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"Tentative title: Woodpecker and Rain"

"The film tells the story of a 69-year-old lumberjack and a 25-year-old rookie director who met by chance, influenced each other, encouraged each other, and moved forward together."

There is no possible detailed script, this is the minimum confidentiality, but we can know it through the outline.

It is a very common Japanese theme, without life-or-death love, big scenes and special effects. Unraveling the trivial things and bearing warm and healing fruits is a common skill of local movies. But on the other hand, this is also a reflection of the current downturn in Japanese live-action movies. Because there are still people filming life-or-death love, but there are few "blockbusters" with big scenes, big casts and big special effects. The reason is very simple, that is, the economy is bad and there is no money.

Leaving aside overseas films, most of the top-ranked domestic box office movies are animated films.

Five of the top ten films are from Studio Ghibli, with Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, and Howl's Moving Castle all grossing over 10 billion yen, occupying the top three spots. And that was before the turn of the millennium - why Hayao Miyazaki is a god.

Not only are live-action movies failing to sell tickets, their influence is also decreasing, and they have been absent from international awards for a long time. Perhaps we can only rely on Hirokazu Koreeda.

While working, everyone is looking forward to the day when the industry will regain its vitality and regain the glory of its golden age.

"It's produced by Kadokawa. Judging from the content, it should be a low-budget art film, and it won't be screened that many times. Unlike "Ronin Kenshin", it will definitely not make any money. It depends on whether it can win some awards." Kashiwa Ippei said as he watched.

Director, Okita Shuji [Note: refers to Okita Shuichi, director, representative works "Woodpecker and Rain" and "Yokomichi Senosuke"]. In recent years, there is a lot of potential in the new director with a personal style.

The male lead has already been confirmed.

"Yakusho Kanji?" Kashiwa Ippei couldn't help but be surprised. "They actually invited him? I grew up watching his movies. He is one of the representative figures of talented actors!"

"Please teach me, sir." Yin Ze asked when he didn't understand.

"Do I need to introduce him to you? When you were in elementary school, others were already movie kings. When you were 7, the movies they starred in all won Palme d'Ors. He studied acting at the Mumeijuku opened by Tatsuya Nakadai. You must know world-class actors like Tatsuya Nakadai, and you must know Akira Kurosawa." Kashiwa Ippei shook his head and said, "Mumeijuku is the Tokyo University of acting schools. The threshold is extremely high. Yakusho Kanji is one of the outstanding graduates, and even his stage name was given by Tatsuya Nakadai. In short, whether it is strength, honor, or national popularity, it is first-class level."

"Didn't you just say that this was a low-budget art film? How come there are such big names in it?" Yin Ze tilted his head.

"You have reached the King of Clouds in Last Fist 5, so you won't play in the Platinum Division anymore?" Kashiwa Ippei sneered.

"...How do you know my rank?" Yin Ze frowned.

"Don't pay attention to these little things, and I gave a bad example." Kashiwa Ippei reorganized his words, "In fact, as far as I know, Yakusho Kanji is not the type who only accepts big movies because of his status. He likes to read scripts and is interested in them if they are interesting. As a young director, Okita Shuji has his own style. His "Antarctic Chef" is very good and received many nominations. It is not surprising that the two sides can cooperate."

“It sounds like the main creators are very talented and the quality is quite high,” Yin Ze responded.

"Haha, this is the power of a good first-rank actor. Even if the team and the cost are not perfect, but the main role is strong enough, it can still support the film." Kashiwa Ippei slowly poured tea, "Then who did they ask you to audition for? If it's a pure supporting role, just make a phone call, no need to send an email. So which minor supporting role did you say it was? Is it the idle son?"

"The director asked me to try this one called 'Tanabe Yukiichi'." Yin Ze pointed at the information.

"Oh, so it is, poof—"

After Kashiwa Ippei reacted, he couldn't hold it in and the tea splashed. He looked up in surprise.

"Isn't that the second male lead?! No, this movie has two male leads, and the roles of the first and second male leads are not that different. Wait, you're actually going to play opposite Yakusho Kanji for the entire movie?"

"It's okay. After all, I have been taking one step at a time. I first played a minor role in "Ronin Kenshin", then became the male lead in "Little Forest", and now I want to play the second male lead in the third film. It's reasonable." Yin Ze thought it was very reasonable.

"What the hell? Do the combined running time of your two movies exceed the ten minutes of break time in middle school?" Kashiwa Ippei slammed the table.

