full list gift Yu received during china press conference.

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http://tieba.baidu.com/p/4168773971

[Yokosuka]

Very good idea to send him gifts. I think I will do the same if I can grab the Shibuya Prod address before MAGIC.

[johnvivant]

love this image

would it be possible to have a synopsis of what the letter to Yu Suzuki says?

[James Brown]

Wow I really like those little dolls that guy has made, especially the Ryo and Ren handcuffed ones, would love that

[Peter 蔡]

love this image

would it be possible to have a synopsis of what the letter to Yu Suzuki says?

This letter has translated to japanese by me on that time , I show this to everybody. But my japanese is not very good, please ignove some mistakes. And please translate this to English by sb.

鈴木先生、こんにちは：
わたしたちはシェイムシリーズのビッグファンです。今回、あなたは上海へいたたきまして、中国の若い人たちにゲームの開発経験を伝授する。この機会に、ひとりメンバは代表として先生にご挨拶と感謝の気持ちを差し上げます。
　　皆さんはほとんどドリームキャストの時代を過ごしまた、だから先生の作品シェイムに深いの気持ちを持っています。巴月さんの冒険が、素晴らしのゲーム体験を受けました。その体験は人生の体験と言い過ぎではありません。シェイムの中で、たくさんの孤独、成長、恋愛と強さの経験を見まして、これは一生忘れないことです。残念で、シェイムの物語があの時に続かない、私たちは家族、恋人を失ったみたいで非常に悲しです。何回で、私たちは終生遺恨を抱くことになると思いました。
この十四年の間、皆はシェイムに関して全ての二ユースをきにいってました。でも偶にはそのレポットを見たくない、だって毎回の期待は最後まで失望になりました。徐徐に、シェイムのことは心の深い場所に眠った。中国の詩人、郭沫若、“年年失望年年望，事事难成事事成”を書きました、終に転機を現われました。
2015年E3で、鈴木先生はシェンムーⅢのキックスタータープロジェクトを発表します。その時、皆は目から涙があふれ出た、そして笑います。中国でこの言葉があります、”男として簡単に泣きことはできません、できる場合は本物の悲しことです。“事実はね、僕たちはもう３０歳ぐらいになりましたか、涙はずっと前のことです、一分の人は多分10年ほど泣かないのんで、今回ははっきり泣きました。感動の涙、幸せの涙、本当に感謝します、先生の頑張ることがなければ、自分はもう一度こんなに泣くことが信じなれない。
キックスタータープロジェクトから、我たちは改めて集めた、今までずっと一緒にシェンムーⅢを支えています。皆一生懸命に努力します、自分でも嬉しです。そのお金のほうが、中国は他の国に比べて少ないかもしれません、でもこれは全国のシェイム愛好会たちの心です。わたしたちは一番シェイムクラブ、絶対に離れることはできません。皆はシェイムのお掛けで、友たちになりました、本当に幸せのことです。これはも先生を感謝します。
また先生にひとつ願いがあります、それは中国語のシェイムⅢを欲しいです。当然これは予算にかけます、先生はぜひ考えてください、全中国語使いのプレーヤは喜んでのことです。なお、シェイムＩとシェイムⅡのＨＤversionを期待いたします。
最後、シェイムⅢは順調に開発するを祝う。シェイムⅢの大ヒットを祈ります。先生とスタッフの家族の皆様方のご多幸とご健康を心からお祈り致します。


中国のシェイム愛好会
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　 2015.11.04

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Here's an English translation from the Japanese (so hopefully it retains most of the original meaning!)

Hello Master Suzuki,

We are big fans of the Shenmue series. You have come to Shanghai this time to tell the young people of China about your experience with game development. On behalf of everyone, I would like to welcome you and express our thanks.

