sbdcsierra Chapters 1488 and 1497: What if Naoki-san hadn't existed from the beginning?
Chapters 1488 and 1497: What if Naoki-san hadn't existed from the beginning?
Chapters 1488 and 1497: What if Naoki-san hadn't existed in the first place?
The little one, who's just over four months old, has already started learning to crawl!
Yongshan Lian is currently in this stage. Every day after waking up, besides drinking milk, she crawls on the playmat with her little head tilted back, and every now and then she picks up something and puts it in her mouth.
"Little brother, come here~~"
Xia Hua discovered a new toy. She squatted not far from Xiao Xiao Lian and used her baby bottle to lure her younger brother, trying to get him to crawl over.
However, to her surprise, Yingtaro beat her to it, crawling up to her and sticking out his tongue, wanting praise from his little mistress.
"Eitaro, it wasn't you!"
Xia Hua unceremoniously pushed the dog's head away, shook the milk bottle, and continued to attract Xiao Xiaolian.
The little guy huffed and puffed, wiggling as he tried to crawl over.
Naoki Nagayama sat cross-legged beside them, watching the scene with great interest. He had no intention of interrupting the siblings' interaction and was even cheering them on from the sidelines.
"Good job, Lianjiang! Left hand first, then right hand. 1212"
As the sound of footsteps echoed down the stairs, Akina, now fully made up, slowly appeared in the living room. Upon seeing the scene, she smiled helplessly.
She was the second to last child, and she had never played like this when she was little. Thinking of this, Akina suddenly paused!
Autumn beans, sack of beans!
When your older brothers and sisters were little, did they treat their youngest sisters like toys?
"Akina?"
Naoki Nagayama noticed his wife seemed a little lost in thought, so he called out to her.
"Are you ready?!"
"Hi!"
Akina walked over, bent down, and kissed Naoki Nagayama on the cheek.
"Dad, I'll have to trouble you to take care of Hua Jiang and Lian Jiang today!"
Akina is going to record her new song today, and Naoki Nagayama has just finished filming a phase, so they can rest for a day.
"Are you sure you don't want me to go to the recording studio to help out?"
After watching Akina hug and kiss Hana-chan and Little Ren a few times, Naoki Nagayama asked with a smile.
"Damn adhesive tape!"
Akina shook her head. Although her husband was a top-notch musician, she was very confident in this song.
"Naoki-san finally has some time to rest, so of course he wants to spend some quality time with the children."
"Flower Jam, Lotus Jam, stay home and behave yourselves well~"
"Hi~~"
Xiaoxia nodded happily, as she and Naoki Nagayama had a wonderful time alone at home!
As for Little Lotus, who's still crawling, she doesn't know anything at this age. She just eats and sleeps, it's no different from raising a piglet~
As soon as Akina's figure disappeared from the entrance, a nimble blue Porsche drove out of the Yamazaki-in area. Naoki Nagayama and Natsuka exchanged a glance, first a slow, sly smile, then a wide grin revealing their teeth, and finally a loud, unrestrained laugh that showed their little tongues.
"Waaaaah, Mommy's not home!"
"Waaaaaah~ This Yama-Sakura-in area is ours again!!!"
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Nonaka Mari, a live-in nanny, heard the laughter from afar and shook her head at the butler, Afuku, who was having tea with her.
"It's starting again."
"Haha, isn't this great?"
Ah Fu sighed.
"Such a vibrant family is rare in Japan. At Yama-oka-in, I feel like I've become a few years younger!"
"That's true."
The blue Porsche, like a nimble fish, darted into the traffic of Tokyo.
The weather wasn't hot today; the sky was filled with white clouds, blocking out almost all the scorching sunlight.
A cool breeze made Akina's hair flutter, but she simply brushed it aside with her hand and didn't pay much attention. Her eyes were fixed on the cars in front of her, but her mind couldn't help but think of her family of one adult and three children.
"It should be alright. Naoki-san is a mature adult! He's a reliable father figure!"
"I should feel a little more at ease!"
"Hmm~"
With these feelings in mind, Akina arrived at the recording studio she had booked.
At this moment, Terahina Akira and Fukushi Kumiko were already waiting in the lobby. When they saw Akina's car, they came out to greet her.
"Akina Sauce"
Terahina looked at Akina alone with some surprise.
"Why didn't you call your assistant to come along?"
"Ha~ No need!"
Akina smiled brightly.
"In the past, I had too many schedules and a lot of work that required Maki-chan's cooperation. Today, we're just here for a preliminary recording of the song, so there's no need to bring too many people."
Knowing Akina's personality, she prefers to avoid troubling others. She's only in her early twenties; what can't she do herself?!
"Ah, I see~"
Terabayashi Akira didn't ask any questions and led Akina in directly. Akina was very happy to greet and chat with Fukushi Kumiko.
Once inside the recording studio, Kumiko Fukushi asked with a smile:
"Akina hasn't been to the recording studio in a long time, has she? Does she seem a little out of place?"
