Chapter 88 The Third Bride/ Coming Full Circle (2/2)
「Make us beautiful?」
“What is he talking about?” Aoba blinked her eyes in confusion.
「Making the woman you love become beautiful, isn’t that something people often say? I really want to confirm if it’s possible. Kohaku-san, compared to the first time I met her, you’d be surprised at how much more beautiful she’s become. So much so that I sometimes feel like my soul is being taken away when I look into her eyes, she’s become extremely beautiful that it makes me shiver. You might call me conceited, but I really believe that Kohaku has become so beautiful since she fell in love with me, and it’s because we continue to be in love.」
「That Azumaya-san?」
Aoba was muttering to herself. Taiyou understood the meaning behind her mutter. Taiyou places more power into the hand that held her shoulder.
「Kohaku-san has become like so, and I want to continue to keep her that way. Moreover, I want all the girls who are together with me to be in love for a very long time, and keep all of them blooming.」
Cutting his words short for a moment, he strengthened his resolve before saying it once more.
「That is my dream」
「Yes…. I see, but how about Hayakawa-san and her sisters」
「That’s the thing」
Taiyou smiled ironically.
「Their dream is to create a harem, creating a harem, they want to be one of the people in it. I’m sure you’ve heard the expression, “falling in love with being in love” haven’t you? I think they are probably in love with the idea of being in a harem. Not really in love with me.」
「But, I think that they really do like Natsuno-kun」
「I don’t doubt it. But how do I put this?」
Taiyou scratches his head showing a bittersweet smile.
「Although this may just be my selfish desire, but one day I want to make them stop saying the word harem」
「…..You’re being jealous, aren’t you?」
「……Perhaps.」
He showed a strained smile for an instant, but then he adjusted his expression back to normal.
「So, what about your dreams」
For the third time, the same question was asked. Aoba who was reluctant to speak a while ago, was now quiet as she carefully considered her answer. This time Taiyou also stayed silent, and without urging her on, he just waited patiently. They entered the shopping district from the residential area and the station came into view from far away. The number of pedestrian passer-by’s increased, there was even some people who looked with irritation at the two who embraced each other’s shoulder.
Ignoring these people, Taiyou just walks slowly. Before long, Aoba opens her mouth.
「I want to become like my mothers」
「Become like them? In what way?」
「My Mum, Mama and Mother. I want to be as close as they are with each other, laughing together, sometimes arguing and also crying together. I think that, they will always be there for each other forever. …… I want to have that kind of relationship where we can live happily for a long time」
Talking gracefully and slowly, her words were packed with emotion. Anyone who heard her talk would know that it was her true wish.
「It seems like I am not a part of that dream」
Taiyou spoke out teasingly, but not in an unpleasant manner. Imagining her getting along really well with his girls, somehow gave him this strange sense of happiness.
「Umm, that is….. I’m sorry」
「Ahaha, that’s alright, you don’t have to apologize. I kind of understand how you feel. Perhaps, your father also had the same feelings as me. Though that’s just my guess.」
「Natsuno-kun…..」
Aoba whispers his name. Taiyou stopped walking, he drew her even closer and gave her a light kiss. Aoba was blushing and he whispered into her ears.
「If that is your dream, I’m sure it will come true」
「Eh?」
「That’s because―」
Saying this, Taiyou turned his line of vision ahead. Following his gaze, Aoba also looks to the front. In that moment, the girl in his arms held her breath at the scene in front of her.
「Why…….」
「Do you even need to ask? I’m sure you already understand it yourself, don’t you?」
「But…..」
「They couldn’t wait any longer― for your arrival.」
Saying that, Taiyou pushes her back with the arm that was on her shoulder and sent her out. Yes, her dream will surely be fulfilled. You may even say that it was being realized right now. Pushing her back gently he remained standing in place.
In front of the two people was, Kotone, Suzune, Kazane and lastly Kohaku. Over the other side of the ticket gate, these girls were waiting for her. The girls were impatient to meet their new family member, and they were so excited that they got on the train and came to pick her up.