Chapter 944 Three Actresses
You really don’t know if you don’t drink, but you will be shocked when you drink.
As Ishida Ryoko and Matsumoto Keiko chatted more and more passionately, the more they chatted, the more speculative they became.
From dressing up and making up, to talking about family and work, they actually feel like they have met their best friend after a thousand cups of wine, and they hate seeing each other so late.
Ning Weimin, as a bystander, was also surprised to find that Ishida Ryoko's drinking capacity was surprisingly good.
During this meal, she was the last to come from behind. She drank two beers and four small bottles of sake, but nothing happened.
Except for the bright spots in the eyes, rosier lips and cheeks, there is no other alcohol reaction, and it remains the same.
He seems to be the kind of person who is born with a strong ability to metabolize alcohol.
On the contrary, Matsumoto Keiko finished a pint of beer and drank three small bottles of sake, which made her a little drunk.
The skin turned rosy again, and the mood became very high, just like the night they were really together.
So after Ishida Ryoko paid the bill, as soon as she came out of the izakaya, Matsumoto Keiko wanted to return the invitation, and actually took the initiative to drag Ishida Ryoko to the "second meeting".
As a last resort, Ning Weimin had no choice but to accompany the two female celebrities and then walk around the streets looking for places to drink.
There is no doubt that as Japan has not yet introduced the "Violent Gang Countermeasures Act", Yakuza is still common at this time.
Walking around the streets with two such beautiful women at night, Ning Weimin was also very stressed.
If a few drunk guys really come to harass him, his force value will be a bit low.
However, the good thing is that in Japan, the birthplace of karaoke, the 1980s was also the period when karaoke was at its peak.
At present, in the streets and alleys of Japan, the most popular night entertainment venues are karaoke shops.
So Ning Weimin took the two beautiful women to relive old memories and simply went to a karaoke shop to sing.
Hey, don’t mention it, karaoke in Japan is much safer than in China.
The business model is somewhat similar to Japanese love hotels, with the principle of not disturbing guests.
Almost all stores have two counters, one for checking in and one for checkout.
The clerk took the customer into the private room according to the number and never showed up again.
Unless the guest orders something, use the phone in the room to call the lobby, and someone will deliver it to the room as instructed.
So Ning Weimin not only found the feeling of spending money at the "money box" many years ago, but was also fortunate to enjoy a very private "Japanese Hall".
You must know that these two popular Japanese stars are both singers who have participated in the Red and White Song Festival several times. Today, they sang their respective classic songs in person.
Is this a blessing that ordinary people can have?
How much do you have to pay for the performance fee alone?
Especially "Flowers in the Water of Love" sung by the drunken Keiko Matsumoto, the natural charm revealed is much more powerful than when performed formally on the stage.
It's like the reincarnation of the nine-tailed demon fox, it can completely mesmerize people to death.
And "Blue Yokohama" by Ryoko Ishida also became popular throughout Asia and broke through the Korean cultural blockade.
When Ning Weimin heard it, he knew that this was the original version of "The Lonely Flower Season" by Teresa Teng.
In addition, what is particularly rare is that the two female celebrities do not regard him as an outsider.
Each shows the truest side of life, without any concealment from him.
Because the equipment was unsatisfactory, they sang casually and just wanted to be happy.
So he learned basically all the performance accidents that could not be seen in formal performances, such as being out of tune, forgetting the words, breaking the sound, stealing the mic...
Moreover, the two of them lit cigarettes for him, competed for drinks, and actively participated in the game of "tiger, stick, chicken," which was a lot of fun.
Just like that, Matsumoto Keiko was really drunk, and even Ning Weimin was drunk too.
In the end, Ryoko Ishida turned out to be the most sober.
Not only did she take the initiative to pay the money, she also helped Ning Weimin carry the drunk Matsumoto Keiko back to the hotel.
So when Ning Weimin woke up the next morning with a hangover and a headache, he thought about what happened yesterday, which was quite a blessing.
If not for anything else, it was because of Ryoko Ishida’s drinking capacity.
If he really used medicine to knock Ishida Ryoko out, people would definitely notice something was wrong when they wake up, and it is very likely that this would cause trouble for Lou Zi.
To be honest, it was thanks to Matsumoto Keiko who stopped him in time that nothing happened.
