I, Hiroshi Nohara, the star of Japanese cinema

Chapter 78 and episode 39 of "The World's Wonders" were all filmed! In less than a month!

When Takeshita Ai personally sent the project plan with the bright red "approved" stamp on it, along with the master tape that had created a miracle, back to the "Nohara Hiroshi Special Production Team", the entire office was instantly filled with thunderous cheers!

"Ohhhhhh-!"

"We passed! We passed!"

"Great! We did it!"

Nancun Xing and Changgu Luzou, two passionate young men, were as excited as two jumping monkeys, jumping and dancing with joy.

The pure and passionate joy of young people infected everyone present.

Beichuan Yao covered her mouth tightly, and her big eyes, which were always bright and sparkling, were already filled with tears of excitement.

Even the veterans of the Kanto faction, who had seen so much wind and waves, couldn't help but smile from the bottom of their hearts and patted each other on the shoulders. Their faces, which had been worn down by the years, were now glowing with a long-lost glow.

In the corner, Kurosawa Eiji was holding a cup of hot tea, quietly watching his performance as a 'storyteller' on the monitor.

He looked at himself in the picture, wrapped in soft light and deep darkness. An indescribable surprise now appeared on his face, which always looked a bit serious.

He has played many guest roles, either a tragic warrior or an upright elder, but he never thought that just sitting quietly like this and telling a story in a way that was almost like reciting lines could create such a strange and fascinating sense of mystery.

He clearly remembers that during the filming, Hiroshi Nohara did not give him any guidance on acting.

The young man simply told him, "Director Kurosawa, just think of it as telling your grandson a bedtime story. However, this story is a little... dark."

It was this simple, almost straightforward guidance, coupled with the tricky camera position, the perfect lighting and shadow, and the rhythm that was precisely controlled to the millisecond in the post-production editing...

In the end, he presented an artistic effect that was so high-end that even he himself was unfamiliar with it.

“This young man…”

Kurosawa Eiji put down his teacup. His eyes, those eyes that had seen countless ups and downs of life, gleamed with an unprecedented sense of emotion and admiration: "He's not using directorial techniques at all. He's using a kind of... almost instinctive intuition to capture light and shadow and the human soul. What a... natural-born freak."

This is not a compliment, but a statement of fact.

Because Kurosawa Eiji truly witnessed the reality that Nohara Hiroshi was in charge of the costumes, makeup, camera, lighting, actors' expressions and eye angles, and final editing on the set.

At that time, he just felt that Nohara Hiroshi had a wide range of interests.

I'm also worried that he'll bite off more than he can chew.

just now……

After watching the entire first episode, Kurosawa Eiji even thought about himself and felt terrified that he would not be able to achieve such a completeness in just one afternoon.

Still with a lot of help from many people.

and so.

Only when Kurosawa Eiji looked at Hiroshi Nohara would he sigh, this is a true monstrous genius!

In fact, it was not just him, everyone saw Hara Hiroshi as a monster.

Beyond mortal!

'Clap clap clap! '

"Everyone, pay attention!"

However, in the midst of this carnival of victory, the young man who was regarded as a monster by everyone simply clapped his hands calmly, attracting everyone's attention.

"Alright everyone, enough celebrating."

Nohara Hiroshi's voice was not loud, but it was like thunder, attracting everyone's attention.

He walked to the whiteboard, picked up a pen, and wrote two new names under the title "Wonderful Stories of the World" - "The Legend of Macchio" and "Souji".

"Passing the review only means you've received an entry ticket. The real battle has just begun."

He swept his eyes over everyone and said in a resolute and solemn voice that brooked no argument, "Now, I declare that from now on, we will enter the next stage of filming."

He paused and said something that instantly made the entire office fall into silence.

"Today's goal is to finish both episodes!"

"..."

If the previous cheers were a volcanic eruption, then at this moment, the entire office was like a vacuum zone with all the air sucked out.

Everyone seemed to be under a spell, staring blankly at the young man standing in front of the whiteboard. Their eyes looked as if they were looking at a madman who had just announced that he would tear down the Tokyo Tower with his bare hands.

Shooting two episodes in one day?!

This is no longer crazy, it is a suicidal provocation to the production laws of the entire television industry!

"No, not just today."

As if Hiroshi Nohara thought the power of this bomb was not strong enough, he turned around, looked at the faces filled with shock and dullness, and once again put forward an even more shocking plan.

