Life in Tokyo starting as a child star

Chapter 120 You...huh? Didn't I die? (4200 words)

Arima Kawauchi is an actor with an acting career of six or seven years.

Although he is not too famous, he is clever, has a wide range of acting skills, and has a keen sense of perception.

So overall, life is always about food and clothing, and he is an actor that is often invited by major filming crews.

However, from the moment the start-up ceremony ended in the morning and the scene with the subservient named Minoru Kitazumi began, Arima Kawauchi felt inexplicably uncomfortable.

There's something wrong with this servant - something really isn't right.

In the past six or seven years, Kawauchi Arima has taken on countless roles, including major supporting roles and minor supporting roles. When he is lucky, he has also taken over the leading role in some network dramas.

Like this time.

In "Swordsman Den", he played the role of the Ronin swordsman who drew his sword in anger when he first touched the scabbard.

Similarly, in this night scene, he also plays the small leader of the Ronin Swordsman Group under Aoki Kenichi's enemy Kitaoka Ichiro.

After all, he has much more acting experience than the average supporting actor.

With him leading the performance, the supporting actors will not cause trouble.

Over a period of six or seven years.

Arima Kawauchi has also acted opposite many famous actors in the industry.

Let's be honest.

Sometimes he is unable to take roles due to the 'aura' of some famous actors - this situation is also very common in the industry.

but--

It was a completely different feeling when I acted opposite Kitami Minori!

His aura is not a thing at all.

Instead, he will chop you down in the next second, and his ashes will be filled with murderous intent.

Even the well-informed Kawauchi Arima was confused.

Damn it, I'm just an actor. I only get a salary of more than 300,000 yen for a guest appearance. I can barely support my family. Do I need to risk my life?

And Kitazumi is only eight years old, right?

An eight-year-old child is very 'healing' and 'cute' just following an adult.

But from Beicheng Minoru's body.

Why can't you feel the "healing" and "cute" atmosphere at all?

There was just the look in the other person's eyes as if he was looking at garbage, and the terrifying pressure that seemed to squeeze the heart.

My hands and feet will tremble inexplicably, and my feet will move back unconsciously.

When Kitachi Minoru looked up, it didn't feel like he was "acting", but rather like a massacre with real swords and guns——

Arima Kawauchi felt like a dead fish waiting to be slaughtered on the chopping board.

There is a feeling that Kitaki Minoru only wants to dislike herself.

It feels like my head will be separated from my body in the next second.

So starting with the morning shoot.

His spirit was always in a state of tension.

He even made several mistakes during the duel and was stopped by Kenzo Tanaka.

But there is no way.

The feeling of fear and numbness in one's scalp whenever one is stared at by Kitaki Minoru is really permeating.

But--

"No problem, I'm almost used to it."

Arima Kawauchi cheered up.

Yes.

Although it is indeed a bit embarrassing to be frightened by a child's 'aura'.

But his psychological quality is still quite good. At this moment, he finally recovered and stopped making all kinds of low-level mistakes like just now.

You know, even Tanaka Kenzo came over just now to ask if he was not in a good state today.

This made Arima Kawauchi feel a little embarrassed.

You must know that he is the actor who was called by Tanaka Kenzo.

He didn't perform well here, but he slapped Tanaka Kenzo in the face there.

so--

"Next I have to use all my strength, at least not like before."

Kawauchi Arima thought so.

To be honest, he was actually not very satisfied with his performance in the previous scenes.

After all, in terms of performance, he didn't show off his acting skills at all - even before he came into contact with Kitachi Minoru, his hands and feet were already weak and he was lying down, and then he was "killed" by Kitachi Minoru's neck.

This is really embarrassing, even a bit embarrassing.

But director Kenzo Tanaka seemed very satisfied with the first few shots.

As a supporting actor, he was too embarrassed to say anything more.

But this time it was different.

He has adapted to Kitumi Minoru's 'murderous aura'.

In other words, he has found his usual state of 'acting'.

No matter how much Beicheng Minoru acts like a monster from now on.

He can no longer be as 'soft' as before, breaking into pieces when touched.

He wants to show off all his acting skills!

Thinking this, Kawauchi Arima cheered up and looked up at Kitami Minori on the other side.

Um?

Kawauchi Arima was stunned for a moment.

Because he saw it.

Before filming officially started, Kenzo Tanaka called Minoru Kitaki over.

Did you tell him something?

Arima Kawauchi was a little curious.

But it's just curiosity.

