Rin: As a Maid, I Can Improve Too!
For Fuyuki City, this old man is the Fuyuki City's god of wealth.
The two most important parts of Fuyuki City's finances are cargo transportation at the port and the other part related to this old man.
To make it easier for Akira Toriyama to submit his manuscripts, the Nagoya government built a direct highway from his home to the airport.
How could the Fuyuki City be inferior to Nagoya!
As a result, the Fuyuki City not only fully cooperated with the requests made by the FA production team, but also provided unprecedented support.
Taiga noticed that the police following the crowd weren't chasing after the Hanging Gardens, but rather were specifically dispatched to maintain order and prevent stampedes from occurring among the onlookers.
There's no way around it; in capitalist countries, the rich are the bosses.
Although Japan is a feudal country disguised as a capitalist country, the government is undoubtedly subservient to a super-rich person like Shinji.
Even disregarding the taxes Shinji and Type-Moon Company pay for Fuyuki City, the additional income from Shinji's films and television shows alone is enough to make the officials of Fuyuki City call him "Shinji Grandpa."
Before the hit movie FSN, Fuyuki City was an obscure port city.
Now, Fuyuki City has become a tourist destination for all of Japan and even the world, attracting film fans from all over the world every year for Fuyuki City.
Although it can't compare to tourist cities like Kyoto, it's more than enough for Fuyuki City itself.
Especially after the bubble economy era, Japan's national economy was sluggish, and the economic revenue provided by the ports decreased.
Under such circumstances, how could the Fuyuki City possibly offend Shinji? Naturally, they would do whatever he said.
If Shinji were to declare his intention to launch an expedition to the moon, the Fuyuki City would absolutely provide him with all the war supplies he needed.
Just to make this old man happy.
By the way, the most popular tourist attraction in Fuyuki City is Ryuudou Temple.
Over the years, the monks there have all become fat and bloated, to the point that Shinji doubts whether they can even walk properly anymore.
This "earth-shattering" reshoot continued until the early hours of the morning before Shinji announced that filming was over.
Shinji descends from the Hanging Gardens and reunites with the film crew on the ground.
He was greeted not only by excited onlookers but also by media reporters who had come from all directions.
Seeing the paparazzi blocking the road, seemingly determined not to let him leave without saying something, Shinji had no choice but to give the interview.
To keep the plot a secret, Shinji only gave perfunctory, formulaic answers.
However, when a reporter mentioned that someone had called the Self-Defense Forces that night, claiming that the Hanging Gardens they saw was Alien Spaceship, Shinji seemed slightly taken aback.
When did the citizens of Fuyuki City become so intolerant? A couple of years ago, when horses and oxcarts were flying through the air, weren't you all quite calm?
Shinji didn't know that the person making the call was Taiga; otherwise, he would have been even more embarrassed.
"This shows that the entertainment facilities I used this time were indeed unique and spectacular."
"Director Matou, you're saying this is an entertainment facility?"
"Of course, after the movie is released, the Hanging Gardens will periodically take to the skies and circle around Fuyuki City, allowing everyone to experience it firsthand. Oh, and remember to buy tickets then."
Shinji's witty remark didn't make the reporters laugh; they still eagerly thrust their microphones at Shinji, trying to extract more inside information from him.
However, Shinji himself believes that this revelation has already been enough.
So, with the help of his two Heng Ha Er Jiang, Joan of Arc of Arc and Mordred, he squeezed past the reporters surrounding him, got into his car, and drove off.
"Damn it, he got away again."
Watching the car's taillights disappear, several reporters rubbed their shoulders, which were still sore from being bumped by Mordred, and uttered sounds of resentment.
Fortunately, what happened tonight was explosive enough to give them enough material for several follow-up reports.
"I wonder if we can get onto this castle ahead of schedule."
Looking at the enormous vehicle parked not far away, the reporters felt a sense of longing.
Putting everything else aside, the fact that they were able to capture the details of the castle up close would definitely earn them a lot of praise from the owners.
Even if a promotion and raise aren't immediate, giving a generous bonus is definitely not a problem.
If you're lucky enough to not only set foot on this castle but also take a flight through the sky, that would be absolutely wonderful!
