Society fears that young people don’t want to be literary godfathers

"......fine."

The gloomy young man with extremely strong endurance nodded slightly. He didn't know why. After resurrecting his second life, he only needed a short period of sleep to maintain his concentration for a long time. For just a few long nights, Mochizuki was like this. Judging from his tough body, it's nothing.

Tsukawa Yuu, who studied under Mochizuki Ritsu, is also a champion of staying up late. He is always jet-lagged during holidays and is good at stealing time to catch up on sleep. He is naturally in great spirits. In this state, it is no wonder that the two young men spoke like this in a very confident tone: "If I could, I could stay up three more big nights."

"Haha, the vitality of you young people is really beyond imagination. Even I can't hold it in anymore and want to sleep."

Smiling softly, Matsubara Shingo looked at the two leading actors who were performing hard, and his voice also showed considerable concern:

"However, although your body can support it, I still recommend that you take a good rest - because the running-in period of the crew is relatively fast, and our drama shooting progress has been faster than originally planned, so if nothing unexpected happens in the next two days, we will I’ll give you two days off. You’ve been working hard these days, so please take a good rest.”

"Wow, that's great. I will definitely catch up on my sleep in the next two days!"

Tsugawa Yuu's eyes lit up, and he immediately began to think about how he could adjust the time difference in the future to cope with future shooting plans——

And almost completely opposite to the facial expression, the response given by a certain curly hair club is quite embarrassing:

"........Oh fine."

After learning that the filming activities were temporarily suspended, Mochizuki, whose body was already different from ordinary people, actually showed a sense of disappointment - looking like a social animal superman who is addicted to part-time work.

There is no other way. Drawing "Chainsaw Man" is work, and filming "Tiga" is life. The temporary suspension of the crew's work is equivalent to the temporary suspension of life for the teenager. In the future, all he will face is drawing comics. Okay... So after a short silence, the young man still couldn't bear the loss in his heart, and even his words were unconsciously tainted with a hint of reluctance:

"There is no other way, so everyone should rest for a while. When I go back to work, I will continue to study the script - if possible, I hope Mr. Matsubara can give me the script to read in advance. Thank you very much."

"?"

Hearing the words of his own child speaking out of the blue to the extreme of being a social animal, Teacher Dayou, who had just been thankful that he finally got two precious days of sleep to make up for the jet lag, didn't freeze at all, and his expression changed drastically in an instant.

Turning back and looking at his curly dog ​​friend who was both a cartoonist and an actor behind him, the son of a bicycle dealer had a somewhat frightened expression:

"What kind of social animal are you? You're even given a vacation and you still have to pay?"

"Can't you?"

"No, although I also know that you can be very energetic with very little sleep, but it's been several long nights, don't you need to rest?"

"Fortunately."

"...This is really hard to evaluate."

Seeing that his friend was not tired at all, Yu Tsugawa, who had never studied Mochizuki's sleeping habits and ability to stay up late in the past, couldn't help but be completely shocked by the boy at this moment——

It's too outrageous. Even if he is drawing comics and starring in "Tiga" at the same time, this guy still doesn't want to rest at all?Possessed, right?

In an instant, countless words flooded into Teacher Dayou's heart, and finally turned into just one sentence:

"And you, my friend, you are the real Ultraman."

"I am over-flattered."

"...So how long have you slept today? Why are you so energetic?"

"I forgot, I rested intermittently, but it felt like it shouldn't last more than two hours."

Clapping his fingers gently, Mochizuki said in a clear voice:

"Don't worry, with this schedule, I can shoot fifty more episodes of Tiga."

"Haha...Mochizuki-san is still working so hard."

Looking at the terrifying curly-haired high school student in front of him who was making a serious declaration of involution, Grandpa Takano, who had just taken a nap and was quite energetic at the moment, couldn't help but stand up and patted Mochizuki on the shoulder with a chuckle:

"However, just be obedient - go back to bed and don't read any new scripts in the past few days."

".......Oh."

Takano Koichi's words were indeed effective. Mochizuki, who had originally vowed to continue the involution, had no choice but to give up. He reluctantly carried his bag and woke up Xu Yuhuai, a sleepy little pig, and prepared to go back to sleep with Tsugawa Yu.

"........"

Looking at the three children who were preparing to go back to sleep in the rental house together and come to Tokyo together, Koichi Takano couldn't help but feel quite satisfied on his expression.

Although they are not very young, they are so dedicated that it would put some professional actors to shame... These kids will definitely have a bright future.

"...However, although they are full of passion, there are still some vacancies in our work."

