Life in Tokyo starting as a child star

"Thank you for your hard work."

After finishing a day's filming, Shimada Makoto and the actors around him bowed to the director and watched him leave.

"Shimada-san, wow, you are amazing. You have gone from a third-tier actor to a second-tier actor in just over a year. It feels like you will become a first-tier actor soon, right?"

Walking next to Shimada Makoto and chatting with him with a smile is an actor named Arai Eio.

He is a friend Shimada Makoto made during this filming.

Unlike Shimada Makoto, Arai Eio is a first-tier actor and also the main actor in this filming.

"That's not the case, Arai-san. I'm still a long way from being a first-tier actor."

Shimada Makoto smiled and spoke beside him.

Unlike the fledgling who "wanted to make his own way with acting" a year ago, Shimada Makoto is now much more mature.

He knows that the reason why he was able to become a second-tier actor so quickly is mostly because he relied on his father to help invest behind him and spend money to find people and take care of things in the industry, so that he could be promoted so quickly.

To put it bluntly.

With so many shooting resources piled up, even a pig can be made into an Internet celebrity.

Of course, in addition to his father's help and advice from behind

He took out his mobile phone and glanced at the screen saver, where he saw the photo of Bei Chengshi lying comfortably on a children's recliner with his legs crossed.

I don't know how Master Bei Cheng is doing recently.

He sighed a little.

Half of the credit for his current success can be attributed to Bei Chengshi - this is not an exaggeration.

Shimada Makoto still remembers that when he was filming "Kidnapped Natsuko" last year, he looked like he didn't want to listen to anyone.

He made people hate him and the whole crew hated him.

It was when Bei Chengshi appeared that he "woke up" and made him see clearly how good he, a rookie, was in the industry.

Afterwards, he taught him acting skills and helped him a lot in the online drama "Passion and Love"

Shimada Makoto admitted that he called Kitasumi "Master" before because he wanted to take advantage of Kitasumi's popularity and pull the other party's banner.

But after experiencing the above things, his thoughts changed.

When others asked him about his relationship with Kitasumi, he just smiled and said nothing, and did not call him "Master Kitasumi" like before.

After all, Shimada Makoto knew it in his heart.

At his current level, even if he called Kitasumi "Master", it would only embarrass the other party.

The other party is now a famous actor in the industry.

As an apprentice, he must squeeze into the level of first-line male actors before he can call himself Kitasumi's apprentice, right?

With this idea, he has come to this day.

He even waited for a filming crew to give him an audition opportunity for the leading role.

Although it was just the leading role of a small filming crew with a low budget.

But this was the first time he had won an audition for a leading role based on his own strength after "The Kidnapped Natsuko".

It was obvious how much it meant to him.

The audition for that movie would be in two weeks.

He was naturally looking forward to it.

Shimada Makoto was thinking about this while chatting with Arai Eio beside him and walked out of the filming crew.

At this moment, a quick ring suddenly rang, interrupting the conversation between the two.

"Oh, sorry, Arai-san."

After confirming that it was his cell phone ringing, Shimada Makoto apologized and answered the call: "Hello? Who is this?"

Then -

He was stunned.

Because the voice coming from the other end of the phone was clearly

"Master Kitasumi?"

Shimada Makoto was surprised and happy.

In fact, he had wanted to find an opportunity to contact Kitasumi many times to ask about the other party's recent situation.

But after taking out the phone, he put it down again.

After all, Kitasumi was much busier than him.

As a popular actor in the industry, the other party's filming is a series of one-shots, so there is no time to chat with a small shrimp like him.

But he didn't expect that the other party would actually call him today.

How could he not be surprised?

First, there was a round of greetings.

Then Shimada Makoto asked curiously: "Master Beicheng, why did you call me suddenly? Is there something? Or have I not been honoring you for too long? Do you want me to pay some tuition? If so, I will have someone send it to you now."

As an apprentice, you have to start with the master's interests. He knows that although Beicheng looks like he doesn't care about anything, he is actually very interested in money.

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After these words, Beicheng Makoto on the other end of the phone couldn't help but cover his forehead and was a little speechless.

"It's been a long time since we last met, Shimada, why are you still so lively?"

Meeting is to pay tuition?

Am I that kind of person?

But forget it.

Kita Sumire shook his head: "I called you this time mainly to ask if you have time recently. I'm having some troubles with Director Shimizu's crew right now. The actor for the main role quit. If possible, you can come to our crew for an audition tomorrow."

"Audition?"

Hearing Kita Sumire's words, Shimada Makoto subconsciously thought of the time when he was invited by other crews to audition for the main role.

But Kita Sumire rarely talked to him about filming.

And he added the words 'I've encountered some troubles'

This is indeed quite rare.

