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

"Endorsement?" Sakamoto Yu's eyebrows twitched.

"Don't be surprised. GG may have seen that your image fits the brand's requirements, so they sent you an invitation to give it a try."

Watanabe calmly added, "Even Nene received an offer from Panasonic, but she just went through the motions and was eliminated in the second round."

"Is that so?" Sakamoto Yu pondered for a moment.

"If you want to go, I can adjust the schedule; an afternoon should be enough."

"Okay, thank you for your help."

"It's okay, wait for me a moment."

Watanabe was incredibly proactive, and Sakamoto could hear her turning pages through the microphone.

"The auditions are going on for several days in a row, uh... perfect timing, there's one tomorrow."

Sakamoto Yu was slightly surprised, "So rushed?"

"Yes, it's already the end of January, and your schedule for February is already packed."

Watanabe's tone was somewhat helpless, "You haven't forgotten about filming 'Human Crossroads,' have you?"

The audio was a bit distorted during the call, but it returned to normal after a while, probably because Watanabe switched hands.

"You can join the crew in February. Although you don't have many scenes, it will still take a month to film."

"I've tried my best to arrange it for you. Normally, you would have to adjust your schedule according to the production crew's progress."

Sakamoto Yu shifted to a more comfortable position and nodded. "I understand what you mean. I don't have the right to choose yet."

"I'm glad you understand." Watanabe's words were somewhat mumbled, followed by a soft click. She took a deep breath, clearly craving a cigarette.

"Don't blame me for being pessimistic, Sony basically won't want you as an endorser."

Watanabe spoke very quickly, "GG Corporation has a database."

They collect information on the actors in the agency and exchange information with TV stations and film companies—who has been on which programs, what roles they have played, and what the audience feedback is all recorded.

Young actors and models, famous and unknown, are all in this pool.

If a brand wants to shoot a GG (Goblin) film, they just fish people out of the pool.

"You played Date Kojiro in 'One-Eyed Dragon Masamune,' which wasn't a big role, but the exposure from the Taiga drama was undeniable."

Your information has been entered.

These two brands saw your name in the pool and then sent you invitations.

You are one of the selected candidates. I don't know the exact number, but it won't be few.

Someone shouted from a distance in the corridor; the sound bounced between the walls and then disappeared.

Sakamoto Yu stared at the closed door at the end of the corridor without saying a word.

"Give it a try, consider it as gaining experience."

Watanabe didn't answer immediately; there was a two-second silence on the other end of the phone.

"Okay, if you want to go, then go and see for yourself. It's always a good thing to gain some experience."

"Um."

The two chatted for a few more minutes, then Sakamoto put the receiver back and hung up.

He stood against the wall for a while, and the cold wind blew in through the passage and brushed against his face.

My imagination started to run wild.

Sony's Walkman was a symbol of technological trends in 87.

GG's advertising campaign covers NHK's prime time slots, subway stations during commutes, and the covers of youth magazines.

The spokesperson's face reaches tens of millions of people almost every day. If he is actually selected, his face will appear in any corner of the country.

This would allow him to achieve a huge leap in popularity, and the buzz could last for at least a year, equivalent to a giant traffic package.

Just thinking about it is exciting, but unfortunately, an ordinary second-tier actor obviously can't get on this fast boat.

But is he an ordinary person?

Sakamoto Yu silently brought up the control panel:

[He is a master of acting in rebellious and unruly roles.]

[Mastery of Dialogue]

[Master of restrained and patient acting]

[Masterful Character Development Skills]

[Talent - Deep, resonant voice]

[Eliminating most of Kitagawa's attention]

[Affinity +20%]

[Increased number of on-screen couples]

Sakamoto Yu raised an eyebrow. "Life is like a play."

It's not that having these things guarantees success, but at the very least, he has more confidence compared to others.

In the distance down the corridor, someone was moving props, the sound of wood clanging against each other echoing.

Sakamoto Yu stood still, quietly feeling the chill of late January. After a while, he patted his face, making a crisp sound, to regain his composure.

He turned and walked towards the lounge, his steps neither fast nor slow.

...

The following afternoon.

After finishing his scenes, Sakamoto Yu arrived at the back door of the film set, waiting for Watanabe to pick him up.

With February fast approaching, he will be extremely busy, working on two projects simultaneously.

In contrast, popular female idols like Miho Nakayama and Kumiko Goto have returned to their demanding schedules.

