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For a full ten seconds after episode 28 ended, there was a brief silence in the comments section.

"A divine chapter!!! I declare this to be the most divine chapter of Agito so far!!! Without a doubt!"

"A soul-crushing blow! The depth of character development in this episode is unmatched by any of those other shows that rely on fanservice and BL (Boys' Love) content!"

"How can there be such a gentle yet strong person like Ryo in this world... If it were me, I would have turned into a monster long ago!"

"That's why they're Kamen Riders! Though they live in hell, their hearts yearn for the light, and they fight forever to protect!"

"This time, Guangda... is actually being gentle? Giving Liang a child who understands him?"

"Waaaaah, but Ikki never even knew Ryo's name! This kind of nameless protection is even more heartbreaking!"

"@Land of Light Animation Studio - Hikaru Hikaru-sensei: Oh? The audience thought this episode was too gentle? Well, it seems I haven't sharpened my blade enough. Next episode preview—'Shoichi's Crisis'?"

"Hey!! Don't come any closer!! (terrified.jpg)"

"From the first episode until now, Ryo has been suffering, but he has never given up."

"That's a true hero!"

Less than an hour after episode 28 of Kamen Rider Agito ended.

Discussions on social media platforms about topics such as "Ryo Ashihara", "Kazuki Asano", "The Unsung Hero", and "Gills' Resolve" have seen exponential growth.

Countless viewers spontaneously created fan art, edited MAD videos, and wrote lengthy analyses.

The tragic heroism of the character Liang was amplified to an extreme.

Its popularity even rivaled that of the protagonist, Shoichi.

Content that is truly profound and can evoke emotional resonance and philosophical reflection has a formidable vitality and reach.

In contrast, consider Tanuki Entertainment's "Invincible Detective Squad":

After the carefully planned and heavily promoted "swimsuit bonus episode" aired.

The ratings curve is like a hopeless case, declining instead of rising, falling below the lowest point in its history since the show started.

On social media, aside from a few core fans mechanically scrolling through comments like "Brother is so handsome" and "I'm drooling over him,"...

It barely sparked any meaningful discussion.

Criticisms of a hollow plot, contrived fanservice, and one-dimensional characters are all the more jarring in comparison.

Most fatally, after the broadcast ended, Tanuki Entertainment's stock price plummeted by 5.2% in overseas pre-market trading that day.

Tanuki Entertainment, Animation Division.

Zhang Ming's office.

*Snap!*

Zhang Ming slammed the expensive crystal ashtray in his hand onto the ground, sending shards flying everywhere.

The three screens in front of him were emitting a green light.

Even more powerful than A

His face was ashen, and he was breathing heavily.

"Why?!"

He roared at his assistant, who was bowing his head and not daring to speak.

"Just two men! Covered in dirt and bruises! No pretty girls! No flirtatious scenes! No swimsuits! Why?! Why are they so popular?!"

"Why?!"

The assistant shrank his neck and whispered:

"Mr. Zhang...we...we may have underestimated the current audience's demand for the core of the story, the depth of the characters, and emotional resonance."

"Depth? Resonance? Bullshit!"

Zhang Ming kicked the trash can next to him.

"What I want is traffic! Popularity! Data that can be quickly monetized!"

"What they're doing in the Land of Light... this self-righteous, bitter-sounding nonsense, is clearly heresy! It's evil magic!"

The assistant dared not speak.

Zhang Ming stared at the logo.

"No...we can't just let this go...they must have used some methods we don't know about...there must be a way...there must be a way to bring them down..."

Office of the Land of Light.

Yang Qian shut down the data analysis backend.

On the screen, the various explosion data of "Agito" were clearly displayed.

Compared to the overwhelming dominance of "Invincible Detective Squad".

A red line, leading upwards.

A green line, heading downwards.

The difference is clear.

Su Xiaoran gently pushed the door open and came in.

He was holding a cup of hot milk.

It was placed on Yang Qian's desk.

"Director Yang, the data is off the charts!"

Yang Qian picked up the milk and took a sip.

"Um."

"And what about the audience's reaction?"

"Many people cried, but the reviews were overwhelmingly positive."

