6 Main Heroines Who Absolutely Want to Monopolize Me - V1 Chapter 2.3

6 Main Heroines Who Absolutely Want to Monopolize Me – Sakiho Shinagawa

Second candidate: Sakiho Shinagawa.

“And thus, Sakiho Shinagawa, 16 years old, second-year high school student, came here to marry Shinichi for real!”

My childhood friend, who always appears with her usual smile, is dressed up more than usual and introduces herself in her usual tone.

“As expected, Sakiho already knew about this study abroad, huh?”

“Isn’t it common sense that I should know about this?”

“It’s not a common sense, Sakiho is just unreasonable…”

I had already expected Sakiho to come when I received the invitation to the Love Study Abroad.

『Anyway, there’s an even bigger surprise. Not from me, though. It’s a huge surprise present for you from someone else.』

『Hmm, I tried to oppose it, to be honest. But, you know, when the sender is the sender…』

With Sakiho knowing about this study abroad, all the mysterious remarks from yesterday make sense.

“Sigh… Sakiho really knows everything, huh?”

“I don’t know everything. Just about you, Shinichi.”

Sakiho says that with a smug expression again.

“By the way, why do you have such a satisfied look on your face? Were you that happy that I came?”

“No, it’s just that when I see Sakiho, I feel at ease.”

“Is that so? Ehehe…”

Sakiho had a bashful smile in response to my words.

“…No? That’s not it.”

But suddenly, she gives me a suspicious look.

“Shinichi, you looked like you were being charmed by the first girl, didn’t you?! You had the same face after somehow avoiding the beautiful newspaper sales lady when she came to the house before!”

She figured it out…! Wait a second!

“But back then, Sakiho, you weren’t at my home. How did you see my face?”

“Seeing that is an obvious, natural thing to happen.”

” ….. “

What was I even saying about feeling at ease when I saw Sakiho?

It’s the complete opposite!

“Anyway, for Shinichi to agree to this talk…Isn’t marriage a ‘huge burden’ for you?”

“Well, I guess… Were you surprised?”

“No. If it was Shinichi, I thought you’d take it if it was for your dream. That’s why I didn’t like it. I’m always here for you if you simply need a marriage partner.”

Sakiho continues to ramble on as usual, and I decide to ask her something I’ve been thinking about.

“If it were to happen, would you really be okay with that, Sakiho?”

“What’s wrong? You suddenly have such a serious expression.”

“Because it’s a serious topic. It’s about Sakiho’s future, okay?”

“Hmm…?”

Until now, Sakiho has always conveyed her feelings in a playful manner.

Perhaps she knew that as a minimalist in interpersonal relationships, I would never seriously respond to her approach.

Even if she doesn’t know everything, she should know everything about me, given that she is Sakiho.

However, this love study abroad is not just child’s play.

If chosen, she has to genuinely marry me.

That’s why I need to confirm her intentions.

“Does Sakiho really have the intention to marry me?”

“Of course I do. You should already know that.”

Sakiho immediately responds.

“Huh? Haven’t I said it so many times before? That I have a ‘first love supremacist’ principle?”

That has always been her assertion.

“I know that, but…”

” ‘I know that, but I don’t understand,’ is that what you’re saying? Well, let me explain it again since it’s the last time.”

Saying that, she clears her throat.

The highlight fades away from her eyes.

Have I unintentionally pressed that switch…?

“I don’t just have an unfounded ‘first love supremacist’ belief. There are clear reasons and evidence behind the belief that being with your first love is the happiest. It’s very simple. Because ‘the first love is the standard for everything.’…”

At this point, there’s no room for doubt I pressed that switch.

“…If, hypothetically, I were to date someone other than Shinichi in the future… Ahhh, just thinking about it makes me feel sick and nauseous. But since Shinichi doesn’t seem to understand, I’ll reluctantly make this assumption. It’s purely hypothetical, imaginary, and impossible——no, I shouldn’t even entertain such thoughts, but can you listen to me with that understanding?”

Sakiho, in a dress, approaches me slowly; it feels like a scene from a psycho-horror movie.

“If I were to date someone other than you, Shinichi, I’d end up thinking about you whenever I’m with that person. I’d compare how you’d react in this situation, comparing how you’d hold me, comparing the feeling of your lips… I’d keep doing that, over and over, forever! So, if I have the choice, I’d rather marry my first love and experience all the ‘firsts’ with that person. Sometimes people say things like, ‘The first person you date might not be your soulmate, so date different people to find out.’ But I don’t understand the desire to date various people and be selective. Because…”

Probably running out of breath, she takes a quick breath and declares.

“I want to give everything from my ‘first’ to my ‘last’ to you.”

“Sakiho, okay. I understand, so…!”

Overwhelmed by the amount of information, the content, and the atmosphere, I try to stop her by pressing on Sakiho’s shoulder.

“Really? You really understand?”

“Yeah, I do.”

I’m not lying. At this moment, that’s how I feel, or at least that’s what I think.

My concern lies not in Sakiho’s current feelings but in the question of whether the magic of love will eventually wear off.

Trying to find a meaningful answer here would be futile.

Perhaps I can only clarify such matters in the future during the rest of the love study abroad.

“Actually, I’m already making quite a concession, and I’m enduring a lot. I feel frustrated that my feelings, which I’ve conveyed with my life on the line, aren’t getting through. I’m upset that you’re looking for a bride even though I’m right here. I want you to understand that too.”

Sakiho, who is usually lighthearted, now speaks with emotions laid bare.

“Well, for now, I’ll let you participate in this study abroad. But after we get married, make sure not to have eyes for anyone else. It’s to engrave in your memory that you chose me out of your own will.”

“Sakiho…”

“I’m not going to lose, okay?”

Saying that, she blossoms into a radiant smile.