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

The room was specially cleared out.

Sakamoto arrived early and sat quietly in a corner, waiting patiently.

Whenever a senior colleague came in, he would greet them respectfully.

Before long, several big-name actors were already seated in the room.

Shintaro Katsu played the role of the elderly Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

There is Tomokazu Miura, a national-level male actor in the 1970s and 80s.

Shima Iwashita, who plays Masamune's mother.

Spanning the Showa and Heisei eras, Kaoru Yachigusa was known for her gentle temperament and elegant image.

Kinya Kitaoji, who has played daimyo and important ministers for many years and can be called the pillar of Taiga dramas.

Yoshio Harada, known for his tough, rebellious roles...

A number of younger, highly renowned actors also arrived one after another:

Yasuko Sawaguchi, Ken Watanabe, Hiroyuki Sanada, Kumiko Goto, and others entered one after another.

Upon entering and seeing the director, everyone nodded or bowed in greeting.

Upon seeing Sakamoto Yu standing next to the director, many people's eyes flashed with a hint of doubt and surprise.

When Yasuko Sawaguchi came in, her gaze lingered on Yu Sakamoto's face for a moment.

The two were close in age, so they glanced at each other again.

At first glance, she only thought that the man was very good-looking.

At first glance, she mistook the other person for a staff member.

It wasn't until I saw the costume that I realized what was going on.

Curiosity flashed in her eyes; she wondered why she had never seen this person before.

After glancing at the seating arrangement, she walked straight to Sakamoto Yu and sat down next to him.

Here, even she is just a junior.

Thirteen-year-old actress Kumiko Goto, accompanied by her personal agent, also arrived at the door.

Normally, child stars like her wouldn't need to be there.

However, her agent brought her along so that she could become a familiar face and broaden her horizons.

Sakamoto noticed the girl.

I will be working with her on my next film.

At this moment, the girl probably didn't remember him either. After entering, she maintained a well-behaved demeanor and walked over to Sawaguchi when she saw him sitting there.

He sat down next to Sakamoto Yu.

At this moment, the main actors were already in place.

Sakamoto Yu stood silently, waiting for the director to speak.

He quickly glanced at the lineup in the room.

A surge of unbridled ambition inexplicably welled up within me.

I wonder when he will actually become one of them.

Normally, he wouldn't deserve to sit here.

In terms of fame, he only gained some popularity through a supporting role; in terms of seniority, he is nowhere near the top among these people.

Once everyone had arrived, the director, script in hand, began to host the event.

"The reason we've gathered everyone here at this time is because we just received news from NHK."

The Cultural Affairs Bureau asked us to record a segment showcasing our creative process.

Considering the filming schedule, I suggested using a script reading session. This way, we wouldn't delay the actual filming and could still showcase our attention to detail.

As he spoke, a cameraman carried his equipment, found a good spot, and prepared to record.

Upon hearing this, everyone reacted with varying expressions, but none of them objected.

The Ministry of Culture makes requests from time to time; this is standard practice in the industry, and no one takes it too seriously.

"Also," Katsuji Nakamura added casually, flipping through the script in his hand.

"Sakamoto-san previously offered some suggestions for revising the tone and manner of some lines from the Edo period, which I think makes a lot of sense."

This is a good opportunity to have him work with everyone to go through these passages that involve contemporary language and style, to ensure a consistent overall style.

As soon as he said this, many eyes fell on Sakamoto Yu, but the focus was more on the professional issue of "contemporary language" rather than on Sakamoto Yu himself.

"Then, let's start with a few senior colleagues to set an example for the younger generation."

"Several participants only need to attend the segments relevant to themselves to leave early."

After saying that, Nakamura Katsufumi gestured to Sakamoto Yu.

Sakamoto Yu sat down and bowed slightly.

He stood up calmly and walked gracefully to the center.

The two women beside him stared at his straight back.

A sense of inquiry arose in my heart.

The two seniors, Shintaro Katsu and Kinya Kitaoji, exchanged a few polite words before Shintaro Katsu, the eldest of the two, slowly rose to his feet.

Upon seeing this, the younger generation quickly stood up to make way for them, bowing in greeting.

Sakamoto Yu stood opposite Katsu Shintaro, holding a script in his hand, his eyes focused.

He showed no stage fright whatsoever, but simply bowed slightly, signaling his senior to speak first.

Shintaro Katsu looked at the young junior in front of him with a scrutinizing gaze, and then read a line from the script.

With superb skills and authentic tone, every sentence perfectly conveys the character's emotions.

The seniors reacted indifferently, clearly indicating that Shintaro Katsu was just improvising.

However, the younger actors listened intently, taking careful notes.

Soon, it was Sakamoto Yu's turn.

Several pairs of eyes focused on him.

Actors who had worked with each other before looked on with anticipation, while those who had never worked with each other before, or even met, looked on with curiosity.

The moment Sakamoto Yu opened his mouth, his co-star Shintaro Katsu's eyes flickered.

His authentic accent, steady tone, and perfectly timed pauses instantly drew him into the role.

His pronunciation was deep and resonant, with the final consonant carrying a slight upward curve characteristic of the old era. His phrasing was rhythmic and appropriate for the language of that time, completely devoid of the flat and light tone of modern Japanese.

"When Lord Hideyoshi looked down upon the world, the Date family respectfully submitted."

However, my family will be stationed in the land of Oshu.

Masamune is willing to sacrifice himself for the cause, to fight on the battlefield and demonstrate the majesty of the Emperor.

It's just a few lines of spoken dialogue.

It instantly created a sense of solemnity.

It wasn't just his delivery of lines; Sakamoto Yu's nuanced intonation instantly transported everyone back to a time over a hundred years ago, an era of war, turmoil, and intrigue.

This is what immersion is all about.

Shintaro Katsu immediately composed himself and straightened his expression.

He immediately responded with the imposing manner of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and was firmly drawn into the scene by Sakamoto Yu's authentic Edo dialect.

This scene, witnessed by everyone, elicited stark reactions.

Ken Watanabe, Kinya Kitaoji, and Shima Iwashita, who have all worked with Yu Sakamoto, have a more direct understanding of the situation.

They were drawn into the play in the same way back then.

This time, watching from the sidelines, I didn't feel it as vividly, but I still found it just as amazing.

The other seniors unconsciously straightened their posture.

He watched the rising star with great interest.

As people get older, they tend to develop a fondness for talented young people.

As for Sawaguchi, Goto, Sanada, and others, they were truly breathtaking.

They mostly act in modern dramas.

There are very few opportunities to meet truly senior figures in the field.

Not to mention the experience of being directly drawn into the role by senior actors.

This time, they actually saw it.

"Are there really actors with such amazing acting skills in real life?"

"Wow, that's amazing..."

Sawaguchi and Goto's expressions turned serious.

Both of them are quite confident in their acting skills.

However, after seeing Sakamoto Yu's demonstration, he put away his contempt.

"Da da da da..."

Just then, a series of hurried footsteps suddenly rang out.

This moment of immersion was broken.

The shoji gate was pulled open, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

"High-ranking officials from NHK came to visit the set!"

"It's the program producer, Producer Shiraishi!"

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions froze simultaneously.

As the person primarily responsible for viewership ratings and reputation, no one dared to neglect this celebrity's unexpected visit to the set.

"Nakamura-san, have I arrived at the wrong time?"

A middle-aged man, dressed in a white suit, came outside.

Katsuji Nakamura quickly stood up, and the other seniors followed suit.

Kenjiro Watanabe and his juniors immediately stood up and followed behind.

"Are you guys doing a reading in a circle?"

Shiraishi noticed the scripts in the actors' hands.