My Neighbor Tortoro

    By suhair awaleh

    My Neighbor Tortoro cover image

    28 May, 2024

    a woman in a white dress standing in front of a pond and trees with mountains in the background and a red ribbon around her neck, ukiyo-e, a detailed matte painting, Ayako Rokkaku, official art

    Satsuki, the new girl in town, was feeling lonely. She missed her old friends and found the countryside to be quiet and strange.

    a girl in a white dress standing in front of a tree with a hole in it's trunk, magical realism, a storybook illustration, Ayako Rokkaku, ghibli

    One day, while exploring the woods, she noticed a peculiar hole in a tree trunk. Curiosity taking over, she decided to investigate.

    a cartoon character holding an umbrella in a forest with trees and plants around it, in the background is a forest with trees and leaves, sōsaku hanga, a character portrait, Akira Toriyama, ghibli

    As she ventured deeper, she found a friendly creature named Totoro. Totoro was a kind and gentle soul who loved to play and laugh.

    a girl holding an umbrella standing next to a totoro and a cat in a forest with trees, magical realism, poster art, Alice Prin, official art

    Satsuki and Totoro quickly became friends. They would spend hours playing and exploring the magical world.

    a girl holding an umbrella in a forest with a rabbit under it and a rabbit under it, with a full moon in the background, magic realism, poster art, Alice Prin, ghibli

    During the nights, the world would transform into a fantastical spectacle of lights and colors. Satsuki was mesmerized by its beauty.

    a girl holding an umbrella in a forest with a dog behind her and a cat behind her, with a full moon in the sky, magic realism, poster art, Ayako Rokkaku, official art

    Over time, Satsuki grew fond of the countryside and her magical friend. She no longer felt lonely.

    a girl holding an umbrella standing in a room with a totoro and other animals around her and a small potted plant, rayonism, poster art, Anne Said, official art

    One day, Totoro decided to visit Satsuki's house. He brought along some of his magical friends, filling the house with joy and laughter.

    a woman in a white dress holding an umbrella and a totoro bag walking down a path in front of a building, magical realism, poster art, Ayako Rokkaku, official art

    The countryside was no longer a strange place for Satsuki. It was her home, a home she shared with her magical friends.

    a girl in a dress and a cat in a forest with flowers and trees in the background, with a red bow on her headband, magical realism, poster art, Anne Said, ghibli

    As days turned into weeks, Satsuki's life was filled with magical adventures, laughter, and an unbreakable bond with Totoro.

    a girl and a girl standing in the woods with a big bunny behind them and an umbrella over their heads, rayonism, poster art, Ayako Rokkaku, official art

    She realized that change was not always bad, and sometimes, it could bring about the most unexpected and delightful surprises.