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Director Yuta Doi spoke, his tone conveying an artist's understanding and respect for those who also dedicate themselves to their work.

Suoh Shun rubbed his throbbing temples with his knuckles, then his gaze shot towards Director Doi like lightning.

"Director Doi, time is precious, let's get straight to the point. First, let's watch the final trailer for 'Love Like a Bouquet,' which will form the basis of today's meeting."

Director Doi nodded and gestured to his assistant.

The assistant immediately operated the remote control, and the electric curtain in front of the conference room slowly descended, while the recessed lights on the ceiling dimmed, leaving only a few focused light sources above the conference table.

On the huge screen, the first thing that appears is the stylish star logo of [Star Engine] and the flame-like logo of [Burning Films].

The screen went dark, and after a few breathtaking seconds of darkness, a gentle, soothing piano melody, tinged with a hint of melancholy, flowed out, like a gentle stream, washing over everyone's heart.

The first image slowly emerges to the melody, displaying a line of text.

Sharing a pair of headphones is an act of love, as is learning to listen to music alone.

The story begins with a "destined" missed opportunity.

In the dead of night in Tokyo, as the doors of the last train close, Yu Genkawa and Akane Kurokawa, playing the characters Mugi Yamanoe and Kinu Hachiya, meet.

This fateful opening sets the tone for the entire film, which is both pure love and cruel.

They were like discovering another version of themselves in the world: wearing the same canvas shoes, liking the same authors, and using movie ticket stubs as bookmarks.

"My life goal is to maintain the status quo with you."

The camera captures these shared details: the two listening to music, reading comics, and chatting all night long—all radiating the unique glow of youth.

Love here is like a grand and joyous "answer check," where every common ground fills the two people with ecstasy.

However, the change in the lens tone foreshadowed the failure of this "synchronization".

As the image transitions from warm yellow to cool blue, the wear and tear on love begins to gradually become apparent.

From student to office worker, the synchronized rhythm is disrupted: one still wants to share newly discovered comics, while the other is overwhelmed with work in front of the computer. Arguments, silences, and sleeping back to back become the norm.

The most heartbreaking scene is that the sofa where they once shared everything is now occupied by two people sitting in silence.

Romance is diluted by reality, and intimacy is lost over time.

The director's skill in editing the trailer lies in the parallel editing of "blooming" and "withering".

The sweetness of sharing an umbrella at the first meeting intertwines with the calm gaze exchanged in the restaurant before the breakup; the joyful embrace on the balcony during the passionate love affair overlaps with the lonely figure brushing past each other in the crowd after the estrangement.

This contrast reinforces the film's core metaphor: love is like a bouquet of flowers, beautiful but destined to be fleeting.

It is no longer a sweet metaphor, but a tender yet cruel verdict.

This is not a story about "the wrong person," but a true story about "the right person at the wrong time."

The trailer ends, and the lights come back on.

The bold headline reads: "Love Like a Bouquet" to be screened nationwide this autumn.

The meeting room fell silent for a moment, everyone still immersed in the emotional atmosphere created in those short two and a half minutes: the complex feelings of sweetness and bitterness, beauty and regret, were perfectly conveyed by the images and music.

"Clap—clap—clap clap!"

Zhou Fangjun, Liu Yinqiyi, and Si Bajun were the first to applaud.

His applause wasn't loud, but it was firm. Then, Director Doi, Arashi Kato, the producer, and everyone else started clapping.

“Excellent.”

Suoh Hayabusa looked at Director Doi, a glimmer of light finally appearing in his weary eyes. "The emotional intensity and pacing control have exceeded my expectations. Director Doi, thank you for your hard work."

"besides..."

He turned his head to meet Genkawa Yu's gaze and said with a smile.

"And Genkawa-kun and Kurokawa-san, you both gave excellent performances in this film."

"Yes."

Upon hearing this, Director Doi smiled approvingly.

"The chemistry between Genkawa-kun and Kurokawa-san is really great. Their acting is so natural, just like a real couple. It definitely adds a lot to this movie!"

All eyes naturally turned to Yuu Minakawa and Akane Kurokawa.

Kurokawa Akane lowered her head slightly, somewhat embarrassed, while Genkawa Yu maintained a polite smile and nodded to Doi, Isaki I (8), and Suo Hayato.

"It was the director's excellent guidance that gave us a lot of room to improvise."

"Since that's the case, let's prepare to move forward with the publicity work."

Suo Fang Jun waved his hand with great force.

"This time, our goal is the Japan Academy Film Prize!"

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The subsequent meeting, which lasted for more than three hours, was mainly about specific promotional plans for "Love Like a Bouquet".

Besides the prize-winning campaign, other strategic deployments also need to be carefully studied to ensure that every promotional campaign achieves the greatest effect.

Suoh Hayabusa's expression was very serious, and he wanted to control every single step of the process.

His questions were often incisive, pointing directly to the details of the plan. Although exhausted, his resolute determination as a chaebol heir to a do-or-die situation made everyone present serious and dare not slack off in the slightest.

