Anime rating game

"The rest probably won't be made, right?"

"Yes, we will only go as far as Kaguya confesses herself."

"I see...that makes sense."

If the earlier part of the story was a very interesting slice-of-life romance among high school students, the later part is just a boring and delusional chapter.

In fact, producing it would worsen the animation's visual appeal.

After all, before the confession, he and Kaguya were classmates in the special environment of the school, with equal status, and they had daily battles with each other winning and losing.

After getting to know each other, in the Shinomiya family arc, he was just a commoner and could only be a spectator. Even if he wanted to help, he was powerless to do so.

Ultimately, he had very few bargaining chips at his disposal.

If the Shinomiya family really makes it clear that they want to prevent the two of them from being together, no matter what they do, they will only end up with a bad ending.

"Thank you. Although the ending was a bit bad, overall it's a very good story."

Shirogane Miyuki nodded slightly, thanked him softly, and then signed his name on the authorization contract.

Kaguya Shinomiya hesitated for a moment, then signed her name on the contract as well, and asked again:

"President Hayase, when will this anime air?"

"This July, I think."

"Too fast, can we guarantee the quality at this speed?"

"Please don't worry about that. We at Musashino have plenty of manpower and experience in producing an anime every quarter."

"Ah."

Kaguya Shinomiya responded and then fell into deep thought.

She wasn't worried about the quality of the animation, but rather its impact after it aired.

At present, she only has a good impression of the president and is still in the early stage of mutual testing. She has not yet reached the point of wanting to marry him.

Even if my family finds out, it doesn't matter.

However, the relationship should improve significantly when the anime airs.

Putting all that aside, just from watching the anime, knowing that you've fallen for someone from an ordinary family, your family will definitely take action.

Whether it's transferring schools herself or forcing the student council president to transfer, it's not something she can stop.

The Shinomiya family has always been ruled by men, and since he was not born in wedlock, his status in the family was not high, and he had little say.

After the anime airs, we and the others should receive rewards in terms of superpowers, but it will also bring many negative effects, so it's a mixed bag.

"Huh...? Isn't this too much?"

Just then, a somewhat surprised voice came from the side.

"Please scroll back; money is only the smallest and secondary option among all the conditions. The main thing is at the beginning."

"This...a food processing plant?"

“That’s right. It’s just a small factory on the verge of bankruptcy. It didn’t cost much to acquire. You’re still a minor. I’ll go to your father to sign the specific transfer contract later.”

"Isn't the compensation too much for just an animation license?"

"Is it a lot? This is the result of our comprehensive consideration. Moreover, the contract we signed is not just for this season of animation; we expect to produce three to four more seasons."

Masamune paused for a moment, then said in a deep voice:

"We might contact you again before or after the animation airs, for help with publicity, storyboarding, and personal privacy statements."

"The things are small, but they are all important."

“I think this would be better than giving you more money.”

"I have cleared all the factory's debts, so it's like starting over. Whether you succeed or fail depends entirely on your own methods."

"No matter the outcome, you can't blame anyone else."

"Compared to doing nothing, I believe that giving it your all means that even if you fail, you won't have any regrets."

silence.

At that moment, Shirogane Miyuki fully understood what the other party meant.

Judging from the name, it's the company near my home. It's not very big; it's a small factory with a few dozen people.

However, the equipment and manpower are very complete, and there has been no news of poor management. The claim that it is on the verge of bankruptcy is probably just a pretext.

Starting from this point can save ten years.

Even if she can't stand with Kaguya, she shouldn't be like those before, not even worthy of a second glance from the Shinomiya family.

only--

"I'm sorry, I can't accept it."

“In that case, we’ll have to pay more, and the contract will have to be revised.”

"No, that's not what I meant."

"This is our rule in Musashino; we always do it this way."

Shirogane Miyuki hesitated for a long time, silently calculating the possible consequences he might have to pay several times before finally speaking:

"In that case, is it okay to only take 30% of the shares? Consider it a partnership."

“If my father were here, he would definitely do the same.”

