Just when Yasuko Sawaguchi and her agent had a disagreement about resigning from the acting, they had a huge quarrel.

In fact, Utsui Ken and Miura Tomokazu are also troubled by the same thing, and they are also dissatisfied with the attitude of their agents and agencies.

However, unlike Yasuko Sawaguchi, they were dissatisfied with the request of their agent and agency to forcefully resign on their behalf.

They themselves are not willing to use this method to repay the Fog Studio that hired them to act with high salary, and they are not willing to do such an unjust act that damages their reputation.

To this end, each of them argued hard with the firm and even made impassioned speeches.

I hope that the firm will consider this matter carefully and not do such a thing that breaks one's trust, let alone force them to do it.

But it is a pity that Miura Tomokazu's current agency, Hori Productions, has a close relationship with Shufang Ikuo.

Utsui Ken's artist office belongs to the combustion department and is a staunch supporter of it.

So there is actually no need to discuss this matter at all.

The two firms have already made all preparations, and now they just need to send agents to inform them.

Ever since, both Utsui Ken and Miura Tomokazu called each other on that day and made an appointment to meet at a Western-style bar where they often go.

In addition to feeling sympathy for each other, we inevitably have to sit together and complain about this matter, and drink to drown our sorrows.

The two of them also wanted to discuss with each other what to do.

They are all kind people and have never done anything so dishonest in their lives. They really feel that they have no shame to see the people from Fog Studio this time, and they don't know how to respond to the media about this matter.

Reporters will definitely ask them why they resigned. What should they say?

To follow the excuse given by the company is tantamount to telling lies with open eyes and taking advantage of others' danger to help others.

Even they themselves felt so ashamed that they couldn't even speak.

So we discussed over and over again, both of us drank a little too much, and in the end we couldn't come up with a solution that would get the best of both worlds.

On the other hand, Utsui Takeru lost his temper in a rare moment. He drank wine and seemed to be angry, and said these words to Miura Yuka.

"No matter what, I can't do such a thing. This kind of firm is simply irresistible. I have already thought about it. If the firm really wants to force me to do this, then I will simply leave the firm and become independent from now on."

Already."

This shocked Miura Yuka, who almost woke up from the wine.

Because they have collaborated on many TV series, and because Utsui Ken has always regarded Yamaguchi Momoe as his daughter, their personal relationship has always been very good.

It's not that relatives are better than relatives, they know each other's family situation very well.

Of course, Miura Tomokazu knows that Utsui Takeru's wife is suffering from leukemia, and the financial burden of medical expenses and nursing care is a huge amount, which is currently supported by his salary.

And since Utsui Takeru is in his fifties, there are no opportunities for him to play the leading role now.

He is not some popular young idol.

Currently, I only rely on my good reputation accumulated over a long period of time in the industry and polishing off my former reputation to get fairly good roles and jobs.

Especially in the entertainment industry, there is a common sense that if you are "solo", you must coordinate with your agency, otherwise you will suffer "retribution".

So if he leaves his current firm rashly, not to mention the corresponding legal liability he needs to bear.

It is said that he will be angered and retaliated by the firm, which will involve his own personal connections and suffer huge losses.

After all, he has completely opposed the firm. Anyone who helps him in the future may anger the firm and offend Ikkio Suho. This is completely different from the past.

In other words, his acting career will definitely not go well in the future. It will most likely decline rapidly, and it may be difficult for him to receive any well-paid jobs again.

So what should his family do?

So Miura Tomokazu naturally wanted to advise Utsui Takeru to be calm and cautious, and never make such a prudent decision easily.

However, Utsui Ken still insisted on his opinion. He looked at Miura Tomokazu and said seriously, "Miura-kun, please stop trying to persuade me. I have already thought about it. The result is that my job and income will not be guaranteed in the future. In fact, at my age

, the decline is inevitable. I have already realized that it is not a bad idea to retire from now on. But you still have to have a conscience. I can't give up what I have insisted on all my life."

"Besides, Fog Studio treats me well and the conditions they give me are very generous. Especially Matsumoto-san, she is a junior who worked at Daiei Company with me. Even her husband, Mr. Ning from China, is very nice.

Okay. If it weren't for him, I wouldn't have known that I was so popular in China, and that hundreds of millions of Chinese viewers liked my character. It's such an honor."

"You know my personality. Have you ever seen me break trust with others? From my perspective, how could I do such an immoral thing? I don't want to bring shame to my family, let alone help others do evil. Just

As the office said, since their decision to support President Su Fang was based on their own position, then I also have my own personal position. This is the only thing that I, Takeru Utsui, think is right and should be done."

