The Owner of the First Ring of Devotion

"Certainly."

Helping the girl back to the wardrobe, while she was changing, Hashiba Hikaru noticed that the stock she had just chosen was starting to change; the price had dropped slightly, and the fluctuation curve was quite obvious.

"Was there a misjudgment...? No, it must be other factors."

The boy immediately opened a webpage to browse news related to this stock. The master experiences in his mind began to transform into new intrinsic motivation, making Hashiba Hikaru even more engaged.

"Hikari, I've changed it."

After changing into a cheongsam that accentuated her figure even more, Ichinose Honami hugged her boyfriend from behind. She noticed that he had a serious expression and seemed to be thinking about something.

"Um, wait a minute, I need to sort out some information. Can you wait a moment?"

Hashiba Hikaru felt this was quite important; he couldn't judge what the best course of action would be until he had tried it.

"Yes, I know."

As Ichinose Honami had already released a lot of her pent-up emotions during the process, so there was no harm in waiting a bit longer, since there was still plenty of time.

"It's almost noon. Are we just having lunch? I'll order takeout."

Seeing her boyfriend seriously considering investment matters, Ichinose Honami, wearing a flag, sat on the bed and opened a food app.

"Sure, Honami and I can eat the same thing."

Hashiba Hikaru smiled at her, picked up a pen from the room, and began to jot down various information. Investing is a risky business, and even with a wealth of experience and knowledge, it still takes time to get used to it.

"I've ordered it, it'll be delivered in a bit."

After Ichinose Honami finished ordering her lunch, she glanced at her boyfriend who had sat back down in his chair, then got up and leaned over to him.

"Just look at these figures, do they represent the stock price increases?"

Watching the red and green curves change on the screen, Ichinose Honami asked her question.

"Yes, red represents growth, while green represents decline,"

Hashiba Hikaru explained earnestly, "Everyone hopes that the stocks they buy will stay in the green, but the probability of that is very low. Most people will choose to sell after the price rises a little."

"What if you keep them in your hands and accumulate them until the price is highest before selling them?"

"It all comes down to luck; there's a good chance we'll see another sharp drop."

As Hashiba Hikaru explained to Ichinose Honami, he couldn't help but think of his own Love Stock Market System. Suddenly, as if he had just remembered something, his gaze returned to the different stocks on the screen.

"Yes, it should be today. There will definitely be changes in this regard."

Recalling the intelligence he had just gathered, Hashiba Hikaru took a deep breath and bought all three stocks at once. He left himself no room for maneuver and invested all the hundreds of thousands of yen in his account.

All in!

Going all in is the true romance of men!!!

After buying the stocks, the food delivery person arrived. Hashiba Hikaru let Ichinose Honami sit in the room while she got up to open the door and get the food.

After finishing lunch, the boy glanced at the time on his phone. There were still more than three hours until 5 p. m. After all, he still needed to go home for dinner, so he had to save time.

"Light..."

It seems that Ichinose Honami also meant the same thing. After cleaning up the lunchbox, she immediately realized the urgency of time. If she wanted to get home before Mrs. Ichinose got off work, she had to finish her next task as soon as possible.

"Go take a shower first."

"Um."

After taking a shower, Ichinose Honami seemed to want to try on all the outfits. She changed back into the bunny girl outfit and returned to the bed with Hashiba Hikaru.

"Let's try this side this time... I've heard that boys are interested in this place too."

Ichinose Honami leaned over and spoke softly, her eyes sparkling with a captivating charm, her red lips gleaming with a vibrant light.

"It will hurt a little."

"It's okay, come on, Hikari~"

"Good."

The two were pressed together again, this time for more than three hours. When they finally left the love hotel, Ichinose Honami was clearly exhausted, and her voice was hoarse.

While having dinner at home, Mrs. Ichinose was still chatting with Hashiba Hikaru Hashima with a smile on her face. However, she noticed that her eldest daughter, who was sitting next to her, seemed a little strange. She seemed uncomfortable no matter how she sat, and kept twisting and turning.

"Honami, what's wrong?"

"It's nothing, I'm just tired from shopping all day."

Ichinose Honami came up with an excuse, Hashiba Hikaru naturally agreed immediately.

"Yeah?"

As someone with experience, Mrs. Ichinose thought for a moment, then a strange light flashed in her eyes, and her expression towards Hashiba Hikaru became even more meaningful.

"Hashiba- kun?"

"What are your instructions, Auntie?"

Hashiba Hikaru immediately looked up.

"How about you call me 'Mom' like Honami does?"

"Ah?"

Hashiba Hikaru, looking completely bewildered, held the bowl with a surprised expression.

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Chapter 443 The owner of the first Ring of Vows.

After Mrs. Ichinose suddenly brought up this matter, Ichinose Honami and her younger sister Miu's expressions changed. They simultaneously looked at Hashiba Hikaru sitting next to them, wanting to know his reaction.

After hearing this question, which sounded like a test, the boy thought for a moment and answered seriously.

"Does Auntie mean I can call you 'Mom' like Honami does?"

Yes, that's right.

As Mrs. Ichinose Hashiba Hikaru paying all her attention to her, and that her daughter would immediately show it on her face if she couldn't see her for a moment.

Furthermore, because she is a light sleeper last night, she heard her daughter walking towards the living room, which actually reveals a lot.

The boy was indeed very handsome, and it was said that his grades and abilities were top-notch at school. Even so, Mrs. Ichinose still wanted to test him to see if he was capable of taking on the responsibility for her daughter's future.

