In the applause of the surroundings, Jiang Yu and his entourage bowed and thanked them, cleaned up the booth, and walked out of the International Exhibition Center with the flow of people.

A little after two o'clock in the afternoon, the sun is just right, and it is a rare good weather in winter.

Because it happened to catch the crowd of people who went out at noon, Jiang Yu and the others didn't have to worry about losing each other due to retrograde.

Michiliu took the lead, walking in front with his head in his hands, and got rid of the temperament of a big boy. This is followed by the duo who are the signature of the club, and the stunts are the naïve lip gun, the blonde double ponytail peer with the black tongue sword, and the black long straight senior sister. In the end, it was naturally Jiang Yu, Megumi Kato, and Lunya.

As for why these three people are the last......

"Why don't I do it myself?"

Megumi Kato looked at Jiang Yu, who was pulling a suitcase on his side and carrying a big backpack behind him, and twisted his eyebrows and suggested.

Jiang Yu refused with a smile: "Who almost got separated from everyone with the suitcase just now?" Leave it to me! ”

Lunya, who was also pulling a suitcase and even hanging a backpack in front of and behind him, said with some sighs when he heard this: "I really hope that the three people in front of me can also have Kato's self-consciousness......

Regarding this kind of topic that Megumi Kato is not very easy to answer, Jiang Yu naturally took over the conversation: "Let's not talk about this first, this winter COMI can be regarded as a successful end, right?" But if you want to celebrate......"

"Ah ~ about this, because today is Chinese New Year's Eve, so I hope you can let me go home early."

Faced with Megumi Kato's salty and non-indifferent words, Lun couldn't help but complain: "No matter how you say it, it won't be so late!" And everyone's tired today, right? ”

Jiang Yu nodded and said, "Yes!" That's what I'm trying to say. Although I asked Tolun to contact you before the celebration party, I still hope that everything can be kept simple. After all, I didn't bring Xiao Bury over today, so Nizi is probably angry. ”

Megumi Kato blinked when she heard this: "Speaking of Sister Xiaoburi, why didn't Jiang Jun bring her over today?" Obviously, I relied on me and Bingtang's classmates before, and I was almost too busy~ And she is also a member of the club, right? ”

Jiang Yu explained with a subtle expression: "It's not that I don't want to bring her over, it's just that I can't wake up that girl this morning, and I'm in a hurry, so I came over in a hurry." As a result, when the museum was about to open, she sent a message asking me why she didn't wake her up, and after I ignored it, I sent me a lot of things she wanted to buy at the venue today...... As you can see, this is the miserable state I am now. ”

A look appeared in Megumi Kato's eyes: "So Jiang Jun, when you were setting up a stall before, you disappeared for almost half an hour?" ”

"Hmm...... It's just a lap around the East Wing. But Lun also you, don't you have anything you want to buy in winter COMI this time? I see like you've been busy around your stall. ”

Lun also lifted his glasses and said confidently: "Oh, you don't have to worry about this. I had already asked an acquaintance to help me buy something for the past three days. ”

Jiang Yu tugged at the corners of his mouth: "...... It's you. ”

At this time, Michiru's shout came from the front: "Hey~~ Aaron! Which line do you want to take the train? ”

They are followed by a creator duo who are quite confident in the fact that they don't have physical strength. It is said that these two people obviously don't have much luggage, but they walk slowly with their shoulders hanging like old people.

"I don't want to walk anymore."

"Same as right."

Lun also quickened his pace, shortening the distance between them a little, and then complained, "You didn't take anything, did you?" It's better to say that you two are really friends in the heart when it comes to laziness! ”

Megumi Kato played the round quite lightly: "Hmm...... I'm almost a little tired~ mentally. ”

Lun also sighed, looking helpless but actually looking happy and said: "I really can't help you, then let's go to Odaiba for a cup of tea first!" ”

"Wow~ Lun, your expression is really a little disgusting now, eh?"

"It's Sawamura, but this time it's the right thing."

"Poofhaha~ Aaron, what kind of expression do you have?"

Jiang Yu looked at the group of people in front of him who seemed to be a little noisy, and he couldn't help but show a rather gentle expression on his face - he probably understood the state of mind of the group of girls now, and it was precisely because they had overcome countless difficulties together that they were able to join hands with each other to reach this joyful and slightly lonely success.

No...... It may be a little too early to say that it is a "success" now.

Sales aside, in terms of word-of-mouth among players, and, the game hasn't started yet.

Although Jiang Yu said that he was quite confident in this work on his side, he couldn't help but sweat for the players in this world when he thought of the slightly harsh entry conditions that showed the gameplay.

