Japanese big things

Time came to dusk unknowingly, and the originally bright sky had already become dark and unclear, as if covered with a layer of gray gauze.

The studio was shrouded in bright lights, and there were many staff walking back and forth in the day-like venue, who were busy cleaning up.

The shooting of the commercial went relatively smoothly, but because Mio Imada was an inexperienced and pure person, and sufficient materials were needed, less than half of the shooting task was completed.

Unlike Nakamura Masahiro, a supervisor who has clear expectations for the final effect, the advertising supervisor probably does not have much confidence in his mind. He leaves the same number of options as alternatives for every shot he takes.

This is also normal, because the shooting work will be affected by factors such as changes in the intensity of light and shadow, the ups and downs of the actor's state, unexpected interference, the judgment and feeling of the supervisor, etc., making it difficult to achieve the shooting effect at one time.

Even if the effect of the first shooting is good, subsequent shootings may often turn out better, so most supervisors will still shoot two more shots so that they can have more choices when editing later.

"Sorry to bother you..."

Suddenly, a rather familiar voice came to Nakamura Masahiro's ears. He subconsciously turned his head and glanced. The person who came was Sugata Masaki.

He was greeting the advertising supervisor politely, and the person next to him who bowed and saluted was Saki Takei, who looked tired.

I don’t know if it’s because she didn’t get enough rest? Or if something bad happened to her? Takei Saki’s spirit looked very haggard.

"Takei-san...what's wrong with her?"

After Sugata Masaki and Takei Saki came over to say hello, Nakamura Masahiro avoided Takei Saki and asked Sugata Masaki in a low voice.

"Well...."

With a somewhat hesitant look on his face, Sugata Masaki turned his head and glanced vaguely at Takei Saki, who was not far away. The other person was currently burying his head in a low mood and didn't notice him at all.

So, Sugata Masaki, who felt relieved, came closer to Nakamura Masahiro and replied in a low voice: "The reason why Takei-san is like this is because the movie did not do well at the box office. It is said that he died a 'violent death'."

What? ‘Sudden death’ at the box office?

Are you sure you got it right? The box office performance of "Model Student" obviously set a new record!

Nakamura Masahiro blinked subconsciously, with many questions in his mind, and he felt that something was wrong?

But I immediately realized that the "violent death" at the box office that Masaki Sugata mentioned should be another movie "Ai Makoto" starring Takei Saki.

However, is the box office of "Love and Sincerity" really so disappointing? It is described as "violent death", so the box office of this movie must be extremely miserable.

Some time ago, "Love" was shortlisted for the non-competition section of the Cannes Film Festival. Although its popularity was overwhelmed by the continuous box office results of "Model Student", it still caused a lot of heated discussion.

Is it possible that, with the aura of the Cannes Film Festival, "Love and Sincerity" can't make any improvement at the box office?

"Director Nakamura, it's true..."

Seeing Nakamura Masahiro's suspicious look, Sugata Masaki knew that he didn't really believe it, so he explained further.

"I heard that that movie didn't even make the box office list..."

"Are you kidding me?"

Hearing this, Masahiro Nakamura really became suspicious. Miike Takashi is also a senior and famous director, and his movies will definitely not lack theater screens.

If there are no major changes in external influences, then it can only mean one problem: the quality of the movie is definitely not good.

However, even if the quality of the movie deteriorates, it shouldn't even be able to enter the box office list, right?

You know, except for the small-scale movies released in art theaters, most movies that open normally can basically be on the box office list in the first week or the next week.

Regardless of whether it ranks low on the box office list, being able to rank on the box office list means that the movie has good appeal to the audience.

Unless it encounters the strong period of popular movies such as "The Model Student" and "The Roman Baths", and the previous popular movies still have residual heat, it will be squeezed out of the box office list.

However, with Miike Takashi's popularity and influence, and the blessing of Takei Saki, who suddenly became popular, how could there be a "violent death" at the box office?

"Director Nakamura, do you think it is necessary for me to make such a joke?"

Sugata Masaki subconsciously rolled his eyes and asked speechlessly: "Or, if you don't believe it, you can check the news online."

"Uh...that's not necessary."

Nakamura Masahiro sighed sadly. It wasn't that he didn't want to believe Sugata Masaki, but the name Miike Takashi had a lot of appeal.

Just like a movie made by Wang Jing or Johnnie To, no matter how it fails at the box office, it will definitely not reach the level of "violent death".

"Hey, who is this?"

Sugata Masaki turned his head unconsciously, and then noticed Imada Mio, who had a low presence beside him.

"Mio Imada, my partner in the commercial shooting..."

