Japanese Entertainment in the Sunshine

Ancient Greek philosophers once looked up to the stars, seeking the end of the world's truth; today, there are many people who place their joy and sorrow on the stars in the sky, looking at them all night long, in order to find the answer to life.

People don't know when the shining stars began to hang high in the sky; they don't know what the dimmed or even falling 'shooting stars' in the countless starry sky mean.

Did you know that when a star completely loses the last person who looks up to it, it will bloom its last light that night, leaving beautiful traces in the sky, and then board the Galaxy Railway train and watch it silently?

Say goodbye to the world that has lasted for hundreds of millions of years and go to another new galaxy.

"This is the rule of the star world."

A young man with sharp eyebrows and starry eyes and a smiling face said to Asuka Saito.

"So, I now strongly recommend a star to you, Chen 737 Star. Chen 737 is an experienced star that has guided the way forward for many historical celebrities on the earth since ancient times."

"For example, Cao Cao during the Three Kingdoms era spent the night of the famous Battle of Chibi looking up at Chen 737."

"But..." Saito Asuka hesitated: "Didn't Cao Cao lose the Battle of Chibi?"

"..." The young man was stuck: "This... this is not the point!"

"Hey~~~" Saito Asuka laughed and nodded in disbelief: "But that star looks very dim. Isn't there no one looking at it? Could it be that it is about to turn into a shooting star?

?”

"How is that possible!" The young man jumped angrily: "He will definitely continue to exist!"

Saito Asuka was very amused to see him like this, but due to the fact that he had never met him before, he could only suppress his smile and look weird.

"Okay, I understand!" Asuka Saito took a deep breath to calm down, and nodded heavily: "Then I will pay attention to go see it when I have time."

"Thank you!" The young man's eyes lit up, he picked up the flyer and stuffed it into Saito Asuka's hand: "Here is this for you. I simply drew the star map. If you don't remember it, you can find it by looking at it.

Already."

"Oh." Saito Asuka nodded and took the flyer, looking at the hand-drawn star map on it.

Although the painter is not as good as her, and even a bit poor, it is still concise and easy to understand.

"But I won't forget it." Asuka Saito suppressed a smile and added: "It's the one next to that very bright star, right."

This is an affirmative sentence.

"..." The young man squeezed his hand, but did not dare to use too much force for fear of destroying the leaflet he had worked so hard to draw. After a moment of silence, he nodded with difficulty and gritted his teeth and said: "You are right to say that...as long as you can remember

It’s enough to live with him.”

"Hahahaha, okay, I remember." Saito Asuka finally laughed out loud, waved the flyer, and said goodbye to him.

The young man watched her leaving back and turned around to spread the word to other people sitting on the lawn.

"Miss, you know..."

…

"I'm back." Asuka Saito returned to the lounge and placed his bag on the seat in the corner.

"Oh, Asham is back. How was the meteor shower today?" Hoshino Minami, who is also a member of Nogizaka46, asked.

"I didn't see it~" Saito Asuka replied casually: "There are too many people there. It's hard to breathe with a mask on. I won't be able to wait too long and I'll be back."

Hoshino Minami read the words on the flyer word for word.

Although Asuka Saito didn't write it himself, the crappy slogan of Chuuji still made Asuka Saito feel ashamed.

She reached out and grabbed the flyer and explained: "This, someone else sent this to me, I forgot to throw it away..."

"Oh..." Hoshino Minami responded, not taking this opportunity to tease Saito Asuka.

…

The two of them put on disguises and went all the way to the stargazing spot.

Hoshino Minami also happily prepared a lot of snacks.

Eating snacks and drinking drinks, the two of them sat on chairs and looked up at the sky.

"Hello! Have you heard about the origin of the stars? Ancient Greece..."

Saito Asuka turned his head and looked over, frowning at the figure from behind who seemed to be familiar to him.

"I seem to have seen it somewhere..."

No. 737 handed out leaflets all the way to Asuka Saito.

"Ah." Saito Asuka recognized him.

But she didn't dare to confirm, because the man seemed much older than last time. He was still a young man last time, so why did he become a middle-aged man this time?

