Chapter 844 852, Go to Qinglai to Meet the Parents!

Nagayama Naoki had walked the road to Qinglai before, so it was not unfamiliar to him now.

Driving a Toyota Century to show his formality, Naoki Nagayama took Akina Nakamori to Qinglai’s hometown in the morning to meet his parents~

In April in Tokyo, cherry blossoms are in full bloom everywhere. The petals falling in the wind fall into the water, and the spring scenery is seen on both sides of the river.

The pink petals are tender and white, just like the cheeks of the girl in the passenger seat, which is endearing~

"Naoki-san, are you nervous?" Akina Nakamori turned her cheek and asked her boyfriend with a smile.

".A little bit~" Nagayama Naoki looked serious, "After all, it is a very formal visit~"

"Don't you feel like your heart is racing and your head is sweating?"

Akina Nakamori didn't believe it, and she even put her hand on her boyfriend's forehead. She pouted in disappointment after finding no trace of sweat.

"Eh~~ You're really not nervous."

Nagayama Naoki was helpless: "Akina can't just because she was so nervous that she was shaking when she went to my house, she wants me to do the same!"

".Don't say it!"

Akina stretched out her hand and covered Nagayama Naoki's mouth.

"At that time, I just didn't eat in the morning and had some hypoglycemic tremors!!!"

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In fact, anyone who is familiar with Akina knows that although Akina usually looks cheerful and confident, she is a coward at heart. Although she is a top idol singer, her hands will shake before she goes on stage to sing!

However, the reason why this guy was able to fully devote himself to giving a perfect performance after taking the stage has always been an unsolved mystery.

You can't fight in the car. After Akina retracted her hand, she began to mutter again:

"Besides father, Mingsui is also here today."

"Huh?" Nagayama Naoki was subconsciously surprised, "Doesn't that mean we need to prepare another gift?"

"No need~" Nakamori Akina explained, "Just give it to your father and mother~"

"That's it~" It seems to be like this in Neon

"Besides Akiho, is there anyone else at home?" Nagayama Naoki continued to ask.

"No more, they all got married and moved out~"

Akina Nakamori replied, if for no other reason, young people in this era, especially those in rural areas, generally get married very early.

"That's good~"

Nagayama Naoki is most afraid of five brothers and sisters, parents and grandmother, eight pairs of eyes looking at him alone!

Oh, if you add Akina herself, it will be nine pairs. Wait, if you add her nephew, it will be ten pairs!

What a huge family indeed! ! !

As the car moved forward, the houses on both sides of the car window began to become old, mostly made of wood, without the rigidity of steel and concrete. The streets were no longer cement roads, and you could even occasionally see traces of livestock.

Qinglai City is one of the satellite cities of Tokyo. It is said to be a city, but more like a town.

When Akina arrived, she was sitting aside, looking at the scene outside the window, and her mood became lively.

"Naoki-san, I used to come here to buy groceries!" "Naoki-san, this is the place we came to shoot last time!" "Ah, it's been a long time since I had snacks from this place!"

Naoki Nagayama didn't stop until he reached a house with a flag raised.

As the Toyota Century slowly stopped at the door, Akina Nakamori also took a deep breath:

"arrive."

"Well, let's go in then!"

Nagayama Naoki got out of the car, took the gift from the trunk, and then looked at the flag next to the house with some curiosity.

"Akina, I've wanted to ask before, why is the flag always flying?"

"After I debuted, I rose up. It seemed like I was praying for blessings or something."

Akina Nakamori said, it’s all the habits of her parents’ generation anyway.

"Naoki-san, I'm going to knock on the door!"

"Hey hey hey, I'm ready!"

Entering through the low wall, you will see a somewhat narrow entrance hall. Whether it is Yamazakura-yuan or the current 80 Building, the entrance hall is much larger than here.

But it was kept very neatly, and there were slippers that could be changed.

"Ogasan, I'm back!" Akina yelled inside, as if she suddenly felt more confident.

"Welcome back."

Chieko Nakamori, who was wearing a kimono, walked out with small steps. When she saw Akina Nakamori and Naoki Nagayama, she greeted her very gently.

"Naoki-san is here~"

After all, the first few children are already married, and they have already met their parents four times, so they are naturally very calm.

"Chieko-san, long-lost greetings." Nagayama Naoki presented his gift, "A small thought cannot be considered respectful."

