[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-literary-master-of-tokyo":3,"chapter-literary-master-of-tokyo-literary-master-of-tokyo-chapter-204":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Literary Master of Tokyo",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2355053,4607,"Chapter 204: An Opportunist?","literary-master-of-tokyo-chapter-204",204,"\u003Cp>After parting ways with Fujioka Yasuki, Akiwara Yuto left Fuji Television with Asano Aiko.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting in the car on the way back, Akiwara Yuto made a request to Asano: \"Asano, please decline my schedule for the next three days, and then collect some information on middle-aged male actors on the market for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asano Aiko, sitting in the passenger seat, was not surprised; she felt that Akiwara was dissatisfied with the two male actors arranged by Fuji Television.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She thought for a moment and asked, \"Akiwara, this scope is too broad. Do you have a more specific description?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto carefully pondered the image of Tamura Masakazu from his past life, then stated his requirements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Over 30 years old, with regular features. The temperament should look relatively mature. However, despite being mature, there should be a sense of being a bit of a rogue when he smiles.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides that, once it comes to a critical moment, he must be able to become serious immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asano Aiko wrote down Akiwara Yuto's requirements on paper, but an awkward expression appeared on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a person was truly a bit difficult to find.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the next three days, Asano Aiko began to get busy. She first obtained a relevant list from the Actors Association and, according to Akiwara Yuto's requirements, screened out three actors who \"relatively\" met Akiwara Yuto's criteria.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After organizing it, she handed this list of three people to Akiwara Yuto, and simultaneously submitted their acting experience and audition tapes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after watching the tapes, Akiwara Yuto fell into a dilemma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three people Asano submitted were all actors who looked relatively mature, and they all had experience playing \"playboys\" or other unserious characters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Akiwara Yuto watched their tapes over and over, still feeling that something was missing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should he just choose one from the two recommended by Fuji Television?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He frowned and then made this decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, the phone rang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto stood up and answered the phone, \"Hello, this is Akiwara.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher Akiwara, this is Satake Maki. Sorry to bother you.\" A familiar female voice came from the receiver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this name, Akiwara Yuto thought of what she had said that night, and his feelings became complicated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he quickly suppressed his thoughts and asked, \"Ms. Satake, is there something you need?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s like this, Teacher Akiwara. A male actor named Kishida Ryota has contacted Anjiu Bookstore, hoping to pay you a visit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused and added, \"He said he hopes to act in your TV drama.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this request, Akiwara Yuto hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't expect the news about looking for actors to spread so quickly; he had even thought about keeping it hidden for a few days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But thinking about it, there are few secrets in the entertainment industry, and Fuji Television is even more full of gossip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that case, should he agree to the other party's visit?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto put down the receiver and asked Asano Aiko, \"Asano, do you have any impression of this actor named Kishida Ryota?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asano Aiko was puzzled for a moment, then took a handbook from her bag, glanced at it, and replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kishida Ryota, 37 years old, debuted 15 years ago, has played some second and third-tier roles, lacks experience in leading roles. The other party does have a relatively mature appearance, but...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But he doesn't seem to have played any cynical types of characters, so he might not meet your requirements, Akiwara.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto frowned and thought for a while. Lacking experience in leading roles meant the other party had always been just a second or third-rate actor, and he hadn't played any cynical characters either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could he just be an opportunist who is crazy about becoming famous?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Satake Maki's voice came from the receiver: \"This Mr. Kishida has already come to Anjiu Bookstore 4 or 5 times, and has repeatedly hoped that you, Teacher Akiwara, could give him a chance... What do you think, Teacher Akiwara? If it's not suitable, I will politely decline him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Akiwara Yuto weighed the options.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the other party might be an opportunist, he didn't have any good candidates right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe he should just agree to meet him; after all, it wouldn't take much time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it's not suitable, he could just refuse directly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Satake, then tell him that tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock, at the coffee shop next to Anjiu Bookstore, I will be there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, I will pass that on to him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, the two spoke a few more brief words, and Akiwara Yuto hung up the phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Asano Aiko, who was still busy, hesitated for a moment, and asked, \"Asano, is your work very busy lately?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asano Aiko looked up and answered hesitantly, \"It's okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was actually lying. Now, the book publishing at Anjiu Bookstore, the autograph sessions for *April Youth*, the handling of manuscripts, and even the work at Fuji Television all required her to be in full charge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only that, she also had to help Akiwara handle or decline some outside invitations and interview work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If possible, she wished she could split her time in two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she believed these things were expected; after all, the salary Akiwara Yuto paid her was almost three times what she earned at Mantanshe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto had wanted to see if he could get Satake Maki to come and help, but seeing Asano Aiko say this, he could only put that thought aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning at 9 o'clock, because Asano had to go to the Kekaokan to coordinate work, Akiwara Yuto went to the agreed-upon coffee shop alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That person named Kishida Ryota was already waiting in his seat. Upon seeing Akiwara Yuto, he immediately stood up and bowed respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher Akiwara, I am Kishida Ryota. It's a pleasure to meet you, please treat me well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto responded simply and then sized up this actor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other party's face was indeed relatively mature, with prominent features and a very three-dimensional nose, but in terms of temperament, he was still a little too restrained, feeling like he lacked that sense of ease that Tamura Masakazu had.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto cleared his throat and said, \"Mr. Kishida, I won't say any more unnecessary words; I roughly understand your intentions. But I want to ask, have you watched the work *Furuhata Ninzaburo*?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he hadn't even watched this work, he was undoubtedly just an opportunist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kishida Ryota nodded and replied in a polite tone, \"I have finished watching it all, and have watched it about 5 times.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then which episode do you like the most?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The 'Manga Artist Murder Case' from the first season.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The reason?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's like this, I think...\" Kishida Ryota then began to elaborate, and as Akiwara Yuto listened to his explanation, he couldn't help but nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed the other party had indeed done a lot of homework, as he could recite many of the lines from the articles by heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only that, he seemed to have put himself into the role of Furuhata Ninzaburo to weigh the relationship between the murderer and the victim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless of whether the other party was an opportunist, his efforts were worthy of praise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing everything, Akiwara Yuto tapped the tabletop with his fingertips and said, \"Mr. Kishida, please give me a smile.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kishida Ryota did not hesitate; as an actor, he was already accustomed to all kinds of requests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He curled his lips and smiled, based on his imagination of Furuhata Ninzaburo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto looked at his smile and pondered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Tamura Masakazu, the other party's smile was still a bit stiff, but it was 70% similar—this was already very rare. Before, when he watched the tapes provided by Asano, none of the three recommended actors reached this standard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto rested his chin on his hand and thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should he give the other party an audition opportunity?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, because Kishida Ryota had been maintaining the smile, his face had gone stiff, but he dared not have the slightest complaint in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether he could get the audition opportunity he wanted depended on whether the other party was satisfied!\u003C\u002Fp>",1367,"2026-06-21T03:58:02.196Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","09279ed08fc0bc0ad06e9bf471a1654f0fbb83f420a6554717ba45c8e99f6e2d","literary-master-of-tokyo-chapter-205","literary-master-of-tokyo-chapter-203",334,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fliterary-master-of-tokyo-cover.jpg"]