30. Japan & Billionaire Kid

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Tokyo, Japan

Of course, Happy couldn't access the international portkey traveling network. He'd need permission from the ministry to do that, and that was risky for his precious life, as his enemies would know where he was.

So instead, as Happy said, he showed them the rich means of transportation. He got themselves an entire private jet for the trip. The whole package, with a personal chef and cabin crew, saw through all their needs. They could sleep, they could eat, and heck, they could even play games on the latest gaming console, Sega CD.

Because it was private, they could also bring along Hedwig and Koko without going through all the paperwork involved. Besides, Harry could always use the cloak of Invisibility to hide them when they arrived at the security check.

It was genuinely traveling in luxury and as magical for Ron, Harry, and Hermione as journeying through a portkey.

So, without even realizing it, they arrived in Tokyo, and since they were on a private flight, they didn't have to wait for their luggage or stand in any lines.

"Ah! The land of us weebs!" Happy muttered as soon as he stepped outside the airport. "But the weebs are still in their infancy at this time—I shall graciously be their father then."

He understood that being a boy from modern times in the past, he had the luxury of having modern games, anime, and movies with excellent graphics. But the current year was 1991, and things were still only starting to take off. For example, Dragon Ball just came out a few years ago, and Dragon Ball Z was currently ongoing.

"You sure seem excited about this," Hermione commented, seeing him all fired up.

Happy showed his thumb. "Of course, I desire to travel the world and eat all sorts of cuisine while looking at new things."

After all, Happy spent almost all his life stuck to his bed in his past world, reeling with pain. So, the chance of being able to travel the world in the best comfort was much welcome. Voldemort and Wizard War could go to hell for all he cared.

"So, where do we go first?" Ron asked, already having big chocolate in his hand.

Happy stretched his back and looked at the time on his wristwatch. "Since we had plenty of sleep on the plane, we will get to the boring part of the trip first. Let's go to Disneyland!"

"..."

Harry and Hermione knew what Disneyland was and what a big deal it was.

"That's the boring part? Then what's exciting?" Hermione asked.

"We'll go trekking, eat insects, see bowing deer, go to exotic shops, visit temples, see sumo wrestling, and also see the Japanese wizarding school, but that will be at the end of our tour as it would give away my location to the wizarding world." Happy announced a part of his planned itinerary.

"And how do we travel?" Ron inquired.

Happy smirked and pointed at the distance on the road. "ON THAT!"

Beep! Beep!

A big limousine came honking and stopped right in front of the four. Of course, the door also opened automatically.

Harry looked forward to the ride. "You're spending quite a lot of money on this trip."

Happy, laughingly placed his hand on Harry's shoulder. "WE, my friend. We are spending money."

"..."

Happy, the always happy boy, jumped into the limo carrying Koko with him. It was terrific from inside, with soft big pilot seats, huge leg space, and a big television inside. There was also a fridge full of drinks, and a basket was placed on top of it full of snacks.

The group sat in awe, peering out of the tinted windows at the vibrant city passing them by. The towering skyscrapers, bustling crowds, and neon lights were a feast for their senses.

Soon, they stood outside the gates of Disneyland Tokyo, giddy with excitement.

Armed with their expensive VIP passes, they wasted no time in getting started on their adventure.

...

"Happy!!" Ron and Harry exclaimed in surprise as bubbles flew in front of them.

"Happy! Don't do that. You'll get us in trouble!" Hermione lectured, brushing off the confetti from her hair.

Harry, Ron, and Hermione stared at Happy in disbelief as he conjured up a stream of confetti from thin air, showering them with multicolored paper. Then let out some soap bubbles from the tip of his hidden wand below his wrist, letting them fly everywhere. Koko and Headwig popped each bubble that dared to come near them.

"Don't worry! No one will find out."

With his collection of spare wands hidden in his backpack, he had many ways to circumvent the laws.

Eventually, their long, dull day ended, and they first went to a luxury place for pets to hand over Koko and Hedwig, as pets were not allowed everywhere.

