Tokyo Sound

Now that the news of the film's nomination has come out, it has spread throughout the industry like wildfire.

Not only does this guy want to stand firm, he also wants to win a prize!

The bosses of several established voice actor agencies became even more anxious and started calling the president of IM again.

Masao Eda was also helpless... He also found out about it from the entertainment news, and then quickly invited the powerful former Dentsu department head to his office for a talk.

"Is there anything our firm needs to do?" asked Masao Eda.

"What? You're not trying to create a shady deal for the awards ceremony, are you? That's impossible!" Kashiwai Ippei said, "As for using the back door, that's also difficult!"

"I want to ask, is there anything the firm can help share the burden?" Masao Eda was a little speechless. Why was there always manipulation and shady dealings? Could the former department head's heart be a little brighter? It was really too dark.

"Probably not. He's just going to an exhibition and watching a movie. He can do it alone." Kashiwai Ippei said, "It's not a big deal. Just treat it normally."

"So what exactly do you guys think?" Masao Eda hesitated. "Can you please tell us about your subsequent plans?"

"...I have always respected his wishes, so I have to ask him about the rest." Kashiwa Ippei's eyelids twitched slightly, and he just said.

"Then ask quickly. Call, send a message on Line, or send an email. It's all fine." Masao Eda urged as anxiously as those bosses. "Anyway, if you don't harass him, I will harass you."

"?" Kashiwai Ippei.

……

Yin Ze received a lot of messages, from friends, seniors, and crew members, most of which were congratulations. In fact, he didn't have any special feelings or excitement. Of course, he was happy. Filming is a team work, and being shortlisted means that the efforts of the entire crew have been recognized.

First, prepare your clothes.

Then there is no need to hesitate, just ride your big horse to the villa in the port area to find your uncle.

It was Sakura Ayane who opened the door, reached out and grabbed him and pulled him into the house.

"I knew you would come." Sakura Eiji was watering the potted plants in the yard, his back was ethereal, like a master, "I know about the film festival. What support station? Humph, the information update speed is not as fast as mine."

"Support station?" Yin Ze asked.

"Don't worry, those are not important. What's important is that I have prepared a surprise for you." Sakura Eiji turned around.

"Surprise?" Yin Ze had a guess in his mind, but pretended to be doubtful.

"The surprise is that the suit he said he would customize for you last time is now ready." Sakura Edamori said directly.

"How can this be so embarrassing?" Yin Ze was a little touched.

"You don't have to worry about it, junior. I am also a righteous man. You gave me a bowl of noodles, and I gave you a set of clothes. It's really a romantic man like in a storybook." Sakura Eiji laughed heroically and returned to the living room. "You will definitely attend various occasions frequently in the future. You can't always wear mine. You must have your own urban armor."

"The fee is not cheap, right? I'll give you some." Yin Ze said sincerely.

"Oh, don't worry about it, don't worry about it. What is our relationship? You are still being so formal. Really, so annoying." Sakura Eiji waved his hands.

Full customization means that the whole outfit is made from scratch. The pattern maker will make the pattern and cut it individually, and then make a semi-finished product for trial wearing. Since we talked about this last time, my uncle started to arrange it. Yin Ze couldn't refuse the kindness and was dragged to try it on twice. Calculating the time, it is indeed time to finish it.

Yin Ze wore it once at Sakura's house.

"I usually wear Brioni, but that might be too serious for you. Kiton is more suitable for young people. Their Bespoke is also very good. The shirts are also excellent, silk, West Indian island cotton, and the iconic three-stitched collar. Everything that can be made by machine is done by hand, which is a kind of showmanship. The handwork content is very high in big-name shirts. The shoes are a bit like Berluti's style, but the color is not that good..." Sakura Eiji talked freely, "I wonder what you think?"

"Expensive." Yin Ze said. Of course, he didn't know what brand or craftsmanship it was, he just knew it was comfortable and slimming. In fact, with this skin, anything would look good on him, but this custom-made set enhanced his temperament.

This is not difficult to understand, high-quality skins can change the feel of a hero. It's the same principle.

"The classic style of Naples suits is made of very special fabrics. Peruvian vicuña wool is soft and fine, as light as a feather, comfortable and breathable, without any pricking sensation, and feels soft and smooth. Imagine attending a grand occasion, imagine your female companion holding your shoulders, feeling the fineness of the fabric and the height... Ugh." Sakura Eiji got off topic and returned to the topic again, asking leisurely, "I wonder what you think?"

