Touring the drama filming set was much more interesting than I had anticipated.
Perhaps because it was a drama produced by NHK, a public broadcasting station in Japan, it seed that a trendous amount of capital had been invested in just one drama.
Not only classrooms and hallways but also the apartnt where the main character, the passionate teacher Akito, lived and the students hos were realistically created.
I knew that filming technology had advanced a lot recently, but I didnt realize that all of this was a set.
I had assud they rented similar places for the shooting.
When I reached the area piled with various props, perhaps the director had already inford them, as the staff offered a few to handle, including rubber pipes, sugar glass bottles, and breakaway wooden sticks.
As I walked around the set, I saw the main and supporting actors of the drama performing in front of the cara.
As befits a youth drama broadcast nationwide, all the actors who played the roles were either popular idols, handso and beautiful actors, or experienced middle-aged actors.
From a familiar-looking gentleman to an actress who always played elegant lady roles to idols who were currently doing well.
And among them, shining confidently, was Minato Naoya.
You dont know , Teacher! So dont act like you know everything!
Sato!
Minato, tears streaming down her face, ran away down the hallway, and the handso actor playing the teacher watched her back with a distant look.
Cut! That was excellent!
As the director waved the rolled-up script and gave the cut sign, Minato, who had run far off, ca running back with a smile and asked,
How was my acting?
Minatos acting is always great~
Seemingly close, she exchanged feedback and joked around with the actor who played the enthusiastic teacher, Akito.
They looked like a perfect pair, making quite a picturesque scene for the viewers.
Probably even the director capturing the scene on cara would think so.
Observing from a non-intrusive distance with my arms crossed, I checked the ti on my smartphone as my stomach rumbled.
Lost in watching them, it had already beco 2 PM before I realized.
Usually, I would have eaten by this ti.
Wondering how to sort out lunch here, I looked around. Suddenly, a person who seed to be a drama staff mber yelled at the director and actors.
The food truck is ready! Everyone, go have your al!
Then, the filming site visibly began to buzz with life.
All the actors or staff, having skipped als since morning and focused solely on filming, must be hungry.
Trying not to disturb the drama shooting, I had been observing from a distance, and now I turned my gaze in the direction where people were flocking.
There must be a food truck at the end.
I should follow them, eat, and then slowly head back to the waiting room.
After all, I heard the scene I was appearing in as an extra was going to be shot in the afternoon.
The food truck was parked outside the set in an open space.
It was already crowdedalmost a sea of people, with many already lined up.
I took my place at the end of the line.
Imdiately, curious glances from the people around started piercing the back of my head.
Thats the guy whos been wandering around the set.
I heard hes an extra, personally cast by the director.
He looks intense. Did they bring in a real gangster or sothing?
Look at those muscles. You can see them even through his clothes.
Doesnt he have a bigger chest than you?
Hey! Want to die?
Hearing that, I unconsciously adjusted my collar.
Despite this, the whispering from behind didnt cease.
Pondering what to do, I eventually decided to speak up.
Could you please be a little quieter?
As I said this and turned around, the people in line behind simultaneously clamd up.
As if they had made a pact.
Finally relieved from the annoying noise, I sighed lightly and looked forward.
Now I can finally relax.
About 15 minutes later.
The people behind , who had been whispering among themselves, fell silent after my remark.
The nu at the food truck was essentially like a buffet.
Thanks to this, I could get as much food as I wanted. In search of a quiet place to eat alone, I found a secluded table that was unoccupied.
After sitting down, just as I was about to take a spoonful, I heard a familiar voice.
Ah! Senior! Youre here!
Why cant I even eat in peace?
Turning my head slightly, I saw Minato with a beaming smile and the handso actor I had seen earlier, both holding their trays.
He was definitely the male actor playing the lead role of the passionate teacher Akito in this drama.
Hello.
As I said that and nodded slightly, the male actor asked with a gentle smile,
Whats your na?
Im Kim Yu-seong.
Oh, you must be Korean.
Yes. Im a second-generation Zainichi Korean.
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