Nakamura Masahiro glanced at the pretty girl standing next to him. He clearly remembered that the distance between the two of them was very close just now, so why did she pull away inadvertently?

"Hello...."

Before Sugata Masaki could say hello, Imada Mio took the initiative to bow and salute, with a respectful look on her face.

Although Sugata Masaki is not as popular as Takei Saki, he is, after all, the main protagonist of the popular movie "Model Student". He is now quite well-known, and he is quite familiar to Japanese people.

"Hello...."

Sugata Masaki nodded in a friendly manner, and for the sake of Nakamura Masahiro, he responded politely to Imada Mio, a newcomer and junior.

After a brief greeting, Sugata Masaki returned his gaze to Nakamura Masahiro. He was silent for a moment with hesitation, and then tentatively spoke.

"Director Nakamura, how about... you go and persuade her?"

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Nakamura Masahiro looked disgusted and felt a little reluctant to persuade Takei Saki. He said bluntly: "If she is so fragile just because of the movie box office, then she is not worthy of the Oscar agency's efforts on her."

Praise."

"Director Nakamura, what do you mean?"

Hearing Nakamura Masahiro's words, Sugata Masaki immediately nodded with understanding, and for a while he felt a lot of recognition.

Although he and Takei Saki became familiar with each other through the filming of the movie "Model Student" and could chat with each other, their relationship was limited to work.

Sugata Masaki would not take the initiative to ask questions, and Takei Saki would naturally not disclose personal matters to him casually.

"Takei-san is in such a low mood because of other things..."

"Well...."

Although Nakamura Masahiro has this judgment in his heart, it has not been confirmed after all, and he dare not make a full guarantee.

After thinking about it, Takei Saki was the main protagonist of the movie "Model Student" after all, and some subsequent publicity work still needed her to support the scene, so Nakamura Masahiro changed his mind.

"Okay, I'll talk to her later."

After saying that, Nakamura Masahiro turned to look at Imada Mio, chatted briefly, and sent her away.

Mio Imada said goodbye to the advertising supervisor respectfully, and then walked to Takei Saki's side specifically to say hello to her.

However, this most popular artist at the moment seemed to be in a low mood. She just raised her eyes and looked at Mio Imada, with a slightly raised smile at the corner of her mouth, as if she was doing business, without any emotion.

This made Mio Imada, who was originally full of expectations, feel like a bucket of cold water had been poured on her. She said hello mechanically, then turned around and left in despair.

The lights in the studio were turned off, and the bright light that was originally like daylight became much dimmer, as if it had suddenly lost its vitality.

The staff left one after another, and Masaki Suda also disappeared. After the advertising supervisor inspected the set, he glanced at Masahiro Nakamura and Saki Takei who were still sitting quietly, and then quietly left the set.

"Hey, flat chest..."

After a long time, Nakamura Masahiro stood up and looked at the time, hesitated for a moment, and then Hu opened his mouth and greeted Takei Saki to leave.

However, perhaps because he was thinking about it, he blurted out his comments about Takei Saki's figure.

As a result, as expected, Takei Saki retorted. The girl's cheeks turned red and she said with a sullen face: "Director Nakamura, I've told you, I'm not flat-chested..."

"Okay, okay, Takei-san is not flat-chested."

It was an unintentional mistake for Nakamura Masahiro. Seeing that Takei Saki had come out of his depressed mood, he quickly comforted him and said, "It's almost time to sit down. It's time for us to leave."

The girl subconsciously turned her head and looked around, only to realize that she and Masahiro Nakamura were the only ones left in the studio.

So, Takei Saki nodded, obediently stood up and followed Nakamura Masahiro, and the two walked out of the studio together.

Under the gaze of the security personnel, Nakamura Masahiro and Takei Saki walked side by side on the street under the night sky, like a couple having a minor conflict.

"Tell me, what happened to you again?"

Glancing at the depressed Takei Saki next to him, Nakamura Masahiro hesitated and asked, "I heard it was because of the box office death of the movie "Ai Makoto"?"

"Well, there is part of the reason for this..."

Takei Saki raised her eyes and looked at the thoughtful Nakamura Masahiro timidly. She opened her mouth hesitantly and finally spoke out.

"Actually, I know that box office failure is normal."

There was a pause in her tone, and the girl slowed down her pace. She bit her lip lightly and continued: "It's just that their words are too unpleasant..."

"who?"

Nakamura Masahiro raised his eyebrows, and his suspicion was confirmed at this moment. He looked at Takei Saki with curious eyes.

"Supervisor Miike Takashi and Kono Keita supervise them..."