Tokyo life starting with painting

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuu"

Hino Kazue cannot be said to be in tears, but rather burst into tears.

To be honest, she had never expected that things would develop to this point. Tears came out in huge drops as if they were "squeezed out" for free - they were really "squeezed out" forcefully. She cried so much Like a tearful person, my eyes are a little sore.

But there is no way this song "Although We Have Nothing in Our Hands" paired with an animated short film is simply a 'tear-jerker'. Hino Kazue feels that it is more useful than an onion on the face.

She was indeed in tears, and she couldn't stop her tears.

"This song is so good"

Hino Kazue blew his nose, pulled a piece of paper from the tissue box next to him and wiped his tears, then whispered.

It really sounds good, and the quality is very high. It's really the kind of thing that makes her burst into tears as soon as she starts singing.

The animated short film is full of details, and although it is in the style of a cartoon picture book, it does not give Hino Kazue a childish feeling at all, but instead has a lingering sense of warmth in his heart.

It is indeed a very good animated MV, and the song is also very listenable and has the power to make people not give up.

This feeling of ‘don’t give up’ doesn’t feel like ‘come on!’ like other songs. come on! Don't give in! come on! ’ There is a sense of emptiness that is forcefully instilled.

On the contrary, it is very tactful, similar to the feeling of "on the street in winter morning, jokes at meal time, and the embarrassment of collecting clothes on a rainy day" - there are indeed unsatisfactory things in life, but as long as you don't give up, you can always survive. past.

Hino Kazue took a long breath and wanted to use his talent as a critic.

This kind of animated short film can really make people cry.

As praised by high school girls in the same grade, Higashino Tsukasa's comic works cannot reach this level.

But the voice of the male singer in this song sounded like she had heard it somewhere? There is a faint feeling of familiarity.

Hino Kazue calmed down, reached out and started commenting under the comment area, hoping that the person who drew this animated short film would draw comics or cartoon picture books. She would definitely pay to watch it, and would also recommend it to her classmates.

After commenting, she began to appreciate the animated MV seriously.

She had been focusing on ‘running into tears’ before, and she didn’t look at it carefully at all.

The details of the touching story in this animated short film are also particularly well depicted. Every sheep that enters heaven will carry away all the external possessions they carry, which corresponds to the title of the song "Although there is nothing in our hands".

The scene where the wolf guard guarding the gate of heaven secretly shaves off the black hair on his back and helps the lamb go home to meet his parents is really heartwarming and funny, and makes people feel warm.

Just like the lyrics: Even though we have nothing in our hands, we can hold each other tightly. Please don't be confused when you are alone, because I will never let go at any time.

It was also because of the help of various people that the lamb was able to see his mother again.

And at the end, when the lamb enters heaven, the sweater knitted by its mother has not disappeared, which further points out that "love is never something external to the body"——

"Although we have nothing in our hands, are we surrounded by the care of all kinds of people all the time? This theme is really good."

Hino Kazue sighed softly, almost unable to hold back tears again.

The entire animated short film is very short, only about 4 minutes and 12 seconds, and is followed by announcements from some of the production staff.

Hino Kazue just sat for a while and watched the entire animated short film, but he did not turn it off, but watched it carefully.

She wanted to know who made this animated short film and who sang the song.

But as she watched, her tears welled up again, and she couldn't stop them. This made Hino Kazue couldn't help but pull several more pieces of paper, and while wiping her tears, she blew her nose red. .

After doing this, Hino Kazue continued to look behind.

But what she didn't expect was that the content of the announcement was not information about the producer and singer, but a line of small words - 'This song is only to commemorate the industry colleagues who died in the arson incident at PW Animation Production Company'.

This announcement lasted for three seconds, and then jumped to the official announcement.

This three-second announcement caught Hino Kazue's heart. She paused the video first, then searched online, and then found out——

"Tokyo PW Animation Production Company was maliciously set on fire. Seven people died on the spot. Subsequent rescue efforts failed and one person died and three were seriously injured. Ten people were slightly injured?"

