[159] JOJO Theme Park
January 21, 1989.
Now, in Morioh Town, countless visitors have already gathered, the vast majority of them coming to see the JOJO Theme Park, and a small fraction coming to shine on this stage and earn the 500,000-yen prize!
Everyone is eagerly awaiting tomorrow!
In reality, the JOJO Theme Park opened on this day, and even some of the food stalls inside have already started serving.
However, the guests they are receiving are somewhat different.
These are all people that Kazuya knows.
For example, his two editorial staff members, Iwamoto Yu and Okada Tomomi. There's also the chief editor of JUMP, Yoshikawa Daishi.
And all the members of JOJO Company - they've come to take a look at the lifelike setting, which should make it easier for them during the production of JOJO.
Of course, they can also bring their families.
There's also the Emiya family.
And the Ryougi family.
"An early visit...I understand," says Shiki Ryougi.
...
"I've been looking forward to this for a long time. Having the privilege to visit early is really great," Iwamoto Yu says while looking at the map of the amusement park in his hand and then looks at the editor, asking, "Is there anything you want to see?"
"Yes," Yoshikawa Daishi folds the map and puts it away, saying, "I want to see that Hell Climb Pillar."
On the other side, Hideaki Anno and others are also discussing.
"I heard the president say that the Hell Climb Pillar has really been showcased," says Hiroyuki Yamaga.
"Hey, why not try jumping down? They say to try it," suggests Hideaki Anno.
"I'm ready to jump," Hideaki Anno thought for a moment.
"Really?"
"After all, it's not easy to have such an opportunity, and personally experiencing it now will give us more experience when making the second part, right? With the president's financial resources, making the second part is just a matter of time. Do you think he'll care if the first part makes a profit or not?" Hideaki Anno says.
"...you have a point."
Okada Tomomi seems to have thought of something and says, "Why don't we all jump together and see who can climb up a bit?"
"Haha, you must be joking. It's all oil there. How can we climb? Oh, the president is here."
"Hey," Kazuya waves to several people, behind him, there's the entire Emiya family and Shiki.
"Good day, Mr. President."
"Good day, Mr. President."
"Hey, is this...cosplay?" Iwamoto Yu comes over and quietly asks Kazuya.
Kazuya follows his gaze and sees Irisviel and her daughter Illyasviel.
"No, no, they looked like that from the beginning... Well, you can consider my Fate as being inspired by them," Kazuya explains.
"Amazing... There are actually people like this," Iwamoto Yu says in amazement.
Shiki gives a tug to Kazuya's sleeve and says, "So many people?"
"Yeah... but don't worry, it's quite large inside. Actually, it's quite large. After we go in, if you get lost and don't know where to go, just ask the nearby staff, they will guide you. If you can't find the exit, you can ask them to take you out. After all, today there are many more staff members than visitors."
"Hahaha..."
"Okay, let's go."
With that, the entrance door opens, and everyone walks in.
"Shiki, where would you like to go?" Kazuya asks her. Today, he's prepared to accompany Shiki around.
"Well... it's a rare opportunity to go out, so let's see everything," Shiki says with a slight smile. "Aren't you the master?"
"Okay," Kazuya says, looking at Illyasviel being carried on Emiya Kiritsugu's shoulder, "Should we do it like that?"
"No, forget it," Shiki turns her head and says after a pause, "But... if it's only once... if it's only once..."
"Does that mean yes?" Kazuya smiles and picks her up.
"Let... let go! Is this appropriate?"
"Be patient... it'll be fine soon. It's quite high, isn't it?"
"Well, so-so." Riding on Kazuya's shoulder, Shiki doesn't say anything, just looking around. "Not bad."
Most people seem to have gone to the Hell Climb Pillar, according to Iwamoto Yu, once the real opening, that place will definitely be crowded, and there's no telling how long the wait will be. Take advantage of the low number of people now to have a good time!
For others, if they can't see it now, they might have a chance to see it later.
So Kazuya takes Shiki, and the two of them stroll around.
First, they visit the Joestar family mansion, where everything Kazuya saw in the Joestar family has been perfectly restored.
"Ah... where is the stone mask hanging?" Shiki says with some surprise. "Let's go take a look."
"Sure."
With that, Kazuya and Shiki walk over, and Shiki takes the Stone Mask off the wall.
"Will blood start spewing out if we touch it?"
"No, this is a fake," Kazuya says with a slight lift of his head, but it's made to scale like the real thing. Even the feel of it in your hand is not much different from the real thing.
After all... Kazuya himself knows how to make Stone Mask.
"Want to go upstairs?"
"Okay." The two of them walk upstairs, and Shiki looks at the statue of the goddess. Kazuya also puts Shiki down and takes several pictures of her. Of course... it was Kazuya's suggestion.
After leaving the Joestar family mansion, they arrived at "Windknight's Lot". Inside, they have recreated every scene of the battle between JOJO and DIO.
For example, the one in front of them.
The intersection leading to Windknight's Lot is a tunnel. In the middle of the tunnel, there are statues of Zeppeli, JOJO, Speedwagon, and Jack the Ripper, with the following two lines of text:
["Courage is knowing fear and making that fear your own."]
["Human praise is the praise of courage! Human greatness is the greatness of courage."]
On the ground, there are statues of JOJO and Zeppeli, two dark knights next to them, and further ahead, countless stone pillars piled up. On top of the pillars is a life-sized statue of DIO.
And then, there's the stone room where Zeppeli dies.
Inside, there are statues of Tarkus and the hanging JOJO, as well as Speedwagon and the child, and—stepping forward with a determined look, Zeppeli.
On the wall, it's also carved with the words: "Since ancient times, there has been a chamber filled with the stench of death. When the child opens the door, in order to free the young lion bound by chains, you will sacrifice your body and welcome a cruel death."
---
If you're interested in reading more, feel free to visit my patreon which already contains 20 chapters:
https://www.patreon.com/XElenea