[Net King] Pilgrim

After Christmas, Echizen Ryoma had to fly to Australia for training within two days. Knowing the importance of the new season after the New Year to his career, Machida kept secret before leaving. He only asked him to concentrate on training and she would take care of it. Own.

Although the two have been together for more than half a year, there is no sense of distance. Every time they meet, it seems that they are only separated for a few hours.When I miss them very much, I will chat for a long time on the video call, but after hanging up the phone, I will continue to work on my own affairs.

In addition to giving each other trust, they are all people who can endure loneliness; they are independent and depend on each other.

Machida was busy with several promotional activities in Japan and booked a flight back to school in advance.The news of the relationship between the two has already been sent back to the school. Although Echizen Ryoma has graduated and there is no chance to go to and from the campus together, it does not affect her return rate in the slightest.

In the first few days of school, several classmates who have a good relationship with Machida gave their blessings and ridiculed, and even the security guard at the reception desk on the first floor of the library greeted her when they saw her...

In January, Machida had been busy rehearsing for the graduation performance and writing a thesis. During the rest time, he just nestled in the apartment and watched Echizen Ryoma's game with Karubin in his arms.

These days he is running around in the tour, perhaps in a good state, the media used to describe his appearance on the professional website as overwhelming.The southern hemisphere was scorching hot, and the unbridled sunshine was shining on the tennis court, which was attracting everyone's attention. From the moment she saw him standing on the court, she couldn't take her eyes off the TV.

But she had to admit that once she had watched Echizen Ryoma's game, she had experienced such a surging and aggressive mood, and she had personally seen his unconscious charm on the court... She suddenly smiled, her chin resting on the pillow— —Once I have had these experiences, I feel that it is really... a pity to just watch the game through the screen.

The sky in Melbourne was a brisk bright blue. When Echizen Ryoma won the Australian Open, Machida jumped up from the sofa in front of the TV with joy, and walked around the confused Karubin several times. Looking into its blue eyes, "I'll give you an extra meal today!"

Karubin: "Meow~"

That afternoon, she learned another thing from Izumi Amakusa - "Sunrise" was shortlisted for multiple awards in the Musical Theater Department of the Laurence Olivier Awards. In addition to the production category, the other two that received more attention were "Sunrise" Best New Musical" and her personal nomination for "Best Newcomer."

Machida's mind went blank for a moment, and a few seconds later, the joyful mood surged up belatedly.

But it was quickly overwhelmed by Amakusa Izumi's words - "The award ceremony will be at the end of March, you should first confirm the date of your graduation performance."

"..."

When talking on the phone with Echizen Ryoma at night, she mentioned this incident, and he asked, "So the time collided?"

"...Well." She sighed regretfully, "I can't see the actor I like..."

He smiled helplessly, "Is your focus a bit off?"

"...Yes." Machida Kazu also laughed, and said after a pause, "Actually, whether to win an award is the second priority. It's a pity that I can't go to the scene to experience it, but the graduation performance is still important."

In the afternoon, she expressed on the Internet that she was honored to be shortlisted for the award, and she also explained the reason for not attending the award ceremony. There was a wave of heated discussions immediately, with some understanding and some regrets, but the date of the three-day show was set early, and it will be soon. Entering the rehearsal stage, she and Erica did not want to apply for a temporary change with the school because of this.

Listening to her talking about the rehearsals and papers that have been so busy recently, Echizen Ryoma pondered for a moment, and brought up another topic without warning, "There is a chance for you to come out and relax, do you think about it?"

"Ok?"

It was a fashion magazine in the UK that invited Echizen Ryoma to cooperate as the cover character of the March issue, and to shoot a group of spring fashion blockbusters for the magazine.In order to achieve better shooting and publicity effects, it is convenient for the brand to discuss with the agent, whether it is possible to invite Echizen Ryoma's girlfriend to shoot as a partner.

Machida couldn't help laughing and said: "This is not relaxing, shooting is very hard."

"That's because your former partner is not me, so you feel hard."

"...Where did you get your confidence?"

At that time, she really wanted to hit his confident tone, but subconsciously, she agreed with his words.It's not that the work is not hard, but that if she is with him, she will most likely be more relaxed.

