Although the days become shorter in winter, the sun becomes increasingly invisible, like a large incandescent lamp.
There are more birds perched on the branches in the garden.
The pool in the courtyard was covered with thin white ice at night, and it melted with the temperature. The carp hiding on the bottom of the stone in the corner only dared to come out and wander around at noon.
When Oiyabukuro Chaon was walking downstairs slowly holding on to the handrail with a tired face, Minamoto no Yorimitsu, who was eating, smiled and waved to her: "You're awake."
"Yes, I'm awake. I didn't wake up as early as you."
As soon as the words came out of his mouth, a strong sense of resentment overflowed, and Oyabao Chayin brushed his messy hair against the heavy bags under his eyes, as if he had stayed up all night.
In fact, it's not far from staying up all night.
Because she confessed that she wanted to have a relationship, but some discomfort blocked her progress, of course Minamoto no Yorimitsu didn't let her go easily. He just talked to Oyakubaga Chaon in the room for half the night, and they didn't talk about it for a long time.
I slept and stayed up until three or four o'clock in the morning.
This is not even the most exaggerated thing. What is exaggerated is that he is still dissatisfied, and Minamoto no Yorimitsu doesn't seem to get sleepy, and just from the perspective of high energy, he has the youthful vitality of just entering high school.
She was already feeling unwell yesterday.
Under normal circumstances, staying up late was already very harmful to the body, and the loss of vitality made her even more unwell. But in the face of Minamoto norimitsu's endless chatter, she could only force her eyelids to stay awake.
After finally ushering in the morning, in addition to the aches and pains in various parts of the body, there was also a strong sense of tiredness. When she woke up, Oiyabukuro Chayin showed a broken expression, as if she had stayed up for several nights.
However, he was tired, and Oiyabukuro Chaone could not help but be glad that his body had not fully recovered. After all, according to the dark side, as long as the last step of the day was not taken away from him, he would not be content with the whole day.
To be honest, everyone asked themselves, she can be a sensible vase, but even if she is a vase, it must be a precious one. Being cared about and coveted by him is the greatest affirmation of her.
"Today is Monday. Do you still have to go to work today? Do you need me to send you there?"
Minamoto no Yorimitsu sat at the side of the dining table and asked as he looked at her slowly walking down the stairs.
Oiyabukuro Chayin glanced at him sideways and rolled his eyes: "You know I'm at work and you still torment me like that?"
"Well, it can't be said to be a toss." Minamoto Yoriguang glanced to the side, winked at her again, suddenly coughed and said: "It should be said to be a good morning etiquette."
Oiyabukuro Chaon looked at Minamoto Yorimitsu's actions just now in a strange way, and couldn't help but frown slightly, mainly because these words gave her a feeling that she didn't want to be responsible.
Good morning etiquette? Good morning etiquette that hurts?
That is to say, she was holding on to the stairs when she came down. When she frowned and couldn't help but speak again, she walked to the dining table and discovered the other half of the table that she couldn't see just now.
And glanced at the miso soup and fried food on the table.
She met the shocked gazes of two middle-aged men, Naoko Chiyo and Ichiro Genki, and watched helplessly as their gazes turned from shock to distress.
This look must be metaphorical.
It was similar to the way she and her friend once went to the pet hospital to breed a kitten. When the kitten lay down exhausted, her friend looked at her.
The air suddenly became quiet for several seconds.
In the end, Chiyo Naoko reacted and twisted her husband's thigh under the table. Genki Ichiro screamed in pain and immediately lowered his head to eat.
Chiyo Naoko blinked her eyes and laughed twice: "We didn't hear anything, you continue."
Oiyabukuro Chayin looked away, feeling a feeling of shame rising in her heart. Even with a strong psychological quality, her neck could not help but turn red quickly.
Feeling the suddenly accelerated heartbeat.
She sat down on the chair next to Minamoto Noraimitsu with a calm expression, then forced a smile and said hello.
"Uncle, aunt, good morning."
"Good morning, please sit down and have something to eat."
After getting Chiyo Naoko's response, she picked up Taiko and explained to him softly:
"The project team process is coming to an end. We just need to wrap things up today. It doesn't matter if we go later."
It was also thanks to him that Oiyabukuro Chaon didn't realize the cruelty of the workplace at all. She even felt more free than at school, and no one cared about her at all.
