My Name is Hiroshi Nohara, Star of Neon Film and Television!

Chapter 259: The Delinquent Gang Strikes! Principal Takakura Bunta Reappears! Scared Them Away Directly!

The morning sunlight cast long, narrow spots of light on the floor through the gaps in the curtains.

Nohara Hiroshi slowly opened his eyes and rubbed his throbbing temples. The exhaustion from the hangover had mostly dissipated, replaced by a long-absent feeling of refreshment.

He turned his head to look beside him. Koyama Misae had already woken up and was sitting at the desk by the bed, holding a thick folder. Her brows were slightly furrowed, and she was muttering in a low voice about "Kumamon merchandise design" and "manga club's new proposal."

"Awake?" Hearing the movement, Misae turned her head with a smile. Her eyes showed a hint of bloodshot from staying up late. "I thought you'd sleep a bit longer. There's miso soup warming in the pot, and the natto rice you like. I'll go scoop some for you."

Nohara Hiroshi reached out, grabbed her hand, and gently rubbed her hair: "No rush, rest a bit first. Look at these dark circles. Did you stay up late revising proposals again last night?"

Misae stuck out her tongue and sat on the edge of the bed: "No, it's just that several manga artists from Future Comic Club want to design a Doraemon X Kumamon crossover manga and develop sticker merchandise. I need to help them sort out their ideas. Plus, my sister Masae's engagement banquet is approaching. Fujiwara Isshin-kun said that Kumamoto Prefecture recently has a Kumamon theme event, and I still need to help mom pick out souvenirs."

Looking at the opened "Kumamon Merchandise Sketches" in her hands—there were stickers of Doraemon holding Kumamon, and a manga notebook printed with Kumamon patterns.

Nohara Hiroshi couldn't help but laugh: "Our Misae is really getting more and more capable. But don't busy yourself with these today. I'll take you to Ginza to eat something delicious, treating it as making up for a holiday."

Misae's eyes instantly lit up: "Really? But the matters of the manga club..."

"Let them discuss it themselves first;

we'll decide when we get back." Nohara Hiroshi got out of bed, his tone carrying an undeniable gentleness. "You've been busy running around with me lately;

you should properly relax for a day."After the two washed up and finished breakfast, they drove to Ginza. The streets of Ginza on the weekend were particularly bustling. Ladies in exquisite kimonos, office workers in suits and leather shoes, and students carrying schoolbags shuttled through the streets. Luxury goods displayed in shop windows contrasted finely with traditional crafts.

Nohara Hiroshi held Misae's hand and walked slowly along Chuo-dori. The sunlight falling on the two felt warm.

"Let's go to 'Ginza Sushisei' first. Their fatty tuna sushi is especially fresh." Nohara Hiroshi pointed to a wooden storefront not far away. A red lantern hung at the door with the three large characters "Sushisei" written on it.

Walking into the shop, the chef was already waiting behind the bar. Fresh tuna, salmon, and surf clams were neatly arranged on ice.

"Hiroshi-san, Misae-chan, long time no see!" The chef greeted them with a smile, the sushi knife in his hand spinning rapidly. "The usual today? Fatty tuna sushi, sea urchin sushi, and add a portion of tamagoyaki?"

"And a portion of eel sushi!" Misae spoke first, her eyes sparkling as she stared at the ingredients in the chef's hands. "I had it once last time, and I'm still thinking about it now!"

The chef nodded with a smile and quickly served the exquisite sushi.

The fatty tuna sushi melted in the mouth, the fresh sweetness of the sea urchin spread in the mouth, the tamagoyaki had a faint honey fragrance, and the sauce of the eel sushi was rich but not greasy. Misae ate with a face full of satisfaction. A little sauce got on the corner of her mouth, and Nohara Hiroshi smiled as he helped her wipe it off with a tissue, his eyes full of doting.

After eating the sushi, the two went to the "Ginza Baumkuchen Shop" on the corner of the street.

The freshly baked baumkuchen emitted a buttery aroma. Cut into thick slices and placed on paper plates, paired with a cup of hot matcha, it was sweet but not greasy. Misae took a bite of the cake, her eyes curving into crescents: "It's even better than the one I had in Osaka last time! Hiroshi-kun, how did you know about this shop?"

"When we were filming 'Midnight Diner' before, Mizukami Sho-san recommended it." Nohara Hiroshi took a sip of matcha, his tone carrying memories. "He said the baumkuchen in this shop uses an old Showa era recipe, and it tastes like childhood."

The two ate and chatted, going from Kumamon merchandise design to Masae's engagement banquet, from the manga club's new proposal to the filming plan for "Flavors Across Mountains and Seas."

Sunlight fell onto Misae's smiling face through the glass window. Nohara Hiroshi suddenly felt that this kind of plain daily life was more reassuring than any honor.

At two o'clock in the afternoon, the two walked into the "Toho Cinema" in Ginza, preparing to watch the recently popular movie "Tokyo Story."

There weren't many people in the cinema. They chose seats in the middle. Just as they sat down, Misae excitedly took out the freshly bought popcorn: "I heard this movie is especially touching. I brought tissues. If I cry later, you're not allowed to laugh at me."

Nohara Hiroshi took the popcorn with a smile: "Okay, I won't laugh at you. But if I cry, you have to pass the tissues."

