a story
a whisper
The negotiations have come to a conclusion.
話がついた
We have come to terms―come to an understanding―come to an agreement―closed a bargain―struck a bargain.
the continuation of a story―the sequel of a story
to divert the talk into another channel―change the subject
a pleasant and delightful conversation
ほら話.
accumulated matter for talk
The talk dies.
It is a doubtful story―an incredible story.