Flying over the bubble era

Before going out, mother Akiko took out [-] yen from her handbag.

"Ayu's pocket money~"

She put the [-] yen bill under the vase in the shoe cabinet in the entrance, put on high-heeled shoes, and went out quickly before hearing the whole sentence of "be careful on the road".

Ayumi put the rice into his mouth and began to enjoy his breakfast slowly.

In this women's home, the grandmother and mother take turns preparing breakfast.My mother likes a Western-style breakfast, but my grandmother always cooks miso soup with rice and side dishes.

After Ayumi Hamasaki signed with the firm, she no longer needed her mother to act as a broker.Zhang Zi looks young and fashionable, and is good at communicating with people. When he was shopping, he was invited by the owner of a women's clothing store to work as a clerk in the store.

It has been less than three years since I changed jobs, and the economy is getting worse.Life is tight, and the ladies who come to the store are hesitant to sell.

In the past few years, wives felt ashamed if they wore out-of-season clothes.Husbands are also afraid that their wives will not dress appropriately and give others the impression that they are useless.No matter how many loans the family has, the wife always has to change new clothes frequently, and the husband always has to buy new golf equipment.

But the economy is in a downturn, and there is no way to go out wearing the clothes of the previous season.

Last year, the public would try to hold on for the sake of face. This year, the economy has become more and more sluggish, and the cold air of the bubble burst has spread to all aspects. Changing the previous lifestyle has now become a "necessity".

If the store's business is not good, Zhang Zi's salary will also be affected.Even so, the effort for this job must not be less, or even more.

Working in such a place, Zhang Zi dresses up carefully before going out every day.Neither can be too showy, nor can it look old-fashioned. A shirt should be carefully considered before deciding how to wear it.

Zhang Zi said that "women need brains to dress themselves up, and beautiful women are smart women", and he is very satisfied with his way of life.

Even if the business in the store is not good and the salary is affected, Zhang Zi is always happy when he goes out.For her, the mere act of dressing herself up and going to work is already very pleasant.The optimism of the mother supported this woman's home without a man to shield her from the wind and rain.

Listening to his mother's words, Ayumi Hamasaki reminded, "Don't fall in love with a married man."

Women's boutiques, sometimes accompanied by men who visit with their female companions.Although Ayumi Hamasaki's reminder was out of ridicule and sarcasm to his mother, to some extent, it may not be a real reminder.

Zhang Zi laughed loudly to his daughter's strange exhortation, and seriously agreed: "Okay~ yes~"

Although such a tone does not sound very serious.

Zhang Zi is innocent and full of emotions, and when he reaches middle age, he will cry loudly when he loses his love.Ayumi Hamasaki has a delicate mind, perhaps inherited from his mother.In a women's home without men, mothers and daughters are sometimes like close friends under the same roof, speaking freely and casually.

Ayumi Hamasaki is 15 years old, Zhang Zi sometimes gossips about his daughter's relationship.

Seeing Zhang Zi's energetic pursuit of love, Ayumi Hamasaki felt in his heart that his mother's behavior style was too exaggerated, and he was a little curious about what kind of love would ignite her enthusiasm.

The seniors I had a crush on, and the boys from the arts training classroom who I dated with, definitely wouldn't.

This spring, Ayumi Hamasaki officially ended her junior high school studies.The last time I went to Tokyo to film "Twin Teachers", after the TV drama filming ended, she successfully caught up with the school's graduation ceremony, stood in the auditorium, and watched representatives from all walks of life, starting from the principal, speak on stage.

Those female classmates who are not familiar with each other at this moment also said to Ayumi Hamasaki in a moving tone: "Great~ Ayu has successfully caught up with the graduation ceremony."

In the atmosphere of parting, even if it is polite or pretending, it looks much more sincere.

"Is Ayu's drama about to start airing?"

Grandma, who had been focusing on the TV just now, suddenly spoke up and mentioned this matter.

Ayumi Hamasaki was a little surprised. When he came back to his senses, he turned his gaze to the TV subconsciously.In the screen, Kazuki Sawamura, the leading actor of "Twin Teachers", is participating in an interview variety show to do a warm-up promotion for this TV series.

"This is Sawamura-san, the teacher who plays Ayu..." Grandma looked at the actor on TV and asked her, "Which one looks more handsome on the TV or in person?"

Ayumi showed a smile, and didn't think grandma's question was boring, and answered seriously: "I want to be more handsome."

"I heard that TV screens can make people ugly." Grandma shared with her a little knowledge she didn't know where she saw it.After thinking about it, I couldn't help but start to look forward to it: "I don't know what Ayu will look like on TV."

"It will be ugly, grandma." Ayumi Hamasaki joked.