“…… Can you find your way to TrueEnd? How about a few days for Akasaka to put a guide on the website? ”

As soon as he thought of this, he subconsciously whispered to himself.

"Hey~~ Ayu, what are you doing? Leave you behind! ”

Facing the shouts of his friends, Jiang Yu restrained his thoughts, and then realized that he had unconsciously distanced himself from the group of people in front of him.

He exhaled lightly and chased after him with a smile: "That's too bad, please don't!" ”

……

After the short celebration party, several people, who were already very tired, said "Happy New Year" several hours in advance at the exit of Tokyo Station. ", and then was complained about, "It's not time yet, right?" They all said goodbye and left.

After sending Megumi Kato to the vicinity of his house with some force, Jiang Yu couldn't help but feel a big head when he thought about his sister who was difficult to handle.

But...... New Year's ......

Jiang Yu, who was dragging his suitcase and carrying a backpack, looked up at the sky that had begun to darken, and then looked at the streets with a New Year's atmosphere, feeling the cold air passing through the gaps in his clothes, and grinned.

“…… This kind of weather was unimaginable before. ”

The winter in the south of the Celestial Empire is, in a word, "wet and cold". The wind is not biting, and the temperature is difficult to reach zero degrees, but at the same time, there is no heating, even at home, it is wrapped in a thick body, unlike the north, where you can wear short-sleeved shorts or even go into battle shirtless.

…… No, the last one is still a bit reluctant, right?

In the last world, the so-called "New Year's Eve" has gradually evolved into a means for couples to enhance their feelings for each other. Speaking of shame, Jiang Yu naturally has no experience in this area.

And he doesn't know much about the Japanese New Year, and the few knowledge he has comes from various dramas and games. One of the most impressive for him...... It is none other than a heartwarming story that happened in the IF world line, True Peace Fuyuki.

"When it comes to Japanese New Year, it's ...... Soba ...... Is it? ”

After muttering to himself, Jiang Yu quickened his pace, preparing to put the bunch of things on hand at home first, and then come out to purchase.

Incredibly, his body was quite tired, but his spirit was unexpectedly excited.

It's not something like motivation or obsession that comes from burning yourself for a certain goal. It's more gentle, more beautiful...... Yes, it's like a child holding candy and refusing to let go of sleep.

I guess even if you fall asleep unconsciously, you can still smile sweetly.

……

At eight o'clock that night, Jiang Yu's house.

"Brother...... Elder brother...... The kotatsu is really super warm, why don't you try it too......"

Faced with his sister's lazy words, Jiang Yu's head twitched, and he replied angrily: "Of course I'm willing to try it - if you two don't want to have dinner." ”

"Dinner?"

"Ah~ It's so white to say~ Hmm...... When it comes to Chinese New Year's Eve dinner in Japan, it must be that, right? ”

"That?"

"Thank you so much for your mysterious speech. Here, your dinner! ”

As he spoke, Jiang Yu put a large tray on the table of the kotatsu, and then placed a large bowl and a pair of chopsticks in front of the two people who curled up most of their bodies in the kotatsu.

The half-squinted little buried his nose, revealing a smile that was subtly between cute and melting, and then instantly picked up the chopsticks, his expression was correct, and he said in a high tone: "In Japan, when it comes to Chinese New Year's Eve, it is really soba!" ”

"Soba?"

Zhenbai, who also straightened up, tilted his head and looked at the large bowl in front of him with some confusion, looking at the tempura, rape, fish cakes, green onions, and yuzu peel that served as a condiment, as well as the noodles that lurked under the soup.

The fragrance lingering on the tip of the nose is not very strong, but with this big bowl that looks very good, it makes Xiao Bury his tongue relish, and he subconsciously swallows saliva.

At the same time, Mahaku didn't have so many scruples, and after picking up the chopsticks and saying "I'm moving", he gently brushed aside the side dishes and took a bite of noodles.

Immediately after, a soft and happy smile appeared on the girl's face. Not to be outdone, Koburi moved her chopsticks, but the first thing she aimed at was tempura, which was the main part of the side dishes.

As soon as you bite into it, the crispy dough and the tender and juicy shrimp meat dance on the tip of your tongue together, making this girl, who was still immersed in the world of kotatsu, also show an expression that makes onlookers smile.

Thank you to the magician of the flower for his friendship ~

After silently adding special effects to the scene in front of him in his heart, Jiang Yu also picked up his chopsticks and watched the wonderful red and white song meeting on TV, and the whole person was immersed in an indescribable special atmosphere.

……

Jiang family.

Old Man Jiang and Jiang He sat facing each other at the dining table, and on the table was a sumptuous home-cooked meal. There was no one else in the room, but both of them were just silently moving their chopsticks, with no intention of speaking.

