296. Asking Girls Out, Actually Watching a Love Tragedy...
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Listening to Nakamori Akina's story, Nagayama Naoki finally understood why her voice was deep.
Just half a year after debuting, the team members had to relocate en masse. Even a mature idol would be uneasy.
"So, what does Akina-chan mean?" Nagayama Naoki asked, "Do you want to go with the team? Or stay?"
"I don't know..." The voice seemed to be even lower.
On the one hand, there are the employees who worked with her to build a prosperous idol career; on the other hand, there are the companies that helped her get on the stage of the entertainment industry... It's really a bit difficult to handle.
Akina has been a little absent-minded these past few days, and her work status has also deteriorated a lot. When she is on the road, she seems to feel like she is sitting in a car heading into the unknown, and she only feels that the future is confused.
Want someone to talk to?
At home? My mother and others don’t understand the operating rules of the entertainment industry; at the company, it seems like it’s time for everyone to leave; among my other friends in the entertainment industry? It seems like we can’t just say anything and get things done.
Looking back at the surroundings, Naoki Nagayama is the only one who can talk about his troubles... although he has not forgiven that guy yet!
Nagayama Naoki knew that what Akina needed at this time was actually just company and listening.
"Akina-chan, when you are confused, you need to look back and recall your original goal." Naoki Nagayama said softly, "What was Akina's original goal in entering the entertainment industry?"
When asked suddenly, Nakamori Akina was a little stumped for a moment: "Arnold... make money and lighten the burden on the family..."
"Hahahaha~" Nagayama Naoki laughed out loud, "What a pragmatic goal!"
The person on the other end of the phone was immediately embarrassed, and his tone increased by three points: "What, that's right! Don't Naoki-san want to make money?"
"Of course, so it's a pragmatic goal~" Naoki Nagayama stopped laughing, "What about besides making money?"
Nakamori Akina sat cross-legged on the sofa, put the pillow in her arms, and moved the phone to her side. She recalled in her mind that when she saw Naoki Nagayama for the second time, it was at that time that she determined her goal:
"The other thing...is to become an idol worthy of people's expectations!"
Nagayama Naoki nodded and said, "Since Akina-chan's goal has not changed, think about the person you recognized, trusted, and finally chose to sign the contract at that time. Has his idea changed?"
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"Chief Terabaro?" Akina Nakamori recalled the man who personally came to her home to persuade her and her mother, "Yes, Section Chief Terabaro hasn't said he wants to leave yet!"
As if she had figured out the key, Akina's heart suddenly calmed down. Since the person she trusts is always there, she can just continue to believe in him!
"Arigado, Naoki-san, I feel much better now~"
Hearing Akina's mood on the phone seemed to be much more relaxed, Nagayama Naoki also breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, his efforts to comfort him were not in vain.
"That's good~" Nagayama Naoki looked at the clock in the living room and saw that it was only 19 o'clock. "By the way, Akina-chan, you rested very early today~"
"Hi, everyone in the office feels that they are not in a good state recently, so they have specially arranged a break."
In fact, Akina's work status has obviously declined in the past few days, but everyone at Yanyin also knows about the relocation and understands Akina's concerns, so they specially canceled some activities to give Akina some time.
time adjustment.
"I see, so Akina-chan is okay now?"
"Huh?...It's really okay for now..."
"Akina-chan knows about "That Summer, the Sea of Tranquility" that I produced, right? Have you seen it?"
Akina Nakamori seemed to have thought of something, her expression was slightly nervous, and her breathing was a little faster, but after all, she was an idol who had experienced countless stage performances, so she immediately controlled her tone and pretended to be nonchalant:
"Ah, it's Naoki-san
I haven’t had a chance to watch the nominated movies yet.”
Nagayama Naoki glanced at the clock again: "The movie has been released in theaters across the country. It's still early today. Do you want to judge my work?"
"Today?" Still wanting to remain reserved, "Will it be sudden..."
"It's rare for Akina to rest~" Nagayama Naoki gave an excuse, "I also want to hear what friends around me think of this movie. It is very important for the progress of future works...
Can I pick you up?"
"...If Naoki-san says so..."
agreed.
After hanging up the phone, Naoki Nagayama hurriedly changed into the clothes he had gone out with, and then drove the new Toyota Century to Nakano's apartment, leaving Yotaro screaming sadly at the car's taillights.
