Chapter 25: Confession Successful!

In the Fantasyland area, they experienced the story of Snow White. In the Adventureland area, they rode a small boat through the tropical rainforest.

In the Animal Kingdom, they observed various animals up close. In Toontown, they visited Mickey and Minnie’s houses.

Disneyland had many themed areas, plus many other rides and attractions as well as parades and performances.

At noon they just ate something casually, rested for a while in the hotel room, then continued playing in the afternoon. Unknowingly, it had gotten dark—the day had passed just like that.

But today’s program wasn’t over yet.

For dinner, Kitahara had booked a high-end Western restaurant inside the park, choosing a seat by the window.

While waiting for the food, fireworks began outside.

Streaks of brilliant, colorful light shot straight into the sky. Those fireworks bloomed like flowers in the night sky, fully and freely.

The multicolored fireworks reflected each other, dressing the entire sky as dreamlike and fantastical, beautiful beyond description.

Each firework was like a little spirit, joyfully leaping and spinning in the air, then disappearing in a stunning pose.

People all tilted their heads up, staring fixedly at the gorgeous scene. Everyone was immersed in this feast of vision and emotion, awed by the beauty before their eyes.

Kitahara Chiki and Hayami Rina and her daughter were naturally also captivated by the fireworks.

Especially Aya—she leaned on the windowsill, eyes wide open watching the night sky outside, her mouth occasionally letting out cheers when a firework burst.

...

Kitahara only watched for a moment before withdrawing his gaze. He had seen this kind of thing plenty in his previous life. To him, the appeal wasn’t that great.

Mm, absolutely not as appealing as Hayami Rina.

He took out a delicate gift box he had been carrying in his backpack, opened the lid, then gently tugged Hayami Rina’s arm to draw her attention over.

"Kitahara-kun, this is...?"

Hayami Rina looked at the contents of the gift box before her. At first she was somewhat puzzled, but soon she thought of something. She covered her mouth in surprise, her beautiful eyes darting about.

The gift box was exquisite, and the contents even more so.

It was a necklace radiating a gorgeous aura. The chain was inlaid with countless dazzling small diamonds, glittering with brilliant light like the Milky Way. In the center was a perfect teardrop-shaped gemstone, pure and transparent, as if condensed from the deep ocean.

No woman could refuse such a beautiful ornament.

Hayami Rina’s gaze was completely drawn to the necklace, her eyes full of surprise and emotion.

Her pretty face gradually reddened:

"Kitahara-kun, is this for me? It’s too precious..."

"Rina-nee, the first time I saw this necklace, I decided to buy it and give it to you. Only you deserve to have it."

"You know, all this time, I’ve been searching for that lifelong partner who makes my heart race and keeps me awake at night—until I met you!

Rina-nee, you are so gentle and beautiful. Every second, every minute we spend together, every exchange, makes me feel joy and delight. This is my true inner feeling.

Meeting you is fate’s blessing upon me. The fireworks are beautiful, but not as beautiful as the light in your eyes. The night is gentle, but not one ten-thousandth as gentle as you.

Rina-nee, I want to, from today onward, step into your life, experience the storms and rains together, watch the sunrises and sunsets together.

I want to spend the rest of my life with you!

Rina-nee, are you willing to date me?"

Kitahara confessed affectionately.

The high-end Western restaurant was elegantly decorated, with bright lighting. The pianist played an elegant melody. Outside, fireworks bloomed in the night sky, occasionally illuminating the whole sky.

Everything was so beautiful, so dreamlike.

Hayami Rina was so excited she couldn’t contain herself.

At this moment, she was surrounded by immense happiness. Her life, too, was illuminated by happiness.

Her eyes became moist, filled with swirling tears—tears of happiness.

"I’m willing! Kitahara-kun, I’m willing. Thank you..."

Hayami Rina choked up somewhat incoherently. At this moment, struck by happiness, she was a bit at a loss, not knowing what to say or do.

Her mind was blank, just like an innocent young girl who had never experienced the world.

She only knew that from now on, Kitahara-kun would be her support.

"Hayami Rina’s favorability +1"

"Hayami Rina’s favorability +2"...

The system’s notification sounds rang out in his mind. Kitahara Chiki smiled.

Looking at the woman before him with glistening tears, he spoke to console her: "Why is Rina-nee crying? At a time like this you shouldn’t cry—you should smile. Come, let me help Rina-nee put on the necklace. Let’s see if it fits."

"Mm, it fits. It definitely fits. Kitahara-kun, you’re so good." Hayami Rina said shyly.

Placing the jewelry box on the dining table, Kitahara carefully took out the necklace and went behind Hayami Rina to help her put it on.

Hayami Rina’s skin was especially fair, particularly around her neck. Under the light, it had a faint glow.

When Kitahara touched her skin, he could feel its smoothness and delicacy.

The necklace was soon fastened. Kitahara turned around and examined it carefully, nodding:

"Mm, it really fits. It suits Rina-nee very well!"

Hayami Rina looked down. The exquisite necklace was elegantly extraordinary, lightly encircling her neck. Every detail was so captivating.

That perfect gemstone naturally fell between her cleavage, faintly visible, making it impossible to look away.

Wearing such a necklace made her look much more noble!

"Kitahara-kun, I’m so happy. Thank you!"

After a few glances, Hayami Rina turned her gaze to the handsome young man before her. She expressed her feelings once again, and then, feeling that just this wasn’t enough, she proactively stepped forward and embraced him.

Wrapping both arms around Kitahara’s waist, Hayami Rina pressed her head against Kitahara’s chest. After a moment, she looked up and gazed into Kitahara’s eyes:

"Kitahara-kun, for everything you’ve done for me, I will definitely repay you well. I will serve you with all my body and soul. In the days ahead, please take care of me."

Being stared at so directly by those beautiful eyes full of emotion, and with a beauty actively throwing herself into his arms, Kitahara couldn’t hold back either. He gently kissed her forehead.

People in this island country were generally more reserved in expressing emotions. In a public place like this, such behavior usually wouldn’t happen.

Fortunately, at this moment most people were captivated by the fireworks, and few noticed what was happening here.

Even if someone saw, they pretended to casually look away, then secretly glanced a few more times to satisfy their inner curiosity.

Except for one person.

"Huh? Mama, what are you two doing? Kitahara-oniichan, are you going to be my papa?"