How to raise a random guy's wife

Thinking this way, Aki Tomoya watched helplessly as Eriri walked away and disappeared into the crowd.

A hand patted Aki Tomoya on the back, "What are you thinking about!"

Aki Tomoya turned his head and saw Kobayashi Sora, hesitating for a moment, "I was thinking that her scope of consultation is too narrow. Just asking me won't help, right? She should care about public opinion, instead of acting like a primary school student..."

“Aki Tomoya,” Kobayashi Sora interrupted him, “Are you serious?”

"Eh?"

"I'm asking you, is this really what you think, or are you just pretending?"

"What are you pretending for?"

"...Eri is a member of the club, we need her. Go after her, apologize, and tell her you'll help her the way you helped Izumi, and that'll be the end of it." Kobayashi Sora said earnestly, "Eri definitely won't take it to heart."

“I just apologized…” Aki Tomoya paused, “and besides, I can’t do it.”

Kobayashi Sora laughed, his eyes narrowing into crescents. He took a deep breath, feeling the cool breeze pass through his teeth, which seemed to calm him down a bit. He gripped Aki Tomoya's shoulders tightly. "Is it really that hard to say a few words?"

“I mean, help her like I helped her go to sea… I can’t do that,” Aki Tomoya added. “Her doujinshi about going to sea are so good… Ah, you probably don’t understand…”

"..." Kobayashi Sora's five fingers tightened.

“Kōshō…” Kato Megumi tugged at the hem of Kobayashi Kōshō’s clothes.

"Phew—!" Kobayashi Sora let go of her hand. "Alright then, just like we agreed before, you do your job as director, and I'll take care of the rest."

Aki Tomoya stared blankly at him, "Sora Ao...?"

Kobayashi Sora, holding Kato Megumi's hand, left in silence.

Kato Megumi tightened her grip slightly, but Kobayashi Sora did not react.

He frowned and walked forward silently.

"Mmm..." Kato Megumi bit her lower lip lightly, her soft palm stretched out, her five fingers slipped into the gap between his fingers, and then she clenched them tightly.

Kobayashi Sora paused, stood still, and took several deep breaths to calm down. "I'm sorry, Megumi, I got a little too excited."

"It's okay..." Kato Megumi blushed slightly, and even though she took the initiative to hold hands with him, she was still a little shy.

"You've had a long day, are you hungry?" Like a stormy sea being calmed by sunlight, her complex emotions gradually subsided. Kobayashi Sora's blue eyes reflected the girl's slightly worried face. "What do you want to eat?"

"I'm fine," Kato Megumi said softly. "Are you alright?"

Kobayashi Sora raised her hand, which was being held by Kato Megumi, and said, "It's fine now."

"Don't lift them up...it looks weird," Kato Megumi muttered, pressing their hands down.

It would have been fine if I had just let go...

But Kobayashi Sora is so strong, she can't let go.

Although he didn't use much force.

Anyway, I can't let go.

Are you angry with Aki-kun?

"No," Kobayashi Sora shook her head. "I'm angry with myself."

What kind of person Aki Tomoya is and what he does are his own questions.

The expectation that Aki Tomoya will change is Kobayashi Sora's own problem.

Chapter 183 Me and You

Fish can't fly, and that's not their fault.

People who believe that all fish can fly just because they've seen one are somewhat flawed.

Kobayashi Sora, realizing that she had some flaws, was angry with herself.

He has changed a bit recently.

These changes are not obvious, but they are enough to influence some of his decisions and actions.

Therefore, he naturally assumed that others would also change over time, just like him.

However, this is a prejudice of his.

Aki Tomoya coolly helped sell out all the doujinshi about the voyage to Hashima, but when he was moved to tears by the voyage, he wanted to run away.

He only stayed at the stall after Kobayashi Sora intervened.

Aki Tomoya didn't have a personality problem; he just needed some reminders and help—that's what Kobayashi Sora thought at the time.

But just now, he had already made his point clear enough.

Aki Tomoya remained standing in the same spot.

Kobayashi Sora had high hopes for him.

Aki Tomoya slapped him back.

Silent, yet loud.

Aki Tomoya attributes Eriri's problems to creative troubles, without giving Eriri's feelings a second thought.

