"Can I come in please?"

"Well, please come in!"

Hearing the candidate's voice from outside the door, the examiner casually picked up the next resume. Unexpectedly, as soon as he saw the photo, he raised his head in surprise.

"Arata Furuta?"

"Hey!"

"Did you go to the wrong place? What we are holding here is the interview for "Summer of Bureaucracy"!"

"That's right, I'm here to participate in the interview for "Summer of Bureaucracy"!"

Hearing Arata's words, the examiner couldn't help but smile and shake his head, because this drama is not something that a young person like Arata can participate in. As a biographical story with a historical background, "Summer of Bureaucracy" is full of

In line with TBS's ambition to create a period drama, both in terms of actors and production, they strive to be excellent, so even if Arata Furuta takes the initiative to sign up, there is no role suitable for him in this drama.

"So...which role are you going to compete for?"

"If possible, I would like to try the role of Mikage Daiki! Because this character is the closest to me in terms of age!"

"You have to understand that our role is to be bureaucrats of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry!"

"Hey, I think if I play the role of a bureaucrat, I should be confident! Because my father is a bureaucrat in the Metropolitan Police Department, and besides... I have just been admitted to Tokyo University. Although I don't want to show off for this, I

There should be many of my classmates who will become bureaucrats in the future! In any case, for idealists like Mikage Daiki who have just left campus, I feel that I have an innate advantage in shaping characters, so... please

You must give me a chance..."

"However, our production costs for this drama are limited..."

"No problem, I just want to learn from the seniors, that's all..."

…

At this moment, Arata Furuta, who was sitting opposite the examiner, was wearing a suit. Although he looked calm, the coat of arms of Tokyo University on his chest gave people an invisible pressure. The most important thing is that this kid suddenly moved out of his own body.

The bureaucrat father in the Metropolitan Police Department, for a while, hinted at his identity as a student at Tokyo University. Although this attitude is annoying, isn't this what the bureaucrat in everyone's mind looks like?

Thinking of this, the examiner in charge of the interview couldn't help but make up his mind, then stood up and left the room with Arata's resume.

…

"Takahashi-san, I leave the role of Kotaro Ayukawa this time to you!"

"Hey, please rest assured. I have carefully considered this role. Although I have played some silly roles in the past few years, I have not played such an important role for a long time. However, I have read the original work and some information from that era.

…”

Just when the director Shunichi Hirano was handing over the script to one of the starring actors, Katsumi Takahashi, there was suddenly a knock on the door. Then, his assistant took a piece of information and placed it in front of director Hirano.

.

"What's wrong?"

"Um, supervisor...Arata Furuta suddenly came over and said that she wanted to challenge Mikage Daiki's role!"

"Arata Furuta? Is that the guy who acted in "Wild Boar Makeover"?"

"Hey, I think you should go take a look!"

"No need! I've seen that boy's play. "Wild Boar" is indeed good, but most of it should be attributed to the script. He seems to be more suitable for the kind of campus love-themed drama. Our drama is to portray,

But what about the group of officials from the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, who hold the economic lifeline of the entire country!"

Just when Hirano was about to ask his assistant to send him away, Uncle Takahashi on the side suddenly stopped him.

"Wait a minute, supervisor!"

"What's wrong, Mr. Takahashi?"

"Ah, I really didn't expect that Arata Furuta would also sign up for the casting of this drama! To be honest, I think this guy's acting skills are quite good. I have worked with him in "Wild Boar Makeover" before, so he is pretty good.

I have some impression that although Sanji debuted earlier, Arata's performance is fresh and natural. The most important thing is that this kid really has the arrogance of a MITI bureaucrat!"

"Eh?"

"I'm afraid you have forgotten. A month ago, didn't the media report that he was approaching Dongda?"

"Dongda! It's really amazing!"

"Yes! There is nothing more suitable than letting Dong Dasheng play the elite of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry!"

After hearing Mr. Takahashi's words, Supervisor Hirano couldn't help but think about it. He stood up and took the main force back to the room before, and then looked at Arata up and down.

"Are there any other candidates?"

"Uh...here!"

After hearing what the supervisor said, the assistant took out the resumes of the remaining candidates and handed them to the supervisor.

Supervisor Hirano couldn't help but feel a headache when he saw that all the resumes were filled with photos of pretty boys sent from the office. Only the resumes of Arata Furuta and Teppei Koike had photos in formal attire.

"It's a pity that although Mr. Koike is dressed in formal clothes, his appearance is too soft. In addition, he is not tall. In comparison, it seems that there is no other candidate except Arata Furuta!"

"We don't have much leeway in terms of remuneration!"

"Hi! I thought about this clearly before I came here. I just want to have a chance to learn from my seniors and expand my acting skills!"

"That's it! Let's settle it then. I leave this role to you. I will discuss the contract with your agency later!"

"Thank you so much! I will definitely work hard!"

…

When Arata got the role of Mikage as he wished, he said goodbye to Supervisor Hirano gratefully, and then exited the room. Who knew that as soon as he went out, he met another acquaintance.

"Takahashi-san! What are you..."

"Haha, just like you, I'm here for an interview! Looks like we're going to work together again!"

Seeing that Mr. Takahashi, who played the tofu shop uncle in "The Wild Boar Makeover", was actually on the cast of "Summer of Bureaucracy", Arata suddenly felt like meeting an old friend in a foreign land.

"By the way, I haven't congratulated you yet for being admitted to Dongda University!"

…

Since they meet again, there is no reason why the two of them should not go for a drink together. By the way, Arata also wants to inquire about the situation in "Summer of Bureaucracy".

So after Mr. Takahashi and Director Hirano said goodbye, he and Arata left the TV station together. Then the two of them went to an izakaya and ordered some side dishes.

"Mr. Takahashi, I heard that you have a theater in Shimokitazawa, right?"

"Well, speaking of it, I actually ran a theater troupe. However, I was not the founder of this theater troupe at the beginning. After my career became stable, I was entrusted by the seniors of the theater troupe to barely maintain the operation of the theater troupe!
Chapter completed!