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Chapter 53: I Do
There was no sound in the silent training ground.
Next to the towering street lamp, there were two figures, one tall and one short.
The bright yellow light fell on the two of them like fluorescent powder.
Although Ryosuke's thoughts were complicated, in reality, less than a minute had passed.
Facing the serious Hinata, he asked gently: "Do you really understand... what a true husband-wife relationship is?"
"I know. In addition to what the teacher taught me, Ino also told me a lot."
Hinata stared eagerly, blushing as she nodded, "We... after we get married, we have to trust each other, rely on each other, and give birth to a baby like Hanabi, and we have to do..."
"Okay, I know you get it."
Interrupting her, Ryosuke didn't let her continue speaking.
It seems that the world is generally precocious, not only in behavior and thought but also in sexuality.
But it's true, there are quite a few girls in the class who have been competing openly and secretly for Uchiha Sasuke, including Yamanaka Ino and Haruno Sakura.
Hinata would occasionally hang out with them, so it was normal for her to know these things.
Moreover, in the class, if the news that Ryosuke and Hinata were engaged was not public knowledge, there would probably be a lot of girls around him as well.
After all, his grades in school were not bad, and although his appearance was different from that of ordinary people, he was still unusually handsome.
Such high-quality boys are very attractive to girls.
However, these love matters seem childish in this world.
Many ninjas usually only have that strong urge for love during their school years.
Once you graduate and have gone through the brutal baptism of battle, these comfortable emotions will gradually fade away, and be replaced by a desire for strength.
"In fact, a long time ago, I knew what the true meaning of husband and wife was, and I also knew what my future life with you would be like."
Looking at Hinata who was quietly waiting for a response, Ryosuke said softly: "I want you to explain to me because I hope you can understand what it means if we become husband and wife."
His voice was gentle and subtle.
But in this quiet training ground, it could be clearly heard by Hinata.
"This relationship between you and me was decided by my father. He hopes that I can marry into the royal family and become your husband, but..."
Ryosuke paused, "But I hope that the relationship between you and me is not achieved by your father's forced interference, but is your own choice."
"Emotions are mutual. If we exclude our father's arrangement and this long-established relationship, would you still choose to accept me, Hinata? Are you still willing to stay by my side?"
"This is something I have been hesitating about. I don't want you to regret this relationship in the future."
You need a reason to like someone, and only rational feelings can last.
Otherwise, liking is more of an impulse, a feeling.
When it comes to something like marriage, which is a lifelong companionship, it is even more worth spending time to consider.
Hinata was obviously stunned by Ryosuke's question.
She was a little overwhelmed.
After learning the meaning of the word "husband and wife," she had never thought about this question.
Without her father's arrangement, would she and Ryosuke still be like this?
"I... I like Ryosuke very much because he is very gentle and treats me very well."
Without much hesitation, Hinata blurted out, "I feel safe when Ryosuke is around. During the time you were away, I was extremely scared and felt insecure."
"Although I have been trying hard to overcome it, and although I have begun to adapt to going to school alone and facing my classmates alone, I still miss the time when Ryosuke was by my side..."
Because she didn't know how to answer, she could only show all her inner feelings to him completely.
She talked about the things they had done together, every word Ryosuke had said to her, and her true feelings.
But more importantly, it was the changes in her heart over the past month.
"I always knew Ryosuke was amazing, much better than everyone else in school."
"After I understood the meaning of husband and wife and the word 'accompanying each other,' I really didn't want to stand behind you. I wanted to stand beside you."
"I have worked very hard during this period, not only to become a qualified clan leader, but also to satisfy you and to make you agree to let me stand by your side. I am afraid that after I explain to you the meaning of husband and wife, you will abandon this useless me."
She tried her best to explain her inner thoughts, waving her hands from time to time to illustrate her thoughts.
The blush on her body, that shy state, began to slowly dissipate as she became more serious. Her skin turned back to its snow-white color, but her expression became more and more serious.
As for this scene, Ryosuke did not interrupt her, but listened to her every word quietly with an expressionless face.
Until the very end, when she stopped talking and looked at him eagerly, waiting for an answer, he smiled again.
The smile on his face was different from his usual self-disguise.
This is the same as when he has a blank expression, an emotional expression from the heart.
He almost forgot what a smile from the heart felt like.
"Is that so? Is this your choice..."
Ryosuke's smile was easy, but also... complicated.
With the same solemn tone, he took a step forward and approached Hinata, bending down slightly, gently resting his forehead against hers while reaching out and pressing his hand on her hair.
In front of him were Hinata's panicked eyes.
The tiny hairs swayed gently against her skin.
Feeling her breath, Hinata's body had a very faint smell besides the sweat after an intense battle.
It can't be said to be a fragrance, but this smell had a fatal attraction to Ryosuke, and he couldn't help but lift his nose and take a deep sniff.
"I can't make too many guarantees, but... I will try my best to be a good husband and protect this family."
Calmly looking at Hinata who was right in front of him, looking directly into her eyes, Ryosuke said seriously: "It's not the Hyuga family, but this family of you, me, father, and Hanabi. I will protect it carefully."
This was the first time Ryosuke had made such a promise, whether in his previous life or this life.
He was an orphan and knew what it felt like to be abandoned.
In his previous life, he was very firm about marriage. He would not give any guarantees unless he was sure that it was truly suitable.
So, he has always been alone.
But in this world, he felt the warmth of home like never before.
This feeling made him very uncomfortable, but he also enjoyed it.
"From today on, Hyuga Hinata, are you willing to be my wife?"
He looked Hinata straight in the eyes and asked.
Facing his question, Hinata, who had been flustered because of the closeness of their gazes, calmed down inexplicably and spoke in a firm tone, "I do."
(End of this chapter)
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