"Hello! Ah..." No. 737 also recognized Saito Asuka's eyes: "You are..."

"Sure enough, it's you!" Saito Asuka's eyes widened.

No. 737 just opened his mouth, then closed it suddenly. He remembered what he looked like now.

It's shocking that he has aged like this in just a few months.

No. 737, who did not want to cause trouble, said "You have the wrong person" and left in a hurry.

"..." Looking at his leaving back, Saito Asuka did not pursue him.

…

Another few months.

"No. 737, you have become too old."

"Shut up, No. 6! I'm your senior! I don't need you to teach me how to do things!"

What No. 6 said is correct, No. 737 appears now as an old man in the eyes of the world.

Then number 737 flashed, but failed to leave.

"You can't even blink perfectly anymore. Go back, go back to your stars, and wait for the Galaxy Railway train. Otherwise..."

"Shut up!" No. 737 seemed to be shouting.

"..." Frowning, No. 6 spoke again: "Why are you so persistent? Wouldn't it be bad to go to another galaxy and start over?"

"I said! I don't need you to teach me how to do things!"

"Senior!" No. 6 couldn't bear it anymore.

"Don't bother me!" No. 737 gritted his teeth, raised his whole body of light again, and left in a flash.

No. 6 was silent and let out a long sigh...

"Even if I become No. 737... As expected, I still haven't changed at all..."

Once upon a time, when No. 737 was still shining brightly, his name was No. 3. At that time, No. 6, who had just arrived in this galaxy, was under his leadership and became familiar with every corner of the planet and saw all the vegetation.

Growth, things change.

"Can Xingchen's matter be solved only by Xingchen..."

No. 6 pondered and made up his mind.

"Anyway, I'm number 6 now, so it's only natural that I don't listen to my seniors..."

…

"Hello, Ms. Asuka Saito." No. 6's voice sounded.

Saito Asuka suddenly turned around, shrank back, and looked at the sudden appearance of the person in horror.

Number 6 looks like a stunning young woman with a top-notch figure and good looks. She is wearing an ancient-style dress that accentuates her aloofness.

But even so, it is still very scary to suddenly appear in someone's home at night.

"You, who are you?!" Saito Asuka pulled the quilt, huddled himself into a ball, and breathed rapidly.

"Sorry...I don't mean any harm." No. 6's expression was calm, and he frowned when he saw her state.

Immediately, her left hand flashed with light, and she used her star power to calm Saito Asuka's frightened spirit.

The shining starlight is not as cold as it appears, but is as warm as the warm sun in winter.

Asuka Saito gradually calmed down and his breathing calmed down: "You, who are you?"

"Sorry, please allow me to introduce myself." No. 6 pulled up her skirt and made an elegant ancient ceremony: "I am Star No. 6, the brightest star in the Virgo constellation hanging high in the sky.

"

Familiar rhetoric…

Sure enough, No. 6 said again: "Miss Saito, you must have heard someone tell you the story of the falling stars, right?"

"Tatsu...7..." Asuka Saito couldn't quite remember the name.

"No. 737." No. 6 added.

"Oh." Saito Asuka nodded subconsciously: "Yes, yes."

"He is my senior." No. 6 said.

"This..." Saito Asuka noticed the faint brilliance emanating from No. 6, and then contacted her sudden appearance...

"Is this story true?!" Saito Asuka said in surprise.

"Yes." No. 6 nodded: "We are all real. Everything said by No. 737 is also true."

"Then he..."

"He is the fading star, the incarnation of Chen No. 737. This is a simple use of the star power by the stars."

"Is it simple...?" Saito Asuka thought of the changes in No. 737.

"Yes, No. 737's star power has dissipated to the point where he can no longer do such simple things. His old age is the embodiment of the dissipation of star power."

"this…"

"So." No. 6's expression finally changed: "I hope Miss Saito that you can help save him."

"Me?" Saito Asuka pointed at himself.

She doesn't know what she can do.

"According to my observation, Ms. Saito, you are a kind of existence called an idol in this world. For many people, you are also equivalent to a shining star. The way you stand on the stage is as high as ever since ancient times.

