Introduction:
"My name is Yoshikage Kira, I'm 33 years old, and I live in the villa area in the northeast of Touou Town. I'm unmarried..."
"Click!" Pucci, who was fiddling with the camera, interrupted, "Your introduction is completely unacceptable, Kira!"
"But director, I feel this should be a very complex character. He has a kind of madness that others don't have, so I want to capture that feeling of madness..."
"Stop, stop, stop! Are you the director or am I?" Pucci said again. "I told you, just act like you normally do, that's all!"
"But I'm not a psychopathic killer!"
"..."
...
In short, this is a transmigrator who transmigrated into the body of Pucci.
The story of how he and Araki Sho joined the SPW Foundation and filmed movies under Jolyne Kujo's command.
Volume 1
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Chapter 1: The Rich Kid Bullies and Beats Up a Poor Young Man with Ambition
"KO↗NO↘DIO↗!!"
"...So, this is the interview script you submitted?"
In the Green Dolphin studio, Ryoko Kakyoin rubbed her temples wearily.
This is partly because, as the interviewer for this job application, she inevitably felt mentally exhausted after reviewing the works and applicants repeatedly.
Also because...
—A rich kid bullies and beats up a poor but ambitious young man!?
As Kakyoin Ryoko thought of this, she glanced at the slightly dark-skinned man in front of her.
The script that the man had handed them kept replaying in my mind.
Yes, that wasn't what she thought.
Instead, it was the man who submitted the script who made this extremely absurd summary of his script.
Are you sure this script is something that won't be criticized or attacked by the audience after it's filmed?
Is there a problem?
Unfortunately, the other party had absolutely no intuition about this.
After hearing the other party's sincere and confident reply, Kakyoin Ryoko sighed inwardly.
I really hope you can give me a little more of that confidence...
I really wanted to end the interview just like that.
But after seeing the other person's confident face...
She couldn't help but feel a sense of unease.
Is this kind of script really popular nowadays?
"By the way, Mr. Pucci."
Taking a deep breath and maintaining her professional smile, Kakyoin Ryoko asked curiously, "Is this 'KO NO DIO-da' some kind of key plot point, or foreshadowing?"
"No, it's just a simple line."
Pucci looked at her strangely and asked in return, "And don't you think it would be incredibly exciting and admirable if the villain, after forcibly kissing the female lead, said something as high-sounding as that?!"
"..."
I'm sure.
You wouldn't happen to be a spy sent by a competitor, would you?!
Ryoko took another look at the man in front of her, who was wearing a neat casual outfit and had a buzz cut.
Hmm, the appearance is indeed very neatly arranged.
Why don't they have brains?
...This is Kakyoin Ryoko's new assessment of Pucci after hearing his words.
After careful consideration, she realized that even if a competitor wanted to send spies and infiltrators, she would still find a way to achieve her goal.
It's unlikely that they would send someone like Pucci, who has such an ancient and simple-minded nature—in short, someone without a brain—to act as a spy or infiltrator.
There's only one script.
It's probably only someone as brainless as Pucci who would be so fond of him.
This is no longer just a summary of "a rich kid bullying and beating up a poor but ambitious young man," which will definitely cause an uproar among viewers.
Furthermore, the entire script is filled with an atmosphere of tormenting the mainstream. The fact that the protagonist is constantly suppressed by the villain in the early stages and is left all alone is another matter.
Many "feel-good" novels are like this: they have ups and downs. When the audience sees the protagonist rise from the bottom and beat down those who looked down on and bullied him, they are overjoyed.
It's like drinking a whole bottle of Sprite in one go in winter—a refreshing and exhilarating feeling.
So, did the protagonist in this script stand up at the end?
It's hard to say.
After all, when the protagonist finally meets the female lead and manages to rise slightly from the depths of being suppressed by the villain, the villain pulls a minotaur move and forcibly kisses her!
I don't understand it, but it's very shocking.
When Kakyoin Ryoko got to this point, she lost all interest in reading the subsequent scenes of tormenting the protagonist.
Instead, he quickly flipped to the end of the script.
Just as she had expected.
The protagonist suffers a brutal fate, ultimately being killed by the villain in a mutually destructive act...
"Mr. Pucci, this is yours…"
"JoJo's Bizarre Adventure," Pucci reminded him. "Of course, you can also call it the first part, Phantom Blood."
"Yes, *JoJo's Bizarre Adventure*. Are you sure this is the work you chose to apply for?"
Kakyoin Ryoko said, somewhat embarrassed.
There was no way around it; the summary, "Rich Second Generation Bullies and Beats Up an Ambitious Poor Youth," was just too catchy, to the point that she had long forgotten the original title of the script.
But "Phantom Blood"... does that mean it's a subtitle?
You're actually planning to make a sequel after this?!
Forget it, such trivial matters don't matter to me.
Anyway, this script is impossible...
"I'm sorry, your script is really..."
"Is there a second season!?"
Just as Kakyoin Ryoko was about to refuse the investment and prepare to return the script to Pucci.
A surprised voice suddenly interrupted, "I'm casting Jolyne Kujo for this script!!"
"..."
"..."
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My name is Puchi, and I am twenty-three years old. I am an ordinary transmigrator, and I am unmarried.
When I successfully awakened my past life memories, I once thought I had traveled to the world of "JoJo".
He was filled with anxiety about his fate of being defeated by the Joestar bloodline.
I also wonder when I will awaken my Stand.
After all, the "White Snake" is practically a standard feature for male protagonists in adult anime!
What do you mean by inheriting DIO's will to ascend to heaven and attain happiness?
I will be very happy as long as I can awaken the [White Snake]!
This anticipation lasted until one day, he happened to see a kid named "Conan Edogawa" on television...
And a TV series starring this kid called "Detective Conan"...
After various content about the Black Organization was shown, the creators were surprised to learn that the suicide of the man who was shot six times in the back had not yet occurred. This made Puchi realize that although the world outwardly appeared to be a crossover anime world, it was not truly a crossover anime world.
But on the inside, it seems to be just an ordinary, normal world.
In other words, his "White Snake" and his sexual happiness might also... no, it's not time to despair yet!
Just like Conan Edogawa became the main character in the work "Detective Conan".
Pucci, who had found many similar examples online, finally discovered yet another of his magic weapons!
Besides the increased mental strength from two lifetimes and the extra advantage of photographic memory.
Others are chosen actors whom ordinary directors cannot find.
He can easily find and match the best scripts for them!
After realizing this, Pucci quickly changed his original plan and prepared to become a famous director in this other world!
only...
His first step as the head of the supervisory team has yielded somewhat less than ideal results...
"I'm casting this script with Jolyne Cull!!"
"Eh...!?"
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Chapter 2: Possessing either the Crouching Dragon or the Young Phoenix can bring peace to the world.
My name is Jolyne Kujo, my age is confidential, and I am an ordinary system owner.
That's right!
She, Jolyne Kujo, while not a transmigrator, possesses a system!
Moreover, the system's capabilities are quite simple—
If the funds invested by the host in normal business activities result in a loss within a certain settlement period, the system will convert them into personal property that the host can freely dispose of, according to a certain percentage of the return.
Simply put, it means if the rebate ratio is 100:1.
Lose one dollar, and you can get a hundred dollars back!
