Chapter 47 Plum Wine - The New Year is Coming!
"I'm so happy to spend Christmas with you all."
Gong You was stunned for a moment, then fell silent.
The three of them were walking towards the station. Akina Ama was still holding onto their sleeves and said in a low voice, "Because of my parents' work, I often transfer schools. It was my request that I be able to settle down and study here. Otherwise, I would have transferred this semester."
"So... do you always spend Christmas alone?" Miyaji asked.
"It won't be like that after junior high. I don't have any friends, and I'll be all alone on holidays, so there's no need for me to celebrate." Akina Amaho twitched the corner of her mouth.
"In that case, we'll stay with you." Miyako took Amaho Akina's hand and shook it.
The smile on his face can make people relax without them even realizing it.
"Yes, it's really lucky to have met you all," Amamiya said with a smile.
Her expression was very relaxed. I don't know if it was just my imagination, or if a gust of wind just happened to blow her bangs, but in her clear blue eyes, the images of the two of them were reflected at the same time.
I've seen her countless times, but I still think she looks stunning right now.
Gong You hurriedly covered his face with his other hand, and Gong Zhi also turned his head away.
"Meeting you is a very lucky thing," Miyaji said.
The three of them rode back together, and Amami Akina had to admit that this was the first Christmas she had ever had so happily.
Ms. Miyako was very welcoming of her arrival. Perhaps Miyako Yu and Miyako Osamu had told her in advance, and they even prepared a special dinner for her.
Of course, in addition to that, there was also a special turkey for Christmas. Although the turkey didn't taste very good, Akina Amako still enjoyed it very much.
Perhaps it's because they're with someone.
She thought this as she ate the cake.
After finishing the cake, it was already quite late, and Ms. Gong instructed her son to make sure the person was safely returned home.
In the end, the three of them went out together.
Akina Amako sighed, "My home isn't far from here, I can easily go back by myself, no problem."
She won't get into any trouble walking alone at night.
Gong You shook his head: "That won't do, it's a bit too late. Let us take you home."
Gong Zhi added, "If we really let you go alone and you run into bad people, we'll feel really guilty."
After all, they brought Amaho Akina along for Christmas, which is why she was able to get home so late.
It's about 10 o'clock now.
Amane Akina felt somewhat helpless, but... having someone deliver it would indeed be safer.
So she finally nodded: "Okay, let's go together then."
"Oh right, Mina is transferring schools next year..." Miyako suddenly remembered this while walking down the street, and her mood couldn't help but feel a little down.
"Then what am I supposed to say about spending holidays with you in the future? That's impossible." He said, somewhat dejectedly.
Once we're in Tokyo, it might be difficult to meet again.
Akina Amane paused for a moment, then said, "It's okay, we can still keep in touch via social media. Besides, even if I go to Tokyo, we can still exchange holiday gifts."
After all, no one had ever prepared holiday gifts for me before.
"It's still Christmas today, why are you suddenly saying something so depressing?" Miyaji sighed.
He knew about this, but he planned to bring it up later, not now.
The atmosphere was unusually pleasant, but Gong You's actions caused it to darken again.
"I couldn't help it, I just suddenly remembered this," Gong You said.
He was happy at the same time, but he couldn't help feeling sad about the inevitable farewell.
“It’s okay, this matter will be brought up sooner or later anyway.” Akina shrugged, took two steps forward, then turned around and smiled at them.
"Besides, I'm not leaving right away. I'll still be celebrating the New Year with you all, won't I?" she said, extending both hands and gesturing for Miyako and Miyaji to place their hands on hers.
As a result, during this short journey, Akina Amaho held hands with them again.
"So, you're going to come with us to the New Year's shrine?" Miyaji asked.
Akina Amane nodded: "Yeah, if possible, I could actually spend New Year's Eve with you guys... but it doesn't feel right no matter where we are."
She felt a little embarrassed.
After all, they are of different genders, so to say such a thing so casually would be quite offensive.
"Ah, then we can continue playing the game we played today together in the living room." Miyako skipped over Mina's last sentence and came to a conclusion directly.
Miyaji gave him a speechless look: "And then what? Are you going to stay overnight at Akina's house?"
Gong You's voice faltered abruptly, and he hesitated as he looked at Tian Sui Ming Nai.
