When you know that no matter how much you cry or are unreasonable, you will not be left behind, you will cry with extra vigor. But once you reach a situation where you will really be left behind, you will become quieter than ever before.
"That's unreasonable! Do you know what you are talking about?"
Akio Nakamori slapped the table. He was so fierce but he didn't even believe that his own momentum could suppress this calm wife. Rather than intimidating her, he was more emboldening himself.
In the past, Chieko, who knew she couldn't beat him but would still pounce on him, was his wife. Once she calmed down and was indifferent to him, her wife would no longer be his wife.
As for a wife, once she starts to think about things that are not natural, she will only feel funny when looking at her husband, not angry.
Chieko took her time and said, "Of course, if you say, 'This is a joint debt between husband and wife.'" When she said this, she smiled.
In the eyes of Akio Nakamori, I felt deeply ridiculed.
"I don't quite understand whether this kind of debt is considered a joint debt." Chieko said in a calm tone, "But it doesn't matter. Even if it is, after the house is sold, part of my share will be used to repay the joint debt. 'My share of it is fine too."
If she was worried about the debt, she would say something else, but she didn't care at all. At this moment, what Chieko wanted was divorce. No matter how the debt was repaid...
"But," she changed her words, "don't even think about trying to trick the children again."
Akio Nakamori was beaten by his wife and had no room to fight back. He knew that his wife was competitive and strong, and knew that she was sharp-tongued, but this was the first time he experienced the feeling of being unable to fight back.
Probably because, no matter what he said, he could no longer sway Chieko in the slightest.
He couldn't suppress Chieko's momentum and panicked, picking up anything and throwing it out, using the child to vent his anger, "Could it be that Akina encouraged you to do this?"
That must be the case!
If someone wasn't instigating her behind her back, how could Chieko get divorced for a mere 15 million yen?
"It must be Akina!" Nakamori Akio was convinced, "Only she would be in such a hurry to get rid of this burden..."
"Do you also know that you are a burden to the children?" Chieko asked.
Chieko's gentle and skillful moves made Akio Nakamori choked to the point of being speechless.
"Children have children's lives, I have my life, Akio-san also has Akio-san's life. How can you think that you can make any decisions by yourself if you are encouraged by others?" Chieko was so calm that it was incredible. .
This seems to be referring not only to the fact that she is filing for divorce now, but also to what Akio Nakamori has done over the years, who has been unable to find North even after being slightly instigated.
She had made up her mind, and Akio Nakamori felt the power of his wife for the first time.
In the past, when his wife jumped up and fought with him, he didn't think she was anything. But now, her few words made him sweat and speechless.
"Even if you say so..." Akio Nakamori seemed to be struggling to his death.
When Chieko was no longer a "wife", he finally realized the power of the woman in front of him.
…
A few days after Chieko came to visit, Shinichi Iwahashi learned from Nakamori Akina that Chieko was determined to divorce her husband Akio.
When she planned to divorce, she did not tell her daughter Akina, but confided her feelings to Shinichi Iwahashi, who was not her child. But once such a decision was made, the first person to be informed was naturally her children.
This is just human nature.
Regarding Chieko's decision to divorce, Iwahashi Shinichi and Nakamori Akina had already known about it. They had heard her say it with their own ears and were ready. Not only that, they were also ready to stand by Chieko's side and fully support her.
However, when Akina Nakamori first heard about Chieko's desire to sell the house, she couldn't help but feel a little sad. This was inevitable because for her, that house was the home she had lived in and had a special meaning.
Once the house changes owners, or is even bulldozed and rebuilt, everything about our youth seems to disappear.
If anything, Chieko was determined to sell the house, pay off the debts and get divorced. Such a stance surprised Iwahashi Shinichi. When it came to maintaining this big family, Chieko could endure any hardships, and even lowered herself to the ground.
, I also want to help my children become adults. But once I want to divorce, I will never stop there.
In fact, it is exactly two ways of expressing her personality.
Of course, insisting on selling the house is not only a decisive decision of Chieko's personality, but also because as a mother, she does not want to drag her children down, so she wants to solve it in this way.
On this side, the daughter moved to live together, thinking about getting married to Shinichi Iwahashi, and had the idea of buying land and a house. On the other side, the mother wanted to sell the house she had lived in for decades in order to get a divorce.
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The moving matters were gradually settled. In October, Iwahashi Shinichi's busy focus was on the new selection meeting, and the daily meeting schedule was full.
He not only had to hold meetings and discuss with people in the record company, but also met with the censors he invited to listen to their opinions.
