Pokémon, but cultural invasion

But the other members of the crew, who were enjoying their vacation, didn't seem to think so.

Questions, speculations about charges, and online arguments... the internet was ablaze with conflict, though the number of participants was not large, the intensity of the conflict was remarkable.

Ache said that on the second day after the movie's release, several staff members came to ask if there was anything they had done wrong.

Tingxiang's films have consistently been successful, leading some of the staff who joined the production team for "Hachiko" to wonder if the problem lies with them.

Quanshu had no choice but to issue a statement in the work group, indicating that everything was within his plan and that the members could enjoy their holiday in peace.

He finally began to pay attention to the chaotic information online and sensed something unusual about it.

There were actually very few real flame wars; they usually escalated into discussions about "whether tragic films should exist?" by focusing on Hachiko himself.

Some people believe that movies serve the audience, and watching movies is simply for entertainment. Tragic films not only fail to provide emotional value to the audience but also make them feel depressed, which is undoubtedly a form of fraud.

Those who opposed them were mostly audience members who were moved by the film and shed tears for the story. The audience did cry, but after leaving the theater and calming down, they gained peace and strength from within.

The two sides argued endlessly, and after several days, the latter gained an overwhelming advantage as the number of moviegoers increased.

Another point of contention is the attack on Tingxiang. Some accounts believe that Tingxiang has malicious intentions and is fabricating false stories to spread negative emotions.

He bluntly stated that Tingxiang has evolved from a conscientious company that rose from humble beginnings into an evil conglomerate that prioritizes profit above all else.

These accounts were mainly battling with Tingxiang's fans, but they were quickly defeated.

It's a strange phenomenon that there's so little controversy surrounding "Hachiko: A Dog's Tale" itself.

After observing for a few days, Quanshu traced the source and found those accounts that expressed personal opinions and wantonly stirred up trouble.

The vast majority of them come from the Unova region.

After ruling out tragic films that are unacceptable to the general public, the answer becomes obvious.

Plasma teams are so boring.

Quanshu was speechless. He hadn't finished playing that childish trick before, and now he couldn't wait to pop out and jump around again.

He thought about it, marked these kinds of accounts, but wasn't in a hurry to report them.

The group of people used very particular words, and at first glance it seemed like they were simply expressing their opinions.

Their views are reasonable, and there is no excessive use of language or deliberate smear campaign. If they are caught by the cyber police, it will at most be considered "inappropriate remarks".

The clay figurine still has some anger.

Although Izumi didn't want to clash with Team Plasma, they seemed to be keeping a close eye on Teisho.

Come and don't go indecent.

Life is unpredictable. Izumi didn't expect that the first villainous organization he would have to deal with would not be Team Rocket, which was right in his backyard, but Team Plasma, which was far away in Unova.

"Now is not a good time."

With Quanshu's tacit approval, the Tingxiang production team remained silent in the face of the escalating public opinion.

They neither came forward to clarify nor respond, allowing public opinion to fester.

As the days went by and the number of moviegoers increased, public opinion began to shift in favor of Tingxiang.

People who had never seen a tragic film before changed their original views and thoughts after experiencing it firsthand.

The burden on my heart was completely relieved after I shed a tear.

Besides, "Hachiko: A Dog's Tale" is indeed a good story.

Many netizens have gradually come to believe that even if Tingxiang fabricated the story to elicit tears, it's not such an unforgivable crime.

Artistic creations should always contain fictional elements.

The weather in the Kanto region turned completely cold, and the lake in the courtyard froze over that day.

Chapter 184 Brother-in-law

Heavy snow blanketed the frozen lake, and the ice along the shore wrapped the withered roots of aquatic plants.

Latias held an umbrella over the spring tree and struck the ice surface forcefully.

The Goldfish's sharp, white horns, like iron saws, easily cut through the ice, and the water-type Pokémon hidden at the bottom of the lake jumped up one after another, scrambling for the food bowl.

After Tingxiang became famous, the welfare home with the same name gained more exposure, and the number of people coming to adopt increased significantly.

However, because the welfare institutions in Saffron City began to distribute the stray Pokémon in the city, the overall number of Pokémon actually increased.

"Eat slowly, you're always eating like a Snorlax..."

Quanshu paused at this point.

In his field of vision, a blue sprite that looked remarkably like Latias suddenly flew out from the white snowstorm, coming from the ice surface.

The fact that they found this place means... this is his brother-in-law?

Latios's narrow, red eyes were filled with coldness; this was definitely the most unbearable winter of his long life.

From the beginning of winter when I was waiting for an opportunity to act until today, after several weeks of observation, I have found that the people in front of me are not bad people, and can even be described as kind-hearted.

Only then did he agree to show himself and meet him.

Upon seeing his brother appear, Latias suddenly remembered that he had been absent from work without cause for several months, and instinctively hid behind the spring tree.

Seeing his sister's affectionate gesture, Latios felt the bitterness he had managed to suppress well up in his throat again.

Pale blue spiritual waves emanated from his forehead, enveloping the spring tree and Latias.

A large amount of footage was transmitted between the two infinite Pokémon. Latios sighed inwardly, "As expected, it was this human who saved my sister and provided her with meticulous care."

Latias was more naive and closer to humans than he was, but it was almost impossible to deceive her, who possessed telepathy.