"The ratings on major platforms have risen against the trend, and dozens of long analytical articles about Ryo and this episode can be published in just a few minutes."

"Many people say... they've finally understood what chivalry is."

She paused, then added.

"In addition, Tanuki Entertainment's stock price fell by more than 5% in overseas pre-market trading."

Yang Qian nodded.

He didn't say anything.

Su Xiaoran looked at him.

I couldn't help but ask:

"Director Yang, did you foresee this all along?"

Yang Qian put down her milk glass.

He smiled.

"What did you anticipate?"

"It's just that... the character Liang has caused such a huge reaction."

Yang Qian was silent for two seconds.

Yang Qian nodded, her face showing little surprise or joy.

Who says Miriam Yeung only knows how to create buzz and emotional impact by "giving out lunchboxes"?

The tragic story of someone who is lonely, misunderstood, yet still persists in fighting.

I will do everything I can to protect them, even if they will never know my name.

To deliver hope in despair, to become a glimmer of light in darkness.

Isn't this kind of subtle, soul-piercing "gentle cut" sharp and shocking enough?

This generation of viewers has underestimated the power of knives.

A true knife is never just about the annihilation of flesh.

The tempering of the spirit, the loneliness of the soul, the silent sacrifice...

These things are often more profound than death itself, and they leave an indelible mark on people's hearts.

He put down the empty milk glass and tapped his fingertips lightly on the table.

The climax of the story of Agito is far from over.

The opponent's collapse seems to have come faster than expected.

This feeling... isn't bad.

……

at the same time.

Inside a private room in a coffee shop with excellent privacy.

A tablet computer was placed in front of Zhou Lin, with the screen displaying the website of a luxury brand.

Slide your fingertip across the screen to zoom in and see the details.

"Hey Xiaolin,"

Sitting across from him, Zhou Dali took a sip of his iced Americano.

"You've been agonizing over this for almost half an hour. What's the difference between this one and the one you just wore? Aren't they both ridiculously expensive?"

Zhou Lin didn't look up, her tone serious: "Texture, design language, styling possibilities..."

"ha?"

Zhou Dali picked at his ear, indicating that he couldn't understand this at all.

"If you ask me, I'd be even happier if you just gave him a five-figure red envelope or a brand-new, top-of-the-line gaming console!"

"A man is a boy until he dies!"

Zhou Lin finally raised her head and gave him a disdainful look.

"You know... if you give me this one I finally chose, combined with our previous plans, would that surprise be enough?"

"I think it's just okay, not as good as..."

MAN!

"Awooo—!"

An elbow strike!

"Awooo—!"

Zhou Dali instantly transformed from a tough guy back into a shrimp, hunching over and gasping for breath.

"Xiaolin...!"

He grimaced in pain.

"Let me tell you, if you keep hitting me like this, seriously, one day, your cousin will die from a fractured rib cartilage!"

"A limited edition commemorative poster of 'Kuuga' personally signed by Teacher A-Guang."

Zhou Dali: "!!!"

"Come on! My body! It can take more~"

"For the sake of peace and love among humankind, a mere elbow strike is insignificant! Please show no mercy!"

Zhou Lin: "..."

Her cousin is definitely doing something shady in private.

"Ahem, don't worry about the details!"

Zhou Dali coughed strategically to quickly steer the conversation back on track.

"So, how do you plan to celebrate Mr. Guang's birthday?"

Zhou Lin shook her head.

"This is where I'm stuck. It feels like... Teacher A-Guang seems to have everything he needs."

"The party is too noisy; he might not like it."

"Having the entire venue booked for a meal is too ordinary..."

"Given his personality, he would probably feel burdened and troubled by fan gatherings."

Zhou Dali scratched his head as well.

"How about... we secretly ask Sister Xiaoran for her opinion?"

"Sister Ran?"

Zhou Lin was taken aback.

"right!"

The more Zhou Dali thought about it, the more feasible it seemed.

"Sister Xiaoran is Teacher Aguang's assistant. She works with him every day, so she definitely knows his lifestyle and preferences better than we do."

Achoo!

Su Xiaoran sneezed.

Strange, did I catch a cold because of the changing seasons?