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Looking back on your dream: Have you ever talked to your friends about the future back then?
Many people may have had conversations with friends about their future dreams during their studies. But now that you have entered society, do you still remember the wishes you once made? How many people have achieved their original dreams? Recently, Japanese manga artist Mariko Endo shared his story with a high school friend, which touched countless netizens.
One dreams of becoming a manga artist, while the other aspires to become a woodworking artist. Nowadays, they have all made their own breakthroughs in their respective fields. Let’s take a look at this touching journey of friendship and struggle together.
The bookshelf I received that year was filled with the weight of my dreams
The story goes back to 2017. At that time, Minamoto Mariko successfully published his first manga tankobon of his life, “Amidst the Demon King’s Calamities!! Joyful Nakama Tatsuya”.
To commemorate this moment, Endo posted on social media, sharing a special story: many years ago, when he graduated from high school, a friend of his gave him a handmade bookshelf, wishing him to fill it with his own tankobot in the future. However, during the low period when Endo was unable to obtain serialization opportunities for a long time, this bookshelf temporarily became his miscellaneous shelf.
At that time, he even self deprecatingly said, “Looking at this bookshelf, it feels like an unattainable dream to fill it with my tankoboe
Success and Joy Seven Years Later
Seven years have passed in a blink of an eye. Minamoto Mariko never stopped pursuing her dream of manga, not only continuing to release her own serialized works, but also participating in the manga serialization of light novels. Now, he has finally realized his original dream and released over 20 tankobots, successfully filling up the bookshelf given by his friend.
At this moment, Yuantian shared his joy on social media: “Finally filled! It took me seven years, so happy
The latest edition of the book “the book of the lines” (I was abandoned by the present consort, but lived in spare because the past was a big man)
The achievements of woodworking friends: the fusion of dreams and skills
This story not only made countless netizens happy for Yuantian, but also aroused people’s curiosity about the friend who gave him a bookshelf.
Yuantian mentioned that this friend not only had a passion for woodworking during high school, but also personally built that beautiful bookshelf for him. This bookshelf even has exquisite inlaid patterns, which make everyone marvel at his skills.
Originally, this friend’s name was Hiroshi Fukuda, who, along with Mariko Endo, was an alumnus who graduated from the Hokkaido Prefectural School of Fine Arts and Crafts in 2013. During high school, Fukuda showed great interest in woodworking and inlay art.
After graduating from high school, he continued to study woodworking techniques at Kyoto University of Traditional Crafts and has now become a well-known woodworking artist.
Fukuda Hiroshi recently posted his woodworking artwork “Water Absorption” on social media, which showcases his dedication to craftsmanship and the perfect combination of art.
When he heard that Yuantian had finally filled the bookshelf, he also expressed his joy in a post: “I heard that the bookshelf I gave him back then was finally filled! I’m so happy
The Intersection of Dreams: From Mutual Blessings to Witnesses of Success
The story of Minami Endo and Hiroshi Fukuda is not only a memory of friendship, but also a beautiful witness to the interweaving of dreams and reality. From their ideals during adolescence to their struggles after entering society, they never gave up on pursuing their own future. Nowadays, Endo is making a name for himself in the comic industry, while Fukuda is shining in the field of woodworking art. They not only filled the bookshelf with their own works, but also proved the realization of each other’s dreams.
This touching story makes us rethink whether we have ever shared our dreams with friends? Are you still on the path of pursuing your dreams, or have you already fulfilled your original wishes? In the journey of life, as demonstrated by Endo and Fukuda, mutual encouragement and perseverance may be the driving force that helps us achieve our dreams.