REMINDER: I don't own Skip Beat and its characters; this work is purely fictional any scenes related to real life situations are purely coincidental. xD
I wonder what Tsuruga san and Director Musashi talked about Tsuraga san looks troubled.
Ren was standing still after hearing Director Musashi's comment to him, it was shock for him throughout his acting career this is the first time a director said something so cruel that it made him feel a sharp stabbing pain penetrating through his actor's pride.
I always wanted the best for my fans that is why I am following whatever instructions the director gives me Director Musashi was the first person to be able to strike me down like this.
"Ren is there something wrong?" Kyoko asked.
"I….." Ren cannot utter any word for his pride still hurts a lot.
"Tsuruga Ren looks like he cannot act yet, how about we leave him alone for a while to gather his thoughts. Kuu, why don't you talk with Ren I must have said something bad to him that hurted him deeply." Musashi said before leaving.
Kyoko wanted to stay with Ren to comfort him but the director ordered everyone to leave him and Kuu alone. Before leaving Ren, Kyoko embraced him.
Everyone was gone leaving Kuu alone with his son. Kuu sat next to Ren and placed his right arm around his son's shoulders.
"What did he say that made you lost your focus?"
"He told me that thinking of satisfying my director is not a good thing and satisfying the people is what I should do. He did not tell me straightly but I know what he means that I can only go to where I want to go if I continued thinking like that."
"He also said the same words to me when I worked with him before, like you my acting in the front of the director and the whole production team matters to me a lot. It's like satisfying them would mean recommending me to more directors and eventually will make me popular and make a name in the entertainment world but Director Musashi told me to erase that thought inside my head for it will not bring me anywhere, the directors may remember me for my talent but the people will not for I only work to satisfy my director not them."
"Father, this film is just starting and yet it's already taking the best from me."
"Expect more from Director Musashi for he is not just a director. Remember to satisfy the people not the director and you will see a big difference in your acting skills."
"Kuu must be done talking to Ren let's resume shooting." Musashi ordered to the staff.
Kyoko immediately went to Ren and was relieved to see him smiling again.
"I'm sorry to worry you Kyoko, I acted like a kid and forgot that I am an actor."
Kyoko's eyes were building tears for she was thinking what Ren and Musashi talked about.
"What is with that look you must not cry nothing happened between me and the director, I was just thinking highly of myself and I forgot to step my feet on the ground. Good thing Kuu is here to tell me where I belong." Ren said to her wiping her tears with his handkerchief.
"Young love sweet love it makes me miss my wife." Kuu exclaimed.
"I can't wait to shoot the scenes between Keisuke and Kyoko, but first let's warp the scene between Keisuke and his father. Ren, Kuu prepare for your scene!" Director Musashi said.
"I'll cheer for you Ren show your acting skills to father."
Keisuke is leaning at the wall and his father looks at him straight in the eyes.
"What happened to you, why do you always involve yourself in fighting?"
"Do you care whatever happens to me? You just wanted me to become like you a perfect person that I can never be."
Dr. Kiritani grabbed his son's shirt tightly with his right hand and said, "I was always the bad man for you, don't you have any respect left for me? I just wanted you to become someone everyone can be proud of that's all and yet you are looking through it badly."
Keisuke pulled his fathers hand away from him, "I can never change the fact that you are my father that is the only respect I have for you."
Ren's acting changed a lot after saying his weakness, Kuu even motivated his son by talking with him.
"Cut! That's a wrap; we will proceed at the scene of Miho and Keiji's first encounter and the scene with Miho and her mother who you will be meeting later." Director Musashi said.
Tsuruga san's acting was different right from his acting before, he was known as a co-actor killer but right now he was acting as if he and father are in the same level. I must act on a different level like Tsuruga san.
"Your scene is next Kyoko, I will be watching you." Kuu said to Kyoko.
"Kyoko, how was your scene with Kuu earlier?" Ren asked as they were walking together holding hands.
"It was short so there was no pressure, the scene itself was only about talking that's all but I am still happy to be able to act good with someone like Kuu Hizuri. I want to act on the same level you showed just recently Ren." Kyoko said smiling at Ren.
"The same level as me? You can even exceed that Kyoko if you put your heart on it and think of the people who will be watching what you did, not thinking of satisfying you colleagues."
Hidehito Kijema was sleeping inside the bus when they arrived.
"Hey Hidehito san, we will be filming our scene next!" Kyoko said waking Kijema up.
"I know that is why I took a nap to regain my lost energy from fighting Ren. How was your scene with Kuu Ren?"
"It's fine I learned a lot form him."
"I hope to have a scene with him also to learn something from him." Kijema remarked.
Michael entered the bus and handed out their lunches which they ate happily together.
Our bonding as co-actors is not just co-actor relationship but like we are in a family with Director Musashi as our father, I am glad Sawara san gave me this project.
After eating inside the bus while driving through their next location shoot they finally arrived there and the preparations for Miho and Keiji's scenes were immediately done to save time.
Ren seated beside Kuu to watch Kyoko's scene with Kijema.
"How long have you two been dating?"
"Since Sakura Love started."
"Since Sakura Love started then it was just recent, how did you court her?"
"She asked me to be her boyfriend that's all." Ren replied smiling at his father.
Kyoko asked him to be her boyfriend? That was unusual to hear, why would Kyoko ask something like that form Ren? And they were dating since this movie started, then it could only mean one thing that this boyfriend-girlfriend thing is only acting in order for Kyoko to be at ease with romantic scenes with Ren for the movie.
"Everything is ready Director!" Ushio exclaimed.
"Alright, let's shoot this scene." Director Musashi said with enthusiasm.
Miho is walking ahead of Kijema who walks behind her who is drinking an energy drink in can, after emptying his beverage he throws the can that accidentally hits Miho's head.
Miho looks back looking at Keiji angrily, "What was that supposed to mean why did you throw your can at my head?"
"I was not aiming for your head it just accidentally hit you." Keiji explained.
Miho picks up the can and throws it at Keiji's head; Keiji became mad and wanted to slap Miho but stops for he would never hit a girl.
"I'm sorry I was not aiming at your head." Miho said mockingly at Keiji.
Keiji picks up the can and throws it hard on the ground. "You are lucky to be a girl or I would have hit you."
"Hit me like what you did to your enemy earlier today? I saw a bloodied high school student at the dead end street and brought him to the hospital. With an attitude likes yours you will collect a lot of enemies!"
"Bloodied high school student at the dead end street you must be talking about aniki, yes we did fight early today but we already became friends afterwards. I don't care if everyone will be my enemy what matters to me is that I and aniki are the last men standing."
"Whatever, I don't care about the two of you either." Miho said before leaving Keiji.
So this is how Kyoko acts no doubt Ren fell in love with her. She acted the same caliber Ren acted earlier and this kid Kijema shows a bright future ahead of him. Kuu said to himself.
Excellent job Kyoko, you did great for this scene makes me feel proud. I can't wait for our scenes together especially now my perception in acting changed.
"Cut! The scene between Miho and her mom is next." Director Musashi said.