Pilot Sampling Event Make your Tanabata wishes come true smoothly with "Acroball"
On June 8th, Pilot Corporation held a sampling event titled "~May Your Wishes Come True with Acroball~ PILOT Acroball Star Festival" at the SHIBUYA109 Event Square in Shibuya, Tokyo. The event promoted the smooth writing experience of their oil-based ballpoint pen, the Acroball.
In honor of Tanabata (the Star Festival) one month later, the shrine-themed stage featured paintings of the Milky Way and Tanabata decorations. Guest talent Sayaka Isoyama appeared as Orihime (the Weaver Princess), while comedy duo U-ji Kōji's Kaoru Fukuda and Takuro Masuko appeared as Hikoboshi (the Cowherd Star), dressed in Shinto priest attire.
Masuko shared, "Even after nearly 20 years in Tokyo, Shibuya still makes my heart race," revealing a tanzaku strip where he wrote, "May I walk smoothly through Shibuya, inspired by the Acroball." Fukuda, who often forgets his manzai routines, wrote, "May I perform manzai smoothly, inspired by the smooth writing feel." Isoyama, who confessed her earnest wish for a boyfriend, wrote, "May I have a smooth love life." U-ji Kōji, from Tochigi Prefecture, and Isoyama, from Ibaraki Prefecture, decided to hold a "Riddle Battle: North Kanto Showdown" using Acroball as their theme, highlighting their "North Kanto connection."
Fukuda, going first, delivered a proper comedian-style riddle: "Agroball is like a big sale at the produce store. The meaning is... it's easy to write with (persimmons, cheap) and the best!" However, he looked perplexed by the silent, unapplauding reaction from the audience. Isoyama, going second, delivered a sarcastic riddle: "I say U-ji Kōji's talk is like acroball. The meaning is... acroball is smoother." U-ji Kōji responded with a wry smile, "Well, (acroball) is smooth, so I can't really say 'Hey, hey!' about that." After judging, Isoyama was declared the winner.
The trio also participated in sampling activities for general visitors at the event plaza. Tansaku strips with wishes written on Acroball by attendees will be dedicated to Ashikaga Orihime Shrine in Tochigi Prefecture at a later date.
Official website:
http://www.pilot.co.jp/products/pen/ballpen/oil_based/acroball/
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