Chapter 4 4. Fragrance in the dark night

one It's near the end of March.This means that Onogi will graduate from the Judicial Training Institute; as a formal prosecutor, the decision to be assigned to various local prosecutors' offices will also be announced soon. It would be great if it was assigned to Tokyo. When we met, Yuki Riko said so.Staring at a certain point with quiet eyes, this is an expression of worry in Lai Zi's heart.It was from this time that Onogi learned about her characteristic. Is it not enough to plead with some useful boss?Lai Zi said so many times. Only this is impossible. Onogi replied.He has no such relationship.And he is very clear that even if there is such a way, it is useless.

After the issue of distribution approached, Lai Zi knew that the scope of the prosecutor's office was all over Japan. Does it depend on grades?Lai Zi asked. No, that's not necessarily the case.Among the seniors of the first period, the leading person has gone to Zhahuang to take up his post! Third, or fourth? This question is raised because Lai Zi has heard about Onogi's achievements. Well, Onogi tilted his head and said nothing.He guessed that he might stay in Tokyo, but he didn't tell Lai Zi. At the same time as graduation, the distribution location is announced.Onogi was assigned to work at the Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office.

You are so lucky!Sato from the same batch patted him on the shoulder and said. Onogi said thank you, and asked again: Where are you from? Osaka.Sato replied.Sato's hometown is Sendai.Job assignments do not depend on place of origin. Isn't Osaka great? Hearing what Onogi said, Sato had a satisfied expression on his face. Actually, my fiancée is in Ashiya City near Osaka.Sato smiled complacently and said, the boss is also extra gracious! This is of course a joke.It is impossible for the superior to understand this kind of private relationship, even if they understand, they will not let you get what you want.

Is anyone happy to hear you're staying in Tokyo?Sato asked. The face of Lai Zi immediately appeared in Onogi's mind, but he couldn't say it, so he replied that there was no. Sato asked him: Don't you call someone from Kyushu?Onogi's hometown is Oita Prefecture in Kyushu. No.My brother is fine at all, and his parents don't have to take care of him.Temporarily intend to live alone. In the future, you will find a wife from Tokyo!Settling down in Tokyo, the location is very ideal; but looking for a wife, Tokyoites have to think carefully. Why? My wife is the best in Kansai.First of all, he has a strong economic concept and is considerate.Plus living in Tokyo.This is ideal.

Sato said in a vague way that in three or four years, he also planned to request to be transferred to Tokyo. If you want a good girl in Osaka, let me introduce you to one. Although Sato said it with a smile, it may not be serious.He is a kind person, and Onogi is the best friend. Thanks! Onoki said thanks, but the figure of Yuuki Laiko flashed in his mind.However, it had not even occurred to him at that time to marry her. When she saw Lai Zi afterwards, she heard that she had decided to stay in Tokyo. She was overjoyed, held her breath and opened her eyes wide. great! It seemed that it took a long time for Lai Zi to say these words.There were tears in her eyes looking directly at Onogi.

Remember when you said you wanted to go back to Kyushu immediately?Later, Lai Zi remembered this and asked Onogi. Yes.Because this is a turning point in my life after all!Anyone who has a hometown will definitely want to go back to his hometown at such a time. Yuki Laiko did not answer this.Onogi has not heard of Lai Zi's hometown.When asked this question, Lai Zi said that I was born in Tokyo, but based on Onogi's intuition, I can see that her answer is very unreliable. This is Lai Zi's secret.This kind of mysterious matter shrouded Lai Zi like a fog. When Onogi left for Kyushu, Yuki Riko came to Tokyo Station to see him off.

Platform No. 15 is a platform for long-distance trains.Perhaps it was for this reason that the mood of parting and parting hung over the platform as they hurriedly embarked on the journey.It happened to be dusk again, which seemed to contribute to this atmosphere. Lai Zi came in an unobtrusive suit. In Onogi's eyes, this person's clothes are often changed, and there are many styles.This shows that she is a woman who lives a luxurious life.This point made Onogi feel vaguely uneasy, but because he had not considered marrying her, he deliberately resolved this hazy feeling by himself.Therefore, her inconspicuous outfit made Onogi very happy.

At that time, why did you suddenly decide on the return train time?Once, Lai Zi asked this question. Looking at your expression, I suddenly wanted to make a decision.Because when I return to Tokyo, I also look forward to seeing you on the platform. When the train started to slide on the platform, Onogi felt that the agreement was right.Under the gradually increasing brightness of the lights on the platform, Lai Zi's pale face was always facing in his direction.Behind her, the crowd seeing off the train had already started to disperse. A man in the crowd was passing by Lai Zi and bowed to her suddenly as if aware of it.

