My daily life with the original diva

The most direct reason why everyone thinks it's impossible is this: Hiroshi Kimura and Akina Nakamori are both top-tier celebrities, and it would be unwise for them to choose to get married when their popularity hasn't declined too much. This is extremely rare in the Japanese entertainment industry.

"Maybe they don't care about their careers. Don't forget, Momoe Yamaguchi chose to get married and then retire at the peak of her career."

This was such a special case that even after nearly ten years, the reporters present still remembered it vividly, wondering if another one was going to happen after ten years.

If that's really the case, then those of them who got the first-hand information today have made a fortune. At this moment, they actually hope that this is just a press conference to announce their marriage.

As if confirming their least likely guess, a short while later they saw Hiroshi Kimura's manager, Yukio Tomioka, arrive with several staff members. They placed two bouquets of flowers and microphones on the long table, and the reporters present immediately began taking pictures, while some wanted to interview Yukio Tomioka.

However, Yukio Tomioka did not respond to the reporters' interviews at all. He did not say a word and then hurriedly retreated. After that, two staff members carried in a huge screen.

When the reporters present saw the huge screen, their eyes lit up with excitement. They instinctively guessed that it might be the gold screen used to announce the wedding. Cameras and video cameras were all pointed at the screen, and they were taking pictures as if film were free.

When the screen was lowered, the reporters present were stunned, because it was not a gold screen, but a screen embroidered with some kind of flower. Some knowledgeable reporters recognized it as a peony, which seems to be very popular among Chinese people.

This greatly disappointed everyone. They thought it would be a gold screen used to announce the wedding, but it turned out to be a peony screen. What kind of operation is this? Even if it is a press conference for other matters, do you need to find a separate screen?

"What on earth is going on? Has Kimura-san come up with some strange publicity stunt and wants us to cooperate with his publicity campaign?" Amidst the fluctuating emotions, some reporters felt they couldn't take it anymore. They really didn't know what Kimura Hiroshi was up to and felt that he might be launching his first publicity stunt of the 1990s to welcome the arrival of a new era.

"We'll find out soon. Kimura-san should be out soon. There's no point in guessing anymore. We'll know when he comes out." Some reporters didn't even bother to guess anymore; they just wanted to wait for Kimura Hiroshi to come out and say it.

They weren't kept waiting for long, only four or five minutes, when they saw Hiroshi Kimura walking out of the TV station, with Akina Nakamori behind him. Both of them were dressed in formal attire, and more importantly, Hiroshi Kimura was holding Akina Nakamori's hand as they walked out, surrounded by other staff members.

At first, everyone was confused by the scene, but they quickly realized that something was wrong; it seemed like they were really going to announce their marriage.

"Quick, aim at Kimura-san and Akina-san, take pictures! My God, do you have enough film? Big news, absolutely big news! They're probably really getting married!" Some reporters couldn't control their emotions anymore. They were about to get a super big news story that would shake the entertainment industry. At this moment, they only regretted not having enough film.

Holding hands with Akina Nakamori, Hiroshi Kimura walked out unhurriedly. But as soon as he appeared, the flashes from the cameras opposite him almost blinded him, as if the reporters were afraid of missing any shot.

Fortunately, Yukio Tomioka reacted quickly and stood in front of him to block the camera flash, which allowed Hiroshi Kimura and Akina Nakamori to sit down on the stools that had been set up.

"Ladies and gentlemen, even if your film is free, now is not the time to shoot, is it? I haven't officially announced the news yet. Can you wait until I finish speaking before you shoot? Also, there's too much flash, and Akina and I can't even speak. Please, for the sake of our eyes, thank you." After sitting down, Kimura Hiroshi said in a joking tone.

The reporters present were amused by Hiroshi Kimura, and they knew that the news had not been announced yet, so there was no point in taking too many photos. They decided to wait until the news was announced.

With the flashing lights subsiding, Kimura Hiroshi finally felt a bit more comfortable. He didn't deliberately keep the reporters in suspense, as they were all on good terms with him. So, seeing that it was about time, he took Nakamori Akina's hand, and the two of them stood up to show the reporters the rings on their hands.

