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

Chapter 132 The Great Senior Sakamoto Yu

Hiroyuki Nishikawa and Yuya Saito arrived at the TBS lobby early.

Both are newly signed artists by TOPCOAT and are currently sharing a dormitory in Nakano Ward, which is a converted old hotel.

Small single room, shared bathroom and kitchen, costing 10,000 to 20,000 yen per person per month.

Last night I received a notification that I would be participating in a TBS interview program and would have a few seconds of screen time.

Hiroyuki Nishikawa was so excited that he didn't sleep all night.

He came to Tokyo from the countryside and was signed to a contract less than a week ago when he heard that he would be able to meet the senior figure in the agency—Sakamoto Yu.

That guy is currently very popular; he played an important supporting role in the Taiga drama "Dokuganryu Masamune" right after his debut.

"Saito-san, have you met Sakamoto-senpai?" Nishikawa asked three times along the way.

"I'm so curious, what kind of person is he?"

"I heard from Ono-nee that he's a very polite person, I'm really looking forward to it!"

"What should we do! We'll see him soon!"

Nishikawa Hiroyuki blushed and asked every few seconds if his hairstyle was messed up.

Saito Yuya waited calmly, occasionally offering a perfunctory reply.

He had worked as an extra for several years, graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts, and still harbored a deep sense of pride.

Appearing on an interview program is hardly exciting.

As for Sakamoto Valley.

Saito had mixed feelings about him.

He had seen that Taiga drama.

Sakamoto Yu did act well, but not to the point of being "irreplaceable".

When the right person and the right timing come along, it's still uncertain who will take off.

Nishikawa added from the side, "I heard that Sakamoto-senpai is particularly dedicated. When filming, Saito had a sharp eye and spotted Sakamoto Yu and Ono Hitomi."

"We've arrived," he interrupted Nishikawa.

The two stood in the lobby of TBS television station.

Xi Chuan immediately fell silent, his eyes fixed on the doorway, his entire body tense as if wound up.

Saito stood naturally, his expression indifferent.

Sakamoto Yu walked in from the hall, accompanied by Ono Hitomi.

"Over there, they've arrived." Hitomi Ono looked around after entering the room.

She is now also involved in the management of newcomers, mainly as Sakamoto Yu's assistant. Watanabe gave Ono Hitomi a raise, and in her spare time she is responsible for contacting and supervising the newcomers.

Newcomers don't have a schedule, so they don't have much to manage, and they can earn extra money.

Hitomi Ono had no reason to refuse.

Hiroyuki Nishikawa and Yuya Saito approached Sakamoto Yu.

"Hello, Sakamoto-senpai!" Nishikawa bowed ninety degrees, his voice trembling slightly.

"I...I'm Hiroyuki Nishikawa, a newly signed artist. I'm really grateful to be able to be on your show today!"

Sakamoto Yu raised an eyebrow; this feeling was quite novel.

He gave a gentle smile, conveying goodwill, and said, "Hello."

Saito Yuya merely gave a slight bow, speaking politely, "Hello, Sakamoto-senpai."

Upon hearing this, Nishikawa quickly nudged Saito with his hand, indicating that he had been impolite.

Saito showed no sign of weakness and continued to do as he pleased.

Hitomi Ono naturally couldn't stand by and watch; she was now the manager of the new recruits.

She frowned and immediately reprimanded, "Saito-san, watch your attitude!"

Sakamoto Yu didn't have time to react, and even if he had, he wouldn't have stopped it; he had to consider Ono Hitomi's position.

However, this was the first time he had ever seen Hitomi Ono so fierce.

Sakamoto Yu looked around with great interest, and to be honest, it was quite interesting.

Saito was reprimanded and looked rather displeased, but he still complied in the end, straightened his posture, bowed at a ninety-degree angle, and reintroduced himself.

After reprimanding Saito, Ono Hitomi turned to look at Sakamoto Yu, as if to check if he was unhappy.

Sakamoto Yu waved his hand, a slight smile on his face, "Never mind, we're in a hurry, let's go."

Having gone through so much, his mindset has long since changed, and he wouldn't bother arguing with a newcomer.

It's obvious that Saito is about the same age as him, so it's normal that he feels uncomfortable.

The four of them walked toward the recording studio.

Hitomi Ono and Yu Sakamoto walked at the front.

Nishikawa followed behind Saito and whispered, "Saito-san, you were really daring just now—you didn't even do a 90-degree bow."

