·66｜Exclusive to Jinjiang·66 (Bonus Chapter Combined)
Arriving at the final destination of happiness.
The scene before my eyes kept swaying, and the fog blurred my vision.
Lai Chuan Huang Quan's red-rimmed eyes and soft sobbing became a sight to behold for another person.
"Huang Quan, look at me."
Spring rain soaks the heart of the flower, and the delicate blossoms are battered by the gale, their slender waists drooping. Hardness and softness collide, and flames and spring waters blend together, burning even more fiercely.
Her delicate fingers gripped the snow-white pillow, while a large hand forcefully squeezed between them. Her calf muscles tensed, her toes curled inward, and her cries were swallowed back down.
When Lai Chuan Huang Quan fell asleep, the moonlight outside the window was just right.
Kenji Hagiwara leaned down and kissed Yomi Raikawa on the corner of her forehead. The sleepy little girl whimpered and rubbed against the pillow a couple of times when she was kissed, slowing her breathing and becoming unusually docile.
The phone rang again, urging him to go home. Kenji Hagiwara sighed, smoothed a few wet strands of hair from Yomi Yorikawa's forehead with his fingers, and got up to go home.
In the Hagiwara family mansion, the living room was brightly lit. Mr. Hagiwara sat with his arms crossed in the main seat of the sofa, his face serious. Next to him, Kenji Hagiwara picked up a steaming cup of hot tea, took a sip, and slowly spoke: "Dad, what exactly do you want to say?"
Mr. Hagiwara frowned: "Second year of graduate school, Raikawa is a very good girl. If you really like her, you must seize the opportunity and not miss it."
Kenji Hagiwara smiled and said, "I know."
He lowered his eyes, his heart slowly sinking.
Due to her family background, Yomi Laichuan is extremely lacking in love. She likes to cling to Kenji Hagiwara, tugging at his clothes every day for a hug. But Yomi Laichuan's docile and affectionate way of snuggling in Kenji Hagiwara's arms hurts some people's feelings.
People generally say that women are prone to jealousy.
Kenji Hagiwara believes that men are more insidious and jealous. He sees them as arrogant, unrealistic, and prone to attacking their targets and frantically trying to make amends when they've been humiliated. He even goes so far as to judge women, labeling them as "jealous."
Just as Kenji Hagiwara commented before they started dating, Yomi Rikawa's qualities were the ideal template for most men when choosing a partner.
Just by looking at Lai Chuan Huangquan's spending habits, one can guess her family's wealth—a social class many people dream of. Lai Chuan Huangquan is also very intelligent, winning numerous scholarships, but she's not good at handling emotions. Her longing for love makes her more obedient and easier to deceive than other women. Her upbringing also makes her dislike troubling others, always suppressing her grievances, excessively easy to appease, and overly understanding. Lai Chuan Huangquan is also beautiful; being stared at by her bright, almond-shaped eyes for even a moment can be enough to steal your soul.
One by one, Lai Chuan Huang Quan became the most popular girl at Dongda University and even several surrounding universities.
Whether genuine or ulterior motives, Lai Chuan Huang Quan was always surrounded by men. Whenever she broke through the crowd and rushed into Hagiwara Kenji's arms, he could feel the envious or malicious gazes from those around him.
The University of Tokyo has never lacked outstanding talents with excellent overall qualities, nor has it lacked men as outstanding as Kenji Hagiwara. Once the police academy starts, Kenji Hagiwara will only be able to contact Yomi Yorikawa by phone. At that time, how many people will take advantage of his loophole and try to snatch Yomi Yorikawa away from him?
Thinking of this, Kenji Hagiwara leaned back on the sofa and sighed softly, "I was just afraid that someone would take her away, which is why I couldn't wait to bring her home."
“I guess it’s because I like her too much. Even when I hold her in my arms, I always feel like she’s floating in the sky,” Kenji Hagiwara said, raising his hand to ruffle his long hair. “Only when I write her down in my household registration and give her my surname do I feel like I truly own her.”
