Chapter 590: Chapter 379: A Girl in Love_2
"Anyway, you are not allowed..."
"Okay, okay... not allowed means not allowed," Uesugi Sakura held out his hand to embrace her, as they both gazed at the first rays of the sun over the clouds. All the scenery that filled their view ultimately converged onto one path, a path that shimmered and led to the end of their journey.
"After my competition... we should start preparing for the wedding too. How grand do you want it, Hanabi?"
"Simple... simple is enough." Hanamaru Hanabi leaned into his embrace, feeling the warmth coming from his heart.
"Hmm... then let’s keep it simple, just as all stories must come to an end. Our affection as childhood sweethearts will also be settled on that day."
Uesugi Sakura pondered, reminiscing dreamily about the past.
"Are you looking forward to it?"
"Looking forward to it..."
"Are you happy?"
"Always happy..."
Uesugi Sakura held Hanamaru Hanabi’s petite body a little tighter.
In the distance, the sun completely rose above, turning the sky blue again and the clouds once again a fluffy white.
The rising sun is so beautiful...
...
After watching the sunrise, everyone climbed to the highest peak of Mount Fuji. In front of the volcanic crater, the four of them took a group photo as a memory of this journey.
In front of the cabin, Kitagawa Sakisa handed Uesugi Sakura a set of freshly developed photos.
Uesugi Sakura looked at them; it was the silhouette of him and Hanamaru Hanabi watching the sunrise, leaning against each other, gazing at the rising sun. The light and shadow depicted it beautifully and naturally.
"Don’t you dare thank me!" Kitagawa Sakisa said proudly.
Uesugi Sakura smiled as he looked at the photos in his hand.
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September.
An ordinary afternoon, Uesugi Sakura returned home after a competition.
The tournament went unusually smoothly, advancing to the semifinals without almost any setbacks.
He progressed to the semifinals with an undefeated record, and his influence beyond was also steadily increasing.
"Why is an 18-year-old able to claim the national Sword Dao championship?", "The Police Headquarters’ nightmare, Police Style masters repeatedly defeated here"...
Headlines like these were everywhere.
As for why Uesugi Sakura was called the nightmare of the Police Headquarters...
Hanamaru Hiroki had taught him how to deal with those from the Police Headquarters.
Uesugi Sakura was very grateful to his father-in-law, but recently Hanamaru Hiroki seemed not very happy.
Not long ago, he came over for a meal and kept asking him, are you prepared? Truly prepared?
Uesugi Sakura knew that marriage was not a child’s play, and once married, it would officially mean that Hanabi would rely on him in the days to come.
His father-in-law was asking if he was ready to take on the responsibility of a family.
A father on his daughter’s wedding day always has complex emotions, happiness, worry, loss, and deep blessings for his daughter.
Hanamaru Hiroki seemed to experience this emotion a month early.
He often came to see Hanabi and talked to her about some things.
"What does Uncle talk to Hanabi about?"
As soon as Uesugi Sakura came home, Hanamaru Hanabi greeted him at the entrance, and after exchanging a few words with a smile, they discussed Hanamaru Hiroki, and Uesugi Sakura asked this question.
Hanamaru Hanabi thought for a moment and replied, "Daddy told Hanabi not to listen to everything Sakura-kun says."
"Hmm... there’s no problem with that."
"And what else?" Uesugi Sakura continued to ask.
"And... he told Hanabi to manage Sakura-kun’s money."
"Money can’t tie down a man’s heart." Uesugi Sakura said casually.
Unexpectedly, Hanamaru Hanabi nodded, "Yes, Daddy said the same, so he told Hanabi to take it all~."
"Not a penny left?"
"Not a penny left."
"Then what if I want a beer?"
"Sakura-kun is not allowed to drink alcohol!"
"What about smoking?"
"Smoking is not allowed either."
Uesugi Sakura smiled and said, "You already act like my wife before we’re even married."
He turned around, searching for something on his body.
Hanamaru Hanabi asked, "What are you doing, Sakura-kun?"
"Looking for my bank card, since my money is now under your control."
"That’s Daddy’s suggestion... Hanabi hasn’t agreed to it... As long as Sakura-kun doesn’t drink or smoke, it’s fine." Hanamaru Hanabi stopped him.
Uesugi Sakura stopped and looked at her, "Is that the wife’s requirement for her husband?"
Hanamaru Hanabi let go of his hand, stepped back a bit, and pouted slightly, "Not yet... not yet."
