Chapter 74: Making a Wish at the Shrine of Marriage
After a quick breakfast, Kaede took out some clothes from the wardrobe, excited about what to wear today. I wore a simple T-shirt and jeans. To be honest, I didn’t feel very enthusiastic since I was wearing a simple spring jacket over the already plain outfit.
“Yuya-kun is tall and stylish, so simple outfits like that suit you very well, and if anything, you even look like a model, right?”
Kaede told me to be confident, but I wasn’t quite sure what to think. Well, I couldn’t spend and wasn’t interested in spending money on fashion, but as long as Kaede said it was cool, I was fine with it.
“Thanks for waiting! Well then, Yuya-kun, let’s go!”
Kaede chose a white sweatshirt and a long skirt with a flower pattern. It was a springtime outfit that brought out Kaede’s cuteness and loveliness. In contrast, her hair was styled in a half-updo, which made her look more mature than usual. It wasn’t only the outfit, but also the hairstyle that made her look so much cuter than usual.
“Well, what do you think? Is it pretty?”
I came back to myself when Kaede’s voice asked me a little anxiously. I couldn’t help it, she was so cute that I had quit thinking.
“Of course! You look so good and pretty! No, I think Kaede looks cute no matter what she wears, but the floral skirt takes it to an even cuter level! As for me, I’d love to see Kaede in pants, but Kaede in a long skirt is so dainty and cute, it raises your cuteness to 120%! It makes me want to protect her, you know!”
“Yu-Yuya-kun!?”
“But, but! After all, it’s your hair that also looks great on you! You usually wear it down, but Kaede with a tied up hair look is really amazing too! But, I don’t know if I’d call it mature and cute? Or, is it even both? Yes, it’s both cute and mature at the same tim—”
“STOOOP!! No more of that, Yuya-kun! If you say any more than that, I’ll die of embarrassment!”
Kaede’s cheeks reddened as she held my mouth with her hand, not letting me say any more. Why!? I was just emphasizing how cute Kaede was today!
“Yuya-kun, you idiot! That’s it! I can’t! I’m so happy, but I can’t stand the embarrassment!”
Kaede smacked my chest in protest. I love the way she was trying so hard. I couldn’t help but smile and pat her on the head. Then Kaede turned her head and became quiet.
“Hauu… that’s not fair. If you stroke me like that, I’ll be too happy to say anything.”
Her reaction was so cute that I couldn’t help but give her a big hug and pat her on the back. This meant that I won’t be able to leave the house for any length of time, but I couldn’t be bothered with time in the face of overwhelming cuteness!
“Mou… Yuya-kun’s an idiot… but I’m happy you called me cute.”
Kaede also put her arms around my waist and pulled me closer.
I stroked her head so much that I went well over my scheduled departure time, but I was delighted too, so there was no harm in that!
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We boarded a train and headed for a shrine in the central business district, famous for its matchmaking. This shrine was popular as a power spot for lovers, and even though it was a weekday, it was crowded with young people, and there was a long line of people waiting to pay their respects.
“It’s crowded even though it’s a weekday. It is indeed famous for its matchmaking.”
“I know there are a lot of students and young people like us, but… what’s with those three guys in suits? I wonder if they’re skipping work?”
The three men in suits standing in line a little ahead of us were sadly out of place in the line. They ranged in age from 20s to late 40s, like bosses and subordinates. But the conversations I heard were interesting, to say the least.
“This is the year I’m getting married! Nishi-san, please introduce me to someone!”
“No, that’s impossible. Because Chief Katou wants an Armenian, right?”
“That’s right! Aren’t Armenians cute!?”
I didn’t even know where Armenia was, but at least I knew that the reason why that group of people in suits came to pay their respects at this shrine was the immature child-like of their elder and superior, the section chief. Is that okay with you, businessman? I mean, isn’t your boss who likes Armenians a little too fanatical about it?
“Fufu. There are so many different people here. This will keep us occupied while we wait.”
Kaede smiled and squeezed my arm. Kaede’s white sweatshirt was large in size, so when you got close to her, you could feel the soft, plump texture. In addition, it was kind of embarrassing to fold your arms so proudly in such a crowded place.
“What’s with that couple in the back! They look so happy, they’re holding each other’s hands! They’re showing off! Blast them!”
“A handsome and beautiful couple, aren’t they? Why would they come to a shrine for marriage? Are they flexing on us?”
“How nice! I wish I could make out with a cute girl too!”
“Chief… I’m embarrassed, please be a little quiet.”
The youngest of the three men was smiling and trying to reduce the noise made by the Chief. My eyes met his and he bowed to me. I bobbed my head lightly in return. Good luck, salaryman!
We listened to the amusing conversation of the businessmen, and in no time, our turn came around. A little nervously, we threw in the money, rang the bell, and bowed twice. Then we also clapped twice and prayed to God.
I hope that next year I will be in the same class as Kaede.
I hope to be with Kaede for many more years to come.
These were the two things I wished for. When I glanced at Kaede standing next to me, she seemed to be thinking of her wish very hard. I waited for Kaede to finish her wish, and then bowed one last time to end my visit.
