Tokyo: The evil god doesn't want to be the top star

Chapter 63 Everyone works hard
"Cursed Blade is so good! I've decided, when I have more money and time, I'm going to buy the whole set of comics and read them again!"

Xia Fan, an "excellent student" who rarely has time to watch anime in his life, now has his eyes shining, his mind full of those cool sword moves in the movie.

"Producer Xia Fan, if you want comics, why bother buying them yourself? I'll have someone send a signed set over tomorrow..."

Tsuchiya Haruo walked out quickly from the other end of the passage and held Xia Fan's hands tightly.

"On behalf of all members of the Cursed Blade Production Committee, I would like to express my gratitude to you."

"Your song 'Red Lotus' can be said to have elevated the plot of the entire movie to a whole new level."

He had obviously just cried, and there was still mist on the inside of his glasses.

"Director Haruo, you're too polite. Gurenega and this movie are destined to meet. I just added fuel to the fire."

Xia Fan bowed sincerely in return.

"Haha, it's true that one never stops learning... The combination of music and animation can actually produce such a shocking power. It really opens my eyes."

Behind Tsuchiya Haruo, Keizo Horie, wearing a kimono, slowly walked out.

"Father... why are you here in the cinema to watch cartoons?"

Horie Tsubasa was slightly stunned.

"Although I don't usually watch anime, since I personally supervised the recording of this work and my daughter is singing it, I naturally want to come and experience it live..."

"After all, the audience's reaction is what truly reflects what 'art' looks like."

Keizo Horie put his hands behind his back, looking as if it was a matter of course.

"Then what about your promise to give an 'objective and fair evaluation'?"

Horie Tsubasa stood beside him and asked softly.

"Well, the song is good and the singing is good."

After thinking for a while, Keizo Horie still had a stern expression, but gave a very high evaluation.

"Father, you are still so dishonest."

Horie Tsubasa smiled mischievously, but tears flickered in his eyes.

"Hey, isn't this Director Haruo? He's here to watch the premiere in person. It seems like he doesn't have much confidence in the box office."

At the same time, a man with a big belly came in front of Tsuchiya Haruo.

"Director Hizuka, you came here in person. I guess the premiere of Attack on Dwarf did well, didn't you?"

Tsuchiya Haruo smiled smirk and shook hands with the other party.

"Who is this person?"

"This is Masada Hizuka, the director of the animated film Attack of Dwarf. He worked with Director Haruo when they were young. After they both became famous, they have been dissatisfied with each other for many years."

Horie Tsubasa whispered in Xia Fan's ear.

"Humph, I came here to discuss scheduling with the theater chain, I didn't go in to watch the movie."

"However, judging from the number of ticket buyers and the number of screenings for the premiere, our film Attack of Dwarfs is slightly ahead."

Supervisor Hizuka raised his chin proudly.

Compared with "Damn Blade", which focuses on plot and delicate emotions, "Attack of Dwarfs" is relatively weak in plot and emotions, but it is a work with low threshold, big scenes, big production, gorgeous special effects and personal heroism at its core, which is more in line with the requirements of modern commercial films.

Even viewers who have not watched the TV animation and the original comics can walk into the screening room without any psychological burden and watch it as a popcorn movie. Therefore, theaters will naturally prefer "Attack of Dwarf" in terms of premiere schedule and pre-sale ticket volume.

"The box office data of the premiere is controlled by the theater chain, and the subsequent box office reputation is more valuable for reference. I am very confident in "Cursed Blade"!"

Tsuchiya Haruo responded neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"Really? You are still the same, unwilling to give in to the market and pursuing your own art."

"We'll see. The box office champion in the spring will only be Attack of the Dwarves."

With a cold smile, Supervisor Hizuka turned and left. …

"Mr. Xia, I'm very happy today. I will go back with my father first..."

After the few of them chatted for a while in the hall, Horie Tsubasa reluctantly said goodbye to Xia Fan and Hoshina Hanami under the gaze of Horie Keizo.

"Ms. Hoshina, you sang Natsu-kun's "Sakura" and I sang "Red Lotus". Let's work hard together from now on."

She suddenly took a step forward and whispered in Hoshina Hanami's ear.

"Got it. I will continue to work hard and will not lose to you. One day, I will be able to sing a song as difficult as "Gurenge"."

Understanding the meaning of the other party's words, a small flame seemed to ignite in Hoshina Hanami's eyes.

"Well, Xia Jun, see you at school."

"Well, see you at school."

After waving to Xia Fan, Horie Tsubasa followed Horie Keizo towards the parking lot.

"Guwu... I really want to meet Xia Jun at school, but I have to go to Osaka to continue my 'traveling singing' tomorrow..."

Xing Ming Hanajian pinched the hem of her skirt with some envy.

"I grew up in Ikebukuro and I'm very familiar with the area. Shall we go get something to eat next?"

Xia Fan turned around and asked her.

"Eat, of course..."

Xing Ming Hanami nodded excitedly at first, then looked at the time and shook her head in disappointment.

"I'm sorry, Xia Fan, the management company is very strict. You can't eat after 8 o'clock, and the curfew to return to the apartment at 11 o'clock is about to expire."

"I informed President Tachibana that I was coming out tonight, and the car he sent to pick me up is almost here."

She explained to Xia Fan pitifully.

“It’s really not easy to debut as an artist.”

Xia Fan nodded in understanding.

Hoshina Hanami, as a popular idol singer who has just debuted, cannot afford any mistakes in her reputation.

Tachibana Ryoko was very open-minded, as she was willing to risk being photographed by the paparazzi and come to watch a movie with him.

After a while, the nanny car that came to pick up Hoshina Hanami stopped in front of the two of them.

"Xia Fan, I'm very happy today. Let's meet again next time when we are free... Let's have dinner together!"

Inside the car, Xing Ming Hana rolled down the window and said goodbye to Xia Fan reluctantly.

"Now, I'm the only one left... Forget about the midnight snack, let's just go home and sleep..."

Watching the nanny car disappear into the night, Xia Fan shrank in the cold wind of early spring and walked towards the Ikebukuro shopping street one kilometer away.

In the crowd after the movie, a graceful figure passed by him...

The sweet aroma mixed with alcohol rushed into Xia Fan's nose, making him subconsciously think of a cocktail.

"Ok?"

Realizing something, Xia Fan turned around abruptly and stared at the graceful figure in the crowd.

This is a tall woman who is nearly 1.7 meters tall.

Although her whole body is wrapped in a black hooded sportswear, the huge contrasting curve formed by her round hips and slender waist exudes a natural charm.

What attracted Xia Fan's attention was not the woman's outstanding figure that was difficult to conceal, but a pair of fluorescent white animal ears above her head.

(End of this chapter)