"Hey, don't be so mean, there are still ten minutes." Yin Ze retorted, "I calculated it specifically!"

"Then, during the break." Kashiwa Ippei waved his hand.

"Alas, in the final analysis, I am not worthy of the position. In that case, forget it and just refuse it." Yin Ze let out a long sigh.

"Forget it? Why forget it? How can you just forget about such a good opportunity?"

Kashiwai Ippei slammed the table again, full of passion.

"They took the initiative to invite you, and the wording in the letter was very sincere. How could you just give up? Fortunately, I have prepared for the rainy day and have already reduced my work this quarter, otherwise how could you feel at ease to audition? Besides, voice actors and movie actors are both acting, so this is not considered a career change."

"Hahaha." Yin Ze laughed abruptly.

"Why is the little white dragon laughing?" Kashiwa Ippei wondered.

"Since it's an audition, I have to dress up." Yin Ze said.

"That's exactly what I want!" Kashiwai Ippei was delighted.

"It costs 100,000 yen, including commuting expenses." Yin Ze said again.

"It's nothing." Kashiwa Ippei was overjoyed. "I'll give you another 2 yen to buy some nice outerwear. Also, buy me a bottle of laundry detergent, and remember to give me the change."

Yin Ze had never been able to get a sum of money so easily, so he didn't mind running errands at all. Even after returning to the agency, he worked even harder as an agent.

"Here is your schedule. Don't get the time wrong. As an agent, I also have things to do and cannot travel with you like your agent." Yin Ze handed out a brand new printed itinerary.

"Why are there so many broadcast appointments?" Matsuoka Yoshitsugu was stunned as he looked at the paper.

"Because you have many animations where you play the main role. Not to mention being a permanent member, you always have to be a guest." Yin Ze explained.

"Can I not do it?" Matsuoka Yoshitsugu said straightforwardly. Most of the animations he dubbed were about harems, and fundamentalist harems. He could pretend to be silent on the set, but when he was on the radio, wouldn't he be manipulated by his female colleagues? Then he would be sliced ​​and posted on the website for semi-permanent preservation.

Among the iron triangle, the IM duo has been persecuted on N Station for a long time, but Shimazaki Nobunaga has not taken any action. He can actually be considered a normal person. It is really unbalanced and detrimental to friendship.

"What's the reason?" Yin Ze asked.

"Uh, due to personal reasons..." Matsuoka Yoshitsugu scratched his head.

"How dare you! This is a task assigned by my agency! How can you let your personal emotions influence you?" Yin Ze interrupted with an iron-faced and selfless voice, "Cooperating with the peripheral work of the animation is the unshirkable responsibility of the main actor, and responding to the expectations of the audience is the responsibility of popular voice actors. Taking the initiative to stand up when there are difficulties is the nature of a man. This is a team work, please make some sacrifices!"

"Oh, this." Matsuoka Yoshitsugu originally wanted to take advantage of the fact that his agent was no longer in power and borrow some connections, but he didn't expect the other party to become so unfamiliar.

"Forget about the broadcast, but you absolutely cannot miss the event for 'The Magic Book 7: The Messenger'. So many popular female voice actors have made time for it, and the production team has contacted all parties to get it together in one day. It is not easy. I will never allow you to let us down. You must show the backbone of our IM!" Yin Ze's voice was full of righteousness.

Power corrupts. Matsuoka Yoshitsugu lamented.

"Senior Brother." Saori Ōnishi raised her hand.

"I've told you many times that you have to refer to your job title when you're at work." Yin Ze was displeased.

"Agent-san," Ohnishi Saori said, "I've already appeared in this Bloodthirster event, so don't you have to appear too?"

"Our agency is very busy, and we are working on a big project recently. We are really overwhelmed." Yin Ze shook his head. "I'd better give you the opportunity to participate in this event. Practice more, interact with the audience more, and improve your communication and business skills. Although you have talent, it's not much. For example, when you were on the set, you seemed shy and couldn't let go of the blood-sucking scene of Akatsuki Kojou and La Folia. We are all family, what are you afraid of? You must know that the first step for an actor is to fight against shame, so I often say that harem animation is the most challenging for novices. You, take your time."

"I have another question. When will Mr. Kashiwai come back?" Ōnishi Saori asked again.

