wavenovel Chapter 1477 You wouldn't...
Chapter 1477 You wouldn't...
Chapter 1477 You wouldn't...
The next day, Sana Minatozaki and Momo Hirai rode in the company's van to the airport.
The weather has been lovely these past few days, sunny and cloudless, with just the right amount of sunshine, as if it were a special gift for those about to embark on their holiday.
"Finally, I can have a holiday!"
Hirai Momo stretched out a big yawn, her tone full of anticipation.
Twice has been busy for so long and finally gets a break. Japanese people don't celebrate the Lunar New Year, so for Minatozaki Sana and Hirai Momo, it's just a simple holiday to go home and rest for a few days.
"So what are you planning to do when you get back?" Sana Minatozaki turned her head to look at her.
"I plan to go to a hot spring with my sister, mom, and dad," Hirai Momo said excitedly, clearly looking forward to it when talking about her family.
What will happen to your father's shop?
"Let's close for a couple of days."
"What about you?"
Hirai Momo took a sip of water and asked.
"How else can we get by?"
Sana Minato shrugged with a smile, her tone languid: "Go back home and get a good night's sleep, sleep until you're completely exhausted, then meet up with friends you haven't seen in a long time, chat, eat something good, that'll be enough."
The two chatted easily, huddled together, their shoulders close, and occasionally shared photos from their phones.
A closer look reveals that they are holding almost identical phones, all the blush gold version of the iPhone X, with a small and exquisite body that gleams gently in the sunlight.
Previously, Hirai Momo really liked Minatozaki Sana's blush gold phone. After asking her for it, although Minatozaki Sana didn't directly say that it was a gift from Ji Jingyuan, she did mention it to him. Of course, Ji Jingyuan wasn't stingy, and he gave her a few more of them before.
Hirai Momo and Minatozaki Sana's phones are almost identical, and if you look closely, you can see that they even have couple stickers on them. However, Minatozaki Sana's phone also has a very cute Shiba Inu plush toy attached to it, which sways back and forth as her delicate fingers slide across the screen, as if it's sticking out its tongue.
The two sat together, both with relaxed smiles in their eyes. Occasionally, they would lean down and whisper intimately to each other. If it weren't for their different appearances and distinct expressions and temperaments, onlookers would probably really think they were sisters.
Just then, Hirai Momo seemed to suddenly remember something. Her relaxed expression instantly turned serious, and she secretly glanced at Minatozaki Sana beside her, her tone carrying a hint of probing:
"By the way, where did you go last night? Why were you so late? I texted you to ask, but you wouldn't tell me~"
"went out with friends~"
Upon hearing this, Sana Minato raised her eyebrows slightly, her face still bearing a faint smile. Her tone was calm and composed, as if she were simply stating an ordinary matter, without the slightest hint of panic.
"Friend? Who?"
Hirai Momo immediately pressed for an answer, turning slightly to the side and staring intently at her, her tone full of doubt.
Doesn't she know what's going on with Sana Minatozaki? When did she ever have a friend who would stay up so late with her on Valentine's Day?
Guess!
Sana Minato tilted her head, her smile widening, her eyes mischievous as she deliberately teased her without giving a direct answer.
"What guess...?"
Hirai Momo froze, as if a terrible thought had occurred to her. Her expression changed instantly, her eyes widened, and her tone was filled with disbelief, "You...you don't have a boyfriend, do you?"
Why would you think that way?
Sana Minatozaki didn't deny it directly; instead, she looked at her with a smile.
"Don't I know you? If it weren't for your boyfriend, how could you be out so late?"
Hirai Momo's eyes widened. She knew Minatozaki Sana better than anyone. She knew that although Sana loved socializing, had many friends, and was always smiling with everyone, she was actually a very tactful person.
"And yesterday was Valentine's Day! Valentine's Day!! This isn't just any ordinary day."
Hirai Momo continued, her tone becoming more forceful: "You're actually dating?"
She could hardly believe it...
Hirai Momo always felt that if she were to date this good friend, it would either be someone who could help her career, or someone she truly liked so much that she was willing to give her all for.
Moreover, she knew that Minatozaki Sana was still very strong-willed. Although no one said it, after seeing Mina and Ji Kyung-won dating, who would really want their boyfriend to be so much weaker than a member?
Hirai Momo originally thought that Minatozaki Sana would be hard to find, but she didn't expect that they would actually be dating now?
No.
Seeing Hirai Momo's shocked expression and incredulous look, Minatozaki Sana finally couldn't help but giggle. Like a clingy puppy, she gently nudged Momo's shoulder and said in a soft, sweet voice, "I just went for a walk and chatted with some friends, nothing else."
"seriously?"
Hirai Momo, who had been so certain of her judgment, became somewhat insecure after hearing what she said. Her eyes were full of doubt as she stared intently into Hirai Momo's eyes, trying to find a flaw in her expression.
