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Chapter 50 The Luckiest Thing (Second Update, Please Vote!)

The following process was indeed very long: taking statements, preserving evidence, and taking Sakura Kazama's mother to get a medical examination for her injuries.

Of course, we also need to move all the things out of that house and temporarily move them to Aunt Kazama Sakura's house.

Putting aside the fact that the place was in such a mess that it was uninhabitable, the main problem was that such a thing happened in the evening. Whether it was the neighbors' stares or the painful memories lingering in that house, it was impossible for anyone to fall asleep.

Gen Tsukino stayed by her side the whole time and did not stand idly by.

It was because of this that Sakura Kazama's mother had the opportunity to communicate with this boy.

She hesitated, looking at the uniquely charming young man, and said softly.

"Thanks to you today, Tsukino-kun."

Gen Tsukino shook his head. "It's nothing. It's just that Kazama's club senior told me that something seemed to have happened to her, and I couldn't get through to her on the phone, so I came over directly."

There were many more questions she wanted to ask, but she chose to ignore them.

She had already sensed the unique relationship between her daughter and this boy.

After all, from childhood to adulthood, Kazama Sakura has always been a well-behaved girl. She doesn't disobey her parents, has no bad habits, and doesn't associate with strange people.

This boy could be described as strange, but not in a way that would make people dislike him.

He behaved very maturely, made decisive decisions, and even possessed such physical skills. He also had a good relationship with the police.
This can't even be considered a normal high school student, especially since his own daughter told him that his grades were consistently in the top three of the entire grade.

She even felt a little sentimental, wondering how her daughter could have met such a young man.

It seems that her daughter is much luckier than she is.

The woman had thought it through very clearly, and she didn't have any more thoughts on it. In fact, she had figured it out by now.

She used to think her daughter was so beautiful, marrying well wouldn't be a problem. But after what happened with her husband, she realized: What good is a good marriage? Once the passion fades with time and the true nature of humanity is revealed, unhappiness remains.

Besides, this boy looks quite pleasing to the eye.
she says.

"I'm really grateful that you care about Sakura so much."

She didn't plan to ask about family or anything like that anymore; those things were meaningless. Happiness was between two people, and she believed that if this boy truly loved Kazama Sakura, he wouldn't let her be influenced by anything outside of their relationship.

Sakura Kazama blushed slightly and cautiously observed the boy's expression, seemingly worried that he would, as he had done with her, habitually feign ignorance and change the subject when faced with crucial questions.

But this time, Tsukino Gen looked at his mother and smiled.

"No, that's not true. Many people would be willing to help a girl like Kazama, but she's used to carrying everything alone. She always feels like she's troubling others, but she doesn't realize that she deserves to be treated well."

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Kazama Sakura lowered her head.

She really wanted to tell the smiling boy that that wasn't the case at all.

It's not that people who deserve to be treated well will encounter good things or find happiness.

She was able to encounter good fortune amidst misfortune entirely because he was by her side.

They took the two to Kazama Sakura's aunt's house and helped them move their things.

Sakura's aunt is doing well; she's unmarried and lives alone. Of course, Sakura's family won't be staying in this house for long; they'll soon be looking for a new place.

Living in the original house is not very suitable, and it may be sold after the property is divided, since the memories there are not very pleasant.

When everything was settled, Tsukino Gen was preparing to say goodbye.

Sakura's mother, however, took the initiative to say, "Sakura, go see them off. They've helped us so much, you can't be too sloppy with them."

Sakura Kazama blushed slightly, but spending some time alone with him was indeed something she had hoped for, or rather, something she had been eagerly anticipating for a long time.

"I understand. Let's go."

"Ah."

Gen Tsukino just looked at her and smiled, a smile that showed he understood but didn't say anything.

This made Sakura Kazama's cheeks stay red, but it was good, at least she wouldn't think too much about what happened in the evening, or why that man, who was clearly her father, would show her such a ferocious expression.

Night had fallen over the entire city, and the streetlights in front of my aunt's house were brighter than those in front of my own house.

Walking along the road, Kazama Sakura stood beside Tsukino Gen and spoke softly.

"It's not far from the school, but if I rent a place later, it might be farther away. I'll have to get up even earlier."

There seemed to be some minor complaints, but it wasn't a grumble; Gen Tsukino understood that it was a vision for a new life in the future.

However, that's not what Gen Tsukino wanted to say.

Instead of agreeing, he asked.

"Why didn't you tell me about what happened today?"

Kazama Sakura was taken aback. She hadn't expected that this question, which she had been hesitant to ask and hadn't even planned to bring up, would still be raised by the other party.

It's so direct that it's impossible to escape.