"Europe!"

Latios lowered its head, flew closer, and nuzzled against Izumi's shoulder.

The gratitude traveled along the mental waves, and the warm feeling lasted only two seconds before undisguised hostility followed.

Izumi felt dizzy and disoriented because he was being bombarded not only with emotions but also with information compiled by Latios.

According to him, the two siblings became the guardians of the water city to repay the human couple for raising them.

Therefore, he could understand his sister's desire to repay the life-saving grace and her decision to stay in Kanto.

It's like temporarily relinquishing the duties of a guardian and taking a long vacation.

It also subtly reveals Latios's hidden thoughts: they have been guarding the city of water for too long, and have been confined to the city of water for too long.

Since Latias had the idea of ​​going out to collect folk songs, his older brother supported him.

Even more subtle thoughts are hidden in this message: Latios believes that the lifespan of humans is fleeting for them, and that once the spring tree ages, gets sick, and dies, Latios will naturally obediently return to the water city.

And his urge and frustration to want to swat the spring tree to death with his wings.

Latios's emotional message was straightforward and candid, ending with a few symbolic threats to Izumi.

He was warned not to upset Latias and to protect her properly, among other nagging words.

"I understand."

Quanshu's expression was strange; those few gestures didn't seem like a threat, but rather like the unreasonable tantrums of a drunken brother-in-law at a wedding.

"Europe--"

Latios let out a long cry, informing his sister that the city of Water was now protected by their people and there was no need to worry.

Without any hesitation, he turned and flew away, his Mach 4 speed creating a sonic boom cloud in the air.

Izumi covered his buzzing ears and watched as Latios shrank into a tiny black dot on the horizon.

The information box in his mind lit up, and the view of Golden City, overlooking from a distant high altitude, slowly unfolded.

"Is it Latios's vision?"

Izumi remembers the Pokédex description: Latios has the ability to project what it sees and thinks onto others as images.

It turns out that even the most nonsensical illustrated guide has made a correct statement once.

Latios glanced casually at a train station and sensed the tremors of life about to fade away.

But he paid no attention and flew straight to Water City, which only takes half an hour to reach.

Izumi stopped thinking about the box in her mind, and Latios's thoughts and perceptions were sealed away as the box closed.

"That's really... a convenient ability."

With its speed, Latios could travel all over the world, making it the perfect reconnaissance aircraft.

"The speed dog in front of the station finally reached the end of its life and died peacefully."

Quanshu thought for a moment and then dialed Ache's number.

...

Late at night, the maglev train station, which had been shut down for half a day due to heavy snow affecting the switches and overhead contact lines, lit up with warm lights.

There were no passengers in the station, but the rumble of trains could be heard.

The Gyrocopter lay on the flower bed, its fur covered with a thick layer of snow.

Hearing the noise, it opened its dim, gloomy pupils.

The warm yellow beam of light suddenly shone as the station's automatic doors opened, dispelling the surrounding chill.

In a daze, Growlithe saw a very familiar figure walking out from inside, backlit, but its face was not clear.

That makes sense, after all these years, the trainer's face in its memory has long been blurred and distorted.

Warmth enveloped the speed dog; spring was in full bloom, and it returned to a bright afternoon many years ago.

"Growlithe, it's time to eat!"

The owner's voice boomed through the street, and the speeddog excitedly and nostalgically ran towards the little house in its memory.

It seems it just took a nap in the open space outside and had a very long dream.

...

"Pokémon burials and memorial services are usually held in Lavender Town."

As A-Che walked out of the station, holding an umbrella, he rejected the funeral staff's suggestion: "No need, it's fine to be buried in the place where we've been waiting for a lifetime."

He lit a candle and placed it by the flower bed.

Other crew members followed suit, using its story to send the Gyro Dog on its way, both out of courtesy and reason.

The following day, more than twenty burnt-out candles melted in the flower-shaped tray.

After the snow stopped and the sun came out, people went out into the streets to enjoy the warm winter sun.

The old man living near the station immediately understood what was going on when he saw the candles on the flower bed and the missing Growlithe.

They were used to the speed dogs sitting on the flower bed, and now that there was nowhere to feed them leftovers, they felt empty inside.

The elderly are out of touch with the times and are unaware that a movie about speeddog is being shown in a cinema just a few hundred meters away.

It wasn't until their curious grandson asked them why they were sighing that they were able to explain the whole story.

The child, who had been to the movie theater with his parents, was stunned. He never expected that the movie was based on a story that took place right in front of his grandfather's house.

Soon, news of the death of the real-life inspiration for "Hachiko" spread like wildfire online.

People initially thought it was a rumor, until one Golden City resident after another came to inquire about the news, and it was confirmed that it was true.

With Arcanine gone, there's no need to worry about the movie's popularity disturbing it anymore.

The crew members, who had been keeping quiet, also came forward to admit that the inspiration for their director's story did indeed come from Arcanine in Goldenrod City.

The story behind a hit movie... Reporters swarmed in like sharks smelling blood.

Through their interviews and reports, the story of Speeddog spread widely.

When the funeral was held, the four streets of the station were filled with people who were moved and came to see him off.

Holding mourning candles in their hands, they stretched out like a fiery dragon into the distance on a cold winter night.