Chapter 51: The Crowd

This was Nanaya's first time shooting a large-scale explosion scene. In previous scenes, there were basically only one or two explosion points, which could only be considered a touch of the truth. This time, it could almost be said that the entire set scenery area was blown up.

This explosion, including the cost of building the set, cost a total of nearly 10 million yen, which is already catching up with two-thirds of the original budget of "Kara no Kyoukai" Nanaya before.

However, as a scene involving two consecutive battles, Nanaya believes that the money will be well spent.

Although Nanaya doesn't dare to say that it can be compared with Hollywood, and there is still a big gap compared with Japan's top commercial films, but Nanaya dares to say that in the field of special effects dramas, his explosion scenes this time are definitely one of the best.

The explosion scared the two little girls a lot, especially the flushed expression on Nanaya's cheeks after the explosion, which made the two girls almost think that this big brother was completely broken.

Fortunately, there was the caring aunt Katsura Mamako, who after nearly an hour of counseling, finally helped the two children calm down.

Well, if you don't turn on the fujoshi mode, this lady is still very reliable.

Moreover, after this big scene cooperation, the tacit understanding between the crew members has also improved a lot. Nanaya believes that everyone should be able to complete the next few battle scenes of "Magical Girl Illya" more smoothly.

Satisfied, Nanaya announced to the crew members, "Okay, everyone pack up and get ready to go home. You've all worked hard today, so let's clean this place up when we go back to work the day after tomorrow, Monday. Clerk, remember to seal up the video footage and I'll send it to your company after I finish editing it."

Because "Magical" involves a lot of light effects, it is definitely impossible to use the method of drawing on film during the "Kara" period. Computer special effects must be completed. So Nanaya packaged all these special effects production to Tsuburaya for outsourcing. After all, Tsuburaya has been playing with Ultraman's light effects for decades, which is already the top level in Japan.

"One more thing!" Nanaya picked up the microphone and said to everyone carefully, "Remember to watch TV when you get home tonight, and then each of you give me a 5,000-word review on Monday."

"Bullshit!"

"Supervisor, why don't you write it yourself!"

"That 's it!"

Nanaya's words instantly caused the others to boo in dissatisfaction.

"Okay, okay. It's just a joke." Nanaya didn't take it too seriously. "But don't forget to watch TV tonight. This is the premiere of our show!"

Yes, today is the premiere day of "Magical Girl Illya". This special drama directed by Nanaya Kiryu finally started airing on TBS at 18:00 on Saturday afternoon.

Although Nanaya knew that even if all the crew members contributed to the ratings, it would not increase the ratings of the first show by 0.01%, but as the result of everyone's hard work, this sense of ceremony was still very important. So Nanaya finished the filming of the crew early this afternoon and let the crew go home to watch TV.

At the same time, Nanaya also held a film viewing party in the temporary office of the current studio, inviting key staff and the four leading actors to watch the premiere of "Magical Girl Illya" together.

This matter received unanimous praise from everyone, and all voted to pass Nanaya's proposal.

After taking everyone to a roadside fast food restaurant for a simple dinner, Nanaya took a few people who were preparing to watch a movie in the studio and hid in the air-conditioned Linbao Company building early.

Of course, Nanaya also specially borrowed the staff bathroom from Lin Bao for everyone to take a bath, so that everyone would not have to endure the sticky sweat stains while watching TV.

"Wow, it's so comfortable. The staff bathroom at Linbao Company is much more spacious than our small bathroom."

After taking a shower and changing clothes, Rin, with a towel wrapped around his head, walked into the temporary office where he worked.

At this time, the large TV borrowed by Nanaya in the office had been tuned to TBS TV station, and other people who had already finished their showers were waiting for the broadcast of "Magical Girl Illya".

Except for Ikeda Subaru and Katsura Mamako who had to take leave to accompany their children at home, the main staff of the studio and several important actors were there, but the two of them would also watch "Magical Girl Illya" with their children at home.

In order to entertain everyone, Nanaya specially bought two watermelons with his own money to celebrate. At this time, everyone else had already sat around the table, eating watermelons and watching TV and complaining to each other.

"Indeed, on a hot day, the most comfortable thing is to take a bath and watch TV." Tamari agreed.

"Hmm…"

Nanaya didn't answer, he just chewed the watermelon in his mouth carefully.

As a native of China in his previous life, watermelon is Nanaya's favorite fruit. Unfortunately, watermelons are so expensive in Japan that Nanaya has only eaten watermelons a few times in his life.

Therefore, Nanaya was particularly careful when eating the melon, because he felt that what he was eating in his mouth was not the melon but "Fukuzawa Yukichi".

Every time he eats melon, it is an opportunity that Nanaya cherishes very much.

However, his miserly attitude made Ori, who was standing beside him, roll his eyes.

"Senior, remember to sprinkle some salt on the watermelon when you eat it. It will be sweeter."

