They all pushed me!

“The environment and scenery here are really nice.”

Mita Shoko looked at the sign in front of the road, smiled and said to the middle-aged woman accompanying her:

"Ms. Tiantong Temple's hometown is indeed a great place with many talented people and beautiful scenery."

"No, no, it's just a small place in the countryside."

Tendoji Marina also greeted politely:

"But the air here is really good. It's surrounded by mountains, has a high forest coverage rate, and there are many large shrines. Films or advertising companies from Tokyo often come here to shoot scenes."

"The Miyazaki Prefecture government has also been focusing on the development of local tourism resources in recent years. As a local who was born and raised here, I also want to contribute to the development of my hometown."

"Ms. Tiantong Temple is truly a conscientious entrepreneur who cares about her hometown."

"No, no, what do you think, Kana-chan? Compared to the skyscrapers and steel forests that we're used to seeing in Tokyo, the scenery here is much fresher."

Marina Tendoji asked with a smile on her face, while Kana Arima, who seemed absent-minded from the beginning and was just walking alone along the ridge by the roadside.

"Ah... indeed, the scenery is beautiful."

Suddenly being called upon, Arimakana held up the white sun hat on her head and nodded in response.

"When I first heard that Kana-chan wanted to work with me, I was really surprised because my whole family likes Kana-chan very much."

Tendoji Marina flattered with a smile:

"Especially the two kids at home, they always clamor to become actors, saying that they can see Kana-chan in person. They are two years older than Kana-chan, but they are not as well-behaved and sensible as you."

"Well, they heard that I could meet Kana-chan this time, and they made a fuss last night, hoping to get an autograph..."

"No problem, and thank you Ms. Tendouji and your family for always liking me."

It has been several years since she was forced to do something she didn't like. Arima Kana, who rarely said one thing and meant another, forced herself to smile, took the pen from her agent Shoko Mieda, and then reached out to take a photo handed to her by Marina Tendoji.

Because this was not the usual paper used for signatures, Arima Kana was stunned and subconsciously took a closer look at the photo that looked like a family portrait.

The middle-aged man who looked like the father, was sitting next to Marina Tendoji herself. In their arms were two children, a boy and a girl, who looked like twins, about ten or eleven years old. In the lower right corner was a big black and white dog lying with its tongue sticking out.

Everyone gave the camera their best smiles and they looked like a very happy family.

"Ms. Tendouji's two children are so adorable."

Agent Shoko Mita still gave polite compliments.

But even so, a genuine smile of comfort still appeared on Tendoji Marina's face:

"As for children, as long as they grow up healthy, everything is fine."

Arima Kana skillfully left her signature on the photo and then handed it back to Marina Tendoji.

"Oh my, thank you so much."

"In this way, my two little ones should be satisfied."

Tendoji Marina clasped her hands together in gratitude and smiled brightly:

"I've already made a reservation at the restaurant for lunch. It's getting late now. How about we go together? In the afternoon..."

"In the afternoon, I want to go around here by myself. I want to follow the plan you gave me and take a look at the famous attractions here. How do you think?"

Arimakana stated her request politely.

"Alright."

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"…Why does it feel more tiring than flying a plane?"

“There were indeed some bad road conditions along the way.”

Kitagawa Rumi helped Samejima Abiko, who looked even worse, out of the car with a helpless look on her face, and patted her on the back with concern.

"I've asked the driver to go to the hotel to drop off our luggage."

"It's almost two o'clock already. How about we go eat first? I've made a reservation at a nearby restaurant. It was recommended by Ryo. He seems to be quite familiar with Miyazaki."

On the other side, Kyoko Saito, who had just finished talking to the driver, also came over and made arrangements in a soft voice.

"Maybe it's because our predecessors filmed here before."

When talking about Beichuan Liang, MEM啾 also raised his finger with great interest:

"It's the famous 'He Once Lived'."

“Although this is an old movie from more than ten years ago, I will still be moved when I watch it now.”

"Yes, yes, I have watched it about seven or eight times, but I still cry every time at the end."

Kurokawa Akane quickly agreed, then closed her eyes with a look of longing on her face:

"Although Ryo-senpai was not as old as I am now, his acting skills were truly amazing."

"It feels inferior to... Rurouni Kenshin."

Even the sickly-looking Samejima Abiko perked up a bit and joined the discussion.

Kitagawa Rumi, who usually would talk endlessly when it came to the topic of Kitagawa Ryo, remained unusually quiet. She just looked around from time to time, with a hint of confusion and bewilderment in her rosy red eyes.

This was her first time back here since her reincarnation.

This is the place where she first met Beichuan Liang and then died.

"Let's go eat! Ruby must be hungry too."

Just as Saito Kyoko, who had been paying attention to Kitagawa Rumi, was about to speak, MEM啾 hugged her arm vigorously and pushed her forward enthusiastically.

"You are the center of our debut single this time, so you must eat well and be in your best condition for the afternoon shoot."

“…Of course.”

Infected by the bright and cheerful voice of MEM, Kitagawa Rumi's expression softened a little, and she raised her head and made a confident declaration.

Because she performed the best in the early trial shoot, she naturally won the C position of this single in the final vote of all members, completing the first goal set at the beginning.

[When Sarina becomes an idol, I will be your first fan. ]

On the way to the restaurant, Kitagawa Rumi couldn't help but recall the conversation that year again in her mind.

When the group arrived at the door of the restaurant they had booked in advance, they happened to run into three people, one big and two small, who looked like they had just finished their meal and were walking out.

"Wow! Mom didn't lie. She really wants Kana-chan's autograph!"

