Chapter 377 - YOUR BROTHER’S WIFE (2/2)

”No, I have not.” She responded.

”Let me show you around. There is a beautiful aquarium in the garden.” Hajime said eagerly.

Akira thought for a moment before nodding. She did not know anyone at the banquet, and her parents abandoned her due to their crazy thoughts.

Hajime almost hopped up with happiness after the agreement. When he came to the banquet, he thought he would be bored out of his mind. Now, he felt like it was fate bringing him to meet Akira. His smile stretched from ear to ear.

”I heard that you have not been in Mountain Ridge for long. You probably don't know about the local sights. If you would like, I can take you out to explore.” He offered as they walked out of the venue.

”I'm usually quite busy,” Akira responded evenly.

Hajime was not discouraged. ”I know a great artist like you would be busy, but you cannot only focus on work. You have to see the world more and relax occasionally.”

'Was he seriously lecturing me on seeing the world more?' She wondered.

And Kaito was always complaining that this child did not work enough. Did he really have the time to offer to take her around Mountain Ridge?

”I have probably seen more of the world than you ever will.” She laughed.

Hajime wanted to oppose the words, but he remembered she grew up outside. He was not familiar with external gossip about Akira because he spent his time with his mother and sister or his teacher. However, he had heard she grew up elsewhere.

He did not know her past, but she probably had seen a lot before coming to Mountain Ridge. Otherwise, she would not have such impactful calligraphy.

”Maybe you can show me the world.” He responded flirtatiously as they walked up to the aquarium tank in the garden.

The large saltwater aquarium was built like a dome, and it was brightly lit. It did not have large and shocking fishes like sharks or rays. However, it had a lot of colourful tropical fishes along with some corals and sea plants. The colours were stunning under the artificial lighting.

Akira did not respond to Hajime. She walked around the domed tank, trying to identify the lovely fishes. She knew that the young man was hitting on her, but she could not determine the best strategy for dismissing all his thoughts.

Hajime could tell that Akira was not taking him seriously. He looked at her in her ruffled light purple dress alongside the aquarium, and she looked so beautiful. His face became more solemn as he was awed by her perfection.

”Akira, will you date me?” He asked.

Akira turned and looked at the young man with surprise and approval at his moxie. Moreover, she liked his directness because it allowed her to clarify things.

”Sorry, I have someone I like.” She responded.

Hajime felt his heart sink at the answer, but he was unwilling to give up just like that.

”Give me a chance to prove myself. I believe that I can be better than whoever it is.” He said earnestly.

Akira was going to respond, but she caught the sight of someone walking up behind Hajime. Her lips stretched into an involuntary smile as she looked at him.

Hajime was enchanted by that pure and heartfelt smile and thought that she was willing to give him a chance. However, his dream was cut short in an instant.

”I see you have become quite brave in the last few weeks. You even dare to hit on your brother's wife.”