A few hours later
Beach
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Crew Member
That's everything for today's shoot!
We'll be starting tomorrow morning around seven, so I'll see you all bright and early!
We'll be starting tomorrow morning around seven, so I'll see you all bright and early!
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Rui
Yes, and Bakuno did an excellent job of switching gears. Mr. Ohara sounded very happy about what we took.
Tsukasa
Yes, he did!
A lot of the scenes we covered today involved complex sets of emotions, but he just kept on being an amazing actor.
A lot of the scenes we covered today involved complex sets of emotions, but he just kept on being an amazing actor.
Emu
Yeah, Bakuno was so good!
I love how he's able to jump between completely unrelated scenes like it's no problem!
I love how he's able to jump between completely unrelated scenes like it's no problem!
Nene
Not only do we have an early start, but we're doing that one scene again in the afternoon...
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Rui
We should be the ones telling you that. You had quite a long day. How are you feeling?
Rui
How about we go somewhere to take your mind off things? We haven't had dinner yet, so if you'd like to join us...
Emu
I read that the roast beef at the hotel we're staying at is supposed to be super yummy! I've really been looking forward to trying it♪
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Rui
(I've given that scene some thought since then, but I'm struggling to come up with an answer.)
Rui
(Even after talking with Mr. Ohara about changing camera angles or reworking certain shots, nothing really stood out.)
Crew Member
Are you not having dinner, sir?
Ohara
No, I'm okay.
I need to start editing that scene right now, so don't call me unless it's an emergency.
I need to start editing that scene right now, so don't call me unless it's an emergency.
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Several dozen minutes later
Work Area
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Ohara
Hmm...
Ohara
I've tried switching things around, but the shots we've been using don't seem to be the issue.
Rui
Right... It seems that the feel of this scene remains the same regardless of which ones we use.
Ohara
Exactly.
Plus, I'd like to avoid fixing anything in this scene that doesn't actually need fixing...
Plus, I'd like to avoid fixing anything in this scene that doesn't actually need fixing...
Rui
The characters in this scene undergo some big changes emotionally, so it seems best to keep things simple and let the focus be on the actors' performances.
Ohara
Hey, you're really starting to get the hang of things.
Ohara
Anyway, you should go.
We have to get started early tomorrow, so head back to the hotel and eat some—
We have to get started early tomorrow, so head back to the hotel and eat some—
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Ohara
Hey, this isn't my choice!
Also, what are you doing here?! How did you find out where I was?!
Also, what are you doing here?! How did you find out where I was?!
Ohara
Oh, Kamishiro, let me introduce you.
This is my friend from my university days that I just can't seem to get rid of.
This is my friend from my university days that I just can't seem to get rid of.
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Ohara
One thing led to another and I ended up taking him on. He's also a theatre director.
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Ohara
Shut up.
And quit touching my stuff.
And quit touching my stuff.
Katsuyuki
“H-How can you say that...?
You show up out of nowhere, mess with my feelings and...”
You show up out of nowhere, mess with my feelings and...”
Katsuyuki
“The truth is, I don't care about what's really going on with you... I just...!”
Ohara
Hey, don't start playing it...
Rui
(But I suppose it only makes sense that Mr. Ohara's friend would have a similar personality.)
Hajime
“I'm sorry.”
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Ohara
No, not yet.
It's still bugging me a lot.
It's still bugging me a lot.
Ohara
I thought it had something to do with Bakuno's acting at first, but doing more takes didn't make the problem go away. I'm starting to think that it's the cinematography that needs fixing...
Ohara
How many times do I have to tell you to not call me by my first name?
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Ohara
Anyway, how would you fix this...?
Ohara
What? The film itself wouldn't exist in the first place without Bakuno. Right from day one, we...
Ohara
No, wait.
What if I—
What if I—
???
I mean, Tomomi, this is one of your films we're talking about. I'm sure it's gonna be fine in the end.
Ohara
Empty reassurances as usual...
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Ohara
Wait, hey!
Let me know you're coming next time!
Let me know you're coming next time!
Rui
(But Mr. Ohara said himself that the film wouldn't exist without Bakuno, and that he specifically wanted him to play the protagonist.)
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Next Chapter: The Final Day