"What do you mean? Don't I know anything about administration?" Yin Ze narrowed his eyes and continued, "Also, it's about the auditions for the next quarter. Brother Kashiwa's strategy is that you two are tied together, so based on my and his connections and intelligence in the industry, I picked out a few very promising anime series for you to try out. The main ones are, "How to Cultivate an Insignificant Heroine", "Is It Right to Want to Meet Someone in a Dungeon?", and "Food Wars: Shokugeki no Soma". The other second-choice ones are also written down, so take a look yourself. If you don't understand, ask me."

"Haven't I already matched up with Dungeon Encounter?" Matsuoka Yoshitsugu scratched his head, "Minase Inori is with me."

The scene was quiet for two seconds.

"I forgot!" Yin Ze exclaimed.

"You actually forgot! You forgot about me!" Matsuoka Yoshitsugu also exclaimed.

"Hey, agent-san, what are your plans for auditions next quarter?" Saori Ohnishi asked curiously.

"I won't join you. If Matsuoka and I fight, one of us will get hurt. That's not advisable. At most I'll try to play a supporting role."

Yin Ze said comfortingly.

"My main business scope next quarter will be games, such as GalGame, mobile games, all-age games, and restricted games. There are many opportunities, so don't worry."

"Agent-san really cares about us." Saori Ōnishi was very moved and her eyes turned slightly red.

Voice actors have to find a new job every three months. It is a highly competitive profession and it is very common for them to become outdated. Even if they are veterans, they have to maintain their fame and freshness through TV animation, otherwise they will soon be forgotten. The senior brother is at the peak of his career and has a lot of resources, but he chose to make way for the younger generation and even considered leaving the industry.

Do such workplace seniors really exist?

"..." Matsuoka Yoshitsugu hesitated to speak.

A world where no one gets hurt, done.

Master Yin was quite satisfied with his new dynasty's elegant governance. It was a pity that Shimazaki Nobunaga was from another family, otherwise he would have been able to be elegantly governed.

"Now that everything is clear, let's get to work. I have an online meeting later." Yin Ze waved his hand and signaled to leave.

Matsuoka Yoshitsugu stood up and looked back.

Ever since Shimazaki Nobunaga made friends with female authors, he stopped pretending to be literary and became like a different person.

Now, this unchecked good brother is also mutating.

It all started from the season when I failed my driver’s license test.

Chapter 4: Borrowing a Magical Weapon

The loyal blond foreign horse carried the man all the way from Kagurazaka to the minato area at lightning speed.

The agent said that you can use the money to buy clothes, but there is actually a very wonderful plan, which can not only save money, but also get an artifact-level suit that exceeds the budget limit.

Yes, of course it is...

"How are you, uncle?" Yin Ze stood outside the door, holding a cake box in his hand, with a decent smile on his face, as refreshing as a spring breeze.

"Why are you here all of a sudden?" Sakura Eiji stood inside the door with a puzzled look on his face. The cockatiel stood on his shoulder, also tilting its head to look at him. Because he had visited so many times, even the parrot had recognized him.

"Of course I miss you too much, so I came to say hello." Yin Ze said.

"Aren't you and Ayane from the same company? You see each other every few days." Sakura Eiji thought. Oh, could it be that she has a forward-looking vision and insight, and in order to avoid losing the freshness, she is conducting a tactical separation and accumulating passion for the relationship?

"I miss my wise uncle and I'm itching to play chess, so I took some time to come here and talk about chess," Yin Ze added.

"So you feel lonely because you don't have an opponent that matches your strength. Well, I understand you, I understand you." Sakura Eiji laughed, his shoulders shaking so much that the parrot fluttered, "Come in quickly, let me satisfy your desire for the way of chess."

The two of them entered the room one after the other.

Of course, Sakura Ayane was not at home, she was working outside. Sakura Edamori was at home, concentrating on watching a TV series.

"Oh, why is this little guy here? Just come and buy gifts." Aunt Zhisen was still gentle to others.

"Haha, my junior and I appreciate each other so much that we can't help ourselves. Come, take a seat." Sakura Eiji brought the chessboard over, and the way to decide who would go first and who would go first was not rock-paper-scissors, but a rather high-end guessing game.

When Sakura Edamori saw that they were actually going to play chess, she immediately lost interest in chatting about family matters. She shook her head and sighed, then hugged her pillow and continued to watch the romantic idol drama that she was chewing on.

Master Yin patiently accompanied the boss to fight for five games. Sakura Eiji won every game with a balance of power. The game experience was excellent, and he felt superior in intelligence, fighting spirit and patience.