Everyone knows that Takeru Utsui has a good character.

But this time, he was able to insist on morality to such a degree that even Miura Tomokazu was moved.

It was just a practical problem that made him particularly worried about this veteran actor who was worthy of respect and with whom he had a deep friendship.

With a frown on his face, he may have been worried unfounded, but he still couldn't help but say something to stop her.

"But...but terminating the contract with the firm will cost a lot of money, right? If you act rashly, your family...

"It doesn't matter. When I was most popular in Daiei in the early years, I used the money I earned to buy one or two real estate properties. The current market is very good. I should be able to solve the financial problem by selling the small house of 30 square meters in Roppongi.

Okay. Besides, if the crew can restart filming, won’t I still be paid?”

At this point, Utsui Takeru even drank the brandy in his glass.

Full of courage to move forward without regrets.

But then, seeing Miura Yuka's expression, his tone instantly softened, seeming to express relief and understanding.

"As for you, Miura-kun, you don't have to agree with me on this matter. After all, we are different. Hori Productions not only discovered you, but also had the kindness to Momoe. If I were you, I would also feel in a dilemma when it comes to friendship.

.And you and Baihui have been married for six years and have two children. In order to make it easier for your mother-in-law and Baihui to be together, you also took out loans to buy two high-end apartments. The mortgage loan pressure is not small. In addition, you

A few years ago, you lost a lot of money by starting a side job. So for the sake of family stability, you just followed the firm's requirements. It doesn't matter, don't worry about Fog Film Studio, they are all reasonable people. Naturally, I

I will explain it to you. I believe that both the director and Matsumoto-san on the crew will understand your difficulties."

Hearing what Utsui Ken said, Miura Yuka couldn't help but have a helpless smile on his face.

He really didn't expect that Utsui Ken had already made plans for the economy, and even his own position...

But he still felt uncomfortable, and he couldn't tell why.

Maybe he envied Takeru Utsui's courage to resist, maybe he hated his lack of ability to resist, and maybe he also felt a little regretful that he couldn't stand up for himself like the other person.

He opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but he didn't know what to say at the moment.

However, Utsui Takeru seemed to be too drunk, and he was never given a chance to speak.

After calling the waiter to pay the bill, Utsui Ken stood up from his seat, patted Miura Yuka on the shoulder, said, "Drink slowly, don't give it to me," and left.

Seeing that Utsui Takeru and Miura Tomokazu, who were walking a little staggeringly, left first, fell into silence completely.

At ten o'clock in the evening, Miura Yuka took a taxi and returned to his home in Takanawa.

As expected, when he got out of the car, he vaguely saw a few figures on the roof of the building opposite.

This made him even more depressed.

He and Momoe have been married for several years!

Why are these damn reporters still waiting so persistently to secretly photograph his wife?

He actually stayed there all night.

Especially today, after Hori Productions gave him such an instruction, he couldn't help but think about it.

For so many years, he had been pleading with the firm to use its influence to persuade reporters from sports tabloids not to go too far, and at least to allow his wife and children to freely enter and leave the apartment.

However, the agency rejected him because they were worried about offending too many media, saying that artists themselves are public figures, and it is reasonable for the public to want to know about celebrities' personal lives.

Looking at today, the Burning Department actually mobilized these tabloids to smear Fog Studios. Such despicable behavior simply made him sick.

But Hori Productions asked him to stand with such villains.

How could he not resist such an instruction?

Although it was Hori Productions that gave him and Momoe success in their careers, now he is really a little confused.

I don’t know if such a firm is worth staying for any longer.

Ever since the old president, Mr. Takeo Hori, gave up the position of president to his eldest son, the original humane management style of the firm began to change.

It seems that the new president cares less and less about the personal wishes of artists.

Just like this era of feasting and entertainment, we are only focused on expanding diversified programs in the television field.

Perhaps an artist like me who is old but still only thinks about acting, who neither likes variety shows nor is good at hosting or singing is destined not to be taken seriously by the agency anymore.

Damn it, Bai Hui obviously believes in herself so much.

But now, it seems that it is difficult to even support family life on my own.

Miura Yuka opened the door of his house. He took off his shoes at the entrance while thinking about his thoughts, but he forgot to say "I'm back."

So in fact, Yamaguchi Momoe, who had changed her name to Miura Momoe, heard the movement at the entrance and ran out.

After looking at his face, she immediately asked him with concern, just like an ordinary Japanese housewife, "Husband, is nothing wrong?"

Miura Yuka woke up and quickly covered it up with a smile.

"No, why do you ask?"
To be continued...