As if he thought of something, Takano Hiroichi, who had just woken up, held his chin, showing a moment of embarrassment.

According to the date, the release date of "Ultraman Tiga" is not far away - but under the urgent time, the crew of "Tiga" still has a lot of work to complete.

"...First of all, it's the theme song and background music."

After finding a chair and sitting next to the director, Takano Hiroshi initially said to Director Matsubara:

"You can reject the musician you just found recently. No matter the composition style or taste, it doesn't fit the taste of "Diga" at all. After taking a break, you can immediately find another suitable person to write the background music and theme song." Bar."

"...Mr. Takano, this is the fifth time we have rejected a musician."

"Of course I know."

Takano Hongichi shook his head, his voice was quite complex:

"However, if it's not appropriate, it's just inappropriate. Some things cannot be compromised. If any link is relaxed too much, the effect will be greatly reduced - we cannot let "Diga" be born in front of everyone with its incomplete appearance. "

"...I understand the truth, but there is really nothing I can do about it."

Matsubara Shingo was a little helpless. The right musician was important, but how could it be so easy to meet him?In an increasingly tight time frame, can they really find a musician with both quality and efficiency to work with?

107. Do you know how valuable it is for an idol to reach the top of "Aya Toru"?

In the early years, Tsuburaya was always called "the music company delayed by special photography."

Although this title is biased and somewhat ridiculing, it also reflects from the side that Ultraman's works in the last century have always been well received in terms of soundtracks——

Most of the soundtrack uses orchestral elements, combined with the tones of symphonic poetry, which is not only catchy, but also highlights the strong style of the series.

Take the title song "Ultraman Seven" from the Showa era "Ultraman Seven" as an example. The arrangement of this song is a very traditional one in the Showa series, with orchestral music as the main instrument. A vocal work, the whole song is joined by a children's chorus, starting with the singing of Ultraman Seven's name. The whole song is full of Japanese style feeling, and the emotional tone is full of dangerous but sunny tones. It not only brainwashes but also makes people feel sad. It is one of the most memorable songs that people will never forget.

According to common sense, with the current retro trend and the characteristics of the past series of Ultraman, the staff behind "Ultraman Tiga" should have continued to follow the old path of Showa soundtrack and find the old ones who have worked with them in the past. Seniors can just arrange the music——

However... As the soul of Ultraman from the Showa era, Koichi Takano does not want the soundtrack style of "Ultraman Tiga" to continue on the same path as Ultraman TV works.

"After all, we are already in the 21st century. If we continue to compose the soundtrack according to the style of the last century, our revival will not have the feeling of a completely new world."

Although he has always had an inexplicable pursuit of tradition, Mr. Takano hopes that the Ultraman series can be innovated in many aspects:

"Since "Ultraman Tiga" has a very important historical mission, we cannot slack off in all aspects. Blindly relying on past successful experiences will only be counterproductive. After all, times and aesthetics are always changing, and failure to actively seek changes can no."

It is precisely because of Takano's words that director Matsubara of "Ultraman Tega" also gave up the idea of ​​​​arranging in the style of Showa-style Ultraman and began to look for other musicians to compose some music with a new era feel. Unique music to add flesh and blood to the revival of the Ultraman series——

However, dreams are beautiful, but reality is very skinny. The soundtrack masters who are capable of creating good music have no schedule at the current time. The music compiled by the musicians who have schedule always makes people feel that they have no taste. It has been a while. , the suitable teacher still did not appear, and the inexplicable torture enveloped the hearts of all the behind-the-scenes staff, and it lingered no matter what.

"...Mr. Takano, I'm afraid it will take some time for Tiga's soundtrack."

Sitting with producer Koichi Takano, director Shingo Matsubara drank the mineral water in his hand with a rather complicated expression:

"Based on the current situation, we haven't met a suitable music teacher yet... But time is slowly passing by after all, and we may not have enough time. What should we do? "

"...There is no other way, just keep looking."

Hearing something in Matsubara Shingo's words, Koichi Takano, who was unwilling to let go easily, leaned on the recliner and spoke in a very clear voice:

"Soundtracking has always been a big problem, and this has been true since the Showa era...but there is no need to be particularly nervous. After all, if we really meet the right musicians to cooperate with us, sometimes we can meet the deadline. To produce excellent soundtracks - you should be very aware of this."

"...Indeed."

After a brief silence, Matsubara Shingo couldn't help but nodded slightly.

Having been in the film and television industry for so many years, he has heard more or less about the deeds of some musicians who wrote legendary songs in just ten minutes, so he naturally understands how important the right collaborator is to the entire work.

