wavenovel Chapters 1248 and 1257: As expected, writers are so good at flirting!
Chapters 1248 and 1257: As expected, writers are so good at flirting!
Chapters 1248 and 1257: As expected, writers are so good at flirting!
"So, Naoki-san's first love was Yamaguchi Momoe-san?!"
Akina's face was flushed with a faint blush from the red wine, whether from the alcohol or her mood was unclear.
After playing a truth game for over an hour, they still hadn't finished a bottle of red wine, which shows that they were telling each other too much truth.
It's clear that the two were very sincere, or perhaps their previous questions were too superficial, failing to touch upon the truly hidden aspects.
Akina is now completely open-minded. She wants to dig deep into her husband's inner secrets!
".no."
Naoki Nagayama shook his head, saying that it wasn't him in either his past or present life.
But Akina rolled her eyes and started drinking. She felt that Nagayama Naoki was lying. She had heard from Tsuruko that Naoki-san had never been in a relationship before high school, and the only person he was interested in was Yamaguchi Momoe.
"Why are you drinking this? Don't you believe me?"
"Humph~"
This game doesn't need any explanation; it's simply an exchange of attitudes between the two sides. Akina drank her red wine with a carefree attitude.
"We've arrived at Naoki-san's place!"
Looking at the clock, with only a few minutes left until midnight, Naoki Nagayama prepared to end the game.
"Akina probably really enjoys the feeling of being the center of attention, which is why she works so hard as an idol."
"No, I just like to sing."
Hearing Akina's answer, Naoki Nagayama silently drank his red wine. This guy who even wants to stand in the center of a photo must like being in the spotlight and being the center of attention!
"Did Naoki-san hope to have more opportunities to interact with his idol by bringing Momoe Yamaguchi back into the spotlight with 'Departures'?!"
Akina's questions were even more incisive.
"No, this is just normal business consideration. Tomokazu Miura and Momoe Yamaguchi are indeed very suitable for the roles."
Upon hearing Naoki Nagayama's answer, Akina took another large gulp of her drink; she clearly didn't believe it.
"Akina, you're actually quite narcissistic, aren't you?!"
"!!!" Akina suddenly paused, her voice becoming strained, "No, Akina-chan is a humble and reasonable girl!"
"Haha~"
Naoki Nagayama took a sip of red wine under Akina's watchful gaze, which only intensified the murderous look in Akina's eyes.
Just as Akina was about to continue asking questions, fuming, Naoki Nagayama spoke up:
"Akina, it's about time. Let's stop the drinks here for now."
"Eh?!!"
Akina didn't want to stop; she still had many questions to ask!
However, Naoki Nagayama looked at the clock:
"Two minutes to go, it will be midnight and a new day will begin. Akina's birthday is coming soon!"
"Oh yes~"
"So, let's go to the yard!"
"??"
To Akina's bewilderment, Naoki Nagayama pulled her into the courtyard.
The midsummer night wasn't too cold; bright stars twinkled in the dark night sky, as if watching over the city below.
Akina was a little confused when she arrived in the courtyard:
"Naoki-san, what are you doing here?"
"Wait a moment." Naoki Nagayama glanced at his watch and started the countdown, "30, 29."
"???"
Although she didn't understand the sudden countdown, Akina chose to respect it and patted Eitaro's head beside her.
"3, 2, 1, time's up!!!"
When the countdown ended, Naoki Nagayama secretly pressed the remote control in his pocket, turned around and said to Akina,
"It's July 13th! Happy birthday, Akina!"
"Haha, arigato~"
Although Akina was very happy to receive birthday wishes immediately, she still didn't understand why she had to come to the yard.
Just as she was about to ask, she saw a streak of fire suddenly leap up from the lawn not far away, soaring into the sky. Then, a blue firework suddenly exploded in the originally dark night sky!
Then another one followed. One after another, fireworks rose from the courtyard of Yama-oka-in!
The dazzling fireworks shimmered with blue flames in the night sky, like deep blue sapphires.
This is a custom-made blue firework, which is a very rare color.
As the fireworks at Yamazakura-in Temple soared into the sky, a few breaths later, fireworks also rose from the nearby small park, though those fireworks displayed a variety of colors.
Five-colored fireworks lit up the sky overhead, their various colors intertwining, making the entire Yama-Sakura Institute seem like a fairyland.
Happy birthday, Akina!
Naoki Nagayama gently hugged Akina from behind and whispered in her ear that he wished her a happy birthday again.
Akina leaned against Naoki Nagayama's chest, tilting her head back. Her bright eyes reflected the fireworks in the sky, as if a fireworks show was being staged in her own eyes!