This is probably the reason why "a man who has a good wife at home will not suffer anything bad".
Nothing else, Ning Weimin once again hugged the beautiful lady beside him to express his inner cherishment.
Of course, after getting up and washing up, they would definitely have to call Ishida Ryoko to express their gratitude for what happened yesterday.
Besides, yesterday's song said it was a return invitation, so it's not appropriate to ask someone to buy the order twice.
So we asked someone out, and the three of us continued to eat together.
In the afternoon we went to visit Todaiji Temple and paid homage to Kasuga Taisha Shrine.
Towards evening, we went up Mount Wakakusa to see the sunset over the panoramic view of Nara.
In this way, the more the three of them interacted, the more harmonious they became, and they all felt good about each other.
The two women have truly become best friends.
Considering that they are together, it is convenient to take photos of each other, so there is no need to take random selfies.
They simply got together and officially became travel partners. They decided to travel to Osaka together and then return to Tokyo together.
They really had more fun in Osaka.
This is not only because Ishida Ryoko has a better temperament, she is the kind of person who is particularly gentle, polite, and not careless, and it is easy for people to like her.
Because the two women are together, they can go shopping together, take the trouble to visit every stall and hawker, and enthusiastically give each other opinions.
Ishida Ryoko effectively made up for the shortcomings that Ning Weimin could not do.
All he had to do was follow the two women slowly and help them carry their bags.
In addition, the temperament of Osaka people is that they are very joking and enthusiastic.
Almost every tourist attraction and business district they visit can make them laugh non-stop because of the operators' jokes.
For example, normal Japanese people would say hello, "Long time no see, how are you?"
But Osaka people are maverick and love to tease people, and they have to say, "Long time no see, how are you?" Are you alive? "
However, it is also because Osaka people are too enthusiastic and cheerful, and this place is more dangerous for celebrities.
Ning Weimin and the others almost caused an unimaginable mess.
If you dare to come to Osaka, you must go to Osaka’s Dotonbori, which is one of Osaka’s famous landmarks.
Both sides of the Dotonbori River are not only a gathering place for many delicious food and businesses, but also very lively.
And the neon lights are flashing, and they are all three-dimensional signs. The night view is quite cool.
In addition, you should know that this is also the filming location of the movie "Dotonbori River".
This film is adapted from the novella of the same name by Japanese writer Teru Miyamoto.
Not only did Keiko Matsumoto win the Best Actress in the "Japan Olympics", but it also tells the story of a "sibling love" that happened to a 29-year-old young woman and a 19-year-old college student.
This story is very similar to the real-life love relationship between Matsumoto Keiko and Ning Weimin.
So for this place, whether from a career perspective or an emotional perspective, Matsumoto Keiko and Ning Weimin have a different kind of wonderful feeling in their hearts, and they have to take pictures here. .
Ishida Ryoko is also very considerate of their mood and acts as a photographer conscientiously.
Follow the neon lights to find the filming locations of the film and take photos of them.
For fun, they are sometimes asked to imitate characters in movies.
But the problem is, just because this movie is so famous, there are still many movie fans checking in and taking pictures here.
As the saying goes, how can you walk by the river without getting your shoes wet?
Because of an oversight, Ishida Ryoko bumped into someone when she was retreating to take a photo, and was recognized when she apologized.
Matsumoto Keiko was also discovered.
Good guy, the scene was in a state of excitement!
Osaka people are inherently more lively than Japanese people in other places.
So they were quickly entangled by the fanatical crowd gathered at the scene.
Thankfully, Ning Weimin is not an ordinary person, and he is considered half of the entertainment industry in China.
He was quite experienced in dealing with this kind of crisis, so he quickly pointed to the distance, raised his arms and shouted.
"Look! Who is over there? There are celebrities!"
Then he lowered his head and pulled Matsumoto Keiko and Ishida Ryoko away quickly.
But even so, he was chased like a rabbit by many unwilling movie fans. They finally fled into a student dormitory in panic and hid in a closet for forty-five minutes before they were able to escape!
After that, they did not dare to go to busy places.
However, there was no danger at all. After it was truly confirmed that they were safe, the three of them felt a sense of relief from stress.
This adventure has become an interesting memory for them to experience together.
