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

Sakamoto Yu stood there, letting Alice take measurements.

The two stood very close, and occasionally there was some physical contact.

She was wearing perfume; the scent was fresh and not overpowering, and it wouldn't be pungent even after smelling it for a while.

Alice moved with practiced ease and quickly memorized Sakamoto Yu's body data.

After changing their clothes, the two returned to the office, where Alice began designing a training plan for Sakamoto Yu.

"Watanabe-san said the main focus is on improving physical fitness and muscle mass. When would be a convenient time for you to train?"

Sakamoto Yu's schedule is already full, so he picked a few free time slots.

After selecting a time slot, Alice provided a detailed training program and diet plan.

Next comes the price quote.

It costs 60 yen per month.

During this period, we provide exclusive customized services, one-on-one on-site and home services, and a whole team, including nutritionists to customize meal plans, supplement recommendations, body fat monitoring, rehabilitation support and other collaborative services.

Although Sakamoto Yu felt a pang of regret, he gritted his teeth and paid a month's fee in order to prepare for the role.

Once the check was signed, the service officially began.

Because there are three consecutive GG shoots scheduled for the next day at Sapporo Beer, Sharp, and Yoshinoya, today's activities are just simple physical training.

It won't affect your work the next day.

First, I jogged for 30 minutes on a mechanically damped treadmill, using my own weight and the rollers for power. Then, I did some core stability exercises, such as planks and supine leg raises.

Alice stood by, serving diligently, handing out water, wiping sweat, and occasionally giving out perks, maximizing her emotional value.

With a tall, well-built woman by my side, I didn't feel so tired when I was exercising.

Whether it was a misperception or not, Sakamoto Yu always felt that her gaze was fixed on his face and lower body.

After training for about an hour, Sakamoto Yu suddenly heard Watanabe's voice, and at first he thought it was his imagination.

He turned around and realized it really was her.

She had already changed into a tracksuit.

Sakamoto Yu had just finished a set and stopped. Watanabe greeted Alice, who glanced at the two of them and then tactfully left to give them space.

"So, how was the person I introduced?" Watanabe glanced at Alice's retreating figure.

"It's alright, quite professional, but a bit expensive." Sakamoto Yu recalled the 600,000 yen and felt a pang of regret.

"I've already inquired, and director Takeda Shingen places great importance on the actors' physical fitness." Watanabe patted the treadmill. "They need to be able to adapt to long periods of horseback riding and wear real armor weighing over 10 kilograms for battle scenes. In short, it's better to be prepared."

Sakamoto Yu was quite convinced by the information Watanabe had gathered, and nodded in agreement.

"Should I find you another equestrian training program?" Watanabe asked, stroking his chin as he considered.

"You go ahead and find it." Sakamoto Yu thought of the task issued by the system and felt a headache coming on, but he did not refuse.

Alice had already returned with two bottles of water.

Sakamoto Yu took it, but didn't drink it.

"Sakamoto-san has a good foundation," Alice praised in front of Watanabe. "Let's stop here for today." Then she said to Sakamoto Yu.

Sakamoto Yu nodded and slowly stood up.

Watanabe walked onto the treadmill and began warming up, saying to Sakamoto Yu without turning his head:

"Go home and get some rest early today. You'll be busy starting tomorrow."

"After filming three endorsements, you'll start juggling filming scenes between the dramas 'Human World' and 'Mom Is an Idol'."

Upon hearing this, Sakamoto Yu did not show any negative emotions on his face. On the contrary, he was full of anticipation. If actors don't have work, where will they get exposure and resources?

"Okay, I'll head back now."

"Okay, I'll have Hitomi Ono pick you up tomorrow."

...

The next day, at 6:45, Sakamoto Yu had finished washing up, dressed, and gone downstairs.

Dark casual pants, a black turtleneck sweater, and her hair was simply tousled.

Downstairs at the apartment building, a Toyota Hiace was quietly waiting for him.

Ono Hitomi saw Sakamoto Yu come downstairs, opened the car door, and Sakamoto Yu got in.

