20 Chapter 20: Cherry Blossoms (III)

A/N: Some people really hated the fact that Raku's getting a harem. I don't really know why they refuse to let secondary characters have their own character. Like I said before, polygamy is compulsory in their generation, and that means Raku needs one as well.

Some people are asking about Seishiro Tsugumi, but I'm not gonna say anything for now. Raku is gonna have three people in his harem. The other two will be for mc.

Haters are gonna hate, droppers are gonna drop, if you don't like my idea, so be it. For those people who have continued supporting me despite the many plot holes and errors in this fic, thank you very much. It's people like you guys who make the various authors' days fun and enjoyable to write, whether by silent support by giving power stones, or actively commenting to cheer us up with your witty comments and the various 'thank you's.

And without further ado, enjoy this chapter.

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"Nisekoi‽"

That was my first thought that came into my mind when I saw the five names. Although I knew that Your Lie in April as well as A Silent Voice already exists within my life, I was still a little surprised seeing another anime pop up as well.

But there was a problem. In the original, I remembered that there should only be two names present, but here, five names were carved into the rock. It seems like there will be a few changes in the future, and I can't wait to see it.

But for now, it didn't matter too much since I know that all of them will have forgotten about their promise until they reach high school. It's only then will all the various dramas occur.

"Fuutarou-kun! What are you doing here?" Shouko's voice rang out from behind me.

I turned around to see Shouko's worried face,"What's wrong?"

"You suddenly rushed off to this place for no reason at all, and we were worried for you, you know?" She said with concern present on her face.

"Don't worry, I just had the feeling that the scenery here would be very beautiful, and wanted to see it for myself." I told her a random lie since I could not tell her that this place was a very important place in an anime in my previous life.

Shouko looked skeptical at my words, and observed the surroundings with her own eyes. What she saw was grass, rocks, more grass and more rocks.

The thought 'Where was the beautiful scenery' could be seen on her face as she turned to face me.

"Don't worry about it, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. What you see as rocks may be much more beautiful in my eyes."

Seeing Shouko remain unconvinced at my bullshitting, I changed the topic,"Well, that's enough of the beautiful scenery. Let's go watch some cherry blossoms now and not keep the adults waiting."

Not waiting for Shouko to reply, I took her hand and started walking towards our family. Our family had not walked far so we only had to walk for five minutes before we saw our family.

The moment I let go of Shouko's hand when we arrived back to where the rest were, I could see her pouting.

'It seems that she really likes me...' After being together for two years now, it was easy to see that she has feelings for me. Though I also like her, I would prefer to wait for us to grow up a bit more first so that she won't regret anything. However, it seems that her feelings for me are deeper than I thought, so I might confess to her earlier than I planned. After all, I can't keep a girl waiting for long, right?

"Where have you been? You know how huge this place is, so please ever don't wander around like that anymore, got it?" My mother hugged me tightly as she scolded me with worry laced in her words.

I don't think I would ever be in danger in the middle of a meadow, but the care and concern present in her words warmed my heart.

"Don't worry mum, I'm very strong, you know? I won't get lost easily." I said as I hugged her back.

[A/N: I know that being strong and getting lost has no relationship with each other whatsoever, but meh. Just take it at face value.]

"Yeah, don't worry about him too much. He's already twelve and can take care of himself properly." My father supported me. He knows that I'm more mature than peers my age, so he never has to worry about me.

Unfortunately, my mother thought otherwise.

"No matter how strong or mature you are, or how old you will be, you will always be my little boy." She says as she releases me from her hug and looks straight into my eyes.

'Sigh, no matter what place or world I am, a mother's love will always be the greatest love.' I thought to myself before planting a kiss on her cheek.

"I know, mum. Thank you."

"Good that you know. Now, we have already wasted quite a bit of time here. Let's get going now, shall we?" She says as she took both Raiha and my hands and continued following the seven women while my father carried Yuzuru in his arms and Yaeko took Shouko's hand.

It was a little embarrassing holding hands with my mother with my mental age, but it was a feeling that I did not dislike. It seems that growing up in a child's body seemed to have made my repressed childish thoughts and desire resurface.

After a short ten minute walk in the direction of Sakura forest, we managed to enter a clearing. The ground was still full of green grass overflowing with vitality, and contrasting to the pink cherry blossoms that were floating down to the ground, the whole picture was perfect.

"Beautiful..." Although I was not very close to Shouko, I could hear her mutter. It truly was beautiful. Living in the middle of a city doesn't really give you many pretty nature scenery, not unless you count the parks present.

And in the middle of the clearing, there was already a large number of people present, though they were mostly women.

"Ohhh, Bocchan! Come try my newly-made rice cake!" A woman who wore a full black tuxedo suit shouted towards what seems to be a twelve year old boy with messy black hair.

"No no, her rice cakes are hard and salty. Come try some sake instead, second master!" Another refuted her as she offered the same boy an entire bottle of sake

"Hey! What are you giving my son! Stop giving him some weak sake, drink some of my sake, Raku! It's premium and high quality sake!" An old man with long grey hair and bushy grey eyebrows laughed out loud as he said to his son. He has a few wrinkles around his face and has dark sanpaku eyes. He is wearing a long black kimono with a white trim around its neck.

"I'm still a minor! What are you giving a twelve year old to drink‽" Raku retorted at all of them, taking a rice cake from the woman wearing the tuxedo and biting into it.

"Argh! What is this‽ So hard!"

"Hahaha! I told you already, Bocchan. Her rice cakes are as hard as rocks!"

I could see all of them talking merrily with one another, and enjoying the huge variety of food that is present here.

"Oh? Is that you, Isanari and company? Welcome to my humble abode!"

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Yeah, a short chapter. Next chapter will be on Sunday. Enjoy! ~(-_-)~