Chapter 23: The Farewell Banquet
"Cheers!"
When everyone drank the wine in the glass and put down the glass in their hands, the small Ishikari hot spring inn was lively again. Everyone sat around the long patchwork table, looking at the boiling Ishikari pot on the table, but they felt a long-lost sense of comfort and relaxation.
"Ah...... The beer is always good when the work is done!"
"Yes......! If you're in Tokyo, your favorite is sukiyaki, but when you go to Hakodate, it's the salmon from the Ishikari River that tastes the best!"
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Since the end of the Japanese Barista Competition, Sakurako and Miko have completely relaxed, and after the two were picked up by Lin Xiuyi to the hot spring hotel run by Makiko, they decided to stay here and enjoy a rare leisure time.
"But...... It's a pity, Shuichi and Reina are going back to Tokyo tomorrow!"
"Yes, and Miss Akemi, we want to keep you for a few more days!"
After putting down the cup, Zuo Jin and Meijiang were a little reluctant to ask Lin Xiuyi and them, but Lin Xiuyi was a 9-to-5 office worker after all, and he was far from the freedom of Sakura and Yuko. So he could only regretfully explain to the couple on the left:
"I'm really sorry, but I still have a lot of work to do, so I can only go back early, by the way, do you have any plans for the wedding trip?"
"Newlywed trip, is this? We decided not to go for the time being, Meijiang's current physical condition is not suitable for going out, if there is a chance in the future, we will make up for it!"
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Everyone chatted and tasted the various ingredients in the pot, while Akemi looked at Lin Xiuyi with some hesitation, still thinking about whether to tell him that he would go to the Metropolitan Police Department to record a special program first.
"What's the matter, Akemi-chan, is it because the food isn't to your taste?"
"Hmm...... No, Ishikari is delicious!"
Hearing the concerned voice of Lin Xiuyi's mother, Akemi, quickly put down what she was thinking and replied respectfully to follow-up.
"But...... I don't think you have touched the salmon meat in the bowl much!"
"Ah...... I was just listening to Shu-chan, so ......"
As she spoke, Akemi took a sip of the delicious fish soup from the bowl, then picked up the fish with her chopsticks and took a gentle bite. Seeing Akemi's cute appearance, Makiko also showed a heartfelt smile. Although she misunderstood that Lin Xiu brought this girl here to get married. However, when he thought that his son could actually fall in love with a female star, Zhenqizi was proud of Lin Xiuyi from the bottom of his heart. At the same time, I love Akemi very much.
"You're going back to Tokyo tomorrow, I've been busy with weddings these days, and if there's anything you don't entertain, I hope you'll bear with me!"
Seeing that Akemi likes salmon meat, Makiko picks up a piece from the pot and puts it in Akemi's bowl. Seeing Makiko's movements, Akemi hurriedly took the fish sent by Makiko with both hands, and then lowered her head a little embarrassed and thanked her in a whisper:
"Thank you, aunt!"
"You're welcome, if you have a chance in the future, welcome to visit me here!"
"Hey!"
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I don't know if Akemi understands what she means, and Makiko gently strokes Akemi's hair with her hand with a gentle smile on her face. This scene was seen by Sakurako, who was sitting opposite, and she couldn't help but put down the wine glass in her hand a little lonely.
"What's the matter! Did you drink too quickly just now and feel uncomfortable?"
Miko, who was sitting next to Sakurako, noticed that her mood seemed to be a little cold, and then asked Sakurako with concern:
"No, maybe I was too tired when I was preparing for the game, but it's okay, I think I'd better go back to Tokyo early and take a break!"
"Go back to Tokyo, but didn't you promise me to stay here with me and relax......?" Am I abandoned by you so soon?"
"No, I just remembered...... Take advantage of the time after the game.,You should promote Sakura-no-Sato well.,Otherwise.,I'm sorry for the hard work I paid before.。 ”
"That's right! It seems...... Makes sense, though...... I just told Makiko that I want to stay here, so I'm going to have to find a chance to think about how to explain it to her. ”
Hearing that her somewhat willful decision just now was definitely understood by Miko, and it was difficult for Miko to explain to Lin Xiuyi's mother, Sakurako couldn't help but feel a little regretful about her willfulness. However, she didn't want her thoughts about Lin Xiuyi to be seen by outsiders, because in this way, not only would Lin Xiuyi feel embarrassed, but she wouldn't know how to face Akemi and the other friends.
In order not to let Miko see her true thoughts, Akemi had to find a way to change the topic, and she pretended to be curious and asked Sakurako:
"By the way, I seem to have heard you talk about the blind date arranged by the family when I went back to my hometown last time, how is it, have you met a few worthy of dating!"
"Not at all, and besides, it made me completely give up my plan to get married!"
"What the hell happened that you even gave up getting married?"
"It's nothing, I just think life after marriage is really scary......! The last time I went back, I met a good friend from high school, but I really didn't expect it, and I've been a mother of two children in just a few years. I wanted to ask her out to get together, but because I had to stay at home and take care of the children, I didn't have much time to see me. Now that I think about it, housewives and all that is so pitiful. Not only does everything depend on the face of the husband, but you can't just come out to work, I really don't know why everyone is in a hurry to get married......"
Just when Miko drank a few more glasses and began to talk about the troubles in his heart in a little dazed, the eyes of the audience instantly focused on Miko's body, and even the originally lively atmosphere became quiet.
"Haha...... I was just...... It's just that for a while, my friend's experience was a little emotional, that ...... Don't pay attention to what I just said!ahh......h
Seeing that everyone was looking at her, Miko wanted to explain what she had just said for a while, but Mie seemed to be particularly concerned about Miko's remarks, and she asked with some uneasiness like Zuo Jin:
"Otherwise, let's go on a wedding trip to Sapporo, or we will feel like we won't have a chance in the future!"
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