.......

The night was getting late, Naoki Nagayama was half lying on the sofa in the living room, watching the noisy variety show, with an occasional smile on his lips.

Sakura Taro, who was lying on the other side of the sofa, showed the qualities of a biological foot warmer. Even though he was so sleepy that he couldn't open his eyes, he still contributed his body to keep his owner warm.

Apart from the light and shadow of the TV and the warm glow of the desk lamp, the entire Yamazakura Garden was silent.

The courtyard is separated by a glass partition door. When closed, it is like being separated from the indoor space by a dimension. No sound inside can be heard at all. Occasionally, the cold wind blows through, and only the shadow of the cherry tree branches can be seen gently swaying on the courtyard wall.

Although it was already late and a little tired, Naoki Nagayama did not appear to go to bed. His eyes occasionally glanced at the telephone next to the sofa, as if he was waiting for something.

.......

Akina Nakamori, who just participated in the rehearsal for the Japan Cable Broadcasting Awards, also took part in the live broadcast of "the best ten". She just came back from the TV station and it was almost early in the morning.

"Arigado, Kangji-san." Akina politely said goodbye to Okawa Yasuji who sent her back, "Be careful on the road~"

"Hey, Akina-chan, have a good rest too~"

After returning to the small apartment, I wanted to sit on the sofa and turn on the TV.

But Nakamori Akina also knew that if she lay down, she probably wouldn't want to get up, so she could only force herself to wash up, and then she lay down on the kotatsu in the living room with her light body.

The warm feeling almost made Akina fall asleep immediately, but her closed eyes were disturbed by a burst of rhythmic red light. It turned out to be the reminder light of the phone in the living room, but it kept flashing.

I didn't want to hear it at first, it was probably a work instruction or something like that, but just like when there are red dots, many people click on them, most people have mild obsessive-compulsive disorder,

"Ah~~~I still want to listen~"

Pressing the play button, a familiar voice came out: "Akina-chan, I am Naoki Nagayama..."

Nakamori Akina felt sleepy as she listened to Nagayama Naoki's message. When she heard that the letter had just been found, she couldn't help but think,

"No wonder I didn't come to the concert... I thought it was because I didn't want to attend~"

Hearing Nagayama Naoki say that it was a pity and that he really wanted to see Akina's concert, the corners of Akina's mouth had slightly raised, and the little anger in her heart had dissipated.

When I heard that I wanted a ticket for the Osaka concert, I whispered to myself: "I won't give it to you. Huh, who told you to miss this time in Shibuya~"

After listening to the message, Akina felt that her mood suddenly improved. She was about to pick up the phone and call back, but she saw the time on the phone and it was already early morning!

"At this time... Naoki-san is already asleep, right?"

Nakamori Akina's beautiful brows were slightly raised, turning her black and white eyes into a half-moon shape. Her lips also used a little force to move her plump and straight roots, and her pretty face was full of entanglements.

After hearing the message, I really wanted to talk to Naoki-san, but wouldn't it be a bit rude to call someone at this time? What should I do if I wake up Naoki-san? But if I don't call today, I will have to go to work early tomorrow.

Now, it will be another day before I can talk to Naoki-san...

What to do~~~

While she was struggling, Akina's hand had already pressed the callback button as if by some strange mistake, and then she made excuses for herself as if she felt guilty:

"Maybe I haven't slept yet, let's try it, just try it!"

.......

"Dingling bell~~"

The phone next to the sofa rang suddenly, causing Nagayama Naoki, who had been drowsy while watching the variety show, to wake up suddenly. Even Yutaro raised his head.

Looking at the clock on the wall, it was already early in the morning, but Naoki Nagayama still picked up the phone:

"Moses Moses, this is Yamazakura-in~"

"Naoki-san?" A soft voice came from the phone, "Aren't you asleep yet?"

"Ah, it's Akina-chan." Nagayama Naoki cheered up, "I've been waiting for Akina-chan's reply since I left the message. I just thought I wouldn't receive a call from Akina today~"

Naoki-san has been waiting for my call... Suddenly, Akina Nakamori felt the same expectation, as if drinking a cup of warm and sweet red bean soup, her heart was filled with sweet warmth:

"Naoki-san, you don't actually have to wait..."

"How can that be done?!" Nagayama Naoki's voice raised a little, as if Akina said something incorrect, "I've already missed Akina-chan's first concert, and I can't miss expressing my gratitude to Akina no matter what.