"It's expensive." Yin Ze killed the game.

Sakura Eiji sighed, feeling a little lonely.

Sakura Ayane kept turning around to adjust clothes and help tie ties. Because she has such a father, her skill level in dressing people in suits is not low.

"Just a hairstyle and it will be perfect." Sakura Edamori clapped his hands, and found the top material, and the female's interest in dressing up was stirring, "I am most familiar with this aspect, and I will definitely make you look handsome. Even if there are too many handsome men and beautiful women in the venue, you will definitely be the best."

"I think it's better to be natural. You look so cool, walk the red carpet, and pose like you really enjoy the spotlight. How can you be such a vulgar person?" Sakura Eiji said with great refinement, "Take another watch of mine. This outfit is basically a Mercedes-Benz in human form. Every move you make is like shifting gears and honking the horn. This is low-key luxury."

"…Although you are very knowledgeable when talking about brands, why do I feel that you are the most vulgar one?" Sakura Edamori complained about her husband.

"I also think that a human-shaped Mazda will be enough, and a Mercedes-Benz is more eye-catching." Yin Ze suggested.

"You are all talking like women and children. The entertainment industry is a world of fame and fortune. How can you get by without some skills? Don't worry, no one understands the luxury of low-key better than me. Even those who understand don't understand as much as I do." Sakura Eiji snorted.

"Who is Brother Dong?" Yin Ze was curious.

"One of your haters." Sakura Eiji introduced briefly.

“Really?” Yin Ze didn’t take it to heart. With so many fans promoting the account, it was normal for him to have a few haters. “It was getting late, so I went back first.”

"Why rush? We've already stayed here before, so we can just stay for a while. When the film festival comes, we can just go there directly." Sakura Eiji said directly, "Where is the venue?"

"Roppongi Hills." Yin Ze replied.

"Isn't it right here in the port area? It's so close, so you should stay." Sakura Eiji said, "Also, junior, you are not good at taking care of your suit. It would be bad if it gets scratched before the exhibition. It's better to wait here."

"Indeed." Yin Ze thought about it and felt that it was true. Then he felt very complicated. His uncle's family was so kind to him, even Grandpa Qianye treated him like his own grandson. He was stranded here, alone, and had no other strengths except painting. How could he be so worthy of such care from others?

"Okay, okay, let them prepare the meal, we will play some chess first." Sakura Eiji said happily. I used to have some prejudice against young people, but now I like them more and more.

"Aren't we going to have a drink and chat at the same time?" Sakura Edamori added fuel to the fire.

"My junior and I have long passed the stage of toasting each other. Now we are directly talking to each other from the heart." Sakura Eiji glossed over it calmly.

"Why don't you let Ayane and I cook?" Yin Ze said gently.

"Yes, Mom and Dad go play, we'll make dinner." Sakura Ayane knew each other's thoughts, "We both feel the same way about wanting to express our gratitude to you."

"Oh, it's rare that you're so thoughtful. I'll leave it to you." Sakura Edamori nodded with a smile.

"Oh, come on, what are you doing all of a sudden..." Sakura Eiji was muttering. In some ways, middle-aged men are thin-skinned and shy. They don't want others to see the soft side of their hearts, so they can only mutter a few words that deviate from the main point to conceal their feelings and maintain their dignity.

Two young men walked into the kitchen.

"There are a lot of vegetables in the refrigerator. You can take a look first. The seasoning bottles are all here. I saw you eating hamburger meat and vegetable rolls at the last event. Do you want to make one for me tonight?" Sakura Ayane said, "But I have a specialty dish that even my mother praises. You must try it later."

Yin Ze watched the girl tie her apron, roll up her sleeves, revealing her slender white arms, wash the vegetables skillfully, and hold the knife steadily. She must have thought of several dishes in her mind, so she prepared them in an orderly manner.

Just like that for a while.

"You haven't decided what to do yet?" Sakura Ayane was curious as to why this person was just watching.

"I remember the time when we went to make dumplings." Yin Ze smiled nostalgically. "At that time, neither of us knew how to make dumplings, and we messed up the dough. In the end, some of it was made into knife-cut noodles. But now we are getting together to make dinner. I didn't expect that someone like me could still grow up to this day."

