novelraw Chapter 184: The Shocked Crowd! Now is Truly a Good Era for Nippon Ah!
Chapter 184: The Shocked Crowd! Now is Truly a Good Era for Nippon Ah!
Inside the screening room, the lighting was soft, the air permeated with a slightly old movie film scent, completely different from the sandalwood and tea fragrance in the club hall, here was full of the ceremonial sense of movies.
Fujiwara Hideaki was already sitting in the center position of the first row, beside him were Asumi and Takada Toshihide.
Kurosawa Eiji then sat on the other side of Fujiwara Hideaki, his gaze, had already cast towards that massive silver screen, eyes full of expectations towards the movie.
Over twenty audit committee members, then sat behind them in twos and threes, respectively taking their seats. Some of them, had already begun to Converse in low voices, the whispering sounds, appearing exceptionally clear in the quiet screening room.
"Have you heard? This time is Nohara Hiroshi's new movie." An elder committee member, pushed the reading glasses on the bridge of his nose, tone carrying a trace of questioning: "'Seven Samurai' was indeed filmed not bad, but that is a Samurai film ah, he after all has the foundation of Director Kurosawa there."
"Yeah, heard this time is that story of a dog and loyalty." Another committee member also followed chiming in, a somewhat helpless expression surfacing on his face: "I feel this time seems shouldn't be too good, Nohara Hiroshi after all is a young man in his twenties, having high aspirations is normal, but after filming a Samurai film actually dares to cross boundaries to film a pet movie? Still wants to engage in some 'loyalty'? Truly unconstrained imagination."
"Exactly, the loyalty of a Samurai and the loyalty of a dog, can they be mentioned in the same breath? I admit 'Seven Samurai' is truly very good, I also like it very much. But this movie of dog and loyalty, is simply insulting the Bushido spirit of our Nippon!" A rather conservative looking committee member, couldn't help but coldly snort, face written full of displeasure.
"I instead want to see, what kind of tricks he can film this time. Better not when the time comes, making it out of place, instead smashing his own signboard."
Various voices looking down on Nohara Hiroshi, quietly permeated the screening room.
Towards Nohara Hiroshi's talent, although they had heard of it, but towards such a bold cross-boundary attempt of his, they still were full of questioning. Fujiwara Hideaki hearing these whisperings, the center of his eyebrows slightly wrinkled.
He was also a bit worried.
Thus he turned his head, looking towards Asumi and Takada Toshihide beside him, tone carrying a trace of perfectly appropriate probing: "Sakata-kun, Asumi-kun, Takada-kun, have you guys seen the final cut of this 'Hachiko Monogatari' previously?"
Sakata Nobuhiko shook his head, face carrying a trace of regret: "His Excellency Fujiwara, we also haven't seen it. Hiroshi-kun he ah, during post-editing, almost isolated himself from the outside world, just to give us a surprise."
Asumi also followed chiming in, face overflowing with a confident smile: "However, His Excellency Fujiwara, although we haven't seen the final cut, but according to the feedback of the filming team, all personnel participating in the production, are full of praise towards this movie. They all say, this is a great work sufficient to enter the annals of history!"
Takada Toshihide although still maintained the reserve of a superior, but at this moment also nodded, tone carrying a trace of unquestionable affirmation: "Yes, His Excellency Fujiwara. My two subordinates, Ashikaga and Asano, they are both senior directors, having extremely high requirements towards the quality of movies. But even them, towards this movie of Nohara Hiroshi, also admire it going down on all fours."
Kurosawa Eiji then didn't say much, he merely peacefully gazed at the silver screen, eyes full of trust towards Nohara Hiroshi.
Fujiwara Hideaki looking at the resolute expressions of the three people, a thoughtful smile revealed on his face. He knew, these three people, absolutely wouldn't lie in this kind of occasion.
He nodded, gaze once again casting towards the silver screen, tone carrying a trace of expectation: "Good! Since it's like this, then let us wait and see. I instead want to see, Hiroshi-kun this time, what kind of surprise he can bring us again."
Commissioner Matsumoto obtained the directive from the screening personnel that they were already confirmed ready to screen, seeing the arrival of His Excellency Fujiwara and them, immediately stepped forward, respectfully bowing: "Director Fujiwara, the various committee members and leaders are all in position, can begin screening."
Fujiwara Hideaki nodded, sweeping a glance over the screening room, his gaze peacefully sweeping over the numerous committee members, and then casting towards that massive silver screen, then softly saying: "Begin."
