CH 41

“……But I’m surprised. I thought he had some kind of disease.”

“Yes. The doctor said that lack of sleep and fatigue came all at once with a nervous breakdown. I’m glad nothing serious happened.”

Hearing my father and mother’s words…..I looked up.

“Um, Father. Mother.”

I said. They looked at me.

“…..I’m so sorry for all the worry you’ve been going through. And I apologize.”

I was unaware of my father’s and mother’s feelings. I was spinning my wheels in so many ways.

“If only I had pushed my feelings out more. If only I had talked more……’

Then my father laughed softly.

“It’s okay, Nagi. It’s our fault that we couldn’t come to terms with each other. It was my fault more than anything.”

He then reached out his hand and placed it on my head.

I wonder how many years it has been since I have had my father pat me on the head. 

I was so happy. My vision was blurring.

“……Um. Father, Mother. I know it’s selfish, but I have a favor to ask you.”

“What is it? I’m willing to listen to anything, Nagi. You should be more selfish.”

My mother’s words made my cheeks loose. While capturing the two of them in my blurred vision.

“…..Is that okay if I call you Mama and Papa when I’m at home?”

That’s what I said.

I had always wanted to call them that. But because I had called them Father and Mother at first. I couldn’t say it.

They looked surprised…..and nodded with smiles.

“Yes, of course. Nagi.”

“By all means. It would make us……Mama and Papa happy.”

At those words. I smiled again.

“Yes ! Mama, Papa !”

I was happy about that and smiled. …..The two of them looked at me with surprised faces.

Oh, right. This is the first time I’ve shown this kind of face to the two of them. ……No, it’s been a while.

“Thanks to Minori kun, huh. We really have to thank him.”

“That’s right.”

Saying that. Father……no. Papa put his hand down on my head.

“Nagi, please watch over him. I’ll go talk to the other party.”

“…..Ah.”

That’s right. I had a marriage proposal.

“Father, I also want to apologize” “Nagi.”

Papa called me. He smiled at me.

“I appreciate your feelings. However, I don’t think it’s likely that the other party will try to be stronger than me when they see Nagi…..and I don’t think there’s any chance that they will become furious, but I can’t say that there’s zero chance. To be honest, it’s easier for me to move on my own. And I’m confident I can minimize the damage.”

Mama who was next to him nodded deeply.

“Yes, that’s right. I think that’s a good idea. ….But. A letter of apology is expected to be sent out soon. At that time, please, Nagi.”

“……Yes, I understand.”

If they both say so, it would be better that way. I nodded, and Papa nodded as if satisfied.

“I’m going to go get ready then. Nagi, give my regards to Minori kun.”

“Yes, be careful, Papa.”

Then I parted with Papa and Mama….. and went to the room where Souta kun was sleeping.

In front of the room, there was Suzaka san.

“Suzaka san.”

“Young lady……um.”

Suzaka san looked a little apologetic. ……It’s probably about that thing.

“About the thing where you meet Souta kun without my knowledge?”

“……I’m very sorry.”

I smiled at Suzaka san who said that.

“Fufu. It’s fine. ……I’m the one who should apologize. I have caused you much trouble. Suzaka san. I’m sorry.”

I bowed my head. …..I looked at Suzaka san again.

“And thank you. ……For allowing Souta kun into the house. Without Suzaka san, Souta kun would have been turned away at the door.”

“……No, It’s not that much.”

“Suzaka san.”

I called out to Suzaka san, who’s being humble.

“In times like this, it’s fine to say You’re welcome.]”

“……You’re welcome.”

“Yes ! Thank you ! Please continue to take care of us from now on !”

“Yes, of course…..I’m very happy to see young lady make such a face.”

Suzaka san wipes the corner of her eyes with a handkerchief. It made me happy to hear her say that. I entered the room after greeting her moderately.

Souta kun was still sleeping on the bed.

I sat upright next to the bed. I saw him on the bed.

“Souta kun.”

I called Souta kun’s name who was still sleeping. Souta kun was sleeping peacefully and a little adorable.

I looked at Souta kun just like that. I continued speaking.

I’m sure he can’t hear me yet.

“I love you, Souta kun.”

I slipped my hand into the futon and held his warm hand.

Souta kun’s warmth is transmitted from his hand as if it were coursing through his veins.

“I will never let you down. I will definitely make you happy.”

Looking at his face.

It was very happy and gentle.

And then. My heart aches so much.

“Even though I’m like this. Souta kun chose me. So, I will definitely make you happier than anyone else.”

I squeezed his hand. I spoke to Souta kun who was still sleeping.

“From now on. Whether in high school or in college. Even when I’m an adult and working, I’ll always support Souta kun..

I took out one of my hands that was piled on Souta kun’s hand and put it on his head. 

“……We will have children, and watch them grow up. We will watch them grow up and become aunt and uncle and grandparents. I will always make you happy. ……And when the last moments come. I will say it.”

I smiled at Souta kun.

“I will say [I had the happiest life in this world.] ……And watch over you. I will be following in your footsteps in the near future. Even after I go to the other world, I will always make you happy.”

Warm feelings naturally overflowed.

“….If it’s to come true. In the next life or the one after that. I would like to meet you, Souta kun, and spend a lifetime with you.”

And also. I will make you happy. Definitely.

As I said that. I noticed that Souta kun’s ears were turning red.

When I saw that…..I smiled.

“I love you, Souta kun. I love you more than anyone in this world.”

“…..Me too.”

Souta kun replied in a small voice. I couldn’t help but feel happy.

I fell into the bed.

“Wait, Nagi !?”

“Good morning, Souta kun. You just woke up, so I’m going to hug you.”

Just like that, I hugged Souta kun tightly.

I hugged him so tightly that I heard a sound.

“……I won’t hold back anymore.”

I whispered in Souta kun’s ear.

“I’ll tell you that I love you a lot. …..Over and over again. I’ll say it even if you get tired of it.”

“……I won’t get tired of it.”

Souta kun started to move. He turned to me.

“I love you, Nagi.”

He hugged me back. My lungs filled with warm, soothing……but pounding air.

–Ah, I’m.

“I’m happy. Very happy.”

“Me too, Nagi.”

I was so happy to hear Souta kun’s voice like that. My heart was filled with happiness.

They turned into tears and overflowed.

“…..Really. I’m the happiest I’ve ever been in my life.”

I buried my face in Souta kun’s chest. Deeply happy. I bit down deeply.

Souta kun’s hand that hugs me is warm and strong.

I looked up and made eye contact with Souta kun. I was even happier when I laid my lips on his.

–I will say it again and again and again. Souta kun.

“I love you. I love you so much. Souta kun. I love you more than anyone else.”

“Yeah, I love you too.”

I’m sure there will be a lot of things in the future, like whether I will take over my father’s business, and many other things.

–But that’s. I’m not afraid now.

–If I’m with Souta kun, everything will be fun. ……And I will be happy.

With this conviction, I think about the future I have yet to see.

“I will be counting on you from now on. Souta kun.”

“Me too.”

Seeing Souta kun’s smile. I was happy and smiled.

After I Save The Ice Princess From Another School From a Molester, We Started as Friends.

Chapter 2 The Ice Princess Wants To Know ?? <~complete~>