"Arigado! Please come in!"

Chieko took the somewhat heavy gift generously, and then led the two people towards the back room.

Akina Nakamori helped carry the gifts, then held her mother's hand and walked in front, and then Naoki Nagayama followed~

When we arrived at the Japanese-style room where we were waiting, we saw Akina's father, Akio Nakamori, already sitting on the tatami, and next to her was her youngest sister, Akiho Nakamori.

"Greetings from a long time ago, Nakamori-san." Naoki Nagayama bowed formally and said hello.

"Yeah, Nagayama-san"

No matter what his status is outside, now Akio Nakamori, as Akina’s father, naturally has a good attitude towards the boyfriend who comes to meet him.

"The last time we met was four years ago!"

Although he knew that his daughter was dating Naoki Nagayama, the earliest interaction between the two was before Akina's debut, once when they were negotiating to purchase the patent for cat ear hair accessories, and once during a support event.

"Hi~" Nagayama Naoki nodded, "I never had a chance."

After two sentences, the room suddenly fell silent, and the two men didn't know what to say.

It was Naoki Nagayama's first time meeting his parents, while Akio Nakamori didn't know what to ask.

The first few sons-in-law are all ordinary people. Just ask about their career, income, whether they can shoulder the heavy responsibility of taking care of their daughters, etc.~

But it goes without saying that the guy opposite has a career and income, which can be seen from the fact that he gave his daughter a blue Porsche. Of course, he can give his daughter a wealthy life, and he is unbeatable in terms of appearance and talent. It's character

The reputation spread may be somewhat wrong, but it cannot be groundless. However, it is not convenient to ask in person.

But at this time, Naoki Nagayama couldn't hold it in anymore. It wasn't because of Akio Nakamori, but because Akio Nakamori next to him kept winking and sitting there with a strange expression.

What does this guy want to do? Show off his talent? !

"Akiho? What are you doing?!" Fortunately, at this time, Chieko Nakamori came in with tea. Seeing her little daughter's appearance, she quickly scolded her, "You're not a child, how can you be so rude!"

"." Nakamori Akiho calmed down.

Akina, who followed her mother in, sat next to Nagayama Naoki.

"Naoki-san, please have some tea~" Chieko handed the tea to Nagayama Naoki, and then asked smoothly, "Is the situation on the road okay today~"

"Hi, it can be said that it has been a smooth trip." Nagayama Naoki replied, "It takes about an hour from Gaolun to Qinglai."

"Takanawa? Don't you live in Chiyoda?"

Chieko naturally knew that her daughter was already living in someone else's home, but Akina had just returned from a promotion abroad, and she had to meet her parents, so it seemed that she hadn't mentioned the move yet.

"Because Chiyoda's house needs to be renovated, I will temporarily transition to the 80 Building in Takanawa." Nagayama Naoki said it directly without hiding anything.

"I see. Is it inconvenient to work now?"

"Not really."

Just like this, it started with the parents having an affair, and then slowly started to chat. No wonder Akina said that her mother is omnipotent. It can be seen from the way she treats others. At least it is easy to get closer in interpersonal communication.

Akina would sometimes help Naoki Nagayama with supplements. Akio Nakamori would occasionally chime in when he heard about his current job, and Akiho Nakamori would occasionally ask about the current situation in the entertainment industry.

However, what makes Nagayama Naoki feel at ease is that it seems that the novel "Paradise Lost" has not yet spread in the countryside, otherwise it would be embarrassing to be asked at this time~

Naturally, the lunch was to be eaten at Akina’s hometown. Chieko made her specialty pancakes, and Akina also opened the gifts she brought and took out the medicinal wine Naoki Nagayama gave to Akio Nakamori. She wanted to have lunch Have a drink while you're there.

"Let me drive this afternoon~"

As for driving back in the afternoon, Akina said this to Naoki Nagayama.

I don’t know what this little girl wants to do.

"Boy Naoki!" After a few glasses of highly medicinal wine, Akio Nakamori's face turned red and his tone began to relax, "If you marry my daughter, do you know that you have to be devoted to me?!"

"Hey! I can!"

Nagayama Naoki nodded repeatedly. It was impossible to say no at this time. Even the future father-in-law opposite him did not devote himself to his wife.

After a few more drinks, even his eyes became blurry:

"If you dare to bully Akina, I won't let you go! Do you know that?!"

