I tried to confess my feelings to the girl I like, but I got too excited and ended up proposing. Was her response OK?! ~ - Chapter 4

Chapter 4

It’s been a month since then, and various things have progressed smoothly.

Firstly, the marriage registration form. We filled it out on the spot and headed to the municipal office together right after school that day.

At that time, I told Wakai-san that I wanted to greet her parents, but I was refused, as both of her parents are currently overseas.

Next is about the house. My father became the guarantor, and we were able to rent a room in an apartment. Now, the two of us live there.

That’s how we spent the past month, and yeah, it’s been amazing.

Marriage is great. You get to see the face of the person you love from morning till night every day.

Oh, I told Wakai-san the same thing once, and she blushed and avoided me for a while.

“Hey, Mana.”

“Yes, Sora?”

That’s the only thing I feel is a problem.

It’s about calling her name.

I’ve been calling her “Wakai-san” for over two years, so that name has stuck.

And to be honest, it’s embarrassing.

“Mana, you see, don’t you want to go on a honeymoon?”

“Well, I’d like to, but don’t we lack the time? And money, too.”

“Summer vacation will start soon, right? I thought we could go somewhere together then. As for money, I quit my part-time job to focus on exams for now, but I saved quite a bit during my first and second years. Besides, I want to go somewhere with you, Mana.”

I’ve learned something in this past month.

Mana is very frugal. She hardly spends any money.

So, she might reject this trip, too.
Even so, I wanted to go.

“Is it not okay? Since we just got married, I thought we should do something like a couple.”

Saying so, Mana put her hand on her chin and began to think.

And a few tens of seconds later, she spoke.

“Okay. Let’s go on a honeymoon.”

“Yes! I love you, Mana!”

I hugged Mana.

She still seems a bit uncomfortable with physical affection, but she hugged me back after a while.

“But before that, we have regular tests, remember? Do you understand how important tests before exams are?”

Oh, right. I forgot about that. Well, I review every day, and Mana has always been at the top of the class, so I think we’ll be fine.

“I understand. I won’t neglect my studies. That’s the promise I made with my father.”

Yeah. When I decided to marry Mana, my father set some conditions.

Among them was not neglecting my studies.

“If you understand, then it’s fine.”

Saying so, Mana smiled at me.

Ah, why is she so beautiful? To think I can see her like this every day. I can’t stop smiling.

“Ow, it hurts, Mana. Please stop pinching my cheeks, please.”

“This smile of yours is a punishment!”

Ah, she’s cute. I’m happy. To keep this happiness, I’ll make sure to keep my promise to my father.