Chapter 213 IF Route: Katakuri - Proposal
"Katakuri, you're really tall."
While enjoying afternoon tea with Katakuri, Violet looked up at the tall man sitting opposite her and couldn't help but sigh.
No matter how many times she looks at it, she still finds it amazing that the man in front of her, whose face she has to crane her neck to see, is actually her boyfriend.
"I'm so amazing," Violet exclaimed.
Katakuri's hand holding the donut froze, and he said in a tone that was somewhat aggrieved and uncertain, "Vill, don't you like it?"
Katakuri really likes Violet's figure.
The girl is small and cute, but she can unleash a strength no less than her mother's. When she is alone with him in the mochi shop, she will be completely unguarded.
Katakuri only needs to lower his head slightly to see the cute whorl of hair on Violet's head, her slender neck, and the faint indentation of her back hidden under her collar.
That was a scene only he could see.
It was a unique gift given to him by his lovely, doll-like lover.
Ah, that's it.
"I can't believe it," Violet thought helplessly as she heard Katakuri's muffled voice.
Despite being a tall, imposing pirate whose very name strikes fear into the hearts of many, Katakuri surprisingly enjoys acting cute and affectionate when he's alone with Violet.
Just like now.
Vera rested her chin on her hand, her gaze sweeping over Katakuri's red hair, handsome eyebrows and eyes, high nose bridge, soft and warm lips, as well as cute little sharp teeth and the sutures on both sides of his mouth.
After a period of Violet's persistent affirmation of Katakuri, Katakuri has reconciled with the stitches on his mouth and even accepted and liked the feeling of Violet raising her hand to sweep across the stitches on both sides of his cheeks when she is held in his arms and kissed him.
This gave Katakuri the feeling that everything about him, including his most unbearable and helpless past, was deeply favored by Violet.
Perospero had warned Katakuri that he was getting too involved and that his emotions were being led too far by Violet.
Katakuri was delighted to hear this and saw it as proof that his relationship with Violet had progressed further.
Perospero: "..."
However, judging from the current situation, Perospero's pessimistic prediction that his most talented younger brother would become a pathetic love-obsessed person has probably become a reality.
Fortunately, Violet was always able to easily soothe Katakuri's unease.
"No, how could that be? My favorite is Little Glutinous Rice."
"Little Rice" is the nickname between Vil and Katakuri. Although Katakuri is not exactly soft, he is definitely fragrant. Vil's favorite thing to do is to sit on Katakuri's lap, bury her face in Katakuri's chest, and smell the sweet rice fragrance emanating from him.
Katakuri blushed adorably as he was looked at by Violet with a smile and heard her unique way of addressing him.
“I like Violet the most too.” Katakuri said, glancing at the chocolate-coated donut in his hand. “I like her even more than I like donuts.”
Wow, I really, really like that!
Violet opened her arms to Katakuri, who immediately understood and transformed his arms into long, soft rice strips, wrapping Violet up and pulling her close.
Vera sat on Katakuri's lap, looking at the pink vertical stripe tattoo on his chest.
"Katakuri, do you... want to get married?"
"Get married?!"
Katakuri, who was holding Violet in his arms and enjoying the warmth of his lover, looked at Violet in surprise upon hearing this.
Wow, that was so sudden!
Actually, it wasn't that sudden... Violet blinked innocently at Katakuri, who was slightly startled by her suggestion.
In a normal relationship, at this stage, it's time to consider the future.
Ordinary pirates would probably value freedom more and dislike marital relationships that represent constraints and responsibilities, but the Charlotte family is an anomaly among pirates.
The Charlotte family places great importance on marriage, not only because the vast network that extends through marriage carries Queen Tottoland's ambition to control the world, but also because marriage itself means the emergence of new family members.
While there are indeed those like Charlotte who only see their marriage partners as tools, their purely transactional marriages are clearly different from Violet's.
What Vera was talking about was a sacred ritual that truly took their relationship a step further, making them a family.
Violet wanted to become his family.
During an ordinary afternoon tea, as Violet sat on his lap and nestled in his arms, enjoying a peaceful and undisturbed time together, she expressed her desire to become his family.
Katakuri felt like his heart was turning into a sugar-coated donut.
Violet couldn't help but laugh as she looked at Katakuri, who was staring at her blankly. "Why are you so surprised? In Whole Cake Island, it would be strange for a relationship like ours to last this long."
No, it should be said that Violet and Katakuri are the only couple who have a free and open relationship.
Violet looked at the cute icing on Katakuri's lips and asked, "Does Katakuri not want to marry me?"
"I, I do!"
Katakuri quickly replied, only realizing afterward that he seemed to have stolen the woman's line. But fearing that Violet might change her mind, Katakuri couldn't help but nod vigorously, feeling embarrassed.
"I do, Violet, I want to be your husband, and I will be a good husband."
Katakuri bent down, and the metal spikes on his body softened at that moment.
"Give me a chance, okay, Violet?"
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Katakuri's older brother is getting married!
This news spread like wildfire throughout the country!
The little Charlottes were all shocked to hear this news, but after a little while, they felt that it was perfectly normal.
Indeed, Katakuri and Violet have been dating for so long that the little Charlottes have gone from being terrified of Katakuri, who is always surrounded by pink bubbles, to being completely used to it now.
