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

Chapter 117 Not Taking Pressure

The Nissan President quickly came to a stop, Watanabe casually closed the car door, and strode towards the office building.

Hearing footsteps, Hitomi Ono peeked out and saw Watanabe, and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Watanabe-san, you're here!"

Watanabe didn't have time to speak, so he waved to her.

"Go back to the film set now and take good care of Sakamoto Yu. I'll take over here."

Watanabe's gaze fell on several faxed documents on the table, his expression focused.

"Okay, sure!" Hitomi Ono pursed her lips and nodded seriously.

Before leaving, he didn't forget to encourage Watanabe: "Watanabe-san, good luck!"

After Hitomi Ono left, Watanabe called Ishida and asked him to send a fax copy of the joint statement.

She had a clear mind and had already thought of a solution on the way.

The last incident caused Sakamoto Yu to fall from a newcomer to a second-tier position.

Watanabe stared at the fax on the table, making plans in his mind.

This time—can we make him known throughout the whole country?

The combined exposure of two propaganda campaigns is something that no conventional propaganda can achieve.

However, it is also necessary to ensure that the interests of Sakamoto Yu are not harmed.

With Ishida, a senior executive at the production company, stepping forward on behalf of the investors and the platform, they placed all their trust in this actor.

With this endorsement, Watanabe's task became much simpler.

All you need to do is give the sponsors a heads-up and get them on the same side.

Tell them that the situation is about to take a turn for the better, and that the turnaround will be very significant.

For businesses, this is a once-in-a-lifetime marketing opportunity.

When all the businesses issue a joint statement, it creates a spectacular scene of "collective industry endorsement," which is big news in itself and receives far more exposure than ordinary businesses.

The sound of the fax machine interrupted Watanabe's thoughts. Looking at the documents being printed out, she quickly began to make copies and called each of the endorsement partners.

Meanwhile, after taking a nap in the lounge, Sakamoto Yu was awakened by a pager.

He picked it up and saw that the caller ID was Shizuka Kudo. He then went to the rest area and called back.

This morning, Shizuka Kudo saw the breaking news report on the street and immediately paged him, but did not receive a reply after several attempts. She was still worried about it.

The two chatted for a full ten minutes before ending the call only after Shizuka Kudo repeatedly reminded them to stop.

I had just hung up the phone and walked back to the lounge when my pager went off again. It was Miho Nakayama calling.

Sakamoto Yu had no choice but to turn back and call back, reassuring the other party that everything was normal for him.

But Miho Nakayama didn't believe it and insisted on visiting the set, so he quickly and gently reassured her.

He arranged to meet her when he went to the film set, and then he would have dinner with her that evening, which dispelled her idea.

The call ended ten minutes later, and I thought I could finally have some peace and quiet. But as soon as I moved, the pager rang again.

This time it was Yasuko Sawaguchi.

Aside from the hotel, the two rarely talked about their daily lives.

Sakamoto Yu called back, but it was Sawaguchi Yasuko's assistant who answered the phone.

The other party informed them that the actor for Prince Kurumamochi in "The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter" had been finalized, but the production team felt that he was currently embroiled in controversy and posed an unstable risk, so they eliminated him directly.

Sakamoto Yu's brows furrowed slightly.

It wasn't because I missed out on the role, but because I remembered the audition for "Takeda Shingen".

Do NHK have the same concerns?

After thinking about it this way, the answer I came to was that it was highly likely. After all, he got the lead role audition, and many people were watching. He was bound to be stabbed in the back and kicked when he was down.

He clicked his tongue in annoyance, feeling frustrated, when he heard footsteps in the distance. Turning around, he saw the film crew arriving for work.

The group chatted as they walked, and many of them were holding magazines such as "Bunshun" and "FIash".

Soon everyone saw Sakamoto Yu, and seeing his tired face, they all understood what was going on, and the scene immediately fell silent.

The first person to greet him was: "Good morning, Sakamoto-san."

The others followed suit and greeted him as well.

Sakamoto Yu nodded slightly in response.

Some people quickly hid the magazines behind their backs, while others hurriedly tried to smooth things over, saying, "You've arrived way too early. You're so dedicated. I knew the magazines were all made up."

Sakamoto Yu didn't take it to heart, smiled and gave a few simple replies before turning and walking away.

The remaining staff members watched his retreating figure, exchanged glances, and began to whisper among themselves.

"I have a feeling this is most likely true," someone muttered quietly.

"It can't be that bad, Sakamoto-san is always very hardworking when filming." Someone immediately retorted.

The man chuckled lightly: "Working hard is one thing, but who knows what's on their mind? Remember when the director specially adjusted his shot last time?"

"This is not his fault. It was Miura-san who deliberately stirred things up in the first place, which is why his manager had to come forward to negotiate."