He was a very respectable gentleman, but he couldn't tell from the receding window.What could be seen clearly was that Lai Zi didn't know that someone was bowing to her, and still turned her face towards the train. Onogi returned to his hometown the next night.This is a small mountain village located behind Yemaxi.He is the middle school on the nearly 24-mile mountain road from here. There is a white road in front of the house, and buses keep appearing behind the mountain, and then disappear into the shade of the mountain.This scene can be clearly seen from the mulberry garden.Even in such a mountainous area, a large bus that has never been seen before is running.

In the first three days back home, there was really nothing to do.Onogi wrote a letter to Lai Zi, but could not write the delivery address.This was a letter that could not be sent, so I had to hand it to Lai Zi after returning to Tokyo. However, on the train home, he tore up the letter. What have you written?Lai Zi asked. Onogi did not speak. It would be great if I could receive it. Lai Zi showed a regretful expression.I think it must have a mountainous atmosphere. Yes, in that mountain depression, the white smoke of charcoal is constantly rising.It only stays in front of Onogi's eyes, and Lai Zi has no way of knowing it.

When it comes to burning charcoal, Onogi still retains a childhood memory.When I was about four or five years old, I heard that a pair of lovers' suicide corpses were found near the charcoal burning hut. People went to watch noisily, and Onogi ran away with his friends.White clothes hang from a tree that has just sprouted its leaves.Onogi just glanced at it and ran back. The whole village was talking about the news for a while.It is said that they were a pair of young men and women who came from Tokyo looking for a place to die in love. What happened to them, the present Onogi no longer remembers.The only thing I still remember now is that the woman gave the snacks to the children in the village with a smile before she died. As long as the mountain is mentioned, the blue sky, the rising smoke column of burning charcoal, and the stiff white clothes that come out from the gaps in the young leaves will appear in front of Onogi's eyes.Even if I described the mountain scenery to Laizi, I would naturally not write this point.However, Onogi has a feeling that one day he will talk about this matter, and he can only tell Lai Zi alone. During the five days that Onogi stayed in the country, Lai Zi kept haunting his mind.Although I met friends from the past, and went to the mountain trails and swamps where I spent my childhood, I didn't feel any special emotion.He clearly knew that his heart was already closely connected with Tokyo. On the sixth day, an elder among the relatives wanted to hold an ancient birthday celebration, and Onogi was invited to participate anyway.Needless to say, his parents and elder brother persuaded him to come, but Onogi still refused on the grounds that it was too late to go back to work at the agency.In fact, there are still five days to spare before returning to work at the office, but he just can't bear to lose the opportunity to meet Yuki Laiko at Tokyo Station.When he thought of the figure of Yuuki Yuki who had waited in vain for the reserved train, but came back disappointed, he wanted to catch that train no matter what the cost. Onogi returned to Tokyo Station by the train he had arranged in advance.However, Yuki Laiko was nowhere to be seen.Onogi doubted his own eyes, and stayed on the platform until the end, until all the passengers and pick-ups were gone. I was very disappointed at the time, but Onogi still mentioned the scene at that time later, his eyes were a little straight, and even the streets of Tokyo were completely white. Excuse me, I'm so sorry!Lai Zi apologizes, you don't know how uncomfortable I must have been at that time.However, I really can't get away.Please forgive me!No matter how much you blame, I will accept it. The next day, Lai Zi called Onogi for a meeting.At the beginning of the meeting, Lai Zi apologized to Onogi in this way. However, Lai Zi did not clearly state the reason why he could not get out, but only asked for forgiveness with tears in his eyes.Onogi felt that Lai Zi lived a restrained life, and this seemed to be the first time. Well, let's go to Yokohama now!Lai Zi asked him out like this at the time.It was almost dusk, and it was the time when the lanterns first came on.There is still a touch of gray and white in the sky. Laiko said she wanted to go to a place a little further away from Tokyo and spend some time with Onogi there.Most of this is also an expression of Lai Zi's apology.Before that, Onogi seemed somewhat angry. Cars run along the Second Keihin State-owned Highway.All kinds of vehicles are constantly flowing.Onogi's car was also caught in the traffic, and they could watch the lights of the downtown area from a high position, or look at the dark factories, or look at the beams of searchlights that were sweeping over Haneda Airport.Onogi held Lai Zi's hand tightly in his own. When he arrived in Yokohama, Lai Zi proposed to visit the