Winter Break Cohabitation (Not Really) / The Name Ichinose Miu Saw

Mrs. Ichinose, then seemed to understand something, and a gentler smile finally appeared on her face. "It seems that Hashiba- kun is more special than I imagined. In that case, I don't need to remind you what to do next, do I?"

"That's natural."

Hashiba Hikaru took the ring out of the box and slowly stood up.

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Chapter 444 Cohabitation During Winter Break (Just kidding)

Hashiba Hikaru slowly stood up, holding the ring. Ichinose Honami unconsciously held her breath, staring intently at her boyfriend's face, even her movement of raising her arm was somewhat slow.

"This isn't a proposal, Honami, don't be too nervous."

Hashiba Hikaru chuckled, "After all, a marriage proposal is a very important moment, so it can't be done so hastily. This is just a rehearsal."

"... Okay, I understand."

Despite saying that, as the ring got closer and closer, the pink-haired girl felt her heart was about to jump out of her chest. Ichinose Miu and Mrs. Ichinose were watching them with different expressions.

"Hehe, with this experience, Honami won't need to be nervous next time. After all, there's another one at a wedding."

Hashiba Hikaru walked to the girl's side and stopped, then took her small hand in hers.

"Well, although we haven't known each other for very long, giving you this ring represents my attitude. I don't want Honami to feel uneasy. If this works, I hope you'll accept it."

"I understand the meaning of light, I..."

Ichinose Honami's heart. She knew why Hashiba Hikaru had said that; after all, he had too many girls around him, and this ring was a better way to declare her ownership.

"No need to rush, we have plenty of time ahead of us."

As Hashiba Hikaru watched Ichinose Honami raise her right hand, she slowly slipped the [Ring of Vows] onto her middle finger. Feeling its cool touch, the girl's eyes grew brighter and brighter.

"Okay, that's perfect now."

Watching the pink-haired girl put on the ring, Hashiba Hikaru wiped non-existent sweat from her forehead and said, "I was actually a little nervous just now, but I should be much more used to it next time."

As he said this, he deliberately turned to look at the mother and daughter duo who were watching the commotion from the sidelines. "This is my answer. What do you think, Auntie?"

"That's great! Since Hashiba 're so determined, I'll definitely support your relationship."

After the conversation and Hashiba Hikaru's statement, Mrs. Ichinose understood that there was no room for change. For her daughter's happiness, this was all she needed to do.

In her eyes, Hashiba Hikaru an excellent prospect, impeccable in both appearance and ability, and her daughter's heart was completely devoted to him—this was the best outcome.

"That's good, thank you for your support, Auntie."

Hashiba Hikaru smiled slightly, understanding Mrs. Ichinose's meaning. Everything he did was to gain her approval smoothly. After Ichinose Honami had a deep relationship with her mother, and he didn't want to put her in a difficult position.

"Uh-huh?"

Upon hearing Hashiba Hikaru of address, Mrs. Ichinose's delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly, and she said with a hint of displeasure, "Hashiba- kun, have you forgotten what I just said? What should you call me?"

"Um... isn't this a bit too early?"

Hashiba Hikaru felt a little awkward. Although giving him the ring had cleared up his doubts, the ensuing situation still made him somewhat uncomfortable.

"Mom, don't pressure him. He should be fine once he gets used to it."

Ichinose Honami touched the ring on her middle finger and spoke loudly in support of her boyfriend.

"What does Hashiba- kun mean?"

Mrs. Ichinose ignored her daughter's advice and instead handed the decision back to Hashiba Hikaru.

"Hmm..."

After taking a deep breath, Hashiba Hikaru's mind raced as he considered his options, but a new notification popped up in the System Bar quickly helped him make his decision.

[The Ring of Vows you gave me makes Ichinose Honami feel more at ease, Ichinose Honami love for you grows stronger. The ring symbolizes that your relationship has taken a step further. Ichinose Honami Stock Price has risen by 50, currently at 350.]

"Mom... Mom."

Hashiba Hikaru was a little embarrassed, but she knew she would have to call him that eventually; this was just a matter of bringing it forward.