The time I cleared out a few days ago to accommodate filming was just a temporary reduction in the backlog of work.

Once they adapted to the film crew's pace, the agency immediately rescheduled the schedule to be packed full of variety shows, recordings, and various announcements.

Miho Nakayama finished her scenes in the morning and had to leave early.

So busy that I couldn't even spare a few minutes to talk to Sakamoto Yu.

She looked reluctant to leave, and after hugging him for a while, she was reluctantly pulled away by her manager.

A roaring sound came from the street, and a dark-colored Nissan roared towards us.

Looking up from Sakamoto Yu, the car body appears heavy and imposing, gleaming in the sunlight.

Watanabe's driving skills are quite impressive; the entire process from acceleration to a complete stop is extremely smooth.

Sakamoto Yu opened the door and sat in the back seat.

A stack of Sony GG brochures was placed on one side of the back row; they were all sorts of things.

This morning, Sakamoto Yu and Watanabe spoke on the phone, and I asked her to help me find some Sony GG photos.

He wanted to understand the brand's image and style.

Although it was rushed, even last-minute preparation can be effective.

It never hurts to know beforehand.

Watanabe glanced at the rearview mirror, a hint of appreciation flashing in his eyes. Without saying a word, he stepped on the gas, and the car roared off.

After a half-hour drive, we arrived at the audition location, the Sony Building in Ginza.

Sakamoto put down the magazine, opened the car door, and went to the trunk.

Watanabe took out a duffel bag from inside, which contained a complete outfit.

Sakamoto Yu took the luggage bag and followed Watanabe to the lobby. Under the guidance of the staff, they took the east elevator to the conference room on the 5th floor.

As soon as he stepped out of the elevator, he saw the prominent Audition Check-in desk. He signed in there to confirm his attendance, received a number sticker, and confirmed his audition order.

He ranked fifteenth.

At this moment, many tall figures were already waiting for their auditions in the corridor.

There were actors and models; it was bustling and lively.

Several people glanced over instinctively when they saw someone approaching.

Sakamoto Yu's looks are still quite striking; most people present couldn't help but look at him with amazement.

After asking where the preparation room was, Sakamoto Yu carried his luggage bag inside and changed his clothes in a small cubicle.

Then he took out the Shiseido facial cleanser that Watanabe had prepared for him, went to the restroom, and washed his face.

The moment he stepped out of the preparation room, many eyes turned to him.

She wore a simple white crew neck T-shirt on top, straight-leg dark jeans on the bottom, and white low-top sneakers.

There is not a single logo or pattern on its entire body.

It perfectly showcases Sakamoto Yu's excellent head-to-body ratio, making his long legs appear even more sleek and elegant.

Her already outstanding facial features, coupled with her naturally approachable demeanor, easily set her apart from the many other candidates present.

Watanabe couldn't help but take a few more glances at Sakamoto Yu's appearance after seeing it.

"Looks like my judgment has never been bad," Watanabe joked with a light laugh.

Sakamoto Yu glanced at her indifferently, his lips tightly pressed together.

"Are you nervous?"

"A little." Sakamoto Yu nodded truthfully.

The temptation was too great, making him somewhat hesitant and indecisive.

Shaking his head, Sakamoto Yu secretly clenched his fist, took a deep breath, and tried to relax as much as possible.

Just then, the elevator doors opened, and a woman with an extremely strong presence walked in slowly with a young man who looked to be about eighteen or nineteen years old.

All eyes were on the woman.

The woman walked with composure, exuding a calm and collected aura, her gaze sweeping lightly over the waiting area.

The models and actors all noticed the woman, but no one recognized her.

On the contrary, the staff quickly stood up, hurried forward, and were extremely respectful.

Upon seeing this, the crowd exchanged bewildered glances and began to whisper among themselves.

Sakamoto and Watanabe also looked in the direction of the sound.

The staff members bent down and bowed at a 90-degree angle, indicating that the person in question held a high position.

The young man behind her simply followed casually, without saying a word the entire time.

The young man looked younger than Sakamoto Yu, with a face full of collagen and a touch of baby fat, exuding a boy-next-door charm.

The moment Watanabe saw the person's face clearly, his brows furrowed slightly.

"You know him?" Sakamoto Yu turned to look at Watanabe.

"A counselor in Sony's general affairs department, in charge of audition processes and candidate coordination." Watanabe's gaze bypassed the woman and looked at the young man behind her.

"I guess they're here to recommend audition candidates."