cemetery of foreigners, because he had never been there before. It was already dark when we arrived at the cemetery.They let the car wait there and got out.The terrain here is very high, and the lights on the cape naturally form curves on the dark sea. There are pedestrians on the slope behind him.The long wall undulates along the slope, and the air exudes an unknown fragrance of flowers.People passing by are talking about the fragrance of this flower.It was night, and everything was silent.The taxi that transported them stopped there with its lights off.What makes people feel noisy is only the living lights on the dark sea. The sea breeze was blowing in, mixed with the breath of the tide. Lai Zi!Onoki called out. Lai Zi diverted it with his own words, it would be great to be assigned to Tokyo!This is about Onogi's work unit, and finally a stone fell to the ground.Sleeping is also much better than before. Lai Zi's palms felt a little cold. When I think of places like Sakaki, Kagoshima, my heart shudders! A pair of young men seemed to be walking towards the cemetery.From time to time, there was joyous laughter. Onogi and Laizi took the opportunity to get into a taxi. Where do you go next?The driver who brought them from Tokyo turned around and asked. A place near the sea.Lai Zi said. The car drove down the ramp.The lights from the street came back into the car windows. As soon as you drive on the wide road, you can immediately see a neatly arranged dark forest on the left.On the right is the towering hotel, the whole building is brightly lit. This is the park.the driver reported. When driving into the park with many trees, the pier below comes into view immediately.The sound of waves hitting the rocky shore rang in my ears.I heard someone calling from a distance, probably on a boat.Many brightly lit steamboats lay there. The street lamps in the park glowed in clusters of white light.On the ground, the places covered by trees are black shadows like thick ink. When walking into the shadows, Onogi stopped suddenly.Just as Lai Zi stood down and took a breath, Onogi hugged her.The two were holding hands forehand before, so this action is very simple, just turn Lai Zi's direction. Onogi supported Lai Zi's weight with both hands, and felt that he had touched her.Lai Zi struggled a little, then accepted Onogi's kiss honestly with her own lips.The cheeks and lips that touched it were scalding hot.The trembling in her chest spread to Onogi. This is the first time.From then on, Lai Zi agreed. two The wedding ceremony will be held at T Hotel from 3:00 pm. The invitation stated that the matchmaker would speak at 3:30, so the guests were almost all there before then. The wedding took the form of a cocktail party, with the guests all standing.There were many tables in the hall, and the guests stood around, holding wine glasses, eating dishes, and chatting at the same time.The women present were all dressed in lace-trimmed gowns or sumptuous Western dresses.There is a set of six gold-pasted screens on the front, and the screens are decorated with large flowers.The guests walked around with smiles on their faces, and everyone seemed polite and behaved appropriately. The groom is a young government worker, and the bride is the daughter of a director of a large department store.The two were standing at the entrance of the venue, receiving congratulations from the guests.On the left and right stands the matchmaker couple, the groom and the bride's parents. Lun Xiangzi and her friends are clustered around the table together.For Lu Xiangzi, the bride is not only a friend, her parents are also a matchmaker.Right now, Dad's burly body in gown, with a relaxed smile on his face, is standing beside the bride.His imposing figure stood out in a row of people. As the director of Province R, Dad may have been used to this kind of scene, and the groom is his subordinate, and there are many young people among the guests who are his subordinates.Although he smiled calmly, it made people feel an invisible majesty. Mom stood there with her eyes downcast.It's been a long time since she put on such heavy makeup, so in the eyes of Lun Xiangzi, who is used to her mother's daily dress, she also feels that her mother has become more beautiful.People who knew her imagined that her mother must have looked exactly like Lun Xiangzi when she was young. Your mother is so beautiful! Sasaki Kazuko and her friends said this to Rinkoko.Because it was a discussion among friends, Lun Xiangzi didn't deny it.Whether in middle school or high school, it was always a joy for my mother to come to school to participate in the joint meeting of teachers and parents.What made her happy was that the classmates all came to her when they saw it and said: "Your mother is so beautiful!" The mother who was standing at the entrance of the venue at the moment looked ten years younger because of the makeup. My mother once worried that the dress with lace might be too bright, but it was actually very elegant.However, compared with his father, he does have a shy demeanor. oops!Sasaki Kazuko, holding a cocktail glass in her hand, looked forward and shouted, look, Xiao