Episode 1: A group of university friends and their families (Part 2)
[Part 2]
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Characters:
Kenta (35 years old): Office worker, father of 4-year-old twins (Daiki and Daichi) with his wife Yuko. He was the captain of the tennis club in college and has a bright and caring personality.
Yuko (34 years old): Housewife, Kenta's wife. She is kind and homely but loves dressing up and going out occasionally. She loves hot springs.
Daiki & Daichi (4 years old): Kenta and Yuko's twin sons. They are full of energy and curiosity.
Yuki (35 years old): IT company engineer, father of 5-year-old daughter (Yui) with his wife Aya. He used to play doubles with Kenta in college, known for his calm and collected play style.
Aya (35 years old): Graphic designer, Yuki's wife. She is fashionable and has a rich sensibility. She cherishes time with her family.
Yui (5 years old): Yuki and Aya's daughter. She is shy around strangers but becomes lively when she opens up.
Asami (35 years old): Nurse, mother of 3-year-old son (Haruto) with her husband Shota. She was bright and active in college, serving as the club's mood maker.
Shota (36 years old): Restaurant manager, Asami's husband. He is caring and good at cooking. He loves coffee.
Haruto (3 years old): Asami and Shota's son. He is curious and laughs a lot.
Yuki (35 years old): Bank employee, living with her husband Kei. She was reserved in college but is reliable and considerate of her friends.
Kei (36 years old): High school teacher, Yuki's husband. He has a gentle demeanor and treats everyone equally without discrimination.
The gentle morning sun peeked through the windows of "experience villa Nasushiobara," greeting the guests with a pleasant awakening.
"Good morning, everyone! How did you sleep?" Kenta, the natural leader, called out cheerfully from the living room. "I slept like a log. The bed was so fluffy, and the bedding felt amazing," Yuki replied contentedly. "And the villa's morning coffee is exceptional. The aroma of freshly ground beans is the perfect wake-up call," Yuki added, gazing fondly at the cup in her hand.
Just then, Yuko entered, carrying a homemade breakfast. "Here you go, everyone. Omelets made with fresh, local eggs and freshly toasted bread." "Wow, it looks delicious! Yuko, you're quite the cook," Aya exclaimed in surprise. "Cooking in the villa's spacious island kitchen gets me excited from the morning," Yuko happily announced.
After breakfast, the group decided to enjoy a game of tennis on the multipurpose court. "Alright, let's have a doubles match!" Kenta suggested. "Great idea! I'm thrilled to play tennis again after so long," Yuki agreed. "We'll cheer you on from the second-floor deck," Asami said, taking the children's hands. "Playing in the playroom or relaxing in the hammock sounds nice too," Aya smiled.
On the court, intense matches unfolded as the players chased the ball, reminiscing about their college days. "Nice shot!" Kenta called out, executing a forehand. "Great rally!" Yuki shouted, scoring with a volley. "You're as strong as ever, Kenta," Kei marveled.
Meanwhile, the children watched the adults' matches from the second-floor deck. "Go, Dad!" Daiki cheered for Kenta. "Mom's serve is so cool!" Yui was impressed by Yuki's play.
In the playroom, Asami and Aya played with the children. "Building a castle with blocks is so much fun," Haruto was engrossed. "Over here, we made a big racing car," Asami happily announced.
Shota, who wasn't interested in tennis, relaxed in the hammock on the first-floor tile deck, reading manga. "These moments are precious too," Shota murmured contentedly.
As the tennis enthusiasts gathered, it was time for a delicious lunch outing. "I heard there's a popular soba restaurant nearby," Kenta suggested. "Nasu surprisingly has many great soba places. Let's all go and enjoy," Yuko agreed.
Arriving at the restaurant, the fragrant aroma of soba greeted the group. "Wow, 100% buckwheat soba, what a treat!" Yuki's eyes sparkled. "Without any binders, you can really taste the true flavor of the soba," Yuki added, smacking his lips. "The tempura looks crispy and delicious too!" Daiki and Daichi rejoiced at the freshly fried tempura.
After savoring the delicious soba, they returned to the villa. "The soba was absolutely delicious," Yuko said, satisfied. "When we get back to the villa, I want to play tennis again," Kenta proposed. "You still have so much energy," Aya smiled.
