Japanese Entertainment: From special effects actor to action superstar

Chapter 77: Turn over a new leaf and start a new life

The familiar Wangu Film Set.

Although it is still a bit chilly in March, the actors have been able to hold on.

After putting on the leather case, Gu Ming greeted Narita Heng casually.

"Come to think of it, since we're using the script I provided for this episode, have you chosen the actors yet? Even though she doesn't have a lot of screen time, the role of Saki wouldn't be effective without a lovable young woman."

Narita Heng adjusted his sun hat and spread his hands. "Don't worry, Ming. I've seen her. She's definitely a lovely girl! Even though she was sent over by TBS, she does look good."

Gu Ming uttered a "Hey".

Ah, howl~bah!
I hate people who get in through the back door the most!
What? He was also someone that Narita Toru squeezed in through the back door?
That's fine.

After changing into his suit, Gu Ming walked all the way to the set. Jissoji Akio and the others had just arrived.

Gu Ming bowed slightly and said, "Mr. Jissoji."

Working with Akio Jissoji again, Gu Ming has become accustomed to his style.

"Oh! Ming, you're here. Come, meet this kid, the actor who will play 'Saki' in this episode, and he's the child of a friend of mine; Hiroko, this is the real Ultraman you've always wanted to meet!"

Gu Ming took a closer look and actually took a breath of Spesium substance.

Master Yaowanzi!
Ah no...

Dr. Pill!
Not right either.

Yakushimaru Hiroko looked at Gu Ming with complicated eyes.

It’s Yakushimaru Hiroko!
I didn't expect that Gu Ming hadn't remembered her name for three months. He didn't seem to repent at all!

Before, she thought that Gu Ming was just an employee of Wangu, but now, after being introduced by Jissoji Akioichi, Yakushimaru Hiroko felt a little unbalanced again.

He's Ultraman? How could that be possible! How could a man who's so forgetful and can't even remember her name be Ultraman?

Gu Ming didn't think too much about it. He took a quick look at the child in front of him. Although she was someone who got in through the back door, her appearance was indeed fine. She had short hair, a small round face, and a very girlish look.

Jissoji Akio rarely smiled and praised Gu Ming.

"You, even though Amin is just a suit actor, he's quite good, very skilled, and most importantly, uses his brain in acting! You wouldn't believe that the script for this episode was written by Amin!"

As Jissoji Akio likes to say.

It's not about fighting, but about fighting for what.

This episode did not destroy the monster but sent it away, which is exactly the kind of plot that Jissoji Akio likes most!
Yakushimaru Hiroko didn't believe it.

To be honest, she thought Gu Ming was not very smart and had an innocent look that showed he had never been to school!
Seeing that everyone was almost there, Jissoji Akio looked at his watch and said, "It's almost time. We can't wait any longer. Let's start filming!"

Gu Ming naturally responded and went to the special effects team.

As for Master Yaowanzi, he is on the human team's side. The two sides have nothing to do with each other. The only connection is that when they send the moon girl back to the moon, there is a shot of them looking at each other.

For this purpose, Narita Toru specially made a pair of large hands, Ultraman hands made of clay, to be used for close-up shots of holding up the girl.

In the blink of an eye, it was noon.

Lunch time, a rare break.

Gu Ming didn't take off his full-body leather suit. He stuck his head out of Ultraman and ate his lunch box.

Pi Yan consumes a lot of physical energy, so he eats at least two or three servings at a meal.

While eating, a young Yakuza boy walked up to Gu Ming.

Gu Ming remembered this person and immediately asked, "Xiao Lin, what's wrong?" "Um, Brother Gu Gu, I..."

Xiaolin was a little hesitant, struggling with whether or not to speak up about this matter.

After hesitating for a while, he said cautiously: "Well, the store I've been working at recently, that Saizeriya, and I'm also old enough, so I..."

Gu Ming put down his lunch box, a little surprised: "What's wrong? If you have something to say, just say it directly."

"Yes, well, since I'm about the same age and have done a lot of things, a gentleman over there said he wants me to officially join Saizeriya. They're going to open a second branch in Tokyo and they hope I'll go there."

Gu Ming finally understood this time.

No wonder Xiaolin hesitated about this matter.

If he officially joins the company, it will no longer be a part-time job, which means that he can't come here often, nor can he come to see Gu Ming often.

"That's a good thing." Gu Ming didn't care about the Yakuza or not. He immediately stood up and patted Xiao Lin with a smile: "You should agree. This is a good thing. From now on, you will have a proper job. Don't look down on fast food restaurant employees. Regular employees are also very capable! In comparison, your current part-time job is far inferior."

Xiao Lin said: "But I..."

"No buts, you have to agree to this. Look at me, I'm not some Yakuza leader, and I don't have the ability to take you on those car-racing and fighting sprees. Even if you follow me, you'll just be doing boring groundkeeping work. You should agree to this!"

Gu Ming didn't want to listen to Xiao Lin's hesitation anymore, so he simply made a conclusion for him on the matter.

"That's settled then. After that branch opens, we'll go there together. When that time comes, I'll make sure to take good care of you and keep you so busy that you can't even lift your head!"

The other young Yakuza boys around him also started to joke around, which made Kobayashi feel even more embarrassed.

So, I won’t be a Yakuza anymore. When I think back to the past, I sometimes feel nostalgic.

……

……

"Aren't those the Yakuza from before?!"

When Yakushimaru Hiroko suddenly saw these staff, she was really scared.

I couldn't have a peaceful lunch, always thinking that the Yakuza might cause trouble or something.

But they were very quiet and completely in the company of the other Banku staff, without looking unfamiliar.

Wan Gujie distributed lunch boxes to everyone one by one, but stopped in front of Yakushimaru Hiroko.

"Don't worry, kid. They are no longer Yakuza."

Yakushimaru Hiroko blinked, somewhat confused.

Yakuza is just Yakuza, what else could it be?
But her father often told her that the Yakuza were very bad people.

Wan Gujie seemed rather pleased with himself, raising his head slightly as he said with a smile, "That's why you're so narrow-minded. The Yakuza also have the qualifications to start anew! They came to cause trouble for Brother Gugu before, but ended up getting beaten up, and now they've all behaved themselves."

"For example, that guy's name is Jintian. He beat me up before, but now he works as a clerk in a hardware store and also works part-time here as a floor clerk. I heard he's reconciled with his family."

"That Watanabe, because he looks pretty good, he has guest-starred in several episodes, and now he's almost become a regular supporting role in Bankai!"

"And that Xiaolin, you didn't know that, he's now a full-time employee! Even though he won't be coming back, it can be considered a clean slate for him."

Jissoji Akio glanced at him.

"Why, you're showing off here, don't other people have to eat?"

Wan Gujie hurriedly turned serious, picked up the box and went to another place to continue serving the food.

It was a busy day at the end of the day!
(End of this chapter)