Japanese Entertainment: From special effects actor to action superstar

Chapter 409 So, what is the price?
"Mr. Ryudo, you've arrived. Please have a seat."

In the temporary elementary school classroom, Gu Ming greeted the guests, sat down first, and then shook his head: "It's a temporary borrowing, so there's no tea. Please forgive any shortcomings in our hospitality."

"It's very good, it's already very good." Ryudo Daigo held the ice water, feeling uneasy, and hesitated to speak.

Although Zhen Xialong spoke with certainty, he was probably just walking out of a wolf's den only to fall into a fire pit.

Looking at Gu Ming, Long Tang suddenly realized that he probably couldn't believe how many times a day this young and impetuous Gu Ming could receive imperial favors...

"Seto-kun has already told me about your situation. It was indeed quite outrageous, but it was a necessary step. Of course, if we had a choice, we would prefer not to go through with it."

With a thud, Gu Ming casually tossed a stack of files in front of Longtang Daigo.

He picked it up and looked at it; it turned out to be a character design document and the script for the first episode.

"Take a good look at it. We'll start work soon. During this time, I'll probably have to trouble you to travel back and forth between Nara and Tokyo."

"This, I..."

Ryudo Daigo was initially struck by a huge surprise, but then he couldn't help but ask a question.

So, Gul'dan, what was the price?

"After you return to Tokyo next Monday, come to my place to complete some formalities. Where are you staying now? Write down your address for me, and Tanaka will arrange everything for you."

"Yes, but what should I do?"

Ryudo Daigo subconsciously raised his hand and touched his backside.

Gu Ming clicked his tongue.

"As an actor, just focus on making good films. Your salary and commission might be higher later on, until you pay off this debt. Is that alright?"

Gu Ming saw that the young man in front of him visibly relaxed, even showing a sense of relief as if he had survived a disaster, and kept nodding.

"Yes, I understand! I will do my utmost and give it my all!"

"You've given it your all, aren't you afraid of collapsing from exhaustion? Alright, go now!"

Gu Ming waved his hand and didn't say anything more.

Five million is actually quite a lot, but after some thought, Gu Ming felt that this actor was worth bringing over. He has an outstanding appearance and commendable action skills; given time, he will surely achieve great things.

probably.

After seeing Ryudo Daigo off, Gu Ming couldn't help but ponder.

Come to think of it, he had never experienced anything like this before; he was really lucky.

Otherwise, Gu Ming wouldn't be able to find anyone to pay him the five million yuan penalty for breach of contract.

Thinking of this, Gu Ming felt a chill run down his spine.

We really need to find Narita Toru and have him a proper meal! If it weren't for Narita Toru's help, he might be selling leather drums now.

……

……

"Three, two, one, release!"

At a single command, the building in front of them began to explode and collapse.

Amidst the smoke and dust, a massive figure charged forward. The camera panned down, first to the feet, then gradually upward, using the swirling smoke and dust to create a striking visual impact.

"That's wonderful, that's wonderful."

Eiji Mangaya exclaimed in amazement, clearly quite satisfied with the new equipment and shooting method.

Gu Ming wasn't surprised. Being old-fashioned isn't the same as being conservative. Sometimes, some people are always at the forefront of the times and don't feel conservative because of technological changes. Gu Ming stood outside for a while, watching, but didn't go over to disturb them. Instead, he turned around and went to the other side of the set.

The scene being filmed here is the human part. The actors have all changed their clothes, and even the elementary school students are standing obediently to the side, waiting to participate in the filming. They heard that there will be snacks to eat after filming, and they are thrilled just thinking about it.

Gu Ming had just arrived and stood still when he saw the elementary school students, who had been quiet just moments before, suddenly start to get excited.

"Principal Furuya! It's Principal Furuya!"

'Principal Furuya is here! \O/\O/\O/'

quack!
Gu Ming almost fainted.

What is this thing?! It looks so familiar!
Shinichi Ooka and Ichiro Manya turned to look at Akira Tani, their expressions somewhat helpless.

Everything was ready for filming, but with Gu Ming's arrival, we had to start all over again.

"Quiet down, kids, quiet down." Gu Ming raised his hand and grabbed a handful of air, then pressed down with his other hand, making a silencing gesture: "You need to cooperate well with the filming, and don't forget to study hard and read books, so that you can go to Tokyo in the future and become a useful person to society."

After giving his instructions and calming the children down, Gu Ming went to see Wan Guyi.

"How's it going here?"

"Not bad. That's the actor from the Wind Eagle Armor series, right? I heard he's an actor that Toei Animation is promoting. I didn't expect you to bring him in as the lead actor."

"Oh, really!" Gu Ming shrugged. "Toei doesn't have its own agency right now. It's just an agency affiliated with Toei, working closely with them. Hiring people is quite simple. I mean, how's the acting?"

"The acting is no problem at all. At this age and with this level of talent, it wouldn't be a problem to call him a young teacher. And the actress they found is excellent! If I had a teacher like that when I was in school..."

Wan Guyi suddenly stopped and gave an embarrassed smile.

Hey!

If he had a teacher like that when he was in school, how could he have skipped school every day?

Gu Ming crossed his arms and looked in the direction of the gaze.

Shinichi Ooka pushes the camera forward, and Michiko Nishiwaki, acting as his stand-in, nimbly flips and jumps over, performing a series of fancy gymnastic moves before finally landing on the gymnastic mat.

This shot of him with his back to the camera was filmed in one go, and it was quite complete.

When the perspective was switched again, it had changed to Takagi Mio.

“This class is a specially prepared outdoor physical education class. Of course, although it’s called a physical education class, there aren’t many reliable physical education teachers in this small town. It’s really just about taking everyone out to play.” Wan Guyi raised his chin and nodded: “Look, isn’t that what they’re doing over there pretty well?”

Meanwhile, Takagi Mio was playing games with the children, and they seemed quite harmonious.

“If you’re talking about someone who looks like a teacher, then they don’t really look like one,” Wan Guyi said. “But this is an elementary school, and for an elementary school teacher, having enough approachability is actually quite good.”

Gu Ming nodded, looked at the camera, and the first meeting between the male and female protagonists was finally completed.

In the original storyline, the school arc of the 80s was actually unique, but unfortunately, due to reasons on the school's side and insufficient funding, it could not be filmed further.

There are actually two Ultraman in Ultraman 80, male Ultraman 80 and female Ultraman Yulian. Originally, they were characters with somewhat mysterious origins, but now they can be assigned to the female protagonist, Kyoko Aihara.

The male and female protagonists both possess special abilities, but they must keep them hidden to protect each other until the finale.

The scene is quite amusing to imagine.

Imagine Takeshi Yagami saying to Kyoko Aihara, "Kyoko, I'm not actually human. Do you see the morning star in the sky? That's me..."

Then Kyoko slapped her thigh.

Oh dear! Look at this, isn't this a coincidence, Da Mengzi? Actually, I'm not human either! Let's fly into space together!

The thought of that scene is quite amusing.

(End of this chapter)