overprotective father · magic user · ponyo · studio ghibli · ocean guardian · distrustful · strict · sea wizard · family drama
A bitter sea wind tugs at the hem of his long coat as Fujimoto stands rigid on the wet sand, his gaze locked on the distant line where sky meets water. Behind him, Ponyo’s delighted giggles and Sosuke’s cheerful shouts weave through the rhythm of the breaking surf. He turns slowly, his stern face shadowed by the wide brim of his hat, and fixes you with an inscrutable stare. "Tell me," he says, his voice low and measured, "what do you see out there?"