hotmtlnovel Chapter 614: Is Hojo finally going to spread his glory to Hollywood?
Chapter 614: Is Hojo finally going to spread his glory to Hollywood?
Chapter 614: Is Hojo finally going to spread his glory to Hollywood?
In a corner of the hotel lobby, Kenzo Chikano looked at the grand occasion in the lounge area and spoke excitedly at a faster pace:
"These are foreign friends who came to attend the award ceremony. You should be more tolerant. If the effect is good this year, our association will continue to hold it here next year."
These are all achievements! As a writer, who doesn't want to be praised for generations to come? He may lack literary talent, but if the association can become the world's number one under his leadership, then his name will be more famous than Mr. Ranpo!
Where did these foreign friends come from? Isn’t that the internet celebrity with the loudest voice?
Misaki Yasuko complained in her heart that the busty manager had quietly left the lounge area. She had a deep impression of Kusaka Hero because yesterday when he booked a room, he tried to use his celebrity status to ask for a discount from her. Although she rolled her eyes in her heart at that time, she still used her manager's authority to give him a small discount. This was her way of survival.
Thinking of this, a beautiful smile appeared on her face, and she said softly:
"It's such a happy day today, so it's natural for everyone to be a little excited. This is a reflection of the increasing influence of the Mystery Association."
This woman's eloquence was truly amazing. She had accurately grasped Kenzo Chikano's sore spot and made the man smile with just one sentence.
The hotel doesn't care about foreign friends, but the sentence that they will hold the award ceremony in their own hotel tomorrow is incredible. Mystery novels are the most influential and popular serious (foggy) literary works in Japan, and the Mystery Writers Association is naturally one of the most influential associations. The places where they hold the award ceremony every year are very impressive, either the Shogakukan Annex or the headquarters building of the Fuzugawa Bookstore, all of which are very influential places.
It is an honor to be selected as the venue by the Neon Mystery Writers Association. It is a hotel that can be written in the hotel introduction as "twice used as the venue for the Neon Mystery Association Awards ceremony". If other organizations have similar needs, they are more likely to choose them.
So when Misaki Yasuko heard this, she immediately smiled and waved to a waiter to go over and see if Kusaka Hero needed any help.
On the other side, Hideo Kusaka pointed at everyone one by one like a general on the battlefield, and made crazy promises. In the world he described, everyone around Hojo Kyosuke was blessed by God, and the future was bright.
"And you, that gentleman, yes, you, are you getting so excited that you can't sit still? Haha, that's understandable."
He looked at a man standing at the edge of the crowd. This guy must have been moved by the greatness of Hojo Sensei and my piety.
"Ah? I'm a waiter. Manager Misaki asked me to ask if you feel dry mouth from talking so much. Do you want some water?"
The honest-looking waiter answered honestly.
The enthusiastic atmosphere suddenly quieted down for a second, and then John Henry and the others clapped and laughed loudly. Iida, who was carrying a camera, laughed even more. The dramatic effect was too strong. If there was no director, he would have suspected that this was a scripted performance.
When Kusaka Hero heard this, a flash of surprise flashed across his face, but the next second he also laughed out loud:
"Oh! My dear friend! Becoming a waiter may be the wisest decision you have ever made in your life!"
When these words were spoken, even Hanada Taito, who was also an original fan, couldn't hold it in anymore and asked with a smile why.
Kusaka Hero smiled confidently and said reservedly:
"If you were not a waiter, you would not be lucky enough to witness this grand event today, and you would not have the honor to hear the good news from Mr. Hojo. For example, before I became a fan of Mr. Hojo, I was just an unknown little actor. Now, under the glory of Mr. Hojo, I have become the main actor of two TV series with a budget of 50 million, and a regular guest of a variety show for ten years.
And you, my friend, are you now a fan of Hojo Sensei?"
The honest waiter was stunned for two seconds, then said hesitantly:
"If you become a fan of Hojo-sensei, you can become a star, too?"
"Of course!"
Kusaka Hero's decisive answer:
“You will be the star of your own life!”
