Chapter 115: Frame Shots and Music

Chapter 115: Frame Shots and Music

"Hello, we're from Comic World Culture Company. I'm Ito Ayumi, and this is the manga author of *Edge Runners*—Qingshan-sensei," Ito Ayumi said as she approached the front desk.

"Hello, Ms. Ito, Qingshan-sensei. Please come this way."

The receptionist, having been briefed, immediately led them in.

Lin Qingshan and Ito Ayumi followed her inside.

Upon entering, they saw that the staff at Trigger Animation appeared to be waiting for them.

The head of the team walked up to Lin Qingshan with enthusiasm. "Welcome, Qingshan-sensei. We're very pleased to have you here at Trigger Animation."

"I'm Ming Yiyang, the director in charge of the *Edge Runners* animation production."

Lin Qingshan extended his hand with a smile. "Director Ming, I look forward to working with you."

"It's actually us who should learn from you, Qingshan-sensei. Creating such a phenomenal work as *Edge Runners* must mean you have much to teach us."

Ming Yiyang showed great respect for Lin Qingshan, not letting his age influence his perception. In today's industry, disrespecting the original manga creator was a significant faux pas, especially with someone as young and successful as Lin Qingshan, who had created such a popular manga before even turning thirty.

Typically, a manga artist's peak years are in their thirties or forties, when their skills and experience are at their best. Given that Lin Qingshan was still in his twenties, he had many more years to create great works. Offending a rising star in the industry would be highly imprudent.

"There's nothing much to guide, really. Just follow my original work and add a few details where needed," Lin Qingshan said with a smile.

"Great!"

Ming Yiyang responded. "But since it's better to discuss this in detail, let's go into the conference room where you can share your thoughts further."

"Sure."

Lin Qingshan and Ito Ayumi nodded.

Ming Yiyang turned to his subordinates. "All department heads, please come to the conference room for a meeting."

"Understood!"

Voices responded promptly.

Soon, Lin Qingshan and Ming Yiyang, along with the others, entered the conference room.

Ming Yiyang got straight to the point. "Qingshan-sensei, please share your thoughts."

[Translator: sauron]

"I don't have many additional ideas," Lin Qingshan said. "Just follow the original manga, and for the animation, you all are the experts."

"There are only a few scenes that need special attention," he added, pulling out the manga and opening it to a specific page. "For example, in Chapter 23, during the scene where Mann dies and David prepares to fight alongside him, I want to freeze on David's facial expression for about five to six seconds."

"This will heighten the tension with just the sound of David's breathing."

One of the team leaders hesitated. "Actually, I think the frame you provided in the manga already conveys a lot. There may not be a need to hold a freeze-frame."

"I think it enhances the tension," Lin Qingshan insisted.

The original manga had been highly praised for this scene, so Lin Qingshan was adamant.

"Well, since it's your request, it's fine. It's not a major change, just a different presentation," Ming Yiyang decided.

It was the original author's request, not a major alteration to the plot, so adapting it this way was acceptable.

"Other than that, I don't have much else to suggest for the animation production," Lin Qingshan said.

"Do you have any specific requirements for voice actors?" Ming Yiyang asked. "For characters like David and Lucy?"

"No, you can choose voice actors based on your judgment," Lin Qingshan replied, shaking his head.

"I have a few popular voice actors in mind for David. We need someone with a youthful voice. We'll approach them for auditions," Ming Yiyang said confidently.

With *Edge Runners* being highly anticipated, popular voice actors would likely be eager to participate in auditions.

"However, I have specific ideas for the music," Lin Qingshan suddenly mentioned. "I have a suitable theme song in mind."

"Is it a pre-released song?" Ming Yiyang inquired.

Buying rights to existing popular songs for TV and film is rare in animation, given the distinct differences between traditional film music and ACG music.

"No, it's a song I created myself," Lin Qingshan said. "It's called *I Really Want To Stay At Your House*. I believe it's perfect for *Edge Runners*."

Ming Yiyang frowned. "The name… it's an English song?"

"Yes, it's entirely in English," Lin Qingshan confirmed, not noticing the issue.

"Qingshan-sensei, we're in the Republic…" Ming Yiyang said with some resignation.

"But the story of *Edge Runners* is set in future America. Using an English song seems appropriate," Lin Qingshan said, puzzled.

"The problem is… if it's a purely English song, it might face approval issues," Ming Yiyang explained with a wry smile. "For the theme song, it's better to use a Chinese song."

"Can it be used as an insert song instead of the theme?" Lin Qingshan considered. "That's fine too."

After all, the original theme song wasn't *I Really Want To Stay At Your House*; it was used more as a dramatic insert song.

"The opening theme was *This Fire*, and the ending song was *Let You Down*."

"In that case, let's use that song as the theme song," Lin Qingshan said, recalling a suitable Chinese song he had heard in the past that matched *Edge Runners*' storyline well.

**End of Chapter**

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