I really just want to grind for entries related to crossover anime/manga.

"I believe you."

There's nothing we can do if we don't believe it. Suoh Shun has already gone all in, and we can only believe that "Your Name" will ultimately prevail.

Meanwhile, the atmosphere in Shogo Suo's office was unusually lively.

As Shogo Suo looked at the discussions on Twitter and the soaring popularity of "Shogun: Soul of the Shogun," a smug smile appeared on his face.

He sat in his office chair with his legs crossed, tapping his fingers lightly on the desk, his tone tinged with disdain.

"Hmph, do you think you can compete with me with just an animated movie?"

His assistant, standing beside him, wore a fawning smile.

"Indeed, their animated film hasn't even had a trailer yet. I guess they're not confident enough to release it."

"Our movie trailer has gone viral online, and we're sure to achieve great success."

"That's natural."

Shogo Suo proudly raised his chin, "I've put so much effort into creating this 'Shogun', and both the production cost and the cast far surpass their so-called animated film."

"Besides, Genkawa Yu is indeed quite popular, but he's still not as good as Ama-san. Once I beat Suo Hayato, I bet Genkawa Yu will come begging to me."

"Yes, after you inherited the Burning System, of course Genkawa Yu will come to you for help, unless he's lost his mind."

"Yes."

Shogo Suoh thought about it for a moment. The public opinion department had been monitoring the situation on the internet for a long time, and it was mostly filled with expectations.

"Alright, since the trailer has already generated so much buzz, let's capitalize on this momentum and give them an even bigger surprise."

The assistant quickly asked.

"Suoh-san, what do you mean?"

Shogo Suo's lips curled up into a playful smile.

"The pre-sale of tickets for 'Shogun' will begin tomorrow."

"I want everyone to see just how popular 'Shogun' is. I want to use quantifiable pre-sale data to intimidate Suo Hayato and Genkawa Yu, and let them know... what a mistake it was to compete with me during the New Year's holiday."

Shogo Suo was actually a bit unsure before, but the high popularity of the trailer reaffirmed his belief.

If they can beat Suo Hayabusa in total box office revenue, there will still be a chance to turn things around after their loss at the Tokyo Film Academy Awards.

"Okay, I'll arrange it right away... We'll start pre-sales for 'Shogun' first thing tomorrow morning, and do a good job of promotion to let more people know that pre-sales have started, and strive to break the highest pre-sale record."

"Go."

"It must be done well, and there can be no mistakes."

After his assistant left, Shogo Suo sat in his office chair, looking out at the city view with a relieved smile on his face.

However, what he didn't expect was that at 10 p.m., a tweet would reignite the internet.

At 10 p.m. that evening, Genkawa Yu's Twitter account posted a simple but informative message.

"Hello everyone, I will be doing an exclusive live stream of 'Your Name' at 12 PM on December 28th to chat with you about the movie."

"At that time, we will invite Asakura Toru, the singer of 'Zenzenzense', Sato Misaki, the host, and the animation director Shinkai Kouto to interact with everyone and answer your questions."

Below is a link to a question solicitation; within just three minutes of being posted, the link was overwhelmed with traffic.

"In addition, to give everyone a better understanding of the film, the trailer for 'Your Name' is attached below for your enjoyment!"

The trailer for "Your Name" was directly attached below the post.

This post instantly attracted the attention of countless netizens, with over 10,000 reposts and comments soaring in just two minutes. It quickly climbed to the top of Twitter's trending topics, replacing "Shogun" as the number one trending topic.

At this moment, a female college student named Sato Yuki was lying on her bed in her dormitory, scrolling through Twitter. She had just been watching netizens discuss the trailer for "Shogun: Soul of the Shogun" and was also full of anticipation for the movie.

Just then, her phone popped up a Twitter notification from Genkawa Yu, and as a loyal fan of Genkawa Yu, she immediately clicked on it.

"What... a live stream?"

The girl sat up abruptly in bed, her expression becoming excited.

If it's a live stream, how could I, as an "Aiyouren," miss it?

When Sato Yuki's roommates heard her scream, they all looked over and asked curiously.

"What's wrong? What happened?"

"Look! Yu-kun tweeted!"

Sato Yuki excitedly held up her phone and showed it to her roommates.

"On December 28th at 12 PM, Genkawa-san will be doing an exclusive live stream of 'Your Name.' He'll also be inviting Ms. Asakura Toru to sing 'Zen Zen Zense' live, and there will be behind-the-scenes footage and Q&A with the audience. It's amazing!"

My roommates glanced at their phones and their faces lit up with surprise.

"Really? I've been watching Yu-kun's dramas lately, so I'll definitely be watching the live stream tomorrow!"

"Me too! Me too!"

The roommates were all fans of celebrities, so they quickly reached a consensus. After all, they didn't like older men like Amu Hiroshi, and they clearly preferred younger men like Genkawa Yu.

"Oh right, there's also a trailer."

The four girls huddled together and then clicked on the video link below Genkawa Yu's Twitter post.

