novelraw Chapter 179: The Arrival of the Akita Inu Hachitsutsu! The Active Integration of the Tokyo Faction!
Chapter 179: The Arrival of the Akita Inu Hachitsutsu! The Active Integration of the Tokyo Faction!
As the preparatory work for "Hachiko Monogatari" was proceeding like a raging fire, in Nohara Hiroshi's office, the ringing of the telephone almost never stopped. Directors, screenwriters, producers, and even officials from the government propaganda department, were lining up waiting to communicate with him.
He was like a precise gear, driving the entire massive project machine to operate at high speed.
In a discussion on movie propaganda, after ending it, Nohara Hiroshi picked up the telephone, dialing a number he already knew by heart.
"Hello, Big Brother?" His voice carried a trace of imperceptible relaxation, that was a uniqueness towards family members.
From the other end of the phone came Nohara Semashi's honest and slightly excited voice: "Hiroshi, it's me. How are things on your end? Heard your new movie 'Hachiko Monogatari' is about to start filming? Even the TV station news is talking about it!"
"Yeah, Big Brother." Nohara Hiroshi lightly laughed responding, tone carrying a few traces of trust towards his older brother: "I called you, is precisely for this matter. I need an Akita Inu, the most docile, the cutest, and the eyes can reveal that little bit of... adorably silly Akita Inu."
Nohara Semashi upon hearing this, blanked for a moment on the other end of the phone. He originally thought his younger brother would propose some profound artistic requirements, didn't expect it was actually "adorably silly".
"Adorably silly?" Nohara Semashi's voice carried a trace of confusion, and also carried a few traces of disbelief: "Hiroshi ah, are you sure you're not joking? The Akita Inus in our breeding base, are all of pure bloodline, majestic and awe-inspiring, how could there be... adorably silly ones?"
"Big Brother, you believe me." Nohara Hiroshi's voice became serious, tone full of unquestionable certainty, "This movie, exactly needs this kind of temperament. It is not wanting to display the ferocity and vigilance of the Akita Inu, but its loyalty and purity. That pure loyalty, to a certain extent, is exactly a kind of 'adorably silly' that is great wisdom appearing like stupidity."
Nohara Semashi fell silent for a moment on the other end of the phone, seemingly trying hard to digest this "unfathomable" theory of his younger brother's. "Alright, Hiroshi." Ultimately, he still compromised, tone carrying unconditional trust towards his younger brother, "Since you said so, Big Brother will go help you find it! Our breeding base's Akita Inus, I understand them the best. I guarantee, will definitely pick the one most conforming to your requirements, the most docile, the cutest, the most... adorably silly Akita Inu for you!"
"Then I leave it to Big Brother." Nohara Hiroshi smilingly said, he knew, as long as it's a matter Big Brother promised, he will definitely go all out.
"Right, Hiroshi, I and Ikuna, also plan to come to Tokyo to take a look recently." Nohara Semashi's voice carried a few traces of expectation: "We haven't properly strolled around Tokyo yet. Just in time, I will deliver the Akita Inu over to you, and incidentally with Ikuna play in Tokyo for a few days, not giving you trouble."
Nohara Hiroshi upon hearing this, revealed a sincere smile on his face: "Sure ah, Big Brother! You guys coming to Tokyo, I of course welcome you! At that time, I will take you guys to properly stroll around, tasting Tokyo's gourmet food!"
"No need no need!" Nohara Semashi hastily declined, tone carrying a few traces of honesty: "You busy yourself with your things, I and Ikuna will just stroll around ourselves. You are now a very busy person, we can't give you trouble."
"How could it be trouble!" Nohara Hiroshi lightly laughed saying: "Alright, then it's decided like this, when will you guys arrive? Prepare in advance."
Under Nohara Hiroshi's insistence, Nohara Semashi ultimately still agreed.
Evening, when Nohara Hiroshi returned to the apartment, an unusual lively atmosphere then rushed against his face.
