Chapter 9 (2/2)
“… My love for him, will wither…”
“Yes. Although I’m used to hearing people say that ‘there is no love for eternity’, that is why to make it possible, they have to be mutually care for each other and keep hold of their feeling of love for each other while raising their affection together. Well, that is only what I personally think though. In Yuriko-san’s case, it is not heartless, but I think it is right to say that you are fed up with it. It is not rare you know, anybody would experience the same as you if they are in your shoes.”
“… Fed up with it.”
Those words went straight into Yuriko’s heart.
Being told that anybody would experience the same as her, it somehow lightened her heart.
For Yuriko who was raised in a sheltered life, love is something that will go for eternity and can only be severed until death come to separate them.
That is why, for her love for Kurahashi to disappear just like that made her think that something is wrong with her. And it kept bothering her.
However, after listening to what Asahina just said, Yuriko once again realized that there is still a difference in her way of thinking if compared to common sense.
Asahina’s words had a very convincing persuasive power in it, and Yuriko came to consent to it.
Because of that, Yuriko instinctively began to look at Asahina with a reverence gaze.
“Eh? What’s wrong?”
Being watched by Yuriko so suddenly made Asahina in a flustered state, that even anybody who saw him right now can tell that clearly.
“As expected of Asahina-sama. You are really knowledgeable in this area.”
“O-Oh please, I’m still unmarried you know? I knew that kind of knowledge from watching my parents and my elder brothers’ family. I don’t know anything about that in detail.”
“But still, thanks to you I feel more refreshed right now. Thank you very much, Asahina-sama.”
“You are welcome.”
“I believe the person who could have you as their husband would be very happy to have a husband that is so understanding like you.”
“Eh, ah, un. I-Is that so?”
To Yuriko, Asahina was a man who understand what is important to become a family and will become a great husband, but for Asahina, when he heard those words, he was so happy that he began to tremble and started to stutter when talking.
“Yes. That is why I pray that your feelings will pass through the person you yearned for one day.”
“T-Thanks. I see. I hope that would come true.”
Looking at Asahina had a dejected face, Yuriko was worried if she had said something wrong to him.
However, Asahina suddenly raised his face and began to call Yuriko’s name in a loud voice.
“Uhm, Yuriko-san!”
Right at the moment Asahina wanted to continue his words, BAAM, the door to Yuriko’s room was opened with a loud sound. The one who opened the door was Tsubaki accompanied with Kyousuke and they entered the room where Yuriko and Asahina was in.
Tsubaki and Kyousuke’s clothes and hands were smeared in dirt, also there’s a dirt with hand-like mark on their faces.
“Okaa-sama! Look, I made this!”
Saying that, Tsubaki showed a corolla made of white clovers in her hands and gestured Yuriko to crouch down.
Looking at Tsubaki, Yuriko crouched down like what Tsubaki wanted her to do and Tsubaki put the corolla on top of Yuriko’s head.
“How is it? Does it look good?”
“It looks so good, Okaa-sama. You are so pretty.”
“Thank you. Ara? Kyousuke-kun made one too?”
“Ah, yes.”
Seems like Kyousuke was restraining himself. He was standing one step away from Tsubaki and her mother.
However, Yuriko saw the corolla that Kyousuke hid behind him and talked to him casually.
Slowly, Kyousuke presented the corolla in his hands to Yuriko. Yuriko took the corolla and was surprised when she saw how neatly the corolla was made.
“Maa, this is done very well. Kyousuke-kun, seems like you are really skillful with your fingers.”
“It’s not… true.”
“It is true. How is it, Asahina-sama? You think so too, don’t you?”
“Yeah, it is done very well. As expected of Haruki’s son if I have to say.”
Asahina was praising Kyousuke’s dexterity in handling his fingers.
The praised Kyousuke was letting out an aura like he was saying “This is feels not bad”, and naturally made the edges of his lips raised and he began fidgeting.
Looking at that Kyousuke, Tsubaki began to feel relieved and took out the four-leaf clover from her pocket and presented it to her mother.
“Ara? A four-leaf clover?”
“Yes. I want to give it to you, Okaa-sama.”
“Thank you. I think I’ll make this as a pressed flower and use it as a bookmarker. I am looking forward to use this while reading a book.”
Yuriko was delighted and wrapped the flower with a tissue and inserted it in a book.
Looking at the delighted Yuriko, Tsubaki was satisfied and told them that they will go wash their hands, and left the room together with Kyousuke.
“Oi, Tsubaki. Are you fine with this? You only have 1 four-leaf clover you know?”
“It’s fine. Because I was looking for it for Okaa-sama after all.”
Kyousuke was a little surprised at the lack of desire of Tsubaki who easily said it.
“… Here”
Suddenly, Kyousuke hold out his hand toward Tsubaki. He opened his grasped hand, what in his hand was a four-leaf clover and he presented the flower to Tsubaki.
“Are you sure?”
“Yeah. Also, if I want a flower like this again I only have to search for it. I still have one four-leaf clover to give it as a present for Father so I don’t mind giving this one to you.”
“Thank you Kyou-chan!”
Overflowing with a smile, Tsubaki said her thanks to Kyousuke. She took the flower from Kyousuke’s hand, gently wrapped it in a handkerchief and put it in her pocket.
Tsubaki was thinking of hardening the flower with resin and make it as an accessory or a keychain.
“Did you know, Segawa said that today’s snack is a shortcake. As a thanks for the four-leaf clover, I will give my strawberry to you, Kyou-chan.”
Saying no more than that, Tsubaki began running toward the washroom to wash her hands.
Kyousuke was left behind was in a good mood when he saw how happy Tsubaki was, his lips naturally took a shape of a smile.
Kyousuke hadn’t known that a single word of gratitude could make his heart this warm until now.
But still, for a person from Mizushima to show improper behavior like running in a hallway, I guess I’ll warn her for this. With that in mind, Kyousuke began to chase after Tsubaki.
TL: Ellionora
Editor: Kevin
TL Note: Hi guys, it’s me Elli. I’m sorry for the irregular update. Stuffs happened here and I got my hands full so can’t do anything about translating. Anyway, good news. I have a long period holiday for a month so I can pump up more chapters from now on. Bad news, Kevin is stuck with his summer classes…. What? Nothing change? I guess so *Looking away*