After the movie started, the cinema gradually quieted down.

In the black and white picture, the streetscape of Tokyo slowly unfolded. The delicate emotional portrayal brought a warm feeling to people's hearts.

Misae watched extremely attentively, secretly wiping her tears from time to time. Nohara Hiroshi, on the other hand, pondered the use of the camera while watching—the director's control of light and shadow, and the capture of characters' expressions were all worth learning from.

Just as the movie reached its climax, an urgent ringtone suddenly sounded, shattering the tranquility of the cinema.

Misae jolted awake, frantically pulled out her phone, and when she saw the name "Future Comic Club - Sato Nanako" on the screen, her expression changed instantly.

"Sorry, Hiroshi-kun, I have to go out and take a call." Misae lowered her voice, stood up with a face full of apology, and walked quickly out of the screening room.

Nohara Hiroshi's heart skipped a beat, faintly having a bad premonition.

He stared at the entrance of the screening room, his fingers unconsciously gripping the hem of his clothes. He could no longer focus on the plot of the movie.

About five minutes later, Misae hurried back, pale, her eyes red, her voice trembling: "Hiroshi-kun, this is bad! The manga club... a delinquent gang came to the manga club, saying they want to collect 'protection money,' and even smashed our easels. Nanako and the others are almost crying from fear!"

Nohara Hiroshi abruptly stood up, his brows furrowed tightly, his eyes instantly becoming serious: "Don't panic, call the police first. We'll head over right now."

He pulled Misae and quickly walked out of the cinema, not even caring about the unfinished movie.

Getting into the car, Nohara Hiroshi quickly started the engine. The steering wheel turned nimbly in his hands. He took only ten minutes to traverse a route that normally required twenty, arriving at the office building where Future Comic Club was located.

The moment the car stopped, Misae aggressively pushed open the door and darted into the building.

Nohara Hiroshi followed closely, his mind fraught with confusion—Future Comic Club was tucked in the middle floors of the building, generally unnoticed. Why would it suddenly be targeted by a delinquent gang?

Could someone be intentionally targeting them?

The two swiftly boarded the elevator. Misae's hands were still quivering: "When leaving the house this morning, Nanako informed me that she intended to finalize the initial sketches for the Kumamon crossover manga today. How could they abruptly encounter such a situation..."

Nohara Hiroshi lightly patted her hand, his tone composed: "Don't fret, I'm here. We'll observe the situation first. If they are still present, we wait for the police intervention;

if they've departed, we'll comfort everyone and repair the easels."

The elevator doors chimed open, and the pair briskly approached the manga club.

Before reaching the doorway, they heard intermittent conversation emanating from within. Misae's heart leapt to her throat, tightly clutching Nohara Hiroshi's arm. However, when they stepped to the entrance and beheld the scene inside, they both froze—

Several artists from Future Comic Club were bowing respectfully towards a middle-aged man wearing a yellow suit and sunglasses. Their faces showed no trace of terror, but rather gratitude.

That middle-aged man possessed a slightly plump build, a sincere smile tracing his lips. He was currently scratching the back of his head, his tone faintly embarrassed: "No need for such formalities. I was merely passing through, and coincidentally saw some individuals causing a disturbance, so I stepped over to inquire."

"This... What's going on?" Misae widened her eyes, turning toward Nohara Hiroshi, brimming with perplexity. "Didn't they mention a delinquent gang? Why is everyone continually bowing to this person?"

Nohara Hiroshi observed that middle-aged man in the yellow suit, a smile unexpectedly curving his lips. Pulling Misae inside, he announced: "So it's Mr. Takakura Bunta, long time no see."

Hearing the voice, Takakura Bunta turned and noticed Nohara Hiroshi. Hastily removing his sunglasses, a surprised expression blooming across his face, he advanced briskly, bowing deferentially: "Mr. Nohara Hiroshi, Miss Misae, I didn't anticipate encountering you here!"

"Takakura Bunta?" Misae furrowed her brows, scrutinizing the man before her intently, suddenly achieving realization. "I remember now! Weren't you that photographer from before? Last time you even assisted capturing a group photo for us! But Hiroshi-kun, why did you address him as 'Principal'?"

Nohara Hiroshi elucidated with a smile: "Mr. Takakura formerly operated as a photographer, however, he perpetually nurtured a dream—to return to his hometown, establish a kindergarten, and serve as the principal. We previously conversed about this;

he stated once he accumulated sufficient funds, he'd abandon photography and concentrate entirely on launching his kindergarten."

Misae covered her mouth in astonishment: "So that's it! I assumed you had long forgotten these trivial matters. I didn't expect you to recall it so distinctly."

"How could I forget?" Nohara Hiroshi directed his gaze towards Takakura Bunta, his tone conveying curiosity. "Mr. Takakura, what brings you here? Did your kindergarten commence operations?"

Takakura Bunta's face showcased a sincere, hearty smile, nodding like a pestle: "It's inaugurated! Positioned right in Kasukabe City, Saitama Prefecture. Just last month we enrolled over twenty children, entirely offspring from the vicinity. Navigating to Tokyo this instance, I intended securing some promotional photographs for the kindergarten. Passing by this office building, I noticed a few ruffian-looking individuals clamoring outside, stating they sought 'Future Comic Club' to extract protection money, hence I entered to inspect."