Chapter 74: Making a Wish at the Shrine of Marriage
After a quick breakfast, Kaede took out some clothes from the wardrobe, excited about what to wear today. I wore a simple T-shirt and jeans. To be honest, I didn’t feel very enthusiastic since I was wearing a simple spring jacket over the already plain outfit.
“Yuya-kun is tall and stylish, so simple outfits like that suit you very well, and if anything, you even look like a model, right?”
Kaede told me to be confident, but I wasn’t quite sure what to think. Well, I couldn’t spend and wasn’t interested in spending money on fashion, but as long as Kaede said it was cool, I was fine with it.
“Thanks for waiting! Well then, Yuya-kun, let’s go!”
Kaede chose a white sweatshirt and a long skirt with a flower pattern. It was a springtime outfit that brought out Kaede’s cuteness and loveliness. In contrast, her hair was styled in a half-updo, which made her look more mature than usual. It wasn’t only the outfit, but also the hairstyle that made her look so much cuter than usual.
“Well, what do you think? Is it pretty?”
I came back to myself when Kaede’s voice asked me a little anxiously. I couldn’t help it, she was so cute that I had quit thinking.
“Of course! You look so good and pretty! No, I think Kaede looks cute no matter what she wears, but the floral skirt takes it to an even cuter level! As for me, I’d love to see Kaede in pants, but Kaede in a long skirt is so dainty and cute, it raises your cuteness to 120%! It makes me want to protect her, you know!”
“Yu-Yuya-kun!?”
“But, but! After all, it’s your hair that also looks great on you! You usually wear it down, but Kaede with a tied up hair look is really amazing too! But, I don’t know if I’d call it mature and cute? Or, is it even both? Yes, it’s both cute and mature at the same tim—”
“STOOOP!! No more of that, Yuya-kun! If you say any more than that, I’ll die of embarrassment!”
Kaede’s cheeks reddened as she held my mouth with her hand, not letting me say any more. Why!? I was just emphasizing how cute Kaede was today!
“Yuya-kun, you idiot! That’s it! I can’t! I’m so happy, but I can’t stand the embarrassment!”
Kaede smacked my chest in protest. I love the way she was trying so hard. I couldn’t help but smile and pat her on the head. Then Kaede turned her head and became quiet.
“Hauu… that’s not fair. If you stroke me like that, I’ll be too happy to say anything.”
Her reaction was so cute that I couldn’t help but give her a big hug and pat her on the back. This meant that I won’t be able to leave the house for any length of time, but I couldn’t be bothered with time in the face of overwhelming cuteness!
“Mou… Yuya-kun’s an idiot… but I’m happy you called me cute.”
Kaede also put her arms around my waist and pulled me closer.
I stroked her head so much that I went well over my scheduled departure time, but I was delighted too, so there was no harm in that!
＊＊＊＊＊
We boarded a train and headed for a shrine in the central business district, famous for its matchmaking. This shrine was popular as a power spot for lovers, and even though it was a weekday, it was crowded with young people, and there was a long line of people waiting to pay their respects.
“It’s crowded even though it’s a weekday. It is indeed famous for its matchmaking.”
“I know there are a lot of students and young people like us, but… what’s with those three guys in suits? I wonder if they’re skipping work?”
The three men in suits standing in line a little ahead of us were sadly out of place in the line. They ranged in age from 20s to late 40s, like bosses and subordinates. But the conversations I heard were interesting, to say the least.
“This is the year I’m getting married! Nishi-san, please introduce me to someone!”
“No, that’s impossible. Because Chief Katou wants an Armenian, right?”
“That’s right! Aren’t Armenians cute!?”
I didn’t even know where Armenia was, but at least I knew that the reason why that group of people in suits came to pay their respects at this shrine was the immature child-like of their elder and superior, the section chief. Is that okay with you, businessman? I mean, isn’t your boss who likes Armenians a little too fanatical about it?
“Fufu. There are so many different people here. This will keep us occupied while we wait.”
Kaede smiled and squeezed my arm. Kaede’s white sweatshirt was large in size, so when you got close to her, you could feel the soft, plump texture. In addition, it was kind of embarrassing to fold your arms so proudly in such a crowded place.
“What’s with that couple in the back! They look so happy, they’re holding each other’s hands! They’re showing off! Blast them!”
“A handsome and beautiful couple, aren’t they? Why would they come to a shrine for marriage? Are they flexing on us?”
“How nice! I wish I could make out with a cute girl too!”
“Chief… I’m embarrassed, please be a little quiet.”
The youngest of the three men was smiling and trying to reduce the noise made by the Chief. My eyes met his and he bowed to me. I bobbed my head lightly in return. Good luck, salaryman!
We listened to the amusing conversation of the businessmen, and in no time, our turn came around. A little nervously, we threw in the money, rang the bell, and bowed twice. Then we also clapped twice and prayed to God.
I hope that next year I will be in the same class as Kaede.
I hope to be with Kaede for many more years to come.
These were the two things I wished for. When I glanced at Kaede standing next to me, she seemed to be thinking of her wish very hard. I waited for Kaede to finish her wish, and then bowed one last time to end my visit.
