This wave of Tokyo Game Show directly made "princess mononoke" incredibly popular.
Both the movie and the game became hot topics of discussion.
If there were a trending search list in this Time, then without a doubt, "princess mononoke" would be at the top.
Moreover, the music of "princess mononoke" became popular before its release; countless audiences had already heard the song, a collaboration between Joe Hisaishi and Yoshikazu Mera, even before the movie premiered.
Especially Yoshikazu Mera's voice, it was truly beautiful and enchanting, making countless people intoxicated after listening to it.
And this music had a subtle sense of shock; just listening to it would moisten one's eyes.
The song became popular, the game became popular, and the movie naturally became incredibly popular.
Studio Ghibli hardly needed to do any more promotion; audiences in Japan expressed that they would definitely go to the cinema to watch it when the Time came.
Even Hayao Miyazaki sighed, saying Aoki Haruhi had a thousand layers of strategy.
Toshio Suzuki even specially called Aoki Haruhi to express his gratitude.
"Well, Suzuki, as long as you don't blame me for prematurely disclosing scenes and characters related to princess mononoke at the game press conference, that's fine."
"Certainly not! Not only did it not cause any negative impact on the movie, but it also had an exceptionally positive effect. Many people around me are talking about this game.
So, the movie's box office is also not expected to be bad.
We really have to thank Pokeni, thank President Aoki; your promotion this Time was truly excellent."
"Not at all, not at all. The main reason is the quality of 'princess mononoke' itself; the movie has an extraordinary charm. Hayao Miyazaki's brushstrokes are delicate and moving. It's precisely because of your foundation that we were able to stand out at this press conference.
All of this is thanks to Ghibli's excellent works."
"Hahaha..." Suzuki P laughed very happily on the other end, "It's really a pleasure to communicate with President Aoki."
"Then, I look forward to our next collaboration, and I hope princess mononoke's box office sells well." Aoki Haruhi responded politely.
"Thank you, and I also look forward to the game's box office success, oh no, I look forward to the game's amazing sales, breaking through 10 million copies in one fell swoop!"
"Hahaha, borrowing your auspicious words, it's also a pleasure chatting with Suzuki P."
The two of them exchanged commercial pleasantries and hung up the phone, both exceptionally cheerful.
Aoki Haruhi clicked his tongue and sighed—
Ah, I really envy Hayao Miyazaki; he has such an excellent manager like Toshio Suzuki.
To be honest, if Pokeni also had a grand manager like Toshio Suzuki, who is versatile, especially good at handling various business relationships, and can also manage the company in an orderly manner, that would be great.
Just then, a person appeared in Aoki Haruhi's mind—
His wife, Nao Tsuda.
However, as soon as this thought emerged, it was immediately shattered by reality.
How could it be possible for Tsuda to manage Pokeni?
Unless DUN and Pokeni merged, or DUN Co., Ltd. was disbanded.
...
A few days later, Aoki Haruhi attended Gen Urobuchi's wedding ceremony with his family member, Nao Tsuda.
On the stand outside the wedding, large words were written:
[Mr. Urobuchi and Miss Niijima's Wedding Entrance]
This was also the first Time he saw Urobuchi Gen's bride.
How to describe it? The bride was petite, with long, straight black hair, a pair of large eyes, wearing black-rimmed glasses, and stood obediently at the entrance, welcoming guests with her hands clasped in front of her chest, revealing an unchanging smile throughout.
She looked as if she had walked out of a manga.
Specifically, which manga...
Aoki Haruhi recalled carefully; she looked a bit like Black Cat, voiced by Kana Hanazawa.
In the anime "Oreimo," the Miss known as 'Black Cat' was described as follows:
Online name 'Black Cat,' real name 'Gokou Ruri.'
The eldest daughter of the Gokou family, a Japanese-style beauty with beautiful long black hair and fair skin.
However, her personality is gloomy, and her appearance makes her seem quite unapproachable. She is a very sharp-tongued, chuunibyou, and eccentric girl.
She is not straightforward, gets embarrassed easily; she is not good with words but talks a lot in her own field; she has strong self-esteem.
She likes to wear Gothic Lolita dresses but usually wears plain sportswear at home. She is good at game and cooking, and likes cosplay, anime, game, and doujin creation.
To be honest, if he hadn't known in advance that today was Urobuchi Gen's wedding with this Japanese-style beauty, Aoki Haruhi would have thought this girl was purely cosplaying a bride.
The bride, perhaps, was like Rea Sanka.
Her smile was truly unnatural, very stiff, always making Aoki Haruhi feel as if this person was wearing a mask.
Moreover, Miss Niijima's eyes reminded Aoki Haruhi of a goat.
