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December 7.

In the following days, the almost immediate purchase of Gainax began to be negotiated through an intermediary, with numerous ideas on how they should develop, but for Billy, the price was a real steal. He reviewed the movies and OVAs, they're nothing to envy. For now, the studio prefers to produce OVAs in partnership with other companies; however, with the purchase of the company, they can expand and undertake different projects for some series that he has used, drawn, and produced.

-I didn't expect Japanese animation studios to have such affordable prices, - said Billy, surprised by the value and visual skill. And the eagerness to seek out some extra studios, as is the case with Korea, known for producing some animated series. However, it would only be an advantage if Korea can produce its series like Japanese companies. The Korean Boom is just beginning, and South Korea's economy is poorer than it seems, with its expansion and growth in the coming years.

-Me neither, with half the money of the American value. Plus, the yen-to-dollar exchange is always a considerable advantage. I've reviewed your offers, and you're right, in Korea, there are some animation studios we can buy to produce some TV series, - Anne responded.

-Akom Productions Studio has a decent track record and is accustomed to producing high-quality series. I even have many things to say; who would have thought that the acclaimed Batman animation was done in collaboration with Hanna-Barbara? Now I understand that they even do the same activity with YuYu Hakushu, - Billy replied cheerfully, facing the potential future market, all in awe in a way that he still can't fully grasp.

-Worse yet, our intermediary says that if we manage to connect with various universities in Japan and Korea, our economic movements will be easier to carry out, - Anne said.

-You're asking for my permission, - Billy asked.

Anne blushed, entirely due to the way Billy said things. - Stop being insolent! I'm just contemplating the situation. We can't just give out our licenses like that, - Anne replied.

-They say they're a very educated culture; we can donate licenses to at least two or three more representative universities in the country. It'll only bring us benefits, especially if they are public institutions, - Billy replied, sitting on Anne's desk, something that for anyone else would be a disrespect like no other.

-Two universities; the University of Tokyo is the most recognized and has an outstanding program. We can negotiate with Kyoto University and Osaka University, - Anne muttered, her thoughts running through her head for two important reasons: donating licenses doesn't cause excessive money spending, as it's just a cover for animation licensing. However, many problems could arise in animation. Anne's doubts, in the face of Billy's words, still caused some discomfort.

-I have many doubts. Is it possible that many companies that buy our license only do so for a year and then start their animation studios? - Anne said.

-At Autodesk, we have a rather ugly defense code. However, someone with brilliance in the group could discover the code. But our services go beyond just that; we provide technical support, user manuals, updates, and tutoring services. Furthermore, if someone wants to surpass our technology, they have to spend a lot of money, at least a team no smaller than Pixar's, - Billy said.

-I understand that, however, the theft of our services is likely. The services offered by Autodesk are short-lived without a large group of competition. But animation has led to many making fair investments, - Anne said. Although the price seemed excessive, many animation production studios, game companies, software firms, marketers, and technology companies paid for it.

-It doesn't matter, Anne. Many will likely rely on our subscription licenses, and in possibly six years, they won't need the service anymore. Therefore, we'll change the sense of the license from a corporate animation group to personal and individual. A license for $260 annually or $30 monthly. But if the monthly subscription is bought by wholesale people, and at least 2 million people buy that subscription, the money will be incredible. We're thinking of implementing it in four or five years, personal licenses, - Billy said.

A trick that, although used, is not so thought out, the main problem for people is just a fair idea; there are no computers that can deliver such good capabilities for production licenses. With Billy's ideas and his future, he already has fixed ideas for the coming years on how he should move forward.

-However, our purchases are because animation companies can personally buy large computers that condense such large programs, - Anne said.

-Just leave the future to me, Anne. I have a plan to implement this service that will not only create a qualified presence to sell our products but also mark the beginning for our next plans, - Billy said, particularly pleased.

-Tell me, I deserve to know, - Anne said.

-You'll be the first to know. For now, I can't reveal anything; it's just a hypothesis of mine that I've been thinking about for the past few years, but I fear it's quite complicated to execute, - Billy said, under Anne's insistent gaze. Billy could only sigh. - I plan to buy Apple. Currently, Apple's stock value is almost $800 billion. I want to buy more than 50% of the company. If I can purchase at least 300 million shares that are for sale, I can take over the company. -

-Well, I understand now why you say it's impossible to reach that value, - Anne said, knowing that it would involve paying double for shares, a costly price, and an admirable investment agenda.

-Let's buy Akon Productions. They are, in many ways, one of the best animation companies along with Gainax, - Billy said, closing the deal and the conversations.

The minimum prices of $900,000 for Gainax and $1,300,000 for Akon Productions, and the maximum for Gainax is $2,000,000 million and Akon Productions $2,500,000 million, it is and will remain sustainable even with all the money at hand. Using the remaining $30 million from ID Software, he decided to invest extra in the Star Wars studio, so that by 1996, the mega-production studio, which will most likely be converted into a museum at a later time, could be seen, and could also be used as a recording set.

-Let's finish for today, - Anne commented, opening the office door to let him out. Everything is already recorded. It's next for Anne that the accumulation of studios isn't entirely a good thing; however, Billy's mention was clear: for now, depending on other studios isn't advisable, even a single commission to Klsky Cuspo is costly, the same value as buying and annexing a Japanese studio.

-There's nothing to worry about. 'The Iron Giant' will be released in May, and 'A Bug's Life: An Adventure' in December. We just need a little time, and all our investments will be healthy, - Billy mentioned, seeing the numbers in red again.

Despite the three large loans and numerous investments, 'The Lion King' remained a powerful movie. With DVD sales, the value would only increase. He would pay off the first loan, and most likely with the sale of video games, he would pay off the ID Software loans. With license sales, the money for Pixar was secured, and advertising revenue for the 2D animation studio even covered financing for some films. Toy sales allowed for expansion and investment of all kinds, while comics only diverted attention because it was the most established company that paid administrative expenses and allowed for the purchase of shares.

He walked through the fifth floor, seeing Raimon focused on his papers. According to Anne, for a week now, he had been studying and working tirelessly. Billy was very busy, but after four days without checking in on Raimon, he had to be the one to speak first.

I have many implications, but I must continue buying shares in March. My dividends now amount to $10 million. Investing all that in Apple and Marvel shares is the best move for now. Investing more in shares that I'll only sell would be a senseless expense when I can earn ten times more by creating companies from scratch.

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