Tokyo Sound

"It's okay, I've already told you, Yuyumi won't be jealous." Shimazaki Nobunaga said.

"It's not that fast to go back to Hokkaido. There's no rush in the next one or two days. I'll go back to my hometown in a few days. I'm not the only child at home, so I'm not too worried. As for Hinosuke, she always understands my thoughts," said Matsuoka Yoshitsugu.

"What do you think?" asked Shimazaki Nobunaga.

"If I were a woman, there are two people I can't let go of. They are Kashiwai-san and him!" Matsuoka Yoshitsugu opened the can and took a sip. Looking at a certain minotaur, he thought of the first-generation manager who was far away in the sky, and sighed, "Why are these two men so good, considerate and interesting... Men and women are really incompatible!"

"What about me?" Shimazaki Nobunaga frowned.

"Same," Matsuoka Yoshitsugu replied immediately.

"What do you mean 'same'?!" Shimazaki Nobunaga was furious. He was reduced to a T2 character right in front of him, which was absolutely unacceptable. "Be careful tonight!"

Matsuoka Yoshitsugu was horrified.

"By the way, I was checking my account and saw that you posted a picture of a minotaur. Why didn't you draw a picture of my "Makai Sensen"? " said Shimazaki Nobunaga.

"It's a good day, let's not talk about business." Yin Ze laughed. He rinsed the mutton roll in his chopsticks again and again, then put it into the small bowl of dipping sauce, stirred it, and then ate it.

"Is it cooked?" asked Matsuoka Yoshitsugu.

"Not cooked yet." Yin Ze ate with relish.

"That means it's cooked." Shimazaki Nobunaga raised his chopsticks and said, "Hurry up, or it will be gone soon."

"Turn on the TV and watch Kohaku." Matsuoka Yoshitsugu said, "Which singers will be performing this time?"

"It doesn't matter. It's just background music. If there's something good, then we'll concentrate on it." Shimazaki Nobunaga said, "Hey, you're very popular now, and you sang well in your previous live performances. When are you going to be on Kohaku? Even if you don't sing, you can be the host. Why don't you go up and sing the theme song of Kimi's Name?"

"Haha, I'm not going." Yin Ze said.

The hot pot was boiling, and all kinds of delicious food were rising and falling in the oil bubbles. The host's voice came from the TV, and well-known stars and artists began to perform diligently, sometimes singing and dancing by the young Sakamichi style, and sometimes the mellow singing voice of the old artist. With the sharp comments from Shimazaki Nobunaga and the beer-stained face of Matsuoka Yoshitsugu, the small house was filled with a strong New Year atmosphere.

This isn't the first time they've gathered together for New Year's Eve, and it certainly won't be the last.

The phone vibrated.

I picked it up and saw it was a text message.

"Call me, fake a voice, pretend to be a secretary, pretend it's official business, help me get out of this." - Kenzo Natsume

While Yin Ze was thinking, another text message came into view.

"Don't do anything that will be detrimental to your brother's family." - Onishikawasuke

Yin Ze was silent. The giant of literature and art exerted pressure on him from a distance. He felt the pressure greatly, and the mobile phone in his hand became as heavy as a thousand pounds.

Every passing second is so solemn.

Natsume Kenzo's text messages kept popping up.

"Hurry up and hit me."

"Why was the fighter plane delayed?"

"Brother, have you abandoned me?"

"Think carefully, is my money so shady?"

At last.

"I'll find you."

Ugh.

Yin Ze put down his phone.

How can one achieve both in this world?

In this situation, we must raise our glass and take a sip to send blessings to our senior brother.

"Why are you drinking alone?" Shimazaki Nobunaga said, "Matsuoka, you have to keep big brother company. Big brother is not having a good time."

"Brother, I'm thirsty, what's wrong with you rinsing your mouth?" Matsuoka Yoshitsugu was thinking about eating.

The phone vibrated again.

Yin Ze thought it was a cruel remark from the eldest senior brother, but it turned out to be the loving Bai Jing group.

In the photo, Kashiwai Ippei was also wearing a cotton jacket, squatting on the sofa, watching TV, which was also playing red and white.

"Tauren Chieftain: Where is Ms. Spider?"

"People's hearts are at peace once it's peaceful: I am, I took the photo with his phone"

"Tauren Chief: Then use his phone to send red envelopes to the group."

"People's hearts are in peace: if I give it out, it's your money. If I don't give it out, it's my money. What will you choose?"

"Pure Moon Man: Okay, okay, let's play it this way, eh?"

"Car mechanic: I'll give it to you, Jianqi-san and Kashiwai-san, you guys take it, let's go out and have fun together after the New Year."

The closer we get to midnight and the end of the year, the more messages we receive on our phone.

People share the happiness and joy of the moment.

