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

Sakamoto Yu and Tate Hiroshi sat inside the car.

The repeated filming had already exhausted both of them, and their acting skills had gradually become stiff and wooden.

They could never quite grasp the effect Kiyoshi Nishimura wanted, so they could only grit their teeth and continue acting despite the pressure.

The producer, who was supervising the scene, couldn't stand it anymore and intervened, telling Kiyoshi Nishimura to choose a take and finish it quickly so they could film the next scene.

After all, this is neither an art film nor an independent film, and it cannot withstand this kind of repeated turmoil. Continuing to drag it out will only seriously slow down the filming schedule.

Reluctantly, Kiyoshi Nishimura nodded in agreement, saying they would call it a day after this take.

But just then, a static sound suddenly came from the quiet film set.

The light shining on Sakamoto Yu suddenly flickered and went out completely.

On set, light and shadow intertwined, creating a dynamic interplay of light and dark.

Kiyoshi Nishimura was startled. The next second, his gaze was fixed on the monitor, and his expression suddenly became serious.

Sakamoto Yu was sitting in the car, about to begin reciting his words, when he suddenly noticed a change in the light.

Sakamoto Yu remained silent for a moment, intending to wait for the director to call "cut," but there was no response.

He seemed to be deep in thought. Since the director hadn't called "cut," did that mean something?

The museum across the street also immediately noticed the anomaly.

After exchanging a glance, they tacitly followed the atmosphere and continued acting.

Originally, there was no comparison between the light and shadow of Sakamoto Valley and the Museum.

The atmosphere of the entire plot is entirely carried by the dialogue between the two characters.

But now, just because a light went out unexpectedly, the atmosphere on the entire set instantly became heavy and oppressive, making it impossible to understand.

The light perfectly divided their car in two, one half bright and the other half dark.

This perfectly corresponds to the identities of the two characters in the play.

Sakamoto Yu subtly toned down his arrogant aura to avoid disrupting the situation.

The light and shadow fell on his face, outlining his sharp features, with half of his face hidden in shadow.

The two continued to exchange words, but the flavors were completely different, becoming even more enigmatic.

Atsuko Asano and Kyohei Shibata noticed something amiss and kept their eyes glued to the set, their gazes filled with anticipation.

Behind the monitor, Kiyoshi Nishimura couldn't help but mutter to himself, "That's the feeling!"

In the center of the set, after Hiroshi Tate, who plays Toshiki Takayama, finished delivering his lines, everyone's eyes immediately turned to Yu Sakamoto.

He leaned against the shadows, only half his face visible, his eyes indifferent.

But the truly exciting part is right here.

Those cold eyes clearly revealed his inner impatience and arrogance.

However, his tone was extremely relaxed and casual.

This extreme sense of separation, beneath that seemingly harmless yet handsome face, ironically creates an intense feeling of oppression.

He calmly replied, "Do you think I became a team leader at such a young age because of the law?"

"The police follow the law, we follow the rules. You keep your badge, I have my methods."

Wait until the last syllable falls.

He suddenly moved.

He turned around, rested his elbow on the car window, and stared calmly at Toshiki Takayama.

His voice was deep and resonant, each word distinct and clear.

"The dog, lie down right now..."

Asano Atsuko and the others who were watching intently felt a chill run down their spines, and their adrenaline surged.

A moment later, I realized that this was just filming a movie, and a belated sense of relief slowly crept in.

Watching this scene from not far away, Nakamura Toru unconsciously swallowed.

This person... could he really have a yakuza background?

"Okay! This one's approved!"

Kiyoshi Nishimura nodded in satisfaction, rolled up the script in his hand, and gently tapped it against his knee.

His tense lips relaxed completely, and his mood noticeably lighter.

"You two have both worked really hard!"

Sakamoto Yu stepped off the prop truck, his steps slightly unsteady.

He reached up and rubbed his temples; this was the first time he had ever experienced such intensity.

His shoulders slumped, and when he looked up, he saw that Atsuko Asano and Kyohei Shibata had surrounded him.

Shibata placed his hand on him, pursed his lips, and nodded at him, revealing the appreciation of a senior for the back.

Asano's eyes were still shining as she leaned closer to him and whispered her praise:

"Sakamoto-kun, that last part was absolutely amazing! It gave me goosebumps!"

Shibata nodded in agreement: "You young people are truly formidable. Watching you makes me want to join you on stage."

Hiroshi Tate took the cigarettes from the agent, pulled one out and handed it to Yu Sakamoto, a smile in his eyes.

"You've worked hard, have a cigarette to relax."

Sakamoto Yu thanked him and accepted the cigarettes with both hands.

Although he doesn't smoke, he understands that this is a senior's recognition of a junior.

He pinched the cigarette holder between his fingertips and casually slipped it into his pocket.

Kiyoshi Nishimura came up, and Asano and Shibata politely made way for her.

He first patted the museum curator hard on the back and whispered a word of praise.

Then he looked toward Sakamoto Valley.

His gaze lingered on his face for half a second, then he nodded deeply, a clear smile playing on his lips, his tone concise yet weighty:

"The younger generation is truly formidable; your efforts have not been in vain. Keep up the good work."

Sakamoto Yu bowed slightly, a look of relief and gratitude flashing in his eyes, and replied softly:

"Thank you for your supervision, I will."

Watching this scene from not far away, Nakamura Toru's face darkened, and he quietly clenched his fists.

Looking at the staff coming and going, he quickly suppressed his emotions.

Immediately put on a fawning smile, even if it's forced, just to maintain a facade of politeness.

After some polite compliments, the crew continued filming.

After resting for a while, Sakamoto Yu also resumed work.

The filming officially came to an end as dusk fell.

Sakamoto bowed to say goodbye to each of the staff on site and was about to leave when he was suddenly stopped by someone.

"Sakamoto-kun!"

He turned around and saw that it was Hiroshi Tate and Shibata, the two lead actors.

"Mr. Museum Museum, Mr. Shibata, thank you for your hard work!"

As usual, Sakamoto Yu bowed and greeted him.

"You walk way too fast, buddy."

Hiroshi Tate greeted him with a smile, his body reeking of cigarette smoke, clearly indicating that he had just smoked with Shibata.

"Come on, let's go get a nice drink today."

"Huh?" Sakamoto Yu was slightly taken aback, but immediately agreed.

This is an opportunity for seniors to appreciate and mentor juniors, and there is no reason to refuse it.

The drinking party culture, known as "drinking party," is a common social activity in Japanese workplaces and was quite prevalent in the 80s.

The three left the film set and drove to Shinjuku, Tokyo.

As dusk faded into indigo, neon lights began to illuminate the narrow alleyway one after another.

The curtain at the entrance is embroidered with the words "Yakitori Sakae" and the word "sake" in vermilion.

As soon as you enter, the aroma of charcoal-grilled chicken mixed with the freshness of kelp soup wafts over you.

The owner, wearing a white apron stained with charcoal ash, was grilling chicken skin skewers.

Oil droplets fell onto the charcoal fire with a "sizzle".

The proprietress was tidying up the counter when she saw the visitor and greeted them warmly.

"Mr. Tatehiro, Mr. Shibata, this way please."

Sakamoto Yu followed behind the two, his gaze sweeping over the mottled wall covered with various stills from films and television dramas:

"Roar at the Sun!", "Eight O'Clock! Everyone Assemble!", "Oshin", "The White Tower"

He looked around.

He looked around and recognized many familiar faces, and immediately understood.

"This seems to be an izakaya that actors frequent."