Japanese Entertainment: From special effects actor to action superstar

Chapter 367 There Must Be Children in This School
Japan is a typical one-city metropolitan area. Of the three so-called metropolitan areas, the other two combined are not as large as the Tokyo metropolitan area. This has led to a strong siphon effect in the Tokyo metropolitan area, with people scrambling to go to Tokyo.

Nara itself is not a very developed city, and Ikoma City under Nara Prefecture is even more difficult to describe.

According to historical records, Ikoma City had a permanent population of approximately 2024 in 12.

In 1980, the number was 7.

Yes.

The entire city of Ikoma has a permanent population of less than 70,000. Even taking into account some underreported populations, the city's population would not exceed 80,000.

Therefore, when Gu Ming saw the primary school in front of him, he almost fainted on the spot.

It's small, shabby, old, and doesn't look like a school at all.

When the principal heard that an important person was coming to visit, he ran out to receive him immediately.

An elderly man with Mediterranean hair came jogging over. The only three strands of hair on his head were fluttering in the wind. He hurriedly held them down and brought them in front of Gu Ming. The three strands of hair fell just right, and he spat twice to wipe them back.

"I'm so sorry, I'm so rude. I'm the principal of this school, and I've been here for over 20 years."

The old principal looked Gu Ming up and down, and felt that the young man in front of him seemed familiar yet very strange, and his eyebrows and eyes seemed as if he had seen him somewhere.

Just looking at the crowd of people surrounding Gu Ming, the old principal felt somewhat uneasy.

This is definitely a big shot!

He had met important figures like congressmen and mayors, each of whom was surrounded by a large crowd, yet all of them were very friendly and amiable.

Because there are no conflicts of interest among everyone, and at the same time, big figures also need to show their people-friendly side, so when facing them, they always smile like Gu Ming at this moment.

Gu Ming took a deep breath and immediately took a step forward.

"Principal! Have you forgotten? I'm Furuya Akira!"

headmaster:?
Who is Akira Furuya?

Gu Ming enthusiastically embraced the principal and strolled around the campus, pointing casually: "Have you forgotten? I studied here!"

"Ah...yes, really?"

"Yes! But something happened in my family, and I dropped out of school before finishing elementary school."

The principal suddenly understood.

So that’s it!
Although he didn't have much of an impression, it was normal for someone to be forgotten in a school with so many people coming and going. Besides, he wasn't young anymore.

As Gu Ming walked away, he casually said, "Do you remember that summer when I beat up a classmate and the parents ended up coming to you to make a scene?"

The old principal slapped his forehead and said, "Oh, oh! That's true! You, you are Fujita?"

Gu Ming said: "I am Gu Gu! Gu Gu Ming!"

"Oh, yes, that's right, Furuya Akira, it seems there is such a person. Oh, I didn't expect that the boy who was pressed under the table and beaten so badly back then has grown up so much now!"

The old principal looked at Gu Ming and was amazed.

It’s true that boys change a lot when they grow up!
Gu Mingxin said that there must be some, because every school has some fights and quarrels. Just off the top of his head, he could find dozens of cases every year.

Although the principal was confused at the moment, Gu Ming tried to guide him. After a few words, the principal had already determined his identity.

Gu Ming pointed casually.

This school must have a playground...

Gu Ming paused.

What the hell.

My playground!

All that remained before my eyes was a patch of bumpy muddy ground covered with loess.

Gu Ming couldn't help but exclaim and took a breath of yellow sand.

This primary school must have a playground!
Assistant Tanaka took notes.

In June 1980, President Furutani issued the highest directive.

This primary school must have a playground!
The old principal listened with a dazed look on his face.

Gu Ming held the old principal's hands tightly.

"Although I was unable to complete my studies due to family reasons, I still care deeply about the children's growth! I am willing to donate some books to the school in my personal name and build a playground similar to the one in Tokyo."

The principal's eyes were suddenly filled with brilliance, and the few remaining strands of hair seemed to swell up instantly.

This is good!

In just a few seconds, the old principal made the most correct choice and held Gu Ming's hands tightly with both hands.