Tetsuya Komuro planned a group that included DJs, backup dancers, and lead singers. Since the audition was confirmed, he not only waited to choose the right one from the applicants, but also hung out in discos, dance studios and other places.
When you find someone you like, you take the initiative and persuade the person to sign up for the selection meeting.
He didn't hide this matter from Iwahashi Shinichi at all.
It was fair and aboveboard, and he made it known that he wanted to show off his skills on the stage provided by GENZO. Of course, Shinichi Iwahashi didn't care at all, or he was happy to see it happen.
However, unlike Tetsuya Komuro's initiative, several other producers who received invitations all held the idea of selecting people from among the applicants. From this point of view, others were selecting new people. But Komuro
Zhezai, what you are thinking about is how to show off your talents and ideas.
This great talent is very ambitious and will not stop at forming this group. And if this selection is successful, Tetsuya Komuro takes this step that belongs to him, and the two parties will continue to cooperate closely in the future.
As a result, Katsuto Matsuura, who had frequent contact with Tetsuya Komuro and was introduced to Shinichi Iwahashi, who loved Bex and DD, would have to think about the future, both himself and Shinichi Iwahashi.
thing.
While he was busy preparing for the interview and final selection of the selection meeting, Shinichi Iwahashi received a call from Chieko.
When Shinichi Iwahashi dealt with Chieko, he was always with Akina Nakamori. He had no contact with her in private. When he first received the call, he reacted slightly.
"I called you suddenly." Chieko said politely.
Iwahashi Shinichi quickly denied, "It's nothing." He asked, "How are Chieko-san doing lately?"
"Physically speaking, I'm pretty good. I feel like I have endless energy."
When Chieko became lively, she was still as casual as a young person. Shinichi Iwahashi laughed when he heard this, "That's reassuring... How is the matter between you and Akio-san?"
"A bit of a headache."
"what's going on?"
"Shinichi-kun, would you like to hear it?" Chieko's phone call was probably just to talk to Iwahashi Shinichi about this matter.
Iwahashi Shinichi unknowingly participated in the Nakamori family in this way. However, because he had decided to marry Nakamori Akina, even if he realized this, he did not take it seriously. He glanced at his watch and said, "If there is anything
If I can help, please feel free to ask."
Chieko smiled, "It's so reliable... I have never had the opportunity to rely on anyone like this in my life."
If you just listen to the tone, this is a joke.
…
Akio Nakamori, who has often left home since he was young and left his big family behind, seems to have no nostalgia for this big family, is extremely reluctant to divorce at this moment.
On the contrary, Chieko, who had protected this big family for decades, was determined to cut off her relationship with Akio Nakamori.
After all, it is self-evident who the real beneficiary of the "big family" is.
However, not only did Akio Nakamori himself not want to divorce, but also for the other children of the Nakamori family, when their parents reached this age, suddenly their mother said that they must divorce. As children, it was not only difficult to understand, but even felt that their mother was unacceptable.
Logical metaphor.
My father was doing mischief outside and owed a debt of 15 million yen, which was certainly wrong. However, my mother was so stubborn that she wanted a divorce and sold the house to pay off the debt. Isn't there something wrong with that?
The four eldest children of the Nakamori family all have their own families and their own lives. Ordinarily, there seems to be no need to get involved in their parents' affairs. But the reality is that the more they have entered a peaceful and stable life, the more
I am disgusted with the big changes in this life.
In today's era, the peaceful and stable life makes Chieko find it difficult to bear even the memories of the past. Similarly, for her children, what they have always "taken for granted" is suddenly going to change, which makes them at a loss. Therefore, compared with the past,
When distinguishing right from wrong, the subconscious consideration is how to maintain this as a matter of course.
If it's just because of the debt problem, there's obviously someone in the family who can solve the problem, right?!
Normally, on other matters, the sons and daughters of the Nakamori family would sometimes ridicule each other, but on this matter, everyone was unanimous. As long as Akina helps out a little, this mere fifteen million yen problem can be solved.
Solved easily.
Didn't Akina-chan say that she wanted to protect this big family and make everyone happy?
If father and mother sell the house they have lived in for decades and get divorced because of a loan of 15 million yen, then this big family will cease to exist.
Normally, when Akina-chan doesn't need to protect something, she always shows enthusiasm. Now, when she really needs to do something for the family, how can she hide aside and ignore it?
Since I couldn't figure out why my mother wanted to divorce in her later years, and I wanted to find a reason for this matter, after much thought, I decided to blame it on the arrears of 15 million yen.