Nanaya pouted and said vaguely: "Don't give me any evil tricks here. How can I eat watermelon sprinkled with salt? This is a rare opportunity for me to eat watermelon, don't give me these nonsense."

"Whatever you want."

Ori turned around in anger, not knowing whether it was to take revenge on Nanaya, but he deliberately picked up a piece of watermelon, sprinkled salt on it, and started eating it in big bites.

"Tsk, what a shameful waste!"

Nanaya felt extremely sad about Ori's wasteful spirit. He had never been able to understand the Japanese mentality of eating melons and throwing salt into the water.

"Well, big brother. If you want to eat it, Yumi's can be given to you..." Although the little loli herself was a little reluctant, but seeing Nanaya's pitiful look, she still reluctantly handed over the watermelon.

"No, you eat it yourself."

No matter how bad-mannered Nanaya was, he would never snatch the little Loli's things. He touched the little Loli's head and let her eat the melon slowly by herself.

"Boss, are the first and second episodes going to be broadcast today? Since it's the premiere, why are they choosing to broadcast both episodes simultaneously?" Tamari asked while picking watermelon seeds.

"Part of the reason is that the first two episodes will allow all the main characters to appear, and the main line of collecting cards will also be discussed, so that the audience can have a general understanding of the whole story."

"Unfortunately, Master didn't come because she had an announcement. She asked Illya to bring her the recorded video tape tomorrow."

Illya sighed and put her phone away.

Nanaya put the watermelon aside and put on a serious expression: "Speaking of Sister Fuji, I heard from Naito that Illya, are you going to be a regular on her show in the future?"

Illya directly confirmed this statement: "Well, because of the feedback received from the audience, everyone likes the funny mode of the master and the disciple."

Originally, Illya was only going to be a guest star for a short period of time on Taiga's show in order to warm up for "Magical Girl Illya", and her time proportion in the entire show was not very long.

But the audience response was unexpectedly good, and everyone loved this pair of hilarious and stupid master and apprentice (the characters in the show).

After Illya's guest appearance ended, viewers called TBS TV station every day to ask Illya to appear online again.

In this situation, TBS staff carefully studied the ratings distribution of the show in each time period during Illya's guest appearance. They found that although the ratings of the show did not increase significantly when Illya appeared, they were always a little higher than other time periods. What's even more terrifying is that this rating value will be retained in the next show.

For example, the average viewership of the previous episode was 15%, and the viewership when Illya appeared was 16%; the average viewership of the next episode may drop to 14% due to the guests or other issues, but the viewership when Illya appears will be above 16%.

This means that in every episode there will be new viewers who will be drawn to this duo of master and disciple, and the retention rate is very high.

The planners of TBS's "Best Filmmaker" program team were delighted by the analysis results, and they immediately persuaded the station to invite Illya to be a regular on their program.

You know, although Fujimura Taiga has always been quite popular, it is difficult for a person to always be outstanding no matter how popular he is. After a long time, the audience will have a feeling of "Ah, why are you here again?"

The recent decline in ratings of Taiga's shows is a very obvious sign.

In fact, TBS had long planned to pair Taiga with a partner, but had yet to find a suitable candidate.

Because Taiga became famous so quickly, her position in the industry is somewhat awkward. In terms of seniority, Taiga is considered a junior, but in terms of popularity, Taiga can be considered among the older generation of comedians.

If Taiga is paired with an older artist, there will probably be conflicts due to the awkwardness of seniority. After all, not everyone can afford to serve as a foil for a younger person. You have to know that in the Japanese workplace, the relationship between seniors and juniors and between superiors and subordinates is emphasized. It is really embarrassing for an older person to go to a show hosted by a younger person and serve as a partner for the younger person.

But if she is given a younger role, on the one hand, there is a fear that the young boy will not be able to control the situation, and on the other hand, there is also the question of whether the audience will buy it.

The appearance of Illya just solved this problem for TBS. As a newcomer, Illya and Taiga certainly did not have any seniority issues, and the cute image of the little Lolita made everyone like her very much. The most important thing is that Taiga himself did not dislike it, and even regarded himself as a master outside the program.

Of course, Nanaya's fixed identity of Illya was also one of the decisive factors. Letting her appear on the TV station's prime-time program not only did Lin Bao a huge favor, but also added vitality to his own ace program.

It can be said to be a good idea that kills two birds with one stone.

For Nanaya, it is a very good thing that Illya can have a prime-time program. After all, this is a free prime-time promotion opportunity! Not only the current "Magical Girl Illya", many future projects related to his studio can be presented to the audience through this window.

"Well, Illya, when you're on the show, remember to promote us."

The other people in the studio started to boo.

Illya patted her chest and said in a big way, "Of course, everyone just wait and see! Ah, it's starting."

The theme song of "Magical Girl Illya", which everyone present had heard, appeared on TV, which immediately focused everyone's attention on the big screen.

The new TBS special drama "Magical Girl Illya" filmed by Nanaya and his friends has officially begun.