Xia Zhi and Xia Meng were sitting on the sofa watching TV. What was shown on the screen was this year's New Year's Eve concert. Among the characters appearing in it were many celebrities that Xia Zhi didn't know, singing songs.
Not to his liking, Natsuki played with his cell phone, checking the scenery and people Tachibana Aya had taken from the streets and temple fairs during the day. Although she occupied about half of the frame in almost every photo, it was very annoying.
But the background was still quite lively, and Xia Zhi started to find it a bit interesting.
Although it is a bit regretful that I did not experience it personally, the so-called photos exist to make up for such regrets and leave memories. As a senior observer, Xia Zhi can imagine and experience the feeling at that time from this still photo.
Lively and fun atmosphere.
"It seems a little interesting..."
Because there are no such large-scale activities here at home, even during the Spring Festival. It was only a little lively in the evening, but the next day it seemed that more than half of the people in the entire county suddenly disappeared, and they probably all went to the countryside.
Where have their hometown or relatives in other cities gone? Xia Zhi is still a little envious of such lively activities.
"Are you interested?" Xia Meng's attention was also diverted from her mobile phone. She was also not interested in the performances on TV. But her parents would probably want to watch it later after washing the dishes.
After seeing it, Xia knew that the two people who were not very interested in TV did not change the program.
"A little bit. Although Chiba is sometimes as peaceful as here at home, there are often some lively large-scale activities, such as temple fairs, or fireworks displays, which are quite lively. Although Chiba is said to be developing here
It’s there, but it doesn’t feel lively at all.”
"Most of the people who stay here are adults who have settled and worked here and children who are still studying. The young people who are the main body of the activities have basically gone to find jobs elsewhere, right? In a sense, this is a place with little energy.
town."
"It's not that bad, right? I think it's usually quite peaceful here, isn't it pretty good?" Xia Zhi retorted: "I quite like this atmosphere."
Xia Meng looked at him with squinted eyes.
"Of course, I like the two different styles at home and in Chiba City, so we can't compare them like this, right?"
"Glib tongue."
"That's not how the word is used..."
Natsuki's attention turned to his mobile phone again. Although today is not the official start of the New Year's activities, Chiba still looks quite lively, as if rehearsing an exercise. In the photo taken by Tachibana Aya
There are already many interesting-looking stores on display. But I don’t know where she is now.
"By the time I go back in a few days, all these activities will be over." Xia Zhi crossed his arms and thought: "By the way! Xiaomeng, do you have any Japanese snacks you want to eat? I'll ask this guy to buy some tomorrow.
Then mail it back, otherwise I won’t be able to buy anything I want to eat when I go back and the event is over.”
"I don't know, forget it. There's nothing I particularly want to eat."
"Except for some snacks that need to be cooked and eaten first, there don't seem to be many snacks that I know of... Taiyaki and Dorayaki are pretty good, but if you want to send them back, it's better to buy them online directly. I think the taste may be about the same.
How much." I counted on my fingers the snacks that I knew and still had an impression on, but most of them were not suitable for long-distance mailing or long-term storage. Food is also such a thing.
Then just change it to something else, and it doesn’t have to be food. During the New Year, they always put out some more interesting things, right? Hairpins, headbands, pendants, etc... and so on.
kimono.
Xia Zhi turned around and glanced at Xia Meng, who was looking at the TV with blank eyes. His phone was placed on his lap with the back of his phone facing up. He seemed to have lost interest in the phone and also had no interest in the programs on the TV.
, just in a daze. Although Xia Meng seems to have no desire, how can a girl not love beauty and wear beautiful clothes?
At this point, it won't be a surprise even if Xia Meng becomes a god.
"Xiaomeng, do you want to wear a kimono?"
"...Huh?" Xia Meng was stunned for a second or two, then raised his head again and looked at Xia Zhi.
"I said, do you want to wear a kimono?"
If we talk about Natsuki's impression of Japan, apart from the current situation of cuteness and the national flower cherry blossoms, there is one thing that cannot be avoided, and that is of course the kimono.
It’s similar to foreigners’ stereotyped impressions of China, such as shady netizens, foodie paradise, giant pandas, etc. Anyone who is Japanese or a young Japanese person will probably have this impression. Xia
Of course I also remember the famous and beautiful clothes there.
Although China also has clothing such as Hanfu, it has not been widely promoted. With the development of the times, it has gradually become a relatively niche clothing. However, the kimono does not have such a status in Japan. During the New Year and festivals, it is beautiful to wear
Girls in kimonos would definitely not be able to escape while playing in the streets. Xia Zhi had only seen her once or twice, but she left a deep impression on her.
Although if you want to give Xia Meng a kimono, Xia Zhi will probably have to cut an artery and bleed for two or three minutes, but it is very suitable as a New Year's gift. Give Xia Meng a good-looking dress that you can't usually get as a gift.
If so, she will definitely be happy.
The same goes for my mom, but my mom is more conservative and calm, so she may not like such clothes, but you can also consider buying a set of yukata to wear at home, or if you really don’t want such clothes, you can also change them to other things, such as
Talking about famous brand bags and so on...she will definitely not refuse this.