He paused, scratching his head, his tone laced with mild embarrassment: "Those individuals noticed my attire appearing relatively formal, falsely assuming I operated as the building's chief of security. I informed them 'This constitutes a legitimate corporate building, disturbances are strictly prohibited,' and they hastily fled in panic. I originally intended departing, consequently these young ladies insisted upon extending gratitude, concurrently proposing drawing promotional manga featuring the kindergarten. Being incapable of declining, I consequently lingered slightly longer."

"So it was you who rescued us!" Future Comic Club's Sato Nanako interjected excitedly, gripping drawing paper within her hands. "Mr. Takakura, we were previously frightened to death. Those individuals not only demanded protection money but additionally knocked down our easels. Fortunately, you arrived timely! We previously converged upon an agreement, committing to drafting a 'Kumamon paired with children' promotional manga sequence for your kindergarten. Functionality and cuteness guaranteed!"

Takakura Bunta hurriedly waved his hands: "No need, no need, merely lifting a finger. I've read your manga formats;

'Doraemon' is particularly exceptional. Our kindergarten infants adore it universally. Should you genuinely proceed with drawing it, my gratitude transcends bounds."

Nohara Hiroshi observing the scenario unfolding before him, his tautly wound nerves finally relaxed, a surge of warmth swelling within his heart.

He approached the toppled easel, bending down to right it, carefully inspecting its status: "The easel merely skewed slightly, lacking structural damage. Re-adjusting will restore utility. Consequently leading everyone to suffer fright prior, during the evening I'll treat everyone consuming Yakiniku serving as apologies."

"Fantastic! Gratitude extended Hiroshi-san!" The comic club cohorts immediately erupted cheeringly, prior terrors having long since vanished into thin air.

Misae hearing Takakura Bunta referencing kindergarten infants, her eyes unexpectedly illuminating, hastily smiling injecting: "Mr. Takakura, considering the children adore Kumamon, this constitutes immense coincidence! Previously whilst assisting the comic club coordinating Kumamon merchandise manufacturers, I surplus-ordered a batch featuring miniature Kumamon plushies. I originally considered reserving them serving as souvenirs addressing Masae's engagement banquet, additionally including Kumamon keychain attachments! Present evaluations suggest allocating towards the children acts far more fitting! Those plushies encompass squishy materials, sporting varied expressions;

the infants will certainly adore them!"

Hearing this, Takakura Bunta rapidly waved both hands before him, his facial profile packed harboring overwhelmed manifestations: "How could I possibly accept this Miss Misae! You previously gifted me Kumamon keychains. Furthermore supplying plushies targeting the infants, my gratitude stretches vastly! Assuming the children observe such adorable plushies, they will inevitably swarm me querying 'Principal, addressing originations regarding these goodies'. Reaching that juncture I promise relaying them accurately, detailing they constitute gifts stemming from the gentle Miss Misae!"

"Please abstain deploying such extreme politeness!" Misae smilingly shook her head, tone steeped incorporating total sincerity. "Assuming today lacked your presence, quantifying grievances targeting the comic club remains impossible predicting. What significance does this minor plushie provision hold? Eliciting children's happiness overtakes whatsoever variables. Subsequently I'll dictate personnel delivering the plushies securing your kindergarten limits. Assuming quantities prove insufficient, I'll coordinate the manufacturer commissioning another batch, symbolizing Hiroshi's paired alongside my token appreciating sentiments towards the infants."

Takakura Bunta emotionally shifted his eye sockets transitioning reddish, consecutively bowing: "Gratitude Miss Misae! Gratitude Mr. Nohara! I genuinely embody supreme fortune encountering individuals possessing your caliber. Speaking towards peculiarities, navigating during that instance I wore this exact suit configuration, verbally dictating those delinquent groups 'Disturbances are unauthorized here', they consecutively scrambled scrambling away panicked. Potentially Tokyo's public security genuinely improved, citing even petty hooligans fearing police apprehension."

Nohara Hiroshi stood aside, catching this statement incapable retaining containing laughter, his fingers lightly tapping mapping his chin.

He analyzed Takakura Bunta's sharp yellow suit, additionally encompassing the un-sunglasses eyes possessing genuine hearty smiling elements. Within his mind suddenly flashed animations tracking frames—His succeeding future possessing crayon-headed son Shinnosuke, persistently swarming Takakura Bunta shouting 'Boss', whereby underlying this ostensibly hearty profile, Takakura Bunta harbored an aura intimidating even petty hooligans.

He chuckled internally: Where does Tokyo public security feature improvements, distinctly defining your 'Future Kindergarten Principal's' aura manifesting executing overwhelming proportions.

This yellow suit projects excessive formality, paired targeting your mildly plump build concurrently integrating inadvertent severe expressions. Those hooligans undeniably assumed you represented commanding powerful Yakuza figureheads originating from corporate architecture boundaries. How could they dare linger prolonging their stay?

However, stating such thoughts communicating towards Takakura Bunta remained impossible, otherwise he jeopardized prompting head-scratching befuddlement 'I harbor capacities mirroring such?'