"But upon closer inspection, something doesn't seem right. There's no reason for the other party to target him for no reason."

As the male lead, Miura already has a lot of screen time, so why would he needlessly cause trouble? It must be that Sakamoto-san crossed the line first, which is why the other party retaliated.” The man said with great certainty.

"Hmm, that makes some sense." After thinking for a moment, everyone nodded in agreement, finding the explanation plausible.

At 8:50, Sakamoto Yu arrived at the film set ahead of time to prepare.

Sure enough, he was constantly being scrutinized by eyes all around him, feeling like he was sitting on pins and needles.

Akina Nakamori also arrived and saw Yu Sakamoto casting a worried and inquisitive look at him.

He smiled at Nakamori, indicating that he was alright.

"Alright, each department, give it one last check."

Jiro Ikuno glanced indifferently at the film set, and everyone quickly lowered their heads to get back to work.

He looked up at Sakamoto Yu, his expression complex.

He overheard some snippets of conversation, and while he remained noncommittal about whether Sakamoto Yu was scheming, he figured who in this circle wasn't?

He's just unlucky to have been targeted by "Bunshun," but hopefully it won't affect the filming.

At this moment, Yoichi Miura also arrived at the film set.

The other person looked at Sakamoto Yu with a hint of satisfaction. The wicked need the wicked to grind them down; isn't this karma?

As soon as I arrived at the film set, I heard that everyone was talking about him.

It seemed that overnight, everyone was staring at Sakamoto Yu with a magnifying glass, and he couldn't have been happier at that moment.

He couldn't suppress the smile on his lips, so he turned away and hid his expression.

Sure enough, people nearby were whispering among themselves.

A calculating glint flashed in Miura Hiroshi's eyes. He immediately frowned, put on a righteous expression, and reprimanded, "Alright! Have you said enough?"

His voice wasn't loud, but it was loud enough to reach Sakamoto Yu's ears.

"The film set is a place to focus on filming. Don't gossip about other people's private affairs. Just do your job well."

Yoichi Miura's movements immediately drew the attention of Jiro Ikuno, Akina Nakamori, and Yu Sakamoto.

Akina Nakamori's heart tightened, and she quickly looked at Yu Sakamoto. Seeing that he was calm and indifferent, she frowned slightly, showing a hint of dissatisfaction.

Ikuno Jiro saw through Miura Yoichi's intention to stir up trouble at a glance, knowing that he had been waiting for this day for a long time.

But Sakamoto Yu didn't take it seriously at all. He couldn't be bothered with such petty tricks and attacks.

Soon, Ikuno Jiro began to explain the play to everyone. At the end, he suddenly paused and turned to look at Sakamoto Yu.

Seeing that he looked calm and composed, showing no signs of being affected by the incident or under any pressure, I gave up the idea of ​​comforting him.

Filming proceeded as scheduled.

Everyone thought that Sakamoto Yu would be in a bad state because of the outside world's opinions, but to their surprise, he was as good as nothing and his acting skills were not affected at all.

The filming of the scene was incredibly smooth.

The moment Jiro Ikuno shouted "Cut!", everyone couldn't help but sigh.

Some were disappointed when the expected flaws didn't materialize, while others were genuinely impressed. Opinions varied; some praised his solid foundation, while others thought he was simply naive and carefree.

Throughout the entire scene, Miura Hiroshi stared intently at Sakamoto Yu, listening to his lines and observing his expressions, demonstrating a level of focus far exceeding that of others.

Listening to him recite his lines and watching his every reaction, even Sakamoto Yu's fans probably aren't as focused as he is.

But the more I looked at it, the more suffocated I felt.

Is it really possible for someone to be completely unaffected by pressure? I can hardly believe that the other person is completely unaffected by rumors.

With this in mind, Miura watched the entire series from beginning to end, but the scene he was hoping for never appeared.

His expression gradually turned cold, and finally he turned and left the set without saying a word.

Behind the monitor, Ikuno Jiro pursed his lips and stared at Sakamoto Yu for a long time.

It wasn't until the assistant director came up to him that he came to his senses, raised his hand and waved to indicate that he was ready to film the next scene, quietly suppressing his surprise.

After the others had gone, he muttered to himself, "Even if he's not simple-minded, his superb acting skills are enough for him to gain a foothold."

Filming continued as scheduled on set, and Yu Sakamoto remained calm. However, outside the film set, public opinion was spreading rapidly.

With the arrival of Saturday, people temporarily forget about work, go out for fun and gatherings, and inevitably gossip during their casual conversations.

The report in Bunshun spread rapidly, reaching hundreds of people from one to many.

From casual chats in the tea room to street interviews, the pressure on Sakamoto Yu was only just beginning.