The pressure from her boss, the harassment from her colleagues, and her busy work have nothing to do with her.
Although he didn't say it clearly, any fool could tell that his senior Yue Jiang was transferred to his department because of Minamoto Norimitsu, became his immediate boss, and was given various preferential treatment.
"Then I will let Mr. Yongshan send it to you later."
After hearing this, Yorimitsu Minamoto glanced at the time, took out his cell phone and swiped a few times, seemingly arranging the driver.
She held the fried food without saying a word.
In terms of exchange of equal value, she has fulfilled her obligations, so she should enjoy equal rights. In terms of relationship model, she should also accept his arrangement. She is very good at making an excellent vase.
...
Oyakubag Chaon swore in her heart that Minamoto no Yorimitsu's family was the strangest family she had ever seen.
He is obviously a father with a majestic face and a burly body, who can scare the crap out of elementary school students even when he stands there, but he can fight for food with his son with a blushing face.
On the other hand, although her mother is normal, she feels that this mother makes her feel distressed, because it is equivalent to taking care of two children, but this kind of relaxed family happiness is very strong, which she cannot envy.
"Aguang, you didn't go there! There is some kind of Cup Noodles Museum over there. It's to commemorate an old man who made Cup Noodles, but there was no free Cup Noodles in that place. I was so angry that I immediately reported it!"
"And I called you in Hakone. As soon as I hung up the phone, the lava came out gurglingly. I wanted to take a spoonful and go home to do research, but your mother refused to let me go. My path to innovation in woodworking was cut off.
broken."
"When we went to the Forest of Glass, the staff insisted on saying how strong the glass wall was and that we would definitely not fall. As a result, I punched him to pieces! This safety risk was so high, and he dared to let us leave.
In the end, they even had to force me to pay for it, and my good intentions were eaten by dogs!"
Minamoto Yorimitsu was speechless. All the glass in the house has been inspected for quality. Who can test it with their fists?
What's more, his father's strange power.
In addition to the thick calluses on the fists due to farming and workmanship, apart from bulletproof glass and the glass from my hometown, there is probably nothing that can't be broken with a punch.
He said speechlessly: "Did you lose money in the end?"
"Of course I will lose money. Not only the money for the few glasses, but also the compensation for damage to property that affects the park's income. Anyway, I will never go there again."
"It's obvious that you did something wrong, yet you still have to blame it on others. You really don't even bother me when you go out!"
Chiyo Naoko, who was eating next to her, finally couldn't bear it when she heard this. She was still worried about the presence of Oyakubag Chaon, so she held back her fists.
The crime of death can be avoided and the crime of life cannot be escaped.
She also pinched her husband's thigh hard under the table and gouged out his eyes to signal him to stop talking nonsense in front of other children.
But this was ineffective for Genki Ichiro.
Seeing that it didn't matter if he was pinched, he put down Kuai Zi, beat his chest and stamped his feet, and said angrily:
"Who knew glass was so brittle! Besides, I also feel bad about money. The money I lost was enough to buy two pigs. When I talk about this, I feel bad!"
"As long as you're fine, money is not an issue. It's better not to do such a thing next time."
Seeing his mother's face getting darker and darker, Minamoto Yorimitsu stood up and interrupted the topic.
"Well, money isn't an issue, isn't it?"
Genki Ichiro, who was still full of indignation, suddenly lost his expression. He coughed quickly and didn't know what he thought of. He looked at him and said with a dry smile:
"Ah Guang, I recently fell in love with a pretty good motorcycle, it only costs a few hundred thousand, but your mother won't buy it for me. Can you lend me some first..."
"Then I will send some more money to my mother later."
Minamoto Yorimitsu was not short of money. A few hundred thousand yen might not be worth one day's interest to him on the balance. His father's request was not excessive, so he agreed directly.
But when he heard that his son was about to send money to his wife, Ichiro Genki couldn't help but froze. In an instant, he stiffened his neck and protested with grief and anger on his face:
"You gave her money? Didn't it mean that the poop fell into the pit, and the dog couldn't even get a warm mouthful..."
"Genki Ichiro! What did you say!?" Chiyo Naoko couldn't help it and banged the table.
"I didn't say anything, I didn't say anything. I remembered that I had something to give to my son, something from Mr. Yin and Yang. I will go upstairs to get it for my son now."
