wavenovel Chapter 1509, Flower Sauce will definitely be even cuter than her mother when she grows up!!
Chapter 1509, Flower Sauce will definitely be even cuter than her mother when she grows up!!
Chapter 1509, Flower Sauce will definitely be even cuter than her mother when she grows up!!
After entering October, the weather in Tokyo is neither too hot nor too cold, cool and dry. You can go out wearing just a light jacket, and there are also maple leaves that are gradually turning red to see. It can be said to be the most comfortable season of the year.
The artsy seating area in Ikebukuro has now become a popular spot for young people to relax in their free time. Various shops, amusement parks, record stores, cafes, and restaurants have sprung up around it, and a trend of creating a street full of food, drinks, and entertainment is emerging.
And today, Wenyi is sitting here, and we're going to hold another preview screening!
Hayao Miyazaki, Tsuruko, and others helped greet the invited audience and media in the lobby.
Since there were no directors or producers of Naoki Nagayama's caliber, and no big stars, the audience invited to the preview screenings weren't particularly prominent figures in the industry. However, a large number of media representatives attended out of respect for Naoki Nagayama's fans.
Moreover, since it is an animated film, most of the audience invited were young men and women with children. In addition to serving as a promotional event, Miyazaki Hayao really wanted to make final adjustments based on the feedback from the audience at the screening!
"Miyazaki-san"
Taking advantage of a lull, Tsuruko quietly asked,
"Were you the one who went up for the interview after the preview screening?"
"Um"
Hayao Miyazaki nodded.
"I'll represent the production team then and talk about the film's production background."
Animated films don't have any stars, so they can only rely on this director, who is somewhat well-known in the industry, to carry the film.
"Hezi-san, would you like to go up and talk? You can come along too."
"I?!!"
He Zi was horrified upon hearing this; she certainly didn't want to be seen in front of so many cameras.
"Absolutely not!!"
".well."
Hayao Miyazaki sighed deeply, a sense of desolation washing over him as he thought about facing a multitude of reporters alone on stage. His thoughts began to wander.
"Animated films don't have main characters. So next time, how about having a two-dimensional character give the interview?"
"Or have them wear mascot costumes? No way, that wouldn't be anime anymore."
"I really do crave that virtual world feeling, but one that allows for interaction with reality."
"Haha, the character I drew has come to life!!"
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It's no wonder they're comic book artists; their imaginations are truly rich, they've even conceived of virtual idols.
Hayao Miyazaki is a long-time anime fan, he must have thought about things like marrying a two-dimensional character!
At this moment, Tsuruko wasn't paying much attention to Miyazaki Hayao. Instead, she was staring blankly at the audience members who kept coming in. In a fleeting glance, she seemed to see a familiar figure!
They were a couple with two adults and a child. The child was probably no more than three years old. The man was very tall, and the woman had very graceful curves.
Since there were many audience members with children at the preview screening, the three of them didn't seem out of place. However, Tsuruko couldn't help but feel that they looked familiar.
She instinctively walked towards the three people.
Naoki Nagayama was wearing the same non-prescription glasses as Superman, a souvenir that Akina bought when she was abroad. He also had a small mustache on his lips, making him unrecognizable, except for Natsuka, whom he always wanted to tug at.
"Flower jam. It's glued on. It hurts a lot if you pull it off!"
Wearing the same non-prescription glasses, Akina changed her bangs, which are typical of Japanese girls, and with a little bit of Japanese makeup magic, her entire face shape and temperament changed. At first glance, you would never recognize her as Nakamori Akina!
Little Xia Hua, nestled in her father's arms, wasn't wearing any makeup; she was just an adorable little girl. No one would have recognized her anyway!
Just as this ordinary family of three finished getting their tickets checked and were about to enter the screening room...
"Flower jam?!"
Tsuruko walked to the side, looked at Natsuka in surprise, and then at the two adults.
"Ni-chan? Akina-chan? You guys?"
"Shh~~"
Akina quickly covered her sister-in-law's mouth.
"We snuck in to watch the preview screening! Tsuruko, don't give us away!"
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Tsuruko was suffocating from being suffocated, so she had to pat Akina's hand to get her to let go.
"You two are clearly big celebrities, yet you still have to play these sneaky games."
Naoki Nagayama smiled and said:
"That's what makes it interesting!"
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Wow, you're so good at having fun!
Tsuruko rolled her eyes and turned her attention to Natsuka, who was wearing a big bow. She was just too cute!
"Hua Jiang, did you have fun going to the movies today?!"
"So happy~~"
The little one nodded happily. He was already excited to be out with his parents, but he never expected to see Aunt Tsuruko as well.
"Aunt Hezi, what are you doing?"
