276 - Chronicles 7

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Sign language by Kiyoshi Iyota. The scene was clearly captured on camera. However, the expression of shock appeared on the face of the cinematographer in charge of the camera.

'······sign language?'

In either case, whether it was the original version of 'The Stranger' written by Akari or the screenplay adapted by Director Kyotaro, Kiyoshi's sign language setting did not exist.

'I really didn't even think about this? 'Does Kiyoshi speak sign language?'

It was a completely unexpected picture for the cinematographer. Breaking common sense. It wasn't just the cinematographer. All of the 200 people gathered on this spacious set were the same.

No one could have imagined it.

That Kiyoshi will come out with sign language. Moreover, the sign language that Woojin is seeing right now is not Korean sign language. It was clearly Japanese sign language. However, few people notice it. Everyone just recognized that Kiyoshi used sign language.

Director Kyotaro's eyes widened and his expression gradually changed as he looked at Kang Woo-jin and Iyota Kiyoshi standing in the set mansion.

"The sense of casually overturning everyone's normalcy-"

The shock was gradually changing to joy. A smile spreads across his lips.

'Such a contrarian interpretation… is possible because of Woojin, who has absurd things. It's a weapon, and a sharp weapon at that.'

Director Kyotaro had skin growing on his forearms and neck. And Detective Mochio is looking directly at Woojin. No, Mana Kosaku.

"······"

He too was speechless. He had pledged to be resolute and attack Kiyoshi before starting his free performance, but it was because his mind went blank from the moment he saw the sign language.

On the other hand.

-Sigh.

Kang Woo-jin, who had a flat face, gave off a disheveled smell and moved his hands again. It was a slightly heartless look of innocence.

["As expected, you are as confused as I expected. "It's natural that you don't know sign language."]

"······ah-"

["Yes, I knew the detective would come. I was even waiting. But for now I have to pretend not to notice, so my homework can be completed."]

Kiyoshi's face was simple, but the lines he spoke in sign language were natural. The surface and the dialogue were completely opposite. But obviously he was still Kiyoshi. To be exact, it was Kiyoshi Iyota who played the role of 'Stranger'.

What Kang Woo-jin has now brought up through role synthesis.

["That's fun. "The current situation."]

He was the 'strange man next door' from 'Frozen Love'. Among his abilities, he used Japanese sign language. Kiyoshi is the vessel for that. The mold of the 'unfamiliar parasite' has been broken, but Kiyoshi's foundation is maintained, and everything comes together to create tremendous synergy.

["I'm confessing, but nothing happens. It was like that before, even when the kid threw his body, nothing happened."]

Little by little, the hardened thinking of over 100 staff members and executives from film companies and distribution companies began to loosen.

They brought out their own excitement.

'Woah, wow- sign language??'

'I never thought Kiyoshi could use sign language – oh my.'

'I didn't expect to see such a twist. 'Of all the surprises I've had recently, today is the best.'

'······Who on this set would have expected a cut like that? No one, not even a single person, would have known.'

It was as if Kang Woo-jin had hit them right in the back of the head.

"Amazing. Wow, we weren't at a level where we could make rash judgments, right?"

"quietly. "It's a scene that's enough just to look at it."

Some of the staff members opened their mouths slightly, some covered their mouths with one hand, and some did not even close their wide eyes.

Among them, the script staff around Director Kyotaro muttered softly.

"Sign language…what are you saying?"

Most of the staff had no idea. However, there is only one person at this site.

Chairman Hideki Yoshimura could clearly see.

'Hehe, I really can't figure out who that actor is. The current Kiyoshi is different inside and out. He is confessing, but he is deceiving the other actor and all 200 people here.'

Of course, it was just acting within the acting, but I was so moved that it gave me a thrill.

Detective Mochio barely comes to his senses at this point.

"Now, wait a minute, Kiyoshi Iyota."

Ujin or Kiyoshi lowered both hands and slightly tilted his head. It was tilted. Detective Mochio sees that. No, Mana Kosaku was overwhelmed.

'attack? 'What on earth?'

