Pokémon, but cultural invasion

If you're so concerned about your reputation, then don't charge money.

Fortunately, the box office performance on the first day was not bad, which was a satisfactory result for Lord Quixote.

But the overwhelming negative reviews online were real, and the Plasma Team members couldn't refute them at all.

Film critics who received money kept quiet, while those who didn't go all out.

The first Team Plasma movie was criticized relentlessly from beginning to end, which raised considerable doubts about the subsequent two movies.

Something's happened...

Smura was extremely anxious. If the director hadn't been filming his third movie, he would have fed it to the sharp-toothed fish long ago.

Now, is it hoped that the last two films will turn the tide and make a comeback, or is it hoped that Ting-hsiang's new film will flop?

Both of these possibilities are too small.

Smura is a seasoned veteran in the world of public opinion, and he knows the principle that "it's better to slander others than to elevate yourself."

He gritted his teeth. Was he going to let grassroots staff smear the film about Tingxiang?

No, it's strange for a movie to start with such a pacing before it's even released, not to mention Tingxiang has an excellent reputation.

If you dare to spread rumors today, the United Cyber ​​Police will dare to come knocking on your door tomorrow.

If you can't attack the film, then the only target is the director.

"We've already collected information on Quanshu once, but it's not enough... far from enough."

Smura gritted his teeth and gave the order.

“Dig deeper into his dirt. Chang Gongma, take a few people to Kanto. No matter what method you use, get enough evidence to ruin his reputation.”

"But remember, you must not lay a hand on the spring tree."

Chang Gongma was taken aback.

"I?"

Did something go wrong?

Chapter 126 When Will We Get Married?

Stardew Valley Forum.

How would you rate the new Team Plasma movie: Run, it's history!

"The Last Knight Snail: I went to see it because the name was similar to Crazy Elf City, but I was fed a huge amount of trash. Friends who haven't been poisoned yet, please don't go see it!"

"Big Eater Flower's Single Fan: Thanks for testing the waters."

"Touch My Dirty Rat: I completely agree with the original poster's point of view. A large number of mediocre film critics are definitely making easy money. If this kind of thing is allowed to spread, the film industry will really be doomed."

"Middle-aged Flareon: I took my child to see the first show this weekend. The two Pokémon suddenly started kissing. Luckily, we ran fast enough that my child didn't see anything worse."

"Emperor Takes Water Skin: Ah, and there's Zhuo Ai too? I have to watch this now."

"Izumi, Team Plasma's movie got really bad reviews."

Even through the screen, A-Che could feel the anger and resentment of netizens who realized they had been deceived.

"Isn't that a good thing? Anyway, the major cinema chains that were dragging their feet on mailing contracts have suddenly become much more obedient."

On the set of Ultraman Tiga, Izumi held a box of ice cream and scooped up a spoonful to feed Eevee.

With the filming of "Ratatouille" finished, the Tingxiang crew entered a semi-rest state. Apart from a few lead actors who continued their regular work, the rest of the crew worked three days on and four days off.

"I'm just amazed by the power of online criticism. I definitely couldn't handle being attacked like that."

Ache felt a chill in his heart because he had recently opened his own personal account as a genius photographer.

It mainly shares photographic works and some basic shooting techniques.

With the title of chief photographer of Tingxiang, his number of fans grew rapidly, and he made a name for himself among his former friends, classmates, and teachers in the photography circle.

Quanshu laughed and said, "Have you done anything that deserves to be criticized? Why are so many idle people attacking you?"

"That's... true."

Ah Che thought about it and realized that he was usually very clean and his biggest hobby was playing games after get off work and reading books late at night.

Aside from the Cerulean Three Sisters filmed a long time ago, there's really nothing to criticize about them.

He slumped in the director's chair and complained, "Guangtai hasn't been on set these past few days, it's been a bit boring. What has he been up to?"

"I'm busy helping my family choose a location for their new factory, because we need to supply stores in the surrounding cities of Kanto. Our current production speed can't keep up at all."

Quanshu underestimated the purchasing power of his fans. Once other regional game centers open, the supply shortage will only intensify.

Since it's impossible to supply shops in other regions with various goods from Tingxiang via sea freight, new factories will have to be built in each area.

This is a long process, and we have to take it one step at a time.

Quanshu listened to the noisy cicadas chirping outside the stadium. Even though their voices were loud and tireless, they had finally sung until the end of summer.

"Once Guangtai finishes his work at the factory, our movie will be released around the same time. Let's go see it together then."

......

Amidst a barrage of criticism, Team Plasma reluctantly released the second installment, "Elf Dungeon," which unsurprisingly suffered a dismal box office performance.

Movie fans are quick to learn from their mistakes, unlike some game fans in my previous life who loved so much that they were repeatedly betrayed after pre-ordering, yet still continued to pre-order.

This is a simple and honest era. Good movies are praised by audiences, while bad movies are universally condemned.

It's hard to reverse a film company's bad reputation. It's better to disband it, reorganize it under a different name, and then its next work will be more easily accepted.

Plasma teams cannot disband or change their names.

Three proposals from Goldenrod City were passed, with the first to be implemented being the renovation of the welfare home. Trucks carrying the Mighty family and construction crews headed to various areas.

It is foreseeable that once this project is completed, the welfare homes built decades ago will be given a new lease on life.

