The days passed as if nothing had happened in Sutirushiti, and Nobita's life was relatively calmer compared to other days. Of course, there was still the fact that in the classroom they saw him as a thief, but the issue of the wrench was going down a little by little, the looks were no longer so forceful. Also the fact that Suneo and Gian hadn't bothered him for that time made him give him a break, although he knew that this topic would soon come to an end, there was also the fact that the flying ship was already completed and that it could be of help for his companions.
He also spent time with Shizuka, who was one of his reasons for staying in school. Every time he felt bad, he just saw the half-heart necklace to help himself, although he still stumbled and was very clumsy with questionable grades, having friends like her, Dekisugi and Seiya, helped him.
Speaking of the Hirano twins, the blue-haired boy had become another close friend of Nobita like Shizuka and Dekisugi, including Melia who, despite being from another class, used to go and chat with them to expand her circle of friendship. President Olivier was still on the project, he was still stuck, already doing tests with his colleagues with several people who offered themselves, without success about 3 times already, who were already at that point working with the results of subject #806.
The long-awaited end of the month had arrived, just that day the presentation of the school's monthly projects for some classrooms was going to be celebrated, so the large room that was next to the school was perfect due to the size of the building. Without a doubt, this was going to be a day to remember.
As usually happens to Nobita, he wakes up suddenly while the wind-up clock that was next to his futon in his room had rung for the third time in the morning, Doraemon enters the room, opening the door suddenly, bringing a piece of toast with butter and some juice. "Nobita! Did you just wake up?! We have to go now, the presentation is in half an hour!"
"HALF AN HOUR?! Why didn't you wake me up sooner?!" The boy shouts as he gets up and takes off his pajamas to put on the clothes his mother had left him.
"Because you told me and mom that you were going to wake up by yourself today, and look, the poor alarm clock can't do any more" Doraemon points to the wind-up alarm clock whose screws were already coming off from ringing so much. "But come on, go down and wash, we're going to be late, dad is still finishing up the engine so he'll go in a while, mom already went straight to the event! Run, run!" Nobita finishes dressing and takes his bag to run towards the door of his room "But be careful with the...!" You can only hear how the silly boy falls on his butt down the stairs ending up at the viewpoint, the blue cat only exhales "Seriously, with so many trips and falls that you have that for anyone it would be a trip to a hospital, you should add resistance to your strengths"
Finally ready and with the toast in his mouth, Nobita goes out for a moment to his father's workshop "I'm leaving, dad! See you there!" Doraemon pushes him to leave the field while Nobisuke just exhales smiling.
"Late as usual. I wonder. Where my son got that way of being from?" The mechanic lets out a laugh when he receives a call from a phone he had on the wall of the workshop, he answers and someone shouts at him from the other side that when I was going to call him to go see his engine "Y-y-y-yes, you can come see it today, sorry I was late to tell you, haha!" Nobisuke smiles nervously, scratching the back of his neck.
Thanks to the hopters, Nobita and Doraemon were able to arrive just in time for the event, landing at the back of the building. They both take off their hopters and put them away while Nobita puts on his cap, Doraemon is the one who enters the back door, but the boy notices something curious: A couple of people who were dressed in black Victorian suits and with goggles of the same color were chatting with each other. "Uh? I guess they must be people who want to see the projects, although they are dressed in black."
The silly boy shakes his head in denial as he enters the large room, there were several projects of all kinds from the other classrooms, there were decorations, a drinks table and people walking around and looking at the projects. Nobita is surprised to see the flying ship of his dreams already in place waiting to be tested, Shizuka was putting the finishing touches on it, waxing the metal parts a little so that they shine better, Seiya was looking at the consistency of the airship part, Suneo and Gian were checking the propellers, of course Dekisugi was supervising everything, when he saw Nobita and Doraemon arrive he exhaled in relief. "Thank goodness you arrived on time Nobi, the school director already started the event a while ago"
"Sorry, I fell asleep" Nobita looks at the ship with excitement while Doraemon goes to look at the details a little "I can't wait to see it in action, it really turned out very well, better than the one I saw in my dreams"
"You've already seen it yesterday with the final flight tests Nobi, it's definitely going to make a good impression" Dekisugi says while also seeing the ship "I hope this also helps you so that others don't see you as reluctant as they usually do in classes."
"Dekisugi, seriously, thank you." Nobita's smile changes his smile to a serious look "These weeks that have passed have made me realize that I do have to defend myself, if I have been able to help bring this to life, I think I'll finally be able to stand up against those who bother me. So, after the event I plan to tell Gian and Suneo everything I think."
The smart boy is startled but smiles proudly "I'm glad you were able to reflect, if you do that, you will have an important evolution in yourself, working on self-esteem is important for a good future." Although, notice that Nobita's legs were shaking.
Nobita tearfully smiled because although he was determined to stand up to his bullies, he couldn't help but be terrified inside for taking such a big step. "But, you are smart and you know how to use words, Dekisugi, so I only ask you to start making my will please, to start tell Shizuka that I have always lov..." Dekisugi interrupts him by patting him on his back to calm him down.