Misae failed tracking Nohara Hiroshi's internal cogitations, continuously conversing interacting Takakura Bunta exploring kindergarten matters: "Mr. Takakura, your kindergarten situates inside Kasukabe corrects? Targeting upcoming weekends assuming Hiroshi alongside me possess availability, we definitively intend transporting plushies visiting reviewing the infants, simultaneously engaging them executing Kumamon game sessions. Evaluating predicting what constitutes your opinions?"

Takakura Bunta rapidly nodded, smiles inhabiting his face expanding progressively radiant: "That designates absolute perfection! Starting present temporal scopes I am anticipating weekend scheduling! I mandate preceding informing the children 'Subsequent weekends introducing uncles paired aunties arriving accompanying recreational schedules, additionally bringing Kumamon plush toys', generating allowing them extensive anticipatory expectations!"

Nohara Hiroshi observing dual individuals enthusiastically communicating chatting formats, his mouth corner curvature signifying smiles thickened significantly.

He contemplated, potentially encompassing outlining life's maximum endearing aspect—Inadvertent acts encapsulating goodwill, capable stringing linking mapping multitudinous warm destined connections. Regarding the man designated 'Boss' by forthcoming son demographics, currently deploying his individualized protocols, safeguarding protecting encompassing individuals alongside matters. This concealed 'Deterrence capabilities' functioned bypassing eclipsing whatsoever preaching formats.

Takakura Bunta actively continuing smiling discussing Misae navigating weekend kindergarten activity detail arrays. Comic club's Sato Nanako similarly persisting drafting Takakura Bunta kindergarten promotional manga conceptual structures. Suddenly descending addressing lower structural limits transmitted sharp siren sound elements, advancing progressing near, swiftly halting adjacent office building entrances.

Everyone's internal feelings tightened. Misae subconsciously gripped Nohara Hiroshi's hand formats. Takakura Bunta concurrently paused dialogue sequences, bewilderedly casting gazes outside windowpanes: "Why incorporate police cruiser deployments? Characterizing assuming previous delinquent gang components executing return manifestations?"

Sentences barely concluding, audibly intercepting hallway scopes transmitting hurried footstep sound arrays, accompanying 'knock knock knock' door striking sounds.

Nohara Hiroshi advanced progressing unlocking door mechanisms. Doorway limits stationed referencing four matching police uniform donning officers. Point-leading commanding officer Hyugamoto grasping wielding notebook formats, expressing severe expressions: "Hello, acquiring processing emergency alert reporting, detailing personnel congregating causing disturbances originating here. Querying identifying who executed reporting protocols? Disturbance triggering personnel locating where?"

Hyugamoto's visual tracking scanned sweeping apartment perimeters, detecting observing visualizing encompassing yellow suit wearing Takakura Bunta... Eye expressions instantly translating generating alertness, stretching hands pressing adjusting waist-mounted walkie-talkie transceivers: "This gentleman, please generate displaying identification documentations. Preceding earlier eyewitness asserting, encountering referencing yellow suit adorning suspicious personnel congregating here identically, concurrently instigating altercations intersecting surrounding individuals. Confirming interpreting referencing you?"

Takakura Bunta stood stupefied, swiftly waving hands: "Officer gentleman, you misinterpret matters entirely! I omit qualifying classifying 'suspicious personnel', arriving targeting handling affairs. Preceding earlier durations admittedly confirmed delinquent gangs initiating disturbances, however I expelled navigating them outwards previously. Contemporary settings representing universally executing normal conversational interacting. Identifying altercations remain zero!"

"Expelled?" Hyugamoto furrowed knitting brows, tone distributing harboring suspicion. "You individually executing expelling delinquent gangs? Eyewitness evaluating enumerating opposing components representing numbering five reaching six individuals, concurrently gripping carrying club rod weapons. You ascertaining evaluating declaring omitting hiding maintaining secrets?"

Misae hastily advanced delivering clarifying explanations: "Officer gentleman, defining truth absolutely! Mr. Takakura manifesting beneficial intention aiding assisting. Preceding those delinquent gangs arrived extracting collecting protection funds, additionally toppling our easel structures. Constituted Mr. Takakura generating forward positioning implementing theoretical reasoning connecting them... Successively they bolted scrambling. We bypassed executing emergency calling mechanisms. Presumably varying alternative floor demographics visualizing witnessing personnel initiating disturbances, generating false-positive alerting scenarios."

Hyugamoto retained retaining fractional disbelief arrays, pivoting tracing directing Nohara Hiroshi: "This gentleman, you verifying assessing she relates factual aspects determining validities?"

Nohara Hiroshi generated nodding affirming motions, pointing indicating ground levels encompassing righted easel configurations: "Officer gentleman, evaluate examining reviewing verifying. Those easel configurations retain matching minor abrasive scratch marks, exactly generated tracing delinquent gang toppling occurrences previously. Our comic club cohort contingents universally capable providing validating testimonies marking Takakura-san omitting exclusively bypassing initiating disturbances, concurrently defining acting evaluating our benefactor roles. Assuming referencing you retaining disbelief, authorizing evaluating executing joining our coordinating retrieving extracting office building CCTV surveillances. CCTV arrays capable demonstrating distinctly recording tracking preceding condition dynamics."