Not to mention the prerequisite of ‘Director Shimizu’.

As a person in the industry, Makoto Shimada naturally knew about Qingshuishan's decision to make three movies in a row.

And Kitumi Minoru said that her filming crew in Qingshui Mountain must have really encountered some trouble, right?

Thinking of this, Shimada Makoto shook his head without hesitation: "My schedule has been vacant recently. Don't worry, Mr. Beicheng, I will go over for the audition tomorrow."

"Okay, I'm sorry to trouble you this time. I'll send you the address of the filming team via LINE later."

"Don't worry! Master Beicheng! I will definitely be there tomorrow! But"

Shimada Makoto paused and said tentatively: "Teacher Beicheng's tuition."

"Ahem, this depends on your own thoughts, Shimada. Do you understand what I mean?"

On the other end of the phone, Kitumi Minoru coughed lightly.

"I see."

Upon hearing Kitami Minoru's voice, Shimada Makoto immediately understood and responded with a smile.

It seems that after all this time, my Master Beicheng's character has not changed at all.

After chatting with Minoru Kitaki for a while and asking about the current situation, the call was hung up.

Only then did Shimada Makoto walk back to Arai Eio.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, Arai-san."

"It's not that long of a wait. However, Shimada-san, although I just overheard a little bit of your conversation just now, don't you have an audition for the main role in the future? Is it possible that you want to give up this audition opportunity?"

The protagonist means the protagonist.

It goes without saying how tempting this is for an actor.

That's why Arai Eio couldn't understand.

For the sake of one sentence, I gave up the opportunity to audition for the main role and went to another filming crew that didn't understand the situation and didn't know anything.

Isn't this pure stupidity?

"I think it's okay."

Shimada Makoto smiled and shook his head.

Based on his understanding of Kitami Minoru.

This son-servant master will definitely not let him do any losing business.

Besides, it doesn’t matter even if you really suffer a loss in the end.

As long as he can help Kitumi Minoru, it doesn't hurt for him to suffer a little loss.

Yes.

As long as I can help Kitazumi Minoru

Thinking of this, he looked at the address location sent by Kitumi Chengmi on his mobile phone.

Shimada Makoto had some vague expectations in his heart.

The day passed quickly.

According to Kitami Minoru's positioning, Shimada Makoto quickly drove to the Qingshui Mountain shooting team.

"Director Shimizu, hello, I'm Makoto Shimada who came here to audition for the role of Shunsuke Kobayashi."

After greeting Qingshuishan who was directing the staff, Shimada Makoto stood firm, and at the same time looked at Kitacumi Minoru and bowed: "Master Kitazumi, I'm here."

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Seeing Makoto Shimada giving a symbolic half-bow to him, and then seeing the other person respectfully bowing at a 90° angle to Minoru Kitami, Qingmizuyama's mouth twitched.

What's going on with this actor named Makoto Shimada?

What does it have to do with precocious children?

Did you hear that right? He seemed to have heard the other party calling Beicheng Minori 'master' just now?

An adult actor bows to a servant and calls him master?

Hiss. This.?

Is your position reversed?

and--

"Precocious, don't be joking. I told you before, right? I want a capable actor."

Qingshuishan pulled Kitumi to the other side and lowered his voice.

yes.

What matters is the acting.

Shimada Makoto and Qingshuishan in front of him had never even heard of his name, so there was no way he was a famous actor.

Don’t think that Beicheng’s real intention is to gain power through ‘nepotism’

Qingshuishan would definitely not agree.

"Well, don't worry, Uncle Shimizu, Shimada should be fine."

Beicheng Minoru coughed dryly and spoke next to him.

It's just that he actually doesn't have much confidence.

After all, when Shimada Makoto was filming with him in the past, he did a lot of eye-catching operations, which made Kitumi Minoru have a natural distrust of him.

But since Chika Oishi said that Makoto Shimada has become a second-tier actor.

No matter how eye-catching his acting is, it should not be as exaggerated as before.

".Why do I feel that you are a little guilty?"

Qingshuishan looked at Kitaki Minoru in front of him suspiciously.

Does this precocious child want to harm himself?

but

I can only go up.

Qingshuishan shook his head.

After all, Shimada Makoto has already arrived.

He can't just drive people away without saying anything, right?

Thinking of this, Qingshuishan looked up and down at Makoto Shimada in front of him, feeling a little satisfied with his honest and serious appearance.

Shunsuke Kobayashi, as the person who is liked by Kayako in the work "The Grudge", is actually a quite upright person.

This can be seen from the fact that after he discovered Kayako's body, he was not only concerned about his own safety, but also ran away with Toshio, a student.

Nakajo Koji's performance as Shunsuke Kobayashi is not very good.