Quanshu sat in a rattan chair at the Tingxiang Welfare Home, while the construction team, holding blueprints, surveyed and planned the layout.

Soon, this stone wall, filled with his memories, will be torn down and rebuilt, which is quite a pity.

But considering that the stone wall, built of yellow mud, has been weathered by wind and rain for many years and is already swaying, it might collapse on some windy and rainy night, so it doesn't seem so regrettable.

"Is this the place where you lived as a child?"

Naza wandered around, curiously observing the wooden house and the wooden arch bridge over the lake not far away.

When the Pokémon at the orphanage saw her, they all hid and huddled together, trembling with fear.

Even without its superpowers, its remaining powerful aura still makes it difficult for weaker Pokémon to get close.

Quanshu said in a low voice, "It used to be just my grandfather and me here, but I went on a trip when I was thirteen and haven't come back much."

Rarely, Naz showed interest and walked toward the lush lake.

Lanxing stared at her departing figure. The Gym Leader of Goldenrod City, she was truly an extraordinary person.

"I may not have become a great trainer, but the Tingxiang Welfare Home is doing well now."

Seeing the dean's dazed expression, Quanshu teased her about their first conversation.

Hearing his words, Lan Xing came back to her senses and said, "If he could see your achievements, Master Quan's spirit in heaven would surely be gratified."

"When do you and Master Naz... plan to get married?"

"and many more!"

Taken aback by the unexpected question, Izumi asked in surprise, "Why would you think that?"

"That's usually what it means when someone brings a girl home, and she also approved the proposal to expand the welfare home."

Lan Xing hesitated and asked, "Did I misunderstand?"

She felt that Master Nazi should be the perfect marriage partner, as her status and strength could make up for all the shortcomings of Tingxiang.

"My relationship with her is rather special; we are business partners."

Izumi explained, "Besides, it's debatable whether Sabrina has any normal romantic feelings. Who knows anything about psychics?"

He changed the subject: "Tingxiang's new movie is coming out in a few days, do you want to go see it with us?"

"New movie..."

Lanxing recalled that on the day Crazy Elf City was released, Quanshu invited an open-air movie crew that was very popular in the past.

All the Pokémon from the orphanage gathered on the lawn, watching the projector project onto the large screen.

She and Izumi sat at the very back, and the feeling at that time... was very good.

"Can't we sit in the yard and watch together?"

"I'll have someone show the open-air movie again later, since the main actors are all here. I'd like to invite you."

Quanshu rocked back and forth in his wicker chair. “You’ve never been to a movie theater before, have you? This is a rare experience.”

Lanxing opened her mouth as if to speak, but didn't know what to say.

From the day the other person left the orphanage, she had a strong premonition that Quanshu was drifting further and further away from the orphanage.

It's not that the relationship has broken down, it's just that the contact isn't as close, but the usual interactions still exist.

And she and Quanshu, these two parallel lines that briefly intersected at the Tingxiang Welfare Home, will eventually return to their own worlds.

Izumi has new friends and a new life. He will no longer sit on a small stool in the yard to watch movies with his Pokémon, nor will he spend a lot of time sitting on the computer in the lobby.

She will return to the days of managing the welfare home alone.

It is clearly something that should be taken for granted.

"I understand. I'll be there on the day the movie is released."

The colors in Lanxing's eyes flickered, suggesting a relationship that should never have existed. Perhaps it would be better to end it with a brilliant film.

"The new movie will be great, so let's be prepared."

...

The spring tree listened to the leisurely evening, the cawing of crows in the treetops, the rustling of the wind through the woods, and the soft sounds of Pokémon moving about.

And from the direction of the lake, there was a sound of some kind of wood breaking and a splash.

Ok?

Chapter 127 Playing Pretty Fancy

Fish frolic in the water, weary birds return to their nests, and twilight, like a light veil, shrouds the lake.

The wooden arched bridge, built many years ago, creaks and groans when stepped on.

As Naz walked to the center of the lake, a gentle breeze rippled the surface, causing countless tiny gold fragments to dance and shimmer.

She unconsciously placed her hand on the railing, gazing absently at the lush grass by the lake.

The water-type Pokémon have all hidden themselves away, and the nameless lake exudes a tranquil and beautiful atmosphere, as if it were isolated from the world.

Suddenly, the support beneath my feet collapsed.

A piercing cracking sound rang out as the railing and the bridge structure snapped together.

The bridge, soaked in moisture day and night, has long been rotten, and beneath its peeling exterior are tiny pits and cavities caused by insects and ants.

Losing her balance, Naz fell into the water.

Before the sound could even escape his throat, his body had already plummeted into the abyss.

She didn't even have the conditioned reflex or thought of reaching out to grab it; her body, which seemed incredibly weak and powerless without her superpowers, was swallowed by the cool lake water.

It turns out that people sink slowly in water.

Naz opened her eyes, her mind blank.

She lay supine in the coffin made of lake water, the water submerging her eyeballs and bringing a slightly stinging, foreign sensation.

I have never been in contact with rivers, lakes, or the sea, nor have I ever learned to swim.

She could only watch as a small string of bubbles from her exhalation deformed and rose to the light-filled sky, while she herself sank into the desolate, cold lakebed.

Sabrina tried to control the superpowers dormant within her, but even in the face of life and death, they remained unmoved, as if they didn't exist at all.