One of the Jiang family's family mottos, food is silent and silent.

For a long time, the core of the dish is exhausted, and the cups and plates are messy.

Old Man Jiang silently took out a bottle of soju, and Jiang He tacitly took out two wine glasses from the side. The dishes on the table were not cleaned up, and the father and son drank cup after cup.

After three rounds of drinking, Jiang He was the first to speak: "That's enough, old man." ”

Old Man Jiang snorted and continued to pour wine: "My own body knows it by itself!" ”

Jiang He shrugged his shoulders, with an expected expression, and did not dissuade him again, but brought up another topic: "Speaking of the New Year, this year, old man, do you plan to bring that stinky boy back to Tianshui?" ”

Old Man Jiang nodded: "The previous appearance is really embarrassing!" Now, it's a little bit like that. And...... It's time for that kid to understand what the concept of 'Jiang family' is. ”

The family originates from blood relatives, and there are relatives in the bloodline, but after all, they can be regarded as relatives, and they are naturally more trustworthy than outsiders. This kind of relationship constituted the great family that controlled the court in ancient times, and now, it is also faintly active in various fields.

"Jiang family...... Jiang He's tone became a little melancholy, "But I look at that kid, it seems that he just wants to be a pure 'creator'." ”

"That's why we can't forget our 'roots'." Old Man Jiang put down the wine glass, there was a touch of blush on his cheeks, but his eyes were blazing, exuding a dazzling brilliance, "Besides, this family business will be handed over to him after all." ”

Jiang He smiled when he heard this, pointed to himself and said, "I can still help that kid fight for a long time!" ”

Old man Jiang glanced at his son, the old man who had always treated Jiang He with a traditional strict father's attitude, his face was unexpectedly softened a little, he shook his head, and said with a faint smile: "Yes...... And you......"

Jiang He looked stunned for a moment, and then was a little moved: "Father......"

Old Man Jiang waved his hand, coughed, and said, "Let's stop here, there are no major problems in the company's business, right?" ”

Jiang He exhaled lightly, and his expression returned to calm: "Yes, the departments perform their own duties, and there is no bloated structure, and the financial statements of each quarter are also on an upward trend compared with last year." ”

"That's fine." Old Man Jiang began to pour wine into the glass again, "But, other than that, you should have something you want to do, right?" ”

The old man's heart is shining, and his son, in fact, is more inclined to be active in the industry as a creator than a business manager.

Speaking of this, Jiang He's expression couldn't help but look a little depressed: "The project is going very smoothly, but the current underlying network configuration has not yet reached the standard, and it is impossible to run the work smoothly to that extent." ”

If the finished product of that project is compared to a lake, then the current network configuration is like a water pipe that can only slowly release water, as long as you dare to open the water valve easily, it will be a burst of results.

Moreover, the basic indicator of an online work is the fluency of operation, if it is really due to network problems "one step three cards", no matter how epoch-making the work, I am afraid it is just empty talk.

Old man Jiang smiled: "You kid, you are also anxious." Do you have to hang yourself from a tree? If this doesn't work for the time being, wouldn't it be nice to change it? ”

"Old man, you ......"

Jiang He looked at the old man in front of him who was far from the father image in his mind.

"Speaking of which, if you don't have a clue, why don't you go and ask your son? Young people always have a lot of ideas in these areas. ”

Faced with Old Man Jiang's suggestion, Jiang He's face changed for a while, and finally he slapped his high-five: "Yes!" It's been two years since the kid got left to his own devices, and it's time for that kid to come back and do something! ”

Old Man Jiang looked at this scene with a little amusement, and his heart was quietly filled with anticipation.

It is not the expectation of the company, but the expectation of the next generation of the Jiang family.

……

Eleven o'clock that night.

Megumi：

Kasumi Shiko:

Eiri Kashiwagi:

TAKI：

Megumi：

. R：

Kasumi Shiko:

Eiri Kashiwagi:

TAKI：

Eiri Kashiwagi:

Megumi：

Kasumi Shiko:

TAKI：

Eiri Kashiwagi:

"Wow~~ It's really the same as what my brother said, everyone is inexplicably able to start bickering?"

Xiao Bury put down the phone with a smile, supported his cheek with one hand, and looked at the young man who was lying on his stomach opposite and had fallen asleep with a pair of bright eyes.

The red and white song on TV is coming to an end, but it does not attract the slightest attention from the girl.

She just watched stupidly, as if there were countless years and memories in her eyes, quietly turning.

Outside, the snow fell at some point, as if bidding farewell to the past and welcoming the future.

In the spring, I slept peacefully under the snow, waiting for the day when the branches would sprout.