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Some people like salty food, some people like light food, some people like Sun Houer, and some people just like Bajie.
The same goes for actors. In the Japanese film industry, there are people like Matsumoto Keiko who are dedicated to studying acting skills and are not willing to just be a flower vase.
There are people like Ishida Ryoko who have the courage to break out of their comfort zones, take the initiative to leave the music scene, and seek development with film as a new goal.
There are also people who want to be opportunistic, become famous quickly, sell everything, and try to climb up through nepotism.
Just like Michiko Harada.
Ever since she heard about the project of "The Man on Fire", she has been thinking about this movie.
This film requires three important heroines, and it is one of Shochiku Pictures' three key films in 1986. President Omoto personally acted as the producer.
This means that as long as she can catch one of the characters, she may skyrocket.
Originally, she was thinking about climbing Matsumoto Keiko's big tree.
She believes that Keiko Matsumoto is definitely the leading female lead, regardless of her image and acting skills or her ambiguous relationship with director Fukasaku Kinji.
I want to get a role through her support.
Unexpectedly, Matsumoto Keiko had broken up with director Fukasaku Kinji a long time ago, did not want to participate in the film at all, and expressed disdain for the film.
This left her to find another way out.
But after she went everywhere to clear up relationships and spent a lot of effort, she finally got the opportunity to directly audition for the second round.
But she unexpectedly learned some inside information that could make her lungs explode.
That’s why Keiko Matsumoto has actually agreed to star in this movie.
This means that there are only two roles left for Shochiku's actresses to compete for.
People who like to play tricks always think that other people are like this too.
For this reason, Michiko Harada felt that she had been completely tricked by Keiko Matsumoto.
She took it for granted that Keiko Matsumoto was not willing to take her to play, so she pretended to be aloof in front of her.
The sense of humiliation and betrayal drove her so crazy that she made up her mind to risk everything to get a chance to star in this movie.
How can this be achieved?
The best way, of course, is to directly get the director of this drama, Fukasaku Kinji.
For this reason, Michiko Harada used all her wisdom to consider what to impress the director.
He even spent money to hire a private detective to track down Fukasaku Kinji.
A few days later, on January 15th, the coming-of-age day of Kosatsu, she finally seized the opportunity and successfully created an "accidental encounter" at the Hilton Hotel in Shinjuku.
And with his well-groomed appearance and high-end gorgeous kimono, he made an appointment with Fukasaku Kinji, who was here to meet friends, alone in the lobby lounge.
"I'm sorry, I have to thank you for your help despite your busy schedule." Michiko Harada bowed her head and apologized.
"No way."
Kinji Fukasaku sat across from Michiko Harada and ordered a cup of coffee from the waiter who came over.
Michiko also ordered coffee.
“I’m sorry for disturbing you.”
"It's okay. It just so happens that the person I'm waiting for will arrive in a while. I still have some time now. It would be nice to have a cup of coffee."
In fact, Fukasaku Kinji should have had a premonition of Harada Michiko's purpose.
But he is undoubtedly a veteran of hanging out with actresses, so he naturally knows how to deal with it.
"Michiko, you look so good, you seem to have become younger all of a sudden. If I didn't know you, I would have thought that you were also a twenty-year-old girl who just participated in the completion ceremony today."
"Thank you for your compliment."
"Did you get a boyfriend recently?"
"Huh? Why do you say that? Is the studio spreading gossip about me?"
"Because women become beautiful, 80% of the time It has to do with getting a boyfriend.”
“You praise me too much. Just work has made me very busy, especially since I haven’t received any news about the audition result of "The Man in the House". , I’m so worried that I can’t even sleep. Director Fukasaku, can you...”
“There’s nothing we can do about it”
Fukasaku Kinji raised his eyebrows slightly and interrupted Michiko Harada's inquiry impatiently. "You have to follow the rules."
"I know, I understand. But, you are the director after all, so the final selection will still be decided by you, right?"
Fukasaku Kinji stopped smiling. , said seriously, "Michiko, you know that President Omoto is the producer of this movie, right? So don't talk about it casually. It would be bad if the president hears it, and some misunderstandings will arise... "
"I'm sorry, I made a mistake."