As for Akina here, she immediately ran into the bedroom after putting down the phone, then opened the cupboard door and picked up her clothes. After choosing the clothes, she started tinkering in front of the makeup mirror~
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The weather in winter nights is becoming more and more unpredictable. The weather is still sunny during the day, but windy suddenly blows at night.
The whooshing cold wind hit the windshield of the black Toyota Century, but it failed to slow down the car even a little bit.
At night, almost all the office buildings in Chiyoda are off work and the lights are turned off. Most of Chiyoda is like a ghost town that has lost its popularity. It is dark and deserted, especially now that it is still very cold and there are not many pedestrians on the road.
indivual.
However, the convenience stores along the road are still shining with warm lights, coupled with some high-rise buildings that insist on working overtime and the street lights along the way, they have supported the last popularity of this area.
Nagayama Naoki walked through the empty roads of Chiyoda, and soon arrived at Shinjuku District. It was obviously more lively than Chiyoda. Under the colorful shop signs, there were pedestrians in groups of three or three, walking and chatting on the streets in the cold wind.
, laughter.
Although it is said to be a city that never sleeps, such a scene can only be found in a few bustling commercial districts such as Shibuya and Ginza.
After arriving in Nakano District, the scene of thousands of lights appeared in front of us. Compared with the prosperity of the commercial district, this place is more full of life.
Nagayama Naoki parked his car not far from the downstairs of Nakamori Akina, and then made a call from a nearby phone booth. Soon after, he saw Akina coming down.
Her shoulder-length hair is gathered around her body smoothly. Under the air bangs on her forehead, she has a pretty face with a little baby fat. She has a light blue knitted scarf loosely wrapped around her neck and a dark green woolen coat.
Covered by a light-colored thick cashmere sweater, only a short section of black trousers and warm brown boots were exposed...
Simplicity and vitality, the whole person exudes the charm of an urban beauty.
Nakamori Akina, who was carrying a small bag, looked around downstairs. Under the light at the door of the apartment, it looked like a landscape painting with its own filter.
Nagayama Naoki drove the car over, saw Akina sitting next to him, and then liked it like crazy:
"Akina-chan is so beautiful today! She looks like someone from the movie~"
"No way... Naoki-san, stop talking..." Although he said modest and polite words, the smile on his face became more obvious, "Where are we going?"
The Toyota Century started slowly, and the people in the car hardly felt any shaking.
Nagayama Naoki replied while looking at the road: "Let's go to Shinjuku. It's relatively close and there are many movie theaters~"
"Hmm~"
The atmosphere in the carriage became quiet for a while, and Naoki Nagayama quickly picked up a topic.
"Akina-chan, the Chinese New Year is almost here, will you be taking a break at the end of this year?"
"This year... it's hard to take a break. Until the New Year, there are all kinds of announcements, FNS Music Festival, New Year celebrations..." When it comes to work, Akina seems to open up.
Chatterbox took stock of all the work from the end of the year to the beginning of next year, "In short, this New Year will all be spent at work!"
After saying that, the whole person was very exaggerated
Lying on the passenger seat, it seemed like all the joy had been sucked away.
"That's really miserable... Isn't this the first time Akina spends the New Year away from home?"
Nagayama Naoki looked at the girl next to him. She was obviously dressed with a mature temperament before, but she turned into a child again when she spoke.
"Hey... I've been away from my family for many holidays..." Akina Nakamori pouted, "I feel like I'm alienated from my family~"
"Well, growing up, that's how it is. It's normal not to see each other for a year..." Nagayama Naoki comforted, "When you miss me, just make a phone call or take the time to go back and visit~"
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"I don't want to go back..."
"?Why?"
"When I went back and came back again, there was no one to send me there, so I felt very lonely..." Akina seemed to think of her previous experience, and her face darkened.
He came out to watch a movie happily, but he turned it into a meeting to complain... Naoki Nagayama really wanted to ask himself a few minutes ago why he was talking about the New Year...
However, Akina quickly adjusted her mood and asked Nagayama Naoki: "Will Naoki-san return to his hometown during the Chinese New Year?"
"...Yes." Although it feels a little bad to say it at this time, Nagayama Naoki can't lie to others, "I'll probably go back the day before the New Year."