After that, they headed to their own hotel. As they arrived at the room, Ron and Harry couldn't close their mouths. They marveled at the opulent furnishings and sprawling layout, feeling like royalty as they settled into their plush surroundings.

The four spent the evening indulging in room service and soaking in the deep marble tubs, reveling in the decadent luxury surrounding them and the view from the large window.

For the first time in their lives, they understood why those rich nobles were so greedy. After all, who wouldn't want such a life?

...

The following morning, they set off for Shibuya, one of Tokyo's most famous shopping districts. The bustling streets were a blur of colors and sounds, with neon signs flashing and throngs of people weaving through the crowds. Harry, Happy, Ron, and Hermione lost themselves in the maze of shops.

Harry excitedly pointed out a shop selling rare Japanese swords while Happy eagerly tried on neon-colored wigs. Hermione made a beeline for a stall selling plushies, comparing them to magical animals, and Ron browsed through shelves of antique pottery, trying to find the best one for his Mum.

However, as they rounded a corner, Hermione recoiled in shock at the sight of a shop selling 'questionable' items. She shook her head disapprovingly, "I can't believe they would sell that kind of thing in public. It's so inappropriate!"

Happy shrugged, "It's just a part of the culture here, Hermione. We can't judge them for it."

Harry chimed in, "We can just avoid those shops if you're uncomfortable."

Ron was a little confused as he eyed the anime girl image on the shop's door, "What is it? Isn't that just a drawn girl? She looks sick. Does she have a fever or something? What is she holding between her legs? Is that a stick?"

Happy patted Ron's shoulder and pulled him away, "Tsk tsk, Ron, you'll know someday. Right now, just be glad that these pictures aren't moving. Anyway, you three should head back for now, as I got some work here."

"What work could you possibly have here?" Hermione questioned, finding it a little bit suspicious.

Sadly, Happy could not reveal it completely. "It's nothing, just some investment-related things my money manager from Muggle Britain advised. It's just boring things."

"Ugh...Count me out." Ron yawned.

"See you later then." Happy didn't let them speak more and rushed away.

It was his time to shine now, especially since Japan had entered a period of economic stagnation after the asset price bubble's collapse. The economy was in a deep recession, GDP was declining, and banks were failing left and right. So, like a god among mortals, he wished to appear like an angel investor and bring cash to a few companies.

The Japan plan had been on his mind for a while, and with a few helping hands from the muggle world, he was able to invest in the big four manga publishing companies. Shueisha, Kodansha, Kodokawa and Shogakukan. With them, he wished to promote manga and anime later to the entire world. Other than that, he also got his investment in Studio Ghibli and Toei Company.

Though, Happy had no desire to go to those companies. Rather, he had extended an invitation to a few of his favorite Manga Authors to a private lunch in the most expensive restaurant in Tokyo, with an awe-inspiring view of the city.

"Too bad, Toriyama rejected the invitation. Well, Dragon Ball is already being animated; I suppose he had no need to meet a random rich kid." Happy, excited but also a bit dejected, waited for the authors in the restaurant, while enjoying the finest sushi.

Woosh!

The sliding door to the big personal cabin slid open. A young Japanese boy with unkempt hair entered nervously. "Ano...A..."

Happy knew that seeing a white kid would probably make them feel nervous about speaking in English. So, he spoke in Japanese, something he didn't learn but force-fed himself with magic.

"Welcome, come and take a seat. I'm Happy Lestrange, I invited you here..."

The boy bowed and introduced himself stiffly. "I'm Eiichiro Oda, currently in my last year of High School. My current work is 'Wanted!', and it won Tezuka Awar-"

'One Piece!' Happy only heard those words echoing in his head.

"That's amazing. Come, let's eat something. Order anything, as expensive as you want...It's all on me." Happy, acting like an average Gaijin, remained open-hearted.

Woosh!

"A kid invited me?"

Just then, another man appeared. This one was older, but very neatly dressed in the finest suit possible. Besides, the suit didn't look cheap, meaning he was already an established man.

