My daily life with the original diva

"Yes, Mom is a mosquito-repelling expert. There were never any mosquitoes biting us when we were little, so it was 100% safe at home. Even if there were one or two, we could take care of them quickly." Kimura Hiroshi, after applying the mosquito repellent, agreed wholeheartedly. He remembered never being bitten by mosquitoes when he was a child.

Now Nakamori Akina was completely relieved. There was no problem if there were no mosquitoes in the house. It would be too uncomfortable if she had to sleep at night and still get bitten.

"Okay, it's all applied. It should be done in about half an hour. If you want to go out and see the scenery with Ah Hong later, remember to wear long pants. Skirts are absolutely out of the question because mosquitoes will get in, especially in the evening when there are the most mosquitoes. But that's also the best time to see the scenery because the sun is setting and there's a chorus of frogs croaking. It's a very special rural scene."

As her mother, Akiko, described the most beautiful scene in the countryside during the summer, Akina Nakamori's eyes lit up. She really wanted to see such a sight because she had never seen it before.

"Just hearing Mom say it looks amazing, so I definitely have to go see it this evening. Hiro-kun, you have to come with me too. Also, you have to tell me how to avoid mosquitoes, or you'll regret it." Nakamori Akina threatened Kimura Hiro, but her soft threat really didn't have much of an effect.

Knowing he couldn't keep making Akina Nakamori look bad, Hiroshi Kimura quickly agreed, saying, "Okay, okay, I promise I won't let Akina get bitten by mosquitoes this evening. I'll bring mosquito repellent with me when I go out. If I see any mosquitoes getting close to you, I'll spray them and make sure they know what happens when they hurt Akina."

He truly looked like a loyal protector, which made Nakamori Akina laugh. She had to admit that her husband was quite good at charming girls, and at least she was completely under his spell.

As her mother, Mingzi, watched, she couldn't help but mutter under her breath, "That kid is so smooth-talking. I never noticed before. He's really good at charming girls. No wonder he was able to win over a top female celebrity when he was still a newcomer."

Chapter 650: Kasukabe’s Life

As the sun set, Kimura Hiroshi accompanied Nakamori Akina out again. The setting sun cast a dim, yellowish light on the ripples of the paddy fields, creating a delicate, fragmented golden glow that was truly uniquely beautiful.

The two held hands and gazed at the distant scenery, both somewhat lost in thought. This time, no mosquitoes would bother them, because when they came out, Nakamori Akina had changed into long pants and sprayed herself with mosquito repellent. Although they could even see swarms of mosquitoes gathered together, none of them could get close to Nakamori Akina; they all stayed far away from her.

"Just like Mom said, the scenery is even more beautiful at dusk. It's just that these mosquitoes are so annoying. Wow, Hiro-kun, look, they've all swarmed together. It's really scary." While admiring the beautiful scenery, Nakamori Akina was also frightened by the swarm of mosquitoes. She tried to get closer to Kimura Hiro, as if she wanted to get protection from him.

The swarms of mosquitoes were indeed terrifying. Kimura Hiroshi pulled Nakamori Akina along, saying, "They are indeed a bit scary. Now that we've seen the scenery, let's hurry back. Once the mosquito repellent wears off, they'll come after you again."

Akina Nakamori dared not linger any longer and quickly pulled Hiro Kimura towards home. Along the way, they encountered many farmers who had been busy all day and were preparing to go home. They all recognized Hiro Kimura and Akina Nakamori and greeted them warmly.

Kimura Hiroshi would greet those he knew and nod and smile at those he didn't. Nakamori Akina followed Kimura Hiroshi's lead and did exactly what her husband did.

Soon the two returned home. At this time, it wasn't just their mother, Akiko, who was home; their father, Nobushi Kimura, and their older sister, Ryo Kimura, were also home. The reason these two busy people returned so early was because they and Akina Nakamori had gone home. Otherwise, they usually wouldn't be home before eight or nine o'clock in the evening.

