Although Michiko Harada was very angry and aggrieved when she was treated roughly by Kinji Fukasaku.

But essentially she was powerless and unable to resist.

Because not only does she long for shortcuts and aim high, she is also very vain. She has already chosen the path of depravity and a twisted life because of her excessive desires.

To her, nothing is more important than fame and fortune.

For fame and fortune, she is even willing to pay more, as long as she can get what she wants.

Although I feel a little unwilling and angry, how much is my self-esteem worth?

Think about it, you relied on this man who humiliated you to be nominated for such an important award as the Academy Award.

And maybe in two or three hours, I can get my first Academy Award honor in my life.

She relied on the Japanese Ah Q spirit to suppress all negative emotions.

After all, this was in the past, but it was a sweet dream that she didn't even dare to have when she was drunk.

And the super fantastic dream she is having now should soon turn into an even more fantastic reality.

Yes, that must be the case, today is a good day.

I didn't see so many black crows flying in the deep blue sky.

This is the auspicious bird of Japan!

It seems that even Amaterasu is looking after me. Is this deliberately sending me good news in advance?

I have to say that Michiko Harada looking out the car window is really full of random thoughts.

Of course she didn't know that in Japan, the crow was worshiped as an auspicious bird, the supreme sacred bird in the hearts of the Japanese.

If placed in China, it is often synonymous with bad luck.

The crow of a crow is considered a bad omen by the Chinese because it is unpleasant to hear.

Especially because crows are scavengers, they are hated by the Chinese people and are considered to be ominous birds.

Of course she didn't know that the award she was determined to win had already been easily won by a Chinese.

If she knew all this, then she might have another interpretation of whether the crow she saw today represented good luck or bad luck.

Life is always full of surprises. If it’s not a surprise, it’s a shock, isn’t it?

…

At about 7:40 in the evening, the motorcade of the crew of Shochiku Pictures' "The Man on Fire", escorted by a sky full of crows, finally arrived at the venue where the awards ceremony was about to be held.

You can see the crowds of people there from a long distance away.

Their convoy stopped and waited temporarily according to the instructions of the hotel staff.

Let the person in front walk the red carpet first.

It also prevents a bunch of people from crowding in and becoming too busy, causing the scene to become chaotic.

Don't tell me, the person in front moves very quickly.

The crew of "The Man in the Burning House" just waited for a while and adjusted the order of appearances according to the staff's requirements. Soon the vehicle continued to move forward and took them directly to the entrance of the banquet hall.

Of course, Fukasaku Kinji was the first to get out of the car. He only felt a flash of light flashing, which almost blinded him.

And at this time, no matter how depressed he was, he couldn't get angry and could only act like a gentleman.

With a slight smile, he waved to reporters and fans, then turned around and held the car door to let his female companion get out.

That's not all, although he and Michiko Harada can walk on the red carpet first.

But in order to show his character, he still stopped and waited for a while, greeted and gathered with other actors, composers, screenwriters and other creative staff who got off the car.

After complaining a few more things about the traffic being too slow, she slowly paced on the red carpet.

This is the most solemn film award in Japan. Among other things, the performance on the red carpet is particularly obvious.

But as a famous director, Kinji Fukasaku, who is at the forefront, has already been able to face all this with ease and has done enough politeness in front of the camera.

Not to mention, he actually has a lot of supporters.

"Director Fukasaku! Director Fukasaku!" the movie fans who were crowded outside held up signs and chanted slogans. After receiving his smile and wave in response, some even cried with joy.

However, unlike him, when facing such a scene for the first time, Harada Michiko seemed much more embarrassed, and her waving movements were much stiffer in response to the fans' responses.

Especially when some movie fans called her name and took out pen and paper to ask for her autograph.

She was so excited that she couldn't control herself, and then she hurriedly signed autographs for fans and moviegoers who were close to her.

So much so that Fukasaku Kinji had to stop frequently on the way to wait for her.

While waiting, he could do nothing but wave his hands awkwardly to both sides as a way of thanking the fans for their enthusiastic support.

Finally, I walked along the red carpet to the end and climbed onto the ceremony stage with the background board covered with sponsors' advertisements and logos.

At this time, he could no longer control his irritability and wanted to scold his mother.

I really regret choosing this stinky woman who has never seen the world as my female companion.

