How to raise a random guy's wife

On the one hand, her schedule is relatively stable, allowing her to consistently broadcast live at fixed times.

On the other hand, her live stream content is relatively simple. Unlike Tang Keke, she doesn't need to interact and chat with the audience in a high-intensity way. She just needs to play the piano quietly, and the audience can chat happily on their own.

After playing a few more songs, Hazuki Ren skillfully adjusted the equipment and started streaming the game, showcasing a variety of dazzling maneuvers.

Hazuki Ren has been involved in everything from currently popular action games to some classic games from the past.

Even without her playing the piano, watching her game livestream is a great nostalgic experience.

“Of course everyone in the Star Cluster will get together, but not today.” Hazuki Ren thought for a moment. “At this time, Coco and Sumire should be working on something, and as for Kanon and Chi... they should be at the coffee shop.”

In the café owned by Shibuya Kanon, Shibuya Kanon lay slumped over a table piled high with thick books, clutching her face, muttering, "I should never have studied translation..."

"Didn't you already know that translation is hard work? Uncle Ming is a translator too." Arashi Chisara even offered some cut fruit to Shibuya Kaon's lips. "Want to take a break?"

After eating the fruit that Arashi Chisato fed her, Shibuya Kaon struggled to her feet. "Now is not the time to rest. Only if we finish everything today will we have time tomorrow. Anyway, we have to do it sooner or later, so let's finish it as soon as possible."

Arashi Chisatsu rested her chin on her hand, watching Shibuya Kaon work diligently.

So many years have passed, and Shibuya Kanon is still the same as before.

When faced with difficulties, it's inevitable to utter a few complaints or even back down.

But in the end, Shibuya Kanon will still do her best to complete the task she wants to accomplish.

Shibuya Kanon's persistence in moving forward despite a clear understanding of the difficulties is something that Arashi Chisuna has always admired.

"Chii," Shibuya Kanon looked up during a break from work, "You don't actually need to come with me. It's Christmas Eve, aren't you going out?"

"Hmm..." Lan Qiansha tilted her head. "Actually, I have a date today."

"Huh?" Shibuya Kanon's gaze froze. "A...a date?"

“Yeah~” Arashi Chisara looked at Shibuya Kanon’s owl. “We made a promise a long time ago, didn’t we, round and chubby?”

Round Owl: "..." I don't know how to answer, after all, I'm just an owl.

"I thought you were talking about me..." Shibuya Kanon continued translating, head down. "Huh, this sentence..."

“This sentence is like this…” Lan Qiansha noticed the content of the text, “That’s roughly the meaning.”

When did you learn that?

“During the live stream,” Lan Qiansha tossed her white hair, “I have a lot of popularity overseas.”

"Yes, yes~ My little Qian is amazing."

"Of course~" Lan Qiansha continued reading the light novel in her hands.

“That light novel…” Shibuya Kanon glanced at the cover, “It should be by Utaha, right?”

"Hmm, these are all from a long time ago." Lan Qiansha turned the pages of the book. "I wonder when there will be a new work."

"After Utaha became an animation producer, her creative work was put on hold." Shibuya Kanon knew about this. "After Mononoke ends, there will probably be a new work, but I don't know how long we'll have to wait."

“Yes,” Lan Qiansha looked out the window at the snowflakes, “how long will we have to wait?”

It should be soon.

Eriri withdrew her gaze from the snowflakes outside the window.

Kasumigaoka Utaha seems to have written quite a bit already. After the final chapter of "White Album" is released after the New Year, she should be able to finish writing her new book.

Eriri closed the novel she had read countless times and got up to stretch.

The house was eerily quiet; the only one making a sound was Eriri.

Should we get a pet?

Like rice cakes, they are fluffy and cute, sensible and obedient.

Eriri considered her original manuscript and rationally abandoned the idea.

Forget it.

Just raising Kasumigaoka Utaha is difficult enough.

Looking out the window again, I still didn't see the familiar car.

Even on Christmas Eve, Kasumigaoka Utaha was busy.

Balancing work and rest is also very important.

They should at least come back for dinner.

Who cares if she comes back for dinner or not! Humph!

Eriri gave a soft snort and returned to her room.

Let's just leave her be...who cares about her anyway?

Chapter 853 A Last Glimmer of Light

“I said…” Machida Sonoko yawned, “I finally finished work, can’t you let me go home and get some rest?”

“It’s Christmas Eve,” Akane Akasaka said, giving her a sideways glance. “Of course we have to go out for a stroll.”

“What’s so great about shopping? This kind of holiday has long lost its original meaning and become like Valentine’s Day,” Machida Sonoko muttered. “Why should people like us, who are getting on in years, go out on a special day? Do you expect a wonderful encounter?”