Like the stars hanging in the sky, it gives strength to many people and inspires them."

"The only thing that can save a star is another star."

No. 6 looked straight at Saito Asuka.

"Asuka Saito."

"You are the star."

After finishing speaking, before Saito Asuka could react, No. 6 flashed her two fingers, and a tiny star shined directly between her eyebrows.

Then, Asuka Saito fell into a long sleep.

…

Saito Asuka had a long dream.

In the dream, she transformed into a star that came to earth from another distant galaxy.

The moment she stepped off the Galaxy Railway train, she was assigned to the subordinate of the star named "No. 3" and followed him to become familiar with everything in this galaxy.

After Galaxy Veil announced the result, she clearly heard the subtle discussions around her.

"Is she the one who was assigned to subordinate No. 3? Tsk, how miserable."

"No. 3, that guy's star power is almost not as bright as mine. It's no wonder, after all, his star power is used to "feel the world"~"

"Hahahahaha. I really hope this newcomer doesn't learn his character. It would be a waste to spend all his star power on those useless creatures."

"That is, we only need to occasionally show the power of the stars, and they will respect us like gods. The most important thing is to keep the remaining star power for digestion and make ourselves an eternal star!"

"Yeah...so stupid!"

Passing through the crowd of talking stars, she came to No. 3.

"Hello, I am No. 3. Maybe I will change my name soon." No. 3 smiled heartily: "But as long as you stay by my side for a day, I will take good care of you!"

"Thank you." She said softly: "Senior..."

…

"Let's go! I'll take you to see the world!"

"Look, that's the growth process of trees. From such a small seedling, it grows into a towering tree. It's pretty impressive."

"Look at these two deer. The mother deer was bitten so hard that she is almost dying. This is all to protect her children. Look at my hands. I will teach you how to use star power to heal others. This

Techniques can not only heal trauma, but also soothe the spirit!"

"What? What is spirit?"

"The way this child works hard to protect future generations is where his 'spirit' lies..."

With a warm smile, No. 3 heals everything they encounter in the world.

"You want to repay me? What a good boy. Then you have to remember. I am the star. As long as you remember me and look at me at night, I will respond to you. As long as you look up and see

My Xinghui, then we must work hard to survive!"

"Senior..." She wanted to say something,

"It's okay. Just listen to me. I'm your senior." No. 3 smiled.

She was silent and looked up at the sky.

The star pointed to by No. 3 just now is obviously her star.

…

Galaxy Rail Train brings the latest announcements from Galaxy Veil.

"No. 3, renamed No. 737. No longer has the right to lead the growth of new stars, and will survive on its own from now on."

There are many examples of stars gradually rising up and finally becoming stars based on the growth of star power. But the fact that number 3 plummeted from being one step away from the star to number 737 is unprecedented and unheard of.

She, who had just been promoted to No. 131, looked at him worriedly.

But he laughed cheerfully: "Congratulations on your promotion. I won't have to take you with you in the future. It's so much easier! You can enjoy the beauty of this world freely~"

"..." She was silent.

"You have a cold personality, your star power grows quickly, and you focus on growth. You shouldn't be like me, so I'm relieved." He smiled.

"Can…"

"Goodbye, I'm going to see a little bird I observed that day."

…

When people look up at the starry sky, they are always attracted by the brightest stars, and then subconsciously forget about the dim stars around them. Even if they occasionally notice them twinkling, they will not remember them next time.

The largest part of the source of stars' star power is the conscious gaze in the memories of countless living beings.

His behavior of walking around the world and interfering with everything made it impossible for the star power to make ends meet, and the brightness of the stars gradually dimmed over time.

Then when she grows up and shines brighter than him, it will be the time when he is gradually forgotten by others, and even disappears and falls.

…

She, transformed into Saito Asuka, has been following him secretly since then, beside him, accompanying him to see this beautiful world over and over again, and lamenting the endless life of this world.

Perhaps, every living being who strives to survive is also a shining star in its own right.

She gradually came up with this idea.

However, the star that carried her through the world could no longer maintain its previous brightness.

So, she saw that in order to prevent himself from being forgotten, he tried every means to attract the attention of beings who were interested in the stars.

