Japanese Entertainment: From special effects actor to action superstar

Chapter 407 The two lead actors are finally together
After inspecting the location, Gu Ming returned to Tokyo to prepare for casting, while Mangaku Eiji and Mangaku Ichi stayed behind to prepare for filming.

Another batch of film crew members are eating and drinking, which seems to further boost Nara's GDP.

Gu Ming sat in his office, flipping through the files in his hand, which contained information about the firm's recent personnel.

The agency now has over thirty people. Apart from a few heavily promoted actors, most of the remaining twenty-odd are stuntmen in Hong Kong, doing stunt work and rotating between film crews. But there are also some who, by definition, are not action actors.

"It should be split up, but someone has to manage it for me... that's quite troublesome."

Gu Ming was pondering when he heard a sound coming from outside the door.

"Mr. Furuya!"

"Brother Gugu!"

Two female voices rang out at the same time. Gu Ming responded and saw two girls walk in one after the other.

The one called "Furugaku-san" is Michiko Nishikyo, while the one called "Mr. Furugaku" is Mio Takagi.

"You've arrived, please have a seat." Gu Ming said succinctly, "I called you two here because of some filming matters. Let me take a look, hmm... it's alright."

Gu Ming struck a pose for a shot. Takagi Mio and Nishiwaki Michiko were about the same height, with only slight differences in their figures, but these differences were easily concealed by their costumes.

"Michiko, you seem to have studied aerobics before, right?"

"Yes, Brother Gu. I've studied a little bit before, so I'm quite familiar with some bodybuilding moves."

Gu Ming nodded: "Take a look at this set of movements, can you do it?"

He handed her a set of sketches, which Michiko Nishiwaki quickly glanced at and nodded.

It's not too difficult; she's capable of doing it.

Gu Ming then looked at Gao Shuling.

"Takagi-san, have you ever thought about becoming a teacher?"

"Huh? Me, a teacher? Really?" Gao Shuling was a little embarrassed: "I've never thought about something like that."

"It's okay, I can start thinking about it properly now." Gu Ming glanced at the calendar.

"In August, filming for Armored Warriors will be completed. If there are no other offers from other companies, then it's settled. You'll go to Nara and seamlessly join the crew. If you have time, go and see what the real instructors are like."

Akira Tani plans to give the role of Kyoko Aihara to Mio Takagi.

Kyoko Aihara is the female lead and also a gymnastics teacher, so there are certain requirements for her physique and movements.

"Michiko, I'll leave the stunt double job to you. Besides that, there might be some additional requirements for this film, such as a female suit actor. Suits are tough, but don't worry, I won't let you work for nothing. After this film is finished, I'll ask around among my friends and try to get you a role."

"Yes!"

Michiko Nishikawa left happily, but Mio Takagi was a step too late. Seeing her leave, she suddenly stopped and turned to look at Taniguchi.

"Mr. Furuya."

"what happened?"

"Um……"

Gao Shuling looked at the door, then at Gu Ming, but found that Gu Ming didn't seem to intend to keep her alone.

"Oh, how rude of me."

Takagi Mio couldn't help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

Luckily fortunately!

It seems that Akira Furuya isn't the kind of person from other companies; otherwise, she would have thought that getting such a role would require her to sell something.

An ordinary girl has nothing to offer besides her body.

Fortunately, Gu Ming didn't seem to want her body.

"I'm so sorry, I'll be leaving now."

Takagi Mio bowed before turning and leaving the room. Gu Ming could only shake his head, thinking to himself that it was truly inexplicable.

Gu Ming was also pondering this. He had managed to win over the female lead, but the male lead was still a bit of a problem.

"As for suit actors, Niyamoto is still a top-notch actor, but we can't keep taking credit for one person's work, so we need to arrange some other projects for him after this show... But we don't have any live actors yet, we can't really go and ask Hasegawa, can we?"

Gu Ming was pondering when he heard a knock on the door, followed by Zhen Xialong's voice.

"Brother Furuya, this is Mikio Seto."

"Enter."

Gu Ming looked at Zhen Xialong in front of him, somewhat surprised: "What's wrong? Why are you acting so coy? Are you getting married?"

"Um, it's not that early, although I have been thinking about it. It's like this, Brother Gugu, I, I want to borrow some money."

Gu Mingyi glared at him: "Borrow money? It's not impossible, but you have to tell me why you want to borrow money."

"To be precise, it's not me who's borrowing money, it's Dawu who wants to borrow money."

"Who is Daigo?!"

"It's the Dragon Hall."

Gu Ming thought for a moment and remembered.

The actor who played the role in "Wind Eagle Armor" was a newcomer promoted by Toei Animation.

Gu Ming leaned back in his chair and shrugged. "Then you have to tell me why. If he wanted to borrow money, why didn't he come to me in person?"

Zhen Xialong then explained the whole story.

It turned out that a few days ago, Ryudo Daigo secretly approached him, saying he wanted to borrow money.

The two had many scenes together, and Ryu Masaki readily agreed, saying he had plenty of money and could continue if needed.

Ryudo Daigo then told him that he needed five million.

After repeated questioning, Ryudo Daigo reluctantly explained that the agency had breached the contract, so he might need to borrow money. The penalty for breach of contract was five million, but he had saved up some money during this period, so he only needed to borrow four million nine hundred thousand.

"No, so he only saved up 100,000?"

Gu Ming wanted to curse but stopped himself.

Where would Zhen Xialong get five million? Even if you sold him, you couldn't scrape together five million.

However, Gu Ming seemed to have something on his mind when he thought about this matter.

"Come to think of it, his image was actually quite good when he played the Wind Eagle Armor character."

“Yes!” Ryu Zhenxia replied, “It’s absolutely fantastic!”

“It’s a pity I have to go back to Nara soon.” Gu Ming glanced at the calendar: “You know where we filmed before. Have him come over there to see me when you have time. I want to talk to him alone.”

Zhenxia Long nodded.

Actually, at that time, Ryudo Daigo also carefully inquired about another matter.

Does your Gugu brother need any people? If he signs people, will he play Zhongdao? You didn't become an actor because you played Zhongdao, did you?

At that moment, Ryuichi Masatsu was so angry that he kicked her.

You've never seen a Leo flying kick before, have you?

Damn it! He got this lead role because of his own, unique, and genuine talent! He's the real Xia Long, he doesn't call anyone "brother"!
The firm even has old men like Koji Moritsugu. Akira Furuya isn't blind, so how could he not even spare old men!

Upon hearing this, Longtang finally understood and was relieved.

That makes sense. Even Koji Moritsugu works at the agency, so Akira Furuya probably doesn't seem like the type to use connections.

But upon closer reflection, it suddenly felt even more terrifying.

Akira Furuya doesn't even spare old men!
(End of this chapter)