He also needs to fully demonstrate his strength to gain the recognition of Tanaka Kenzo!

Even in order not to be affected by Kitazumi Minoru's side.

He also prepared his emotions in advance - going over in his mind all the things in his life that were worth getting angry about.

At the same time, he looked at Bei Chengmi's side "viciously", with a sinister look of bitterness and hatred.

Then

Then Kawauchi Arima shuddered.

The feeling of "anger rising from the heart, evil coming out of the courage" just now also disappeared instantly.

I don't know why.

The chill on Kitasumi's body after communicating with Tanaka Kenzo was "even more intense" at this moment.

In this scene, the four of them were the ronin swordsman group that set up a killing array against Aoki Kenichi.

They also had more people.

How did they get here?

Instead, it gave Kawauchi Arima the illusion that the four of them were surrounded by Kitasumi alone?

What made him even more uneasy was that before the camera started shooting.

The "bloodthirstiness" and "excitement" that flashed in Kitasumi's eyes-that feeling didn't seem fake at all!

You can't really "act" this feeling without killing a few people!

This made Kawauchi Arima, who just said "I have no problem, I have adapted, it doesn't scare me at all", a little panicked.

This, this, this, isn't it right?

Director? Did that actor take the wrong script?

Is his script the same as ours?

Is this scene in the book?

Why didn't I see it?

He was about to turn around and ask the staff around him if they made a mistake.

But before he could think about it.

He heard a voice.

"Okay! "Kengouden" Act 4, Act 1! Start!"

Bang!

The script clerk hit the board.

This also announced that the night scene had officially begun.

At this moment, even if Kawauchi Arima was very unhappy, he had to bite the bullet and go ahead.

After all, if there was no special reason to call "cut", it would really affect the filming crew's impression of the actors.

It's okay, it's okay, Kawauchi Arima, you have to believe in yourself, you are completely fine.

Isn't he just an eight-year-old boy? This kind of kid can be kicked away with one kick.

And we are filming, can he really kill you no matter what?

He repeatedly hypnotized himself in his heart, trying to calm his panic.

However, when he saw Kita Sumire with a long sword on his waist, expressionless, head slightly lowered, and walking towards him step by step, the bloody smell and the coldness of the blade hit him.

He couldn't hold it back.

"Who are you! Tell me your name!"

Because his lips were trembling, he almost "shouted" his lines at this moment.

"Huh?"

He frowned at Tanaka Kenzo in the scene.

Logically speaking, the lines here should be more like questions.

Why was Kawauchi Arima called out with such a "roaring" feeling?

And I don't know if it was Tanaka Kenzo's illusion.

He always felt that Kawauchi Arima's voice seemed a little trembling?

"What should I do? Director Tanaka? Should I call cut?"

The head of the stage management team next to him asked.

This kind of behavior of actors adding drama in the play is actually very unpopular in the industry, because it may affect the shooting of subsequent shots, thus affecting the final feeling of being on camera.

"Keep it, it feels good."

Although it's not pleasant to add drama to the play, it's not wrong to express it with a roar here.

After all, in the plot, this group of ronin swordsmen was sent by Ichiro Kitaoka to deal with Kenichi Aoki.

They continued to look into the field.

Kitasumi still didn't speak.

Kenichi Aoki, who caused his friend Kiyoyoshi Chiyo's death because of his own carelessness.

His face was tense.

His mouth was tightly pursed.

His steps were also loose, and he took one step forward.

Only the chill in his eyes.

It was colder than the moonlight pouring down from the night sky.

Except for special circumstances.

Kenichi Aoki has rarely killed people.

But today.

His knife was about to see blood.

"Damn it! Are you the murderous swordsman Kenichi Aoki that Ichiro-sama said?!"

Frightened, trembling, and a roar mixed with a bit of anger.

"Very good!"

Tanaka Kenzo's eyes lit up.

This should be the best performance of Kawauchi Arima's lines today.

Especially the trembling and frightened feeling in his voice.

It's as if Kawauchi Arima is not acting, but is really facing a swordsman who can easily take his life and feels fear and terror.

The emotional expression in this line is perfect!

His eyes lit up and he became interested.

Kawauchi Arima on the other side could hardly control the expression on his face.

If the camera was not mainly shooting Kita Sumire who was walking from the opposite side, and the sky had not been completely dark.

The terrified expression on his face would not have been noticed by others.

The main reason is that the sense of oppression is too strong!