Back at the villa, they split into the tennis group and the others. Kenta, still full of energy, gripped his racket. "I won't lose!" Yuki declared, fired up.
On the court, intense matches unfolded as the players chased the ball, reminiscing about their college days.
Meanwhile, the others enjoyed their own ways of spending time. Asami and Aya taught the children how to play table tennis in the playroom. They were surprised by the surprisingly long rallies despite it being their first time.
Shota and Kei relaxed in the hammock on the first-floor tile deck, reading manga. "It's nice to have these leisurely moments once in a while," Shota murmured contentedly. "Yes, it feels like the daily fatigue is melting away," Kei agreed.
On the second-floor deck, Yuko drew pictures with the children. "Mom, I drew a rainbow!" Daichi proudly showed his drawing. "The colors of the rainbow are beautifully painted. Well done," Yuko praised. "I tried drawing the villa," Daiki also presented his work, not to be outdone.
After a while, the tennis group joined them, and everyone enjoyed snack time together. "The latte made with the villa's coffee maker is incredibly delicious," Kei said, distributing cups to everyone. "Yogurt made with fresh Nasu milk, topped with locally grown strawberries. It's exquisite," Yuko prepared the dessert.
As they ate their snacks, they engaged in lively conversation. "Spending time with friends and family like this is truly precious," Kenta murmured with deep emotion. "Seeing everyone's smiles makes the fatigue disappear," Asami smiled.
As evening approached, the children started playing hide-and-seek in the garden. "Alright, I'm the seeker! Everyone, hide well!" Daiki explained the rules. "Got it! I'll make sure not to be found!" Haruto also declared, fired up. The children's joyful voices echoed throughout the villa.
For dinner, everyone utilized the villa's kitchen and enjoyed homemade dishes. "Let's make a salad using fresh Nasu vegetables," Aya suggested. "How about using local highland pork for the main dish, like shabu-shabu?" Kei proposed an idea.
As they cooked together in a friendly atmosphere, lively conversation flowed around the prepared dishes. "The food we made ourselves tastes especially delicious," Kenta said with a smile. "That's because it's filled with love. The ultimate spice," Yuki nodded.
After the meal, they watched their favorite movie on the large-screen TV. "I watched this movie as a child and was moved. It's still great to watch now," Shota was engrossed in the film he chose. "The children are absorbed in it too," Yuko smiled.
As the enjoyable night grew late, it was time for bed. Conversations continued, as if cherishing the last night. "I can't believe we had such a fulfilling three days," Asami said with deep emotion. "It was great that we could all spend time together at the villa. There are no nearby houses, so we didn't need to worry," Kei agreed. "Seeing the children's smiles makes me want to come back again next year," Kenta smiled.
On the final morning, the group reluctantly left the villa. "Thank you for the wonderful memories. Let's meet here again next year," Yuki exchanged handshakes. "Of course! Let's make this trip an annual event," Yuki agreed. "Sounds great! I'm looking forward to it!" Asami had no objections.
On the way back, they decided to stop by Nasu Garden Outlet. "Since we're here, let's buy some of Nasu's specialty products as souvenirs," Kenta suggested. "That's a good idea. Let's look for delicious Nasu sweets and crafts," Yuko agreed.
Upon arriving at the outlet, everyone headed to their desired shops. "I found the famous Nasu Royal Cheesecake!" Aya picked it up happily. "This store has cute wooden animal carvings," Yuki gazed with interest.
The children were engrossed in Nasu's soft-serve ice cream, rich in milk. "Delicious! The soft-serve ice cream made with Nasu milk is the best," Yui smiled. "I also like these milk buns," Daiki nodded with a grin.
After enjoying their shopping, they stopped by a café to share their final memories. "It was really great to spend time in a villa surrounded by Nasu's nature," Yuko smiled, holding a cup of coffee. "I think this trip strengthened our bonds even more. You're the best friends," Kenta murmured contentedly.
The special two nights and three days at experience villa Nasushiobara. The luxurious facilities, activities, and delicious meals were wonderful, but above all, the time spent with precious friends and family would surely become lifelong treasures. With souvenirs in hand and fond memories in their hearts, they vowed to reunite next year. Cherishing their strong bonds, they set off on their respective daily lives.
Episode 1 End
Next, we'll bring you Episode 2: Girls' Trip (6 people, 40s, close friends).