Nogizaka's Synchronized Coincidence

Chapter 21 New Year's Eve
Kurokawa Aoi and Hashimoto Nana did not follow the crowd and stood in line on the long stone steps.This stone step is very famous in Tokyo, it is called "The Stone Step of the World", and the end of this steep stone step is their destination for this night, "Atago Shrine"

One of the reasons why I come here to worship in the year of the gods is that this shrine is located in the port area, right in the middle of each other's living areas, and there are relatively fewer people here than other "Meiji Shrine" or "Asakusa Temple". Otherwise, they don't have to queue up now.

"Actually, you don't need to look for me. It's easy to celebrate the New Year alone. You can read a book and go to bed before the new year comes," Nanamin said in a nonchalant tone.

"I'm looking for you because I don't want to celebrate the New Year alone. My parents have their own company's banquet tonight, so Nanamin should take pity on me. Why don't this lonely family accompany me?" Kurokawa Aoi pretended to be very pitiful.

"Okay, I get it. Let's celebrate the New Year together." I felt that Aoi's words were insincere, but it happened that I also felt a little lonely, so let it be.

"What is Nanamin's New Year's resolution?" Aoi was a little curious as she slowly followed the line up step by step.

"Healthy body, safe family, and successful career. It seems a bit greedy. If you can only choose one, then your family will be safe."

"Nanamin loves her family so much, she is willing to sacrifice her own wishes to fulfill her family," Aoi sighed.

After a moment of silence, Nanamin said with some inexplicable emotions: "Because, the health and safety of the family can't be exchanged even if you give everything you have."

There is no reason, just by feeling, Kurokawa Aoi stretched out her left hand, passed through the right arm formed by Nanamin's coat pocket, and after holding each other's arms, they tightened slightly to bring their bodies closer together.

Nanamin did not resist Aoi's approach, but naturally tilted her head slightly and leaned on her shoulder, giving off a feeling of weakness.

"I also wish that everyone I know will be healthy and happy. And Nogizaka46 will keep going up," Kurokawa Aoi said softly.

The bells rang on New Year's Eve from time to time, and the distance between them and the main hall of "Atago Shrine" kept getting closer with each step of the "stone steps of birth".

After finally climbing the entire "Stone Stairs of Birth", the two first followed the rules to wash their hands at Semizuya, and put a five-yen coin in front of the box. They saluted twice and clapped their hands once, silently chanting their wishes .

"Do you want to write ema, draw lots and buy omori?" Kurokawa Aoi asked after the visit.

"Ema will be exempted, just draw lots and buy omori, and they will come anyway."

First, each bought a safe and healthy omori, and then came to the place where the lottery was drawn. After spending [-] yen, they got their own lottery. The staff in charge of the shrine also specifically mentioned that the lottery of their shrine can improve love luck .

"Mine is Zhongji, how about you, Nanamin?"

"Me too, what a coincidence"

The New Year's Eve that belonged to the two of them was successfully completed, and the two walked up the stairs slowly to prepare to leave.

Just when there were still three or four stone steps to reach the ground, the two of them suddenly seemed to be pushed behind them. Kurokawa Aoi reacted quickly and slightly twisted her waist to relieve the force, and landed on the ground smoothly with a small jump. After Na Min was hit on the back, she frowned and walked forward two or three steps in a bit of embarrassment before barely stopping.

The two turned their heads and saw that there was an old lady who accidentally slipped down the stone steps behind them and stopped when she just bumped into them. to cry out.

Both of them said that there was no serious problem, and they also spoke words to comfort the old man. Finally, after the other party bowed and apologized repeatedly, they finally persuaded the old woman to leave.

After the episode, the two headed towards the station, preparing to go home by car.But after walking for a while, Kurokawa Aoi saw Nana Hashimoto reaching out to rub and pat her lower back from time to time, while pursing her lips and frowning.

"Nanamin, are you okay? Is it the waist that feels uncomfortable?"

"It's an old problem. I was touched just now, and it hurts a little now. But I think it will be fine in a while." But the expression on his face was not as relaxed as he said.

"If you don't mind, I have massage ointment at home in Nakameguro. I bought it from Chinatown. My grandfather used to use this ointment when he was injured while practicing martial arts. Nanamin, let me massage it for you." Kurokawa Aoi He suggested that he also use this massage cream after he was injured when he bumped into this during practice.

"Then, please bother Aoi-chan." Nanamin was in pain now, so she was not polite to Aoi.

The two returned to Kurokawa Aoi's home in Nakameguro by car. After changing their shoes and taking off their coats, Aoi led Nanamin to her bedroom.

"Nanamin, you lie down on the bed first, and try to expose the discomfort in your lower back, I'll wash your hands first, and then I'll come back and give you a massage.

Nanamin slowly lay down on Kurokawa Aoi's bed, unbuttoned her trousers and pulled them down, then rolled up the hem of her jacket to expose her lower back so that Aoi could easily operate for a while.

After washing her hands, she took out the massage cream from the medicine box, and when Kurokawa Aoi returned to her room, seeing that Nana Min was ready, she took her own pillow and placed it under the opponent's head.

"So now it starts, if you feel pain, let me know, please?"

Smelling the scent of Aoi, Nanamin felt a little relieved despite her back pain, and nodded in response.

Constantly rubbing her hands to increase the temperature, after squeezing the plaster in the palm of her hand, Kurokawa Aoi applied the plaster on Nanamin's lumbar spine.

