Himegi-san a Bride from the Future Begs Me to Confess My Love to Her Again - Volume 1 Chapter 2.17

Date 17

“That’s a relief. If Touka disappeared for a whole month or two, the police would likely get involved, and my father-in-law might end up burying me in the mountains. To be honest, I was racking my brain trying to come up with excuses, but this is reassuring.”

“That’s about all I have to convey. Any questions?”

“Well… When you time travel, what happens to this wedding dress?”

“Huh? What do you mean?”

“I’m not gonna show up naked like the Terminator, right?”

“I don’t know about the Terminator, but your clothing remains the same. If it’s something small enough to carry, you can take it with you.”

“Thank god! So, can I bring this bag with me?”

“If it’s that small, it shouldn’t be a problem. Grandchild, close your eyes, turn the crown of the pocket watch, and recall the memories of the day you want to return to. If you do that, you should be able to go back six years.”

“Thank you. For once, thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

“Hmph, that was an unnecessary remark. I wonder who you take after…”

“To me, it looks like the two of you are quite alike.”

” ” Ha?! ” “

“…nevermind.”

“Well then, I’ll go back to the past for a bit.”

I hold the pocket watch tightly and approach my beloved husband.

“Hmm?”

“Come on, stand up. I think we need to say goodbye to each other.”

I make him stand and press my lips against his in a kiss.

“Ugh..this is more intense than the kiss during the vows…”

For Ha-kun, it’s just a minute of an event, but for me, it means being apart for two months.

To say I’m not going to be lonely would be a lie.

So, I fiercely press my lips against his with all my heart.

“Hey-hey! You haven’t forgotten that I’m here, have you?”

My sister started to protest, so I decided to stop the kiss here.

“Oh, but Ha-kun and Harune, you both have to kneel on the floor until I return.”

” “…Huh? Why?” “

“Do you recognize what this is?”

With a slightly annoyed expression, I show the item my husband purchased without my permission from my bag.

“How… How did you get that?”

“My eyes can’t be deceived.”

I was wondering what the two of them were doing sneaking around together… it turns out they had gone and bought an expensive item again!

Naturally, I intercepted the delivery from the courier before it reached my husband.

“Really, giving a high school girl a hundred-thousand-yen gift card to try to win her favor? Are you trying to be a sugar daddy or what!”

“…Sugar daddy… That’s a nostalgic term…”

It’s nice that he cares for my little sister, but he’s spoiling her too much.

“Anyway, I’m confiscating this card.”

“So stingy! This is something Ha-kun promised to give me as a present! It’s Harune’s.”

“Y-Yeah. I made a promise that I’d give it to her if she won the violin contest, so I worked hard to get it.”

“Be quiet! A high school student doesn’t need a hundred-thousand-yen card!”

Only I can call him by that name…

“Hey, that’s oppressive!”

“I won’t accept any complaints. If you really want the card, buy it with your own money.”

“If a high school student wants to enjoy their youth, they don’t have time for part-time jobs…”

——Stares

“Ugh, never mind. Anyway, Touka-san, no need to get so angry…”

“For now, when I get back, both of you are getting a lecture. Be prepared!”

“Okay…”

“Stingy!”

Ha-kun looks sad as he sits in seiza waiting.

Naturally, my sister Harune, though she wears a discontented expression, sits next to Ha-kun in seiza as well.

“It’s not easy for you either, son-in-law…”

With an exasperated expression, Grandma commented.

“Touka-nee…”

“What is it?”

“Be careful.”

Harune’s face shows a hint of worry.

Well, considering I’m about to travel to the past, it’s natural for my family to feel concerned.

“Also, please make sure my birthday party goes well.”

“Huh? Why?”

“Because when my birthday party got canceled last time, I was really down… And Harune has been regretting it all this time. If I can go back to that day six years ago, Harune definitely wants to play the violin. So, please, convince me when you’re back to six years ago!”

“…Okay. I’ll include that as one of my goals.”

Harune is overjoyed at those words.

She may have become a high school student and somewhat matured, but she’s still very much a child…

“Harune, is there anything else you want me to pass on?”

“…As promised, please tell her I won the violin competition.”

“Got it. I’ll make sure to convey that message.”

Thank you. Honestly, there are probably things you also want to say if you could go back six years.

But this time, I want you to let me handle that…

“Oh, and tell her that I’m more beautiful and popular than Touka-nee.”

“Huh? Who’s more beautiful than me?”

“Harune-chan, the fresh JK!”

Harune strikes an intentionally cute pose with both hands near her face.

“Ugh. To think she’d claim she’s more beautiful than me just because she’s a fresh high school girl. So silly.”

Well, I’ll let her know that this child is still as cheeky and lively as ever in the future.

“Oh, right. I’m giving this box to Touka.”

Saying that, Ha-kun produces a DVD case seemingly out of thin air and hands it to me.

I accept it and check inside.

“There’s nothing inside?”

“That’s a gift for your sister. When she opens it, Natsumi-san will appear.”

“So, it’s one of your favourite magic tricks. Got it, I’ll give it to my sister.”

“Touka, be careful.”

“Thanks. Well then, I’m going for real this time!”

Waving to the three of them, I left the chapel with a mix of anxiety and hope.

And then, I dashed into the restroom cubicle where the lights were dimmed in the hotel.