Losing 100 yuan can result in a 10,000 yuan rebate!
Furthermore, these rebate funds are all legally completed through transactions using certain special methods employed by the system.
No one else would question the source of these funds, nor would they investigate whether there were any illegal or shady origins behind them.
It can be said that as long as this investment rebate system exists...
Jolyne Kujo can...
"Old man, just wait and see, it'll be a gold coin explosion!!"
Yes, after seeing this.
Jolyne Kujo's first thought was to make all her great-grandfather's family businesses fail in their investments, and then use the profits to become her personal assets to show her father the filial piety she had always wanted to do!
Unfortunately, dreams are beautiful.
When Jolyne Kujo was preparing to do this.
She received a warning from the system.
A list of things to note and rules to be aware of when using the system also appeared before her.
First, the host must not reveal the existence of the system.
At the same time, the business activities carried out by the host must be reasonable, legal and normal activities, and cannot be activities such as Ponzi schemes that are specifically designed to lose money.
And there's a whole bunch of detailed restrictions written on the back.
In other words, Jolyne Kujo's attempt to extort Jotaro Kujo's gold coins ended before it even began, due to the system's intervention.
However, many quick and convenient methods cannot be used due to system limitations.
But isn't it just losing money?
It's as if you'll never lose out if you don't do that?
"Just you wait, you old man!"
"I'll make sure you get all your gold coins sooner or later!"
So, Jolyne Kujo, wanting to lose money quickly enough to acquire the SPW Foundation so she could continue her filial piety, created her own Green Dolphin Studio.
The plan is to pour all the investment into the bottomless pit of film and television.
And so, today's interview took place.
And after hearing Pucci's unreliable script introduction and knowing that Pucci had absolutely no relevant directing experience before, she immediately took a liking to him!
You're the one!
My Crouching Dragon!
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—As expected, I made the right choice in selecting "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure"!
—Although the situation is a little different now, the Joestar bloodline will indeed escort me to Heaven!
Pucci, unaware of Jolyne Kujo's true thoughts, shouted in his heart.
He knew it was a script brimming with the spirit of gold.
Joestar's descendants certainly couldn't refuse.
"A scholar will die for one who understands him."
"While it's impossible for me to die for you, in the context of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure storyline, as the inheritor of DIO's will, I and you, the inheritor of the Joestar bloodline, are mortal enemies..."
"But I am no longer the Pucci I used to be!"
Looking out at the gate of the Green Dolphin Studio.
Pucci, who left after a successful interview, still feels a sense of unreality.
How did he get elected?
Even if this successful job application is attributed to the appeal of "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" to the Joestar family.
It would be a little embarrassing for Pucci to accept this gift so readily.
So, Pucci originally just wanted to use the knowledge advantage of a time traveler to earn a happy life for the rest of his days.
Feeling a special sense of being trusted so much, he secretly made up his mind: "Rest assured, Jolyne Kujo. I will never betray your trust and your kindness!"
"Even the first part of 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure' doesn't have any advantages compared to the later 'JoJo' series, which became increasingly elaborate. In fact, the story even seems a bit old-fashioned."
"But isn't the presence of a director and actors what makes this ordinary story extraordinary?"
"Works that become famous because of the actors' exceptional performances are not uncommon in this world..."
Puchi took out his phone and sent an actor recruitment notice to many members of a group chat that he had specially marked.
He beamed with satisfaction, preparing to go back and revise his somewhat rough filming script.
After all, this group chat was the source of his true confidence as a transmigrator!
Almost every member in the group is a protagonist from one of the various works he has encountered over the years!
In other words, they are what the world commonly refers to as the chosen actors!
He had originally planned to invite them to film when he was preparing to shoot certain specific works.
To prevent their status as chosen actors from being noticed by other directors too quickly.
In this way, he can invite them to shoot in the future with more favorable prices and more available time.
But now, in order to repay Jolyne Kujo's kindness.
He was about to make a decision that went against the wishes of his ancestors—
He, Pucci, will become Jolyne Kujo's savior!
These are all the actors chosen by fate, those who have the qualifications and suitable roles!
He refused to believe that a film made by a group of future Oscar-caliber actors could be bad!
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And so, in this battle of wits and deceit...
It was only Kakyoin Ryoko, the person her cousin had asked to come and help out.
They really don't understand their own boss, and the thought processes of Pucci, who is either a system owner or a time traveler.
All that could be heard was Jolyne Kujo and Pucci's triumphant laughter, a laugh that seemed to say they had the victory in the bag.
Silently taking over this "mess," thinking that even if there was going to be a loss, it shouldn't be Jolyne Kujo who lost too much, she tried to find a suitable actor.
"Although I don't understand the script very well, judging from the recent trend, even if a work with popular celebrities is a complete disaster, fans will still buy tickets for their idols."
"As long as you grasp this point, you shouldn't lose too much."
Ryoko Kakyoin pressed her temples, deep in thought, and said, "And in the end, they still have the ultimate trick of selling actor posters and related CDs!"
...
Finally, thanks to the active preparations of all parties.
The day has come for Pucci to take over filming.
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Chapter 3: My relationship with Puchi is like a fish's relationship with water.
"These are the popular traffic stars that I have summarized recently."
"In addition, you can also take a look at and refer to the works that these popular celebrities have participated in and compare them with the revenue growth of works from the same period."
It took a lot of time.
Ryoko Kakyoin was busy researching and calculating the schedules announced by various popular celebrities.
She was at the meeting on this new day.
Exhausted yet excited, she explained the data report in her hand to Jolyne Kujo and Pucci, saying, "As for the actors' salaries, there's no need to worry too much."
"Thanks to the personal relationship between Mr. Joestar and Mr. Kitagawa, it seems that as long as we reveal our identities, we will likely get a relatively favorable price, and Johnny & Associates will also invest more in our work."
That's right, just like when Pucci was thinking about how to make "Phantom Blood," the first part of the "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" series, which wasn't particularly outstanding, a better filming location.
It was as if the first thing they thought of was to improve the overall performance of the work through the actors.
Ryoko Kakyoin had the same thought.
However, compared to Puchi, who is a time traveler and can make full use of his advantages as a time traveler.
What Kakyoin Ryoko can leverage is the advantages of the SPW Foundation behind their Green Dolphin Agency and Joestar Realty.
He is a well-known real estate tycoon in the United States, a capitalist country controlled by capitalist magnates.
Is it wrong for them to contact Johnny Kitagawa, a former U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Service intelligence officer stationed in Japan and a former member of the U.S. Embassy in Japan's Military Assistance Advisory Group, to assist their operations in Japan?
No problem!
And it's not just about collaborating with Johnny & Associates on actors.
Even the promotion and release.
Backed by the SPW Foundation and Joestar Realty, they could also directly airdrop their works to NTV, the Japanese television station that has long held the triple crown, during prime time for their premiere.
(PS: The triple crown winner ranked first among all TV stations in terms of overall viewership, prime-time viewership, and sub-prime-time viewership.)
After all, he's just like Johnny Kitagawa, a Japanese-American with yellow skin and a white heart.
Matsutaro Shoriki, who founded NTV, did not grow up in the United States, but he was a Class A war criminal who was pardoned by the United States.
