[Net King] Pilgrim

Facts have proved that there is really no need to be nervous. Mr. Nanjiro easily activated the whole atmosphere by himself.

...Although the "experience" that Echizen Ryoma said was not what he meant, when he saw that Machida had obviously relaxed and smiled as usual, he still put up with his father for the time being.

Rinko pulled Machida Kazu with a smile on her face, and asked her to sit in, "I was surprised that Ryoma said he would bring his girlfriend back. I've never seen him fall in love before. It turns out that he already has someone he likes."

Nanjiro thought for a moment, reached out and grabbed Echizen Ryoma's back collar, took a few steps behind, and whispered in his ear: "When you were in junior high school, you went on a date at night, and you were waiting for a text message when you came back. Is this the girl?" ambiguous.

Echizen Ryoma was a little annoyed at being pulled by his collar, so he frowned and glanced at him, "It's not a date."

Nanjiro dragged his voice "Oh", "That means, it's her?" He suddenly recalled an incident at the bottom of the box, and his smile faltered, "...I remember what you said a few years ago... …isn’t a single girl, can’t it be her too?”

Echizen Ryoma straightened his collar, said "yes", and said, "She is single. It was at that time, and it was also when I was chasing her." After speaking, he walked to the living room, with a look of ending the topic.

How did Nanjiro know the twists and turns of the two from separation to dating, and he was obviously not persuaded, so he dragged him back and interrogated in a low voice: "Then why did you say she was not single at that time? She was in such a bad mood..." Suddenly thinking As soon as he strayed, his eyes widened, "You shouldn't destroy..."

Echizen Ryoma broke free from his arm without a word, almost writing "Are you still awake" directly on his face.

Nanjiro was originally a Hu, after all, he still knew what his son was like, but he didn't answer directly, which made him suspicious.

At this time, Nanako's voice came from the living room: "Uncle, Ryoma, come and drink tea."

Nanako knelt on the edge of the table, looked at Machida Kazu with a gentle smile, "I received the gift from you and Ryoma, it is very beautiful, thank you."

Machida frowned and smiled, "As long as my sister likes it."

Rinko asked, "I heard from Ryoma that Machida-san is studying musical theater?"

Machida nodded with a smile, "Yes—you can just call me Hajime."

Rinko and Nanako undoubtedly like Machida Kazu very much. They behave politely and act generously. In addition, they used to go to Broadway to watch dramas in the United States, so the conversation between the three never stopped.It even extended to the cultural festival of Qinggaku many years ago, and accidentally learned that Machida Kazu had performed.

"So that girl is you." Lunzi still remembered that amazing show, and said with a smile: "I told Nanako at the time that the girl who sang is really good on stage, and she doesn't have stage fright."

Machida was surprised, "Were you also in the auditorium?"

"What we are all here is the admission ticket issued by the school."

Machida rolled her eyes, "I almost forgot. In fact, Ryoma encouraged me to participate in that performance." She looked at Echizen Ryoma who had just sat down, "Is that so?"

Nanako covered her mouth and smiled, "Is it because Ryoma liked him back then?"

Machida Kazu was still thinking, at that time he just wanted to help her, but he heard Echizen Ryoma's faint "hmm".

She paused for a moment, then turned her head and saw him taking a sip of tea, but no one looked at him.

Nanjiro, who was sitting by the side, was still struggling with the question from the previous moment, and couldn't hold back, "Then Ryoma, did you chase after him when you were in middle school, for so many years?"

Echizen Ryoma: "..." He immediately thought of the purpose of his question.

The other three were completely unaware of the "contradictions" between father and son. Machida explained with a smile, "No, uncle, and we haven't seen each other since Ryoma returned to the United States."

Nanjiro was stunned for a moment, then glanced at Echizen Ryoma, "Then why were you so abnormal when you came back?"

The latter swept away a warning look, as if to say: Can you stop talking?

Machida looked at Echizen Ryoma, feeling slightly puzzled.It turned out that he had been back to Japan all these years, and she thought he had been in the United States.

Rinko felt that Nanjiro was not speculative, so he reached out and patted him on the back calmly, and looked at him sullenly.

It was only then that Nanjiro realized that the topic had been taken away by him, "Ah, it's nothing, it should be...probably...my imagination is too rich." Laughed twice to hide embarrassment.

Nanjiro's tendency to run the train with his mouth full, so Echizen Ryoma couldn't help but ask him to go out to play tennis.

Lunzi went to prepare lunch first, and asked Nanako to talk to Ah Yi.

It was not yet noon, and the floor under the porch outside the house screened a large area of ​​shade.

Nanako washed a plate of fresh strawberries, and sat on the porch with Machida, chatting and watching the two play on the court.

Nanako said softly, "Uncle Nanjiro is more outspoken, not to neglect you, don't mind."