"Isn't this a bit too hasty? Although there's nothing wrong with my relationship with Honami, this might put pressure on her, right?"

Despite Mrs. Ichinose's gaze, Hashiba Hikaru maintained her smile.

"Of course I know that. I'm just suggesting a solution that can bring you two closer. Don't you like it, Hashiba?"

Mrs. Ichinose silenced her eldest daughter, who was about to speak, with a look, and continued to stare at Hashiba Hikaru's face.

"Of course not. Honami and I have already discussed this issue and prepared some corresponding plans."

After roughly understanding what the other party meant, Hashiba Hikaru felt much more relaxed. He knew that Mrs. Ichinose wasn't deliberately making things difficult for him, but rather wanted to know his attitude.

"Oh? Then, Hashiba, could you tell me about it? I'm very interested in your life plans as young people."

Mrs. Ichinose wore a smile as youthful as a young girl, her charm undiminished.

"Sure."

Now that the other party has made their move, Hashiba Hikaru, who already planned to marry Ichinose Honami, naturally had nothing to hide. Doing so would also put her mother at ease, making it a win-win situation.

"Could you please wait a moment, Auntie? I'm going to get something."

Hashiba Hikaru immediately got up and went to the living room. His suitcase and backpack, which contained many important things, were placed behind the sofa.

"No problem."

After Mrs. Ichinose Hashiba Hikaru and walked away, Mrs. Ichinose glanced at her eldest daughter, whose expression was complicated, and said gently, "Does Honami think I shouldn't have asked that question?"

"... No, I believe Mom has her reasons."

Because Ichinose Honami has relied on her mother and younger sister since childhood, she is very obedient to her mother.

"Hehe, I'll explain why later. I actually have a lot of confidence in Hashiba- kun, what do you think, Honami?"

Mrs. Ichinose naturally sensed her daughter's emotions, but she did not rush to comfort her.

"... I have faith in Li Guang."

Many faces flashed through Ichinose Honami's mind, such as Sakura Airi and Kushida Kikyo.

These women clearly have complicated entanglements with their boyfriends, but she is the legitimate girlfriend, the future husband, and the only candidate for Hashiba.

Although she felt uneasy, the pink-haired girl chose to believe in her man.

"That's good. Let's wait and see."

Mrs. Ichinose smiled as she saw the boy return with a small box in his hand.

"I looked for it for a little while, sorry."

Hashiba Hikaru smiled and sat back down in her seat, then placed the small box she was holding on the table.

This action immediately surprised the three women opposite them. The small box was exquisitely designed, and judging from its size and shape, it was easy to associate it with certain items.

"This is...?"

Mrs. Ichinose looked somewhat surprised, her gaze sweeping over the box. "Is this all that's planned Hashiba?"

"Yes, I've already discussed this partly with Honami. Since Auntie brought it up today, I'll just get straight to the point."

Hashiba Hikaru nodded, glancing tenderly at his girlfriend who was biting her lip, a smile playing on his lips.

"Could it be the thing I'm thinking of?"

Mrs. Ichinose felt a little nervous.

"Hehe, I guess I think about the same thing as your aunt."

Hashiba Hikaru didn't keep them in suspense any longer; he picked up the small box and opened the lid without any hesitation.

The next moment, a circular ornament appeared before the three women.

Wow... it's a ring!

The Ichinose Miu. She had been silently listening to her mother and sister's conversation and naturally understood what was happening. However, after seeing the ring, the girl still couldn't control her voice.

"Light?"

Ichinose Honami's eyes sparkled with a moist light, her delicate body trembling slightly, a mixture of immense joy and surprise.

"Is this Hashiba- kun's plan?"

Mrs. Ichinose was clearly the quickest to calm down among the three. Although she was surprised, she quickly composed herself.

"Yes."

Hashiba Hikaru nodded seriously and began to explain her thoughts.

"Since I'm not sure if Honami has told your mother about our courtship, I'll pretend you didn't hear it and explain it to you in detail, okay?"

"She never told me, and I'm really looking forward to hearing what Hashiba- kun has to say."

Mrs. Ichinose nodded, a look of anticipation appearing on her gentle face.

"The process of how Honami and I met and got to know each other was actually quite ingenious. It all revolved around the various exam arrangements at our school. During this process, I felt that Honami was a very good person, and she had many qualities that I admired. However, at the beginning, I actually kept my distance from her."

"Why?"

Mrs. Ichinose frowned slightly. Her eldest daughter had a top-notch figure and appearance, so it was unlikely that any boy would dislike her.

"Could you please let me finish speaking?"

Hashiba Hikaru smiled and continued to explain, "The reason I keep my distance from her is because I set many goals when I enrolled in school. Achieving these goals will require a lot of effort, and I'm worried that if we get too close too early, it might affect other plans, which wouldn't be good for either of us, since Honami is also someone who loves the group."

"Then what?"

"Then the time came to a very opportune moment, and I felt it was about time, so I confessed my feelings to Honami."

Hashiba Hikaru smiled gently. "Luckily she agreed, otherwise I might have had to take leave and stay in my dorm to heal myself."

"Seriously, I would never refuse the light!"

Ichinose Honami wiped the moisture from the corners of her eyes, tears slipping through her fingers, but a radiant smile graced her lips.

"I never knew there was such a story. It's truly an eye-opener for me."