They were the kind that transcended human understanding, appearing as calm as an ancient well, having reached a god-like existence, indifferent to everything.
Aoki Haruhi had never seen a person's face and expression reach such a degree.
He would even believe her to be a fake doll.
"Hey, it's too rude of you to stare at the bride like that."
Nao Tsuda poked Aoki Haruhi with her elbow.
"Ah, sorry."
"Don't say sorry to me, you should apologize to the bride, shouldn't you?"
"She didn't notice," Aoki Haruhi said.
As he said this, Miss Niijima, standing at the main entrance of the church, seemed to slightly shift her gaze, and Aoki Haruhi immediately felt a strong stare.
"Ah, sorry,"
He pulled Nao Tsuda and quickly ran two steps forward to the side of the groom and bride, "I accidentally looked a bit too long just now. Today's bride is truly beautiful."
Aoki Haruhi said with a smile.
"Mm, thank you for the compliment."
Miss Niijima smiled mechanically.
"Uh, this is the President of our company, Mr. Aoki Haruhi." Urobuchi, holding the bride's hand, introduced her, "This is the President's wife, Miss Tsuda.
And this is my newlywed wife, Yui Niijima."
"Hello, hello." Aoki Haruhi and Nao Tsuda quickly greeted the bride.
Yui Niijima clasped her hands in front of her chest, bowed slightly, and then looked at Aoki Haruhi with a smile.
"President, didn't you really have a... delusion that this person might be a corpse just now?"
"Huh?"
Aoki Haruhi was stunned, and cold sweat broke out all over him.
"No, no, I was just marveling at how truly beautiful you are, and your skin is very fair."
"Ah, what a pity," Miss Niijima fanned her hand by her mouth, "Actually, I quite like it when people praise me for looking like a corpse or a doll."
Uh...
The Aoki Haruhi couple's hearts tightened.
They just felt something was not quite right.
"Hehe," Miss Niijima put her right hand, wearing a white glove, to her mouth and chuckled, "I was just joking, please don't take it too seriously."
When she said this, Aoki Haruhi felt as if the world had started to warm up again.
The gloom outside was dispelled by the sunlight, becoming beautiful.
"Yui, didn't we agree not to make such jokes outside? It will cause misunderstandings."
Urobuchi said somewhat reproachfully, then turned around and bowed to Aoki Haruhi and Nao Tsuda, "Yui likes to joke around, please don't mind her too much."
He had originally thought Urobuchi Gen was abnormal enough, but now seeing Urobuchi Gen's bride, Aoki Haruhi felt that these two were truly a match made in heaven.
Compared to them, Gen Urobuchi seemed more normal.
"Ah, well, we'll go in first."
"Okay, please make yourselves at home."
...
"Huh? I didn't expect Urobuchi's fiancée to actually exist."
Sitting on a long bench in the church, Aoki Haruhi let out a sigh.
Beside him, Nao Tsuda rolled her eyes at him and gently pinched him with her hand.
"Please say something nice, okay? It's someone's wedding today."
"Yes, yes." Aoki Haruhi quickly admitted his mistake.
At the same Time, Maeda Jun, sitting nearby, also made a similar sound, "Ah~ I didn't expect Urobuchi's wife to actually exist."
Seeing Maeda Jun's ghost-like expression,
Nao Tsuda couldn't help but wonder—
What on earth was wrong with Urobuchi?
"I think Urobuchi is a pretty good person, so why is everyone so doubtful about his marriage?"
"Emmm... how should I put it?"
Aoki Haruhi gritted his teeth; it seemed a bit inappropriate to speak ill of his subordinates and friends outside.
"Urobuchi is a rather special person. It's difficult for ordinary girls to communicate with him, let alone develop something as incredible as love. Ah, sorry, I'm not saying Urobuchi is bad.
I'm saying Urobuchi is a special person.
He might be more focused on building his own spiritual world, which is why he can create extraordinary works.
Before meeting Miss Niijima, it was indeed hard for us to imagine what kind of girl would be suitable for him.
After seeing her today, I think they are truly a good match."
"So that's how it is." Tsuda nodded silently.
"Then I can only understand it as Mr. Kawabata Yasunari and Miss Hideko Matsubayashi."
"Ah... Urobuchi doesn't seem to have reached that level," Aoki Haruhi said.
Kawabata Yasunari was a Nobel Prize in Literature laureate and the founder of the new stream of consciousness literature, highly renowned in the Japan literary world.
Urobuchi, well, his scripts were good, but he didn't seem to have reached that level.
Most importantly, Aoki Haruhi did not want Gen Urobuchi to follow in Kawabata Yasunari's footsteps, because Kawabata Yasunari later committed suicide.