A chance to apologize~"

"Mr. Akina~ I really shouldn't miss the concert in Shibuya, please forgive me! But please give me a chance so that your fans can support me at the concert in Osaka!"

The voice full of funny intonations made Akina Nakamori unable to help but have funny thoughts.

"Indeed, it is, but Naoki-san, that was not the first concert. There was already one in August. If you count it like this, Naoki-san has already missed two concerts. What should we do?"

"Todoroki?" Nagayama Naoki really didn't know that Akina had already played one, "Did you miss such an important occasion without knowing it?! Todoroki's private Marseille! So... absolutely, absolutely

Can’t miss the concert in Osaka! Akina-sama, please give your fans a ticket to the concert~"

"Well, since the important fans have said so, then I can forgive you." Akina couldn't help laughing when she heard Nagayama Naoki's "please", "Haha, Naoki-san, please stop talking, Akina-sama, what are you talking about?"

Yeah, I’m a little embarrassed~”

"Haha, in addition to Akina-sama, there may be people who call you Your Highness Akina and Princess Akina in the future. This is to let Akina-chan adapt in advance~"

"What are you talking about?" Nakamori Akina's face turned red. She seemed a little embarrassed. She didn't think of what to say for a moment.

Seeing that the topic was getting old, Naoki Nagayama immediately changed his mind, "Akina-chan, what are you busy with when you come back so late today?"

"I went to the rehearsal for the All Japan Cable Awards today, and I sang a song during the middle of it." Akina's tone became normal, "Naoki-san, that song "sed love" is already the best ten.

There are two of you."

"Is that so? Akina-chan is really amazing!"

"It's Naoki-san's song~"

"No, no, it's Akina-chan who performed well!"

The two complimented each other, and for a moment it felt like they were exchanging business blows. Akina broke the cycle.

"What are Naoki-san busy with lately?"

"I am currently busy with the casting preparations for a TV series~" Naoki Nagayama continued, "There are also public opinion events such as previous movie selections."

"Ah, is that the scandal? With Yuko Tanaka?"

The tone on the other side of the phone was calm, but Nagayama Naoki seemed to feel something.

"Yes, it was just a normal encounter while shopping and then having an ordinary meal. Unexpectedly, it was photographed. Plus Yuko-san's previous scandal, we were connected...

"

"So, Naoki-san and Miss Tanaka Yuko are not dating?" The tone was still very calm, and the speed of speaking was a little faster.

"Akina-chan, I assure you, absolutely not!"

On the other side of the phone, Nakamori Akina's hand that originally held the phone relaxed a little, as if she had put down some worries, and said softly:

"What do Naoki-san and I promise..."

Nagayama Naoki smiled helplessly: "Isn't this the time when everyone thought that I had scandals with every actress I worked with? Anyway, I don't want Akina to misunderstand it either~"

"There are scandals with every actress I work with..." Akina Nakamori suddenly remembered that issue of "It's Okay to Laugh", "Ah, speaking of it, Naoki-san really looks like that kind of playboy.

Well, what did you say in the variety show, 'I will remember this minute because of you'~"

"Forehead......"

"Was Naoki-san really dull before? Or was he always carefree? I'm already a little suspicious~"

Akina was very excited when she talked about it. After watching the video of that episode, she was also shocked. Then she discussed it with the staff she knew for a long time and came to the conclusion that Naoki Nagayama must be a man who is very good at pleasing women.

people!

"It's really just a sudden thought... Tamori Sang has been urging... suddenly let me imagine a romantic scene..."

Nagayama Naoki felt that the explanation was a bit unclear, so he simply broke the jar and smashed it.

"Anyway, it's like this..."

"Hmph..."

Akina didn't speak there, and only used a modal particle to express her emotions. Naoki Nagayama's mind instantly showed Akina raising her index finger and saying, "There is only one truth."

"Does Akina-chan care?"

"?Nani?"

"Do you care if I'm a playboy?"

Hearing this question, Akina, who was sitting next to the phone, became nervous. She grabbed the pillow in front of her with one hand. The corners were wrinkled and wrinkled, but she still said stiffly:

"...I just...don't care! Whether Naoki-san is a playboy or not has nothing to do with me!

"

Sensing the tension in Akina's tone, Nagayama Naoki felt as if there was a thread in his heart, connected to another one who didn't know how far away.

It's loose, but you can use it to feel the other person's feelings.

As if he had grasped something certain, Naoki Nagayama felt relieved.

"Haha, if Akina-chan says you don't care, just take it as such~"

After that, he directly chose to lie down, "I can't explain it clearly~"
To be continued...