At home, Asamiya Kazuki asked if the soup was tasty enough.

Shan Liu Shengxin was smiling as he pushed forward all the achievements of P5 in the room, but he was soon taken out by his granddaughter to watch TV and celebrate the New Year together.

Sakura Eiji sweats profusely as he faces the chessboard. Chiba Masatoshi easily multitasks: playing chess, watching Red and White, and browsing his phone.

After finishing the social gathering, Kenzo Natsume looked at the many newly added phone numbers on his phone, foresaw multiple blind dates in the future, and fell into deep thought.

After supervising the battle, Onishi Kawaseong went home, made a cup of tea, picked up a book, and spent New Year's Eve with his wife and children.

The bells ring 108 times on New Year's Eve.

Before midnight, the list was filled with messages of congratulations.

When did you get to know so many people?

Before I knew it, I had so many friends.

The coming day will be longer than the past year.

The three beer cans collided again.

New Year's.

Chapter 123 Dance! Dance! Dance!

The Japanese also burn incense during the New Year. In the middle of the night, people squat in front of temples and shrines to burn the first incense. On the other hand, since the first few days of Hatsumode are basically holidays, people come to join in the fun, the atmosphere is very good, and the atmosphere is very happy.

In Asakusa Nakamise Shopping Street, the 250-meter stone slab approach from Kaminarimon to Hozomon has been decorated with festive decorations, with treasure flags, lanterns, and golden carp flags waving. Against the backdrop of the azure sky, the bright red and white colors look simple and traditional. The street is crowded with people, Daruma-shaped tumblers stand on the counters, and the delicious aroma of skewers, sweet sake, grilled sausages and other food stalls makes people stop.

The incense burner in front of the temple emits thick smoke. Many parents take their children to walk into the smoke to pray for good health and academic success.

And in the peaceful atmosphere of the New Year, a wonderful story of brotherly love and respect is being played out in front of the temple.

"This smoke is neither strong nor weak, it has a light and elegant fragrance, it is very precious, you should bathe for a while longer!" Natsume Kenzo, dressed like a civil servant in Kasumigaseki, hugged someone tightly and moved towards the incense burner, as if he wanted the person in his arms to eat ashes and dirt.

"How can I, the youngest, take advantage of this blessing? The eldest brother is busy running around, so you should just enjoy it!" Yin Ze, who was wearing casual winter clothes, tried his best to resist, and the soles of his shoes left two white marks on the ground.

"You don't get the chance to have the divine energy touch your head every day, so don't be polite!" Natsume Kenzo, who is usually old-fashioned, turned red in the face today like Guan Gong reborn. Driven by his emotions, he locked the opponent with his bravery.

“Don’t dare to take this opportunity all by yourself!” Yin Ze pulled his hand back, trying to tickle the other person’s armpits and create a chance to escape.

The two of them countered each other's moves, which was very exciting.

"I didn't expect that Kenzo, who is usually taciturn, is in such high spirits today. He hugged his little junior brother and played with him like children. Haha, it's really harmonious. I am very pleased as a teacher." Oonishi Kawashima, who was wearing a thick coat, watched this intimate and affectionate scene from a distance and nodded with emotion.

"Are you sure they weren't fighting?" Fujino Shinya, who was also the dean's student, couldn't help but wonder.

"To be precise, it should be a methodical fight." Katsutaka Ayako, one of the students, corrected him. As expected of a mystery writer who often has to think of murder schemes, she should be more precise in her words.

"It's normal for boys to be lively." Ohnishi Kawase laughed again and looked away, "Ayako, Maya, let's go to the Grand Prince to make a wish first, and let them cultivate their relationship."

On this rare good day, the old dean called the students to burn some incense and share the good fortune. Although each of these students had their own quirks, none of them were bad, and they all had good relationships with each other.

Unfortunately, where there are people, there are rivers and lakes. Just because some grudges did not exist in the past does not mean they do not exist now.

The three teachers and students went ahead.

The eldest brother and the last disciple were still struggling. However, one was an office worker and the other was a parasite. After struggling for a quarter of an hour, they were at a stalemate and separated breathlessly.

"The teacher has left, senior brother, there is no need to act anymore." Yin Ze took the time to catch his breath and said.

"You've filmed a few movies but can't get them out? Everyone you see seems to have a script? Who is acting with you?" Natsume Kenzo sneered, "Why didn't you call me to support me that night? Do you know that my blind dates are now piled up until the next month?"

"Brother, please stop. I have a third eye opened by our teacher on top of my head." Yin Ze is also a human being, and he didn't know who to talk to because of the dilemma in his mind.

"You can't afford to offend him, but you can afford to offend me?" Natsume Kenzo said grimly, "You said you were retiring for your own selfish desires, but you actually secretly contacted Toho and Toei to discuss projects, right?"