“It’s been a long time since we’ve been to the recording studios outside.”
Akina nodded and expertly examined the microphone.
"But I've practiced many times in the recording studio at home."
"A recording studio at home?"
"Yes, we installed a recording studio at home for my and Naoki-san's convenience!"
Yamazakura has many functional rooms. In fact, the recording studio, dance practice room, and a private costume design room are mainly used by Akina. Nagayama Naoki uses the study more often. There is also a movie screening room.
However, another computer room is already in the works. Naoki Nagayama said that they'll be setting up something called an e-sports room, and that only he is allowed to go in.
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Kumiko Fukushi fell silent. Having a recording studio at home was considered extremely luxurious in Tokyo, where there was a large population and limited space.
Indeed, you can't force yourself to blend into different circles!
"Alright, Akina."
Terahina Akira led in her professional staff and, after speaking with Akina, said...
"Shall we rest for a while first? Or should we start now?"
Let's begin now!
Akina replied,
"Try to record it as early as possible."
"Hey, then let's not waste any more time!"
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"I Missed the Shock" is the title of the song we're recording today. It's natural that two up-and-coming songwriters would write the same song. Perhaps it's one of Kumiko Fukushi's best hidden gems?
This is a sad song. The bass sound in the intro adds to the melancholy feeling, and the lyrics also carry some despair and sadness.
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The night is long and the day is long (maybe because the night is long)
あなたがわからなくなっていた (I can no longer see your appearance clearly)
The novel "どんなシビアなよりも" (more heart-breaking than any cold novel)
心はふさぎこむRAINY DAY (on a rainy day, feeling depressed)
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Akina's interpretations of songs are never limited to her own romantic experiences. When she first debuted, she sang "Yume-saki Anai-jin," a romantic story about a couple spending the dawn together on a boat. Her performance was so beautiful and wonderful, it was almost unbelievable for a girl her age!
But she wasn't dating Naoki Nagayama yet at that time!
When she sings "I Missed the Shock" now, she is naturally very skilled, and she perfectly expresses the depression and despair of a woman after missing out on a significant shock.
The repeated "Shock" lyrics seemed to be expressing regret and sighing.
After the song ended, Terahina Akira, Fukushi Kumiko, and the others present all applauded:
"Akina sauce, it's excellent!"
"Akina-san, your performance was absolutely perfect!"
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Akina came out, smiled and thanked the two of them, then listened to the song again.
Indeed, her technique was already highly refined, even her vibrato was perfect. However, Akina, who had high standards for herself, was still not satisfied:
"Emotionally, there's still something missing."
Terahina Shō shook her head:
"Akina-chan, emotions are a very vague indicator. Judging from the songs so far, your singing is fine."
"Yes, Akina-san, this performance was already perfect~"
At Nakamori Akina's current status, even Terabayashi Akira wouldn't nitpick her anymore. That's what happens when you reach a certain level; all you hear around you is praise!
Akina nodded, but this was her comeback match, and she was aiming for perfection.
"I can do better"
So they went back into the recording studio and started recording.
In her repeated performances, Akina immersed herself in various scenarios, such as heartbroken couples, unemployed women, and wives discovering their husbands' infidelity, seemingly able to express the sadness and repression in each song.
However, none of them could evoke the despair and numbness she felt from the loss of something so profound.
As she sang, Akina wondered, "What would it take to lose something that would make my heart never feel anything again?"
She subconsciously thought of the most important person in her life.
Naoki Mulberry
"Without Naoki-san."
"If only Naoki-san had never come into my life."
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Even without Naoki Nagayama, she would still have debuted as an idol, but she would have had to struggle alone in the entertainment industry.
Without Naoki Nagayama, she might still fall in love, but she would never experience the dazzling fireworks on the lotus lake, the airships displaying "I love you" in the sky, the delightful smiles she encountered in the crowds, or the sweet strolls through the snow-capped mountains and forests.
Without Naoki Nagayama, she might not have gotten married, nor would she have had a warm family, nor the lovely Natsuka, nor the innocent Ren.
If there had never been a Naoki-san in the first place.
When this thought popped into her mind, Akina subconsciously considered the possibilities that followed. These possibilities instantly caused her heart to ache heavily, as if a mountain was pressing down on it, making it impossible for her to continue!
This single possibility was enough to make her breathless; a wave of sorrow surged through her chest, and tears even welled up in her eyes.
"WOO I MISSED 'THE SHOCK SHOCK!'"
"WOO I MISSED 'THE SHOCK SHOCK!'"
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The last few lines of the lyrics were sung in this state of mind, and the sadness conveyed in the song was overwhelming, even shocking Terabayashi Akira and Fukushi Kumiko outside the recording studio!
After finishing her performance, Akina collapsed onto the floor, tears streaming down her face.
Terabayashi Akira was the first to notice something was wrong. He rushed out of the isolation door and charged towards Nakamori Akina inside.
