In crossover anime, who isn't a childhood friend?

Seeing the well-hidden doting look in Minamoto Chiya's eyes as he drank his yogurt and turned to Kazusa, he sighed deeply.

My silly, oblivious daughter! Not to mention the one in front of me, based on what I observed yesterday, the daughter of the Yukinoshita family probably already realized something, and that blonde twin-tailed girl probably did too.

I still think I've hidden my feelings well... Should I call it being slow-witted, or just being too timid when it comes to emotions, which is why I've been hesitant to express them?

"You too, stop laughing with me. It's not like it's anything funny." After calming her mother down, Kazusa turned to Minamoto Chiya.

Yuan Qianye remained cheerful: "I'm not laughing because of Auntie, it's because Kazusa's reaction is too funny."

“…Idiot.” Kazusa was speechless for a moment, then picked up her plate and ran to the coffee table to turn on the TV.

Following the mood, Touma Yoko sighed without any melancholy: "What can I do? My daughter has this kind of personality. You're going to have a tough time later on."

Gen Chiya looked at Kazusa, who was sitting on the living room sofa, and said with a warm gaze, "No, it's precisely because of this that I like her."

"Oh right, I almost forgot, you men really enjoy this process of gradually painting a spotless white sheet with your own colors, what's it called again? The so-called pleasure of training?"

"Mom...you'd better eat your breakfast quickly, it's getting cold."

Yuan Qianye always felt that after she had completely opened up to Youzi, she was treating her less and less like an outsider.

If I really get together with Kazusa after this, will she still thoughtfully prepare birth control pills for me?

There seems to be no doubt about this; it's something she's perfectly capable of doing!

noon.

As for lunch, Chiya also had it at Touma's house, and Yoko also called Miyoko Kudo over.

When facing her former subordinate, Touma Yoko had a long-standing relationship with her and acted quite intimately towards her. If it weren't for her work engagements and driving in the afternoon, she would have insisted on having a few drinks with her.

As for the original music in the film, the final result was as expected by Gen Chiya.

Kazusa had absolutely no interest in this. She didn't care about the copyright ownership or the profits; she was happy to leave the decision entirely to him.

After all, the reason she helped from beginning to end was not because of money, but because the person who asked for help was named Yuan Qianye.

There was absolutely no calculation of self-interest involved; it was all based on the most genuine human kindness.

Just like when Yuan Qianye was preparing for his novel competition, Shi Yu, who was responsible for polishing and filling in the gaps in his original text, and Eriri, who helped create the exquisite illustrations, were all there because of him.

The hardest thing to bear is the favor of a beautiful woman.

Although he later gave them appropriate compensation as a thank you, their kindness could not be fully repaid with money alone.

Upon closer reflection, these are all "debts".

He Yuanqianye has no virtue or ability to repay me, and I think the only way is to repay him with my body in the future.

At 2 PM, Chiya Minamoto and Miyoko Kudo arrived on time at a nicely decorated cafe to meet Daiki Ueno.

The head of the editorial department at TV Tokyo was dressed much more formally than when they met at the academy.

Wearing a light blue suit, with his hair neatly combed and a strong scent of cologne emanating from him, he certainly exuded the aura of an elite professional.

Besides the minister, there was also a tall woman with short, ear-length hair who was present today. She was dressed in an office lady uniform like Miyoko, with flesh-colored stockings under her pencil skirt.

However, she wasn't as pretty as Miyoko. Her legs were a bit thick, and her figure was unremarkable. Unlike Miyoko, who had a shapely figure and long, straight legs, she had the dual benefits of being both practical for work and pleasing to the eye in daily life.

The woman introduced herself as Ueno's subordinate and assistant.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the two sides didn't waste any more words.

Yuan Qianye brought the original manuscript of the movie script, as well as the original musical scores for the music that appeared in the movie.

Seeing that he had come with sincerity, Ueno Daiki didn't beat around the bush and directly explained his situation, then gave two cooperation plans.

Regarding the script for "Secret That Cannot Be Told," the original author, Yuan Qianye, could choose to license the copyright to them, or, to resolve the issue once and for all, sell the copyright directly to them.