"As you all probably guessed, and you're right. Thank you all for attending my and Ms. Nakamori Akina's wedding announcement today. Ms. Nakamori Akina and I have decided to hold our wedding this year, and we are now officially informing you of this. We hope to receive your blessings." Kimura Hiroshi announced his marriage at a leisurely pace, while looking at Nakamori Akina beside him.

Akina Nakamori appeared somewhat nervous at this moment, but she couldn't hide the smile on her face. Unusually, she spoke softly to the reporters, "Yes, I have accepted Mr. Hiroshi Kimura's marriage proposal, and we will hold our wedding this year."

Both parties confirmed the marriage, meaning they were indeed getting married. Although there had been speculation, the reporters present were still in an uproar. It was actually true! Hiroshi Kimura and Akina Nakamori had chosen to get married at the peak of their careers, which was even more shocking than when Momoe Yamaguchi announced her marriage.

Because Hiroshi Kimura and Akina Nakamori are both top-tier celebrities, their fan base and online influence are enormous. If this news is announced tomorrow, it will likely become the hottest topic in Japan immediately.

Now, no matter how expensive the film was, the reporters didn't care anymore. They frantically took pictures of Hiroshi Kimura and Akina Nakamori, especially the image of the two holding hands and showing off their rings. They absolutely had to capture that picture to make it the front page photo for tomorrow. They didn't even need to write a press release; just put the photo in the newspaper, and it would definitely sell like hotcakes tomorrow.

There wasn't much to say at the press conference announcing their marriage; they simply shared the news. After announcing their decision to get married, Hiroshi Kimura and Akina Nakamori didn't say anything more. They just waited until the reporters had finished taking pictures before sitting down.

Next comes the Q&A session with the media, followed by a press conference, which is unavoidable. This is where an agent like Yukio Tomioka needs to step in.

"Dear journalists, the next part is the Q&A session. We only have half an hour because Mr. Hiroshi Kimura and Ms. Akina Nakamori have already performed for a long time and will be preparing for the wedding. So, the interview time is limited. We apologize for the inconvenience," said Yukio Tomioka, gesturing for the reporters to begin their questions.

With only half an hour, the reporters had no idea how many questions they had to ask. Half an hour was hardly enough, but they also knew Kimura Hiroshi's personality; he wouldn't leave them more time to ask questions. So, as soon as Tomioka Yukio finished speaking, reporters immediately started asking questions.

"Mr. Kimura, when will your wedding be next year?"

"It should be in April. We will let everyone know the exact time later."

"So, Akina-san, the ring you were wearing on the show before was the engagement ring Kimura-san proposed to, right?"

"Ah, yes, I was a little excited because Kimura-san proposed, so I put the engagement ring on my hand. I didn't expect you guys to notice. Reporters are really good at observing!"

"So, how many children do you and Kimura plan to have? You mentioned on a TV show before that you wanted to have many children?"

"Well, that depends on how many Kimura-san wants. I'd naturally prefer as many as possible."

Because the reporters present were all close to Hiroshi Kimura, the questions they asked weren't particularly tricky or difficult to answer, so the atmosphere at the press conference was quite pleasant. The main questions concerned the wedding and future plans, and Hiroshi Kimura and Akina Nakamori were unusually patient in answering the reporters' questions.

Half an hour passed quickly. Seeing that it was almost time, Hiroshi Kimura and Akina Nakamori didn't intend to stay any longer. They were really tired today, and the press conference was just to inform everyone of the news, so it wasn't anything particularly important. It was about time to leave.

"Thank you all so much for coming. It's really been a long day for you all. That concludes the press conference. Ms. Akina Nakamori and I would like to get some rest tonight, so we'll end the conference here. Thank you again." After the press conference, Hiroshi Kimura and Akina Nakamori stood up and expressed their gratitude to the reporters present.

Although reporters still had many questions to ask, Hiroshi Kimura and Akina Nakamori quickly left the press conference under the protection of their staff, giving reporters no chance to ask further questions.

Upon seeing Hiroshi Kimura and Akina Nakamori leave, the reporters present immediately began their next move.

"Immediately, notify the editor-in-chief to change tomorrow's front-page headline. Also, get the photos developed right away. We're not going to sleep tonight; we need to get it done immediately, understand?"

