wavenovel Chapter 1407, Chapter 1416: Skinny things don't matter!!
Chapter 1407, Chapter 1416: Skinny things don't matter!!
Chapter 1407, Chapter 1416: Skinny things don't matter!!
After getting back the original manuscript of "Kiki's Delivery Service", the most excited person was not Natsuka, who was curious about the characters, but Akina, who had also read it.
"I knew Hana-chan would be adorable when she grows up!"
Akina hugged the little one, kissed him, and smiled as she gently rubbed his smooth cheeks.
"It's definitely exactly the same as the one in this painting!"
Children don't grow up the way their parents expect them to.
Naoki Nagayama looked at the original drawing of the character with a big bow, a round face, and chubby arms, and casually remarked on some little-known facts.
"Generally, after fourth grade, the cute filter that comes with childhood disappears, and their true appearance and intelligence are revealed. I've heard that even mothers can't help but feel disgusted."
After the emergence of WeChat Moments, mothers will often show off their children, but this usually only lasts until the fourth grade!
After that, she won't be the cute and adorable baby anymore! Moms can't lie to themselves anymore!
Before he could finish speaking, Naoki Nagayama felt four cold gazes fixed on him.
Turning around, he saw Akina looking at him with disdain, and even Hana-chan seemed to have understood her father's words, her eyes looking stern.
"Naoki-san, are you saying Hana-chan won't be cute anymore?!"
"Forehead"
Realizing he had offended both the older and younger men, Naoki Nagayama decisively backed down.
"No, no, the flower sauce combines our genes, it'll definitely look great!"
"Humph~"
Akina gave a soft hum, and then the little one in her arms imitated her hum, mimicking her perfectly.
When will this animated movie be released?
"It's estimated to be by the end of the year."
Naoki Nagayama replied,
"As you know, animated films are much more complicated to make; every frame has to be hand-drawn."
Nowadays, there's no computer assistance; every single image is truly hand-drawn. It's time-consuming, labor-intensive, and demanding.
Unlike other films where Naoki Nagayama could easily step in, he couldn't offer much help with this type of film.
The fact that it was condensed into one year is thanks to the strong support from our fans and the ample manpower in the animation department!
"Anime...it really is slow~"
Akina pouted slightly, revealing a wicked smile.
"When I used to read serialized comics, I always wanted to lock the comic artists in a small house and make them concentrate on drawing comics 24 hours a day."
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Naoki Nagayama was speechless. Akina, who did you learn this from?!
However, Akina then looked at her husband, a slight smile playing on her lips:
"When Naoki-san was writing 'I'm Sorry, I Love You' halfway through, I also thought about locking Naoki-san in the study and not letting him out until he finished writing!"
"!!! Akina, you..."
That's so evil! Absolutely so evil!
"What do you take the author for?!"
"Tch, I only thought about it in my mind and never actually did it~"
"I can't even think about it."
Akina didn't respond. After admiring the prototype of the character for a while longer, Akina got up, took the little one, and headed to her home's costume design studio.
"Come on, Flower Sauce, let's go make this big red bow!"
"It will look really good on my head!"
"Okay~~"
Seeing the little one happily following his mother, Naoki Nagayama could only offer a few words of advice:
"Akina, it's already evening, don't overwork yourself."
"Hmm~ It'll be quick~"
The little guy didn't even turn around. He didn't even look at Naoki Nagayama.
"Huh?" Naoki Nagayama scratched his head. "What's wrong with this?"
"Isn't it said that daughters aged two to ten should like their fathers the most? Why does Huajiang seem to be more attached to her mother?!"
"Hmm, it's definitely because Hua Jiang isn't old enough yet!"
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It was already dark, but Jurassic Island in the Seto Inland Sea was bustling with activity.
Today we're going to test the panoramic lighting on Jurassic Island. Because all large amusement parks are actually open at night, and Disneyland is open 24 hours a day.
Jurassic Island is no exception; it was designed from the outset to be open to tourists from day to night.
Now, with construction nearing completion, it's finally time for the final testing!
"3, 2, 1, start!"
With a command from Naoya Sakata in the main control room halfway up the mountain, all the lights in the park turned on!
Naoya Sakata walked out onto the balcony and looked down at the entire Jurassic Island.
The port town was brightly lit, resembling a shopping street in Shinjuku, Tokyo; streetlights stretched out in lines, connecting various exhibition halls and attractions; colorful neon lights illuminated the roller coaster tracks and the outline of the Ferris wheel, and there were also pirate ships and carousels filled with dinosaur elements.
Further away, the resort hotels near the beach shimmered with gentle light, their small gardens dotted with tables, creating a romantic atmosphere, while the landscape lights on the beach made the waves appear even more beautiful.
