Chapter 64, Exterior Scene: The Filming of Ma Youyou (Part I)
Although AKB is in danger now, the usual activities continue, the performances that should be performed continue, the time to clock in and go to work continues, and the recording of variety shows is naturally as usual.
Maybe just a minute before the announcement of the disbandment one day in the future, they will all be in normal activities.
No, today the members recorded their title late-night variety show AKB1 that will be shown on TV next... Ah no, it's been early lately, and it's 0:59 now.
Maybe one day you'll be able to get to prime time (which of course doesn't exist).
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"Okay, so today's show begins. "Masaki Sada, the airplane head in the BADBOYS, began to talk to the girls about variety shows.
"Unlike last week, what I want you to show today is something different from your idols, other abilities. He walked up to the seated girls.
"Takahashi, you say, what do you need to show other than idols?"
"Hey?!Outside of idols?" Takahashi Minami exclaimed, and then thought for a moment, "Shouldn't idols be omnipotent?!"
"Almighty, what are you thinking?" said Masaki Sada, pretending to be angry, "If you are all omnipotent, then we standing in front of you will be unemployed and re-become mobsters, and it will not be our turn to be the host of your show." β
"Oppose!" Yona Kojima raised her hand in disagreement.
"Kojima, what do you have to oppose me, am I wrong?"
"Idols may not be omnipotent, but in variety shows, I think we are still very good. Yona Kojima said vigorously, and after she finished speaking, there was a neat "yes" and "yes" sound from time to time.
Compared to when they first started recording, the members also have a much richer relationship with the badboys, and they can joke with them casually.
"Great, do you think you're SMAP? I'd be willing to give up my MC position to SMAP if SMAP comes, and the truth is that we're still on a late-night show. Masaki Sada said exaggeratedly.
"Huh?!" Yona Kojima pouted and wanted to refute something.
However, Masaki Sada didn't care about her, turned around and walked to the camera and opened his black cloak, and on the inside of the cloak was a big black cloth and white letters.
"Today's topic isβ"
Actor's soul!
The members also applauded enthusiastically in line with her announcement, and after recording for so long, even the most stupid members have more or less learned how to behave in a variety show.
For example, clapping together at the moment when it should be applauded.
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"You must think so, since you are an idol, then one day you will have to act in a TV series in the entertainment industry, right?" said Masaki Sada.
"But showbiz isn't as mixed up as you think. His companion, Kiyoto Omizo, another member of the Badboys, added.
"If you don't have good enough acting skills, I'm afraid that even if you get this opportunity, you will be looked down upon by the director and the staff in the crew, right? Masaki Sada said, calling Atsuko Maeda, who was in the center.
"Alas, it does. Atsuko Maeda agreed.
After listening to her, the girls behind her all looked shocked with such a strict look.
As for whether it is true or not, it is up to each to judge whether it is the effect of the show.
"When I was in the drama at that time, I was not very proficient in acting skills, and I was told by the director many times, so if I wanted to go to the play, it was still necessary to hone my acting skills. "When the show first started, Atsuko Maeda never appeared, and a waiting card was set up in the show.
At that time, she starred in a late-night drama "The Book of Strange Events of Jean and Paper Caviar".
"Yes, as Maeda said, as an idol, it is not easy to appear in TV dramas and movies in the entertainment industry, so we will talk about this today. β
The members nodded thoughtfully, especially those who wanted to be actors.
"But despite this, there are still people in AKB who go out and go on dramas. β
"Isn't it?"
"Really?"
"Who?"
The members discussed it one after another.
"Quiet, quiet, who is going to act, don't you know for yourself who is missing around?" Masaki Sada gave the members a hint.
"I see. β
However, there is a huge team, and not every member in it can arrive, plus some people ask for leave from time to time, and the members don't know which one is absent for a while.
"Kashiwagi, come on. Masaki Sada saw that Yuki Kashiwagi, who was on the right side of the center, had a bottom in his heart, so he called her.
"Hey, it's Mayouyou. Yuki Kashiwagi showed her natural smile, "And she also told me before that she was going to act in a movie." β
"Huh!!" the members were shocked.
"When you say that, I think about it, the lovely little girl who has been sitting next to me can't see it today. "The guest in the lower right corner, Junji Takayama, slapped his thigh, looking like I just remembered.
Although Mayu usually sits far away from her.
"Yes, Mayu Watanabe, who is a sister idol in AKB's TeamB, recently starred in the movie "Detective Galileo: The Devotion of Suspect X", so you won't be able to meet her for a while. β
"In order to prevent you from missing her too much, we will broadcast a special VTR in this episode, and the members will personally lead the team to the crew to explore the whole process of her filming. β
A round of applause.
