Time flies, and in a blink of an eye, it is April 1995.

Qing Zhiyuan in April was unusually happy.

Because there will be a wave of newcomers in the company, among which there is Xinjin Cheng in the heart of Qing Zhiyuan.

Yes, Makoto Shinjin actually graduated from all.

In Qing Zhiyuan's impression, the last time I saw him seemed to be when I was making "Your Name".

Makoto Shinjin's internship at Pokeni was a very important turning point in his life, which contributed to his decision to work at Pokeni after his junior year.

After getting the order, I reported to Pokeni in April.

"Welcome home."

Qing Zhiyuan's first words when he met were.

Jun Asaeda and Atsushi Shirakawa, who were sitting at the workstation, raised their heads in unison, how did they feel that the president's words were so familiar?

Only Lao Xuan and Mikami, who were sincere from the beginning, didn't seem to have felt the taste of Qing Zhiyuan's [going home].

Xinjin Cheng was very happy, and this time he came to the company and brought some souvenirs by the way.

He was originally from a very generous background, the standard rich second generation, and the son of the "Xinjin Group" architectural family, and his father is quite famous in the construction industry.

In his previous life, Xin Jincheng occasionally posted his father's creative [villa] design, which was worth a lot of money at first glance.

So this time when he officially joined the company, Xinjin Cheng directly asked people to carry a large box of things.

"That president, you usually like to drink coffee, this is a specialty of our Nagano Prefecture [Karuizawa Maruyama Kazuki]"

If you are a heavy coffee addict, you must not miss this "Maruyama Kaki"

Founded in 1991 as a small coffee shop in Karuizawa, President Kentaro Maruyama began to visit coffee producing areas around the world, selecting beans, buying beans, bringing them back to Japan, roasting them, and serving them to consumers.

Slowly, he also built his own small fame.

Qing Zhiyuan was slightly stunned.

Do I really like coffee?

I'm living on coffee, otherwise how can I get so much work done every day?

However, to receive a gift from Xinjin Cheng, Qing Zhiyuan is 10,000 happy in his heart.

"Thank you, you have a heart." Qing Zhiyuan patted Shinjin Makoto on the shoulder.

It turned out that he was not the only one who received Maruyama's bagged coffee.

What Ken Akanishi, Taiji Sakata, the entire art department, almost everyone has one.

emmm……

How so?

Qing Zhiyuan looked at the coffee bag in his hand, the packaging was quite beautiful, but it was not so fragrant.

In addition, Xinjincheng also brought some dry goods from the seaside, applesauce or something, and some local handicrafts, such as small hairpins, earrings or something, and Xinjincheng gave them to the young ladies in the company.

Everyone was very happy when they received the gifts.

"During the internship period in the company, thanks to the care of my seniors, I will officially join the company in the future, and I would like to thank you for your continued care."

This guy Shinjin Makoto really has a feeling of coming home.

……

Ken Akanishi and Taiji Sakata, two old guys, huddled in the corner, looking at Makoto Shintsu and smirking, with the illusion of an old father watching his son grow up.

"This guy, isn't it a bit of a big change?" Taiji Sakata asked suspiciously.

"Yes, I have the impression that Xinjin is not the lonely guy who lies on the rooftop and looks at the sky every day?"

"Hmm...... Then there is only one explanation. ”

"What?"

"He probably really misses us."

"Ahem...... Are you an idiot? ”

……

Makoto Shinjin is still the same Makoto Shinjin, likes to look at the sky, and likes fantasy.

As the eldest son of the Xinjin group, he also knows some sophistication.

But as Taiji Sakata said, Makoto Shinjin really misses everyone.

After a year or two, Makoto Shinjin in school actually misses the days when he painted in Pokeni, especially the big sale of "Your Name" became the retirement work of Mr. Furuhara, so that Makoto Shinjin has become a young painter who has become quite popular in school.

He's really talented at painting.

However, this time he returned, and Makoto Shinjin found that [Teacher Furuhara] also returned.

Qing Zhiyuan said, "Everything is the company's strategic needs. ”

"Oh."

Shinjin Makoto nodded, feeling that he had learned again.

"By the way, do you know about the game we played together with Hayao Miyazaki?" Qing Zhiyuan asked.

"Uh-huh." Shinjin nodded frantically.

I was very envious and regretful in my heart.

At that time, his studies were too heavy and he had no time to be separated, otherwise he would have wanted to work with Miyazaki and study hard with him.

Not to mention Xinjin Cheng, Qing Zhiyuan also wants to.

Think about it, Makoto Shinjin and Hayao Miyazaki worked together, two big men in the animation industry stood together, and that picture was simply epic.

If it was in the previous life, [Makoto Shinjin] and [Hayao Miyazaki] teamed up to cooperate like this, and no one would dare to believe Qing Zhiyuan when he said it.

In fact, in Qing Zhiyuan's view, if it weren't for historical reasons, these two people would really be very compatible.

Hayao Miyazaki and Makoto Shinkai, two giants in the neon animation industry, although their works have different styles, they complement each other rather than exclude each other in expressing the pursuit of human nature.

Hayao Miyazaki's work explores the power of man, wisdom, infinite possibilities, and world peace, as well as the protection of the earth's environment and sustainable development.

For example, "Spirited Away" and "Listening Closely" explore the infinite power of human beings, develop thinking, and explore life.

It can be said that his thinking is very high and profound, and he explores very important macro propositions.