"Hai!" Commissioner Matsumoto nodded, and then raised his hand gesturing towards the surrounding staff.
"Clack!"
The lights of the screening room slowly extinguished, the massive silver screen lit up, the movie 'Hachiko Monogatari' officially started screening.
The opening of the movie.
The picture is the Akita countryside in 1924, snow-white, a patch of tranquility. An abandoned little Akita Inu, eyes helpless and also full of curiosity.
Subsequently, the camera turned, arriving at Tokyo Shibuya Station, surge of crowds, heavy traffic.
University Professor Ueno Hidesaburo, played by a highly respected veteran actor, an actor whose gentle and elegant temperament perfectly fit the role, appeared in the picture, he was currently anxious for searching for a lost little dog.
When the moment Professor Ueno and that little Akita Inu met, the air of the entire screening room as if stagnated.
The wet eyes of the little dog, full of ignorance and longing towards the new world, and the loving kindness in the Professor's eyes, then like warm winter sun, instantly melted everyone's hearts.
"It's this dog?" An audit committee member muttered in a low voice, tone carrying a trace of weirdness.
A very ordinary looking Akita Inu... but seems...
A bit silly, cute and adorable feeling?
However, following the progression of the movie, the questioning voices gradually subsided.
The first act of the movie.
The little Akita Inu was brought home by the Professor, named "Hachiko".
Hachiko's life in the Professor's home was depicted as cozy and full of fun. It clumsily learned to adapt to the new environment, interacting with the Professor's daughter and wife.
The pictures captured every moment of Hachiko's growth: from the mischievousness of a puppy, to the liveliness of an adolescent dog, and then to the composure and loyalty of an adult dog. Especially that silent tacit understanding between Hachiko and the Professor, was delicately presented by the camera.
One early morning, Hachiko for the first time sent the Professor to Shibuya Station, it wagged its tail, watching the Professor's back figure disappear into the crowd.
In the evening, when the Professor returned from getting off work, Hachiko punctually appeared at the station entrance, wagging its tail to welcome him. These everyday scenes, like a trickling stream, slowly nourished the hearts of the audience.
"The acting skills of this dog... is simply too much!" A committee member couldn't help but sigh with praise in a low voice, looking at those eyes of Hachiko full of spirituality on the silver screen, all the prejudice in his heart began to shake.
The second act of the movie.
The daily life of Hachiko and the Professor became even more deeply rooted in people's hearts.
Every early morning, Hachiko would punctually wait at the Professor's home entrance, watching him go out.
And then, at five in the evening, it would again punctually appear at Shibuya Station, waiting for the Professor's return.
Regardless of wind or rain, regardless of severe cold or intense heat, Hachiko had never been absent.
There was a scene, heavy snow flying about, Hachiko's entire body covered with a thin layer of snow, yet still tenaciously guarding the station entrance.
When the Professor's figure appeared in the distance, Hachiko fiercely stood up, wagging its tail, cheerfully pouncing towards the Professor.
The Professor squatted down, tightly hugging Hachiko, that love surpassing language between human and dog, made many people in the screening room unable to help but redden their eye sockets.
"Wu..." A female committee member, already couldn't help but let out slight sobbing sounds.
"This Akita Inu is truly... loyal." Fujiwara Hideaki also gently sighed, his gaze, tightly staring at the silver screen, eyes full of being moved.
The third act of the movie.
Tragedy quietly descended.
An ordinary early morning, Hachiko like usual sent the Professor out the door.
The Professor also like usual, rubbed Hachiko's head, smilingly saying: "See you tonight, Hachiko."
However, this sentence "See you tonight", instead became an eternal farewell.
That evening, Hachiko punctually appeared at Shibuya Station.
It waited, waited, until night fell, the station empty of people, yet the Professor's figure from beginning to end didn't appear.
The confusion, anxiety, and loss in Hachiko's eyes, were infinitely magnified by the camera, striking directly into people's hearts.
"Professor he... will he not return?" A young committee member, couldn't help but ask in a low voice, voice carrying a trace of trembling.
The expressions of Takada Toshihide and Asumi also became solemn.
They knew the direction of the plot, but at this moment, were still infected by the sad atmosphere constructed by the movie.
The fourth act of the movie.
The Professor's funeral.
Hachiko was locked in the Professor's home, it struggled, wailed, as if knowing its most beloved master, had already eternally left.
When it ultimately broke free from its restraints, rushing to the front of the Professor's coffin, it merely quietly lay beside the coffin, eyes full of endless sorrow.