Every time Raikawa Yomi pulled him into her arms and gazed at him with her bright, glassy eyes, Hagiwara Kenji would tense his jawline and strain every muscle in his body. He wanted to hide Raikawa Yomi in his arms, not letting anyone see her. Yet, he also desperately wanted to show everyone that he had the best girlfriend in the world.
He wanted to marry Lai Chuan Huang Quan, that silly little rascal. Every single one of his future plans included her.
Entering the police station as a professional, he would earn a considerable income in five or eight years. Although he wouldn't be as wealthy as Mr. Lai Chuan, at least he wouldn't have to lower Lai Chuan's standard of living. Hagiwara Kenji knew that Lai Chuan was excellent and capable, and wouldn't stop Lai Chuan from pursuing his career, but he had already decided to support Lai Chuan.
“I will take care of the family’s daily expenses, and Huang Quan’s income will be kept as her own pocket money.”
There's no rush to have children; he doesn't plan to have any so early. Firstly, he's not yet ready to be a good father, and secondly, he believes Lai Chuan Huang Quan hasn't fully enjoyed her youth yet. He'd rather wait until she's at least twenty-six or twenty-seven before they sit down and discuss having children. If Lai Chuan Huang Quan doesn't want any, they can remain childless for life, no problem.
Kenji Hagiwara suddenly remembered a passage he had seen online.
The ultimate form of love is cowardice, insecurity, and possessiveness.
Even though Huang Quan had nestled in his arms countless times and he had kissed her forehead, he still felt uneasy, afraid that Huang Quan would be taken away. Only when he and Lai Chuan and Huang Quan became legally married could he feel a little at ease.
The next day, Kenji Hagiwara composed himself and knocked on the hotel room door with a smile. He carried several bags of different kinds of breakfast and ruffled Yomi Raikawa's hair as she opened the door.
Good morning, Huang Quan.
"Hmm, good morning."
Lai Chuan Huang Quan wore a long dress loosely, without even fastening the buttons at the chest. She rubbed her eyes, still sleepy.
She opened the door for Kenji Hagiwara, and without hesitation, turned around and crawled back into bed, only showing half of her face.
Kenji Hagiwara sat on the edge of the bed: "Are you still sleepy?"
Lai Chuan Huang Quan didn't open his eyes: "Hmm."
Her sleepy voice was soft and sweet, like a piece of glutinous rice cake that would slowly spring back to its original shape after being bitten into.
Kenji Hagiwara smiled, leaned down and gave Yomi Raikawa a big kiss on the cheek, and said softly, "Then sleep a little longer, and we'll go home after we've had a good sleep."
He placed breakfast on the coffee table, took off his trench coat, lifted the covers and crawled inside, pulling Lai Chuan Huang Quan into his arms. The woman, who was used to sleeping with a pillow, instinctively snuggled into his arms, curling up and gently rubbing her forehead against his chest.
"Go to sleep."
"Um."
With his breathing slowing down, Kenji Hagiwara closed his eyes and, embracing Yomi Rikawa, gradually drifted off to sleep.
...
Mr. Hagiwara used most of his savings to buy Kenji Hagiwara a small apartment in Tokyo. It was a second-hand apartment in a less desirable location, but it had two bedrooms and a living room, which would be adequate for a family of three.
During the house transfer, Mr. Hagiwara patted Kenji Hagiwara heavily on the shoulder: "This is all I can do for you, your old man. From now on, treat Yomi well and don't let her suffer any injustice while she's with you."
Kenji Hagiwara frowned, then smiled helplessly: "I understand. I won't let Yomi suffer any injustice."
My family likes Lai Chuan Huang Quan, which is a good thing.
but……
Kenji Hagiwara suddenly recalled his family's reaction when they learned that the Raikawa family owned a large villa in a prime location in Tokyo.
"My son doesn't seem to have any other good qualities besides being good at talking."
“This brat has always been good at getting things done. If you’re wronged, just tell us, and we’ll skin him alive.”