"Don't worry man, whatever happens, we're going to be supporting you. You're not going to die today or anything, so relax and keep that good attitude, everything will be fine, you'll see."
Dekisugi's words managed to calm Nobita, it was the first time that both of them had an approach like that, the project and how they had lived together had brought them a little closer, to the point that Nobita was already beginning to leave jealousy behind, not completely, but it had already gone down a little more. Shizuka approaches to greet his friend "Good morning Nobita, thank goodness you didn't miss this, I was already worried that you wouldn't come"
"Good morning Shizuka, t-thank you for worrying" The boy with the glasses says nervously while he scratches the back of his neck "Are you waxing the base parts? I'll help you"
"Of course, between the two of us we will make the ship even prettier." Both kids leave together to continue cleaning the base part. The atmosphere was calm, at that moment everyone noticed who entered through the main door: It was Dr. Keta, the chief scientist of Suchimu Corp, along with a young man of around 20 years old in a lab coat and a brown shirt and gray pants with suspenders, his brown hairstyle was very well arranged behind him, but there was always a small pompadour that stuck out no matter how much the young man fixed it, it returned to its original position, which made him get a little irritated, so he left it like that, he also has laboratory glasses hanging around his neck as a necklace, he was the main assistant and apprentice, he wanted to learn a lot from the doctor since he admired him. Hanz was also next to them, he wasn't part of the guests, but he was still there with them.
"Hikaru, pay attention to this environment, there are children who tend to surprise from an early age" The doctor says and his assistant nods.
"Okay sir" While they were walking and looking around, the brown boy begins to speak in a low voice to the doctor "I have received the report on subject 806, it's a pity that it didn't work either, the project is almost at the point of break."
Dr. Keta just exhales "I know, but the boss insists on ending it, but I don't blame him, the pressure from his partners is killing him both physically and socially, he has barely been able to see his children, I just hope it's all over, I had to suspend the project for today because of this event, a day of rest feels strange after the work we are doing"
"Of course. Why are we whispering?" Hanz says, being close to the pair, "Dr. Keta, we are at a fair, we have to enjoy." The theater man sees an old acquaintance in the distance near a flying ship and his mask shines while he lets out a mocking smile "By the way, 52, fix that pompadour now."
"Oh, come on, I can't!" The boy turns red from how upset he was by the comment while Hanz goes to the place that caught his attention. "Of all the partners in the factory, why did the most irritating one come?" The young man just lets out a sigh as he touches the top of his hair. The teacher sees the pair and approaches them.
"Ah, Dr. Keta, welcome. We were waiting for you. Shall we start with the tour of the flying ships? I know you are eager to see the project where young Hirano is first"
"Oh that's right, I want to see what Seiya has done, of the two of us he has been a little down due to the absence of his father" Hikaru says to which the doctor nods and they go to the same place where Hanz went accompanied by the professor. At that everyone looks at how the flying ship was, the parents of the kids except Seiya's for obvious reasons come to admire the work of their children, even Melia who was with her own group in the creation of mini motorized beetle cars come closer to see it.
"Now that I see it complete, the ship isn't bad, Seiya, Nobita and their friends did great" Melia says with a smile, in which Doraemon approaches and she gives him a big hug "Hello! Will you let me...?"
"No, I already told you that I don't want you to dismantle me to see my pieces" Doraemon says, releasing a sigh as Mrs. Nobi approaches "Mom. And dad?"
"He hasn't arrived yet, he must still be dealing with the engine, he had to deliver it today, but he will surely come to see Nobita's project" Tamako says while looking at the flying ship "He has really been excited and looking forward to that ship, and it makes sense, after all it's a pleasure that he shared with his grandma."
"Hello Mrs. Nobi, nice to see you again" Melia says, while Dr. Keta and his assistant approach them, Doraemon watches them arrive and knew that this was the moment of truth for his project.
"Hey. Didn't you HEAR me?" Hanz was right next to Doraemon who lets out a big tired sigh "Hello, we haven't seen each other in a long time! Since school, right? You heard me well there"
"Hello Hanz" Doraemon says "I see that you are now on a mission in the past, and that you haven't changed anything. Who are you monitoring this time?"
"Sorry, that's confidential, I'm not a mechanical babysitting robot who has to take care of children, getting emotionally attached to someone you have to leave one day when you finish your duty isn't for me. I already met your child, a little clumsy, but interesting" Hanz says as he sees the ship "It's a very nice ship that they have made" The theater man begins to whisper so that they don't hear him "I would have liked to see it like this for longer, but I'm not here to see children and science projects precisely" The theater man takes out a pocket watch "WELL, it's about time"
"Are you leaving already? What a shame" The blue cat's sarcasm mode was activated at that sentence as he smiled uncomfortably.
"Let's say yes, let's say no. I have a play to see and I can't miss it" Hanz turns around "Just keep in mind to always have a door on hand, a scarf for the salty rain and a chair to wait, I am sorry in my heart to have to leave the stage so soon."
Doraemon is confused by those words, he knew that Hanz liked to speak in strange phrases to say things, but he preferred not to give importance to the matter for the moment.
