China and Japan are quite close to each other, so it didn't take long for Ren to arrive in Japan by plane.
There was no hijacking as in online novels, and no flight attendants gave him their phone numbers.
However, upon arriving in Japan, Ren realized that his previous thoughts in China were completely off base.
There was no nyotaimori or any similar experiences.
There were no romantic encounters either.
Apart from promotional activities, Ren, who was invited by Kanto United, was shown around Japan by Chiara Rinjin and his wife, Shirayama Neko. He enjoyed Japan's local customs, delicious food, and wonderful hospitality.
In addition, Ren didn't waste his trip. Under the promotional efforts of Kanto United, Ren and the actors from "Ultraman Tiga" gained many fans, boosting the show's ratings in Japan.
Kanto United also seemed to benefit greatly and showed interest in importing more of Ren's works.
However, Ren wasn't very knowledgeable in this area, so he left it to his wife to handle the negotiations.
At that moment, Ren was sitting in a maid café.
To be honest, Ren had high expectations at first.
But after seeing his wife in a maid outfit, Ren realized that the maids in the café were nothing special.
Their looks didn't compare to his wife's, their legs were a bit thick, and most importantly, they didn't provide any personal service.
Sigh, he missed his wife now.
"But why isn't he here yet?" Ren looked at his phone and wondered.
Chiara Rinjin had called earlier saying someone wanted to meet him.
Although Ren didn't know who it was, since Chiara Rinjin called personally, it must be someone important.
Given that, Ren didn't refuse.
Who knows, maybe a deal could be made?
Just then, the bell at the café entrance rang, and a man in a black suit walked in. Ignoring the maids, he looked around and finally focused on Ren. He walked over and asked, "Excuse me, are you the Porter?"
"Yes, that's me. Are you the person who wanted to meet me?"
"No, it's my boss who wants to meet you. Can you come with me?"
"Sure." Ren had no objections.
Chiara Rinjin had already informed him. Although the man didn't look very friendly, he surely wasn't there to kidnap him, right?
After all, China was a very powerful country in this world.
Ren wasn't a high official, but with his second-tier celebrity status, a kidnapping would cause quite a stir.
"Whoa." As Ren stepped out of the maid café and saw the stretch limo, he couldn't help but be impressed.
He knew this was a globally limited edition stretch limo. Whoever owned it must be incredibly wealthy. Ren wouldn't spend money on such a car.
Riding in the car, Ren enjoyed the scenery of Japan, eventually arriving at an old mansion with traditional Japanese architecture, much like the large estates seen in anime.
The mansion was huge, with many corridors and guards at the entrance who bowed to the man accompanying Ren, indicating his high status.
In the courtyard, there was a large tree, a small pond surrounded by flowers, and girls in kimonos tending to the garden. Nearby, bamboo tubes filled with water clanked against stones.
"Now this is luxury," Ren thought.
However, he was even more puzzled.
Why would someone like this want to meet him?
Could it be that they admired his looks and talent and wanted to marry their daughter to him?
The thought amused Ren.
What if a man married women from different countries and registered legally in each one? Would that count as bigamy back home?
Ren's imagination ran wild.
No, no, Ren shook his head. He was completely devoted to his wife!
As Ren's thoughts drifted, the man led him to a hall where Ren saw the so-called boss.
A man in his twenties lounged on a sofa, holding a tablet.
Ren heard the familiar sounds of Ultraman.
The man was watching "Ultraman Tiga"!
Ren had imagined the boss to be a stern man who practiced kendo and wiped sweat off his forehead before discussing business.
But he never expected the boss to be an otaku so engrossed in Ultraman that he didn't notice Ren's arrival!
"Ahem... Boss," the middle-aged man coughed to get his boss's attention. Ren thought he saw a blush flash across the man's face.
Hearing the cough, the boss finally noticed Ren at the door. He quickly sat up, straightened his clothes, and said formally, "Mr. Porter, I've heard so much about you. My name is Chihanduanzo."
If Ren hadn't seen the man's earlier lazy demeanor, he might have been fooled by his current serious look.
But having seen it, Ren felt less nervous than when he arrived. "Uh, hello. What did you want to see me for?"
"Ha ha, let's not talk about that yet," Chihanduanzo laughed. "Since you're here, let me show you around."
Chihanduanzo didn't get straight to the point.
Instead, he gave Ren a tour of the mansion.
He also showed Ren his collection room.
Unlike what Ren had imagined, the room was filled with figurines, including a Diga Ultraman suit sold by Ren's company, numbered 3.
He also treated Ren to Japanese cuisine.
It wasn't until they were at the dining table that Chihanduanzo revealed his true intentions: "Mr. Porter, could I ask you to draw a manga for me?"
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