Tokyo Bubble Life

Chapter 844 852, Go to Qinglai to meet the parents!
Naoki Nagayama had walked the road to Qinglai before, so it was not unfamiliar to him now.

Driving a Toyota Century to show formality, Naoki Nagayama took Akina Nakamori to Qinglai's hometown to meet his parents in the morning~
In April in Tokyo, cherry blossoms are in full bloom. The petals drifting in the wind fall into the water, traveling along the river, bringing spring scenery to both sides of the river.

The pink petals are tender and white, just like the cheeks of the girl on the passenger seat, so lovable~
"Naoki-san, are you nervous?" Akina Nakamori turned her cheek and asked her boyfriend with a smile.

".A little bit~" Naoki Nagayama said seriously, "After all, it's a very formal visit~"

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

Akina Nakamori didn't believe it and reached out her hand to her boyfriend's forehead. When she didn't feel any sweat, she pouted in disappointment.

"Hey~~ I'm really not nervous."

Naoki Nagayama was helpless: "Akina can't expect me to be the same just because she was so nervous that she was shaking when she came to my house!"

".Don't say that!"

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

"At that time, I just didn't eat breakfast and had some low blood sugar tremors!!!"

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In fact, those who are familiar with Akina know that although Akina looks cheerful and confident in normal times, she is actually 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 can fully devote himself to the stage and give a perfect performance has always been an unsolved mystery.
You can't play around in the car. After Mingcai took her hand back, she started mumbling again:
"Besides father, Minghui is here today."

"Hmm?" Naoki Naoyama was subconsciously surprised, "Doesn't that mean I have to prepare another gift?"

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

"I see~" It seems like this in Neon
"Apart from Minghui, is there anyone else at home?" Naoki Nagayama continued to ask.

"No, they've all gotten married and moved out~"

Akina Nakamori replied that if there was no other reason, it was because young people in this era, especially those living in rural areas, generally got married very early.

"That's good~"

Naoki Nagayama is most afraid of his five brothers and sisters, his parents, and his grandmother, eight pairs of eyes looking at him alone!
Oh, if we include Akina herself, that’s nine pairs. Wait, if we include my nephew, that’s ten pairs!
It really is a huge family!!!

As the car moved forward, the houses on both sides of the car window began to become old, mostly made of wood, without the toughness of reinforced concrete, and the streets were no longer concrete roads, and even traces of livestock could be seen occasionally.
Qinglai City is one of Tokyo's satellite cities. It is more like a township than a city.

However, Akina, who was sitting next to her, began to liven up her mood as she looked at the scene outside the window.

"Naoki-san, I used to come here to buy groceries!" "Naoki-san, this is where we filmed last time!" "Ah, I haven't eaten the snacks here for a long time!"

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

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

"arrive."

"Well, let's go in then!"

Naoki Nagayama 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 this before, why do you keep the flag up?"

"After my debut, it started to rise. It seemed like a blessing or something."

Akina Nakamori said that it was a habit of our parents' generation anyway.

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

"Hey, hey, I'm ready!"

Entering through the low wall, there is a rather narrow entrance hall. Whether it is Yamazakura-in or the current 80 Building, the entrance halls are much larger than here.

But it is very neatly organized, and there are slippers for changing.
"Ogasaki-san, I'm back!" Akina shouted loudly inside, as if she suddenly felt more confident.

"Welcome back."

Chieko Nakamori, wearing a kimono, walked out in small steps. When she saw Akina Nakamori and Naoki Nagayama, she greeted them very gently.

"Naoki-san is here~"

After all, the previous children have all gotten married, and they have already met their parents four times, so it is natural that they are very calm.

"Chieko-san, it's been a long time since I last saw you." Naoki Nagayama presented his gift, "It's just a small token of my respect."

"Arigato! Please come in!"

Chieko took the heavy gift generously, then led the two people towards the inner room.

Akina Nakamori helped carry the gifts, then held her mother's hand and walked in front, and Naoki Nagayama followed like this~
When we arrived at the Japanese-style room, we saw Akina's father, Nakamori Akio, sitting on the tatami, and next to him was Akina's youngest sister, Nakamori Akio.
"It's been a long time since we last met, Mr. Nakamori." Naoki Nagayama bowed formally to greet him.

"Yes, Nagayama-san."

No matter what his identity is outside, as Akina's father, Nakamori Akio naturally holds his attitude when he meets her boyfriend.
"The last time we met was four years ago!"

Although she knew that her daughter was dating Naoki Nagayama, the two had first met before Akina's debut. One was when they were negotiating the purchase of the patent for cat ear hair accessories, and the other was during a support event.

"Hi~" Naoki Nagayama nodded, "There has never been a chance."