In the living room, Misae was currently squatting on the floor, hugging a fluffy Akita Inu in her arms, her face brimming with a surprised and affectionate smile.
That Akita Inu looked about seven or eight months old, hair color golden yellow, eyes clear yet carrying a few traces of innocent curiosity, currently obediently snuggling in Misae's embrace, occasionally licking her hand.
And on the sofa, Nohara Semashi and Ikuna were sitting there, carrying smiles on their faces, seeing Nohara Hiroshi enter the door, then immediately stood up.
"Hiroshi, you're back!" Misae was the first to discover him, surprisingly yelling out, hugging the Akita Inu then pounced over.
"Hiroshi!" Nohara Semashi and Ikuna also smilingly welcomed him.
Nohara Hiroshi looking at this cozy scene before his eyes, all the exhaustion in his heart vanished into thin air at this moment.
"Big Brother, Sister-in-law Ikuna, when did you guys arrive?" Nohara Hiroshi smilingly asked, he reached out touching the Akita Inu in Misae's embrace, that soft hair, docile touch, made his heart warm: "Is this the Akita Inu Big Brother helped me find? Truly... too cute!"
"Yeah, Hiroshi!" Nohara Semashi honestly smiled, eyes carrying a few traces of pride, "This is the one I personally picked in the breeding base, the most docile, the smartest, the most... adorably silly Akita Inu! Its name is 'Hachitsutsu'!"
"Hachitsutsu?" Nohara Hiroshi upon hearing this, couldn't help but laugh out loud, this name, instead carried a few traces of Mahjong's comedic sense.
"Yeah, Big Brother said, this name sounds good, easy to remember, and is also auspicious!" Ikuna also lightly laughed saying, her voice gentle yet sweet, her face carrying a trace of perfectly appropriate shyness.
Misae also couldn't help but "pfft" laugh out loud, she looked at Nohara Hiroshi, in her eyes carrying a trace of teasing: "Hiroshi, this 'Hachitsutsu' your Big Brother picked for you, is a little glutton though! Just arrived home, and completely ate all the snacks I prepared!"
Nohara Hiroshi looking at that obedient Akita Inu in Misae's embrace, and then looked at Big Brother and Ikuna, feeling a burst of warmth in his heart.
"Alright, Big Brother, Ikuna, you guys worked hard on the journey." Nohara Hiroshi smilingly said, "Let's go, we'll first go to Ginza, find a good place, have a good meal, to welcome you and wash away the dust!"
"No need no need, Hiroshi!" Nohara Semashi hastily declined, "We just eating a bit casually is fine, no need to be so troublesome."
"How could it be troublesome!" Nohara Hiroshi lightly laughed saying, "It's rare for you guys to come to Tokyo once, as a younger brother, I of course have to properly host you! Let's go, I have already booked a seat, just waiting for you guys!"
Under Nohara Hiroshi's insistence, Nohara Semashi and Ikuna ultimately still agreed.
...
Ginza, a top-tier restaurant famous for exquisite Kaiseki cuisine.
In the private room, the air was permeated with faint sake aroma and food fragrance.
Nohara Hiroshi, Misae, Nohara Semashi and Ikuna the four people sat around together, enjoying this rare reunion time.
"Big Brother, how is this sake? Are you used to the taste?" Nohara Hiroshi raised the wine glass, smilingly asking.
"Delicious! Delicious!" Nohara Semashi nodded consecutively, a slightly drunk blush on his face, he picked up the wine glass, drinking it all in one gulp, that forthrightness, carrying a few traces of rural simplicity: "Hiroshi ah, you are now truly too formidable! Heard you even met with the Governor adult of Tokyo Metropolis?"
Misae upon hearing this, couldn't help but "pfft" laugh out loud, she looked at Nohara Hiroshi, in her eyes carrying a trace of teasing: "That is of course! Our Hiroshi is now a big shot! Even His Excellency the Governor personally received him!"
