Traveling Through the Tokyo Bubble Era

Chapter 3 Submission Encounter, Seiko Matsuda

Get on the train at the nearest subway station, take the Marunouchi Line for four stops, then transfer to the Shinjuku Line, take another four stops and get off at Jimbocho Station, walk 300 meters south, and you will see the headquarters of the Shogakukan Co., Ltd., a famous elementary school Pavilion building.

The building was completed in 1967. Because of the success of the comic "Little Ghost Q Taro" published by Shogakukan at that time, the building was affectionately called "Little Ghost Q Building" by comic fans.

After entering the building and explaining his purpose, he was arranged to review and register manuscripts. The person in charge was a female employee named Eri Kitahara, who seemed to have just graduated from university.

"Hayu-san, your picture book "The Crocodile is Afraid of the Dentist" has been reviewed and meets the submission requirements for this competition."

"Thank you Kitahara-san."

Hideki Hanyu was not surprised that the review was passed. After all, the picture book he selected was the work of the internationally renowned picture book master Gomi Taro. With the goal of winning an award, how could he not pass the review.

In his previous life, when he had just graduated and stayed at his sister's house, the most common gift he gave his little niece was a picture book, and this book "The Crocodile Is Afraid of the Dentist" left the deepest impression on him.

The picture book tells the story of a crocodile who is afraid of going to the dentist, and a dentist who is afraid of seeing the crocodile's teeth. They work together in fear to finally solve the crocodile's tooth decay.

The story is simple and childlike, and it can also cultivate children's good habit of brushing their teeth. I remember that my little niece, who has never liked brushing her teeth, took the initiative to brush her teeth after reading the picture book.

In addition to considering that the story of the picture book is good enough, the main reason is that he found that there is a familiar name on the list of the award committee of the picture book competition, Gowei Taro.

Do you still need to consider such things as using your own works to match your preferences?
After announcing that the review was passed, Eri Kitahara started the next step, registering the submission information.

"Hanyu-san, use your real name or a pseudonym."

"Birth name."

"What about the contact information?"

Hideki Hanyu didn't have a pager, so he gave out his apartment phone number, "******"

"May I ask where Hanyu-san is from?"

"Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture."

"It turns out that Hanyu-san is from Sendai City. Who is there in the family?"

"Besides the parents, there is also a younger brother and a younger sister."

"Does Hanyu-san like baseball? Have you followed the baseball heroes serialized by our publishing house?"

"Excuse me, I like football."

"The clothes on Hanyu-san look very special, where did you buy them?"

Hanyu Hideki heard this and looked down.

The slightly baggy white T-shirt and the cuffed overalls on the legs were all made by shopping in Shinjuku, and then by the tailor Obasan in the apartment. The only shoes are the original Vans SK8-Hi high-top skate shoes.

The neon fashion of this era is developing rapidly, but with the eyes of more than 40 years, most of the clothes are still very rustic. He likes to transform old clothes in his previous life, so he simply DIYed it, which looks a little special.

"Hey, isn't it the registration information? Why did you suddenly ask about the clothes?"

It was only then that Hideki Hanyu realized that the previous question seemed to have nothing to do with the submission, why did it feel like a blind date in a previous life?
On the opposite side, Kitahara Eri blushed slightly, looking at Hanyu Hideki's haggard and handsome face, she couldn't control it for a while, and couldn't help but want to know more.

Realizing that Hanyu Hideki had noticed, Kitahara Eri hurriedly put away her thoughts and spoke first, "Hanyu-san, the registration has been completed, please wait patiently, the results of the competition will be announced at Wenyun Post a week later."

Hanyu Hideki, who had already guessed the girl's thoughts, did not point it out, and said politely, "Thank you Kitahara-san, then I will leave first."

With Hideki Hanyu's attitude, Eri Kitahara couldn't help feeling cautious, and tried to invite, "Hideki-san, it's lunch time, can we have lunch together?"

Hey, too much charm is not a good thing, if you are a girl, you will be greedy for him. I have been confessed by many female students in the training room before, but I still can't avoid submitting a manuscript.

Hanyu Hideki sighed secretly.

It's a pity that the other party is not the type he likes, plus he didn't sleep well for two days and one night, he wants to go home and sleep now, so he politely refuses.

"Sorry, I have other things to do this afternoon."

"Okay, then let me take Hanyu-san downstairs."

Although she was a little disappointed to be rejected, Eri Kitahara still had to do the due courtesy.

After being sent to the door on the first floor, Hideki Hanyu opened the door and prepared to leave.

"Please step aside, please!"

But at this moment, accompanied by the sound, a figure rushed into the building quickly and hit him directly.

He was already tired and a little dizzy, but after being hit like this, he immediately sat down on the ground.

Looking up and looking outside, I found that at some time, a large group of people surrounded the building of the Elementary School Building. There were reporters with cameras in their hands, and ordinary people with excited expressions, all rushing towards the gate.

Looking at the direction of the door, I found that it was a girl who bumped into him just now, with round eyes, a cute face with baby fat, and a child's head that can be seen everywhere.

Why does it feel familiar.

Huh!Isn't this the girl idol Matsuda Seiko who is very popular in neon nowadays? The love affair with Hiromi Kawago just broke out, which is exactly the hot spot that the media is chasing.

Just when Hanyu Hideki recognized Matsuda Seiko, Matsuda Seiko, who realized that he had bumped into someone, also walked up to Hanyu Hideki.

Seiko Matsuda came to the elementary school to co-publish a photobook. After the itinerary was revealed, she was surrounded by the media and fans. She finally rushed into the building under the protection of the staff, but accidentally bumped into someone.

Out of politeness and idol personality, she bowed down and apologized sincerely, and even showed a sweet smile as her trump card.

"Smimmassey, I'm really sorry for rushing into Your Excellency because I wanted to avoid remembering and fans."

If a Seiko fan was treated like this, how could he blame Matsuda Seiko for bumping into someone? He probably would have to reflect on himself on the spot, why he didn't pay attention to stand in front of the idol.

But Hideki Hanyu is neither a fan of the opponent, but also understands that the popularity of the opponent is definitely not something he can mess with.

He has not forgotten that he is still an idol who has not officially announced his retirement. Even if he has never been popular, the media will not treat him as an amateur.

There are so many cameras outside, if a photo of him and Seiko Matsuda is taken together, tomorrow's gossip headline will be "Unknown Idol Involved in Seiko Matsuda's Romance with Hiromi Go!" ".

At that time, I would like to live a peaceful life, but there is no hope.

So when Seiko Matsuda apologized, he got up quickly, "It's okay, I'm fine."

While speaking, he took a few steps back, far away from the popular idol in front of him.

When apologizing, Seiko Matsuda had anticipated various reactions from the other party, so she would definitely accept the apology, and maybe she would gain a loyal fan because of her kindness and sincerity.

But Hideki Hanyu's reaction was completely beyond Seiko Matsuda's expectations, and he forgot to keep that formulaic sweet smile on his face.

Ever since she became popular, both fans and reporters have treated her very warmly. This is the first time she has encountered such a reaction like seeing a ghost.

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(End of this chapter)