Crossover Anime: The Heroine is in Trouble? I Take Advantage of the Situation

"Hey, you two, is it fun to bully people?" He stood in front of the "otaku".

Inside the mobile broadcasting van disguised as a delivery truck, Seiji Fujiwara looked at the monitor screen, a slight smile playing on his lips, and ordered the assistant director beside him: "Give that high school student a close-up of his face, capture the displeasure in his eyes."

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Another scene takes place in a quiet coffee shop.

A slightly past-his-prime middle-aged comedian sat by the window, looking worried.

He observed a young couple on a date at the next table for a long time before finally mustering up the courage to walk over.

"Excuse me, could you lend me some money for a bus ride home? My wallet was stolen."

The couple was stunned; they didn't recognize the comedian.

The two looked at each other and began to discuss in very low voices.

The camera precisely captured the hesitation on the boy's face and the sympathy in the girl's eyes. In the end, the girl took out a few bills from her wallet and handed them over.

Just then, the film crew, disguised as other guests, swarmed in, and the lights came on.

"Congratulations to the 'Human Observation' program team! You have successfully completed your challenge to showcase the brilliance of humanity!"

The couple's expressions, from shock to sudden realization, and then to happy smiles, were perfectly captured.

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All the second- and third-tier actors who were selected knew that this opportunity was hard-won.

They have no airs of being big stars and are willing to do all sorts of dangerous or funny things for the sake of the show.

Under Seiji Fujiwara's command, the entire production team operated like a precise machine, working efficiently and seamlessly. Everyone was focused on the program itself.

The final edited video far exceeded expectations, with every minute filled with both laughter and tears.

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The night before the variety show airs.

Online, discussions about the two shows are in full swing.

Tanaka Takeshi's shows have gained an absolute advantage in popularity on social media due to the presence of numerous celebrities.

Various fan groups are frantically promoting the topic, creating a grand spectacle of it becoming a hit even before the show airs.

This completely put Tanaka Takeshi and the TV station executives at ease.

"Publicity and generating buzz are the keys to success!" Tanaka Takeshi said with a smile to his assistant as he looked at the trending topics on his phone. "That Fujiwara Seiji is still too green. He thinks he can win with just a few tricks up his sleeve? What a joke!"

The TV station executives have even started preparing a celebratory banquet, ready to ridicule that arrogant young man.

Meanwhile, in the top-floor office of Genesis.

Kato Megumi, who was working part-time as an assistant, reported the online public opinion situation to Fujiwara Seiji with some concern.

"Mr. Fujiwara, their propaganda offensive is extremely aggressive, and our program is being completely suppressed in terms of online popularity..."

However, Seiji Fujiwara simply sipped the black tea she had brewed, his gaze never leaving the documents in his hands.

He simply said one sentence in a nonchalant manner.

"Ratings are the true measure of success; everything else is meaningless."

Seeing his seemingly all-knowing composure, Kato Megumi felt inexplicably at peace.

She recalled how Seiji Fujiwara had been so strategic and insightful on set these past few days, and a seed of admiration quietly sprouted in her heart.

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The night of the decisive battle has arrived.

At 9 p.m. Japanese time, the showdown, which the media had hyped as the "battle of the century in the entertainment industry," officially began on countless screens.

On one side is a lavish variety show by a traditional television alliance that has assembled half of the entertainment industry, and on the other side is "Human Observation," a mysterious program launched by Genesis Entertainment, featuring a group of second- and third-tier artists.

It was a strange night.

In countless homes, izakayas, and student dormitories, remote controls have been given an unprecedented sacred mission.

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At Wakaba Takafumi's home.

This nationally renowned comedian showed no sign of laughter at that moment.

He sat on the sofa with exquisite snacks in front of him, but his eyes were fixed on the variety show he was in on the screen.

Five minutes into the show, all the big-name celebrities made a grand entrance, accompanied by deafening screams from the fans, creating a feverish atmosphere. Takafumi Wakaba nodded, agreeing that Takeshi Tanaka was indeed a veteran, delivering a very impressive opening.

But ten minutes later, his brows began to furrow.

The first activity was "Guess the Word with Understanding," a very classic party game.

However, when the popular actor Ken Yamada drew the word "gorilla," he simply frowned, gave a perfunctory thud to his chest, and gave up, as if making any further movement would damage his handsome image.

When it was the turn of an idol female singer, she drew the character "pig" and covered her mouth in horror, shaking her head repeatedly, afraid of making any move that was unrelated to "cuteness".

Takafumi Wakaba shook his head: "Are these guys here to make a show or to take a photoshoot? They can't even manage the most basic thing for variety shows: 'putting aside their pride'! Their burdens are heavier than their heads! How can this kind of performance be interesting!"

On the screen, the game was in complete chaos.

Young idols are concerned about their image and act coy; established actors are too embarrassed to admit their mistakes and do things perfunctorily; and comedians like him, whose jokes go unanswered, create an awkward silence as if the air itself has frozen.

"Is this what we filmed?" Takafumi Wakaba muttered to himself, his expression bitter.