The shooting time did not affect the rehearsal, so she agreed without any hesitation, but because of the agency appointment, she needed to communicate with the firm in advance.

Compared with Machida's original intention of agreeing to the brand cooperation with Echizen Ryoma, the firm naturally considered her development more. The brand is a high-end fashion magazine. After receiving the invitation, Amakusa Izumi made relevant evaluations with the staff and also After formulating some suggestions, she agreed to sign the contract without too many objections.

Taking various factors into consideration, the shooting location was set in Glasgow. The film crew selected several alternative locations in advance, and finally decided to use an indoor studio transformed from an old factory on the outskirts of the city.

Echizen Ryoma went back to school two days early. When Machida went to rehearsal, he was jet-lagged in the apartment, but it didn’t work. When he got up early on the shooting day, he still looked awake. He leaned on her shoulder to make up for it when he got in the car Sleep.

Cheryl in the driver's seat glanced at the rearview mirror and said in a low voice, "After the Australian Open, he was dragged to the celebration banquet and reception. He hasn't had a good rest these days."

Cheryl is Echizen Ryoma's new assistant. She is Japanese-American and very capable. After Kebin decided to take his girlfriend to Iceland to see the aurora, he took over his job.

"Sponsor's reception?" Machida looked at the person who was sleeping on his shoulder, and gently covered him with his coat.

"Not only that, but also brand partners. Recently, a lot of people want to use his momentum to make a wave of publicity... But before attending the reception, it's like a routine..." Cheryl took advantage of the red light and turned her head to wink at her. "If there is a situation, I will report to you."

Machida couldn't help but laugh, and it happened that Echizen Ryoma was slowly waking up, Cheryl immediately turned her head, and sat upright, looking at the road, fearing that she might be suspected of betraying her boss...

He was still leaning on her shoulder, and Machida turned his head to help him straighten his sleepy hair, without mentioning that he and his assistant were on the same front.But even so, she also knew that there was nothing to worry about, because he was Echizen Ryoma, even if he was stained with vanity, he should still have a childlike heart in his heart.

When we arrived at the shooting location, the scene had already been set up in the studio. The furniture with geometric design style and the simple environment background set off a bright and warm atmosphere.Preparations such as clothing have been communicated before, and no time was wasted on makeup and styling.

It's just that it was difficult for Machida to enter the shooting state at first. She was wearing a red and white plaid suspender skirt, but it was still too hot.Echizen Ryoma put on a denim jacket over his white T. He had just recovered from his sleepiness and was a little imperceptibly lazy, so he hugged her waist as naturally as he was in the car.

Whether in front of the background wall or next to the still life, he is very accustomed to intimacy.

But Machida was not so calm, especially when there were a lot of staff on the shooting site. She was much more sober than he had just recovered, and she was a little unaccustomed to being so close to him under the eyes of everyone. It was completely different from the previous situation on the TV station. no the same.

The photographer has been guiding them into the state. Echizen Ryoma felt Machida Kazu's unnaturalness. When he needed to look up, he didn't look at him. He smiled slightly, "You are more professional, you are obviously better at dealing with the situation than I am. camera person."

The light dyed his amber eyes a little warmer, and Machida looked up at him, his heart was beating fast, and he complained in his heart that he was really worthless, "...Don't look at me like this."

He raised his eyebrows, noncommittal, "I've always looked at you like this."

"..."

Now she really wanted to take back the idea that working with him would be more relaxed, obviously more nervous.

The photographer on the side patiently reminded this group of photos to have a smile, Echizen Ryoma looked at the person in front of him, and sighed silently.

There was really no other way, so he had no choice but to reach out his hand calmly, avoiding the eyes of the crowd, and pinched her waist gently, Machida laughed for a moment, slightly annoyed, "It's itchy."

After all, she relaxed, and the subsequent shooting went very smoothly, and several groups of photos in different outfits all got the desired effect.

After one day of filming, the last set ended in the afternoon. Machida’s feet in high heels were so sore that he leaned on Echizen Ryoma while watching the samples.He looked down and thought she must have a sore foot, so he went to the side and got her flat shoes for her to change into.