Saito didn't turn around, his tone indifferent: "I've been running around on film sets for so many years, what kind of seniors haven't I seen? Bowing deeply isn't enough."

Nishikawa said "Oh," with a hint of admiration in his eyes.

"You don't have any experience on set yet, do you? I'll teach you a thing or two when I have time." Saito was quite pleased with Nishikawa's performance and rarely spoke up.

"Really!?" Nishikawa looked delighted. "Thank you so much, Saito-senpai. I'll treat you to ramen when we get back."

The small studio was on the fifth floor, but the four of them did not go there directly. Instead, they waited for their turn in the VIP reception room at TBS headquarters.

The corridor wasn't very wide.

The corridors at TBS are converted from old buildings, and at most four people can walk side by side.

Several flower baskets with the words "Johnny's MAGICWIND" were placed on both sides, taking up most of the space.

Staff members come and go.

Some squeezed past the flower basket sideways, while others frowned slightly and muttered, "It's here again."

A producer in charge of the program's production walked over.

Surrounded by assistants and others, the large group of people looked quite impressive.

He greeted Sakamoto Yu with a broad smile.

"Sakamoto-san!" he said enthusiastically, grasping Sakamoto Yu's hands with both of his.

"Hello, I'm Yuji Uchida, the executive producer of this program. Nice to meet you." He smiled so much that his crow's feet were showing, and his tone was extremely attentive.

"I'm very sorry, the director has a meeting and can't make it in time," Uchida and Sakamoto explained.

"Of course, it's not appropriate to trouble the director with this kind of thing," Sakamoto Yu said with a professional smile.

"No, no, no, your program was decided after an emergency meeting by the higher-ups overnight, and your death has caused quite a stir in public opinion."

Uchida leaned closer and whispered, "The higher the yield, the better the time period you participate in."

Sakamoto Yu smiled politely but didn't reply.

After everyone took their seats, the two newlyweds could only stand behind Sakamoto Yu.

Seeing this scene, both of them felt a little nervous and uneasy.

Even Saito was a little intimidated, let alone Nishikawa, who was entering the TV station for the first time. He couldn't even smile anymore; his expression was stiff, and the corners of his mouth were tugged into a smile.

Saito looked at the TV program's executive producer and swallowed hard.

He pursed his lips tightly, trying to show his knowledge as a "senior," so that Xichuan wouldn't see him as incompetent, and he wouldn't be looked down upon by others.

Hitomi Ono stood beside the two, keeping a close eye on Yu Sakamoto.

Out of the corner of his eye, he saw the two newcomers' barely concealed awkwardness, and a smile involuntarily crept onto his lips as he recalled the first time he followed Sakamoto Yu into the film set.

"See? Every second of Sakamoto-san's on screen right now is something TV stations are scrambling to get. You guys are lucky to even get some screen time."

This was a subtle warning; these words were ostensibly addressed to the two men, but were actually aimed solely at Saito.

"Ono-nee, Sakamoto-san only acted in one 'GG', but that's already bigger than a hit drama series, isn't it?"

Nishikawa was somewhat incredulous. These days, even guys have such high status?

Saito pursed his lips, seemingly regaining some confidence. Before Ono Hitomi could answer, he explained, "This is a phenomenal GG. No matter what it is, the hype and popularity are real."

"It's even more direct than TV dramas and movies in some ways."

Upon hearing this, Nishikawa suddenly understood, and his gaze toward Sakamoto Yu became even more longing.

Hitomi Ono added, "The TV shows that ordinary families watch, whether they are dramas, movies, or gossip, are all the same. They watch whatever they want."

"A well-produced short film that is mandated to be broadcast nationwide during prime time, coupled with Sakamoto's acting skills and topics that are currently being discussed in society, can bring huge value and victory to a television station."

"After a TV series or movie is broadcast, brands need fans and the public to chase after the products endorsed by the actors in order to generate revenue, but GG doesn't need to."

"Viewers don't watch GG to wait for the drama, they tune in to watch GG."

This, in turn, boosted the ratings of programs before and after GG, allowing the network to demand a higher GG rate card in the next negotiation cycle.

"Hiss!" Xi Chuan was greatly shocked and gasped.

Saito's expression became even more complex. At the same age, he had already achieved this level, and he was a graduate of the Tokyo University of the Arts.

He, however, could only show his face briefly, following behind.