Himegi-san a Bride from the Future Begs Me to Confess My Love to Her Again - Volume 2 Chapter 3.4

The Story Created by Me and the Princess 4

“Ha-kun…”

“…..”

“Thank you so much… really…for helping our family…”

—Huh? Family? What is she talking about?

Wait, is she sleep-talking?

Then, I hear soft snores coming from her.

It appears she has fallen asleep.

“I can’t really tell her to go back to her room now…”

Having no other option, I decided to sleep as we were.

But, of course, there was no way I could actually sleep, and my eyes remainedwould sharpntil the morning.

I openedSlowly, my eyes that were shut.

Sleeping next to me is a woman with the same face as the one I love…

I kind of understand why the Prince in Snow White would kiss a stranger like Snow White upon meeting her.

He probably felt the same way I do now.

“Ah, there’s no way I’m getting any sleep tonight…”

And so, the sleepless nights continued.

***

Then morning came.

If the clock on the wall is accurate, it’s just past six.

It seems I was wrong, I managed to get about two hours of sleep.

When I get out of bed, Touka-san is no longer there.

It appears she got up and left the room while I was sleeping.

I proceed to leave the room and head for the living room.

When I entered the living room, Touka-san was busily preparing breakfast.

“Good morning.”

“Good morning, Ha-kun.”

Touka-san’s face was flushed.

Was it because she was shy? Or was it because she felt embarrassed about her behavior last night?

Either way, I had to make something clear.

“Touka-san.”

“Wh-what is it?”

“Please don’t drink in public by mistake.”

“Y-yes!”

At my words, her shoulders slumped and she looked utterly dejected.

“That’s a promise.”

“I’ll engrave it in my heart…”

“And how’s the hangover?”

“There’s no problem. So please don’t glare at me. I-I’m sorry. I’m reflecting on it…”

Her voice, fragile as though it might disappear at any moment, conveyed her apology.

Well, she seems to be remorseful, so I’ll forgive her.

“Good to hear you’re not hungover. There’s something important I need you to do today.”

“Me?”

Yes, there’s an important role for Touka-san today.

I can’t send her back to the future before she fulfills it.

“…Touka-san, let’s get married today.”

***

And then, by early afternoon——

Natsumi-san and I were waiting outside the hospital room.

Why are we sitting on a bench in the corridor?

It’s because we’re about to have a small wedding ceremony in Natsumi-san’s hospital room.

Yes, right now, the room is being used by Touka-san to change into her wedding dress.

One of the reasons Touka-san came to this time was to report her marriage to Natsumi-san.

I think she probably planned to show Natsumi-san the video of the wedding ceremony that I witnessed.

However, there was an unexpected problem.

For some unknown reason, Touka-san’s red smartphone broke, and we couldn’t show her the video of the wedding ceremony.

I tried various things to fix the smartphone, but unfortunately, there was nothing I could do with my limited knowledge.

Instead, we decided to hold the wedding ceremony in front of Natsumi-san today.

Well, the ceremony will likely consist only of taking photos of Touka-san in her wedding dress…

“Wow~~! Hakuba-kun, you’re such a thoughtful guy! Thanks a bunch for setting up a wedding ceremony just for me!”

Natsumi-san was thrilled at the prospect of seeing Touka-san in her wedding dress.

As usual, light words flowed freely from her mouth, but her complexion was visibly worse than before, and she had grown thinner.

She can still walk normally, but her condition is unlikely to improve.

As much as I hate to think about it, how much longer does Natsumi-san have to live?

“…..”

“Hmm? What’s with that serious face?”

“I’m wondering if you’re really happy about this…”

I spoke my thoughts frankly.

“…I think it could make some people feel complicated, talking about what will happen after they’re gone. At least for me, I would feel a bit conflicted.”

If it were a story about hundreds of years in the future, I wouldn’t care.

However, discussing a future just a few years away in which I’m not there feels a little lonely, even if it’s something to be celebrated.

Considering this, is what we’re doing today truly for Natsumi-san’s benefit?

“Hakuba-kun, despite your appearance, you’re a considerate bo…”

“…Is that even a compliment?”

“I’m just speaking my honest opinion. …Well, I’d be lying if I said I’m not a bit lonely. If possible, I would’ve wanted to see Touka-chan’s wedding ceremony with my own eyes and directly tell her, ‘Congratulations on your wedding!’…”

“…Am I perhaps being incredibly cruel to you?”

“Being considerate has its downsides too. It’s great to be thoughtful, but you’ll end up with a hole in your stomach if you keep it up.”

“I’d rather avoid that…”

“Then find someone who will take care of you. It’s better to have someone who will kindly embrace you even when you show your weaknesses.”

“I’ll keep that in mind.”

“You should.”

“Oh, right. Thank you for the meat. It was incredibly delicious!”

(TN: It doesn’t literally mean that there will be a hole in one’s stomach, but rather, it means that he could be stressed or worried to the point that it could have a negative impact on his health.)

I bowed my head slightly to Natsumi-san and expressed my gratitude.

“No problem-no problem. It’s a farewell gift for Touka-chan, who’s going back to the future. More than that, I will miss you…”

“I guess so…”

I’d be lying if I said I wouldn’t miss Touka-san too.

“Still, she has a place to return to. That’s great…”

“Yeah, that’s right.”

That’s why I want to send her off with a smile in the end.

“Well, for me, I’ll finally be free from all the lovey-dovey stories.”

“Ahaha… Was it all just lovey-dovey stories?”

“Mmm, mostly her bragging about her husband. Well, there were other things too…”

For some reason, Natsumi-san stared intently at my face.

“Thank you.”

“Why are you thanking me?”

She tightly gripped my hand with both of hers.

“Anyway, thank you…”

“Yes?”

As we were having such a conversation, a small child appeared in front of us, making light footsteps.

It was the little girl who had previously shown up in the hospital room with a picture book.

The little girl showed us something with a beaming smile.