Genki Ichiro, who was still very dissatisfied at first, saw that his wife was so angry that his hair was blowing, and he immediately ran away with his tail between his legs. He completely lacked the image of a dignified father.
The dining table finally became quiet for a while.
Yuyao Bag Chayin remained silent and didn't seem to care. There was even a hint of envy in his eyes.
Chiyo Naoko served them both food.
She also explained that her husband’s personality has always been like this.
They were afraid that the daughter-in-law would be frightened by them.
Nearly two or three minutes later, Ichiro Genki came down from upstairs, holding a square box ten centimeters long and wide in his arms that looked like sandalwood.
"What is this?" Minamoto Yorimitsu took the wooden box handed by his father, put it in front of his eyes and looked at it carefully.
The wooden box looks square and has a brass-colored buckle to fasten it. It is not locked and should be opened as soon as it is opened. There are no complicated patterns on the outside.
"We don't know what it is, but Mr. Yin Yang said that we should hand it over to you to open it in person."
Chiyo Naoko shook her head and said.
"Then shall I open it now?" Minamoto norimitsu raised his head.
"No, no, you have to open it by yourself. People say that this way you won't be misled."
The movement to open it was stopped by his mother, so Minamoto Yorimitsu stopped, but he didn't care too much.
What era is it now?
Even the monks in the temple hold retractable Zen staffs when they come out to practice, and the wooden fish are electronically playing sounds in a loop. This explanation is probably a marketing ploy.
Mr. Yin Yang will also keep pace with the times.
When he went to Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine twice and the time he went to Kiyomizudera Temple, he basically never saw any priest who did not have a payment code swiping machine at hand when telling fortunes.
Probably taking advantage of the psychological influence of the parents.
Maybe there was a piece of paper inside that said something like, "Even if it's a lie, you don't want your parents to be sad." Thinking of this, he didn't even think about it.
Minamoto Yorimitsu put the box aside and suddenly asked: "How long do you and your father plan to stay here? Are you celebrating the New Year here? It's OK if you don't go back, right?"
It's almost the end of December.
The streets are decorated with lights, and many shops have already put up Christmas trees. Although Kyoto is a very exclusive city, it does not include lakes when you can make money.
Following Christmas is New Year.
Minamoto no Yorimitsu remembered that there were no relatives in his hometown, so if his parents were willing to celebrate the festival in Kyoto, they could just spend it here.
After all, the Chinese New Year symbolizes reunion, and as long as the whole family is here, it doesn’t matter where to spend it.
However, Chiyo Naoko then gave him an unexpected answer: "We are leaving today."
"Leaving today?" Minamoto Yorimitsu raised his eyebrows.
Genki Ichiro coughed twice, interrupted their conversation, and explained to him with a smile:
"Your mother and I plan to go to Kumamoto. We have relatives there. If nothing happens, we should celebrate the New Year directly there."
Minamoto no Yorimitsu glanced at his mother, and after receiving a look of affirmation, he nodded and said, "Then I won't follow you."
He didn't insist on celebrating the New Year as a family.
Originally, the atmosphere of the year was not enough here, and because we were not old friends, I was more grateful than dependent on my parents in this body, and I might as well live on my own.
"I have discussed it with your mother. Anyway, you will have someone to accompany you during the New Year, so you don't have to worry about the two of us."
Ichiro Genki glanced at his daughter-in-law, who was sitting next to his son, and he couldn't help but have a chrysanthemum-like smile on his face.
"In this case, I will celebrate the New Year here."
Minamoto no Yoriguang pondered for a while and then nodded.
Since his parents didn't care, he didn't need to care anymore. He probably had been holding it in for a long time. The second boss wanted to go out for a walk, so it was up to them.
They have no relatives here, and they have no bosses or leaders. There is no place where they can even visit during the New Year. For him, it is just an ordinary festival.
"but..."
Just when Minamoto Yorimitsu remembered that the father named Muchuan Quan seemed to have some connection with his family and wanted to inquire about it, he was interrupted by a sudden situation.
"Dingdong, Dingdong——"
The crisp electronic doorbell rang.
The mother who was nearest stood up.
When I opened the electronic display at the door, I saw two women standing in front of the door carrying large and small bags.
...
Minamoto Yorimitsu stood in the courtyard, pointing out specific rooms to the workers and telling them to be careful when handling them.