"Akina-chan? What's wrong?! Are you feeling unwell?"
Fukushi Kumiko hurriedly followed her in and saw Akina crying, which made her panic!
"Akina-san? Dumb tape?!"
If Akina Nakamori gets into any trouble while recording her song, she can forget about ever working in the entertainment industry again!
Hearing Terabayashi Akira and Fukushi Kumiko's voices, Akina snapped out of her daze of sadness and depression. She took a few deep breaths and then smiled.
"Privately, I've been a bit emotional lately. I cried because of the emotions I felt while singing."
As musicians, Kumiko Fukushi and Akira Terabayashi naturally knew that singers would imagine themselves in a certain scene or character during a performance, but... could they really be stimulated to this extent by their own imagination?!
But even though Akina was smiling, the tear tracks at the corners of her eyes and the lingering sadness in them made her all the more poignant.
This isn't a stage performance technique!!
"Akina Sauce"
Terahina helped Akina up, and for a moment she was also a little at a loss.
"Anyway, let's rest in the next room for a bit first."
"Hi Arigato"
"Ring ring~"
Naoki Nagayama, who was playing with Hana-chan, suddenly heard the phone ringing on the sofa. He didn't want to answer it at first, but when the call went through the answering machine, he heard a familiar voice.
"Naoki-san, is Naoki-san there? Answer the phone if you are!!"
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It's Xiu Yi-san, then it seems we have no choice but to accept!
Naoki Nagayama gestured for Hana-chan to wait a moment, then picked up the phone:
"Moshi Moshi, this is Naoki Nagayama."
"Haha, I knew it! She was home!"
Shuichi Itō sounded very happy through the microphone.
"I knew you were on vacation from Otomo-san, so I knew you'd be staying home with the kids, like an old person!"
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Naoki Nagayama remained silent. Because of his habits, which were quite different from those of other top young tycoons, his two close friends had long complained that he was an old man.
"Speak your mind, or Hana-chan will have to take the microphone!"
Little Xia Hua had already run over excitedly, looking expectantly at the phone in her father's hand. Her love for the phone began even before she could speak.
"Wait a minute, wait a minute."
Shuichi Itō immediately spoke up,
"The main reason for the call was related to the Tokyo International Film Festival. We've already received quite a few films for competition, and the shortlisted ones are almost ready for judging."
When do you plan to watch the movie? Where will you be going?
"Well"
Naoki Nagayama was the chairman of the jury this year.
He thought for a moment, then asked:
"Can I watch it at Yama-oka-in?"
"ha?!!"
Shuichi Itō was surprised. Usually, such a judging panel would find a secluded and closed place, where all the judges would watch the film attentively and then select the winners of the various awards in the competition!
Naoki Nagayama suddenly said he'd watch it at Yamazaki-in Temple, which definitely didn't mean he wanted all the judges to come to Yamazaki-in.
"What, is that not allowed?"
Naoki Nagayama asked with a smile,
"It's just a matter of watching the video and then discussing the result with the judges!"
"That won't do!!"
Shuichi Itō shouted,
"Having the judges watch the film in a secluded location is precisely to isolate them from external interference! Otherwise, the harassment from so many stakeholders would affect the judges' evaluation!"
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Naoki Nagayama was skeptical that this would actually work. Now that they have a phone, communication is very convenient.
In fact, after the list of judges is announced, there will definitely be people offering bribes. Those who will accept bribes will reveal their identities after receiving the invitation, especially in Japan!
"Fine. If I'm not home, I'm not home!"
Naoki Nagayama looked at the sunlight outside and said,
"Why not just charter a yacht and cruise the sea for a week? The scenery in Tokyo Bay is quite beautiful at this time of year."
Then he looked at the flower sauce again:
"You can bring your family and children!!"
"Uh, do you think this is a vacation?!"
Upon hearing this on the other end of the phone, Itō Shuichi himself felt like going too.
"What's wrong with that!"
Naoki Nagayama shrugged and hugged Natsuka tightly.
"Alright, alright, let's settle on this. It'll definitely be isolation anyway! Then I can focus on watching the movie."
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Shuichi Itō was helpless, but he couldn't think of any reason to object.
"Alright. Anyway, Naoki-san, you go and ask the organizing committee to cover the cost!"
"I can pay for it myself."
This is because I wanted to enjoy myself, so I upgraded everyone else's cabin as well!
"Naoki-san~"
The voice on the microphone paused for a moment, then became somewhat annoyed.
"If you have too much money, can you share some with me?!"
"You'd better leave gracefully."
Naoki Nagayama chuckled and cursed, then said,
"Alright, Hana-chan wants to talk to you now!!"
Hua Jiang, who had been waiting for a long time, quickly took the microphone:
"Uncle Yitang."
"Oh, it's flower jam~~"
The voice in the microphone suddenly sounded like it was mixed with fake honey, so sweet it made Naoki Nagayama get goosebumps!
"Have you missed your uncle?!"
Yes~~
Haha~ That's great~
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