Chapter 1228

However, when "Departures" was released, Nagayama Naoki was busy with another thing.

"Yamakawa-san, trouble here... Yes, yes, yes... set it up!"

In the courtyard of Sanyingyuan, Nagayama Naoki was setting up fireworks with the people brought by Yamakawa Shigekong; Eitaro saw that there were strangers coming and ran around in the courtyard, very excited... So it is said that Labradors and Goldens can't watch the door...

"It must be set up before Akina comes back... Also... about two or three hours."

Today Akina was going to take some outdoor photos in the summer, so it would continue from 10:00 in the morning until about 3:00 in the afternoon, and she wouldn't come back until the light was bad.

"Hai, absolutely no problem!"

Yamakawa Shigekong wiped the sweat on his forehead with a towel, and after explaining to several employees, he introduced it to Nagayama Naoki again,

"Naoki-san, today we are using remote ignition, no need to light it yourself, it is very safe..."

"Hmm hmm, that's the best."

"And the permit for fireworks, we have already handled it."

Yamakawa Shigekong smiled,

"Fortunately, Naoki-san's home is very quiet, and there is a park next to it... Otherwise, it would be very difficult to get this permit in the city!"

"Oh? Then what reason did you use?"

"It's to hold a small celebration activity, taking the municipal route..."

Yamakawa Shigekong pointed to the park next to him,

"The address is chosen to be held in the park, and there are some larger fireworks next to it, which is not far..."

Nagayama Naoki was a bit surprised and glanced at the small park blocked by green plants:

"Ah? Then what if the district government staff come to check and find that there is no activity in the park?"

"Hahaha, how can there be no activity? We really held a celebration activity... set up tents and small games, and there are prizes and gifts!"

Hearing Nagayama Naoki's question, Yamakawa Shigekong laughed,

"Although there is no publicity, everything is prepared according to the real celebration activity!"

"This..."

He just wanted to set off fireworks for Akina's birthday, and the event company actually matched a public welfare activity; it seemed too luxurious...

"Naoki-san is our MURAYAMA's big customer, and also inspired our company to create new business (airship advertising); for a customer like you, we must serve with all our strength!"

Yamakawa Shigekong continued:

"These employees will go to the park to serve as event staff after setting up the fireworks, and will wait until you finish setting off the fireworks at night before leaving, and I will also be there... If any accident occurs, you can call us at any time."

Doing this is partly to serve the big customer Nagayama Naoki, who is generous and has a lot of business, and partly for fire safety... It must be ensured that the fireworks will not cause a fire or anything.

And hearing this, Nagayama Naoki only felt that the event company was very thoughtful and professional, and sighed that his money was worth it~

Just as he was saying this, there was a movement of a baby in the living room; little Xia Hua woke up from her nap.

Nagayama Naoki walked in, picked up the slightly dazed little guy, fed her some water, and then carried his daughter to the veranda.

Seeing many strangers in the courtyard, the little guy was a bit scared and hugged her father's neck tightly, but her eyes were peeking around, very curious...

"Is this Naoki-san and Akina-san's daughter?"

Yamakawa Shigekong can be said to be the first person to know about Nagayama Naoki and Nakamori Akina's love; on the day of the confession, the lotus lantern pool and the fireworks show were arranged by him!

"Yes... her name is Nagayama Xia Hua... she doesn't know how to speak yet..."

Nagayama Naoki raised his daughter's small hand to shake it at Yamakawa Shigekong, but little Xia Hua buried her face in her father's neck,

"A bit shy, very shy~"

As little Xia Hua grows up, Nagayama Naoki and Akina both want little Xia Hua to contact more outsiders, otherwise, always facing the few people in Sanyingyuan, she might develop a withdrawn personality.

"Hahaha, little Xia Hua is very cute!"

Yamakawa Shigekong was naturally full of praise,

"You can see that she inherited the looks of her father and mother..."

"Haha, what looks can you see in a child... Yamakawa-san, this is..."

Although it was a polite remark, hearing others praise his daughter, Nagayama Naoki was still very happy.

