Life in Tokyo starting as a child star

"I bought the tickets, Director Blackstone."

Koizumi Ishi, the director's assistant, is a newcomer given to Nao Kuroishi by the TV station.

After all, he is a college student who has just entered the society. He is enthusiastic and active in work. Kuroiishi Nao somewhat admires him.

only--

"Director Kuroishi, why are we watching "The Kidnapped Natsuko"?"

After checking the tickets, Koizumi followed Kuroishi straight to the screening room with a strange expression.

He knows it.

My own director hates Hihiko Honma.

Even when filming, the other person’s name is always on his lips——

"You can't win against that guy from Honma if you shoot like this!"

"Stop! Reshoot! If it was handled by that guy Honma, the shooting here would definitely be better!"

He looked like he was gnashing his teeth, wishing he could eat Honma Feihiko alive.

Why are you still watching "The Kidnapped Natsuko" today?

Isn't this taking the initiative to give box office to Honma Feiyan?

Logically speaking, shouldn't I watch "Yuki's Summer Memories" which was just released today?

He didn't quite understand, so he asked questions.

"Koizumi, there is a saying in China's "The Art of War" called 'Know yourself and the enemy, and you will never be in danger in a hundred battles'."

Kuroishi looked directly at Koizumi: "Sometimes, you just have to find out the details of your opponent in order to defeat your opponent. Do you understand?"

That's right.

Every director and every work has different levels of performance.

As an opponent that has come through the years.

Kuroiishi Nao really wants to know what the current level of Honma Feihiko is.

The key is--

"I want to see how that guy from Honma's "Kidnapped Natsuko" can beat my "Yuki's Summer Memories" this time."

"Yuki's Summer Memories" invested 230 million yen, which is more than the investment in "Kidnapped Natsuko".

In the literary and artistic film category, this amount of money is definitely considered a huge sum of money.

It can be said that with this money, he has polished his "Yuki's Summer Memories" to perfection.

As for the sub-girlfriend, we hired Ayumi Adachi, a first-class sub-girlfriend who is also very famous in the industry. Although the salary required is a bit expensive - two million yen.

But Ayumi Adachi’s acting skills are truly unparalleled, as she controls the protagonist ‘Yuki’ almost perfectly.

In addition, he also participated in the actual filming, storyboard design, and screenwriting derivation.

It can be said that he has sharpened his claws and teeth, and when he is ready to meet, he will give Honma Feiyan a big one.

But what about "Kidnapped Natsuko"?

Main protagonist Kitazumi Minoru? I have the impression that he is just a young boy, not famous at all.

In addition, there is a wealthy man named Shimada Makoto who is just for fun?

——Are you motivated? !

Nao Kuroishi really wanted to rush to Honma Feihiko's office, grab his collar, point at his nose and scold him.

I have put all my effort into my own movies, just to avenge my past humiliation and make a beautiful comeback.

As a result, the performance of his old rival Honma Hihiko was too exaggerated.

It was smashed directly, which made him feel incredible.

It's like him and Honma Feiyan going into the ring to fight together.

He strengthened his muscles, trained his endurance and resistance to blows, and ran seven or eight kilometers every morning, almost to the point of vomiting blood.

What about Honma Feiyan?

The white flag was waved before even taking the stage.

Even if he wins, he won't be happy at all.

How could he be happy about defeating such a bad guy?

His mood was a bit complicated, but he still walked to the screening room and found his seat to sit down.

The attendance rate of "Kidnapped Natsuko" is very good. Today is already the fourth show including the first one, but the audience who sat down is still full.

Find a seat and sit down.

After all, he was watching a film about his rival, so Naoki Kuroishi had no intention of letting Koizumi around him buy popcorn and Coke, and was ready to carefully appreciate this work of Toshihiko Honma.

Thinking of this, he raised his head.

I waited like this for another three or four minutes.

The movie begins.

Sakura TV and the LOGO of the cooperating film company appeared.

Then there was a shot of a messy room.

Angry curses, begging for mercy, and debt collection came out, and the camera panned up at the same time.

The room as a whole takes the spotlight.

The main characters come into view.

A young man was holding on to the owner of the house and refused to let go.

His expression was ferocious, and his movements felt very 'forced'.

Shunsuke Takitani is a famous collector of the Tokyo gang.

He is ruthless and ruthless in his actions, and blood will be drawn almost every time he collects money.

