BHSAF 139: Sleepover 14

"Oh, I wish I could have gone shopping with you while still wearing the ring."

　On the way to the supermarket as it was getting dark, Yui looked at her left hand, regretting the ring she had left at Yu's house.

"I feel the same way, but if someone saw me and realized it was Yui, it would cause a commotion."

　Currently, Yui is wearing the same hat that Yu used in middle school, fake glasses, and a hairstyle that she never had when she was active as Shimotsuki Yui. Even so, she still has a glamorous aura that cannot be completely hidden, but unless you look closely, it is unlikely that you will realize that she is Shimotsuki Yui.

　However, just in case something were to happen, if she were to wear the ring she would not be able to make excuses. For this reason, Yui is only wearing the necklace that Yu had given her earlier.

"You see, that's something to look forward to in a few years."

"…………Yeah, I understand."

　"As long as they are truly married and have made it public, there shouldn't be any problems," I told her. Yui seemed reluctant, but she agreed.

"...Hey, Yu-kun. What do you want to eat for dinner?"

　Yui changed her focus and smiled, as if to say, "Let's talk about something fun while we're here."

"I'll do my best to cook any dish for you, Yu-kun."

"Hmm... I don't think there's anything particularly special about it."

　He answered that there is no food he wants to eat right now, but also because he wants to try anything that Yui makes.

"Eh? Yu-kun, that's the most troublesome thing. Just give me something you want to eat."

"What do you want to eat? Hmm... maybe meat and potatoes?"

　It's not something I particularly like, but it's the one she often lists in magazines as the dish she most wants to eat.

"Nikujaga... stew..."

"If it seems impossible, it's not like it's absolutely necessary, so something else would be fine."

"No, it's fine. Don't worry about it. ...But please don't complain if it falls apart, okay?"

"I won't say anything. I'm just so happy that Yui made it for me."

"Well, I'll make it with all my heart, so please make sure to check the taste."

"I know."

　As they talked about what to do next, Yu and the others arrived safely at the supermarket.

"Hehe, I'm going food shopping with Yu-kun ♡"

　The moment she entered the store, Yui looked happy.

"Yui-chan, please speak as quietly as possible."

　It was a holiday afternoon, and there were quite a few people there, like Yu and his friends, shopping for dinner. Even though Yui was in disguise, there was still no guarantee that she wouldn't be noticed, so it was wise to be as inconspicuous as possible.

"Oh, sorry... I got too excited and..."

　Seeing Yui looking happy, even though she looked apologetic, Yu was drawn to the same feelings. That was the power in Yui's expression right now.

"What should we do? Shall we split up and look for ingredients?"

　That would be more efficient, but Yuu's suggestion here was more out of spite.

"...Hmm."

　As expected, Yui seemed to have forgotten that she was outside, and puffed out her cheeks and looked like a child.

"Yu-kun, you're saying that on purpose. If we come all this way together and then get separated, it'll be pointless."

"Hehe. Yui looked so happy, so I wanted to tease her a bit. Sorry, let's choose the ingredients together."

"…………Come on."

　Yu's behavior is just like that of an elementary school boy, teasing the person he likes. Yui finds it adorable and her face lights up.

"I'll hold the basket, so let's go."

"Yeah"

　If someone who didn't know anything about them saw them, they would probably think they were a real married couple as they chose ingredients with such rapport.

　However, Yuu doesn't usually cook, so there's no way he'd know which ones were fresh, and he just watched as Yui chose. However, just that made Yuu happy, and that was transmitted to Yuu who was right next to her.

"Hehe, shopping with Yu-kun—funny stuff—hehe♡♡♡"

　Yui hums a song in a small voice that only Yuu, who is next to her, can hear.

　This time spent with such a happy Yui is something he can experience many times if he marries her.

　I can't wait for that time to come. The day when I can experience what I did with Yui today, and what I will be able to experience tomorrow before she leaves, every day.

　After all that, I had chosen about half of the ingredients.

"………………Hmm? Is that Yui?"

　When Yu and Yui turned to look at the voice, they saw someone they didn't want to meet: Takuya, wearing his school uniform and apparently on his way home from club activities.

　Because she was disguised, it seemed he didn't recognise Yui at first glance, but with Yu next to her he realised after a few seconds.

　Why are the two of them here? Their expressions tell the story.

　and--.

　There was one other character.

"Takuya-senpai...ahh"

　A feminine voice came belatedly.

　The voice belonged to Asakura Mina, the soccer club manager.

　Yu and Yui look at Takuya and Mina alternately, while Takuya and Mina look at Yu and Yui.

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　The four of them exchanged glances.