Chapter 127

At dinner time, Father and the eldest brother hadn't returned yet.

It was Mother, Nagayama Hezi, and Naoki eating dinner together again.

Watching the prime-time variety show with Nagayama Hezi, it was almost 10:00 PM when the two finally arrived home.

"Father, Brother, I'm back."

Seeing the two enter the door, Naoki Nagayama stood up to greet them.

And Father Ken Nagayama sized up his second son and nodded: "It's good that you're back!"

Eldest brother Nagayama Qingmu Nagayama patted his shoulder: "You've become sturdy, Naoki!"

"I've been working out recently~"

But Brother, what's going on with you? Your figure is turning more and more toward the direction of being big and thick, more and more like that kind of typical Showa man, and it's the villain kind...

Having been busy all day and returning so late,

Naoki Nagayama and the two just chatted simply about some things that happened in the past year, such as filming movies, publishing, and so on.

Then, taking the opportunity of the whole family being there, he put forward an idea: "Father, Mother, for this year's New Year, should we go to Hokkaido to ski together?"

In previous New Years, for various reasons (mainly money), the whole family gathered in this small county town of Shizuoka to spend the New Year. The three siblings, who were still children, had discussed more than once how they wanted to spend the Spring Festival.

Now that Naoki Nagayama had earned some money, he wanted the whole family to go on a trip to relax.

Nagayama Hezi and his mother had already discussed it in the afternoon. Nagayama Hezi was naturally looking forward to it, while his mother said she had to see what his father thought.

And eldest brother Nagayama Qingmu Nagayama also looked at his father, his eyes revealing that he wanted to go too.

"Go to Hokkaido to ski?"

"Hai, I had this idea at the beginning of the year."

"Then the izakaya at home..." Father was also a bit tempted. Although he knew his son was already very rich, he still couldn't let go of his face.

"Father, as for the izakaya, it can open a day or two later. There is basically no business during the holidays anyway."

The eldest brother's words gave his father a step down.

"Then let's listen to you!"

It seemed as if he did it entirely because of Nagayama Qingmu's request.

After reaching a consensus,

the atmosphere at home was naturally more joyful.

One by one, they started to discuss the things to prepare for skiing.

The pace of life in the small county town was relatively early.

When Naoki Nagayama was still in his dreams, his father and mother had already gotten up.

Then it was Nagayama Hezi and Nagayama Qingmu. Naoki, who was used to sleeping until he woke up naturally in Tokyo, suddenly found that he had become the "big lazy pig" in Nagayama Hezi's mouth.

"Lazy pig-san, have you finally gotten up?"

Naoki Nagayama, who was still washing up, suffered the first wave of his sister's poisonous tongue attack. This could not be tolerated.

"Nagayama Hezi-chan, being so poisonous at a young age, be careful that you won't be able to get married in the future~"

"Hmph, it's still better than you, a mother-born single~"

"Oh? So you're saying Nagayama Hezi-chan already has a boyfriend?"

Naoki seemed to have heard something incredible and immediately reported to his mother.

"Oka-san, Nagayama Hezi has a boyfriend!"

"Baka Naoki! What nonsense are you talking about!" She was about to use violence with claws and teeth.

"Hehe, isn't that what you said yourself~"

Naoki Nagayama hid directly in the kitchen, taking his breakfast from his mother's hand as a shield.

"Don't come over, the food is going to spill!"

Father and the eldest brother had already eaten and were flipping through today's newspaper at the dining table. Their page-turning movements were almost identical. If it weren't for the huge difference in body shape, they were simply carved from the same mold.

"Is there any news?" Naoki Nagayama asked Nagayama Qingmu, who was reading the newspaper, after sitting down.

"Poland in Europe announced martial law nearly two weeks ago. It is said that America is already planning to impose sanctions~"

"Isn't America also going to impose sanctions on the Soviet Union~"

Naoki Nagayama interrupted. Men, when it comes to international affairs, can talk for half a day.

