Pokémon, but cultural invasion

"If nothing unexpected happens, the main force of the trainees will be Murkrow, followed by Pidgey, Swablu..."

A-Che made some notes in his notebook, hesitated for a moment, and said, "That Zubat counts too, right?"

The supersonic bat, carrying a camera, flew erratically among the tree branches.

There are no skills involved, only passion.

Ache put down his pen and asked, "Are you training so many Flying-type Pokémon to make a movie?"

"You can tell that?" Izumi asked in surprise.

"This amount of group training is either to meet the requirements of multi-camera shooting or for the Rocket Force to train reconnaissance soldiers."

A-Che then asked, "What kind of movie do you want to make?"

He explained, "Different films have different requirements for cameras."

"For example, in action movies, the effect of shooting with non-moving cameras is not good, but in low-budget movies with closed scenes, handheld cameras can produce good shot quality."

"Different films have different requirements for camera movement."

Izumi carefully considered and said, "It's a movie entirely starring Pokémon, so it's kind of an action movie."

"Unfortunately, I lack knowledge in photography. Why don't you be the chief cinematographer for my film?"

Ache waved his hand and said, "Although I am a kind-hearted and talented photographer, it doesn't mean I have to do charity."

"Don't rush to refuse, read my script first."

Quanshu handed him a completely handwritten manuscript.

Ache looked down and turned to the first page—"Crazy Pokémon City".

Chapter Sixteen: Where to Go From Here

A-Che flipped through the script, his expression growing increasingly serious.

The story is simple: in a city where all Pokémon live in harmony, Officer Judy Curly and Nick Wilde work together to uncover the conspiracy of the villainous Vice Mayor Eevee.

What alarmed A-Che was that the movie boldly divided Pokémon into two categories.

One type is Pokémon that appear in the wild and have no interaction with humans, such as Oddish, Beedrill, Poliwag, and Tauros.

One type of Pokémon primarily inhabits cities and is closely integrated with human life, such as Rumble, Meowth, and Feraligatr.

Wild Pokémon and urban Pokémon are naturally separated due to their different living habits.

This division is amplified within the shared Pokémon City, leading to the conspiracy of Vice Mayor Eevee.

This is a rather bold plot design.

Urban Pokémon are often accused of stealing people's food and living in dirty alleys, earning them a stigma and a negative image in people's minds.

Wild Pokémons have almost no interaction with people, and their cute appearance gives them a positive image in people's minds.

On the surface, this movie simply intensifies and resolves the conflict between the two parties, ending with them making dumplings together.

But A-Che felt that things were not so simple, and that the movie had a deeper meaning that he could not see through at the moment.

"Your script is good, but... it's just a bit too complicated."

Closing the manuscript, A-Che didn't know how to describe his feelings. He pondered, "Movies should be simple and clear fairy tales."

"For example, the recent award-winning film 'Psyduck and Jigglypuff' has a simple overall story structure and a happy ending."

"I admit that this script is very interesting, but whether it can be accepted by the public is debatable."

Quanshu waited quietly for Ache to finish speaking before saying, "Is it possible that a real movie possesses a depth that inspires imagination, provokes deep thought, and has a plot that lingers in the mind?"

"I know this is not in line with the current mainstream view, but I am not so arrogant as to change the trend by myself."

"The reason why you find the script complicated is because you've thought about it too deeply."

"To the average viewer, all they will see is that the rabbit and the fox solved the conspiracy, and everyone is happy."

"As for the parts hidden beneath the plot, no one can say for sure. Perhaps it will be discovered by film critics, or perhaps it will be interpreted by later generations with changed perspectives."

"In any case, this is a classic script with a complete story structure and a captivating narrative."

A-Che couldn't argue; contrary to his reason, deep down he preferred Quan-Shu's movie script.

Honestly, he's gotten tired of watching and listening to fairy tale movies. Quanshu's script, with its smooth plot, personal touches, and depth, is more to Ache's liking.

"Okay, putting aside the hidden parts, your script is indeed more compelling."

A-Che truly understood this.

Its plot design alone blows away all other movies on the market.

Unlike other movies with their calm and uneventful narratives, Pokémon City's plot is full of twists and turns.

The romance between the fox and the rabbit is also closely intertwined with the main storyline. Through solving cases and deciphering mysteries, their relationship goes from unfamiliar to close, then estranges again due to misunderstandings, and finally their hearts are reunited, showering us with sweetness.

This is absolutely the most captivating story A-Che has ever seen in his life.

“It’s a good script,” he murmured.

The more I think about it, the more I realize that this film has unlimited potential.

