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Chapter 44. Good Job!
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"So, what do you think, President Cujoh?"
"What do you think about how we handled this plot?"
Pucci looked at Jolyne Cujoh with anticipation as he asked.
Similarly, it wasn't just Pucci.
Akiyuki Shinbo, who had also contributed many ideas during the filming process, and Junpei Mizusaki, who provided technical assistance to perfectly showcase the effects envisioned by Pucci and Shinbo, were all eager to hear her thoughts.
After all, the creators' opinions don't count as much as those of the audience.
Only if the audience says it's good, is it truly good.
So, even though Shinbo and the others were very satisfied with the results of this episode, especially Mizusaki, who felt an immense sense of accomplishment seeing the impact of the scenes he crafted, they were still eager for Jolyne's feedback.
Jolyne, who watched this episode purely as a viewer, had to admit that the episode was indeed impressive.
Whether it was the sorrow of Zeppeli's death or the sense of hope and transcendence he entrusted to JOJO, or JOJO's acquisition of new power and recognition from his mentors, preparing to fight DIO with an open-ended and limitless conclusion, everything had been well executed to stir the audience's emotions.
Of course, Jolyne couldn't articulate the technical excellence of the episode with professional terms.
She simply felt that the episode was very well done.
Even she, who had watched with different intentions, was unconsciously drawn in by the episode's content until Pucci's voice snapped her back to her original purpose.
So...
"Very good, Pucci, you did a great job!"
Jolyne smiled brightly.
This wasn't acting or sarcasm.
Jolyne had previously mentioned that she wasn't familiar with overly technical terms.
If asked to pinpoint what made this episode of "Phantom Blood" great, she wouldn't be able to.
But she understood the plot!
Pucci and his team had undoubtedly met her requirements by following the original script and killing off Zeppeli in a grand and impactful manner, which even left her deeply moved.
Given this, the fans of "Phantom Blood," who loved its distinct characters, would definitely be blown away by this scene!
With this thought, Jolyne glanced at the comments section and saw that the feedback was just as she had imagined, making her fully satisfied as she removed the full dive device.
Beaming with pride, she addressed Pucci and his team: "This is the kind of work we at Green Dolphin Studio should be creating!"
"It's not about producing what the audience says they want, but as creators, the only thing we should respect is the story itself!"
"Only those who respect the story can bring the truest tales to life for all the audience who love them to see!"
Jolyne's voice grew more impassioned and excited.
This was the kind of work she truly wanted to see!
Pandering to the audience would mean that many would eventually support the work.
But that was something she absolutely couldn't allow or wanted to see happen!
So, she believed that by creating content contrary to what the audience wanted, they would be disappointed and not support the work.
Yes, finally, the good days of losing money had come!
How long had she waited for this day?!
Thinking of this, Jolyne made sure to remind Pucci and his team: "Even though this story-first approach might sometimes make it hard for our audience to accept the story."
"Trust me, it's just a storm before the calm. When the time comes, history will prove that what we'll get is a glorious rainbow!"
...As if!!
After the storm comes an even stronger storm!
Rainbows only appear in cheesy literature!
But to keep Pucci and the others in line and to prevent Shinbo and the others from misinterpreting her intentions and backstabbing her, Jolyne decided to use these motivational words to keep them convinced.
"So go ahead and do it boldly!"
"Don't worry about external opinions or influences. For Zeppeli's ending and JOJO's upcoming conclusion, we need to follow the original narrative of 'Phantom Blood' and deliver the most genuine story to those who believe in us!"
"This is what you, as creators, should be doing, right?!"
"..."
This was Jolyne Cujoh.
Having heard Pucci recounting his initial conversation with her, Junpei Mizusaki had thought he was joking or just saying nice things because she was their boss.
But hearing Jolyne genuinely encourage them to create freely made him feel he was in the right place!
There was actually someone in the world with such a compatible mindset!
If he weren't a boss himself, Mizusaki would've wanted to quit and join Green Dolphin Studio immediately.
Seeing Mizusaki so enthusiastic, Pucci and Shinbo didn't need any more encouragement.
"Leave it to us, President Cujoh!"
They responded loudly!
So, without any surprise.
"Phantom Blood" had another unexpected turn, much to Jolyne's delight...