It was only then that Machida realized that she was talking about the previous moment, and smiled generously, "No, I also want to meet Ryoma's closest family members."

Nanako also laughed, and pushed the fruit plate forward to let her eat the fruit.

Machida took a strawberry and asked Nanako how she felt before her wedding, "Are you nervous?"

"Nervous, but more joyful." She smiled broadly, "The process of preparing for the wedding together was both hard work and joyful, and I couldn't care less about being nervous."

Machida heard Nanako say that she and her husband used to be college classmates, and they got married after going through a long-distance love race.

"Originally, my husband was going to come over for dinner today, but the company has some temporary matters to deal with. You can see him on the wedding day—do you want to see our wedding photos?"

"Okay."

There was a fierce confrontation on the court, and Nanjiro still had a foolish look, "Hey boy, do you want me to let you? It's shameless to lose in front of your girlfriend." As soon as the words fell, the tennis ball flying from the opposite side suddenly changed The ball, falling fast, stopped in exactly the opposite position to what he had predicted.

He chuckled, "It's improved."

Echizen Ryoma panted slightly, with an unruly tone, "Don't forget that you lost to me once." After speaking, he turned and walked to the backcourt, his eyes unconsciously lingering on the corridor for a few seconds.

Machida sat on the floor with a brochure on his lap, chatting and laughing with Nanako-san next to him.

Nanjiro held the ball and smiled narrowly, "I'd like to see how many times you have to lose your mind after one round."

Echizen Ryoma withdrew his gaze, "There are still two more goals, and you lose."

"One more goal and you lose."

Machida Kazu was flipping through the photo album with great interest, and was pleasantly surprised every time he saw a photo.

Natural and fresh forest style, green and fresh, full of tranquility and vitality.

Nanako seems to have returned to the time of shooting, and she couldn't hide her joy when she chatted about the stories behind these photos.

Machida Kazu was listening intently, but Nanako suddenly changed the subject, "Haichi, what kind of wedding do you want in the future?"

Machida was stunned for a moment, then realized that his cheeks were slightly warm.

Nanako smiled, "Looking at the relationship between Ryoma and you, it's only natural that you will have a future."

Machida's eyes fell on the wedding photo album, decorated with tropical green walls and flower-shaped arch bridges, printed with elegant "MyLove" embossed words.

After a moment of silence, she smiled softly, "It's strange... I didn't think of any form, I just thought of him."

Nanako stared at her and smiled, "I guess Ryoma thinks the same way."

Machida looked back at the stadium in front of him and was taken aback for a moment, only to find that there was no one there.Nanako also noticed it. It was obvious that they were too involved in chatting, and they didn't know when the game would end.

After a while, Lunzi's friendly voice came from behind, saying that it's time to prepare for dinner, "I saw Ryoma coming in just now, and thought he called you by the way, so I didn't come."

Nanako smiled and said, "He might be in a hurry to change."

Because it was a family banquet, no one was very restrained.

Knowing that Machida doesn't like spicy food, Rinko purposely made the dishes light, but also very tasty.

After the meal was full, Machida Kazu and Echizen Ryoma said they wanted to go to his room to take a look, "You have been to my room, I want to see yours too, for comparison."

"Compare with what, whose room is messier?"

"..."

In the end, he took her there, but both of them cleaned up in advance, and they still looked tidy.

Machida stood in front of the bookshelf and browsed books and magazines. At first glance, it seemed that there were monthly tennis magazines, and there were Lego and game cassettes on the lower floor.

Nanjiro knocked on the door and delivered fruit and drinks. Regardless of Echizen Ryoma who was blocking the door, he looked at Machida Kazu with a warm smile, "Just tell me if you need anything. Don't be polite."

Machida smiled and said, "Okay, thank you."

Echizen Ryoma took the tray, but Nanjiro had no intention of leaving, and winked at him, "Get along well."

"...Aren't you tired, go take a nap." He closed the door after he finished speaking.

Nanjiro didn't get angry when he touched his nose. Instead, he felt that his son had finally regained his senses, so he whistled and went downstairs in relief.

Echizen Ryoma put the tray on the table, and heard Machida Kazu say puzzledly: "I just wanted to ask you, have you been back to Japan these years? I thought you have been in the United States."

He paused, "...well, I came back after graduating from middle school."

"I didn't hear you came back..."

"It's because I didn't inform everyone." He was silent for a while, "I stayed in Japan for more than ten hours, and then I returned to the United States."

Machida was surprised for a moment, "Then you came back..." Thinking of what Nanjiro said before, she became more puzzled, "...Did something happen?"

Echizen Ryoma was silent for a long time, then spoke in a low voice, with unreal emotions hidden in his slightly drooping eyes, and told her what happened that night.

Why did he suddenly return to Japan, and the feelings he realized belatedly.

Machida stared at him blankly.

