Detective: I'm Sato Miwako's Informant

At the same time, he felt a slight bulge in his pocket as he sensed a small box inside. "Auntie!" Bai Shixiu called out solemnly.

Needless to say, it's a box for holding diamond rings.

Mrs. Sato looked up at him.

Shiraishi Xiu took a box out of his pocket. As soon as he opened it, a small light inside lit up, illuminating the diamond ring inside the box beautifully.

He said very seriously:

“Auntie, I’m not joking. Actually, I’m planning to propose to Miwako today. I’ve already prepared the ring, and now it all depends on her.” Mrs. Sato’s eyes immediately reddened. She reached out and closed the diamond ring box in front of her, nodding happily to Osamu Shiraishi.

“You are a good child, your aunt believes in you. If Miwako doesn’t agree, then she is not lucky.”

Shiraishi Xiu felt ashamed.

I always felt that this was all arranged by the system. I inexplicably got a diamond ring and inexplicably got a marriage proposal task.

It's not that he doesn't like it, but he wasn't prepared at all, and he hadn't even thought about how to propose. It's really quite difficult for him!

The only thing to be thankful for was that Mrs. Sato didn't dislike him, which relieved him.

But thinking about it, it makes sense.

This mother is so worried about her daughter's future that she's almost driven herself crazy.

It's rare to see a daughter bring her boyfriend home these days. Regardless of whether it's true or not, they immediately entrust their daughter to him. It shows how much they want to marry off their daughter; they seem impatient.

At the same time, Shiraishi Osamu appropriately produced an engagement ring, dispelling Mrs. Sato's slightest thought that he was an imposter boyfriend.

Osamu Shiraishi and Mrs. Sato were having a very pleasant chat, while Miwako Sato in the room was feeling rather uneasy.

The first thing I'm afraid of (okay, okay) is exposure.

The second thing I'm afraid of is talking nonsense.

She was afraid of exposing that Shiraishi Xiu was an imposter, and she was also afraid that Shiraishi Xiu would say some nonsense to her mother.

Thankfully, she didn't have to wait long.

She heard her mother calling her from outside the room, and she didn't dare stay inside any longer, so she ran out immediately.

Seeing the two people getting along harmoniously in the hall, she finally felt relieved. She knew that she had probably passed this hurdle and would likely not be pressured into marriage for a long time to come. That was wonderful.

Oh dear, these grades aren't enough to support myself.

[I'm planning to speed things up, give you an ending, and then start a new book.]

[I can't help it, my job is writing books. I can't live without money. I won't abandon the story, since I always provide endings.]

[Luckily, I haven't been writing for very long, so finishing it quickly won't seem too abrupt.]

Chapter 0075: Proposing in the Shop

night.

For many people in the city, nighttime is when their day truly begins.

5-chome, 39-4, Beikacho.

Grade B BBQ restaurant.

Sizzle o…

The grilled meat sizzled with oil as Miwako Sato carefully brushed on the sauce.

Shiraishi Xiu took a sip of whiskey soda and whispered, "Is it inappropriate for us to come here for barbecue instead of eating at Auntie's house?"

Actually, he hasn't said it yet.

He was still the owner of this barbecue restaurant, and the employees around him looked at him with respect, but unfortunately, Sato Miwako didn't notice at all.

While flipping the grilled meat, Miwako Sato said, "I'm a little afraid of my mom, so I don't dare to eat at home."

“Hehe…” Shiraishi Xiu’s lips twitched.

Miwako Sato looked up and said, "You look a little tired!"

"Of course, I was very careful pretending to be your boyfriend to appease your mother. I really didn't dare to say anything revealing. It's normal to feel physically and mentally exhausted."

"How come I'm finding out that you don't care about any of this at all?"

"Of course I care. I'm doing this for your sake, haha. Otherwise, if your mother dislikes me the first time she sees me, and she thinks I'm a good-for-nothing, wouldn't that mean you have bad taste?"

"Hehe..." Sato Miwako couldn't help but laugh, revealing a "you know what's good for you" expression.

As she placed the roasted meat into Shiraishi Xiu's bowl, she continued with a smile:

"You did a great job today. You answered my mom's questions with confidence, you were really impressive."

"You have the nerve to say that? You have no idea how much pressure I was under back then. It was really exhausting."

Shiraishi Osamu stuffed a piece of grilled meat into his mouth, chewed it carefully, and swallowed it. He couldn't help but nod in approval of Sato Miwako's grilling technique.