This news will surely cause a huge shock throughout Japan tomorrow morning.

Chapter 589 Caused a Shock

"Kimura Hiroshi just announced in the lobby of NHK TV that he will marry Nakamori Akina this April. What, you're saying I'm lying to you? Editor-in-Chief, do you think I would dare to joke with you in the early hours of New Year's Day?"

The entire Japanese entertainment media was in an uproar because of this news, and they all started to take action. Although it was still early morning, the news was so shocking that it spread in the media world at an astonishing speed.

"What did you say? You didn't take any photos of Kimura Hiroshi announcing his marriage? Aren't you at NHK? How come you don't know anything? Damn it, you were taking pictures of other celebrities in the parking garage. You're really useless, how could you not know anything?"

The news was spreading, and the entertainment media all knew that if this news was published tomorrow, it would have an explosive effect, and the sales of their newspapers and magazines would see a terrifying increase. But the prerequisite was that you had to get some photos. Unfortunately, most of the entertainment reporters didn't get any photos; they were all frantically taking pictures at the garage exit.

However, they had no idea what was happening in the lobby of the NHK television station building. When their editor-in-chief or chief editor called, they realized what they had missed—a huge news story. This left many entertainment reporters quite astonished.

"That damned Hiroshi Kimura, he's so vengeful! He invited reporters from the media and TV stations who spoke well of him when his marriage proposal scandal broke a few days ago, and he didn't reveal any information to us at all." An entertainment reporter, wanting to make amends, tried to ask other reporters who had taken the photos if they could sell them.

It turned out that almost all the reporters who were able to film the scene were those who had previously spoken well of Kimura Hiroshi. As for the other reporters, they were almost all excluded, and no one knew anything about it.

Moreover, the reporters who took the photos were unwilling to sell them because they reported them to their superiors almost immediately after taking the pictures. If they sold the photos, they would probably be the first to suffer. However, if they took the photos back, they would not only receive a reward, but they might also get a promotion for getting such a big news story. They could tell the difference between good and bad.

As a result, the various media outlets that took the photos rushed to edit their pages, hoping that the news would make it onto their front page first thing the next morning.

Unlike these print media, television stations had a much easier time. After the news was relayed back, the management of Fuji Television and Asahi Television immediately decided to postpone the morning news and instead broadcast the video of Hiroshi Kimura and Akina Nakamori announcing their marriage in the morning in order to gain the highest level of attention.

However, the two main figures who stirred up the storm, Hiroshi Kimura and Akina Nakamori, seemed quite relaxed at this moment. After the press conference, the two did not go to the celebration party after the Kohaku Uta Gassen, because they were afraid that reporters would be waiting for them there, and if that happened, it would be difficult to have a peaceful night.

So after the press conference, the two of them secretly drove out of the garage in a car specially prepared for them by the agency, without being seen or intercepted by any reporters.

Only after the NHK television station building had completely disappeared from their sight did the two men exchange a smile and then let out a long sigh of relief.

"Thank you for your hard work, Akina. This is the first time I've seen you so patient with the media, listening to so many strange questions they asked." Kimura Hiroshi shook Nakamori Akina's hand and said. He knew that Nakamori Akina was so tolerant of the reporters' questions because she didn't want anything to go wrong at their wedding press conference.

However, Nakamori Akina didn't seem to mind, and with a smile on her face, she said, "Hiro-kun, you're mistaken. When I'm in a good mood, I'll answer some of their rude questions. I'm only answering them today because I'm in a good mood. If I'm in a bad mood, I won't accept too many questions in any situation."

“Is that so? Well, that’s fine then. The reporters are really lucky to have caught Akina in a good mood,” Kimura Hiroshi said.

Turning her head, Akina Nakamori stared at Hiroshi Kimura and said, "They should also thank Hiro-kun. If it weren't for Hiro-kun, I wouldn't be in a good mood either."

Kimura Hiroshi was very happy, and a look of contentment appeared on his face. He even hummed the song "Kita-Tsubasa" that Nakamori Akina had sung before.