But people in this era seem to no longer look up at the stars carefully.

In a busy life, it is a kind of romance to occasionally look up at the shining stars. Who would distinguish and remember every dim star carefully?

"How I wish... to continue looking at the world."

She felt his unwillingness.

…

Time flowed again, and Asuka Saito woke up from a long dream. When she woke up leisurely, she found that her tears had unknowingly wet the pillow.

Saito Asuka looked at her, who was already number 6, with a complicated expression: "You..."

No. 6 maintained a calm expression: "I have persuaded him to give up and take the Galaxy Railway train to another galaxy to start over, but he is unwilling."

"His star power reserve is no longer enough for him to return to his star and wait for the train. If he continues like this, he will fall completely and become a disappearing star. So, I hope you can save him." No. 6 said.

Another reason for the meteor's fall, a reason he had never mentioned before, was revealed by No. 6.

"I will definitely save him!" Asuka Saito looked excited. She followed him through the years in her dream and was unwilling to see him disappear completely: "Tell me what I should do!"

"Just like he led us to save the pair of deer. As long as you, the star named Saito Asuka, can guide those who are watching you to find the location of No. 737, and let him be remembered by living beings again, that's all.

.”

After finishing speaking, No. 6's cold face seemed to evoke a smile of reminiscence.

"Okay!" Asuka Saito agreed.

"But..." she said, "I want to see him first."

…

Saito Asuka saw him again. His face was full of wrinkles and he was no longer the same as before.

"Previously..." Saito Asuka stopped talking and changed his title: "Chen No. 737?"

"?!" He turned back in surprise: "You, how do you know..."

"I guessed it." Saito Asuka replied.

"this…"

After a moment of silence, a smile appeared on Saito Asuka's face: "Why are you getting old again after we haven't seen each other for so long? Is it because you are too dim and no one looks at you? Why, are you going to take that train?

?"

"Impossible! How come you, a little girl, are still so irritating when you talk!" he said angrily.

"I am an old person transformed by star power. I am just afraid of being recognized by others! I am not really old!"

He explained seriously.

"Really?" Saito Asuka looked at him funny.

"Of course!" He said: "If nothing happens, I will leave first. I still want to publicize the glory of No. 737 to the world!"

Just when he was about to force Twinkle to leave, Saito Asuka spoke: "Let me help you."

He stopped moving.

"I'm an idol and I have a lot of fans. If I help you, more people will notice you." Saito Asuka said with a smile.

"Really!" He showed a speed that was inconsistent with his appearance, and ducked forward to hold Saito Asuka's hands.

"You...let me go!" Saito Asuka shook off his hand in panic.

"Thank you so much!" he said.

…

"xx-san

How long has it been since you looked up at the stars?

Recently, I have a star that I care about.

You see, the one in the picture is called Chen 737.

When you have free time, you should look up at the sky more often!

Also, be sure to remember Chen No. 737!"

Saito Asuka began to frequently reveal her love for the star Chen 737 in fan mails and various interviews.

The results were very good at first, and he even returned to his youthful appearance.

Although he was unwilling to tell the real reason, Asuka Saito knew that this was a sign of star power replenishment.

Saito Asuka felt relieved and continued to promote.

Unfortunately, the effect gradually weakened after that. After the novelty wore off, most people returned to the past and no longer looked up at the stars. They only looked up when they saw what Asuka Saito said.

"Very good! The effect is very good! Next, I will have more energy to promote No. 737!" He looked full of enthusiasm.

But Saito Asuka, who had experienced the dream, could easily tell that he was trying to show off his strength.

"No...it's not enough!"

"Eh? No, there's no need to go to so much trouble..."

"No trouble!" Saito Asuka interrupted.

"I thought of another way!"

…

"please!"

In the conference room, Asuka Saito bowed ninety degrees to the two bosses, Yoshio Konno and Yasushi Akimoto.

These two are important figures who can influence the operation of Nogizaka46.

"No, you suddenly said that you want to do a solo and you have to write the lyrics yourself. This is..." Yoshio Konno was very embarrassed by Saito Asuka's request.