The feeling of looking down at the earth from a high altitude is something that excites those who yearn for the sky.
"I doubt it will be easy," a reporter said with a sigh. "Since Shinji Matou said it would be after the movie's release, he definitely won't let outsiders in before then."
Another reporter stomped his foot and cursed in frustration, "That stubborn guy!"
His colleague patted him on the shoulder and comforted him, "Forget it, you can't force these things. Anyway, we have enough information to write several big news stories."
The reporter was absolutely right; the Hanging Gardens's grand entrance became the headline news in major media outlets the following day.
After all, what happened last night was quite a story to tell: the castle flying in the sky, the sensational reshoot publicity.
Shinji thought this garden was a miniature version of youth, but to outsiders, it was simply unscientific that this monster, comparable in size to a giant Ferris wheel, could actually fly into the sky!
The unexpected phone call from Taiga Fujimura added a touch of legend to the whole affair.
Fans are incredibly excited about this giant flying machine; its appearance makes them believe that FA will definitely be a blockbuster!
If even the movie props are this big, how could the movie itself be small?!
Of course, it's not just Fate fans who are excitedly discussing Hanging Gardens).
Because the Hanging Gardens is so eye-catching, its design has gone viral and become a hot topic of discussion nationwide.
Some conspiracy theorists have even claimed that the Hanging Gardens is a US high-tech weapon capable of launching devastating attacks on the ground.
Some even more outrageous claims are made with absolute certainty that the person who called the Self-Defense Forces was right: Shinji Matou is an Okamaru from Planet Okamaru.
He constantly develops various weapons on Earth, all in preparation for one day invading the planet and becoming its ruler.
And this so-called "Hanging Gardens" is actually his home planet's air battleship!
"Damn it! What kind of 'seaweed aliens' are you?! At least call yourselves 'Velber'! You're trying to scam your Second Master!"
An angry Shinji threw a Gossip magazine forcefully on the ground.
Chapter 337 Rin: Even as a maid, I can improve!
The Hanging Gardens sparked a level of attention, or rather, unrest, that Shinji had not anticipated.
He never imagined that people would be so interested in this giant aerial machine.
Putting aside those discussing cutting-edge technology or conspiracy theories, even casual observers are very interested in this flying castle, making it a popular topic of conversation lately.
How to describe the popularity of the courtyard? It's probably similar to those trending news stories that stole the spotlight from Wang Feng.
[Wow! Are entertainment devices this amazing these days? This thing is so damn cool! ∑(?Д?ノ)ノ]
[After all these years, is Fuyuki City finally ready to properly plan its tourism projects? Thank you, Director Shinji Matou! (T▽T)]
[Upstairs, please tell your story!]
[Regarding my pilgrimage to holy sites, which resulted in nothing more than debating Buddhist teachings with a group of monks. JPG]
[Haha! You just don't know how to play! I followed A Bite of Fuyuki City My King's <A Bite of Fuyuki City> and ate my way through the whole city!]
[You went there to eat delicious food? You just wanted to meet and take a picture with Miss Artoria! You're lusting after her! You're despicable!]
[I really want to go to that flying castle! I'm dying because I can't go to the castle! (rolling around)]
That castle is really awesome... It'll probably become a landmark in Fuyuki City.
[Aren't landmarks all on the ground? This flying one... is it an empty landmark?]
I wonder how much it would cost to go up there once. If it's under 5,000 yuan, I'd definitely go!
[I'd go even for 10,000 yen! It's a one-of-a-kind sky castle in the world! If a man were willing to marry me up there... no, even just propose, I'd say yes! Just thinking about it is so romantic!]
[10,000, right? Then I'll offer 12,000!]
[15,000!]
[20,000!]
[?! (Japanese) You guys are even competing fiercely for the ticket price, do you think this is an auction?]
When people talk nonsense, they always manage to make the topic extremely absurd.
I don't know when it started, but a discussion about the price of Hanging Gardens Ticket has suddenly arisen online, with some people even publicly offering to pay 200,000 yen for a trip.
"Are these people out of their minds?! It's just a moving Ferris wheel in the air, why are they being so crazy?"
Shinji simply couldn't comprehend the madness of these guys.
He initially thought these people were just King critics, but to his surprise, Type-Moon received countless phone calls in the following period.
