How to raise a random guy's wife

"My pockets are cold too, I'll borrow some warmth from you." Eriri showed no intention of pulling her hand away, her little hand fighting with Utaha's hand in Kasumigaoka's pocket.

Kasumigaoka Utaha sighed, "Fine, if you're going to get some warmth, at least behave yourself."

Eriri protested, dissatisfied, "You were the one who started it."

"You barged in suddenly, and I'm not even allowed to struggle?"

"Dirty."

Kasumigaoka Utaha: "...So even the 108 chimes last night couldn't purify your thoughts and soul?"

"That's for purifying worries!" Eriri corrected. "Besides, you were the one who said the strange thing first."

Kasumigaoka Utaha felt exhausted. "What's strange about it? I'm just stating the facts."

"That's because the way you state the facts is too vulgar." Eriri enjoyed the warmth in Kasumigaoka Utaha's pocket as she slowly walked forward with her.

It's already late, so there's no need to rush.

The sun is shining brightly today.

Kasumigaoka Utaha glanced at her. "Are you planning to keep going like this?"

Eriri paused for a moment, then pulled her hand away.

Kasumigaoka Utaha moved her hand in her pocket, feeling a little empty.

“You reminded me,” Eriri put her warmed hands into her pockets, walked to the other side of Kasumigaoka Utaha, and put her other hand into the other pocket of Kasumigaoka Utaha. “This hand needs to be warmed up too.”

Chapter 881 First Visit Between Couples

Eriri felt incredibly clever, and looked up at Kasumigaoka Utaha with a big smile.

Look how smart I am.jpg

The warm sunlight shone on Eriri's bright face, her snow-white skin reflecting a hazy glow, and her dazzling golden hair shimmered with tiny sparkles as it swayed.

Kasumigaoka Utaha paused for a moment, then turned to look to the side, "Yes, yes, you're so smart."

"Hey, what's with that dismissive tone of yours?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha was a little hesitant to look at her. "Really?"

"It's not just that you have it, could you make it any more obvious?"

"Shall I give it a try?"

"Don't put in so much effort in such a weird place," Eriri said, her pink cheeks puffing out slightly. "What are you trying to do? Just to fool me?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha was quite interested, "This seems like a good direction to work towards."

Eriri was furious. "What's so good about it?!"

"Huh?" Kasumigaoka Utaha looked ahead. "Them?"

"What about them?"

-

"Let's go!" Akane Akasaka pointed ahead with great enthusiasm.

Machida Sonoko locked the door. "Is it really necessary to be so excited?"

“Of course.” Akane Akasaka took Sonoko Machida’s arm. “This is my first time visiting a couple’s shrine in over thirty years.”

Machida Sonoko was still a little uncomfortable. "I mean... aren't you going to seriously reconsider?"

"Huh?" Akane Akasaka looked at Sonoko Machida. "You don't want to take responsibility?"

"Who doesn't want to take responsibility!" Machida Sonoko felt her emotions becoming increasingly unstable. "If anyone should be responsible, it should be you taking responsibility for me, right?"

"I didn't say I wasn't responsible."

"That's good... just kidding." Machida Sonoko sighed, "How did it turn out like this?"

Her feelings were quite complicated.

However, compared to the changes in their relationship, she was more worried about the changes in Akane Akasaka.

After spending many years together, Machida Sonoko believed she had figured out Akane Akasaka's personality.

Now that their relationship has changed, Machida Sonoko discovers that Akane Kousaka has also changed.

In the past, Machida Sonoko was able to control Akane Kousaka's temper. If she was told to rest, Akane would rest; if she was forbidden from drinking, Akane wouldn't drink.

But now... Machida Sonoko no longer has that confidence.

"It would be strange if nothing changed."

"Huh?" Machida Sonoko didn't understand what Akane Akasaka meant.

“We used to be roommates, and roommates have their own way of getting along,” Akane Akane shook Sonoko Machida’s arm. “Now we’re a couple, and couples have their own way of getting along.”

“That makes sense…no.” Machida Sonoko shook her head. “I was referring to the changes in you.”

"My changes?"

"You seem like a completely different person, I'm a little..."

I'm a little unsure how to handle this.

Or should I say bewildered?

