The Magic Hour Page #2

I am.

You?

I've always been a huge fan of yours.

I've seen "Kanto Killer Team" countless times.

My favorite film.

That's Kame-chan, right?

I'm sure it is.

It's him.

He's doing well. Lead roles left and right.

He used to be with this agency.

Long time no see, buddy. Come, take a seat.

Hello there.

Kanto Killer Team, huh?

If I'm not mistaken, you played a hitman, correct?

The character Della Togashi is modeled on him.

There's a hitman in it?

Legendary assassin Della Togashi, is the lead role.

And the script?

We don't have one.

None?

The world-acclaimed Kitano works like this, too.

May I ask how many films you've made?

This is my first.

Murata-san.

I'm sorry but my client is incredibly busy.

Won't you just hear me out?

Hurry.

Get aboard.

Come with me.

I can't do that.

Please.

Don't worry about me.

I'm not afraid to die.

What I fear is living on without honour.

We'll be together next time around.

Nico...

Wanchai... look after Sayoko.

We must hurry.

Quick, the boat's leaving.

Sayoko-san...

Farewell.

Nico.

Where the hell are you?

Takase Makoto is the best.

Not that old movie again?

In "Underworld Sidekick" he's just superb.

And was never seen again.

Goodbye.

Get your ass back here.

Why?

There's a new scene in Yubeshi's latest. They need an actor ASAP.

It's a no-brainer. Big names...

the kind of mafia story you wanted...

This is picture.

And... action!

I track you down at last.

Sorry.

Hold the rain.

Get the director.

Your performance was fine.

Don't worry.

Could you be a little quicker?

I was slow?

Just whip it out.

Understood.

Thank you.

Candy.

You're hamming it up.

Let me do it my way.

Get in with this star and it's a chance for lots of work.

Sorry about that. I'll try it a different way.

Stick with your instinct.

Thank you for that.

Been back to that restaurant?

Where?

Remember... we met once. I was at the bar...?

Hey kid, what's the wait?

A quick re-light.

Let's get on with it.

Okay, here we go.

Cue the rain.

Cue the rain.

All set...

Roll camera, take 2...

And... action!

I track you down at last.

Get the director.

Hold the rain.

He's one of those...

Just wait over here.

I'll call you.

What the hell's up?

No idea...

Seems he doesn't like my acting.

You try.

Go on.

I track you down at last.

Pretty good.

A star is born.

Give me a damn break.

Everything's ready.

A cargo ship is waiting in the harbour.

Hurry.

Get aboard.

Come with me.

I can't do that.

Please.

Don't worry about me.

I'm not afraid to die.

What I fear is living on without honour.

We'll be together next time around.

Nico...

Wanchai... look after Sayoko.

You seem miserable.

Naturally, I'm concerned.

He hasn't shot a single movie.

Murata-san, you've never seen my work.

But I've seen all of yours.

Doesn't that count for something?

Won over by that?

He needs me. That's the kind of job I wanted.

Here's tomorrow's script.

Della Togashi meets the boss.

And the boss is...?

The gangster who rules the town.

It's a vital part of the set-up.

Who plays the boss?

You won't have heard of him. He's a new talent.

This is just an outline.

When do we get the lines?

We create the lines on set.

All ad-libbed?

No need for parroted lines.

Something's fishy. It shouldn't be this haphazard.

My mind's made up. I stake everything on this film.

What's that?

My crew... they're getting ready.

Hey, guys!

Miki-chan.

Let's get ready. Call the actors.

Murakoshi-san, Takase-san, this way.

Takase Makoto-san?

Look what you did!

It's just a scratch.

You weren't looking.

Here's your key.

And yours...

May I have a word?

Sure, this way.

I'll just be a second.

Show him to his room.

Hey, buddy.

We're short-staffed.

Can you carry your own bag?

Sorry about that. You're on the 2nd floor.

It's not that I'm doubting you...

Excuse us.

Thanks, my dear.

Take 'em to the sink, Doc'.

Sorry about that.

Being a guest here is hard work.

Listen, you've no plot nor script.

I need something to put my mind at rest.

I'm afraid you'll have to have faith.

Murata fully intends to do it.

He's on fire, in fact.

But I'm not like him.

What would you like me to do?

Show me the camera.

The camera?

Don't tell me you don't have one.

You can make a movie with no script...

but without a camera, it's impossible.

Such is my experience.

Of course we have a camera.

Damn, we need a camera.

What are you going to do?

We've no choice. He demanded to see it.

Where would one be?

Let me think.

It gets shakier by the minute.

Excuse me.

I'm with the gas company.

Who is in charge here?

What is it?

Sorry to interrupt your work.

But we've had a report of a gas leak nearby.

A gas leak?

We're verifying right now.

Does it smell?

That would be too late!

Move away from the danger.

No one within 100 feet.

Please flee to the nearby park.

Hurry, everyone.

It's very last-minute.

Weather's good,

so I thought we'd get Della's arrival in the can.

No one told us.

I just decided.

Here's your wardrobe.

Make-up?

No make-up.

I want it as real as possible.

No time to get a location permit, so we shoot guerrilla style.

Minimum crew.

The bus leaves in 5 minutes. Thanks.

This is too sudden.

He needs time to prepare mentally.

That's all very well but...

I am a professional. I do what needs to be done.

Don't say that...

It's a vital scene.

He meets the heroine.

Heroine?

Takachiho Mari, the boss's gal.

Eventually, she falls in love with you.

Is that right?

She's ready on set.

How dare you! Making an actress wait...

Let me change. I'll be right there.

Wait!

He's not the real Togashi?

Of course not.

The boss will kill you.

I've no choice but to deceive him.

It's never going to work.

It's all over.

This is where I need your help.

I can't do it.

Don't you get it?

Our very lives depend on that actor.

If he leaves, it's curtains for us.

They're here.

Morning, sir.

Let me put a mic on you.

Why the tuxedo?

They always wear tuxedos, right? Think of 007.

007 is a spy.

I stick out like a sore thumb. An assassin, right?

I've no idea what he's going for.

See? Nice gear we've got, huh?

Okay, let's get on with it.

Mari-san, when you're ready.

Is she okay?

Who knows?

Sir, camera's ready.

Murata-san, you walk this way,

pass in front of the camera heading there.

Mari-san, you walk up,

then you bump into one another, drawn by fate.

We bump?

Sir, we should hurry.

Okay, please try it.

Here we go.

Sir, my motivation as I approach?

Your what?

My circumstances?

Newly arrived in town. What do you do?

Look for a place to stay.

Do that then.

Is that okay?

Whatever. Roll camera.

Let's try it. Relax.

This is picture. Scene 1, take 1.

What about lighting?

Natural light is best.

Scene 1, take 1.

And... action!

Excuse me.

Is there a hotel near here?

As I'm new in town.

Would you show me...

Perfect. We got it.

Now do you believe me?

Sir, could I try another take?

Why? That was perfect.

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