I am the Entertainment Tycoon

Chapter 639: Flashback and Storyboard Review



While the Yukihime School students worked against time to finish their preparations for tomorrow's festival, Theo, after helping his little sister, went back to the animation studio.

Just after entering his own office, Ryoko knocked on his door before entering as well.

"Now that you have your own office, we should arrange an assistant to help you." Ryoko commented as she sat down on the seat in front of his desk.

With the studio restructuring, Theo finally was able to have his own office where he could work on his tasks.

"Maybe." Theo replied with an uncertain tone of voice.

"Believe me, an assistant will be a lot of help. Especially for you, who has other tasks other than working here at the studio. An assistant will be able to organize and plan your tasks more efficiently, consequently, you'll have more time to do your things." Ryoko explained.

"Seeing things this way, I guess I'll have to take your suggestion." Theo said with a thoughtful expression.

As someone who had several companies and projects, Theo couldn't exclusively dedicate all of his time to working at the animation studio.

Other than working in anime productions, Theo had a musical career, a publishing house where he produced the main mangas and light novels, a restaurant where he worked 4 or 3 nights per week, a newly built charity organization, and his whole personal life.

He couldn't simply dedicate all of his time to work, as he had a beautiful girlfriend, a cute little sister, and great friends. And Theo didn't even want to dedicate all of his time to work. He wanted to enjoy his life and be happy with the people around him.

"Don't worry. I'll talk with Sam as she knows how to find people highly skilled for the job. Amber was hired by Sam, for example." Ryoko smiled.

"I'll leave it to you guys then." Theo laughed, "But why did you come here today?"

"Oh, I almost forgot." She said as she remembered why she looked for Theo, "We finished the storyboard for [Naruto] first episode." She said with a proud smile.

"Already?" Theo asked surprised.

Around 9 days ago, on the Wednesday that they had the meeting where he introduced the new projects the studio would be working on, Theo gave the task to Ryoko and her department to work on the production of the storyboard of the first episode of [Naruto].

"Yes, we would've finished faster if we weren't inexperienced." Ryoko replied, "In the last couple of days, we were fine-tuning the storyboard. And I think we did a decent job." She said as she placed the stack of papers containing the storyboard on Theo's desk.

"Hmm, I like your confidence." Theo smiled as he picked up the stack of papers, "But I'll have to see for myself if you guys will be able to help me produce the upcoming storyboards of [Naruto]." He said with a mysterious smile.

Ryoko's heart started beating faster and faster as she observed Theo reading the storyboard that she and her team had been working on for the past 9 days.

Her mind started to drift by as she started to think about the journey that she went by in the last nine days.

'The studio buzzed with focused intensity as the team of animators embarked on their nine-day journey to create the storyboard for the first episode of Naruto. It was their first time producing a storyboard, and the stakes were high: the quality of their work would determine if they could continue in anime production.

On the first day, Ryoko gathered the team around a large table scattered with blank storyboard panels, pencils, and reference materials. Her eyes sparkled with enthusiasm as she outlined the vision for Naruto's inaugural episode. "This is our chance to prove ourselves to the boss, it is our chance to prove that we are as good as the teams producing storyboards for the top animation studios!" she began, her voice steady and inspiring. As she spoke, the team felt their nerves settle, replaced by a collective determination to succeed. Ryoko's demonstrations were precise and insightful, her pencil gliding effortlessly across the paper as she sketched the initial frames, bringing the script to life with a clarity and dynamism that left the team in awe.

Storyboard artist Jo Nesbo took the lead, his pencil moving swiftly and confidently across the paper, transforming the script into visual sequences. The team members, though new to this process, quickly found their rhythm, each contributing their unique skills and perspectives. One animator meticulously detailed the Hidden Leaf Village, ensuring every building and tree was accurately depicted, while another focused on capturing Naruto's spirited expressions and dynamic movements. Their debates over character actions, camera angles, and scene transitions filled the room with a symphony of creative energy.

The days that followed were a whirlwind of intense creativity and hard work. The animators worked long hours, often late into the night, fueled by their passion and the pressure to deliver. Each day presented new challenges, from perfecting Naruto's spirited expressions to capturing the dynamic action sequences that would define the series. Ryoko's guidance was invaluable; she moved around the room, offering constructive feedback, correcting minor errors with swift strokes, and encouraging the team with her unwavering confidence.

By the fifth day, the team had found their rhythm, their individual contributions blending seamlessly into a cohesive whole. The studio was filled with the sounds of pencils scratching on paper, punctuated by bursts of laughter and animated discussions. Despite the exhaustion, a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose kept them going. Ryoko's expertise was a beacon, her meticulous attention to detail and innovative ideas pushing the storyboard to new heights.

On the final day, the storyboard was complete. The animators stepped back to admire their work, their hearts pounding with a mixture of pride and anxiety. The panels were filled with dynamic scenes, vibrant characters, and carefully crafted transitions, each frame a testament to their hard work and Ryoko's exceptional leadership. As they handed the storyboard over for review, the team felt a profound sense of accomplishment.'

Her reverie was only broken when Theo placed the stack of papers containing the storyboard on the table. He had finished reading the storyboard.

Although he didn't analyze the small details of it, Theo already produced a storyboard based on the original work from his past life, so he was able to keenly peruse through this new storyboard and determine if it was up to par or not.

Ryoko looked at Theo's face with a beating heart, she felt a mix of nervousness and apprehension as this was the moment that would decide if all the blood and sweat that she

and her team placed in this project was worth it.

Theo looked at her with a serious expression.

'Was it that bad?' Ryoko couldn't help but think that when she saw his serious face.

It was then that Theo couldn't hold his expression anymore as he let out a bright smile, "Great job, Ryoko!"

"I'd like to welcome you and your team to the storyboard production of the [Naruto]

animation!"