"Hey, it won't happen~"

Although he is not very qualified as a father, at this time, even if he is just pretending, he still has a little responsibility~

But as he continued to drink, Nakamori Akio became even more drunk. How could such a drinker inherit a drunkard like Akina?

Naoki Nagayama didn't understand until he saw Aunt Chieko drinking her fourth glass of wine without changing her expression.

"Naoki-san, please forgive my husband for being rude. He doesn't usually drink high alcohol."

Chieko helped Akio Nakamori, who was about to get drunk, back to the bedroom, and then continued to entertain Naoki Nagayama.

"Ha, I don't drink this high-quality liquor often." Nagayama Naoki said with a smile, "It's indeed a bit too strong. From now on, just one or two glasses per meal will be fine~"

"Well, I will remind you~"

Chieko sighed. Nakamori Akio and her were almost separated now. If there were not two daughters who were not married, their marriage might have come to an end.

Thinking of this, she looked at Nagayama Naoki:

"Naoki-san, my Akina has a very strong personality and is very reckless. If it causes you trouble in life, I hope you can be more tolerant~"

Naoki Nagayama said quickly:

"No, Akina is a very good woman. I am lucky to be able to date her!"

Akina, who was standing by, was very upset when she heard her mother's words, but she was full of smiles when she heard her boyfriend's words. Seeing Chieko sigh secretly, this is completely being manipulated~

"Let's talk about Akina's work." Chieko suddenly thought of this. Nakamori Akina is still working in the entertainment industry. "If Akina marries you, does Naoki-san want Akina to return to the family?"

"Chieko-san, Akina and I have already discussed this." Nagayama Naoki glanced at his girlfriend, "I am not the kind of old-school family that requires my wife to give up everything and take care of the family wholeheartedly. If Akina doesn't like singing anymore, Then you can choose what you want to do. Women in the new era should have their own dreams."

Chieko breathed a sigh of relief, looked at the relief on her daughter's face, and sighed:

"So that's it. That's great~"

When she was young, Chieko was also a girl with her own dreams, but after getting married, she gave up her dreams and became a housewife.

Although I am very proud to have raised six children into adulthood, I still feel a little regretful when I think about my dream. But it seems that my daughter can take care of both~

Nakamori Akina leaned on her mother's shoulder:

"Whenever I no longer want to sing, I will become a kindergarten teacher and take care of children! Children are the cutest!"

"If you like children so much, have one yourself!"

Chieko tapped Nakamori Akina's forehead, which made Akina blush and said coquettishly:

"I'm still so young"

"When I was your age, I already gave birth to Akiko!"

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Naturally, Nagayama Naoki couldn't get involved in the above conversation, so he could only eat the dishes on the table silently. The croquettes were indeed very good, with a strong taste, rich gravy, and full of meat and oil aroma.

The atmosphere at the table without Akio Nakamori was very harmonious, and after the meal, the chat in the Japanese room was also very harmonious.

We even talked about when we planned to get married.

"I'm not too anxious about this yet. After all, we are only in our early 20s, and there are still many things we have not experienced~" Nagayama Naoki looked at Akina, "I will consider getting married in about one or two years."

"Yes, yes." Akina nodded beside her, "I still don't want to settle down in the past two years."

When Chieko saw her daughter saying this, she didn't say much, but she felt a pity in her heart. She couldn't rest assured that such a good man, who also had a reputation for being a playboy, wouldn't be able to stop it earlier.

I need to talk to Akina in private afterwards, since getting married won't affect anything anyway.

At this moment, Chieko saw the eyes of her youngest daughter Akiho, remembered the conversation last night, and sighed in her heart.

"Naoki-san, speaking of which, Mingsui is also very interested in the entertainment industry. From the perspective of a brokerage company owner, do you think she has the potential to develop in the entertainment industry?"

The meaning of the question is very clear. If she has potential, help her make her debut~

"Well"

Nagayama Naoki doesn't have any objection to Akina, nor does Akina at this period. The two have been sisters since childhood. Although the younger sister has been a little jealous of the older sister in recent years, this is also a normal reaction. If you can help, a little help is not a problem. Can't.

But making a debut at this time is not a good choice!

