Tokyo: The evil god doesn't want to be the top star

Chapter 103 100% Kazama Manyo

"Hehehe, acting is a skill that requires a lot of effort. It took me many years of practice to reach the level I have today. You still need to work harder."

"In fact, in the comics, the Kazama plot hides a lot of details."

"After this heated argument, he was very reluctant, but still agreed to personally escort Chiyo to Ezo to be with Hijikata Toshizo."

"But in fact, at that time, as the young master of the Luosha royal family, he had the responsibility of leading the clan. He also suffered a lot of discussion in the clan for acting alone."

"Also, although their positions are opposite, he has great respect for the people of the Shinsengumi..."

Hearing the title "senior", Shirakawa Rika puffed out her chest proudly and began to preach even more vigorously.

"There are so many stories behind this scene. You won't know unless you read the entire comic..."

Xia Fan felt suddenly enlightened, and the character of "Kazama Manye" became more full and three-dimensional in his mind.

He quietly spread out his hand, and a mask appeared out of thin air in his palm.

[Noh Mask·Man'yo Kazama: 90%…95%…100%]

During these few days, he stayed at home studying his notes and trying to figure out the character, but he was unable to complete the creation of the "Noh Pseudo-face" before filming started.

But at this moment, under the meticulous teaching of Rika Shirakawa, Manyo Kazama's "Noh False Mask" finally reached perfection.

"By the way, Senior Shirakawa knows a lot about The Chrysanthemum and the Sword. Could it be that he is also a fan of the original novel? Which school do you belong to?"

Looking at Shirakawa Rika, who had changed from her usual cold and arrogant appearance and was now talking nonstop, Xia Fan asked with a smile.

"I...I was just bored while waiting for a scene, so I used this comic to kill time..."

Shirakawa Rika folded her arms across her chest and turned her face away with disdain.

"As for what sect... it's not any sect!"

She glanced at Xia Fan, her eyes sweeping across his golden hair, blood-red eyes, and bright fangs, and her ears turned slightly red.

"How's the search going? I've rested enough. Let's do a few more..."

After a while, Director Nakano came over and asked.

"Well, with the guidance of Senior Shirakawa, I think I should be able to make great progress compared to before."

Xia Fan made an "OK" gesture.

"Don't bring me along when you brag. I don't have that strong of a leadership ability."

Rika Shirakawa helplessly spread her hands, looking helpless.

Although Xia Fan worked very hard and she did her best to help, without the basic skills supported by a professional background, it was quite difficult for her to master the role of "Kazama Manye" in a short period of time.

If he acts well, he is a domineering boss; if he acts badly, he is an awkward boss.

"The release deadline is approaching, we don't have much time, we have to polish each shot one by one."

"Oh, I forgot to tell you, Xia Jun is an actor who 'gets into the role'. If you shoot a few more times and finally find the feeling, there might be a surprise."

Accustomed to the uneven acting skills of amateur actors in past advertising shoots, Director Nakano naturally did not pay so much attention and told the two to "practice makes perfect."

Moreover, once filming starts, various expenses such as labor, venue, equipment, etc. will be incurred. It can be said that funds are being burned every minute, and the filming must be completed no matter what.

"Humph, the one acting opposite you is me, who has rich acting experience. It's normal to feel nervous and stressed. Don't take it to heart."

"Thank you for your comfort. Shirakawa-senpai may seem distant, but he's actually very helpful."

"Who, who is willing to help? I just want you to stop holding me back."

The two stood in the middle of the street again, ready to start filming again.

"Huh, after all the hard work, it's finally done."

Xia Fan spread out his palms and condensed the translucent "Noh mask" that only he could see.

"I hope the effect won't be too disappointing."

He slowly pressed the defiant mask of "Manyo Kazama" onto his face. "So, Kazama vs. Chiyo, Act 3, Scene 1, Eighth Test Shot!"

The stage manager slapped the board again and quickly stepped away.

Xia Fan covered his face with one hand and slowly raised his head.

His waist was straighter than before, and his shoulders and arms were drooping lazily...

His chin was raised with a hint of pride, and a faint smile appeared at the corners of his thin mouth.

Those blood-red eyes exuded a fierceness that made people dare not look directly at them, but they also concealed a strange charm.

The staff members who made eye contact with Xia Fan felt as if a sword was pointed at them in their hearts.

"Such a strong pressure... The momentum is completely different from the previous ones..."

"It's simply the difference between a house cat and a tiger."

Looking at Xia Fan on the monitor, Director Nakano stood up suddenly.

"The culprit who secretly refined the 'Black Rakshasa' has been beheaded by me. In the final analysis, they are just some greedy and desperate criminals who are seeking power and profit."

Xia Fan's voice was deeper and more magnetic than before, and his tone was filled with an irresistible and self-evident meaning.

"The Black Rakshasa Legion has been destroyed. What are your plans?"

He stood sideways and looked at Shirakawa Rika with sharp eyes.

"..."

Shirakawa Rika was stunned by the sight and felt her heartbeat speed up

She could clearly feel that Xia Fan's violent and sharp eyes softened when they fell on her, and instead showed a hint of undisguised pampering and desire.

"Thank you, Mr. Kazama, for drawing your sword to protect me and killing the culprit. Next, I still want to continue heading north to find the Shinsengumi."

But her psychological qualities honed over the years, as well as her instinctive acting skills, allow her to deliver stable expressions and lines.

"Your joke is not funny. If it comes from the heart, it will be even more unfunny..."

"Wakamatsu and Aizu have fallen, and the Shinsengumi have fled to Ezo across the sea. It will soon be besieged by the new government forces and become the center of the war."

"As the daughter of a pure-blooded Rakshasa royal family, you should cherish yourself even more!"

Xia Fan tilted his head slightly, his expression calm, and spoke in a resounding voice.

"But everyone from the Shinsengumi might be there! I've missed them so much that I haven't been able to meet them..."

Shirakawa Rika's eyes are soft, but her attitude is extremely firm.

Inspired by Xia Fan's outstanding performance, she also began to immerse herself in the play.

"Since you already know that your clan was destroyed because of humans, you must have hatred for humans in your heart. Why are you so obsessed with the Shinsengumi?"

Xia Fan's voice became even deeper, and his fangs were exposed from time to time while he spoke, as if he might bite someone at any time, revealing his resentment of being disappointed in someone.

"My existence is of no help to the Shinsengumi. I just wanted to go, I didn't expect to do anything!"

"I don't understand what Mr. Kazama said..."

A strong illusion arose in Shirakawa Rika's heart that the person standing opposite her was no longer Xia Fan, but the real "Manyo Kazama".

She could clearly sense his anger and understood the reason...

I, who was the one he cared about so much, doted on and treated kindly by him, did not value my own life at all and went into danger for “a mere” Shinsengumi.

"enough."

Xia Fan's pupils dilated slightly, he bit his thin lower lip, and stepped in front of Shirakawa Rika without any warning.

The distance between the two of them approached zero in an instant.

(End of this chapter)