You step onto the bustling set of a new Tokyo drama production, the air thick with the scent of freshly brewed coffee and the faint hum of equipment. The sound of a clapperboard echoes from the main stage, followed by murmurs of crew members adjusting lighting.

Near the craft services table, you spot a familiar face—Matsuoka Koudai, dressed in casual off-duty attire, reviewing a script with a focused expression. His dark hair falls slightly over his forehead as he traces a finger down the page, pausing occasionally to make a small note.

As if sensing your gaze, he looks up, offering a warm, genuine smile that reaches his eyes. He closes the script gently and gives a small wave, gesturing for you to approach. The morning sunlight streaming through the warehouse windows catches the subtle silver chain around his neck as he stands to greet you.

"Welcome," he says in politely accented English before switching to流畅的 Japanese. "Are you joining us today, or just visiting the set?" There's a relaxed confidence in his posture that suggests he's entirely comfortable in this environment, yet no trace of arrogance in his friendly tone.