I'm in Tokyo, caught in the clutches of the demon princess.

The number of viewers in the live stream increased at lightning speed.

"Now I'll answer the question raised by the audience member earlier: Will there be a second season of Bird and Sunflower?"

“We originally didn’t plan to have a sequel. We had many considerations for this. For example, many movies that leave suspense in the sequel are far inferior to the first one, and they feel like a poor sequel to the first one.”

"Therefore, Bird and Sunflower left everyone with an open ending for them to imagine."

At this point, viewers who were hoping for a sequel were disappointed, but then a twist occurred.

"This film has a high artistic value, which means it has less commercial value. But as the main creator, I didn't expect it to become such a hit. Fans online want to see a sequel, and our team is considering whether to make a sequel. However, we are concerned about whether the script can live up to the expectations of the audience from the first film."

Sakura Aoki, who was connected online, was very excited.

"So, the more popular this movie is, the higher the chance of a sequel will be, right?"

Yuan Shang Zhe Zhi's answer was very conservative.

"That's the theory."

This rekindled hope among the viewers in the live stream.

"My next question is why the male protagonist in 'Bird and Aoi' doesn't have a real name."

At this moment, Feng Zejian said, "I'll answer this question myself."

"Filming this movie was a coincidence. The reason I got this role was partly because the film's budget was not high, so they couldn't find any famous male actors. I was just brought in to make up the numbers and help out. I didn't expect to achieve anything through this movie, nor do I want to pursue an acting career. Keeping my name a secret is also a way of protecting myself."

Feng Zejian explained it very clearly, even answering some questions that hadn't been asked.

"Um, um, Mr. Zhezhi, Bird and Sunflower is your first film after your comeback. Could you talk about the significance of this film to you?"

After a moment of silence, Yuan Shangzhezhi replied, "This is a script that my friend tailored for me. The female lead's character is more or less a reflection of myself. As for its significance, it's probably a transformation, like a wounded bird whose wings have grown back and it can soar into a bigger sky."

Aoki Sakura asked, half congratulating and half asking, "Wow, I wish Zhezhi-sensei all the best in soaring to new heights. So, will Zhezhi-sensei have any new works coming out? And when will we be able to see a new work from Zhezhi-sensei?"

"Currently, I don't have any new works. After all, I just made my comeback. If I don't have any decent works, there's no point in me making them. I've already passed the golden age of my acting career. Obviously, I don't have the resources to compete with those young and beautiful female artists on the same track."

"The idol type isn't for me, so I can only take the path of a talent actor. I don't want to ruin the good reputation of Bird and Aoi. There are too few good works on the market now, and even fewer that I can get my hands on. But I will find a way to present my work to everyone as soon as possible."

After Yuan Shangzhe answered, the two people on the microphone fell silent.

Seeing this, Busujima Otome said, "Since this viewer has no further questions, we'll end our mics."

Upon hearing this, Aoki Sakura quickly replied, "Yes, yes, yes! If there's a second season, will it be the original cast?"

"If there is one, I would like to say so, but it's not up to me to decide. I can only confirm that my character is the male lead. As for the male lead, you'll have to ask him."

The audience's attention was focused on Kazema.

Feng Zejian didn't care.

"If there is one, I would be happy to accept it. Anyway, I'm just an ordinary person, so I don't feel any pressure."

Aoki Sakura slowly said, "My signal isn't very good here. I've asked all the questions I wanted to ask, so I'll disconnect now."

Aoki Sakura has fallen from the wheat, while the broken branch from the abyss is still on the wheat.

Busujima Otome couldn't bear to cut down the wheat that had been broken off at the bottom of the abyss.

"Senior Zhezhi, would you like to chat some more, or...?"

"I'll stop chatting now. Will you have dinner when you get back tonight?"

Busujima Otome was stunned for a moment, and the viewers in the live stream were also stunned.

That question, "Are you coming back for dinner tonight?", is a bit too ambiguous.

"It's all right."

"Then I'll go back early today. What do you want to eat? I'll buy the groceries on my way back."

"Just buy whatever you think is best, I'll cook it when we get back."

"it is good."

The streamer broke off a branch and put down the microphone, leaving only the shocked anchor and a group of viewers.

"Um...you two."

"It's just a normal sibling relationship, you know what I mean."

Busujima Otome nodded, suppressing a laugh.

The comments section was filled with mischievous grinning emojis.

Chapter 116 The Maiden of Poison Island Takes the Initiative

Just then, Feng Zejian's phone rang.

Feng Zejian knew it was time to leave.

"They're calling me from over there, I have to go now."

The fact that the call was made by Kana Kumagai proves it was urgent, and Kazesawa was also running.

Busujima Otome watched Kazesawa disappear quickly before her eyes, feeling quite regretful.

"Everyone in the live stream, if you want to chat, you can stay in the live stream. I will reply to any comments I see. For those who are leaving, I wish you all happiness and good fortune every day."

A live stream that peaked at nearly 200,000 viewers lost over 90%, leaving more than 10,000 viewers.

After chatting for a while, someone in the chat said they could edit this live stream and upload it to their work.

Busujima Otome immediately ended the live stream and prepared to edit it.

After closing the live stream, the backend showed that the live stream had been viewed two million times.

This wave completely numbed the popularity of Busujima Otome.

This account had 10,000 followers under its own management, and this time it reached 200,000.