Makoto Shinkai's work, on the other hand, is to dig inward into the soul of man.

Compared with Miyazaki's creative background in the last century, Makoto Shinkai's works are closer to modern society, and people in modern society generally have psychological confusion, the rapid development of science and technology, the hustle and bustle of society, people chase fame and fortune, and lack of communication between people.

Makoto Shinkai's animation taps more into the power of the individual and the power of love.

If there is anything that the two have in common, it is that in their respective works, each protagonist is actively fighting against fate, and the boys and girls are still moving forward and working hard to save the world.

This is the soul of their work.

The cornerstone of an idealist is to believe in fairy tales and dream of saving the world even when he is old.

……

One has a high degree and depth, the other understands the future, understands human nature, has an extraordinary perception of beauty, and has a delicate portrayal of feelings.

Aren't these two animation giants complementary or what?

Qing Zhiyuan is also looking forward to seeing the work created by Makoto Shinjin and Hayao Miyazaki in the future.

Whether it's a game or an anime, it must be a wonderful, thought-provoking, and touching work, right?

"Ah, it's a pity that I couldn't work and study with Hayao Miyazaki." Shinjin Makoto was extremely remorseful.

"It's okay, there will be opportunities for cooperation in the future."

Qing Zhiyuan patted him on the shoulder.

But he soon remembered one more thing:

"By the way, we do have a collaboration with Ghibli called Princess Mononoke, so let's see if you're interested in participating."

"Yes, yes. President, please give me this chance! Makoto Shinjin's eyes lit up.

Although this child usually behaves more introverted and silent.

But when it comes to the things you like and the people you dream of, you show a positive child-like joy.

"Okay, I'll include you when the project is established. Until then...... You go to the Pokémon group first, learn more and practice more, and grow faster.

I'm looking forward to the day when you'll be on your own. ”

"Okay, thank you, President."

After sending Shinjin Cheng away, Qing Zhiyuan looked at his back, but was silently pondering another thing-

Jun Ma eda has worked with Hayao Miyazaki.

So if Asako partners with Makoto Shinkai, what kind of sparks will it produce?

Ah~ It's worth looking forward to.

……

A few days later, Ken Akanishi found out that-

Shinjin Cheng is still the same Shinjin Cheng before.

At noon, when I was eating and chatting with Taiji Sakata on the roof, I found a [corpse] lying in the corner

Boy.

How much do you love the sky?

Ken Akanishi looked up.

Today's sky is foggy, and you can't see anything.

However, he always doubted that in Shinjin's eyes, he could see something beyond the clouds, which was the fantasy world in his brain.

"Ah~ Xinjin is back, it's over, and I'm going to start playing the [Find Someone] game again." Taiji Sakata next to him said.

When Makoto Shinjin returned to school, it took a long time for Ken Akanishi and Sakata to get used to it.

Every day when chatting at noon, everyone glances in this direction, consciously or unconsciously, and always feels that there is someone lying there.

Boy.

It was hard to forget the wonderful feeling of having someone in the corner, and now Shinjin Cheng has found it back for him.

The only difference is that the current Pokeni moved to a new building.

The floors have become higher.

It's also getting a little closer to the sky.

But in fact, standing on a high place, you should put your vision below to experience the domineering spirit of [seeing all the mountains at a glance].

Akanishi Ken silently finished smoking the cigarette in his hand, extinguished the cigarette butt in his wallet, put it in, and then silently walked towards Shinjin Makoto.

The latter seemed to find himself discovered, glanced to the side, and found that Akanishi-senpai was really coming at him, so he quickly sat up from his chair.

"Akasai-senpai."

Shinjin nodded respectfully.

Akanishi Ken was not polite, and sat next to Makoto Shinjin with a smile, and also raised his head to look at the foggy sky.

"Xinjin, if you like the sky so much, let's create a work with the sky as the theme."

"Huh?"

Xinjin Cheng was slightly stunned.

Being poked so bluntly by his predecessors made Makoto Shinjin blush.

"Ah...... Well, it's not, maybe it's more of a story about people who want to follow beyond the sky. ”

Shinjin Makoto smiled embarrassedly, "Actually, I still like to imagine stories between people." ”

"Oh. That's right. ”

Although Akanishi Ken was a little embarrassed, he didn't show it at all.

"It doesn't matter what it is, just do it, art can lead the game project. As long as you are good enough, I am sure that the president will approve of you. ”

"Well, thank you, senior."

……

Akanishi finished pretending to be a wave and walked downstairs silently.

Yes......

As a senior, I seem to have said something particularly handsome just now.

Encouraging juniors to work hard to pursue their dreams is really handsome.

Ken Akanishi felt that his head had brightened up a lot.

"I just don't know what the president thinks."

When I returned to the company, I deliberately went around the president's office and found that Qing Zhiyuan was sitting in a chair in a daze.

That expression is like a new Jincheng who looks at the sky.

"President, aren't you going to the United States? Why are you still here? Ken Akanishi knocked on the door.

It's been almost two months since Qing Zhiyuan last said that he was going to the United States to get a graphics card.

There was no news at all, and the president was very calm, and he had almost forgotten about it.

Akanishi didn't want to remind him, but he always hung like this, and he felt very uncomfortable in his heart.

"Huh?"

Qing Zhiyuan came back to his senses and stretched his waist.

"You don't understand, I'm waiting for the east wind."

"Huh?"

What is the east wind?

Ken Akanishi said he couldn't understand.

……

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