"I don't know if little Xia Hua will be afraid of fireworks; it will be very loud, and she will smell gunpowder..."

"Should not be, I took her to see the fireworks festival in the garden before..."

"That's good..."

Yamakawa Shigekong nodded,

"But this time it's a bit close, it's best to watch through the window at night..."

"Hai, I will pay attention."

Yamakawa Shigekong also has children, and after saying a few things related to fireworks, using little Xia Hua as an introduction, he chatted with Nagayama Naoki about parenting, feeling that the relationship between the two had moved a step closer from the party of the first part and the party of the second part.

Maybe they can get along as friends in the future~

On the other side, Nakamori Akina's outdoor shooting was very hard; she had to rotate different clothes in the sun and pose many poses.

Akina wearing a yukata was clear and refined, her beautiful figure was like a young girl, her delicate and smooth cheeks were flushed with health, and her exquisite features were like the work of Nuwa's skill, making every photo amazing.

However, the weather had become hot, and even using waterproof cosmetics, she needed to wipe sweat and touch up makeup from time to time... Akina herself was also exhausted.

"It's been a long time since I came to shoot outdoors... Akina-chan, you're a bit tired, right?"

Assistant Ueda Zhenxi brought iced lemonade for her artist to quench her thirst.

"Indeed... but sweating is good for the body..."

The iced lemonade stimulated her whole body to shiver, as if pressing down all the summer heat, and a smile appeared on Akina's face.

"Why does Akina feel so happy today?" Ueda Zhenxi fanned Akina, looking like a maid in ancient times.

"Because... there will be a surprise soon!"

Akina said happily.

"Ah... by the way, tomorrow is Akina's birthday!"

Ueda Zhenxi nodded,

"It's a pity that Akina is not working tomorrow... Otherwise, the staff would definitely prepare a big cake!"

"Daijoubu, I will eat cake anyway!"

"......"

Ueda Zhenxi didn't know how to answer; you got to eat it, but we didn't get to eat it~

"Speaking of which, does Akina have any plans to prepare a birthday party?"

"No!" Akina shook her head, "For birthdays, I still want to spend them with my family..."

Actually, Akina's previous birthdays were not a small matter; agencies, TV stations, fan clubs, anyone who knew her birthday would plan related celebration activities.

Big cakes, birthday gifts, on-site support, everything was there.

However, in Akina's view, that was more of a show, just to show off exaggeratedly to gain traffic.

In the entertainment industry, she didn't have many friends, and even fewer sincere ones; in fact, getting a blessing on the phone and a greeting card from them was much more important than a grand birthday celebration.

"I see..."

Ueda Zhenxi nodded,

"But birthday gifts can't be less! Fangze-san and I both prepared gifts for Akina and put them in the car."

"Arigato!"

Hearing this, Akina smiled from the heart.

Ueda Zhenxi, Mingxing Fangze, and others were a few of her friends in the entertainment industry.

After resting for a while, the photographer walked over:

"Akina-san, it's already past 3:00, let's shoot a few more sets of photos, and our shooting task for today will be completed!"

"Hai! Then let's work hard!"

Akina, who had already touched up her makeup, stood up full of energy immediately,

"Finish work early, go home early!"

Time quickly reached the evening.

Sanyingyuan had returned to its original quietness, and the courtyard, which was originally a bit messy, had also returned to its original appearance under the butler's cleaning.

Only not far from the cherry tree, beside the flower bed, a firework launcher was covered with camouflage cloth; at that time, just remove the camouflage cloth and press the remote control to launch the fireworks~

As the light became dimmer and dimmer, the launcher in the courtyard also became more and more blurred, only waiting for the fireworks to be launched to show amazing colors...

"I'm back!"

The voice from the entrance made the big and small in the living room turn their heads.

Little Xia Hua even showed a smile and ran toward the entrance; the little body was still a bit unstable when running, but the urgent mood was evident.

Nagayama Naoki could only follow behind and protect a little.

"Welcome back..."

Akina at the entrance put down the bag in her hand and opened her arms to embrace little Xia Hua:

"Ah... did Hua-chan miss mom? Mom is back~ I also brought you a gift~"

"Gift..."