Whether Aki Tomokazu was genuinely foolish or pretending to be, it doesn't matter anymore.

In either case, one thing is certain.

Kobayashi Sora would no longer have unrealistic expectations of him.

"Sora," Kato Megumi gently shook Kobayashi Sora's hand, "I'm a little worried about Eriri, shall we go check on her?"

The girl's voice was soft and sweet, as if she were pouting.

Wait a minute... this sounds like flirting.

The restlessness in her heart seemed to be blown away by the evening breeze. Kobayashi Sora smiled, "I'll contact my brother and see if I can mooch a meal at his place today..."

Before he could finish speaking, he felt his phone vibrate. After glancing at the message, Kobayashi Sora showed the screen to Kato Megumi, "Looks like we don't need to contact each other anymore."

-

"Brother!" Leonard happily hugged Kobayashi Sora. "You came all this way, why did you bring a gift?"

“I picked up something at the doujinshi convention, and I figured you should have finished playing the games by now.” Kobayashi Sora handed the bag to Leonard. “I just grabbed one on the way.”

"Welcome~" Sawamura Sayuri greeted Kobayashi Sora and Kato Megumi with a smile, "Wash your hands and have dinner."

"Excuse me," Kato Megumi greeted softly, her gaze sweeping across the excessively spacious living room, but she couldn't find Eriri anywhere.

At the table, Leonard smiled and raised his glass, "Eri seems to be tired from shopping today and is resting now. Let's eat first."

Kobayashi Sora and Kato Megumi exchanged a glance, both seeing the worry in each other's eyes.

After chatting for a while and praising Sawamura Sayuri's cooking, Kato Megumi finished her dinner, asked Eriri for her location, and left the table alone.

In the brightly lit art studio, a blonde girl with disheveled hair held a pen in her hand, sketching something.

She moved as fast as ever, and at a certain critical moment, she suddenly ripped off the drawing paper, crumpled it into a ball, and threw it aside.

There were many crumpled pieces of paper scattered around, indicating that the same thing had happened many times before.

"Eri..." Kato Megumi called softly.

"..." The girl paused, raised her hands with her back to Kato Megumi, her blonde hair swaying as if she were wiping something, then turned around and gave a big smile, "Megumi, you're here."

“…Mm,” Kato Megumi replied softly.

Although tears can be wiped away, red circles under the eyes cannot.

Kato Megumi opened her mouth, "You..."

"I'm fine, really." Eriri just smiled. "Well... I suddenly had an inspiration. You saw it too. Even with inspiration, you still have to keep... trying and failing. Yes, that's it... I'm fine."

I haven't asked anything yet.

What should I do...? Kato Megumi wants to summon Kobayashi Sora.

“Ah, you’ve come at the right time.” Eriri adjusted her easel. “I need a model.”

“Okay.” Kato Megumi sat down in the spot Eriri had indicated.

Although I don't know what I can do, at least I can make sure Eriri isn't all alone.

Eriri smiled at Kato Megumi and began to draw.

Eriri has drawn many times based on Megumi Kato.

It can be said that he is very good at it.

How wonderful... Eriri slowly outlined her features.

Kato Megumi will not encounter such a thing.

They went shopping together, ate together, and even slept together.

They might even secretly kiss when no one is watching.

With curiosity and shyness, they savored each other's warmth.

They're always together, and whenever they have a spare moment, they'll be all entangled together.

On the sofa, on the carpet, on the dining table, in the bathtub...

Occasionally, she would change into a bunny girl outfit. Kobayashi Sora would wait anxiously in the room. Kato Megumi, having changed, would peek out from behind the door, her face flushed and her voice soft. She wanted to stand in front of Kobayashi Sora, but hesitated, standing up shyly and covering part of herself with her arms...

They'll look at the sketchbooks together, maybe even ones she drew, and maybe they'll imitate or act out scenes...

Overall, it's great.

It's the kind of good I never even dared to dream of.

So...why is that...?

Eriri's hand movements became faster and faster, and her strokes became more and more forceful.

Kato Megumi and Kobayashi Sora had only known each other for a short time.

I've known Tomoya for so long...

It's been so long.