Anime: I Want Harem-Chapter 25
Chapter 25 - 25
Kitahara Sosuke's casual remarks somewhat broadened Tomoya Aki's horizons and earned him a bit of goodwill from the guy. Though Sosuke wasn't particularly interested in making any connections, he didn't mind indulging Tomoya's curiosity for now. It wasn't like he was going to suddenly give him a brutal lesson, as he had with Hayato-kun, after all.
Kitahara Sosuke was a reasonable person. Besides, he could pretend he was speaking to his upperclassman and Eriri, who seemed genuinely interested, and Megumi, who was trying to listen but seemed mostly uninterested.
Utaha Kasumigaoka, being a writer, had more knowledge than the others, but she was still just a high school student, limited by Japan's small, insular bubble. Sosuke, on the other hand, had the advantage of future knowledge, seeing the global scene from a clearer perspective.
And so, in front of the very interested Tomoya and Utaha, the puzzled but intrigued Eriri, and the mildly disinterested Megumi, Sosuke gave what he called an analysis of Japan's existing anime industry, though it was actually a spoiler-filled performance. His reasoning and evidence-based approach made it feel reliable without being boastful.
Sosuke also took a moment to praise his hometown. It wasn't a meaningless display of superiority, but more of a reflection of reality. He knew from his future knowledge that Japan's domestic market was limited. In his time, industry giants like Shinkai Makoto had already started to flock to mainland China for promotion.
He hadn't considered plagiarism or making manga himself. Instead, Sosuke had bigger plans—he could reach out to his parents, who had some money but lacked a good investment direction. They were content with letting it sit in the bank. With his foresight, Sosuke could persuade them to invest in smarter ventures. After all, he was their only child, and they had always doted on him. Given their harmonious family dynamic, persuading them wouldn't be too hard.
Sosuke figured once he made a name for himself, persuading his parents would be easy. Whether they invested in stocks, real estate, or the internet didn't matter. He would make his fortune using his knowledge of the future, then funnel money into conscientious production companies like Kyoto Animation and Bones.
He'd help them create the kind of anime he liked, and help get rid of poorly executed adaptations like "Isekai High School Student." He would finally be able to support excellent anime works that had been cut short or underfunded, like "Date A Live" or the Ultra N Project, for example.
The plan was clear: once he made enough money, he would start supporting quality anime creators, helping them thrive, and making the industry better.
But these were just metaphors for his real ambition. Capital might not be omnipotent, but small amounts of money were indispensable in the anime industry. One person could only do so much. Even if he created phenomenal works, it wouldn't be enough to completely change the industry.
After all, anime creators chase their dreams, but they also need to support their families. The exploitation of animators in Japan, something even Sosuke couldn't ignore, was unbearable.
"Let's set the time for the next Mid-Autumn Festival," Sosuke said, taking a leisurely sip of his black tea, "I need to talk with Mom and Dad."
Sosuke wasn't interested in business or politics. But given the realities around him, it was better to start planning early. His parents could use his foresight to succeed, and he could live a comfortable life as their well-cared-for heir.
After all, as a minor, he was shielded by the law in many ways, but that also made certain matters inconvenient. To protect his loved ones, Sosuke knew he needed capital to ensure their security.
Sosuke looked at Megumi Kato, who had been listening silently beside him. A tender glint appeared in his eyes as he spoke, "Sorry, Kato. I know this might not be something you're interested in."
"It's okay. I didn't quite understand everything, but it was interesting. I feel like I understand you a little better now, Kitahara-kun."
Megumi smiled gently, her words making Sosuke's heart warm. She decided to try watching the anime Sosuke had mentioned, perhaps hoping to understand him better.
The smile was captured in Sosuke's mind, an image that would remain with him.
"That's right," Utaha Kasumigaoka added from the other side, her mood clearly lifted. She swung her legs lightly, hands folded in front of her chest, drawing attention to her figure. "I didn't expect someone like Kitahara-kun, who looks like an athlete, to have such unique insights."
"Thank you," Sosuke replied.
"Also," Utaha continued with a teasing smile, "if you could drop the 'unexpectedly,' I'd be even happier."
Sosuke chuckled and joked with her playfully, before turning his attention to Tomoya. With a confident smile, he spoke up.
"Getting back to the main topic. Aki, since you're planning to make a game, you should at least have a rough plan, right? Can you share it with us in detail?"
Although Sosuke already knew that Tomoya would probably have no solid plan to present, he smiled expectantly, pretending to be eager to hear it.
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