"Naoki-san, Arigato~"
The spectacular fireworks display lasted for ten minutes; after all, it was inside the city, so it couldn't go too far.
When the fireworks ended, Naoki Nagayama smiled and hung a pearl necklace around Akina's slender neck. Her snow-white skin and the white pearl made it hard to tell which was whiter.
"This is my birthday present for tonight! There's another present tomorrow morning."
Naoki Nagayama said with a smile,
"But birthday cake can't be eaten as a midnight snack! We can eat it tomorrow!"
Haha, okay~
Akina turned around, wrapped her arms around Nagayama Naoki's neck, and gave him a sweet kiss.
After a long while, their lips parted, and both of them were breathing rapidly.
However, Akina still thought of other things:
"Naoki-san, are there still staff members who need to clean up these fireworks? And those in the park too?"
"They'll clean it all up tomorrow."
Naoki Nagayama believed that Shigeo Yamakawa and the others wouldn't bother him at this time, and with a sudden movement, he lifted Akina up in a princess carry.
"Now is not the time to think about these things!"
"But what about the butler and Morisang?"
The fireworks display had naturally alerted the housekeeper and live-in nanny on the other side.
They are all understanding people.
In a short time, Naoki Nagayama had brought her back to the bedroom on the second floor and closed the door. Xia Hua is now sleeping in a separate room and won't be disturbed.
Meanwhile, Eitaro, standing at the door, helplessly lay sprawled on the doormat.
Sigh. My owner never includes me in their games.
Nothing more was said that night.
Perhaps because she was too tired the day before, Akina slept in late the next day, which was rare for her.
When she finally got out of bed, she found that Naoki Nagayama was no longer there, and even Natsuka was no longer in the nursery next door.
After washing up and going downstairs, I saw Xiaoxia Hua playing with Yingtaro on the living room carpet, while Mrs. Nonaka Mari was watching over him.
"Akina-chan, wake up~"
Nonaka Mari looked at Akina's rosy cheeks and gave her a knowing smile.
"Happy birthday!"
"Thank you!"
Akina smiled and thanked her, then went over, picked up Natsuka, kissed her, and asked,
"Mori-san, where's Naoki-san?"
Today is supposed to be a day to celebrate birthdays together at home, and Akina doesn't think Naoki Nagayama has anything to do.
"Ah, Naoki-san went to pick up his birthday cake a while ago, saying he wouldn't be back for lunch."
Nonaka Mari said,
"But he left you a gift, it's on the table."
Upon hearing this, Akina looked up and, sure enough, found another gift from Naoki Nagayama on the dining table: a letter wrapped with roses!
The cover also reads "Happy Birthday, Akina."
"Looks like this is another surprise Naoki-san has prepared!"
Akina smiled; she knew her husband had been preparing for this in the study for several days!
After removing the roses and opening the seal, two lines of handwritten text were clearly visible on the exquisite letter paper.
It's actually a haiku love poem!
"
この世にあなたがついでよかったよ (I’m glad I have you in this world)
会いえてよかった（I’m glad to meet you）
"
Haiku is a traditional art form in Japan, and everyone from Oda Nobunaga to impoverished commoners can utter a few lines. However, creating a truly outstanding haiku is quite difficult.
Naoki Nagayama's two haiku, however, are undoubtedly meticulously crafted and the result of painstaking effort.
As Akina softly recited these few words, her eyes welled up with tears. Writers, after all, are so good at flirting!
What did Naoki-san write?
Seeing Akina's stunned expression, Nonaka Mari walked over with Natsuka in her arms, and then, as expected, saw the haiku.
"Oh, it's a haiku?!"
"So touching. It was written especially for Akina!"
"Hmm~"
Akina pressed the letter to her heart with emotion, feeling a warm current flowing through her.
If Naoki Nagayama were here, I would definitely run into his arms and hug him tightly!!
Meanwhile, Naoki Nagayama had just come out of a famous cake shop in the port area, carrying a small cake box in his hand.
A cake meant for two or three people doesn't need to be too big, so it's important to focus on quality.
The port area is the most prosperous region for Western pastries. Many authentic pastry shops that originated in Europe are located here. The cakes they order use the freshest cream, and their baking techniques and shaping are top-notch.
Naoki Nagayama carefully placed the cake in the passenger seat of the Rolls-Royce, trying to maintain its balance, which ensured a smooth ride for the rest of the car.
It's not that you can't have it delivered, but for a birthday celebration, it shows more thoughtfulness to pick it up in person.
It was almost noon when we got back to Yama-oka-in.