Comic club cohorts similarly contributed generating concurring affirmations comprehensively: "Correct corresponding Officer gentleman, Mr. Takakura constitutes displaying defining good individual parameters!"

"We comprehensively possess capabilities executing testifying arrays, tracking delinquent gang cohorts initiating earlier disturbance setups preceding contexts!"

"CCTV monitoring definitively captures evaluations validating matters. Preclude evaluating examining inspecting monitoring setups swiftly!"

Hyugamoto visualizing mass populations projecting sincere commanding tones... Concurrently evaluating shifting visual tracing matching ground level easel configurations. Expressions undergoing easing softening transitions fractionally. Communicating directing walkie-talkie deploying several phrasing constructs, directing assigning colleagues executing CCTV extraction retrieval tasks.

Following abbreviated durations, traversing via walkie-talkie transmitted colleague vocal signatures: "Officer Hyugamoto, CCTV captured evaluations validating contexts. Certifiably referencing referencing numbering five reaching six suspicious evaluating individuals arrived inducing disturbances, toppling easel structures. Succeeding matching yellow suit donning individual stepping forward enacting preventative interception procedures. Those demographics navigated executing fleeting parameters. Scene limits recorded zero collision clash events. Categorizing characterizing false-positive alert paradigms."

Hyugamoto subsequently released sighing exhalations, addressing directing Takakura Bunta bowing distributing apologies: "Extending substantial regrets thoroughly, Mr. Takakura. Summarizing constituting our misinterpreting miscomprehending evaluating you. Petitioning requesting yielding allocating passing forgiveness."

Takakura Bunta swiftly waving hands: "Unproblematic issues lacking concerns, Police gentleman concurrently aiming targeting validating evaluating universally protecting evaluating public safety. I deploy implementing understanding mechanisms."

Intersecting this precise junction, flanking Hyugamoto's proximal location... Younger officer Kobayashi Ibaraki abruptly locking staring matching Nohara Hiroshi. Eye scaling spanning expanding progressively enlarging dimensions, tone reflecting executing extreme excited parameters: "You... You matching classifying evaluating Mr. Nohara Hiroshi? 'Yamishibai' 'Seven Samurai' 'A Bite of Neon' directing formatting Nohara Hiroshi?"

Nohara Hiroshi paused marginally, smiling contributing nodding motions: "I represent Nohara Hiroshi. You recognize define interpret mapping me?"

"I naturally define recognize you unconditionally!" Kobayashi Ibaraki vibrated shivering trembling executing excited parameters, hurriedly retrieving extracting extracting pocket stored notebook metrics. "Mr. Nohara, I embody evaluating your classifying fan bases! I exclusively adore your executing directed 'Midnight Diner', maintaining every viewing occurrence translating resulting weeping cascades... Additionally encompassing 'Tales of the Unusual' 'Rainy Night Ghost' standalone sequences. Identifying auditory sound effects synchronized paired capturing lens modeling constructs constituting paramount excellence! Equipping deploying yielding granting dispensing me signature allocations natively?"

Hyugamoto similarly recovered reaction mechanisms, visualizing tracing Nohara Hiroshi, facial properties mirroring generating surprised metrics: "Summarizing evaluating defining classifying representing Mr. Nohara Hiroshi individually! My daughter exclusively adores visualizing observing interpreting your directing 'Kasou Taishou'. Daily allocating connecting interacting relaying me 'Daddy, let's partake engaging integrating Kasou Taishou similarly'. Omitted expecting forecasting predicting encountering encompassing you utilizing 'in-person' parameters contemporary datelines!"

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Nohara Hiroshi omitted expecting forecasting navigating discovering observing individualized fan segments inhabiting current localized vectors. Smiling receiving grasping connecting Kobayashi Ibaraki's notebook array, inscribing detailing deploying defining proprietary signature formatting: "Expressing distributing translating gratitude tracking evaluating matching you adoring favoring my works. Permitting yielding producing generating yielding contributing joyous matrices reaching you, I express paramount joyful constructs."

Mirroring matching police segments swarming surrounding securing Nohara Hiroshi signature acquisitions, office building supplementary younger demographic profiles capturing catching corresponding noise tracking vibrations... Proceeding arriving sprinting evaluating matching locations.

Singular male demographic wearing donning hoodie formatting squeezing breaching interjecting, observing spotting Nohara Hiroshi. Excitedly yelling projecting shouting vocalizations: "Mr. Nohara! Analyzing parsing evaluating you formatting inhabiting locating this coordinate? Characterizing defining symbolizing mapping formatting designating Future Comic Club? Certifying specifying 'Doraemon' 'Midnight Diner' 'Kumamon' 'YuYu Hakusho' creational foundation parameters?"

Nohara Hiroshi smiling executing nodding affirmations: "This characterizes Future Comic Club parameters. 'Doraemon's' Kumamon crossover collaborative manga combined synchronized 'YuYu Hakusho's' derivative short stories universally experienced formatting derivations spanning this location. 'Midnight Diner's' partial corresponding inspirations analogously spanning sourced reflecting originating daily routines intersecting here."

"Fantastic metrics!"