"Me~~"
Tsuruko's eyes darted around, and she said pitifully,
"Oh dear, I'm at work. Everyone else is playing, but Aunt Tsuruko has to work so hard."
"Then Aunt Hezi shouldn't go to work!"
"If I don't work, I won't have money and I won't be able to buy the things I like!"
"Then I'll buy it for my aunt!"
"Do you have money, Hua Jiang?"
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Xia Hua didn't have any either, so she looked at the richest person next to her.
Naoki Nagayama was speechless. His own daughter was actually helping someone else collect her father's gold coins!
"Don't believe Hana-chan. Your Aunt Tsuruko is very rich!"
The group chatted amongst themselves in the corner for a while.
After receiving another group of reporters, Hayao Miyazaki noticed Tsuruko chatting with someone and took a closer look.
"Perhaps someone Tsuruko-san knows?"
"Wait a minute, that little girl looks so familiar!"
Hayao Miyazaki can naturally recognize the real-life inspiration for the female lead in his films:
"It's Nagayama Natsuka!! Then the two next to her are naturally..."
So Miyazaki Hayao quickly went over and soon recognized the two big shots through their makeup.
"Naoki-san? Akina-san?! What are you all doing here?!"
"Haha, we secretly brought Hua Jiang to the preview screening! Don't worry, it's nothing serious!"
Naoki Nagayama whispered, then quickly added, seeing Miyazaki Hayao and Tsuruko around him.
"Miyazaki-kun, hurry up and deal with the reporters. Don't let them notice us! Tsuruko, you go too!"
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Tsuruko was a little disappointed; she wanted to play with her little niece a little longer.
However, not wanting to expose their pretense, she went to the lobby to continue greeting the audience.
Naoki Nagayama and Akina quickly brought the little one into the screening room.
The large screening room was a bit noisy today because, in addition to adults, there were many children aged 5 to 10, mostly girls, making it quite lively.
This was the first time Hana-chan had seen so many unfamiliar children in a strange place. Slightly nervous, she clung to Nagayama Naoki's neck, watching them with curiosity.
"Flower jam."
Akina noticed her daughter's nervousness and comforted her.
"When you go to kindergarten, you'll meet lots of friends. How about we go see a movie today?"
"Hmm~"
The seats were three adjacent to each other. After finding their seats and sitting down, Naoki Nagayama and Akina flanked the flower sauce between them. The little one became lively again, looking around excitedly.
The lights were on, and a young girl sitting in the row behind them saw Xia Hua wearing a big red ribbon and said to her friend with some surprise:
"Look! This little girl looks just like the one in the movie poster!"
"Ok?"
My friend also took a closer look; the little girl in front of them was exquisitely cute, and her features seemed to be a younger version of the female lead in the poster.
"So cute!!"
Xiaohua heard this and curiously turned to look at the group, which made them cheer softly, saying things like "So cute!", "She looks like she stepped out of a poster!", and "I want to have a daughter this cute in the future."
His intense gaze and words made the little one blush, and she quickly turned back, hugging Akina's arm and laughing.
"Haha~"
Akina gently touched the little guy's face.
"Flower jam is sure to be very popular in the future!"
Naoki Nagayama nodded in agreement.
"Yes, she's definitely cuter than her mother!"
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A little embarrassed and annoyed, Akina reached out and tugged at her husband.
After waiting for a while in a relaxed atmosphere, the preview screening of "Kiki's Delivery Service" officially began.
As the lights dimmed, the audience entered a fairytale kingdom filled with magic and warmth!
When the female lead, Qiqi, appeared, Xiaoxia Hua's eyes widened, and she watched intently.
Port area.
Matsuo Muneo has recently taken on an extra task. He's here to help Naoki-san find a yacht!
The yacht needs to be large enough to accommodate more than twenty people while maintaining a good quality of life, and it needs to have a room for watching movies.
"This"
Matsuo Muneo was somewhat troubled. Generally, large yachts only carry a dozen or at most twenty people, because with crew, the maximum number is only a dozen or so.
But a cruise ship would be too big! Even a small cruise ship can hold hundreds of people!
"To get someone like Naoki-san, you need a super luxury yacht!"
He went to the yacht brokerage company wanting to charter the biggest one!
"I see. This request is indeed a bit troublesome."
After listening to Matsuo Muneo's requirements, Hirano Keisuke of the Japanese yacht brokerage company pondered for a moment.
"We currently own quite a few luxury yachts, but only a few meet our requirements."
Suddenly, Kesuke Hirano paused:
"However, we recently took over the operation of an aluminum sailboat, which I think would be sufficient to meet your needs!"
"By the way, the ship's name is 'Mikado,' which sounds very impressive!"
"???"
Matsuo Muneo was extremely surprised.