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

It was the first time for Naoki Nagayama to meet his parents, while Akio Nakamori didn't know what to ask.
The first few sons-in-law were all ordinary people. I just asked about their careers, income, and whether they could take on the responsibility of taking care of my daughter.
But the guy on the other side has a career and income, which is obvious from the blue Porsche he gave his daughter. Of course, he can give his daughter a rich life. Moreover, his appearance and talent are impeccable. But his character is
The reputation that has been spread may be a little wrong, but it is impossible that it is 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 of Akio Nakamori next to him, who kept making weird faces.
What does this guy want to do. Perform manzai?!

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

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Akina, who followed her mother in, sat down next to Naoki Nagayama.
"Naoki-san, please have some tea~" Chieko handed the tea to Naoki Nagayama, and then asked smoothly, "How was the road today~"

"Hey, it was a smooth trip," Naoki Nagayama replied, "It took about an hour from Takanawa to Seira."

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

Chieko naturally knew that her daughter was already living in someone else's house, but Akina had just returned from a promotional trip outside the city, and she also had to meet her parents, so it seemed that the matter of moving had not yet been discussed.

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

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

“Not really.”

They started chatting about family matters and gradually developed into a conversation. No wonder Akina said her mother was omnipotent, as could be seen from the way she treated people. At least in interpersonal communication, she could easily draw people closer.

Akina would sometimes help Naoki Nagayama to add to his comments, Akio Nakamori would occasionally interject when hearing about his current job, and Akiho Nakamori would also occasionally ask about the current situation in the entertainment industry.

But what made Naoki Nagayama feel relieved was that it seemed that the novel "Paradise Lost" had not yet spread in the countryside, otherwise it would be embarrassing to be asked at this time~
Naturally, lunch was to be eaten at Akina's hometown. Chieko made her specialty fried meat patties, and Akina opened the gifts she brought and took out the medicinal wine that Naoki Nagayama gave to Akio Nakamori, wanting to have a drink at noon.

"Let me drive this afternoon~"

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

I don't know what this little girl wants to do.
"Naoki!" After a few glasses of strong medicinal liquor, Nakamori Akio's face turned red and his tone began to relax. "If you marry my daughter, you have to be devoted to her, understand?!"

"Hey! I will!"

Naoki Nagayama nodded repeatedly. It was impossible to say no at this time, even if the future father-in-law in front of him was not devoted to his wife.
After a few more drinks, even my vision became blurry:
"If you dare to bully Akina, I won't let you go! Do you understand?!"

"Hey, I definitely won't~"

Although he is not a qualified father, at least he has taken some responsibility even if he is just pretending.
However, as he continued to drink, Nakamori Akio became even more drunk. With such a high alcohol tolerance, how could he have inherited the genes of a heavy drinker like Akina?
It wasn't until he saw Aunt Chieko drink the fourth glass of wine without changing her expression that Naoki Nagayama understood.

"Naoki-san, please forgive my husband's rudeness. He doesn't usually drink strong alcohol."

Chieko helped the drunken Akio Nakamori back to the bedroom, and then continued to entertain Naoki Nagayama.

"Ha, I don't drink this kind of strong liquor often." Naoki Nagayama said with a smile, "It's indeed a bit too strong. I'll just have one or two glasses with each meal in the future~"

"Well, I'll remind you~"

Chieko sighed. Nakamori Akio and she were almost separated now. If it weren't for their two daughters who hadn't married yet, their marriage might have come to an end.
Thinking of this, she looked at Naoki Nagayama:
"Naoki-san, my daughter Akina has a strong and reckless personality. If she causes you trouble in life, I hope you can be more tolerant~"

Naoki Naoyama said quickly:

"No, no, Akina is an excellent 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 smiled again when she heard her boyfriend's words. Chieko sighed secretly, she was completely manipulated~
"Speaking of this, 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 hope that Akina will return to her family?"

"Chieko-san, Akina and I have already discussed this." Naoki Nagayama glanced at his girlfriend, "I am not one of those old-fashioned families that asks the wife to give up everything and take care of the family wholeheartedly. If Akina doesn't like singing anymore, then she can choose what she wants to do. Women in the new era should have their own dreams."

Chieko breathed a sigh of relief, looking at the relief on her daughter's face, she sighed:
"I see. 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 proud of having raised six children to adulthood, I still feel a little regretful when I think about my own dream. But it seems that my daughter can take care of both~
Akina Nakamori leaned on her mother's shoulder:

"When the day comes when I don't want to sing anymore, I'll become a kindergarten teacher and take care of children! Children are the cutest!"

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

Chieko tapped Akina Nakamori's forehead, causing her face to blush, and said coquettishly:

“I’m still so young”

"When I was your age, I had already given birth to Mingzi!"

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Naoki Nagayama naturally couldn't join in the conversation, so he could only eat the dishes on the table silently. The fried meat patties were really good, with a chewy texture, rich gravy, and full of meat and fat aroma.
Without Akio Nakamori at the table, the atmosphere seemed very harmonious. After the meal, the conversation in the Japanese-style room was also very harmonious.

We even talked about when we plan to get married.
"Regarding this, we are not particularly anxious for the time being. After all, we are only in our early 20s and there are still many things we haven't experienced yet~" Naoyama Naoki looked at Akina, "It will probably take one or two years before we consider getting married."