Male demographic enthusiastically executing jumping maneuvers formatting. "Mr. Nohara, I constitute evaluating characterizing representing mapping your manga reader bases! I exceptionally adore defining mapping your 'YuYu Hakusho' formatting! Urameshi Yusuke's hot-blooded factors paired alongside Kurama's gentle constituents, universally encompassing defining making making populations tracking adoring parameters! Combined integrating tracking 'Doraemon's' Kumamon collaborative manga, I finalized establishing purchasing securing ternary set volumes. Singular interpreting independently... Dual variations gifting allocating targeting friend networking metrics!"

Alternative female segment similarly squeezing configuring traversing communicating statements: "Mr. Nohara, I favor evaluating your 'Midnight Diner' manga configurations. Singular independent narrative sequences universally denoting displaying generating exceptional warm constraints. Prior traversing tracking arguing conflicting mirroring maternal demographic components. Evaluating interpreting analyzing 'Boss boiling ramen resolving lonely elderly demographics' narrative concepts... Transitioning contributing deploying proactive apologizing mechanisms allocating targeting maternal constituents. Your manga compositions continually possessing coaching allocating instructing yielding determining multitudinous philosophical metrics."

Cumulating accumulating growing augmenting younger demographics formulating swarming configuring encircling encompassing bounding establishing restricting navigating preventing tracking spanning determining Nohara Hiroshi combined manga club perimeters executing watertight impenetrable statuses. Congregated masses continuously extracting sourcing sourcing mobile phone architectures, intending plotting organizing photographing matching tracking Nohara Hiroshi coordinating... Supplementary personnel displaying distributing presenting spanning manga volumes, demanding petitioning extracting tracking Nohara Hiroshi's authorizing signature integrations.

"Mr. Nohara, authorizing engaging participating generating configuring photographing collaborative tracking? I intend generating evaluating distributing navigating navigating mapping coordinating social network circles spreading formatting matching matching matching distinguishing tracking mapping enabling friend parameters generating mirroring mapping distributing reflecting distinguishing generating executing envious parameters!"

"Mr. Nohara, I express paramount favoritism matching 'Kumamon' manga arrays. You capable permitting yielding engaging deploying contributing signatures locating tracking matching manga volume bounds natively?"

"Mr. Nohara, you predicting evaluating predicting contributing allocating formatting constructing generating evaluating supplementary fresh manga variations subsequent evaluating timelines? I embody deploying characterizing anticipating tracking corresponding determining determining expecting defining configuring metrics!"

Nohara Hiroshi displaying mapping exhibiting patience arrays evaluating corresponding mass demographics coordinating photographing integrating paired signature granting variants... Smiling responding resolving corresponding mass population query mechanisms: "I subsequently intend projecting participating collaborating tracking mirroring evaluating identifying mapping Future Comic Club formats. Deriving exploring constructing drawing generating capturing tracing 'Flavors Across Mountains and Seas' manga iterations. Transitioning mapping translating reflecting integrating mirroring experiences translating tracing encountering documenting documenting documentary operations translating encapsulating stories tracking creating drawings. Evaluating determining should swiftly navigate evaluating determining connecting reaching everybody's visualizing viewing horizons."

"Fantastic definitions! I unequivocally allocate allocating purchasing configurations!"

"Mr. Nohara, I evaluate possessing capability executing determining predicting anticipating reserving configuring mapping early booking mechanisms?"

"I intend aiming deploying evaluating executing expanding amplifying tracking purchasing distributing augmenting spanning evaluating granting yielding deploying familial combined friend networking matrices!"

Hyugamoto visualizing tracking tracking mapping tracing monitoring projecting mapping current observing navigating navigating corresponding mapping tracking corresponding observing observing tracking tracking tracking tracking matching representing translating generating corresponding generating depicting mapping mapping tracking corresponding generating distributing corresponding lively scenarios... Smiling distributing communicating referencing neighboring contiguous colleagues generating statements: "Genuine evaluations bypassing expecting mapping predicting observing defining capturing depicting Nohara-san translating mapping encompassing discovering translating reflecting distributing distributing mapping mapping tracking capturing translating generating capturing distributing representing portraying capturing capturing depicting reflecting such receiving tracing translating mirroring tracking tracking capturing portraying popularity magnitudes natively. His artworks omitting characterizing defining merely excellent visual entertainment properties, simultaneously mapping tracing encapsulating communicating transmitting warm elements coupled generating generating generating producing capturing capturing capturing reflecting generating tracking tracking tracking capturing tracking representing representing positive energy distributions. Nullifying surprise matrices interpreting mapping matching matching matching representing defining discovering such expansive tracking capturing representing fan bases natively."