Instead of an attack, it was a blank spot. Kosaku took many things into account before acting, but he could not have imagined the gap in the conversation. Kiyoshi's silence from earlier was 100 times better.

Detective Mochio's embarrassed appearance is captured on camera.

It was real and it was an act disguised as that.

The two actors' opposing performances bring dynamism to the scene. The liveliness is doubled. It was free acting, but it was no different from reality, so it was natural. A strange yet provocative cut was created. We talked to each other, but it didn't work.

Meanwhile, author Akari, who had been sitting in her seat, got up without realizing it.

Because my heart was pounding.

When Kiyoshi first showed sign language, she almost clapped and said, "Clap, clap, clap!" How is that actor's thinking so flexible?

'Of course it would have been possible because I could speak sign language at a high level.'

Writer Akari also knew that Kang Woo-jin was good at sign language, among other foreign languages. Because I've seen her a few times in Korea and Japan. But she didn't know it would come out at this timing, and now her surprise was on the other side.

'How many characters are there now?'

Kiyoshi, who uses sign language, is acting within the smoke. However, the figures were clear yet blurry. Although he looks like Kiyoshi, he also seems different. It was such an ambiguous smell. How can one cross such a mysterious boundary of smoke?

'I don't know… the level is different.'

Author Akari slowly turned his head to the left. Director Kyotaro can be seen with his face almost pressed into the monitor.

'It was the right answer, the decision to leave this scene to the actors.'

The current scene was almost from the latter part of the scenario. Author Akari imagined it. The audience who watched Kiyoshi Iyota up to this point.

'How will I feel when I see the scene I'm seeing now?'

At that time, Kang Woo-jin moved.

-Sure.

He raised his right hand and pointed to Detective Mochio's jacket pocket. The camera takes a picture of the two from the side. Soon, Mochio narrowed his eyes and took out a notebook with a pen in it from his pocket. And then it appeared to Kiyoshi. Kiyoshi nodded.

The pen and notebook were handed over to Kiyoshi.

Kiyoshi opened the end of his notebook, wrote something down, and showed it to Detective Mochio.

-[Sorry, but we can talk by writing. Detective, you can say it verbally, because you can tell by looking at his mouth. Instead, please speak a little slower.]

Detective Mochio thought as he looked at Woojin's face for a moment. The sign language I just saw wasn't something I had learned in some way. Top actor Kosaku's brain has already been pickled as Detective Mochio.

And I was confused.

Kiyoshi, was he unable to speak from the beginning?

I have never heard of a situation like this from my classmates. So are you pretending like that? But the sign language he uses now is more than an expert. What is it? What is his identity?

chaos.

Mochio's perseverance began to weaken.

"······Do you remember Kiyoshi Iyota and Toka Misaki?"

-[I know, because we were classmates.]

My motivation and doubts began to diminish. Anyone would do that if they saw a scene like this. New information has emerged that could turn the game upside down, which means Detective Mochio has to start the investigation all over again.

Kiyoshi or Kang Woo-jin knew this very well. That is also why Woojin brought out sign language here.

Because Detective Mochio had to feel even more unfamiliar with Kiyoshi.

'You must have looked back on my past to find me.'

Detective Mochio came to Kiyoshi alone. The reason is simple. Because Kiyoshi's past is unclear. Of course, if you look for it, it will become clearer than it is now.

But that's it.

Kiyoshi had made a promise from the moment Toka threw herself. I will become a 'stranger' in the world. So much so that no one can remember him. It had to be foggy or hazy.

That's why I chose the long game.

In other words, even if you investigate it, it is pale. It won't be enough. After all, human memory is arbitrary. This is because you save only as much as you want, and it is adapted as you please. On the other hand, the existence of Kiyoshi was not very impressive to everyone.

As a result, Kiyoshi did his homework when he became the perfect 'stranger' and when the smoke was thick.

So which one is certain? What does Detective Mochio see Kiyoshi Iyota like now? Or information from classmates with hazy memories from the distant past? Or maybe a combination of the two?

'No, nothing is certain.'