"Hahaha, what a great feeling. I believe that after this fight, the fighting desire in your heart to fight against the strong has been fully satisfied, right?" Sakura Eiji wiped the sweat from his forehead and spoke slowly with the demeanor of a master.

"I really don't know when I can reach the level of my uncle." Yin Ze sighed from the bottom of his heart.

"Hehe." Sakura Eiji then crossed his legs, folded his hands on his thighs, and explained in a very elegant manner, "Maturity does not depend on whether you are dressed in a suit and have elegant conversation, but on whether you do not avoid problems and pain when facing them."

"I think I might need some external assistance." Yin Ze pretended to be in deep thought.

"It's okay, you can use the power of technology, download powerful software, and play against me." Sakura Eiji smiled heroically.

"..." Even if someone was thick-skinned, he was silent for two seconds. He relied on the chessboard of the corridor of life to make a targeted simulation of a cool game with personal characteristics. But he didn't have the strength and softness of human nature, and couldn't even say flattering words, let alone understand the big picture and high emotional intelligence.

"The external objects I'm talking about are those that can make me feel the spirit. Just like the Taoist uniform of Grandpa Qianye, it can make me feel his domineering and martial spirit." Yin Ze said seriously, "Uncle, can you lend me a suit so that I can feel the elite people?"

"Of course it's okay, but my best pieces are all handmade. If they don't fit you after you try them on, try the ready-made clothes in your closet." Sakura Eiji agreed easily.

"That's exactly what I want." Yin Ze was overjoyed.

"Oh, if it really doesn't work, take him to pick one out. You are so familiar with the suit shop. He is doing better and better at his job, so of course he needs a formal suit, which will be useful for attending various occasions in the future. As an elder, you should give him such a commemorative gift." Sakura Edamori supported from the sidelines. She was different from some people. She had been curious about this little guy from the beginning.

"That makes sense." Sakura Eiji also agreed. "Since you are Dean Onishi's last disciple, you will inevitably accompany him to various places. You should have a set of armor for a modern gentleman. Let me make an appointment and let the tailor measure your body first. Remember to make time."

"This must cost a lot of money." Yin Ze felt that it was too serious.

"Oh, don't worry about it, don't worry about it. What's the relationship between us?" Sakura Eiji waved his hand lovingly.

"Uncle, you have done me such a big favor, I must repay you." Yin Ze became serious. He must not take gifts from his elders lightly, and he must have a correct attitude. "Let me do a small thing for you."

"Let's not talk about this, let's not talk about this. Why should I ask the junior to return the gift?" Sakura Eiji waved his hands together.

"It's just a small thing, just a small thing." Yin Ze insisted.

"Please help me retweet this?" Sakura Eiji asked casually.

"This is too easy for me. How many turns?" Yin Ze smiled.

"One." Sakura Eiji raised his finger.

The two people looked at each other from a distance, and the atmosphere was subtle.

The middle-aged man's face was full of profound meaning, but someone simply couldn't guess what the meaning was.

"Tell me his online name." Yin Ze couldn't help but ask.

"His name is 'The Dream of Middle-aged and Elderly Women in the Eastern Hemisphere'. He is your true fan. That tweet is written to support you. If you forward it, everyone will be very happy." Sakura Eiji's lazy sitting posture changed. He straightened his back like a steel knife and spoke in a low voice.

"Is this person old friends to my uncle?" Yin Ze was curious.

"No, no, it's just that I think he has good taste and we have some likes. Just help me do this little thing. The person I single-promoted responded to me, which is very positive." Sakura Eiji looked calm on the outside, but in fact, he laughed like a devil in his heart, haha, you don't know brother, you can't imagine that I have this one-click to return to the original nature.

With this official endorsement, my reputation in the fan comment section will surely soar, and I will become the host that everyone expects!

The man was already logging into his account, searching for tweets, and taking action.

"The dream of middle-aged and elderly women in the Eastern Hemisphere @StrongMan: I warmly congratulate "Your Lie in April" for winning the championship in the animation group of SUGOIJAPANPROJECT! The joyous news is coming first, and the popular voice actors are really wonderful. The career fortune is rolling and unstoppable, and there is still a supervising animation director, and the good luck in life will never disappear! I am here to make a calligraphy of "God rewards hard work" as a gift. Once again, I wish Mr. Takizawa a bright future, high performance, business all over the world, and gold coins like the rising tide. Sweet love and a happy family, happiness and joy!"