The Magic Hour Page #4

Is that any business of yours?

Just when I'd turned in for the night.

Not that I mind more chances to act.

Sorry.

Move your leg.

Want some?

One's appearance is important.

If you don't mind...

Get out.

My agent's on his way with hair tongs. For my bed-head.

They'll be here soon.

Have them wait.

Why bring him?

I'm slow to trust anyone.

Is it okay to give him a gun?

I've taken precautions.

If he puts a foot wrong

he'll be dead before he knows it.

Did you color your eyebrows?

This is damn heavy..

I don't need this to act like a suitcase is heavy.

Who do they think I am?

Kurokawa-san...

Get out.

Can we go ahead by ourselves?

Is everyone ready?

The key actors are all here.

Not just actors...

I'm entrusted with this matter.

You are?

You're higher up than I thought.

Whatever...

What's the set up?

I'll do the talking.

Stick by my side.

Where are you shooting from?

What do you mean?

Are you dumb?

Which direction will you shoot me from?

If I don't know, I won't know how to move.

I can pretty much guess.

Over there, right?

How did you know?

Jerk. I've been in the biz a long time.

If you shoot from over there, he's in the way.

That'd ruin the mood.

Let's go.

Hand over the cash, first.

Do you have to open it?

Listen... I thought...

Wait a second.

They've started, huh?

Can I get a receipt?

Watch out.

How did you know?

That they weren't going to pay?

Seems I owe you big-time.

Ain't no big deal.

Let's hit 'em where it hurts.

Impressive stuff, eh?

I'm after realism.

I said stop, okay?

How was it?

Pretty good. But don't over-do it.

I get carried away. Bad habit.

Too late now.

It was a hell of a fight, eh?

It's the first time for me.

Tell 'em to show their faces.

It's a great chance for screen time.

What are they doing?

It's over. Stop it.

They're not Japanese. Do you understand?

We're taking a break.

I told you to stop!

You're with which casting company?

Who's your agent?

Nothing that needs hospital.

Just a slight concussion.

Thank you very much.

Look after yourself.

So he's a doctor?

Used to be on a deep-sea fishing boat.

A ship's doctor?

When do I see today's footage?

I said we're not developing rushes.

So I was tricked.

Since they didn't get the goods I'll let it go.

How was Della?

That guy's the real deal.

Laughing in the face of their bullets.

Mr. President, if you'll excuse me.

You know what to do next?

I've been told.

Take care.

I want to have dinner with Della.

Understood. We'll be waiting.

What now?

Boss wants to have dinner with Della tomorrow.

He's earning the boss's trust.

How long can you continue this?

Think you'll keep the wool over his eyes?

All I know is,

if we don't, our lives are over.

The boss wants to hear you sing.

A rehearsal?

Before we shoot. An important heart-to-heart with the boss.

No camera but I want you to act as if it were live.

Which agency are you with?

Who's your agent? Are you freelance?

Are you really actors?

You come across so natural.

How is the food, Boss?

It's fine.

Thank you very much.

Seems you were in the thick of it.

Don't mention it.

I heard it was like watching something from a movie.

How's everything?

On a diet?

Why?

It's okay to eat.

But...

Consider it a take.

Kurosawa-style, huh?

She'll begin shortly.

What style?

What did you say?

Come in.

I asked around the agencies who hire foreigners...

No one had any jobs like that last night.

There must be other casting companies.

In any case, let's go back to Tokyo.

And I got this thump in my chest. I'm worried.

My dad died young of a heart attack.

If you don't feel well, head home.

You guys haven't quite got it right.

If you ask me, you're not real enough.

Your boss has the town in the palm of his hand, right?

You just look like street punks.

Sorry...

Let's re-do your walk.

Up on stage, you're divine.

Thanks.

I've been thinking.

Cutting to the chase,

I need you by my side.

I'll give you whatever you want.

Just be with me,

that's all.

Don't assume you'll always get your way.

Hold it, hold it...

Like you've eyes in your chin...

And again, slowly...

Getting better... once more...

Project confidence.

Hold it...

Point with the chin...

That's great. Once more...

We're in for some trouble.

We're being audited by the tax authorities.

Owing to certain company activities

we need a secret book of accounts

to record the money flow behind the scenes.

Your illicit trading and such.

The authorities knuckled down and came after our accountant.

I took the initiative and hid what I could,

but this guy, Sugawara,

a really serious type,

was apparently cooperating with the government all along.

Eliminate Sugawara before the night is out.

What will you do?

Let it continue and Murata becomes a real murderer.

What are you going to do?

I've got no choice.

I have to tell him everything.

Murata-san...

Della Togashi is the best character I've ever played.

Murata-san... the truth is...

It's my dream role.

Nobody thought to give me the chance.

I'm so grateful you called on me for this.

Not at all.

Apart from me, I know you're a bunch of amateurs,

but a film's success hinges on the spirit of its makers.

I'll make this a success for you.

To show my gratitude.

And?

You were about to say something?

Go easy on the make-up.

Understood.

Hey, over here.

Mind if I sit here?

A plan of the hospital where Sugawara is holed up.

It's a crappy map.

I drew it myself.

Get one of the crew to do it.

I don't trust anyone.

Where did they find a weird bastard like you?

It's Ebora.

If it ain't Kurokawa-sensei

Hey, kid.

Hello.

Who's this?

As if you don't know...

I don't.

Head of the Ebora gang says he doesn't know you.

What the hell does that mean?

Excuse us a moment.

What's the Ebora gang?

That guy's famous for rehearsing anytime, anywhere.

Humour him.

Long time, no see.

I said I don't know you.

It's me.

Even so, you wouldn't know him with this face.

They call him "The Man of a Thousand Faces"...

Disguises?

Show him your real face.

Look the other way.

You recognize that.

Della Togashi, the assassin you hired.

Long time, no see.

It's okay.

You remember now?

Of course...

Della.

Whenever you're ready, come back to us.

Your courage is legendary.

Hey, you...

I made up my mind.

Let's leave this place.

That's impossible.

It's a matter of time before we're discovered.

Let's get far away now, while we can.

What about Murata-san?

Just leave him be.

There are lots of better actors throughout Japan.

Why did you turn down the boss's offer?

He just wants me on his arm.

But I'm not some doll.

For all his fine words, he's just a provincial hoodlum.

Mari-san.

He talks of money but there's a limit to it.

Worse still, he's on the way out.

Soon enough, the Ebora gang will take over the town.

I don't want a man whose days are numbered.

But you've got a future.

Let's flee together.

Live together some other place.

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