The little guy, who originally spoke vaguely, actually said the word "gift" clearly at once.

"Haha~" Nagayama Naoki laughed, "It seems that as long as they are female, no matter how small, they are very sensitive to gifts!"

"....."

Akina glanced at her husband,

"How can a father laugh at his daughter like this!"

"Alright, alright, I won't laugh anymore~" Nagayama Naoki shook his head and helped pick up the bag Akina put down, "What is this?"

"It's a gift... some are snacks bought from downtown today, some are gifts from Zhenxi-chan."

Akina picked up the little guy and went to the living room, then prepared to start unpacking the gift boxes.

First, there were some beautiful-colored wagashi, which should have been bought for little Xia Hua to eat:

"Hua-chan, you can only eat one... You choose a color!"

"Eh... can Hua-chan eat it?"

Seeing little Xia Hua start to choose in the snack box, Nagayama Naoki was a bit worried.

"Daijoubu, it's made of jelly, not very sweet, just sprinkled with a layer of powdered sugar..."

Akina said, then watched the little guy choose the most beautiful red color,

"Sure enough, Hua-chan is also a face-party! What color does Naoki-san want to eat?"

"Eh... just give me a matcha one..."

The family shared snacks in the living room, and then Akina unpacked the many gift boxes brought back:

"They were all sent by everyone in the agency, because I won't go to the company tomorrow, so they were sent over in advance... and some were gifts sent by fans chosen by the agency."

As a star with many fans, Yan Yin could receive a pile of gifts sent to Akina almost every day.

Some were postcards and letters, some were really big bags of gifts, local specialties, toys, amulets, etc., countless.

So many letters naturally couldn't all be sent over, the agency could only pick some for Akina.

"Let me see..."

After entering the unpacking session that girls like most, Akina was full of energy, and even little Xia Hua was looking forward to watching mom unpack the boxes on the side.

"Chanel's latest perfume!"

"The Beatles' signed record!"

"Kyoto's artistic dried flowers..."

"....."

One gift after another, one cheer after another, as if they were all reminding Nagayama Naoki...

"Where is the gift? Where is the gift? Where is the gift?!!"

Nagayama Naoki sighed in his heart:

"If I really hadn't prepared it, I would probably be interrogated by my conscience today?!"

After finishing dinner, the family gathered to watch TV, and Akina also knowingly didn't ask about the gift.

The TV screen was playing the second to last episode of "Long Vacation," the hero and heroine set off fireworks on the rooftop, and staged the most beautiful kiss in the brilliant fireworks.

"I came to kiss Sena..."

When this sentence came out of the heroine's mouth, the audience immediately felt the straightforward and bold intention of the new era woman.

Shyness, gentleness, introversion... in front of the surging love, they were all just illusions.

"Chikako-chan's acting is becoming more and more mature!"

Akina looked at the famous scene of "Long Vacation" and couldn't help but sigh,

"It's completely different from the shy little girl in my impression!"

"..... Chikako-chan is only one year younger than you..." Nagayama Naoki's mouth twitched, "How come it sounds like they are not of the same generation from Akina's mouth!"

"I'm already married and have children! Of course, I have to be more mature!"

Akina said with a smile,

"The stages of life are different!"

"......"

This is true; friends who are married and have children and unmarried friends seem to have a separation, and it is very difficult to come out and gather together!

Akina looked at the sleepy little Xia Hua and said:

"Hua-chan is already sleepy, I'll take her upstairs to wash and sleep!"

Nagayama Naoki opened his mouth:

"Akina, don't sleep so early... let's have a drink at night~"

"....."

Looking at her husband's obviously bad intentions and ulterior motives, Akina didn't expose him, just nodded,

"Then wait for me to coax Hua-chan to sleep..."

After Akina hugged little Xia Hua upstairs, Nagayama Naoki hurriedly went to the courtyard to lift the camouflage cloth and also notified Minister Yamakawa...

However, it was not yet midnight, even counting the time for Akina to coax little Xia Hua to sleep, it would take at least another hour...

