Having Had My Bride Stolen, I Just Want to Live Peacefully - Chapter 1

The wedding is in full swing.

A wooden door opened with a loud voice that did not match the chapel.

After a standard question from the priest.

Just before the bride replied the usual ‘I vow.’

It’s good timing.

The sudden events draw everyone’s attention to the young man involved.

What is this? Is it bad entertainment?

I might have enjoyed myself a little just sitting and looking at the scene.

But I stand at the altar as the groom.

It’s no joke to be on the side of the bride’s take.

It is simply sickening.

This entertainment doesn’t seem to be the work of my few friends.

I don’t know anyone who does this even if it’s a joke.

Then, is he a friend of Himeno-san?

The woman beside me in the wedding dress is Fujisaki Himeno-san.

She is my fiance.

I met Himeno-san three years ago through her younger sister.

Then her parents liked me and suggested that I become Himeno-san’s fiancee.

Himeno-san’s father, Seiji-san is the president of Fujisaki Group, one of the largest companies in Japan.

The Fujisaki Group has been succeeded by men from generation to generation by hereditary succession.

However, they were troubled because they were not blessed with a son.

That’s when they turned their attention to me.

Since my father and hers were acquaintances, things moved forward quickly.

I remember being praised by my father for the first time at that time.

Since then, he has been checking whether my relationship with her is going well.

I look sideways at her.

Himeno-san’s mouth was covered with her hands, and she seemed surprised.

“Minato-kun, why…”

Her voice trembled, and her eyes were filled with tears.

Himeno-san didn’t seem to know about the entertainment either.

I don’t think this is entertainment…

While I was at it, the young man ran up the red carpet.

As if she were trampling on the path she had just walked solemnly with her father.

Whether they think it’s entertainment, or whether they’re stunned, there’s no sign of stopping them.

“Why are you, this is in the middle of a wedding.”

I step forward and stand in front of the young man.

If this is a story, I’m the villain or the horse.

My fiancé would have acted justly, but for some reason, I would have thought about it.

“I’m sorry, but I have something to tell Himeno! Get out of there!”

“If you want to talk to Himeno-san, can it wait?”

“No, it has to be now!”

He remembered me in a way that he couldn’t listen to other people’s stories and in an attitude that he didn’t know where.

I think he was a young man who had a dinner party between me and Himeno-san, saying, “Himeno is not suitable for you!”

I think he is called Umino Minato.

Himeno-san is like a friend she met when she was at university, and she is still hanging out with their group.

He gave me trouble back then, but this time it’s my wedding.

What the hell is he thinking?

“Minato-kun, what brings you here?”

There is a strong impact around my waist.　

Wait, did Himeno-san push me away? Huh, me?

“Why… I came to take Himeno back.”

“But Minato-kun and Mizuki-chan are supposed to be dating…”

“That’s it. I think I’ve always looked glum. I told her that Himeno’s wedding was coming up today. Mizuki scolded me for saying, ‘What are you doing? Go get her now!’“

Umino scratched his cheek shyly.

Did this guy come here after throwing away his date with another girl?

It’s crazy that he even came, but it’s just as crazy that she let him go.

“That sounds just like Mizuki-chan…”

“Right? I’ve only been saved by her. All that comes to mind when I’m running is that I was crazy with you. I realize that this is true love.”

True love?

What is he talking about?

Himeno-san should be cringing from hearing such a cheesy line…

“Minato-kun…”

She’s not cringing!?

Her cheeks blushed and rather rejoice!?

“…I like Himeno. Marry me.”

The young man took out a toy ring.

“That’s…!”

“I finally remembered. That you were the girl whom I had sworn to marry that day.”

“The ring I gave you that day… You were holding it even now.”

“Of course. How can I forget it?”

No, no. You said you finally remembered.

What am I even witnessing?

“Stop it. It’s an important day for me and her, the wedding.”

I couldn’t stand it anymore, so I said it calmly.

What came back was a reaction from an unexpected direction.

“Arata-san is always calm, aren’t you? You don’t raise your voice even though your bride is about to be taken away. I can’t feel any love from you.”

Why am I being blamed?

“He’s just like Himeno said, you’re like a robot, and I don’t know what you’re thinking.”

“What…?”

“At first, I thought your face was cool, but your expression was poor, you didn’t express your feelings well, and besides, you were tall and intimidated, and you’re kind of scary. Minato-kun is more winsome and full of emotions than someone like you, and to be honest, he is more fun to be with.”

It is true that I have always been told that I have an atmosphere that is hard to approach.

I am tall and have sanpaku^[1]Sanpaku eyes are eyes with visible white between the iris and the lower eyelid. eyes. I’m wearing glasses to soften my impression even a little, but I wonder if it helps.

When I was a student, I was often gossiped about in a distant circle.

The young man in front of me, Umino, has a clear, double, and friendly face.

He’s as tall as he is, and he wasn’t scary. He seems to have a lot of experience where people ask for directions.

As for me, I have never been asked for directions.

If I had asked someone, they would have run away.

Even so, it sounds like a terrible thing to say.

It’s not that I’m not good at expressing my feelings, but I don’t have any feelings.

As expected, I’m starting to feel sad.

He is somewhat proud of being praised.

“How about Himeno? Will you accept this ring?”

“…Yes, I’d love to.”

Upon hearing her reply, Umino put a ring on Himeno-san’s left ring finger.

Himeno-san muttered, looking enraptured at the ring.

“It’s beautiful…”

“Himeno is much prettier, isn’t she?”

“Oh Minato-kun! Come on!”

I’m so shocked that I can’t move, the world of the two of them will move on.　

“Well then, shall we go?”

“Minato-kun, wait a minute.”

Just as Umino was about to pull her out.

Himeno-san stops and turns to me.

“Lastly Arata-san, I’ll give this back to you.”

What she handed over to me was the engagement ring I had given her before.

This is a ring I inherited from my mother.

Her returning meant she was truly serious.

Was it a lie that made her happy at that time?

My heart aches.

“And I’ll break off our engagement.”

I can’t say anything.

I see. I wasn’t chosen again.

“Ah! That’s him! We found him!”

Several guards appear through the open door.

The event finally caused a stir at the ceremony hall, which realized that it was not entertainment.

“Let’s get out of here quickly!”

“Yes, as long as I’m with you!”

Umino pulled Himeno-san by the hand and started running toward the exit.

While pushing the security guard away, the two of them moved on.

Their heads must be filled with music that feels like running fast, like the ending of a drama.

While leaving me alone on the altar, I could only see their back as they left.