"As humans, of course we will move forward for a better tomorrow," Sakura Ayane replied.

Yin Ze recalled that when he was in elementary school, he took a small bag of seeds home after a science class. He casually scattered the seeds at the door of his house and didn't care about anything. But after a while, he saw the naughty kids next door pulling grass and playing nearby. He quickly realized that it was the germination of seeds that were accidentally thrown away. The first feeling that came to his mind was pity, so he asked the naughty kids to stop pulling and go play somewhere else. The second feeling was shock. The seeds that were thrown away so casually had actually taken root and sprouted. That was probably the first time he realized the meaning of "life".

Yin Ze was thrown here. Since when did so many people gradually gather around him, including teachers who helped him complete his studies, elders who treated him like their own children, good friends who trusted each other, and people who met on the road of creation and exchanged ideas with him.

Living is an individual's business, but the world is not.

"The first time I went to my grandfather's hometown in Chiba, we visited the fireworks display." Yin Ze flattened a head of garlic.

"I still remember." Sakura Ayane chuckled.

"I can remember some important things very clearly." Yin Ze said, "At that time, you asked me very clearly whether I had encountered any difficult things and whether I could help."

"Yeah." Sakura Ayane nodded slightly.

"It's really painful, and it's almost impossible to remedy it, so there's no way to help." Yin Ze thought for a moment, "But life is always a book that turns to tomorrow. And I'm so lucky, I've met very good people everywhere. I can be strong and violent, or weak and gentle, but I can't be both weak and violent, otherwise it will make those who are kind enough to help you feel that it's not worth it.

"I will remember these words." Sakura Ayane said seriously, "For you and for myself."

The roots and veins can be severed, but that doesn’t mean life is destined to be lonely.

I don’t know if I will wander again.

but.

"Before you hate me and leave, please continue to take care of me." Yin Ze flattened the other garlic.

"You just act old-fashioned from time to time. People like us are just starting out on the road."

Sakura Ayane said softly.

"Before you fall in love with someone else, you should fall in love with yourself first. That's what you taught me."

Chapter 34: The Smile of an Honest Man

The 27th Tokyo International Film Festival opens today.

Disney's latest animated film "Big Hero 50" will be the opening film, and Japanese director Takashi Yamazaki's "Parasyte" will be the closing film. In addition, this year's Tokyo Film Festival will also hold a personal exhibition "The World of Hideaki Anno" for the famous animation director Hideaki Anno, showing his works on a large scale for the first time.

Those who follow the news are naturally happy to keep checking the news, watching the live broadcasts and interviews. Those who don’t follow the news are still thinking about the meaning of work, the meaning of life, and wanting to live truly.

Yin Ze went out in the morning. He had been playing chess with his uncle for the past few days, and his mind was exhausted. There were not many ways left for his uncle to play. After declining his uncle's Mercedes-Benz to see him off, Yin Ze still rode his beloved horse to the banquet. He had to meet the crew first and then go to the venue together. The place they agreed to meet was the company where he was auditioning.

After parking the car, the man in casual clothes walked into the changing room carrying his clothes bag. When he came out, he was already a handsome gentleman.

When the producer walked in, he saw Dark Star combing his hair in front of the mirror.

The man stood with his back to the light, combing his hair back with a fine-tooth comb. This old slicked-back hairstyle was popular in the last century and was a favorite of rock musicians and movie stars. It makes people look more capable, neat, and even sharp. The suit really gave him an armor-like temperament. The pure black coat, trousers, leather shoes, and gray shirt made him look like he was wearing a layer of dark night. The only courtesy accessory, the tie, was not tied.

The aura of a desolate noble family is like the sunset in Florence, and that sunset is hanging on the spire of the church. The screens flutter in the cold wind, and the fine snow covers the glorious sculptures. But one day, the last nobleman who hides in the dilapidated manor buried by thorns and just reads silently will throw the book into the fireplace, start a blazing fire, step onto the chessboard of fate, and complete the fiery revenge.

The man turned around, his eyes like lightning, piercing through people's hearts.

Is the sky dead, is the god dead? This twenty-faced, heart-stealing demon has evolved again!

The producer had bad memories in his mind. He wondered which righteous friend could subdue this villain who had pretended to be at the maximum level.