Throughout this process, Yu Genkawa maintained a clear mind and, as the lead actor, put forward various considerations regarding publicity strategies.

After all, this film was equally important to him, and he couldn't afford to be careless in the slightest.

When the meeting finally came to an end, the attendees filed out carrying thick stacks of documents, leaving only Yu Minakawa, Akane Kurokawa, and Hayato Suo, who remained firmly seated in the main seat.

Akane Kurokawa and Yu Minakawa exchanged a glance. Having lived with her boyfriend for so long, she naturally understood what he meant.

She tactfully and quickly tidied up her notebook and pen, then gave a slight bow towards Suoh Hayabusa before gracefully leaving the meeting room, carefully closing the heavy solid wood door behind her.

"Hehe, it seems... Kurokawa-san and you have a really good relationship."

Suoh Hayabusa caught the exchange of glances between the two and immediately displayed his true colors as a chaebol heir, revealing a knowing smile that only men would understand.

"It's actually pretty good."

Genkawa Yu looked at Suoh Hayabusa across from him and said seriously, "What would you like to discuss privately, Suoh-san?"

"Regarding the progress of 'Your Name'."

"What's the current situation?" Genkawa Yu stroked his chin and began to inquire.

"The progress is not bad, but..." Suoh Hayabusa's tone was somewhat helpless, "Do you remember the animation director we initially chose?"

"New Haisang?"

“It’s him. He’s an incredible genius, but also a crazy guy.” Suoh Shun rubbed his temples. “He can make the entire special effects team work for seventy-two hours straight for a five-second shot, until the movement trajectory of every ‘star’ matches the image in his mind.”

"But the result... was truly impeccable."

Suoh Hayabusa paused, his eyes blazing with intense heat. "Although the pressure is immense, if the subsequent production proceeds at this pace, it should be completed by mid-November and released in theaters in early December."

Hearing him say that, Genkawa Yu couldn't help but feel his heart surge with emotion.

"This is excellent news. If we can guarantee both the construction period and the quality, we will undoubtedly have a trump card in our hands."

"Even if you have the ace in your hand, you still have to see what cards your opponent plays."

The next moment, Suoh Hayabusa's eyes suddenly turned cold, and his voice became even lower.

"My 'good older brother' hasn't been idle. I heard he's used every available resource to secretly launch a mega-scale commercial film, and most importantly..."

Suoh Hayabusa stared into Genkawa Yu's eyes and spoke slowly.

"He successfully persuaded Amu Hiroshi to star in the film, with an astronomical salary and a share of the global box office revenue."

"Amu Kuan..."

Genkawa Yu repeated the name softly, his expression becoming somewhat solemn.

In the Japanese film industry, this name is almost synonymous with "national recognition" and "box office guarantee." Hiroshi Amaki's acting skills are superb, his range as an actor is wide, and he has a huge fan base that spans several age groups.

The films he stars in enjoy a natural advantage in terms of screenings, and his fan base is incredibly strong.

Add to that the mainstream commercial film model, and the core resources of the action-packed genre that Shogo Suo can mobilize... this is indeed an insurmountable wall.

"Ah, Amu Hiroshi-senpai... is indeed very troublesome."

Genkawa Yu pondered, his fingertips tapping lightly on the cool glass.

Do you have a solution?

Suo Hayabusa looked at him, and after a while, he noticed that Genkawa Yu actually had a faint smile on his face.

"Mr. Suoh, what do you think ultimately determines the fate of a film? Is it a top-notch cast? Or a huge investment?"

Suoh Hayabusa squinted, offering no reply, waiting for him to continue.

"It's about empathy and storytelling."

Genkawa Yu smiled slightly, "No matter what, their film projects are indeed very large, but in the end, they are nothing more than having a strong cast and a large investment."

"But we can make a simple documentary as a selling point for promotion."

"Documentary?"

“Yes, just treat it like behind-the-scenes footage, and title it ‘The Dream of Animated Films’,” Genkawa paused, “The storytelling aspect of marketing and promotion is the real weapon to move people.”

"...I see."

Suoh Hayabusa muttered to himself, slowly savoring the meaning of the word, "Genkawa-kun, sometimes I feel that you are more like a pure... gambler than someone like me who has been in the business world for over a decade!"

“When we sit at this gambling table and put all the chips in our hands into the game, there is no turning back.”

Genkawa Yu responded calmly, his smile now carrying a sense of composed strength.

"What we need to do now is not to worry about how big our opponent's cards are, but to trust our own judgment and then play our cards beautifully."

Suoh Shun nodded heavily, his eyes sharpening again.

"Since the stakes have been placed and the game has begun, there is only one outcome: 'winning'."

He stopped dwelling on the outcome of "Your Name" and instead asked, "Next, the promotional period for 'Love Like a Bouquet' will begin in full swing. Can you manage your schedule? 'Kamen Rider Fox' is about to start filming soon. Will there be any conflicts?"

"Suoh-san, please rest assured, my manager has prepared a detailed schedule, and the time slots can be staggered, so there will be no time issues."