Ren hadn't expected the manga request to be so straightforward, even surprisingly easy. With that out of the way, Ren took his daughter Yueyue and the rest of the family to explore Japan.
One of the most iconic spots in Tokyo is the Tokyo Skytree. It's the same place where the Little Monster Uesugi Eri once visited—the warmest place in the world is right at the top of the Skytree. Although China's Oriental Pearl Tower is also beautiful, the Skytree had a special appeal for Ren, largely because of its significance in various anime and novels.
In his past life, Ren remembered seeing the Skytree in many works, such as Detective Conan, Aria the Scarlet Ammo, and Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions. But for many Chinese fans, the Skytree in Dragon Raja left the deepest impression.
Thinking about this, Ren couldn't help but imagine hanging Jiang Nan, the author of Dragon Raja, from the top of the Skytree to let him bask in the warmth.
At this moment, Ren and his family were strolling along the Tembo Galleria in Tokyo Skytree. The galleria is a spiraling ramp located 445 meters above the ground, enclosed by cylindrical glass, giving the feeling of walking through the sky.
There were also anime exhibits, allowing visitors to collect special stamps as souvenirs. Japanese anime still held a special place in Chinese culture, especially magical girl themes, which originated from Japan. Seeing one of her favorite magical girl characters in the exhibit, Yueyue ran over excitedly.
However, there were things about this place that made Ren want to laugh. Whether in his previous life or this one, Japan was undoubtedly a country deeply embedded in the world of anime.
Who could have imagined that in such a serious and towering structure, the most prominent displays weren't about the city's history or the Skytree itself, but instead, anime artworks? Comic book drafts were treated like precious art, with both uncolored sketches and fully completed works on display.
In contrast, back in China at the Oriental Pearl Tower, not only would you struggle to find anime pictures, but even movie-related images were rare.
"This is beautiful!" Jada, holding their baby, stood beside Ren, looking down through the massive windows at the view of Tokyo. The feeling was one of being on top of the world, able to see Tokyo Bay, Asakusa Temple, Tokyo Dome, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, and the famous Tokyo Tower.
"Yeah, but the night view will be even better," Ren smiled, putting his arm around Jada's shoulders.
Just then, Yueyue came running back from the anime exhibit.
"Daddy, daddy, let's take a picture! I want to show my friends later!" Yueyue said, always eager to boast.
"Sure, come here."
Ren called for a staff member to help with the photo. Although he could take it himself, he had heard that the staff could offer some special features when they took the picture.
It cost around 2,500 yen for the photo, not exactly cheap, especially after paying for the tickets earlier. Still, it was worth it for Yueyue, who eagerly stood between her parents, flashing a peace sign while Ren and Jada smiled on either side.
The staff member positioned the camera, aiming it perfectly at the family. With a soft click, the photo was taken.
The "special service" wasn't anything extraordinary—it wasn't some VIP experience. They just edited the floor beneath them to appear transparent, creating a commemorative card effect.
As they finished taking the picture, Ren noticed a scene that caught his eye. A young man, likely American, was kneeling on one knee with a small box in his hand, proposing to a young woman in front of him.
Around them, other tourists began cheering, whistling, and shouting encouragements in different languages, all urging the woman to accept.
"How romantic," Jada whispered, a little envious.
Ren glanced at his wife, who was holding their baby. For a moment, his mind drifted back in time. He remembered that night under the fireworks when he had confessed his love to Jada. Now, here she was, the mother of his two children, standing beside him as they lived their life together, inseparable...
Time had flown by in the blink of an eye.
Back in the present, the young woman accepted the man's proposal, and the two sealed it with a kiss amidst the applause of the crowd.
"Hey, Jada."
"Huh? What is it?" Jada turned to Ren, who suddenly leaned in and kissed her.
"Wow!"
Yueyue, always observant, immediately covered her eyes with her little hands, though she peeked through her fingers, watching her parents with a mischievous grin.
"You're so embarrassing!" Jada blushed, gently hitting Ren on the chest, though it was more playful than angry.
"Daddy, Mommy! That's so embarrassing!" Yueyue teased, giggling.
Jada, still red-faced, playfully ruffled her daughter's hair in mock irritation.
"Uh, let's head downstairs," Ren cleared his throat, trying to shake off the awkwardness. "We can check out the Sumida Aquarium."
Tokyo Skytree wasn't just a tower; it was practically an entire shopping district, complete with shops, movie theaters, and, as Ren mentioned, the Sumida Aquarium.
The Sumida Aquarium wasn't huge, but it was a beautiful, well-maintained space perfect for a family outing. It mainly showcased common aquatic creatures, but its interactive exhibits made it a fun and educational experience for kids.
Yueyue, of course, was most excited about the gacha machines and ended up spending quite a bit of her dad's money on them.
"Daddy, are there any big fish here?" After wandering around for a while and watching her dad take photos of her mom, Yueyue asked softly.
"There aren't many big fish here, sweetheart," Ren said with a smile.
"Oh..." Yueyue seemed a little disappointed.
"Don't worry," Ren said, gently patting her head. "We still have seven days here. We can visit a bigger aquarium with more fish later."
"Yay!" Yueyue instantly perked up and grabbed Ren's hand. "Let's go watch the animal show!"
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