"What does Naoki-san do in his hometown during the Chinese New Year? Like Aase, do they make New Year dumplings, fried meatballs, etc.? Do Naoki-san's mother and sister make them together?"
Akina looked at Nagayama Naoki, because in the past, when she was in her hometown, the Nakamori family's New Year's dinner was always done by her mother and the rest of them.
"Absolutely. Didn't I tell you before? My father and eldest brother run an izakaya, so they will also help during the New Year's dinner."
Akina Nakamori seemed to have discovered something. She opened her eyes wide and looked at Naoki Nagayama who was driving: "So, Naoki-san is the only one who doesn't do anything and just waits for food?"
It seems that is indeed the case...
However, Nagayama Naoki couldn't admit it: "No way! I will also help, okay... Besides, there is obviously Yutaro waiting to eat!"
To actually be reduced to the same level as Gouzi, Nagayama Naoki, you are really good!
However, Akina was amused: "With Taro Taro?"
The image of Nagayama Naoki and Taro Taro sitting outside the kitchen with rice bowls in their mouths, waiting to be fed, flashed through their minds.
Akina's mood improved again, and she kept talking about Taro Taro on the way to the cinema.
"Okay, let's just go to this movie theater~" Naoki Nagayama found a new-looking movie theater on Shinjuku's commercial street. Sure enough, as the most popular movie in recent times, there are still tickets for this time period.
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With its melancholy blue sea, silent but timeless love, and ethereal soundtrack, "That Summer, the Sea of Tranquility" will always bring great shock to those who watch it for the first time.
Akina Nakamori walked out of the cinema, her eyes were reddish, and she had been immersed in the sad melody.
Nagayama Naoki took her to a dessert shop, and with the comfort of warm hot cocoa and mousse cake, she finally recovered.
"Akina-chan, are you feeling better?"
"Naoki-san... actually invited a girl to watch a love tragedy..."
Akina stirred the hot cocoa with a spoon and complained a little, but on the other hand, Naoki-san was indeed not the playboy Naoki she was rumored to be, so she was a little relieved.
Nagayama Naoki was speechless, and after a while he said helplessly: "I just want Akina-chan to see my work~"
Akina took a piece of cake and put it in her mouth, then sighed with satisfaction: "It's so delicious..."
"Speaking of which, how do you feel?" Nagayama Naoki asked without giving up.
"Of course the movie is very good~" Under the urging of this straight man, Akina still recalled the plot, "
The love between the male and female protagonists is also deeply rooted in the hearts of the people... From an audience's perspective, it is an out-and-out good movie~"
"Ha~ That's good..."
Discussing the plot of a movie with a movie director was something Nakamori Akina had never encountered before. After the initial low mood passed, the discussion between the two became more lively.
"All Naoki-san's movies are good, but it's a pity that love doesn't have a perfect ending..."
"The best thing is what you can't get. Most of the endings of love in reality are not perfect... In movies, the perfect love is usually only found in comedies~"
Akina Nakamori said unconvinced: "Don't Naoki-san believe in love?"
"It's not that I don't believe it, it's just that such feelings are rare~" Nagayama Naoki drank hot black tea, recalled several relationships in his previous life, and expressed his inner thoughts, "It's rare in movies.
, in reality even less.”
"But isn't Yamaguchi Momoe-san's love perfect?!" Akina's little face is full of seriousness. This is the persistence of love from a person who has never been hurt.
Huh? Naoki Nagayama suddenly couldn’t refute...
Even a fool can occasionally give examples that leave people speechless, let alone the very smart Akina Nakamori, so Naoki Nagayama had no choice but to surrender.
"Ah... I got checked~"
Nagayama Naoki smiled and said: "The example Akina-chan gave is really irrefutable..."
It has been a year since Momoe Yamaguchi got married, but under the scrutiny of the media, there have been no rumors of marital problems. This is an irrefutable example...
"Hmph, Naoki-san is obviously a fan of Yamaguchi Momoe..."
Akina's face showed the joy of winning the battle...and the remains of the mousse cake~
"Hahaha, there's something in the corner of Akina-chan's mouth. Now she looks like a tabby cat eating secretly!"
"...!!!" Nakamori Akina's face suddenly turned red and she quickly wiped it with a napkin.
Then I saw Nagayama Naoki's hateful smile, and suddenly I felt bad. I stuck a little bit of the remaining cream on my hand and spread it on Naoki's face instantly...