"The Emperor's Yacht? Is it a royal yacht?"
"No, no, no, it's about keeping the specific owners of the private yachts confidential."
Hirano Keisuke took a document from the bookshelf.
"This ship was delivered last year, but the owner didn't sail it much. So it was decided that we would operate it."
Yachts are very expensive. For some wealthy people, renting out their yachts when they are not in use can relieve financial pressure and also help maintain the condition of the yachts.
However, this is not the usual practice of the old money. Even if they don't use it themselves, the old money would leave it there as an exhibit. However, the owner of a ship named "Emperor" doesn't seem like an old money person from Japan.
Looking at the gleaming white casing and exquisite outline of the document, Matsuo Muneo was already seventy or eighty percent satisfied with this novel design that combined the elegance of a sailboat with the agility of a yacht.
Hirano Keisuke continued:
"This ship has 15 rooms, 2 staff rooms, a large living room, a TV room, and a library, and can accommodate up to 24 people, including 8 crew members."
"There are also two open-air decks and an entertainment area."
"If Mr. Matsuo is interested, I'll take you on a tour of the place!"
"Hi!"
Matsuo Sosei nodded,
Let's go!
"Good~"
Arriving at the harbor where the yachts were moored, Matsuo Muneo followed Hirano Keisuke onto the Emperor's yacht.
The large yacht was relatively unaffected by the waves of the sea; at this moment, there was only a slight ripple.
The cherry wood decor, the modern kitchen and bathroom system, the luxurious bedroom and living room, as well as the well-organized library and spacious TV room, all made him feel like he was in a five-star hotel!
"very nice"
Matsuo Muneo was very satisfied.
"I definitely want to buy one someday!!"
Wenyi, sit here. The broadcast of "Kiki's Delivery Service" is coming to an end.
This heartwarming and fantastical movie captivated many children; even Xia Hua, who is usually quite active, sat and watched for almost two hours straight.
Although there were times when he went to the toilet and sometimes sat in Naoki Nagayama's lap, he didn't make a fuss.
When the lights in the screening room came back on, many reporters rushed to the front and set up their cameras. Then, Hayao Miyazaki took a microphone and walked in front of the big screen.
"Everyone, I'm Hayao Miyazaki, the director of 'Kiki's Delivery Service'!"
"Thank you so much for coming to watch 'Kiki's Delivery Service'!"
We've also prepared a small gift for everyone.
Then, staff members carried over boxes and presented each audience member in the screening room with a small bow as a gift.
The gift was warmly received by the audience, and the theater erupted in applause.
Next, it was time for the reporters to conduct interviews!
"Director Miyazaki, where did you get the inspiration to create 'Kiki's Delivery Service'?"
When talking about movies, Hayao Miyazaki showed none of his previous shyness; instead, his eyes seemed to light up.
When we were little, didn't we always hear about things like 'witches' and 'wizards'?
As children, we were always curious about what the magical kingdoms of our imaginations were like.
"Every director wants to bring their fantasies to life, and that's what inspired me to create 'Kiki's Delivery Service'."
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At that moment, a voice suddenly came from the audience:
"So this movie was conceived decades ago!"
"Haha~" "That makes sense." "Hehe."
The audience below the stage was amused by this remark. Yes, decades ago, Miyazaki Hayao was exactly 7 or 8 years old!
Hayao Miyazaki on stage also laughed:
"Yes, I haven't grown up yet. I hope I never grow up!"
Speaking of which, Hayao Miyazaki, who is good at drawing heartwarming anime, may really be a mischievous child who never grows up!
Next, another reporter asked a question:
"Director Miyazaki, are there any real-life counterparts for the characters in 'Kiki's Delivery Service'?"
"This one!!"
Miyazaki's gaze shifted, and he spotted a figure in the front row. He smiled and nodded.
"Of course there is, and she's a very cute little girl!"
Is she your daughter or a relative?
"Haha, I wish it were. Too bad I can't have such a cute daughter!"
Hayao Miyazaki waved his hand, replying meaningfully.
"But the little girl is the daughter of someone I respect very much, and I hope she can grow up happily!"
Taking this opportunity, Miyazaki Hayao lavishly praised Naoki-san's daughter, feeling utterly triumphant!
Didn't you see how happy Naoki Nagayama is laughing right now in the audience?!
Tsuruko, who had been standing by the side door since the interview began, felt her hair stand on end and thought it was incredibly shameless of Miyazaki to be so blatantly flattering her!
I never expected that Miyazaki Hayao, who seems like such an honest person, could be like this. It's true that there are no innocent people in the workplace!
However, the reporters and other audience members below the stage were unaware of this inside story. At that moment, they only felt that Miyazaki Hayao was very loving and a warm person, so they applauded him!