Would he really dare to not work for the Americans?
They definitely wouldn't dare.
It was precisely because of this that Yue conducted research on the Japanese entertainment industry.
Ryoko Kakyoin realized just how immense their advantage truly was.
Basically, they can do whatever they want in this land just by waving the SPW Foundation and Joestar Realty's name around!
This made her admire Jolyne Kujo even more.
Jolyne Kujo was able to so quickly perceive the potential of Japan, even taking into account the potential xenophobic sentiments that might arise there, and in arranging staff, she chose to recruit all of them from within Japan.
The reason she chose the script for "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" is probably because there is some value in it that she doesn't understand.
I had no idea I had just randomly chosen a place.
Jolyne Kujo, who did this to prevent industry experts like the SPW Foundation and Joestar Realty from interfering with her losses, was frowning as she looked at Ryoko Kakyoin's report.
—Does the old man know Kitagawa?
—Then I'll be at a huge loss!?
No, we absolutely cannot let Johnny's join!
That was the only thought that remained after she heard the report.
Even if you are unaware of these unsavory practices within the Japanese industry.
But the saying goes, "Japan can live without oxygen, but it cannot live without the immense fame of Johnny's."
Jolyne Kujo, who has been in Japan for some time, is still known to him.
Or, to put it another way, given the sheer number of Johnny's idol posters you can find in nine out of ten shopping streets across Japan, it would be quite difficult for Jolyne Kujo not to know Johnny's dominance and definition of male idols in Japan.
They also clearly knew that once Johnny's joined...
Even if their script is absolutely terrible, they still can't possibly lose money!
The only difference is whether you make a small profit or a large profit.
So here's the question—
What method could she use to refuse Kakyoin Ryoko's proposal?
Saying it directly is definitely not an option.
The advantages of collaborating with Johnny's are simply too great.
The existence of the system cannot be revealed, nor can anyone be aware of its existence or her true intention to lose money; otherwise, it would be considered a violation of the system's restrictions.
This is incredibly difficult for a frail woman like her.
After racking her brains for a while but still unable to come up with a good reason, Jolyne Kujo could only turn to look at Pucci, the hidden dragon she had carefully selected.
"Ahem. I think we should still take into account Director Pucci's opinion in this regard."
"After all, we're still complete novices in this field, aren't we?"
Go, Wolongpuchi!
If something goes wrong, she'll be doomed!
"Since President Kujo has said so, I'll also offer my humble opinion."
"That's the proposal that Secretary Kakyoin put forward today, it's..."
After taking a deep breath, Pucci opened his eyes again and said resolutely, "...Absolutely not!"
"..."
"...!?"
Even Jolyne Kujo, who had only decided to try her luck after seeing Pucci frowning, now stared wide-eyed at Pucci.
—So you really did look this way?
Pucci, unaware of Jolyne Kujo's thoughts, assumed that she, like Ryoko Kakyoin, was confused as to why he rejected the proposal.
And why are you so adamant in your refusal?
—Even knowing that this will be fraught with difficulties and that Jolyne Kujo might fire me, I still have to say it!
Having considered these thoughts, Pucci boldly declared, "Actually, a key character in the script 'Phantom Blood' was created by adapting and reworking one of my classmates."
"He is also the person I think is most capable of portraying this soulful character."
"Perhaps the addition of Johnny's will make our work popular from the beginning, but after the hype dies down, the Johnny's idols who cannot express this soulful feeling will ultimately make our work mediocre and quietly disappear from the audience's sight."
"Therefore, I think we cannot lose sight of the bigger picture for short-term gains, and give up greater future benefits for temporary gains!"
Hearing this, Jolyne Kujo understood.
—Holy crap! Using connections?!
—I never imagined that at such a young age, Pucci, you'd learn how to use connections and backdoors before you'd even learned anything else!
But I like it!
—My life with Pucci is like a fish's life with water!
They've won, but they're definitely going to lose money this time!
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Chapter 4 Bloody Blood
For the greater good, we must not be misled by petty gains.
What are you talking about?!
Imagine someone who doesn't know the story listening to this.
They probably think that Green Dolphin Studio is some big, well-known company in the industry.
They all had the right to pursue art and dreams, and to film those things that, while not necessarily making a name for themselves in history.
But it can be said to be a work that people will rediscover and revisit even years after its release.
But are they really that big of a company?!
Not only is it not, but it's a newly established studio where everyone, including the supervisors and leaders, is a complete newbie.
In this situation, they don't think about how to make money to maintain the healthy development of the studio.
Instead, they acted as if they weren't afraid of losing money, making moves that seemed like they were doomed to fail no matter how you looked at it.
This is simply...
marvelous!!
Jolyne Kujo stared at Pucci with shining eyes.
"It seems that our director, Pucci, already had a plan for how to film the movie when he was writing the script. That's great."
No, my little darling! Why are you agreeing with this too?!
Didn't you hear him blatantly using connections?!
Ryoko Kakyoin, who had initially thought Jolyne Kujo was quite reliable, was now looking at her with a look of horror.
Unfortunately, before Kakyoin Ryoko could say anything...
Jolyne Kujo waved her hand dismissively, cutting off her remaining words, and said, "Ryoko, I know what you're trying to say."
"But have you studied how to shoot before, and have you tried to shoot a successful film?"
"..."
I definitely haven't taken any photos.
Although Pucci is a director, he hasn't produced any successful works before.
"However, Ryoko, your concerns are indeed valid." Jolyne Kujo pondered for a moment and then said, "How about this, Pucci, in a few days, call over all the actors you've selected for this project."
"If I feel there are no problems with them after the interview, we will hire them all."
"If that doesn't work, we'll try to find new actors. That should solve everything, right?"
After all, it's not the possibility of something happening that's scary, but the possibility of something happening in the future.
If Pucci really does stumble upon some amazing actor by sheer luck, she could easily find any excuse to reject them during the audition.
Incidentally, Jolyne Kujo doesn't mention anything about Johnny's Entertainment at all here.
And, intending to end the conversation there, she looked at Kakyoin Ryoko and Pucci.
The former, despite the helpless expression on his face, accepted the suggestion.
And the latter...
"Director Pucci, do you have any questions to add?"
"That's true to some extent."
Upon hearing Jolyne Kujo's call, Pucci temporarily shifted his gaze from the employee who had just entered and brought them a fresh cup of tea, asking, "President Kujo, who was that person just now...?"
"That guy just now… Oh, you mean Jonathan?"
Jolyne Kujo remarked, "If we're talking about seniority, he should be considered my cousin, right?"
"However, since their family is currently traveling in Japan with friends, they are temporarily staying at our house. Under normal circumstances, this is not a big deal, right?"
"But they always felt like they would owe us something if they did this, so they had to come over to me to see if there was anything they could do to help out."
It can only be said that gentlemen like the Jonathan family are as rare as Abnormal beings in the Joestar family.
Every time Jolyne Kujo sees them, she feels embarrassed, even though she only wants to lose money.
And if it were just Jonathan, that would be one thing.
The problem is that Jonathan wasn't the only tourist visiting Japan; her Uncle George was too.
A successful British aristocrat.
With such a group of responsible relatives watching over her, how could Jolyne Kujo possibly lose money?
"So, is there a problem with this?"
