Nogizaka's Synchronized Coincidence

Chapter 55 The distance between the lips

After the Live concert in Nagoya, Yoshio Konno explained to them what it was all about.

"From September 9st to September 1th, there will be a total of 9 performances. The venue is the PARCO Theater in Shibuya, and the stage musical of Nogizaka9 will be held."

"As for other details, I will leave it to your stage play training, and let the instructors explain it to you in detail. Now, let your attention be on the release promotion of the single and the establishment of Nogizaka46. Anniversary event!"

Things related to the stage play were put aside for the time being, and then the members went back and forth again, splitting into two groups for selection and under. Members of Under are sent all over the country to participate in interviews and reports in different media such as radio broadcasts, the Internet, newspapers and magazines.

The selection of members is focused on two activities: FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, and cooperation activities with Fuji-Q Highland.

As the theme song performer of the U-20 Women's World Cup, it is only natural to fully support the women's national team. Nogizaka46 mobilized fans to join them in watching the live broadcast of the women's national team in Odaiba to cheer them on. On August 8th, Aoi Kurokawa, Mai Yang, Yikuma, Nanamin, Nachan, Shayouri and more than 19 fans witnessed Japan's 400-4 victory over Mexico. Caught in a carnival atmosphere of celebration.

Then they participated in a cooperation event between Nogizaka 46 and Fuji-Q Highland called "Fuji-Q Highest Hated Rides Rehabilitation Challenge".The main reason is that since the episode "Where is Nogizaka?" about the member's reaction challenge was aired, the performance of Yikuma and Mai has left a deep impression on the audience.

Seeing this, Fuji-Q Highland specially approached them to seek cooperation, hoping that the two of them could challenge those projects that they disliked again, and hoped that the two could succeed in the challenge and change their minds, from hating to liking the rides in Fuji-Q Highland.

Of course, the wish is good, but the reality is that these two bastards screamed terribly and burst into tears.In the end, I yelled "I love Fuji-Q Highland" in a crying voice, and then stopped this challenge plan.

Afterwards, they sang three songs, "Maybe I Want to See You", "Come on Shampoo" and "Come on! Bicycle". Then the members were divided into three groups, appeared in different amusement facilities, and talked and interacted with the people present. A busy day is over.

For the live that will be held on the first anniversary of the establishment of Nogizaka46, they returned to the daily routine of practice and rehearsal, and the days passed day by day.

For Kurokawa Aoi, the most important day is of course Mai's 20th birthday.

On August 8th, after the members completed the song and dance rehearsal, when they returned to the lounge, the singing of "Happy Birthday to You" rang out, and at the same time, there were Youdan holding a cake and salad zero.

After receiving the words of blessing and the gifts prepared by everyone, I shared the birthday cake with the members, and everyone went home. Because there will be a live tomorrow, I told everyone in advance that I hope everything can be simple. , so that the members can have enough time to rest and prepare for tomorrow's concert in the best condition.

"Mai, go take a shower first, and leave the dinner to me."

Back home, Aoi Kurokawa said to Mai Shiraishi.

"Aoi is the best, so I'll trouble you! Chirp~"

Leaving traces of her own lips on Aoi's cheek, Mai Shiraishi ran to her room with a smile like a child who got candy.

Aoi just looked at Mai's back with a little amusement, and went back to her room to change clothes and prepare for dinner.

After a simple wash, Mai Shiraishi soaked her whole body in warm water, and felt that all fatigue and troubles disappeared, but she was a little regretful that she couldn't take a bath with Aoi.

"I'm going to work hard and earn enough money to buy a house that can hold a bathtub for me and Aoi to soak in together!"

Mai Shiraishi cheers for her ideal.

About 20 minutes later, the sackclothed figure came out of the bathroom covered in moisture, with a towel wrapped around his head and body.

"Go and dry your hair first, and then you can eat when you come out!"

Aoi, who heard the sound of the door opening, turned her head and said something to Mai, and then started to work hard again.

"Aoi who is serious has a very handsome expression!"

Mai Xiang went back to the room to blow dry his hair after a little bit of nympho.

After a few minutes passed, the sound of the hair dryer stopped, and Mai Shiraishi, who was dressed in a vest, shorts and home clothes, opened the door, and she was stunned by the sight in front of her.

The lights in the living and dining room were all turned off, only the two candles on the dining table were emitting a flickering and hazy light. There were two plates and a tall bottle on the table.

And Kurokawa Aoi's face, in the flickering and flickering candlelight from time to time, exudes a dreamy charm like a night elf, which makes Mai Shiraishi, who has been facing each other day and night for many years, seem to miss a beat in her heart.

"Come on, this is a birthday dinner specially prepared for you. Because I'm too busy right now, I don't have time to prepare too much, but I hope you like it"

Kurokawa Aoi's words made Shiraishi Mai's heart full of emotion.