The building in the photo is billowing with smoke and flashing flames.

This made Hino Kazue couldn't help but sigh.

This is indeed a tragedy. It is no wonder that the author of "Although We Have Nothing in Our Hands" specially made such a song.

The animated short film also has the meaning of remembering the deceased, so this is where it should be.

Recalling various details in the animated short film, the wolf guard who helped the lamb leave, and the sheep aunt who lent the lamb a razor

Hino Kazue sighed and made a special trip to express his condolences under this news. He hoped that the deceased could leave in peace and that the remaining family members could live a happy life.

Although it is not a help, it is the same as the sentence in the lyrics, "Although our hands are empty, we can hold each other tightly."

"Please don't be confused when you are alone, because I will never let go at any time." Hino Kazue sang softly, feeling that he really liked the song "Even though there is nothing in our hands" more and more.

The person who made this animated short must be a talented and compassionate person.

Hino Kazue sighed, then returned to the page and canceled the pause of "Although We Have Nothing in Our Hands".

Next it’s time for the curtain call.

Then--

Well

Hino Kazue's eyes widened.

Then he was stunned.

Because the series of names written down left her speechless.

"Original painting: Higashinoji. Lyrics: Higashinoji. Song: Higashinoji. Singer: Higashinoji. Cover too."

Higashino Division.

All are Higashinoji.

Hino Kazue couldn't help but rub his eyes, as if something was stuck in his throat.

When she thought about today's complaints, she felt that Tonoji might as well sing instead of drawing comics, and it turned out to be really nice when she turned around.

And she herself smells really good.

Hino Kazue stared blankly at the end of the announcement, then came back to his senses and touched his little head.

It seems that Higashinoji is really suitable for drawing comics, but Higashinoji is also suitable for singing. I'm not wrong.

She recited it several times in her mind before gritting her teeth and looking at Higashinoji's "Although Our Hands Are Empty".

Not willing to give in! I have to watch it carefully a few more times! Just find the flaw!

Then--

There was another slight sobbing sound next to the computer desk.

Unlike "Lemon", "Although Our Hands Have Nothing" quickly occupied a place on the Internet. This does not mean that the quality of "Lemon" is not as good as "Although There is Nothing" (omitting the title text), but Because "Although Nothing" has one more heart-warming animated short film than "Lemon".

This animated short film is known as the "Tear Killer" and it's the kind that can make people cry for a long time just by looking at it.

But this kind of "crying" is not a sad "crying", but the kind of crying that is moved and can't stop the tears at all.

Many boys said that they were sitting by the bed while their girlfriends were looking for music to listen to on the Internet, but when they found it, they burst into tears. This process was very fast, and many boyfriends did not expect it at all.

After they asked the reason and found out that their girlfriend cried because of an animated short film, they were just a little amused. They felt that her girlfriend really had a lot to do, and they would definitely not have any emotional fluctuations if they watched such an animated short film.

Boys are the more rational type.

Then--

They simply hugged their girlfriends and cried together.

Afterwards, these boys felt a little embarrassed. After all, they cried like a woman and were worthless. And now when they watch this animated short film, there is nothing to cry about.

The three-second announcement that followed also attracted the attention of many people.

After watching the video, many people expressed condolences for the victims of the arson incident at PW Animation Production Company. Some people even added that they would go to the funeral to lay flowers if they had time.

The situation gradually improved.

The cyberbullies who had previously abused PW Animation Production Company on the Internet saw this situation and fell silent. No one dared to speak out against the trend.

Similarly, many people said that "Although We Have Nothing in Our Hands" is a good song, and the animated short film is also very heartwarming. But no matter how heartwarming the song is, the most heartwarming thing is Higashinoji standing up. statement.

Higashinoji is the author of "The Winner Is Justice", but he did not blame PW Animation Production Company for this incident. Instead, he produced this work to express his condolences. This is indeed admirable and very impressive. The performance of a public figure.

