stjorthotic Chapters 1561 and 1570: We're going on a trip, without the kids!!!
Chapters 1561 and 1570: We're going on a trip, without the kids!!!
Chapters 1561 and 1570: We're going on a trip, without the kids!!!
Despite lying unconscious in his hospital bed, Hirohito ultimately pulled through!
On the last day of Showa 63, the excitement of the Japanese people had broken through the oppressive atmosphere called "self-restraint" and began to celebrate the departure of the old year and welcome the arrival of the new year!
The big city of Tokyo was filled with a celebratory atmosphere, and there were many entertainment programs on television. The most attractive of these were, of course, the Japan Record Awards and the Kohaku Uta Gassen on the last day!
Akina usually appears on both of these programs, but this year, she stayed in the seaside town of Shizuoka with the Nagayama family, watching TV and preparing to enjoy them.
"If it were any other year, Akina Sauce would probably already be busy at various markets by now, right?!"
Tsuruko, watching the real-time traffic updates on the news program, asked,
"That 'green channel' is specifically reserved for celebrities like Akina-chan who want to participate in both shows, right?"
"Hi!"
Akina casually hugged Hana-chan while watching TV.
"At this time last year, you had to run on the road to get on the bus!"
Actually, I was even busier before. I would start makeup and rehearsals in the afternoon and have to go to both places. It was like a race against time!
"Ha ha!"
Tsuruko suddenly laughed and pointed at the news, saying,
"News reports say that the rate of street racing has soared this year, and in case someone uses this lane for street racing, they have specially installed retractable roadblocks."
"Yes, that's how young people are these days."
Mother Nanako, holding the drowsy little Ren, said...
"They simply don't value their own lives!"
Ken Nagayama, the father who was petting Eitaro, nodded silently in agreement.
Upon hearing this, Naoki Nagayama silently turned around and petted Nyantaro. After all, he bore a large responsibility for the soaring rate of speeding.
As darkness fell, suddenly, the doorbell of the old house rang.
When the door opened, it turned out to be the eldest brother, Nagayama Aoki, who came with his sister-in-law, Kaori, and their two children!
"Big brother?!"
Naoki Nagayama said unexpectedly,
"Why did you come here?"
"It's more lively here!"
The eldest brother, Aoki, laughed.
"After dinner, I thought I'd come over and join us."
My older brother's home is also in this small town, just a ten-minute walk away, so we came here specifically to watch the Red and White Song Festival together. It felt like the whole family was watching the Spring Festival Gala together.
With two more kids, the house really became lively. Three of them could run around everywhere, and there was another one who woke up crying in my arms. The once quiet and well-behaved Eitaro and Nyantaro were now treated like toys.
And it was in this atmosphere that the Red and White Song Festival finally began!
Naoki Nagayama was shocked to see that all of his artists, including Shizuka Kudo, Junko Ito, Momoko Kikuchi, Yutaka Ozaki, and Kazumasa Oda, were on the Kohaku Uta Gassen (Red and White Song Battle). Apart from those who had debuted a year or two earlier, all the other veteran artists were on the show!
By the way, Yukiko Okada from Ken-On also performed at the Kohaku Uta Gassen (Red and White Song Battle).
Next up are well-known artists such as Seiko Matsuda, Yoko Minamino, Shinichi Mori, Shonentai, Otokogumi, and SMAP!
The stage was filled with stars and was full of wonderful performances; it was truly the grandest spectacle of the Showa era!
"This must be the most extravagant Kohaku Uta Gassen of the Showa era! The economic bubble was at its peak, the social happiness level was at its highest, and even the artists' morale was at its highest!"
Naoki Nagayama's thoughts wandered as he read.
"By next year, when Emperor Hirohito passes away and the bubble bursts, we will never see such a scene again!"
He turned to look at Akina, who was also watching TV with a smile on her face, and sighed inwardly. Akina should have been here too!
And it should be the brightest star!