They quickly sat down to greet each other and then started chatting, mainly asking about each other's work and life, as well as how it was to live in their hometown and what they had visited.

After chatting for a short while, Nakamori Akina and her older sister Kimura Ryo went to help their mother Akiko make dinner, leaving only Kimura Hiroshi and his adoptive father Kimura Nobushi in the living room. However, when the father and son were alone together, they stared at each other blankly, unsure of what to say.

It was your father, Nobushi Kimura, who spoke up first, asking, "After getting married, it seems you don't plan to continue your career as an entertainer. So, will your focus shift to managing the company?"

"Yes, Dad, being an entertainer is too demanding and restrictive, so I'll be singing some singles and such in the future, and I'll basically stop all other entertainer work," Kimura Hiroshi answered with certainty.

Nodding, her father, Nobushi Kimura, didn't object. Then he said, "That's a good option. Now, there's one more thing: when do you plan to have children?"

For a moment, Kimura Hiroshi didn't know how to answer. They had only just gotten married, and they were already in a hurry to have children. It was really impossible to breathe a sigh of relief. However, Kimura Hiroshi did not intend to brush it off, but answered directly, "I want Akina and I to enjoy our life as a couple first. As for children, it will probably be some time later. At least we won't have any this year."

After he finished speaking, Nobushi Kimura's face twitched noticeably. It was clear that he was not satisfied with the answer, but he did not show it. Instead, he said calmly, "I see. Then let's do it your way. After all, you are married now and can make your own decisions about these things."

Hiroshi Kimura breathed a sigh of relief, clearly having passed this hurdle and not truly angering his father, Nobushi Kimura. Had he really provoked him, Hiroshi's plan would have been to run away back to Tokyo immediately the next day.

Around 6 p.m., it was getting dark. Dinner was ready thanks to the efforts of the three women, and the family sat around the table to enjoy their meal, which consisted of very ordinary Japanese dishes.

But everyone seemed to be enjoying the meal very much, chatting and laughing at the table. Nakamori Akina, in particular, seemed to enjoy the relaxed family atmosphere, or rather, she really liked sitting around with many close friends and family members and enjoying the food in a relaxed way. This seemed to be something she longed for.

After dinner, we washed the dishes and watched TV together for a while. Then, Dad Nobushi Kimura and my sister Ryo Kimura went to rest. They will be very busy tomorrow and need to get up early for work. Since they finally got home early today, they naturally wanted to get a good night's sleep.

Hiroshi Kimura and Akina Nakamori didn't watch for too long. Although Akina Nakamori is actually a TV addict, she couldn't show it too obviously at Hiroshi Kimura's hometown, so she would restrain herself and go to rest early.

The TV was turned off, and the two went upstairs. Everything around them suddenly became very quiet. Lying in bed, they could hear the croaking of frogs coming from outside the room.

"Croak, croak, croak..." Nakamori Akina, who was leaning against the bed, was looking at a magazine, but for some reason, she started imitating the croaking of frogs outside. However, she didn't imitate it very well and instead sounded like she was being silly.

Closing the novel he was reading, Kimura Hiroshi said with a smile, "Akina's imitation is terrible, it sounds awful. If the frogs outside hear it, some of them will definitely be unhappy and want to come in and teach you a lesson."

"Really? I'm not afraid. Frogs are so small, they're no match for me. I can take them down with one punch. If there are a lot of them, I'll run away and leave you, Hiro-kun, to deal with them." Nakamori Akina said shamelessly.

Shocked, Kimura Hiroshi immediately rolled over and pinned Nakamori Akina down, asking angrily, "What? Akina, you actually want to abandon your newlywed husband and run away? This is outrageous! I absolutely cannot accept this! I will punish you!"

