SAKAMOTO DAYS

Well, I'm 14, so 21 is a geezer, for sure.

Ugh, that sucks!

That's so disgusting! I could report you for harassment.

What's with this

- entitled germaphobe? - Like, I seriously

don't want to get dirty. I hate it.

I need to keep clean...

A hidden weapon!

Little punk!

What was that?

How did he know all of my moves?

Sorry, kid.

There's someone

I need to catch up to, fast.

KANAGURI

Young boy. You'd do better if you took your life, rather than apologize.

I need to get better.

I need to be a worthy partner.

I need to do this myself!

Mr. Sakamoto, when we take this Transfer Exam,

please promise you won't help me out.

Why not?

I don't want to rely on you, Mr. Sakamoto.

I want to see what I'm really capable of.

Fine, just don't fail.

Of course I won't! Just watch me!

I'll pass, top of the group!

Huh? What's this guy's deal?

He totally figured out all my moves.

Was it just dumb luck?

Of course it was. It had to be.

What's wrong?

Come at me.

Seriously, I can't touch him. What's happening?

So you're going for counterattacks, huh. In that case...

Whoa, that was close...

No matter how good his instincts are,

they're useless if I hold him in place.

That's a good idea.

Except I heard everything.

Ouch... You're so annoying.

Whatever. Go ahead and kill me, geezer.

As if I'd kill just for a little exam.

And, didn't you say you were 14?

I'll take a JCC bullet from you,

but I'm not into killing kids.

You're a grown-up, aren't you supposed to go easy on me?

Who even does that?

You're crying?

Shut up, idiot!

Pay for that weapon you broke, geezer.

- Man, talk about a pain! - I'm gonna fail!

Are kids this entitled nowadays?

Stop crying! It's not that big of a deal!

You're that talented at just 14! What do you have to whine about?

Talented?

I mean, sure, everyone says that about me.

I wanna punch this punk.

So, if you fail this exam,

just get your license through an external exam.

Well, it's not like I really want a license.

I just want to go to the JCC.

I gotta make lots of connections there, you know,

if I want to join The Order.

The Order? How do you know about--

The moment I've been waiting for!

I call it the "hyena attack."

Die, idiots!

If you want to join The Order,

what you really need isn't connections.

What?

What you need in that world is...

the ultimate set of skills. That's all.

And you better bet I'll be in there, too.

Who are you?

Here.

If you've got one bullet,

you'll at least pass the first stage.

See ya.

Uh, hey,

wait a second.

No need to thank me.

This one's got blood on it, and it's disgusting. Trade me.

You'd better do something about your personality!

Come on, I'm the one who earned the bullets to begin with.

Ugh, fine!

Here. You happy?

1 BULLET 2 BULLETS

This isn't good. It's been a while since the exam began,

and I still don't have a single bullet. I'm gonna fail the exam...

Hmm?

Who taught you how to handle firearms?

Sorry! I'm so sorry!

I'm terrible with guns.

All I've had was a relative who showed me a little bit.

Hand me that.

Uh, sure.

It's more stable if you tilt it forward when shooting.

Arch your back like this.

Hold it securely against your shoulder to get a straight trajectory.

Shit. How dare you!

The wrist against the handguard stays relaxed.

That's amazing. You're so good at explaining it.

I can't believe you're a rookie like me.

I once tutored someone your age.

Wow!

Oh, by the way, I forgot to ask your name.

I'm Sa--

Taro.

I'm Akira.

Nice to meet you, Mr. Taro!

Who fired those shots?

They've got a steady hand!

Damn it. How dare he...

- I'll get you! - You slithery prick!

Yes, wonderful! Great facial expressions, everyone!

Scene, hit man exam.

Candidates hone their skills with their lives at stake.

Give me more excitement and more gritty realism!

To captivate the audience,

we need just a dash of hope...

It's mine!

Right there!

Cut!

...and despair!

Like in the movie Funny Games.

I'm so glad I applied for this part-time gig as an examiner.

I think I'll get some great shots.

KANAGURI EXAMINER - DIRECTOR - ORDER MEMBER

Candidates, may I have your attention.

Out of the 360 candidates, 297 are out of commission.

There are 63 candidates remaining in the exam.

We'll be landing in roughly 30 minutes.

We hope you enjoy the remainder of your flight.

Any thoughts on this year's Transfer Exam?

Thoughts? Are you kidding?

Half of the examiners are out. That's never happened before.

Well, it's not like that matters to us pilots, anyway.

Stop following me!

Hey Shin, why are you even taking this exam?

That's none of your business.

Aw, c'mon.

Please? Just tell me.

- Young boys. - Shin.

- Could they be rookies? - Stop nagging me!

- They're still so young. - Drop it.

- So why choose this life? - I told you mine.

You blabbed on without me asking!

I told you to stop following me!

Please? Don't be such a petty geezer.

Hmm?

What'd you call me, you brat!

- Great! - I am not...

- Now zoom in... - ...a geezer!

- That's it. - And I'm not petty!

Hey! I need a smooth shot here!

The dolly's shaking!

And, cut!

You both have a great look!

For your troubles.

An examiner!

Wait.

Could that be...

Kanaguri, the movie director?

You know me, young boy?

What? Who's that?

How could you not know Kanaguri?!

Founder of Murder Films,

director, screenwriter, casting director, and cameraman!

Thanks to his unique filming method,

his portrayals of hitmen are authentic yet sensational,

and his works have a worldwide cult following!

He's the Kanaguri, pioneer of hit men films!

Hey, calm down.

You're spitting on me. It's disgusting!

So, what are you doing here, Mr. bigshot film director?

Isn't it obvious? I'm shooting my next film.

I just happened to have business here.

What? Stop filming me, you creep.

Watch it!

Forget that the cameras are here.

I want to film your authentic selves.

Did you not hear me?

But what's the issue?

Do you understand you'd be featured in my film?