Xiangzi!As he spoke, he poked Lun Xiangzi on the shoulder. A stalwart man was standing in front of the groom, congratulating him with a smile.The black suit fit him well. Isn't that ancient people? The young guest left the groom, nodded to his parents, and then walked into the venue with his head slightly lowered. Lun Xiangzi was taken aback.Yes, it was that young man.This face was met by accident in Suwa, and reunited by chance in Jindaiji Temple. Come this way!Kazuko Sasaki tugged on Xiangzi's sleeve again. There were more than two hundred guests in total.The hall was crowded and perfect for observing from behind. The young man walked towards the table.The tall figure is very conspicuous, and the black suit with a dress style gives people a sense of grandeur.Compared with the man who stood up in the Suwa Shaft, this was a completely different person.At that time, he was wearing a wrinkled jacket with a dirty schoolbag on his shoulder. The disheveled hair at that time is also combed very neatly today.The young man didn't seem to notice that Luxiangzi was there.Maybe you have seen a group of gorgeously dressed ladies, but your eyes didn't fall on her face at all. Let's go talk to him, Sasaki Kazuko discussed with Lun Xiangzi with a smile and narrowed his eyes. forget it! Lu Xiangzi said.The beating of the heart suddenly increased, perhaps from the unaccustomed gin and lemonade that had just been drunk, and now it was drunk. Wonderful!He Zi said that it was really unexpected that Mr. Ancient Man would appear here.Who is he related to? When he entered the door, he congratulated the groom, so it can be determined that it is related to the groom.But Lun Xiangzi didn't know what kind of relationship they were. Look, it's almost here.Sasaki Kazuko told Lun Xiangzi. The young man walked slowly towards this side from the crowd.Looking at the faces of the guests, he is probably looking for someone he knows. Sasaki Kazuko turned around abruptly, but Lun Xiangzi didn't even have time to stop him. Hello!Kazuko bowed to the young man. The young man stopped suddenly, blinked and looked at the person who greeted him, with a puzzled face on his face.It was the expression that the other party often had when he couldn't remember it. Although he was still smiling, his eyes were vague. Not long ago, Sasaki Kazuko said with a smile, I met you.Not mentioning being in Jindaiji Temple is entirely out of politeness, because the other party is bringing a woman with him. Although Lun Xiangzi was behind Hezi, he had no choice but to turn around to face the young man, and greeted him: Hello! When the young man saw Lun Xiangzi, his eyes immediately showed surprise. ah!It was really surprising that as soon as the sudden surprise disappeared, a friendly smile appeared on the young man's face.Didn't expect to see you here again. The young man bowed solemnly to Lun Xiangzi and her friends.Then he apologized for not recognizing Kazuko Sasaki and said: Sorry! The young man couldn't find anything to say for a while, looked around, and said: "The scene is quite grand!" The number of guests has increased a lot more than before.The hall and the adjoining room were so crowded that some guests even waited in the passage. That Sasaki Kazuko said before Lun Xiangzi, are you a friend of the groom today? The young man turned his gaze back to Hezi, and at the same time to Lunxiangzi, and said: Yes.Shiba Goro is my classmate. Shibagoro is the name of the groom who stood at the entrance of the venue very stiffly just now. Yeah?We are friends of the bride.Sasaki Kazuko introduced his relationship in this regard. Speaking of which, this girl Lunxiangzi is more relevant.Lun Xiangzi suddenly realized that this was the first time the young man had heard the name Lun Xiangzi.There seems to be such a reaction on the young man's expression. Miss Lunxiangzi's father, Sasaki Kazuko repeated his name again, and went on to say that he was the matchmaker of the newlyweds! The unexpected expression on the young man's face became more obvious than before.He looked directly at Lun Xiangzi, widened his eyes and asked: So Mr. Tian Ze is your father? Yes.Lun Xiangzi nodded her drooping head.The tone of the young man's question showed that he knew Lun Xiangzi's father.Lun Xiangzi understood that this time she had to give her name. My name is Tazawa Rinkoko.Please take care of me. When she nodded her head in greeting, the young man returned the gift in a slightly flustered manner. My name is Joe Onogi.Please take care of me. Because this was also addressed to Sasaki Kazuko, she also said her name, and then added: I am a good friend of Miss Lunxiangzi. I have heard your father's name.The young man said that he heard that he was A Zhi's superior officer.If Azhi were to talk about it, he would be an unattainable figure. The young man said with a smile.Shiba Goro is just an ordinary clerk who just entered Province R last year, so it is not too much to compare himself to the chief of the bureau. When the young man congratulated the groom, Lun Xiangzi guessed that he might also be in the same organization as his father, but after hearing the young man's