Chapter 67: Cherry Blossom Viewing Part II
Under the cherry blossom tree, the cherry blossom petals blown off by the wind fell on Chiya and Nanami Hashimoto who were sitting under the tree, and Yoshiko on the side looked at Nanami Hashimoto and Chiya who seemed to be a fairy couple, with some envy in her eyes.
Pink cherry blossom petals stick to Nanami Hashimoto's head and dot the ends of her hair. The red-gold step is like a butterfly, flapping its wings with the movements of Nanami Hashimoto, as if dancing among the flowers.
Qianye seemed to be a little drunk, lying on the mat in a profligate manner, and even pillowed his head on Nanami Hashimoto's lap, closed his eyes, and seemed to be pretending to sleep.
Nana Hashimoto gently stroked Chiya's head on his knees, and carefully combed his somewhat disheveled hair. looked at Yoshiko, who was staring at him, and said to her with a smile: "So, Yoshiko, you are actually a princess?" ”
"I'm sorry, Miss Hashimoto." Jiazi lowered her head a little embarrassed: "I didn't mean to hide it from you, but every word and deed of the royal family must be restricted." The Imperial Household Agency strictly controls the social interaction of members of the Imperial Family, so I can't tell you who I am. ”
"It's okay, I can understand that." Nana Hashimoto shook her head and said she didn't mind: "When you said that your family wouldn't let you go to the handshake meeting, I felt that your identity was not simple." It's just that I didn't expect you to be a princess, and I thought you were the eldest lady of which family at first. ”
Kako smiled shyly and replied, "Actually, it's not wrong to say that I'm the eldest lady!" The current royal family is not as good as it used to be, and the symbolism is greater than the practical meaning. The princess is actually no different from the eldest lady of an ordinary family, and even in many places she is not as free as the eldest lady of an ordinary family. Speaking of this, Yoshiko approached Nanami Hashimoto and whispered to her, "Miss Hashimoto, do you know? Actually, I envy you, at least you can do what you want to do. ”
"Actually, idols are not what I want to do." Looking at Yoshiko's envious eyes, Nana Hashimoto felt that she shouldn't deceive her: "My dream at that time was to be able to go abroad, so I came to Tokyo from my hometown Hokkaido to attend university. Becoming an idol was just a chance to become an idol, and I didn't expect to pass the assessment at all. Now, being an idol is more of a job for me. ”
"Huh?" Yoshiko was shocked by Nanami Hashimoto's words: "Isn't it your dream to become an idol, Miss Hashimoto?" Is this just work for you? ”
"For me, idol is more of a job to support myself." Nana Hashimoto glanced at Qianye, who seemed to have fallen asleep, and whispered to Yoshiko: "What I hope most now is that Nogizaka 46 will become popular smoothly, so that I can get more income and be able to support my family and save for my younger brother's tuition." In contrast, His Royal Highness Kako, you have broken your good expectations for idols. Nana Hashimoto looked at Yoshiko apologetically without finishing speaking.
"I'm the one who says I'm sorry!" Hearing Nana Hashimoto call herself "Your Highness", Yoshiko hurriedly remedied: "I'm sorry, Miss Hashimoto, I didn't expect your life to be like this...... I thought you, like my friend Tomoka, were dreaming of becoming an idol. ”
Kako's somewhat embarrassed appearance made Nanami Hashimoto cover her mouth and laugh, because she was afraid of waking up Qianye, Nana Hashimoto suppressed her laughter: "It's okay, I can understand your thoughts." In fact, most of the members of Nogizaka 46 participated in the audition with their dreams, and becoming idols is indeed a stage for them to realize their dreams. It's just that maybe I'm more realistic, right? It's more about the money. But I've figured it out recently, in fact, my dream can also be realized through the idol stage! As long as Nogizaka 46 is famous enough, one day, we will be able to perform in foreign countries, right? After saying that, a bright smile appeared on Nanami Hashimoto's face.
"Miss Hashimoto, you're a great person!" Kako looked at Nanami Hashimoto's eyes that seemed to be shining and exclaimed.