Fortunately, there is a host waiting here with a smile.

The interview session started immediately, which diluted Fukasaku Kinji's bad mood.

"Director Fukasaku, please talk about your cooperation with Ms. Harada. "The Man on Fire" is a popular film that won awards today. You guys worked together very well on this film, right?"

"It can be said that I am very satisfied with Ms. Harada's performance in "The Man on Fire". She made unimaginable efforts to play the role of Keiko in the film, so she was able to contribute very superb acting skills. As an actress,

A very innocent young actress, she can actually create complex characters with inner conflicts. Her wonderful performance is obvious to all. I am very optimistic about her future potential. Especially when compared with some female stars who are already famous and even popular.

I was amazed by her level of dedication and sacrifice in the film..."

"Where's Ms. Harada? Do you want to say something on this day? This must be your first time being nominated for an Academy Award, right? Director Fukasaku values ​​you so much, what do you think of him? He is a good person at work.

Someone to get along with?"

"Well, thank you to the director for your kindness. But Director Fukasaku is very strict. I don't deny this. Everyone who works with him knows it. In fact, he can't stand the idea of ​​actors randomly interfering with the director's ideas during filming, or in other words.

There are various reasons for bargaining on work. No matter how famous the person is. His character can easily make people fear him, but I just think that director Fukasaku who can stick to his principles is a real director. If

If some people say that Director Fukasaku is a tyrant on the set, then this person is a bit petty or an unqualified actor. I miss the filming time with the director very much. Because I learned a lot through this work,

I saw a lot of things that I had never seen before, and I caused a lot of trouble for director Fukasaku and the cast and crew, but for the first time I understood what an actor is in a real sense, so I am very happy. Next time,

If given the chance, I will definitely cooperate with the director and cast and crew."

The speeches of these two people, apart from their tacit understanding of taking advantage of the opportunity and the connotation of Matsumoto Keiko, were almost just mutual compliments between the two.

Of course, the host is not an idle person. He listens carefully and asks questions immediately.

"Excuse me, Director Fukasaku, what do you think of the performance of other actors in this movie, such as Keiko Matsumoto, who plays another important role of Leaf? Can you say a little more about her performance in "The Man on Fire"

What?"

"Well, Matsumoto Keiko, she has worked with me many times, and she has won two Academy Awards, and she is the Best Actress. This time our cooperation is no surprise, she also won the Academy Award for this film

She was nominated for an Academy Award. There is no doubt about her acting skills and strength. However, if excellent actors don’t work hard, they will be surpassed by newcomers. I can only say that this movie brings together too many excellent actors, and among so many excellent actors

Among the actors, who will be better? This is a headache for the jury. We should wait for the results..."

Fukasaku Kinji is not stupid, he can smear him in a roundabout way, but he should avoid blaming him by name.

After all, in such an occasion, one has to worry about the attitude of Shochiku Pictures.

Just be vague enough to stimulate the audience's imagination.

There's nothing much to say about this.

At this time, Michiko Harada finally put aside all her previous dissatisfaction.

Because she thought she already knew the final answer, and when she heard Fukasaku Kinji's words, she would undoubtedly think that winning the award would be equivalent to trampling Matsumoto Keiko under her feet, and that she was the best one.

How exciting this must be.

It's a pity that at this time, the fans' reaction said it all.

From the starting point of the red carpet in the distance, there was suddenly a burst of super warm cheers——

"Li Xianglan! Li Xianglan!"

"Matsumoto-san, so beautiful! I support you!"

"Ms. Matsumoto, we love you!"

The shouts were so fervent that if it weren't accompanied by screams, people would have thought someone had dropped a bomb into the crowd.

The off-site host's attention was instantly diverted, and all the questions in his mouth were stuck.

The other actors present also looked at each other, feeling quite embarrassed.

Because to be honest, whether it was Ogata Fist or Ishida Ryoko just now, even if they are the real hero or heroine of this movie.

Even though each of them is a veteran in the entertainment industry and has a large number of die-hard fan groups, the cheers at the scene cannot be compared with the news of Matsumoto Keiko's arrival.

There is no doubt that the decision is made.

Whether it is in terms of status or popularity in the circle, it is obvious that Keiko Matsumoto is still superior to everyone present.
To be continued...