Kamen Rider: Prince of Shadows

Chapter 7 The Sawara Family

After ending the battle with Gorgom, Minami Kotaro returned to a peaceful life.A man named Shukichi Sahara adopted him.

This person was also mentioned in Hara Nobuhiko's memory.

It seems that he is a relative of Kotaro, and he also has a deep friendship with his father, Soichiro Akizuki. The two families are considered family friends. In Hara Nobuhiko's memory, this uncle Sahara often visited his home when he was a child, and this Uncle Sawara is also quite capable and has a family business called Sawara Airlines under his name.

It is worth mentioning that during the battle against Golgom, Uncle Sahara happened to go abroad to develop business, so he did not know what happened to Kotaro and others. It was not until he returned to the country that he learned the bad news.

Therefore, the Sahara family adopted Kotaro and regarded him as their own son.

When Nobuhiko came to their home under the leadership of Kotaro, Nobuhiko was also warmly welcomed by the Sahara family.

"cheers!!!"

Several glasses collided together, and with crisp sounds and happy sounds, the living room was filled with a joyful atmosphere.

The Sawara family had a sumptuous dinner today. In order to welcome Nobuhiko's return, Aunt Sawara specially prepared red bean rice. The table was also filled with sushi, sukiyaki pot, spring rolls, tempura, wagyu and other delicacies.

It can be said that they have really worked hard.

Uncle Sahara was a very kind middle-aged man. He drank the sake in his glass in one gulp, his red face full of joy:

"It's great. Even when Kotaro told me, I was shocked. It's great that Nobuhiko can come back safely. In this case, I can also comfort Soichiro's spirit in heaven."

Speaking of this, he seemed to be thinking of his dead friend, and his eyes became red.

Then, he looked at Nobuhiko and said seriously:

"Nobuhiko, you can live here peacefully like Kotaro. I don't have anything else here, and there are plenty of rooms."

"Um...excuse me, Uncle Sahara."

Looking at Uncle Sahara who was so enthusiastic, Nobuhiko said with some embarrassment.

For Nobuhiko, Uncle Sahara is indeed a stranger he met for the first time, even though he has seen him in the play and in the original version of Nobuhiko's memory.

Seeing Nobuhiko's appearance, Uncle Sahara was not surprised at all, but his eyes turned redder:
"It must be very hard to live alone until now after losing your memory. Don't worry, this is your home."

It turns out that Kotaro was worried that Nobuhiko's behavior would be different from before, so he specifically told Uncle Sahara that Nobuhiko encountered an accident on the day of his coming-of-age ceremony and fell into the sea. He lost his memory and wandered for many years before he happened to meet Kotaro.

"Yes, yes, I also want to have another child."

Sahara Toshiyoshi's wife, Sahara Kaiko, also nodded and said.

She is pregnant with a son and a daughter for Toshiyoshi Sahara. The eldest son Shigeru Sahara and the youngest daughter Hitomi Sahara are both in elementary school now.

They were also happy about Nobuhiko's arrival.

"Great, I have another brother!"

"Nobuhiko-chan, take me to the amusement park next time."

"Ha ha ha ha·····"

For a moment, everyone couldn't help but laugh at Xiaotong's innocent voice.

The friendly attitude of the Sawara family also made Nobuhiko relax. After all, for him, he came to a strange world and experienced a plot he had only seen on TV. In fact, he couldn't relax at all.

Now, I finally feel a little bit like home.

"Mom, can we serve dinner? I'm so hungry."

"Mo! Everyone hasn't arrived yet, and your sister Reiko hasn't come yet."

Kaiko Sahara told Shigeru Sahara.

While talking, the door opened, and Reiko Shiratori walked in in a white dress. Her carefully done makeup made her look particularly beautiful. She also held a satchel in her hand, which contained a camera and other items for her work. .She is Minami Kotaro's current girlfriend. She is working as a freelance photographer and is currently staying at Sawara's house.

"Sorry, sorry, I'm late. The editor suddenly asked me to work overtime, which took a little more time."

"It's okay, Reiko-chan, come here quickly, we're waiting for you."

Minami Kotaro hurriedly stepped forward, took her satchel, pulled Shiratori Reiko to Nobuhiko, and introduced:
"This is my girlfriend, Reiko Shiratori, Reiko, this is Nobuhiko Akizuki, who is also my brother."

"Nobuhiko? I remember you mentioned it, no..."

"Yes, but now I know that Nobuhiko disappeared at that time and did not come back until now."

"I see, I am Reiko Shiratori. This is my first time meeting you. Please give me your advice."

Shiratori Reiko suddenly realized this and quickly bowed and said.

Nobuhiko also returned the favor:

"Please advise."

"Okay, okay, we are all a family, sit down and eat quickly, otherwise we will get cold."

Kaiko Sahara quickly called them to sit down.

In this way, the welcome banquet held by the Sahara family for Nobuhiko's return officially began.

The two little guys, Shigeru Sahara and Hitomi Sahara, didn't have much idea. They only knew that they had an extra brother, and that today's meal was very rich, and they ate it with big mouthfuls.

The Sawara couple took Nobuhiko to greet him and inquired about his living conditions in recent years.

Shiratori Reiko and Kotaro are exchanging their secrets.

The atmosphere is very lively and harmonious.

At the end of the banquet, Uncle Sahara seemed to be too happy. He drank three bottles of sake by himself, and his nose even turned red.

When people drink too much, they talk too much.

Uncle Sahara took Nobuhiko's hand and said:

"I remember the last time I saw you, you had not graduated from high school. I was originally going to attend your adult ceremony, but suddenly something happened and I had to go abroad. Unexpectedly, things changed as soon as I came back. Fortunately, Fortunately you are fine, otherwise Soichiro..."

By the end of the story, Uncle Sahara's eyes were filled with tears and he fell asleep in a daze. Nobuhiko, who was a little nervous during the whole process, was holding the glass in his left hand.

Sahara Kaiko, who had always been a little disgusted with his drinking, did not blame him this time. She also said to Nobuhiko with red eyes:

"He cried a lot after hearing about you from Kotaro. Nobuhiko, in short, just treat this place as your home now. Live well for your father."

Saying that, Kaiko Sahara helped Uncle Sahara up and planned to take him back to the room, but at this moment, Uncle Sahara seemed to have thought of something, opened his sleepy eyes, and murmured:
"By the way, Nobuhiko, please help me persuade Kyoko and Katsumi. They just don't listen to me and insist on staying in the United States..."

Hearing these two names, two familiar faces suddenly flashed in Nobuhiko's mind.

Kacha-!
The glass was suddenly crushed by him, which shocked everyone.

Even Uncle Sahara had sobered up a lot.

Kaiko Sahara reacted, waved her hand quickly and said:
"It's okay, it's okay. You two brothers are exactly the same. Kotaro even crushed one when he got here. Shigeru, help mom clean it up."

"It's okay, I'll just take care of it."

Nobuhiko said quickly.

ps: I’m going to visit the grave today, Chapter 2 may be late.

(End of this chapter)