He watched as he and his nemesis from ten years ago were forced to stand together, forcing smiles that looked more like tears, engaging in a pointless conversation, and he felt nauseous.

"It's a disaster..." He shook his head, picked up the remote control, and a hint of curiosity and determination flashed in his eyes. "I want to die knowing why!"

"Let me see what kind of effect Fujiwara-sensei's program will have!"

He switched channels, and the opening sequence of "Human Observation" appeared on the screen.

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Shimokitazawa, Hoshi LiveHouse.

LiveHouse is temporarily closed.

Ijichi Hoshika, Nijika, Yamada Ryoka, Ms. PA, and Shimizu Eliza and Hiroi Kikuri who came to see what was going on.

Several girls gathered in the rest area, chattering away, and projected TV programs onto the wall using a projector.

"Wow! It's Takafumi Wakaba! And that 'Flash Girl' too!" Nijika exclaimed excitedly, completely like a fan looking at their idol.

"The lineup is indeed impressive." Xingge nodded in agreement.

However, this initial expectation quickly dissipated after fifteen minutes.

The program then moved into its classic interview segment.

The host asked in a very formulaic tone, "Mr. Yamada, we heard you're currently filming a big-budget movie. Could you share some interesting stories from the filming process?"

Ken Yamada immediately flashed a perfectly polished smile and replied, "Yes, the team this time is very professional, and I have learned a lot from working with all of you seniors. Every day has been full of challenges and rewards."

This answer was standard, official, and correct, but it was extremely boring.

The atmosphere gradually shifted from excitement to silence, and finally to an undeniable somberness.

"This show...it feels so boring," Ms. Pa commented, frowning. "Everyone seems to be doing their own thing, there's no chemistry at all."

“Yeah, it’s so boring.” Yamada Ryo blurted out abruptly. “The celebrities’ words are all prepared scripts, and the host’s questions are weak and uninteresting. There’s nothing interesting about it.”

"Hiccup... I'd rather... drink alcohol..." Hiroi Kikuri was already half-lying on the sofa, her eyes glazed over.

Only under these circumstances is she allowed to drink freely.

He usually struggles to fight his alcohol addiction.

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Xingge glanced at the listless group and suggested, "How about we watch Genesis's show?"

"Yeah!"

"agree!"

The girls immediately responded in unison. Xingge picked up the remote control and switched to "Human Observation" on the online platform.

The moment the scene switched, everyone's eyes were glued to it.

The first observation: "If your friend suddenly told you that he won 3 million yen in the lottery, how would you react?"

In the video, a young comedian excitedly tells his best friends the "truth" about the lottery.

Some people were stunned on the spot, some rushed up to grab the lottery tickets, and some started calculating how much money they could get.

Another friend, after a full minute of silence, suddenly grabbed his shoulder and said with a serious expression, "Listen, your wife must never know about this money!"

The genuine reactions and the unexpected bursts of laughter instantly captivated everyone.

"Wow--!!"

Uncontrollable gasps and laughter erupted in the lounge.

"This show is so interesting!" Hongxia laughed so hard she covered her stomach.

"He always manages to create something new..." Xingge murmured to herself, expressing her feelings with admiration.

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Meanwhile, in the television station's luxurious conference room.

Producer Takeshi Tanaka and a group of high-ranking executives from the television station were gathered together, sipping red wine and admiring their "masterpiece".

The atmosphere was relaxed at the beginning of the program.

"Haha, Ms. Wakaba is still so energetic!"

"Look at the online buzz, it's exploded! We've got this in the bag!"

But as the show progressed, the laughter in the meeting room dwindled, and everyone's expressions gradually became serious.

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"Why...why does this feel a bit chaotic?" A senior executive broke the silence first.

A bead of cold sweat trickled down Tanaka Takeshi's forehead. He forced a smile and explained, "This is called 'conflict.' It happens when there are many big names. It'll get better with time..."

Even so, he himself felt increasingly uncertain.

Looking at the seemingly harmonious but actually disharmonious artists on the screen, he began to doubt his "winning formula" for the first time.

"Will the audience... buy it?" The chairman's voice wasn't loud, but it made the temperature in the entire conference room seem to drop a few degrees.

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Inside the conference room of Genesis Entertainment, however, the scene was completely different.

The head of the film and television department, all the staff, and Kato Megumi, who was accompanying him as his secretary, were watching the premiere of "Human Observation".

From the very first observation project, the meeting room was filled with a cheerful atmosphere.

"Hahaha! That friend's reaction was so relatable!"

"Look at that girl! She actually rushed to help a guy who was being bullied! So touching!"

Laughter, exclamations, and applause rose and fell among the employees.

The head of the film and television department was so excited that his face turned red. He slapped his thigh and shouted to the people around him, "This is the boss's masterpiece! We've got this in the bag!"

Kato Megumi sat quietly to the side, also deeply captivated by the program's content.

Seeing the most genuine emotions on the faces of those ordinary people, she felt her heart was touched.

She stole a glance at the figure sitting in the front row, calmly watching the screen. Her inner emotions rippled like a stone thrown into a lake.

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