After the funeral ended, the Professor's family attempted to take Hachiko away, but Hachiko instead broke free time after time, it stubbornly ran back to Shibuya Station, stubbornly at that place where it met the Professor, and said goodbye to the Professor, waiting.
Spring, summer, autumn, winter, the alternating of the four seasons.
The movie used a series of aesthetically pleasing montage pictures, displaying Hachiko's ten years of waiting as if a single day.
Spring days cherry blossoms brilliant, Hachiko waited in the petal rain.
Summer days cicadas chirping in bursts, Hachiko waited under the scorching sun.
Autumn days fallen leaves flying about, Hachiko waited under the golden ginkgo trees.
Winter days heavy snow covering, Hachiko waited in the ice and snow.
Its body gradually aged, its fur became grizzled, its paces also became staggering.
But inside those clear eyes of its, yet from beginning to end flashed an inextinguishable hope, a firm belief towards the return of its master.
"It... did it really wait for ten years?" An old committee member, huskily asked, his face already covered with tear stains.
In the screening room, crying sounds rose one after another.
Many committee members, including Fujiwara Hideaki, Asumi, Takada Toshihide, and even Kurosawa Eiji, were already face covered in tears.
They were shocked by that loyalty of Hachiko surpassing life and death, moved by that silent love.
The climax of the movie.
Hachiko was already doddering with old age, it lay in the corner of Shibuya Station, body weak, gaze yet still stubbornly looking towards the station entrance.
It as if saw, in the crowd, that familiar figure, was currently smiling, walking towards it.
The Professor returned.
Hachiko struggled to stand up, wagging its tail, heading towards the Professor's direction, walking step by step.
It fell down.
It in its dream, reunited with the Professor.
The picture was the initial scene of Hachiko and the Professor meeting at the station, the Professor squatted down, tightly hugging Hachiko, one person one dog, under the setting sun, exchanging a smile.
And then, the picture gradually blurred, ultimately, freezing in front of Shibuya Station, on that bronze statue symbolizing Hachiko's loyalty.
The movie ended.
The inside of the screening room fell into a death-like silence.
Only that melodious yet sorrowful melody in the movie's original soundtrack, slowly echoed in the air, swirling beside everyone's ears.
Everyone blankly looked at that patch of darkness on the silver screen, their bodies as if cast with some kind of magic, unmoving.
Tears, had long blurred their eyes.
They were shocked by Hachiko's story, moved by that loyalty surpassing life and death.
Until the staff outside the screening room, gently pushed open the door, turning on the lights, everyone then as if awakening from a dream, fiercely jolting, waking up from that massive sorrow.
They looked at each other, from each other's eyes, seeing the same shock, the same being moved, and the same... tear stains.
Fujiwara Hideaki was the first to stand up, his face, crisscrossed with tears, but he yet completely didn't care.
He merely raised his hands, and with trembling hands, clapped.
"Clap! Clap! Clap!"
Applause, like raindrops, sounded in the screening room.
Asumi, Takada Toshihide, Kurosawa Eiji, and all the audit committee members, uniformly stood up, facing the direction of the silver screen, clapping.
The applause became more and more enthusiastic, more and more resounding, like thunder, echoing throughout the entire screening room.
This applause, wasn't only a praise towards the movie, but even more a respect towards that talent of Nohara Hiroshi, a tribute to that loyalty of Hachiko, an eulogy to that pure emotion between human and dog.
The applause lasted for a long time, so long that the air inside the screening room as if ignited by this enthusiastic emotion.
Many committee members still reddened their eye sockets, faces hanging with tear stains, but eyes full of indescribable shock and fanaticism.
"It's truly... truly too moving!" An elder female committee member, voice carrying a heavy nasal tone, she wiped the tears at the corners of her eyes, excitedly saying: "I never thought, a story about a dog, actually could be filmed so... so directly striking people's hearts! It made me recall my old dog that accompanied me for ten years, it was also that loyal, that selfless..."
Her voice choked up, unable to speak further, merely covering her mouth, softly sobbing up.
"Yeah! I... I simply can't believe, this movie was actually filmed by Department Manager Nohara!" Another committee member looking about forty years old, face written full of shock, excitedly waving the document in his hand, as if to vent the emotions in his heart: "'Seven Samurai' is an epic, is a grand narrative, is a classic deconstructing the era! But this 'Hachiko Monogatari', it instead used the most plain and unadorned camera angles, the most sincere emotions, striking directly at the softest place in our inner hearts! This... this is the true art ah!"