One of the boys can be heard holding something in his hand with great excitement, and showing it to the girl next to him:

"Look, sister, this is the real lottery ticket of Kana-chan."

"I'm going to post it on Instagram (social media) later so that my classmates can see it."

"Of course. What did mom promise you that she hasn't fulfilled?"

Marina Tendoji lowered her head and touched the two children's heads, one with each hand, and deliberately put on an expression as if seeking credit.

Then the two children raised their heads together and said to Tendoji Marina in a tender voice:

"Mom is so kind."

"Mom is the best mom in the world."

Saito Kyoko was originally planning to walk in with the children, but after glancing at the other person's face, she frowned and explained in a low voice to the people around her:

"I've seen that person in Tokyo. She's the head of the powerful Tendouji family in Miyazaki. The property we rented for this shoot happens to be an industrial park owned by them. You guys stand here for a while. I'll go say hello."

After she finished speaking, she also put on a bright smile, with a bit of surprise at the chance encounter:

"Isn't this Ms. Tendouji? I'm Saito Kyoko from Berry Pro. I talked to you for a while when I was at the company last month."

"Ms. Kyoko? Why didn't you inform me before you came to Miyazaki?"

Marina Tendoji also covered her mouth in surprise, and the two women skillfully started the unique courtesy between adults, greeting each other one by one.

The two children who were left aside were sensible enough not to disturb their mother's work, but talked and laughed while discussing other topics.

"Hey, I secretly watched the video that mom has always forbidden us to watch yesterday."

"Which one? It can't be that one... No - I don't want to admit that I have such an ugly sister. I haven't seen her yet. All her hair has fallen out. It's so ugly to be bald."

"I'm not going to see her, and didn't mom always tell us not to mention that name? I'm just going to see Liang when he was a child."

"Tsk, didn't you say before that your favorite actress is Kana-chan?"

"Tsk, no one says you can only like one actor."

A faint voice came into Kitagawa Rumi's ears from the other side. Even when Marina Tendoji had finished her business pleasantries with Saito Kyoko and returned to the two children with a smile on her face, she was still staring blankly at that side.

It was not the first time that Kitagawa Rumi saw her mother in her previous life smile so happily.

As early as a few years ago, she had seen it countless times in the birthday vlog recorded by the other party every year.

I remember that at that time, I could even look at the past named Tendoji Sarana with a blessing attitude, hoping that both of us would be well.

Because at that time, I, at that time, was surrounded by Kitagawa Rumi...

"elder brother--"

I subconsciously stretched out my fingers, trying to grasp something, but my trembling fingers grabbed nothing.

It was as if all the ties from past and present lives had slipped away clearly through his fingers.

Obviously, it was Beichuan Ryo who wanted to reconcile with her, but at this moment, she herself could hardly suppress her urgent desire to return to him and never let go.

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Miyazaki, Arata Shrine.

"So, why is Kana here?"

Kitagawa Ryo, who was waiting for his wingman Akane Kurokawa to help him make an appointment with his sister, sighed helplessly. He came here alone because he was worried that Rumyi would be upset when she saw Hoshino Ai.

"Because I happened to have a job here, shooting a tourism promotional video for the local area."

Arima Kanae explained naturally.

"What are you wearing?"

"Of course it's part of the plan, because the Arata Shrine, where Tenten-no-Mikoto is enshrined, is a famous tourist attraction in Miyazaki."

Her shoulder-length hair was neatly combed and gathered, revealing her delicate and small ears. Her delicate eyebrows were slightly outlined under her fluffy and natural bangs. Kana Arima, who was wearing a complete set of white clothes and red hakama, turned lightly in front of Kitagawa Ryo.

"What do you think, Senior Liang?"

"Is this... cute?"

Chapter 21: Darkness is Three Times Stronger

"Of course it's cute."

In response to Arima Kana's inquiry, Kitagawa Ryo confirmed it without any hesitation.

"The gods enshrined here will surely be pleased to see such a shrine maiden and bless her."

He smiled and pointed at the main hall of the shrine and the painted cards (similar to wish cards) hanging on the side shelves, most of which had wishes written on them, such as "I hope to become an actor", "I hope to become a famous actor", "I hope to improve my acting skills", etc., and then he spoke:

"It just so happens that the goddess of performing arts, Tiandian Numing, is enshrined here."

But when Arima Kanae heard this, he just frowned, as if he didn't quite agree with what Kitagawa Ryo said.

"It was always Ryo-senpai who taught me acting, not some god-sama that I didn't even know before today."

"You are still wearing the shrine maiden's clothes."

"Then Senior Liang, just think of it as something I wore just for you."

Seeing Arima Kana suddenly taking this topic inexplicably seriously, Beichuan Ryo smiled helplessly and chose to use one of the three major rhetoric techniques that he had mastered in his previous life to change the topic:

"It's all here."

"Let's make a wish together. Just treat it as a good wish."

By the way, the other two major rhetoric points are “it’s the New Year” and “still children”.

"……All right."

Perhaps it was because the three rhetoric techniques were indeed very effective, or perhaps it was because the person who spoke was Kitagawa Ryo, Arima Kana gave up her previous unyielding attitude and stood up with Kitagawa Ryo.

Use a wooden ladle to scoop water to wash your hands, pull the thick rope connected to the bell, and then put a five-yen coin (which sounds like "fate") into the cash box. Then they bow deeply twice, clap twice, then put their hands together in front of their chests, close their eyes silently, and begin to make their wishes in front of the gods.

Beichuan Liang originally wanted to make a wish of "hoping that everything will go smoothly in the future", but he felt that it was too greedy, so he finally narrowed it down to his recent troubles: