A Core Ship From The Start-Chapter 2357 - 1585: Filming Begins (Today’s snow is so thick it covers your feet)
Wow... I’m actually acting opposite Duanmu?
Sitting in the chair, holding the script, Arima Kaname was quite anxious at the moment.
She still remembered the first time she acted with Duanmu Huai. Unfortunately, it was just that one film. At that time, Arima Kaname felt overwhelmed by Duanmu Huai’s presence, and from beginning to end, she felt she hadn’t fully showcased her skills.
Ever since then, Arima Kaname always wanted to "redeem herself," to show Duanmu Huai her acting skills. But unfortunately, fate had other plans. After that, Duanmu Huai’s status kept rising, while hers kept falling, and the two only met a few times on set, without any chance to perform together again.
And this time, she’s actually going to act opposite Duanmu Huai?
I must show him what I’m really capable of!
Thinking of this, Arima Kaname made up her mind, and just at that moment, Duanmu Huai appeared.
"Hmm... this outfit should be about right."
Duanmu Huai looked at the clothes on himself, which were a male uniform, looking ordinary from the outside, with nothing particularly special. Basically, male roles are like this. After all, they’re students, dyeing your hair in all colors or wearing earrings would be completely off track.
So what Duanmu Huai needed to do was wear a wig, then change into the uniform, and hang earphones around his neck to complete the look.
In terms of height, Duanmu Huai’s body was actually even shorter than Arima Kaname, but the height problem could be solved with shoe lifts and camera angles. Besides, his face was already very handsome, so a slight makeover would result in the image of a "beautiful youth." Arima Kaname was stunned when she saw Duanmu Huai in costume.
Then Arima Kaname saw Duanmu Huai walk over to her with his hands in his pockets, stood in front of her, and scrutinized her from top to bottom.
"Wh- what’s wrong?"
Being looked at this way by Duanmu Huai made Arima Kaname a bit flustered, while Duanmu Huai just scoffed.
"You, with that expression all the time, are you happy?"
"Huh? What are you talking about...?"
Halfway through speaking, Arima Kaname suddenly realized that the lines they spoke were exactly what the main characters said when they first met in "Jintian." And she scoffed back, turning her head away.
"What do you want?"
"Nothing much, just chased after a cat here, and happened to see a big cat here, so just saying hello."
"What are you talking about...?"
"Nothing, just saying what I want to say."
"........."
"......"
Watching their impromptu performance, everyone in the studio was staring in surprise. They came to participate in the performance and naturally had seen "Jintian," so they were very familiar with the opening scene of the manga. Seeing these two now, it didn’t seem like they were acting but rather meeting for the first time.
Impressive...!
Acting opposite Duanmu Huai, Arima Kaname couldn’t help but admire inwardly. Actually, the story of "Jintian" is very cliché, but its popularity comes from outstanding character development. Take the male protagonist, for example; though he’s considered a significant tool in the story, portraying him convincingly is quite challenging.
First, he’s not a simple domineering CEO or rebellious character. He knows his days are numbered, so he appears very carefree, ignoring everyday rules. It’s like someone knowing they only have two months left, at which point laws and rules lose their meaning.
The crucial part is the protagonist’s display of freedom, which is hard to balance. Too strong, and it becomes a "fighting against the world" rebellious teen; too weak, and it turns into a self-absorbed narcissist.
The previous actor, although lacking acting skills, didn’t study the protagonist enough either. When acting opposite him, he portrayed an "I’m the best in the world" attitude, as if acting as a domineering CEO!
But in the manga, the protagonist had already accepted his fate from the start, so he wouldn’t be too intense. Duanmu Huai played it well, exhibiting a carefree demeanor without being overly narcissistic.
That’s why Duanmu Huai took on this role, though he was displeased with how handsome the protagonist was, his character was quite similar. After all, as a Judge, for Duanmu Huai — I am the rule, everything else can step aside.
With such smooth exchanges between them, others in the studio looked on in awe, feeling as if they were truly witnessing the main characters’ first encounter in "Jintian."
"Hm! I’m leaving!"
After saying this, Arima Kaname stood up and turned around, while Duanmu Huai looked at her back, reaching out to scratch his head.
"Ah, what a hot-headed little cat."
As he spoke, Duanmu Huai spread his arms, shrugging his shoulders helplessly.