"Department Manager Nohara he... he is simply a monster!" A young committee member, voice carrying a trace of trembling, looking towards the direction of the silver screen, eyes full of frantic worship: "He not only can film out the loyalty of Samurais, even more can film out the loyalty of dogs! Moreover, he used the loyalty of dogs, to contrast the complexity and preciousness of human emotions, this... this conception is simply absolute!"
"I originally thought, using a dog to narrate loyalty, was insulting our Nippon's Bushido spirit." A conservative faction committee member, at this moment also with reddened eyes, exhaled a long breath, tone full of self-mockery: "Looking at it now, I was truly... too narrow-minded. Department Manager Nohara he, is the person who truly understood the two words 'loyalty'! He used the purity of a dog, to wash our hearts polluted by the secular world, letting us re-examine, this nation of ours, the most precious spirit!"
"Yeah! This movie, isn't only moving, it even more possesses profound societal significance!" A scholar-type committee member of the cultural circle, adjusted his glasses, voice carrying a trace of excitement: "In this current society of overflowing materialistic desires and apathetic human relationships, people are becoming more and more alienated, more and more lonely. But 'Hachiko Monogatari', it instead used that selfless love and waiting of Hachiko, to awaken the depths of our inner hearts, the longing towards warmth, towards connection, towards loyalty!"
He paused, gaze sweeping over everyone present, tone full of expectations: "I even believe, this movie, will be like 'Kasou Taishou', once again triggering a societal ideological trend! It will make even more people, rethink the relationships between people, the emotions between humans and animals, as well as, how this nation of ours, in modern society, should inherit and carry forward the spirit of 'loyalty'!"
"I completely agree!" Another senior audit committee member, face written full of approval: "Moreover, the filming techniques of this movie, can also be called textbook level! Every single shot is full of emotion, every single picture strikes directly into people's hearts! Especially Hachiko's performance, is simply... simply a stroke of genius! I even suspect, whether Department Manager Nohara can truly communicate with dogs, otherwise, how could he film out such a performance full of spirituality?!"
"This is already not a simple directing ability, this is... this is an art talent surpassing the era!"
"Yeah! From 'Seven Samurai' to 'Hachiko Monogatari', Department Manager Nohara he, has already thoroughly proven himself! He isn't only a Samurai film director, he is even more an, all-around director capable of managing any theme, capable of filming classic works... all-around director!"
"All-around director? No, he is even more an all-around artist! He is also a Manga Artist! He is also a variety show producer! He is also a TV drama producer! He is simply a monster ah!"
"I even feel, he is the person who can truly represent our Nippon culture, walking towards the world!"
Various praises, various marvels, surged over like a tide, thoroughly submerging the entire screening room.
All committee members were so excited they spoke incoherently, they vied to be first expressing their fondness towards the movie, their reverence towards Nohara Hiroshi, and their infinite longing towards the future prospects of this movie.
Fujiwara Hideaki quietly listened to these discussion sounds, his face, tear stains undried, but eyes full of gratification and pride. He knew, Nohara Hiroshi succeeded, and it was, succeeding again with a posture surpassing everyone's imaginations.
He exhaled a long breath, in that breath, as if taking away all the worries and pressure in his heart.
He slowly turned around, gaze sweeping over those endlessly excited committee members behind him, voice although slightly hoarse, yet still carrying unquestionable authority.
"Alright, everyone." Fujiwara Hideaki softly opened his mouth, voice not loud, yet instantly suppressing all clamor: "Your being moved, your praises, I have all heard. Now, please everyone return to the office, and tally up your review results. I hope, this time's review, can achieve fairness and justice, without carrying any prejudice."
Right as his voice fell, all committee members fiercely jolted. They only then remembered, their identities at this moment, were movie audit committee members, and not ordinary audience.
"Hai! Director Fujiwara!"
All committee members uniformly responded, in that voice, full of respect and obedience.
They once again deeply bowed towards Fujiwara Hideaki, and then stepped with slightly messy paces, heading towards outside the screening room to walk.
Their faces, although still carrying tear stains, but eyes were full of unprecedented firmness and... fanaticism.
They knew, this 'Hachiko Monogatari', will inevitably sweep away all questioning with an unrivaled posture, becoming an immortal legend.
And they, will personally open the main doors for this legend.
Inside the screening room, once again only left Fujiwara Hideaki, Asumi, Takada Toshihide, Kurosawa Eiji, as well as Nohara Hiroshi who was allowed to walk in from outside after the screening ended, the five people.