Workers in orange overalls move things.
Although there are no large electrical appliances, there are many fragile items, including pots and pans.
"I moved everything from the apartment here..."
Sakichu Xiaodou lowered her head and stood timidly next to Minamoto no Yorimitsu. She looked at the things being carried back and forth, her face turned red and she said cautiously.
In fact, moving was quite easy for her.
In addition to clothes and bed sheets, there is only a pile of books, which you can get by yourself in a taxi.
But Sakichu Kodou thought it would be a pity to throw away the pots and pans, so he took them all. But in fact, he called the moving company to get Yoshikage Tenkai's things.
Don't underestimate a girl's storage power.
Even in an apartment or dormitory, there are countless small things left behind. For example, when graduating from college, girls need at least a few trolleys to transport things.
And Sakichu and Koto can only be said to be in the minority.
On the stone in the courtyard in the distance, Liangying Tianhai stood on a high place, happily directing the moving workers to carry things in. Those who knew she was giving instructions, but those who didn't know thought she was conquering the high ground.
"Let the professionals do it yourself. If you don't understand, not only will the efficiency be slow, but you may also get injured."
Minamoto Yorimitsu glanced at Sakichu Kodō who was a little anxious, and seemed to want to help. He couldn't help but feel a little funny and patted her shoulder.
"I see."
She instantly became honest again.
He secretly glanced at Minamoto Yorimitsu beside him.
I looked at the surrounding courtyard again.
Sakichu Koto felt happy because she thought that she would live with Minamoto Yorimitsu.
But after a moment, her eyes became blank.
He took out his cell phone from his pocket and opened it, staring at the date on the screen while counting the time in his mind.
She bit her lower lip, hesitated for a while and tugged on Minamoto Yorimitsu's clothes, then retracted her hand after being watched: "Xiaomu-kun's wedding...is going to be held..."
Minamoto Yorimitsu was stunned for a moment when he heard the words, and then his expression became solemn: "I remembered what you said. We will set off tomorrow, and we won't come back until the next year."
"Me, us?" Sakichu Koto's face was stunned.
"I almost forgot to tell you." Minamoto norimitsu pondered for a moment and then said, "don't go this time."
Sakichu Koto opened her mouth, her cherry-pink lips trembled slightly, and her eyes gradually grew bigger.
There was a dull expression on her face.
In an instant, her heart was completely enveloped by a thick layer of dark clouds, and the news was like a bolt from the blue, shattering all her good mood.
She opened her lips slightly.
But no sound came out of my throat.
Minamoto Yorimitsu turned his head to look at her, and naturally noticed something strange about him. He knew in his heart that the little girl might think too much about it, so he considered his words and said slowly:
"That Ikeda-san's condition has become more and more serious. Seimei told us that the fewer people there, the better."
It's not that he doesn't want to take Sakichu Koto with him.
Last night, before Oiyabukuro Chaone came, Kogi Seimei called him, mainly to tell him that the girl named Chinatsu Ikeda's health condition was getting worse, faster than originally thought.
Because of many rounds of chemotherapy, Chinatsu Ikeda lost all her hair, her mental state was even worse, and she no longer looked like a normal person.
Who wants their ugliness to be seen?
Even though Chinatsu Ikeda was willing, Kogi Haruaki was not willing and sent apologetic text messages to many of the classmates he originally invited, saying that the wedding had been postponed.
In fact, it is to save some face for the person you like.
That is to say, because getting married requires showing the best side, Kogi Seimei decided not to invite anyone else to the wedding. He only wanted to go to Minamoto Yorimitsu and Taniwa Masahide.
It's okay to bring Sakichu Koto with you, but since we don't know each other well, it's better to go there by yourself.
After all, even on the woman's side, Kogi Seimei told herself that she only had two or three same-sex friends, and would not bring any family members. Only close friends would attend.
So he wasn't going to take anyone with him either.
But even with this explanation, Sakichu Kodou still looked dull, looking like he was at a loss.
She suddenly thought of a possibility.
A layer of cold sweat broke out on my back, my whole face went numb, and I suddenly began to panic.
"Is it because I'm jealous and too greedy, so now everyone is suppressing me?"
"But I just want to move here and take care of him..."
"Do you want me to move out next time, and then never contact you again, and don't even allow me to have children?"