The phone conversations were remarkably similar; everyone wanted to go for a ride in the Hanging Gardens.
As a result, some people have even raised the price to 500,000 yen.
Shinji exclaimed at this blatant rip-off, "These carbon-based beings who called are seriously mentally ill!"
If someone were to spend that much money to rent out the entire Hanging Gardens for a party or wedding, Shinji could be somewhat understandable.
But those guys spend so much money just to be able to go to the courtyard and experience the activities that normal tourists enjoy.
Shinji originally priced the Hanging Gardens at just a few thousand yen for admission.
In Shinji's opinion, these people were probably like Athena's monthly period—crazy.
It's easy to understand what those fans are thinking; in Shinji's eyes, the Hanging Gardens is just a giant Ferris wheel.
Regardless of what the original function of this Noble Phantasm was, after Shinji's reduction of its power, it's truly just a pretty but useless vase.
It's fine as an amusement ride, but at best it's just a strangely shaped airship.
But in the eyes of those fans, this thing is like the Yokohama original Gundam posable statue built by Conglomerate B in the future—it's a kind of faith.
Moreover, compared to the Gundam statue, which is supposed to be movable but is actually just for show, the Hanging Gardens in Fuyuki City is much more practical.
Cool, awesome, and able to fulfill humanity's dream of flying, this castle is simply everyone's ultimate tool for showing off, even more glamorous than a private jet.
This is only because the Fate/ Hanging Gardens; otherwise, these people's price increases might be even more outrageous.
Of course, this is also Shinji has not yet officially announced the details of the Hanging Gardens tour, and some die-hard fans are deliberately inflating prices in an attempt to experience it ahead of time.
Once Hanging Gardens tours are no longer so rare, naturally no one will be willing to spend so much money to be ripped off.
Shinji's opinion that the Hanging Gardens was so-so was simply because he had spent so much time with Heroic Spirit and Magecraft that he had forgotten how ordinary people viewed such "surrounding wonders."
Illya's criticism of Shinji really came true; after being in this industry for a long time, people gradually become less human.
However, despite their lack of understanding, Shinji was very tolerant of the passionate fans who were involved in these special situations.
Especially after seeing that these people could make money, Shinji immediately revised the original plan for the Hanging Gardens project.
He decided to open up a few dozen spots for visiting the Hanging Gardens, distributing them half by lottery and half by auction.
These people are invited to the Hanging Gardens on New Year Sunrise.
Sending a group of people up into the air to be chilled by the cold wind on a winter night—people who come up with this kind of New Year's project are usually not serious carbon-based beings.
Fortunately Shinji is not an ordinary carbon-based life form; he is Magecraft, and the Hanging Gardens is not a normal carbon-based life form's structure.
Despite the seemingly drafty design of this Hanging Gardens, thanks to Magecraft, apart from the top-level rooftop, you won't feel any wind that could give you facial paralysis.
Aside from a slight feeling of weightlessness, the environment in the Hanging Gardens is not much different from that of a normal luxury hotel room.
Of course, when making public announcements, Shinji would definitely use the latest air filtration technology as a cover.
Anyway, those who know, know. Shinji's "technology" is just like a salesperson's description of handsome men and beautiful women. Whether you believe it or not is entirely up to you.
Shinji himself, after handing over the New Year's sunrise viewing project to the operations department, turned around and plunged into the film crew.
Before the New Year, he not only had to finish the post-production of FA, but also get the <Kara no Kyoukai> crew to wrap up filming. His tasks were undoubtedly heavy.
Fortunately, the reshoots for the Hanging Gardens were completed in one night, but the remaining reshoots were not simple and were even a bit tedious.
Although Shinji doesn't need to do everything himself, both FA and Kara no Kyoukai played crucial roles at key moments in their respective projects.
Even just coordinating and supervising took a lot of Shinji's energy, not to mention that Shinji also occasionally had to oversee other projects and make decisions on some of Type-Moon Company's major projects.
Working overtime until late at night has become the norm for Shinji during this period. Sometimes he is so busy that he doesn't even have time to drink water or go to the toilet, and Rin, who is following Shinji, needs to remind him.
Rin, the maid, finally understood just how busy Shinji really was when he got busy.