"Of course, if we were dating, how could I not tell my Momo-chan~"
Sana Minatozaki nodded with a grin, then changed the subject, turning the tables on Momo Hirai with a sly look in her eyes: "But you, Momo-chan, if you get a boyfriend, you have to tell me right away, don't keep it a secret."
"What?"
Hirai Momo blushed slightly, quickly waved her hand, her tone tinged with helplessness, then frowned and began to complain: "You know those girls lately, really... either they're too scheming, staring at my chest the moment we meet, ugh~ or they're too flamboyant, always pretending, they have no charm at all, um... and they're not even good-looking."
She grumbled on for a few minutes, her tone full of disdain.
"Haha, Momo-chan is a sucker for good-looking people too~"
"Sana Minatozaki asked with a smile, gently twirling the Shiba Inu plushie on her phone with her fingertips: "So, what kind do you think would be best?"
"Hmm..." Upon hearing this question, Hirai Momo was speechless for a moment, frowning as she fell into deep thought.
As an idol, the people she knows and meets every day are mostly idols, or industry professionals, backup dancers, etc., and her personality makes it difficult for her to get close to people she has just met.
Hirai Momo thought for a long time but still couldn't come up with a clear idea: "Anyway, it has to be pretty good. Appearance and personality can't be too bad... And I think it's more important to have a sense of security."
"sense of security……"
Upon hearing this, Sana Minato's smile faltered slightly, her fingertips stopped moving, and she silently repeated the word.
A few seconds later, she smiled again, her eyes crinkling as she looked at Hirai Momo, her tone light and cheerful: "I think the same thing as Momo-chan... So, among the people we know, who do you think is the best?"
"This..." Now Hirai Momo was caught off guard by the question, and for a moment she couldn't quite answer it.
What do you think of Jingyuan-jun?
Seeing her troubled expression, Minatozaki Sana spoke with a hint of probing.
"If you're talking about scenery... Fireworks Man, he's actually quite good..."
Upon hearing Chi Jingyuan's name, Hirai Momo blinked, put down her phone, and her expression turned serious as she began to offer detailed comments:
"We all know what he's like. Not to mention his appearance, personality, and background, he's also very skilled with girls. Look at that song 'Uchiage Hanabi,' tsk, who didn't envy Mina back then?"
If I had to give a proper evaluation... she's definitely a great person to date. It's hard to find any flaws in her; she completely outshines everyone else in the industry. She doesn't even seem like an idol... otherwise, how could Mina and Tzuyu be so obsessed with her?
She spoke frankly and sincerely praised Chi Jingyuan a few times, but then her tone became hesitant and dismissive: "But the Fireworks Man doesn't offer any sense of security. Mina is so good to her, her eyes are only for him. Even with her busy schedule, she still made time to knit him gifts. I've never seen her treat anyone like that."
“Mina is such a wonderful girl, yet he still broke up with her so easily.”
After saying all that, Hirai Momo subconsciously glanced at Minatozaki Sana's expression.
She was still smiling, her eyes slightly bright, and she seemed a little lost in thought.
Hirai Momo's heart skipped a beat, as if she had suddenly realized something. She was startled, her mouth slightly open as if she wanted to say something, but then she suddenly stopped, as if she had thought of something taboo.
She quickly lowered her voice, sneakily approaching Sana Minatozaki, her shoulder pressed tightly against hers. Her tone was full of shock and disbelief, and she almost whispered, "You... the friend you mentioned, it's not the Fireworks Man, is it? You... you like him?"
"What if you like it?"
Sana Minato blinked, a faint smile still on her face. Her tone was flat; she neither admitted nor denied anything, but simply watched her quietly, observing her reaction.
How could this be?
Hirai Momo gasped, then quickly covered her mouth, afraid the driver would hear her, and spoke rapidly in a low voice:
"That...that's the Fireworks Guy! Who in the company doesn't know about his relationship with Mina? Even if they've broken up now, I don't believe they're not in contact anymore."
Look at Mina, she says she's fine now, but I don't believe her. Do you? Who loses that much weight in six months if they're not fine? Look at the way she looks at the fireworks guy sometimes. We're so close to Mina, if she finds out…”
She seemed to have thought of something terrifying; her tone paused abruptly, and her chest heaved.
"And Tzuyu, let me tell you, Tzuyu definitely sees the fireworks guy as her future husband. I feel like she's aiming to get married."
"No, no, this really isn't appropriate..."
She waved her hands repeatedly, looking anxious, and muttered to herself, "If they find out..."
After muttering to herself for a while, Hirai Momo glanced at Minatozaki Sana's expression. Seeing that Sana remained calm and simply looked at her quietly, she suddenly paused, her tone softening with a hint of helplessness and worry as she lowered her voice and said:
"If it really is, oh my, the Fireworks Guy is indeed quite, quite good... If it's true, Sana, you must keep it a secret, be careful, and don't tell anyone."
