Japanese Entertainment: From special effects actor to action superstar

Chapter 487 Lighting the Second Fire
Wan Gu, Gu Ming chatted with old acquaintances about his new work.

The Planning Department, a crucial copywriting department at Wangu, not only still exists but also shows signs of expansion.

Gu Ming plans to separate the planning department, which will not only write scripts for TV dramas but also provide assistance to the film industry.

Of course, by then, Tetsuo Kinjo might not be able to continue as the section chief.

—But it's still fine for him to be in charge of the TV series.

Gu Ming had come to discuss the script and detailed settings for Ultraman Leo with him, but as soon as he entered the door, he heard a long sigh.

"What's wrong?" Gu Ming laughed. "The newspapers are full of reports that I'm failing, but I haven't even sighed. Is Mr. Jin Cheng feeling sad for me?"

“No, that’s not it… Oh yes, yes!” Kinjo Tetsuo hurriedly replied, but Gu Ming still noticed the newspaper on his desk at a glance.

"Well, I suppose I can't hide it from Furuya-kun's eyes, so please feel free to look around, Furuya-kun."

Tetsuo Kinjo pushed the newspaper forward and complained casually, "They only care about things from long ago. Doesn't anyone care about Okinawa?"

Gu Ming didn't correct the issue of the form of address. Instead, he sat down and casually unfolded the newspaper that Kinjo Tetsuo had handed him.

"Recently, the Ministry of Education has drafted a bill that is expected to adjust inaccurate or incomplete sections of textbooks..."

Gu Ming suddenly stood up and stared intently at the line of text.

Japan's Ministry of Education has drafted a bill to adjust the textbooks currently used in primary and secondary schools in Japan.

Although the specific tasks and revisions were not written out, Gu Ming, having been through similar experiences, knew almost instantly what needed to be changed.

In fact, Japan has revised its textbooks many times before, with revisions in 76, 79, and 79, but these revisions ultimately failed due to strong protests from neighboring countries.

In 1982, Japan finally made preliminary revisions to its textbooks through strong pressure and a sham public opinion survey, significantly deleting and altering the war history facts recorded in previous textbooks.

The textbooks that were repeatedly revised over the next twenty years have significantly modified and deleted the relevant content, leaving only a part about the Pacific War, and even that part is not complete.

Gu Ming looked at the newspaper for a long time, but finally put it down.

Gu Ming was already in a bad mood, and now he felt even worse.

In particular, the thought of how widespread and impactful this matter was made Gu Ming even more annoyed.

Even though newspapers have published some celebrities calling for a face-to-face examination of historical reality, it is clear that the Ministry of Education is determined to revise the textbooks, even at the cost of fabricating public opinion.

Twenty years later, after three or four generations of elementary school students, no one cares about this anymore.

"Fuck you."

Gu Ming muttered a curse in a low voice, closed the newspaper, and casually tossed it into the trash can.

It's all nonsense; you might as well not read it.

“Right!” Tetsuo Kinjo chimed in, “I also think it’s unnecessary. Everyone knows those stories, so why change them?”

Gu Ming slowly shook his head.

It’s hard to say!
Twenty years later, after three or four generations of primary school students, the revised textbooks will show results!

These are really effective!
Originally, they came to discuss the script, but now Gu Ming's mood isn't very good either.

……

……

"We must not succumb to foreign pressure!"

"We, the Japanese people, were also victims in this war!"

The Sankei Shimbun and Yomiuri Shimbun both published headlines and corresponding reports with this title.

Most other newspapers maintained a degree of neutrality and did not offer a single assessment of the matter.

Although Akahata, currently ranked third in circulation, is willing to speak out, it has gradually lost its influence in Japan over the years.

This is mainly due to some topics that cannot be written down.
At this moment, Gu Ming really wanted to talk to someone. On this land of Japan, there was only one person Gu Ming could think of.

After carefully disguising himself, Gu Ming chose a weekday evening to meet with 'Yoshitomo'.