Then they all bowed to Lai Chuan Huang Quan, as if their son had done something wrong: "My son has caused you trouble."
Hagihara Kenji:…
Kenji Hagiwara: "Hey Mom and Dad, I'm not as bad as you make me out to be."
Why does it make it seem like he's climbing the social ladder?
But then I thought, in the Hagiwara family, looks are the least valuable thing—none of the four family members are unattractive. In terms of education, Raikawa Yomi is also a student at the University of Tokyo, and truly, as she said when she enrolled, she was number one every year. In terms of family background, Mr. Raikawa, as the vice president of a foreign trade company, earns far more than their family—at least Mr. Raikawa publicly refers to himself as the vice president of a foreign trade company.
The more Kenji Hagiwara tried to argue, the more he realized his parents made a lot of sense.
A few minutes later, Kenji Hagiwara, deep in thought, faced the wall with several red mushrooms growing on his head, completely withdrawn.
But the real chasm between Kenji Hagiwara and Yomi Yorikawa is not the difference in their family's economic situation, but rather Mr. Yorikawa.
"Are you kidding me!"
Mr. Lai Chuan slammed his hand heavily on the coffee table, knocking over a white porcelain cup full of hot tea. The cup rolled a few times and shattered on the light-colored carpet.
"I disagree!"
Lai Chuan Huang Quan's eyes immediately reddened and her face turned pale. She clenched her fists, forcing back the tears that were about to spill from her eyes: "Who cares whether you agree or not? I'm just here to inform you! I'll go to the ward office with Kenji tomorrow to register!"
Mr. Lai Chuan's eyes widened in fury, and veins bulged on his forehead: "You dare!"
"Of course I dare!"
After saying that, Yomi Laichuan grabbed Kenji Hagiwara and turned to leave.
"Lai Chuan You Quan! Come back here!"
Mr. Lai Chuan had been a high-ranking official in the police department for many years, mainly responsible for strategizing behind the scenes, but occasionally he also fought on the front lines, and he never neglected his training. Right now, he grabbed Lai Chuan Huang Quan's wrist, and no matter how much she struggled, his arm, which was firmly holding Huang Quan's wrist, did not budge.
"You old geezer, let me go!"
Lai Chuan Huang Quan strained so hard that her back arched like a taut bow, her toes digging into the ground. She struggled desperately, her face turning red with effort.
"Huang Quan, you—"
Kenji Hagiwara stepped forward to try to calm Yomi Laichuan down, but before he could utter a single sound, Yomi Laichuan suddenly opened his mouth wide and bit down hard on Mr. Laichuan's wrist.
Lai Chuan Huang Quan bit down hard, her eyes wide as she glared at Mr. Lai Chuan, her sky-blue eyes churning with overwhelming hatred, yet tears streamed down her face. Her delicate eyebrows trembled incessantly, and tears, like broken pearls, soaked her face, splashing large teardrops on the carpet. Clear snot dripped from her nose.
Throughout his life, Mr. Lai Chuan had interrogated countless prisoners; no one could escape his eyes. But at this moment, he glimpsed too many emotions in Lai Chuan's eyes in the afterlife.
Pain, despair, hatred, anger, and resentment.
Lai Chuan Huang Quan's bite hurt him terribly, as if it were tearing a piece of flesh from his body. But no pain could compare to the bullet piercing his shoulder blade, the wheels running over his body... and even less to the look in Lai Chuan Huang Quan's eyes at that moment.
Mr. Raikawa always knew that Raikawa Yomi disliked him, but he never expected her to hate him to this extent.
The hatred in Lai Chuan Huang Quan's eyes was like a series of sharp, thin knives, cleaving his body, tearing his heart apart, until he was a bloody mess. Her tears rolled down onto the back of Mr. Lai Chuan's hand, but they were like drops of strong acid, burning his heart, and the skin that came into contact with the tears felt as if it were about to melt.
Mr. Lai Chuan remained silent and slowly released the force in his hands.