Jolyne Kujo looked at Pucci.
I'm really looking forward to Pucci, this "professional," offering some advice on how to get rid of Jonathan and the rest of them.
"No wonder, I was wondering why it suited me so well?"
At this point, regardless of what Jolyne Kujo had asked earlier, Pucci said to her with a delighted expression, "President Kujo, I think your cousin is perfectly capable of playing the lead role in our work!"
"Even his friends, if they are suitable, can come and run for roles that might suit them!"
"..."
Holy crap!
Now, it's not just Jolyne Kujo and Ryoko Kakyoin who are affected.
Even the staff members who were listening in the audience gasped in shock.
No wonder Pucci became a supervisor at such a young age.
So his flattery skills are really that good?
He went through the back door himself, but he didn't forget to drag the boss along with him!
this...
"Jolyne, this..."
"Great, that's very energetic! It's decided then!"
Yes, how could I not have thought of that?!
She doesn't know whether other actors are reliable or not.
Doesn't she know whether her own relatives are reliable or not?
Perhaps in terms of personality, Jonathan and his friends are very reliable.
But they've never been actors before!
Jonathan, who never even participated in a play held at school during his student days, does he know what acting is?
With such a lead actor, it would be a miracle if it didn't turn out well!
Feeling like she'd found another way to lose money, Jolyne Kujo readily agreed, "Don't worry, Coach Pucci. I'll convince my cousins to come for the interview too!"
"..."
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that's all.
When Jolyne Kujo, taking advantage of their kindness, kicked Jonathan and the others out of their respective positions at the Green Dolphin Studio and brought them to the audition...
A blond, muscular man who had returned to his dorm room and was studying hard for his bar exam, along with several other group members who had agreed to meet him at the Green Dolphin Studio, gathered together and called Pucci.
He also led them into this interview location...
"What is your name?"
"Dio, Dio Brando!"
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Chapter 5 Full Stealth
"I feel so great, it's like wearing new underwear to greet the New Year's morning!"
Open the windows in the office.
Jolyne Kujo, having finished a full day of interviews, greeted the refreshing breeze with a cheerful mood and gazed contentedly at the bustling city.
After all, she was extremely satisfied with today's interview!
Puchi, the hidden dragon she had carefully selected.
As expected, they lived up to her expectations and had no way of recruiting any talented actors.
Not only are all the actors new, but...
The quality of these new actors has broken industry records. They have never even played a minor role before, and their majors were not related to acting. They are truly new actors!
Even when Jolyne Kujo personally went to interview Dior, who had been so highly recommended by Pucci, and asked him why he wanted to participate in the filming, she was deeply moved.
The other party's answer completely blew her mind.
In short, it all boils down to one sentence—make money!
He studied law because lawyers can make money.
The reason he agreed to come and act in the film is because he can earn more money as an actor than as a lawyer!
This simple wish is indeed a consensus among most people in the industry.
But is this something we can talk about?
Even if it's an act, many popular celebrities will pretend that they became actors because of their dreams.
Because everyone loves to talk about money and interests.
Reality also cruelly illustrates that having money means you can do whatever you want.
But it is precisely because reality is so cruel.
Do people only seek warmth and comfort in fictional works?
Moreover, only those who have a pursuit and ideals for film and television works can contribute qualified, or even excellent, classic works to the audience... This is also a consensus in the industry and among the audience.
But when it came to them, they did the opposite.
It's easy to imagine how their work will end up.
I'm afraid all we'll get to show the audience is the characters' good looks!
Well, just on this point.
The young, pretentious gamer Kirito and the foreign beauty Artoria that Pucci brought over are indeed very threatening.
Aside from the fact that they can't compete with those popular celebrities backed by big companies in terms of basic popularity,
In terms of looks alone, they could absolutely outshine most celebrities on the market.
If it weren't for the fact that Kirito's character was a supporting character with only two or three lines.
The female protagonist, Artoria, is forcibly kissed by the villain, Dio, at the very beginning, which completely offends those viewers who might consider Artoria their "wife".
She probably wouldn't dare sign them.
Unfortunately, in this storyline, coupled with Jonathan and Dio, who play the protagonist and antagonist respectively, their muscular physiques, which completely contradict current mainstream aesthetics...
"Wuhu, this feeling is so wonderful, it makes me want to sing a song!"
"The thought that my Uncle George and the others who kept trying to stop me from losing money were all thrown into the film crew by me, and that the scriptwriter and director was none other than the 'hidden dragon' Pucci, along with the weird actors he found, really made me incredibly excited!"
With Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong in her grasp, it would be difficult for her not to suffer losses!
"Yes, I heard that Dio and Pucci shared the same dorm room."
After laughing, Jolyne Kujo started to think about serious matters.
Entrusting the task of losing money to Pucci and his team is indeed very reassuring.
But if Pucci and his group really suffer too much loss, then everyone except her will definitely have doubts about their abilities.
Ultimately, it's very likely that this will prevent her from using Pucci and his group to lose money.
She needs to find a way to ensure sustainable development.
Thus, the dormitory, Araki-sou, which had nurtured both Pucci and Dio and was so proudly referred to by Pucci, suddenly came into her view.
"Although it's already the limit for an ordinary university dormitory to gather two talents like Puchi and Pucci at the same time, as the saying goes, 'one is influenced by one's company.'"
"Even if the others in [Araki Manor] are not up to par, can't they inherit even a fraction of Pucci and his methods by constantly observing and learning from them?"
That's impossible.
After all, it takes three years to learn good things, but only three days to learn bad things.
"Take them down! We must take down everyone from [Araki Manor]!"
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Just as Jolyne Kujo was contemplating the future.
With the help of the staff, Pucci not only completed the debugging of the fully immersive devices rented by the crew, but also successfully recorded the script for "Phantom Blood," the first part of "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure," along with related scenes.
That's right, full stealth.
In this world, the full-dive game developed by Akihiko Kayaba not only brought about a huge revolution in the entire gaming industry.
Even in the film industry, after the first director who wanted to be a pioneer used a full-dive device to shoot the world's first full-dive live-action film, it became a phenomenon.
Traditional movies and TV series were quickly banned by it almost without any ability to resist!
After all, no matter how immersive a 3D movie may seem, it's still not enough.
How can it compare to the viewing experience of simply wearing a full-dive device at home and being completely reborn into this "other world"?
The warmth of the sun on my skin, the gentle waves of the sea stirred by the breeze, and the fishy smell that wafted from the shore.
It's not just something that makes you exclaim: "Ah, this light! Ah, this water!"
How can traditional movies and TV series compare?
Just like how tokusatsu movies are easily defeated by 3D special effects movies.
This is similar to how Pucci believed that Dior and his team, who had absolutely no acting experience, would bring success to "Phantom Blood".
Because after several years of development and involution.
The requirement for actors who can fully immerse themselves in the film is that the entire shoot must be done using a full immersion device.
Now, not only do they use fully immersive equipment for filming, but they also block out the actors' real memories, making them truly see themselves as natives of the script's world, acting solely with their subconscious to maximize the realism of the work!
The legend of the chosen actor arose from this.
It has been continuously praised by industry insiders.
After all, no one can guarantee that an actress who claims to be the leader of the "pure and innocent" faction in the real world won't portray a succubus mother in the script.MP4.