That's right, the way Saito Asuka came up with is to write a song describing Chen 737 and spread it around the world. In this way, more people may be able to remember this dim star.

But every song operation has its own considerations. Even if Saito Asuka is the ace in the group, it doesn't mean that she can do whatever she wants.

What's more, except for Mai Shiraishi's graduation single, every song in Nogizaka has the name Yasushi Akimoto as the lyricist.

Obviously his own interests were involved, but Yasushi Akimoto crossed his arms and said with a smile: "Isn't this very interesting?"

"Eh?" Imano Yoshio was surprised.

"After Shiraishi graduates, Nogizaka will inevitably face changes. Since they are all going to change, why not start from this matter." Yasushi Akimoto said with a smile: "What's more, it was Mr. Asuka who spoke~"

"Teacher Akimoto..." Asuka Saito was helpless.

…

Saito Asuka experienced the passage of time in her dream. Although her personality did not change drastically under the protection of the No. 6 star power, she still gained a lot from this experience.

After choosing the songs in the music library, writing lyrics became easy.

It would be nice if he didn't talk nonsense on the side: "Oh, let's highlight the glory of No. 737! It's so bright! There's also history! History will also be written on it! Cao Cao and I were chatting and laughing!"

"Shut up!" Saito Asuka couldn't stand it anymore.

"Okay, okay." He hesitated.

…

After a period of time, this song was finally completed. Tonight is Nogizaka46’s anniversary concert. Saito Asuka will perform this song for the first time on this special stage in front of tens of thousands of people.

Just when Asuka Saito was writing and drawing on the lyrics he had written backstage, he was afraid that he would forget the lyrics on stage.

No. 6 suddenly appeared: "He can't hold on anymore..."

"What?!"

"He has been trying to show off his strength during this period. I don't know if he has discovered something. He has used all the star power he got from you some time ago to appear on the outside, so that I can't see that his star power is actually empty.

.”

"How is that possible!" Saito Asuka couldn't believe it.

Obviously yesterday he cheerfully said that if tens of thousands of people remember him at the concert, he will be able to promote himself further afield.

"...Today he finally couldn't keep up his appearance. He almost fell down, and I saw the clues." No. 6's voice was a little deeper than usual.

"We have all worked so hard..."

"Yes. If after you promote it, he uses those star powers to return to the stars, and maybe he can catch the train. Now..."

"You mean..." Saito Asuka raised his head: "Did it be my idea that harmed him..."

"..." No. 6 was silent for a while: "No. If a star is unwilling to return to the sky, no one can force it."

"But...but he uses star power to maintain his appearance..."

"It's not your fault." His voice sounded.

"Senior!" No. 6 subconsciously shouted this title.

He smiled: "You still know that I am a senior? Then you should know how well I know you."

No. 6 was silent.

"I knew it was you who asked her for help, right?" He walked over.

"I'm sorry..." No. 6 lowered his head.

But he raised his hand and rubbed No. 6's head: "Thank you."

"And." He looked at Saito Asuka: "Thank you too."

"Actually, I couldn't hold it any longer." He smiled calmly: "Before you helped me."

Saito Asuka and No. 6 both looked in disbelief.

"After all, I am a senior. Seniors always have some unique skills that they will never teach to their juniors!" He said with a smile: "Especially this, in order to avoid losing face in front of the juniors, hiding one's embarrassed appearance

Skill."

"It would be great to be able to finally feel the gaze of living beings again with your help." He said calmly.

Asuka Saito listened, tears unknowingly accumulated in his eyes.

"Will you sing that song to me?" he asked.

"Of course!" Saito Asuka nodded sharply, wiped the corners of his eyes, and said stubbornly with red eyes: "Not only do I have to sing, but I also want everyone present to see you! You will definitely not disappear! Definitely!"

He raised his hand to stop her, but she was already holding the lyrics to prepare.

Withdrawing his hand, he turned back to No. 6 and smiled: "Same as you."

"..." No. 6 was silent for a moment, then said: "I don't know what you are talking about."

Then the flash left.

He smiled.