Gaining nearly 200,000 followers in a single live stream—is this incredible fortune finally coming to him?

Of course, Dokujima Otome's involvement in the live streaming industry is purely out of personal interest; she doesn't rely on live streaming for a living, as evidenced by her decision to disable the gift-giving function. But if her hobby can support her, why not?

As the president of the media club, Busujima Otome has her own office, and the school's online image relies entirely on her department.

Busujima Otome was just about to edit today's live stream recording when she suddenly remembered something.

Copyright is the most important thing in this day and age; I was so happy visiting earlier that I forgot.

Fortunately, I had followed Yuan Shang Zhe Zhi's account.

As luck would have it, Yuan Shang Zhe Zhi also followed him back at that moment, and the two are now mutual friends, with the other showing as online.

Busujima Otome quickly sent a message.

The toxic beauty: "Hello, I'm the streamer from earlier, my name is Busujima Otome, and I'm a third-year student at Shimada University. I'd like to edit the live stream recording of you and the male protagonist from today. Could you grant me permission? I'll give you all the proceeds from this."

Busujima Otome stared at the chat box for a full ten minutes before a reply finally came.

"Sure. You can keep the profits for yourself. Today's events have given Bird and Aoi, as well as me, a boost in popularity."

Busujima Otome was extremely excited and made a bold request.

"Senior, I also want to edit the movie 'Bird and Sunflower'."

The reply came instantly. "Okay, but I need a reason."

"My current popularity is entirely due to my senior and that handsome guy, but it also gave Bird and Sunflower a boost in popularity. This live stream had a peak of 200,000 concurrent viewers, averaging over 100,000, and a total of 2 million views. I also went from having over 10,000 followers to 200,000. I think we can establish a good cooperative relationship."

"The promotion of Bird and Sunflower is not very good, and there is zero investment in online marketing. This is my personal account, and I can decide everything myself. I have a certain fan base now, and the fans are very loyal. Most of them are also fans of Bird and Sunflower. If I make Bird and Sunflower edits, it will not only add my content, but also promote Bird and Sunflower."

"You can take a look at my previous works, such as editing and music, which I think are quite good."

"It's not just about birds and sunflowers. If you have any new works in the future, or if you appear on any variety shows, I can connect you with editing. I personally hope to have a deep collaboration with you."

There has been no reply from them for a long time.

Busujima Otome nervously bit her fingers.

Almost ten minutes later, they finally replied.

"Feel sorry."

A simple apology from Busujima Otome left her heartbroken.

The next second, the other party sent another message.

"I just received a phone call."

Otome's heart, which had been cold, felt a little warm again.

Another message came in from the other end.

"Do you have time tomorrow? We can talk about collaboration."

Busujima Otome gasped, then felt a sharp pain in her chest, and couldn't suppress a smile on her pretty face.

"Yes, yes, yes."

"Ryutaka Office in Shibuya Ward, I'm waiting for you."

Busujima Otome slumped in her chair, laughing wildly, then sat up and patted her face.

"Otome, you can't slack off. Get to work! You're going to become a strong, independent woman of the new century. Keep it up!"

All of Busujima Otome's previous actions were entirely impromptu.

As expected of elite students from a top university, they have an exceptionally keen sense of opportunity and a remarkable ability to spot opportunities.

Meanwhile, the debate was won without any major incidents. The only drawback was that Feng Zejian still read from a prepared script this time.

Moreover, he read it without any emotion, stumbling and stammering.

I was so embarrassed by what I read that I laughed at myself.

Kana Kumagai, sitting in the audience, helplessly covered her face.

After the match ended, Kana Kumagai gave Kazama a tap on the head.

The journey back was relatively peaceful.

Moreover, as a result of misfortune, Feng Zejian can now read directly from the script next time.

Miya Takeuchi fiddled with it as she spoke.

As a young artist, she is quite interested in entertainment and the internet.

She saw a trending topic on a popular short video platform recently: "The male protagonist of 'Bird and Sunflower' appears on a university campus, and a wealthy man showers her with gifts just to ask her a question. The female protagonist then surprises her by answering the question via live stream."

Clicking in, sure enough, there was Feng Zejian's handsome face.

The audio from the video came through my headphones.

It was posted half an hour ago, and by now it has already received over 500,000 likes, nearly 100,000 comments, and nearly 50,000 shares.

If I hadn't been embroiled in this contract dispute, I could have become even more popular by riding the wave of short videos.

Takeuchi Miya turned to look at Kazesawa.

He truly envied Feng Zejian's good fortune.

And he doesn't seem to care much about these things.

Is it true that the more you want something, the less likely you are to get it?

Kazema felt Takeuchi Mie's gaze directed at her.

"What's wrong?"

Miya Takeuchi pursed her lips and beckoned to Kazesawa.

Kazema pressed his body close to hers, and Takeuchi Miya whispered in Kazema's ear, "I'll call Orie-senpai tonight. Could you put in a good word for me? I'll repay you."

Upon hearing this, Feng Zejian gave an OK sign without hesitation.

Why not do it if you can gain a big star's favor just by saying a few nice words?

Miya Takeuchi was deeply moved.

Feng Zejian got out of the car near Yuan Shangzhezhi's residential area. When he arrived at the entrance of the residential area, he saw Yuan Shangzhezhi driving back.

A branch broke off from the riverbank and fell down, the car window tilting its head in a gesture of respect.

Feng Zejian obediently got into the car.