"Of course."

“That’s what I mean, if you’re not looking forward to it, why bother… um?” Machida Sonoko suddenly turned her head. “What did you say?!”

"I'm looking forward to it," Akane Kousaka replied. "Otherwise, what's the point of coming out?"

"No...you...um..." Machida Sonoko opened her mouth, then closed it again, then opened it again reluctantly, looking like she wanted to say something but hesitated, "A last burst of lucidity?"

Akane Akasaka glared at her. "Is that all you managed to squeeze out after all that time?"

“You’ve realized this way far too late,” Machida Sonoko sighed. “But then again, it’s about time we started to get anxious.”

"It's rather urgent..." Akane Akasaka glanced at the street. "Actually, it's not that late. I've been thinking about it for a while now."

"You've hidden it well enough." Machida Sonoko's feelings were somewhat complicated.

Although she had been urging Akane Akasaka to settle down and start a family for a long time, when Akane actually wanted to do so, she wanted to advise her to calm down.

After all, marriage is a major life event. If you make a hasty decision on a whim, it will be too late to regret it later.

Hearing Akane Akasaka say that she had considered it for a long time, Sonoko Machida was speechless. "And then you decided to go hunting on Christmas Eve, when all the couples are around?"

“It’s about searching.” Akane Kousaka said, looking around as she walked. “You should take a look too.”

“Me?!” Machida Sonoko was taken aback.

It seems... I really should consider it.

But having lived alone for so many years, suddenly asking her to find someone is a bit... scary?

That's not entirely accurate.

It's more like the unease of suddenly discovering that a certain way of life can be changed after getting used to it.

If the future becomes better through change, then the past seems somewhat wasted.

If the future doesn't improve because of these changes, then the good life of the past may never return.

It seems that neither outcome is very good—wait, how did it become that I have to make a rash decision based on a momentary impulse?

Machida Sonoko shook her head, quickly pulling herself out of her emotions thanks to her years of work experience.

If you calm down and think about it, when Akane Akasaka mentioned finding someone to marry, the first thing that came to mind wasn't someone she liked or her ideal partner, but rather the possible changes in her life. This, to some extent, proves that she is not suitable to find someone to marry right now.

For Machida Sonoko, marriage is something she is interested in, especially after witnessing the happy marriage of Kobayashi Sora and Kobayashi Megumi, she naturally looks forward to a similar life.

At the same time, after witnessing Kobayashi Sora and Kobayashi Megumi's happy marriage, she became even more aware that only when two people truly love each other can they have a happy marriage.

Therefore, there are only two possible scenarios for entering into marriage.

Firstly, she is living a good life and hopes to change her solitary lifestyle into a shared one with someone else; secondly, she is living an average life and someone has appeared who makes her life better.

The problem is that Machida Sonoko is satisfied with her current life and doesn't want another person to join her.

In other words, there is no reason or need to get married.

"You should see for yourself," Machida Sonoko shook her head. "I'll pass."

“Hmm…that makes sense.” Akane Kousaka looked thoughtful. “After all, it’s better for me to choose it myself.”

The word "pick" is used like the word "choose" for a gift.

"What kind of one do you want to choose?" Machida Sonoko intended to help Akane Kousaka make her selection.

"What kind of..." Akane Akasaka answered succinctly, "The kind you like."

"Huh? Why should I like it? Shouldn't it be that you like it?"

“Of course, the gift I give you should be something you like,” Akane Kousaka retorted. “What good is it if I like it?”

"Gift?"

"The Christmas present should be given on Christmas Eve."

"..." Machida Sonoko's mind went blank for a moment. "You just said you'd been thinking about it for a long time?"

"Of course, a gift should be prepared in advance, but I haven't prepared one yet." Akane Kousaka looked around at the shops, "So I just brought you along."

Machida Enzi: "..."

So, Akane Akasaka definitely didn't mention marriage just now.

It was all Machida Sonoko's own imagination.

Machida Sonoko sighed, "Who brings people out looking for gifts like this?"

Akane Kousaka's earlier expectation was actually the expectation of finding a good gift.

"I'll broaden your horizons today." Akane Akasaka smiled. "I don't know what you like, and I can't find a suitable gift for myself, so of course I have to bring you out. Otherwise, if I give you something you can't use but are too embarrassed to throw away, it will just sit there taking up space and getting in the way every day, which would be even worse."

"That makes sense, but I prefer surprises."

"Isn't this the surprise?" Akane Akasaka's train of thought was quite unique. "Did you expect that I brought you out to pick out a gift?"

"..." Machida Sonoko was speechless. "Let's make it clear beforehand, I've already prepared your gift."

Akane Kousaka asked curiously, "What is it?"