In this way, it seems that if Akina Nakamori stood idly by, she would be the main culprit for her parents' divorce and the collapse of her big family.
…
"Divorce at old age is really not easy, right?" Chieko smiled on the phone.
Iwahashi Shinichi answered her, "It won't be easy, it depends on what you think, Chieko-san. Things that you can't make your own decisions are the most difficult."
Chieko couldn't bring herself to tell Shinichi Iwahashi exactly what her children had said, but from her words, she could hear the opinions of that big family.
Of course, if we really want to talk about it, whether to divorce or not is a matter between Chieko and Akio Nakamori. Whether their grown-up children agree or disagree, it will not affect their parents' decision.
The reason why Chieko made this call to Shinichi Iwahashi was actually because she felt sorry for Nakamori Akina's daughter.
As a mother, once things involve her children, she seems to suddenly start to be timid and hesitant again. However, the fact that this phone call will be made to Shinichi Iwahashi is precisely a reflection that Chieko has not changed her mind.
Because I haven't changed my mind, I have to tell someone who is not my child and whom I truly trust.
"When Akina-chan was little, she was always worried about making everyone unhappy because of herself." Such Akina Nakamori made Chieko unwilling to put a burden on her daughter because of herself.
"I don't want Akina to carry a burden she shouldn't have to carry," Iwahashi Shinichi replied.
Chieko smiled and said, "So, Shinichi-kun and I are thinking about the same thing."
"That's why I'm on your side." Iwahashi Shinichi took it for granted. It was because Chieko and Nakamori Akina were on the same side, so he was on Chieko's side. That's all.
"Why did Chieko-san want a divorce?"
Iwahashi Shinichi seemed to have just remembered that he wanted to confirm this matter with Chieko. He said, "You want to start a new life... As long as this matter is conveyed to Akina, then she will also understand that she does not need to bear it.
The baggage.”
For Nakamori Akina, as long as she gets approval from her mother, she will have a clear conscience for that big family. Even if her brothers and sisters accuse her later, as long as Chieko is on her side, she can be sure of her mother's intentions.
You will not think that you have done something wrong and need to blame yourself.
Listening to Iwahashi Shinichi's words, Chieko suddenly felt that she was also a little cunning.
She relied too much on the weapon of "fifteen million yen in debt", which in turn caused herself trouble. If she clings to this matter, her children will think that it is the fifteen million yen that is the weapon.
When it comes to the yen, it is natural that the target will be pointed at Akina.
"But if you don't sell the house, Akio-san won't give up." Iwahashi Shinichi suddenly said.
Chieko's heart skipped a beat as she was told what was on her mind. Iwahashi Shinichi was considerate and said, "I understand that Chieko-san didn't just think about herself when she did this."
Only by selling the house and dividing the property can Akio Nakamori know that he cannot get anything from anyone anymore and give up. This is what Chieko did.
"Thank you." Chieko was deeply moved.
At such a moment, being able to understand her thoughts already gave her strength.
"Sell the house, pay off my share of the debt, and distribute the remaining money to the children..." Chieko told Iwahashi Shinichi what she thought.
She wanted her children to know that her decision to divorce was not because of the debt of 15 million yen. Even if there was no such debt, she would divorce Nakamori Akio.
As for getting divorced at old age and having nothing left, Chieko doesn't care about it.
"Anyway," Shinichi Iwahashi repeated his old words, "If you need my help, just ask."
Chieko smiled and agreed, "I won't be polite to you."
"I hope you won't be polite." Iwahashi Shinichi also smiled.
…
Nakamori Akio was unreasonable in this marriage. If it really went to court, the gains would outweigh the losses. Chieko had nothing to say to him, and Nakamori Akio's plan to mobilize her children to pour cold water on her mother also failed.
Now that Chieko was determined to get a divorce, he didn't dare to hold on too tightly.
Chieko has to deal with the divorce issue with Akio Nakamori on her own. The grown-up children, regardless of whether they agree or disagree with the matters between their parents, have no intention of intervening after they initially expressed their opinions.
Chieko's determination to this extent cannot be resolved by asking Akina to offer 15 million yen. Knowing this from her mother's attitude, the older children of the Nakamori family have nothing to say.
Already.
If she continues to hold on to this debt, if Akina has the obligation to repay her father's debt, then all the children will have it.
It is certainly the wish of the older sons and daughters of the Nakamori family to not want things that have always been natural to change. But if the changes that have occurred are irreversible, then the next step is to do less than to do more.
After understanding this, the older children took a step back and just waited for the dust to settle on their parents' side.
