New Century Anime Warrior

Chapter 101 The Pastry Chef Strikes Again

"Mr. Si, I'm so sorry, there's really nothing we can do."

After the studio project progress meeting, Si Hua transformed into the primary person in charge and general supervisor of the Sino-Japanese cultural exchange project, reviewing all the results of the early preparation stage of "0079".

Lin Xiaxia had just given feedback on the review results to Himuro Publishing when Kentaro Saegusa's request to hold an online meeting arrived.

It seems that Si Hua has returned to China, or is still handling his two projects.

"Mr. Saegusa, are you referring to the script issue for Neon Genesis Evangelion?"

"Yes, Si Jun's script is really too lofty and profound. Our team has a lot of difficulty in understanding it, especially since it is full of religious and science fiction concepts."

After saying that, Kentaro Saegusa sighed deeply.

Si Hua is a completely different person now. He is a guest of honor at Disney, the world's animation giant, and is no longer the young junior that Si Hua could look down upon just last month.

Even Disney has shown great favor to this animation genius, which means that not understanding Neon Genesis Evangelion is not a problem with the script at all, but a problem with oneself.

For a team, not being able to understand the script means they can't move the project forward.

Failure to advance the project is tantamount to wasting everyone's time and resources.

This has truly turned a one-track mind into a double bind.

"I see. It seems I did think things were too simple before."

Since Lin Xiaoxia said that many of the Japanese team's key members couldn't understand the script, Si Hua had already started thinking of countermeasures.

Releasing a new theatrical version without any prior setup is definitely not a fair thing to do.

Although the conceptual framework of Neon Genesis Evangelion seemed very appealing during the negotiations, with its combination of religion, mecha, and exploration of the darker human philosophies favored by islanders.

It truly captivated them, leaving them mesmerized.

However, it cannot be denied that there are many problems here.

For example, it starts with a bunch of technical terms without any background.

Moreover, the relationships between the characters are completely undefined, and the emotions have no source.

Essentially, the new theatrical version is the same as the old theatrical version; both are a kind of supplement to the TV version.

For ordinary viewers unfamiliar with the original story, this film is a nonsensical, noisy, and visually terrible movie.

Without the painful foundation laid by the original TV version, the new theatrical version is an incomprehensible stream-of-consciousness disaster.

After a brief silence, Si Hua, having figured things out, took the initiative to bring up the topic.

"I understand, Mr. Saegusa."

"It was my oversight; I was too eager to just throw out the coolest and most interesting idea in my mind."

"How about this, I'll take some time to write a new script. Don't worry, the new story will be told in a gentle and detailed way."

Kentaro Saegashi's eyes lit up, new script?

That means he no longer has to suffer through this terrible script for the new theatrical version!

"Thank you so much, Mr. Si!"

Kentaro Saegusa wished he could kneel down before Si Hua on the spot.

"So, do you already have any ideas for the story of the new script?"

"Of course, this script was actually conceived long before the new theatrical version."

"Si-kun, please tell me the name of the new script!"

Although he didn't know why Kentaro Saegusa was suddenly so excited and inexplicably expectant, Si Hua still told him the name of the new script.

"The new script is called 'Neon Genesis Evangelion TV Version'."

"???"

Kentaro Saegusa initially thought he had misheard.

Why is the title of this new script so similar to the previous "Unlucky Thing"?

"Um, Mr. Si, did you misspoke just now?"

"No."

"The name of the new script is—"

"Neon Genesis Evangelion".

You were just messing with me!

"—Please explain in detail, Mr. Si."

"This is the script for the TV version; you can think of it as a story that takes place in a parallel world to the new theatrical version."

Isn't this just telling the same story?!

For a fleeting moment, Kentaro Saegusa felt an overwhelming urge to smash the computer screen displaying Si Hua's face.

Baka yarou!

Are you treating me like I'm nothing?!

Huh? I'm just living a simple life?

That's even worse!

Although he was a little puzzled as to why Kentaro Saegusa's face twitched a bit at the end, Si Hua didn't pay much attention to it. Perhaps Director Saegusa was just too happy to finally have something to do.

It's understandable that they couldn't help themselves when they were happy, since they weren't professionally trained.

After the remote meeting ended, Si Hua immediately opened the safe hidden under his desk and began searching through it.

Alas, one who eats the king's food must serve the king faithfully.

We still need to put in a little more effort.

This safe was specially designed after the studio was established, and it is different from the studio's publicly known secure room.

On the surface, the confidential room contains normal trade secrets, technical documents, or similar materials that need to be kept confidential.

The small safe in Si Hua's office contains scripts, ideas, manuscripts, or copies of works that he has gradually compiled over the past two years.

Most importantly, there are some trends in social and technological development.

Although the two worlds are not the same and many details are completely different, making them not very useful for reference, they are similar in terms of macro-level development trends.

Then one's past life experiences would have value.

These are the reasons why Si Hua is so arrogant in this world.

"Let me see where I put the TV version script. I remember I didn't finish it. I only wrote half of it before I got lazy."

Suddenly, among a jumble of folders, Si Hua spotted a record—one of the documents used to check the existence of the work.

The above is a list of games that I played for a long time in my previous life.

"Terraria, FTL: Faster Than Light, The Binding of Isaac — I've played quite a few indie games."

"Um?"

Si Hua was taken aback. "That's right!"

"These are all very simple indie games to develop, some can even be completed by one person—they seem like perfect for those bastards that Sister Wanqiu is training with."

"So that I won't have to come to me every day complaining that I've been neglecting my duties since joining the studio."

Si Hua acted immediately, calling out to the door, "Sister Xia, come here for a moment."

Soon Lin Xiaxia came in with her thick notebook.

"Boss, what are the plans?"

"Inform the game development team that we're having a brainstorming session with the game designers later."

"Oh, and while you're at it, also let the art and music teams know to come and sit in on the session. The new game probably won't be able to do without their support."

"By the way, let Sister Liu come over too. We still can't do without her for logistical support."

Lin Xiaoxia became more and more confused as she listened, and after Si Hua stopped talking, she couldn't help but ask the most profound question.

"Boss, have you noticed that when you call all these people over, the entire studio is here?"

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Si Hua was taken aback.

Holy crap, did my studio really have that few people?

"So you only wanted to hold a game-related brainstorming session, but you mobilized the entire studio?"

Lin Xiaoxia nodded frantically; it seemed the boss had finally realized they were just a small, makeshift operation.

"Let's add another agenda item: discuss whether each group should expand its staff."

"Okay. So what is the main topic of our brainstorming session this time?"

"Let's discuss how much empty promises we should make to gamers."