Ikuna also smilingly chimed in: "Yeah, Hiroshi is now the pride of our Nohara family!"
Nohara Hiroshi merely smilingly shook his head, that calmness and indifference, made him appear exceptionally composed in this kind of occasion.
"Alright, Big Brother, Ikuna, you guys coming to Tokyo this time, how many days do you plan to play ah?" Nohara Hiroshi smilingly asked.
"We ah..." Nohara Semashi glanced at Ikuna beside him, a shy smile surfacing on his face, "We plan to play in Tokyo for three to five days, properly strolling around. However, Hiroshi, you and Misae are both busy, we won't give you guys trouble. We will just stroll around ourselves."
"Yeah, Brother Hiroshi." Ikuna also softly chimed in, "We know you and Sister Misae are both busy, we just strolling around ourselves is fine."
Nohara Hiroshi upon hearing this, his heart slightly moving. He knew, Big Brother and Ikuna, wanted to live the two-person world belonging to the two of them.
He looked at that shy yet expectant gaze of Big Brother and Ikuna, feeling a burst of warmth in his heart.
"Alright, since you guys all said so, then I won't force you." Nohara Hiroshi smilingly said, tone carrying a trace of perfectly appropriate understanding and respect, "However, if you have anything needing help with, you must definitely call me. I am in Tokyo, can also be considered half a local snake, whatever delicious things or fun things there are, I can recommend to you guys!"
"Good! Good! Good!" Nohara Semashi nodded consecutively, his face brimming with a happy smile, "Then thank you Hiroshi!"
Misae also smilingly said: "Yeah, Big Brother, Ikuna, you guys just play with peace of mind! Although Hiroshi says he's busy on his mouth, but as long as you guys have needs, he will definitely rush over immediately!"
The four people exchanged a smile, that cozy familial affection, quietly flowing in the air.
This night, they chatted a lot, from the hometown's Akita Inu breeding base, to Tokyo's bustling metropolis, from Nohara Hiroshi's movie dream, to Nohara Semashi and Ikuna's sweet life.
Everything appeared so beautiful, so full of hope.
When the banquet ended, when Nohara Hiroshi and Misae sent Nohara Semashi and Ikuna back to the hotel they reserved, the night had already deepened.
At the hotel entrance, Nohara Semashi once again expressed his thanks to Nohara Hiroshi and Misae: "Hiroshi, Misae, today truly thank you guys! Ate too happily this meal!"
"Yeah, Brother Hiroshi, Sister Misae, thank you for your hospitality!" Ikuna also softly said.
"What words are these!" Nohara Hiroshi smilingly said, "We are all a family, no need to be so polite! You guys rest properly, play properly tomorrow! Have any matters, call me anytime!"
"En, good!" Nohara Semashi and Ikuna smilingly nodded.
Watching them holding hands, the figures walking into the hotel, Nohara Hiroshi and Misae exchanged a smile.
"Hiroshi, Big Brother and Ikuna, they are truly great ah." Misae softly sighed with emotion, tone full of envy.
"Yeah, they are all very great." Nohara Hiroshi softly responded, he reached out his hand, gently hugging Misae's shoulder, gaze casting towards that brightly lit Tokyo in the night, "So, we also have to properly strive hard, letting them see, we can similarly live a happy life."
Misae upon hearing this, gently leaned on his shoulder, her face brimming with a happy smile.
She knew, the "happy life" Nohara Hiroshi spoke of, wasn't only material affluence, but even more spiritual satisfaction, is the perfect integration of familial affection, friendship, and love.
And she, Misae, will join hands with him, jointly going to create this happiness belonging to them.
...
Nohara Hiroshi sat in the office, spread open in front of him were all the manuscripts and detailed filming outline of "Hachiko Monogatari".