The facial features are too feminine.

However, there were no other suitable candidates at the time, and Nakajo Koji's acting skills were on the line.

That's why Qingshuishan chose the other party.

Of course, actors don't just look at their appearance, the most important thing is their acting skills.

Qingshuishan asked someone to bring Shimada Makoto a plastic bench, and then he simply spoke.

"Since you are an actor recommended by Precocious, I won't say much. You should have read the script, right? You also saw that the conditions here are a bit poor. It should be okay to audition here, right?"

"No problem."

Shimada Makoto nodded. He came here for an audition, so any place would be fine.

"Then Shimada-san, take out the script and look at page 5, line 9. Here is the scene where Kobayashi Shunsuke just entered the Saeki family and met Saeki Shunsuke. Try it."

Since Saeki Shunsuke, as a vengeful spirit, has no lines at all, Shimizu-san did not take the form of dialogue, but directly let Shimada Makoto see a few lines and pages.

This scene is a sequel to the scene played by Nakajo Yasuharu yesterday.

The plot is not complicated.

Because Saeki Shunsuke suddenly fell back from the windowsill, Kobayashi Shunsuke, who was really concerned about Saeki Shunsuke's condition, pushed the door and went directly into the room, and communicated with the silent Saeki Shunsuke in the living room.

This scene is mainly to emphasize the feeling that something is wrong with Saeki Toshio in front of the camera, and at the same time to portray Kobayashi Toshisuke's integrity and sense of responsibility besides being a teacher.

Shimada Makoto first took a breath, and after adjusting himself, the performance began.

He looked at the empty air next to him and asked, "Are you okay?"

The question of "Are you okay" here refers to the scene where Toshio fell from the windowsill just now.

Shimada Makoto who asked this question.

His body showed a squatting posture, leaning forward slightly, and his head was slightly closer, showing a concerned look.

This action is very natural, because Toshio is just a child, and Kobayashi Toshisuke who wants to talk to him can only half squat.

The key is that Shimada Makoto's eyes are level, as if there is a real "Toshio" sitting in front of him.

Hey. It's interesting.

Originally, I was a little unsure, and even seriously suspected that Kita Sumire was interested in Shimizusan who wanted to harm him.

From these actions, he can vaguely see Shimada Makoto's skills.

Next, because he did not get a response from the ‘Toshio’ in front of him, Shimada Makoto could only stand up, tilt his head, and look away from ‘Toshio’, looking around.

As a teacher, he was very curious why there was only Saeki Toshio in the house.

Where are Saeki Toshio’s parents?

This series of actions seemed quite natural.

I have to say.

Shimada Makoto’s acting skills are really good.

Especially after the comparison with Nakajo Koji, Shimada Makoto’s acting skills are even more obvious.

This is really a pleasant surprise.

Qingshuishan was surprised, and at the same time, he used his elbow to nudge Kita Sumi’s chest beside him.

“I’m going to take back what I said before, precocious boy, I didn’t expect that you actually have such a good apprentice.”

Qingshuishan sighed.

Because he really didn’t expect that the actor who he thought was a pit was actually a rough jade.

More importantly, Kita Sumi’s role.

This guy really surprises me every time.

I thought that calling Shimada Makoto over this time was to play the nepotism trick.

Who would have thought that Kitasumi Shimizu could actually be a teacher, and could train his apprentice so well.

It's really rare!

"It seems that you are precocious and you can just change your career. It's also profitable to be a teacher of acting."

Listening to Qingshuishan's sigh in his ear.

Kitasumi Shimizu didn't reply to him.

Because he was also quite surprised at this moment.

You know, Kitasumi Shimizu had coached Shimada Makoto in acting before.

He knew that Shimada Makoto was not a "talented" player, especially in terms of acting ability, which could only be said to be average - even if he followed the teaching method in the practice space and gave Shimada Makoto lessons every day, the other party's acting skills were still improving slowly.

But Shimada Makoto's performance today was indeed very good.

It seems that over the past year or so, Shimada Makoto has really tried hard to practice acting every day according to Kitasumi Shimizu's standards.

There is a feeling of repeated polishing and practice in his acting.

No wonder he was able to become a second-tier actor in such a short time.

It's just a bit too artificial, and the treatment of some places still makes people feel a little deliberate and unnatural.

But even so, Shimada Makoto's acting skills are completely sufficient.

Even better than the actor who played Kobayashi Shunsuke in the video version of "The Grudge" that Kita Sumi watched in his previous life.

According to this progress.

Kita Sumi is excited.

Maybe the filming of "The Grudge" in this world will really have the hope of setting a new horror movie box office record in the industry.

There is still one chapter! Work hard on typing!