She thought that after Echizen Ryoma left Japan at the age of 13, they hadn't seen each other in all these years, let alone that he was across the street at the time.She took a step forward to hold his hand hanging by his side, "Yuta and I...we..."

Echizen Ryoma pulled her into his arms, "You don't need to explain, I understand. I misunderstood." Every time he thought of that night, he pushed aside all the complicated emotions, and finally only stayed at the scene of her crying, like a root Like a thorn in his heart, "...why did you cry that day? Is there something wrong?"

Machida paused, lowered his eyes, "...Because I missed you so much, my emotions were a little out of control that night..."

Echizen Ryoma was taken aback for a moment, feeling tense for a moment.

He suddenly remembered what Machida Hisashi had said to him, that he didn't want to see her cry anymore, and now he understood what it meant.

It turned out that they missed it once. She cried like that that night. He was only one street away from her, but he didn't walk over, leaving her there alone.

Machida felt Echizen Ryoma gradually hugging her tightly, making her breathless for a moment.

Breathing against her ear, he whispered: "When you go back to school, move in and live with me." He let go of her and looked at each other, "Ah Yi, I want to live with you. I will accept it." All of you, you can trust me."

It turned out that he knew her concerns.As soon as Machida looked into his bright eyes, the softest part of his heart was hit for a moment, he nodded involuntarily, and said "OK" with a smile.

She has to believe in him, believe in the feelings between them, and be willing to tolerate and understand each other.

Nanako's wedding was held in a church in the outskirts of Japan. In mid-to-late April, there was a hazy pink in the misty morning light.

The privacy of the wedding venue is very good. A flower gate of champagne roses has been erected outside the church, and the red gold-edged carpet extends all the way in.

When Echizen Ryoma and Machida first arrived, they quickly attracted the attention of all parties.To be precise, it is the former that attracts attention.

Most of the surprised voices came from relatives and friends of the groom. They probably did not expect the bride to have a relationship with Echizen Ryoma. Machida Kazu, who had been standing by his side all the time, even though he was only wearing a low-key, fragrant-style knee-length skirt, was also recognized by the bride. He cast a curious look.

However, in this kind of occasion, everyone naturally picked the priority, and after a few quiet discussions, the focus shifted.

Mr. Morikawa, the groom-to-be, was greeting the foreign guests. He looked about 30 years old and had an elegant demeanor.

On the way, Machida was called away by Rinko, and said with a smile that he would introduce some relatives and friends to her.

When Mr. Morikawa saw Echizen Ryoma looking the other way from time to time, he couldn't help smiling, "Aunt Rinko took him away, why don't you worry about it?"

Echizen Ryoma paused for a moment, looked away, "...No."

At eleven o'clock in the morning, when Nanako appeared in front of the church, everyone praised "Wow" in unison.

The delicate makeup, the wedding dress dragging the floor, and the bouquet in her hand made her radiant.

The sound of music flows slowly, the sunlight pours in from the stained glass windows, and the church is quiet and solemn.

Nanako held her father's arm, and slowly approached under Mr. Morikawa's gentle gaze.

Machida was infected by the atmosphere, and there were indescribable emotions in his heart.

The fingers are held lightly.She turned her head to the side, and saw Echizen Ryoma, who was dressed in a neat formal attire, didn't look sideways, but just held her hand a little tighter.

Her eyes fell, she smiled, and interlocked his fingers.

After the ceremony, Machida was a little thirsty, and Echizen Ryoma avoided the crowd and left the church early.

While drinking water under the steps, the newlyweds came out surrounded by crowds, went to the steps in front of the church to take a group photo, and threw bouquets of flowers.

Echizen Ryoma glanced towards the steps, turned his head, and saw Machida Kazu with a bitter face, "Why is this citron tea so sour...!"

He smiled, "You look so ugly when you wrinkle your face."

"..." Machida screwed on the water bottle, and said seriously: "Echizen Ryoma, you can't just rely on my liking for you to do whatever you want, I also have a temper. You despise me now, then..." She immediately fell silent said.

Echizen Ryoma raised the corner of his mouth and asked, "What will happen next?"

Machida looked away, "...it's nothing."

"How do I remember someone saying that the wedding can only think of me?"

She was taken aback, "...you eavesdropped on our speech!"

"Just overheard it by chance."

"Who would believe..." As he was speaking, he suddenly heard a few exclamations from not far away.As soon as Machida turned his head, he saw something flying towards him, and before he could see it clearly, he frantically caught it.

After a moment of silence, enthusiastic screams of surprise sounded all around.

Echizen Ryoma saw Machida holding the bouquet in a little daze. The elegant and full roses and eustoma made her cheeks brighter.

He looked at her, and suddenly said, "Miss Nanako is right."

Machida finally came back to his senses, but he was still in a daze, unable to hear his words clearly, "...what did you say?"

Echizen Ryoma gave a low laugh, turned his face away, and said without repeating the words, "It's nothing."