Akina Amazu closed her eyes briefly: "Yes, there is indeed a room in my house that I've never used. After all, I live alone. If you don't mind two people sharing a bed, you can rest there."
“However,” her voice suddenly turned serious, and both of them couldn’t help but shudder, “if Ms. Gong doesn’t agree, I won’t agree either.”
Her face was still a little red when she said that.
“After all…” her voice suddenly faltered, “After all, the most important thing about the New Year is spending it with your family.”
So there's no need to come here out of concern for her condition.
Gong You and Gong Zhi both nodded: "Okay, we will persuade Mom."
The two spoke in unison, and she wondered if it was just her imagination, but their expressions seemed incredibly resolute.
Akina Amako glanced at them hesitantly.
In conclusion, Akina Ama returned home safely and fell asleep with fond memories in her heart.
-
I don't know what they were saying, but the next day, Akina Amako checked her SNS messages on her phone and found that Yuu Miyako and Osamu Miyako were talking back and forth like they were spilling beans.
[Gong You: We convinced Mom!]
Yes, he does look very excited.
[Miyaji: She initially disagreed.]
[Gong You: But we're saying you'll be spending New Year's alone too.]
[Miyaji: So, in the end, Mom agreed.]
Akina Amako sighed, wondering what they had talked about.
In short, there must have been more than just that, right?
She hadn't expected that Ms. Gong was indeed worried that she would be too lonely spending the holiday alone, and that she might run into trouble if she went out alone at night, which was why she agreed to let Gong You and Gong Zhi go over.
Of course, another reason is that if she didn't agree, these two would keep her occupied for several days.
Well, if the two of them go together, nothing should happen.
[Tian Sui: Is it okay if you don't spend New Year's Eve with your family?]
[Gong You: It's okay, we've been together for so many years, it's fine to be apart occasionally.]
[Miyaji: Anyway, let's spend the last day of the year together.]
[Ten-Sui: In that case... thank you all.]
Akina Tensui gripped her phone tightly, slowly closed her eyes, and exhaled.
Thank you for being by my side.
The corners of her lips unconsciously curled up.
-
These past few days have been a holiday, and Miyako and Miyako haven't come to see Amaho Akina again, but they've been contacting her daily via social media.
Akina Amane was enjoying her leisure time; she needed to finish that oil painting as soon as possible.
Yes, now she can draw that scene without any reservations.
Recalling that scene makes her heart race, but she doesn't feel sad; she just feels joyful.
There's nothing wrong with it being like this.
She picked up her paintbrush and depicted everyone's expressions, ultimately creating a replica of the original scene.
Hands clasped tightly together, faces pressed close together.
She exhaled softly and redrawn the night sky, adding bright colors to depict a scene of fireworks.
And that completes the entire painting.
Akina Amaho smiled, pleased with the painting, and decided to hang it on her wall.
Hmm... if asked, I would feel a little shy. Akina Amazu scratched her cheek, which was already flushed.
Oh well, if she's going to ask, then let her ask. She can't possibly have a reason for hanging the painting there.
After all, this can be considered a tribute to their friendship.
Akina Amako took the canvas down, and after the paint dried, she took a suitable-sized photo frame and hung it on the wall, right where her parents had taken a photo with her.
She looked at the photo and smiled gently.
She no longer needs to look at that photo for any emotional support.
There's no need to use that photo to remind myself not to have too much affection for that indifferent couple.
If they really cared about me... they shouldn't have ignored me for so long. The occasional greetings they sent were just to ask how my grades were going.
Akina Amane could tell that they were just assessing their own worth, since she might inherit their company in the future.
But she no longer needs to worry about these things.
Because a new feeling has begun to blossom in her heart.
Instead, she hung a smaller photo frame below the painting.
It was a group photo with her parents, except that Akina Amaho was smiling in the photo.
-
December 31st is also the last day of this year.
Miyako and Miyaji arrived at Amaho Akina's house at nine o'clock in the morning and knocked on her door.
Akina did indeed come over and open the door for them, but she was still rubbing her eyes, clearly not fully awake. She had changed her clothes, unlike last time when she was in a hurry and only wore pajamas.
If it weren't for the promise to come at nine o'clock, Amaho Akina wouldn't have gotten up at this time. She wanted to rest well during her rare holiday.
"Come in, please." Akina Amami stepped aside, gesturing for the two of them to enter first.
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