The woman looked twenty-five or sixteen years old, probably because she was in time to go to work, and she was still wearing the uniform of a supermarket employee. However, even if she is wearing a uniform, she still has a strong local atmosphere, probably a girl who has just come to Tokyo from the countryside to work, and she has not had time to get into the fashion atmosphere of Tokyo.

The girl was blocked by Naoto Yoshiwara's hand, her breath was short, her eyes were bloodshot, she stared firmly at Nana Hoshino and asked, "You are Uesugi ...... Professor Uesugi's daughter?"

Stimulated by the outside world, Nana Hoshino's eyes finally focused.

She replied a little weakly: "Yes, I'm Naina Hoshino, the daughter of Uesugi Xiang, who are you?"

The woman clenched her fists and said, "I'm Nakajima's sister...... Do you know my brother? Do you know him?"

Nana Hoshino shook her head blankly.

The woman smiled miserably: "I don't know, my brother followed your mother to graduate school and went to sea with her...... He's only twenty-four, and he can't come back now!"

Nana Hoshino was silent for a moment and bowed deeply: "I'm sorry, please forgive me!"

The woman laughed miserably: "How can you forgive? Do you know how much our family has paid to provide Jing Yan with education?" As she spoke, she raised her hand, "Your mother's hopes for our whole family have been ruined!"

Naoto Yoshiwara stood up and waved his hand to the side of the woman's slap - now that a boatload of people had an accident, Uesugi Ka's leadership responsibility was indispensable, but he couldn't allow anyone to want to take Hoshino Nana out of anger.

He pulled Nana Hoshino behind him and persuaded softly, "Miss Nakajima, I can understand your feelings, but ...... It's an accident, don't be angry with a child. ”

Nakajima looked up at Naoto Yoshiwara for a moment, his face desperate, and large tears welled up from her eyes, slowly crossing her slightly rough face...... She slowly squatted down, hugged her head and whimpered: "If something happens to Jing Yan, how should I explain it to my parents......"

Her younger brother Nakajima Ihiko was admitted to the private University of the East East, but because of his poor family background, he was very difficult to study, because he was sponsored by Uesugi Ka, and attracted by her personality, he helped Uesugi Ka's team after successfully studying for graduate school - this kind of recruitment of low-level assistants among graduate and university students is very common.

Miss Nakajima came to Tokyo as a student to take care of her younger brother's daily life while working part-time, and now that she has encountered such a thing, what should she say if she returns to her hometown? The younger brother who was proud of her parents is gone......

Naoto Yoshiwara was also speechless, and reluctantly said after a while: "There is still a glimmer of hope, Miss Nakajima." ”

Nakajima was stunned for a moment, and shook her head in despair, her hometown is a small fishing village, she is no stranger to things at sea, and it is too difficult for her brother to come back alive in this situation.

Nana Hoshino stood stunned behind Naoto Yoshiwara for a while, gently pushed Naoto Yoshiwara aside, walked up to Nakajima, and said, "Nakajima-san, it's useless to say anything now, if it can make you feel better, you ...... You can hit me!"

She blocked Naoto Yoshiwara with her backhand, turned her head and said solemnly: "Don't interfere, this is my business, this is me and ...... It's my business with my mom!"

Blocking Naoto Yoshihara, she looked around at the people in the reception room with a solemn expression, and said firmly: "This is an accident, but my mother will not shirk responsibility, and neither will I......! But please don't hate my mom, please!"

After saying that, she bowed deeply and no longer looked up, but just trembled and saluted.

Naoto Yoshiwara looked around the reception room in silence, he was sure that he could send all the people in the room to the hospital in five minutes, but the violence in front of him could not be resolved...... If these people really lost their minds due to grief, he would probably have to run away with Hoshino Nana.

Fortunately, the worst did not happen, some people were immersed in grief, some were still praying to the gods for a miracle, and some people were just casting indifferent glances. In the end, Nakajima, who was crying, was helped aside by an old woman who was sighing and sighing.

Naoto Yoshihara also helped Nana Hoshino to sit down, saw her look depressed, forcibly fed her a sip of water, took out the cigarette case and rolled a cigarette on the spot, and waited for hope in an atmosphere of despair.

After staying up until noon the next day, Director Kumano walked in with a wrinkled suit, his eyes were bloodshot, and he said in a deep voice, "Everyone, for the time being...... None have been found...... I'm sorry!"

