Pokémon, but cultural invasion

"Fossil Aerodactyl is nice, but I want to see rarer Pokémon."

Upon hearing this, A-Che raised an eyebrow and said, "Aren't fossil Pokémon rare enough?"

Izumi gave an example: "Ho-Oh, Lugia, Yveltal, or at the very least, the three legendary birds will do."

"Isn't Ho-Oh the Pokémon on the stone slab? You're not here to cause trouble, are you?"

Ache was taken aback, then said angrily, "The photos on the wall are 200 yen, ID photos are 1500 yen, and a day of following someone to take photos is 6000 yen."

"Prices are listed under all types of camera stands; printing and photo retouching are extra."

Quanshu's heart stirred slightly. This guy's business scope was quite wide. He glanced at the dust under the camera on the shelf.

It seems even genius photographers have a tough time.

"I originally just wanted to take a group photo of the orphanage, but I changed my mind after seeing your work."

"I would like to purchase the right to use these kinds of photos on your wall."

"Right of use?"

I've heard of buying copyrights, but this is the first time I've heard of buying usage rights.

Ache couldn't help but mutter to himself, "Could I ask about its specific purpose?"

Quanshu confessed, "I'm making a game and I need landscape photos as source material."

What games can use landscape photos?

A-Che suspected this was some kind of new scam, but then remembered that not a single photo on the wall had been sold in the three months since the shop opened.

He cleared his throat: "Let me ask about the price."

"200 yen each, and there are about 300 of them."

Sixty thousand?

It's practically dirt cheap, but if it's just for playing games... Ah Che can totally accept it.

After all, there are countless people online who steal images at the drop of a hat and never pay copyright fees.

Moreover, it's used for niche purposes like making games.

"make a deal."

Chapter 8 Frankenstein

A-Che sat in front of the computer packing up pictures, secretly delighted by the biggest deal he'd ever made since opening his shop.

Quanshu stared at him, his eyes glowing green.

This person's work has been featured in Pokémon Friends magazine, so their photography skills are beyond question.

Although it's unclear why A-Che ended up like this, it's very beneficial to Quan-Shu's film project.

He remembered the general framework and plot of excellent movies from his previous life, and he also had an impression of famous scenes.

However, when it came to filming techniques, Izumi was completely clueless.

Film is a visual art, and storyboarding is of paramount importance.

If he could get Ah Che to act in a movie, his plan would be even more successful.

"Three hundred and twenty-five photos, encompassing most of my career."

A-Che unplugged the USB drive, his expression complicated.

From a genius photographer to a suburban shop owner, his once unattainable dream has been transformed into the mundane realities of daily life.

While lamenting the passing of spring and the coming of autumn, he pulled out a POS machine: "Card or cash?"

"Uh..."

Quanshu suddenly remembered that the money hadn't arrived in his account yet. "Wait a moment, I'll go to the bank next door to withdraw the money."

He then went to the Golden City Bank to apply for a loan.

I borrowed 200,000 yen as a registered trainer in the league.

It took some time to fill out the forms and complete the procedures, mainly filling out the forms.

Who knows if a trainer's loan amount is related to their battle record? For someone like Izumi, a jobless guy who's ranked 256th, 200,000 is no small amount.

Back at the photography shop, A-Che scrutinized him with a suspicious look.

"drop!"

After a crisp sound of a card being swiped, A-Che became respectful.

"Also, I'd like to take a group photo of the Pokémon at the orphanage. When are you free in a couple of days?"

"The next week is fine. Later on, there's a photography exhibition in Kurenai City, and I'd like to go."

"So three days later?"

The two discussed the date, but when it came to the price, A-Che hesitated.

"Can information about the welfare home you mentioned be found online?"

"The Tingxiang Welfare Home is located between Golden City and Fallen Leaf City, and it has been built for quite some time."

A-Che searched Tingxiang and found that it was indeed the case.

"This time I can have my photo taken for free."

Quanshu was taken aback. "Can I ask why?"

"I guess it's just my affectation as a genius photographer."