"Now that everyone is familiar with the script, then—"
"JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood, Chapter 1: Dio the Invader. Action!"
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Chapter 6: Filial Piety and Fatherly Love
"Uh, now?"
Ryoko Kakyoin had lost count of how many times she'd had a headache, and could only wearily ask Pucci, "Are you really sure you want to start now!?"
Although the entire production team was taken over by Pucci, who was appointed by Jolyne Kujo, after Jolyne Kujo took over as the head of the crew, the production team was managed by Pucci.
But the only person with this kind of inexplicable self-confidence is Jolyne Kujo.
In fact, even in other film crews, there isn't a single production company that wouldn't send professionals to the set to check whether the crew has invested their money in the filming.
Or is it possible that they are using filming as a pretext to swindle money and run away?
At Green Dolphin Studio.
The task of producing and supervising naturally fell to Ryoko Kakyoin.
For this matter, I've been staying up all night these past few days to learn the basic filming process for movies and TV dramas.
Although it cannot be said that she was able to independently direct the filming of a film or television production.
However, there's no problem in not being fooled when watching others take photos.
That's why Ryoko Kakyoin couldn't help but remind Pucci of this.
After all, it was filmed entirely underwater.
It seems to shut down the actors' primary consciousness, causing them to lose their memories of the real world and immerse themselves wholeheartedly in the world of the script, using their subconscious to film.
However, there are loopholes that can be exploited.
Hypnosis, suggestion, deepening the impression of the script character... some established production teams, or well-known actors.
They all have a set of methods to ensure that they don't deviate too much from the script even when fully immersed.
Otherwise, if the actor's subconscious is truly allowed to improvise, it would be problematic.
How lucky must a production team that films completely immersive works be to always find actors who perfectly fit the script and character?
It is also impossible to create a complete transformation in a short period of time that will lead to the rise of fully immersive works and sweep traditional film and television works into the dustbin of history.
But what can you do when Pucci is a rookie supervisor?
Dior and the others are all a group of new actors, aren't they?
Pucci only learned some general versions of this skill from his teachers when he was in school.
As for the more high-end content, it is regarded as a traditional craft by major well-known film and television crews and actors, and will not be easily passed on.
The industry has even developed a series of specialized psychological counseling services and hypnotherapists for this purpose.
so...
"Secretary Kakyoin, do you think our production team's budget allows us to secure what level of technical support?"
Pucci countered, "If it were a big-budget production, it would certainly significantly enhance our work, but we wouldn't have the extra funds for subsequent filming."
"As for technical support for standard specifications..."
"To be honest, that kind of thing is not much different from what I did before."
Pucci, who assisted Dior and his team in putting on these full-dive suits—different from those used in home use, but specifically designed for filming—was responsible for all the preparations.
And then they guided Dio and the others' consciousness into the script world they had prepared long ago.
Then he turned to Kakyoin Ryoko and said, "And I also believe in Dio and the others. After all, putting everything else aside, Dio is a genius actor who only comes along once every few thousand years!"
"He doesn't need to act out petty theft, illegal businessmen, or local thugs; he can just stand there."
"A stench even more foul than a sewer or vomit will automatically emanate from him!"
"In short, Secretary Kakyoin, you just stay here and keep an eye on things."
He showed the adjusted footage to Pucci, who was being transmitted from the fully submersible device, and said to Ryoko Kakyoin, "You'll soon see why I chose them."
"..."
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Where is this place?
Who am I?
Dior snapped out of his daze on the uncomfortable, rock-hard sofa.
He closed the book in his hands with regret.
He stood up impatiently, but as he put down his book, he completely concealed his regret and impatience, asking, "What's wrong, Father? Is it time to take your medicine?"
"You idiot! Even if you took those medicines, they wouldn't have any effect whatsoever!"
So it was all just a dream all along?
Although he can no longer clearly remember the contents of that dream.
But he still remembers that in that dream, his life was more than a hundred times better than it is now!
—Hmph, just you wait.
Even if it's something you can only get in your dreams, I, Dior, will get it in this reality!
—But before that...
"I want wine! If you have money to buy medicine, why not use it to buy wine instead!"
Dior dodged the flying bottle by tilting his head.
He stared at the old man lying on the hospital bed like a dead man.
His nominal father thought.
— First, I need to clean up the stinking dog poop that's blocking my way.
That's right, it absolutely needs to be cleaned thoroughly...
then...
Dalio Brando
Born in: 1827
[Died in: 1880]
"You are a wicked and cunning man who caused your mother to die from overwork. You are the worst kind of father."
"You want me to become rich? Okay, I'll show you!"
"Although I can survive on my own, I'll use anything that can be used! Including your [inheritance], and this Joestar family!"
Similarly, this is also so that I can quickly live the happy and peaceful life in my long-forgotten dream!
As the scene changed, the father, who had originally wanted to ask him to buy some wine, appeared.
At this moment, he had gone from being a patient lying in a hospital bed to a tombstone lying in a cemetery.
Dio, holding a letter that his father said allowed him to move into the Joestar family home despite living in the slums, looked at the inscription on the tombstone with disdain.
He then spat a mouthful of freshly made saliva onto his father's tombstone with unwavering precision, declaring, "Scum!"
"..."
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But outside the world of the script.
Ryoko Kakyoin, who was observing the world of the script through the equipment, was still reeling from Pucci's "praise" of Dio.
Then I saw Dio in the world of the script, who brilliantly portrayed this scene of fatherly love and filial piety without any unnecessary foreshadowing.
"Is this... getting into character?"
"It was that fast!?"
A genius actor who only appears once every few thousand years.
He doesn't need to act out petty theft, illegal businessmen, or local thugs; he can just stand there.
A stench even more foul than a sewer or vomit will automatically emanate from him!
Kakyoin Ryoko recalls Pucci's introduction of Dior in her mind.
She finally understands what it means to have something so rare, something that only comes along once every few thousand years.
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Chapter 7: KO NO DIO
"Okay, it seems that my previous thinking was indeed a bit flawed."
Unlike Ryoko Kakyoin.
Pucci, who saw the transmitted footage, was not impressed by Dior's acting skills.
Instead, he frowned and began discussing something with the staff member next to him.
After all, the regret and confusion that Dio had at the beginning quickly disappeared from his face.
But if you look closely, you can still notice something.
Even if he's a chosen one, is Dior still just a newcomer who's only just started out?
Fortunately, this short clip did not affect the plot and could be removed in the subsequent editing, or the focus could be shifted to Dalio Brando to avoid the impact of this shot.
Otherwise, I might really have to reshoot the filming, since I just made that boast...
Puchi sighed inwardly.
He then discussed with his staff how to revise the script's world and its future development.
For example, how much should the travel time for Jonathan to come and rescue the damsel in distress be accelerated?
Otherwise, Pucci is genuinely afraid that the actress who plays Alina, Artoria, will drastically alter the story of "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" into "The Bizarre Adventure of the Artoria Clan".
It's worth noting that some actors' subconscious biases have led to the final product deviating completely from the original script.
This is quite common in the industry.
Small shots that can be edited out are fine.
However, if there are shots that cannot be edited, then the only option is to scrap everything and start over, remodeling and filming the script's world.
