After briefly explaining the content of the web drama, Luvia readily agreed to Nanaya's invitation.
Now anyone can tell that the "Madoka Magica" project has a bright future, and being able to play Tomoe Mami again fits perfectly with Luvia's business strategy.
The Nine Winds on the other side are even easier to deal with.
Despite starring in Madoka Magica with the others, Kujo Fuu received the lowest earnings among the five.
After all, Kyoko's role is only slightly more than Mami's, and Kujo Fuu's original popularity was far less than Luvia's.
Now that the official is planning to give Kuoko more roles, it can be said that Kujo Fuu is exactly what he wants.
Finally, Nanaya found Ori.
Yes, although Nanaya and others said that they would ask Ori to be the director, Ori was the last person in the entire crew to know about this job.
"Senior, you are acting first and asking for permission later."
Ori glared at Nanaya fiercely with a threatening look: "Shouldn't you tell me about this kind of thing right away?!"
"Ahahaha."
Nanaya scratched his head and turned away guiltily.
"I just thought Ori would definitely not reject me..."
Ori shook his head helplessly: "So, in the eyes of my seniors, I am just a lazy person who does nothing?"
"Of course not!"
Nanaya immediately retorted: "Ori, you are definitely the best one."
"No, what I mean is, do you think I can't find a work project on my own?"
Ori put his hands on his hips and said angrily: "I am a director after all. I also have stories I want to create, right? Senior, do you think of me as a tool that you can use whenever you want?"
"Forehead..."
Nanaya wanted to deny it immediately, but suddenly found that he couldn't say it.
Because Nanaya really thought so in his heart.
But can I say this?
"I knew it. Senior, you really take it for granted."
Ori gently rubbed his temple with his fingers.
Nanaya replied with a bit of guilt: "I understand. I will go find Shiki."
If it was just a three-episode web series, it wouldn't be a big problem to have Shiki on stage.
Moreover, Shiki Matsuno, who is good at expressing delicate emotions, should be more compatible with "Madoka Magica" in terms of shooting style.
The more important reason why Nanaya would choose Ori is to maintain the consistency of style between the prequel and the main story.
Apart from this junior fellow apprentice whom he had brought up, Nanaya really couldn't find a director with a shooting style similar to his own.
Seeing Nanaya's lost look, Ori's heart softened again.
[What a loser. I clearly said I would teach this guy a lesson this time.]
Ori cursed himself, then said to Nanaya: "No need, I'll take this job."
"real?"
Nanaya's eyes immediately lit up.
"But!"
Ori raised a finger: "Senior, you must greet me in advance next time!"
"Yeah, I know."
Nanaya nodded vigorously: "So Ori, remember to clear all your schedule for the next four years. My FGO needs your full participation."
Ori's eyebrows jumped, and he really wanted to step hard on Nanaya's feet.
"Ha--"
Ori slowly exhaled a breath of foul air.
"Senior~~"
With a fierce look in his eyes, Ori really looked like an evil ghost.
"Didn't you just ask me to tell you in advance?"
Nanaya suddenly realized that he might have opened some extraordinary mechanism.
Otherwise, why would my little junior brother, who has always been well-behaved and obedient, become like this?
"I said you should give me a heads-up in advance, but I didn't say I have to do it even if you give me a heads-up!"
Ori was a little annoyed and complained: "You stupid senior!"
"I understand."
Nanaya quickly comforted him, "After the FGO project is completed, just tell me what movie you want to make, and I will pay you directly!"
If everything goes well, the FGO project will be able to bring at least several billion dollars in direct profits to Nanaya.
This is still Nanaya's lowest estimate. He did not even take into account the extended products such as the in-game purchases.
As a good assistant to the crew and my good junior brother.
After finishing FGO, Nanaya will support any movie Ori wants to make.
Even if the production cost of a movie reaches the level of "Madoka Magica", Nanaya will pay for it without hesitation.
In Nanaya's opinion, this was something Ori completely deserved.
"It's settled then."
Ori looked excited, as if he felt he had made a profit.
Nanaya patted his chest and assured: "Don't worry, how could I forget what I promised you?"
"Don't worry, I won't ask for too high a price." Ori nodded at Nanaya's head and said, "The production cost will not exceed 100 million US dollars~"
[My stupid little junior brother~ Even if you double the amount, I, your senior brother, won't even frown. ]
However, Nanaya still didn't tell Ori this.
Since his junior fellow apprentice thinks he has made a profit, then let him make a profit.
"By the way, Senior."
Ori is still very serious about doing things.
Since he had already agreed to film the prequel to "Madoka Magica" with Nanaya, he naturally had to ask about the relevant precautions.
"Does the prequel web series of Madoka Magica need to be very serious and realistic in style?"
"Well...I think it's feasible."
This is not a meeting with the media, Nanaya will not talk nonsense.
"After all, this is the style of Madoka Magica's stories, and this way of storytelling is also acceptable to fans."
Ori tapped his delicate chin and said, "Well, after all, I can't do special effects as well as my seniors."