"Yeah, yeah." Akina nodded beside him, "I don't want to settle down in the next two years."

Chieko didn't say much when she heard her daughter say this, but she felt sorry in her heart. If she didn't tie down such a good man, who had a reputation for being a playboy, she would not be able to rest assured.
I will talk to Akina privately later, since marriage won't affect anything anyway.
At this moment, Chieko saw the look in her little daughter Minghui's eyes, and she remembered the conversation last night and sighed in her heart.
"Naoki-san, speaking of which, Minghui is also very interested in the entertainment industry. From the perspective of the boss of an agency, 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, please help her debut~
"Well"

Naoki Nagayama didn't have any aversion to Akina, and neither did Akina during this period. The two had been sisters since childhood. Although the younger sister had been a little jealous of her older sister in recent years, this was a normal reaction. If you can help, it's not a problem to help a little.
But debuting at this time is not a good choice!
"Chieko-san, Akiho-chan." Nagayama Naoki looked serious and glanced at the two of them. "If Akiho just wants to experience the feeling of being an idol, then it's okay. I can arrange the relevant operations for her debut. It's just a small matter."

He squeezed Akina's hand that was stretched out from under the table, telling her not to worry, and then continued,
"But if Minghui wants to make idol as a career and become a star, to be honest, there is no chance now~"

"Since the time of Yamaguchi Momoe, the selection of idols has never stopped. "Star! Birth!" is just one of them. There are many talent shows like "Hideki Saijo's Brothers and Sisters". Every year, dozens or even hundreds of idol candidates are sent to the entertainment industry. There are also programs like "Twilight Meow Meow" for high school idols."

"To be frank, there are so many idols nowadays that they are everywhere."

Naoki Nagayama's words are very direct and have weight.

"There are too many idols, and the quality varies greatly, which has led to a significant decline in people's perception of idols. The industry has already felt this trend. In the next ten years, I think there will be an 'Ice Age' for idols. Except for the idols who already have a huge fan base, it will be very difficult for other idols to stand out."

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

He looked at Nakamori Akiho and said seriously:

"If Minghui wants to be a star, she can take two paths now. One is to study music and singing skills and become a singer; the other is to study acting skills and become an actor. With the influence of Mingcai and me, if she has talent, she will have no problem making it~"

"If you are just interested in entering the entertainment industry, then being an agent or a behind-the-scenes planner are both options, and there are more opportunities."

Naoki Nagayama actually suggested that Minghui become an agent, planner, etc. After all, if you want to be a star, the most important thing is to have a distinctive appearance.
Whether a beautiful woman has her own unique beauty or an ugly woman has her own unique ugliness, a beautiful woman can naturally attract attention, and an ugly woman can also be a special actor and be remembered by people.

Nakamori Akiho is not ugly. How ugly can a young and lively girl be?
Just... quite ordinary~
Just like the ordinary people you see on the street, the kind that people won’t remember.

Listening to Naoki Nagayama's introduction, Chieko and Nakamori Akiho both thought seriously and felt for the first time that the future was so clear.
Akina Nakamori said beside her:
"Think carefully. Besides the hard work, there are many other bad things in the entertainment industry."

Finally, it was Chieko who spoke:
"Arigato, Naoki-san. I'll let Minghui think it over carefully."

"If you need my help, just tell me."

"Well, thank you for your help~"

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

Today's visit did not 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 smiled as he watched his girlfriend adjust her seat. "Can Akina drive it?"

"Stupid tape! No, don't underestimate me!" Nakamori Akina said confidently, "It's just that the car body is a little bigger~"

“The horsepower is much higher too.”

As I was talking, I felt the car shoot up and start, which was very surprising.
"Akina-chan, relax." Naoki Nagayama immediately came to his senses and quickly comforted him softly, "Don't step on the accelerator so hard all at once."

"Oh~~~"

After listening to Naoki Nagayama, Akina slowly got familiar with the Toyota Century until she got on the highway steadily.
On the way, Akina, who was driving, suddenly asked: "Is the matter of Naoki-san Minghui troubling you?"

"Of course not~" Naoki Nagayama answered casually, "It's actually not expensive to launch an idol. What I said before is indeed my true thoughts."

"But Minghui-chan, it's better not to rush into the entertainment industry. The entertainment industry is not a good place. There are too many temptations. Minghui-chan is different from Mingcai. She can't grasp it."

There are so many bright lights and feasting, all around are flattery and calculations, and there is also the hard work and pressure. Without a little bit of tenacity, an ordinary girl can't stand it.
Although Akina doesn't show it on the surface, her inner strength and stubbornness are more prominent than those of ordinary people.
Which ordinary girl can continue to participate and win the chance to debut after being eliminated three times in the finals of "Star! Birth!"?
"In short, I still hope Minghui can find an ordinary job~" Naoki Nagayama said, "If you really want to enter the entertainment industry, it's better to work behind the scenes."

"Well, I will persuade her~"

(End of this chapter)