Chatting for an afternoon yesterday seemed to have completely cleared away the longing of a whole year.

Today, his mother saw that Naoki Nagayama was calm and quiet, as if he had never left. Perhaps tomorrow she would be full of disgust~

There were still 4 days until the official New Year. Father and the eldest brother still had to go to the izakaya to work, which usually lasted until the last day. Mother seemed to always have endless housework, and Nagayama Hezi had to write her winter vacation homework. Only Naoki Nagayama was left with nothing to do.

This state continued until after lunch. After dawdling for a while, Naoki, who was really a bit bored, planned to go out for a stroll.

"Oka-san, I'm going out for a walk~"

Mother, who was weaving clothes in the living room, didn't even lift her head: "Remember to come back for dinner~"

Where did the mother who was full of expectations yesterday go...

The original body was dull. He didn't have many friends to begin with, and not to mention that nearly two years had passed, most of the local acquaintances had embarked on different paths.

Some continued to go to school, some had already gone to the factory to work, and some had inherited the family business, becoming fishermen or shop owners. If they met now, it would be awkward besides awkward.

Naoki Nagayama didn't stroll around the small town, but took his camera and drove directly to Shimizu Bay in Shizuoka.

During the summer road trip last time, what he saw was the bare Mount Fuji, and he always felt a bit regretful.

This time the weather was so cold, he should be able to see the snow-capped peak~

Shimizu Bay in 1981 was still called Shimizu City, a small city under Shizuoka, living on the rich fish resources of Suruga Bay.

However, with the development of the economy, the tourism industry in Shimizu Bay had also developed quite well.

"For us Shimizu people, we can see Mount Fuji as soon as we go out."

This vividly explains the natural conditions of Shimizu Bay, which is uniquely endowed by nature and can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Mount Fuji.

Naoki Nagayama stopped at the coast of Shimizu Bay. As soon as he looked up, the figure of Mount Fuji came into view. Mount Fuji in winter was calm and atmospheric.

The white snow-capped peak was shining in the sun, and the thin clouds were low, winding around the snow line of the mountain, just separating the reddish-brown mountain body below. That was the color of red maple leaves combined with withered plants and trees in winter.

It looked like an old man with a simple dress and gray hair, wearing a white scarf, quietly watching the waves of Suruga Bay.

The light at two or three in the afternoon was very good, but it couldn't capture the desolate and distant feeling of Mount Fuji at this time.

Naoki Nagayama decided to spend some time here until the sunset.

The ferry in Suruga Bay ran every 60 minutes, from Shimizu Bay in Shizuoka to Toi Port on the Izu Peninsula.

The weather was very good. The deep blue sea and the blue sky were integrated. The waves that were born and died and the flowing white clouds were dotted on the beautiful blue canvas. The sailing ferry, the distant coastline, and the city port... all turned into a scene in a painting.

I don't know why, but I didn't see any dolphins today. Maybe winter had arrived, and they had migrated to warmer waters.

Naoki Nagayama took his camera and took pictures on the ferry, not even letting go of the seagulls that occasionally rested on the bow, looking like a foreigner who had never seen the world.

When he arrived at the Izu Peninsula, it was already past 4:00 PM, and the sunset had already begun to set. He didn't even buy the specialties of the Izu Peninsula and bought a return ticket to go back, which made the crew member who had checked the ticket before look surprised.

Can rich people play like this?

Yes!

Although he was not a professional photographer, Naoki Nagayama could be said to have put some thought into taking a good photo of Mount Fuji.

Sure enough, on the return ferry, Naoki Nagayama was able to take a picture of the magnificent view of Mount Fuji under the sunset.

The sunset was setting.

The dim yellow sunlight shone on the brown-gray Mount Fuji.

It was just like a hero in his twilight years, a famous general with white hair.

The crystal-clear snow-capped peak was like the gray hair of Mount Fuji at this time.

Adding a touch of desolation.