This undoubtedly added several layers to the production team's budget.
This is why some production teams completely abandon their projects and, by sheer bad luck, release drastically altered scripts.
After all, the heavily modified version of "Succubus Mom" might even help them recoup their costs.
So after realizing this problem.
Pucci naturally wants to prevent this problem from happening again.
"Thank you, Secretary Kakyoin."
"?"
"If it weren't for your reminder, I would probably still be immersed in the joy and praise of finally starting filming, and then slowly forget these most basic things."
"..."
No, what happened?
Completely unaware that it was her arrival that prompted Pucci to want to show her what a chosen one was, Pucci himself discovered that even a chosen one couldn't be someone who could reach max level instantly.
He stared at Pucci with a completely bewildered expression.
She genuinely doesn't think there's anything wrong with it.
However, this is probably the difference between a professional and someone who is not a professional.
While thinking this to herself, Kakyoin Ryoko forced a knowing smile and said, "Is that so? It's good that you understand, Director Pucci."
"Mmm-hmm."
No, why are you nodding?!
Having suppressed her urge to complain, Kakyoin Ryoko said with a cheerful expression, "Good luck."
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Something's not right!
Something's definitely not right!
Why?
That's probably why Kakyoin Ryoko actually started chatting and laughing with Pucci today!
Don't misunderstand.
Jolyne Kujo wasn't jealous.
It's not that I'm against office romances.
It's not that I think Kakyoin Ryoko might collude with Pucci to embezzle the funds from filming "Phantom Blood" for their own pockets.
Rather, it would be better if it were the latter.
It might be better for Jolyne Kujo.
It seems that, according to the system's assessment, this kind of employee slacking off to make money for the company is also part of the investment loss.
So before this, if Ryoko Kakyoin hadn't volunteered to take on the role of producer...
Jolyne Kujo probably wouldn't care about the budget allocation for Phantom Blood.
In the end, she will use the system to earn back all the funds she lost, along with a hundredfold interest rebate.
It was like the death of Qin Shi Huang – there was no more winning!
So why is it only a day that has passed?
Ryoko Kakyoin, whom I had been guarding against like a thief, is actually so friendly with Pucci.
"Mmm, it really is because of love!"
Jolyne Kujo confidently deduced, "In psychology, isn't there a phenomenon called the suspension bridge effect?"
"When a person is crossing a suspension bridge with trepidation, their heart will involuntarily race. If they happen to meet another person at that moment, they will mistakenly interpret the racing heart caused by this situation as the other person making them fall in love... I imagine that's how it was for Ryoko and Pucci."
"Because Pucci is such a useless person, Ryoko couldn't stand it anymore, and so she and Pucci started a romantic comedy amidst their playful bickering."
Although this sounds outrageous.
But are there any other possibilities besides these?
It can't be because Pucci is actually really good.
Or perhaps it's because her cousin Jonathan, along with those truly new actors whom Pucci brought over who weren't even extras, were actually some hidden big shots?
Impossible, absolutely impossible!
Having eliminated that possibility from her mind, Jolyne Kujo, having regained her composure, began her usual routine of slacking off for the day.
After all, the motto of their Green Dolphin Studio is that if you can slack off, you absolutely cannot work seriously.
Being late for work, leaving early, and absolutely no overtime work on holidays are allowed, while still ensuring that employees are paid their full wages on time... Only then can it be considered a sound system.
If it weren't simply a matter of throwing money around, it wouldn't be recognized by the system.
Jolyne Kujo wants to give the entire Green Dolphin Studio a 100-year paid vacation before anything else.
It's infuriating! She's made so many money-losing deals.
How come she hasn't lost all the New Year's money she used to start the company yet...?
"...Wait a minute!?"
Flipping through the ledger that Ryoko Kakyoin had organized, Jolyne, who felt a pang of heartache looking at the blank zeros marked on it, suddenly realized something.
"Why is there so little?!"
"Isn't filmmaking supposed to be very expensive?!"
That's right, after calculating the numbers in the ledger several times using a computer.
Jolyne Kujo has to admit a fact.
That's the budget she planned to lose during the filming of "Phantom Blood," if we really look at the expenditure ratio given in the ledger.
It's impossible to lose everything; in fact, there will be a huge surplus!
Doesn't this mean she'll lose several small goals for nothing when the system settles the score?!
No, absolutely not!
Jolyne Kujo, increasingly furious, stopped fishing and prepared to confront Pucci, demanding an explanation for why he had helped her save money!
Then...
"KO↗NO↘DIO↗da↘!!"
She then witnessed what a bewitching smile truly meant—a smile so captivating it could be etched into one's DNA...
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Chapter 8: Let's Call the Police, Pucci
"Director Pucci, the scene you mentioned is coming up soon."
On the set of "Phantom Blood," a crew member asked Pucci with concern, "Shouldn't we stop filming and call the actors back first?"
"no need."
Pucci said confidently, "Instead of saying we've been watching them closely, don't we know how they've performed?"
"..."
Do they understand?
They know it all too well!
Even among them, many were carefully selected by Jolyne Kujo, fresh out of school.
But there are also many low-level staff who spend their days on various film crews, being called around by their superiors to do odd jobs in different departments.
It was only after years of working overtime and facing a hopeless future that they turned to Green Dolphin Studio, which offered better benefits.
But whether you're a newbie or a veteran.
They also had to admit that Dior and his fellow newcomers performed in a way that was anything but new.
Although in the initial filming
Dior and his team did make some mistakes that newcomers often make, which caused some setbacks in the shooting process.
But that's all there is to it.
The staff watched as Dio and his team, who initially made some minor mistakes, transformed completely, immersing themselves in the characters and the world of the script.
But it's very clear just how outrageous Dio and his group's subconscious thoughts are.
It also makes it clearer how difficult it is to integrate the subconscious of these actors into a single script.
If it weren't for the exceptional skills of those veterans at the grassroots level among them...
Furthermore, under Jolyne Kujo's generous spending spree, the new staff members, who were fully motivated, absorbed the essence of the veterans like sponges, and worked together to coordinate the operation of the script world.
Putting aside other things.
Just as Pucci had initially feared.
It's really possible that "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" will become "The Bizarre Adventure of the Artoria Clan".
After all, Alina, played by Artoria Pendragon, has a subconscious mind that remains even after it has been weakened.
Even after the production team enhanced Kirito's subconscious, his character, extra A, was still a step behind and was almost overshadowed by Artoria.
Well, the changes in the 50th Army of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army before and after the Korean War are so similar that it's impossible to tell they are the same army.
Fully immersive filming allows actors to use hypnotic suggestions and other techniques at the beginning to better immerse their subconscious in the role.
Furthermore, externally, by using character template data compiled by the production team, the subconscious of certain aspects of the actors can be enhanced, making them more compatible with the characters in the work.
However, this method is not so effective for actors with overly strong subconscious tendencies.
Artoria's example is a case in point.
That's why the staff couldn't help but worry when they learned what scenes they were going to film next.
Given the strength of Artoria's subconscious.
Dior was spared the forced kiss.
Could he really turn around and force a kiss on Alina?!
"I know what everyone is worried about, but Dio is different from Kiritani."