…

After playing one Nogizaka classic song, team leader Akimoto Manatsu announced the next session:

"Next is Asuka-chan's long-lost solo song! It's a new song! She wrote the lyrics herself!"

A few words aroused the expectations of everyone present.

Then Saito Asuka walked on the stage under the spotlight, wearing white high heels and a white dress, and seemed to shine like a star under the spotlight.

"Hello everyone, I am Saito Asuka. The next song is a song I wrote myself. When listening to this song, I have a request. I hope everyone can cooperate with me."

She said, and the audience roared with agreement.

"First of all, everyone turns off the lights of the cheer sticks on their hands, and then sit down."

"Then the stage lights will also be turned off, so don't look at me. I implore you to raise your head, look up at the stars, and gaze at the star that may be difficult to find."

A hand-drawn star map was displayed on the big screen. Watching all this, he recognized that this was the star map on the flyer he gave her when they first met.

"This is a star that has been forgotten. It is very dark and almost disappears."

"Someone once told me that when no one is watching the stars, they will fall from the sky and turn into meteors. Then they will take the Galaxy Railway train to a new galaxy to sparkle again."

"I hope that everyone can listen to this song and watch with me as the Galaxy Railway train moves..."

Saito Asuka's words gradually faded, the stage lights gradually turned off, and the audience began to obediently extinguish the lights of the cheer sticks in their hands.

圣なる夜にひとり立つ

Standing alone in this holy night

Mafuyu のプラットホームから

Viewed from a distance from the platform on a cold winter night

千の蛍のような

The light that can be seen

The light is far away and the light is far away.

Just like thousands of fireflies

Saito Asuka slowly sang the song. The sky was clear and clear that night, and tens of thousands of spectators in the venue looked up at the starry sky.

Quiet and sacred.

The night of the Galaxy Railway Road

Across the Milky Way Railway at Night

まだ君に meet える気がした

I feel like I can meet you again

Star Patrol りの歌达

Song of the stars

ほら聴こえるこんな夜には

Can you hear it clearly on a night like this?

Finally, everyone seemed to have found the dim star.

As everyone watched, the dim star began to twinkle more obviously, and seemed to be getting brighter and brighter.

As Asuka Saito sang, he looked up again and again, recalling the night when he met him.

On that night when the meteors fell, were the songs of the stars also echoing?

…

Saito Asuka sang, his eyes filled with tears again, but his blurred vision could clearly see that shooting stars began to appear in the sky.

The time is coming.

The audience began to exclaim in exclamation, their attention attracted by the shooting stars. For them, perhaps tonight was Saito Asuka's performance that could be called a miracle.

With shooting stars as a lining, who can do it?

However, Asuka Saito is not willing to do this. She only hopes that more people can see the star.

Suddenly, Saito Asuka saw a ray of light appearing next to her out of the corner of his eye.

She stopped looking up and looked at him appearing on the stage.

Having been influenced by star power, she was able to see him clearly when no one at the scene could see him.

He still looked cheerful and listened to her singing seriously.

but…

His legs have clearly begun to disappear.

Saito Asuka's voice gradually began to tremble, with a hint of crying.

"Thank you." He said softly.

Asuka Saito gritted his teeth and trembled as he sang the last verse: "Across...the night of the Milky Way Railway...it would be great if I could still meet you..."

Yes, it would be great if I could still meet you.

A star that loves everything in the world;

A star that shines only for others;

A star who works hard to promote himself just to see more of the world.

But, we won’t meet him again.

What you're riding is not a Galaxy Rail train.

But an eternal fall.

Eternal disappearance.

…

Closing his eyes, Asuka Saito had tears streaming down his face.

He was almost invisible in front of him.

You must, you must finish singing!

Saito Asuka raised his head, found the star, and engraved his name in his memory:

"Chen No. 737"

Saito Asuka burst into tears and sang the last line without even hearing the melody: "Listen to the song surrounded by snowflakes, it resounds in such a... night..."

finally.

Chen 737 completed its last flash and turned into one of many meteors, falling obliquely into the distance.

The moment he disappeared from her sight.

Saito Asuka's heart was empty.

…

xx mulberry,

How long has it been since you looked up at the stars?

【end】