Don't Call Me Master, Call Me Director!
Chapter 161

Is This the Kind of Thing Kids Watch on Weekend Mornings on the Children's Channel?

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At this moment, the girl finally completed her transformation, and what had been hidden deep within her soul finally surfaced.

At that moment, a gloomy voice appeared in the girl's ear.

"Sakura, you can no longer live as a human."

"Accept your shadow, and then no one can stop you."

"Take the girl from the Einsbern family and obtain the Holy Grail. You have no other way to survive."

The girl nodded quietly.

"Okay, I'll do as you say, Grandpa."

Darkness began to creep up gradually.

Starting from the center of her body, black sludge began to spread across the girl's skin.

Under the influence of the curse, the girl's snow-white skin began to change in an unusual way, and red runes gradually spread across her face, making her look both alluring and dangerous.

"Ah, that way I won't lose to you anymore, sister."

Having completed her Matou Sakura delivered her villainous declaration to the camera.

"He really turned completely evil?! This plot twist is a bit too much."

Shibamatsu was somewhat bewildered.

Originally, he was wondering if there would be a plot twist, such as Matou Sakura suddenly having a change of heart after killing Shinji Matou and returning to Shirou Emiya's arms.

However, that didn't happen.

Matou Sakura's smile in that last frame completely dispelled any remaining hopes in Shibamatsu's mind.

"Hmm... no, this isn't really a reversal in essence."

Accompanied by a slightly melancholic song, Shibamatsu subconsciously recalled various details from the HF storyline—

In short: Shinji Matou is going to take a sinister turn this time.

Unfortunately, he was too focused on the game in the basement to think about anything else.

So--

Goodbye, everyone!

While everyone else was still listening to music, Shibamatsu flipped over and jumped behind the sofa, then sprinted towards the club entrance.

"Damn it! Grab him!"

"Don't let him get away."

"Yes, lock him in the basement!"

Led by Fujita, the Magecraft began to surround and intercept Shibamatsu.

Being locked in the basement isn't so bad, it's just a bit embarrassing.

Especially since you see each other all the time, isn't that even more embarrassing?

Similarly, the others didn't intend to do anything to Shibamatsu; they just locked him in the basement for fun.

Hearing all sorts of strange slogans around her, Azu shook her head helplessly.

"They're such a bunch of kids who never grow up."

"Sigh. (You too.)"

Still lying there, Aoko let out a sound of resentment.

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Meanwhile, Type-Moon Company.

"Uh... that's it?"

Shinji looked completely bewildered.

After receiving blessings from a group of people, Sakura smiled.

And that was it.

He originally thought Sakura would give him a full-blown brawl, but he ended up being let off the hook?

Sakura turned her head to look at her brother.

She had expected to be ridiculed today, but to her surprise, once her brother suffered a setback, everyone forgot about her and went to make fun of him.

[Brother, just how good is your taunting ability?]

Sakura suddenly became curious: if Gilgamesh and his brother were both tied to telephone poles, which pole would the Heroic Spirit choose to cut down first?

Shinji didn't understand what Sakura meant by looking at him, and quickly apologized, "Sakura, I promise there will never be a next time after HF."

There are currently only one season planned for <Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya>, so only the Counter Force would probably guess whether Sakura will appear in <Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya>.

Even if it were a true 3rei story, it wouldn't matter, since Sakura is just a Tool Person in this story. Even if it were replaced with a corrupted Kiritsugu Emiya, it wouldn't be a big problem.

Therefore, Shinji is still confident that he won't upset Sakura again when he Filming in the future.

"That's strange, brother. Is there anything I need to apologize for?"

Sakura asked calmly in return.

Shinji was taken aback.

Yes, what do I need to apologize for?

But it's not fair to say that it was all because my sister was causing trouble.

After all, portraying one's younger sister as a yandere from HF is simply not very believable.

Hmm, I suddenly feel a little guilty.

[What should I say now? Should I just give Sakura a thorough apology?]

"Then let's leave it at that."

As Sakura spoke, she stood up from in front of Shinji, indicating that the matter was over.

Since she wasn't being ridiculed by acquaintances, it wouldn't be good to pressure her brother too much.

There's plenty of time in the future; there will be plenty of opportunities to outwit and outmaneuver my brother.

"..."

Shinji's lips curled into a slight smile.

That's all?

No, he's still upset about it. Can't he be punished a little?

Even if it's not a full-blown fight, shouldn't they at least have learned a couple of joint locks?

Shinji felt uncomfortable doing nothing.

Could it be that this girl is doing this on purpose, just to make me compensate her?

Shinji thought he wouldn't be able to sleep tonight because of Sakura.