"Chieko-san, Akiho-chan." Nagayama Naoki looked serious and looked at the two of them respectively, "If Akiho just wants to experience the feeling of being an idol, then it's okay. I can arrange the related operations for debut. It’s just a small thing”

He squeezed Akina's hand stretched out from under the table to tell her not to worry, and then continued,

"However, if Mingsui wants to pursue idoldom as a career and become a star, to be honest, there is no chance now~"

"Ever since Yamaguchi Momoe's term, the selection of idols has never stopped, and "A Star! Born!" is just one of them. There are many such selections like "Hideki Saijo's Younger Brothers and Sisters." Every year, dozens or hundreds of candidate idols are exported to the entertainment industry. There are also high school idol programs like "Twilight Meow Meow"."

"To put it bluntly, there are so many idols nowadays that they are already on the streets."

Naoki Nagayama’s words are very direct and weighty.

"There are too many idols, and the good and the bad are mixed, which has caused people's sense of idols to be greatly weakened. The industry has already felt this trend. In the next ten years, I think there will be an 'ice age' of idols. In addition to the huge fan base now, Idols, it’s very difficult for other idols to get ahead.”

"Even top idols like Akina and Seiko Matsuda are seeking transformation."

He looked at Nakamori Akiho and said seriously:

"If Ming Sui wants to be a star, then there are two paths he can take now. One is music and singing skills and becoming a singer; the other is to further study acting skills and become an actor. With the influence of Ming Nai and me, if you have talent, you can succeed. No problem~”

"If you are just interested in entering the entertainment industry, then there are many options in this area, such as being an agent or a behind-the-scenes planner, and the opportunities will be greater."

Nagayama Naoki actually suggested that Akiho become an agent, planner, etc. After all, if you want to be a star, the most important thing is that your appearance must be distinctive.

Whether you are beautiful and ugly, you can naturally attract attention. If you are ugly, you can be a special actor and make people remember you.

Akiho Nakamori is not ugly. How could a young and lively girl be so ugly?

Just. Relatively ordinary~

Just like all the living beings seen on the street, the kind of ordinary people that no one will remember.

Listening to Naoki Nagayama's introduction, both Chieko and Akiho Nakamori thought seriously, feeling that the future was so clear for the first time.

Akina Nakamori said next to her:

"You have to think carefully about it. In addition to hard work, there are many, many other bad things in the entertainment industry."

Finally it was Chieko who spoke:

"Arigado, Naoki-san. I'll let Akiho think it over."

"If you want my help, just ask."

"Well, I'm sorry to trouble you~"

Next, Chieko gently dropped the topic, shifted the question to another aspect, and continued to learn about her daughter's boyfriend.

Today's visit didn't end until after three o'clock. After Naoki Nagayama said goodbye, Akina Nakamori led her almost sober boyfriend into the car.

"Is the Toyota Century too big for Akina?" Naoki Nagayama looked at his girlfriend adjusting the seat and smiled, "Can Akina drive it?"

"Silly tape! No, you're looking down on me!" Akina Nakamori was full of confidence, "Isn't it just that the body is a little bigger~"

"The horsepower is also much higher."

As he said that, he felt the car start to start, which was surprising.

"Akina-chan, relax." Nagayama Naoki immediately woke up and comforted her softly, "Don't step on the accelerator so hard all at once."

"Oh~~~"

After listening to Nagayama Naoki's words, Akina gradually became familiar with the Toyota Century, and it was not until she finally got on the highway safely~

On the way, Akina, who was driving, suddenly asked: "Is Naoki Sang Akina's matter embarrassing you?"

"Of course not~" Nagayama Naoki replied casually, "The cost of launching an idol is actually not high. What I said before is indeed true."

"But for Akiho-chan, it's better not to rush into the entertainment world. The entertainment world is not a good place. There are too many temptations. Akiho-chan is different from Akina, and she can't grasp it."

There is so much feasting and entertainment, surrounded by flattery and calculations, as well as hard work and pressure. Without a little tenacity, ordinary girls cannot hold on.

Although Akina can't see it on the surface, her inner strength and stubbornness are more prominent than ordinary people.

What ordinary girl can be in "Star!" Birth! 》After being eliminated three times in the finals, you can still continue to participate and win the chance to debut~

"In short, I hope Akiho can find an ordinary job~" Nagayama Naoki said, "If you really want to enter the entertainment industry, it would be better to work behind the scenes."

"Well, I will persuade her~"