Every storyboard, every line of dialogue, even the light and shadow changes of every scene, all like movie frames clearly resurfacing in his mind.
This preparatory work was already sufficiently complete, ready to start filming anytime.
However, a realistic problem yet like a dark cloud, quietly enveloped his heart.
He, didn't have his own filming team.
The success of "Seven Samurai", certainly shocked the entire Nippon movie circles, even making those "old seniors" who once looked down on him also wholeheartedly convinced.
But the filming of that movie, to a large extent borrowed Director Kurosawa Eiji's team.
Kurosawa Eiji, that Level 1 Director praised as the titan of Nippon Samurai films, his team was naturally top-tier.
But now, he Nohara Hiroshi wants to film his own work, a movie completely belonging to his personal style, he needs an exclusive team for him, capable of fully understanding his intentions.
"This is somewhat difficult to handle..." Nohara Hiroshi rubbed his chin.
But still intended to use grabism.
So he directly picked up the telephone, dialing the number of Kurosawa Eiji's studio: "Hello, Director Kurosawa? I am Nohara Hiroshi."
From the other end of the phone came Kurosawa Eiji's voice: "Oh, it's Hiroshi-kun ah. Do you have any matters?"
"It's like this, Director Kurosawa, the preparatory work for my new movie 'Hachiko Monogatari' is already ready, script and storyboards are all completed. I wanted to ask for advice, your filming team, do they have free time recently?" Nohara Hiroshi went straight to the point, tone also asking somewhat abashedly.
The other end of the phone fell silent for a few seconds, subsequently transmitting Kurosawa Eiji's helpless light sigh: "Hiroshi-kun... your 'Hachiko Monogatari' is hyped so hotly, you actually haven't contacted a filming team yet? Moreover very unfortunately, my team was recently borrowed by other directors, I'm afraid they won't be able to free themselves for a short while."
"..." Nohara Hiroshi was also somewhat helpless: "Like this ah, then that's truly too much of a pity."
"However, Hiroshi-kun." Kurosawa Eiji seemingly thought of something, tone carrying a trace of suggestion: "The coordination work of filming teams, has always been responsible by Production Bureau Deputy Director Asumi-kun. You can go ask him, perhaps he can give you some help."
"Deputy Director Asumi?" Nohara Hiroshi's heart moved: "Many thanks Director Kurosawa for the guidance." Nohara Hiroshi chatted with Kurosawa Eiji for another while before hanging up the phone.
And then without hesitating, directly stood up and arrived at Deputy Director Asumi's office.
He is now very familiar with Asumi.
Even the secretary at the door didn't stop him, instead smilingly directly let him push the door and enter.
"Nohara-kun." Asumi towards this young man he liked very much was also considerably enthusiastic, rapidly signing documents, and also waved his hand very naturally greeting: "Sit yourself, have matters just say it directly!" He pointed to the chair in front of the office desk.
After Nohara Hiroshi sat down, went straight to the point explaining his purpose of coming: "Deputy Director Asumi, it's like this, my new movie 'Hachiko Monogatari' is already ready, but currently encountered some difficulties regarding the filming team."
He briefly explained Kurosawa Eiji's situation.
Deputy Director Asumi finished listening, rubbed his own chin, that cheerful smile on his face not only didn't disappear, instead became a few degrees more mysterious.
In his eyes flashed an enigmatic light, as if having foreseen everything long ago.
"Oh? The problem of the filming team ah..." He softly repeated, pitch lengthened, full of playfulness.
Nohara Hiroshi looking at this appearance of his, a trace of confusion couldn't help but rise in his heart.
This Deputy Director, seemingly knew something.
"Department Manager Nohara, this isn't a problem." Deputy Director Asumi finally spoke, his smile deepening, tone full of confidence, "A mere filming team, why is it worth mentioning?"
"Not a problem?" Nohara Hiroshi slightly blanked, he originally thought he would have to undergo a bout of coordination and waiting at least, didn't expect Deputy Director Asumi to actually give the answer so easily.
