When My Girlfriend Cheated On Me And Spread Rumors That I Was A Guy Who Would Sleep With Anyone, I Decided To Just Accept It And Ended Up Dating The Most Slutty Girl In School. - Chapter 47: The Final Episode Of A Certain World: Childhood Friend Wedding. END.

The Final Episode Of A Certain World: Childhood Friend Wedding. END.

The Wedding March played in the pristine, white seaside chapel.

Dressed in a pure white wedding gown, Shimizu Chiharu, escorted by her stepfather, walked down the red carpet sprinkled with flower petals, surrounded by many friends.

At the end of the aisle, her stepfather entrusted Chiharu to the groom.

“…Please take care of Chiharu.”

“…Yes, you can count on me.”

As her stepfather stepped aside, Chiharu and the groom exchanged glances.

“…I never thought I’d end up marrying a woman like you.”

“…If you don’t want to, you can still call it off,” Chiharu pouted, to which the groom responded with a wry smile.

“Don’t sulk. It’s my fault for falling for a bad woman.”

“It doesn’t feel like a compliment.”

“It isn’t. But I do love you.”

“…Are you sure about this? After all, I—”

The groom silenced her with a raised index finger.

“I said I love you, didn’t I?”

The groom then turned to face the priest, and Chiharu followed suit.

The vows began.

“Groom, Ashimura Naoki, do you vow to support and cherish the bride, Shimizu Chiharu, in sickness and in health, and to nurture an eternal love with her?”

“I do!”

Naoki’s resolute words sent shivers down Chiharu’s spine.

Overwhelmed with joy and emotion, tears welled up in her eyes, and she felt unsteady on her feet.

“Bride, Shimizu Chiharu, do you vow to support and cherish the groom, Ashimura Naoki, in sickness and in health, and to nurture an eternal love with him?”

“I-I doooo!”

Her tearful response, tinged with sniffles, drew warm laughter from the guests.

“And now, the kiss to seal the vows.”

“Chiharu…”

“Naoki!”

The foolish man and the wicked woman sealed their vows with a kiss, and thus, Chiharu finally found herself married to Naoki.

***

“Ugh, uuuuh, uuuuaaaaah! I’m so glad!”

Dressed in a party dress, Kirara cried tears of joy while eating the food.

“I never expected that guy would get back with Chiharu, though.”

“Well, I guess all’s well that ends well… right?”

“But don’t you think Naoki must have mixed feelings? His ex is marrying someone with the same name.”

Surrounded by the former gal gang at the same table, Naoki smiled slyly.

“Not at all. If anything, it feels like a weight has finally been lifted off my shoulders.”

“Chiharu sure did cause a lot of trouble, didn’t she?”

“She went through so many men trying to compete with Naoki, then ended up with a guy with the same name, which was a shock.”

“And then that Naoki got mad, and there was all that drama with them breaking up and getting back together.”

“Every time something happened, somehow we ended up cleaning up the mess. What a troublesome woman.”

“Still, you end up helping her anyway. I think there’s a problem with how kind you are, Asshi.”

When Naoki gave her a sidelong glance, Kirara blew her nose with a “Boo!”

“I’m sorry… I really was a hassle for you, wasn’t I? I’m such a mess…”

“Stop it already! You always get so down on yourself! I fell for you because of your kind heart, so that’s what matters! Right?”

“Exactly! Naoki has become a fine man, so you should hold your head high!”

“Yeah! You studied hard, got into a good university, and now you’re a company president!”

“Even if ‘president’ just means the head of a small cosplay business…”

“Konna!”

“But it’s the truth, isn’t it?”

“Don’t fight. It’s really true.”

After officially dating Kirara, Naoki had developed a passion for cosplay.

They went to cosplay events together, made costumes, and even published a photo collection at Comiket.

It was a nostalgic reminder of their youthful days.

During this time, it was revealed that the suspicions of Kirara being a “bitch” were due to misunderstandings—like after-parties with a handsome cross-dressing cosplayer and being seen with photographers at a studio—which led to some confusion and drama.

Naoki also ventured into photography, and the three former gals were drawn into the world of cosplay.

When it came time to think about the future as he entered university, Naoki decided to turn his passion into a career by starting a cosplay business.

He began with custom orders for costumes and props.

Thanks to Kirara’s connections, the support of the former gals, and their work as excellent models, the business quickly gained a good reputation.

Soon, Naoki received work from official events for game and anime companies.

He expanded the business to include costume rentals, photography studios, and cosplay companion dispatch services.

Of course, Kirara was the main draw.

Kirara became a top model in the cosplay community, a popular costume designer, and a rising star as a cosplay YouTuber.

Linda, Minto, and Konna also worked for Naoki’s company while pursuing their own hobbies and YouTube activities under his guidance.

Linda showcased her talent in cooking videos, Minto gained popularity with food reviews and romance comic reviews, and Konna did ASMR while working with Naoki on video editing.

Although the business is still small, it has been growing recently, with increasing orders from overseas thanks to the influence of Cool Japan.

Though Naoki is still far from the “worthy man” he vowed to become for Kirara, he believes he has improved from his former self, though he still has room to grow.

“Oh, it’s Chiharu-chan! Hey there! The ceremony was so amazing!”

“Kirara and everyone! You came!”

“Well, it is the wedding of an old rival from high school through university.”

“Our complicated relationship has turned into a genuine friendship, hasn’t it?”

“Chiharu! Congratulations! Now we can finally put any lingering feelings about our Naoki to rest!”

““““Konna!””””

Naoki and the other gals scolded Konna, who became teary-eyed.

Konna hadn’t changed a bit—still as tall and clueless as ever since those days.