Mochio is a detective whose foundation is 'certainty.' On the contrary, Kiyoshi is fog. Kang Woo-jin added to the confusion between Detective Mochio and the audience.

Here, 'sign language' itself was not that important.

The point is 'doubt'.

The character Kiyoshi should not be judged by any standards. Whether it's Detective Mochio or the audience. It had to be unfamiliar and confusing from beginning to end.

It also had to be bizarre.

In any case, there are no witnesses to point to him in numerous death cases. Because he's all dead. There is no evidence. Rather, Kiyoshi delivered definitive evidence. Nevertheless, Kiyoshi must be questioned in the end.

The strange stranger is Kiyoshi Iyota.

That was Woojin's own decision.

Moreover, in this world, the only one who has lived Kiyoshi Iyota's world is Kang Woo-jin, and only he can understand it. I may be wrong. Still, it's not a bad thing to try, right?

yet.

"······"

Detective Mochio opened and closed his mouth and scratched his head.

And then.

"sorry."

I took the notebook from Kiyoshi and gave a small bow.

"I will come back."

No matter what he did now, it was at a disadvantage to Detective Mochio. I wondered if all this was of any use. Because he was originally a man with a strong scent.

Then, Kang Woo-jin slowly nodded and raised his hands again. It was sign language. Is this your final farewell?

Woojin's last short sign language.

"······then. See you next time."

Detective Mochio remembered.

backwards.

Director Kyotaro's 'cut' sound rang throughout the scene. Director Kyotaro then ran to Kang Woo-jin. The purpose was to ask the meaning of the sign language inserted in the scene.

Kang Woo-jin quickly took out Kiyoshi's scent.

"It started with, 'Sorry, I can't hear you, detective.' "It was."

I recited the meaning of the sign language in a low tone to Director Kyotaro. He also explained the reason why he chose sign language.

As a result.

"Let's go with this."

Director Kyotaro chose Kang Woo-jin to act. Of course, no one, including author Akari, complained about this decision. Because it was implied that the audience watching 'Familiar Parasite' would also like to see that twist and shock.

The entire set was already quiet.

With everyone looking at Kang Woo-jin, Director Kyotaro asked Woo-jin again.

"Ah, what did that last sign word mean?"

As soon as Kang Woo-jin explained his meaning, Director Kyotaro paused. It was roughly about 10 seconds. He stiffened and created a scene that had never existed in a short moment.

"Okay, I'll mix up the sign language and add one as a pre-ending production. Mana Kosaku, please talk to me for a moment."

The plan was to add a few more shots of Detective Mochio before the end of 'The Stranger.' Of course, the scene was derived from Kang Woo-jin's sign language.

"Hi-Action!"

After the scene was roughly cleared up, filming continued. The cut containing sign language was repeated about 4 times, and several reaction calls were made thereafter.

Because it was such an important scene.

In the early afternoon, the set for filming changed. Kang Woo-jin was also missing. The set shows the interior of a police station. Along with several additional casts, supporting actors and Mana Kosaku were the main characters.

A cut created on the spot by director Kyotaro. Fortunately, the police station set was already made, so there was no problem.

According to the setting, about two weeks have passed since Detective Mochio met Kiyoshi. The whole of Japan is still shaken by serial death incidents. However, the police have already closed the cases. Thanks to this, the police station where Detective Mochio was located was bustling with other incidents.

There were so many events in the world. Of course, Mochio was assigned other cases as well.

Mochio sat down and let out a long sigh.

"Ha-I'm tired, I'm tired."

It was then.

"huh?"

Mochio, who was stretching, saw a junior detective sitting in the seat next to him and examining him. What's interesting is that one of the witnesses used sign language, and there was an interpreter who conveyed the meaning of the sign language.

Moment.

"ah."

Detective Mochio passes by Kiyoshi Iyota as he uses sign language in his head. To be precise, his last sign language came to mind. Maybe a final goodbye. I couldn't remember anything else, and that was the only thing that was vaguely clear.

-Sigh.

He moved to the sign language interpreter.

"I'm sorry, but do you know what this sign language means?"

