ryethenovel Chapter 1250 Big
Chapter 1250 Big
Chapter 1250 Big
"...Ziyu, you guys really missed out by not going to the fireworks display today! It was totally worth the trip, so lively and bustling..."
Even after returning to the hotel, the shock and immersion from the fireworks display hadn't faded. The group kept excitedly chatting about their experience, especially after seeing Tzuyu who had come to visit. Nayeon immediately grabbed her and started chattering away about what had just happened.
"Look, isn't it pretty?" As she spoke, Lim Nayeon took out her phone and showed Zhou Tzuyu the photos she had just taken, her bunny teeth gleaming with smugness.
For idols who are usually busy with their schedules and work every day, and even when they are resting, they are in a big city like Seoul with a strong sense of urgency, so suddenly relaxing and watching a fireworks festival was a very memorable and enjoyable experience.
"Wow, unnies, you took so many photos?"
Chou Tzu-yu lowered her head and leaned close to Lim Na-yeon, curiously looking at the photos on Lim Na-yeon's phone.
...At this moment, she was almost completely without makeup, wearing sportswear, with some sweat on her forehead, indicating that she had just finished exercising.
"There are so many people."
“…It’s so lively.”
Chou Tzu-yu blinked her big eyes, praising the photos with surprise as she looked at them. She seemed quite interested in and longed to see the photos taken by Lim Na-yeon and the others, or rather, the fireworks festival.
"Hey, what about... what about him?"
As she looked around, Chou Tzu-yu suddenly saw a stage photo... Although it wasn't very clear, the focus was excellent, and she could immediately tell that the person on stage was Chi Kyung-won.
"Yeah, EXO also performed at the event, and Kyungwon oppa was there too... but we didn't meet."
Lim Na-yeon nodded: "But the stage seemed rushed, the sound equipment and lighting were just average, but the atmosphere was really great."
Chou Tzu-yu stared intently at the several photos of Ji Kyung-won that Lim Na-yeon had shown her, a slight smile playing on her lips: "He's quite handsome."
In the photo, Ji Kyung-won is wearing a dark-colored yukata, a style that creates a strong contrast, and you can tell from the photo that he has a really good figure.
She knew that Chi Jingyuan was performing at the event today, but... she didn't expect him to be dressed so handsomely.
"You can't really tell from the photos; the atmosphere is what's truly captivating."
At this moment, Yoo Jeong-yeon chimed in, "Wow, the atmosphere at the scene when Kyung-won oppa performed 'Uchiage Hanabi' today was absolutely amazing, especially the chorus with the fireworks display at the end, wow wow."
"It's just that... Tzuyu, you didn't go, and the audience there is really going crazy."
"The main thing is that fireworks were set off during the climax of the song 'Uchiage Hanabi' (Fireworks), which is really perfect for this occasion."
When Yoo Jeongyeon said that, Lim Nayeon and Park Jihyo both nodded in agreement.
Regardless of their relationship with Chi Jingyuan, today's live performance left a very deep impression on them. The scene of them shining brightly under the fireworks will probably become a benchmark for many of them.
Listening to the descriptions from several people, Zhou Ziyu's eyes lit up slightly. Staring at the phone, at Ji Jingyuan in his yukata, she imagined the scene and unconsciously licked her lips.
"Yeah~"
What they said was really enviable, and... really tempting.
Several people enthusiastically chatted with Chou Tzu-yu, who listened attentively, feigning surprise and playing the straight man, making it a truly enjoyable experience for both host and guests.
A dozen minutes later, the door was pushed open, and Minami, who had not shown herself until now, swaggered in with her pigeon-toed gait.
Upon seeing Mina, the group of people who had been chatting animatedly paused slightly and naturally dropped the topic of Chi Kyung-won that they had been discussing at length.
"Mina!"
Lim Na-yeon then rushed up to her again.
Nayeon thought Mina hadn't gone to the fireworks festival today, so she started talking non-stop about her experience: "There were so many people today! The streets were packed with people, and there were so many vendors. We bought so much delicious food and so many souvenirs..."
Mina smiled and listened attentively, occasionally showing surprise as Nayeon recounted her story, as if she hadn't actually been there that day... Little did anyone know she had just returned from the event.
Nayeon's enthusiasm left Momo Hirai and Jeongyeon, especially Jeongyeon, feeling somewhat helpless.