Looking into Kimura Hiro's eyes, which were gleaming with a certain light, Kimura Hiro knew exactly what Nakamori Akina meant. Her face flushed slightly, and she quickly said, "No, no, Hiro-kun, Mom and Dad live downstairs. Absolutely not. If you make any strange noises, I won't even dare to go downstairs tomorrow."

Seeing her worried and scared expression, Kimura Hiroshi felt even more tempted to tease her. He couldn't help but say, "Don't be afraid. Dad asked us today when we're going to have a baby. Let's give them a taste of what it's like."

It was a perfectly valid reason, but how could Nakamori Akina possibly agree? She shook her head vigorously and said, "No, absolutely not."

Seeing that it was truly impossible, Kimura Hiroshi naturally wouldn't force it, as that would be utterly unromantic. He leaned against Nakamori Akina and asked, "Akina, have you ever thought about when you want to have children?"

This question really stumped Nakamori Akina. She really thought about it for a while before answering, "If Hiro-kun wants it, it's always fine, right? Hehe, I would love our two children very much. Their arrival would only make me happy."

Kimura Hiroshi felt that having a child so soon after getting married was too fast. The two of them hadn't even enjoyed the happiness of being newlyweds yet, and now they were going to have another person in the house. It was really too fast. So Kimura Hiroshi nuzzled his head against Nakamori Akina and said, "Let's wait a bit longer. Tomorrow is the earliest. This year, let's just enjoy some time alone together, okay?"

Reaching out to pat Hiroshi Kimura's head, Akina Nakamori said with a smile, "Hiro-kun still prefers time alone with his girlfriend. In that case, we'll do as you say. We won't make any plans for this year. We can have a child next year. I'll only be twenty-six next year, so it shouldn't be too late."

"Okay, that's settled then." Kimura Hiroshi said, starting to feel a little drowsy. The suburbs were always much quieter than the city, and the croaking of frogs, though not very loud, was rhythmic and almost hypnotic, making him feel sleepy.

Sensing Kimura Hiro's drowsiness, Nakamori Akina didn't respond. Instead, she gently stroked him, savoring the tranquility and beauty of the moment. The countryside at night was truly perfect for sleeping—quiet, and the croaking of frogs was quite amusing. Before long, Nakamori Akina felt her eyelids getting heavy and slowly drifted off to sleep as well.

After a good night's sleep, the two woke up early the next day. However, when they got up, their father, Nobushi Kimura, and their older sister, Ryo Kimura, had already gone to work. Only their mother, Akiko, was left at home cleaning the yard. When she saw them get up, she straightened up and said, "You're awake. Breakfast is in the kitchen, go get it yourself. Also, you'll have to take care of your own lunch. My sisters and I have some small activities to do."

"Ah, I understand, Mom. Don't worry, Akina and I will take good care of the house," Kimura Hiroshi quickly replied.

“Yes, Mom, you don’t need to clean the yard anymore. Hiroki and I will clean it in a bit. If you have something to do, go quickly so as not to waste time,” Nakamori Akina added.

Continuing to sweep, Akiko replied, "No need, it'll be cleaned up soon. You guys go ahead and eat. If you're free this morning, you can go to Kasukabe. It's not as developed as Tokyo, but there are still some fun things to do there."

Although they said they understood, Hiroshi Kimura and Akina Nakamori had no intention of going out for a stroll. There was really nothing to do in Kasukabe. As the people of Tokyo say, Saitama has nothing, and Kasukabe, which belongs to Saitama, is no exception. It would be more interesting to go to the fields and watch people plant seeds.

They went to the kitchen to get breakfast, and the two of them started eating. Their mother, Mingzi, finished sweeping the yard, went back inside to get her bag, said goodbye to them, and then drove off in the family car, leaving the two of them alone at home, which felt rather lonely.

While eating the breakfast prepared by her mother, Akina Nakamori suddenly sighed and said, "Back in Kasukabe, I can rest properly, but it seems like everyone in my family has something to do. Hiro and I, on the other hand, have nothing to do at all. It's like we're two guys who don't have jobs and can only laze around at home all day."