Several boats that rushed to the wreck area took great risks and went around, except for picking up some debris on the "Explorer III", not a single survivor was found, and they basically lost confidence.

But Kumano didn't dare to say it directly, he had come in the middle of the night, and he was greeted by all the people who stood up, and he felt guilty when he looked at the eyes that expected him to bring good news.

At this time, the best time for rescue has passed, but the person has not been found, and the people on the ship are extremely dangerous, but looking at the numb and desperate faces in front of him, he doesn't dare to say something too clearly.

However, he still stubbornly continued: "The weather conditions have gradually begun to improve, and the rescue ships will search nearby for two days, and the planes will join the search, alas...... The school has lined up the vehicles, please go back and wait for the news......! If it's still ...... after two days The Marine Affairs Agency will issue a notice of shipwreck, and the school will definitely give you an explanation, please rest assured!"

Nana Hoshino muttered, "Impossible, impossible to ......" For a day and a night, her lips were chapped and a string of blood bubbles appeared at the corners of her mouth. At this moment, the last glimmer of hope was also annihilated, and she seemed to have her spine broken, and she was about to collapse after a few swaying on her stomach.

Naoto Yoshiwara stretched out his hand and hugged her horizontally, and after a moment of silence at Director Kumano, he said, "Please call immediately if you have any new information, thank you!"

Director Kumano nodded yes, someone in the room cried bitterly, Naoto Yoshihara didn't want to stay for a long time, and went out directly with Nana Hoshino in his arms, and took the car back to Nana Hoshino's house.

He kept carrying Nana Hoshino into the house, and Miki Momonomiya greeted him with a pale face and asked, "How's the situation, Yoshihara-kun?"

Satsuki Yayoi looked at Nana Hoshino who was nestled in Naoto Yoshihara's arms with concern, and when she saw that she was distracted, she bit her fingers and felt some empathy.

Naoto Yoshihara shook his head and put Nana Hoshino on the tatami mat, Nana Hoshino looked around blankly, got up and slowly climbed up half a floor along the steel pipe - she was like a little beast that was too frightened, she couldn't even make a wail, and instinctively looked for a place that made her feel safe.

Naoto Yoshiwara watched her disappear behind the curtain in silence, then turned to Miki Momonomiya and said, "Miki, please make something easy to digest for Hoshino, she hasn't eaten in more than a day." ”

Miki Momomiya answered in a low voice, and then asked hesitantly, "Nana-chan's mother?"

Naoto Yoshiwara sighed: "The ship sank, and the people didn't find ......"

Momomiya Miki's body shook slightly, and her bloodless face was even worse, white and blue. She lost her mind for a moment, and after a moment a look of guilt and remorse appeared on her face.

Naoto Yoshihara was suspicious, but immediately understood, and said, "Don't think nonsense, this matter has nothing to do with you." ”

Miki Momomiya muttered, "Isn't it irrelevant? If I don't come to Nana-chan, won't it be ......?"

Yoshiwara Naoto sighed, grabbed Miki Monomiya's shoulders, looked into her eyes, and said seriously: "Miki, Uesugi had an accident, not you-you didn't hurt anyone! Hoshino helped you, and now she needs your help, cheer up, don't think nonsense, we'll help her get through the difficulties!"

Miki Momonomiya was stunned for a moment, bowed her head and said, "Hey, Yoshihara-kun, I'm going to prepare the food." ”

Naoto Yoshihara sat down cross-legged, raised his eyes and saw that Yayoi Satsuki was desperately biting his fingernails, constantly looking at half of the floor, and asked, "Didn't go to school?"

Satsuki Yayoi nodded timidly: "No, uncle, I'm worried." ”

Naoto Yoshihara rubbed Yayoi Satsuki's little head, shook his head and didn't speak.

Satsuki Yayoi saw Naoto Yoshiwara sitting there and began to be in a daze, quietly touched the steel pipe, and climbed up a little awkwardly. She lifted the curtain and found that Nana Hoshino was curled in the corner with a thin quilt wrapped around her body.

She suddenly felt a little distressed, moved over cautiously, boldly took Nana Hoshino's hand, and comforted in a low voice: "I will accompany you, Nana, everything will be fine." ”

Nana Hoshino was speechless.

There was no light on in the middle of the half-floor, and the light was dim, and Yayoi Satsuki slowly clinged to Nana Hoshino, warming her with her body heat.