Miwako Sato smiled proudly and continued:

"But there's nothing we can do about it. My mom will definitely test you. She won't just believe it so easily."

"Hey, could you ask your mom what she thinks of me?"

Osamu Shiraishi said that on purpose, since Mrs. Sato was quite satisfied with him. However, he still had a marriage proposal to make, so he needed to put on a good show.

Only the power of language will do.

"Why are you asking this?" Sato Miwako asked, puzzled.

Shiraishi Osamu asked earnestly, "What's your mother like at home?"

Sato Miwako thought for a moment, paused, and then a gentle smile appeared on her lips: "After my dad passed away, my mom cared a lot about me and tried very hard to find topics to talk about with me."

"I see..."

Osamu Shiraishi took another sip of whiskey soda.

He didn't ask about her father because he knew how Sato Miwako's father had died, and he didn't want to bring up her painful past.

The two fell silent again.

They ate the barbecue in silence.

Thinking about his mission, Shiraishi Osamu picked up the whiskey soda in front of him and gulped it down, giving himself a pep talk.

He reached into his pocket and took out the box containing the ring. As soon as he opened it, a small light bulb lit up, revealing the ring, which was indeed very beautiful. He spoke with a slight tremor in his voice:

"Miss Sato Miwako, please... marry me!"

Only!

Miwako Sato lost her grip and dropped the item on the ground.

The surroundings fell silent instantly, and the other tables of guests also turned to look.

The barbecue restaurant staff, in particular, were all staring intently at their table, their eyes gleaming, not daring to even breathe loudly.

"Eh..."

Sato Miwako was stunned, her heart pounding. A little flustered, she quickly reached out and closed the ring box, smiling sheepishly as she said:

"No, no, no, no..."

"Eh..."

"No, no, no, no..." Sato Miwako rubbed her hands helplessly, not daring to look at Shiraishi Osamu at all, staring blankly at the meat in front of her.

Shiraishi Xiu felt a chill in his heart and quickly said, "Is it not allowed?"

Miwako Sato shook her head: "It's not that it's impossible... Do you really have to propose here?"

Huh?

Shiraishi Osamu didn't understand.

This is my own territory, my own shop. Is there anything wrong with proposing here?

Sato Miwako started brushing the grilled meat again, explaining, "Do you really have to make a vow of love in this B-grade BBQ restaurant where the walls are practically soaked with the smell of soy sauce?"

Shiraishi Osamu's lips twitched. Beautiful woman, who are you insulting...?

Several shop assistants also twitched at the corners of their mouths, looking at their new boss with a bit of sympathy.

Shiraishi Xiu nodded helplessly: "Okay, it's my fault for not thinking it through. Actually, I feel like we've known each other for a long time, and today is an auspicious day. Our horoscopes are both number one, so I think we should do it today."

"You..."

Sato Miwako, unusually, didn't show her temper. She placed another piece of grilled meat into his bowl and said slowly:

"Although we've known each other for a long time, we've never missed a day of dating. But I don't dislike you at all. Let me ask you, if our child asks you in the future, 'Dad, where did you propose to Mom?'"

"You don't want to say that you proposed to me at a monjayaki restaurant not far from my apartment building. Mom was grilling mixed monjayaki while I was drinking a 200 yen whiskey soda with seaweed stuck in my teeth. It was a really jarring proposal, wasn't it?"

Shiraishi Osamu's face almost turned black. He hurriedly pulled out a napkin from the side and put it in his mouth: "Is there really seaweed in it?"

"No, not at all!" Sato Miwako revealed a mischievous, triumphant smile.

"Oh, there wasn't one..." Shiraishi Osamu was speechless and quickly threw the napkin into the trash can next to him.

The two then ate and chatted for a while.

Although the marriage proposal failed.

However, Shiraishi Osamu was not disappointed at all, after all, it was a very normal thing.

Although they have known each other for a long time and have a good relationship, they have not interacted like a couple. Even though they occasionally have some intimate touches, they lack the process of being a couple. It would be a bit difficult for them to skip this stage and propose directly.

The only thing to be thankful for is...

Sato Miwako didn't show any disgust; on the contrary, she talked nonsense in a very serious manner.

Actually, she was the most flustered one from beginning to end. Only she herself could truly understand the shyness and helplessness she felt at the time.

Chapter 0076: Accepting the Proposal

After eating barbecue.

Osamu Shiraishi and Miwako Sato walked out of the barbecue restaurant together.

There weren't many people on their street yet; the street was exceptionally quiet at night, even possessing a quiet beauty.

Bai Shi asked, "How are you going to get back?"