"Starting today, by the end of June, in less than a month, I will finish filming all 39 episodes of the first season of 'Wonderful Stories of the World'!"

'boom--! ’

This time, everyone's brain completely crashed.

One month, thirty-nine episodes?!

What is this concept?
This is equivalent to shooting more than one episode per day on average! Not to mention the time for post-production!
This is a miracle that has never been seen or heard of in the entire history of Japanese television! No! This is not a miracle at all, this is a fairy tale!

"Nohara-kun, calm down!"

Even the usually composed Kurosawa Eiji couldn't help but stand up at this moment. For the first time, a trace of deep worry appeared on his face, which was always a bit serious. "I know you are very talented and motivated. However, filming a live-action drama is completely different from producing an animation! It takes time to polish it, it requires the actors to calm down their emotions, it requires scenes to be arranged, it requires..."

"Senior Kurosawa, I understand your concerns." Nohara Hiroshi interrupted him, but there was no sign of hesitation on his face.

He walked to his desk, took out a thick stack of drawings that looked like bricks, and held it above his head.

"But, for me, these are not problems."

He distributed the stack of drawings to all the core production staff present, one copy for each person.

On it are all the complete storyboards for the first ten episodes of "Wonderful World".

From the town in "The Legend of Macchio" that fell into madness because of an absurd rumor, to the strange chess game in "Shuangliu" that decided life and death... every shot, every scene, every character's micro-expression was accurately depicted on paper by his magical brush.

"Nancun, Changgu, Beichuan."

Nohara Hiroshi took out another bill of materials, his eyes fell on the three elders who were already stunned by his actions, and he gave orders in a deep voice:

"All the costumes, props, and makeup requirements for each episode are marked here. You three, contact the relevant departments immediately. I don't care what method you use, but you must prepare all the materials for the first three episodes by today!"

"Director Yamamoto, Section Chief Sato." He turned his gaze to the two veterans of the Kanto faction and said, "I'll leave the scheduling of the actors and the execution of the scene to you two."

Finally, he looked at the team members who were still in great shock, unable to extricate themselves, and his voice, like the final sound of a bell, clearly reached everyone's ears:

"I know, it sounds like an impossible task."

"But what I need you to do is very simple."

He paused, his clear eyes burning with a fire that could set the whole world on fire.

"That is, completely and utterly, trust me."

“Follow the sketches I’ve given you and follow my pace. I assure you, we will not only complete it, but we will complete it better than anyone else!” A deathly silence fell over the office.

Everyone was looking at the young man standing in the center of the crowd, radiating endless light and heat as if there was a sun in his body.

That almost arrogant self-confidence and the domineering spirit, like the most violent virus, instantly infected everyone present.

The doubts and fears in their hearts caused by the laws of reality were completely shattered at this moment by a more primitive and more passionate impulse called "following the strong"!
"……Hi!!"

I don't know who was the first to shout out.

Immediately, the thunderous response merged into a torrent that was enough to shake the entire building!

"Hi!!"

"We understand, Chief!"

"Damn it! Damn it! I've never been this crazy in my life!"

All the hesitation on those faces has faded away, replaced by a high morale of going all out and fighting like no one else but me!
Even Kurosawa Eiji, a veteran industry leader, was deeply moved by the youthful energy and madness that washed over him.

He looked at the young man who was in charge of the strategy, and at the team whose passion was ignited by his words. His heart, which had long become silent due to the years, began to beat violently again uncontrollably.

He suddenly felt that perhaps he was really old.

But being able to witness and participate in this madness that is destined to go down in history during these final moments...

How lucky I am!

Thus, a filming frenzy that seemed almost miraculous to the outside world officially began.

The entire [Nohara Hiroshi Special Production Team] has become a wound-up precision machine that runs at an incredible speed.

In the morning, in Studio 5, "The Legend of Macchio".

In the afternoon, in shed No. 3, "Shuangliu Chess".

In the evening, in the post-production room, editing, dubbing and music are all done in one go.

Time seems to have lost its meaning in this crazy creation.

The boundary between day and night becomes blurred, and fatigue and excitement are intertwined.

From the breathtaking "Cabinet" in the fourth episode, to the bizarre "Elves in the Dark" in the fifth episode; from the Japanese horror-filled "New House" in the sixth episode, to the thought-provoking "Gift" in the tenth episode...

