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

Upon hearing his name called, Sakamoto Yu straightened his back slightly.

The silence was chilling; the air seemed to have frozen.

Some people secretly breathed a sigh of relief when they heard that they weren't the ones being called.

Several supporting characters cast their gazes, some gloating, some showing sympathy and indifference, and others waiting to see the joke.

No one expected that he would have to act directly with Hiroshi Tate, a veteran actor, and at the same time face a renowned director like Kiyoshi Nishimura.

The difficulty of acting in the scene was off the charts!

Almost no one at the scene had a good chance of winning him.

Even after seeing Sakamoto Yu's face, which seemed completely out of place in the yakuza genre, the crowd had no expectations whatsoever.

Museum Director took a drag of his cigarette, glanced at Sakamoto Yu who had gotten up, and his brows furrowed involuntarily.

Like most people, he thought, "Why would someone with such an idol-like face be cast as a gang leader?"

Are you kidding me?

Sakamoto Yu felt helpless.

Even though he was sitting in the corner, his good looks still attracted a lot of attention.

Even Atsuko Asano glanced at him casually a few times.

Such attention, without the backing of real strength, will only bring trouble.

However, he remained completely unmoved by Sakamoto Yu's presence, as steady as a rock.

After standing up, he bowed politely and approached the director with the script in his hand.

During this time, he quietly activated his "Mastery of Dialogue" skill.

The museum director sat in the front row, a cigarette between his fingers and a script in his other hand, looking focused.

Kiyoshi Nishimura looked at the approaching young man and asked, "Are you ready?"

He had heard that the other person had shone brightly during the audition.

I've even seen the footage from when it was filmed, and the acting with his eyes was truly remarkable.

I just don't know how good their delivery of lines is.

"Ready."

Sakamoto Yu responded calmly.

Seeing his calm demeanor, Kiyoshi Nishimura nodded inwardly.

It's alright, it seems like I won't be easily crushed by pressure.

Museum heard what Sakamoto Yu said.

Exhale a column of smoke from your nose and extinguish the cigarette by pressing it into the jar.

"How's it going?" The museum didn't lay any groundwork and went straight into the performance.

This scene depicts the exchange of information between a police officer, played by Hiroshi Tate, and a yakuza gang leader, played by Yu Sakamoto.

"Where is what I asked for?"

Sakamoto Yu's eyes remained unchanged, but his voice suddenly changed tone.

Low-key, languid, with a nonchalant casualness.

Although the speaking speed was slowed down, every word seemed to be barbed, full of tension.

As soon as he finished speaking, all the actors in the front row looked up.

The quality of the sound and the control of the rhythm alone demonstrate his skill.

The museum curator looked up in surprise at the young man standing beside him.

His originally indifferent face gradually showed more interest.

He put down the script he had memorized and changed his sitting posture:

"Your men assaulted a witness, and I can't stand up for you. Using violence to coerce a witness is a violation of the law!"

The museum staff quickly got into the zone, and the two exchanged blows, exuding their full charisma.

"law?"

Sakamoto Yu's expression remained calm, but his eyes gradually sharpened.

His eyelids drooped as he slowly raised his eyes.

This small gesture immediately drew the attention of Kiyoshi Nishimura, who was standing nearby.

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

Sakamoto Yu spoke slowly, in a breathy voice, like a venomous snake threatening from a hidden prey; he drew out his words:

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

The story ends abruptly here.

The entire conference room felt like a movie screening venue.

Everyone unconsciously held their breath.

"hiss--"

Suddenly, someone gasped.

Immediately afterwards, the museum let out a hearty laugh:

"Haha, you've got some skills, kid!"

He reached out and slapped Sakamoto Yu's arm hard.

"That was so much fun!"

"What a pity, that's all there is to this scene."

He smiled and shook his head, then took out another cigarette from the pack, lit it again, and took a deep drag.

Kiyoshi Nishimura's expression remained calm, but his eyes clearly revealed the other person's appreciation.

Shibata Kyohei, who had been silent all along, showed a slight change in expression, his eyes filled with contemplation.

He seemed to be thinking about Sakamoto Yu's acting ideas.

He is a typical "theatre fanatic," not good at socializing, but extremely focused on performing.

He wasn't particularly noticeable among the main cast.

It was only then that everyone realized that the director, who was always strict and constantly correcting mistakes, had not uttered a single word throughout the entire process.

It wasn't just because Sakamoto Yu's lines were good, but also because the two actors' performance instantly captivated the audience, drawing them deeply into the story.

Sakamoto Yu remained humble and composed.

A faint smile appeared on his face. "Mr. Guan is a good guide; I'm just following along."

"No, no, no, you're being too modest. I didn't suggest anything."

