Kyoto: I just want to be a gentleman

His fingers continued to tease the two girls, and soon a cry of surprise was heard.

"Wow! It's so itchy!" The two girls panted softly, but couldn't help but laugh with joy.

They know what's going to happen next...

...

(The following 500 words are to make up for the gap of the above 1229 words)

On the vast ocean, there is a lonely fisherman who works on the sea day and night. In order to survive, he has to face the wind and waves and catch fish in the sea.

One day, when he was fishing at sea, he suddenly met a mermaid. The mermaid's long hair was as sparkling as the waves, her eyes were as deep as the ocean, her figure was graceful and beautiful. The fisherman was deeply attracted by the beauty of the mermaid, and the mermaid also became curious about this hardworking and simple fisherman.

The fisherman and the mermaid began to communicate. Although they came from different worlds, they discovered each other's kindness and sincerity. The mermaid told the fisherman about the wonderful world under the sea, and the fisherman described life on land to the mermaid. The feelings between them gradually warmed up during the communication.

However, they both knew that their worlds were worlds apart. Fishermen could not stay in the water for a long time, while mermaids could not live outside the water. This became an unbridgeable gap between them.

The fisherman built a small house by the sea, and every time he came back from the sea, he would meet the mermaid by the sea next to the house. Although they could not be together for a long time, every short reunion made them feel extremely happy.

However, the good times did not last long. The fisherman's village learned about his relationship with the mermaid. The villagers believed that the mermaid was an ominous creature and would bring disaster to the village. In order to protect the mermaid, the fisherman decided to leave the village and take the mermaid with him to find a place that could accept them.

They went through countless difficulties and challenges, but always supported each other and never left each other. Finally, they found a remote bay where no one disturbed them, only the two of them and the beautiful sea view.

The fisherman and the mermaid lived a peaceful life in that bay. Although they could not be together for a long time, their hearts were always closely connected. Their story also spread on the sea and became a beautiful legend.

Chapter 184 Kitajima Miyuki's Confession

If you ask Hideyuki Watanabe himself.

He himself doesn't know how he got to where he is today.

Looking at the two identical girls in his arms, he felt dazed.

If time could go back... (Continued from the third chapter of this episode)

It's a pity that there is no if...

.......

Watanabe Hideyuki has returned to his doorstep, holding a bunch of slightly old keys tightly in his hand.

The bunch of keys swayed slightly with his steps, making a slight metallic clanging sound.

Haven't been home for a long time.

Watanabe Hideyoshi's way of thinking.

He walked to the door, his eyes fell on the bronze door handle, and an inexplicable sense of familiarity came over him.

He slowly inserted the key into the keyhole, turned it lightly, and the lock tongue made a slight "click" sound.

Watanabe Hideyuki pushed open the door, and the door panel slowly turned on the old hinges, accompanied by a slight creaking sound.

A familiar smell came to his face, mixed with the smell of home, which made him smile slightly. He stepped over the threshold and closed the door gently.

At this time, the house should be empty, Moxia should be at school, and sister-in-law should be...eh?

Watanabe Hideyuki heard the sound coming from the TV in the living room.

He peeked out from the entrance and saw Kitajima Miyuki sitting on the sofa, watching TV intently.

He was slightly surprised by the presence of Kitajima Miyuki, but soon, this surprise turned into warmth and joy.

"Sister-in-law, I'm back." Watanabe Hideyuki said softly, afraid to break the peace of this home.

He hadn't seen Kitajima Miyuki since going to Shikoku two weeks ago.

When Kitajima Miyuki heard Watanabe Hideyuki's voice, she immediately came back to her senses from the TV show with a bright smile on her face, "Hideyuki, you're back! Great, come and sit down."

In fact, ever since the kiss that day, Kitajima Miyuki has been caught in an inexplicable emotional whirlpool.

She didn't know how to define her feelings for Watanabe Hideyuki, was it family affection or love?

Was that kiss impulsive or genuine?

These questions have been bothering her, making her feel shy and conflicted when facing Watanabe Hideyuki.

But soon, as Watanabe Hideyuki left home and went to Shikoku, Kitajima Miyuki suddenly felt empty in her heart.

She found herself so unaccustomed to the days without him. Without him in the house, it seemed as if everything had lost its color.

She began to miss the time they spent together, those ordinary yet warm days.

Whenever night fell, she would always think of that kiss unconsciously.

She tried to analyze her emotions, trying to figure out whether they were just a momentary impulse or a true expression of her innermost feelings.

However, the more she thought about it, the more she realized that she had fallen deeply into the quagmire of emotions and could not extricate herself.

Watanabe Hideyuki's departure gave her more time to think about her own heart.

She gradually realized that her feelings for him had long surpassed the scope of family affection. That deep concern and longing was clearly the appearance of love.

It was two days ago that she understood all of this. At that moment, she felt an unprecedented courage and determination.