The most important thing is that he is still the leader!

As the distance gets closer and closer.

The murderous aura on the other side is like a cold wind and the strong smell of blood is almost directed at him alone.

This makes him feel a personal fear.

And you have to know that Kita Sumire obviously doesn't have a prop like a "blood bag" hanging on his body!

So where does the smell of blood on the other side come from?

The more I think about it, the more I feel something is wrong.

The more something is wrong, the easier it is to overthink it.

Holding the prop knife, Kawauchi Arima became more and more panicked. He shuddered subconsciously and took a step back unconsciously.

Calm down!

Calm down!

We are just acting!

It's just acting!

There won't be any unexpected situations!

The most important thing now is to perform this scene well!

Kawauchi Arima comforted himself in his heart.

Zheng——

In front of Kawauchi Arima.

Kitaki Minoru pulled out his long sword.

The sword flashed.

The cold air is everywhere.

The chilling atmosphere in the air is getting stronger and stronger at this moment!

Arima Kawauchi felt a sense of depression that had been building up in his heart.

The moment Kitaki Minoru drew his sword, it was finally completely detonated at this moment.

"ah!!!"

He couldn't bear it any longer, and actually took the initiative to slash at Kitumi Minoru with the long knife in his hand!

But the next second——

Beicheng Minoru made a wrong step.

Because of his short stature.

He actually moved closer instead of retreating, thereby avoiding the range of his slashing attack!

at the same time.

Arima Kawauchi only felt the chilling and bloody smell rushing straight into his nose.

The fear in his heart made him subconsciously want to fight back with a knife.

However, it is like mercury pouring down the ground!

Kitazumi's wrist was just a flip.

The long knife passed over his neck like a bird in the sky.

This moment.

Kawauchi Arima only saw one scene.

His head flew out.

Beneath it, his headless body knelt forward helplessly——

at the same time

"Ka! Very good! This is here for now!"

Kenzo Tanaka stood up with some excitement on his face.

Even now he still has a feeling of surprise.

Because he didn't expect that besides Kitami Minoru, Kawauchi Arima's performance could be so good.

In his lines, actions and voice, he showed the kind of Aoki Kenichi who went completely berserk.

The emotional expressions of fear, shrinking, and trembling that a swordsman in a double role should have, simply don't seem to be 'acted'!

Although there are some differences from the script in a few places, they are actually harmless.

Especially the chilling feeling that is tense until the last second and is completely released.

He couldn't help but break into a cold sweat.

And Kitumi Minoru’s acting skills

wrong

That doesn't feel like acting at all.

When that knife was swung out.

It seemed like he really had the intention of killing people.

The chill was so intense that the staff around him stopped talking.

It seems that he is really afraid that this boy will kill everyone present if he doesn't like it.

What a genius!

I don’t know who taught Minoru Kitazumi to act like this.

Tanaka Kenzo exhaled slowly.

Moreover, he did not misjudge the person.

Kitami Minori is indeed the most suitable sub-actor to play the rejuvenated Aoki Kenichi.

Do other servants have the same feeling of 'killing intent' as he does?

With this thought in mind, he did not forget to walk next to Kawauchi Arima.

"Kawauchi-kun, thank you for your hard work, but I may have to work harder for you next."

He smiled and patted Kawauchi Arima's shoulder, who was still a little distracted: "There was something wrong with the shot just now. Your speed of taking out the knife was too slow, which made the picture a bit too 'pressing'. This part needs to be reshot." , you prepare yourself first.”

Yes.

That shot just now felt really good.

But Kawauchi Arima stood around as the villain for a little too long.

It looked a bit like he was in a daze.

Of course he had to reshoot this part.

Otherwise, the overall atmosphere will not be so perfect.

".ah?"

After being patted on the shoulder by Tanaka Kenzo, Kawauchi Arima came back to his senses.

At that moment, he really thought he was 'dead'.

I really felt like my head was flying out and I was hopeless.

However, after I discovered that there was nothing wrong with me and my head was still resting on my neck.

Kawauchi Arima originally wanted to be happy.

As a result, he didn't even wait for two seconds to recover.

Tanaka Kenzo here made outrageous demands.

He opened his mouth, his face full of astonishment——

no?

You...reshoot?

Still want to shoot?

He couldn't help but glance at Kenzo Tanaka next to him, and then looked at Minoru Kitumi who was smiling at him on the other side.

this moment

He was really blind.

The first chapter is finished! It’s time to write the second chapter!

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