Although he is clumsy, Detective Mochio moves his hands as best he can remember. On the other hand, the sign language interpreter, who looked a little embarrassed, looked at Mochio and scratched his chin.

"It's not exact, but roughly – 'I'm going to live a normal daily life from now on?' "I think so."

"······"

Detective Mochio frowns briefly.

To clearly show the sign language Kiyoshi used as his final greeting, it was like this.

-["I plan to lead a normal daily life from now on."]

Mochio smiled involuntarily.

"Haha, I see."

What he focused on in the meaning of sign language was 'now'. It was an answer but also confusing. I don't know if he means to go on with his daily life after breaking up with you, or if he returns to square one after a long time.

But why?

-Jiik!

Detective Mochio took out his notebook and tore open the page related to Kiyoshi. Then I crumpled it up and threw it in the trash can. This was the moment when Detective Mochio confirmed Kiyoshi Iyota as the 'other', and he said this to his junior detective.

"If it's all over, let's go have lunch."

Afterwards, night.

The 'Unfamiliar Parasite' team, which had been filming all day, moved to a nearby subway station. Because it was an outdoor shoot. However, because it was late, there were no citizens on the subway, and the subway company had already been contacted.

"You have to shoot and get out as quickly as possible!!"

"I'll set things up for you first!"

"There's not enough lighting! "The director wants to upload more!!"

Filming devices for 'unfamiliar parasites' were set up steeply in the subway. Necessary men and women also entered. The number was formidable. At first glance, it looks like there are over 50 people.

What's unusual is.

"Everyone, let's try on suit jackets!"

Everyone wears black or navy suits. Although it is actually night time, they plan to make it a morning commute through directing or technology. There are many cameras set up. On the ceiling, in the back, in the front, etc. At least 7 units have been installed.

Following.

"Standby!!"

At the assistant director's shout, dozens of volunteers lined up in front of the stopped tram. In between.

"Kang Woo-jin is coming in!!"

Kang Woo-jin, wearing glasses, a suit similar to everyone else, and carrying a bag next to him, entered. He stands in the middle of a large crowd.

"······"

Kiyoshi's expressionless face was clearly visible, as he was already in the mood. The dedicated camera attached to Kang Woo-jin was set in front of him.

soon.

"going-"

Director Kyotaro's shout spread through the loudspeaker.

"Hi-Action!"

Dozens of people and Kang Woo-jin, who had stopped, entered the tram as if they were familiar. That cut was repeated several times.

"Cut cut cut! OOOOK!"

After about 5 shots, this time, Soo-su ​​Bo-chul and Kang Woo-jin wait inside the tram. Director Kyotaro in front of the monitor shouts again.

"action!!"

At the same time, a large number of people got off the tram. Of course, this was the wave that Kang Woo-jin also belonged to. No one cares or talks to each other. It is no different from a robot wearing a black suit.

Woojin or Kiyoshi's expression became thinner than ever.

But somehow I wasn't too depressed. Although it is faint, a mysterious purpose and goal is contained in the eyes. At that moment, he was participating in a large-scale movement.

-Sigh.

As soon as the group started climbing the stairs, they started to slow down. Then it stopped in the middle of the stairs. But the crowd of people in suits around him ignored him and went up the stairs. Occasionally, he hits Woojin on the shoulder and passes by.

No one looked at Kang Woo-jin.

A camera hung on a small crane slowly approaches the back of Woojin's head.

and.

"······"

Kang Woo-jin, with an innocent face, turned his head back. She stared quietly at the camera shining at her. The camera gradually gets closer to Woojin's face. Before he knew it, numerous emotions were swirling on his face. Although it has the dryness of Kiyoshi Iyota, which is the basis, a certain amount of vitality has seeped in.

Emotional growth and a new life were ignited.

He looks at the camera. No, he was speaking to the audience or 'strangers' who would see him.

'I'm living a normal life.'

After about 10 seconds of silence passed.

"······Cut."

Director Kyotaro Tanoguchi stood up and quietly muttered to Woojin, who was standing on the stairs.

"OK."

It was the final cause of death in the 'bizarre sacrifice of a stranger.'

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