Living in the bubble economy of Tokyo, I became a literary giant through lotteries.

Kitamura knew that Sekiya Kaze wouldn't be staying here for long, so after a moment of silence, he spoke.

"Mita isn't far from Roppongi, only a ten-minute drive. What kind of apartment is Mr. Sekiya looking to rent? A detached house?"

"Hmm... never mind." Guan Gufeng pondered for a moment, "A large, single-level apartment, higher up, with good lighting and a sea view."

"In Roppongi 2-chome, there's a high-rise apartment building built in 1985. It has eighteen floors in total, and the view of the sea and Tokyo Tower from the tenth floor upwards should be no problem. It uses the new standard for soundproofing, and it's two floors thicker than other buildings in the same batch."

"Alright, I'll grab a quick bite of breakfast and head out." Just as Guan Gufeng was about to hang up, he added, "Uncle Kitamura, have you eaten yet?"

"without."

"Let's have a quick bite before we leave. Boiled eggs and slightly burnt bread slices."

"No need to trouble Mr. Guan Gu."

"I've finished drawing the first chapter of Grand Blue."

"I'll be upstairs right away."

……

Roppongi 2-chome is not far from where Sekiya Kaze currently lives.

From the moment Kitamura No finished reading the first chapter of "Grand Blue," "Deep Blue," until now, his expression and eyes have always carried a certain philosophical bewilderment.

Looking in the rearview mirror at Guan Gu Feng sitting in the back, watching the latest issue of JOJO, he couldn't help but speak up.

"Teacher Guan Gu."

"What's wrong?"

Do you... enjoy drinking alcohol?

Guan Gufeng took a sip of soda water. "It's alright, I can only drink beer at most."

"Then how did you draw such... peculiar comics?" Kitamura held back, not saying the word "pervert."

"Drawn by hand."

"..."

"Besides, it's just a bunch of naked men drinking. Tell me if it looks good or not."

"……nice."

A short while later, the car stopped in front of a shop.

Guan Gu Feng got out of the car, looked up at the sign, and stared at Roppongi Real Estate with some confusion.

He only knew a few large real estate agencies, such as Mitsui and Sumitomo.

Kitamura noticed his confusion and walked over to him to explain, "The owner here is a former employee of Mitsui Fudosan. After leaving Mitsui, he specialized in high-rise ocean view apartments in this area."

"Membership system, no hidden fees, property information only circulates among acquaintances." He paused, "Reliable."

Guan Gufeng nodded and pushed the door open to go inside.

The shop is small and simply decorated, with only a wooden desk and two office chairs, and the air is filled with the aroma of freshly brewed tea.

A middle-aged man, slightly overweight, was sitting behind the desk, reading a newspaper.

Hearing the doorbell ring, he put down his newspaper and looked up.

"Kitamura, it's been a long time."

He stood up, his gaze falling on the person behind Kitamura, and he was taken aback.

"This is... Mr. Guan Gu?" He quickly walked out from behind his desk and stretched out his hands.

"Hello, Mr. Guan Gu. I am Hiroyuki Yamazaki, the owner of this shop. I have long admired your name."

"Hello, Mr. Yamazaki, I'm Sekiya Kaze." Sekiya Kaze extended his hand. "Uncle Kitamura brought me here."

Hiroyuki Yamazaki glanced at Nobuyuki Kitamura, a knowing look flashing in his eyes.

"Understood," Yamazaki Hiroyuki said with a smile. "What specific needs do you have?"

"A single-level apartment, preferably on a higher floor, with a good view and a sea view."

"No problem." Hiroyuki Yamazaki picked up two unopened bottles of Suntory Oolong Tea from the table and handed them to the two of them.

"I happen to have a set on hand; I just organized it this morning."

He then picked up an envelope from his desk and pulled out a floor plan and some photos of houses.

"300 square meters, 16th floor, southeast facing. The living room and master bedroom have floor-to-ceiling windows on two sides, with views of the sea and Tokyo Tower."

"If the weather is good, you can see the sunrise and Odaiba in the morning."

"It's a mixed-use residential and commercial building, quiet all day long. The apartment was built in 1984 and handed over in 1985. The soundproofing and earthquake resistance are done according to the new standards. There are 24-hour staff downstairs, and you need double access control to enter."

"We can go see it now; it's nearby, not far."

"it is good."

On the way to see the house, Hiroyuki Yamazaki walked slightly behind Kaze Sekiya, introducing the surrounding facilities as they walked.

Upon reaching the sixteenth floor, Yamazaki Hiroyuki opened the door, stepped aside, and let Sekiya Kaze go in first.

Guan Gufeng walked to the floor-to-ceiling window and took a look. The environment was very nice, the room was fully equipped, and the soundproofing was good.

He walked back and forth between the kitchen and the living room twice.

The cat tree can be placed in a corner of the living room, next to the floor-to-ceiling window, where Xiaohua and Xiaobai like to sunbathe.

My sister's room is the one in the southeast corner; it has good natural light and is quiet.

The rehearsal room can be placed in the innermost room, and the soundproofing cotton can be re-laid.

He stopped in the middle of the living room and took one last look at the Tokyo Tower outside the window.

"How much is the monthly rent?"

"The monthly rent, management fees, and repair costs add up to 2.2 million. The key money is for two months, the deposit is for one month, and the security deposit requires a joint guarantor. If a contract is signed, it can be calculated from May 1st."

He's not short of money now thanks to the royalties from a few books, but his money didn't come from thin air.

Housing prices and rents are currently high due to the bubble economy, but they will start to decline from next year. There is no need to spend money now and be a sucker; it's not too late to buy when the market is at its lowest point.

"This one will do."

Hiroichi Yamazaki was taken aback; he hadn't expected Kaze Sekiya to make a decision so quickly.

He took the contract out of his briefcase, laid it out on the windowsill, and showed it to Guan Gufeng item by item.

Guan Gufeng carefully read through the contract, and after confirming that there were no problems, he signed it and affixed his personal seal.

Hiroyuki Yamazaki stamped the contract and then placed the key and access card in Kaze Sekiya's hand.

"Thank you for your consideration, Mr. Guan Gu. I will be moving in on May 1st. The two weeks prior to that will serve as a moving buffer period. You already have the keys."

Hiroyuki Yamazaki put the contract into a brown paper bag, bowed slightly, and then took his leave.

Guan Gufeng didn't go home immediately. He first asked Kitamura to drive to a nearby stationery store and buy several stacks of manuscript paper and two bottles of ink.

The bottle of blue-black ink he used a few days ago was empty, so this time he switched to a bottle of pure black ink.

I found a buckwheat noodle shop on the street for lunch and had a simple meal. The soup base was a bit salty, but the tempura shrimp was quite delicious.

After finishing our meal, we went to the supermarket to buy some more daily necessities.

Back in his apartment, he placed the manuscript paper and ink on his desk, tied on an apron, rolled up his sleeves, and began cleaning.

Mopping, wiping windows, tidying up.

After doing all this, Guan Gufeng slumped on the sofa for a while, then stood up, walked to his desk, pulled out a chair, and sat down.

After thinking for a while, I started writing.

"Chihiro is a ten-year-old girl who, on her way to move, accidentally stumbles into a mysterious town with her parents."

"When she ran to the place where her parents were eating, she found that they had turned into two pigs because of their greed..."