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The discussions sparked by the final episode of Clannad did not subside with the anime's conclusion.

On the contrary, as the emotion of regaining what was lost gradually subsided...

A more enduring force began to quietly ferment throughout the entire Dragon Kingdom and even the world.

It is no longer an explosive topic on social networks, nor is it the frenzy of fans who both cry and laugh.

It has permeated the daily lives of countless ordinary families.

The latest quarterly report on social dynamics in the Dragon Kingdom was urgently delivered to the desks of the top leadership.

One unbelievable statistic in the report left everyone who saw it bewildered and shocked.

The divorce filing rate this quarter saw a historic precipitous drop, decreasing by 37 percent year-on-year.

Meanwhile, another report from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism shows...

Reservations for parent-child activity centers, family theme parks, and outdoor campsites in major cities across the country have reached more than three times that of the same period in previous years.

Almost all popular attractions require booking a month in advance.

"Can someone explain what's going on?"

A senior executive looked at the report with a furrowed brow.

A young cadre hesitated for a moment, but still stepped forward and handed over a special analysis report.

The report is titled as follows.

Analysis of the positive social phenomena caused by the anime Clannad.

The first page of the report is a screenshot.

In the screenshot, a man is seen tearing up a completed divorce agreement at the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau, and then tightly embracing his wife who is crying her eyes out.

His accompanying text was:

[I almost missed it. Thank you, Su Bai, thank you, Clannad, for letting me understand what family is.]

Below this post are hundreds of thousands of likes and countless similar shares.

I took my dad to see his favorite band from his younger days; it was the first time we'd gone out alone together in twenty years.

I bought my daughter the doll she'd been asking for for so long. She hugged me and cried, saying she loved her dad the most. At that moment, I felt like I had the whole world.

I finally mustered up the courage to call my mom and tell her I love her.

These seemingly trivial yet incredibly real changes are quietly repairing the neglected family rifts in this rapidly developing society.

a few days later.

The Dragon Kingdom Daily is the most authoritative and widely circulated official media in the Dragon Kingdom.

A commentator's article was published in the most prominent position on the front page.

The article's title, though only one sentence long, carries immense weight.

It used a fictional story to heal countless real families.

The article praised Clannad to an unprecedented degree.

It points out that this animation has transcended the scope of a simple work of art.

It's like a mirror, reflecting the most common family emotional dilemmas in contemporary society.

Fathers and sons who lack communication, couples who don't know how to express themselves, and children who are neglected in their busy lives.

It doesn't preach; it simply presents the most authentic joys and sorrows of life to us.

It allowed us to see ourselves in the animated characters, and through tears, it taught us how to love and how to cherish.

[It is unprecedented in the cultural history of China that an animated film can shoulder such a huge social responsibility and evoke such widespread goodwill and reflection.]

It was the definitive statement for the work Clannad.

This also provides the most authoritative endorsement for Su Bai, this controversial young man.

Animation is no longer just for kids.

It has been elevated to the pinnacle of art, in an undeniable way, to a level that can influence the spirit and character of a nation.

......

half a month later.

An invitation was sent to Healing Animation Company.

The sender of the letter was: Dragon Kingdom Youth Development Federation.

Su Bai was invited to participate in the Dragon Kingdom Youth Leaders Symposium held in the capital as a youth representative of the cultural sector.

Shen Qingyue held the weighty invitation letter, her hands trembling slightly.

She knew what this meant.

This means that Su Bai and his animation have truly gained recognition at the Chinese level.

He has become a symbol representing the new generation of cultural power in China.

The atmosphere at the symposium was solemn and respectful.

Those sitting in the audience were top young talents from various fields.

As the only animation professional among them, Su Bai seemed somewhat out of place, yet he attracted everyone's attention.

During the open Q&A session.

A young scientist with glasses and a composed demeanor stood up.

He first bowed deeply to Su Bai, then picked up the microphone, his voice trembling slightly.

"Hello, Professor Su. I am an aerospace engineer and a loyal viewer of Clannad. I would like to ask a question on behalf of many people."

"Your work allows us to experience both the deepest sorrow and the greatest happiness. It teaches us to cherish our families and embrace life."

"But life isn't always like that. For those of us who are still struggling under the pressures of reality and feeling lost on the path of life, what do you think is the most important lesson that Clannad teaches us?"

All eyes in the room instantly focused on Su Bai.

This is a grand, even somewhat abstract, question.

Everyone assumed that Su Bai would give an equally philosophical answer.

However, Su Bai simply stood up calmly and walked to the podium.

He didn't answer immediately, but silently looked at the pairs of expectant and inquisitive eyes below the stage.

The venue was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

A few seconds later, Su Bai slowly spoke.

His expression was extremely serious, even carrying a hint of unquestionable admonition.

Please remember this.

"The only place you can cry is in the toilet."

"In Daddy's arms."

A moment of silence.

Everyone in the audience, including the scientist who asked the question, was stunned.

They didn't get to hear lengthy philosophical discourses about life, nor did they get to hear profound artistic interpretations.

What I got in return was just this simple, even childish, sentence.

But next second.

That memory, originating from the Clannad animation, of the father-daughter reconciliation, resonates deeply in everyone's heart.

Yes.

What is life?

Life is about how great or successful you are in the outside world.

You too will have moments of vulnerability, times when you feel like you can't hold on anymore, and times when you want to cry out loud.

At that time, what you need most is not some philosophy of life.

It's just a place where you can let down your guard and cry like a child.

A place called home, the final haven.

"Clap clap clap clap clap!"

I don't know who it was, but the first person to stand up and applaud was someone else.

Immediately afterwards, thunderous applause resounded throughout the magnificent auditorium.

Enduring and uninterrupted.

That evening.

This Q&A video, which is less than a minute long, was pinned and reposted by all official media accounts in China.

#The only places I can cry are the toilet and my dad's arms#

This phrase became the most popular quote of the year in China with unstoppable momentum.

Su Bai.

This name also marked the final transformation of his life.

In formal settings, he is respectfully addressed as Teacher Su.

On the internet, a brand new title, full of respect and affection, began to circulate.

Life mentor.

Su Bai used Clannad to complete a magnificent transformation.

Shortly afterward, the national television station announced that it would produce a special documentary about the animated series Clannad, exploring its artistic value and social significance in depth.

Su Bai's prestige within the system reached an unprecedented peak.

He and his animation have truly broken out of their niche.