Nanami Hashimoto hurriedly waved her hand and denied: "No, no, no, I'm not a great person, I just became an idol by coincidence." Yoshiko, if you have the chance, you will do better than me. ”
"It's a pity that my father won't agree to me becoming an idol." Speaking of this, Yoshiko's face was a little lonely, but soon she asked Nanami Hashimoto excitedly: "Miss Hashimoto, will you Nogizaka 46 recruit second-degree students like AKB48?" Tomoka really wants to be a member of your Nogizaka 46! ”
"Yoshiko, you still call me Nanamin, you call me Miss Hashimoto, which makes me very unaccustomed." Nana Hashimoto smiled and narrowed the distance between him and Kako, and then thought about it again and said: "I haven't heard the operation mention this recently, but it's not good to say, after all, Nogizaka 46 has only been established for less than half a year, and the recruitment of the second phase of the student is not so urgent, so I'll help you ask if I have a chance." ”
"If only my father had agreed to me to participate in the selection of Nogizaka 46!" Yoshiko glanced at Prince Fumihito, who was teasing her young son Yuhito with Princess Noriko, and her sister Mako, and said to Nanami Hashimoto enviously: "I really want to become an idol with Yuka!" My sister seems to have a lot of fans, and some people have animated her image and created the cartoon character "Mako Rinpen", which is very popular on the Internet, which is really envious! ”
"Yoshiko, you will be like your sister in the future, after all, as a royal princess, your every move attracts the attention of the people." Although he said this, Nanami Hashimoto still persuaded Yoshiko: "Yoshiko, don't look at the surface of the idol, in fact, this is a very tiring job." We often have to get up in the morning before dawn to work, and many times we have to work late into the night. And at the handshake party, you also have to face those otaku who don't look good, and make a good response to them, which is very tiring. I used to talk too much because of the handshake, and I ended up my voice was hoarse and couldn't speak. Even so, do you still want to be an idol? ”
Yoshiko nodded seriously, and what Nanami Hashimoto said did not dispel the idea of Kako becoming an idol: "I know all this, and my father has also said these things to me, but I still hope to be recognized by the people by virtue of my own efforts, not as a royal family." Just like Princess Diana of the United Kingdom, she won the love of the people. ”
Yoshiko's words made Nana Hashimoto couldn't help but look at Her Royal Highness the princess, and suddenly felt that if Yoshiko could also become an idol, it might not be a good thing.
At this time, Qianya, who was pillowing on Nanami Hashimoto's lap, suddenly spoke: "If you want to become an idol, I can help you convince His Highness Fumihito, but have you really thought about it?" If you can't endure this hardship and cry to graduate or something, when His Royal Highness Wenren punishes you, I won't help you. When Chiya spoke, he didn't open his eyes, and he was still pillowed on Nanami Hashimoto's knees.
"Did we wake you up?" Nanami Hashimoto looked down at Qianye with soft eyes: "Qianye, can you convince His Royal Highness the Prince to let Yoshiko participate in the audition?" ”
"Even if I do fall asleep, I can hear the sound of a mosquito landing within 500 meters." Qianye turned his head and buried his face in Hashimoto Nanawei's arms, feeling the softness and beauty of the girl's body, and said in a somewhat muffled voice: "Not only His Royal Highness Fumihito, but even the current Emperor and the Imperial Household Agency, I can help you convince them." But Yoshiko, do you really want to be an idol? This path is not as glamorous as you think, and likewise, it is not as beautiful as you think. I hope you will make a careful decision and not regret it in the future. ”
"Although the current royal family still has a deep influence among the people, as a member of the royal family, I also hope to do my part." Yoshiko changed to a sitting posture, and with the gorgeous and dignified kimono she wore today, she looked very formal and serious: "Although I can't attend various foreign affairs events like my sister, I can still gain the recognition of the people through my own efforts." So I've thought about it. Mr. Chiba, if you can help me, please convince my father, please. After saying that, Kako knelt down on the mat and made a big bow to Qianye.
Prince Fumihito saw that Yoshiko made such a big gift to Qianye, and immediately looked at it with concern. Qianye also seemed to feel Yoshiko's intentions, opened her eyes, and got up from Hashimoto Nanami's arms, although she was still sitting cross-legged, but Chiya's body with her hands on her knees exuded a powerful power, and the gaze not only made Yoshiko feel great pressure, but even Prince Fumihito, who was watching them from the side, also felt the pressure, and couldn't help but worry about his daughter.
"Since you've already thought about it, let's work towards this goal." Qianye looked at Kako, who was still fearless and flinching under his momentum, and nodded with satisfaction: "His Royal Highness Wenren, I will help you convince him." ”
"Mr. Chiba!" Hearing Qianye's words, Jiazi raised her head happily and looked at Qianye: "Thank you very much!" After saying that, he made a big salute to Qianye.
Looking at Prince Fumihito, who had been looking over to this side and worried about his daughter, Qianye showed him a friendly smile, which made Prince Fumihito let go of his worries about Princess Kako.
——————————————————
The cherry blossom viewing in the Imperial Palace continued until sunset, and at the invitation of Prince Fumihito, Senya took Nanami Hashimoto to enjoy a sumptuous royal dinner in Liancuibei before leaving the Imperial Palace under the cover of night.
Sitting in the black sedan she was riding in, Nanami Hashimoto still couldn't believe it. After all, for ordinary people, the royal family is too far away from them. But today, because of a thousand nights, Nanami Hashimoto not only met Prince Fumihito's family, but also met the elderly emperor and his wife at the dinner, which made Nanami Hashimoto feel a little unreal as if he was in a dream.
"Nanamin, you don't eat a little more at night, your legs are so thin, I can feel your bones when I pill on your lap." Qianye looked at Nanami Hashimoto with a confused look, and deliberately joked: "Or is the banquet in the palace not to your taste?" It seems that next time I will let Ruodie cook it herself. ”
Seeing that Qianye was laughing at herself, Nana Hashimoto puffed out her cheeks and looked at him pretending to be angry.
Qianye looked at Nanami Hashimoto and her cute bun face under the cover of illusion, showing mature charm, and her heartstrings seemed to be touched, and reached out to take Nanami Hashimoto into her arms, and gently asked her lips......