CH 82

I went to a different university from Yuuki and the others, and ended up living together with Segawa Yuri, who went to the same university.

We have been dating for about five years, and even now that we are in our third year of college, my passion hasn’t cooled down, and unlike Yuuki and the others, it still feels hot.

Personally speaking, I would like to be more relaxed, but the time I can spend with her like this is precious, so I think this is good.

After I turned 20 and became able to drink, for some reason Yuri began to press me to marry her. I didn’t remember the first time I had a drink, just a little bit, so I haven’t had a drop since then.

Today, I was about to go out to pick up something. Tomorrow is Christmas Eve. I had to prepare a present for her.

“Where are you going, Shota?”

“It’s a secret. You’ll find out soon enough.

“Is it a girl?”

“No, it’s not. I’m just going to pick up a few things.”

Yuri, though not a very restrictive person, did not think it was a good idea for me to meet with women.

Perhaps it was because I was often hit on, but she was wary of my meeting women.

Not everyone is interested in me. I told her that, but she didn’t listen to me at all. I felt a little sad because I felt as if she did not understand how much I loved her.

After giving Yuri a light kiss on her forehead, I went out to pick up the present.

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As soon as I get home, Yuri checks me all over.

She doesn’t check my present, but it is embarrassing to be smelled all over my body.

“……Smells like another woman.”

“It’s just that there were a lot of women at the store I went to.”

“I don’t think I can smell other people just because you went there. What were you doing? Are you getting hit on?”

“No. More importantly, I bought some souvenirs and we’re going to eat them together.”

To be precise, I was getting hit on once on the way to the store, but Yuri would get angry if I told her that, so it was better not to tell her.

It is certain that there were many women in that store and the stores I went to after that.

I took a disgruntled Yuri to the living room and opened the box containing the souvenir cake.

“Is this the popular one in front of the station?”

“Yes. I bought it because it was just on sale.”

“Thanks ! Can I eat it?”

Sure.””

I ate the cake with Yuri, who was in a better mood, and I was able to spend the day without being suspected of anything in particular.

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The next day. Christmas Eve, I was thinking of going on a date, but Yuri wanted to relax at home, so we suddenly decided to have a date at home (i.e., just another holiday).

We spent the daytime relaxing, and at night we had a Christmas party just the two of us.

It has been an annual Christmas party since we started dating. Since it was just the two of us, the portions were small, but we prepared roast beef, chicken, cake, and other Christmas-like foods, and ate them while chatting and laughing. And at night, we have fun.

After the party, we usually have a short break, but I stop Yuri and say,

“Yuri, wait a minute.”

“What’s wrong? As expected, it’s still too early, right?”

“I have something to tell you. It’s very important. I want you to listen to me while standing.”

“Hmm………okay.”

Yuri turns to me and waits for me to start talking with her hands folded behind her back. I take a deep breath and begin to speak, chewing each word.

“I’ve been hesitant about telling you all this time, wondering if it’s okay for me to stand next to you.”

“Shota is the only one for me.”

“But I’ve finally made up my mind. I can’t imagine my life without Yuri. I will definitely make you happy, so please marry me.”

Saying this, I kneeled down on one knee in front of Yuri and opened the wedding ring that I had hidden behind my back. A moment of silence followed. Yuri’s eyes were wide open and frozen, and I was staring at them. I closed the box with the wedding ring in it.

“…..Ahaha, my bad, I’m sorry. I guess I spoke too soon. Don’t mind it.”

“Eh, no, it’s not that. I didn’t think Shota would say that. It’s not that I wasn’t happy, but rather, I’m really happy.”

“It’s fine. Are you encouraging me? I don’t mind, so don’t worry…..”

Yuri also said something that hinted that she wanted to get married, so I was buoyed by the idea that it would be a fine. I thought I could go for it since student marriages are a thing nowadays.

I was embarrassed and sad at the same time, and I sat down in front of Yuri with tears in my eyes. I couldn’t face Yuri.

“I’m sorry I stopped you. It’s okay now…….”

“Why do you assume it’s a bad thing? You’re being too quick to judge !”

“Ah, the ring…….”

Yuri took the ring I was holding weakly, and I stared at her. Yuri slowly took out the ring and put it on her left ring finger.

Although I was relieved that it was a perfect fit, I still felt sad inside.

“I don’t dislike the idea of getting married. Wait here.”

“Ah, yeah……”

“Don’t make that gloomy face. Shota tends to be pessimistic when it comes to me.”

Yuri takes out a piece of paper from somewhere and thrusts it at me.

“Marriage registration. It’s been here for a long time.”

“Eh……?”

“After all, I thought that Shota’s feelings were important, so I was waiting for Shota to say something. Even so, I couldn’t wait, so I’ve been hinting at it a little bit lately.

“Ehh…..?”

“And just now I was so happy that I froze. This ring is definitely mine.”

So I haven’t been turned down yet? Was it really as quick as Yuri said?

“Will you marry me?”

“Of course. Before, when you got drunk, you said something to me, but since you haven’t said anything since then, I’ve been thinking about what to do. Because I love Shota the most in the world. I think I’m the one who should be asking you to marry me.”

“Thank god……thank you.”

“Shota, it’s still early, but please continue to support me. I’ll never let you go.”

“Fufu, I’m looking forward to it.”

In contrast to before, I was filled with happy feelings, and I hugged Yuri tightly. I was so quick to make a mistake that it almost took me in a weird direction, but it turned out to be a good thing.

I was caught in Yuri’s arms, but I had no intention of letting her go. I had some expectations and some worries about the future, but I had a happy future in my mind.