Well, we're here.

Yeah...

This is where the shoot for the film's taking place...!

We might need to shoot this scene from a different angle since it's sunnier than we were expecting.

Can you bring the reflector board over?

I'd like to test to see how the sea looks in the background.

Oh, they've already started getting ready!

The camera crew looks busy busy busy!

I wasn't expecting to see so many people working on this film. I'd heard that it was only going to be shown in select mini theaters.

I shot one with my class recently, but this is for real. It feels nothing like what we did.

This might sound obvious, but everyone's so professional. I can almost feel it in the air...

I'm suddenly feeling extremely excited!

As a future star, getting to take my first step into the world of motion pictures is—

Ah, Tenma, everyone...

You're all here on day one.

...!

That voice...

Good morning.

Uhh... It's nice to see you all again.

Oh, Bakuno!

Good wonderhoy!

Thank you for giving us this wonderful opportunity!

Since you'll be playing the lead, we promise to do absolutely everything in our power to make sure you shine!

To be fair, we're just extras and only here for one day... But it's not every day that you get to be in a film like this, so I wanna do my best.

Yes, me too.

Again, thank you for inviting us.

We all promise to do our very best.

N-No, you don't need to thank me like this!

All I did was mention how this film needed a few more extras.

Also... You've all helped me quite a lot by being here. I was actually feeling really nervous about this...

Well, it is your first time playing the lead in a film. You must be under a lot of pressure.

And super duper excited!

Yeah, I'm not so sure about that last part...

Haha. Actually, Otori's correct in saying that I'm also a little excited about this opportunity...

While I'm nervous about my first time in a long time playing the lead, it'll be my first time acting on camera...

It's been a nice chance for me to learn how acting in this medium is different.

How it's different...?

What do you—

Hey, everyone, we're starting once the cameras are all set up! We roll in ten minutes!

Got it!

Looks like they're about to get started.

Wait, was that the director of this film...?

Yes, his name is Tomomi Ohara.

He's still young for a director, in his mid-thirties, but he's well regarded within the industry for his talent.

He's still relatively unknown, but others have told me how it's only a matter of time until he gets his big break.

We watched a few of his previous works, and I was impressed by how carefully he presents the feelings and emotional states of his characters.

Yes, “A Sound For Farewell” and “The Night The Whales Sing” were particularly good. I couldn't help but feel moved by each of the protagonists' situations!

The story for each one was good, but I also thought the cinematography was really beautiful.

And it's an honor to get to work under a director who makes such wonderful films!

Oh, however... I'm not sure if I should be saying this, but I've heard that he can become a bit overzealous while shooting a film...

Overzealous...?

Yes, he does have a slight habit of asking too much of the cast and staff. Also, please try not to be alarmed when you hear some harsh words come out of him.

But it's all for the sake of making a good film. Those who've seen things through to the end with him all place deep trust in him.

O-Okay...

(In other words, his desire to create a good film can go a bit too far.)

(It may not be something to be proud of, but I think I share that sentiment...)

In any case, we just need to give this chance everything we have!

Right...

We gotta learn what we can and put it into practice moving forward.

Yeah, I wanna learn all about how you actually make films in real life like Grandpa and Mr. Riley did!

So, I'm gonna make the most of this opportunity by learning as much as I can!

What you've all just said has kind of given me a bit of courage.

I also promise to do my best.

They're probably going to need me soon, so let's talk again once it's over...

Sounds good. Thank you for going out of your way to chat with us. We know you're a very busy person.

Based on what the director said earlier, they're probably gonna get started in about five minutes.

Then, we should also start getting ready!

But what do we actually need to do?

Okay, will the extras for Scene 15 please gather over here!

Ah, there's our cue.

Scene 15 is our time to shine! Our chance has finally arrived!

Let's go, everyone!

We need to leave our mark as the best extras ever!

Woohoo!

We're gonna make history!

Make history? As extras...?

(We've never received this kind of opportunity before, so the experience we gain today should be invaluable.)

(This is a director who knows how to make very moving films, and we get to see him work up close.)

(Not only that, we'll get to see Bakuno perform for the silver screen instead of on the stage.)

(I stand to learn quite a lot as a director.)