There was a driver in front, and the car started moving as soon as he got in.

"morning."

"Good morning." Hitomi Ono took out two cod roe rice balls and a small cup of miso soup made with hot water. The soup contained tofu and seaweed, which was warming and refreshing.

"Have you eaten?" Sakamoto Yu asked casually as he took the food.

"I've already eaten," Hitomi Ono replied with a slight smile. Then, while Sakamoto Yu was eating, she took out a handwritten itinerary, marked with different colors:

"From 7:00 to 9:30, we're going to the photography studio in the port area to shoot Sapporo Beer's GG."

"From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., we filmed three scenes for 'Mom is an Idol'."

"3 PM, Jiangdong District photography studio, Sharp GG."

Sakamoto listened while mumbling his rice ball.

...

Shortly after, the car arrived at the photography studio. The two got out of the car, and staff from the brand came forward to guide them at the entrance.

The film studio in the port area is very large, but it is divided into several areas by the set design.

The Sapporo Beer filming area was set up in a corner of an izakaya—a wooden bar, warm yellow lights, and faded posters on the walls.

When Sakamoto arrived, the staff were still adjusting the lights.

Hitomi Ono first confirmed the shooting order with the production manager, and then came back to take Sakamoto to the dressing room.

The makeup artist is already waiting.

Sakamoto sat down, and the makeup artist began applying her base makeup.

Hitomi Ono stood beside him, flipped to the page of today's script that she needed to memorize, and held it within Sakamoto's line of sight—so he could look at it while he was putting on makeup.

After getting her makeup done, Sakamoto Yu arrived at the film set.

There were several smells mixed together in the shed: the smell of glue, the smell of burning metal from the lights.

Because of the need to create an aged look, there was always a faint smell of ammonia on site.

The director was a man in his forties, a man of few words, who started by saying:

"The idea is simple: you sit at the bar, pour yourself a beer, take a sip, and your expression should convey the feeling of finally sitting down for a drink after a long day at work, understand?"

Sakamoto Yu nodded and sat down at the bar.

A can of chilled beer and an empty glass were already on the table, with visible water droplets sliding down the beer can.

He casually rolled up his sleeves, the lights shone on his face, and the scene fell silent.

The director yelled "Action!"

Sakamoto poured the beer into a glass. Foam rose, and the golden, clear liquid shimmered gently under the light.

Perhaps because he had just woken up, his expression was still a little stiff, but that was just right for someone who had just gotten off work.

Looking at the monitor screen, his body, which had been tense all day, finally found a moment of relaxation in the izakaya.

The director nodded in satisfaction.

Sakamoto Yu picked up the cup, tilted his head back, and took a big gulp.

He closed his eyes, his brow furrowed, savoring the refreshing sensation of the wheat soda, with its carbonated bubbles spreading in his mouth.

After a long while, he finally let out a heavy sigh of relief.

He opened his eyes, staring longingly at the half-empty glass of beer.

The director stared at the monitor and remained silent for two seconds.

"...Okay, that's enough."

The whole process took less than twenty seconds.

The staff on site exchanged a glance—so fast?

The brand representative standing nearby nodded repeatedly, saying, "It makes me want to take a sip!"

The director nodded in agreement, "Yes, he has a very high talent for understanding emotions; he grasps things very quickly."

He glanced at the male actor talking to his female assistant not far away and murmured to himself, "No wonder he was chosen by NHK; he really has the talent and ability to back him up."

Hitomi Ono handed him her jacket, lowering her voice as she said, "It's forty minutes faster than expected. If we leave now, we can rest for another twenty minutes in Odaiba."

"Let's go." Sakamoto took the coat and put it on as he walked towards the exit.

The makeup artist called out from behind, "Aren't you going to remove your makeup?"

Hitomi Ono turned around: "I won't remove it. I'll need it on the next set, thank you!"

The two walked out of the studio, and the cold morning wind blew in, causing Sakamoto to squint.

The car was already waiting at the door, the engine was still running, and the heater was on.