Laid-Back Life in Tokyo: I Really Didn't Want to Work Hard

Chapter 602 - 385 We Are All Cherishing Time_2

But when it came to Uesugi Sakura, every round was won within two moves, defeating Fujimaki Chidori with overwhelming strength.After losing three matches in a row, Fujimaki Chidori, the senior brother, stood there, staring blankly at the bamboo sword in his hand, doubting himself.

He was a proud person, with a right to be proud, yet he never expected to lose so completely today.

Afterwards, reports about Uesugi Sakura winning the national Sword Dao competition with six moves filled all the Sword Dao-related news outlets.

Almost everyone was curious about how he managed to defeat a two-time champion in just six moves.

Some media even investigated their apprenticeship under the same mentor, spreading rumors of match-fixing and fraud.

However, none of that matters anymore.

Time moves forward methodically.

Regarding Aei and Chiaei’s affairs, Uesugi Sakura originally thought there might be further troubles with the Yakuza, but his uncle handled things very steadily, with almost no resistance, so there was no need for Uesugi Sakura to help out.

The situation was also clarified. The fathers of the two little girls provoked a Kitagawa Association brother, causing stock prices to plummet, and their securities company failed to sell at the peak, resulting in a substantial financial loss for the brother, which led to a motive for revenge against Aei’s father... in turn, they sought out Iwakashi Sumiko...

Uesugi Sakura wanted to see Iwakashi Sumiko once more, but after the guardianship of Aei and Chiaei was awarded to the Hanamaru family, she disappeared without a trace.

The wedding location was also chosen, right at Meiji Shrine, a traditional wedding in front of the gods.

But Uesugi Sakura always felt something was missing.

He also wanted to see Hanabi in a wedding dress, to see her wearing a dreamlike white wedding gown, to watch her walk slowly towards him with steady steps.

...

In early October, the University of Tokyo started the new semester.

The campus was covered with golden ginkgo leaves, and Uesugi Sakura, wearing gold-rimmed glasses and holding books, looked up at the clear sky above.

Through the gently breezing blue sky, schools of clouds float in the autumn air, heavy with frost.

The new semester brought no change but the transition from spring to fall, as repeated every year.

Uesugi Sakura continued walking, the wind blowing the golden leaves scattered on the ground.

Walking through the ginkgo-lined path of the University of Tokyo, Uesugi Sakura reached the bicycle parking area on campus.

He found his bicycle, reached out to take the ginkgo leaves from the basket, placed his books in it, and with a "click," lowered the kickstand. He then pushed his bicycle through the ginkgo-laden scenery towards the school gate.

Occasionally bumping into some students, Uesugi Sakura would sometimes look up to enjoy the sights along the way.

Among the swirling ginkgo leaves, he could see the passage of time.

As he pushed his bicycle out of the Aka Gate, Uesugi Sakura intended to go straight home but suddenly heard someone calling him from behind.

"Sakura-kun."

Uesugi Sakura turned back, surprised to see a girl in autumn attire:

"Hanabi? Were you waiting for me?"

"Yes, indeed."

Hanamaru Hanabi walked up to him, her little face showing a puzzled expression, "Sakura-kun... didn’t we agree to go home together today...?"

"Sakura-kun... you didn’t forget, did you?" She tilted her small head in front of him.

"..."

There was a moment of silence.

"I did forget."

"Don’t be mad," Uesugi Sakura hastily said, quickly smiling as he patted the seat of the bicycle beside him, "I’ll give you a ride home today!"

"Sakura-kun... that’s so mean..."

Hanamaru Hanabi pouted slightly, her tone slightly reproachful, but her lips carried a sweet smile. This update ıs available on ????????????????????·????????????????·????????????

Then, she lifted her dress and sat sideways on the rear seat of the bicycle he was holding.

It was only then that Uesugi Sakura took notice of her clothes, a student wool sweater, a cotton puff-skirt, a light-colored thin jacket over her shoulders, and a scarf around her neck.

The overall style was somewhat plain and elegant, endearingly cute, and due to this simple beauty, it accentuated the lively beauty of her face.

"Come to think of it, the weather has cooled quite early this year."

"Yes, Sakura-kun should wear more clothes too, so as not to catch a cold."

"I’m more worried about you catching a cold!" Uesugi Sakura looked at her and suddenly said, "Today... dear, you are very beautiful."

"I’m not your wife yet!" Hanamaru Hanabi quickly replied with a smile, "In ten days, I will be."

Uesugi Sakura laughed, began pushing the bicycle, bringing along the beautiful girl on the rear seat, embarking on the journey home.

The afternoon weather was perfect, with bright skies, bustling streets filled with pedestrians, and occasional vehicles passing by, creating a lively atmosphere indoors and out.

"With the wedding approaching, how do you feel, Hanabi-chan?"

"Happy," as if feeling this wasn’t enough, Hanamaru Hanabi added lavishly, "very happy!"

"In the future... the two of us will always be together."

"In the future... Hanabi and Sakura-kun will be husband and wife, of course, we will always be together!"

"As spouses, we must support each other. Hanabi, don’t ever feel disdainful of me."

"It’s Sakura-kun who shouldn’t disdain Hanabi."

The two exchanged glances and smiled at each other.

As Uesugi Sakura pushed the bicycle, the beautiful girl seated on the rear seat attracted the attention of many passersby.

"Sakura-kun, aren’t you riding the bike home?"

"Carrying people on a bicycle is illegal. We almost got caught by the police last time, and your dad found out about it, and he lectured me. Did you forget?"

"But just now Sakura-kun said he would give Hanabi a ride home..." Hanamaru Hanabi wobbled her legs slightly from the back, muttering, "But... Hanabi feels that going home slower is fine too."

Leisurely pushing the bicycle, leisurely walking through the city, leisurely heading towards home.