It's easy to understand; it's similar to renting out or selling your own house.

The benefits that Yuan Qianye can obtain from these two cooperation methods are completely different.

Japan's film and television market is very mature, and screenwriters, especially well-known screenwriters with a certain reputation, are highly respected.

Gen Chiya is not a well-known screenwriter, but he has a more impressive author title. He has won both the Rampo Award and the Hayakawa Award, and has several books that are still bestsellers. Such a reputation will only earn him more preferential treatment.

Therefore, if he chooses to sell the copyright directly, Daiki Ueno can offer a very high one-time buyout fee within the scope of the rights, which, according to industry standards, would be around 40 million yen.

Looking back now, it is no surprise that Gen Chiyo's initial direction of striving towards the literary world was correct.

If he hadn't won a literary prize and remained an unknown student, even if his script were to be noticed by someone by sheer coincidence, the buyout fee wouldn't be discounted; it would be halved.

Without the support of fame, status, and past honors, his scripts could only fetch a few million at most.

If Yuan Qianye chooses the copyright licensing option, he will not have to pay a one-time buyout fee, but instead, he will receive a small amount of cooperation fee.

After that, for the TV series based on his scripts, the revenue from subsequent broadcasts by TV stations was just the foundation. In addition, he could also get a share of the profits from TV advertising revenue, sponsorship revenue, sales of derivative copyrights, online on-demand rights, overseas distribution rights, and so on.

He received 40 million in one go, and from then on, the "unspeakable secret" had nothing to do with him anymore.

Or perhaps it's a matter of taking it slow and steady, choosing to believe in one's own script and that the TV station will indeed be able to adapt it perfectly and produce a hugely popular drama, from which one can continuously profit.

Yuan Qianye pretended to think about this choice for a while, but in reality, he didn't hesitate at all.

From the time his first novel was published, he consciously maintained his control over copyright in the contract.

The current collaboration is no exception.

Forty million is not a small amount for a script of Yuan Qianye's size, but he is not short of money at present. The novels he has published before are still growing his wealth at a considerable rate.

Therefore, in the end, Yuan Qianye chose to license the script and take a share of the profits.

His choice did not surprise Daiki Ueno.

The two sides quickly finalized the general framework for cooperation.

Yuan Qianye doesn't plan to interfere too much, since professional matters should be left to professionals.

He's good at writing novels and can manage to film simple campus movies, but there are too many things to consider when it comes to commercial TV dramas. The filming crew alone can easily consist of dozens of people, and it's not uncommon for large productions to have hundreds.

He had no relevant experience, and interfering would only make things worse. Therefore, he was very easy to talk to throughout the process. His only request was that after the script was adapted, he needed to review it first, and if there were any inappropriate plots, he had the right to point them out and make changes.

Daiki Ueno readily agreed.

This is a reasonable request, or rather, most screenwriters and writers have this attitude towards their works.

It's true that I've poured my heart and soul into it, just like my own child, so it's normal to worry about it so much.

The two sides talked from 2 pm to past 5 pm, and made a detailed plan for the profit sharing of each part. During this time, not only the original script, but also the catchy music that appeared in the film were authorized.

The two assistants present were writing down the conversation about the collaboration, one using a notebook and the other using a laptop they carried with them, both working quickly and manually.

Ueno Daiki will provide a detailed cooperation agreement later, and once you sign it, the agreement will officially take effect.

As they left the coffee shop, Ueno Daiki, who was extremely satisfied with today's negotiations, invited Minamoto Chiya to have dinner together.

Yuan Qianye appreciated the offer, but declined because he had something to do that evening, saying he would definitely do it next time.

"What an outstanding young man! I feel he will definitely become a remarkable person in the future," Ueno Daiki remarked after watching the two leave.

"Yes, she is indeed very outstanding..." The female assistant beside her replied softly, her cheeks still flushed as she looked at the departing car.

