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

"By the field?"

Sakamoto Yu didn't react for a moment.

Why is she still here?

"Sakamoto-kun, I'm so sorry! May I stay here for the night?"

Outside the door, Nene Tanabe spoke earnestly, with a hint of shyness in her voice.

Sakamoto Yu frowned.

What's going on here?

Offering yourself in return?

I'm not a famous actor, director, or producer, so why would she contact me?

Sakamoto Yu said softly:

"I just went to bed. What do you need?"

He has to be on guard at times like this.

Late at night, in the red-light district, with violent gangs...

It was a place that was a mixed bag of people, and Sakamoto Yu knew nothing about her.

Opening the door without any information was something Sakamoto Yu couldn't do. Moreover, having lived two lives, he knew very well that there weren't so many unexpected romantic encounters and good things in this world.

He wouldn't even drink the water offered by a stranger, so how could he possibly agree to a strange woman's request to open the door?

He still values ​​his life.

Upon hearing this, Nene Tanabe immediately understood and quickly explained:

"After Ms. Suzuki finished talking with me, she went back. The trains had stopped running at that time, and I originally wanted to borrow money from Ms. Suzuki to take a taxi."

"But she asked me to come up here and spend the night with you."

"All the rooms here are full, and I... I'm afraid to go out."

Upon hearing these words, Sakamoto Yu remained silent for a moment.

This feels like something that woman, Suzuki, would do.

Is she really that trusting of me?

Aren't you afraid something might happen?

Thinking of that woman who made the most of everything, Sakamoto Yu felt that even if something really happened, she wouldn't care.

"Sakamoto-kun, please, I really have nowhere to go right now."

Sakamoto looked around the room; he had booked a single room with only one bed.

"Can you accept sleeping on the sofa?"

The words had barely left his mouth when the other party quickly responded:

"Yes! I can!"

Sakamoto Yu was at a loss; he couldn't very well leave a single woman out alone.

Tanabe Nene kept praying in her heart, hoping that the other party would open the door.

After agreeing to the request, the door remained closed for a long time, causing the person to become increasingly anxious.

Finally, she heard Sakamoto Yu's voice:

"Stand back a bit."

"Yes!" Tanabe immediately complied, taking two steps back.

The door slowly opened a crack, and Sakamoto Yu's scrutinizing gaze fell on her.

For some reason, Tanabe instinctively straightened her chest, letting that gaze sweep over her.

Sakamoto Yu confirmed that the other party was safe before fully opening the door.

Outside the door, Nene Tanabe stood about half a meter away from the doorway.

She looked at the man in front of her with fear and mixed feelings.

She was only 1.56 meters tall, but she was afraid when facing a young man who was over 1.8 meters tall.

But when I thought about how the other party had protected me just now...

The fear in my heart lessened a little.

Sakamoto Yu first peeked into the corridor to make sure no one was there, then stepped aside and looked up to signal the other person to come in.

The familiar scent of citrus, carried by a breeze, quietly drifted into the room.

After everyone entered, Banben Yuguan closed and locked the door.

He stood still, listened to the sounds in the corridor for a few seconds, and only breathed a slight sigh of relief after confirming that there was nothing unusual.

"How could she leave you here alone?"

Sakamoto Yu sighed helplessly, "I don't know if signing her is a good thing."

Upon hearing this, Tanabe Nene whispered in defense:

"Suzuki-san has a very good eye for people. If she says you can trust her, then there will definitely be no problem."

Sakamoto Yu remained noncommittal, thinking, "So naive, he's probably being sold out and still counting the money for the seller."

After entering the room, Tanabe saw that there was only a bed inside. Without hesitation, he walked towards the sofa.

"etc."

At that moment, Sakamoto Yu called out to her.

"You sleep in the bed."

Tanabe turned around, looking surprised. She thought Sakamoto was being considerate of her, and quickly waved her hand.

"No need, Sakamoto-kun, you can sleep in the bed. I can sleep on the sofa too."

Sakamoto Yu waved his hand and picked up the script on the table:

I can't sleep right now.

"Besides, I'm used to staying up late."

"No, really, I don't need to. I can sleep on the sofa." Tanabe insisted. She felt that since Sakamoto had already agreed to take her in, how could she possibly sleep in his bed? That would be too inconsiderate.

Seeing how stubborn the other party was, Sakamoto Yu couldn't help but sigh:

"You sleep in the bed, I'll sleep on the sofa, so it'll be easier to deal with any noise at night."

Tanabe Nene blinked in surprise before she understood.

They're just worried about me.

A wave of frustration washed over Nene Tanabe.

I'm a girl and I haven't said anything, but he's already on guard against me.

Do they think I'm a thief?

"Okay, I understand."

Tianbian gave a muffled reply, then spitefully lay down on the bed, the bed frame creaking slightly.

She pursed her lips, buried her head in the pillow without saying a word, and didn't even glance at Sakamoto Yu again.

Seeing this, Sakamoto Yu sat down on the sofa with peace of mind and continued to study the script.

Tanabe Nene lay on the bed, pulled up the blanket, and wrapped herself up tightly.

Express your dissatisfaction through actions.

Hmph, you're on guard against me, but I'm on guard against you too!

Then, the two fell silent for a while.

Occasionally, the sound of Sakamoto Yu turning pages or Tanabe Nene turning over could be heard from inside the room.

Sakamoto Yu was currently immersed in the role he was playing in the script.

Through the dialogue, he can clearly feel the core emotions of the character.

Unlike yakuza characters, he is a single father raising his children alone, bearing the responsibility of raising them.

Faced with the ardent pursuit of a popular idol, he felt ashamed of himself due to the disparity in their social status.

Even if she was moved, she never dared to express it.

He wanted to be a good husband, but he couldn't let go of the burden of being a father.

As Hiroshi Munenori said, this role is full of challenges.

Just as Sakamoto Yu was engrossed in studying the character, a series of muffled laughter and playful noises came from next door, intermittent and somewhat chaotic.

At first, neither Sakamoto Yu nor Tanabe Nene paid any attention.

But the sounds grew clearer and clearer; the man's lewd laughter and the woman's wanton conversation pierced through the thin walls, like needles pricking into their ears.

Before long, a rhythmic creaking of the bed frame, accompanied by suppressed breathing, clearly entered the room, the frequency of which could be heard perfectly.

Inside the room, only a dim light was left on next to Sakamoto Yu.

The area around the bed was completely dark; you could only make out the general shape of it.

Sakamoto Yu was engrossed in studying the character's lines when he was suddenly interrupted by an untimely voice.

He frowned and looked up at the source of the sound.

Soon, he discovered that Tianbian, who was hiding under the covers, also seemed to have been woken up.

Their eyes met in the darkness.

Sakamoto Yu caught sight of that flushed face and evasive eyes.

After exchanging a glance, they felt inexplicably awkward.

He tried to put on a stern face, but he couldn't help but listen to those explicit words, and his body stiffened involuntarily.

However, the sounds that followed made him even more nervous.

"bite--"

[At thirty-eight, you received acting guidance from Nene Tanabe, once hailed as a golden supporting actress.]

[Task: Help your former mentor solve a problem she's facing]

[Reward: Mastery of restrained and patient acting skills]

Your performance clearly captures the character's inner turmoil and restraint. This controlled and subtle portrayal makes it easier for the audience to feel sorry for and empathize with you.