Adrian had gone to Japan originally to unwind, but he also accomplished quite a few things, such as luring Nakama Yukie back with him and, moreover, securing the film adaptation rights to a certain novel. Yes, it was that horror movie "The Ring," which had sparked a new horror craze in Japan and, surprisingly, caught Hollywood's attention.
After buying the film adaptation rights from Suzuki Koji, Adrian had tossed it aside and never put it on his agenda. Since it was a purchase in perpetuity, how to handle it was entirely up to him. There was a ten-year deadline, but in reality, he just wanted to tease the Japanese. So why bother too much with these details?