Taking advantage of the moment when Mr. Lai Chuan loosened his grip, Lai Chuan Huang Quan broke free from his restraints. With tears streaming down her face, she bit her lower lip and rushed out of the villa without looking back, not even wearing shoes.
"Yomi!" Kenji Hagiwara exclaimed in surprise. He first turned to look at Mr. Raikawa: "I'm sorry, I'll have a good talk with Yomi." Then he turned and chased after him out of the villa.
After Kenji Hagiwara left, the empty villa was left only with mess and deathly silence. The maid cautiously peeked out from the stairwell: "Mr. Raikawa, do you need any cleaning done?"
Mr. Lai Chuan slumped back onto the sofa, looking utterly exhausted. He rubbed his forehead, his temples throbbing with pain. He waved to the maid, "No, let me be alone for a while."
A year ago, he vaguely sensed that Yomi Laichuan was dating Kenji Hagiwara, and that brat from the medical school had been covering for them all along.
But Lai Chuan Huang Quan refused to go home and stayed in her dormitory all day. Mr. Lai Chuan was busy day and night defending justice, so he had no chance to have a proper talk with her.
Mr. Lai Chuan had someone investigate Kenji Hagiwara. This rascal does dote on her daughter, but he's too popular with girls, has high emotional intelligence, and knows how to handle situations. This makes Mr. Lai Chuan worry about the future—who knows if Kenji Hagiwara will still be good to Mr. Lai Chuan in five or ten years?
Ever since Kenji Hagiwara got together with Yomi Raikawa, he has consciously distanced himself from other women. But Mr. Raikawa stubbornly believes that the more a man can get along well with girls without causing any trouble, the higher the likelihood of him cheating.
If someone as intelligent as Kenji Hagiwara really had ulterior motives, Yomi Rikawa would definitely be no match for him, and might not even be able to detect it.
Mr. Raikawa was not satisfied with Kenji Hagiwara, but unfortunately, Yomi Raikawa liked him.
After several interrogations, Mr. Raikawa decided to compromise. He thought that marrying a mechanical engineer wouldn't be bad, so he decided on Kenji Hagiwara.
Moreover, even if Lai Chuan Huang Quan really gets divorced, Mr. Lai Chuan has already set aside enough money for her to live on for the rest of her life. Even if he were to suddenly die on a bright morning, that money would be delivered to Lai Chuan Huang Quan through a lawyer he had appointed in advance, ensuring that she would be financially secure for the rest of her life.
But Kenji Hagiwara actually passed the police academy entrance exam and became a trainee police officer in the professional group.
Professional police officers are mostly assigned to the First Investigative Division, the Public Security Bureau, or the National Police Agency, which are responsible for serious crimes. Correspondingly, these divisions also have some of the highest casualty rates in Japan.
Mr. Lai Chuan served as a police officer for over twenty years, witnessing countless changes of colleagues. He saw too much death and countless families torn apart. An elderly man weeping over his son's coffin; a child rushing forward to call for his father; a wife whose face was constantly wet with tears…
Mr. Lai Chuan understands the police: they are noble, righteous, and brave, but also dangerous. He doesn't want Lai Chuan Huang Quan to marry a policeman and live in an empty house because her husband often works overtime, and he doesn't want Lai Chuan Huang Quan to become a widow one day in the future.
But Yomi Laichuan will probably never listen to him again.
She hated him.
...
The first formal visit ended in a heated argument, and Raikawa Yomi, barefoot, was carried home on Hagiwara Kenji's back. The little girl, her nose red from crying, clung to Hagiwara Kenji's neck, tears streaming down her face. Her dirty soles were scratched by pebbles, but thankfully, they weren't deep, just scrapes.
That night, Raikawa Yomi huddled in the small house that Mr. Hagiwara had bought for them, wrapped in a blanket and crying until her eyes were swollen.
"Second year of graduate school," she cried, struggling to breathe, gasping for air, "we're going to register tomorrow, to piss that old jerk off."