Happy greeted him proudly. "Yes, a schoolboy, billionaire, philanthropist kid...My father is the billionaire, actually."

"Haha...You seem fit to debut as one of my characters. Well, I'm Hirohiko Araki, maker of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure!"

'I knew it! No wonder he's wearing that suit.'

Slowly, more and more Mangaka arrived, from Kentaro Miura of Berserk, which was already in serialization, to Makoto Yakimura, Junji Ito, and Naoko Takeuchi of Sailor Moon, which she had just started. Also, Takehiko Inoue, the man famous for Slam Dunk, would later make Vagabond.

There were a few old and established Mangaka among them, but they had come after hearing the news of a new investor in the parent companies of their publishers. Call it etiquette or interest, they could not refuse the invitation.

Happy was, as always, happy. "Eat all you want, and ask me whatever you wish to. I may seem like a kid, but I'm very smart."

It was like every madman saying he was not mad. A few chuckles came, but eventually, they opened up and talked with each other.

Soon, as the end to the dinner came, Happy made the announcement. "Now, as you may know. I am the biggest, or the second biggest investor in the publishing companies of all mangas now. I love reading your works, and one day this industry will take the world by storm. All your names will be known around the world, bringing you wealth far more than you can imagine."

He handed them his business cards. "In the future, if you find yourselves in any financial troubles, you can contact me on this."

"But...Who really are you?" Oda asked.

Happy smirked. "If I tell you, I'll have to kill you."

"Haha! Oh, I'm definitely making you a character now." The author of Jojo exclaimed.

"I won't mind." Happy replied and proceeded to leave. "It was great meeting you. You can stay here for as long as you want, eat anything you want. The bill is already paid... bye-bye."

Happy swiftly left after that. It was better to let them talk to each other as he saw the awkwardness they felt. No matter what, he looked like a kid who hadn't even hit puberty yet.

'Let's see what those three are doing now.'

...

As usual, the Japan trip continued. Eager to see more, they decided to rent bicycles and set off on a journey across Japan, venturing off the beaten path and into small villages and remote towns. As they pedaled through the rolling hills and quaint streets, they were struck by the beauty. Of course, they wasted no opportunity to try any unique cuisine, as that was one of the main reasons for their trip.

The whole month of July and half of August went by traveling and exploring every corner of Japan. Happy tried every single Japanese dish he could find and even made a tier list for a future book he planned.

But, after so much time, everyone felt their social battery drained, and they just wanted to go home and rest. So, although they wished to see the Japanese school of magic, after realizing it was on the faraway island of South Iwo Jima, they decided to just take the plane and head home after picking up the two pampered pets.

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As the private jet soared through the dark skies over Norway, Harry, Happy, Ron, and Hermione were each tucked into their own personal bedrooms, enjoying the luxury of the flight back home to London.

The excitement and adventure of their trip to Japan seemed like a distant memory now, replaced with the soothing hum of the plane's engines and the gentle sway of the cabin.

Happy lay on his plush bed, gazing out at the night through the window beside him.

'I'm blessed to have such money and the opportunity to experience all this.' He thought to himself and tried to sleep. 'Let's hope the second year is al—'

Boom!

The plane shook all of a sudden. Happy jolted up from his bed and took out his wand from below the pillow. He quickly glanced outside and noticed the left engine of the plane was on fire.

Boom!

"What the!"

He rushed out of the room and checked the right side. It was also covered in flames. The altitude abruptly decreased, bringing the plains into the clouds. It was raining outside, and the lightning erupted every other second.

Whoosh!

Just then, he noticed a strange shadow pass by the plane window, as if it was someone flying on a broom.

'What the! Are they after me? Goblins? Death Eaters?'

"Happy! What's happening?" Hermione appeared from her room, her hair disheveled and fear on her face.

"Why is it shaking so much?" Ron also came out, followed by Harry, who kept silent.

Happy again glanced outside before speaking to his friends.

"It's an attack! We're leaving!"

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