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"Hey, so the show begins, right?" Atsuko Maeda, who is energetic, is one of the members of this location shoot.
"yes, Atsuko, the show is about to start. Yuko Oshima jumped in front of the camera again, and she was the other member of the team on location.
"Our filming this time is to explore Ma Youyou's crew and see her situation. Atsuko Maeda finished speaking, "Speaking of which, what role will Ma Youyou play this time?"
"Atsuko, you forgot that Mayouyokai played the role of Misato, the daughter of "The Devotion of Suspect X", written by Uesugi sensei. Yuko Oshima added earnestly.
"Oh, yes, I'm looking forward to it, so let's go. Atsuko Maeda pulled Yuko Oshima and turned to walk up, the camera following them to capture their backs.
The camera switched, and after a while, he was in the crew where Mayou was.
Because the filming of the exterior was approved by Takuhisa in advance, the two easily shuttled in, otherwise they might not even be able to enter the outermost gate.
The scene was filmed in the apartment where Yasuko Hanaoka and Misato Hanaoka lived, and when they were climbing the stairs, the staff who passed by from time to time looked at the two little girls and the photographer behind them with curious eyes, but because they had already been instructed, they did not come forward to ask.
When the two girls arrived at the filming location, it happened that Mayou was filming, and it was vaguely visible that she was cooking something in her home clothes.
Because the movie hadn't been released yet, they couldn't shoot too much, so the two girls were politely invited by the director to another room.
After waiting for a long time, Mayu walked into their room.
However, she changed into a different dress from the home clothes she wore during filming, and she wore a sky blue patterned dress on her body, just like a princess.
"Kawaii (so cute)!" the two girls couldn't help but praise.
"I'm sorry, I was filming just now, and I didn't notice Maeda-senpai and Oshima-senpai. Mayou politely apologized first.
"It's okay, it's okay, but it's the first time I've seen this outfit, it's really cute. "Yuko Oshima hurried up to eat tofu (?), and Mayou, who has recently become acquainted with Yuko Oshima, has naturally become accustomed to her (bad?) behavior.
Even Masaki Sada, who showed a frame under the VTR, couldn't help but complain and said Oshima, you are really an idiot for this kind of behavior, and Yuko Oshima on the other end could only cover her mouth and smile embarrassedly.
"This outfit was worn by Takarazuka's actors when they were resting, and a gift from a friend on my birthday, and I wore it when I was resting. Mayou explained to them in a soft voice.
"That's right, but I have to say that you really match this outfit. Yuko Oshima said, continuing to rub her head, her eyes glowing with a ghostly light, as if Mayu was a prey to be captured.
"Ahem, Yuko. However, Atsuko Maeda, who has an average relationship with Mayou, sensibly pulled Yuko Oshima and called Yuko Oshima, who might have lost her mind, back.
Yuko Oshima didn't have a shy expression, so she could only reluctantly let go of Mayu, and the three of them did a good job in their seats, and the camera filmed them.
"Mayou, as you should know, we're filming AKB0:59 right now. β
"Hi, I know. Mayou put his hand on his exposed white thigh and sat upright.
"In that case, then you should promote the movie you're starring in for us, ah no, for the people who are watching this show in front of the TV. Atsuko Maeda said.
"Hi. Mayu turned his face to the camera, "Hello everyone, I'm Mayu Watanabe from AKB48, and I'm now starring in "The Devotion of Suspect Commit X", I hope you can watch it when the movie is released." β
"That's it, I hope you can go to the theater when the movie is released, Yuko and I will go too, maybe we can meet in the cinema. Yuko gestured with both hands in the V.
Now that I've introduced myself, I'm going to have a few more activities. Atsuko Maeda said according to the script she had read before leaving.
"Hey, it's not going to be a punishment game, I also watched the last episode of the visit to Maeda's seniors. β
I organized a visit to the crew at 1:59 before, and Atsuko Maeda was also given a punishment game by the two members of the team, and Maeda was drawn to Kato Hell and transformed into Kato tea to introduce himself.
"How can it be, Ma Youyou, you are too vigilant. Yuko Oshima waved her hand in denial, "But you should have enough time for the rest of the day, right?"
"That's pretty much the end of my scene today, so it's not a big problem. β
"Okay, let's get started. β
As they spoke, there was a sudden knock on the door, drawing their attention, including those watching from the camera.