There was another burst of laughter, and the air was suddenly filled with joy. After seeing Taito Hanada and Hideo Kusaka, the expectations of publishers, film producers, editors and clerks for Hojo Kyosuke were raised by tens of thousands degrees.
The reporter carrying the camera was asked to leave the hotel. When he left, Kusaka Hero stuffed a business card into his hand and introduced him to a TV station director, saying that if he wanted to sell the video, he should contact the director first and he would definitely give a good price.
After sitting down, everyone became more interested in conversation.
"Kusaka, you shouldn't be a star with your eloquence. If you were a salesperson, you would have become famous long ago." Hanada Taito sighed. This little star is really good at talking.
"No, no, no, I think he should be a missionary. I thought we had come to a cult's lair just now. His words were so inspiring." John said.
Kusaka Hero took a sip of water, shook his head and said modestly:
"It's not that I'm good at speaking, it's just that Mr. Hojo is too charming. It's because of him that my words are so contagious. You believe in him, not me."
After hearing this, Hanada Taito thought about it and found that it was true. Although Kusaka Hideo's words were exaggerated, they were all well-founded. He said that if a fashion magazine invited Hojo Sensei to be on the cover, it would definitely sell well. Previously, Hojo Sensei attended several public events and the clothes he wore caused heated discussions. He said that if a waiter became a fan of Hojo Sensei, his life would change. He even cited his own example. Not to mention other movies and novels, Hojo Sensei's works themselves have achieved very good results.
Then several people began to praise Hojo Kyosuke collectively. The scene was very shocking, as if everyone was shouting "Praise the Lord, praise the Lord" together during a church service.
"I just came here to try my luck and see if I could have a face-to-face conversation with Mr. Hojo. I never thought about getting the rights to his film adaptation."
Henry said.
Others quickly asked why.
"Because there are people with far greater power than me who are also pursuing Hojo-sensei."
Henry shrugged and picked up the snacks the waiter brought and started eating.
"As far as I know, agents of two big Hollywood directors have already checked into the hotel. While we were still waiting in the lobby to run into Mr. Hojo at the awards ceremony, they had already met Mr. Hojo's agent, the blond man."
Upon hearing this inside information, especially one related to Hollywood, Kusaka Hideo and others immediately focused their attention and asked questions one after another.
So Henry asked in a mysterious whisper:
"You all know Hitchcock, right? Alfred Hitchcock."
"Hitchcock!?"
Hearing the name, Kusaka Hero immediately screamed.
It is impossible for anyone who is a movie fan not to know this name. He is a master of suspense and thriller films, the first British sound filmmaker, the creator of the psychological thriller category, the Oscar winner for Best Director, and was awarded the title of knight.
In fact, the popularity of this great director in Japan is unimaginable to most people. During Japan’s hottest bubble years, on the day Hitchcock died, the news was reported on the front page of almost all news in Japan. Hokkaido Doo Shimbun, Osaka Asahi Shimbun and other newspapers expressed their condolences.
In 1980, the scene was no less tragic than when Yamaguchi Momoe announced her retirement and John Lennon was stabbed to death. It was truly a disastrous year.
"Could it be that he was inspired by Hojo Sensei and resurrected?!"
The sun hero was ecstatic:
"Great! Having the king of suspense thrillers film Mr. Hojo's work will surely produce a murder technique that is like art! It's a match made in heaven!"
His lips were trembling with excitement.
"..."
Hearing this, the excitement on the faces of Hanada Taito, John and others froze, and they all looked at Kusaka Hero with complicated eyes.
Is this guy mentally okay? Should I continue to be a fan of Hojo Sensei? If I continue to stay with a guy like this, my brain will also be broken.
Henry took out a handkerchief from his pocket. It was not known whether the fat man was sweating a lot or was frightened by the crazy words of the hero, but he wiped his sweat and said:
"Hitchcock is still dead and sound for now, and there is probably no plan to revive him. The person I'm talking about is his student Mav Arraoz, a great director who has won a Golden Globe and is known as "Little Hitchcock" in Hollywood. He has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director three times, and the industry is calling for him to win the award next time."
Kusaka Hero was so engrossed in listening that he swallowed three pounds of saliva.