After hesitating for a moment, she lowered her head.

"Because I felt it would be too much trouble for you. Besides, this is originally a family matter, and I didn't think it would cause too much of a stir."

Gen Tsukino shook his head. "Indeed, you can handle some trivial matters on your own. But you've known for a long time that your father has this tendency, so you should be more careful. Even the closest people can turn into complete strangers, or even hurt you, without your knowledge."

Kazama Sakura glanced up at Tsukino Gen, "Would you do that too?"

Gen Tsukino paused for a moment, then laughed, somewhat annoyed. "So you're applying what you've learned to me, huh?"

Kazama Sakura cutely stuck out her tongue, then leaned a little closer to the boy, "Don't scold me, I know I was wrong. I'll tell you first if anything happens in the future, okay?" Her natural weakness was something Tsukino Gen hadn't expected.

They seem to be getting more and more well-behaved.

He even leeches off himself.

Has it really turned into a puppy? Seeing its owner unhappy, it uses this clumsy way to try and please them.

Tsukino Gen glanced at the other person, "Now you know how to behave?"

Kazama Sakura nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, you know I listen to you the most."

She looked like a puppy waiting for its owner to praise it and pat its head as a reward.

He knew perfectly well that what he was doing was wrong, as if it were encouraging her 'self-taming' process. He wasn't actually thinking about taming anyone or hoping anyone would become the way he wanted them to be.

It is precisely because these girls are themselves that they possess vibrant vitality and naturally radiate their own unique beauty.

However, after hesitating for a moment, Tsukino Gen reached out and patted the girl's head.

Feeling her hair being stroked, even though it wasn't a forceful touch, unlike the more domineering and forceful approach she secretly hoped for, Kazama Sakura still felt the warmth she adored.

She was a tenacious little blade of grass, needing the nourishment of sunlight and rain. And the warmth he gave her seemed to be all of that.

She nuzzled her head against the boy's palm contentedly, her long hair partially obscuring her face, but one could still glimpse the satisfied upturn of her lips.

After patting his head, Tsukino Gen let go of his hand.

Say it softly.

"With solid evidence, your father will likely face imprisonment, given that he threatened personal safety with a knife. The sentence will probably be no less than a year. However, even though we have provided psychological counseling to your father and obtained a restraining order for you, we cannot let our guard down."

"Are you worried that he won't realize his mistakes after he gets out?"

A hint of worry appeared on Kazama Sakura's face.

Gen Tsukino nodded. "That's possible. Don't forgive too easily. Try to avoid being alone with your father in the future, even if he seems full of regret and cries to you."

Although saying this might seem like giving people hope, Tsukino Gen felt in his heart that someone like Kazama Sakura's father wouldn't change for the better.

For some, such an outburst is a key that unlocks a door. It may allow them to completely break free of their shackles and transform into monsters who disregard emotions and morality.

After all, the matter has escalated to a significant level, and his career will be affected. He might just give up and act with the mindset of destroying everything together.

Because Kazama Sakura's mother and she were at her house that evening, and the divorce proceedings were underway, Tsukino Gen didn't have the chance to do anything more outrageous to teach him a lesson that would make him repent or even regret coming into this world.

However, that doesn't mean he will forget this person.

If a miracle happens and he really behaves himself from now on, that would be fine. But if not, he'll try to do something else. Tsukino Gen will tell him how lightly he threw that punch.

"Okay, I understand. If he shows up again, can I tell you?"

Sakura Kazama turned her head and asked cautiously.

"of course can."

Gen Tsukino answered.

"Won't this cause you trouble?"

"will not."

"Will you think I'm a weak girl? Will you think I lack my own opinions and rely on you for everything?"

She finally voiced all her concerns.

Tsukino Gen looked at her amusedly, "Don't you think what happened before was troublesome? Maybe I am indeed a person who doesn't like trouble, but that doesn't mean I can turn a blind eye to what you did."

Looking into the boy's smiling eyes.

The streetlights shone on him, and in the quiet night, one could hear the pounding of her heart.

Without further hesitation, she turned around.

"boom."

A handful.

She hugged the boy tightly, just like she had hugged her mother back then.

Gen Tsukino did not move.

Then I heard her voice behind my ear.

“You know what? So many times the trivialities of life, their arguments, and other things have overwhelmed me. I often feel like all the misfortunes in the world have befallen me. But now I’m sure I’m a lucky person, do you know why?”

"why."

"Don't tell you."

"How malicious."

"Humph."

She closed her eyes, greedily inhaling the scent emanating from the boy.

Whisper it in your heart.

Meeting you is the luckiest thing that has ever happened to me in this lifetime.

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One more chapter to come!
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