"Ahem!" Ueno Daiki looked at his subordinate and coughed heavily: "Go back to the station now and find the legal department to draft the contract immediately. Have them work overtime for a little while and send it to me as soon as it's done. Also, give the script to the production department. They need to get moving as soon as possible. I need to see a rough budget and a shortlist of main actors by tomorrow evening."

"Yes!"

Yuan Qianye declined the dinner invitation with Mr. Ueno, not because having dinner with a middle-aged man was simply boring... well, that was one reason, but mainly because he did have something to do.

Shihua's restaurant will officially open tomorrow. He, her nominal younger brother and actual boyfriend, is definitely still worried. He'll go tonight to check on the preparations for her restaurant and see if there's anything he can do to help.

Kudo Miyoko dropped her boss off at his destination, intending to stay with him and then take him back that evening.

However, as he unbuckled his seatbelt, Yuan Qianye said directly, "Miyoko-nee, you can go back first. Don't wait for me. I was going to invite you in for a meal, but the store is going to officially open tomorrow and it'll probably be a mess. So I'll invite you over later when everything is on track."

Although that's what he said, he was actually considering things from Miyoko's perspective.

Miyoko needs to go back and organize the contents of today's cooperation negotiations as soon as possible. The contract with the TV station will also be sent directly to her email address once it is drafted.

Her major in university was international business, and she was capable of handling contract-related matters, which was indeed what she usually dealt with. However, since it wasn't directly related to her major, she would definitely have to consult a professional lawyer once the TV station sent the contract, just to be on the safe side, to check for any omissions or wording traps in the contract.

Therefore, it is obvious that her workload will not be small in the near future.

By telling her to go home first, Yuan Qianye was subtly suggesting that she leave work early, which could be seen as a sign of his concern.

The thought of her boss being so kind to her filled Miyoko with warmth, brightening her mood considerably.

"Okay, boss. I'll go back and take care of my work first. If it gets too late tonight, you can call me and I'll come pick you up."

"No need. Don't work late into the night either. You still need to take care of your health. Get some rest early tonight. Drive slowly on your way home. When you get home, give me... Oh, right, wait a moment."

As he spoke, Yuan Qianye got out of the car and walked towards the store.

While Miyoko was puzzled, he quickly came out again, and unlike when he went in empty-handed, he came out with two paper bags printed with the shop's name logo.

Through the window, Yuan Qianye placed the things on the passenger seat: "Alright, let's go now."

"What is it, boss?"

"These are just some side dishes. If you can't finish them, remember to put them in the refrigerator. Remember to text me when you get home."

After finishing speaking, Yuan Qianye took two steps back and waved at her.

Seeing this, Miyoko didn't say anything more, thanked him, and slowly stepped on the gas.

Not having the patience to wait until she got home to check, Miyoko picked up the paper bag and glanced at it while standing at a red light that lasted for more than two minutes.

One of the bags contained several slices of high-quality Wagyu beef with neatly trimmed edges and evenly distributed snowflake-like texture.

The other bag contained crayfish and sashimi in a food storage container.

These are all high-end ingredients that she usually wouldn't dare to eat.

"To have such a great boss, I must have saved the Earth in my past life... no, I should say I saved the Milky Way."

Miyoko murmured to herself, a warm current welling up in her heart, flowing from top to bottom and throughout her entire body.

Over here, after watching Miyoko leave, Gen Chiya re-entered the Night Moon Restaurant.

Shihua, the head chef and manager, was discussing plans and arrangements with her newly recruited staff for the official opening tomorrow.

To be honest, although it was her first time opening a shop, perhaps because she had previously helped out at her father's hotel and later formally studied and worked at Yukihira Restaurant, her instructions were well-organized and easy to understand, not at all like those of a complete novice.

Yuan Qianye did not disturb them, but found an empty seat and sat down to wait for their internal meeting to end.

A little later, around 6 o'clock, Yuan's father and Takanashi's mother also brought little Chiyo over to show their support and see if there was anything they could do to help.

Around 7 o'clock, Chiyo got hungry and wanted to go home for milk. Her parents, seeing that the restaurant was well taken care of, felt relieved and left first.