The dinosaur models and statues scattered throughout Jurassic Island are all illuminated, allowing for a clear view of the dinosaurs even at night.
"The lighting seems to be fine!"
Seeing that all the lights were working properly, Naoya Sakata said to his junior, Takahiro Makino, who was standing next to him.
"Now, let's take a look at the light show!"
"it is good!"
Makino Takahiro shouted "Light show!" into the control room, and as the music started, the harbor lit up with psychedelic, multicolored lights.
Hidden water jets spray water up to ten meters high, changing into even more complex colors under the lights.
Intertwined and blended, they form a variety of exquisite patterns and animations.
"Um, Naoki-san's idea of bringing the nightclub's stage lights outdoors for a light show is truly amazing!"
Seeing this, Makino Takahiro couldn't help but admire it.
"At present, outdoor shows are mostly fireworks displays. I never thought that lights could also be used to create a show!"
Nowadays, neon lights are widely used, large illuminated billboards are common in city centers, and colorful lights flashing in nightclub dance floors are also very common. Technically speaking, there are no longer any barriers to entry.
It's just that no one thought of setting up such colored lights outdoors, nor did they think of using a fountain as a medium.
"It's just as good as a fireworks show!"
"We also have a fireworks show!"
Naoya Sakata patted Takahiro Makino on the shoulder.
"Fireworks are consumables, and it's too expensive to hold a test event every time. We're not testing it today!"
"Now it seems the lighting system on Jurassic Island is working fine. We can ask Naoki-san to come and inspect it."
"We'll also test the fireworks show then."
Makino Takahiro nodded:
"Sakata-senpai, it feels like just yesterday we were on this island, and now it's almost over! When do you think this island will open to the public?!"
"Haha, we can't rush this."
Naoya Sakata's eyes were also filled with emotion. He had watched the island grow from nothing to what it is today and had devoted a great deal of effort to it.
"After Naoki-san's inspection, we'll also need to have the construction, fire safety, and other departments come for an inspection."
"Finally, we need to complete the business-related procedures, and Naoki-san's side will probably need to conduct promotion and investment attraction."
"In short, it will take a long time before we can open for business!"
Listening to his senior's words, Makino Takahiro's initially excited mood gradually calmed down:
"So, we'll be staying on the island for quite a while now."
"Haha, isn't living in an amusement park a good thing?!"
Sensing that his junior was a little down, Sakata Naoya encouraged him.
"When I was a kid, I always looked forward to living in an amusement park. Besides, Jurassic Island is much more developed now than Ehime Prefecture, which is nearby!"
"Haha, you're right!"
The two chatted and laughed as they walked into the control room to continue today's testing. They also needed the workers to thoroughly inspect every piece of large equipment.
I'll call Naoki-san tomorrow.
"Dili li li li."
In Roppongi, Yoshimura Otomo was drinking with friends in a private room at a club when he suddenly heard the cell phone on the coffee table ring.
A friend nearby saw this and grinned, saying:
"Haha, as soon as this kind of mobile phone came out, I knew I wouldn't have any free time anymore!"
"There will definitely be someone contacting you in real time!"
Back when I only had an email address, commuting to and from get off work was like two completely different worlds; after get off work, I didn't have to worry about anything related to work.
After that, we got a landline, which allowed us to call home directly, but it was still impossible to reach people who were out relaxing.
Later, with the advent of car phones, it was alright, since you couldn't hear them once you got out of the car.
Then the random pager was invented, which meant you could know someone was calling you anytime, but the reply process was cumbersome, so it wasn't used often.
Then finally, the mobile phone was invented. Mobile phones got smaller and smaller, and now you can hold them with one hand!
Once you can fit it in your pocket, you've lost your personal space!
"Go, go, go! Maybe something urgent has come up! I'll go pick it up."
Yoshimura Otomo waved his hand, went to a quiet spot outside the door, and pressed the call button.
"Moshi Moshi. I am Yoshimura Daitomo."
"Otomo-san?!"
A young voice came through the receiver.
"It's me, Yoshihiko Noda!!"
"Ah, Noda-kun?!"
Knowing it was him who called, Yoshimura Otomo's expression became slightly amused, but he still said...
Why are you calling me?
"I've been so busy with work at the Diet lately that I suddenly realized I hadn't called to say hello to Otomo-san in a long time, so I quickly called to say hello!"
Yoshihiko Noda is quite eloquent, and his tone is very enthusiastic.
"How have you been lately, Otomo-san?"
"Haha, thank you, thank you, everything is fine."
Everyone says a few polite words, of course.
"Is work going well, Noda-kun?"
"Haha, as a newly appointed member of parliament, I'm bound to encounter some difficulties, but I was mentally prepared for that."
