How to raise a random guy's wife

Under Kasumigaoka Utaha's repeated provocations, Eriri could no longer hide her grievances.

Why did she throw away her beloved apple...?

She just wanted an apple.

It doesn't matter if there are no pears, apples will do.

But Kasumigaoka Utaha gave the apple to someone else.

That was her apple, the apple that Eriri had possessed for nine years!

there is none left......

“Eri,” Kasumigaoka Utaha’s eyelids drooped slightly, “don’t you understand? It’s not that I abandoned you, it’s that you abandoned me.”

Eriri stared blankly at her. "What did you say?"

“I can’t keep up.” Kasumigaoka Utaha closed her eyes and took a deep breath. Faced with Eriri’s honesty, she decided to be honest with her as well. “You’re growing too fast. Even the speed of your growth is accelerating. I can no longer create with you like before, to encourage and support each other.”

Akane Akasaka reached a conclusion on this point eight years ago.

Unlike Eriri, who is constantly evolving, Kasumigaoka Utaha's growth has stagnated.

For a considerable period afterward, Kasumigaoka Utaha was still able to keep up with Eriri's pace thanks to her improved skills, but ultimately she couldn't keep up with Eriri.

"Eri without Kasumigaoka Utaha is still Eri Kashiwagi, but Kasumigaoka Utaha without Eriri is no longer the Kasumigaoka Utako she once was." Kasumigaoka Utaha forced a smile. She was unwilling, but had to admit, "In terms of creative work, the gap between us is widening. One day, I will become a burden to you..."

"I do not care!"

"I care!" Kasumigaoka Utaha's red eyes burned with resentment. "Just because you don't want to be a pet doesn't mean I do."

So you...

Eriri finally understood.

Kasumigaoka Utaha's attempt to develop in the direction of becoming a producer is a way of staying by her side in another way.

"Then why didn't you tell me?!" Eriri demanded. "Even if it's a different method, I can make monster cats and monster dogs myself. Why did you have to go to someone else?"

“Now I’ve made great animation, found a great production team, and even gained inspiration to create a new book.” Kasumigaoka Utaha points out the crux of the matter: “Everything seems to be going perfectly, but back then I had no idea what the outcome would be—what if it failed?”

"So what if I fail?" Eriri retorted. "Just try again. There will always be a time when I succeed."

“If I don’t tell you anything, it’s just a normal failure for me, and I can just try again.” Kasumigaoka Utaha smiled. “But if I tell you, failure means I’ll disappoint you again.”

Kasumigaoka Utaha has already disappointed Eriri once by failing to keep up with her growth.

If Eriri were to reveal her plans to him, and those plans failed, Eriri, who had hoped for the future because she knew about the plans, would be disappointed a second time.

Kasumigaoka Utaha didn't want Eriri to be disappointed in her again.

That's why I concealed my plans.

She was unsure of the future outcome, so she chose to carry out the plan herself and bear the consequences.

The plan succeeded, and everyone was happy.

If the plan fails, keep trying.

“Like this lake,” Kasumigaoka Utaha looked at the calm water, where fiery red maple leaves floated serenely, “I went down to catch fish. Whether I caught anything or not, it was an interesting experience. If I caught something, we could eat together. If I didn’t, I would climb back up and think about what to do next. This was my own decision, and getting my clothes wet was a consequence I had to bear.”

“But I can’t let you jump in with me, hoping for a fish, only to climb back up soaking wet and empty-handed.” Kasumigaoka Utaha paused. “I don’t want you to have any expectations of me when I’m not sure I’ll succeed. I can accept my failures, but I don’t want you to be disappointed in me—do you understand?”

thump!

Chapter 834 They have a very good relationship

After Kasumigaoka Utaha finished speaking, she was about to turn around to look at Eriri's expression.

But then Eriri stood up and ran a few steps.

He jumped into the lake with a splash.

Kasumigaoka Utaha: "???"

Kasumigaoka Utaha explained it very clearly, and Eriri understood it perfectly.

Without hope, there is no disappointment.

Unlike Kobayashi Sora, who is confident about most things, Kasumigaoka Utaha, who has made plans, is not entirely confident.

To prevent Eriri from having any hope for her plan, Kasumigaoka Utaha concealed her own plans.

Regardless of the outcome, at least Eriri won't be disappointed.

Eriri is able to understand Kasumigaoka Utaha's thoughts and actions.

Now it's Kasumigaoka Utaha's turn to understand her thoughts and actions.

"Eriri!" Kasumigaoka Utaha reached out her hand to Eriri in the lake. "Come here quickly!"

"Don't move!" Eriri, soaking in the lake water, skillfully treaded the water to keep afloat. "Kasumigaoka Utaha, you just stand there and watch, don't do anything!"

"What did you say?" Kasumigaoka Utaha refused to let go. "Are you crazy?"

