Japanese Entertainment: From special effects actor to action superstar

Chapter 521 A Sincere Heart, Unyielding Spirit

Of course, Zhenxialong has time to go out, because with the advancement of technology, filming time can be much faster than in the past.

In addition, because this production did not have a large number of MAC team shots, it reduced some expenses and made the shooting time faster, often managing to shoot a complete episode in three or four days.

Someone once asked, "Are the Japanese all stupid? Do they really film one episode a week for a TV drama that's broadcast weekly?"
of course not.

The reality is... it takes more than a week to film one episode!
The episodes that viewers see, which air once a week, may have been filmed two or three weeks in advance.

Taking tokusatsu works as an example, from the original Ultraman to Ultraman Ace, Mango TV often faced a problem: the filming progress could not keep up with the broadcasting progress. While the other side had already started airing a new episode, the new episode here had not yet been filmed.

Japan's real-time broadcasting model is quite different from the model commonly used in China.

Zhou Guo usually films, buys, and releases his works all at once. His films are completed before their theatrical release.

Like the United States, Japan films and broadcasts simultaneously, and shows that if the ratings are not good, the show may be canceled at any time.

Therefore, many productions face the situation where the filming schedule cannot keep up with the broadcast schedule.

Fortunately, with the improvement of technology and the optimization of the team, there are fewer lazy and irresponsible employees, and the filming progress has become much faster.

That's why the lead actor, Manatsu Ryu, had time to go out.

In September, the two arrived in Yokohama.

Summer vacation had only just ended, and the children were still full of energy.

The two went to Kenji's house first.

The residence wasn't too remote, and it was clear that Kenji's father had some savings before his death; the location of the house was quite good.

However, at this time, there seemed to be no one at home.

There was a woman with a basket by the door. When she saw two men guarding the door, she looked a little nervous.

"Um, I'm so sorry." She asked Manatsu Ryu in a low voice, "Are you two teachers at Touyu High School? Did Kenji get into trouble at school again?"

"hold head high?!"

Zhenxia Long was slightly taken aback, but then he realized what was going on.

This must be Kenji's mother.

At that moment, Gu Ming also turned his face to look at the young woman.

She was probably once a beautiful woman, but now she looks much rougher.

"Ah...I've seen you before!!" She suddenly looked at Gu Ming, desperately trying to recall, and after a moment, she raised her hand: "Yes, that, Gu Gu Ming!"

Zhen Xialong laughed: "It seems that Brother Gugu is still quite famous."

"Not at all." Gu Ming smiled and stepped forward to shake hands. The woman quickly wiped her hands and shook hands with Gu Ming somewhat awkwardly.

Won't you invite us in for a seat?

"Of course! Of course! Please have a seat."

The house was fairly clean. After inviting the two into the living room, the woman went to make tea.

Zhenxia Long took a quick look at him.

"It seems this mother works very hard."

Not long after, the woman returned, still clearly somewhat flustered, completely bewildered as to why the two men had come to visit her home.

Although she didn't know Zhenxia Long, seeing that the two of them came together, they must not be ordinary people.

Gu Ming said succinctly: "Actually, the reason I came to visit you so abruptly is because Xianci wrote a letter to the company, in which he talked a lot."

Seeing that the other person was nervously clutching the hem of her skirt again, Gu Ming explained, "Don't be afraid, it's a good thing."

Just then, the door opened, and Kenji walked in looking listless.

As he walked into the living room as usual, Kenji was momentarily taken aback when he saw two more people there.

He left the room, then turned back and walked through it again, and his astonishment turned into ecstasy.

"Brother Fengyuan! Ah, and Uncle Moroboshi Dan too!"

Gu Ming: ?
He's become an uncle for no reason!
Gu Ming stepped back slightly, leaned back on the sofa, and gave the topic to Zhen Xialong.

As the two talked, things became clearer.

However, even after hearing that her child was being bullied at school, the woman was still somewhat worried.

It's not that I'm worried about my child being bullied, but rather that inviting two actors to this event seems a bit too much trouble. I feel uneasy!

Puzzled!

Gu Ming comforted him, "It's no trouble at all. He's also from Yokohama, and this is just a chance for him to visit his family."

To not return home in wealth and honor is like wearing fine clothes at night!
Only after repeated reassurances did the woman calm down.

Manatsu Ryuya also said that he would go to school with Kenji tomorrow.

We must help our child regain his confidence as a man!

……

……

Kenji walks into the classroom at Touha High School, but this time, he is not alone.

He regained his confidence!

Since losing his father, he has lacked masculinity in his life, but today he met his idol!
A few people sitting at the back looked up at him, whispering and laughing.

He's just a loser; he can't do anything except get bullied.

Before long, the teacher also entered the classroom.

But this time, instead of announcing the start of class as usual, the teacher looked towards the door.

"Class, before we begin our lesson today, we're going to introduce a guest!"

"Mr. Seto, please come in!"

Zhen Xialong, dressed in a theatrical costume, walked into the classroom.

After a brief moment of fascination, the boys in the class erupted in a short gasp.

He is more than just Fengyuan!
Over the years, Ryu Shinichi has played many roles and is no longer an unknown nobody.

On the contrary, many girls didn't seem to care much about Zhenxia Long.

—To be honest, Zhen Xialong isn't ugly, but he's not exactly popular with girls.

The teacher paused for a moment, then continued, "And, Mr. Furuya."

Gu Ming walked in and smiled at the students in the class.

This time, regardless of whether they were male or female students, they all had the same expression.

Even if you don't know someone, just ask your classmates and you'll understand everything.

"You don't need to look at me like that. Today I'm just a supporting character. This is our main character today."

Zhenxia Long took a deep breath, stepped forward, and stood on the podium.

"Children, it's a pleasure to meet you. As a native of Yokohama, I am always proud to have been born in Yokohama."

"I came to your class during this shoot mainly because of this child."

Everyone turned to look at Kenji, who usually didn't attract much attention.

Kenji immediately looked up, enjoying the unprecedented attention he was receiving.

“I’ve heard some things that have really saddened me, especially since I’m also from Yokohama. I know many of you have seen my work, well, how should I put it?”

"Helping the weak and caring for the vulnerable—that kind of sincere heart is the principle we should uphold when looking out from the world!"

He spoke slowly and deliberately for a long time, and finally bowed to the students.

Zhen Xialong glanced at Gu Ming, who returned an encouraging look.

Today, he is the main character; Gu Ming is merely accompanying him.

Zhenxia Long nodded, becoming even more confident.

"I heard there's a PE class today. I'll be taking your place and teaching a special PE class. I hope this class will help you all learn how to get along better with your classmates."

He raised his hand and made a waving gesture.

"If that's the case, then I, Zhen Xialong, can be considered to have done immeasurable good deeds."

Gu Ming stood behind him with his hands folded, looking somewhat satisfied.

Isn't that a very good point?
(End of this chapter)