Kenji Hagiwara held a stack of tissues and kept wiping away Yomi Laichuan's tears, feeling extremely distressed. He pressed a few folded tissues to Yomi Laichuan's nose to help her blow her nose, then brought her a glass of warm water and fed it to her before slowly refusing her suggestion: "Yomi, we can't do this."
Lai Chuan Huang Quan pouted and glared at Hagiwara Kenji, looking extremely aggrieved: "Why!"
Kenji Hagiwara gently patted Yomi Laichuan's head: "I hope we will walk down the aisle with the blessings of our families, rather than acting on impulse."
"No, no!" Lai Chuan Huang Quan kicked off the blanket and started to act spoiled. "I want you to come with me to register tomorrow!"
Kenji Hagiwara frowned slightly, smiling helplessly: "Tomorrow won't work."
"Then the day after tomorrow!"
"Not the day after tomorrow either."
Seeing that Kenji Hagiwara refused to budge no matter what, Yomi Laichuan burst into tears again, the tears she had barely managed to hold back finally overflowing. Her nose was completely blocked from crying, and she could only breathe through her mouth while crying, her tears soaking a large part of her clothes.
Lai Chuan Huang Quan immediately started acting unreasonably, crying and scrolling through his phone: "If you don't want me, I'm going to find someone else to marry! I'll call right now!"
Kenji Hagiwara panicked and snatched Yomi Raikawa's phone: "You can't marry someone else!"
He then pulled Lai Chuan Huang Quan into a tight embrace: "Silly girl, do you think I don't want to get married? I dream of marrying you. But I'd rather put the ring on your finger myself amidst the blessings of my family."
He released his embrace and carefully wiped away the tears on Lai Chuan Huang Quan's face: "If I take you to register for marriage without my permission just because my uncle rejected me, what's the difference between that and eloping? Doing so would be irresponsible to this relationship and to you. I don't want that."
Kenji Hagiwara leaned down and kissed Yomi Raikawa's forehead: "Be good, trust me, I'll get Uncle's approval."
"I'll marry you openly and honestly then, okay?"
Her emotions, which had plummeted to rock bottom, were somewhat soothed, and Raikawa Yomi finally stopped crying, instead sobbing, "Mm."
Kenji Hagiwara hugged and kissed Yomi Laichuan, saying many heartfelt things before patting her back to coax her to lie down: "Let's go to sleep. Tomorrow I'll take you to eat the sushi platter that you raved about last time."
Lai Chuan Huang Quan nodded hoarsely: "Mm."
Having cried twice, her eyelids felt heavy, as if weighed down by a thousand pounds. The scene before her eyes seemed veiled by a layer of fog, making it difficult to see clearly. Lai Chuan Huang Quan nestled in Hagiwara Kenji's arms, pressing her body tightly against his, and slowly closed her eyes.
Kenji Hagiwara embraced Yomi Raikawa, gently and rhythmically patting her back: "Goodnight."
Trust me, tomorrow will be better.
...
Lai Chuan Huang Quan has blocked all of Mr. Lai Chuan's contact information.
She dragged Kenji Hagiwara to the supermarket and bought a whole bunch of household goods and new clothes, then moved into Hagiwara's apartment, completely cutting off contact with Mr. Raikawa. Not only that, she even broke the bank card that Mr. Raikawa had opened for her, which she had been using for seven or eight years, and decided to start working the next day.
"Idiot," Kenji Hagiwara said, rubbing his girlfriend who was sitting on his lap. "I'm starting school in a couple of days. The police academy will start paying me a salary when I enroll. I also have some savings, so I'll cover your tuition and living expenses."
Lai Chuan Huang Quan, puffing out his cheeks and crossing his arms, exclaimed, "I don't want to! I want to earn it myself!"
Kenji Hagiwara frowned, still feeling uneasy. He offered a few words of advice, but seeing that Yomi Laichuan was determined, he stopped trying to persuade her: "Then you have to promise me that you will be careful when you are out and about, don't get too tired, and don't stay out too late."