"There are at least three wrong notes in this section, Hiro-kun. You'd better pay attention in the future. If people see that you can't even sing your wife's songs well, they might think there's something wrong with our relationship." Nakamori Akina said with a mischievous smile as she listened to Kimura Hiro's tune.

"How could it be so outrageous?" Kimura Hiroshi thought it couldn't possibly happen, but as soon as he said it, he realized something was wrong. It really was quite possible. Those entertainment reporters in Japan are capable of anything. Don't think they'll let you off the hook just because you're married. They'll probably be stirring up news about your marital problems every now and then.

After all, such news is all too common in later generations. For example, the famous Takuya Kimura and Shizuka Kudo had news of their marital discord almost every year. The two of them were too lazy to respond, but the media still enjoyed it because they felt that if they made the right bet, it would be a great victory.

"By the way, why was the screen behind Hiroki when he announced his marriage today a floral screen? Shouldn't it be a gold screen for announcing the marriage?" Nakamori Akina suddenly remembered the screen behind them today.

After a moment's thought, Kimura Hiroshi said, "Who said that celebrities in the entertainment industry have to use a gold screen when announcing their marriage? I don't know who was the first to do that. I just want to be different. This is the 90s, so let Akina and I do something really special. Let's see if they use a floral screen in the future."

Of course, Hiroshi Kimura wouldn't tell Akina Nakamori that he was somewhat allergic to gold screens and didn't want to use them at their wedding announcement, as it would make him uncomfortable.

However, after listening to Hiroshi Kimura's explanation, Akina Nakamori actually started to think about it seriously. After a while, she said, "I really don't know who was the first to use the Golden Screen. But Hiroshi is right. We should be special and different from others. Let's see if they will follow our example. It's quite interesting to think about this. Hehe, as expected of Hiroshi, he always comes up with something special."

"Right, it's possible that the two of us will cause a stir. By the way, is Aunt Chieko ready? Our tickets are for tomorrow noon, we need to leave quickly. Who knows how many reporters are after us? If we're late, I'm afraid it will be too late." Kimura Hiroshi knew what the situation would be like tomorrow, and they had to leave as soon as possible.

"I asked Mom this morning, and she and my sisters are all ready. We'll call again tomorrow to confirm. Right now, I just want to go home and sleep. I'm so tired," Akina Nakamori said weakly.

Having participated in so many performances and a press conference today, Nakamori Akina is quite nervous, so Kimura Hiroshi is a bit exhausted. He naturally knows this, so he said, "Akina, sit tight, I'm going to speed things up."

After saying that, he stepped on the gas and sped towards the apartment. Of course, the speed was only about 70 or 80 kilometers per hour, because there were still quite a few cars on the road, so it was impossible to go too fast.

The two of them went back to rest and sleep, preparing to take their families abroad for a trip the next day. However, some people who were also planning to take a holiday were not so lucky. They were forced to work overtime overnight, especially some workers in printing factories. The newspapers for tomorrow were already laid out and ready for production, but they were told that the layout had to be changed and they had to work overtime overnight.

Thanks to the hard work of these people, the final printed newspaper was completed before 5 a.m. and began to be transported to all corners of the city, so that citizens who got up early in the morning could see the latest issue of the newspaper.

This first morning of the 1990s was destined to be a day that many Japanese people will remember vividly. Many families had the habit of turning on the TV to watch the morning news as soon as they got up, while others bought newspapers.

But when they turned on the TV or received the newspaper, almost all they heard and saw was the same news: yesterday morning, after the Red and White Song Festival ended, Hiroshi Kimura announced in the lobby of NHK TV that he would marry Akina Nakamori this April.

While television only reported news footage, many print media outlets went even further, especially those that captured photos of the scene. Some dedicated an entire page to a single photo of Hiroshi Kimura holding Akina Nakamori's hand, smiling and showing off their engagement ring to reporters.

There was no other text above, only "Hiroshi Kimura and Akina Nakamori announce their marriage!", in exceptionally large font, making it impossible for anyone to miss.

Given the immense popularity of Hiroshi Kimura and Akina Nakamori in Japan, many Japanese people, still half-asleep from staying up late the night before, were shocked to hear the news this morning. Their first reaction was, "Is this fake?"

