Sunday 28 March 2000.
Zaboru is now in one of the major cinemas in Tokyo together with all of his family. They arrived not long ago and the whole group gathered near the entrance of the theater. His dad Zanichi is there, along with his mom Keiko, and his little sister Sanika who looks excited for the movie. His wife Ayumi is also with them, bringing their two children so they can watch together as a family. Even Sanika's boyfriend, Hidetaka Miyazaki, decided to come along to join the outing, making the small trip to the cinema feel more like a full family gathering rather than just a simple movie night.
Zaboru arrived in disguise, keeping his appearance simple so people would not recognize him easily. He wore plain clothes, a cap pulled slightly lower than usual, and simple glasses that changed his look just enough to help him blend into the crowd. The theater was already filled with people excited to watch Disney's new movie, Finding Nemo. Posters of the film were placed everywhere near the entrance and along the hallway, showing the bright blue ocean and the small clownfish that many children were already pointing at with excitement. The atmosphere inside the cinema felt lively, with families chatting, children pointing at the posters, and the smell of popcorn spreading through the air. Staff members moved back and forth carrying trays of snacks while the sounds of ticket scanners and conversations filled the waiting area.
Even though the Z-2 Flip phone from AKAI and the Z-Pod already exist, people in this world are not yet constantly distracted by their devices. Because smartphones are not yet a common part of daily life, the cinema feels far more lively, with people talking, laughing, and enjoying the moment together instead of staring down at their screens.
Zaboru was holding little Arumi in his arms while gently rocking her as they waited, occasionally adjusting her position so she could see the colorful posters around them. Ayumi and Sanika were standing in the long queue for popcorn and drinks, chatting with each other while slowly moving forward with the line. Every now and then Sanika glanced back toward Zaboru and waved lightly, clearly enjoying the small family outing.
And Zenshin? He was sitting beside Keiko on one of the waiting benches, quietly playing his ZGBA. The game on his screen was Fire Emblem: Blazing Blade, and he looked very focused as his fingers pressed the buttons with familiarity, occasionally leaning closer to the screen whenever an enemy unit appeared. Keiko watched him with a gentle smile, amused at how serious he looked while playing.
Meanwhile, Zanichi had stepped away for a moment and walked toward the smoking area near the side of the building, taking the chance to relax with a cigar before the movie began while calmly watching the busy street outside the cinema.
Zaboru smiles and looks down at Arumi in his arms. "Rumi-chan, are you excited?" Arumi is almost one year old, but she is already very smart and observant for her age. Even at this young age, she seems to understand that they came here to watch a movie together. Her eyes wander across the bright posters and the busy crowd before she gives a small, eager nod. "Yes, Papa! Rumi really excited!" she says in her childish voice. Zaboru chuckles warmly and nods, gently tapping her little nose with his finger. "That's good. Today is going to be fun," he says softly while adjusting her comfortably in his arms.
Despite being extremely rich, Zaboru could easily empty the entire theater if he wanted a private screening for his family. If he wished, he could also arrange to watch the movie long before its public release. After all, ZAGE owns Disney, and Finding Nemo itself was originally based on ideas from him. Still, Zaboru had no interest in doing that.
For him, the experience of watching a movie in a crowded theater was something special. The laughter of the audience, the shared reactions during emotional scenes, and the simple atmosphere of people enjoying the same story together created an experience that a private screening room could never truly replicate.
More importantly, Zaboru wanted his family to grow up modestly and remain connected to ordinary society rather than becoming distant because of wealth and influence.
After a while, the family finally enters the theater and the movie begins. The lights dim slowly as the large screen lights up, and the entire cinema becomes quiet. The chatter fades away as everyone turns their attention to the film. Zaboru sits together with his family, and as usual he begins munching on popcorn with an almost ridiculous amount of enthusiasm while watching the movie. Box after box slowly becomes empty in his hands while he watches the screen with a relaxed smile.
The movie itself is extremely entertaining. Overall, the story follows the same core plot as Finding Nemo from Zaboru's previous life. It begins with Marlin living peacefully with his son Nemo in a colorful coral reef, doing everything he can to protect the small clownfish after losing his family in the past. That quiet life does not last long, however, because Nemo is suddenly taken by a diver and placed inside a small plastic bag before being carried away to the human world.
Shocked and desperate, Marlin sets out on a dangerous journey across the vast ocean to find his son. Along the way he encounters many strange and memorable sea creatures, some friendly and helpful, others a little frightening. During his journey he meets the forgetful but kind blue tang fish, Dory, who decides to travel with him and help search for Nemo.
There are many funny moments between the two as Dory's forgetfulness leads to all kinds of unexpected situations. At the same time, there are also emotional scenes that highlight just how far a father is willing to go for his child. Their adventure takes them through fields of jellyfish, deep ocean trenches, and encounters with sharks and sea turtles, with each new location bringing excitement and wonder to the audience.
Inside the cinema, people laugh loudly during the comedic moments and grow completely quiet during the emotional scenes, fully absorbed in the story unfolding on the screen. Whenever the shark scenes appear, however, the atmosphere changes slightly. The large teeth and intimidating appearance make many of the younger children in the theater clutch their popcorn tighter or lean closer to their parents, clearly a little frightened by the creature.
However, there is one additional scene that did not exist in Zaboru's previous life. In the middle of a transition scene, a strange shark suddenly appears. The shark is bright blue, has a thick mustache, and is somehow wearing a red tie like letter W on it. The shark calmly swims up to Marlin and casually asks, "Do you see Z?"