"How do you know?" Yin Ze's eyes drifted left and right.

"Don't underestimate my intelligence network. Culture, sports, art, as long as I want to find out, there is no information that I can't find." Natsume Kenzo opened his eyes, "The old man can open it, but I can't?"

"Retirement will not change, but I will make a flexible comeback." Yin Ze nodded. He was instigated by Kashiwa Ippei to film, and he also had departmental tasks in the middle, and he earned some achievements in the end. If I don't turn into an extra human body, then wouldn't my acting be in vain?

"Haha, if I insist on having my own way, I'm afraid you may not be able to transform." Natsume Kenzo smiled like the boss of an evil organization, as if he was going to conduct a dark research on the reverse transformation of optogenetic factors.

"When will the cycle of revenge end? Besides, didn't I also offer advice?" Yin Ze's heart tightened.

"It's a good plan, but it's a double-edged sword." Natsume Kenzo sighed, "But for now, I can only follow the plan."

"Great, great. I'll go to the coin-operated wishing box later and pray for you wholeheartedly. I hope you can find Juliet soon." Yin Ze said.

"You escaped cleanly and didn't take any blame. Do you think that in this huge city of Tokyo, you are the only righteous, good and wise man?" Natsume Kenzo asked.

"I'm just a good person." Yin Ze said lightly.

"A good person who is untrustworthy and irresponsible?!" Natsume Kenzo was half annoyed.

"Then go call the police." Yin Ze spread his hands.

With these words, the conversation ended.

After all, Natsume Kenzo couldn't really arrest the person... He could ban him, but that wouldn't be a crime so serious. After much deliberation, he decided that the final compensation would be 10 roasted chickens. The matter was over.

The two of them returned to being true brothers.

"The first month of the year has begun, and the awards season in the film industry has arrived. I believe you are going to show your face, so remember to dress nicely. Think about it, among all of us, you are the only one who will win an acting award." Natsume Kenzo has regained the calmness and steadiness of a senior brother, and the restraint and long thought of a civil servant. The hand that was previously strangling someone's throat is now patting the shoulder of the person next to him intimately.

"Is this a compliment to me?" Yin Ze pondered.

"Of course, of course." Natsume Kenzo gave examples, "Blue Ribbon, Mainichi, Hochi, Junpo, and Nichio. You have a good chance with these."

"One is missing." Yin Ze said.

"There are quite a few. These are the only ones with mainstream weight. The others are either not big enough or are on different tracks." Natsume Kenzo thought for a while. The Film Ethics Committee is now managed and operated independently by the Japanese film industry, but he also has a seat on the committee, so he still has some basic knowledge of the situation.

"Less." Yin Ze said firmly.

"Which one is missing?" Natsume Kenzo wondered, "Daily edition?"

"Voice Actor Award!" Yin Zezhen said.

"What do you mean?" Natsume Kenzo was silent for a few seconds, half believing and half doubting, "You officially debuted as a voice actor in 09, and you have never won a voice actor award until today?"

"...I have received it, but it was not the main award." Yin Ze tried to save face.

"Stuck on human relations?" asked Natsume Kenzo.

"Who says that acting skills only exist in the entertainment industry? There are many masters in my field." Yin Ze said, "It was normal for me to lose in the last session. This time I have Jun Ming in my hand, plus my contributions in previous years, so I will definitely win."

"'Your Name' is indeed unstoppable. After many years, such a phenomenal animation work has appeared again. Toho also wants to export movies, including 'Shin Godzilla'," said Kenzo Natsume.

Yes, Shin Godzilla.

As a new work of a classic IP that has been silent for 12 years, this time Anno brother has made a big splash, with both extraordinary box office and reputation. In today's era, it has recast the glory of Japanese monster movies. Of course, Shinji also contributed a lot, of course, it was Shinji Higuchi.

"Big Brother is going to be busy again." Yin Ze said symbolically to comfort him.

"The cultural department of the foreign bureau will take care of it." Natsume Kenzo waved his hand. He had a lot of things to do, and he wanted to focus his energy on international cultural exchanges and scientific research funding.

"How does the standard of your office cafeteria compare to that of the Tokyo University cafeteria?" Yin Ze had always wanted to ask this.

"The grilled chicken from the University of Tokyo is still the best." Natsume Kenzo said without hesitation.

"No wonder." Yin Ze said.

"But since we were talking about social etiquette, we have to mention the Japan Academy Awards. This award is often divided among the four major companies, and if there is any leftover, it is shared with other good films. The Japanese film industry is special. The mainstream awards I mentioned just now are all media awards except for the Japan Academy Awards, and everyone knows the nature of the Japan Academy Awards."

Natsume Kenzo changed the subject.