Especially, Mina mustn't find out, or things will really be terrible!
As she spoke, she continued to mutter a series of words, reminding Minatozaki Sana to be careful and not to be discovered, her expression full of genuine worry.
Seeing her anxiously pacing around, yet still thinking of her in every way, Minatozaki Sana couldn't help but raise her eyebrows slightly.
Although this girl kept saying no, no, no, it wasn't suitable, in the end she still showed that she was thinking of her best interests.
However, Sana Minatozaki also gleaned some insights from Momo Hirai's reaction. If Momo Hirai was like this, then the other members and even Mina Mine were even more so.
Sana Minatozaki, who had originally planned to take the opportunity to reveal her relationship with Keigen Ike to Momo Hirai, suddenly changed her mind.
"Oh dear, don't rush, Momo-chan~"
Sana Minatozaki reached out and gently patted her shoulder, smiling reassuringly, "I was just asking casually, why did you take it so seriously?"
"really not?"
Hirai Momo paused, her eyes fixed on her.
"Oh dear, that's just wishful thinking."
Sana Minato smiled and waved her hand, then turned her head to look out the window. Sunlight fell on her profile, softening her features. Her voice was soft, carrying a hint of melancholy.
Valentine's Day is over.
…………
The 15th has arrived, Lunar New Year's Eve.
Aside from groups with incredibly busy schedules, many K-pop groups have taken a break. Twice members have all gone home to reunite with their families, and even Red Velvet, who are currently active, have enjoyed a short vacation.
Around noon, Ji Kyung-won picked up Bae Joo-hyun near Red Velvet's dorm.
...It was agreed before that Ji Kyung-won would take her back to Daegu during the Lunar New Year.
The young lady wore delicate light makeup, her eyebrows and eyes still gentle, but there was a hint of fatigue in her eyes... Recently, the group's schedule has been busy, and the non-stop work has left her with little time to rest.
But she was in high spirits, her eyes sparkling with joy. Half of it was the joy of the group's recent outstanding performance and continued growth in popularity, and the other half was the anticipation of finally being able to go home for the Chinese New Year and reunite with her family.
Upon arriving in Daegu, they first took Bae Joo-hyun home. The original plan was to have dinner with Bae Joo-hyun and her sister, and also introduce Ji Kyung-won to her best friend.
However, it would be quite late if we were to have dinner, since it was New Year's Eve and Chi Jingyuan's family would be having a reunion. She already felt a little embarrassed to have Chi Jingyuan drive her back, so when they arrived, the young lady didn't let Chi Jingyuan stay any longer and urged him to go home quickly, promising to have dinner together again when she had more free time and introduce him to someone else.
Ji Jingyuan smiled and agreed. Before leaving, he suddenly leaned close to Bae Joo-hyun's ear, his warm breath brushing against her earlobe. "The stage costumes and makeup for 'Bad Boy' the other day were really nice. You can wear those more next time."
A few days ago, I was watching some clips online and I was drawn to Bae Joo-hyun's fur coat and leather pants outfit.
Bae Joo-hyun kicked him a few times, laughing and scolding him.
Ji Jingyuan laughed and dodged, waved, started the car, and drove towards Seoul.
Watching the car gradually disappear into the distance, Bae Joo-hyun stood there, her cheeks still flushed, until the car's shadow vanished into the horizon.
After returning to Seoul, Ji Kyung-won went straight home, where his second brother, Ji Kyung-wook, and eldest sister, Ji Hyun-jung, were also present.
Although they are all busy and rarely have time to get together, every Lunar New Year's Eve, they will make time to go home and have a lively Lunar New Year's Eve dinner, whenever possible.
Before we knew it, it was already past midnight.
Suddenly, a crisp sound came from outside the window, followed by a burst of dazzling fireworks that bloomed in the sky above Seoul. Ji Kyung-won got up and walked to the French windows, quietly watching the magnificent scene outside.
Just then, my phone started vibrating repeatedly.
I received many congratulatory messages. In addition to my friends Jung Eun-ji, Kim Tae-yeon, and Im Yoon-ah, Bae Joo-hyun, Bae Suzy, and Chou Tzu-yu also sent their congratulations.
It wasn't just text messages; Chou Tzu-yu and Bae Suzy also sent video calls directly, and they even bumped into each other.
There's also Sana Minatozaki. This Osaka girl doesn't celebrate the Lunar New Year, but she remembered the date and sent a text message specifically for this occasion.
Finally, there's Mina's...
Chi Jingyuan stared at Mina's text message, his fingertips pausing slightly, a strange emotion flashing across his eyes.
He looked out the French windows again. The moonlight was still bright, shining on the courtyard. The fireworks in the sky left a lingering warmth, brilliant but fleeting. And the distant sounds of revelry and laughter seemed to faintly reach his ears.
Another year has passed.