"However, Ori," Nanaya warned solemnly, "There is one thing you must pay attention to."
"Which one?"
Ori was obviously asking for advice from Nanaya.
This is not only because Nanaya is the director of "Madoka Magica", but also because the other party is his senior.
Although Ori believes that he has made great progress as a director now compared to a few years ago.
But compared to Nanaya, Ori still seems a little inferior.
"You have to remember that the theme of Madoka Magica's story can be very heavy, but you must never eliminate the parts of Madoka Magica that attract the audience."
Nanaya organized his words and continued, "Although the story of Madoka Magica can be described as completely dark in terms of plot, there are still many bright spots in Madoka Magica - that is, the parts that the audience likes."
Ori thought about it and realized that it was indeed as Nanaya said.
The theme of "Madoka Magica" is very heavy, but it is never just that heavy.
The five magical girls that appear in the whole story are not bad people, they all have their own shining points.
Of course, it is precisely because their starting points are good that the final results are tragic.
This further highlights the dramatic conflict.
However, this does not deny the positive side of the magical girls' emotions.
It is precisely because of the simple and strong emotions in it.
The black-haired girl will go through countless reincarnations just to save Madoka, her only friend.
Similarly, it is this kind of pure emotion.
That's why Madoka chose to become the Principle of the Circle and sacrifice herself to save all the magical girls.
Anyone who thinks that the movie "Madoka Magica" is completely dark and does not show anything beautiful.
Either they have never seen it, or they hate Nanaya and his movies so much that they are deliberately slandering him.
However, whether the audience will like the final form of "Madoka Magica" depends on personal preference.
"That means we have to ensure the purity of Madoka Magica~"
Ori asked Nanaya with great interest.
Now he no longer looked like the man who was complaining about his senior brother giving him more work just a few minutes ago.
"Hey, what are you brothers talking about here?"
Shion suddenly appeared in front of Nanaya and the others with a smile on her face. Beside her were two strangers, a man and a woman, who had obvious oriental faces.
"Shion, it's been a while since we last met."
Nanaya greeted his boss with a smile.
Apart from some formulaic exchanges before, this was his first face-to-face communication with Shion in some time.
"Is that all you can say? I just heard you and Luvia say the same thing."
Shion opened her folding fan with a snap.
"Puff~"
Seeing Nanaya being humiliated, Ori covered his mouth and laughed secretly.
"Don't say that, my dear boss."
Nanaya remained calm and explained sincerely, "It's been a long time since we last met, right? I missed you so much."
"Don't come on, I don't believe your lies."
Shion glared.
"It turns out that Director Kiryu is such a humorous person."
The man standing next to Shion said with a smile.
"Shion, these two are..."
Nanaya felt vaguely that the woman next to him looked familiar, but she didn't match her face with the stars in his memory.
Shion introduced Nanaya, "This is Mr. Gao. Please be polite to him. He is the largest peripheral marketer of Washimine in the China market."
"Hello, Director Kiryu."
Mr. Gao extended his hand to Nanaya.
"Just call me Nanaya."
Nanaya has always been polite to those who can create profits for him.
"Hello Mr. Gao, this is..."
Nanaya looked at the woman next to the other person.
Mr. Gao proudly introduced Nanaya, "This is my son Chang Gong."
"Hmm! My son..."
Nanaya subconsciously turned his gaze to Ori beside him.
Ori took a step back: "What do you mean?"
"No, nothing."
Nanaya turned his gaze back and looked Gao Chang Gong up and down.
Although the other person's face was very feminine, he was fundamentally different from the effeminate young boys in Nanaya's memory.
If I really want to describe it, it would be more appropriate to describe the other party as delicate.
[Another cute boy...]
Nanaya let out a sigh.
However, Gao Chang Gong's type is obviously significantly different from Astolfo's lively girlish style.
He is a bit similar to Ori, a child with a fresh appearance.
However, he seems to be more timid than Ori.
"Director Kiryu."
Mr. Gao said to Nanaya in a friendly manner: "Chang Gong has always wanted to be in the entertainment industry. I hope you can help him."
"I will."
Nanaya nodded and smiled.
Even if it's because the other party helps him sell peripheral products, Nanaya will still take care of Gao Chang Gong a little.
As for the degree of care, it depends on Gao Chang Gong's own ideas and his talents.
Mr. Gao was very happy. After introducing his son to Nanaya, he went to talk to other partners.
For a businessman like him who spends most of his time in China, this kind of exchange meeting is a rare opportunity to expand his business.
After his father left, Gao Chang Gong behaved a little more naturally.
He looked at Nanaya hesitantly, as if he had some questions to ask.
"If you have something to say, just say it."
Nanaya felt a little embarrassed by the other party's shy look.
[Am I that scary? ]
Perhaps with Nanaya's consent, Gao Chang Gong bravely asked him a question.
"Um... Director Kiryu. I heard that 'God of War' is better than your 'Madoka Madoka'. Is that true?"
"Huh??!! What did you say?"
Nanaya's face was full of black question marks.