Violence supervision in Conan

Chapter 42: It's so dark! The first week box office is out!
"Big Sensation! After the premiere of "That Summer, the Quiet Sea", it received unanimous praise!"

"Big crisis! New director Takeshi Onino suddenly appears, aiming at the Blue Kingdom!"

“Big question! “That Summer, the Quiet Sea” shows its potential as a dark horse, can it continue to be a dark horse?”

"Big words! Junior director Onino Takeshi criticizes Japanese romance film directors: All you shoot are pornographic films!"

"..."

The next day, overwhelming coverage appeared again.

All major newspapers, magazines and television stations rushed to report the news about the movie "That Summer, the Quiet Sea".

Among them, a film review written by Nichimi TV news reporter and host Rena Mizunashi, "'That Summer, the Quiet Sea' - a movie you must go see once this summer", attracted widespread heated discussion among the public due to its meaningful words and Rena Mizunashi's popularity.

It is worth mentioning that this time many media are no longer mainly reporting on Kudo Shinichi. The director Onino Takeshi has also been mentioned many times and finally has a name.

The name of Onino Takeshi also appeared in the public eye for the first time.

In particular, the interview report broadcast by the Japanese TV station that evening allowed more people to know this very distinctive new director.

"Hiss—this guy looks too fierce, doesn't he? He's actually a film director?"

"But the movies he made are really good. Yesterday I watched "That Summer, the Quiet Sea" and was moved to tears..."

"Is it really that good? Can it compare to 'Cyan Kingdom'?"

"What's so good about this movie about the pain of youth that only moans without reason? Le Se! Support "That Summer"! Pure love is the best!"

"Nonsense! What kind of rubbish movie dares to copy "Cyan Kingdom"?!"

"That's right. Right now, 'Cyan Kingdom' is number one on the box office charts. How was the box office in the summer? How can it be compared?"

"..."

With the blessing of popularity, Takeshi Ono and "That Summer, the Quiet Sea" have sparked widespread discussion.

Coupled with the word-of-mouth spread by the first batch of audiences, it added fuel to the fire, making the latter's popularity almost close to the hit movie "Blue Kingdom" which currently tops the box office charts.

This also triggered a debate among fans of both sides, which eventually turned into mutual attacks.

But overall, fans of "Cyan Kingdom" still have the upper hand.

After all, "That Summer, the Quiet Sea" has just been released, and only a few people have seen it, unlike "Blue Kingdom" which has been released for a week and has accumulated a large number of fans.

However, there is one thing that fans of both sides agree on, and that is that director Takeshi Onino is truly the most unique figure in the Japanese entertainment industry.

Not only is the film like this, but the people are also...

It is said that after this interview was broadcast, at the same time, the sound of children crying was heard in many families across Neon, and parents were in a panic.

This phenomenon has triggered a lot of discussion and analysis among sociologists, but in the end, no cause could be found and the issue was left unresolved...

……

At this time, Takeshi Ono, who was at the center of the storm, was in Ono Eiga.

The trio, Muranishi Toru, and the two supporting characters, Takakura Kenji and Takakura Aoi, who are on vacation, are also here.

They gathered together, with obvious nervousness on their faces.

They are waiting for Toei's announcement of the first weekend box office statistics.

Gui Yewu had a serious expression on his face and sat in front of the phone with his back straight. He tried hard to look calm and composed, but his clenched fists betrayed him.

No one spoke and the atmosphere was eerily quiet.

"How about I peel some fruit?"

Takakura Aoi couldn't help but speak out.

Swish!
Twelve eyes stared at her.

"Woo~"

The little girl was almost scared to tears and quickly covered her mouth.

Gui Yewu waved his hand and said, "Alright, relax, there's nothing to be nervous about. Look at me, I'm not nervous at all."

Muranishi Toru immediately complimented him, "Boss, you are very confident. Our determination is far inferior to yours!"

This guy has been sticking to Takeshi Ono since the filming of the movie was completed. He can't be driven away. He even calls him "boss". His intention to surrender is obvious. Although he hasn't joined the Ono group yet, he's almost there.

Seeing Muranishi Toru with a "villainous face", Takakura Kenichi and Fujita Tora's faces changed, and they looked at each other, seeing solemnity and vigilance in each other's eyes.

"This guy is so good at flattering people, he's a formidable opponent and should not be underestimated!"

"Jingle Bell!"

Just then, the phone rang suddenly.

Gui Yewu was quick-witted and quick-handed, and he picked up the phone like a gust of wind.

"Moshimoshi! Kikuchi-san? What! The box office results are out?!" Everyone's expression suddenly tensed and they subconsciously held their breath.

"How much... Phew, I get it, Arigato!"

The phone hangs up.

In an instant, everyone's eyes turned to Gui Yewu, with strong expectations in their eyes.

Facing their gaze, Gui Yewu looked around, expressionless and silent.

Seeing this, everyone couldn't help but feel depressed. Could it be...

Muranishi Toru frowned, quietly took a step back, and protected everyone in front of him.

Takakura Kenichi hesitated and opened his mouth, trying to comfort him: "Boss..."

Gui Yewu exhaled and silently raised two fingers.

Everyone couldn't hide their disappointment: "Only two million?"

Gui Yewu's cold expression melted away, the corners of his mouth curled up, and he shook his head.

Everyone's eyes widened: "Twenty, twenty million?!"

The smile on Gui Yewu's mouth quickly spread and he continued to shake his head.

Everyone's breathing suddenly became rapid, revealing a look of disbelief: "Could it be... 200 million?!"

Under the burning gazes, Gui Yewu slowly nodded.

"..."

No one spoke, and the atmosphere fell into extreme silence.

Everyone couldn't believe what they heard.

Gui Yewu took a breath and repeated in a suppressed excited voice:
"The total box office of "That Summer, the Quiet Sea" in its first weekend was... 200 million yen!"

"hiss--"

"Yogada!!!"

Instantly, cheers filled the entire room!

Everyone's face was filled with smiles from the bottom of their hearts.

The box office reached 200 million in three days after its premiere!
This is undoubtedly an exciting and thrilling achievement!

Muranishi Toru, who knows the business, immediately jumped out, cheered loudly, and raised his fist excitedly: "This box office has broken the first week record of "Blue Kingdom"!"

The others were stunned, and then cheered again.

"Si Guoyi!"

"Super Siguoyi!!"

"Boss, are you going to win!!!"

The trio cheered and jumped for joy. There was no other way to describe them except as a group of uneducated Yakuza.

Kenji Takakura and three others were influenced by the enthusiastic atmosphere and soon joined the "Sri Lankan First Army".

The cheers nearly blew the roof off.

Gui Yewu no longer deliberately put on a stern face, and looked at the happy people with a smile on his face.

The box office exceeded 2 million in the first weekend, which is indeed an extremely exciting result, proving that "That Summer, the Quiet Sea" is very popular.

He, Gui Yewu, succeeded!
Although he was excited, Takeshi Ono was not overwhelmed by the box office that exceeded his imagination.

He is still very sober.

Generally speaking, a movie's box office is highest in its first week of release.

Even though the first week is mostly just a three-day or even two-day weekend, sometimes people go to the movies just for the novelty of watching something new.

In addition, marketing and promotion also play a role.

The concentrated and bombarding publicity in the early stage will arouse the audience's interest in watching the movie, and then it will be released in the first week, so it is normal to get high box office.

Like many Hollywood blockbusters, the box office revenue in the first three days can account for more than 50% of the total box office.

So, although it has made a good start, it is still unknown what the final box office will be.

Gui Yewu did not start daydreaming because of this.

Now is just the beginning...

(End of this chapter)