"I'm in Tokyo, and this is some kind of movie star comeback system?!"

Chapter 101 The Blustering Female Agent

The reshot scene depicts Nakamori and Sakamoto agreeing to have a drink after get off work, but unfortunately, Kobayashi also invites Nakamori to get together that evening, so they change the location and have dinner together at their shared apartment.

Sakamoto Yu doesn't have many lines in this segment, just two, but he has a lot of room to showcase his talent.

Whether it's the way he looks at Akina Nakamori while rehearsing his lines, or his reaction when Satomi Kobayashi teases him about their relationship, every detail is a testament to his acting skills.

In the past, Sakamoto Yu would never have received such treatment.

He's just a tool; once he finishes reciting his lines, the camera cuts away, at most showing a side profile so the audience knows there's someone speaking.

But things are completely different now.

There were three close-up shots of Sakamoto Yu alone, and the entire film was shot with him in the same number of shots as the female lead, Nakamori Akina.

Behind the monitor, Jiro Ikuno watched the screen with a somewhat subtle expression.

If Yoichi Miura knew about this, he'd probably go crazy.

Although she didn't have many scenes, her presence was incredibly strong.

He stole a glance at Ishida and the woman beside him. Oh well, this matter can't be traced back to him anyway, so be it.

Jiro Ikuno snapped out of his daze and gave the assistant director a wink.

The assistant director immediately ordered, "All departments, prepare!"

The script supervisor claps the clapperboard: "1, 2, 3, Action!"

The first shot shows Yu Sakamoto sitting at a dining table.

His pleasant date for two suddenly turned into a group dinner, which inevitably made him feel a little awkward.

Yu Sakamoto's expressive eyes and micro-expressions remain captivating.

Like a guy about to meet his girlfriend's friend, he's both nervous and secretly a little excited.

His fingertips unconsciously traced the rim of the glass, his eyes glancing around every now and then before quickly looking away, as if afraid of seeing something he shouldn't.

His lips were pursed, trying to appear calm and composed, but his slightly pursed lips and unconsciously straightened back betrayed his nervousness.

The camera then shifts to a close-up of Sakamoto Yu's details: his long, well-defined fingers as he drinks water, and his sleek neck after unbuttoning his shirt.

Satomi Kobayashi then appeared and immediately noticed his nervousness, jokingly asking with a smile, "Oh dear, did I ruin things?" Kobayashi had a teasing look on her face.

Sakamoto Yu calmly accepted the other person's joke, appearing obedient and letting them tease him.

This kind of expression makes girls inexplicably want to tease him.

He held his water glass, trying to appear calm, but the movement of his Adam's apple as he took large gulps betrayed his nervousness.

The camera cuts to Akina Nakamori's side.

She immediately noticed Sakamoto Yu's feigned composure and a gentle smile appeared in her eyes.

When Sakamoto looked up at her, his gaze instantly softened from tense to gentle.

Every time they looked at each other, their breaths inexplicably intertwined, creating a perfectly ambiguous atmosphere.

Sakamoto Yu, afraid of being exposed, instinctively tried to cover it up, saying, "Actually, I'm fine with dating anywhere."

There were a few more shots after that, one showing his profile and another showing his body proportions.

These scenes only last a fraction of a second in the final cut, flashing by in an instant, yet they are truly captivating in their detail.

It's enough to leave a deep impression on the audience.

The camera is the voice of the actors.

For the same character with the same amount of screen time, close-ups and extreme close-ups can significantly enhance their presence; while long shots and side shots can blur and marginalize the character, making the difference in their aura immediately apparent.

It's obvious that once the film is released, Sakamoto Yu's face and acting skills will definitely win him a lot of goodwill.

"Okay, this one is approved."

Jiro Ikuno called a halt.

In the crew's rest area, in Yoichi Miura's dressing room.

Miura's manager sat comfortably on the sofa with his legs crossed, slowly took out a pack of cigarettes, lit one, and took a drag.

"Don't worry, I've inquired. Sakamoto Yu's manager is indeed connected to Ishida of the production company."

But in my opinion, everyone has been fooled by that woman.

During this period, most information was still passed down by word of mouth, making distortion and false information inevitable.

Yoichi Miura looked at his manager, still somewhat uneasy, "Is this news accurate?"

The agent exhaled a puff of smoke and nodded: "A junior colleague told me this. We were drinking at an izakaya last time, and he told me it himself."

"He is also an agent in the industry. He was there on the day of Sakamoto Yu's audition and saw the female agent chatting and laughing with Ishida as they came out of the office together."

Yoichi Miura frowned even more deeply: "So you're saying their relationship is really unusual? Are you kidding me?"

Miura's manager looked at him with an expression that said, "You don't understand."

"Do you really think their relationship can get any better?" He waved his hand. "If you really had a powerful backer, would you even be the male lead?"

Does it make sense for someone to choose a supporting role over a leading one?

There are too many people in this industry who put on airs. Look at how many female agents there are. If a woman wants to make a name for herself, she either has to spread her arms wide to get resources, or she has to know how to leverage existing connections. Don't you think so?

The agent raised an eyebrow, spread his hands, and looked like he didn't want to say anything.

"She was able to come out of the office with Ishida because of that relationship, but Sakamoto Yu could only play a supporting role."

The agent gave a knowing, sly smile that all men would understand.

"Doesn't that prove anything?"

Upon hearing this, Yoichi Miura thought about it and realized that it made sense.

If the other person really has a good relationship with Ishida, why not just play the lead role instead of a supporting one?

Yoichi Miura's expression was tense; in reality, he had no desire to argue with a supporting character.

But ever since the day of the reading session, I inexplicably felt threatened by Sakamoto Yu at first sight.

If his acting were dull, that would be fine, but during the reading session, Sakamoto Yu's performance was quite remarkable.

With his striking appearance, how many people will actually watch the movie when it's released?

Miura Hiroshi is good; let his agent think of another way.

Doing this now might alleviate some of the pressure, allowing Sakamoto to simply be a decorative figurehead.

The two chatted idly.

Miura glanced at the time, initially not realizing what was happening, but then he noticed something was wrong.

We've already passed the designated filming location, why hasn't anyone come to notify us to start filming?

Did they have a scene retake?

Just then, there was a knock on the door, and staff came in to announce that filming was about to begin.

The agent also found it strange and casually asked a staff member, "Why is the shooting so late?"

The staff member, holding the schedule, replied, "We just filmed a few more shots."

Upon hearing this, the manager exchanged a glance with Miura Yoichi, then pressed the staff for details: "Who was reshot?"

"Sakamoto Valley".

"Him? What's the point of reshooting him? Wasn't it just a side profile and a long shot?"

Yoichi Miura's heart skipped a beat; he sensed something was wrong.

After all this fuss, it's definitely not just about taking a long-distance side profile shot.

"Let's go take a look." The agent stood up.

The two followed the staff and walked quickly towards the film set.