Uesugi Sakura was charmed by her cute pout:
"Now it’s rare to hear Hanabi call me hubby, but after marriage, I’ll make her call me hubby every day, even if she doesn’t want to."
"Talk about it after Sakura-kun marries Hanabi..."
"Even if I haven’t married you yet, you’re still my fiancée, legitimately."
Uesugi Sakura wanted to grab her into his arms and pamper her, but Hanamaru Hanabi dodged him with a smile.
After some playful banter, Hanamaru Hanabi was caught by him in the living room, held by the wrist.
"Sakura-kun, stop it... We should go out now, Hanabi wants to buy you some clothes today..."
Uesugi Sakura didn’t let go, "Why didn’t you say so before I caught you, let me kiss you once and I’ll let you go."
"Sakura-kun, you’re always thinking about kissing..."
"Isn’t kissing good? It helps girls grow taller, look prettier, and every day your cheeks and lips turn rosy, looking quite lovely." As Uesugi Sakura spoke, he leaned in.
Hanamaru Hanabi pushed him away with one hand and blushed, "No, you must restrain yourself; you already kissed me once this morning."
"What is restraint? I don’t know him, let me kiss you once, just once and we’ll go out."
"Then... just once, okay?"
"Hmm, just once."
Uesugi Sakura gently placed Hanamaru Hanabi on the living room sofa, looking down at her delicate face and rosy lips. As he got closer to her, the faint fragrance from the girl enveloped him, making him more excited, and he kissed her deeply.
"Mmm....."
...
When they came back to their senses, their eyes were already aligned in a straight line.
Hanamaru Hanabi shyly turned her face away.
Uesugi Sakura leaned on the sofa backrest with his hands on either side of her, grinning, "Hanabi-chan’s kisses are becoming more and more proficient."
Hanamaru Hanabi quickly slipped out from beneath him, shifted her seat to the left side of the sofa, tidied her hair along her cheeks, and focused her eyes on her skirt, stammering, "Now, now can we go out?"
Since his wife wanted to buy clothes for him, Uesugi Sakura was, of course, happy about it.
They went to a clothing store in the city center, and Uesugi Sakura glanced at the silver watch on his wrist.
13:34:23
Hanamaru Hanabi was helping him choose clothes in the men’s clothing store, occasionally holding up a couple of pieces to ask him how he felt.
Uesugi Sakura thought all of these clothes were fine, they all fit.
"Why does Sakura-kun always have the same response?"
"Because I think you have great taste choosing for me."
"Sakura-kun..." Hanamaru Hanabi called out, "You have to be more serious."
"I am serious."
"Then Sakura-kun should be more cooperative."
"How should I cooperate?"
"Just stand so Hanabi can compare the size of the clothes against you."
"Just stand there?"
"Yes..."
Alright then.
Hanamaru Hanabi and the sales clerk kept discussing, picking out a summer sweatshirt for him to try on.
"Sakura-kun, does it look good?"
Uesugi Sakura looked down at the short-sleeve sweatshirt on him and nodded, "Hmm, it looks good."
This time Hanamaru Hanabi had no objections, and she continued discussing the next outfit coordination with the sales clerk.
Watching them passionately debate, Uesugi Sakura wondered why buying clothes needed such scrutiny, as long as it looked pleasing, it was fine.
He thought online purchasing was more convenient, those models’ outfits looked quite vibrant.
"Miss, I think this white shirt suits your boyfriend well; it complements his clean demeanor. A white shirt is indeed versatile, seamlessly shifting from formal to casual, suitable for any weather conditions."
Hanamaru Hanabi quickly picked up the white shirt to test against Uesugi Sakura’s chest. He cooperatively spread his arms, acting like a clothes rack for her to keep measuring in front of him.
Clearly, Hanamaru Hanabi also fancied this white shirt.
The sales clerk wore a standard smile and began introducing the shirt, "This white shirt is made of silk and mulberry satin, belonging to the renowned Beams collection..."
A long string of additional introductions.
Through these unnecessary details, Uesugi Sakura realized the final thing the sales clerk told Hanamaru Hanabi.
Seeing Hanamaru Hanabi repeatedly eyeing the white shirt, the sales clerk smiled affably, "Therefore, the price is relatively high."
And the result...
Of course, it was purchased with satisfaction.
A 150,000 yen white shirt.
The expenditure on clothes for women is indeed high.
If Uesugi Sakura had to choose, he’d simply pick something around 1,000 yen online which would suffice completely.