Grandma smiled and began to worry about it again, "It's the first TV series that Ayu participated in filming, so you must watch it on time."

For the grandmother who likes to join in the fun and always supports her granddaughter unconditionally, she actually doesn't have much thought about her granddaughter becoming an "actor".Just because it was Ayumi Hamasaki's dream, so the support without thinking, that's all.

However, Ayumi Hamasaki, who was shaken by the actor's dream after a trip to Tokyo, now feels guilty in the face of grandma's expectations.She replied with some embarrassment: "I didn't perform well in it, and I didn't have a few scenes."

"But, you have indeed taken a step forward, haven't you?" Grandma's tone was firm and encouraging.

"No matter what, dreams are something that can only be realized if you take solid steps. If you don't act, you are just imagining, and it will never come true."

Ayumi Hamasaki felt her heartbeat suddenly quicken. She looked at her grandmother and asked in a low voice, "But, what should I do if I find that it's not what I imagined after stepping out?"

Grandma's tone became more and more gentle, "It's also a reward to find out that it's not suitable. Isn't it?"

Mother Zhang Zi has an innocent and casual personality, and the relationship between Ayumi Hamasaki and her is more like a friend than a mother and daughter.They are friends, but they seldom talk about their thoughts.In contrast, her gentle and loving grandmother made her more dependent and willing to confide in her.

Ayumi Hamasaki suddenly asked: "Can I become a singer?"

She was almost mumbling, more like asking herself than asking a question.After speaking, he realized that he had spoken out the thoughts circling in his heart, and immediately opened his eyes wide.

Grandma showed an expectant expression, and said: "When Ayu first learned to speak, he would imitate adults and sing with the microphone."

It is impossible to get another answer from my grandmother who always supports me unconditionally.

Ayumi knows well that grandma will definitely encourage him, and if he has a new dream, he will pursue it.Knowing this, but still asking questions.Cunning as it may be, Hamasaki finds strength in this unthinking affirmation.

……

Before going out, Ayumi put the [-]-yen bill that his mother had pressed under the vase into his wallet.

Zhang Zi is very generous to his daughter in terms of pocket money.This is not only because Ayumi Hamasaki himself is the economic pillar of the family, but also because of Zhang Zi's personality.

Zhang Zi, an optimist, lacks the sense of crisis in life. When he has money, he spends it happily without thinking about the future.

Fortunately, although they have never really been close to "rich" in recent years, this way of life has not brought them poverty.

On the firm side, Ayumi Hamasaki reports four times a week.The unknown little artist Ayumi Hamasaki rarely received any decent job, and after she revealed her intention to go to Beijing, she couldn't get any opportunities.

In local offices, the priority is to cultivate artists who voluntarily stay in the local area.

When I go to Tokyo next time, I will complete the handover with the Tokyo office, and transfer the artist Ayumi Hamasaki's contract to the Tokyo office.Then, the Tokyo office will arrange for her to enter a high school in Tokyo, and start a life of studying and working at the same time.But all of this is based on "targeting actors".

Ayumi Hamasaki was alone, strolling in the shopping street.After returning from Tokyo, she became lazy.Usually, I always want to act with the friends of bad boys and play everywhere, but now, I want to act alone.

The new popular accessories for girls are placed very attractively through the window.A few girls in their [-]th and [-]th years screamed softly and shouted "Kawaii~"

Attracted by the voices of the girls, Ayumi Hamasaki stopped and looked towards the window.

Actually it's not that bad...

Rebellious thoughts popped up in her heart.Ayumi Hamasaki actually doesn't like the so-called "age-appropriate" fashion, and finds it meaningless.Her eyes were on the window, and her shadow was reflected on the glass.

A few girls from just now walked into the store.Ayumi Hamasaki looked at himself in the window, blinked, and moved again.In Tokyo, Ayumi Hamasaki will also become a commodity in the window.

What does Tokyo mean?

Also, when you were at home, how could you ask the question "can you be a singer"?Could it be that in my heart, I already have the idea of ​​becoming a singer?
If you told this to the president in Tokyo, how would he react?
"It's not easy to become a singer." That's what the president Sang told her.

However, the president, Sang, has never heard her sing, so how do you know if she can?
When I go to Tokyo next time, my mother Zhang Zi will also go with me.Representatives from the Fukuoka office will work with them to complete the contract change.

next time i go to tokyo...

Suddenly, a cluster of flames ignited in Ayumi Hamasaki's heart.She turned around, quickened her pace, and headed home.

During the day, the Hamasaki house was quiet, except for the sound of the TV in the living room.

Ayumi Hamasaki ran back in a hurry, and grandma looked at the panting granddaughter, a little surprised, "Ayu?"

"Grandma, can I go to Tokyo by myself?"

The sweat on the girl's face, and her eyes, were shining.