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"and then?"

"Are you planning to write a mystery story using the approach of dissecting human nature?"

Genkawa Yu nodded slightly; the other party's assessment was very accurate.

"I am honored to receive Kasumigaoka-sensei's recognition."

Kasumigaoka Utaha rolled her eyes at him: "Come on."

She leaned closer to Yuan Chuan You, wrapped her arms around his neck, and pressed her face against his shoulder.

"I'm really looking forward to finishing this new book."

"Don't worry, I'll show it to you as soon as possible."

"Ah."

At 11 p.m., Genkawa Yu returned to his apartment.

When he opened the door with his key, he heard the sound of a television coming from the living room.

Akane Kurokawa is back.

He changed into slippers and walked into the living room, where he saw Akane Kurokawa curled up on the sofa.

The girl was wearing a light gray loungewear set, and her hair was wet, clearly indicating that she had just taken a shower.

She held the remote control in her hand, but her eyes weren't on the TV; she seemed lost in thought.

Hearing Genkawa Yu's voice as he returned, she turned around, a tired but warm smile on her face.

"Yu-kun, you're back!"

"Ah."

Genkawa Yu sat down next to her. "Did the filming end early today?"

"Today's scenes went very smoothly, no need to work overtime."

Genkawa Yu reached out and put his arm around her shoulder, letting her lean against him. Kurokawa Akane rested her head on his shoulder, closed her eyes, and let out a long breath.

"Thanks for your hard work."

Akane Kurokawa said softly, "But Yu-kun... you've been busy with concerts and your new book lately, aren't you tired?"

"Fortunately."

The two sat quietly for a while, the sound of the television flowing gently in the background, while the Tokyo night view outside the window remained dazzling, with countless lights twinkling in the darkness.

Then Akane Kurokawa suddenly spoke.

"Yu-kun."

"Ok?"

We've been together for over two years.

Genkawa Yu's hand paused slightly. He looked down at Kurokawa Akane. The girl was still leaning on his shoulder, but her body tensed up slightly, as if she was preparing to say something.

"what happened?"

Akane Kurokawa did not answer immediately. She sat up straight from Yu Minakawa's embrace and turned to look directly into his eyes.

"When I went home last time... my mother asked me how my relationship with Yu-kun was going."

Genkawa Yu fell silent.

He knew exactly what Akane Kurokawa's mother was asking. Since they had a good relationship and had been living together for so long, it was only natural to take the next step.

marry.

"How did you answer?"

"I said it was great...and then my mother asked when we were getting married?"

The room fell silent for a few seconds.

Akane Kurokawa unconsciously touched her stomach. To be honest, they rarely used protection, but she had never gotten pregnant.

“Yu-kun,” she looked up and gazed into his eyes, “I want to be your bride.”

She spoke softly, but every word carried an undeniable weight.

She wanted to be his bride.

This wish is simple and pure, like a drop of clear water, without any impurities.

Genkawa Yu was somewhat stunned.

It wasn't that the request caught him off guard; he had actually anticipated that this day would come sooner or later.

The two moved in together immediately after they got together, and Akane Kurokawa cared a lot about the relationship. They had known each other for a long time, and it was a responsibility to give the girl a certain future.

However, at this moment, Genkawa Yu remembered his conversation with Kurokawa Akane's father, Kurokawa Risa.

That was about a year into his relationship with Akane Kurokawa.

Osamu Kurokawa is a father with clear plans for his daughter's future. As a police superintendent in the Metropolitan Police Department, he has a conversation with Yu Genkawa during a chance encounter.

Men don't mince words; the two made a five-year agreement.

Kurokawa Risa gave Genkawa Yu five years—during which time he needed to prove he could provide Kurokawa Akane with a stable and secure future.

It's not about sweet words, but about tangible achievements.

Now, more than two years have passed.

Yu Minakawa's achievements have far exceeded Osamu Kurokawa's initial expectations.

Star Engine has become one of the most influential companies in Tokyo's entertainment industry. Nokuchiru's nationwide tour concerts are all sold out, and the cumulative sales of the two books, "The Miracles of the Namiya General Store" and "I Am a Cat", have exceeded five million copies.

From a purely material perspective, he was fully capable of providing Kurokawa Akane with a comfortable life. Of course, marriage is not just about piling up material conditions.

Yuu Minakawa still has many relationship problems to solve.

“Akane,” Genkawa Yu spoke, his voice soft but earnest, “I’m not trying to reject you.”

Akane Kurokawa's body stiffened slightly.

"Is it for other reasons... related to your father?"

Having been together for so long, Akane Kurokawa now knew the contents of the so-called "five-year promise".

Genkawa Yu thought for a moment, then shook his head.

"The five-year agreement was just a test for me, Kurokawa-san, not a promise to you. If I truly want to marry you, I will not postpone it because of any agreement."

"Why is that?" Akane Kurokawa asked.

Genkawa Yu remained silent for a moment.

How should he answer that question... because of the other girls?

The situation is different now. Before, Yu Minakawa only had Mai Sakurajima and Akane Kurokawa, which is why he was hesitant.

Now, in addition to Kasumigaoka Utaha and Higuchi Enka, there are also Asakura Toru and Kato Megumi.

If the six girls were to marry Akane Kurokawa, the others would certainly have even more questions.

This knot must be untied; the most perfect solution must be found.

"If it's about having a wedding... I'd like to wait a bit longer."

Akane Kurokawa looked into his eyes, as if trying to read some hidden message from them.

"I see."

Akane Kurokawa isn't stupid. Since it has nothing to do with her father's agreement, then it must be a matter of Yu Minakawa's own feelings.

She didn't bother to ask if her man had added more women to his harem; that was unnecessary.

"Ah."

Genkawa Yu said earnestly.

"Wait until I've taken care of everything."

When he said "everything," Akane Kurokawa knew exactly what he was referring to.

His lover has many girls around him, and each girl has a different meaning to him.

Akane Kurokawa knew she couldn't ask him to give up others for her sake; that wasn't what she wanted, nor was it something he could do.

All she wanted was to become his bride.

After a while, Akane Kurokawa suddenly stretched out her right hand, her little finger curled, pointing towards Yu Minakawa.

"Pinky promise".

A faint smile appeared on her lips. "We'll hold the wedding once Youjun achieves his goal."

Looking at her outstretched little finger, Yuan Chuanyou felt a complex mix of emotions.

To be honest, Akane Kurokawa has changed a lot, which makes Yu Minakawa feel a little guilty. But it's okay, things have to be done step by step, and he will always keep his promises.

Genkawa Yu extended his little finger and hooked it with the girl's little finger.

"it is good."

Two little fingers intertwined, forming a small knot in the warm light of the living room.

Akane Kurokawa looked at the two people's intertwined fingers, her eyes slightly reddening.

But she didn't cry. She just leaned back into Yuu's arms, buried her face in his chest, and closed her eyes.

"Yu-kun."

"Ok?"

"No matter how long it takes, I will wait for you."

"No matter how long it takes, I will marry you..."

"It's a word."