The media had previously hyped up the news that Hiroshi Kimura was about to marry Akina Nakamori, but it fizzled out after there was no response. Now that it's happening again, many people instinctively think that the media might be trying to create a big event for everyone on the first day of the 1990s, hence this report.

However, whether it's watching TV reports or reading newspapers, whether it's TV footage or photos, they are all extremely real and obviously not photoshopped. No media outlet would dare to be so bold as to forge such photos. Therefore, there is only one possibility: the media reports are true.

This surprised many Japanese people who watched the Kohaku Uta Gassen yesterday. They had no idea what happened after watching the Kohaku Uta Gassen, what they missed, or what they had missed.

"Oh my god, it's true! Hiroshi Kimura announced on NHK TV right after the Kohaku Uta Gassen that he and Akina Nakamori will get married this year! What happened? How could this be so sudden? Didn't they say it was fake news before?"

"Yes, they're both still at the peak of their careers. They should just be dating. Why are they in such a hurry to get married? It's going to have a huge impact on their careers. Don't they care about their careers?"

Countless questions and thoughts swirled in the minds of many Japanese people. They wanted to know what was going on and why Hiroshi Kimura and Akina Nakamori had suddenly announced their marriage. Since they couldn't see it on TV, they tried to find some clues in the newspapers.

It was the New Year holiday, and many people had some free time. So, many people skipped breakfast and went out to look for newspapers, hoping to find one that mentioned this.

Those who wanted to know the story behind the events, those who wanted to get the news—in short, all the entertainment newspapers with on-site reports sold out in no time. It wasn't just a big sale; all the newspapers on the market were sold out, and even those who wanted to buy them couldn't.

The morning was alright because many people hadn't gotten up yet due to staying up late. But by noon, even those who had stayed up late had gotten up, and the matter became a hot topic. Everyone was talking about it, whether it was on TV, in newspapers, or in people's conversations.

The news that Hiroshi Kimura and Akina Nakamori are getting married has overshadowed the news of the Japanese stock market hitting a record high yesterday, becoming the most talked-about event for Japanese people on the first day of the 1990s. After all, gossip often attracts more attention than financial news.

"I just took a nap, what happened? How could they suddenly announce their marriage? Why didn't I know anything about it?"

"I don't know. Didn't the media say a while ago that they were getting married, and Akina-chan was already wearing an engagement ring? So, they were actually planning to get married a long time ago, right?"

"Kimura-chan, why? You're getting married? I absolutely can't accept it! Dating is fine, why do you have to get married? I can't accept it, absolutely not..."

During holidays, most people have the time and energy to focus intently on one thing. Whether they are ordinary people or fans of Hiroshi Kimura and Akina Nakamori, almost everyone is involved. This made the already somewhat special first day of the 1990s even more special because of the news of Hiroshi Kimura and Akina Nakamori's marriage, causing quite a stir.

This news wasn't limited to Japan; it spread rapidly to surrounding areas. Throughout East Asia, Hiroshi Kimura and Akina Nakamori, both renowned figures, were getting married, causing a tremendous stir.

Chapter 590 Pre-wedding Trip

It's fair to say that the news of Hiroshi Kimura and Akina Nakamori's upcoming marriage shocked the entire country of Japan, especially among young people. The impact was enormous, as they are the main consumers of entertainment newspapers. As a result, entertainment newspapers reporting on the events of that night sold out immediately.

This made many entertainment media outlets, who hadn't received the news that day, envious. They missed the opportunity last night, but now they could. Many entertainment media outlets rushed to Ken-On, hoping to catch Hiroshi Kimura or Akina Nakamori there and conduct a proper interview to get more detailed information.

However, when they flocked to Ken-On's office, Terahira Akira of Ken-On received them and then told them that Kimura Hiroshi and Nakamori Akina would not be coming to the office for the next few days, and that no work arrangements had been made for them this year. As for Ken-On's opinion on this matter, Ken-On expressed its support, but there was no other information to disclose.

There was no response from the agency, so reporters went to Kimura Hiroshi's company, Hachikensha, to try their luck. However, apart from the staff on duty, Hachikensha was deserted. The company was on holiday and would not resume work for several days. There was no one available for interviews at the moment.