At the little Charlottes' tea party, Fuomeg shook the huge pink bow on her head and exclaimed excitedly.
"So, is Sister Violet going to marry into the Kingdom of Ten Thousand?"
Halmeg, also one of the decaptors, crossed her arms over her chest and said expectantly, "Given Katakuri and Violet's status, it must be a very luxurious wedding!"
"Will Sister Violet be living on Wheat Island from now on? Does that mean we can visit her more often?"
"Ah, that wretched woman! Katakuri-nii-san finally got her way!"
As the most popular older brother, Katakuri's every move attracts a lot of attention, and his younger siblings are naturally very interested in Katakuri and Violet's relationship.
Unlike their somewhat worried older siblings, most of the younger Charlottes were simply enjoying the spectacle from the sidelines, seemingly happy to be shipping the couple. Many families in Whole Cake Island have children who get married, but it's rare to see couples like Violet and Katakuri who seem to shower everyone with affection wherever they go.
Smoothie, who was already widowed, calmly sipped her juice: "Maybe it's Katakuri who moved to R'lyeh."
"Huh? What?!"
"How could that be? Isn't it usually the bride who stays on the island where the groom is stationed?!"
"But, but Vera doesn't seem to be an ordinary bride..."
“Yes, indeed, Violet is also the lord of an island, and, and she is also considered the captain of R'lyeh, just like Mom? Mom’s husbands would live with her on Whole Cake Island until the children were born.”
"So it's Katakuri-nii getting married this time? Does that mean we won't be able to see Katakuri-nii every day anymore?!"
"What? That damned woman actually had this idea?"
"Waaaah, no! Katakuri-nii-san..."
"So, is it Katakuri who's getting married this time? I'll miss him!"
Perospero, who was about to discuss the wedding arrangements with Smoothie, heard bursts of wailing coming from inside as he approached the place. Among them were words like "Katakuri, I will always miss you" and "Katakuri, I will remember to visit you every year."
Perospero: "..."
Something about that sounded a little off. He awkwardly licked the candy cane in his hand, coughed lightly, and went inside.
"Brother Perospero!"
Perospero picked up his younger brother, who was less than knee-high, and wiped away the tears that were about to fall from his face.
"What's wrong? Didn't you like the desserts at the tea party? Why are you crying?"
The boy, who was being held in Perospero's arms and given candy, squirmed shyly and remained silent.
Smoothie calmly said, "They're worried that they won't see Katakuri again after he 'gets married'."
"Pfft!" Perospero was so startled he almost bit his tongue. "Wh-what?!"
Katakuri?! Married off?!
My God, he never heard languages arranged like this in his entire life!
“That’s normal,” Smoothie said calmly. “Just like all of Mom’s husbands.”
Perospero wanted to say that Katakuri was much stronger than those guys who were only a little different in race, but then he thought that Violet's strength and sphere of influence were also greater than his mother's.
"...It's still different. Violet likes Katakuri."
That's true. Charlotte and the others have witnessed their relationship. In fact, Smoothie always thought that Violet and Katakuri would continue in this informal relationship, but she never expected that it was Violet who first proposed to get married.
Because you like him, you want to give Katakuri a formal identity? Katakuri must have been overjoyed at that moment.
Perospero was helpless; there was nothing he could do, since his younger brother was a hopeless romantic.
"MAMAMA!" Queen Tottoland, sitting opposite Violet, stuffed a whole plate of cream puffs into her mouth, the raspberry cream filling sticking to her bright red lips like blood. "I never expected that you would propose to me."
As Lingling spoke, her imposing eyes fixed on the young girl in front of her.
Because of her past experiences, Lingling has a fixed idea that a woman can only have two attitudes toward men and relationships.
One type is like her and Smoothie, who treat their so-called "husbands" merely as tools to achieve their goals, paying them little more attention than the weeds at their feet.
Another type is like Flameflower, Stussy, and Shakky, who value their beloved men more than anything else, and are willing to give up anything—the future, power, and crew—without hesitation in order to be with them.
Lingling had always thought that Vera was the former, but now, looking at Vera's serious expression, she felt that her judgment was wrong.
Unlike what she imagined, Vel didn't treat Katakuri as just a toy that could be replaced at any time.
The corners of her lips, which had been upturned by the delicious dessert, gradually flattened as the powerful aura of this sea emperor pressed down on Violet like a surging tide.
"MAMA... are you serious?"
When Lingling stared at her, Vera simply raised her hand to her chin and nodded slightly, dispelling the intense pressure without a trace.
"Of course, I take all my decisions very seriously."
“…I agree.” Lingling reached for another piece of cake on the table, as if the threat had never existed. “Katakuri, you’re really lucky.”
Not only does she possess the best talent among her children, but she also receives unwavering feedback and recognition from Violet after falling in love with her.
"That kid is very naive in this respect."
As Violet was leaving, Lingling suddenly said, "MAMA, be nicer to him."
Violet paused, turning to look at Lingling. She was surprised that this person, who seemed to have no particular affection for her children, would say such a thing at this moment.
However, Vera didn't need Linling's warnings or reminders. Katakuri was the person she liked, and little Mochi was so cute and wonderful, so of course Vera would spoil him in every way.
Violet replied matter-of-factly.
"That's natural."
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It's Katakuri, who loves to act cute! [starry eyes]
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