But, where can such a suitable musician be found...

When thinking of this, Matsubara Shingo's mood was a little complicated.

The veteran who had collaborated with him before was rejected by Mr. Takano, the famous soundtrack master had a job, and the musicians who had schedules to collaborate with could never write a suitable enough song... It was not an option to continue like this. In this situation where time is getting increasingly tight, we can't keep wasting things like this, right?

With his thoughts at this point, looking at Mochizuki who seemed to be preparing to go home with his friends and looking back at him for some reason, Director Matsubara couldn't help but hold his chin and his eyes turned slightly.

The younger generation of leading actors is going back to rest, but his torture may have just begun.

"...Don't be too pessimistic, Director Matsubara."

The acquaintance saw through the middle-aged man's complicated thoughts. Mr. Koichi Takano patted his shoulder gently, his voice as kind as ever:

"As a producer, I do have special requirements for quality, and I will also put forward a lot of opinions that may be very picky - but don't worry, I will accompany everyone to get through this kind of thing."

"......"

After hearing what Old Man Takano said, Director Matsubara couldn't help but be slightly startled.

After a while, he seemed to realize something and turned his head slightly:

"Mr. Takano, it's time for you to rest. Leave this place to me——"

"no need."

Takano Hiroshi waved his hand gently:

"The big problem of the soundtrack for "Ultraman Tiga" has not yet been solved. How can I escape?"

"Yes, but you are not responsible for music. The task of finding musicians should be left to us young people -"

"Haha, I am not responsible for the music, but I have also worked with several people behind the scenes during the filming of Ultraman TV series. When it comes to talking about collaboration with musicians, I am definitely more skilled than you."

Hearing Director Matsubara's concern for his physical condition, Takano Koichi shrugged nonchalantly and said after a while:

"Don't worry too much about me. Don't worry, my old bones can still stand it-"

"Okay. Having said that, I have just thought of a few musicians that I can consider cooperating with for the soundtrack. Do you want to listen to them?"

"...Please tell me and I'll take note of it."

As soon as he heard the soul of the Ultraman Studio speak, Matsubara Shingo, who was responsible for directing Ultraman for the first time, acted like a studious student and quickly picked up paper and pen——

Seeing Director Matsubara's reaction, Grandpa Takano waved his hand:

"Don't take it so seriously. Just take a note on your phone and jot it down - after all, many of the people I just thought of for collaboration are all musicians on the Internet recently."

"...?"

It was exactly after Takano Hongichi's words.

Director Matsubara, who was quite excited at first and was going to write down the name of the musician to consult on the business later, was suddenly stunned.

The hand holding the pen and paper froze in place...for a while, the middle-aged man slowly raised his head as if he was a little surprised:

"Mr. Takano...?"

"What's wrong?"

"...Are you serious?"

With a slightly complicated mood, Matsubara Shingo put down the tools in his hand to prepare his plan, and his eyebrows were somewhat incomprehensible:

"You want to ask musicians from the Internet for Ultraman Tiga's soundtrack? Do you really think so?"

"I have such an idea."

Takano Hiroshi rubbed his head:

"After all, there is not enough time now, and teachers in the industry are unable to sign cooperation due to various reasons. In such a general environment, I think we can really consider trying to find musicians on the Internet."

"...Mr. Takano, the level of Internet musicians varies greatly, and the water is deep. In such an environment, it may be too difficult to find a suitable and capable teacher——"

"If you have difficulties, just overcome them. It'll be no problem."

With his hands folded in front of his chest, Koichi Takano, who has always been open-minded and progressive, said:

"Also, don't think that Internet musicians don't have the ability. Many singers and bands in our country started from the Internet, and even made it to Budokan and Tokyo Dome... If we continue to follow the old thinking, If the requirements in all aspects are so strict, what's the difference between our crew and the dying old man?"

"......"

Hearing what Ultraman Tiga's producer Koichi Takano said, Shingo Matsubara, who originally wanted to continue talking, was speechless at this moment.

An inexplicable feeling of reluctance emerged in his heart. Looking at the serious old man in front of him, Director Matsubara had no choice but to relent:

"Well, since we are frustrated offline, let's try to find a suitable musician teacher on the Internet - I hope everything goes well."

"...it will go well."

Gently responding to the director sitting next to him, Takano Hiroshi looked at Mochizuki who was about to leave the set with his friends, but his steps were quite slow, and the smile on the corner of his mouth was quite gentle:

"New people are very energetic, we elders can't just be left behind~"

"........All right."