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Takakura Bunta generated tracking formatting confirming evaluating tracing tracking mapping tracking head nodding operations: "Nohara-san equates tracing representing corresponding tracing defining identifying tracking identifying tracking distinguishing tracking capturing mapping determining formatting tracing mapping tracking an defining capturing tracing tracing capturing evaluating tracking determining capturing capturing identifying capturing tracking tracing tracing capturing capturing identifying representing mapping capturing distinguishing tracing describing capturing capturing representing tracing tracing representing identifying discerning capturing representing representing mapping distinguishing distinguishing defining capturing mapping portraying representing portraying representing portraying tracing identifying mapping delineating tracking defining recognizing representing tracing capturing tracing tracking capturing delineating identifying representing identity mapping portraying tracing characterizing generating identifying tracking distinguishing portraying tracing identifying defining tracing identifying tracing characterizing defining portraying tracking portraying delineating identifying defining representing portraying identifying portraying recognizing distinguishing identifying characterizing delineating capturing characterizing defining portraying defining identifying tracing identifying identifying characterizing tracking tracing identifying portraying delineating defining identifying portraying delineating portraying delineating characterizing recognizing distinguishing tracing identifying tracing tracing distinguishing identifying tracing distinguishing characterizing identifying identifying tracking delineating recognizing identifying identifying distinguishing characterizing characterizing identifying tracking characterizing distinguishing identifying delineating portraying portraying identifying distinguishing... Individuals who possess both talent and warmth are worthy of so many likes. My kindergarten could definitely use his magical storytelling touch for events. Let's make sure that the children feel the power of art!"

After a long time, the fans gradually dispersed. Nohara Hiroshi saw off the last batch of fans, breathed a sigh of relief, and smiled at everyone: "I didn't expect it to be so lively today. Thankfully, it didn't affect everyone."

Hyugamoto stepped forward and handed Nohara Hiroshi a business card: "Mr. Nohara, this is my business card. If you encounter any trouble in the future, feel free to contact me at any time. It's an honor to meet you."

Nohara Hiroshi took the business card and smiled: "Thank you, Officer Sato. If I need anything in the future, I will contact you."

After the police left, the members of the manga club gathered around, excitedly discussing the scene just now: "That was so intense just now! The police actually misunderstood Mr. Takakura. Glad it was cleared up!"

"I didn't expect Mr. Nohara to be so popular. So many people are his fans!"

"In the future, our manga club will definitely become more and more popular. Maybe we can even make a movie with Mr. Nohara!"

Nohara Hiroshi looked at everyone's excited appearances, then looked at Misae and Takakura Bunta beside him, and a warm smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Today's unexpected misunderstanding not only allowed everyone to meet the kind Takakura Bunta but also made him feel the enthusiasm of his fans.

...

After the fans and police gradually dispersed, the manga club's room finally regained some peace.

Sato Nanako was tidying up the scattered drafts, still relishing the excitement just now: "Just now, so many people surrounded Mr. Nohara asking for autographs. I almost couldn't squeeze in. It felt like attending a star fan meeting!"

Nohara Hiroshi smiled upon hearing this and looked at everyone present: "Thanks to everyone's help in clearing up the misunderstanding today, and it also gave everyone a scare. I'll be the host tonight and invite everyone to eat yakiniku in Ginza, treating it as an apology and a celebration. How about it?"

"Yakiniku?!" The young people in the manga club instantly's eyes lit up, and Sato Nanako clapped her hands even more excitedly: "Great! I've long heard that the 'Black Wagyu Yakiniku' in Ginza is especially famous. I've always been reluctant to go. I didn't expect to go with Mr. Nohara today!"

Misae also smiled and chimed in: "I've also heard that the wagyu there melts in your mouth. Since we don't have to be busy with work today, let's relax properly."

Nohara Hiroshi turned his head to look at Takakura Bunta, who was somewhat constrained at the side, his tone gentle: "Mr. Takakura, you helped us so much today. You should come along too, right? It's a good chance to chat with us about the fun things at the kindergarten, letting us share the children's joy."

Takakura Bunta froze, his fingers unconsciously gripping his clothes tighter. His face was full of overwhelming gratitude: "I... I can go too? Mr. Nohara, you are a great director, and the people around you are teachers and friends of the manga club. I'm just a small photographer, and now just a small kindergarten principal. Wouldn't it be too much of a bother?"

"Mr. Takakura, please don't say that." Nohara Hiroshi stepped forward and patted his shoulder, his tone sincere. "If it weren't for you today, the manga club's trouble wouldn't have been solved so easily. Besides, there's no distinction of status between friends. If you can come, we'll be even happier."

Misae also stepped forward, adding with a smile: "Mr. Takakura, please don't be so polite. It's a good chance for you to tell us about the children at the kindergarten. I want to learn more so my Kumamon designs can better fit their liking."

Looking at Nohara Hiroshi and Misae's sincere eyes, Takakura Bunta's heart warmed. His previous constraint gradually dissipated, replaced by full emotion.

He never thought that a renowned great director like Nohara Hiroshi would respect him—a former small photographer and now a small principal—so much, without any airs.

He nodded vigorously: "Then... then I will respectfully obey! Thank you, Mr. Nohara. Thank you, Miss Misae!"

After everyone tidied up, they headed to the "Black Wagyu Yakiniku" in Ginza together.

The storefront was hidden in a quiet alley. A warm yellow lantern hung on the wooden facade. Pushing the door open, the rich aroma of yakiniku instantly hit their faces.

The interior decoration was simple and warm. The tatami seats were covered with soft cushions, and the walls were decorated with vintage yakiniku tools.

Seeing Nohara Hiroshi and his group, the staff immediately welcomed them enthusiastically: "Mr. Nohara, long time no see! The usual spot?"

Nohara Hiroshi nodded with a smile: "Yes, the large private room by the window. There are many people today, so please prepare more charcoal and tableware."

