Chapter 484: 484
Mori Aikko said in a subdued voice, "I have to go to Sapporo City . "
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"What for? Are you going there to see your grandmother?"
Mori Aikko nodded her head .
"I'm already late . I wanted to see you before leaving for the airport . I have to go now . "
"Let's go . I will take you to the airport . Which airport are you heading to? Is it Narita International Airport? Or Haneda Airport?"
"Haneda…"
Gun-Ho picked up Mori Aikko's luggage and walked out of the condo . When Gun-Ho couldn't find any cab around the condo complex, he called for one .
"In the cab, Mori Aikko leaned on Gun-Ho's shoulder without saying a word . Gun-Ho swept a few strands of her hair and held her small hands .
"Ganbare mashou (Cheer up)!"
Mori Aikko smiled weakly .
Gun-Ho noticed that Mori Aikko kept checking the time with her watch; she was probably worried about missing the flight . Gun-Ho was 15 years older than her, and in his eyes, Mori Aikko always looked cute whatever she did . He felt an urge to kiss her on the cheek, but he suppressed that urge since they were not alone in the cab . As a matter of fact, the taxi driver seemed to be curious about the relationship of his customers who were sitting in the rear seat . He kept glancing at them through the rear-view mirror .
Fortunately, Gun-Ho and Mori Aikko arrived at the airport on time .
"Have a safe trip . "
"Oppa . "
Mori Aikko threw herself into Gun-Ho's arms . Gun-Ho tapped her back .
"Take care of yourself, okay? And just call me if you need me . "
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"I'm sorry . "
Gun-Ho took out an envelope from the inner pocket of his jacket .
"You might need this for medical bills and stuff . "
Mori Aikko again smiled weakly . She took the envelope and put it in her purse .
After seeing off Mori Aikko at Haneda Airport, Gun-Ho came back to Tokyo . He was thinking of taking a nap in the condo in Daikanyama where no one would be, and then he decided to stay in the New Otani hotel . After checking in to the hotel, Gun-Ho walked out to the street .
He thought of going to the Korean restaurant that President Choi was running, for a second, and when he realized that it was too early for dinner, he decided to spend some time at Roppongi Hills which was in a close distance from Akasaka . He went into a shopping mall and started window shopping .
"I want to buy a present for President Ji-Yeon Choi . She had been helping me a lot, and I don't feel like I have shown her my appreciation to her properly"
Gun-Ho picked a pearl necklace which was popular among middle-aged women .
Gun-Ho arrived at Ms . Choi's restaurant around 7 pm . President Choi was not there . Instead, someone else was sitting at the cashier's counter .
"Is President Choi not coming today?"
"She will . Is she expecting you?"
"No . I just came from Korea, and I was wondering if I could see her today . "
After sitting at a table, Gun-Ho ordered a bowl of beef bone soup . It seemed that a few international students were occupying the table behind Gun-Ho . They were eating Japanese beef—Wagyu . Hearing them singing the 'happy birthday to you' song, Gun-Ho thought that it must be someone's birthday at that table .
"Whoa! President Goo! To what do I owe this pleasure?"
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When Gun-Ho lifted his head, the restaurant owner—Ms . Ji-Yeon Choi—was standing in front of his table . She was wearing a colorful dress .
"A friend of mine is having his wood carving art exhibition in an art gallery in Yokohama City . I came to visit his exhibition . "
"Did you see Mori Aikko?"
"Yes, I did . She left for Sapporo City today . "
"Sapporo City?"
"Her grandmother is in the hospital . "
"Oh, I see . "
"You will spend the night alone then . Are you going back to the condo in Daikanyama?"
"No . I already checked into the New Otani hotel . "
"Well, staying there will cost you, but I think it's better that way . Since you are a married man now, you should be good to your wife . "
"Haha . I'm doing good to my wife . "
"You should try harder . "
"I stopped by Roppongi Hills before coming here, and I bought this necklace for you . "
Gun-Ho gave a small box wrapped with a ribbon to President Choi .
"Oh, wow . Thank you, but why do you give this to me? You should give it to your wife, or to Mori Aikko . "
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"Haha . This necklace would look good on a middle-aged lady . You've been helping me a lot, and I feel like I haven't done much for you in return . "
"Don't say that . Thank you so much . "
President Choi made a call to someone .
"Mamsan?"
Mamsan? She was probably calling Mamsan Segawa Joonkko .
"President Gun-Ho Goo is here . "
"What? Are you asking if President Goo met Mori Aikko? Yeah, they met . But, Aikko had to leave for Sapporo City because her grandmother is ill . President Goo took her to the airport . "
President Choi and Mamsan talked for a while over the phone before ending the call . They talked in Japanese really fast .
"Did you just talk with Mamsan? What did she say?"
"She wants to thank you for coming to see Mori Aikko at the right time . "
"Is that it?
"Mori Aikko is having a hard time these days . She is having an issue with the Taiwanese movie shooting . The leading actor, who is from Hong Kong, got off from the movie after arguing about the payment . "
"What would happen then?"
"Since they stopped filming, for now, that will affect Mori Aikko who is just one of the supporting actresses . Did you give her some money when you saw her off earlier, so she has something to use for transportation or any expenses?"
"Yes, a little bit . "
President Choi smiled broadly and said, "That's why Mamsan loves the fact that Mori Aikko is seeing you, President Goo . "
"Is Mori Aikko having a financial hardship?"
"She might as well face it if she doesn't get paid by the film production company . She gave up all other dance performance opportunities to be part of that movie . Mamsan is probably not satisfied with Mori Aikko's situation either since she can't make money from Mori Aikko . That's understandable given the fact that she invested a lot of money in growing her geishas including Mori Aikko . "
Gun-Ho thought that he should have given more money to Mori Aikko earlier .
The next day, Gun-Ho headed to Yokohama City . After getting off at Minatomirai Station, Gun-Ho went to the art gallery .
There was a huge banner of Mr . Sakata Ikuzo's wood carving art exhibition .
"The exhibition is being held on the second floor, I see . I'm supposed to meet with President Jeong-Sook Shin and Mr . Yoshitake Matsuda here at noon . I wonder if they are here already . "
Gun-Ho walked up to the second floor . At the entrance, President Jeong-Sook Shin and Mr . Yoshitake Matsuda were conversing .
"President Shin!"
"Oh, you are here, sir . "
"Mr . Yoshitake Matsuda, long time no see . "
Gun-Ho had a handshake with Mr . Yoshitake Matsuda .
"Why are you standing here? Why don't you go inside?"
"Haha . We've already had a round . It's really good . I've never seen art pieces like those before . Mr . Yoshitake Matsuda said he was amazed as well . "
"Well, let me have my tour then . "