The museum curator, with a cigarette dangling from his lips, waved his hand repeatedly.

Kiyoshi Nishimura nodded in agreement; the museum's performance was at its normal level.

At this moment, Atsuko Asano and Toru Nakamura, who were sitting to the side, both looked towards Sakamoto Valley.

Nakamura Toru's expression was complicated.

Despite having won a newcomer award, he failed to perform up to his potential.

Now, a supporting actor has arrived who is superior to him in both acting skills and looks.

The previously vague sense of crisis suddenly became much stronger.

But what could he do?

Before him, there were two predecessors, and now even Director Nishimura looks at him with admiration.

If he doesn't prove himself soon, rumors will likely start circulating that his acting skills are subpar.

News travels fast within the production crew, and these rumors simply cannot be suppressed.

On the other side, Atsuko Asano's eyes sparkled, her heart filled with curiosity: How come this person isn't nervous at all?

This delivery of lines is quite impressive, unlike that of a newcomer.

Sakamoto Yu caught a glimpse of someone watching him out of the corner of his eye.

Following the line of sight.

She noticed Asano's gaze was on her.

Their eyes met. Atsuko Asano paused for a moment, then smiled slightly and nodded at him.

Sakamoto Yu nodded politely in return.

Just as he was about to return to his seat, Kiyoshi Nishimura waved his hand.

"Please sit here, Museum staff, you can squeeze in."

The atmosphere in the meeting room paused slightly after these words were spoken.

The lead actors didn't react much.

On the contrary, the faces of the other supporting characters, including Sakamoto Yu, froze instantly.

Everyone knew that this was the director's recognition of the young man.

Even if you're unhappy, you have to hold it in.

"Sakamoto-kun, you forgot your water."

Sakamoto Yu thanked him and had just sat down when a middle-aged man quickly walked over with a glass of water.

Sakamoto Yu was somewhat taken aback.

He didn't bring any water with him when he came.

After taking another closer look at the other person, he realized that this was the same supporting character who had been watching the show with amusement.

Sakamoto Yu silently accepted it and thanked him softly.

The other person put on a professional smile, nodded, and stepped back.

After the man sat down, Sakamoto Yu placed the water on the table and did not touch it again.

Even though he knew the water was brand new, he didn't dare drink it.

One should always be wary of others.

For the next three hours, the crew continued reading the script together.

Sakamoto Yu was called several times, acting opposite Asano Atsuko and Shibata Kyohei respectively.

There was also a solo performance interspersed in the middle.

It was precisely these few dialogues that completely won everyone over.

It's not just about consistently performing at a high level; what's even more impressive is the effortless control and relaxation with which he moves.

It would take years of dedicated study to achieve such mastery.

All disdainful glances were withdrawn.

Strength is the ultimate passport wherever you go.

"Alright, let's call it a day!"

Kiyoshi Nishimura put down the script in his hand.

"Gentlemen, please maintain your work rhythm today."

Kiyoshi Nishimura gave everyone a shot in the arm:

"If this shoot goes smoothly, the money saved will be distributed as a congratulatory gift to everyone!"

"Why not take advantage of the benefits offered by the production company!"

Kiyoshi Nishimura's words to lighten the mood made everyone chuckle.

The tense atmosphere eased slightly.

The group gradually left.

Sakamoto Yu walked out of the conference room, just turned the corner, and was about to go downstairs.

Then I saw a familiar figure and a capable woman.

Nozomi Suzuki arrived at some point.

Logically speaking, she has no obligation to accompany him; she only needs to be present when signing contracts.

She was seen chatting familiarly with a staff member.

He was holding a business card holder in his hand.

Sakamoto recognized the staff member; he appeared to be a production assistant from the production company.

Next to Suzuki Nozomi, Kudo Shizuka stood obediently to the side.

She was wearing a lavender chiffon dress with lace puff sleeves.

A bow adorns her chest.

With her big, outward-curling waves, she exudes a dreamy, manga-like vibe.

Her eyebrows and eyes were curved, and she occasionally revealed a "professional" smile.

It seems that Suzuki Nozomi, using her identity as an agent, secretly slipped into this place to expand her network and seek out collaborative resources.

At that moment, Kudo happened to see Sakamoto Yu.

She wanted to raise her hand to greet him but didn't dare, so she just raised her wrist and quietly waved to him.

When no one was looking, I secretly gave them a wink.

But just then, a clear voice came from beside Sakamoto Yu:

"Is Sakamoto-kun waiting for someone?" Atsuko Asano called out to him.

The two rehearsed their lines three times, which made them feel less awkward together.

Sakamoto Yu smiled demurely and returned the greeting.

As it happened, Shizuka Kudo witnessed this scene.

Her "professional" smile froze instantly.