Michiko Harada looked at the words and quickly bowed her head to apologize, but then said, "But the president also respects your opinion very much. Matsumoto-san, she obviously refused to perform at first, but because of your insistence, didn’t the president finally come forward for you and finally offered generous terms to convince her to agree..."
"You mean Keiko. She is different from others. After all, she is the number one female star of Shochiku who just won the Academy Award. It is normal to have a bigger airs. Who gives her box office appeal? The audience wants to see her If you are willing to open your wallet and buy a ticket, the president understands this and strives for it at all costs. "
Fukasaku Kinji still maintains his position and pretends to be fair. .
"I'm not angry about this. If I see Matsumoto-san, I would like to congratulate her greatly."
"Really? Do you really think so? Huh? It’s a pity that Matsumoto-san couldn’t hear these words, otherwise he would be very happy.”
Fukasaku Kinji showed an unmoved expression at Harada Michiko’s words.
He was not surprised by the scheming between these actresses. There were too many of them, so it would be nice not to sneer at them.
As expected, Michiko Harada’s next sentence was not interesting.
"Having said that, Matsumoto-san is able to achieve today's status only because she has the support of the president and director. She is really not easy. It is much harder to firmly grasp a man's heart than acting."
"Michiko, are you mocking her or me?"
"I don't dare. I'm just sincerely happy for her."
"Don't speak so weirdly. Michiko, you are a smart person, and you have been at Shochiku. You should know what can and cannot be said. From now on, my relationship with Matsumoto-san will be purely working. In this regard, you should Do you understand? Don’t cause trouble for yourself.”
Michiko Harada took the initiative to bring up Matsumoto Keiko.
Fukasaku Kinji could not remain silent. His words were tantamount to publicly admitting to Michiko Harada his past relationship with Matsumoto Keiko, and it was also a warning to some extent.
"How dare I. I just envy Matsumoto-san and feel unworthy for you. I didn't expect you, director, to be so affectionate and righteous. Although Matsumoto-san turned against you and was ruthless, you still defended her... …”
“This is it”
Fukasaku Kinji couldn't help but look around suspiciously. The guests at other tables were still drinking tea elegantly and talking quietly.
There seemed to be no private detective or journalist-like person secretly observing him.
Fukasaku Kinji finally showed an anxious look. He really couldn't figure out Michiko Harada's true intention.
Why did you deliberately mention Matsumoto Keiko when you clearly wanted something from him?
Are you trying to trick him? Or are you threatening him?
But the tone of his voice was different, so why was he so contradictory?
"Director, without this role, I'm afraid I would soon become a forgotten has-been actor." Michiko Harada sighed.
"No way." Fukasaku Kinji was still suspicious and a little unsure of what to do.
"No, I will definitely do it. The audience always loves the new and dislikes the old, and there are so many young girls who yearn for the entertainment industry." Michiko Harada said sincerely.
Fukasaku Kinji sipped his coffee and did not answer.
"I really hope that the director can be my backer!" Michiko Harada suddenly said with a smile. "At this point, I'm really jealous of Matsumoto-san! I have always been loved by the director, but I don't know how to cherish it."
"Huh?" Fukasaku Kinji's eyes widened instantly, "Michiko, you are so good at joking. ."
"I'm not kidding! If it weren't for me in public, I would have knelt down and begged you desperately!"
" It doesn’t matter if you don’t want to be my long-term supporter. For example, it’s okay if you let me just be your woman for a while and have a fling while filming “The Man on Fire.” I won’t be as ungrateful as Matsumoto-san, and I won’t hinder you. Find another woman. I am even willing to try any new tricks with you. I will always remember your kindness. I can do whatever you ask me to do..."
"Michiko, are you doing this just for the role in that movie?" Fukasaku Kinji asked in surprise. "You don't have to be like this, right? Without this movie, you can still fight for other opportunities."
"Yes. I can fight for other opportunities. But I am already twenty-seven years old. Movies can't make me famous. Only you can help me now. It's not convenient to talk here. If you are willing, let's go to a room and talk in detail. Didn't you say that I look good and become beautiful? ?”
Michiko Harada looked at Fukasaku Kinji lovingly, and his charming expression made him feel hungry.
And the next sentence really hit his weak spot.
"If the director still misses Matsumoto-san, I am willing to try my best to help. It will be the director's wish. I said before, I am not a jealous woman."
(End of this chapter)