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Chapter 50: Birthday

It was the day after Shirayuki and I went shopping.

Even though it was Hisui’s birthday, she didn’t mention it to me or Shirayuki until she left for work. It seems that she has a habit of not finding any meaning in birthdays, just as Shirayuki had said.

“Just as I thought, huh?”

“Yeah.”

I’m referring to Hisui going to work.

She headed to work as usual, showing no signs of expecting any preparations from us.

“…Shirayuki.”

“Yeah?”

“I feel strangely nervous.”

“Fufu, should I help you relax then?”

Shirayuki took a seat next to me on the sofa and scooted closer, pressing against me.

Whether or not this will actually ease my nervousness aside, it’s not entirely wrong to say that she’s trying to calm me down like this.

“Shirayukii…”

“Yes, I’m your wife, Shirayuki.”

It’s not just Shirayuki, but I always feel at ease when I’m embraced by Hisui too.

This softness that envelops my face… It’s like a form of maternal violence, so to speak.

It may be strange for Shirayuki, who is the same age as me, to feel that way, but I can’t help but feel it.

(But… I hope everything will be fine.)

I’m referring to the present for Hisui.

With Shirayuki by my side and a card handed to me by Hisui, it was certain that I had no worries about money and could buy anything.

However, after thinking about it, I felt that using that money for a present would be different.

“If that’s the case… how about this?”

Shirayuki suggested, and I decided to adopt her proposal.

It was something that didn’t require any money, but of course, I did spend money on the present Shirayuki and I chose together.

“What are you worried about?”

“I’m wondering if the prepared gift will make her happy.”

“Don’t worry. Although it may sound cliché, I don’t think there’s anything she wouldn’t be happy to receive from you, Touma-kun.”

“I see… Well, I’m not relying on that for everything, but I’ll imagine Hisui’s smile in response.”

As Shirayuki said, I’m starting to have fewer worries… Yeah, that’s a good thing.

After that, I ended up spending time alone with Shirayuki, but we didn’t go anywhere in particular, even though we had free time until the evening.

Naturally, this led to more conversations between us.

“So, how is it after that? From what I can see, nothing has happened.”

“That’s exactly right. Just as I thought, nothing happened.”

I nodded in relief.

“And how about you, Touma-kun?”

When she asked that, something came to mind.

In fact, I had received several messages, excluding my father, not only phone calls but also text messages. Among them, there were particularly many incoming calls from my mother.

She had already blocked my calls, so there was no connection… But after not hearing anything for so long, her sudden contact was probably because she found out about me.

(They’re probably thinking of squeezing out as much money as possible, I guess.)

The Gundo family is certainly an elite family, but there’s no denying that they are also filled with ambition. So, if they have a connection with Hououin, it’s understandable that they would reach out to me, who had previously shown no interest.

“Is there something going on?”

“Well, yeah.”

Since I didn’t answer the call, it’s not certain, and this is purely within the realm of my own imagination.

Considering that, I told Shirayuki about it.

“I see… They sound like troublesome people.”

Shirayuki’s voice was cold as she said that they were troublesome people.

We’re still sitting on the sofa, but our positions have slightly changed. Shirayuki is now sitting between my legs, with her back leaning deeply against the backrest. I hold her while enjoying the various sensations.

“Well, I can’t help but think there might be some unavoidable aspects to it.”

“Yes, that’s true. Hououin’s wealth is the result of my mother’s achievements, so it’s strange for me to say anything, but many people desire it to the point where it becomes an obsession.”

Yes, that’s the extent of Hououin’s wealth.

“Both Mom and I believe that those who try to destroy our world or interfere with it should be crushed without hesitation. That includes Touma-kun’s former family as well. The only reason we wouldn’t do it is because Touma-kun doesn’t care.”

“I see.”

“But there are exceptions. Even if you don’t care, if they do something obvious, we won’t hesitate to crush them.”

“…”

I shuddered as Shirayuki turned her face towards me and spoke those words. 

Although I had felt a sense of unease from Shirayuki’s demeanor on several occasions before, this time, I felt a fear greater than ever. Even though I knew those words weren’t directed at me, her eyes carried the will to do anything to protect our world, and that was terrifying.

“Were you scared by what I just said?”

“…A little.”

“You’re lying, right? It’s not just a little—based on your reaction just now, the acceleration of your pulse, the way your gaze shifted—considering all of that, it’s more than just a little, isn’t it?”

…Scary, Shirayuki-san, you’re scary!

Shirayuki didn’t even let out a chuckle and continued to gaze at me without blinking, so I couldn’t avert my gaze from her… I couldn’t.

(…Why am I feeling like this?)

There was a determination in her gaze that seemed to say, “Don’t even avert your gaze.”

Unable to bear it any longer, I placed my hand on her chest and began to massage it. The soft sensation that excited me, melting the frigid air, even if I touched her b*****s, Shirayuki didn’t change her expression at all.

“Rub… Rub… Rub-rub…”

“…Ah…”

However, gradually, a hint of blush appeared on her otherwise expressionless cheeks. Even through the fabric of her underwear and clothes, when I touched that small part that could penetrate, Shirayuki finally lost her composure and relaxed slightly.

“…So, what was the intention behind your expression and atmosphere just now?”

“It’s simple. A woman who exudes such an atmosphere ends up like this with just Touma-kun’s hand movements. Weren’t you quite excited?”

“…”

Yes, deep down, I was quite excited.

Finally, she dispelled the scary atmosphere and stood up, then sat down again, facing me with her body turned towards me.

It was a slightly uncouth posture, with her legs firmly intertwined behind me, but I guess that’s just a sign that the switch has been flipped a little.

“Since today is special, shall we spend some quality time together?”

After a little intimate moment with Shirayuki, I started feeling a bit sleepy around noon and fell asleep with Shirayuki providing a lap pillow.

And finally, the moment arrived.

By the time Hisui returned home, preparations for tonight’s shabu-shabu(hotpot) dinner were complete, and Hisui, who had just come back, widened her eyes in surprise.

“Um… Did something happen today?”

“Look, Touma-kun. Just as we suspected.”

“I figured.”

She was genuinely puzzled at last.

With Shirayuki gently pushing me forward, I stood in front of Hisui and conveyed the message.

“Happy birthday, Hisui.”

“Oh… Right. Today is… my…”

Finally, she seemed to remember.

At first, she laughed, but as if overwhelmed with emotion, tears began to well up in her eyes, and Hisui slowly leaned her body against mine.

“…I had forgotten for so many years. That I had a birthday.”

“So it was like that after all.”

“Yes… But I see, from now on, you will celebrate it for me, won’t you?”

“Yeah. Forever… and of course, Shirayuki will be with us too.”

Yes♪”

Embracing Hisui, Hisui embracing me, and Shirayuki embracing both of us with her arms wide open.

Indeed… It’s nice to be able to celebrate like this.

We continued in that manner for a while, but finally, I handed her the special item.

“So, without further ado, I’ll give it to you. It’s a birthday present.”

“…’A ticket for anything’?”

Yes, that was Shirayuki’s suggestion.

Hisui held the homemade ticket close to her chest, as if cherishing it… And then, she smirked, as if she had come up with something mischievous.

That smile distorted her beauty, almost to the point of tarnishing it, truly resembling the smile of a devil.