Then there's episode 11: "The Murderer Regrets," episode 13: "The Monkey's Paw," episode 17: "The Problem," episode 21: "The Inn Without Time," episode 28: "Live Crabs," episode 31: "Plastic Surgery," episode 36: "Human-Faced Grass," and the final episode, "Grandpa's Love Letter," filled with warmth and regret...

Thirty-nine bizarre and wonderful worlds are perfectly presented in front of the camera with the absolute blueprint of Nohara Hiroshi's memory and the localized polishing of the senior screenwriter Kudo Ryosuke.

They are no longer simple urban legends, but incorporate more profound analyses of this parallel neon world, about human hearts, human nature, family, workplace, and the repressed and distorted interpersonal relationships unique to neon society.

Each story is like a sharp scalpel, precisely cutting open this seemingly peaceful and prosperous society and tearing off its bright and beautiful appearance.

Revealing the creepy yet incredibly real flesh and veins underneath.

When the last shot of the 39th episode "Grandpa's Love Letter" was completed on the last day of June, the entire crew felt like soldiers who had experienced a long and arduous expedition and finally reached the end.

They didn't cheer.

They just collapsed quietly in various corners of the set, with a tired yet satisfied smile on their faces, as if they had survived a disaster.

'call--'

"Finally finished!"

At this time, Nohara Hiroshi also let out a long breath.

This month is for him.

It is also a huge test!

But looking at those thirty-nine master tapes, which condensed all his hard work and carried all his ambitions, he knew that he had won the bet.

Time has come to the end of June, and there are only a few days left before July 1st, the premiere day that decides life and death.

The entire Guandong faction became unprecedentedly united because of this unprecedented "great battle".

Or.

They united around Hiroshi Nohara.

Those artists who were once marginalized not only honed their acting skills but also earned real income by frequently appearing in this S-level project.

And those veterans of the Kanto faction were completely convinced by Nohara Hiroshi.

Because after the project ended, Hiroshi Nohara made a decision that no one expected.

He did not hand over or pocket the huge budget of tens of millions of yen that he had saved due to his super high efficiency. Instead, he distributed it in full to all the Kanto faction members who participated in the project in the name of 'overtime pay' and 'project bonuses'!
When those artists received the heavy envelope that far exceeded their expectations, the look in their eyes when they looked at Hiroshi Nohara was no longer just admiration.

It is an absolute loyalty that is enough to make them go through fire and water!
Who doesn’t love money?

They knew that by following this young section chief, they would not only have meat to eat, but also soup to drink!

This is the real one, our own!
The leader of the Kanto faction!
In the conference room of the production department building, Deputy Director Asumi, Kurosawa Eiji, Sato Kenji, Yamamoto Takeshi, and Nohara Hiroshi, the five people representing the core strength of the new and old generations of the Kanto faction, gathered together.

The atmosphere was more harmonious than ever before.

"Nohara-kun, you have really made an unprecedented contribution to our Kanto faction this time!" An unprecedented bright smile bloomed on Asumi's face, and the laughter was hearty and hearty.

"Yeah." Kurosawa Eiji also stroked his beard and sighed, "I've been making movies all my life, and I've never seen a director like you who can squeeze the potential of the entire team to the extreme. You, kid, are born for this."

Kurosawa Eiji has already shown the mother to Asumi.

That's why Asumi is so happy.

Others don't know.

After all, Asumi has been immersed in Kanto TV for more than 20 years. He has been promoted step by step from the grassroots to a leader. Even at Tokyo TV, he has been the deputy director of the production department with his excellent grassroots experience.

Therefore, Ming Rihai's vision and his level are both first-class.

And when Asumi watched the first episode of "The Wonderful World" for the first time, he knew that this work, which he had specifically asked Hiroshi Nohara to produce, was almost a political gamble.

He succeeded!

Then I watched it episode by episode until the last episode of "Wonderful Stories of the World", finishing the entire season of 39 episodes.

I was originally worried that shooting too quickly would result in reduced quality.

All disappeared!
Instead, I looked at the exquisite pictures, the clever dubbing, the precise camera switching, and the actors' near-perfect acting skills.

It made his heart sink into his stomach.

Only ecstasy comes to mind.

"you flatter me!"

Nohara Hiroshi simply smiled calmly: "This is the result of everyone's joint efforts. I just happen to know the right path and how to go about it."

This is not modesty, it is the truth.

This is thanks to Neon in the previous life.

(End of this chapter)