[Hokage] A rose in mourning for the summer moon

【Taki Shuichi: Xia Yue, there is a banquet at home on Christmas Eve, so you can come too. 】

[Xia Yue: Okay, brother.What kind of dress should I wear, kimono or western dress? 】

【Taki Shuichi: It’s all right.But I suggest Xiayue wear western clothes, and kimonos are the choices of mom and the others [Tongue out]]

[Xia Yue: Hahahaha good brother.By the way, Dad also said that he would attend this year's Christmas Eve dinner. 】

【Taki Shuichi: Thank goodness for that, otherwise grandpa would have been nagging for a long time this year. 】

[Taki Shuichi: Do you need to prepare the dress at home? 】

[Xia Yue: Let me ask my mother.Dresses are her specialty design, if she wears someone else's design, she will be so angry that she can't eat...]

[Taki Shuichi: OK]

"Student Xia Yue... Are you drawing clothes? It's very beautiful."

Xia Yue put down the drawing board and smiled at the visitor, "Thank you for the compliment, Teacher Hong."

Yuhihong is the teacher of the language school. She is a charming beauty with long red curly hair.She is a top student who graduated from Kyoto University, and it is said that she came to Tokyo for her fiancé.

"No, it's really inspirational. I have a friend who is an editor of a fashion magazine, so I know a little bit about it." Hong was a little surprised, "I thought that the fact that Xia Yue was a student of Dongda University was already remarkable enough. gone."

"Where. My mother is a fashion designer. Recently, I am drawing some drafts for her studio. If they can be adopted, I can get a little more pocket money." Xia Yue said with a smile, "It was my birthday before. Someone gave me an expensive necklace at Christmas, so I wanted to give him something nicer for Christmas."

Hong's expression became ambiguous, "Oh, is that your boyfriend?"

"what……"

"Understood, I haven't made it official yet." Red blinked and said with a smile, "It's nice to be young."

"Teacher Hong is also very young."

"Compared to you, I feel old."

After the joke, Hong told her some problems in the last homework, and the class for this day officially ended.Xia Yue packed up her things, took a photo of the drawing and sent it to Xia Chuqing's studio, which took a little time.When I walked out of the classroom, there were not many people left.

As soon as she turned the corner of the corridor, Xia Yue came across a confession scene.

"Tiantian, I... I like you! Can you date me?"

A boy was holding a small bouquet of roses and handed it to the girl in front of him with a blushing face.The girl combed her hair with two buns, and was wearing a modified everyday Hanfu.She is Xia Yue's classmate and an international student from China. Her full name is Luo Shuangtian, and everyone calls her Tiantian.

"Sorry, I can't agree to this request." Tian Tian looks very cute, but his personality is quite straightforward, without delay, "I already have a boyfriend."

The teenager failed to confess, but he didn't look very surprised, he just said dejectedly: "Sure enough...is that the boy I met before?"

"Yes, his name is Ningji Hinata. We have a very good relationship."

"At least, Rose please..."

"My boyfriend doesn't want me to accept it." Tiantian looked around and looked at Xia Yue squarely, "Ah, how about this, student Xia Yue, would you like to do us a favor and accept this bouquet of roses?"

"what?"

"In this way, I don't have to be embarrassed, and he doesn't have to be embarrassed." Tian Tian said, "Please take it back and decorate the room, please, classmate Xia Yue."

There was an inexplicably extra bouquet of roses in Xia Yue's arms, and a confession card was attached to it, which said "I like you".

Hey, it's so affectionate and hateful since ancient times, let her take a bouquet of flowers for nothing.Is it a surprise?It's a good intention after all.

At the end of November, the days were noticeably shorter, and the moon had risen before the sun had completely set, and it was almost full, hanging in the gaps between tall buildings, like a clear crystal lamp.

The temperature difference in Tokyo is larger than that in Xiayue's hometown, and it is already very cold in the evening.When she walked out of the building, her neck shrank from the wind, and she regretted not wearing a scarf.

"Xia Yue."

A thin scarf fell from the sky and was firmly wrapped around her empty neck.Then a cup of hot milk was stuffed into her hand, like a small stove, and there was a burst of heat immediately.

"If you are afraid of the cold, you should wear more clothes."

Itachi patted her head.He seems to have fallen in love with this move lately.

The wind shuttled among the tall buildings, but he only wore a dark blue long trench coat over his shirt. His long black hair and the hem of the trench coat fluctuated in the wind together. He was handsome and free and easy, but also looked very thin.

