Tomiko and I found out in front of the station in the morning.
I took the subway to the Brilliant House. [M]
Once, I remember the way.
Going upstairs, it was quieter than it had been before.
I guess it's because today is Sunday.
As soon as I got there, I was called out.
"Mr. Okaya, I've been waiting for you"
It was Mr. Truth.
"Oh, uh... good morning"
They take me to the back of the partition as soon as I get in.
"Can I have a coffee?
"Oh, yes."
Answering in awe, Mr. Truth is gone.
When I came before, it was a weekday and people were quite lively.
But on Sunday, it seems to be a holiday even though it's a publisher.
Bring two cups of coffee, and Mr. Truth will come back.
Sitting on my opposite side, he politely offered me a cup of coffee.
"So, about the photo album..."
"Huh? That?
I thought Takamizawa would respond.
"Maybe, Editor, you didn't say anything?
And the truth that raises eyebrows like trouble.
Mr. Truth was dressed formally.
In a white shirt with a jacket in your hand.
He had long hair tied together in one piece, just like yesterday.
"Yeah... I have a meeting..."
Moreover, at yesterday's award ceremony, it is said that more details will be given tomorrow.
I was wondering if Takamizawa would have a meeting about publishing a photo album.
"Ha..."
And when I sighed like a shudder, Mr. Truth took out a business card.
When you take it with both hands,
Brilliant House Editorial Department
Yokoshi Truth
And it was written.
Truth means Takamizawa's men.
"From now on, I will be in charge of Mr. Okaya"
"Oh, yes...... thank you"
Raise your head and say hello properly.
Yesterday's award ceremony failed, but Mr. Truth's advice was appreciated.
Correct fold, no gaps, but very comforting.
"So, how far are you from the editor?
"I hope you haven't heard anything... I was told yesterday that I have a photo album that I want to put out and that I want you to take a picture of it"
"Ok......"
Nodding, Mr. Truth takes out the dossier.
"What I'd like to ask Mr. Okaya is a visual book for a film called" Throat and Coke, "which is coming out next year."
"Huh?"
"What?
Mr. Truth, who was reading the dossier, raised his face.
My eyes meet with mine, silence persists for a while. [M]
I await my answer so temperamentally that I am not concerned about silence in particular.
"No..." Throat and Coke, "Umeka Umehara wrote?
"Yes, you knew... then we're talking fast"
"I'll take that visual book?
To that question, yes, nod, and then Mr. Truth adds an explanation.
"I'd like you to take a picture of the actress Naeka while I keep the world view of the film."
"... well, again"
Naeka and I met once when we went to Cat Island.
I didn't do it in particular, but I know a lot about it.
Mr. Truth still stops and looks at my words. [M]
"Sorry, follow me"
"Yes. The recording of the film will begin next month. If that's possible, please go a few times and shoot Naeka by the end of the year after the recording… next January, before the movie is released, it will feel like"
"Ha..."
It was kind of suddenly a lot going on all at once and confusing.
Naeka told Ume, and Truth told her.
"Are you all right?
"Huh? Yes."
"Good luck with this job, I hear it was the immediate nomination of the original author Umebara."
"Nominations!?
I wouldn't be surprised if I got this far, but I still got a loud voice.
Mr. Truth nodded.
"Yeah, the visual book was decided to come out at our house, but when you're considering a lot about who to take the photo of, look at Mr. Okaya's photo."
"... look at my picture?
"Yes, Umehara said this guy is good. After that, Mr. Okaya found out that he lived in the area where he was originally modeled."
Umehara liked my picture, not my name.
Probably took a look at my name and confirmed it. [M]
Indeed, "Throat and Coke" is modeled after Nishien Town.
I've read it many times, and I've spoken out to the sequel.
"Why haven't you contacted me about anything!
At the end of the meeting, I called Umehara first.
"Ha ha, I'm surprised."
I don't have a bad feeling about it.
"I can't find a reason to get worse, especially?
"Really, I like the pictures, so what..."
That's all I was worried about.
'Naturally! I wouldn't do you a favor if the pictures weren't good enough to say how much I was grounded by the boy'
"I'm not grounded..."
'But if you like the picture, I say we're grounded. Actress Naeka is good...... now I'm pissed if they take a halfway picture'
I bought a drink in a park on the way to the station.
It was a tiny park, but I sit on the bench and play with the kids.
'So, you're taking it on?
"Yeah, I'm going to."
"Oh? That's a clear story for a boy."
"It's growing a lot."
There is no doubt that yesterday's conversation with Tomiko has greatly influenced it.
"What do you say? Can we meet somewhere from now on?
"If you have time, I'd love to... ask you a lot."
'Yes, don't be crunchy. I'm getting a sample of a new issue.' Cause I'm gonna give it to you specially. '
I decided where and when to meet, and hung up.
I sat on the bench, looking up at the sky.
I remember what Mr. Truth said at the end of the meeting.
"I'm also one of those people who fell in love with Okiya's photos. If I were you, I would have made Takamizawa the editor."
"Thank you"
Truth smiled at me for my honest thanks.
I thought you might not have a very good look, but you didn't.
"I know it's a lot of trouble, but let's make it a good one!
I just called Truth's phone. [M]
Soon Mr. Truth came out.
"Is it still the company?
'Yes... what's wrong?
"No, I'm going to meet Umeka Umehara... so I was wondering if you'd join me"
"To?"
I could imagine Mr. Truth confused here on the phone as I would take it in my hand.
'Hey, hey, what do you mean?
"Explain, directly. We're in a park in the middle of the company, so let's go together."
'Wow, I get it. I'll just call my husband one, in about five minutes.'
"Don't push me?
'I'm coming! I'll be there in a minute!
So the phone hung up.
I was so surprised that Mr. Truth was married.