Chapter 186 Is this something kids watch on the children's channel on weekend mornings?

[Shinji Matou Heartbeat* represents a significant improvement over his previous works in every aspect.]

[Throughout the fourth episode, a chilling, unsettling feeling lingered with me. However, this work is completely different from traditional horror films.]

Milo Johnson is a well-known film critic in North America.

However, unlike most film critics who pursue the ultimate in art, this old man never reviews art films; he only writes reviews of horror films.

Don't underestimate the status of horror films in this world. Before Shinji's emergence, the top-grossing film worldwide was Disney's "The Lion King," followed by Hollywood Film Company's "The Sixth Sense."

After all, in a world where commercial blockbusters aren't doing much, the only way for audiences to find thrills is to watch horror movies.

Therefore, although Milo Johnson has never entered the mainstream film critic industry, his film review column has always been a must-read for horror movie lovers.

Now, with the release of HF Part 4, Milo Johnson has finally published his review in the newspaper.

[Essentially, HF is a heartwarming emotional film. Although it has the exterior of a horror movie and elements of cult films, the story ultimately tells us the importance of love to a person.]

[It was precisely because she never received true love as a child that Matou Sakura lost control and became a monster who killed indiscriminately.]

[While HF still lacks depth, it represents a surprising shift for Shinji Matou. It shows that the Director is beginning to focus on the story and its core themes, rather than simply pursuing visual spectacle.]

[However, fans who enjoy Shinji Matou's previous style need not worry; this Heaven's Feel series still features exciting action scenes, and I'm sure you won't be disappointed.]

"Oh dear, it seems this film critic has a very high opinion of our Director."

Leinys placed the newspaper on the desk and looked at Chloe was sitting at the other end of the desk, with a smile.

"After all, our Jidai Group spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on him, so of course he has a very good impression of Shinji."

Chloe shrugged and said something that left Leinys speechless.

"Hundreds of thousands... US dollars?"

Leinys blinked, seemingly in disbelief.

The girl is too young; in her worldview, film critics and money shouldn't be associated.

"Yes, Shinji suggested it to me when he was studying in North America."

Chloe smiled slightly, "He said we should cultivate a group of film critics who specialize in reviewing commercial films and have influence among film fans."

"Based on Shinji's standards, the group cultivated a group of film critics, although not many eventually got their own columns, there were still a few. Milo Johnson was one of them."

At this point, Chloe put the newspaper aside.

"Therefore, it's not surprising at all that Milo Johnson gave HF a high score and a high rating."

Leinys's eyebrows furrowed deeply; her young heart was deeply shaken.

"I was wrong. It was my mistake to discuss such things with you filthy adults."

Leinys pouted and complained.

Because of the European affairs of the Jidai Group, Leinys, who was working with Waver, knew Chloe much earlier than she knew Shinji.

Perhaps because they are both female Magecraft, and their crushes are their best friends, Leinys and Chloe are also good friends and speak without restraint.

"I thought it was because Mr. Matou's Director skills had improved that film critics started giving him good reviews, but you're telling me it's a shameful money deal."

Leinys pouted and wrinkled her delicate nose. "That's so snobbish."

"You'll get used to it after you see it more often, little girl."

Chloe mimicked Shinji and patted Leinys's head with her hand.

"I'm not a kid anymore," Leinys complained. "If it weren't for Waver investing in Shinji Matou's work, I wouldn't care at all."

"Actually, you don't need to be like this. Although that film critic is one of our people, his film reviews are still quite insightful."

With that, Chloe picked up the newspaper again and turned to the back of the column.

"Actually, I was quite surprised too; this guy actually praised Matou Sakura's Acting Skills."

At this point, Chloe glanced meaningfully at Artoria, who was eating snacks on the sofa—in order to minimize the number of fights between the two King of Knights, Shinji was now arranging their daily activities in places as far away as possible.

"Although Milo Johnson is our film critic, he still has basic professional ethics. He's always been quite rigorous in his evaluation of actors' Acting Skills."

"Huh? A film critic's commentary on Acting Skills?"

Upon hearing this, Artoria raised her head, a hint of displeasure gradually appearing on her beautiful and lovely face.

"I completely agree!"

With Shinji providing ample opportunities to perform, Artoria is considered one of the most talented Acting Skills among the current Heroic Spirit.

Although she's only a skilled Acting Skills among the Heroic Spirit, she can't be said to have no Acting Skills at all, and her Acting Skills has improved with each work.

However, film critics seem to never see her progress, always criticizing her Acting Skills poor.

This greatly displeased Artoria.

Only King of Knights has such a tolerant and magnanimous heart; if it were Alter, he probably would have already drawn his sword and stormed over.

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