"Although Kirigaya has a strong subconscious, he is essentially a gentle harem king. When facing strong girls like Artoria, he is inherently at a disadvantage."
"Where is Dio?"
The sun is setting.
This shot is rendered using the imagery of a blood-red setting sun.
Although outside the script's world, the staff were still hesitant about filming this scene.
They feared that Dio wouldn't even have the courage to force a kiss when facing Elina, and that Elina would use the bamboo basket as a holy sword to brutally kill him.
But at Pucci's request, the shot still appeared before them steadily.
Along with Pucci's words, a faint voice echoed: "If Artoria is an upright female knight, then Dio is the L-rank Demon King residing in the Demon King's castle."
"Have you ever seen a demon lord who has been killed by a female knight, or a female knight who hasn't been killed by a demon lord after meeting him?"
"This is a natural advantage based on attributes."
That's right, just like King Arthur in Fate, who lived like a saint.
Dio from "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" is also an extremely evil villain.
Unlike villains in other works, who are driven by reasons that lack purity, such as women or saving the world, they are not villains.
The reason Dio became a villain, the savior of evil people, is because he was born a wicked scoundrel, and the various crimes he committed can never be absolved!
Faced with such a wicked person.
Don't say that the current Dior has had her subconscious mind heightened, while hers has had her subconscious mind lowered.
Even if it's fair competition where nothing has been modified.
Artoria couldn't possibly suppress Dio.
Therefore, the things the staff were worried about did not happen at all.
On the contrary, Dior's subconscious completely dominated the entire scene.
"Oh, your name is Alina?"
"I see that you and JOJO have a pretty good relationship."
It was a smile, but it didn't make anyone feel warm at all.
Instead, even those of them outside the world of the script couldn't help but feel a chilling, magnetic voice.
It was DIO who, along with his two henchmen, blocked Erina's way home and said angrily, "I always thought it was strange. That guy should be depressed, but lately he's been acting all happy. Oh, I see."
"..."
"He...he did it!"
Even Artoria, in the game world, began to turn and run away.
Dior, a pleased smile playing on his lips, skillfully pulled her back and forcefully kissed her.
Almost simultaneously with the expressions of Kirito and the other two extras, even the staff outside the script world exclaimed in surprise!
"Coo coo coo~~"
Even if Artoria realized what was happening and started making mistakes.
With her power level reduced, she is ultimately not the King Arthur with the Red Dragon Heart from the Fate series.
With her current strength, she could only tear the seams off DIO's clothes.
Then comes the rebound, like hitting rock bottom.
The staff had been worried that he might be suppressed by Artoria's strong subconscious, but Kirigaya Kazuto suddenly seemed to awaken.
With a ferocious expression and wide eyes, he shouted in an exaggerated yet perfectly natural tone, "As expected of Dior! He easily accomplished what we couldn't! Truly admirable, truly inspiring!!"
Because, just as he said.
Artoria's previous dominance was now being used against Dio!
Did you kiss JoJo?
Not yet.
Filming is still ongoing.
Especially when combined with Dior's current expression, which shows he feels no guilt whatsoever and even has a smug look on his face.
Even the staff members like Pucci, who were outside the script world and already knew how the plot would unfold, couldn't help but focus their cameras on Dio, who was pointing at them with a devilish smile and a thumbs-up.
"Your first kiss wasn't with JoJo! It was with me, Dio!!"
This is the influence of a savior for evil people!
so...
"Director Pucci, maybe... we should call the police..."
"...???"
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Chapter 9: The Big Shots Hidden Among the Crowd
"The method is not a problem at all, as long as the fact that they kissed is preserved!"
"That means her relationship with JOJO is over!"
"I will absolutely not allow JOJO to make any friends or lovers!!"
Loneliness is a terrifying emotion.
Just like the most terrifying punishment in prison is not the iron bars in the hands of prison guards, nor the electric chair or other torture instruments, but an ordinary little dark room with nothing in it.
This isolation from the world can not only drain a person, but also drive them insane.
That was Dior's goal.
Turn Jonathan into a depressed, good-for-nothing idiot, and then take everything away from him little by little.
In this way, the Joestar family's inheritance will belong solely to him!
That's why Nanzawa Jūjū, who had watched Dio's performance from beginning to end, couldn't help but offer advice to Pucci.
—Let's call the police!
After all, a person's subconscious cannot be faked.
Even though Dio was in the world of the script, his subconscious desire for "evil" was indeed amplified by them using a full-dive device.
However, this approach is not without its flaws.
At least with current technology, it's impossible to turn someone who is subconsciously cowardly into a ruthless killer simply by amplifying their murderous impulses.
According to Minamizawa Jūjū's understanding of the fully submersible device.
Dior's portrayal of a villain was less due to the influence of the full-body stunt device.
Rather than saying that the full stealth device only affected him by increasing his innate evil aptitude from nine to ten.
In short, it is recommended that the police be called to thoroughly investigate Dior's past!
This can be seen as the insights he gained from meeting all sorts of people when he had to go into the adult film industry to shoot works like "Innocent XX Academy" that combine romance and action, due to financial problems.
And look how skilled Dior is at it.
He might have done something similar before.
Even if not, given the dangerous subconsciousness Dior has displayed, it's always a good idea to keep an eye on him.
"I see, that's what you're worried about."
"But don't worry, Nanze. I know more about the relevant procedures than you do."
Pucci replied confidently.
After all, who wouldn't be shocked to discover on their first day back from time travel that their roommate is actually Dior?
Unless you really don't know the other person.
Otherwise, the first thing to do would definitely be to call the police.
Coincidentally, Pucci had read "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" when he traveled here.
So he not only anonymously reported Dior, but also reported his other roommates as well.
It was suggested that the police conduct a thorough investigation of them, and that they also commission renowned detectives from around the world to investigate them.
However, even now, Dio and the others still share a dormitory with him.
Judging from the fact that they were not arrested by the police.
It's not that the police and those famous detectives failed to find evidence.
That means that in this parallel world, Dio and his companions did not commit any crimes.
"Moreover, instead of focusing on things that might not even be discussed in the future, let's, as supervisors, concentrate on the filming in front of us."
Pucci brought the topic back to the filming, saying, "Although Dior's performance was already very strong, I think it could have been taken to another level, using special cinematic language to express Dior's villainous nature."
"By the way, Nanze, what are your thoughts on this?"
Yes, Pucci was genuinely seeking advice.
Because if you mention the name Nanze Shiba, some people might not recognize it.
The name Akiyuki Shinbo is so well-known that even people who don't watch anime often are familiar with it!
Those big shots.jpg
Monogatari series, Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Nisekoi...
These representative works, one after another, basically allowed Pucci to instantly recognize the other party after hearing their pseudonym.
Of course, this is in light of the fact that Shinbo Akiyuki is currently still using the alias Minamizawa Hachiju.
He is not the future version that will directly use a large number of freeze frames to capture this 45-degree angle kissing scene.
Then, along with the bold text "KO·NO·DIO·Da" that was specially enlarged and highlighted, filling the entire still frame, Akiyuki Shinbo played it on a loop.
Instead...
"I think..."
What are you discussing?
Along with Akiyuki Shinbo's voice, Jolyne Kujo's voice rang out.
"What happened that we need to call the police?"
As she said this, she was also constantly asking the system questions in her mind.