As for dad, that’s better. Ask the store manager to help buy some sake and send it back as a gift. I have tasted sake myself, and it tastes very mild and sweet. Drinking one or two glasses when you have nothing to do is also good for your body.
, even my mother can drink this kind of wine.
Suddenly I felt great.
However, Japan is celebrating the Chinese New Year these days, and I don’t know if the stores will open or not. Prices will definitely increase anyway. Anyway, the Chinese New Year is the Spring Festival, so Xia Zhi is not panic at all.
"Are you going to buy it for me?"
"Well, let's just consider it a New Year's gift for you. But it will take a while. Japan is celebrating the New Year now, so things are a little expensive."
"You can't afford it even if the price doesn't increase, right? Don't I know what your financial situation is?" Xia Meng frowned.
"Don't worry. If you ask Shiraishi for a little help, you might be able to get a beautiful and cheap custom-made kimono. I don't have the money to buy such expensive brand clothes, so you don't have to expect too much."
I will probably be very busy when I go back this time. Maybe I will have to find another part-time job or something, otherwise it will be difficult to buy all the gifts I thought of with just the fixed salary in the coffee shop. Although Xia Meng’s kimono can be purchased through Shiraishi Rika’s relationship
I bought it at a slightly cheaper price. My dad’s sake is about the same price, not much more expensive. The highlight is my mom’s bag...
However, there should be no problem if you prepare the gifts before the New Year.
Even if it doesn't work, Shiraishi Rika is a second-generation rich woman, and Tachibana Aya is a young rich woman. They can just borrow money to buy gifts and then pay them back slowly. Anyway, they don't usually need much money, so they should pay back the money very quickly. Moreover, in the past
With the speed at which he can earn money by working in Japan, Xia Zhi feels that this goal cannot stump him.
"You wouldn't be stupid enough to hand over all your savings or even borrow money from others just to buy gifts, right?"
Therefore, even Xia Zhi would not believe it if they were not biological siblings.
"If mom knew you spent money like this, you might get a beating from her."
"Normally speaking, when trying to persuade people, shouldn't I say that I might be scolded by my mother?"
"That's our mother."
Just this sentence has endless persuasive power.
So this matter just went to waste? It's rare for a good idea to come up. Xia Zhi didn't want to give up so soon.
"Wait for me a moment."
Xia Zhi picked up the phone. She had Shiraishi Reika's phone number in her phone, and it was only the phone number. Xia Zhi regretted it so much that she wanted to vomit blood. Sure enough, she didn't ask for a social software account because she had an email address. Sure enough, she was the most popular person in the world.
A failed decision. If I make this call, I will lose dozens of dollars again.
But now is not the time to be stingy. Xia Zhi dialed Shiraishi Rika's number.
There were more than a dozen beeps, and Xia Zhi almost thought that Shiraishi Lihua was no longer next to the phone, and the call was suddenly connected.
From now on, use golden calls every second.
"Hello, hello...this, this is Shiraishi Lihua."
What came out from the phone was Shiraishi Rika's stumbling voice. She seemed very nervous.
"Hey, Lihua? It's me, Xia Zhi. Happy New Year, although it's a little early. I'm calling you from China. Is it convenient for you now? I have a few things that I want to discuss."
"It's okay! Does Xia Zhijun have anything to say?"
In addition to Shiraishi Rika's voice, Xia Zhi also heard other voices, which seemed to be saying things like "Who is it?" "Is it the person you like?" But it was a bit noisy, and Xia Zhi couldn't hear it very well.
Understand. Shiraishi Rika may not be at home right now.
"Oh, because super long-distance calls are very expensive, I'll keep the story short. I want to ask Lihua if your family has anything to do with the factory that produces kimonos?"
"Eh? Is it a factory that produces kimonos?... Dad, our family... Oh, okay. Hey, is it Xia Zhijun? I just asked my dad, and he said that our family has two factories that can produce kimonos. Are you
Do you need to buy clothes?"
"Well. Do you remember that I have a sister? She is the cute girl in the photo. Because the Chinese New Year is coming soon, I want to buy her a New Year gift, but I don't know much about these things, so I'm looking for you
Ask."
"This, that's it..." Shiraishi Rika's voice sounded a little disappointed: "If you want to buy a kimono, it's actually better to buy customized ones. Our factory also provides such services, and it's not expensive. Xia Zhijun should be able to afford it.
I can afford it.”
"Really? That's great."
"But I may need information such as your sister's height and weight, and the fabric style also needs to be selected. I'm not at home right now. Do I want to call you later?"
"No, no, no, no, no, super long-distance calls are very expensive. Lihua, you should have a social software account, right? Send it to me, and I'll talk to you in detail tonight."
"Hey! Late, at night...? Okay, I understand...Mom! Don't eavesdrop on me!"
…
It sounds like it's quite busy.
"I'm sorry to bother you. Let's talk later tonight if we have time. Please say hello to my uncle and aunt for me. Goodbye now."
Xia Zhi hung up the phone and laughed.
"It's done! (Japanese) Oh no, it's done! (Chinese)"