My Parents Gave Me a House So I Decided to Start a Marriage and My Childhood Friend Ran for It, so We Got Married and I Won in Life!
“Phew. …… Draft finished. ……”
I finish the draft of the picture I’m working on and look up.
This picture is the name of a manga I’m going to post on a video site.
At this rate, I’ll be able to post it earlier than planned.
“Ah, I think I’ll go shopping. ……”
I looked at my watch and saw that it was about 3:00 p.m.
I had to buy some ingredients for dinner.
I grabbed my eco-bag and my bag, made sure my wallet and phone were in it, and left the house.
My goal is to get to the nearest supermarket.
After 15 minutes of walking, I arrive at the supermarket and pull out my cart.
“What shall I cook today? ……”
The only thing that comes to mind is the smile of my beloved husband.
Takuya eats everything with relish.
So, I want to make more delicious food to make him happy.
“Ah, shrimp is cheap ……, then I’ll make shrimp chili today.”
The menu for today’s dinner was decided.
I buy the other ingredients that are cheap and the seasonings that are missing.
“Ah, this is the one that Takuya likes. …… I’m going to buy this one too.”
I put the soy sauce crackers that Takuya likes in the cart.
The other day he told me he had gotten some new tea, so he would be happy.
I moved to the checkout counter, paid the bill, and packed my eco-bag.
I’m very satisfied with the results of today’s shopping.
I start walking home.
Then…
“Huh? Miyu chan?”
“……? Asuka-chan!”
I turned around and there was Asuka, Takuya’s younger sister.
Asuka-chan is like a younger sister to me as well, as the three of us used to play together with Takuya.
Well, now she is really my sister in law.
Asuka is a tour coordinator and travels all over the country, so I haven’t been able to see her when I greet her or anything.
“It’s been a long time, Miyu chan~!”
Asuka chan hugs me.
Her friendly personality has never changed.
“I’m glad to see you too. Are you here on business?”
“Yes! So I thought I’d come by and say hello since I could make some time. I tried to contact you, but maybe you haven’t seen it?”
“Really? Sorry …… I haven’t looked at my phone for a while. ……”
I hurried to check and found that Asuka chan had indeed sent me an email a few hours earlier.
I should have checked ……
“Do you mind if I interrupt you? You’re newlyweds, and if I’m intruding, I’d rather not do it today.”
“It’s totally fine. I want to talk with Asuka-chan for the first time in a while too.”
“Yay!~”
Asuka-chan smiled.
I walked alongside Asuka-chan and went home while giving her an update on my recent situation.
“Excuse me. It’s been a long time since I’ve been in this house. ……”
“Please take your time.”
“Thank you. Oh, that’s right. Here is a souvenir! Shingenmochi cakes from Yamanashi Prefecture!~”
“Thank you ……! I’ll serve it with tea when Takuya comes home later.”
We moved to the living room and sat down facing each other.
We sat facing each other in the living room and reminisced.
The good times fly by so fast that I realize it’s time to start cooking.
“Sorry, I have to cook dinner. Please come and have dinner with us.”
“Eeh~! You don’t mind? Yay~! And I’ll help too!”
“You’ll help me?”
“Of course! I’ll help my sister-in-law!”
“Then, I’ll be counting on you.”
“Okay!”
The way she answered was just like Takuya, which made me laugh a little.
We started cooking in the kitchen, cooperating well together.
Asuka chan is also a good cook since she lives alone.
The preparation went faster than I expected, and when Takuya called me, it was ready.
“Thanks. It went faster than I thought.”
“If it’s this good, it’s fine! Miyu chan, you’re a good cook as always!”
We went back to the living room to talk about old times over a cup of tea.
After talking for a while, my phone vibrated.
I checked it and saw it was a text message from Takuya.
“Takuya will be home soon.”
“It’s been a while since I’ve seen onii chan~……… Oh, that’s right!”
Asuka chan laughed as if she had come up with something funny.
I wasn’t sure what that idea was until I had a bad feeling about it.
“Hey hey Miyu chan! Do you want to have dinner? Do you want to take a bath? Or do you want me ……? Do it!!”
“Eeeh………”
I couldn’t imagine myself doing that.
And …… embarrassing
I can’t invite someone myself when I haven’t do my first time yet
“Eeeh~! Do it!~”
“But ……”
“I’m sure onii chan will be delighted, you know?”
I was shocked by those words.
Takuya will be happy ……?
I was beginning to think that I might as well do it if that was the case.
I began to feel a tremor of embarrassment and Takuya’s pleasure.
“He will definitely be pleased! I, his sister, guarantee it!”
“…………. I understand. I’ll do it. ……”
“That’s the way it should be! I’m sure onii chan will be thrilled!”
I couldn’t help but nod.
…Because if Takuya is happy, I’ll be happy…
I begin to finish cooking with some apprehension.
And then…
“I’m home!~”
……he came!
I fearfully head to the front door and start speaking the words I mentioned.
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“Asuka chan was at home when it happened.”
I explained to Takuya in a frustrated tone.
Takuya also had a reluctant look on his face.
“Umm….I am really sorry …….”
There was a very awkward atmosphere between us.