Ch.301Operation Bewitching Chisako!

The first thing visible was the bat mask with its lower part fully exposed.

“The material prioritizes ventilation for intense action sequences. Even if filming is in winter, heat is a sensitive issue.”

The lower portion wasn’t designed to show muscles.

Instead, it had the appearance of solid armor engraved into it.

“Apart from the bat on the chest, rather than emphasizing pectoral or abdominal muscles… I really wanted to give the impression of a suit, armor, something like that.”

By combining brightness and saturation in exquisite balance.

Creating differences even within black, using the harmony of colors to form the suit’s structure.

“I’ve created space in the forearm section to carry weapons. It makes it thicker, but that also means it’s more durable.”

Above the non-joint areas, slightly protruding armor shapes are visible.

Space to hide various tools for someone who handles everything alone.

This serves as another form of protection.

“The belt is designed to not interfere with movement, while securely holding two pistols.”

Indeed, two pistols can be seen holstered in the belt.

Unlike ordinary pistols, these have extremely long barrels.

The muzzle width is enough to easily blow away human joints.

A design that shows vengeance – inflicting maximum damage on criminals while maintaining a no-kill policy.

The two black-painted pistols.

When worn on the belt and viewed from a distance, they were barely visible, concealed by the suit.

“From the pelvis down to above the knee, ventilation remains the priority. Then from the greaves down, I focused on durability again.”

Though clearly different from how it would function in the actual film.

This suit was made for reality.

Somehow, what I’d seen in the script seemed to have jumped out into reality.

“In my 30 years of making special costumes, this is honestly the first time something has turned out this well.”

“If there’s one drawback, it’s that the size is too large for me to properly judge when I wear it myself.”

I nodded at costume designer Keichi’s words.

“May I try it on then?”

“Yes! Of course. Oh, and there’s also a slightly protruding part on the back. In the film, this is meant to suggest space for storing large weapons or functioning as an airbag… that kind of feeling.”

“This is fantastic. I can’t believe I get to wear something this amazing, it feels like a dream.”

Somehow, Keichi’s explanations from the side.

Reminded me of scenes from movies where protagonists get fitted with equipment.

Click.

Click.

Click.

The most satisfying part of putting on the suit was this clicking sound.

Not simply putting on clothes, but the sensation of arming oneself.

This subtle clutch sound made one’s heart race with excitement.

“Is there any discomfort? Feel free to move around.”

“Is it okay to make intense movements?”

“Yes! Of course. If there are any issues, we’ll fix them right away, so please go ahead.”

At Keichi and Director Christo’s words, I immediately tried various movements while wearing the different suits.

Starting with a squat position where the pants spread wide.

Various martial arts movements and basic rolling techniques.

I tried every intense movement possible.

And reached one conclusion.

“…I’m really sorry, but could I possibly keep this after the movie ends? Or maybe just one more….”

I desperately want this.

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After the rehearsal.

I received the second revised Batman script.

“This is the second and essentially final revision.”

“So this is the end.”

“Yes, this is the appropriate conclusion for part one.”

Initial draft, first revision, second revision.

After checking all scripts and confirming the grade again.

<Murciélago, S+>

The grade itself remained unchanged.

But that meant the second revision was still S+.

‘How big of a hit are they expecting.’

Sparkling eyes.

While I was thinking this, I noticed the director’s eager gaze.

Waiting for me to check the script and give my impression.

Those pupils urging me to satisfy a creator’s need for approval.

‘Immersion.’

I quickly immersed myself.

As soon as the immersion ended, I flipped through the script as fast as possible.

“…Are you really allowed to proceed like this?”

I was genuinely surprised and questioned the director.

Wait, is this scale even possible? And in the first film?

How massive a success are they predicting to justify this scale?

“Haha, I didn’t expect your reaction to be budget concerns. Taking it as admiration for the scale, I’ll answer.”

“We’re working with a maximum budget of 300 million dollars.”

At Director Christo’s words, my eyes grew even wider.

‘That’s about 400 billion won?’

This is truly an insane level.

The problem is that this is just the production cost.

Add marketing costs and it would easily exceed 500 billion won.

‘Then they must be expecting minimum twice that in returns.’

To introduce the first Asian Batman.

