The Guy Who Messed Up Is Gradually Doing His Best - Chapter 63

The official from the city hall brought the documents for signature and seal (the family registry officer was available even on weekends, so they came as usual). After witnessing this, Kaori’s grandparents left with satisfied expressions.

However, the dinner party I was asked to join on my way home seemed to be just a simple gathering with only family, like a welcome party for me. I thought it would be something like a reception.

It seems that just sending a wedding announcement to clients and partners serves as a way to promote that their company is doing well and is stable.

However, now that I’ve officially become a couple with Kaori, getting married in my first year of high school feels like I’ve suddenly become an adult.

“Hmm?”

Kaori gently tugs at my sleeve.

That’s right, it was the luggage.

Even after leaving rooms for my sister and mom, there are still two unused rooms in my house, so I plan to let Kaori use whichever one she likes as her room.

Despite the rule that men must marry at least ten wives, there are surprisingly few rooms.

But the basic layout of houses owned by men is like this everywhere, and it seems that most women become visiting wives. It feels strange because I have memories of the past.

After that, I carried the luggage from Kaori’s car, which had come separately from everyone else. However, since it was just clothes and personal belongings, it was done quickly.

“Taketo-kun, I’ll walk you home.”

Kaori calls me with honorifics. She called me Taketo a few times but quickly went back to using the honorific.

“Thank you.”

I’m about to go to karaoke for the after-party of yesterday’s cultural festival, but there has been so much going on since last night that I almost forgot.

I’m getting a ride in Kaori’s van, but she specifically replaced her sedan with this van just for our band.

If we ever go to a live concert, it seems she will drive us all there.

By the way, since I’m already considered an adult, I could go get my driver’s license anytime I want, but apparently, there are hardly any men with driver’s licenses, so if I go, I’ll definitely stand out, so I’m not going.

On the way, I wrote a letter to my mother and sister announcing my marriage and mailed it. However, since I don’t know their addresses, I’ll send it to the usual law office.

“Ta, Taketo-kun…”

I had them stop near the karaoke box store and get out of the car, but…

I’m glad I got married.

When I got off, Kaori kissed me. It was soft. It smelled nice. This is bad (in a good way). I was so nervous that I spoke in broken sentences. Such a person is my wife. My face almost broke into a grin, but I somehow managed to maintain my composure and waved goodbye to Kaori.

*****

“Hello, sensei. Thank you for your hard work at the cultural festival.”

“Gouda-kun, hello…!?”

The moment the teacher saw me, her eyes widened. To be precise, it was after she saw the bracelet on my left wrist.

“Gouda-kun… that is…”

I thought it wouldn’t be noticed right away because it fits my left wrist perfectly like a watch, but Niiyama-sensei is really observant.

“Um, actually…”

I briefly explained to Niiyama-sensei the process leading up to my marriage with Kaori, assuring her that I wasn’t being deceived or anything.

The teacher was my homeroom teacher, and I felt that she was genuinely concerned about me.

“Oh, is that so? With Kaori-senpai… Congratulations. By the way, Gouda-kun was also in the videos from the company, right?”

“Thank you very much. Hmm, Kaori-senpai?”

Moreover, I was surprised that the teacher had watched the video I was in.

“Uh, yeah. Nohara Kaori-san was a senpai when I was a student. We met for the first time in a while yesterday and ended up talking for a long time, but I see, she came to see Gouda-kun.”

“I didn’t think you knew Kaori… san either, Sensei.”

No wonder they were sitting next to each other at the concert.

“Senpai is beautiful, smart, and good at sports, so she was quite popular during her school days. Oh, of course, with women.”

Even now, Kaori is beautiful, has a great figure, and a good personality, huh? I see. She was popular with women too. Knowing a side of my wife I didn’t know makes me feel a bit pleased.

“But I was surprised. I thought your first spouse would be someone from this school… Could it be that you prefer older women?”

I never expected a serious teacher to bring up such a topic, but then again, she is a woman too, right? She must love talking about romance.

“Hmm. Rather than being older, I think age doesn’t matter if I fall in love.”

“…Age doesn’t matter, you say… Yes, that’s right. Age doesn’t matter when it comes to love, does it?”

The teacher nods as if satisfied.

“I think everyone has their own opinion, but that’s how I feel.”

Then I went inside the store, but everyone was already there, and I was the last one. That’s strange, I thought I arrived 15 minutes early, but I ended up being the latest. Isn’t everyone too early?

“Kimishima-san, everyone is here, right?”

“Yes.”

“Well then, shall we get started?”

It’s the cultural festival wrap-up. I heard the committee chairperson, Saori, telling the teacher that the snacks had already been ordered.

The teacher, without making a formal speech, quickly finished the greeting, and the moment everyone ordered their drinks, the first person took the microphone.

“Alright, I’ll sing first!”

♪〜

When the energetic kid (Yokoyama-san) started singing an upbeat song, the next person began choosing their song. Since time was limited, everyone chose seriously.

My seat is in the middle, and as I sing alone, everyone’s seats shift one by one. While everyone was taking turns singing and getting excited, at that moment.

“Ta, Taketo-sa… Ah, I’m sorry. I’ve always wanted to apologize to you, Gouda-kun.”

“Me too.”

“? Uh, um, it’s Oshii-san and Yokoshimanana-san, right? What… huh!?”

They had flashy appearances, but they always had a gloomy atmosphere, so I quickly remembered their names because of the contrast.

The moment those two came next to me, they suddenly stood up and bowed in front of me.

“I’m sorry! I’ve thrown stones at Taketo… at Gouda-kun’s house. Not just once, but many times. And I’ve also pushed Gouda-kun’s mom from behind.”

“Me too. Just like Nochi.”

“I was scared of being disliked and couldn’t say it. But I thought that wasn’t right, and I wanted to apologize for a long time, but I couldn’t find the right moment, and now it’s come to this. I’m really sorry.”

“I’m sorry.”

Suddenly, the two start apologizing. Their heads remain bowed. Naturally, the karaoke box, which had been lively, fell silent.

“I’m sorry. We’ve thrown stones too.”

About six more people stood up and came in front of me, bowing their heads. They were the group that had been watching us from a distance. I had thought they disliked me, but it seemed they were just waiting for the right moment to apologize.

It was surprising that even the teacher didn’t know, and she stood up immediately, but that was it. Now she is watching the situation.

To be honest, I don’t mind because the house was fixed by Nohara Construction. However, hearing that they pushed my mother made me feel uneasy. But if they had kept quiet, I wouldn’t have known.

If I consider their feelings, I should probably forgive them. They always had gloomy faces whenever I saw them.

“Because I’m a boy, I’ve been pampered by those around me since I was little, so it was normal for me to hurl harsh words at others. That’s why I went through that, and because I learned the pain of being hurt in return, I am who I am now (to be precise, because the memories of my past life resurfaced). Um, what I’m trying to say is… I don’t know. Oshii-san and Yokoshimanana-san, everyone, you all regretted your actions and apologized to me, right? Then that’s enough for me. I properly received that feeling. But next time, let’s think carefully before we act. Just because others are doing it doesn’t mean it’s the right thing to do.”

Ugh, I messed up. I wanted to say that everyone makes mistakes, but since everyone was listening, I thought I had to say it properly, and halfway through, I didn’t even know what I was saying anymore. I’m the one who messed up.

But everyone, including Oshii-san, said thank you while crying, so it might be okay.