"Are you sure? You wouldn't take money that's free? Do you even know how much 70% of the shares are worth?" Masamune sighed helplessly.

"Roughly calculated, 30% is enough."

"Alright, in that case, I'll have the company revise the equity transfer agreement later, to 38%."

Shirogane Miyuki nodded slightly, stood up, and bowed deeply.

"Thank you so much!"

"You're welcome. I hope you manage your business well and that your profits will increase significantly," Masamune said with a smile.

Chapter 283 Yaichi's Expectations

After the people from Musashino and the accompanying school staff left, Kaguya Shinomiya spoke again in the student council room, where only three people remained:

"You made the right choice just now."

"What?" Shirogane Miyuki looked puzzled.

"The Hayase Group has developed rapidly in recent years. After the rise of the animation industry, it seized the opportunity to extend its reach to various industries and has become a large multinational conglomerate."

"President Hayase from earlier?"

"No, the man who spoke earlier, Masamune Hayase, is only in charge of animation production and has not yet taken over the affairs of the Hayase Group. The person in charge of the Hayase Group is his father. He is a highly regarded person by outsiders, meticulous, intelligent, and decisive."

"How does the Hayase Group compare to the Shinomiya Group?"

"Each has its advantages and disadvantages. If it were Hayase three years ago, she would be far inferior to the Shinomiya family, but now, Hayase has the advantage."

Kaguya Shinomiya paused for a moment, then continued:

“By only taking 30% of the shares, you will appear to outsiders as members of the Hayase Group.”

“Even if you lack management skills, as long as you have the name Hayase, you will not lack orders.”

The spirit said, "Starting tomorrow, you will find that there is a lot of kindness around you."

Shirogane Miyuki seemed to be deep in thought, and pondered for a moment before saying:

Is this the impact of animation?

"That's right. In any industry, anyone who can be number one is not to be underestimated, especially in the animation industry which is receiving so much attention now."

"Does your Shinomiya family also have a presence in the animation industry?"

"Yes. However, some things can't be solved just by having more money. The animation industry was not valued before, there was a shortage of talent, and it was full of mediocre people. Some people talk a lot and give people the impression that they are very capable, but in reality they are no different from useless people."

Miyuki Shirogane had a vague realization: given the size of the Shinomiya family, it was almost impossible for him to catch up.

Even with the best of luck, it would take a lifetime, and Kaguya could never wait that long.

Therefore, the key issue is not there, but rather to do one's best to demonstrate one's abilities.

The small food processing plant provided by President Hayase was not intended to ensure the Shirogane family's financial security, but rather to give himself an opportunity to demonstrate his abilities.

"I don't want to go to America anymore."

"Why? Isn't this your lifelong dream?"

“That was how it was before, but now my dream has changed.”

Going to the United States may allow you to learn a lot of advanced ideas and knowledge, but it will not help you achieve your goals and will only waste several years of your time.

"Do you need any help from me?"

I appreciate your kindness, but some things cannot be done by others.

Fujiwara Chika rested her chin on her hands, watching the two of them with utter boredom.

Since seeing the animation script, the two have been practically open about their relationship. Although they haven't confessed their feelings, their relationship has clearly changed from before.

But why do I feel like an unwanted presence in a student council room that's supposed to be for three people?

……

After securing the licensing for the main characters of "Kaguya-sama: Love Is War" in the morning, since it was still early, Masamune and his companion drove to the apartment rented by Yaichi Kuzuryu, the protagonist of another anime, in the afternoon.

After being welcomed into the living room by Yaichi Kuzuryu, he discovered a chessboard with many chess pieces on it.

It looks like he's playing chess against himself.

"Hello, Kuzuryu, I am Musashino..."

Masamune briefly introduced himself and got straight to the point:

"We want to create a shogi-style animation using your materials, and we hope to obtain your permission."

"Is that alright? A useless Go player like me, who only got the title of Dragon King by luck, will probably lose it soon. I'm just a flash in the pan, how can I be qualified to be the male protagonist of an anime?"