Deputy Director Asumi nodded, smile remaining unchanged: "Yes, not a problem. Department Manager Nohara, you can now return to your department. Shortly, there will be a complete filming team, reporting directly to your Independent Production Department."
Nohara Hiroshi thoroughly blanked.
He looked at that appearance of Deputy Director Asumi having a well-thought-out plan, his mind however was a blank of confusion.
This efficiency, this decisiveness, simply exceeded his imagination.
And this Deputy Director Asumi is also slightly too mysterious right?
"This..." Nohara Hiroshi wanted to say something, yet didn't know where to start.
Deputy Director Asumi merely waved his hand, signaling him no need to speak further: "Go, Department Manager Nohara. Time is precious, don't delay the filming of 'Hachiko Monogatari'."
"..." Nohara Hiroshi although full of confusion, but since Deputy Director Asumi had already spoken to this extent, he could only choose to believe.
After he expressed his thanks again, then stood up leaving the office, returning to his own Independent Production Department.
Along the way, Nohara Hiroshi was constantly pondering about that mysterious smile of Deputy Director Asumi. He always felt, there seemed to hide some unknown profound meaning behind this.
When he returned to his own department, in the office already sat two people.
Nohara Hiroshi recognized them at a glance —— Ashikaga Takashi and Asano Takata.
These two Level 2 Directors who once looked down on him, and even were somewhat arrogant, at this moment were sitting properly on the sofa, their faces no longer having the past arrogance, replaced by a kind of slightly restrained respect.
They saw Nohara Hiroshi push the door entering, immediately standing up, bowing deeply towards him.
"Department Manager Nohara, hello!" Ashikaga Takashi's voice, was more respectful than any time in the past.
"Department Manager Nohara, we have come under orders, awaiting your dispatch!" Asano Takata also hastily said, on that face of his that always hung an amiable smile, at this moment also had a trace of solemnity.
Nohara Hiroshi looking at these two before his eyes, instantly understood in his heart.
He only then understood the meaning of Deputy Director Asumi's mysterious smile. So, his so-called "complete filming team", actually was these two former "old opponents"!
Ashikaga Takashi and Asano Takata, were both senior directors of the TV Tokyo Production Bureau.
Ashikaga Takashi specialized in costume movies.
And Asano Takata then specialized in warm and human touch movies.
The two both once were capable generals of Executive Deputy Director Takada Toshihide, belonging to the backbone force of the "Tokyo Faction".
Nohara Hiroshi clearly remembered, back then when he had just begun to reveal his talent, how disdainful these two people were towards him.
They believed a twenty-something youngster like him, fundamentally couldn't possibly film any good works.
However, the sudden emergence of "Seven Samurai", thoroughly shattered their arrogance.
3.9 billion yen! Now it even broke through 4 billion yen, and was still growing at an astonishing speed, even promising to assault astronomical figures of 5 billion, or even 6-7 billion yen!
This movie praised as an "epic surpassing the era", wasn't only a miracle in box office, but even more the peak of artistry.
It let everyone see that unfathomably profound talent of Nohara Hiroshi, as well as his potential sufficient to change the era.
In front of such a terrifying achievement, the arrogance of Ashikaga Takashi and Asano Takata, had long been ground completely clean.
The gaze they now looked at Nohara Hiroshi with, besides reverence, more of it was a kind of submission originating from the bottom of their hearts.
"The two of you, please sit." Nohara Hiroshi hung a faint smile on his face, gesturing for the two to sit down.
Ashikaga Takashi and Asano Takata respectfully sat down again.
"Department Manager Nohara, us coming this time, is also following the instruction of Executive Deputy Director Takada." Ashikaga Takashi explained, his tone carrying a trace of complex emotion, "Deputy Director Takada said, we should put aside sectarian bias, learn from you, assist you to film this 'Hachiko Monogatari' movie, into a classic passed down to the world."