The next moment, a scene came into view.

Under a dazzling starry sky, a comet with a long tail streaked across the heavens, a sight so beautiful it was breathtaking.

After the scene changes, it's the girl's monologue.

"I don't know why I cried when I woke up in the morning."

The scene shifts to the tranquil lakes, forests, and shrines of Itomori Town, reflecting the ancient charm of Mitsuha Miyamizu's daily life.

The next second, trams, skyscrapers, and flashing neon lights outline the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, as the young Taki Tachibana navigates through the urban torrent.

The trailer cleverly edits together the amusing moments after the two souls are swapped, adding a touch of youthful humor to this story interwoven with fate and time.

However, the most captivating element is the recurring red knotted rope.

It coiled around Mitsuha's hair and tied to Taki's wrist, binding the two of them together like a slender yet resilient red thread of fate, deep in the mountains and on the trains of Tokyo.

Is this... a love story?

The girls murmured to themselves, and some of their roommates were even stunned.

"I definitely have to see this movie."

Volume 4 To the New World: Chapter 5 Asakura Toru: Yu, then I'll keep watching you (2-in-1 5k)

In Tokyo at the end of the year, the air is filled with the restlessness of the approaching New Year.

Office workers are busy with year-end and year-end work, while students carry their backpacks and stroll through the streets, their faces beaming with excitement as the holidays approach.

The headquarters building of the Fuel Group, 8:00 AM.

A black sedan slowly drove into the parking lot. The door opened, and an elderly man with gray hair but a sprightly appearance stepped out.

The old man was dressed in a gray suit, his back still straight. Time had etched deep lines on his face, but it had not diminished his dignity as someone who had long held a high position.

He is Ikuo Suo, the founder of the Burning Series.

Approaching seventy, Suo Ikuo has handed over the company's daily affairs to his two sons, Suo Shun and Suo Shogo, while he spends most of his time recuperating at his villa in Karuizawa.

But today, he made a rare personal visit to the company.

After all, this competition, which he personally proposed to prove his two sons' abilities through a box office showdown, is related to the future succession of the "Burning" series.

With the decisive battle approaching, this veteran who had been in charge of the Burning series for over thirty years finally couldn't contain his interest and decided to return in person to see how the competition was progressing.

Upon entering his office, the assistants and managers who were already waiting at the door bowed respectfully in unison as the elderly man walked in.

"Good morning, Mr. Suoh!"

The uniform greetings echoed in the corridor, carrying an indescribable sense of respect.

Ikuo Suoh has been at the helm of the Ran Group for over thirty years. Starting from a small company, he has gradually built it into an entertainment industry behemoth spanning multiple fields such as film, music, and artist management. His prestige is deeply rooted within the company. Even though he no longer directly participates in management, his aura, accumulated over many years, still makes everyone dare not slack off in the slightest.

Seeing everyone bowing, the old man waved his hand and a faint smile appeared on his face.

"I'm no longer working for the Burning series, so you don't need to be so nervous. I'm just here to check on Hayabusa and Shogo, and also to find out about the latest developments of those two movies."

"Yes, yes, please have a seat."

Everyone quickly responded, maintaining their respectful posture and not daring to relax in the slightest.

Then, Masayoshi Tamura, the head of the film department, strode forward and turned on the large projection screen on the office wall.

Once the screen lit up, everyone could see that it clearly displayed data related to the two films, "Your Name" and "Shogun," including online attention, public opinion analysis reports, and so on.

There is also a very important real-time monitoring table, which represents the current pre-sale box office of "Shogun".

Suo Ikuo walked to the projection screen, his sharp gaze sweeping over every piece of data on the screen.

Based on basic data, the two films garnered roughly the same level of online attention and both dominated entertainment headlines.

"Shogun" attracted a large audience, especially middle-aged viewers, thanks to Hiroshi Maki's popularity and the stunning special effects trailer.

"Your Name" has sparked a craze among young people thanks to its beautiful visuals and the popularity of Yu Genkawa, with related topics generating a high level of discussion.

Based solely on the trailers, the two are currently evenly matched.

However, what is particularly noteworthy is the current pre-sale box office of "Shogun". In just over ten hours since the pre-sale started, the pre-sale box office has already exceeded 500 million yen.

Such results are quite remarkable in the pre-sale stage of the Japanese film market, which is enough to prove Hiroshi Maki's strong box office appeal and demonstrate the market potential of "Shogun".

Suoh Ikuo's gaze lingered on the pre-sale data for a moment before he asked a question.

"Has Hayabusa started pre-orders yet?"

Tamura Masayoshi quickly stepped forward and respectfully explained.

"Suoh-san, there's a bit of a problem with young master Hayabusa. I heard that tonight they'll be having a live stream promotional event for the movie, hosted by Genkawa Yuu-san, and they've invited Asakura Toru-san and animation director Shinkai Kouto-san to participate as well."

Suoh Ikuo nodded, his face expressionless, but his mind was racing.

He recalled his conversation with his youngest son, Suo Shun, not long ago.