A-Che shook his head, banishing his unrealistic daydreams.

"What about the actors? The orphanage doesn't have Curly Ears and Fox Thief, right? And then there's funding, location, props..."

He raised the same question as Lanxing.

Quanshu was confident and said decisively, "I can handle all of this. You just need to be in charge of the storyboard."

"Storyboard?"

"You need to consider how to shoot the various scenes in the script in a smooth and seamless way."

"That's why I gave you the script."

Ah Che was holding a thick stack of scripts; what an enormous workload!

"Of course, I will also have TuTu Dog assist you; its sketching skills are very helpful for storyboarding."

After much deliberation, A-Che said, "I can't give you an answer right away. Please allow me two days to consider it."

"Hey!"

Quanshu interrupted him: "Do you want to remain unknown for the rest of your life?"

He took out Pokémon Friend and turned to the page about Aerodactyl.

"Do you remember this photo that earned you the title of genius photographer?"

A-Che's pupils contracted, and he said, "You specifically bought the issue that featured my photo?"

Quanshu tore off the page with the printed fossil pterosaur and folded it into a thousand paper cranes.

"I believe that the person who took the world's first photograph of a fossil Pokémon would never be content to be an ordinary person."

"I now have the best script in the world, the best actors in the world, and the best cinematographer in the world who hasn't joined yet."

"Either soar to great heights and become world-famous, or live a mediocre life. Which would you choose?"

A-Che's breathing quickened, and he retorted, "Where are the best actors?"

"That's not the point."

Quanshu picked up the origami crane and placed it in his palm.

"The key is your true thoughts. Sometimes, you really don't know where your potential lies until you take a gamble."

Quanshu's words seemed to carry a spell.

A-Che's Adam's apple bobbed up and down, but he couldn't make a sound.

His teeth were chattering.

Brock and Misty returned to Pewter City and Cerulean City, becoming Gym Leaders.

Ash is still pursuing his dream.

what about me?

"Three months of filming time and costs, betting on a chance to become famous worldwide, if it were me, I would have gone all in."

"you're right..."

After a period of inner turmoil, A-Che suddenly felt enlightened.

It was Quanshu who sat at the gambling table, what does it have to do with Ache?

His only investment is time, and working in a niche photography studio, time is the one thing he has no shortage of.

Moreover, judging from his professional perspective, Quanshu's script is very likely to be a success.

What's there to be so conflicted about!

Stud!

"You've convinced me, director. It'll be a pleasure working with you."

A-Che reached out his hand.

Quanshu shook hands firmly and laughed heartily: "Future great photographer, it's a pleasure to work with you."

After setting the goal, A-Che couldn't wait to explain the key points of filming to the flight crew.

He chased after the dark ravens as they fled.

"You're lying to people again."

Lanxing, standing beside the tree, witnessed the entire event, her brows furrowed.

Quanshu refused to allow his innocence to be smeared, and he said righteously, "How can something that is consensual be called deception?"

"With the script and cinematography issues resolved, there are still the sets, props, and actors... We're one step closer to realizing our plan."

He sighed.

It has been more than a week since I returned to the welfare home, and thankfully I am making progress every day.

Quanshu sat down against a nearby tree, taking a rare short rest.

Lanxing sat sideways with her knees together, the hem of her skirt gently tucked into the back of her legs.

The slender lines of her lower back flow downwards, highlighting the plump peach shape encased in the thin fabric.

Her long, black, silky hair cascaded down to her waist, exuding both girlish innocence and an unknowing fullness.

The carefree Pokémon frolicked and played in the water, making the orphanage much livelier than it had been in a long time.

If one day, just as Izumi Tree planned, all the Pokémon in the orphanage find happiness...

Lanxing lowered her eyes.

So what should she do next?

Chapter Seventeen New Work Test

The crimson sunset seemed to sweep across the treetops of the forest, which appeared pitch black against the backdrop of the evening glow.

The supersonic bats flew out of the cave and disappeared into the deepening twilight and the distant horizon.

Among dozens of black dots, the supersonic bat flying against the current stands out. After a day of studying, it flaps its wings and flies wearily.

It became a unique ink dot on the red cloth of twilight.

Spring Tree leans against the window, unable to help but sigh:

"I am a supersonic bat going against the tide, resisting the deep-seated prejudices and decline of the film and gaming industries, destined to stir up a wave that changes the trend."

"You're just after the money, aren't you?"

Lanxing sat across the table, holding her phone. She awkwardly tapped the screen and said, "Instead of wallowing in self-pity, why don't you take a look at this for me?"