"Alright! Don't worry, I'll arrange it for you right away!" The staff nimbly led everyone to the private room and deliberately instructed the kitchen: "Prepare the best A5 wagyu, beef tongue, and skirt steak. Mr. Nohara's friends are here!"

After everyone sat down, Nohara Hiroshi picked up the menu and handed it directly to Sato Nanako beside him: "Nanako, you're young, and your taste is close to everyone's. You order first. Order whatever you want, don't be polite."

Sato Nanako took the menu, her eyes turning straight as she looked at the dazzling array of dishes: "A5 wagyu, thick-cut beef tongue, short ribs, skirt steak... There are so many I want to eat! Mr. Nohara, can we really order whatever we want? The A5 wagyu here is so expensive!"

Nohara Hiroshi waved his hand with a smile: "Order freely. I'm covering all expenses today. I'm much better off now than before. Being able to let everyone eat happily is more important than anything else."

Hearing this, Takakura Bunta on the side felt even more emotional.

He had previously heard that Nohara Hiroshi made a lot of money through multiple excellent works. Now seeing him so generous yet unassuming, taking care of everyone's feelings instead, he felt further confirmed that Nohara Hiroshi was not only talented but possessed a rare, stellar character.

Soon, the staff brought in a full tray of meat.

The bright red A5 wagyu had beautiful marbling, the thick-cut beef tongue gleamed with a fresh luster, and the skirt steak was garnished with bright green chopped green onions.

Nohara Hiroshi picked up the tongs and skillfully placed the wagyu on the grill. The charcoal fire instantly made a "sizzle" sound, oil slowly seeped out, and the aroma grew richer.

"Don't stand on ceremony, everyone. Hurry and eat. The freshly grilled wagyu is the most tender." Nohara Hiroshi handed the first piece of grilled wagyu to Takakura Bunta. "Mr. Takakura, try it first. The wagyu here is an absolute must."

Takakura Bunta took the beef with both hands and carefully put it in his mouth. He was instantly conquered by the tenderness of the meat and couldn't help but praise: "It's so delicious! It melts in your mouth and has a faint milky aroma. I've never had such delicious beef!"

The young people in the manga club ate even more joyfully. Sato Nanako held beef tongue in one hand and cola in the other, mumbling: "This beef tongue is so bouncy! Dipped in sea salt, it's so fresh it's melting my tongue! Mr. Nohara, you eat too, don't just grill for us!"

Misae thoughtfully handed Nohara Hiroshi a tissue, smiling: "You should eat more too. You must be tired running around today."

Nohara Hiroshi took the tissue, wiped the grease off his hands, and looked at the lively scene before him, his heart full of warmth.

While grilling meat for everyone, he listened to Takakura Bunta talk about fun things at the kindergarten: "We have a child named Kotaro at our kindergarten who really likes Kumamon. He brings a Kumamon plushie to school every day and says he wants to be Kumamon's good friend. It's so cute!"

"Then when we send the plushies over this weekend, Kotaro will definitely be very happy!" Misae said with a smile, arranging with Takakura Bunta to visit the children at the kindergarten together this weekend.

The members of the manga club also chatted lively, from creating manga to Nohara Hiroshi's works, from future proposals to fun stories in life.

Sato Nanako excitedly told Takakura Bunta: "Mr. Takakura, once we finished drawing the kindergarten's promotional manga, we'll definitely send it over to you right away. The children will definitely love it!"

Takakura Bunta quickly thanked her: "Thank you so much! With your manga, the children will definitely like the kindergarten even more. I'm already starting to look forward to it!"

Unknowingly, the meat on the table had been changed for several plates, and everyone's stomachs were stuffed round.

Sato Nanako slumped on the cushion, patting her stomach: "I've never eaten this full before. I feel like I can't even walk! Mr. Nohara, thank you so much today. You not only treated us to such delicious yakiniku but gave us so much warmth."

The other manga club members also chimed in: "Yes, Mr. Nohara. We're very happy today!"

"We will definitely work hard on our creations in the future and not let down your expectations!"

Takakura Bunta also stood up and bowed deeply to Nohara Hiroshi: "Mr. Nohara, thank you so much for today. Not only treating me to this delicious yakiniku but also respecting me so much. If you ever need my help in the future, whether it's shooting promotional materials for the kindergarten or anything else, just tell me. I will definitely do my best to help!"

Nohara Hiroshi quickly helped him up: "Mr. Takakura, you're being too polite. It's only right for friends to help each other. We should keep in touch and communicate more in the future."

The banquet lasted until late at night before everyone reluctantly parted ways. Nohara Hiroshi drove Misae home. On the way, Misae rested on his shoulder, smiling: "I'm really happy today. Seeing everyone eat to their heart's content, I also feel especially satisfied."

Nohara Hiroshi held her hand, his tone gentle: "As long as you are happy and everyone is happy, I'm satisfied. We should organize more gatherings like this in the future to let everyone get together more."

The car drove slowly through the night in Ginza. The light from the streetlamps fell on the two through the car window, warm and beautiful.

Nohara Hiroshi looked at Misae sleeping soundly beside him and thought to himself that today, with a successful career, sincere friends, and the person he loved, this kind of life was the most precious happiness.

(Chapter Ends)