...This child, even though the market was full of very ordinary and formulaic things, and the food wasn't very tasty, Lin Nayeon had a lot of fun, and when she came back, she would tell everyone she met about it.
"It's fine if you talk to Tzuyu about it, but Mina has been there before."
Park Jihyo pouted and made a habitual sarcastic remark.
"This year's fireworks festival is different again."
Hearing this, Lim Nayeon, who was in the middle of a lively discussion, was a little annoyed that her enthusiasm had been dampened: "Didn't Momo say that there are a lot more people at this year's fireworks festival, and the seating has changed?"
"..."
Hirai Momo, who was listening attentively, was suddenly asked a question. She paused, blinked, and nodded in confirmation: "Yes, it's different."
She had never been to a fireworks festival in Osaka before... but she still wanted to agree with what Lim Nayeon said.
"..."
Park Jihyo pursed her lips slightly after being retorted, but didn't seem to care and continued chatting with them.
Today's fireworks display was also a very interesting experience for her.
As she was talking, she seemed to think of something, and after a moment of silence, she suddenly sighed, "Sigh, fireworks displays are only fun when you watch them with your boyfriend."
"..."
As soon as she said that, the people around her froze, and an awkward silence fell over the room.
Nayeon and Momo Hirai initially wanted to retort, but after opening their mouths, they didn't know what to say.
Their eyes flickered, and then they suddenly fell silent.
…………
Tzuyu, who was standing next to her, listened with great interest and a hint of longing in her eyes, glancing subtly at Mina next to her.
Although everyone has their own experiences and stories, even she admires the romance and beauty in Mina's story.
At that moment, Sana Minatozaki walked in. She seemed to be in a good mood, greeted a few people with a smile, and then jogged over to Tzuyu.
"Ziyu!!"
She hugged Tzuyu's waist affectionately, enjoying Tzuyu's plump figure, which she envied but didn't have, and found it very comfortable to press against. Tzuyu was also used to her unnie's fondness for close physical contact, and although she frowned slightly, she smiled and did not refuse.
Having gotten away with it for a while, Sana Minatozaki leaned close to Tzuyu's ear and asked curiously, "Why didn't you go to the fireworks festival today? It's really interesting."
Since they finally had some free time today, and it just so happened to be the fireworks festival, most of the Twice members went to watch the fireworks together. Even those who didn't go went shopping during their free time.
It seems that only Chou Tzu-yu stayed in the hotel and didn't go out.
"I'm a bit too tired today, so I'll just take a nap at the hotel."
Chou Tzu-yu chuckled and gently brushed aside Minatozaki Sana's hand that was touching her waistline:
"There will be another chance next time."
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The Twice members chatted noisily, mostly focusing on the fireworks display that evening. Tzuyu could tell that Nayeon and the others were having a great time; this traditional Japanese event seemed really interesting.
After chatting with her older sisters for a while, Chou Tzu-yu said goodbye and went to her room. After checking the time, she took her phone, stood by the window, and made a call.
The call was answered after a single beep.
"what?"
The next second, Chi Jingyuan's voice came from the other end of the phone, still with that arrogant and somewhat impatient tone... It's always like this when we talk on the phone.
...Although I was impatient, I answered the call very quickly.
Moreover, it automatically switches to Chinese, and even the tone of voice now has a slightly accented feel.
Hmph, Chou Tzu-yu saw right through it!
So she didn't care at all, and instead found it amusing, chuckled, and asked in her soft, rounded voice, "What time is your flight tonight?"
She knew much more about Ji Kyung-won's schedule than Lim Na-yeon and the others. She not only knew that EXO would be having a live performance that night, but she also knew that they would be rushing back to Seoul overnight after their performance.
"We've arrived at the airport and are waiting to board. We should be on the plane in about ten minutes." Chi Jingyuan's initial impatience had disappeared at some point. He yawned and spoke in a slightly lazy manner.
"We're going back in a few days too, and we'll be traveling back and forth between the peninsula and Seoul from now on..."
Hearing Ji Jingyuan's voice made Zhou Ziyu feel at ease, as if she had endless things to say: "By the way, my manager said yesterday that we still have a few GUCCI events. Although we don't have any official titles, we will have promotional tasks and banquet invitations. Is there any chance I'll see you?"
"..."
When Tzuyu mentioned GUCCI, Ji Kyung-won paused slightly... Of course, he knew about the collaborations between Twice, or rather JYP, and GUCCI, which he had previously helped Mina secure.