During this period, it depends on his own strength to delay!

Soft blues echoed in the small living room, the scented candle on the table flickered, a bottle of red wine had been opened, and the crystal-clear wine liquid spread in the goblet, emitting a fragrance mixed with grapes and oak...

"Aha, classic music, candlelight, red wine..."

What Akina saw after going downstairs was such a scene; having taken a shower and changed into a set of clothes, she was now surrounded by water vapor with fragrance, her black and white eyes flowing, like a hunter stepping into a hunting ground...

"What does Naoki-san want to do?"

"...... Eh..... want to chat with Akina... communicate and communicate feelings!"

Nagayama Naoki said with some fear; it wasn't that he was worried about his body, mainly because there was a group of people waiting outside ready to go!

"Oh ho... communicate feelings..."

Akina flicked her hair, took the red wine, and sat down,

"Alright, then how to communicate?!"

"Hmm...."

Nagayama Naoki's thoughts flashed, thinking about how to delay time, and suddenly a very interesting game appeared in his mind,

"Akina... have you ever played a game?!"

"Hmm?" Akina's eyes were charming, and her voice seemed to come from her nasal sound, "What game?"

"The game is very simple, called 'Only tell the truth'"

Nagayama Naoki said,

"Ask each other questions, if you find the other party is lying, then drink!"

"Oh?" Akina became interested, "What if you don't lie?"

"Then don't drink~"

"Hmm... then let's try it!"

The two held the red wine in their hands and prepared to start the game...

Nagayama Naoki spoke first:

"Akina's favorite person is me... right?"

"......"

Akina paused, her face flushed, but she shook her head stubbornly,

"Not at all, I like mom and Hua-chan the most!"

"Ha!"

Nagayama Naoki laughed and took a sip of wine.

"So that's how to play!"

Akina became more interested, and didn't ask anything like whether Naoki-san likes me the most, but asked about others:

"When Naoki-san first saw me, was it love at first sight..."

"Eh..."

That round little face in the nightclub appeared in his mind; Nagayama Naoki laughed, Akina was still a yellow-haired girl at that time, if this was love at first sight, it would be a crime, right?!

"Not really..."

"......"

Akina held the wine glass in her hand and didn't drink it... She knew Nagayama Naoki was telling the truth...

But what to do if she felt a bit blocked in her heart... She fell in love with Nagayama Naoki the first time she saw him!

So handsome, and hero saves beauty...

"Alright!"

Akina's unyielding mentality came up, and she became extremely interested in this game, sat up straight, aggressive,

"Let's continue!!"

"....."

Looking at his wife's serious look, Nagayama Naoki felt that he had gone a bit too far!

The mere anti-fraud game seemed to be a bit intoxicating; if this tug-of-war continues, it will be a bit difficult to handle later!

In the park next to Sanyingyuan, several tents had been set up, lights, games, and food, not a single scene was missing, even if checked, he wasn't afraid.

Yamakawa Shigekong originally just wanted to come and do a show, but he didn't expect that there were residents who couldn't sleep and came out for a walk so late, and then discovered the activity here...

"Oh ho, there is actually a celebration activity hidden in the small park?!"

Then calling friends and bringing children, it actually made more and more people in this area of Chiyoda, and it became more and more lively~

It must be that this area of Chiyoda has always been relatively plain and has never been lively, so everyone is very happy that there is suddenly an activity...

"Yamakawa-bucho... the ingredients we prepared seem to be insufficient..."

A subordinate came to report,

"Originally, I wanted to eat late-night snacks by ourselves, but I didn't expect that someone would really come!"

"Yes... clearly there was no publicity, who knew there were so many idle people!"

Yamakawa Shigekong was also a bit helpless; they still had to wait until after midnight!

"Go to the 24-hour convenience store nearby and buy their oden back!"

"After that, just wait slowly... these people will always go back to sleep!"

"Hai!"

After the orders were finished, Yamakawa Shigekong looked at the quiet Sanyingyuan on the other side and let out a sigh,

"Naoki-san, set off the fireworks quickly..."