Chapter 94: Showa American Story
"Oh? Teacher is indeed a great writer. He has inspiration so quickly. I wonder if we are lucky enough to listen to him?" The eyes of the students from the Faculty of Literature of the University of Tokyo immediately became eager.
They really want to know what the Japanese people are like in the works of a writer from China?
Gao Jialin kept an eye on the team leader and found that he had no intention of stopping him from talking. Instead, he was quite expectant like the students from Donghua University. Then he said, "This is a story about the future."
"Hey, science fiction? Isn't this a bit embarrassing?" some students from Dongda University whispered.
A senior student immediately scolded in a low voice, "What are you talking about? Isn't Mr. Kozue Matsukyo's "Sinking of Japan" also a classic? And stories about the future don't necessarily have to be science fiction. Aren't Mr. George Orwell's "1984" and Mr. Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World" like that? Don't talk, just listen to Mr. Gao quietly."
Gao Jialin didn't pay attention to this little episode. He continued to tell his story, "In 1949, Neon wielded the sword of its powerful economic strength and almost bought the entire United States. The surging wave of immigrants implanted Neon culture into the American continent."
"America, once a leader at the center of the world stage, has now become a colony of Japan's economy and culture; the two civilizations have rapidly merged over time. Although contradictions and conflicts have occurred from time to time, as time has passed, people have gradually adapted to this unimaginable life; my story takes place against this background."
“Hey!”
“Hey! Hey!”
The scene suddenly became agitated, and the eyes of the students from the University of Tokyo were sparkling with excitement; there was no way around it, this story was really to their liking.
Today, Japan is at a stage where national self-confidence is overflowing. The crowded streets of Tokyo are overwhelmed by huge advertising signs. The bright lights and roaring cars of Shibuya are playing the march of Japan's economic prosperity.
Forward! Forward to America! Without the deafening sound of airplanes and cannons, in the silent battlefield of commerce, the Japanese conquered the American market with their high-quality and low-priced Japanese products.
When Americans stand in Times Square, watching Japanese corporate ads on the big screen, listening to disco music played by Sony speakers, and seeing Toyota cars running all over the streets, they must have a question in their minds: Who won the Second World War? Although the Plaza Accord was signed just last year, most Japanese have not yet realized what this agreement represents. Instead, they are ecstatic about the appreciation of the yen because they think they can buy more things with the same amount of yen.
The wealthy Japanese began to wave their money and buy things all over the world, such as Van Gogh's paintings, Chanel dresses, Mercedes-Benz cars, and even American buildings. As long as someone wanted to sell them, they would pay a high price without hesitation! It is really appropriate to tell the story of "Showa U.S. Story" in such a background. The Japanese in the future would only treat the promotional video of the Suzuka game as a joke, but the Japanese now firmly believe that these things are really possible!
This year is the 61st year of the Showa era. If the economy continues to develop at the previous speed, buying the United States in five years may be a bit exaggerated, but it is not completely unrealistic.
The teacher in charge moved uneasily when he heard this, but when he saw how happy these students were, he sat back down. It was just an exchange, and they didn't talk about domestic affairs, so he just let it go and he could criticize them when he got back.
"Sensei, what's next?" the Dongda students asked impatiently.
"I have a lot down there. Are you sure you want to hear it?" Gao Jialin asked while thinking quickly. The information released by Lingkong Game was very limited. How should he write this story?
"Hi! Please give us some advice, Sensei." The students bowed together.
Gao Jialin could only release the information that Lingkong Yugi had already revealed. "Shin-Yokohama, once known as Hollywood, is the destination of Chikusa Chouko and her sister's journey. The 19-year-old girl longs to become a movie star and came here to audition for a new action movie. If successful, she can debut as a stuntman."
"Today, America is full of traces of neon culture. The huge billboard on the top of a hill in the suburbs of Shin-Yokohama has changed from 'HOLLYWOOD' to 'NEO-YOKOHAMA (New Yokohama)'."
"The Statue of Liberty holding the torch is wearing a kimono, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco is hung with red lanterns with the word 'Thunder Gate' written on them, and on the continental highway that crosses America, traces of torii can be seen everywhere."
As Gao Jialin described the story, happy smiles appeared on the faces of the students in the audience, even some young teachers were no exception. These scenes were so beautiful and so desirable.
Is this the impression other countries have of the current power comparison between Japan and the United States? Great, absolutely great, we Japanese will definitely use our diligence and wisdom to buy all the land of the devil in the United States and turn America into a paradise for Japanese.
Gao Jialin described the scenes in the game trailer in detail and even compiled some of them himself. These materials were all seen in domestic libraries, so he was not afraid of other people asking questions.
The game scenes were played for more than half an hour in one breath, and the audience was still listening quietly. The cultural imprint with Japanese characteristics appeared on the land of America. The Japanese people at the scene would never get tired of listening to such scenes.
There was really nothing more to write, so Gao Jialin talked about the main plot of the game again, "However, not long after Chigusa Chouko arrived at the airport, a group of mysterious men in black assassinated her and buried her in the wilderness outside the city. Her sister was also missing, and Chouko's dream ended here. After an unknown amount of time, the long-lost air suddenly filled her lungs, and she crawled out of the soil, and Chouko regained her life."
Hmm? The teacher in charge frowned. Feudal superstition? That's not something we can talk about.
Fortunately, Gao Jialin quickly explained the reason. "After an unknown amount of time, Diezi, who had already stopped breathing, crawled out of the soil. She was very surprised not only that she was still alive, but also that she had suffered a 'disaster'. Because of the illegal experiments of the American Biological Company, people have turned into monsters. Various strange monsters and the remaining humans are competing for the few resources. In the Warring States Period of gangsters and bandits, a huge and mysterious organization is trying to rebuild the social order."
Capitalism’s alienation of people? The teacher sat back down.
Everyone in the audience was excited. It was great enough that Japan bought the United States, and now the entire United States was collapsing, which was even more exciting. It was even more exciting than inhaling something that shouldn't be inhaled.
Just when Gao Jialin had run out of things to write, a middle-aged man with half of his head bald could not help but rush up to the stage and bowed 90 degrees, "Mr. Gao, please be sure to write this work!"
(End of this chapter)
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