The touch from the skin made Nanamin tense up subconsciously, but she slowly relaxed with Aoi's gentle massage.

Press the thumbs on both sides of the lumbar spine, pushing up and down from time to time.After only a few minutes under Aoi's technique, Nana felt that the previous pain had eased.

From pain to relief to comfort, it only took about 10 minutes, and now Nanamin even made a sound like "um~".

"It seems that Nanamin is much better. Is there any discomfort there?" Kurokawa Aoi kneaded the delicate skin on the back of the other party.

"Well, it's much better, thank you. I didn't expect Aoi's technique to be so powerful. It usually took me a long time to recover from the pain. Now I'll be fine in a while and feel very comfortable." Nana Hashimoto couldn't help sighing.

"I can only help you relieve it temporarily. If you want a cure, you still need to see a doctor. You know this better than me," Kurokawa Aoi said seriously.

"I know, the doctor who treated me said it years ago, but I didn't have the conditions to recuperate for a long time, and as long as I don't do strenuous exercise and be careful not to get injured, I can basically live like ordinary people without any problems."

"You can decide your own affairs, just let me know as soon as you feel pain, at least I can help you relieve the pain." Everyone has their own choices and reasons, and Aoi Kurokawa does not want to interfere too much.

"Aoi, I know you care about me, thank you. Then I ask you to be my chief masseur!" Nanamin was moved in her heart, and she changed the atmosphere with a smile.

"Why don't I be cheap! How do Nanamin want to pay? It's better to pay with meat!" Aoi responded in a relaxed tone, always because the New Year doesn't want the atmosphere to be too heavy.

"Ah! No, I don't need your massage! Don't tickle me! Hahaha~"

The two of them lay on the bed tired from playing and playing, and the room suddenly became quiet, only the sound of their breathing and heartbeat remained.

"Nanamin, just sleep here, I'll get you a toothbrush and pajamas." Kurokawa Aoi left without waiting for the other party's reply.

Hashimoto Nanami didn't object either, it was very late and she was a little tired, and she had to go back to the dormitory by herself, at least Aoi was by her side now.

After giving Nanamin the toothbrush and the newly bought pajamas that hadn't been worn yet, the two of them brushed their teeth, washed their faces and changed into pajamas.

"Nanamin, you sleep in my room, and I'll go to Maiyang's. Or, do you want to go together?" There was a smirk on the corner of his mouth.

Nanamin didn't answer, just pushed her out of the room and closed the door.

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During the few days of holidays after the new year, Kurokawa Aoi went shopping with Hashimoto Nanami from time to time and went to the bookstore to read books. Among them, she had a gathering with members who lived in Tokyo, such as Asuka, Hana, Hina and Youdan, and had a meal. Meat or Aoi rushed to pay for the treat.

On January 1, the members who had gone home for the New Year returned to Beijing, and the dormitory and training classrooms became lively again.

"Happy New Year, how is Aoi-chan?" The greeting came from Nishino Nanase, who rested her chin on Kurokawa Aoi's shoulder.

"Happy New Year, Na-chan. I'm having a good day, how about you? Are you having a good time at home?"

"That's it, reading comics, playing video games and drawing. There are also some relatives and family gatherings, eating together, nothing special"

"It's good to be able to reunite with your family, what to do is second, your parents miss you very much, right?"

"My father agreed to support me in learning to be self-reliant, but my mother wanted me to stay with her. I told her that there are many friends who care about me here, so she doesn't have to worry about me." Nishino's hands holding Aoi Kurokawa tightened a little.

"So I became Na-chan's stand-in messenger?" Aoi joked.

"It would be great if it's true, then Aoi will be by my side at any time, helping me and protecting me." Nanasemaru launched a big white front tooth attack while speaking.

"Unfortunately I'm not, I'm Na-chan's partner and teammate, but I believe that Na-chan is just like JoJo, you have enough power hidden in your body, one day you will be able to send out the power like a stand-in messenger to protect yourself and the people around you Aoi could feel the opponent's slender and weak body, which contained the power of refusal to admit defeat and perseverance.

On January 1th, except for Matsumoto Akimoto, who temporarily stopped activities for school, all members of Nogizaka5 came to Nogizaka Shrine to pray and pray for the development of the team in the new year, especially for the sales performance of their debut single.

After the visit, everyone returned to the SME Nogizaka building and held a New Year gathering to celebrate the New Year with 150 fans who were drawn.

First, all the members issued New Year's greetings, and then the operation specially arranged for Wakazuki to apologize to the fans for the incident in December last year. Fortunately, the fans expressed their understanding and support.

All the members, staff and fans applauded together to welcome Ruoyue's return, and Yueyue also shed tears of emotion.

Afterwards, the members started making mochi. Of course, it was just a show for the media and fans to take pictures. The real finished product was done by professionals.

After eating mochi, each member wrote down their New Year's resolutions and presented them to everyone one by one.

The ambitions of the members can be described as full of surprises. Some are more normal like Huahua's "Full Strength" or Meiyun's "University Pass", etc., but there are also Kohina's "Magic Girl" Sayuri's "Transcendence". "Dimension" Qingtang's "overeating and poor food" and other secondary bursts have unclear meanings.

Kurokawa Aoi wrote "Tian Xingjian Gentleman to strive for self-improvement" in Chinese characters to express her ambition for this year.

Finally, Lingxiang made a summary on behalf of everyone and gave a closing speech.This is the end of Nogizaka46's first Chinese New Year gathering.

(End of this chapter)