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MONTHLY NAUGHTY, "NEW-YEAR'S-VISIT ACCIDENT" (WITHOUT-TEXT VER.)

Added 2022-12-31 07:16:41 +0000 UTC

Here is Monthly Naughty Illustration for this month, "Hatsumode Accident" (no text version). The word, "Hatsumode", literally means “the first (hatsu) shrine visit (mode)”, so in essence hatsumode is to visit a shrine (or temple) to pray for good luck for the new year. During Hatsumode, police officers line the streets to protect worshippers.

Oh well, firstly I must apologize. Due to some deadline issues, I couldn't have finished this work in time. I'm going to upload the with-text ver. after tomorrow, so please forgive me. I drew this picture because I wanted to play a prank on the policemen in winter coats. These mischievous drunks will mess with the stern looking diligent policeman!

Anyway...

Thank you so much for your tolerance of my hectic slow work schedule. I would be happy if you could watch over me with the same kindness next year as well.

The world is in a flurry of activity. In a world filled with uncertainty like this, I hope that through my work I can bring a little fun to everyone in 2023, too.

I wish you all the best for a healthy and safe 2023. Please have a happy new year.

Kazuhide Ichikawa