Most of us were part of the Dreamcast era, and so we have deep feelings for your creation, Shenmue. We experienced this wonderful game and Ryo’s adventures. It would not be going far to say this was a part of our life experience. In Shenmue we have seen many experiences of loneliness, growth, love and strength, and they won’t be forgotten as long as we live. It was such a shame that the story of Shenmue did not continue at that time. We felt as sad as if we had lost part of our family, or a girlfriend/boyfriend. We thought this regret would stay with us for the rest of our lives.

In the 14 years that followed, we avidly followed all news about Shenmue. Although occasionally we could not bear to see the reports, as our raised hopes would always be dashed. Little by little, we tucked Shenmue away deep in our hearts. As the Chinese poet Guo Moruo once wrote, “Disappointed year after year, Year after year, my hope's still fierce”.

At last, there was a turning point. At the 2015 E3 conference, you announced the Shenmue III Kickstarter project. At that moment, tears overflowed from everyone’s eyes, and we smiled with joy. We have a saying in China, “A man cannot cry easily. But when he can, it is true sadness”. Actually we have already turned 30, and have not cried for many years – some of us probably have not cried for 10 years. However this time we cried plainly. Tears of emotion, tears of happiness. We are really grateful to you for your efforts. Without these we would not believe we would ever cry so much again.

From the time of the Kickstarter project announcement, we have gathered together again and have continued to support Shenmue III. Everyone is putting in maximum effort, I am happy to say. The funds gathered in China may not be great compared to elsewhere, but it represents the hearts of the Shenmue fans across China. We will never leave the Number 1 Shenmue club. Thanks to Shenmue, we have all become friends, which has made us happy. We are grateful to you for this also.

We have one request for you, which is that we would like Shenmue III in Chinese. Naturally this will require budget but please consider it. It will please all the players who speak Chinese. We are also hoping for HD versions of Shenmue I and II.

Finally, we celebrate the smooth development of Shenmue III, and pray that it will be a big hit. We pray for great happiness and health to you, your staff and families from the bottom of our hearts.

Shenmue Fan Club of China

[KidMarine]

What a beautiful heartfelt sentiment!

[Spaghetti]

If Chinese subtitles weren't already on the cards, I certainly hope they are now. Chinese Shenmue fans should be rewarded for their efforts.

[Giorgio]

Here's an English translation from the Japanese (so hopefully it retains most of the original meaning!)

Hello Master Suzuki,

We are big fans of the Shenmue series. You have come to Shanghai this time to tell the young people of China about your experience with game development. On behalf of everyone, I would like to welcome you and express our thanks.

Most of us were part of the Dreamcast era, and so we have deep feelings for your creation, Shenmue. We experienced this wonderful game and Ryo’s adventures. It would not be going far to say this was a part of our life experience. In Shenmue we have seen many experiences of loneliness, growth, love and strength, and they won’t be forgotten as long as we live. It was such a shame that the story of Shenmue did not continue at that time. We felt as sad as if we had lost part of our family, or a girlfriend/boyfriend. We thought this regret would stay with us for the rest of our lives.

In the 14 years that followed, we avidly followed all news about Shenmue. Although occasionally we could not bear to see the reports, as our raised hopes would always be dashed. Little by little, we tucked Shenmue away deep in our hearts. As the Chinese poet Guo Moruo once wrote, “Disappointed year after year, Year after year, my hope's still fierce”.

At last, there was a turning point. At the 2015 E3 conference, you announced the Shenmue III Kickstarter project. At that moment, tears overflowed from everyone’s eyes, and we smiled with joy. We have a saying in China, “A man cannot cry easily. But when he can, it is true sadness”. Actually we have already turned 30, and have not cried for many years – some of us probably have not cried for 10 years. However this time we cried plainly. Tears of emotion, tears of happiness. We are really grateful to you for your efforts. Without these we would not believe we would ever cry so much again.

From the time of the Kickstarter project announcement, we have gathered together again and have continued to support Shenmue III. Everyone is putting in maximum effort, I am happy to say. The funds gathered in China may not be great compared to elsewhere, but it represents the hearts of the Shenmue fans across China. We will never leave the Number 1 Shenmue club. Thanks to Shenmue, we have all become friends, which has made us happy. We are grateful to you for this also.