Yoshihiko Noda gave a brief hint, but instead of complaining, he asked,
"Alright, alright, let's not talk about that anymore. Otomo-san, are you free? Long time no see, let's grab a drink!!"
"I'm free! Of course I'm free!"
Yoshimura Otomo stepped aside as a waiter delivering alcohol made way, responding with a smile.
"I'm drinking in Roppongi right now, Noda-kun, want to come along?!"
"oh?."
Yoshihiko Noda paused for a moment, then asked,
Is this the usual place?
"Yes, it's right there in Karune!!!"
Yoshimura Otomo laughed,
"This is Noda-kun's favorite spot!!! Come on over."
Actually, he's in another part of Roppongi now. When Yoshihiko Noda distanced himself from him before, he also avoided going to Karune, otherwise it would be very awkward if they bumped into each other!
Anyway, there are countless clubs in Roppongi, and Yoshimura Otomo is a regular at many of them and has memberships!
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The person on the other end quickened their breathing twice, but Noda Yoshihiko, being a shrewd individual, immediately regained his composure.
"That would be perfect, Otomo-san, wait for me!"
"Haha, okay~~"
After hanging up the phone, Yoshimura Otomo had a playful look on his face. He had heard from the familiar supervisor about the previous account settlement and also learned that Noda Yoshihiko hadn't been to Carune for many days.
A spirited young councilor was actually forced by a club to apply for a credit card and take out a loan to pay off his bills on the spot!
Such humiliation is something that can breed resentment. Not to mention that it seemed he had friends waiting outside at the time.
However, he pretended not to know, just wanting to see Noda Yoshihiko's reaction!
"Indeed, he can bend and stretch. But the fact that he's willing to come back to this humiliating place to find me means he must have something to ask of me."
"It's most likely Xiu Yi-san's project."
During my previous conversation with Shuichi and Naoki, we reached a consensus that Yoshihiko Noda would take the lead in the "Culture-Based Nation" policy project, so he would naturally go along with it this time.
"Heh, but you'll have to suffer a bit first, or else you'll think I have no temper?!"
Even if he was ostracized for several months, Yoshimura Otomo still had his pride!
So this time, they deliberately chose Karune, the place where Noda Yoshihiko had just been humiliated. They wanted to make Noda Yoshihiko cry inside, but unable to say it out loud!
Meanwhile, at home, Yoshihiko Noda put down the phone with a serious expression.
The younger brother, Noda Takehiko, asked from the side:
"So, what's Yoshimura Otomo's attitude?"
"Yoshimura Otomo is still very enthusiastic."
Noda Yoshihiko said,
"It doesn't seem like there's any blame involved."
"I knew you shouldn't have distanced yourself from Yoshimura Otomo before!"
Hearing this, Noda Takehiko sighed.
"Yoshimura Otomo is a magnanimous man. He genuinely believes in his brother, which is why he supports your candidacy for councilor."
As he spoke, he turned and glanced at the exquisite little villa:
"Even this villa, and our car, were provided by Shuyou. Otomo-san is a good person, and Shuyou is quite powerful as well."
"Alright!! Stop talking!"
Yoshihiko Noda scolded his younger brother, and felt very regretful.
It started because his status had risen; he became a member of Congress and wanted to control his tree friends.
Hopefully, the tree friend can be more attentive and sincere, in other words, try to curry favor with him.
They also want to gain control of the "cultural nation-building" project.
After all, he was already a politician, while his friend was just a businessman.
However, to my surprise, my friend didn't change at all. He seemed unaware of the change in my status and instead allowed me to distance myself from him!
His subsequent association with his cronies made him feel elevated in status, and he remained immersed in this feeling of being flattered. It wasn't until Karune threatened him with debt repayment that he finally snapped out of his daze.
Fortunately, the relationship with my fellow tree enthusiasts hasn't broken down yet, and it can still be repaired!
"Go drive, I'm heading to Roppongi to have a drink with Otomo-san!"
Yoshihiko Noda asked his younger brother to start the car. His purpose in going there was not only to mend their relationship, but also to inquire about the possibility of participating in Shuichi Itō's major project.
Although it's a bit shameless, politicians don't care about shame!
Takehiko Noda immediately stood up:
Which club to go to?
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Noda Yoshihiko's lips moved slightly, and he still managed to utter a few words.
"Karune!"
"?!"
Noda Takehiko was astonished.
"Isn't that the club that humiliated my brother before?! Didn't my brother say he wanted revenge?!"
"Why would Otomo-san choose that place?!"
"Otomo-san doesn't know anything about my connection with this club!"
Noda Takehiko looked at his older brother with some worry as he thought about going to a club that had just humiliated him.
"Then, brother..."
"I'm fine!! Go get the car!"
For politicians, shamelessness is unimportant!
"Hi!"