In addition, he collects loans quickly, so people in the organization are very optimistic about this young desperado.

A layman looks at the excitement, an expert looks at the door.

The opening shot is not very long.

But through the language of the camera, many things in "The Kidnapped Natsuko" were explained.

The characters enter and exit the camera, and the timing of the camera leaving space is also perfectly timed.

Let the audience not feel the slightest surprise.

Even Black Stone couldn't help but nodded when he saw it.

It seems that although Honma Feiyan is bad at acting, his basic skills are still solid.

only--

"It's just that I feel that the acting of Shunsuke Takitani, who plays one of the protagonists, is a bit average."

"Well"

Koizumi Ishi, who was watching a movie next to him, suddenly spoke out what Kuroishi Nao was thinking.

This made Heishi, who had originally opened his mouth but was intercepted, opened his mouth and then suppressed the words that came to his lips.

Because what Koizumi said is true.

Shimada Makoto's performance did not disappoint him.

In terms of acting, it's really average.

There is no highlight at all.

Although I understand that he wants to show the feeling of "exertion" in his expression.

But this expression is too strong.

There is a feeling that all the five senses are tense together.

If it weren't for Takiya Shunsuke's name.

Kuroishi Nao almost thought that the other party was just playing a minor role.

"It looks like it's over."

Heishi held his face straight, a little disappointed.

It is no exaggeration to say that the protagonist is the soul of a movie.

Especially in literary films, the protagonist must show better acting skills.

The post-production and editing can at best be the icing on the cake, but as the main actors, they cannot simply perfunctory it.

One of the main protagonists, Makoto Shimada, already stretched his hips like this at the beginning.

It’s hard to imagine what kind of disaster the film will be next.

Black Stone was speechless.

He was finally gearing up and preparing to do something big.

result

Is that all?

And extend it.

Makoto Shimada, one of the main protagonists, felt hopeless at the beginning.

What about the other protagonist Minoru Kitazumi?

He is a servant.

It's already pretty good if he can play his part well.

Is it possible that his performance can save the entire movie?

It's impossible no matter how you think about it.

And can Kitazumi compare to Ayumi Adachi, whom she spent a lot of money to invite?

No matter how much you think about it, you can't do it, right?

The outcome has been decided.

Although in the past, Honma Feiyan won.

But this time, no matter what, he will win.

Think of this.

Kuroishi looked at the time and planned to call Koizumi to leave together.

After all, watching a movie like this at the beginning is just a waste of time.

However, the next scene unfolds

Kuroishi Nao originally wanted to stand up, but subconsciously sat down again.

"Your name is Natsuko? Where is your mother?"

"Mother. Mother went outside to watch the horse racing."

On the screen, Natsuko Nogi appeared.

The loose atmosphere of the entire movie completely changed at this moment.

There is no light in the room.

Natsuko Nogi, who was wearing dirty short-sleeved shirts, stepped barefoot in a room filled with black garbage bags.

His expression was dull, but the depths of his eyes were numb.

He is not afraid or timid when facing strangers.

Mother curses

Harsh bruises.

His heart has long since died.

He would have died long ago in this home that smelled like garbage.

"this?"

Looking at Natsuko on the white screen, Heishi was stunned for a moment and felt goosebumps rising all of a sudden.

This acting skill?

He felt a little numb, especially the numbness in Natsuko Nogi's eyes.

The numbness of having endured something no child should have to endure really hit him hard.

The body that had been standing up now felt a little tense.

Koizumi's surprised voice also came to his ears.

"Hey, this servant's acting skills are quite good."

It’s true that this sub-player named Kitazumi Minoru’s acting skills are really good.

But it’s not just about good acting.

Kuroishi, the director, held his chin.

Natsuko Nogi, played by Minoru Kitami, only appears.

The whole movie feels completely new.

Mainly the atmosphere is different.

The place where the other party appears must be the center of the lens, and the focus of the lens has an inexplicable appeal.

There is no doubt that this is a curve to save the country.

Actor Shunsuke Takitani's acting skills are average, so some scenes should be deleted accordingly, leaving the scenes of Natsuko Nogi who performs better.

Even Shunsuke Takiya, played by Makoto Shimada, seems to have performed better under this infectious energy.

A performance that was originally unbearable to watch.

It also makes him look decent.

Damn it

He bit his thumb.

Is it possible that the other party wants to make a comeback?

Just rely on one servant?

How can it be?

