Tokyo: Bubble, but the system is Sengoku.

In this era, before the invention of a true mobile phone, there were only so many ways to get to know a new actor.

The fact that they were able to achieve this level of performance shows that Sato's acting has deeply resonated with audiences.

As a minor character with only two shots and two lines, he had no chance of overshadowing Tianbian.

But by this time, he had genuinely gained some fame, and his acting skills had been recognized by the audience.

"Especially the reasons they gave—they were all written about how your pre-war mobilization got them fired up, and the actors playing dead were so convincing they looked like real people!"

"That's amazing!"

Responding to Ogawa's excitement, Sato, while equally excited, also let out a sarcastic remark.

In one of his two situations, he was genuinely giving a speech, and in the other, he was truly in excruciating pain.

It would be strange if it weren't true.

Fortunately, the pain I endured back then has now been worthwhile and rewarded.

Meanwhile, after his initial excitement, a hint of regret crept onto Xiaochuan's face.

"I wish you had more of these scenes."

"It's a pity that this character only has two lines."

Having more lines would make Sato's performance even more memorable and would further boost the boy's popularity.

Meanwhile, Sato also opened the clippings section in front of him.

They are all advertorials and reports about the movie.

There was virtually no trace of him in it; it was all praise for Tianbian.

However, this is not the case for all of them.

[Reporter: How did you manage to film the scene where your subordinate dies so realistically? I've seen many viewers praising you highly.]

[Tanabe: The most important thing about acting is immersion. Once you're in the role, you'll naturally be able to influence the actors around you.]

"that......"

Following Sato's gaze, they also saw a strange look on Ogawa's face during the interview.

It wasn't that he was angry; Sato quickly understood Ogawa's complicated meaning as he read on.

[Reporter: Yakushi Maru-san, among the guest stars you've had, whose acting left the deepest impression on you?]

[Hiroko Yakushimaru: I was most impressed by Ryo Sato during this shoot. His acting was so good that everyone on set was stunned. Tanabe-san was right; the most important thing in acting is immersion.]

Tanabe's interview didn't explicitly state this, but it was clear that he wanted to reverse cause and effect, directly portraying himself as being frightened as his acting skills influencing the other person.

If the other party really did that, it would indeed be quite disgusting.

Sato is just a minor character in the movie, with a low status, so it's impossible for him to come forward and refute the statement; he would likely be attacked by the other party's fans.

However, Yakushimaru, who was being interviewed at the same time, directly attacked the newspaper on the spot. It is unknown what Yakushimaru did, but the newspaper actually published her words.

This effectively thwarted Tanabe's plans.

Of course, to the average person who doesn't know the inside story, it just looks like a regular advertorial interview.

"Really..."

Sato smiled as he read what Yakushimaru had said.

Although he felt relieved, this incident also served as a wake-up call for him.

If one's own position is not high, it's not too easy for others to steal some of the credit.

Ultimately, it comes down to a matter of status.

In this place, the strong prey on the weak, and those of higher status do all sorts of things to those of lower status without any psychological or physical burden.

Thinking of this, Sato felt a little more at ease, remembering Chiba and Sanada.

His current status has just been elevated, but it's still not high.

Fortunately, I joined the Shadow Legion, so my character is guaranteed.

Moreover, Chiba also has high hopes for himself.

However, just because they are like this doesn't mean it's the same everywhere. The most important thing is to quickly establish a foothold, build a fan base, unlock more useful advantages, and secure leading roles.

At least as the lead actor, my brilliance won't be overshadowed by others.

Thinking of this, Sato's initial excitement had long since dissipated, replaced by a sense of urgency.

He is still too weak.

"But why would Yakushimaru help you?"

Ayako Ogawa's words interrupted the boy's thoughts.

The woman looked at Sato with a hint of suspicion.

Although it wasn't said aloud, Sato could sense what the other person meant.

"She probably just doesn't like Tanabe."

He wasn't so narcissistic as to think that Yakushimaru liked him or would fight Tanabe for his sake.

It was probably just because she didn't like Tanabe to begin with, and then she overheard Tanabe's words, which completely enraged her.

It can be said that those who do many evil deeds will inevitably perish.

"Do you know anything?"

Ogawa still looked at him with a puzzled expression.

"Yes, they told me."

Sato briefly recounted what Yakushimaru had told him about Tanabe's participation in the Shadow Legion's selection process.

However, Sato didn't mention the incident where he covered his mouth later.

"Oh, I see. Well, you're lucky then."

"But it also means that she thinks highly of you."

As he spoke, Xiaochuan's expression became quite complex.

Yakushimaru is not just a popular idol, but also Kadokawa's little princess.

She has both looks and connections; she's practically a princess.

If someone takes a liking to you... that's a good thing... right?

Although it was a good thing, Xiaochuan strangely felt that he couldn't be happy; instead, he was a little angry.

"It was just a coincidence."

Sato waved his hand, unaware of the complexities in Ogawa's heart; the boy's thoughts were simply racing faster.

Status and background are the main themes here; otherwise, even with ability, one will only be exploited.

Fortunately, he now has the opportunity brought by Teacher Chiba. Although this opportunity has been full of twists and turns and doesn't seem to be going smoothly, all he can do is make good use of everything and reach higher as soon as possible.

Otherwise, just because he escaped this time in the battle between Yakushimaru and Tanabe's powerful opponent doesn't mean he can escape next time.

Playing a supporting role for others is never a long-term solution.

Once he actually succeeds, he'll eventually turn the tables on Tanabe and make him suffer the consequences.

Of course, besides his own petty desire for revenge, the most important thing is that it might actually bring benefits, since it's his lord, and it might even activate a cheat code.

It would be beneficial and harmless to make it his next target.

On the other end, watching the boy who quickly became serious again after being happy for only a short time, Xiaochuan blinked and said.

"And this too."

Xiaochuan took out a cardboard box from under the conference room table. Inside were more than a dozen envelopes, half pink and half plain.

"These are letters from your fans."

Seeing that no one was around and the meeting room was locked, Xiao Chuan's slightly cold lips curled up slightly.

"So many?"

Sato's eyes widened as he looked at the dozen or so letters in front of him.

After all, this is no longer an era where you can find out about someone's company just by searching online or leave a message anywhere you go online.

To find his name, you first need to remember the name of the character who only appears once. Then, carefully look for his stage name in the credits. After that, find the company address through the Yellow Pages.

To be able to do all this, which takes up a lot of time, you either have to be a true fan or a true hater.

This was only the second day after the premiere, and there were already more than a dozen letters, which added a touch of authenticity to the statistical results of that questionnaire.