The lights under the Kyoto branch building were dim, and the night was getting darker. Pedestrians on the street were scattered and walking quickly under the neon signs.
The girl wearing a blue sailor uniform and short skirt stood under the shadow of the lamp. Her white and smooth thighs were covered with black knee-high socks, which looked strangely beautiful amidst the cold wind and dots of snowflakes in winter.
A year ago, she was standing downstairs in her apartment like this. A year later, she was more mature and attractive, like a ripe apple, exuding a fragrant and attractive smell.
"Search~Here~I'm here~" Norika Fujiwara, who has transformed from a girl into a woman, waved to Kithara Sosuke with a small bag in her hand, her eyes shining brightly, pure and charming.
Kitahara Sosuke walked over with a smile, and Fujiwara Norika naturally took his arm and smiled naughtily: "Section chief, you have become the vice president, and you still work overtime until so late every day~"
The traces of youthfulness from more than a year ago can be vaguely seen in her smile, which makes Kithara Sosuke a little moved. Memories flood into his brain like water, causing ripples that are not ordinary at the beginning.
He smiled, but failed to unload his burden quickly. He straightened his body, maintaining a majestic but not angry demeanor, and just nodded lightly.
"Are you busy lately?" Norika Fujiwara held his hand and asked in a low voice, "You seem to have a lot on your mind."
"It's okay, it's just a small problem." Kitahara Sosuke hesitated, thinking that she had left Tosan long ago and left these disputes, so why bother talking about these disappointing things in this difficult reunion, "What about you, why did you suddenly
Come to Kyoto."
He had tried his best to restrain himself before and restrained his subordinates not to follow Norika Fujiwara's footsteps. He believed that she would make her own judgment and choice. If she wanted to leave forever, she would never force her to stay. If she wanted to come back, he would be here at any time.
Waiting for her arrival.
But the more restrained he was, the easier it was for the longing in his heart to spread, and the loneliness always inadvertently overwhelmed his body and mind.
Several times, Kitahara Sosuke couldn't help but want to ask Yamada Kazuma to find out some news about Fujiwara Norika. Where is she at the moment, what is she doing, is there anything untoward, is there someone else around her,
Have you encountered any difficulties that are difficult to solve?
These things were all intertwined together and turned into the faint thoughts in his heart. At this moment, they were gradually accumulating and about to burst out.
"I'm here to say goodbye to you~" Fujiwara Norika smiled sweetly and reached out to catch the falling snowflakes. Her eyes were clear, full of confidence and joy, "I'm leaving here for Hokkaido soon."
"Hokkaido?" Kitahara Sosuke was stunned for a moment. This is a place nearly a thousand kilometers away from here. In this era, transportation is not very convenient, and it will take a lot of time for the two of them to meet again.
"Yes, I passed the civil service recruitment examination. According to the instructions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, I will go to Hokkaido to receive training, and I will be able to officially join the grassroots level in half a year!" Fujiwara Norika blinked and looked up at his expression.
There is a hint of cunning, as if to say "I didn't expect that."
Kithara Sosuke really didn't expect it to happen so soon.
Japan's civil servants have begun to be divided into three levels: senior, intermediate, and junior. The admission ratio is almost 30:1. Fujiwara Norika would have to put in a lot of effort if she wanted to enter the most popular Financial Services Agency. She actually completed the exam so quickly.
It’s time for training and induction!
Hokkaido is really a far away place.
"Then please ask Prosecutor Fujiwara to be more merciful in the future." Kitahara Sosuke joked, pointed in front, and motioned for her to follow him.
The two walked side by side, cuddling together in the snowy night, like a young couple who had just fallen in love.
"Haha, I hope President Kitahara you won't make mistakes in your business, otherwise if I catch you, I won't let you go~" Fujiwara Norika chuckled, but she felt a lot in her heart.
A feeling of reluctance.
After leaving Kitahara Sosuke so far away and going to Hokkaido, will the next time the two of them meet really be on that occasion?
She looked forward to it and was afraid.
"Haha, we still don't know who is not letting go and who is not." Kitahara Sosuke looked at her and felt that his mood was a little better.
They walked towards the commercial street full of neon signs. The scene of the Great Depression was gradually revealed. There were few people in the night market, most of the shops were closed, and many nightclubs went bankrupt. The dilapidated facades could be vaguely seen.
The prosperity of the past.
They are all witnesses to the passing of an era.
"Aosuke, you don't seem to be as happy as before. I feel that you are becoming more and more lonely and invisible..." This time, Fujiwara Norika did not call him to class again.
long.
Kithara Sosuke smiled and looked down at her: "Really, I don't feel that way."
Fujiwara Norika couldn't help but nod, looking at him with her big eyes. When she saw that he was silent again, she suddenly turned around in front of him and hugged him suddenly.
The cold wind blew, and Kithara Sosuke could smell Fujiwara Norika's jasmine-like fragrance, which was familiar yet unfamiliar. On that confusing night, he smelled, felt, and invaded everything about her.
It was clearly not long ago, but it seemed like centuries had passed.
"It's so late. Is the train on tomorrow?" Kitahara Sosuke looked at the Rolex in his hand. It was almost 11 o'clock. "Where can I stay at night? If there is no place, just go to my place for one night."
When they said this, the wind blew in their faces, and both of their cheeks were slightly red.
He stretched out his hand to straighten Fujiwara Norika's collar, then took off his suit jacket and put it on her. This girl wants to be elegant but not warm. She wears such clothes on such a cold day!
Fujiwara Norika shrank her head and did not resist. She was indeed a little cold, but on the last night, she had to wear this outfit to see Kitahara Sosuke. This was their shared memory.
"I can also stay in a hotel and bring back a young girl at night. Aren't you afraid of being seen talking nonsense?" Fujiwara Norika chuckled.
Kithara Sosuke glared at her: "What's there to be afraid of? I'm in Kyoto. Who dares to say bad things about me behind my back? Whoever speaks, I will tear their mouths apart!"
"Is this power and money? As expected of President Kitahara." Fujiwara Norika let him go and jumped to the front, then made a face at him, "If you are stunned by power and money,
Boss, I’m going to catch you!”
"Good guy, I want you to see who caught who today!" Kitahara Sosuke smiled angrily and walked over quickly. Fujiwara Norika ran away quickly. One of them ran and the other chased. After a while, they
Disappeared into the snowy night.
On the bell tower not far away, the bells rang in unison, and the white snow filled the sky, finally burying this winter.
Kitahara Sosuke hugged Fujiwara Norika who could not run away, took her into his arms, and then looked up at the gray sky with her, feeling the coldness of the snowflakes falling into his forehead and into his hair.