At the same time, as if by unspoken agreement, Akina turned her head and her eyes met Naoki Nagayama's. Then she shifted her position and snuggled against Naoki's arm.
"Naoki-san, what's wrong?"
"nothing."
Naoki Nagayama smiled and whispered in her ear,
"Actually, Akina should be on TV too! To be the brightest star!"
"Hahaha~"
Akina tilted her head and hugged Nagayama Naoki's arm, whispering,
"It's good to be here! It's good to be by Naoki-san's side!"
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The singing and performing on TV were quite noisy, attracting most people's attention. However, the affectionate display between the two young couple still drew a few glances. The mother, Nanako, was all smiles, while the sister-in-law, Kyoka, gave her brother, Aoki, a playful twist on the arm.
Xia Hua was already very sleepy when she turned around and saw this scene.
Then she climbed between the two of them, lay down on Nagayama Naoki's lap, and hugged her other arm to her chest. Then she closed her eyes and fell asleep, showing no signs of being shy, scared, or needing to be coaxed.
Naoki Nagayama glanced at Akina with a hint of helplessness. Sure enough, children were a stumbling block to the couple's relationship!
When midnight arrived, and the old year truly began to change, the hosts of the Kohaku Uta Gassen (Red and White Song Battle) also stopped:
Let us welcome the new year with the ringing of bells.
The coastal town doesn't have many large temples, but it does have a small shrine, located on a slightly distant mountain where the sound of its bells can reach the old house.
"Clang~ Clang~ Clang."
The 108 chimes signaled the official arrival of the new year. It's Showa 64!
At that moment, Xiaoxiahua simply turned over in Naoki Nagayama's arms.
"Clang! Clang! Clang!"
At Enshō-ji Temple in Uchikō-chō, the closest town to Tokyo Gyoen National Garden, the New Year's bells were ringing. However, such bells obviously couldn't reach the bedsides at the Imperial Household Agency Hospital.
However, the doctors on duty are human too, and naturally they also have the habit of watching the Kohaku Uta Gassen (Red and White Song Battle). There are also public televisions in the lobby of the Imperial Household Agency Hospital.
The imperial physician, Teizo Ito, arrived at Hirohito's ward while listening to the tolling of the bell, preparing to take the Emperor's heartbeat, pulse, and blood pressure again. This was the first physical examination of the new year!
"Your Majesty Hirohito, congratulations on holding on until 64."
While speaking to the unconscious elderly man on the bed, Teizo Ito deftly performed measurements, the sound of a clock faintly audible from the television.
"For the first measurement of the new year, was His Majesty's heart rate also 108 beats per minute?"
Teizo Ito even told a lame joke.
Being forced to work New Year's Eve was an experience he only had when he first became a resident physician. Now, as a medical professor, he's having to go through it again. It's impossible not to feel resentful.
At this point, he no longer held Hirohito in any respect; he was only thinking about completing his mission.
Seemingly amused by his lame joke, Hirohito, who had been in a coma for more than three months, suddenly opened his eyes and let out a hoarse cry.
"Uh...uh...uh..."
"Huh?!"
Teizo Ito was startled, then became excited and instinctively asked,
"Your Majesty? Your Majesty, you're awake? Did you hear anything just now?!"
However, Hirohito on his sickbed was definitely not thinking anything. He just let out a couple of unconscious roars, and then his breathing became rapid and he couldn't even say anything normal!
Teizo Ito immediately realized that this might be his last gasp before death!
He shouted:
"Someone come quick! Doctor, His Majesty has woken up!!"
"Immediately inform the Crown Prince and the Director of the Palace Secretariat."
"His Majesty may not make it!!"
"."
The Imperial Household Agency's hospital suddenly erupted in commotion.
The next morning, as dawn broke, the Yongshan family was already up!
Even the drowsy Natsuka was woken up and dressed, then Naoki Nagayama picked her up and she continued to sleep. Little Ren, on the other hand, remained asleep the whole time because they were going out for a shrine visit today!