Ah Che rubbed his nose and said, "I once unknowingly accepted a commission from a villain to photograph a Pikachu, which almost caused a disaster."

"Out of guilt, I have been taking photos for some disadvantaged groups for free ever since then."

"Orphanages that specifically take in abandoned Pokémon are also among them."

Quanshu teased, "If you don't manage your finances, you'll never make big money."

"Maybe so."

Ache thought about the losses he had suffered over the past few months and realized that perhaps he was not suited to running a shop.

"Let's add a navigator."

For easier communication, Quanshu added his account.

Navigator is the most widely used chat software in the entire region, similar in status to WeChat in its previous life.

See you in three days.

After the big customer left, A-Che took out a group photo from the drawer.

In the group photo, he fell to the ground, with Ash squatting on his left and Cerulean on his right.

The dark-skinned, squinty-eyed man bent his knees behind him, and the four of them smiled brightly.

"My camera lens has been gathering dust since I left here. I'll wait two months before traveling again."

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Quanshu went to a computer store owned by Silver Company.

I was ripped off by a computer mall in my past life, and once bitten, twice shy.

Considering that the games he would be making would become increasingly complex, he chose a machine with mid-to-high-end specifications.

The price is around 120,000 yen.

After Duobian Beast checked and found no problems, Quanshu selected the option for home delivery and installation.

Put it in the trunk along with the bicycle.

Izumi and Ibu got into the passenger seat.

I checked the production team's backend when I had a spare moment, and sales had skyrocketed to 500 copies.

At least I don't have to worry about not being able to repay the loan.

After half an hour.

The entrance to the courtyard welfare home.

The installation technician carried the computer case off the truck.

Lanxing pulled Quanshu aside.

"You sold your kidney?"

Faced with the dean's undisguised distrust, Izumi thought for a moment and then told her everything about making the game.

It wasn't something worth hiding in the first place, and both of them worked at the welfare home.

Eliminating the information gap is good for both sides.

Lanxing did a rough calculation by counting on her fingers.

Five hundred copies were sold, and the profit after deducting the platform's share was close to four hundred thousand.

The average monthly salary in the Kanto region is 300,000 yen.

In other words, Quanshu earned a month's average salary in one day, which is equivalent to her working 40 night shifts.

"Making games...can make this much money?" Lanxing stared in disbelief, her mouth agape.

Upon hearing the game name mentioned by Quanshu, she seemed to remember something.

"I think I've seen it on a video platform before."

Lanxing opened the pink app, and a highly viewed video clip was prominently featured in her weekly must-watch list.

"Is this your game?"

Quanshu's expression was solemn as she said, "I didn't expect that you, Dean, would lead the way in slacking off during work hours."

Is the main point about slacking off?

Lanxing wanted nothing more than to punch him.

Quanshu glanced at the video title.

[Opening with grand pronouncements, falling silent in the mid-game, and spouting nonsense in the late game]

The video edited together clips of Qishu going from being full of confidence at the beginning, to Hongwen being silent in the middle, and finally looking blank at the end.

The quirky background music accentuates the contrast between the beginning and end, making the show incredibly entertaining.

I wonder what Qishu himself would think if he saw this.

But her video undoubtedly went viral.

"This should probably be my game."

Lan Xing's heart pounded faster. At the current rate of making money, she could not only support the orphanage, but also build another one in three or four months.

At the same time, she remembered the bet between the two of them, and she was afraid that Izumi would be able to achieve his goal within two weeks.

Does that mean she has to cooperate in making a movie?

If the movie doesn't do well at the box office, we'll lose everything...

Lanxing became anxious and uncertain.

Quanshu watched her expression change and realized that the headmistress was overthinking things again.

“Game sales are continuing to decline, and some people will request refunds, so it’s too early to consider a bet.”

“…That’s right.”

The girl's brow relaxed; making money was ultimately a good thing.

"So why did you buy a new computer? What's wrong with the old one?"

Her bright, piercing eyes were fixed on the spring tree.