Asano Takata also hastily chimed in: "Yeah, Department Manager Nohara. We previously were indeed short-sighted, failing to recognize a true dragon like you. Now the success of 'Seven Samurai', thoroughly awakened us. We are willing to follow you, serve for you, learn your movie concepts and production methods."
Nohara Hiroshi quietly listened.
He thought of the words Bureau Chief Sakata Nobuhiko said previously —— needing to integrate the "Tokyo Faction" and "Kanto Faction", letting himself, this genius who has absolute performance in the four major fields: animation, TV dramas, variety shows, and movies, act as the absolute pillar in the middle.
Now looking at it, Bureau Chief Sakata's plan had already begun implementing.
Deputy Director Asumi as the representative of the original "Kanto Faction", is now deeply trusted by Bureau Chief Sakata.
And Executive Deputy Director Takada Toshihide, this former leader of the "Tokyo Faction", after experiencing Bureau Chief Sakata's "beating", had also finally realized the current Greater Tokyo metropolitan area is about to form, the TV station also must form a unified "Greater TV Tokyo" faction.
And he Nohara Hiroshi, is exactly the "adhesive" of this faction integration, and even more the banner of the future "Greater TV Tokyo".
Nohara Hiroshi didn't care exactly how much sincerity, how much calculation existed in the hearts of Ashikaga Takashi and Asano Takata.
He only knew, he needed a team capable of executing his will, and now, this team had already been delivered in front of him.
"Since it is so, then please let the two of you look at this." Nohara Hiroshi picked up a thick stack of manuscripts and an outline from the office desk, handling them to Ashikaga Takashi and Asano Takata.
Ashikaga Takashi and Asano Takata hastily received with both hands, the two exchanged a glance, both seeing a trace of curiosity and expectation in each other's eyes. They knew, Nohara Hiroshi's works, never let people down.
However, when they flipped open that outline, the expressions on their faces yet from curiosity turned into shock, and then into unbelievable shock!
This outline, wasn't only a story synopsis, but even more a macro control over the entire movie. From character arcs, to emotional direction, from pacing scheduling, to theme sublimation, every link was analyzed penetratingly to the bone, clear and distinct, as if a movie had already completely resurfaced in his mind.
And when they flipped open those manuscripts, they were completely stunned even more!
How were those any ordinary manuscripts, clearly they were pieces of storyboard scripts exquisite to the extreme!
Inside not only listed the screen content of every shot, even detailed annotations of:
—— The angle and standing position of the characters, precise to the centimeter.
—— The application of close-up shots, when to push forward, when to pull away, how to capture the most subtle emotions of the characters.
—— The application of lighting, whether it is the softness of morning, or the solemnity and tragedy of dusk, or also the loneliness of night, all written clearly and distinctly.
—— Even the details of clothing, makeup, and props, from the color of Hachiko's hair, to the style of the Professor's glasses, all gave clear instructions.
Ashikaga Takashi and Asano Takata as senior directors, had also come into contact with various scripts and storyboards. But they had never seen such a detailed, such professional, arguably even, such "perverted" pre-filming preparation work!
This was no longer a director writing a script, but a "God" having absolute control over movies, depicting the world in his heart!
The two people's eyes widened, faces full of shock, for a time unexpectedly unable to utter a word. They originally thought they already understood Nohara Hiroshi's talent enough, but looking at it now, they still vastly underestimated him!
Nohara Hiroshi looking at the shocked appearance of the two people, the corners of his mouth slightly hooking up a faint arc.
He knew, this was merely the beginning.
What he wanted to do, wasn't only to film a 'Hachiko Monogatari' well, but even more to through this movie, display to everyone that power of his sufficient to change Nippon movies, and even the entire Nippon culture!
He wants to make that Akita Inu named "Hachiko", become the first cornerstone of him, Nohara Hiroshi, ascending to the cultural peak!