Fujiwara Hideaki looking at those hurriedly leaving committee members, a satisfied smile revealed on his face.
This time's audit didn't have any suspense.
He turned his head, gaze falling on Nohara Hiroshi, eyes full of appreciation and expectations.
"Hiroshi-kun, you did very well." Fujiwara Hideaki softly opened his mouth, tone full of emotional sighing: "You once again exceeded my expectations. This 'Hachiko Monogatari', it isn't only a movie, it is even more a... a work capable of touching the depths of the soul."
He paused, tone also becoming earnest and well-meaning: "It made me rethink the definition of 'loyalty', and also made me re-examine the emotions between humans and animals. It made me understand, sometimes, the purest love, often exists precisely in those most inconspicuous places."
"Many thanks for His Excellency Fujiwara's praise." Nohara Hiroshi modestly bowed returning the courtesy, that unhurriedness and composure, made him appear exceptionally prominent in this kind of occasion.
"Alright, let's return to the office." Fujiwara Hideaki saying as he did, then was the first to stand up, stepping with unhurried paces, heading towards the outside of the screening room to walk.
Asumi, Takada Toshihide and Kurosawa Eiji also closely followed behind.
Nohara Hiroshi walked at the very end, he turned his head to glance at that massive silver screen, the corners of his mouth unconsciously hooking up a faint arc.
He knew, he succeeded.
......
When they once again returned to Fujiwara Hideaki's office, that faint sandalwood and tea fragrance in the air, seemed to also encompass a few degrees more concentration.
Fujiwara Hideaki sat on the main seat, a gentle smile hanging on his face, his gaze sweeping over Asumi, Takada Toshihide and Kurosawa Eiji, and then again falling on Nohara Hiroshi, eyes full of appreciation and expectations.
"Hiroshi-kun, please sit." Fujiwara Hideaki signaled Nohara Hiroshi to sit down, tone carrying a few traces of closeness.
Nohara Hiroshi respectfully sat down, he knew, what was next, was the true moment of "harvest".
"His Excellency Fujiwara, your evaluation towards 'Hachiko Monogatari' in the screening room just now, made us all feel heartfelt admiration." Asumi was the first to open his mouth, a cheerful smile overflowing on his face, tone full of sincerity: "What you said is right, this movie, indeed touched the depths of the soul."
Takada Toshihide although wasn't as exaggerated as Asumi, but at this moment also nodded, tone carrying a trace of imperceptible emotional sighing: "Yes, His Excellency Fujiwara. This movie, indeed made me... made me rethink many matters."
Kurosawa Eiji then didn't say much, he merely peacefully gazed at Nohara Hiroshi, eyes full of appreciation and pride.
Fujiwara Hideaki merely smilingly shook his head, he picked up the teacup, gently taking a sip, tone carrying a few traces of emotional sighing: "This movie, is indeed very not bad. It isn't only Nohara-kun's personal success, even more the success of our Nippon movie circle, is also... the success of our Nippon people!"
He paused, gaze casting towards Nohara Hiroshi, eyes full of expectations: "Hiroshi-kun, you used your works, once again proving yourself. You proved, you not only can film grand epics, even more can film warmth directly striking people's hearts. You proved, you are an, all-around genius capable of managing any theme, capable of filming classic works... genius!"
Right as his voice fell, the office door was then lightly knocked.
Commissioner Matsumoto pushed the door and entered, holding a document in his hand, face written full of irrepressible excitement and respect.
"Director Fujiwara, the review results of the various committee members, have already been tallied up." Commissioner Matsumoto respectfully said, handing over the document in front of Fujiwara Hideaki, tone carrying a trace of trembling: "All committee members, unanimously approved! Not a single dissenting opinion! Even, several committee members, also proposed, to evaluate this movie, as the Best Film of the year!"
"What?!"
The eyes of Asumi, Takada Toshihide and Kurosawa Eiji instantly widened, faces written full of unbelievable wild joy!
Although they had expectations towards the quality of 'Hachiko Monogatari', but never thought, it actually could obtain such a high evaluation!
Unanimously approved! Not a single dissenting opinion! Even still had people proposing, to evaluate it as the Best Film of the year?!
This... this is simply, unprecedented supreme honor!
Have to know.
This movie hadn't even been screened yet!
Fujiwara Hideaki received the document, gaze peacefully sweeping over the contents on it, the corners of his mouth unconsciously hooking up a satisfied arc.