"Do you have a stomachache?" Yin Ze saw that the other person looked like he was constipated, and asked with concern, "I brought some paper, I can lend it to you."

"It's okay." The producer refused.

A little later, Okita Shuji and Yakusho Kanji also arrived. They were also going to appear, and they were also dressed in formal clothes. Okita Shuji himself has a bit of the temperament of a young artist, and wearing a good-fitting suit, his appearance has improved.

It is Kanji Yakusho who has changed the most. His short hair has grown out a lot, and he has used a hair stick to make it slightly curly, which immediately makes him look fashionable. He is a traditional handsome guy, with thick eyebrows, big eyes, and a tall figure. He looks more attractive as he gets older. He was restrained in his acting when filming, but now he wears a suit and tie, with silver curly hair, and is a handsome uncle and a male model for magazine covers.

"Oh, you guys are so handsome." Yin Ze greeted.

"How can I compare with young people?" Yakusho Kanji said easily.

"They are all handsome, all handsome." Shuji Okita was of course very happy because the film he shot was shortlisted.

“…” The producer, who seemed to be excluded, frowned.

"So are there only four of us representing the crew going to the venue?" Yin Ze asked.

"More or less. Other crew members will go as well, but it's basically just the four of us dealing with social occasions." The producer nodded lacking interest.

"This is my first time participating. Is there anything I should pay attention to?" Yin Ze asked again.

"Nothing much. First, go to the venue and be in a daze. After the opening ceremony, walk the red carpet like the classes at the school sports meet. Then, watch the participating films in the next few days. Then, give out awards at the closing ceremony." The producer said, "There will be some media interviews in between. Just be careful with your words and actions during the event. There's nothing else to say. If you really don't understand, just ask Yakusho-san. He's a frequent visitor."

"Hey, this is the first time for me to experience such an international scene. What's wrong? Yakusho-san needs to take care of me. I'll treat you to dinner afterwards." Yin Ze said sincerely.

"There's nothing to be nervous about." Yakusho Kanji smiled.

The producer frowned again. He knew he had made a mistake again, so he gave him a way out. How could this guy be nervous? Damn it, he was clearly trying to get close to the old actor! And he was pretending to be a white lotus!

"Although the movie has entered the main competition unit, to be honest, the chances of winning an award are slim. After all, ours is a low-budget arty film, and the story itself is nothing special. So don't have too high expectations." Okita Shuji added, worried that his brothers might have too high expectations and become disappointed.

"If we make movies just to win awards, how much fun would we lose?" Yakusho Kanji said calmly, "Don't think too much, just have a happy visit."

"It's almost time. The bus is about to arrive. Let's go wait first." said Shuji Okita.

"Why isn't it a black limousine?" Yin Ze asked.

"Humph, what kind of car can fit so many people in the crew? Look at the director, he is only concerned about his own appearance!" The producer began to complain.

"Apart from the facts, as the second lead of our film, he should be glamorous in front of the public and should be promoted. Is there a problem with this?" Okita Shuji wondered, "Besides, it's his first time participating, why bother with words?"

“……”The producer was speechless.

Finally, the group got on a bus like a tour group and arrived at a resting place near Roppongi Hills, where they rested in the lobby on the first floor of the hotel.

Everywhere I looked, I saw men and women in formal attire, discussing the elegant art of film. Familiar faces that I had only seen on TV were also everywhere, and of course there were many bosses of entertainment companies, which made them look very upper-class. As a top-tier figure in the film industry, Yakusho Kanji had extensive experience and knew a lot of people, so he had almost no time to sit still and was dragged around to chat with people.

It is inevitable that Shuji Okita will have to deal with him.

The producer had to argue with people every day because of the nature of his job, but today he wanted to relax a little. His attention was more focused on someone.

The devil who steals hearts comes here, isn't it like a tiger entering a sheepfold? He will definitely use the technique of painting skin to seduce others. Especially those young and beautiful actresses, they must be the primary target. If you are not careful, it will cause repercussions.

You have to guard him closely.

As a result, after guarding for most of the day, someone just sat obediently in his seat. After getting bored, he simply took out his mobile phone and played mobile games. Faintly, he heard the sound of "Stella".

The producer hesitated, not understanding the situation for a moment. He couldn't be so arrogant and use the high-level social tactics of "whoever wants to take the bait" to get to know the actress. How could he get to know the actress? It would be difficult.