Chapter 3. With Pucci by My Side, It's Like a Fish in Water

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  "That cludes my summary of the currently popur idols."

  "Additionally, I've pared the works these idols have participated in and their revenue growth pared to other works released in the same period. You all take a look and use it for reference."

  Having spent a lot of time researg and calg the schedules of various popur idols, Ryoko Kakyoied her data report, both tired aed, to Jolyne Cujoh and Pucci at the new day's meeting.

  "As for the actors' fees, you don't o worry too much."

  "Thanks to the personal retionship between Mr. Joestar and Mr. Kitagawa, as long as we reveal our identities, we might get a retively favorable prid even additional iment from Johnny's."

  That's right. Just as Pucci was sidering how to improve "Phantom Blood," the not-so-impressive first part of the "JOJO's Bizarre Adventure" series, by raising the overall performahrough casting, Ryoko Kakyoin had the same thought.

  However, unlike Pucci, who could fully utilize his transmigrator advantage, Ryoko Kakyoin could leverage the bag of the SPW Foundation and Joestar Real Estate.

  In the capitalist stronghold of America, known for its powerful financial groups, tag Johnny Kitagawa, a former U.S. Army CID officer stationed in Japan and a member of the Military Assistance Advisroup at the U.S. Embassy, to assist in their operations in Japan, was hardly an issue.

  No problem at all!

  In addition to colborating with Johnny's on actors, they could also handle promotion and distribution. With the support of the SPW Foundation and Joestar Real Estate, they could directly air their work during prime time on NTV, Japan's long-standing ratings champion.

  After all, like Johnny Kitagaanese-Ameri with a white heart, Matsutaro Shoriki, who fouV, was also a Css-A war criminal pardoned by the Uates. If he didn't work for the Ameris, would he dare to do anything else?

  Absolutely not.

  The more Ryoko Kakyoin studied the Japaertai industry, the more she realized how massive their advantages were. With the SPW Foundation and Joestar Real Estate bag them, they could practically domihis nd!

  This filled her with even more admiration for Jolyne Cujoh.

  To quickly reize the potential of Japan and sider the possibility of xenophobitiments by recruiting local staff—choosing "JOJO's Bizarre Adventure" likely had a deeper value she couldn't uand.

  Unaware that Jolyne had randomly chosen the location ahings up this way to prevent interference from SPW Foundation and Joestar Real Estate experts, Jolyne frowned as she read Ryoko Kakyoin's report.

  —Is the old man friends with Kitagawa?

  —Wouldn't that mean I'm at a huge loss!?

  —No way, I 't let Johnny's join in!

  This was her only thought after hearing the report.

  Even if she didn't uand the dirt in Japaertai industry, she khat Japan's air might ck oxygen, but it couldn't ck Johnny's immense fame. After spending some time in Japan, Jolyne khis well.

  With Johnny's joining, even if their script was terrible, it would never lose mohe only question would be whether they made a small profit or a huge one.

  So, the problem was—

  How could she reject Ryoko Kakyoin's proposal?

  Directly saying no was impossible. The bes of colborating with Johnny's were too great. She couldn't reveal the system's existence or let anyone realize she wao lose money, or the system's restrictive ditions would bee evident.

  It was incredibly challenging for her.

  After p for a long time without finding a good reason, Jolyne could only turn to Pucci, her carefully selected Hidden Dragon.

  "Ahem. I think we should sider Director Pucci's opinion on this matter."

  "After all, we're still newers in this field, aren't we?"

  e on, Hidden Dragon Pucci! Save the day!

  "Since President Cujoh has said so, I'll share my humble opinion."

  "Secretary Kakyoin's proposal for today is..."

  Taking a deep breath, Pucci looked resolute as he spoke, "Absolutely not!"

  "..."

  "...!?"

  Even Jolyne, who had only looked at Pucci's frown and hoped for the best, widened her eyes in surprise.

  —Is he really bag me up?

  Unaware of Jolyhoughts, Pucci thought she, like Ryoko Kakyoin, didn't uand why he was rejeg the proposal so firmly.

  —But even if it meant fag hardships and possibly getting fired, I had to say it!

  With these thoughts, Pucci tinued, "Actually, a certain soul character in the 'Phantom Blood' script is based on one of my cssmates, who I believe is the best person to portray this character."

  "While Johnny's participation might make our work hugely popur initially, ohe hype dies down, their idols who 't capture this soul will render our work mediocre and fotten."

  "So, I think we shouldn't sacrifice long-term gains for short-term bes!"

  Hearing this, Jolyne uood.

  —He's using es!?

  —Who would've thought Pucci would learn to pull strings at such a young age!

  —But I like it!

  —With Pucci by my side, it's like a fish in water!!

  They were definitely going to lose mohis time!

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