This result was within his expectations.
He put down the document, gaze casting towards Nohara Hiroshi, eyes full of appreciation and expectations: "Hiroshi-kun, congratulations. Your 'Hachiko Monogatari', has officially passed the audit."
"Many thanks His Excellency Fujiwara!" Nohara Hiroshi modestly bowed returning the courtesy, that unhurriedness and composure, made him appear exceptionally prominent in this kind of occasion.
Asumi, Takada Toshihide and Kurosawa Eiji looking at those committee members whose eye sockets were already red and swollen, at this moment faces all revealed emotional smiles.
Nohara Hiroshi once again created a miracle.
Kurosawa Eiji exhaled a long breath, he looked at Nohara Hiroshi, tone carrying a trace of emotional sighing, a trace of self-mockery, and also carrying a trace of, heartfelt admiration towards Nohara Hiroshi.
"Hiroshi-kun ah, you are truly... comparing us old folks, all down against you ah." Kurosawa Eiji softly opened his mouth, tone full of helplessness: "When 'Seven Samurai' was screened back then, I told everyone, this movie, was you Nohara Hiroshi leading me to film, I merely acted as an assistant for you. But those guys, no one believed it, all saying I was boosting you, building momentum for you this young person."
He paused, gaze sweeping over Asumi and Takada Toshihide, a bitter smile surfacing on his face: "Now it's good, they all saw it. You not only can film out the loyalty of Samurais, even more can film out the loyalty of dogs. Moreover, you used the loyalty of dogs, contrasting the complexity and preciousness of human emotions, this... this conception is simply absolute!"
"I even feel, your 'Hachiko Monogatari', is even more moving than 'Seven Samurai', even more directly striking people's hearts!" Kurosawa Eiji saying as he did, longly sighed again, tone full of heartfelt praise: "Hiroshi-kun, you this kid, high talent, is simply... unfathomably deep ah!"
Asumi upon hearing this, face overflowing with a cheerful smile, he patted Kurosawa Eiji's shoulder, tone carrying perfectly appropriate teasing: "Director Kurosawa, you know now right? I said it long ago, Hiroshi-kun he, is a genius! You back then shouldn't have listened to those old folks, should have generously and broadly admitted, you precisely were acting as his assistant!"
Takada Toshihide although wasn't as outwardly expressive as Asumi, but at this moment also nodded, tone carrying a trace of imperceptible emotional sighing: "Yeah, what Director Kurosawa said is right. Nohara Hiroshi-kun's talent, indeed makes people feel astonished. He not only can manage various themes, even more can use the most unique methods, to move people's hearts, to trigger societal resonance."
He paused, gaze casting towards Nohara Hiroshi, eyes full of expectations: "I even feel, Nohara Hiroshi-kun, he is the person who can truly represent our Nippon culture, walking towards the world!"
Fujiwara Hideaki looking at the heartfelt praises of the three people, a satisfied smile revealed on his face. He knew, from this moment on, the estrangement between the "Tokyo Faction" and the "Kanto Faction" of the Production Bureau, will thoroughly heal in Nohara Hiroshi's hands.
And Nohara Hiroshi, will also stand at the peak of the Nippon cultural circle with an unrivaled posture.
Everyone exchanged a smile, that tacit understanding without words, quietly flowing in the air.
They knew, a brand new era, an era belonging to Nohara Hiroshi, had already, descend loudly!
Nohara Hiroshi merely smiled, that unhurriedness and confidence, made him appear exceptionally prominent in this atmosphere full of praises and expectations.
Yet also made everyone present, even more satisfied with Nohara Hiroshi!
This, is the brand new generation of their nation of Nippon, grown up in the new era!
"Our nation of Nippon, the future is truly promising ah!" Fujiwara Hideaki's gaze looking towards Nohara Hiroshi was even more doting.
Thinking of when he went abroad to inspect the USA, those special smells appearing in schools, and the plants in dustbins, as well as those students who began advocating happy education, with grades in basic subjects also severely declining.
Fujiwara Hideaki at this moment was so excited his hands were slightly trembling: "We Nippon people although defeated on the actual battlefield, but in the economic field, cultural field, will absolutely act as the victors!"
Thinking up to here, Fujiwara Hideaki's mind also thought of his own child recently investing in a large apartment set again.
Faces couldn't help but reveal a smug smile.
Nippon economy is soaring.
Culture is soaring.
Now.
Is truly the good era of Nippon ah!
(End of Chapter)