"Mr. Furuya, you are truly a rare and kind person! Please accept our respect! If you have time, I will have someone notify the students and have them gather on the playground tomorrow! Please accept the children's gratitude. Speaking of which..."

The old principal blushed and felt a little nervous.

Otherwise, if you donate some more money, we can change the name of the school! From now on, it will be called Gugu Ming Primary School! Everyone will come from Gugu Ming Primary School!

Gu Ming snorted.

That's a bit of an exaggeration.

But it's good!

After all the arrangements were made, everyone was happy. The old principal respectfully escorted Gu Ming and others out of the school.

It would be so cool if we could recognize a student from that time and the school could be renovated right away.

Gu Ming walked out of the school gate without forgetting to give instructions to Tanaka.

"You have to hurry up and do this. I'm not joking with them."

"Yes, rest assured. I'll contact the construction team immediately and make the necessary arrangements to complete the work during the holiday." Tanaka thought for a moment before adding, "If possible, I suggest finding a reporter to conduct on-site interviews and record the work, or contacting the Ikoma City government to publicize and commend this event. This would both satisfy the need to give back to the community and generate positive publicity."

Gu Ming leaned back slightly.

Is there such a thing?

But it sounds good. Let's do it.

……

……

Three days later, local Ikoma City councilors, media reporters, and even reporters from several TV stations in Kansai cities such as Kyoto and Osaka gathered here, making the already small school packed.

The dirt playground was specially swept, sprinkled with water and covered with a blanket, but when the wind blew, the ground was still covered with yellow sand.

The primary school students in the audience looked up at the big figures on the podium, whether they knew them or not.

The mayor of Ikoma City is not here, of course, but there is an Ikoma councilor here, a councilor named 'Ida Daiki', who has all the standard appearance of a politician.

"Cough cough..."

Gu Ming walked on the yellow sand and went up to the podium.

"I'm not one for long speeches, so let's cut to the chase. The Prussian emperor once famously said, 'I've never heard of a country being destroyed because of its education!' It goes without saying that education is paramount!"

"Although I was unable to complete my studies due to family reasons, I am still yearning for this. There must be students in this school!"

Gu Ming waved his hand casually.

He will donate a batch of books and clothes to the school in his personal name, and repair a new playground and some sports facilities to help primary school students exercise.

The old principal also said at the right time that although Gu Gu Ming was unable to graduate due to some reasons, he has now deeply felt the child's sincere desire to help students. Now, he will seize the opportunity to complete Gu Gu Ming's graduation ceremony. From now on, Gu Gu Ming is a student who graduated from Gu Gu Ming Primary School.

I hope the students will remember the person in front of them, remember who built a new playground for them, brought a batch of books, and gave the school a new set of uniforms.

Always keep it in mind.

Furuya Akira’s kindness is not over yet!
At the end, Ikoma local councilor Daiki Ida gave a few speeches, mostly urging everyone to study hard, remember the kindness of Akira Furuya, and so on.

After the speech, the students went home in groups of three or four. The principal was still preparing to invite the congressman and Furuya Ming to entertain them.

Gu Ming refused on the spot.

"There's no need for entertainment. Schools are having a hard time, so let's spend the money on the children."

After all, it was his money that was spent.

Ida Daiki, with a beaming smile, said, "I never thought Furuya-kun would care so much about the development of his hometown. He's truly a role model among entertainers!"

"No, no, I just said a few words from the heart."

Gu Ming still values children very much.

Gu Ming's clothes and books are not free! Gu Ming will put some extra books in it, such as Hemingway, Marquez, Hugo... Anyway, they are all foreign classics.

Regardless of their personalities, their works are definitely directional.

This is called starting from the cradle.

When I have money in the future, I can donate to schools everywhere so that children in Japan can study Shanghai Mingwei from an early age!

——Hemingway is not an ordinary person. He participated in the Spanish International Brigade. Although children cannot understand the ideas in his works, they will always have a subtle influence on them after reading them.

After politely declining the principal's request to entertain them, Gu Ming turned to Ida Daiki after leaving the school gate and casually made a gesture of invitation.

"Why don't we go over there and talk?"

"Of course!"

Ida Daiki's smile remained unchanged.

School is a small matter, what we are talking about now is the big matter!

(End of this chapter)