"So, Baiyun-san, what kind of music have you prepared?"
In the lounge a few days later, the members asked curiously.
Baiyunshan was still leaning on his beloved recliner, drinking tea leisurely and pretending to be mysterious: "You will naturally understand these things when the final episode of the show is broadcast."
"But we are very curious!"
"It's too much to whet your appetite like this!"
"Mom taught me a lesson. If you don't speak half-speech, you will be snatched away by tengu when you sleep at night~"
Members expressed their dissatisfaction.
Baiyunshan took a sip of tea, with a satisfied smile on his face. He opened the curtains slightly, letting the sunlight shine on him, and said lazily: "Even so, it's spring, so you should be leisurely and comfortable. In life, you should have a good sleep in the spring breeze. After such troubles at work are over, let them blow away in the spring breeze."
The members still refused to comply and ran over to him, grabbing his clothes and asking him to explain clearly.
Baiyunshan had a headache due to the noise. He quickly put down the tea he was holding, pointed to the path outside the window to draw their attention and said, "Look, the cherry blossoms are already blooming!"
"Really?"
Everyone quickly approached the windows and stretched their necks to look at the street scene outside the window. Sure enough, they saw the cherry blossoms on a landscaped road downstairs all in full bloom.
The cherry blossoms spread out on the slender branches, and every inch of the petals is pink and white. When overlapped together, it looks quite spectacular.
The air seems to be filled with a faint fragrance.
"It's great~ Spring has come."
"It's so beautiful. Just looking at it makes me feel better~"
"The flowers in the flower shop near the dormitory are also blooming beautifully. I really want to take the time to buy some and take them back to take a closer look, but it's too troublesome to take care of them, so let's forget it."
The members sighed and talked about it.
Nana Hashimoto shook her head slightly and said something shocking: "Unfortunately, I have a slight pollen allergy. It seems that if I go out in the next period of time, I will be prepared to wear a mask."
Everyone couldn't help laughing when they heard this. Takayama Ichimi smiled and said: "But I have to say that Nanamin's health is really not good. Some time ago, she often complained about backache, and she seemed to be able to breathe. Right? That’s quite scary, and now I have pollen allergy, so I’m in so much trouble~”
Baiyunshan's expression changed.
Hashimoto Nana smiled helplessly and said: "I was not very healthy when I was a child. I exercised well when I was in school and even joined the basketball team. During that time, I rarely got sick. Well, it’s just that it’s hard to take care of these things now that I’m busy, and the old habits gradually started to appear again——”
"When you say this, it makes people feel that Nanamin is very old. She is obviously normal, but her tone of voice is like that of an old woman."
The members laughed and joked.
Baiyunshan watched for a long time, touched his chin and suggested in a long voice: "By the way, you have almost practiced the song and dance for your second single. You should be quite free in the next period of time. Do you want to come together?" Is there an interesting place to visit? I need your help with something."
"Interesting place? Where?"
The members looked at him curiously.
Mai Shiraishi looked a little strange. She squinted her eyes and guessed for a while, then suddenly said loudly: "Everyone, be careful! Men usually have bad intentions when they invite women to unknown places. Even if they are familiar with each other, they should be more cautious. ! It’s best to have a few friends around you before you agree. Otherwise, it’s generally better to refuse. Otherwise, you might... ugh——"
Baiyunshan's head was suddenly filled with black lines: "What the hell are you! I haven't said where to go yet!"
The other members also looked at him with wide eyes in a funny way, as if it was the first day they met him, and exclaimed in shock: "It's so evil, the lowest -"
Baiyunshan pinched his forehead helplessly: "You bastard! What on earth are you thinking about? The place I mentioned is a normal place, okay? Besides, if nothing else, Baishi, you——"
"What?" Shiraishi Mai looked at him suddenly.
"——You must go, Hashimoto and Matsumura will also go."
"Why?"
The three of them said in unison.
Baiyunshan Feng Qingyun said calmly: "Because you lost a few days ago, and this is the bet you owe."
...
Of course, the place Baiyunshan wanted to take them to was not an evil place. Even the geographical location was not remote. It was just south of Sumida District, Tokyo.
At the end of the long and narrow street, there is an old-style house hidden.
The house is a standard Japanese-style house, not too small in scale. From the outside, it looks like it has two floors and a small attic at the top. The house is surrounded by a green brick wall. There seem to be a few trees planted in the courtyard. The branches stick out of the wall, some have flowers and some have not, and the whole space is covered with green leaves.
In the middle of the surrounding wall, there is a not-so-wide gap. The wooden fence that spans there only reaches the waist, and there is a lock hanging on the back.
Next to the fence, a copper nameplate is embedded in the wall.
"Huh? What's written on it is not Shiroun, but Nagano!" Erika Ikuta poked her head out and looked at the words on the nameplate and said in surprise.
Baiyunshan said unceremoniously: "Even if my last name is written, it won't be Baiyun, it should be Baicai. How many times have I said it-"
Then he took out the key, unlocked the fence door, and walked in.
The members who came with them also filed in and curiously looked at the structure and furnishings of the courtyard, which looked very novel.
There were not many people. Apart from the Gosan family who had agreed to come, there were only Erika Ikuta, Nanase Nishino and her power bank, and Mai Fukawa who was too leisurely and had nothing to do - they heard that I wanted to help so I decided to come.
The courtyard was covered with many fallen leaves and flower petals. After walking a few steps, we arrived at the door of the house.
Baiyunshan took out the key again and unlocked the door. Unexpectedly, compared to the shabby exterior, the interior of the house is actually very clean, with all kinds of things neatly placed. Apparently someone has been cleaning it.
"Baiyun-san...is this place?"
The members looked at him confused.
Baiyunshan was silent for a while, and then said leisurely: "This is the house where my mother used to live."
Everyone also fell silent.
Even if they didn't know the specific situation, they still knew that Baiyunshan's parents had passed away, so when they came to such a house, their hearts suddenly felt complicated.
But what is certain is that the heart of Baiyun Mountain in front of you must be more complicated.
Baiyunshan then took off his shoes and scanned the furnishings inside the house as he walked. His mind couldn't help but recall the scenes after the game a few days ago.
That day, he won the race.
After it was over, I met Ryuichi Sakamoto as promised, and he told him a past story.
