The Magic Hour Page #6

But if we leave you...

I'll be okay. Don't worry.

I'll take care of the rest

Now I've paid you back.

If I see you again...

I'll kill you.

Get a move on. Quick.

I promise I'll rescue you.

Piss off.

Excuse me

I think it's set.

Murata-san...

Murata-san...

Wait a sec.

Sorry to bother you.

Excuse me.

By any chance...

are you Takase Makoto of "Underworld Sidekick"?

Yes, that's me.

Everyone, it's him!

We should leave.

That last look you gave her was sublime.

Thank you.

Sorry... but I'm in a rush.

I'm Murata Taiki.

Hurry.

I'm an actor, too.

I had a change of heart.

I won't run off again.

I'll stay right by your side.

So please let the others go.

For me.

Where have you been? I'm leaving. This place is crap.

Wait. I'll come with you.

Murata-san...

One thing's for sure...

your performance was perfect.

What would you know?

What do you get up to every day?

I'll charge his fee to your room.

Take care.

Thanks again, Doc'.

Just forget that woman.

What's she going to do?

Listen, women are more ballsy than guys think.

Give this to the director.

So you're an actor?

Autograph.

I'll rescue Mari. I can't leave her and just run.

But how?

There's the rub. And they got the account book back.

Damn. Thwarted at each turn.

September 2nd, club member fees received: 500,000 yen...

September 13th, sale of 13 pistols,

received:
4,200,00 yen...

You remember it all?

Murata-san, please listen.

Quitters never achieve anything.

There's one way we can save the situation.

We go on the offensive.

The boss will come gunning for our lives.

So let's die a good death right before his eyes.

Acting of course.

I'll write the script.

You'll play the lead.

Please. Lend me your skills one more time.

Taxi's here.

I'm sorry,

"Director, sir".

Come again.

I signed you up for a play.

It's not the lead.

Some regional dinner theater show...

I forget where...

I'm a film artist.

Oh, yeah...

Goddamn it...

I shouldn't. Next show's at 10. Don't tell anyone.

Sorry about this.

I just want you to see for yourself.

I don't know what you're talking about.

Please, just watch it.

Show it please.

Lucky I could rent this place.

What's the matter with it?

When we sent the film to Tokyo to print...

I don't understand what it could be...

It's not bad.

Who's that?

I don't know either.

What are they doing?

I don't know.

Who are they with? What are they doing?

It's a complete mystery.

Who the hell is he?

I think he's an assassin.

Murata Taiki

Welcome back.

Murata Taiki

Who's that?

Some actor. You know him?

On one condition...

Prepare a fitting death scene for Della Togashi.

If I can play that, I'll have no regrets.

He's going to quit acting.

Is it my fault?

It's thanks to you.

I don't get it...

I saw the rushes.

You coaxed out my best ever performance.

Thanks to you, it's all become clear to me.

For my sake too, please think up a great scene.

But the cameras won't be rolling.

Doesn't matter. As long as I see it.

Believe it or not, I'm his biggest fan.

Our assisted-living center caters to every senior need.

We're filming for chrissakes.

This guy's the best in Japan.

Is that right?

Sorry to call at such short notice.

Don't be so silly.

For you we'd drop everything and come running.

What's the deal?

"Enter the guerrillas"

"They see Mari, the boss's girl and try to take her away."

September 2nd, club member fees received: 500,000 yen...

September 13th, sale of 13 pistols, received: 4,200,000 yen...

Sale of 5,000 bullets, received: 7,500,000 yen...

An amazing feat of memory.

What are their demands?

They want a hostage swap.

"Hand Mari over to us."

He wants what?

He was always such a foolish lad.

It means he must die. You've no objection?

It's such a waste.

I hate to put an end to a young life's promise.

'Afternoon.

'Afternoon.

I figured you'd want to hear the news first.

How kind.

It's been ages since I set foot in here.

How long actually?

I hung out my own shingle 3 years ago.

Impressive to get so far in only 3 years.

Thanks to your kind support.

I'm also a busy man. State your business.

Which brings me to my point. Tessio-san...

As you can see,

it is I who now enjoys city-wide support.

Really...

This is all about protecting the town.

It's time you considered your future plans.

Thank you for the advice.

If you'll excuse me...

Chief.

Thanks for the help with my accountant.

It was the least I could do.

I'm sorry.

I'm not afraid to die.

What I fear is living on without honour.

That line already contains enough emotion.

It's more effective if you downplay it.

Thank you so much.

It'll be magic hour in a moment.

The best part of the day.

Miss it and night soon falls.

Young Mr. Murata...

If you let magic hour slip away,

know what you must do?

It's not complicated.

You wait for the next day.

There'll always be another magic hour.

As long as the sun continues to rise.

The lady at the hotel told me you were quitting acting.

No matter how hard I try, I'll never be as good as you.

Don't be so sure.

Between you and me, I'm petrified of the camera.

My legs still shake when they roll the camera.

No way...

The reason I make it up on the big screen

is thanks to the crew's support.

I've been blessed with great crews.

In that last scene in "Underworld Sidekick"

you praised the look on my face, right?

It was perfect.

The location was freezing.

I was just struggling not to let my nose run.

Isn't it too early to give up?

You're young.

Not to mention...

between you and me...

I'm still waiting myself

for the next magic hour.

Even at this age,

still holding on...

We're about ready for you, sir.

No choice but to keep going.

More to the right, mate.

Okay.

Take it.

There's a letter in the pocket. Do what it says.

Thank you.

You weren't an actress, then?

That's right.

I don't date non-actors.

Sorry. Got to go.

Wait a second.

Get going.

I won't see you for a while.

I'm sure I won't forget you.

I love this town.

What are those guys up to?

About to start the performance of their lives.

Performance... for who?

The town boss.

It's all going to plan.

Stop!

Stop the car!

The authorities are waiting on the main road.

The boss is finished.

Let's go.

Wait right there!

Master Togashi...

sorry about the other night.

You clowns are back, huh?

Chief, ain't that the boss's girl?

Like the proverbial lamb to the slaughter...

Hand her over to us.

Go on ahead.

But...

Don't worry about me.

Aren't you overdoing it a bit?

I'm not afraid to die.

What I fear is living on without honour.

We'll be together next time around.

Wanchai... look after Sayoko.

Look after Mari.

Trust me.

Quick,

the boat's leaving.

The boat?

A car's waiting over there.

Hand over the woman.

Go, now.

Wait a goddamn minute!

If there's to be killing, then kill me.

Step aside

I won't...

This is my show.

I have no idea who the hell you are.

Anyway... Mari, get away.

Just get out of here.

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