The Duke of Naoki Nagayama, his elder brother's Mercedes, Tsuruko's Porsche, and their father Ken Nagayama's delivery truck converged and headed towards the Shimizu family temple.
The family was already quite wealthy, but the father, Ken Nagayama, didn't want to buy a better car. He preferred the old, sturdy delivery truck, which was originally used to transport ingredients and miscellaneous items to the izakaya (Japanese pub).
Now, all the family's cars are occupied. Tsuruko is with her mother, and only Eitaro accompanies his father in the delivery truck. The group of people are heading to Shimizu in a large procession.
At the foot of the temple mountain, we met Brother Feng and his family, Uncle Yongshan Kumahara, and an unfamiliar woman who had already arrived. Naturally, we exchanged pleasantries.
After his grandfather passed away, his uncle, Nagayama Kumahara, had a much better relationship with his father, Nagayama Ken, and they would occasionally have a meal together.
Naoki Nagayama also recognized the person next to his uncle, who was his lover, Mamori Miyoshi!
The fact that he brought her along to the ancestral temple this time clearly indicates that he intends to remarry.
"Brother Feng."
Carrying a drowsy bowl of flower jam along the mountain path, Naoki Nagayama asked Kaede Nagayama, who was also carrying a little lily, a question.
"Is that Ms. Mosen already living at home?"
"Hmm~"
Nagayama Kaede nodded; he did not object to his father having a companion in his old age.
“Since the last time I came back, Masamori-san has been living in the ancestral home.”
"Oh?"
Naoki Nagayama was unexpected.
"Are they getting married?"
"I haven't yet. My father is an old-fashioned man who believes that taking a second wife is something that only requires a banquet for relatives and friends!"
Nagayama Kaede shook his head.
"All my relatives are here today. I guess we'll have lunch together and that'll be the official announcement!"
"So sloppy?"
"Hehe. It's already very good."
Generally speaking, the mistresses behind yakuza bosses don't have good endings. Miyoshi Mamori was lucky to have encountered the disbandment of the Nagayama Kumahara gang. Otherwise, she would never have become the legitimate boss's wife!
Kaede Nagayama's only true mother can only ever be his biological mother.
However, this was ultimately his uncle's family matter, so Naoki Nagayama could only nod in understanding.
Then, the two started talking about Yoshiteru Kanai.
"Is that Jin Jing still encouraging you to mortgage your property?"
"Hi!"
Yong Shanfeng sneered,
"They even called yesterday to say it. They're so incredibly enthusiastic!"
"what!"
Naoki Nagayama also laughed.
"Then you should agree to it during the New Year. But after the mortgage payment is approved, delay it a bit, don't invest in that Lake Ashi skyline tourism project! Just a few months should be enough."
"Put your money in the stock market and short it for a few months. When the bubble really bursts and real estate and land prices collapse, your money will probably double!"
Naoki Nagayama was quite certain that the bubble would burst sooner than expected! Especially that it would happen next year, no, in the first half of this year!
"By then, that project will definitely go bankrupt. We'll then buy it back at the bankruptcy price!"
He also knew that tourism was a vital industry in Japan during the lost thirty years. He vaguely remembered hearing about the Lake Ashi skyline tourism project, and he was sure it would be profitable in the future!
"We must make the Fujita family lose both their wife and their army!!"
"Hahaha~"
Nagayama Kaede laughed.
"Hearing Naoki-san say that makes me feel so relieved!!"
"However, that Yoshiteru Kanai... Father and I don't really want to let him get away with it. How dare he try to deceive our Nagayama family! Unbelievable!"
Upon hearing this, Naoki Nagayama comforted him:
"Don't worry. If the money is delayed, that guy will definitely be held accountable for the payment issue! He might even lose his job!"
"If Brother Feng is still unhappy then..."
Just then, they arrived at the family temple, where Naoki Nagayama saw the welcoming monk, Kotaro Ohara, now known as Master Hirochi.
"Let Master Guangzhi instruct Mr. Jinjing!"
"??!"
