Ventustium
Stories
7
Chapters
282
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611.2 K
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“Ayaka~! You’re good to go~!” Saki raised her hand high, signaling to Ayaka, who was standing at the starting line for the 100-meter dash. Ayaka responded by lifting her hand, then sprinted forward at full speed. “Oh? Isn’t Ayaka running faster than before?” “Her form looks a lot cleaner too.” Waiting at the finish line, Tomoya and Haruto talked about Ayaka’s run just as she dashed past them. As her scent drifted by on the breeze, Ayaka slowly walked back toward them,…-
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As the lunch break was coming to an end, Haruto and the others returned from the courtyard to their classroom. Ayaka and Saki headed back to their seats and began chatting with the other girls. Watching them from a distance, Haruto sat down at his desk and prepared for the afternoon classes. “Man, still… having your wife in the same classroom is crazy.” Sitting on Haruto’s desk, Tomoya looked over at Ayaka, who was smiling and talking with her friends. “It’s not official…
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“Engaged!?” Tomoya’s shocked voice echoed through the courtyard of the high school Haruto attended. “Well, yeah. Also, I’d appreciate it if you could lower your voice a little.” Glancing around, Haruto quietly asked him to keep it down. The courtyard at lunchtime was filled with students enjoying their meals. Haruto checked on the nearby groups — thankfully, Tomoya’s outburst didn’t seem to have reached anyone. “I don’t plan to keep it a secret like when Ayaka and I…
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The cool breeze of early morning drifted in through the open window, brushing against Haruto’s cheek. His gaze followed the flow of that breeze toward the outside world. The quiet residential neighborhood was beginning to glow under the soft morning sunlight. “Guess I should start making breakfast.” Closing his study guide and putting his mechanical pencil into his case, Haruto stretched deeply and stood up. “What should I make for breakfast today?” He walked to the kitchen,…
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When Haruto headed toward the hospital room where Kiyoko was staying, he found Ayaka and Kiyoko chatting happily together. “What!? Grandma, you had a love marriage!?” “Yes, that’s right. Back then, everyone around us was so against it—it was really difficult.” “And you pushed through that opposition to get married?” “Hehe, I told them, ‘If I can’t be with this person, I’ll end my life.’ That’s how I convinced them.” “Wow! Grandma, that’s so…
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Early afternoon at the hospital. The faint scent of bandages and medicinal patches lingers in the air as I walk quickly down the corridor. When I reach the room I’m looking for, I stop in front of the door and take a deep breath to steady myself. Gently placing a hand over my chest to calm my racing heartbeat, I slowly step into the hospital room. “Oh, Kiyoko-san.” As I approach the bed and speak, Kiyoko looks at me with a slightly surprised expression. “Oh, Ayaka! You came to…
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Still in my pajamas, I sat on the living room sofa, blankly watching the morning news show. Mom brought me a cup of tea. “Here, drink this to wake up.” “Thanks, Mom.” I accepted the cup and gently blew on it. The rising steam swayed and dispersed, making my reflection on the surface ripple. I took a small sip. “Tastes good.” As I slowly enjoyed Mom’s tea, Ryota appeared, rubbing his sleepy eyes. “Huh? You didn’t go fishing with Haruto and Dad?” “Nope. I…
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The sun peeked over the distant horizon. Its clear light reflected gently on the rippling surface of the water, sparkling like countless jewels. "It’s a pleasant morning. Perfect weather for some relaxed fishing." "Yes, the sea breeze feels wonderful." Haruto nodded at Shuichi’s words. Standing on the pier, he took a deep breath of the early morning air, filled with the scent of the sea. "Alright, let’s get ready. Haruto-kun, could you fill this bucket with seawater?" "Got…
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Haruto reaffirmed his feelings for Ayaka and decided that he wanted to walk through life together with her. Then, together with Ayaka, he conveyed those feelings to Shuichi and Ikue. "A decision that will affect the rest of our lives, huh…" Haruto muttered softly while soaking in the bath. Normally, when he used the bath at the Tōjō house, there was a high chance Ryōta would join him. But this time, perhaps out of consideration, even when Haruto was getting ready to bathe, Ryōta didn’t…
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As Haruto and Ayaka drew closer to the Tōjō family home, he grew more nervous than he had ever been in his life. Not as a figure of speech—his heart was pounding so violently, he truly worried it might leap out of his chest. "Haruto, are you okay?" "Y-yeah. I’m okay…" The thick tension radiating from him was so strong it reached Ayaka right beside him, and she looked at him with concern. Haruto forced a smile, trying his best to reassure her. Just moments ago, right before he…
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