Higashinoji's status as a national comic book author was suddenly elevated, and he became a good comic book author with national responsibility - not only are the comics good-looking, but they also have upright views, and "Unnatural Death" is even more beautiful!

There are also many comments under the comment area.

‘Higashino-san’s new song is so nice and the animated short is so heart-warming, it captured my heart right away. ’

‘Hey, something similar happened in my family, so I can relate to it. When I was watching the animated short film, I thought of my deceased relatives. Did they also come to me secretly like the little sheep in the animated short film? ’

“As a mother, the most unsightly thing is short films like this. I came here to watch the animated shorts after my children’s recommendation. They are indeed very touching and enjoyable to listen to.” ’

‘This song by Higashino-san really gives me strength and is very healing. ’

There are many comments here, but few of them say no.

Even if it does exist, it will be scolded by many people when it comes out.

This animated short film is indeed a hit, and at the same time it makes the situation of PW Animation Production Company much better.

Higashinoji has achieved more than half of his goal.

But what Higashinoji didn't expect was that this time not only he, the original author of "The Winner Is Justice", expressed his stance, but even Urashima Publishing House also sent a condolence article.

It's like a chain effect.

After Urashima Publishing House expressed its stance, other publishing houses and animation production companies also stepped forward.

Even Yanjiao Publishing House and Mozhu Bookstore did not hesitate to issue condolence announcements.

This is not to say that they want to promote Higashinoji as a competitor, but this incident is a great loss to the industry.

Unforeseen circumstances can happen, who can say that today it is PW Production Company that is unlucky, but tomorrow it will not be them?

If they also follow some people to add insult to injury, what will they do in the future?

Is it possible that he will also be tricked?

Moreover, Higashinoji did a very beautiful job, and he can be called a socially responsible cartoonist - after all, people can't speak without conscience, right?

And on the other side.

Yumi Takahashi was also moved to tears by "Although We Have Nothing in Our Hands". She burst into tears and cried while holding her computer.

Fujiwara Aoi next to her heard her crying and found her annoying, thinking that she was disturbing him from reading comics.

And isn’t it just an ordinary animated short film? As for that?

Then when Fujiwara Aoi asked her to take a look too——

"It's nothing, it's not that touching."

Fujiwara Aoi's mouth stubbornly refused to admit defeat, but her eyes had already squeezed out tears before her mouth. The moment she watched the lamb enter heaven, she could no longer hold back and burst into tears.

This exaggerated appearance made the instigator, Yumi Takahashi, couldn't help but look twice - although she also cried, she wasn't like Aoi Fujiwara, was she? It feels like your eyes are like water guns, the kind that shoot out water when you squeeze them.

Fujiwara Aoi cried for a while, then recovered: "Whose work is this?"

"Well, I just took a look. It seems to be Mr. Higashino's work."

Takahashi Yumi touched her head and answered straightforwardly.

"Higashino-san's work? When did he make such an animated short film?" Fujiwara Aoi originally wanted to say that Higashino-san was maliciously trying to trick people into crying, but when she thought that her tears had indeed been tricked away, she closed her eyes. mouth.

"I don't know. How about you call and ask?"

"I don't want it! I'm crying right now. Sorry, I'll ask you later."

The two of them pushed back and forth, and finally decided to wait until they calmed down before asking Higashinoji.

This animated short film was so well done to deceive emotions, but the tears couldn't stop flowing out.

But in fact, their reactions were basically what Higashinoji had expected.

After all, this time "Although We Have Nothing in Our Hands" is a work drawn by Higashinoji using all his painting skills. In addition, the short story in the animation is particularly touching. Even if there was no Higashinoji like him in his previous life, The painter who added 'special effects' also made many people cry.

The combination of these two has resulted in this state of ‘all the people bursting into tears’.

Most of Higashinoji's goals were achieved.

Seeing the abuse and accusations that had basically dissipated, Tonoji rubbed his brows and let out a sigh of satisfaction.

He turned off the computer and put the original drawing in his hand back into the brown paper bag, then turned over and prepared to rest.

I'll go to the funeral with flowers the day after tomorrow.