After the work was over, the film crew finally waited for the opportunity to ask for an autograph. The two thanked the staff and stayed for a while before leaving the studio.

The flake-like snowflakes fell for a day, and the city was covered with snow-white. Before four o'clock, the clouds on the horizon dyed the golden edge, and the sun was about to set.

Cheryl sent the two of them back to the apartment and left. Machida stood in front of the balcony window, looking at the white layer of the opposite building and tree branches, reflecting the snow in the room.

She turned to look at Echizen Ryoma who was preparing cat food for Karubin, "Shall we go out to see the snow?"

"Where to go?"

"Just downstairs."

After a simple meal, Echizen Ryoma wrapped Machida up tightly before pulling her downstairs.

It was quiet outside the building, except for the faint sound of traffic on the main street in the distance.What comes into view is extremely pure and soft white, which spreads broadly and completely between the sky and the earth, and falls down rustlingly when the wind blows past.

Wearing waterproof shoes, Machida stepped on the soft snow on purpose, and when he stepped on it, he sank into a pit.

Echizen Ryoma watched her play foolishly by herself, and unconsciously curled the corners of his mouth. The image that flashed in his mind was the big cleaning after the snow before leaving Aigaku.

He is looking at her now, his whole heart is still full of noisy wind as it was then, but it is clearer and more solid than then.

He walked to the car they parked, the white body was about to melt into the snow, and turned to call her, "Ah Yi."

"Ok?"

"Come here."

As soon as Machida stepped on the snow, he walked closer and saw Echizen Ryoma pointing at the tire in front, "Step on here, I'll help you up."

Before she understood what it meant, he had already bent over to do something for her, let her step on it, put his hands around her waist and hugged her, Machida let out a low cry, and hurriedly climbed onto the roof of the car.

Echizen Ryoma went up without much effort and sat down beside her.Machida was a little afraid of falling, so he didn't dare to move, keeping his hands beside him.

He smiled softly, and stretched out his arms to hug her, "Don't be afraid, with me here, you won't be able to fall."

As soon as Machida held his warm hand and nodded, he gradually relaxed and sat upright.

Everything in sight was covered with heavy snow, and the setting sun shone on the snow, glowing red like a mermaid girl, and the dim street lamps turned on, and the surrounding scenery was decorated softly.

Echizen Ryoma looked at her sideways, "Is it cold?"

Machida shook his head and asked: "Did you often do this before?... Sitting on the roof of the car to watch the scenery?" Seeing his agility, it probably wasn't the first time.

"Well, there have been springs, summers, autumns and winters."

"……one person?"

He nodded.

As soon as Machida looked at his clean and clear face reflected by the color of snow, he was silent for a moment, then smiled and said, "I won't be alone from now on." In spring, summer, autumn and winter, she will be with him.

Echizen Ryoma rubbed her head with his hand, and she smiled even more, "The year before last, in March, there was a big snowstorm here, and the school was closed. Fortunately, I live in a convenient place to go to the supermarket. I stocked up on food, and almost stayed in the dormitory for two weeks..."

He looked into her shining eyes, "What kind of place do you want to live in from now on?"

Machida was slightly stunned by the question, lowered his eyes and thought for a moment, "... a quieter place, looking out of the window, you can see the green grass and shade, and you can watch the stars at night."

"anything else?"

She thought about it again, "...I want to put a piano in the room. There is a place to practice calligraphy. When I practiced calligraphy with my grandfather when I was a child, I thought I could have a study in the future. I also want to plant some flowers and plants... Why don't you just have a yard, make it bigger, so you can build a tennis court, just like your home..."

Echizen Ryoma smiled, and Machida Kazu also laughed, "What about you? What kind of place do you want to live in?"

"...Chaoyang, the light is better." In this way, she can see the sun shining on her every morning. "There is a wider balcony with eaves covering it." If she wants to grow potted plants, don't worry about the place being too small." The sound insulation should be better... Otherwise, if you play the piano and sing at night, it will disturb the people..."

Machida snorted softly: "Not disturbing the people, but disturbing you."

He smiled, paused, and said, "There is also..."

Machida turned his head to look at him.

Echizen Ryoma clasped her hand tightly, looking directly into her eyes with transparent pupils, "I will be with you all year round."