Chapter 52

"Ah, Naozumi-san seems to have misunderstood something. This isn't my experience..."

Nagayama Naoki explained dryly.

"Hey, I understand." Kano Naozumi's eyes were resolute, "I won't tell anyone."

...

What should I do? I've been misunderstood by a girl I just met, and I can't explain it. I need a solution, please!

...

Nagayama Naoki looked at the girl in front of him, feeling a bit helpless.

Forget it, whatever.

"Naoki-san, after reading it, I feel even more that these three songs are excellent!"

"The lyrics are almost complete, actually."

Kano Naozumi praised the songs, "It's a pity that these songs are all written from a male perspective. Otherwise, I would really want to buy the copyright from Naoki-san and produce them into records~"

"Eh? Naozumi-san is in the record industry?"

"Really, you don't recognize me?" Kano Naozumi was a bit disappointed, "I thought I was already quite famous as an idol~"

"If you say so... Naozumi-san is a famous idol?" Nagayama Naoki observed carefully.

Kano Naozumi also smiled to match.

"This smile... You're Kawai Naozumi!"

Nagayama Naoki finally recognized her.

To be honest, there are very few idols who use their real names as stage names, like Nakamori An. Most idols' real names are forgotten.

Introducing yourself with your real name, can you really connect the ordinary person in real life with the idol on TV?

"So, Naozumi-san is an idol!"

At this time, Kawai Naozumi was already gaining some popularity, but overall, she was still a newcomer, so it's understandable that he didn't recognize her.

"Hey, I'm a new idol who debuted last year, my stage name is Kawai Naozumi. Please support me~"

"Haha, sorry, I didn't recognize you at first~"

...

One was a rising idol, the other an unknown songwriter. After this misunderstanding was cleared up, they seemed to become more familiar with each other.

"By the way, does Naozumi-san live here?"

"No, I just moved in two days ago, and it's temporary. I have some work here for now."

"Oh, I thought Naozumi-san was a college student here."

"I want to go to college too~ I also want to learn more about music!"

"I studied at Osaka Women's College, but unfortunately, there was no university education. After debuting, I didn't have time to continue my studies~"

"University is always an option~"

At this moment, Nagayama Naoki suddenly realized that he was currently just a high school graduate. In his previous life, he was at least a college student, which was quite embarrassing.

However, if he had to continue studying for another four or five years just for a university degree, he absolutely wouldn't do it!

"But speaking of which, university is just a place. If it's not for the degree, you can learn anywhere!"

Nagayama Naoki decided to study at home, learning all his life!

Just as they were chatting happily, the doorbell rang from the next door: "Naozumi-san, are you there?"

"Oh no, it's my manager." Kawai Naozumi suddenly panicked.

If her manager saw her at a stranger's house, she would be scolded.

Nagayama Naoki remained calm: "The manager is here, there must be something. Naozumi-san, you should go back~"

Kawai Naozumi immediately stood up: "Thank you for your hospitality, Naoki-san. I'll go back now!"

Then she hurriedly opened the door and left.

He could still hear the manager asking why she was coming from next door.

Encountering an idol in daily life, this unexpected encounter made Nagayama Naoki feel strange. It seems that fate always gives you a pleasant surprise unexpectedly.

He tidied up the song manuscripts.

These three songs, although excellent, would be hard to become popular without the heat from a TV drama. He would keep them as a reserve for now.

His mood for today was dampened, so Nagayama Naoki decided to go home.

When he went out, he didn't see Kawai Naozumi again, probably discussing work with her manager.

Not saying goodbye was fine; the next meeting would be even more surprising~

...

...

He found a ramen shop on the way to solve his dinner and then returned to the Waseda apartment.

Compared to the music room,

the sofa, TV, refrigerator, snacks, and drinks... this was truly a home.

Nagayama Naoki turned on the TV, flipping through channels while thinking about when computers would come out. Those famous online games were essential for real otakus.

Suddenly, a commercial caught his attention. It was Kintori's peach soda!

The commercial was two minutes long. Although the scenes with Nagayama Naoki were cut, the story was well-edited and the plot was clear.

Although the acting of the main characters was a bit amateurish, it fit the high school student characters.

But how much recognition could be gained by forcibly linking peach and youthful love?

Not to mention the music, which could only be described as ordinary.

Because it was related to the previous commercial, Nagayama Naoki endured watching it, but he wasn't sure if other viewers would buy it.

Such commercials were purely using the idol's fame to boost sales, all depending on Kintori's fans.

There were many programs on TV,

the evening drama was a bit melodramatic, but it was good for passing the time.

And he could watch the earliest version of "Ultraman," which made up for his childhood regrets.

However, after recalling two idol dramas in the afternoon, Nagayama Naoki's mind was too full, and he fell asleep early.

...

The next morning,

the young man woke up refreshed.

The weather was getting warmer, and everything was in a lull,

Nagayama Naoki decided to take a summer vacation like Yosumi Ohyama~

Of course, it would be a domestic trip. As for overseas travel, that would have to wait until he had more capital.

He found a map of Japan and started planning his summer road trip.

Unlike other office workers who only had 1-2 days off, Nagayama Naoki planned to spend a week on this road trip.

This choice was very flexible, giving him enough time to enjoy the scenery~

Although Hokkaido was perfect for a road trip at this time, he couldn't bring his car there, so he decided to go skiing in winter.

He planned to drive south along the coast, stopping by Shizuoka, his hometown, as he hadn't been back for half a year.

He marked several cities and attractions on the map that interested him: Kamakura Daibutsu, Hakone, Atami, Izu Peninsula, Mount Fuji, Shizuoka, Nagoya... then through the mountains to Nagano, driving on the Venus Line and returning to Tokyo via the mountain roads of Kashiwazaki.

The entire journey was over a thousand kilometers, with mountains and sea,

truly a "journey across mountains and seas"~

Unlike the mature travel routes of the future, Nagayama Naoki's plan was only a rough outline.

He could be flexible on the road, as there was no rush~