Of course, they didn't forget to bring these new newspapers to Department B.

Yibu still dressed like an old scholar. Although he was somewhat worn out from long-term imprisonment, at least he could still see outsiders, so it wasn't too bad. He put on his glasses and looked at the newspaper that Gu Ming had handed him.

After glancing at it briefly, Otsube's expression instantly turned somewhat gloomy.

He slammed his hand heavily on the table.

"Nonsense! Bastards! If we don't even dare to say something like this, what kind of country are we going to become!"

But soon, he shook his head.

“But as of now, I’m no longer capable of participating in anything. And you shouldn’t have come to my side.” He looked at Gu Ming, his gaze intense: “Take care of yourself, that’s the most important thing.”

"I'm so sorry, I won't be coming next time."

Gu Ming rubbed his forehead, somewhat helplessly: "I just have some things I want to say to someone, but I can't find the right person to say them to. I haven't been in a good mood lately. There are some problems with the box office of my film because too many gangsters went to see the movie, which made ordinary viewers afraid to go. And then I saw this kind of news. It's really infuriating."

"Wait a minute."

Part B is about to suddenly call a halt.

Gu Ming remained in that position, looking at the handsome middle-aged man in front of him.

After a moment's hesitation, B raised a finger and made a "one" gesture.

"Furuya-kun."

"Yes, what's wrong?"

"How is Ryukyu doing now?"

"Ryukyu... I mean Okinawa. How is Okinawa now?"

Gu Ming shrugged.

"It's still the same. Although the government has been returned to power, there are still US military bases and fleets there. I heard that some incidents happened not long ago. An American assaulted a local girl there, but after trial, he was eventually compensated with about $10,000."

After Gu Ming finished speaking, he suddenly realized something and looked at Yi Bu, as if trying to see something in the eyes behind the glasses.

"We must not succumb to foreign pressure!"

"We, the Japanese people, were also victims in this war!"

Part B highlighted the front-page headlines of the Sankei Shimbun and Yomiuri Shimbun.

"In a sense, this also represents the public opinion of your generation. However, let's put it another way. If we cannot succumb to foreign pressure, then what about Okinawa? Isn't it being oppressed there?"

He raised his hand and gestured towards the sky, making several circles as if an airplane was circling overhead.

"Furutani-kun, I once heard a saying..."

"When an unquenchable fire breaks out in the forest..."

Gu Ming explained the following sentence: "If an uncontrollable fire breaks out in a forest, then an even larger fire is lit next to it. Scientifically speaking, this is because artificially controlled fires can consume accelerants in advance, thus depriving an uncontrollable fire of its fuel and eventually extinguishing it. And all of this is based on the premise that there needs to be a controllable fire. Is that what you mean?"

"That's right!"

Otsuya suddenly clapped his hands: "Go and set it on fire, following the lead of the Yomiuri Shimbun and the Sankei Shimbun. Remember, you're the one who's setting it on fire, and you need to let everyone know that you're the one who's setting it on fire. That way, when things are over, people will have to face something more important. After all, the things in textbooks are far removed from this generation of citizens, but the things about the US military bases are right here! Correspondingly, this will also have two benefits for you."

Part B would say: "Firstly, you will be welcomed by the more conservative faction of the population because you have said what they want to say. At the same time, you will be welcomed by the more extreme faction of the population because what you have said is what they also want to do. In this way, you have laid the most important foundation."

"This leads to the second point: when people start to welcome you, they will naturally look for something to support you. Ordinary people may not have the same channels of expression as you, but they can support things that are close at hand, such as..."

A movie.

Gu Ming nodded deeply.

This is truly killing two birds with one stone.

The only drawback is that it might provoke discontent in the political arena, but what does it matter since he doesn't go into politics?

—Even if he's banned, it doesn't matter; banning him would be a loss for Japan. He didn't win so many awards for nothing!

If he's really banned, Gu Ming will just publicly announce that he's going to another country! Any country will do!

(End of this chapter)