This is somewhat a common ailment among Authors.
...
Many people came to the wedding today, but they were basically Gen Urobuchi's relatives and friends.
Eighty percent were colleagues from Pokeni, and a small portion were Pokeni's business partners, but most of them just came to drop off a white envelope and left in a hurry.
There weren't many people left among the rest.
What was puzzling was—
The bride's side had not a single relative or friend.
He looked like a scam artist, ready to flee at any moment.
"What kind of person doesn't have friends?" Aoki Haruhi asked, somewhat puzzled.
"How would I know?" Nao Tsuda shook her head, "I've never lacked friends."
However, she lowered her head and pondered for a few seconds, then rephrased, "It's not that I don't lack friends; it's more that I don't lack people who are kind to me, regardless of their intentions.
But, there are only a few true confidants."
"Sometimes, truly strong people don't need companionship," Nao Tsuda concluded.
...
As Gen Urobuchi's leader, mentor, colleague, and close friend, Urobuchi Gen invited Aoki Haruhi to give a speech at the wedding.
Honestly, he had never experienced anything like this before.
Standing beside the wedding stage, Aoki Haruhi held the prepared speech, feeling a sense of unreality.
It was as if he were currently in the middle of the "proposal daisakusen" game.
But, I have no desire to snatch the bride.
"Ahem,"
Aoki Haruhi cleared his throat twice, and under everyone's gaze, began his wedding speech.
"Mr. Urobuchi Gen, Miss Xindao, congratulations on your marriage."
After speaking, Aoki Haruhi bowed to the newlyweds.
Gen Urobuchi and his new wife smiled happily, holding hands as they continued to listen to Aoki Haruhi's blessings.
Urobuchi Gen even had tears in his eyes.
The thought that the person giving the speech was his President, and also Furuhara Tsubaki-sensei, someone he admired and looked up to, filled his heart with overwhelming emotion, and tears flowed uncontrollably.
"To be honest, before this, I had worried about Urobuchi Gen countless Times, because Urobuchi Gen was too special, so special that it was hard for any girl to truly touch his soul.
The Author who could write "Mermaid Heart," "reverse degree person," and "The Witcher" is truly not an ordinary person."
Hearing this, everyone present smiled knowingly.
Honestly, Aoki Haruhi had never imagined, from his past life to this one, that a twisted character like Urobuchi Gen could actually be liked by a girl.
"We worried that Urobuchi Gen might end up alone for the rest of his life.
But, it's good; seeing him married today, I can finally rest assured."
"How harsh, President," Ayase Akane whispered to Ishino Mika next to her.
"In this world, there is always someone who is right for you," Aoki Haruhi continued, "So, don't rush, don't worry, and certainly don't be sad, because just like the stars in the sky, there's always a star winking at you.
There's always a beam of light shining for you.
And fate will eventually push her/him to your side."
Whether it was Ayase Akane, Ishino Mika, or Maeda Jun, they all nodded unconsciously upon hearing this, immersed in the beautiful destiny Aoki Haruhi described.
In the world, there is always someone suitable for oneself, so there's no need to be afraid.
"Urobuchi Gen."
Aoki Haruhi turned around and said to Gen Urobuchi:
"In this world, there are only two types of people you choose yourself: one is your loved one, and the other is your friends.
Precisely because of this, you must be good to your friends and good to your loved one.
Because she is your own choice.
I hope to be your friend for life, and I also hope you can stay with your bride until the very end."
"So, I wish you both, may you grow old together."
"Happy wedding!"
Wuwuwu...
Gen Urobuchi was already crying uncontrollably.
Many people at the scene were also moved, never expecting their usually unreliable President to be so sentimental today.
...
During the bouquet toss, Ishino Mika and Ayase Akane failed to catch it; instead, the company's front desk Miss caught the bouquet thrown by the bride.
"Damn it..."
HR-chan stomped her foot in anger, and Ishino Mika also had an expression of resentment and regret.
...
The next part of the wedding was free activity, preparing to enjoy the food.
During this Time, Aoki Haruhi walked hand-in-hand with Nao Tsuda to Gen Urobuchi and Xindao Yui's side.
"Congratulations on your marriage," Aoki Haruhi blessed.
"Thank you," Gen Urobuchi squeezed out an awkward smile.
The bride next to him also nodded slightly.
"But, don't they say marriage is the grave of love?" Xindao Yui chuckled ominously.
"Uh..." Aoki Haruhi broke out in a cold sweat.
"You absolutely must not think that way," Nao Tsuda quickly gripped Aoki Haruhi's hand tightly.
