really too easy.

A moment later, the office door opened, and Sato Kayo stood in the doorway and said, "President, Vice President Matsumoto is all ready. We can head to Fuji Television now."

"Okay, I'll be right there." In a better mood, he was able to get things done more quickly. Kimura Hiroshi tidied himself up a bit and left the office.

With Sato Kayo by his side, Kimura Hiroshi walked to the company entrance and saw Matsumoto Takaaki waiting for him there. However, Kimura Hiroshi noticed that when Matsumoto saw him, he glanced behind him with a smile, and behind him was Sato Kayo.

"This guy wouldn't actually have a crush on Kayo-chan, would he? Ha, trying to win over his former idol? I'd like to see if he has the ability." Kimura Hiroshi naturally wouldn't ask too many questions about this kind of thing; he was more interested in seeing how Matsumoto Takaaki would pursue a girl.

"Good morning, President. Everything is ready. We can set off now," Matsumoto Takaaki said to Kimura Hiroshi.

Nodding, the group officially set off. In the car, Kimura Hiroshi couldn't help but stare at Matsumoto Takaaki, because Sato Kayo was sitting next to him, and he wanted to see if the two of them had any feelings for each other.

But it's impossible for Matsumoto Takaaki not to feel something when he's being stared at like that. Kimura Hiroshi is making him a little uneasy, so he forces a smile and asks, "President, is there something wrong with me today? Why are you staring at me like that?"

"Ah, no, Matsumoto-san, you're overthinking it. Real estate investment has been very hot lately. Have you invested in real estate, Matsumoto-san?" Having been caught, Kimura Hiroshi was a little embarrassed and quickly changed the subject.

Knowing that Kimura Hiroshi was deliberately changing the subject, Matsumoto Takaaki didn't press the matter, as that would be disrespectful to the president. He continued Kimura Hiroshi's topic and replied, "Ah, yes, I've made a lot of money at Hegemony in recent years. Everyone is investing in real estate, so I've also invested some, and the returns have been quite good."

"I see. It seems there are quite a few investors. But my advice is not to put all your savings into it. If possible, sell it by next year at the latest," Kimura Hiroshi couldn't help but suggest.

"Um, has the president discovered some kind of risk?" Matsumoto Takaaki asked curiously after hearing Kimura Hiroshi's words.

This was something that couldn't be said in detail, so Kimura Hiroshi only vaguely said, "No, it's just that the rise in real estate prices is too abnormal, so we need to be careful. That's all you need to know. The rest is up to you."

By the end of this year, real estate prices and stock prices will reach their peak. Then, stock prices will start to decline rapidly, while real estate prices can be maintained, but they will no longer rise. This will only last for two years before they can no longer hold on and will collapse rapidly. Therefore, he said that it is still possible to sell next year. If you wait any longer, it will really be too late because no one will be willing to buy at a high price.

Without saying anything more, the car drove to the parking lot of Fuji Television. Kimura Hiroshi led his company people to the conference room of Fuji Television, and a short while later, people from Fuji Radio came in.

"Long time no see, Kimura-san." Miyauchi Takesetsu greeted Kimura Hiroshi with great joy.

"Yes, it's been a long time since I've seen Mr. Miyauchi. It's a pleasure to meet you again," Kimura Hiroshi greeted with a smile.

Although the two had not met in person for a long time, Hiroshi Kimura had provided Taketsugu Miyauchi with a lot of help, including money and resources, which helped Miyauchi quickly establish his position in the drama department of Fuji Television. This was a deal they had made, but such a deal was something that could not be made public, so the two would avoid meeting in person.

This time, the two had a legitimate opportunity to meet because Wit's "Long Vacation" was about to officially air on Fuji TV.

With everyone present, the meeting officially began. Miyauchi Takesetsu informed Kimura Hiroshi that "Long Vacation" would be broadcast on Fuji TV's 9 PM drama program on April 12th.