And he, will also in this cooperation, thoroughly integrate the strength of the Production Bureau, taking all the elites of the "Tokyo Faction" and "Kanto Faction", gathering them for his own use.
This is his true purpose.
Nohara Hiroshi's gaze swept over Ashikaga Takashi and Asano Takata, in his eyes flashing a kind of profound yet confident light.
"The two of you, now, do you guys still feel, this is only a simple story?" He softly asked, voice not loud, yet like the morning bell and evening drum, knocking upon the hearts of the two people.
Ashikaga Takashi and Asano Takata fiercely raised their heads, eyes full of fanatic reverence.
"No! Department Manager Nohara!" Ashikaga Takashi excitedly said, his voice even somewhat trembling, "This... this is a great work sufficient to be recorded in the annals of history! We... we are willing to serve you like dogs and horses!"
Asano Takata also hastily nodded, his chubby face at this moment had already flushed red, eyes flashing tearful light: "Department Manager Nohara, being able to participate in such a great work, is our honor! We will definitely go all out, not letting down your expectations!"
The two of them were not some movie novices.
Just simply looking at the outline, looking at the manuscripts, they immediately understood the formidable aspects of this movie!
Moreover the two of them merely ran the plot through their minds once.
And then already understood the profundity of this movie's conception, the touching nature of the emotion, it was entirely an epoch-making movie no less than "Seven Samurai"!
And at this time the two exchanged a glance, that little bit of dissatisfaction and unwillingness in their hearts due to Nohara Hiroshi being excessively young, instantly retreated.
Nohara Hiroshi satisfyingly nodded.
He knew, from this moment on, the estrangement between the "Tokyo Faction" and "Kanto Faction" of the Production Bureau, will thoroughly heal in his hands.
And he, will also under the witness of everyone, step by step walk towards that cultural peak, becoming a person who can truly influence the era, changing the world.
The preparatory work of "Hachiko Monogatari", officially entered the fast lane.
Nohara Hiroshi integrated Ashikaga Takashi and Asano Takata into his own production team, and appointed them as the co-directors of the movie. This decision, caused no small shock within the Production Bureau. After all, these two were both senior directors, yet now had to assist a young man in his twenties.
But when Ashikaga Takashi and Asano Takata, displayed that detailed to a hair-raising extent script and storyboard manuscripts of Nohara Hiroshi, to the other team members, all questioning voices disappeared.
Replaced by profound shock and admiration.
"This... is this truly completed by Department Manager Nohara alone?"
"Simply uncanny workmanship! Every shot is full of vitality!"
"We only need to follow Department Manager Nohara's instructions to perform, this movie, will inevitably become a classic!"
The team's morale rose unprecedentedly high. Everyone was subdued by Nohara Hiroshi's talent, they as if saw an immortal legend, currently being born in their hands.
Nohara Hiroshi then continued to maintain his usual composure and unhurriedness. He personally hosted every production meeting, meticulously guiding every link.
The movie premiere was imminent, the entire crew was full of a nervous and excited atmosphere.
Nohara Hiroshi personally arrived at the scene, guiding every shot, every detail. He poured his understanding towards Hachiko's story, insights towards human emotions, into every corner of the movie.
He closely cooperated with Ashikaga Takashi and Asano Takata, the two senior directors were also infected by Nohara Hiroshi's near paranoid pursuit towards movies, they learned modestly, actively cooperated, under Nohara Hiroshi's guidance, their cinematic skills also obtained an unprecedented elevation.
At the filming site, Nohara Hiroshi's gaze was like a torch, he could see at a glance which shot had problems, which actor's emotion was wrong, which set still needed adjustment.
He could always give the most precise guidance in the first instance, making the filming efficiency of the entire crew greatly elevated.