Kotaro Ohara was a little confused when he suddenly heard that he was to teach others, but he still gently put his hands together and bowed, which was very Buddhist!
"I dare not call myself a teacher, but if any believers are interested in Buddhism, I will certainly do my best to teach them!"
"Oh, that's really troublesome, Master!"
"Not at all. It is thanks to Mr. Naoki that I was able to understand the true meaning of Shakyamuni. It is what I should do!"
"."
Master Guangzhi led the group towards the temple. Naoki Nagayama watched his retreating figure, filled with emotion. Perhaps he really had nurtured a great and virtuous monk!
Amitabha Buddha, well said, well said~
Wash hands, make offerings, worship Buddha, and draw lots.
After going through the whole process, Xia Hua and the other children had all woken up, making the journey back quite lively.
Upon arriving at the ancestral home, Naoki Nagayama discovered that it had been upgraded and was in much better condition.
Lunch consisted of microwaved Osechi dishes and rice cake soup, which were still piping hot and fragrant even without any cooking.
At the banquet, Nagayama Kumahara also formally introduced Miyoshi Mamori:
"Second brother, and all my nephews and nieces, from now on, her name will be Nagayama Mamori!"
"Wild grass, flower jam. From now on, just call her Grandma!"
Hi! XN
Since Nagayama Kaede didn't object, the others naturally didn't either, and they warmly welcomed Nagayama Mamori into the family. Now, the Nagayama family is a three-generation household with more than ten people!
After drinking a few cups of sake, Nagayama Kumahara looked at the lively scene and the snowy landscape in the courtyard, and couldn't help but sigh:
"I wish my father could see this lively scene today."
"Ha ha!"
Naoki Nagayama said with a smile,
"Grandfather will definitely be happy too!"
Yeah~
"."
The merriment lasted until evening before the Naoki and Aoki families finally set off for home. By the time they returned to their old house in Shizuoka, it was already dark.
Dinner was simple, but after a long day of activities, both children went to bed early.
The adults stayed in the living room and watched TV for a while. The evening news even reported that Emperor Hirohito had briefly regained consciousness.
At that moment, Naoki Nagayama and Akina exchanged a glance, and Akina shyly lowered her head.
It seems like Naoki Nagayama has to speak up!
"Father, Mother, and my dear sister Tsuruko! I have a favor to ask of you all!"
Naoki Nagayama's tone was very serious, causing the people whose names were called to look up!
Akina felt even more ashamed at her husband's tone and turned her head away.
"Baka-ni-chan, why are you suddenly being so formal? My dear sister, I'm getting goosebumps!"
Naoki Nagayama rolled his eyes. Tsuruko was just a side effect; the main culprits were his father and mother.
"Father, Mother, I would like to ask you to take care of Hua Jiang and Lian Jiang for a few days."
"Akina and I have been so busy with our two kids this past year that we haven't had time to go on dates at all!! Our feelings for each other have faded!!"
"So!! We want to go on a trip to Hokkaido for a few days during the New Year. Without the kids!!"
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Hearing this, Tsuruko rolled her eyes in exasperation.
Father Ken Nagayama was momentarily at a loss for words, while Mother Nanako covered her mouth and laughed uncontrollably.
"Oh dear, I thought you were going to say something else!! It's just bringing flower jam and lotus jam!"
"Go ahead! Go have fun for a few days, it won't hurt!"
"Arigato~"
Akina's face flushed slightly.
"We'll probably only need to go for three days."
"That's not enough!!"
"There's enough tape."
Akina quickly said,
"Just going skiing, eating crabs, and looking at old souvenirs."
Tsuruko asked curiously:
"Akina-chan, where are you going? Which restaurant has the best crab?"
"Why are you asking so many questions?!"
Naoki Nagayama directly separated Tsuruko.
"I'm definitely not taking you!"
"you!!"
Tsuruko was furious.
"Who asked you to bring it?! I was just asking!!!"
"Heh. Asking won't work either!"
"You idiot!!"