With a piece of sushi in his mouth, Hiroshi Kimura quickly chewed and swallowed it, then expressed a different opinion. He said, "We came back to rest, so naturally we have nothing to do. If we had something to do, would it still be called resting? So Akina shouldn't think too much about it. Just rest however you want."

Knowing this, Akina Nakamori nodded slowly, ate a piece of sushi, exclaimed how delicious it was, and then asked, "So what are we going to do today, Hiro-kun? Are we just going to lie at home? Although it's very relaxing, it feels a little strange."

Knowing that Akina Nakamori wanted to do something, Hiroshi Kimura immediately started thinking. After a while, he came up with an idea and said with a smile, "Of course we can't just lie at home all day. I observed yesterday that there is a small river over the rice paddies. The water is very clear, and it looks like there are a lot of fish in it. So how about we try fishing?"

Fishing? Nakamori Akina had never tried it before, but after hearing Kimura Hiroshi mention it, her interest was immediately piqued, and she excitedly said, "Great, great, let's go fishing! But Hiroshi-kun, I don't know how to fish, and I'm not even sure how. So, do you know how to fish?"

That's a good question. Kimura Hiroshi doesn't actually know either, but fishing should be simple, right? You just see where the fish are, bait your hook, cast it in, and wait with your rod. Apparently, it's a very patient activity.

So Kimura Hiroshi said confidently, "Fishing is very simple. I've watched a lot of these shows and I have plenty of experience. There are so many fish in the river. If we put down our hooks, there will definitely be fish biting. So there's nothing to worry about. We'll buy some fishing rods later and we'll definitely be able to catch some fish. Tonight we can even experience what it tastes like to catch our own fish."

Akina Nakamori trusted Hiroshi Kimura completely, so when he said that, she immediately believed him and said, "Okay, okay, then I'll do as Hiroshi says. We'll go buy fishing rods and go fishing later. I wonder what fish we catch ourselves will taste like. I've never tasted anything like that before, so I'll definitely enjoy it."

"Okay, let's eat quickly. We'll set off after we finish eating. It'll be too hot at noon, so let's go early and come back around noon. We should be able to catch enough small river fish for the whole family in one morning," Kimura Hiroshi said confidently.

The thought of the family enjoying the delicious food they caught that evening made Akina Nakamori even more excited. She quickly finished the food in her bowl and then headed to the fishing tackle shop with Hiroshi Kimura to buy fishing rods and go fishing.

Chapter 651 The Fishing Incident

When it comes to fishing, theory is one thing, but practice is another. Full of confidence, Kimura Hiroshi took Nakamori Akina to a nearby fishing tackle shop and bought two fishing rods. After chatting with the owner, they bought the best bait. They also couldn't resist the owner's recommendations and bought a fish basket and a sun hat. They were armed to the teeth.

Then the two of them happily took their fishing rods to the riverbank. It was a small river that ran through the paddy fields. The river was not wide, only about ten meters wide, and the current was not rapid. The water was also very shallow. You could see the aquatic plants at the bottom of the river and various small fish swimming in it through the water.

The river wasn't by the main road; they had to cross a side path to get there. The two found a reasonably suitable spot, stopped, and began preparing to fish.

"Wow, what a beautiful little river! The water is so clear, and there are actually fish in it! Hiro-kun, are we really able to catch them?" Nakamori Akina asked somewhat uncertainly.

With great confidence, Kimura Hiroshi took out his fishing rod and replied, "Of course, Akina. Look, the fish are right there. If we throw the bait in front of them, won't they eat it? So, we'll definitely catch them."

"Yes, yes, I believe Hiro-kun can do it, and so can I. Let's hurry up and assemble the fishing gear. I'm really looking forward to what it will be like to catch a fish." Nakamori Akina was truly bursting with anticipation.