We have one request for you, which is that we would like Shenmue III in Chinese. Naturally this will require budget but please consider it. It will please all the players who speak Chinese. We are also hoping for HD versions of Shenmue I and II.

Finally, we celebrate the smooth development of Shenmue III, and pray that it will be a big hit. We pray for great happiness and health to you, your staff and families from the bottom of our hearts.

Shenmue China Fan Club

Wonderful letter. It can make you emotional. I can imagine Yu Suzuki-san (while reading it) becoming emotional, more than anyone else.

[Yokosuka]

Wow that's a very moving letter. That's why Yu prospects here despite Cédric's fears about the Chinese market, there was a contradiction that I could not deal with.

[johnvivant]

regardless of language and nationality the fans share a similar appreciation and sentiment for shenmue. this is a beautiful letter. thanks

[Hyo Razuki]

A great letter. Thank you so much. So much passion for Shenmue. If there is a Chinese investor who is willing to shoulder the risk of distribution in the highly problematic Chinese market, why not?

The more exposure, the better.

[Peter 蔡]

Here's an English translation from the Japanese (so hopefully it retains most of the original meaning!)

Hello Master Suzuki,

We are big fans of the Shenmue series. You have come to Shanghai this time to tell the young people of China about your experience with game development. On behalf of everyone, I would like to welcome you and express our thanks.

Most of us were part of the Dreamcast era, and so we have deep feelings for your creation, Shenmue. We experienced this wonderful game and Ryo’s adventures. It would not be going far to say this was a part of our life experience. In Shenmue we have seen many experiences of loneliness, growth, love and strength, and they won’t be forgotten as long as we live. It was such a shame that the story of Shenmue did not continue at that time. We felt as sad as if we had lost part of our family, or a girlfriend/boyfriend. We thought this regret would stay with us for the rest of our lives.

In the 14 years that followed, we avidly followed all news about Shenmue. Although occasionally we could not bear to see the reports, as our raised hopes would always be dashed. Little by little, we tucked Shenmue away deep in our hearts. As the Chinese poet Guo Moruo once wrote, “Disappointed year after year, Year after year, my hope's still fierce”.

At last, there was a turning point. At the 2015 E3 conference, you announced the Shenmue III Kickstarter project. At that moment, tears overflowed from everyone’s eyes, and we smiled with joy. We have a saying in China, “A man cannot cry easily. But when he can, it is true sadness”. Actually we have already turned 30, and have not cried for many years – some of us probably have not cried for 10 years. However this time we cried plainly. Tears of emotion, tears of happiness. We are really grateful to you for your efforts. Without these we would not believe we would ever cry so much again.

From the time of the Kickstarter project announcement, we have gathered together again and have continued to support Shenmue III. Everyone is putting in maximum effort, I am happy to say. The funds gathered in China may not be great compared to elsewhere, but it represents the hearts of the Shenmue fans across China. We will never leave the Number 1 Shenmue club. Thanks to Shenmue, we have all become friends, which has made us happy. We are grateful to you for this also.

We have one request for you, which is that we would like Shenmue III in Chinese. Naturally this will require budget but please consider it. It will please all the players who speak Chinese. We are also hoping for HD versions of Shenmue I and II.

Finally, we celebrate the smooth development of Shenmue III, and pray that it will be a big hit. We pray for great happiness and health to you, your staff and families from the bottom of our hearts.

Shenmue Fan Club of China

Thank you so much for this translation. Every shenmue fan has the same emotion, also thanks everyone who read this letter.

[Anonymous81]

Beautiful letter. Made me cry. Again lol. Shenmue has made me cry more than anything in the last ten years.

[fittersau]

This image seems to contain the photos of the school where the two American brothers are English teaching at. Pretty cool!