"I'm in Tokyo, and this is some kind of movie star comeback system?!"

Chapter 115 Cutting Off the Fire at the Bottom of the Blade

The executive producer was completely stunned; he never expected that Sakamoto Yu would dare to speak up.

While Sakamoto Yu did not actively provoke this situation, he is certainly involved.

He'd better have a really good plan...

Ishida and Nayukifusa had different expressions, but neither of them rushed to draw a conclusion.

For the first time, Ito Yo looked directly at the male actor in front of him. His expression was somewhat surprised. If he really had a plan, why didn't he say so earlier? So you were waiting for an opening scene?

Ito Yo's expression gradually turned cold. With such a penchant for showing off, it's no wonder that Bunshun is relentlessly pursuing him.

At this moment, everyone knew that if Sakamoto Yu's plan failed, being looked down upon would be the least of their worries.

Sakamoto Yu remained calm and unhurried, explaining his plan step by step in a clear and organized manner.

The most important thing right now is to seize the initiative in public opinion.

While Bunshun appeared arrogant, it actually did the stupidest thing: it hyped up the event in advance, creating an opportunity for them to turn the tables.

What needs to be done now is to strike first and gain the upper hand.

We cannot allow Bunshun to lead the public's thinking.

He proposed that his own Watanabe agency take the lead in issuing a public statement in conjunction with the production company, before the so-called insiders at Bunshun could speak, to set the tone for the whole matter.

This is clearly telling everyone that the so-called insider information is not true at all, but is a deliberate act of revenge and smear campaign.

The so-called anonymous insider had targeted him privately on several occasions before, and this was purely a dirty trick of revenge.

By preemptively and completely destroying the other party's credibility, one can reverse the public's first impression.

Upon hearing these words, the expressions of everyone present changed.

The executive producer suddenly had a flash of inspiration, his eyes lit up, and he exclaimed inwardly how brilliant it was.

Sakamoto Yu's move was a decisive blow, directly reversing the situation at its root.

On the surface, it appears to be a statement, but in reality, it has turned from a passive stance into an active one, catching the opponent off guard.

Upon hearing this, Ito Yo paused for a moment, then his expression turned serious.

He secretly pondered the feasibility of it.

The more I think about it, the more surprised I become. It doesn't seem like it's impossible. Gossip media doesn't have much credibility among the public. If capital directly intervenes to determine the nature of the issue, there might actually be a chance for things to turn around.

It's no wonder he was taken aback; everyone was stuck in a dead end of passively debunking rumors, explaining the negative aspects, and calming public opinion.

His mind was filled with thoughts of how to clarify and disclaim responsibility.

The two sides' thought processes are essentially parallel lines, and neither dares to escalate a minor matter into "malicious industry sabotage."

Sakamoto Yu broke away from the normal way of thinking; this counter-attack tactic is not something that can be figured out immediately.

Ito Yo subconsciously let out a long sigh of relief, and his tense expression finally relaxed a little.

He looked at Sakamoto Yu with a helpless expression, wondering why he hadn't said so earlier.

Ishida stroked his stubble, his eyes lowered, his mind quickly weighing the pros and cons, his calculations crystal clear.

He knew very well that if this dragged on, and "Bunshun" dug deeper and exposed the solid evidence that the production team had used back channels, the entire production company would be in trouble.

Helping Sakamoto Valley out of its predicament is, frankly speaking, self-rescue; it's currently the only way out.

Nayuki Fusa, who was standing to the side, nodded in approval, completely agreeing with the plan.

What's most remarkable is that this move perfectly extricated Akina Nakamori from this mess, ensuring she wasn't implicated in the slightest and completely protecting their own artist.

However, his joy didn't last long; he felt inexplicably uneasy.

What if someone like that has designs on Nakamori? How can I stop him?

Having thought this through, Nayuki felt it was necessary to ask Akina where this guy came from and what his relationship with her was.

After a brief silence in the office, Ishida looked up at Sakamoto Yu and asked seriously, "Are you sure this will completely stabilize the situation?"

Sakamoto Yu curled the corners of his mouth: "As long as everyone cooperates properly, we can not only quell this storm, but also turn the trouble back on us."

From now on, they'll be the ones in the passive position.

Ishida nodded, ready to finalize the strategy and take immediate action.

However, Sakamoto Yu stopped him.

"There's another plan that's even more profitable. Why don't you all listen to it before drawing a conclusion?" Sakamoto Yu said calmly, his eyes slightly narrowed.

This surprising statement truly stunned the group.

Watanabe stared blankly at Sakamoto Yu, a look in his eyes that seemed to say, "You even hid me."

Ito Yo's lips twitched slightly, and he subconsciously swallowed.

The executive producer's gaze towards him changed, revealing a look of apprehension: How is this person's brain structured? How can he come up with such ingenious ideas?

Nayuki took a deep breath, and his gaze toward Sakamoto Yuu became wary.

"Tell me about it." Ishida calmed himself down, crossed his arms, and waited patiently for what was to come.

"Actually, it's not that complicated. Bunshun is a weekly magazine, and it would never add an extra issue just because of a new scoop."

Updates can only be performed according to a fixed cycle; it will be released next week.

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately understood.

The release of Bunshun every Thursday is an unwavering tradition.

The printing plant's schedule, the nationwide logistics and distribution truck schedules, and the shelf space in train stations and stores all revolve around this fixed date.

Weekly gossip magazines don't compete on speed; they go deep.

Once you get a bombshell, no matter how explosive it is, you can't conjure up a temporary process from printing to distribution out of thin air.

Sakamoto Yu meant to let public opinion ferment first, as long as a clarification was issued before it was published in Bunshun.

Upon hearing this, a thoughtful look flashed across their eyes.

Unlike Bunshun, all three clarification statements were published in newspapers.

The newspaper is published daily, and everyone present has connections in the newspaper industry. If things go smoothly, it can be published on the same day.

One is always on Thursdays, the other is released at any time.

One can imagine how passive the magazine will be after it is targeted.

After a long pause, Ishida was the first to break the silence: "Okay, but we need to add an extra layer of protection. If the situation turns against us, we should immediately issue a clarification."

After he finished speaking, he looked at Ito Yo from the publishing company, wanting to know his opinion.

"I need to report to the company first."

Ito Yo didn't directly agree, but he didn't explicitly refuse either.

Watanabe glanced at Sakamoto Yu and said decisively, "Then let's draft the clarification statement first."

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Ishida responded and began making arrangements: "I'll communicate with the company. Hoshino-san, you and Watanabe draft a statement from the production team first."

Watanabe and Executive Producer responded.

Meanwhile, Ito Yo also quickly began to report to the company.

He had already anticipated the public reaction after the statement was released.

This momentum shouldn't be wasted; it's perfect for generating buzz for the movie. If it works, this wave of promotion can significantly boost the movie's brand awareness, far more effectively than a conventional, step-by-step promotional campaign!

As for whether or not to increase leverage and let public opinion escalate, that's up to the company to decide.