"You're saying I'm like a completely different person..." Akane Akasaka suddenly leaned close to Sonoko Machida's face, "Don't you, Sonoko, have changed at all?"

Machida Sonoko blushed. "Of course I didn't..."

really not?

They used to link arms when they went shopping together, and Machida Sonoko didn't think anything was wrong with it.

Now that Akane Akasaka's arm was wrapped around her, Sonoko Machida immediately...

Akane Akasaka also had moments like this before, such as when she had a new inspiration, saw a beautiful view, or went out to gather material.

At that time, Machida Sonoko didn't feel anything was wrong. She just watched her quietly and waited for her to create an excellent work.

Why do I start to feel conflicted now that I'm seeing this?

Was it Akane Akasaka who changed, or was it I who changed...?

“We influenced each other, causing each other to change.” Akane Akasaka’s red eyes narrowed slightly. “Just like Sora and Megumi.”

"Them?" Machida Sonoko pictured the Kobayashi couple in her mind.

So, Kobayashi Sora has indeed changed a lot since then.

Kobayashi Megumi is very different from before... Huh? What was Megumi like before?

When was the first time we met? I have absolutely no recollection of it.

“People influence each other; the closer the relationship and the longer the time spent together, the greater the influence.” Akane Kousaka had clearly studied this carefully. “Before meeting Megumi, Sora had been with me for a long time, but his personality hadn’t changed much. Because of the bond and distance between us, he didn’t need to change anything to get along well with me. But after meeting Megumi, the first thing that changed was his style of doing things, followed by his way of thinking, and finally even his habits changed. Because he wanted to shorten the distance between us and warm up our feelings for each other.”

Machida Sonoko, reflecting on her interactions with Kobayashi Sora at different stages, clearly recognized this change.

"At the same time, Megumi, who shared the same thoughts, was also adjusting herself. When their changes reached a critical point, they confirmed their relationship," Akane Akasaka explained. "It's like two points that were initially moving in a straight line. After discovering each other, they were attracted to one another and began to adjust their directions to move closer. When the distance was close enough..."

What will happen?

“Let’s just stay entangled like this.” Akane Akasaka pulled Sonoko Machida forward.

“Wait a minute…” Machida Sonoko understood what Akane Kousaka meant, and at the same time realized the problem, “Even if you say that, your change is too great.”

"This is your fault."

"Blame me?!"

"Even though she's already accepted it, she's adapting so slowly." Akane Akasaka looked somewhat helpless. "I'll have to resort to drastic measures."

“You’re being too intense…” Machida Sonoko understood that Akane Kousaka wanted her to adapt to the new relationship quickly, “but you have to give me some time, take it step by step or something.”

"Can't we link arms?"

“Let’s start by holding hands.” Machida Sonoko took Akane Akasaka’s hand.

"It's so cold." Akane Akasaka tucked the hand she was holding into Sonoko Machida's pocket. "This will do."

Akane Akasaka's hands were warm in her palm, and Sonoko Machida's face was also warm.

Although I'm still a little embarrassed, it's at least better than being pressed so tightly together before.

Machida Sonoko's steps became a little lighter.

Just like Akane Akasaka, this is my first time visiting a couple's shrine in over thirty years.

It certainly sounds exciting... Wait a minute!

Machida Sonoko paused, turning to stare at Akane Akasaka. "Your initial goal wasn't just to hold hands, was it?"

Chapter 882 Warming Actions

Akane Kousaka turned her head. "You found out so quickly?"

"I just realized it myself..." Machida Sonoko answered instinctively, then realized something was wrong, "You think it would take me a long time to realize it... No, aren't you going to try to deny it?"

"What's there to argue about?" Akane Akasaka showed no intention of taking her hand away. "We've already slept together, what's wrong with holding hands?"

Akane Akasaka's words were so blunt that Sonoko Machida was speechless for a moment.

“No…” Machida Sonoko reminded, “You should still be careful when you’re out.”

"Pay attention, pay attention to what?"

“Be mindful of the consequences,” Machida Sonoko said, bowing her head. “We should…”

What's wrong with us?

Machida Sonoko thought about it for a moment and realized that it really didn't seem like a problem.

It's perfectly normal for good friends to hold hands.

At most, they were just a little bit more intimate.

The two walked together toward the shrine. Along the way, there were many girls traveling together, and several couples were arm in arm.