However, the youngest daughter Nakamori Akiho, who was once the most favored by everyone, reacted the most violently. After learning the news, she went back to make a big fuss and quarreled with her mother Chieko. Not only that, when she opened her mouth, she said all bad things about her sister Akina.
"It's all Akina who doesn't care about anything, that's why things are in such a mess!"
Nakamori Akiho even called Nakamori Akina, blaming her for being a pest who had messed up the Nakamori family. To a certain extent, her parents' divorce had a negative impact on Nakamori Akiho, who was now wandering around with no goals or destination.
The biggest blow.
I am afraid that Nakamori Akiho herself did not realize that she was acting coquettishly towards her sister Akina. Moreover, she also did not realize that her sister Akina did not accept her responsibility for acting coquettishly.
After answering the phone call from her younger sister Akiho, Nakamori Akina felt unhappy. When she got home, she caught her boyfriend complaining and angrily went over old scores: "In the past, it was all Akina's nosy. That's why I did this."
Isn't she the one who is in such a mess?"
Today, facing the accusations from her family, Akina Nakamori is no longer the sentimental and self-pitying person she used to be. She kept chattering, and when she raised her eyelids, she saw the face of her boyfriend smiling so hard that she raised her eyebrows, "
Is it funny?"
"It's quite funny." Iwahashi Shinichi said truthfully. After he finished speaking, he hugged Nakamori Akina's elbow in his arms. This Nakamori Akina would do something if she disagreed with her.
She made a gesture and bumped over gently, and was hugged by Iwahashi Shinichi. She leaned into his arms and said, "Come on."
Iwahashi Shin put the half-drunk beer aside.
"So, when someone doesn't like you, it's wrong to do more or not to do anything." Shinichi Iwahashi told her, "At this time, just let her talk. If she has a good idea,
, just invite her to show off her skills."
Akina Nakamori touched his chest with her little head and said, "You are really good at talking." She liked the feeling of her boyfriend standing on her side, speaking for her and supporting her. This Akina Nakamori was so easily satisfied.
However, after she finished complaining about her sister, she thought of her mother, and her momentum dropped again, "Where will my mother go after selling the house?"
"Just ask Chieko-san to choose a place she likes."
Iwahashi Shinichi said, "The place where Chieko-san lives comfortably is Chieko-san's home. Although she took this step and walked away from her original place, as long as we go towards her, we will still be far away from her.
close."
When you feel that you are far away from someone, take a step closer. People who have freedom can move as they please.
"You're really good at talking." Nakamori Akina began to mutter to him again.
"I really think so."
She glanced at him and said, "Of course I know." She slapped him again. Iwahashi Shinichi didn't answer her words anymore, lowered his head, put the tip of his nose close to her, and rubbed against her neck.
Akina Nakamori raised her hand and touched his face, "Actually, I feel reluctant to think about selling the house."
In any case, that house has been there since Akina Nakamori was born, until she grew up and debuted as a star. It is full of memories about her.
Even the father who tried every means to suck blood from his daughter took her out for a ride when she was young. He bought songbugs at a firework festival and hung the cage on the belt of her yukata.
The family members who are now greedy were also shoulder to shoulder and walked together.
However, what is past is past after all.
Iwahashi Shinichi said "hmm". Nakamori Akina smiled and urged him, "Say something...you're not very good at saying nice things."
"Wouldn't it be cunning to say something innocuous and beautiful about something like this?"
"It's quite cunning of you to say that now."
Nakamori Akina said the words, she was amused by her own unreasonableness. She kept saying "cunning" and "deliberate" one after another. She leaned against him and moved around in his arms, as if she was playing with bamboo.
panda.
Iwahashi Shinichi held her shoulders and laughed at her, "It's so unreasonable."
"It's a bit unreasonable." Akina Nakamori showed a small smile, "But if it weren't for you, Shinichi, I would definitely be very sad and I don't know what I would do to lose my composure."
"..." Iwahashi Shinichi listened.
She said slowly, "As long as you are here, Shenyi, even though I can't bear to leave, I don't feel sad at all."
It is because we have a "future" with Shinichi Iwahashi that we can be at peace with the "past" that is about to disappear. Although we are reluctant to let go, we can still accept it calmly, instead of clinging to the past and letting ourselves lose it again.
Into the vortex.
"It's nice to have you here." She smiled.
Iwahashi Shinichi, with a bit of revenge in mind, deliberately complained about her, "It's really disgusting."
She said "Hey", came back to her senses, and retorted, "How stingy!"