If, during filming, she were to report herself and send the entire crew to jail...
Could she possibly bypass the restriction that she must publish her work and incur a loss on the settlement date before receiving the system rebate?
Get the system's rebate directly.
"It's nothing, it's just that our actors seemed to be acting too hard, which scared Director Minami."
"oh."
Upon hearing the system's negative answer, Jolyne Kujo replied with a regretful expression.
As for Pucci's explanation, it seems the actors were overacting...
Just kidding. Jolyne Kujo, who had personally seen Minamizawa Jūjū's resume and recruited him, knew very well what this seemingly lewd, bearded middle-aged man was like.
In reality, it was quite lewd that he was the director of those kinds of films.
She had originally been thinking about how to persuade Pucci to give Nanze Shiba an important position.
Before she could finish speaking, she only uttered the name of Nanze Shiba.
Pucci, as if he clearly knew the other party, asked with shining eyes to Minami Sakaba to join his team, even offering to give up his position as assistant director!
Hmph, men~~
Therefore, this is Pucci's explanation.
Jolyne Kujo naturally projected her image onto Minamizawa Hachiman, interpreting Pucci's words as very lewd and violent.
If even a professional adult film director like Nanze Shiba thinks this film is very explicit and violent, then wouldn't the final cut be extremely unsuitable for children and definitely get banned?!
—And does that mean I'm destined to lose money too?!
—Indeed, my decision to choose Pucci and Nanze XVIII was the right one!
Jolyne Kujo was extremely satisfied.
He stopped paying attention to such trivial matters and turned to ask her the purpose of her visit: "By the way, is the production team's budget sufficient?"
"When I checked the accounts, it seemed like you didn't lose money... and didn't spend much?"
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Chapter 10: Idealists
"...Hey, shouldn't this be a good thing?"
Upon hearing Jolyne Kujo's accusatory remarks, Pucci looked at Jolyne Kujo with a blank expression, then at Akiyuki Shinbo.
It was as if they were asking Akiyuki Shinbo, this well-funded veteran—
Is this reasonable?
When does a boss stop questioning the source of funding?
Are you worried that these employees will be stingy when it comes to spending money?
Even coal mine owners are nothing more than that.
Oh, right.
Among the businesses run by the Joestar family is Joestar Realty, a company specifically responsible for real estate transactions.
And then there's the SPW conglomerate, a large conglomerate that started out mining oil before transforming into a biomedical and high-tech company...
Thinking about it that way, it makes a lot of sense.
But aside from Jolyne Kujo and the Joestar family, isn't the Green Dolphin Studios mostly unrelated to the SPW Foundation or Joestar Realty?
Otherwise, Ryoko Kakyoin wouldn't have suggested using Joseph Joestar's name to intimidate people and solicit sponsorships.
After he explained his considerations regarding funding...
Even Kakyoin Ryoko, who initially disagreed with his approach, had to succumb to the reality of the situation.
This funding shortage must be real.
Then why...?
Perhaps sensing the questioning looks from Pucci, and even from Shinbo Akiyuki, who had also never heard of such a request, she noticed.
Jolyne Kujo, who had prepared this speech on the way here, said with feigned deep emotion, "Pucci, and Minamizawa, what do you think of the industry now?"
"...Uh, it's alright, I guess."
Pucci said uncertainly.
Although he is a newcomer to the industry.
However, as a transmigrator, after learning that there are other-dimensional isotopes in this world, and fully submersible devices that can bring out the advantages of other-dimensional isotopes.
He felt that the entertainment industry and related sectors in this parallel world were not yet over.
This is something that naturally produces talented players.
In the Japanese TV animation industry of Pucci's previous life, which was dominated by Blu-ray sales, he could crush a lot of veterans, and he occupied two of the top ten spots in the history of sales.
These are Bakemonogatari, which is second only to EVA, and Akiyuki Shinbo, which is sixth.
I nodded in agreement, thinking that the industry was probably not finished yet.
"No, the industry is doomed!"
Jolyne Kujo said with heartache, "Director Pucci, do you know why I agreed to your suggestion not to go to Johnny's Idols, even though I knew they would bring huge traffic and popularity to our work?"
"Because I don't think these idols who can only sing, dance, and rap are worth this price!"
"Even if I use my great-grandfather's name, I can still get the same discounts!"
The real reason here is that she wants to lose money.
But this doesn't stop her from using these online comments criticizing certain idols to occupy the moral high ground and cover up her original purpose.
Besides, she wasn't wrong.
"The essence of fully immersive filming is to allow the audience to experience the most realistic visual sensations, as if such a story is really happening in another world."
"What about those idols?"
"Even if there are indeed idols who are trying to transform themselves, most of them are still dominated by the role templates in the full-dive device, acting like robots."
"Since their function is almost the same as NPCs, why don't we just use NPCs to replace them? Anyway, NPCs whose appearance can be freely customized are definitely much better looking than these idols!"
Well, although filming entirely in stealth mode seems to eliminate the difficulties associated with age and role.
Not only can men play women, but they can also reverse aging and play non-human roles such as animals and monsters, without needing to specifically find child stars and animal actors.
This is also why they were able to successfully film Dio and his companions in "Phantom Blood," whose physical condition was at the age of 12.
However, in most cases, lowering the age is already the limit for fully immersive filming.
Actors capable of playing non-human roles like monsters are extremely rare, perhaps one in a thousand.
After all, no matter how much you try to block out memories.
Subconsciously, most actors believe they should be human.
If, during filming, their subconscious as humans clashes with their inhuman appearance in the script's world...
So, it's not impossible that Deadpool from Marvel would go completely insane, wreaking havoc and causing massacres in the scripted world, making it impossible to continue filming the entire movie, or turning it into a completely different movie.
This also marks the beginning of the era of complete stealth.
Idol dramas that rely solely on good looks still have a strong market presence.
As long as the character template is set well and the actor's subconscious is not too extreme, then idol stars who rely on their looks can naturally continue to use their looks to perform the script.
However, such works are rare in fully immersive films and television dramas that emphasize a realistic experience.
They are basically at the bottom of the hierarchy of contempt, equivalent to the traffic-driven dramas in traditional film and television.
People who like it will really like it, while people who don't will hate it like it's shit.
It's clear that while Pucci and Shinbo Akiyuki don't reject these kinds of money-grabbing dramas, they don't particularly like them either.
Seeing the change in Pucci and the others' expressions, Jolyne Kujo secretly raised the corners of her mouth and continued, "That's why I want to change this industry!"
"I want to prove that instead of wasting funds on idol stars who only care about looks, it's better to use those funds wisely to improve the overall production quality of the work. Let's bring out the true advantages of a fully immersive work and give our viewers a sense of realism, as if they've traveled to another world!"
"Now, Director Pucci, do you still think that not spending more budget is a small matter?!"
"..."
Is this the Joestar bloodline?
Even if it's a different world.
Even if it's just a change of job or goal.
The Joestar bloodline remains so dazzling, and so full of the golden spirit.
Looking at Jolyne Kujo, who seemed to radiate the light of an idealist and wanted to change this stagnant industry with her own strength, Pucci thought to himself.
but...
"But President Kujo, the budget for Phantom Blood wasn't that big to begin with."
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