"Itachi, aren't you cold?" Xia Yue was a little worried, and she took a hand to hold him, trying to transfer the heat from the hot milk to him.But his palm was warm, and he grabbed her hand in turn, holding her cold back in his palm.

"It's not cold, don't worry about me."

Itachi's eyes fell on the bouquet of red roses, and finally fixed on the pale gold confession card.Then, he narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Did someone send Xiayue Rose?" His tone was normal, not different.

Xia Yue was drinking milk with her head down, and she didn't pay attention to his expression. Hearing his question, she casually explained the reason.

"Xiayue is very considerate." Itachi praised, reached for the bouquet of red roses, and said very naturally, "I'll take it."

Xia Yue didn't care and let him take it.

From language school to apartment, it is the most convenient way to change from JR to subway.It was the rush hour, and people in professional suits came and went, crowding the huge platform to the brim.Xia Yue was led by him, she tilted her head to pay attention to people's expressions and clothes, and whispered to Itachi, "Itachi, tell me, if I work in Tokyo in the future, can I not wear high heels?"

"If you don't want to wear it, don't wear it."

"what?"

"Xia Yue?"

"Nothing, just a little surprised. I said that to my cousin too, and he said I didn't fit in."

"It doesn't matter whether you fit in or not." Itachi didn't care. "Just know what kind of life you want and practice it."

Xia Yue just looked at him and smiled, making him very puzzled.

"Xiayue?" Itachi was puzzled, "Did I say anything?"

"No." Xia Yue said with a smile, "I just think... I really like Itachi."

Be caught off guard.

Itachi stayed there for a long time, until the train came and he led his sweetheart into the train, but he couldn't recover.The car door was closed in the night, and the scene in the car was reflected, and he saw his slightly wide-open eyes, a little dazed and a little silly.

"Xia Yue..."

She looked at him with a smile.

"...No, nothing."

It was warm in the carriage and her hands warmed up.But he still held it tightly, not wanting to let go.

"Xia Yue, are you free at Christmas?"

"Ah, at present, there is no time on Christmas Eve, and other times are fine."

"Christmas Eve?"

"Huh? Do you want to make an appointment on that day?"

"No, it's just a coincidence that my family needs to attend a dinner party on Christmas Eve."

"I see. There are indeed many parties on Christmas Eve." Xia Yue said.

It wasn't until they all returned home that Xia Yue remembered that she forgot to take the bouquet of roses.

[Pikachu doesn't hibernate: Itachi, my rose is still with you.Otherwise, stay at your house, it should be able to drive for several days. 】

[Itachi: Good. 】

[Pikachu does not hibernate: Remember to change the water. 】

[Itachi: Good. 】

In 2301, Sasuke, who was gesturing in a kendo pose, watched helplessly as his brother unpacked the roses with a blank face, stuffed the bouquet into one trash can, and stuffed the cards and wrapping paper into another trash can.The movements are very crisp, simple, rough and neat.

Sasuke was a little confused.The elder brother has always been very popular, but he remembered that the elder brother would not be so rude to the suitor's gift?

"Brother, why did you throw away the rose?" Sasuke was puzzled, and kindly reminded, "Didn't Mom say that if you receive flowers, put them in a vase?"

His brother stared at him, his dark eyes without any emotion, like a machine without emotions.

"Sasuke, have you finished your homework?"

Sasuke's first reaction was to feel guilty, but his second reaction was to puff up his chest and proudly replied: "It's finished!"

"Then I'll make another set."

Sasuke: ? ? ?

Christmas Eve is the most troublesome day of the year, always needing to socialize and deal with many people.Uchiha's family prepared formal dresses a month in advance, all of which were Western-style suits, specially customized without logos.

Fuyue attaches great importance to this year's Christmas Eve, because it was the Taki family who invited them.The Taki family is a well-known family with a century-old history. It started as a business. The industries under its name are mainly distributed in the fields of real estate, heavy industry, and finance.

Itachi was ready and waited at the door with his father, watching his mother straighten his younger brother's bow tie.

"Naruto said they will be there tonight." Sasuke said, "It seems that Neji will be there too."

"The Nakaze family is an upstart on the Internet, and the Hinata family is an ikebana family. It's not surprising to be invited." Fuyue said, "I heard that at this year's dinner party, Takihiraji will also appear, so the Taki family also invited many famous artists."