Lai Chuan Huang Quan twisted his body twice: "I understand."
Kenji Hagiwara gave a helpless smile, then pulled Yomi Laichuan into his arms and they collapsed onto the bed: "I'll take you to get a new bank card tomorrow, and I'll give you some pocket money then."
Lai Chuan Huang Quan: "I don't want to!"
Kenji Hagiwara sealed his lips with a kiss, silencing Yomi Raikawa before she could finish her sentence. He kissed her twice more, making soft "pop pop pop" sounds, before smilingly pulling away from her: "I'm sleepy, let's go to sleep together?"
Lai Chuan Huang Quan glared angrily at Hagiwara Kenji and muttered under his breath, "You big idiot."
She shifted her body to find a comfortable position, nestled in Kenji Hagiwara's arms, inhaled his scent, and slowly closed her eyes.
Lai Chuan Huang Quan said softly, "Good night, future police officer."
Kenji Hagiwara smiled faintly, his voice so gentle it could melt your heart: "Goodnight, my future wife."
Lai Chuan Huang Quan shrank back slightly, keeping her eyes closed, nestled obediently in Hagiwara Kenji's arms as if asleep. But a blush crept up her cheeks, staining the tips of her ears red. This incredibly shy yet pretentious act of pretending not to hear anything was extremely cute, causing Hagiwara Kenji to chuckle a few times, then he wrapped his arms around her slender waist, flipped her over, and pinned her beneath him.
Fleeting clouds and passing dogs, time flies like an arrow.
In the blink of an eye, Kenji Hagiwara had been at the police academy for over two months. He would call Yomi Raikawa every week using the school's public phone, and occasionally sneak home to meet Yomi Raikawa while he was out.
Police academy students are not allowed to use cell phones, which really upset Lai Chuan Huang Quan. During their few meetings, she would cling to Hagiwara Kenji, whining and begging for more kisses, hugs, and caresses.
Kenji Hagiwara hugged the soft, delicate woman tightly, laughing helplessly, "You, you." Why are you like a wronged little puppy, always wanting to snuggle up to him and rub against him, whimpering incessantly.
Kenji Hagiwara sometimes even suspected that he could see a pair of collapsed little ears on the top of Yomi's head.
It's definitely a little dog with its ears sticking out from being so upset.
During this time, Mr. Lai Chuan also used public telephones to call Lai Chuan Huang Quan several times, but each call ended in an argument. The two were locked in a one-sided cold war between Lai Chuan Huang Quan and her father; she was even unwilling to listen to him. As soon as she recognized her father's voice on the other end of the phone, Lai Chuan Huang Quan would hang up immediately.
Lai Chuan Huang Quan didn't care about Mr. Lai Chuan's opinion. As long as Hagiwara Kenji nodded, she immediately dragged him to the ward office to register.
What Yomi Laichuan didn't know was that Kenji Hagiwara had secretly visited Mr. Laichuan behind her back, and more than once.
After entering the police academy, Kenji Hagiwara's free time visibly decreased, but he still managed to squeeze out time to change into a formal suit hidden in his dormitory closet, carry a carefully selected gift, and earnestly tell Mr. Raikawa about his love and determination for Raikawa Yomi at the Raikawa mansion.
He hoped that Yomi Laichuan would marry him with her father's blessing; he hoped that on their wedding day, Mr. Laichuan would hold Yomi Laichuan's hand and personally hand her over to him; he hoped that Yomi Laichuan would be happy.
During his time at the police academy, Kenji Hagiwara visited him three times, and was rejected each time. But he never gave up, nor did he ever lose heart.
After graduating from police academy, Kenji Hagiwara quickly rose to become a squad leader in the Explosives Division thanks to his outstanding performance, accumulating numerous honors. When Kenji Hagiwara appeared at the Raikawa mansion for the fourth time with a gift and a devout attitude, Mr. Raikawa pondered for a long time before finally relenting.