The two began assembling their fishing gear. Although they were complete fishing novices, assembling the gear wasn't too complicated. Kimura Hiroshi quickly assembled it according to the instructions, baited the hooks, and eagerly cast them into the river, waiting for the small fish to bite.

Just as they expected, not long after the bait was cast, small fish from all around came over, clearly attracted by the aroma of the bait. This sight excited Nakamori Akina, who said to Kimura Hiroshi, "Hiroshi-kun, look, look! The fish is really here! It's eating my bait! Can I pull it up now?"

"Uh, I don't think we can catch them. Why are these fish only biting the bait and not the hook? How can we catch them?" Because he could see underwater, Kimura Hiroshi noticed that the fish were all very small. They kept pecking at the bait, but none of them were biting the hook. It was impossible to catch these fish like this.

"Oh, is it not okay? I'll give it a try." Nakamori Akina wasn't sure, but she still wanted to try. So, after a group of small fish took a bite, she immediately pulled up the fishing rod. As you can imagine, the small fish scattered and she didn't catch a single one. Instead, the bait on the hook was eaten away, leaving only about half of it.

When they really couldn't catch anything, Nakamori Akina was a little discouraged, but she didn't give up. She put down her bait and prepared to continue fishing. On the contrary, Kimura Hiroshi discovered the problem: their hooks were too big, and the fish were too small. It was basically impossible to catch them.

“Akina, I don’t think we can catch them. Our hooks are too big, and these fish are too small. You need very small hooks to catch them,” Kimura Hiroshi couldn’t help but say.

Akina Nakamori, who had already cast her line several times without catching a fish, realized what Hiroshi Kimura meant when he said that. She pulled up her hook, looked at it, and then looked at the fish in the water. She found that the hook was indeed too big and the fish couldn't take it at all.

Looking at Kimura Hiroshi with a slightly resentful expression, Nakamori Akina murmured, "Isn't Hiroshi supposed to be very experienced? How come you only just discovered this big problem?"

“Well, this is my first time too. The hooks we’re using aren’t catching any fish at all, and we don’t have any smaller hooks. So we need to find big fish and then cast the bait in front of them to catch them. So let’s go find some big fish,” Kimura Hiroshi offered his opinion.

Full of anticipation, Akina Nakamori could only listen to Hiroshi Kimura. She picked up her things and followed him along the stream to look for fish. Sure enough, they could see some large fish from time to time. However, these big fish either swam very fast, making it impossible for them to bait the water, or they would run away as soon as they heard any movement on the surface of the water when they tried to bait the water.

In short, after running back and forth for quite a while, they didn't catch a single fish. Instead, they were exhausted, and with the sun getting hotter and hotter, Nakamori Akina was starting to feel the strain.

"Ah, looks like today is going to be a tough day for the air force. It's too hot. Let's go back, Akina. It seems our first fishing trip is going to end in failure. Fishing is definitely not something that ordinary people can do." Kimura Hiroshi realized that fishing was not as simple as it seemed.

This was the first time Nakamori Akina had seen Kimura Hiroshi with such a sense of defeat on his face. Instead of blaming him, she comforted him, saying, "Hiroshi-kun, don't be too disappointed. It's normal to fail the first time. We can try again next time."

"Well, it seems that's the only way. Since we can't catch any fish, let's go to the supermarket and buy a few. It's not shameful to buy a few if we can't catch any, is it?" Kimura Hiroshi said quite naturally.

So the two of them took their fishing gear and went back. When they passed a seafood supermarket, they went in to pick out some fish. If you want to know how delicious seafood is, then sea fish is the best. So they bought a few cod, planning to have their mother, Mingzi, pan-fry them. The taste was absolutely wonderful.

At the seafood shop, Kimura Hiroshi couldn't help but ask the owner for fishing tips. As a seafood shop owner, after hearing about the fishing experiences of these two novices and seeing their empty fish baskets, he couldn't help but laugh out loud and then shared some fishing experience with them.

