Tokyo: The evil god doesn't want to be the top star

Chapter 125 Chrysanthemum, It Suit You Very Well

"I am an outsider in TV drama production, so I cannot be considered as a guide. I was invited here today just to witness with my own eyes whether the final episode is consistent with the 'original work'."

"If the gap with expectations is too big, it is better to withdraw the authorization as soon as possible to save the crew the cost of post-production."

Kawasaki Airi shook her head modestly, still looking serious.

"Ha, haha, Mr. Kawasaki is really humorous."

"Well then, everyone, take your positions, let's do a test shoot first, a test shoot!"

After wiping the sweat from his forehead, Director Nakano returned to the monitor, emphasized the word "test shoot", and crumpled the script in his hand.

"Kazama vs. Hijikata, Act 6, first half of the second scene, first take, test shot, begin!"

The script supervisor also emphasized the pronunciation of the word "test shoot" and made a perfunctory note.

"Hiss..."

"Hold on, Hijikata-san, we'll be back to Goryokaku soon."

Sakamoto Hide entered the role in a second. He hunched his body, covered his bloody abdomen, and walked slowly forward with the support of Shirakawa Rika.

Gazing at the sea of ​​chrysanthemums that suddenly appeared before their eyes, the two were stunned for a moment.

"Chrysanthemum, it suits you very well."

Sakamoto Hide lowered his eyes and spoke softly.

"Oh, really? I think Hijikata-san is the one who deserves it..."

Shirakawa Rika gave a nostalgic smile.

"On the day we first met in Kyoto, Mr. Hijikata looked like a beautiful chrysanthemum to me."

"Let's watch the chrysanthemums together from now on."

She looked through the depths of the chrysanthemum bush and seemed to see the scene of their first meeting.

"He is worthy of being the mainstay of this drama. His acting skills are stable and he fully restores the personality and image of the comic character..."

Watching the performance of the two through the monitor, Kawasaki Airi had admiration in her eyes.

"Ms. Shirakawa carefully restrains the brilliance of her role, setting off the image of Hijikata Toshizo, brewing the feelings between the two, and paving the way for the upcoming duel and the final choice."

"And Sakamoto Shu, a talented actor who is so into his roles, doesn't need too many lines..."

"The painful but resolute look in his eyes, the laborious but defiant gait, and the hand always near the hilt of the knife, all vividly portray the psychological state and unique tragic temperament of 'Hijikata Toshizo'."

Director Nakano sighed in agreement.

Just like the scene in front of us, it is the outstanding acting skills of these two people that have prevented the show from completely collapsing and has kept it going until now.

"Who?"

Sakamoto Hide suddenly raised his head alertly and looked in a certain direction.

There, Xia Fan, with sharp eyes, shining golden hair and a knife hilt in his hand, walked out silently from the golden chrysanthemums.

"what……"

Sakamoto Hide's pupils shook and he opened his mouth in surprise.

Although he didn't say a word, Xia Fan's momentum at this moment was like a sharp sword drawn from its sheath, splitting the sea of ​​chrysanthemums in two.

At this moment, the invincible young master of the Rakshasa royal family, Kazama Manye, descended into the three-dimensional world.

"I originally thought he was a novice... Has this guy's acting skills reached the point where he can perfectly portray the character without any lines, just using body language and micro-expressions?"

Sakamoto Hide, who did not participate in the second day's filming, had never seen Xia Fan in this "100% Kazama Manyo" state.

Therefore, his surprise at this moment, in addition to acting according to the script, was also mixed with real emotions.

"The image is very restored... In terms of temperament and demeanor, it is even more in line with my expectations than the image in the comics."

Looking at "Manyo Kazama" in the camera, Kawasaki Airi felt goose bumps running down her spine.

"Still...alive."

Xia Fan murmured softly, looking at the two people supporting each other with his bloodshot eyes. "Kazama..."

Faced with the sudden appearance of "Manyo Kazama" and the other party's calm yet angry gaze, Shirakawa Rika was a little at a loss for a moment.

"It's hard for you to escape to the remote land in the north."

Xia Fan only had Sakamoto Hide in his eyes from beginning to end, and spoke in an indifferent tone.

"I didn't expect you to come to Ezo. If I had died earlier, you would have traveled so far in vain."

Sakamoto Hideo smiled proudly.

"Is Xia Fan's Kazama Manye so domineering? However, my Hijikata Toshizo will definitely not lose in terms of momentum!"

It was the first time that Hide Sakamoto acted opposite "Manyo Kazama" played by Xia Fan. The innate majesty of the other person was so realistic that it made people a little scared.

"Since you took the potion and turned into a black Rakshasa, you must know that this kind of creature cannot be tolerated in this world."

"I'm here to root out the weeds."

Xia Fan drew his sword from its sheath, pointed at Sakamoto Hide...

The sword is like a mirror, reflecting the chrysanthemums, dyed golden.

"Stop, Hijikata is seriously injured now!"

Shirakawa Rika took a step forward, spread out her hands, and nervously protected Sakamoto Hide.

"..."

This action made Xia Fan on the opposite side narrow his eyes slightly, and the tip of his sword trembled.

"Someone has come from afar to challenge me. As a true warrior, how can I refuse?"

But the next second, Sakamoto Hide had already walked past her and took a step forward.

"I will fight for my integrity... Chiyo, you must see me to the end."

Before Shirakawa Rika could say anything, Sakamoto Hide had already managed to hold on and left her completely behind.

"Ok."

Looking at Sakamoto Hide's back with moist eyes, Shirakawa Rika nodded vigorously.

"Cut! All units rest where they are."

The first half of the story came to an end. Director Nakano turned around and looked at Kawasaki Airi in a flattering manner: "Um, Mr. Kawasaki, what do you think of this part just now?"

"The feeling of this section is so restored..."

"It goes without saying that Ms. Shirakawa and Mr. Sakamoto performed very well, but Mr. Xia's performance as Kazama Manye was beyond my expectations!"

"Only as the original author can I fully understand his acting just now!"

Kawasaki Airi had stood next to the monitor at some point, staring at the footage being played back with excitement.

"Manyo Kazama said that he came here to fight Hijikata Toshizo, but in fact, he came here to fulfill his promise to Chiyo that he would 'take her away'. Therefore, he was unable to look Chiyo in the face and talk to her frankly from beginning to end..."

"Especially when Chiyo stood in front of Hijikata Toshizo, the trembling of his sword and the pain in his eyes were all conveyed through micro-expressions and detailed movements!"

"Man'yo Kazama personally sent his beloved woman to Hijikata Toshizo. Seeing that the other party was about to be defeated and killed, he could not help but show up and wanted to take Chiyo away from the vortex of war..."

“What a domineering, affectionate, yet insincere tenderness this is, oooooooooo!”

Kawasaki Airi kept praising Xia Fan's high-fidelity acting skills, and her emotions were overflowing, and tears couldn't stop rolling down her face.

"Since Mr. Kawasaki said so, I must pass this one!"

"Xia-kun and Sakamoto, please reshoot a separate shot before the 'transformation'..."

"Makeup artists, get ready, and take them to prepare for the 'second phase' look as soon as the shots are finished."

Fearing that Kawasaki Airi would make new requests, Director Nakano handed over a few tissues and began to arrange the next shooting in full swing.

(End of this chapter)