"I'm in the lake right now, but I won't tell you what I'm going to do, so that even if I don't get anything, you won't be disappointed." Eriri glared at Kasumigaoka Utaha. "So even if you see me soaking in the lake, there's nothing you can do. This is my own choice, and I'll bear the consequences myself! You can only watch!"

Just like... watching Kasumigaoka Utaha strive to become an excellent producer, Eriri.

"Stop fooling around!" Kasumigaoka Utaha noticed Eriri's lips trembling. "Hurry up and come up!"

The lake water was very cold in autumn, and given Eriri's weak constitution, soaking in it for any longer might have caused her some problems.

"No!" Eriri even swam away from the lake.

Seeing that Eriri had no intention of coming up, Kasumigaoka Utaha jumped into the lake and grabbed Eriri.

“This is my own choice,” Eriri wanted to push Kasumigaoka Utaha away, but considering safety, she could only glare at her fiercely. “What are you doing down here?”

"I do!" Reaching out to embrace Eriri, Kasumigaoka Utaha swam towards the lake. "Is it any of your business?"

“That’s right.” Eriri hugged Kasumigaoka Utaha and let her drag her to the lakeside. “It’s none of your business…”

You don't like seeing me disappointed in you.

I don't like seeing you struggle alone either.

Kasumigaoka Utaha helped Eriri climb ashore. A cold wind blew, and the two of them shivered together. "Are you an idiot?"

Eriri shuddered. "You're not smart either."

They couldn't stay by the lake any longer in this condition, so the two returned to where their tent was.

Kobayashi Sora looked at the two soaking wet people and said, "Are you idiots?"

The camping trip was originally planned, but this unexpected situation suddenly occurred. Kobayashi Sora was in a bad mood. She hurriedly rummaged through the blankets, towels and hand warmers she had prepared and started a fire to boil water as quickly as possible.

Kobayashi Megumi asked curiously, "So what's wrong with you guys?"

Eriri took off her soaking wet clothes. "Um... I just wanted to go to the lake."

Kasumigaoka Utaha nodded, "Let's try it out."

Kobayashi Megumi looked at them with some concern.

They don't seem very bright.

"Oh no..." Eriri realized a serious problem after taking off her clothes, "I didn't bring any other clothes."

Kasumigaoka Utaha paused in her hair-drying motion. "Me too."

The two of them came to find Kobayashi Sora and Kobayashi Megumi on a whim, and then they were brought to camping, of course without any change of clothes prepared.

Kobayashi Megumi brought the suitcases from the living room tent into the tent. "Kong Qing brought several clothes with her when we came. Pick whichever you like to wear; they're all clean."

Outerwear is fine...

Kasumigaoka Utaha picked up Kobayashi Megumi's fan bra and tried it on. "It's a little big. I thought you would prefer a bolder style."

This set of lingerie is relatively simple, with subtle lace patterns and only small bows as embellishments, giving it a pure yet cute look.

"Hmm... I'm fine." Kobayashi Megumi calmly retorted to Kasumigaoka Utaha's teasing, "Sora Aoi liked this style for a while."

Eriri was taken aback. "He's wearing this?"

Kobayashi Megumi: "......"

Kasumigaoka Utaha glanced at Eriri, "This is what he uses."

Kobayashi Megumi: "......"

Eriri blushed and rummaged through her suitcase for underwear that fit, but the sizes were too far off, and Eriri doubted whether she would be able to find anything.

Kasumigaoka Utaha picked up the thin rope, "This seems to suit you better."

To be honest, that's true.

This type has virtually no size requirements; adjusting the length of the straps is sufficient to adjust the size.

Eriri swallowed hard. "Is this the style that Sora has been liking lately?"

“No,” Kobayashi Megumi shook her head, “this is a style I’ve been liking lately.”

Kasumigaoka Utaha: "......"

Eriri was a little doubtful, "Are you sure this is clean, right?"

Kobayashi Megumi puffed out her cheeks slightly, "I haven't used it yet."

Kasumigaoka Utaha handed the underwear to Eriri, saying, "At least it's cleaner than you're thinking right now."

"I didn't think about anything!" Eriri put on the style, which was a bit too daring for her, with slightly trembling hands.

"The effect is quite good..." Kasumigaoka Utaha examined it carefully, "It feels completely different."

“This color suits Eriri’s fair skin better,” Kobayashi Megumi observed carefully. “It seems I should choose a different color.”

Eriri crossed her arms in front of her chest. "Why are you all suddenly starting to taste it!"

Kobayashi Megumi replied matter-of-factly, "Because I've never seen you wear this style before."

Kasumigaoka Utaha added, "This is a rare opportunity."

"Yeah, right... no way!" Eriri snapped, "Don't look!"

Kasumigaoka Utaha raised an eyebrow. "It feels even better with this expression and these words."