words, he knew that was not the case. The guests around were chatting and laughing loudly with each other.Suddenly, the laughter stopped abruptly, and the music started, which indicated that the bride and groom were about to enter the arena arm in arm. There was thunderous applause, and the guests all looked in that direction. Lun Xiangzi's father, Tazawa Takayoshi, stood beside the bride, introducing the newlyweds to the guests as Yue Lao.The father's voice came out of the microphone, and Lu Xiangzi also thought it was very sophisticated.The attitude is unhurried, the tone is humorous and measured.From time to time there were polite snickers among the guests. The next item is the guest speeches, none of them can match Takayoshi Tazawa in their speeches and demeanor.Even in this case, his status as the director of R province probably played a role. However, Lun Xiangzi was very dissatisfied with his father's way of speaking, thinking that it was a bit too sophisticated.Dad may often call his subordinates together for lectures, and he often attends various meetings, so he is familiar with the essentials of speeches!As a government official, in some special committees of the Congress, he has to give impeccable answers to members of Congress. A young guest delivered a speech as a representative of the groom's colleagues.His first sentence was: Because of Mr. Tian Ze, the big media This was obviously a speech made by realizing their immediate boss, and Lun Xiangzi also felt very uncomfortable.Not only that, she even blushed herself. Many guests stood in awe for about thirty minutes.Therefore, when the master of ceremonies announced the end of the speech and asked the guests to take a break, all the guests in the room breathed a sigh of relief, and then dispersed. About ten minutes later, Lun Xiangzi saw Qiaofu Onogi in another room near the window. Onogi was sitting on the sofa, smoking a cigarette by himself.Seeing this scene in the distance, Rinkako couldn't help thinking of his silhouette when he passed by on the platform of Kamisuwa Station.Exactly the same as back then, at this moment his expression seemed to have an unspeakable loneliness.Although he didn't wear a hiking cap, he didn't wear soiled overalls, and he didn't have a T on his shoulders. A schoolbag with the O symbol.However, the strange thing is that the image of that time seemed to appear on this well-dressed young gentleman in an instant. Sasaki and Kazuko wandered off somewhere, and are not around at the moment.Lun Xiangzi resolutely walked towards Onogi. Onogi noticed the gorgeous color of the sleeves in front of him, raised his eyes, saw that it was Rinkoko, and stood up.ah!The expression just now disappeared immediately, and a bright expression appeared. won't you sit down Lun Xiangzi stepped aside.The words were unexpectedly straightforward, and he sat down on the sofa first. good.Takao Onogi put out his cigarette and sat down a little away. Have you visited ancient ruins recently?Lun Xiangzi asked with a smile. No.A wry smile appeared on Onogi's cheeks, and he never went there after that.Because there are many things, I have been very busy. Lun Xiangzi really wanted to ask where you work, but that would be too impolite, so she didn't have the courage to ask. However, Onogi said, I didn't expect it!I didn't know that the lady at that time was Mr. Tazawa's daughter-in-law.I thought I would never see you again when I returned to Tokyo, but I didn't expect to see you so many times. This makes people think that the white flowers of the pear tree and the green wheat field will flash before Onogi's eyes with Suwa Lake as the background.However, she had no way of knowing what kind of impression Onogi left on Lun Xiangzi who was walking that path together, but she could only know from imagination that he must always regard Lun Xiangzi as a childish young lady. Lun Xiangzi saw that his father was greeting the guests in both compartments with a smile on his face, and walking towards him at the same time.The fat body was dressed in a dress, and it looked extraordinary. dad!Lun Xiangzi stood up and called out.Onogi then stood up. Ah, ah.Dad responded and nodded, Lun Xiangzi, your mother seems to have something to do. Dad looked at Onogi. Dad, this is Mr. Onogi.I met him in Suwa before, but I didn't know that he was Mr. Shiba's friend until I met here today. Dad oh, and smiled at Onogi.When he smiled, he showed his strong and white teeth. My name is Joe Onogi.Onogi bowed his head respectfully to pay tribute. Are you Zhijun's friend?After Dad nodded in return, he asked a question. Yes, we are the same batch of classmates in college.Onogi replied cautiously. oh?Wrinkles gathered at the corners of my father's eyes, and he was from the same alma mater as me. Juniors.Please take care of me.Onogi bowed slightly and saluted. Where, each other each other!Dad asked again easily, so, what is your job? No.The young man shook his head lightly, and replied with a smile.I work at the Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office.It's the newly appointed prosecutor. Dad yelled again. Lun Xiangzi looked at Onogi's face in surprise.