"I'm back!"
Naoki Nagayama carried the cake into the entryway. Eitaro was the first to run over, and after smelling the aroma of the cake, he became even more excited, even having the urge to rush up to it.
"Hey, hey, hey, Taro, if you ruin this cake today, Akina will be furious, and I won't be able to save you!"
Naoki Nagayama stretched out his leg to separate the dog, placed the cake box on the dining table, and looked towards the living room.
"Akina?"
"Naoki-san, you're back!"
Akina, dressed in summer clothes, walked over happily and nestled into Naoki Nagayama's arms like a little sparrow.
"I received the gift! Arigato!"
"I'm glad you like it~"
Naoki Nagayama patted Akina on the back and breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed he had passed this hurdle, and Akina wouldn't see the tragic novel he had written.
"Okay, the cake is back, let's celebrate the birthday!"
No need to cook lunch today, it'll just be cake!
"Good~"
Akina happily joined in the decorating.
The cake on the table had 22 candles on it, which burned brightly after being lit. Naoki Nagayama, along with the two nannies and the housekeeper, served as the backdrop, singing "Happy Birthday to You," while Akina sat in front of the cake with her arms crossed and her eyes closed.
This was Xia Hua's first time seeing a cake, but she had already smelled its aroma. Her mouth was slightly open as she eagerly called out her mother's and father's names, her little hands reaching for the cake.
"Flower sauce, please wait a moment."
Naoki Nagayama held the little one in his arms.
"This is Mom's cake. We can only eat it after Mom makes a wish."
Akina had already made her wish. After opening her eyes, she blew out the candles in one breath, then happily pulled them out and picked up the cake knife.
"Alright, alright, Naoki-san, let's cut the cake!!!"
"I can't wait for the good flower sauce!"
The small cake was divided into several pieces. The largest piece was given to Naoki Nagayama, and then a piece was given to himself, Natsuka, the two nannies, and the housekeeper.
However, the nanny and housekeeper quickly left the west wing after receiving the cake, leaving the space to the small family.
"Hey, you can only have a little bit, try it!"
Akina fed a little cream to Natsuka's mouth, causing the little girl's pupils to dilate instantly. She had eaten sweet things before, but this time the sweetness was a bit overwhelming!
"Sweet~~"
Xia Hua's face lit up with a delighted smile as she expressed her happiness to her parents with her few words.
"You can only eat a little cream. But you can have one strawberry!"
Akina gave the strawberry on top of the cake to Natsuka, who dipped it in a little cream—it was sweet and fragrant!
Then he shared it with Naoki Nagayama!
"Mmm~~~So delicious!!"
Akina, eating her cake, squinted her eyes like a satisfied kitten. Naoki Nagayama also began to enjoy his cake, and then they started chatting.
"Akina, is the agency planning another birthday party or something?"
"There aren't any special arrangements, but I guess they'll bring out a cake and have the staff sing 'Happy Birthday' or something during work hours. How boring~"
As is customary, Akina said that when her schedule was very full, the production team would usually organize a celebration party.
In the entertainment industry, an artist's birthday is just an excuse to enhance the show's effect and increase viewership. It can be used continuously for several days before and after the birthday, or even for a week.
When celebrities offer their New Year's greetings in the early (or late) way, it becomes wishing you an early (or late) birthday.
Even her birthday celebrations are filmed, which is no different from recording a TV show. Therefore, Akina is not interested in these formulaic birthday parties and would much rather celebrate her birthday with her family like this.
"I see," Naoki Nagayama nodded. "Then let's not have a party. Doesn't it seem a bit too simple?"
"Dry adhesive tape"
Akina wiped the cream off Natsuka's face.
"I'm so happy to have you all here with me!"
Just as the young couple were about to continue enjoying their meal, Yama-oka's phone rang.
"Moses, Moses."
Naoki Nagayama walked over and answered the phone, then quickly handed it to Akina.
"Akina, it's Chieko-san who's looking for you."
"Hi," Akina quickly came over, took the microphone, and said, "Ogasa-san."
Naoki Nagayama returned to the dining table to take care of Natsuka. He didn't hear it very clearly, but it must have been something like "Happy Birthday to you."
Akina's smile grew even brighter!
So starting in the afternoon, many people called to wish Akina well.
There are several older brothers and sisters, friends in the industry such as Kyoko Koizumi and Yukiko Okada, as well as acquaintances from Ken-On and friends from the entertainment industry.
In short, everyone who knew Akina's phone number called to offer their blessings.
Akina was in a great mood all day today!
(End of this chapter)