Chapter 27

However, once the root of the problem was identified, it became much easier to solve.

"Ms. Hoshie, do you drink alcohol?" Nagayama Naoki asked through the phone.

"Eh? I've had a little at home."

"That's fine then. Mr. Nagaoka, please go buy a few bottles of beer," he said to Nagaoka Daigo, "Let Ms. Hoshie have a little to relax."

"Ah, Mr. Naoki, Ms. Hoshie is only 15!"

"Ah, I forgot... Then let's buy some chocolate truffles with alcohol centers~" There are always more solutions than problems.

While waiting, Nagayama Naoki told Hoshie that she could take a break, do some stretching exercises to relax, and then he pulled the curtains of the recording studio.

Suddenly being separated from Nagayama Naoki did indeed ease Hoshie's mind.

There was a convenience store downstairs from the recording studio, and the chocolate truffles with alcohol centers were bought without any trouble.

"Ms. Hoshie, have a few chocolates, and then we'll try again with a more relaxed voice!" Nagayama Naoki said.

Hoshie ate the chocolates that Nagaoka Daigo brought, and the chocolate with alcohol centers was sweet to the core. If love had a taste, it would probably be like this.

In the next attempt, Hoshie sang with deep emotion and full energy.

"Ms. Hoshie, you sang very well~ If this were a live performance, it would be considered an outstanding performance. However, for a record, it needs to be a bit more relaxed."

"Take a short break, and then sing with a more relaxed mindset."

This time it was perfect.

The entire recording process actually took less than two hours. The subsequent process mostly involved post-production, removing noise, trimming breaths, and finally mixing.

Until the final export of the master tape, the whole morning was not even used. Compared to the production of other records, this could be considered extremely efficient.

The team gathered to listen to the final result, and the production of side A of the record was considered complete. As for side B, they planned to surprise Nagayama Naoki with a male version of the song, after all, it was his song and production, so it was fair to use his influence.

Of course, before breaking up, they had to have a celebratory meal.

The restaurant was booked by Nagaoka Daigo's company, Philips Records.

For such an excellent song, finding Hoshie to sing it, and having Philips Records handle the subsequent release, with a split between Nagayama Naoki's Halo Studio and STARLIGHT Agency, Philips Records was actually very surprised.

Judging a good song is a basic skill for a record company, and this song "Sakura ~Anata ni Deaete Yoi Koto~" (Sakura, I'm Glad to Meet You) was definitely going to be a hit.

The gourmet food at the high-end restaurant lifted Nagayama Naoki's spirits a bit, and a few drinks relaxed the staff.

Although Hoshie couldn't drink, the recording was complete, and the previous chocolate truffles with alcohol centers had already relaxed her, allowing her to chat with Nagayama Naoki.

"Mr. Nagayama, why are you still frowning even though the recording is done? Is there something else that's not finished?"

"Ms. Hoshie, no, it's just that I didn't sleep much last night and have been busy since early this morning, so I'm a bit tired."

"ε=(??ο｀*))) Ah, then you should go rest after the meal."

"About that... I have a reason to stay awake for the next two days, I need to look haggard..."

"Eh, why is that???"

"It's for a role, a role where I play a husband who has lost his love and is haggard..."

"Is Mr. Naoki an actor? A creator, producer, or actor?"

Hoshie's interest in Nagayama Naoki suddenly increased, and Nagaoka Daigo, seeing this, was a bit worried.

As an experienced veteran agent, he had created many young idols, and the most troublesome thing was when young idols fell in love. Not only would they resist the agency's arrangements, but if they insisted on going public or retiring, it would be a disaster.

And now, Nagayama Naoki was not only a talented creator and producer but also an actor in the entertainment industry. With his disheveled and slightly haggard but handsome appearance, he was like a poison to young girls...

Heard he's not even 20 yet?

Nagaoka Daigo secretly resolved: "I must keep Ms. Hoshie away from this guy!"

So, during the conversation, Nagaoka Daigo interjected: "Mr. Nagayama, I heard you're a fan of Matsuda Seiko? Was the song 'Cherry Blossom' written for Seiko-san?"

Why does everyone have to ask this... "Ah, just a moment of inspiration."

"Eh~ So you're a fan of Seiko-san..." Hoshie's mood suddenly dropped.

The conversation was then steered towards Nagayama Naoki's collaborators and idols, slowly eroding the admiration that Hoshie had just developed.

"Hmph, my decades of experience in breaking up couples is not for nothing!"

Nagaoka Daigo satisfied himself with a sip of shochu.

Then "cough cough cough~"

He choked.

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Actually, Nagayama Naoki wasn't oblivious.

He more or less sensed Nagaoka Daigo's actions.

But he was happy to let it go.

Not to mention, Hoshie in front of him was just a middle school student, a child in his eyes, and he wasn't into lolis...

Moreover, idols of this era in Japan mostly had round faces...

They weren't his type at all.

Lunch was enjoyable, and in the afternoon, Nagayama Naoki brought the master tape to the photography studio, where Itou Shuichi was already there.

"Mr. Shuichi, the background music is complete, I brought it specially for you."

Itou Shuichi first looked at Nagayama Naoki's appearance, "Mr. Naoki, you look a bit haggard, don't sleep again today~"

"......Ah......I never want to act again......"

"Ha ha ha, Mr. Shuichi, it can't be helped. Professional actors have techniques to portray a haggard look, but with our tight schedule, we have to take this 'shortcut'~"

Of course, shortcuts come with a price, and this time the price was Nagayama Naoki staying awake for two days...

In the afternoon, there was nothing much to do in the studio, and the longer he stayed, the more restless he became, making Itou Shuichi unable to bear it: "Mr. Naoki, why don't you go out for a walk? Staying here any longer might lead to an argument."

However, don't go to places like temples or red-light districts to relax, we need your performance tomorrow~"

He definitely couldn't go home, as he wouldn't be able to resist the temptation of his bed; he couldn't go to Teacher Sachiko's place, as he couldn't focus on learning in his current state; the construction site, he had been there yesterday...

Find a friend? Nakai Eita was at work, Hoshie Suzumi was studying, and Mr. Ohtomo was sleeping...

Why do I have so few friends?

With nowhere to go, he needed to find a place to pass the time, and he couldn't go home to sleep at night...

In the afternoon, Nagayama Naoki went to Shibuya, wandering between the arcade and street band performances.

Then at night, he played in a nightclub in Roppongi until dawn, and went straight to the studio.

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The next morning.

When Itou Shuichi saw Nagayama Naoki, who was full of alcohol, with sunken and bloodshot eyes, and still a bit excited, he was a bit scared.

"Mr. Naoki, where were you yesterday? Did you take drugs?"

"Mr. Shuichi, I just came from a nightclub in Roppongi."

"Ah, although you're young, you should take care of your health, the girls in nightclubs aren't just after your wallet..."

"Shut up, didn't Mr. Shuichi tell me not to sleep? Besides, I didn't call any girls!"

"Ah, ah, Mr. Naoki, please freshen up first, and calm down a bit. Today's scene is a sad emotional one."

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