I'm very happy! For the first time, I'm able to predict Kyoko's thoughts!! I actually manage to predict accurately how she is going to act as Mio! I guess I'm thinking more and more like Kyoko! SummaryWhen asked to explain and carry out the essence of Mio, by the actress who played Mio 20 years ago, Kyoko was left speechless. With that, the old actress wants Kyoko out of the production. However, Ren steps in and asks the old actress to give Kyoko more time.Ren tries to put Kyoko at ease, but Kyoko is still unable get a hold of the role. Facing the adversity of getting into character, Kyoko feels demoralized. However, all of a sudden, she realizes who Mio really is and notices what is missing in her performance. She leaves the filming scene immediately to do what she deems fit.The old actress finds Kyoko's actions very unprofessional and again wants her out of the production. Ren defends her and expresses his belief in her. The Director, Ogata, also decides to believe in Kyoko.After 3 hours of absence, Kyoko returns without her wig and with her hair dyed black. Instead of hiding her scar behind the long hair, she deliberately puts her hair behind the ears to show her scar. When Ren tries to talk to her, she ignores him. It seems like Kyoko is no longer Kyoko. Kyoko is now Mio! The old actress is very angry with Kyoko's intepretation of Mio as it's very different from hers. Ogata also feels that her Mio is too intense. However, again, Ren speaks up for Kyoko and asks Ogata to see what her Mio is like before making a decision.Reluctantly, the old actress gives Kyoko an acting test. Kyoko pulls off an amazing performance and convinces Ogata to accept her Mio!PicturesRen speaks up for Kyoko!Kyoko finally figures out Mio's personality!Kyoko returns with her hair dyed black!Acting test begins!Old actress: 'She doesn’t need a test, she needs a pink slip! Why can’t he pull the trigger on her? That idiotic director!'Ogata: 'I’m okay. I just feel dizzy, my heart’s thumping, and I can’t stop shivering.'Ogata: 'She’s not the Mio from 20 years ago. This is a brand new, reborn Mio. And so, I must create a new world for her to exist in.'
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