Mr. Raikawa frowned and stared intently at Kenji Hagiwara, then let out a long sigh: "I'm sorry, it was my stubbornness that held you back for so long."
He rubbed his temples, his face etched with weariness. He looked directly at Kenji Hagiwara and said solemnly, word by word, "I entrust my daughter to you."
Kenji Hagiwara first stared wide-eyed in disbelief, unable to believe what he had just heard. Then, he was so overjoyed that his fingers began to tremble slightly. He straightened his back, suppressed all his laughter, and his expression became solemn, like a knight kneeling before a statue to swear an oath: "Rest assured, I will make Yomi happy."
Mr. Lai Chuan picked up the teapot and refilled Kenji Hagiwara's cup with hot tea: "Hagiwara, if it's convenient for you, bring Yomi back to see me in a couple of days. I miss that girl quite a bit."
Kenji Hagiwara smiled, picked up his teacup, and took a big gulp: "Uncle, don't worry, I will bring Yomi back to see you often."
He could also see Mr. Raikawa's love for Raikawa Yomi, but the way he expressed it seemed a bit wrong.
Kenji Hagiwara didn't want to be a hands-off manager who didn't care about anything; he wanted to give Yomi Laichuan happiness and take responsibility for her life. He'd take it slow, gradually adjusting the relationship between his future wife and future father-in-law.
He will fill the void in Lai Chuan Huang Quan's mind and emotions.
Upon hearing this, Mr. Raikawa nodded in satisfaction. He completely set aside his prejudices and chatted with Kenji Hagiwara about Raikawa Yomi for a long time, sitting together for three hours. If Raikawa Yomi hadn't called to ask where Kenji Hagiwara was and urged him to go home, this rare and pleasant conversation could have lasted even longer.
As he was leaving, Kenji Hagiwara smiled and bowed slightly to Mr. Raikawa: "I'll bring Yomi to visit you next weekend."
Mr. Lai Chuan sighed, "I hope so."
That girl is very stubborn; I don't know if she'll agree.
But amidst his anxiety, Mr. Raikawa also began to feel a faint sense of anticipation—perhaps he really would see Raikawa Yomi next weekend. The little girl might pout and, reluctantly, call him "Dad" under Kenji Hagiwara's comforting words, just like she did when she was little.
A pebble is thrown into the calm lake, creating ripples that spread joyful emotions. Mr. Lai Chuan, who rarely drinks, hums a tune, gets up, takes a bottle of red wine from the shelf, and decides to have a glass tonight.
He thought that perhaps Kenji Hagiwara might really be the turning point to ease the tension between him and Yomi.
But unfortunately.
Kenji Hagiwara was unable to tell Yomi Raikawa the good news that they could get married, nor was he able to bring Yomi Raikawa to visit again, nor was he able to let Mr. Raikawa hold Yomi Raikawa's hand and entrust her to him personally.
The day after Kenji Hagiwara received Mr. Ryukawa's approval.
He died in the line of duty.
He died in an explosion that resembled a summer festival fireworks display.
He died in the Yellow Springs of Laichuan, when he loved him the most and needed him the most.
They died just before they were about to reach the end of their arduous journey and achieve happiness.
He had even touched the outline of happiness.
A blinding flash accompanied by a deafening explosion, his body torn apart inch by inch by the intense heat and the powerful impact. In the last second before the countdown reached zero, he was filled with despair and resentment.
It was just a hair's breadth away.
Just a tiny bit.
He could then take Lai Chuan Huang Quan's hand, kneel before her, and say to her:
marry me.
But unfortunately, there are no "what ifs".
[Author's Note]
Anti-bumper:
1. In this story, Mr. Hagiwara also bought a house for Chisato, not just for his son. Therefore, the text uses "took out most of his savings" instead of "all his savings".
2. Both Mr. Lai Chuan and Mr. Lai Chuan Huang Quan have personality flaws at this point in time. They are just ordinary human beings. Please do not judge them by God's perspective or divine standards.
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