During a filming break, Ashikaga Takashi couldn't help sighing with emotion: "Department Manager Nohara, your understanding towards movies, simply surpasses ordinary people. When we filmed movies previously, we mostly relied on experience, relied on feeling. But you, however rely on a kind of, near scientific precision, to control every detail."
Asano Takata also deeply agreed nodding: "Yeah, Department Manager Nohara. You are like a surgeon, meticulously carving every shot, ensuring it can perfectly convey the emotion you want to express."
Nohara Hiroshi merely smiled faintly, he knew, these were all his advantages as a "transmigrator".
In his mind existed countless experiences and theories of classic movies, these were all incomparable to the people of this era.
"Movies, are an art, but it is also a technology." Nohara Hiroshi said in a low voice, "Only by perfectly combining art and technology, can a work that truly touches people's hearts be filmed."
His words, made Ashikaga Takashi and Asano Takata benefit greatly, both becoming more wholeheartedly convinced towards Nohara Hiroshi.
Following the deepening of the filming, the embryonic form of the movie gradually revealed.
Hachiko and the Professor's encounter, the cozy daily life, Hachiko's wait at the station, and the final parting... every scene was full of emotion, every shot directly hit the deepest parts of people's hearts.
The members of the crew, when seeing these segments, were all moved without exception. Many people even in front of the monitors, already had red eye rims.
They knew, this movie, will inevitably become a tear-jerking masterpiece, a work capable of moving the whole world.
And Nohara Hiroshi, will also following the success of 'Hachiko Monogatari', thoroughly secure his status in the Nippon movie circles, becoming a cultural titan truly possessing international influence.
He wants to make the spirit of "Hachiko", transend national borders, warming the hearts of the whole world.
He wants to use his works, to change this world, to influence even more people.
This, is his Nohara Hiroshi's ambition, and is also his responsibility towards this world as a "transmigrator".
The filming work was proceeding nervously and orderly.
Nohara Hiroshi maintained a high-intensity working state every day, he almost poured all his time into the production of the movie.
Although Misae felt slightly distressed for him, but seeing his persistence and love towards his career, she could also only silently support him. Every day she would prepare a rich dinner, waiting for him to return home, using gourmet food and warmth, to disperse a day of his exhaustion.
During a dinner, Misae looking at that slightly exhausted yet radiant face of Nohara Hiroshi, couldn't help asking: "Hiroshi, you are so busy every day, will you be very tired ah?"
Nohara Hiroshi put down the chopsticks, reaching out grabbing Misae's hand, smilingly saying: "Tired is definitely going to be tired. But seeing the movie take shape bit by bit, seeing those touching scenes being filmed, I then feel all the hard work is worth it."
He looked at Misae, eyes full of gentleness: "Moreover, having Misae you at home waiting for me, preparing delicious food for me, my exhaustion, is also swept completely empty."
Misae upon hearing this, a happy smile instantly revealed on her face, she snuggled in Nohara Hiroshi's embrace, softly saying: "Hiroshi, I believe you, you will definitely succeed! Your movie, will definitely move the whole world!"
Nohara Hiroshi tightly hugged Misae, he knew, this support from family members, is his greatest motivation.
He wants to make Misae proud of him, he wants to let everyone see, he Nohara Hiroshi, is not only a director who can film movies, but is even more a cultural giant capable of changing the world!
The filming work of "Hachiko Monogatari" under the leadership of Nohara Hiroshi, progressed exceptionally smoothly.
Every scene, every shot, strove for perfection.
He even personally participated in Hachiko's training, establishing profound emotional bonds with that smart Akita Inu, only to present the most authentic, most moving performance in the movie.
At the filming site of Shibuya Station, when Nohara Hiroshi saw that Akita Inu, under the setting sun, lonely and persistently waiting for its owner, his eye rims also moistened.
He knew, what he was filming, wasn't only a story, but even more a kind of spirit, a loyalty transcending life and death, an eternal love.
(End of Chapter)