Marlin looks confused and tilts his head slightly. "What do you mean?"
The strange shark simply shrugs as if the question was not important at all. "Never mind. Have a good day!" he says before swimming away as if nothing unusual just happened.
The scene lasts only a few seconds, leaving the audience slightly confused. Still, the movie quickly continues, and most people simply move on and focus on the rest of the story.
However, some eagle‑eyed fans have started to notice a strange pattern across several of the recent Disney and Pixar movies that have been released. In a number of these films, a mysterious character briefly appears either somewhere in the background or in a very short and slightly odd scene. At first, most viewers ignored it, assuming it was just a random background detail. Over time, however, attentive fans began to realize that these characters shared the same traits. No matter what form the character takes in each movie, the figure always has a mustache and wears a red tie like large letter W. Because of this repeating detail, fans have slowly begun discussing the possibility that this is an intentional hidden element placed inside the films, perhaps a small secret meant for observant viewers to discover.
Still, the movie continues smoothly toward its ending and remains enjoyable all the way through. By the time the credits begin to roll, the atmosphere inside the cinema feels satisfied and cheerful, with many people chatting about their favorite moments as they prepare to leave. Zaboru stretches slightly in his seat before standing up with Arumi still in his arms. He chuckles softly and looks at his family. "So, how is the movie?" he asks with a grin.
Sanika immediately smiles brightly. "It's so good, Nii-san! Hehehe, it's really interesting! I love it," she says enthusiastically, clearly entertained by the whole adventure.
Zenshin nods while still eating his ice cream, his eyes thoughtful as if he is replaying some scenes in his mind. "The movie is good, Papa," he says calmly between bites.
Arumi, who is still being held by Zaboru, also beams happily. She claps her little hands and giggles. "Rumi loves it! Hehehe!"
Even Zaborn, inside Zaboru's Emulator Mind, reacts to the movie. His voice echoes casually in Zaboru's thoughts. "That's quite a good movie, bro! Now I'm curious about more movies. I think I'll check many of the movies from your memories later, hehe."
Then Ayumi chuckled and said, "It's a good movie, Zabo. As expected, those ideas of yours are really good, hehe." She crossed her arms lightly while thinking about the scene they had just watched. After a moment her expression turned curious. "But I wonder about that shark with the mustache and the W tie. Why was he asking if Marlin sees Z? Is that another easter egg of yours, Zabo?"
Sanika was curious as well and quickly leaned forward with sparkling eyes. "Yes, Nii‑san! What was that? Is it something like Zabo‑man from your games? But this time it's inside a movie?" She looked genuinely excited, as if she had just discovered a hidden secret.
Zaboru chuckled softly and scratched the back of his head. "Maybe? Who knows, hahaha. Sometimes creators just like to add strange little surprises." He then stretched his arms slightly and looked toward the exit of the cinema. "Anyway, since we're already here, let's go eat outside. I'm still hungry."
Keiko immediately laughed when she heard that. "Hahaha, Zaboru, you just ate three huge boxes of popcorn and six hot dogs during the movie. Are you still hungry?"
Zaboru grinned shamelessly and shrugged his shoulders. "Well, you know me, Mom. My stomach works overtime," he said with a playful laugh. "Besides, watching a movie makes me hungry again."
The family spends the rest of the holiday evening together, enjoying the lively atmosphere of the city. They leave the cinema while chatting about their favorite scenes from the movie, each person recalling different moments that made them laugh or hold their breath.
The streets of Tokyo remain bright and energetic, with people walking past under glowing neon lights while the distant sounds of traffic and laughter blend into the background. Zaboru carries Arumi comfortably in his arms while the rest of the family walks beside him. Zenshin finishes his ice cream as he talks about the parts of the movie he found most interesting.
Sanika and Ayumi discuss their favorite characters, occasionally laughing as they remember the funny moments from the film. Even Zanichi joins the conversation, calmly smoking another cigar while walking along the street.
For Zaboru, moments like this are simple but deeply meaningful. Despite everything he has achieved, spending quiet time with his family like this is something he truly values.
As for the recurring characters with the mustache and the W tie, it is actually a tribute to Walt Disney. Zaboru wanted every animated movie produced by either Pixar or Disney under ZAGE to contain this small hidden character. The character is called Waltz, a playful reference that quietly honors the legacy of Walt Disney himself.
When Walt Disney first heard about the idea, he simply grinned and said to just go along with it. He found the idea amusing rather than strange, and because of that the concept was officially accepted. Since then, the character has been planned to appear in every animated movie moving forward, always in small and subtle ways that most viewers might miss on their first watch.
In Toy Story, he appears briefly as a small toy wearing a suit and a red tie. In Hercules, he shows up as a ghost with a mustache and the same distinctive W tie. In Tarzan, he even appears as a gorilla with a mustache and a red W tie, blending humorously into the jungle scenes. In most of these movies, the appearances are only quick cameos that flash on the screen for a moment before disappearing again.
Only in Finding Nemo does the character interact directly with the main character, even if the moment lasts only a few seconds. Zaboru intentionally designed it this way so the cameo would feel slightly different and more noticeable, while still remaining a small hidden detail rather than an important character in the story.
Still, these characters have already started to spark a lot of speculation, especially among fans on the ZAGE forums.
To be continue
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