"The best place to fish in a river is a deep pool with a slow current. If you can see the fish, they are likely to see you too. Small fish won't run away, but big fish are very wary and will run away even if there is bait. So you need to find a deeper place. Before fishing, you have to throw some bait to attract the fish so that you can catch them."

The owner didn't teach any advanced fishing techniques; he simply told Kimura Hiroshi how to catch fish. After listening, Kimura Hiroshi suddenly realized that their fishing method was completely wrong and that it was impossible for any fish to bite.

After leaving the seafood shop, Kimura Hiroshi regained his confidence. Holding fishing gear in one hand and pulling Nakamori Akina's hand with the other, he said, "Akina, give me another chance. Let's go fishing again tomorrow morning. This time, we're sure to catch some fish."

"Yes, I believe in Hiro-kun. Let's go fishing again tomorrow. I'm determined to catch a fish with Hiro-kun." Nakamori Akina didn't distrust Kimura Hiro; on the contrary, she strongly expressed her support, which gave Kimura Hiro even more confidence.

However, when the two of them returned home and the rest of the family came back that evening, they were ridiculed by their family members, especially their mother, Mingzi, who couldn't stop laughing.

"I said I saw fishing gear in the yard. Turns out you went fishing. There's also cod in the kitchen. I was wondering how you managed to catch fish here, since Kasukabe is so far from the sea. Turns out you didn't catch any at all; you bought them. How interesting."

The two of them were so embarrassed that they lowered their heads. Kimura Hiroshi said, "Let's go fishing again tomorrow. We're sure to catch something this time because we've already consulted the owner of the seafood shop, and he's already shared his fishing experience with me."

"Yes, that's right. Hiro and I will definitely be able to catch fish for everyone to eat tomorrow. Please don't laugh at Hiro and me, Mom." Nakamori Akina also expressed her support for Kimura Hiro.

Knowing that the two men wouldn't give up, the family didn't object to their fishing. The father, Nobushi Kimura, said, "Tomorrow, go upstream along the river for about four or five kilometers. There's a great fishing spot there where many people fish. You can try it out. It's a big pond, and I heard there are lots of fish there."

This also provided an address where they could fish, which gave Kimura Hiroshi and Nakamori Akina even more confidence. They were determined to catch fish before returning home, even if it was very hot at noon.

In the evening, the family enjoyed a delicious pan-fried cod, chatted for a while, and then went to bed. The family members were too tired from work, while the newlyweds, Hiroshi Kimura and Akina Nakamori, were also tired because they had walked too much to go fishing that day.

The next morning, Hiroshi Kimura and Akina Nakamori woke up early, ate breakfast, said goodbye to their mother Akiko, and set off. Their mother Akiko gave them a pep talk, and the two of them went out with high spirits. Of course, they didn't forget to drive, because the fishing spot was four or five kilometers away from them. They didn't know how tired they would be if they walked there without driving.

Driving, the two quickly arrived at the fishing paradise that Kimura Nobushi had mentioned. Sure enough, when they arrived, there were already many anglers there, many of them elderly grandfathers. They had all taken their positions and were intently watching the floats in the water.

"Wow, so many people! Hiro-kun, should we go fishing too?" Nakamori Akina was a little unsure of what to do when she saw so many people fishing.

"What's there to be afraid of with so many people?" Kimura Hiroshi said with great certainty. "Let's fish. But these uncles have already taken all the spots, so we don't want to bother them. Let's just choose a spot where no one is around and see if we can catch any fish. Even just one fish would be a success."

“Okay, whatever Hiro-kun says.” Nakamori Akina responded to Kimura Hiro, and then helped him take out all the fishing gear from the trunk.

The appearance of the two young men immediately attracted the attention of the anglers present. Most of these anglers were elderly people without jobs who came to fish to pass the time. It was rare to see young people fishing, so their appearance always drew everyone's attention.