"Aoi, thank you for your hard work! I like it very much"

There are not many words, but there are many feelings in it.

Ma Yi came to the dining table and sat down. On the plate was a piece of heart-shaped steak, surrounded by heart-shaped carrots like stars, and some vegetables and baked potatoes. Not much. Because of body management, they are used to not eating much at night.

"Boom!"

Kurokawa Aoi opened the bottle of champagne on the table, which surprised Mai Shiraishi.

"I'm sorry to scare you. Today is your 20th birthday, and it's also the day you become an adult. In order to celebrate that we are all adults, I bought a bottle of champagne, let us always be 17 years old Mai Shiraishi, cheers!"

While pouring champagne into the glasses in front of the two of them, Aoi Kurokawa said.

"Also prepared all the Aoi for me for your hard work, cheers!"

After lightly touching the slender champagne glasses in their hands, the two took a sip.

"It's not as bitter and spicy as I imagined, but it's still a little sweet!?"

Mai Shiraishi, who was drinking for the first time, exclaimed.

"Who told you that the wine must be bitter and spicy? I chose the sweet one on purpose. The salesperson said that this type is very popular with young women. Are you ready to eat?"

As the two ate and quarreled, a bottle of champagne bottomed out like this, because the champagne tasted sweet and didn't feel too much after drinking it. When there was only a little wine left after the meal, the two Only then did they realize that the temperature on their faces was like freshly baked steamed stuffed buns, and their consciousness was also vaguely lucid. Fortunately, they were at their own home.

"Mai, wait for me, come back soon"

Aoi Kurokawa blushed and shook slightly, got up and went to her room.

"OK, I'm not going there either"

Mai Shiraishi drank the last bit of champagne from the glass in her hand, waved her hand at Aoi and said with a smile.

After a while, when Aoi came back from the room, she had a palm-sized box in her hand.

"Happy Birthday, Mai! Hope you like it"

After receiving the box and opening it, two half-heart necklace pendants, one black and one white, appeared in front of Mai Shiraishi.

On the black half of the heart-shaped pendant, the letter "Mai" is engraved in white, while the white half is engraved with "Aoi" in black. When the two pendants are put together, it becomes a complete heart shape.

"I will always have a place for you in my heart, and I hope you will have a place for me too, Mai"

Maybe it's the influence of alcohol, or maybe it's the feelings accumulated over the years that make Aoi speak out boldly.

"...Can you put the necklace on for me?" Mai Shiraishi asked after being silent for a moment.

Picking up the black necklace with "Mai" engraved on it, Aoi came up behind the sackcloth and put it on for her.

"Does it look good?" Mai Yang asked.

In front of her eyes is a charming smile, charmingly drunk, and glamorous.

"Looking good, sackcloth is the best"

"Then, let me put it on Aoi too."

Mai also picked up the white necklace engraved with "Aoi", but he didn't go behind Aoi, he came straight in front of Aoi, stretched out his hands around Aoi's neck, their faces were very close , Each other's breath hit each other's face.

The necklace was put on, but the hand wrapped around the neck did not leave. The distance between the lips of the two slowly narrowed from more than ten centimeters to a distance in millimeters.

Maiyan closed her eyes, but Aoi was a little dazed. She was usually calm about everything, but now she was a little flustered.

At the last moment, Aoi didn't dare to cross the boundary line, so there was only a touch between the lips and the corners of the mouth, followed by an affectionate hug.

Because there was a Live tomorrow, the two of them cleaned up their things, washed up and went to bed.

Just as Aoi fell asleep, Mai who was sleeping next to her opened her eyes.

"You coward! Let me do what you haven't dared to do"

Turning over, the condescending Mai Shiraishi bowed her head, and completed what Kurokawa Aoi dared not do just now, making the jelly and pudding come into physical contact.

August 2012, 8 was the first anniversary of Nogizaka21's official establishment. On this day, they participated in the "Taiwan Republic of China 46 live" organized by Fuji TV. All members except Akimoto Matsumoto participated in the performance .

The performance started at [-]:[-] pm, but many fans came to the Odaiba performance venue early in the morning and waited. They sang and danced for the fans in the hot temperature. Everyone spent a lively and happy time together to celebrate their establishment The big day of the first anniversary.

Then August 8nd was the release day of their third single "Rush! Bicycle". Of course, the members were scattered all over the country, holding small handshake meetings and promotional activities.

Maybe it's because they feel tired, or maybe the management wants to improve their centripetal force and cohesion, but Aoi thinks it's mainly because their work schedules are too full, so on Saturday after the members have been busy, they are arranged to have a big sports meeting. Its name is to let them play for a day to relax, but in fact it is to record "Where is Nogizaka?"

Regardless of the reason, Nogizaka46's first major sports meeting was decided in this way.

(End of this chapter)