As experienced individuals, they needed to set a good example for this new couple.
"After marriage, there's actually a lot of interesting new life; even relationships, careers, and all aspects will improve."
"Not at all," Miss Xindao shook her head and said with a smile, "I absolutely love it. This thing called a grave.
If I could be buried with my beloved, that would surely be wonderful."
When Xindao Yui said these words, her eyes held infinite longing.
It sent shivers down one's spine.
"Ah, just kidding," Xindao Yui laughed, "Please don't take it to heart, both of you."
Hey!
Please don't say such terrifying jokes so casually, okay?
Terrifying.
Aoki Haruhi thought:
It's over.
Urobuchi Gen's life is over.
He's probably going to be completely controlled.
"By the way, how did you and Urobuchi Gen meet, and how did you get together? I'm very curious about this," Aoki Haruhi asked.
Xindao Yui thought for a moment, her eyes sparkling, "I really liked Gen Urobuchi's game, so I posted a lot on the forum.
Later, Urobuchi Gen noticed me, and we started communicating online."
"It was through this that I met Urobuchi Gen, and realized he was Gen Urobuchi, my favorite script Author.
I have thoroughly experienced every one of his game, and often put myself in the female protagonist's shoes.
Gen Urobuchi is truly an amazing Author, because in his words, you can feel the intense love emanating from them.
Even in darkness and abyss, this love remains strong, intense, breaking through everything."
Xindao Yui said earnestly, "So, being with Urobuchi Gen is the happiest thing in my life."
Hearing this, Aoki Haruhi finally relaxed.
His previous doubts and gloom vanished without a trace.
Good, this one, at a glance, is a loyal fan of Urobuchi Gen.
Then the two of them should have a very happy future, right?
...
After bidding farewell to the newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs. Aoki Haruhi strolled hand-in-hand in the garden.
The sunlight was just right, warm on their bodies.
"Hmm, Miss Xindao is a normal person," Aoki Haruhi exclaimed.
"Yes, she's a normal and lovely girl," Nao Tsuda also smiled.
Looking back at Miss Xindao, the previous cold sense of dread vanished without a trace.
Instead, Miss Xindao truly was a very earnest, slightly mischievous, and quirky girl.
However, for such a girl to truly understand Gen Urobuchi and love him from the bottom of her heart is quite a difficult thing.
...
After their walk, the two returned to the wedding banquet for the cake cutting and buffet.
Aoki Haruhi got a glass of champagne, and as he raised it, he noticed two unfamiliar boys sitting outside the bar.
Aoki Haruhi knew everyone who came today.
But he had truly never seen these two before, and didn't know their relationship with Urobuchi Gen.
"Hello, I'm Urobuchi Gen's superior, my name is Aoki Haruhi," Aoki Haruhi walked over and said to the closest boy.
"Ah, President Aoki, hello," the boy quickly stood up, somewhat nervously extending his hand,
"Nasuno Kunihiro. Please take care of me."
This name sounded a bit familiar, but also a tiny bit strange.
"How do you know Urobuchi Gen? Are you classmates?" Aoki Haruhi asked.
"No," Nasuno Kunihiro shook his head, seeming a little shy, "I met Urobuchi Gen on the official forum of Pokeni."
"Later, I participated in an essay contest, and Urobuchi Gen said he really liked my work, so we started talking."
"Essay contest?" Aoki Haruhi asked, puzzled.
"Urobuchi Gen said he liked my writing, but actually, I am Urobuchi Gen, well, to be precise, Gen Urobuchi's fan. I really like the despairing beauty that Gen Urobuchi creates."
Goodness, another one who's gone crazy.
"Then, could you tell me your pen name?" Aoki Haruhi said, "If possible, perhaps we can collaborate in the future."
An Author liked by Urobuchi Gen usually wouldn't be bad; at least Aoki Haruhi had confidence in his discerning ability.
"That..."
Nasuno Kunihiro took a step back, somewhat flattered, and bowed to Aoki Haruhi.
"My pen name is Nasu Kinoko. Please guide me."
"Okay, I wouldn't dare guide you."
"Wait, Nasu Kinoko?!" Aoki Haruhi trembled violently.
He glanced to the side again, good heavens...
"Could he be Takeuchi Takashi?"
"Eh?"
This Time it was Nasu Kinoko's turn to be greatly surprised, "President, you know his name?"
I, I don't know what Takeuchi Takashi looks like exactly.
But, at this entire wedding, you two are the only unfamiliar faces, and you're so inseparable.
Who else could be next to Nasu Kinoko if not Takeuchi Takashi?
He never expected that Aoki Haruhi would meet them in such a way and at such an occasion.
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