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Cinema in the Old Quarter · Promise 356

Original title: 旧城区的电影院·约定 356

Cinema in the Old Quarter · Promise 356 — Story character concept art
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Xu Yao promised Duan Chuan to screen an old film on the cinema's anniversary, but during the source check, they discover that the existing copy cannot be used for public events, even as the promotional date draws near.

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Story summary

Xu Yao promised Duan Chuan to screen an old film on the cinema's anniversary, but during the source check, they discover that the existing copy cannot be used for public events, even as the promotional date draws near. She cancels the scheduled screening, explains the situation to the audience, and processes refunds, while Duan Chuan subsequently provides interview materials confirmed to be usable. The anniversary event is changed to a small-scale exchange; they honestly acknowledge the disappointment and agree to restart the screening once the necessary conditions are met.

Characters

  • Xu YaoOriginal Concept · Old Cinema Manager

    Fictional adult character, the old cinema manager in the story.

  • Duan ChuanOriginal Concept · Film Collector

    Fictional adult character, the film collector in the story.

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