A few minutes later, Hashimoto Nana followed Baiyunshan to the barbecue restaurant he had agreed on in advance.
It's not an unpopular and cheap place. The decoration and the ingredients seem to be quite good to Hashimoto Nanami, even better than the restaurant where a group of them went to eat last time. However, since there were only two people this time, they did not book a private room. They just found a table and sat down in a secluded place, and then started ordering.
The space is filled with a peaceful and comfortable atmosphere, and the music played in the store is an old song - "Sky Star No Kirei ~ Sadness Kichijoji" by Saito Kazuyoshi. The melody is relaxed and natural, and it is sung in a free and easy way. It is a song with a strong visual sense, which echoes in the space of the store, as if time has slowed down.
Hashimoto Nana didn't notice that Bai Yunshan, who was sitting opposite, seemed to be familiar with this song. Although his eyes were fixed on the menu, one hand on the table was beating a vague rhythm, and he was humming a staccato melody in his mouth.
She couldn't help but asked: "Baiyun-sang, do you like this song very much?"
Baiyunshan said without raising his head: "Yes, this is one of the reasons why I chose this store. This is one of the songs that is played in the store all year round. It is quite good to come and listen to the song when you have nothing to do. "
With that said, he handed the menu to the other party and said, "I've finished reading, it's your turn."
Hashimoto Nana was stunned, glanced at the menu in her hand and said, "Eh? Baiyun-san, don't you need to order more?"
"That's no need. After all, I agreed to treat you to a meal! Of course, I still have to meet your requirements -" Baiyunshan supported his chin and replied considerately.
Listening to these specious words, Hashimoto Nana did not fall for it. Instead, she remained silent and then said to the point: "I've heard that Baiyun-san has difficulty choosing, right? When you were promoting your last single, you and Na As a group, Jiang and I couldn't decide where to go to promote, and we wasted a lot of time."
"Ahem!"
Baiyunshan blushed, took a sip of the black tea in the cup to hide his embarrassment, and then whispered: "Who did you listen to?"
"Xiao Ming."
"This guy likes to spread nonsense. Don't listen to her. What she says is inaccurate." Baiyunshan tried to redeem himself.
"But Nana-chan also told me." Hashimoto Nanami continued.
"she also--"
"There are also Wakatsuki, Sararei, Yudan, Sayuri and Maiyan." Hashimoto Nanami crossed her fingers and counted them.
"Hey, hey, I can still understand the first few, but what the hell is that behind? Why do they know it too!" Baiyunshan's eyes widened.
Hashimoto Nana didn't move for a moment, then she also lifted the cup, silently hiding her expression and taking a sip: "...because I know."
"You're gloating a little too much!"
...
After placing the order, there was a waiting time.
Since it was not a holiday, the number of customers in the store was not so busy. They just gathered in twos and threes at a few good spots, and their chatter and laughter could be heard from a distance.
The two of them suddenly fell silent, with nothing to do. For a moment, they felt that the air was a little unnatural.
Baiyunshan touched his elbow subconsciously, and then realized that he had been infected by Gao Shanyimin? Why would you do this? But thinking about the meaning of this action, I couldn't help but wonder why I was nervous. Is there something wrong? It's obviously normal——
Then he thought of the scene just now, and his breathing paused slightly.
At this moment, Hashimoto Nanami took the lead to break the calm.
"Baiyun Sang, I've always wanted to ask, but I couldn't find the chance. Did you write all the content in this book?"
The girl took out a handmade book from her bag. It was thread-bound and simple in style. The text was all handwritten. It looked simple and rustic, and inexplicably felt a unique artistic temperament.
Surprisingly, it was the book Baiyunshan gave her on her birthday some time ago.
Baiyunshan nodded and admitted.
Nana Hashimoto flipped through it casually, and then said curiously: "I have roughly read it, and the content of the book is really interesting! But there doesn't seem to be any theme, and each page has little connection, even if it jumps It doesn’t matter if you just read it. Paragraphs and sentences are pieced together into a book, just like random thoughts before going to bed, but it is very charming. How did you come up with the idea? "
"Want to know?" Baiyunshan's face showed a familiar smile again.
"Yes." Hashimoto Nana nodded honestly.
"Secret—a—secret—"
He laughed in a mysterious and hateful voice.
"..."
Hashimoto Nana puffed up her cheeks in dissatisfaction, but she could only helplessly turn to one of the pages, and did the next best thing: "Then please explain to me some things that I don't understand, like this paragraph: As long as the heart I think nostalgically, even after a formal farewell, we will definitely be able to meet again even though we are thousands of miles apart. I don’t quite understand, why do we still think about meeting each other when we have already said goodbye?”
Baiyunshan suddenly fell silent, and the smile on his face gradually disappeared, and then said: "For you, after saying goodbye, does it mean that we will never see each other again?"
Hashimoto Nana said categorically: "Since we have said goodbye, there is no need to say goodbye again. Otherwise, why would we say it out loud?"
"Yes, you are right." Baiyunshan nodded with lowered eyelids and said, "Then what do you think the meaning of farewell is?"
"The book says that all encounters are reunions after a long absence, and the meaning of farewell is to meet again next time. But for me, the meaning of farewell lies in the farewell itself. Since I have said goodbye, of course I must abide by it. It’s a creed. Whether it’s friends or relatives, they will only become better when they exist in the memory after saying goodbye, right? Reality is always imperfect, and you can cherish everything more after saying goodbye.”
"But it will be sad, right? After saying goodbye but not being able to see each other again, there will still be regrets. There will be a moment when we look forward to seeing each other again."
"Perhaps." Hashimoto Nana nodded thoughtfully, then chuckled: "I don't quite understand it either. Maybe I can gradually understand it later!"
Baiyunshan looked at her in silence for a long time, and finally couldn't help but said: "Have you ever thought that if one day you disappeared and no longer appeared in front of everyone, many people would be sad because of you? Cry for you? "
Hashimoto Nana was stunned for a moment, then covered her mouth and chuckled, tilted her head and said: "Eh - is it possible? It feels incredible. Although I am already an idol, I always feel that it will be a very far away thing. ! Well—just like what happened to people like Yamaguchi Momoe as we know before.”
Then she couldn't help but raised the corner of her mouth and said: "Haha, but it feels very interesting. A group of people are crying for me. I don't know what to cry about. Everyone will leave sometimes, right? I love to show this After all, the industry cannot continue forever. Sooner or later, you will find other jobs, engage in other things, keep busy, and eventually forget about these."
Although the words were relaxed, they were extremely calm and true.
Baiyunshan stared at her eyes for a long time, and finally looked away, grinning and pretending to be relaxed and smiling: "Maybe you are right, but if one day comes, I will cry and howl. Crying loudly!”