And in terms of performance, his Ayumi Adachi is no worse than Minoru Kitazumi!

He thought so, but the thought of leaving stopped unconsciously.

At this moment, Kuroishi Nao sat down and continued to read seriously.

Above the white screen, the movie continues.

When I saw Shunsuke Takitani saying that he wanted to take Natsuko Nogi to dinner.

Kuroishi Naoya couldn't help but frown.

He couldn't figure out what Feiyan Honma was thinking.

Is this for Ziyi to challenge the scene of eating scenes? Isn't this a bad move?

Filming eating scenes is difficult.

This is well known in the industry.

Not to mention having Ziyi, who is generally about ten years old, filming eating scenes.

I want Ziyi to show his due acting skills while enjoying the scene, and give the director the feeling he wants.

This is very difficult just thinking about it.

Most of the shots turned out to be devastating filming accidents.

In the same way, there are actually very few directors in the industry who use Zi Yong to shoot food scenes.

It can be said that there are very few cameras that focus on Ziyi's face.

At most, it would be a scene of adult actors taking slaves to eat - at most, it would be a more cunning method.

Nao Kuroishi used this method in "Yuki's Summer Memories" this time.

His protagonist Yuki was taken to the amusement park by her father for the first time and had a meal in the amusement park.

The sun shines down from the amusement facilities.

The father and daughter are laughing with each other.

Soft filter.

Although it is flattering.

But it is very useful and the effect is quite good.

He thinks that Honma Hiko will probably use this method to shoot this eating scene.

However——

As the steaming ramen was served on the table.

The camera began to zoom in.

Nao Kuroishi's eyes suddenly widened.

This. Honma Hiko is really going to hold the camera to the son's face and shoot?

Can the effect be really good like this?

Even his general, the invincible Adachi Ayumi, can't do it!

However——

Under the camera.

Natsuko's fingers are trembling.

The empty stomach is twitching.

The action of swallowing saliva is clearly visible.

But he didn't move his chopsticks.

Under endless domestic violence.

What he got in return was the extreme understanding of a seven or eight-year-old child.

He looked at Shunsuke Takiya, trying to get his permission.

Only after getting his permission.

He then put the ramen into his mouth with chopsticks.

At first, it was slow and stiff.

Then, he gently used his scarred little hands to pull the edge of the bowl.

The numb and dull expression that had been there for a long time dissolved.

Tears silently slid down his face.

Mixed with the heat of the ramen, they were stained together.

Tears and heat.

At this moment.

It was already impossible to tell them apart.

The scene was so sad.

Some viewers in the cinema had sore noses at this moment.

Several viewers began to secretly wipe their tears with tissues.

"Director Kuroishi. This.?"

He stared at Kita Sumire's performance in the movie in amazement.

As the director's assistant, Koizumi Ishi turned his head to Kuroishi Nao in astonishment.

When the filming of "Yuki's Summer Memories" started, he followed Kuroishi Nao's filming crew throughout the whole process.

Because Ayumi Adachi also had to film eating scenes.

So he clearly knew how difficult it was to get the sub-actor to film eating scenes.

After all, the sub-actor had a small stomach and could not withstand several reshoots.

If he filmed more times.

The outside world would inevitably spread the word of "abusing the sub-actor".

Therefore, when he saw such a sad and beautiful eating scene.

In addition to a little choking and touching, he was also indescribably surprised - how did this happen? Isn't the acting of this sub-actor too amazing?

At the same time, Koizumi Ishi turned his attention to his own director.

After all, Kuroishi Naoko has always regarded Honma Fuhiko as his opponent.

The opponent suddenly made such a magical move.

How is he feeling now?

On the other side, Kuroishi Naoko has tightened his face at this moment.

He gritted his teeth a little, and even subconsciously pulled his hair, full of regret.

Damn.

What kind of performance is this?

Where did Honma Fuhiko dig such a talented sub-actor? Even Shimada Makoto's shortcomings can be partially covered up?

Is she crying fake tears? It doesn't look like that at all.

What a jerk. Although I have confidence in "Yuki's Summer Memories" and Adachi Ayumi's acting skills.

But why do I always feel like I'm going to lose again?

Tsk.

Kuroishi Naoki's face was full of reluctance, and the fingers that grabbed his hair were also working hard.

It's really annoying - this sub-actor named Kitasumi Mi.

There is still one chapter with 4,000 words! Work hard! Come on!