“I’ve already watched the drama, and the quality is absolutely top-notch. I didn’t expect Kimura-san to be so outstanding in her first drama. However, even the best drama needs promotion, so Kimura-san needs to cooperate with Fuji TV for promotional activities beforehand, and of course, Akina-san will also be involved.” Miyauchi Takesetsu made the first request.

With the release of a TV series, promotion is naturally indispensable, especially since it's the first TV series for two top celebrities, Hiroshi Kimura and Akina Nakamori. If the two can cooperate in promotion, it can definitely boost the TV series' ratings. However, since Hiroshi Kimura is unwilling to appear on too many TV programs, Takeshi Miyauchi had to make the request in advance.

This is naturally not a big problem. Kimura Hiroshi nodded slightly and said, "No problem. As for the promotion, Akina-san, the other actors and I will cooperate. This is my first TV series, and I attach great importance to its ratings. However, if the ratings meet the target, then we need to discuss the revenue issue properly."

The most important thing we're doing at today's meeting is, of course, revenue. The revenue of a TV series is tied to its viewership ratings. The higher the ratings, the more money the TV station is willing to pay, because viewership ratings are related to advertising revenue, which is the most important source of income for TV stations.

When it comes to interests, the discussion becomes quite heated, since it involves the interests of both parties. Neither side is willing to give an inch, and both want to gain the most benefits, so naturally, the discussion will be quite intense.

Fortunately, these kinds of things are usually handled by subordinates. Kimura Hiroshi and Miyauchi Takesetsu don't get involved. If they did, it could damage their relationship. So as long as they don't cross each other's bottom line, neither of them will speak up, and they might even try to smooth things over.

The discussions lasted for more than two hours, and finally a result that satisfied everyone was reached. Then, the agreement was signed, which determined the benefits and obligations of both parties.

"That's great. We've officially reached our first collaboration agreement with Kimura-san. So, Kimura-san, are you ready for your next drama? I saw that 'Long Vacation' has finished filming, so filming a second drama shouldn't be a problem, right?" Upon seeing the agreement signed, Miyauchi Takesetsu wanted to pursue a second collaboration.

There was no way around it; quite a few TV stations wanted to collaborate with Hiroshi Kimura. After all, the box office success of Kimura's movies showed that he had a large audience. Even though it was still unknown how his first TV drama would fare, Taketsuki Miyauchi wanted to keep him on the show, at least to prevent him from appearing in dramas on other TV stations.

"A second TV series?" When Miyauchi Takesetsu mentioned this, Kimura Hiroshi really hadn't thought about what to film for the second TV series.

He had two very good options in his mind. The first was "A Rare Lover," a high-rated drama starring Akina Nakamori. It was about the pure friendship between two girls, but in reality, it was a friendship that transcended normal emotions. If Akina Nakamori and a top-tier actress were to star in this type of drama, the ratings would be unimaginable.

The second is the classic pure love drama "Tokyo Love Story". Its manga copyright belongs to Wit Studio. The manga ended more than a year ago and sold very well. It is a breath of fresh air among the so-called love manga filled with pornography and violence in recent years, and is quite popular among many young people.

Given the popularity of the manga, if he and Akina Nakamori were to co-star in the show, the viewership ratings would likely be even higher than before.

Choosing between these two dramas was a dilemma for Hiroshi Kimura, who was unsure which one to film first and couldn't make a decision immediately.

"What, Mr. Kimura, don't you have any ideas yet?" Miyauchi Takesetsu asked, seeing Kimura Hiroshi pondering.

Shaking his head, Hiroshi Kimura said, "Yes, but the ideas are all too good, making it hard for me to decide which one to film. How about this, I'll go back and ask Akina-san for her opinion. Whichever one she likes, then we'll film that one, and I'll give Miyauchi-san an answer later."

Kimura Hiroshi wasn't in a hurry. It wasn't April yet, and there was still plenty of time this year. He figured he should go back and ask Nakamori Akina for her opinion first.