And instead of backing down, they just keep shouting ‘GO’.

Hollywood’s boldness was certainly impressive.

“So we’ve checked the suit, finished the rehearsal… all that’s left is to start filming.”

“I’m completely flexible with the schedule.”

“Really? I was…”

Seeing Director Christo’s hesitant face.

I immediately understood what he wanted to say.

“If it’s about Zain Lance, I’m really fine. I won’t be fighting him until the end of next year anyway.”

“Haha, I apologize. Getting older makes me unnecessarily worried.”

Zain Lance.

A monster who is both boxing champion and UFC champion.

Currently considered the strongest heavyweight on earth.

Having reached the pinnacle of both boxing and MMA.

He’s called the unprecedented strongest man of modern times.

But as soon as he learned I was in America.

He’d been sending constant criticism my way.

Honestly, from a film industry perspective, it must be concerning.

‘Though I’m actually fine with it.’

But since the director was worried, I should reassure him.

“He clearly seems like a villain.”

“Pardon?”

“Zain Lance, I mean.”

“That’s true.”

“…So wouldn’t Batman teach such a guy a lesson?”

At my words.

“Right, Batman doesn’t forgive villains.”

Director Christo finally erased all anxiety from his eyes.

“So back to the original topic, when should we schedule the first filming?”

“I’m fine starting as soon as the set construction is complete.”

“Oh! Then… around mid-October.”

“Sounds good to me.”

Mid-October.

Just rest adequately until then and start filming.

Sounds good.

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“So you have a few days of free time now?”

“That’s right.”

About three days after finishing the suit check.

Chisako had also completed her Catwoman suit check.

Since we were already nearby, we met whenever we had free time.

We weren’t going out anywhere anyway.

Better to rest here than go out and risk trouble.

“Did you get your suit modified?”

“I… didn’t. Did you?”

“I did! Hehe, right here!”

Poke.

The area Chisako pointed to was around her pectoral muscles.

“I think I’ve gained a little weight here recently.”

That’s not usually what people mean by gaining weight.

“I, I see.”

“Come on… it’s too late to be shy when we’ve already kissed, why are you like this?”

“That and this are different.”

“We’re going to film more kiss scenes for the movie anyway, right?”

“…I know that, but it’s still different.”

As Chisako said.

In <Murciélago>, there were about three kiss scenes.

To highlight Catwoman’s charm more clearly.

And as the best means to create a strong impression.

They decided to include physical contact.

‘Wearing tight black clothes… with Batman…’

At first I thought it would be simple pecks.

I was honestly a bit surprised to learn we needed to use tongues.

“Are you really okay with this?”

“Yes, I’ve avoided romance films with anyone else for this moment.”

“We already filmed Cutting the Knot together.”

“I saved myself for filming with you only!”

I smiled at that.

“Then I guess we’ll have to film several romances together in the future.”

“We’ll film something besides Batman?”

“Well, we’ve done voice acting together too.”

“Y-yes!”

At that moment.

I noticed Chisako’s black hair.

Though it’s a very calm, deep, dark color.

Maybe it’s because her face is so bright and cheerful.

“You’re really cute.”

“Am I that cute?”

“Especially when you switch completely to Japanese when saying certain parts.”

During our vacation.

We spent time together and grew closer rapidly.

Sharing stories we hadn’t told before.

Grilling meat together and eating.

Perhaps because we met as peers filming in a foreign country.

The distance between us naturally closed quickly.

“Real filming starts tomorrow.”

“That’s right.”

Time flew by, and tomorrow.

In exactly about 12 hours.

The first filming of <Murciélago> was scheduled to begin.

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‘Hehehehe.’

The psychological distance had grown closer.

The physical distance had been close for a long time.

All that remained was to increase intimacy further during filming.

And then at the end, just suddenly.

‘Hehehehe, I’ll just take Donghu oppa and.’

He thinks I don’t know anything.

He doesn’t realize the neighbor girl is actually a wolf.

‘Hehehehe, even though it’s my first time… if I just try what I learned from videos.’

No matter how strong Donghu oppa is, his energy would be drained.

The plan for this <Murciélago>.

‘Operation Seductive Chisako is a go!’

It can’t fail.

That was Chisako’s conclusion.