"Hey, Takihira, isn't that..."

"That's right, it's the real master next door to us." Fu Yue looked at the eldest son, "Itachi, what is the relationship between Takihira and Xia Yue, have you asked?"

Itachi frowned.

"No, father."

"However, Xia Yue also said that she would attend the dinner party today, right?"

"..."

"So, there should be some guesses, right? Although Takihira's past was deliberately suppressed by the Taki family, it is not a secret."

Itachi didn't speak, and used silence to resist his father's inquiry.

Fu Yue laughed, shook his head and said, "What a child!"

But no longer entangled.

The Taki family hired a hotel under their name as the venue for the dinner.Luxurious cars pass by, the lights are brilliant, men and women are smiling, or flattering each other, or secretly ridiculing, but they are always talking and laughing, a school of ostentatious exaggeration.

Looking at this gorgeous world, the Uchiha brothers sighed together.

"Brother, so boring." Sasuke whispered.

"Be patient, Sasuke."

"I hope the aunt of the Izumo family will stop pinching my face."

Sasuke complained softly, but immediately changed into a well-behaved and standard smile in the eyes of his parents.

This hotel was originally transformed from an old mansion. After a hundred years of erosion, you can still see the extreme luxury of the year from the surrounding carvings.Indoor fountains are surrounded by exquisite figure sculptures, and the hotel's waiters are the servants of the past, guiding guests into the lobby.

After the procedural greetings, you can enter the social session.The ambitious young man went to the busiest place, which was where Sun Takishuichi, the head of Taki's family, was located, and it was also one of the most eye-catching places in the audience.Of course, the circle of elders is dominated by Taki's family and his wife, and another gathering place where many celebrities gather should be around Takihira.

Sasuke looked around and soon saw someone waving at him.It was a mulatto with blue eyes who smiled brightly at him.Itachi also knew the child, named Naruto Naruto.Not far from him was a timid little girl, holding on to the hem of her brother's clothes, but her eyes were always glued to Naruto.That is also someone I know, named Hinata Hinata, and her brother is Neji Hyuga, who is the same age as Itachi.

Itachi nodded to Ning Ci, and the other party responded from a distance.Hinata's brother and sister are both wearing kimonos and have a calm demeanor. If Hinata's family is not far away in Kyoto, Itachi would be more willing to associate with Neji.

"Brother, I'm going to find Naruto."

Sasuke left as soon as he said, and ran away in a hurry, leaving his lonely brother alone, thinking about whether the test papers for his brother need to be doubled again.

"That... long time no see, Itachi-kun."

A slender and gentle voice came from behind him.A girl with such a voice is also delicate and soft.She was wearing a black and white gauze dress, her slender fingers were tightly holding the handbag, her eyes were full of admiration.

Izumi Kawamoto, Itachi's junior high school classmate, is also the eldest daughter of Kawamoto Manufacturing.

Itachi doesn't hate her, but remembering what Izumo Tenma said before...he decided to keep a distance from this former classmate.

"Long time no see, Kawamoto-san."

Perhaps hearing the coldness in his tone, Quan's eyes dimmed.But she still insisted on standing in front of Itachi and asked, "Itachi-kun, how are you doing at Tokyo University?"

"It's okay." Itachi looked around from the corner of his eye, thinking about who would be the best excuse to get out.

Quan's expression became even more gloomy.

"Itachi-kun..." She asked a little abruptly, "Excuse me, does itachi-kun have someone you like?"

Unexpectedly, she was so direct, Itachi froze for a moment, then nodded bluntly, and said frankly: "Yes, I have someone I like."

"Is that so... Also, a person as good as Itachi-kun will attract a lot of people's attention when he is in a good place." Quan forced a smile, but looked like he was about to cry, "That must be a very good girl. "

Is it good...

Itachi's expression was much softer, and he said, "Yes, the person I like is very nice. So, I'm sorry, Kawamoto-san."

Although I have no impression that I have any special connection with Kawamoto-san, since the other party showed genuine sadness, Itachi felt that it would be better to apologize.

"What's the matter? Quan, what happened?"

A delicate voice cut in abruptly, and then, a fiery red figure appeared beside Quan.Izumo Yukino stared at Itachi, the sparkling earrings and the gorgeous jewelry on her neck complemented each other, making the arrogance in her expression more obvious.

