Her mouth loosened and she almost grinned… But it was not the time to be ecstatic.
“Certainly… I didn’t want to go on matchmaking meetings. That’s a fact. …I couldn’t say no to it, so I reluctantly underwent it. That was also the case with my engagement to Yuzuru-san at first. But now, it’s different. While I was with him… I was attracted to him and fell in love with him. I wish to marry Yuzuru-san… Please… Please allow me and Yuzuru-san to get married.”
Then Arisa bowed deeply to Naoki.
Naoki was …silent.
What if he says no?
What if he gets angry?
Unimaginable anxiety struck Arisa.
Her heart thumped so hard that she thought it might burst.
“…It’s been a while, huh?”
Arisa looked up.
Naoki had …a very calm expression on his face, contrary to Arisa’s imagination.
Somehow, he seemed to be happy.
“Um, what does that…”
“No, I’m sorry… I’m just a little surprised that it’s been so long since you’ve voiced your opinion so clearly.”
Naoki said, then …slowly bent his back.
At first, Arisa had no idea what Naoki was doing.
And, Naoki… bowed his head to Arisa.
“I’m sorry. I didn’t realize that I was forcing you into an arranged marriage.”
“E, eh!? U-um… P-please, stop it… P-please raise your head!”
Arisa was bewildered by Naoki’s completely different attitude from usual.
In her mind, Naoki was… a dignified father with absolute power at home, for better or worse.
“I should’ve talked with you more. I was foolish. Please forgive me.”
“I-I understand… I-I will forgive you.. so please..”
Please raise your head.
When Arisa said that, Naoki slowly raised his head.
“It’s not my intention to force you to get married. Then I’ll ask you this… you wish to marry Yuzuru-kun, don’t you?”
“Yes.”
Arisa answered Naoki’s question clearly.
She looked at Naoki steadily from the front.
I see, Naoki nodded quietly.
“All right. Then… as a father, I’ll support your love.”
At Naoki’s words, Arisa involuntarily blushed and turned her eyes away.
She felt ashamed now that she had spoken so loudly about her love for Yuzuru.
“It’s not like… I’m in love…”
“Hmm? You’re not…?”
“No, I am.!”
When Naoki tilted his head, Arisa said loudly, her face turning red.
Then, she clearly expressed her intentions to Naoki.
“Please inform the Takasegawa family and Takasegawa-san to proceed with the engagement of Yuzuru-san and me in earnest.”
Naoki nodded significantly at Arisa’s words.
Thus…, the engagement of Arisa and Yuzuru was officially recognized by the Amagi family.
“Hmm, you guys are so in love after all. Arisa-san, why didn’t you just say so from the beginning? ….Please go ahead and explode everlastingly.”
“P-please stop it, Mei-chan! Don’t make fun of me!”
AN:
Those who sleep on their rights are not worthy of protection
Heaven helps those who help themselves.
If you are unwilling to help yourself, if you cannot even hold the hand that is extended to you, don’t you think that you have neither the right nor the value to be helped?
That’s why I had Arisa-chan wipe her ass by herself.
I think she is now a little more suitable to be the bride of the Takasegawa family.