It would be great if such a great director could take a liking to me. I can have him come to me right now.
As expected, choosing to become a fan of Hojo Sensei was the wisest decision I have ever made in my life. Otherwise, he could only see this kind of Hollywood director in movie magazines, and how could he have the opportunity to meet him.
"What about the other one?" he asked eagerly, already thinking about whether he could use his identity as "Hojo Kyosuke's number one fan" to get in. Even if it was just a small role, after returning to Japan from Hollywood, the advertising fee would be increased by at least two zeros!
Looking at the excited expressions of his new friends, Henry felt very proud. This was the nobility of the film industry. Even if he was just a nobody, he could easily package himself as a big shot and sleep with ignorant girls for free.
What a pity, why are they all men? Doesn’t Hojo Sensei have any female fans?
The fat man thought with some regret that if Kusaka Hero heard the other person's voice, even if the other person was from Hollywood, he would spit at him. Do you think you can covet Hojo Sensei's female fans? Do you think you will be attracted to other people after you have become a fan of Hojo Sensei?
"The other one, hum, have you heard of James Cameron?" Henry said mysteriously.
"No way..."
Now it was Hanada Taito's turn to widen his eyes. This name was so familiar. "Titanic" is still the favorite American movie of Japanese people. If parents dare to say that they have not watched this movie together, they will definitely be accused of not understanding romance.
"Henry, you must be some little Cameron again, right?"
John said this speechlessly, so Hanada Taito also calmed down. He just felt that it was not a good day to go out today. Why were all the people he met more suitable to be sales than himself?
He joined the company when he was young, and when he was about to be fired, he went to great lengths to become the company's sales champion's apprentice. At that time, the teacher told him that he must know how to charm customers. Even if the woman on the other side is extremely ugly, he must treat her as a great beauty, and keep praising her to let her open her heart, and then use sweet words as weapons to penetrate any gap.
Henry in front of him, who started by saying that he was a famous director in film history, raised the expectations of himself and others, and then introduced the real character through the famous director. Compared with directly saying the director behind, this method obviously makes people feel more respected by Mr. Hojo. After all, if he is called "Little XXX" now, it is not impossible for him to become XXX in the future.
That is, the two "Little Hitchcocks" and "Little Camerons" are not here, otherwise Mr. Kusaka Hero would definitely say it again -
"Choosing to become a fan of Mr. Hojo is the best decision you have ever made in your life. You are now "Little Hitchcock" and "Little Cameron". After bringing Mr. Hojo's works to the big screen, you will become super filmmakers who surpass Hitchcock and Cameron!"
Well, this is not something that Taito Hanada imagined, but what Hideo Kusaka is shouting loudly at this moment. This man has now completely forgotten his previous words of praise for Henry, and he only wants to promote the cooperation between Hojo Kyosuke and the two big Hollywood directors so that he can also take a ride.
After all, as far as he knew, that Hojo teacher was really friendly to fans. He was on a date with his girlfriend yesterday, but he stopped to sign autographs for fans. When he released his new book, he generously gave away two extra comics. Although it was a bit of a bad taste, he was indeed a very high-quality idol.
As long as he can become Hojo Sensei's number one fan, then this little thing wouldn't be easy, right?
The blond man mentioned by Mr. Henry just now is the best example. Hero Kusaka, who has learned a lot of "Hojo Kyosuke knowledge" and can even compile a "Hojo Kyosuke Bible", of course knows the other person. That man is called Tetsuta Kisaki.
He was just a loser who had two teeth knocked out by a delinquent in junior high school, but just because he followed the right big brother and unswervingly followed behind Hojo Sensei, he is now able to discuss cooperation with big Hollywood directors.
It is simply a lighthouse on the sea, a weather vane on the roof, a guiding light, and a role model for us!
"In short, even a big director like this has to send someone to personally come to the scene to offer his blessing and curry favor with Mr. Hojo on the day he is about to win the award. How can a nobody like me dare to hope for that?"
Henry shrugged.
Thanks to the big guys for their monthly tickets, recommendation tickets and reward support, thank you
(End of this chapter)