Feeling bad, Itachi didn't want to get entangled with the two girls, so he took a step back immediately, "I still have something to do, so I'm sorry..."

"Stop, don't go!"

Izumo Yukino's temper came up, so she didn't care about the occasion.She raised her hand, pointed at Itachi aggressively, and said relentlessly, "Itachi, I asked my brother to tell you that if you let Quan down, I'll make you look good!"

Itachi has a headache.When Izumo Yukino made a fuss, the eyes of the surroundings had secretly gathered on them, and one could imagine how many unnecessary troubles would be caused.

"Miss Izumo drank too much." He slightly raised his voice and said decisively, while hinting at the service staff at the venue with his eyes.In order to prevent accidents and ensure the smooth progress of the banquet, the venue personnel of this kind of dinner are trained and know how to deal with various emergencies.

At high-class gatherings, it is customary to put face first, no matter how angry you are in your heart, you must put on a smile on your face.But Izumo Xue was an exception.She saw the waiter at the venue stop her with a smile on her face, and itachi was about to leave, and immediately angrily reprimanded: "Itachi Uchiha, stop! I won't allow you to bully Izumi!"

Quan was about to cry, and kept calling "Xue Nai" in a low voice, trying to stop her.

More eyes focused on it.The waiter's smile was also a little stiff, annoyed that the lady had caused him trouble, and he would definitely be reprimanded later.

Itachi had to stop and looked at the young lady coldly.Xue Nao also looked at him, her eyes were surprisingly bright.She kept saying it was for Quan, but she didn't see how much she cared about her friend's wishes.

Itachi saw Izumo Tenma standing outside the crowd, holding a glass of champagne, with a sneer on his face.Still gloating now, what an idiot.After tonight, the Izumo family must be blacklisted by many people.

"What's going on here?"

Another young female voice, with a clear tone like the sound of a piano, spoke slowly, like the moonlight slowly spreading at night.

The waiter immediately turned around and bowed slightly as if he had been pardoned, and said respectfully, "Miss Xia Yue."

A new focus of vision has arrived.This is undoubtedly a very beautiful girl.She is light and slender, with a beautiful but cold appearance, and she still wears a moon-white dress with slanted shoulders. The skirt is embroidered with light-colored flower branches, and only a few thin red stamens are adorned, making her look like she is from the world of ice and snow. Walking here, it looks like a white rose with dew blooming on the top of a cold mountain; the whole body is crystal clear, cold and dust-free.

However, when she smiled slightly, it seemed that there was a warm wind blowing against her face, bringing a feeling of spring returning to the earth.

"Miss Izumo, Miss Kawamoto, this is our first meeting. I am Natsuki, and Takihira is my father." With a happy smile like spring, she said unhurriedly, "I don't know what happened? Night hosts, we are happy to help with anything."

Both Yukino and Quan were in a daze.After listening to her pointingly emphasizing "all help", Izumo Yukino finally showed an uneasy expression, apparently finally recalling the influence of the Taki family and the entrustment of her parents.

"I..." She reluctantly backed down a step, and said firmly, "It's nothing, thank you Miss Xia Yue for your trouble."

She thought to herself: Xia Yue?Why does this name sound familiar?

"If that's the case, then don't bother. If you have any needs, please don't hesitate to tell our waiter." The lady of the host's house still finished the polite words in her unhurried pace, and then she glanced at the other side with a smile. one party.He remained silent the whole time, quietly watching the development of the situation, and his eyes also focused on her.

"Itachi-kun."

"Miss Xia Yue."

"Father wants to see Itachi-kun, shall we go?"

"Of course, it's my pleasure."

Yukino widened her eyes, watching that beautiful lady who had never heard of it before took Itachi's arms, and the two of them walked towards Takihira.Now, she finally remembered the meaning of the name "Xia Yue".

"Ah! You are that foreign student from Tokyo University!" She was furious, "You and Uchiha Itachi are in the same group, you..."

The hotel manager of Taki's family stood up and stood in front of Yukino. He was polite and smiling, but his eyes were cold.He bowed slightly and said, "Miss Izumo, please be careful with your words."

Regardless of the distance between Xia Yue and the main family, if she attends tonight as a member of the family, she will be one with the reputation of the Taki family.

"You...! I am the eldest lady of the Izumo family!"

The manager pouted contemptuously in his heart, and thought to himself: What an upstart, so ignorant, it is estimated that there will be no such surname in the upper class soon.