After a period of preparation and communication, GUCCI is now clearly getting active as summer approaches. Several new titles will be announced soon, and some collaborating artists have also received notices.
Unfortunately, things have changed.
His feelings were slightly complicated, but he didn't show it. Chi Jingyuan quickly recovered and gave a slightly arrogant snort: "That depends on what level of banquet it is. I probably won't go to the very basic ones."
He's a global brand ambassador, you know, he rarely attends events on the Korean Peninsula, okay?
"Shit!"
Chou Tzu-yu seemed to spit out a displeased sound, but her tone was sweet and coquettish. She liked Chi Ching-yuan's occasional childishness... and she liked even more the childishness he showed only to her.
Soon, she found another topic: "By the way, why didn't you say before that you were going to wear a yukata to today's live? I even saw the photos that the unnies took of you, hehehe."
"Why should I talk to you? Do you even know what a yukata is?"
Ji Jingyuan was a little surprised to hear this. He habitually retorted and then casually asked, "Did Twice go to the fireworks festival too?"
"Of course I do!"
Chou Tzu-yu snorted softly... How could she not know? Did she think she hadn't learned about Japanese culture? Did she think she hadn't seen the photos Mina had?
But the next second she turned into a well-behaved person: "Yeah, there was nothing to do after the schedule ended this afternoon, so a lot of people went, Nayeon unnie, Jeongyeon unnie, Sana unnie... but it seems like they weren't all together."
"Oh~"
Chi Jingyuan nodded slightly and exhaled.
...What was originally just a guess and a feeling, he now believes that the blurry figure he saw when he stepped off the stage that night was indeed Mina.
Indeed, he came to the scene again on such an important day, so how could she not come, given her personality?
After a brief two-second silence, Chi Jingyuan returned to his previous tone and asked curiously, "By the way, why didn't you go tonight? Didn't you tell me you wanted to see the fireworks display? Why did you suddenly decide you didn't want to go?"
A few days ago when Twice came to Osaka, this black girl even texted him, saying that the fireworks festival was coming soon... This was no longer a hint, it was an explicit statement.
But after learning that EXO had a schedule that day and Ji Kyung-won was not available, for some reason, the girl suddenly changed her mind. When asked again, she said she wasn't going and wanted to sleep at the hotel.
"..."
Hearing Chi Jingyuan's curiosity, Zhou Ziyu quieted down a bit. After a few soft breaths through the receiver, she finally spoke softly, "It's not that I don't want to go, actually I really want to go..."
...I've wanted to go ever since I learned about Mina's story.
"Since you didn't come when I asked you to, you might as well come with your members."
Chi Jingyuan asked casually.
"but……"
Ji Kyung-won asked casually, but Chou Tzu-yu answered seriously: "I don't want to go with my unnies... I don't want to go with anyone else."
Originally, Chi Jingyuan didn't care much, but the black woman's sudden words surprised and stunned him. Then, he heard a soft yet assertive voice in his ear:
"Everyone says that the fireworks festival in Japan is amazing, but it's most meaningful and enjoyable to go with someone you like... I was thinking of going with you, but I won't go if you're busy."
"I want to keep this expectation alive. If it doesn't work this year, then you can take me next year... Anyway, I want to go with you the first time!"
I was initially a little touched when I heard Chou Tzu-yu say that. She really valued the various innocent and touching moments between her and Ji Kyung-won, and it was quite a ritualistic thing to do.
Hearing her scheming behind her back, Chi Jingyuan couldn't help but laugh, letting out a soft snort: "Heh, you're dreaming... Well, I won't be free next year either."
"Then how about the year after next?"
"What if I'm not free the year after next?"
"Then the year after next!"
"You're trying to cling to me? I won't be available the year after next either."
"Just wait! Until the year after next!"
"That's huge..."
As if they were having a contest, or perhaps their childishness had become contagious, the two of them started bickering non-stop on the phone. If you say one thing, I'll definitely add another to it in return. The two childish devils argued back and forth, and before long they were bickering about ten years in the future.
Hearing the commotion, Wu Sehun, who was standing next to him, turned his head and secretly looked at Ji Jingyuan with a strange expression.
He couldn't understand what he was saying, but the sound of "big" kept coming from Chi Jingyuan's mouth, and he pronounced it with extra force, making him sound really stupid, and that expression...
Who are you talking to on the phone? Why are you laughing so happily?
I'll update later tomorrow.
(End of this chapter)