“Well, why not?!”

“It’s fine. Just like Konna said, I have no lingering feelings for the other Naoki. After all, I have this wonderfully kind, amazing, and rich perfect husband! Oh-ho-ho-ho!”

“Stop it, it’s embarrassing.”

“Ah-han♪”

Chiharu let out a delighted scream as the other Naoki playfully gave her a light punch.

They say there are at least three people in the world who resemble oneself, and the other Naoki was astonishingly similar to this Naoki.

From appearance and personality to hobbies and manner of speaking.

It was so uncanny that Chiharu even wondered if she had grown a clone of Naoki from his cells.

But it was merely a coincidence born from Chiharu’s lingering feelings and some random twists of fate.

In any case, there had been quite a bit of trouble before their marriage.

Was I just a substitute for this guy?!

Do she really love this person?

For Naoki, who had been unwittingly dragged into this, it was indeed a huge nuisance.

Despite all that…

“Well, you know. After everything, I’m just relieved that you found a good match.”

“Yes, and he’s a thousand times better than you. Serves you right!”

They had no lingering feelings for each other.

Yet, every time they faced each other, it always felt awkward.

As if old wounds were reopening.

And it always made their beloved ones anxious.

“…Hmm.”

“Ouch!?”

Kirara, pouting, pinched Naoki’s rear.

“I’ll say this now, but I haven’t completely trusted you yet.”

“Naoki?”

The other Naoki glared at Chiharu with a stern look.

“For me, marriage isn’t the end; it’s the beginning. From now on, I’ll carefully push this man out of your life and become the one and only true Naoki Ashimura.”

With a resolute expression, the other Naoki stared intently at this Naoki.

“That’s how it is. I’m not a substitute for him. I’m just a different person who happens to have the same name!”

“I understand. I’ve heard that phrase so often it’s become cliché. You and he are done. In fact, I haven’t been called by that name for a long time.”

It was Chiharu’s way of drawing a line.

To Naoki, that was how it should be.

He agreed with it.

Relationships that start with lies can become real.

Just as it was with Naoki, Chiharu was now desperately trying to turn her lies into reality.

Though it had been quite some time since they parted, and the memories of that day had faded,

to Naoki, she remained a troublesome childhood friend.

It was something that would probably never change for his whole life.

“…Just this once.”

With a sullen look, the other Naoki said,

“Be sure to thank him properly. If we’re getting married, it’s largely thanks to this kind-hearted guy.”

“…Naoki.”

Displaying a complex expression, Chiharu looked at Naoki with a serious face.

Trying to call out the name she had long suppressed, she seemed to struggle with the words.

Then, unexpectedly, she relaxed her shoulders.

“…Thank you, Naoki. For everything. Meeting you made me happy.”

“…I’m glad too, Chiharu.”

“Such lies.”

Chiharu forced a wry smile, and Naoki shrugged his shoulders.

“It’s not a lie. Thanks to you, we both found good partners. It’s probably a better outcome than if we had ended up together. Right?”

“…Yes.”

“Definitely?”

“Without a doubt!”

Rephrasing under the glare from Kirara, Naoki corrected himself.

Seeing this, Chiharu burst into laughter.

“Just make sure you stay under Kirara’s thumb! Kirara, take good care of Naoki, okay?”

“I don’t need you to tell me that. And you better take good care of your Naoki too! There’s only one kind-hearted person in the world who would marry you after all that.”

“Yeah, that’s the difference between you and me.”

“I don’t feel complimented at all.”

“Well, that’s because I’m not complimenting you.”

“‘Konna!’”

“Why do I always get scolded!?”

The usual group laughed as they always did.

It felt like they had returned to their college days.

Back to the chaotic days of clashing with Chiharu, the two Naokis, and the girls.

“Ouch, ouch, ouch!?”

Suddenly, Kirara clutched her stomach and started to writhe in pain.

“What’s wrong, Kirara!? Are you okay!?”

“I-I’m not okay… My water might have broken…”

“Seriously!?”

“You’ve got to be kidding! The due date was supposed to be next month!”

“O-o-oh my god! Deep breaths, deep breaths!?”

“Breathe in, breathe out, Kirara! Remember what the doctor said!”

“What are you doing pushing here!?”

The other Naoki interjected.

“Anyway, call an ambulance!?”

“It’s too far away! I’ll drive myself! Naoki, get ready!”

“Alright!”

“Not my Naoki, Kirara’s Naoki!”

“No, Chiharu! What about your wedding!?”

“This is a child’s life on the line, not the wedding! This is no time for that!”

“But…”

Naoki glanced at the other Naoki’s expression.

The other Naoki smirked and shrugged.

“You guys owe me a huge favor. Plus, my wife is ridiculously good at driving. If this clears my previous misdeeds, it’s a small price to pay.”

“…I’m sorry! I owe you one!”

“Don’t worry about it. It’s all good, thanks to our shared name.”

The other Naoki grinned.

Naoki also flashed a sly grin in response.

“Alright! Mito, Konna! Now that we’ve decided, let’s keep the place going until Chiharu gets back!”

“Okay! We don’t want to owe Chiharu anything!”

“She’ll definitely hold it over us for the rest of our lives!”

“Uh, what about me, the groom?”

“Just explain things to the relevant parties!”

“Assshi!? Ouch, ouch, ouch!? I’m going to die!”

“Stay alive! If Kirara dies, I’ll die too!”

“Then let’s hurry up!”

The chaotic car sped towards the hospital, far exceeding the speed limit.

Chiharu had her driving license suspended, but thanks to her quick action, a healthy baby boy was brought into the world.

— The End