Kitajima Miyuki knew that she could no longer be ambiguous as she had been in the past. She needed to face her feelings bravely and give Watanabe Hideyuki a clear answer.

So she began to look forward to his return, eager to tell him her feelings in person.

She imagined the scene of their reunion and how she would confess to him this long-hidden emotion.

Whenever she thought of this, her heart beat faster and her cheeks would blush unconsciously.

Finally, after a long wait, Watanabe Hideyuki came back, and his appearance made Kitajima Miyuki excited and nervous.

She took a deep breath, tried to calm herself, then walked towards him, ready to start the confession that she had rehearsed in her mind countless times.

"Hideyuki, I have something to say to you." Kitajima Miyuki's voice trembled slightly, revealing her inner nervousness and excitement.

However, her eyes were unusually firm, as if there was an invisible force supporting her.

She swallowed and continued, "I have been thinking about my feelings for a while. I found that my feelings for you have far exceeded the scope of family affection. Whenever I see you, my heart beats faster..."

Watanabe Hideyuki listened to her confession with a hint of shock in his eyes.

He never thought that his originally introverted sister-in-law would one day express her feelings in such a straightforward way.

Watanabe Hideyuki's emotions were complicated and difficult to describe. On the one hand, he was surprised and delighted, because Kitajima Miyuki's true feelings showed her deep feelings for him; on the other hand, he also felt a little confused and stressed, because he needed to seriously consider the future of this relationship.

Because there is not only one woman, Kitajima Miyuki, in his heart, but also other emotional entanglements in his life.

My sister-in-law has the right to know this. She should understand all about him before making a choice.

But before he could speak, Kitajima Miyuki took a deep breath, her bright eyes flashing with determination, and she continued: "I know these words may surprise you, or even overwhelm you. But I really don't want to hide my feelings anymore. I like you, Hideyuki."

Her words were like clear streams, flowing in his quiet heart, and every word was filled with sincerity and determination.

Watanabe Hideyuki stared at her in a daze, the waves in his heart becoming more and more turbulent.

He didn't expect that Kitajima Miyuki would express her feelings so directly, and he didn't expect that her love for him was so deep.

He opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but found that his throat seemed to be blocked by something and no sound came out.

He knew that he could neither evade nor be ambiguous.

He needed to give Kitajima Miyuki a sincere response, no matter what the result was. He took a deep breath, trying to calm his excitement.

Then, he spoke slowly, his voice trembling but full of sincerity: "Miyuki, I...I am very grateful for your love for me. However, I have something I must tell you..."

He paused, as if searching for the right words.

Then he continued: "I have other emotional entanglements in my life. I don't want to deceive you, and I don't want you to get hurt. So..."

"I do..." Without much hesitation, Kitajima Miyuki gave her answer.

She thought about this question over and over again during these few days.

Age has always been an unspeakable concern in her heart.

She is almost thirty years old this year, and the years have left faint traces on her face, while Watanabe Hideyuki has just turned eighteen, which is the time of youth. If...

Chapter 185 Kitajima Miyuki's Initiative

By the time Watanabe Hideyuki reached her twenties, she had already grown old and ugly.

Whenever she thought of this, Kitajima Miyuki felt an inexplicable melancholy in her heart.

She knew that her age alone would not be enough to tie down Watanabe Hideyuki's life.

She didn't want to be a burden to him, and she didn't want to see him give up a broader sky for her.

This is obviously unfair to him.

Kitajima Miyuki knows very well that Watanabe Hideyuki has unlimited potential and possibilities, and he should pursue his dreams instead of being held back by himself.

She didn't want to be an obstacle on his way forward, and she didn't want him to have any regrets when he looked back in the future.

Moreover, she was not sure whether she would be able to accept his departure as calmly as she did now when that time came.

Time is merciless, and she is afraid that she will become more and more dependent on him and unable to let go.

Having already experienced one marriage, Kitajima Miyuki, who is almost 30 years old, is no longer the naive girl she once was.

The hardships of life have made her more mature and rational. She knows clearly what she has and what she wants.

What she longs for is a sincere relationship, a partner who can support each other and advance and retreat together.

And all of this cannot be maintained simply by youth and beauty.

Therefore, she decided to give Watanabe Hideyuki freedom.

Watanabe Hideyuki originally thought that Kitajima Miyuki did not understand what he meant. When he was about to repeat what he said, he suddenly felt a pair of soft lips gently pressing on his lips.

At this moment, time seemed to stand still.

Watanabe Hideyuki's mind was blank, leaving only the soft and warm touch on his lips.

He widened his eyes and looked at Kitajima Miyuki who was so close to him. Her eyes were closed and her long eyelashes were trembling slightly, showing her inner nervousness and excitement.

For Kitajima Miyuki, this kiss was a release of her deep emotions and a response to Watanabe Hideyuki's sincere feelings.

She knew she couldn't tie him down, couldn't limit his future with her age and feelings.

So, she chose to express her love in this way.