"Okay, then I'll call you Hikaru-kun, hehehe."

Upon hearing Hashiba Hikaru change her form of address, Mrs. Ichinose's mood noticeably improved.

She wanted her daughters to find their own happiness, and now that she has achieved one of those goals, she is quite satisfied.

"Whatever makes you happy."

Hashiba Hikaru and Ichinose Honami exchanged a helpless glance, both understanding that today's matter was now completely over.

After dinner, Mrs. Ichinose, having finished cleaning, suddenly called out to Hashiba Hikaru bed on the floor.

"Hikaru-kun."

"What's wrong?"

Hashiba Hikaru put down the blanket she was holding, somewhat puzzled as to what the other person wanted to do.

"Since you've already called me 'Mom,' why don't you stay with Honami tonight?"

Mrs. Ichinose made a startling suggestion that shocked everyone.

"Mom, what are you saying? How could you say that!"

Ichinose Honami blushed deeply. Although she was happy that her boyfriend had gained her mother's approval, living with him at home was just too embarrassing.

Ichinose Miu initially wanted to ask where she would be staying, but after glancing at her blushing older sister and the bewildered Hashiba Hikaru, she quickly grinned and said, "I think it's fine, I have no objections, I can even sleep on the floor."

"Miu, you can sleep with me. Mommy wants to chat with you."

Mrs. Ichinose seemed to have made up her mind, leaving no room for change. She snatched the blanket from Hashiba Hikaru's hands and said earnestly, "I've made up my mind. Let's do it this way."

"..."

Hashiba Hikaru exchanged another glance with his girlfriend. Although he felt it wasn't right, he saw a glimmer of expectation in Ichinose Honami's eyes.

Is it really possible to do this?

Hashiba Hikaru asked the question again.

"Of course, no problem. Does that mean that after Hikaru-kun and Honami get married, you'll have to live separately?"

Mrs. Ichinose silenced Hashiba Hikaru Hashima with a question that was impossible to answer.

"... Oh well."

"Okay, Mom will go make your beds again."

Watching Mrs. Ichinose's leisurely figure disappear into the distance, Hashiba Hikaru felt that his act of giving her the ring today had produced too many unexpected results. Although he had successfully resolved the issue of Mrs. Ichinose's approval, things had developed beyond his control.

"Doesn't Guang want to live with me?"

Ichinose Honami noticed the complicated expression on her boyfriend's face and immediately asked.

"Of course not... it just feels a bit sudden."

"I think so too, but we still have five days left, right? I should get used to it by now."

Ichinose Honami stuck out her tongue. Although she was shy, she was incredibly excited to be able to live in her room with Hashiba Hikaru.

"Then I look forward to your guidance from now on Honami."

"Uh-huh."

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Chapter 445 The name seen by Ichinose Miu.

On the second night at Ichinose Honami's hometown, Hashiba Hikaru finally moved into the room where his girlfriend had grown up with him. There were two beds in the room, but it seemed strange because his younger sister had gone to stay in their mother's room.

Ichinose Honami was making her bed with her head down. Because she had sent a message in advance, the blankets were all freshly changed. She had only slept on them by herself last night.

Meanwhile, Hashiba Hikaru is using a mobile app to check stock charts. The three stocks she selected, based on the extensive experience and knowledge of investment gurus, have shown new developments: two have risen, and one has remained unchanged, which is already a very good result.

"It really does take practical experience to learn."

The young man sighed. It was already quite good that two stocks had risen; at least it was better than them falling.

"Hikaru, the bed is already made."

Ichinose Honami had made her soft, large bed very neatly, and she was leaning against it, calling out to her boyfriend.

"Yes, I heard you."

After confirming the stock information one last time, Hashiba Hikaru turned to look at the pink-haired girl sitting on her bed. A faint blush floated on her pretty face, and her eyes were smiling.

"Since Miu's blanket has already been taken to Mom's room, Hikaru will sleep with me."

Ichinose Honami wore a bright smile.

"Yes, I know."

Hashiba Hikaru smiled. Although there were some minor hiccups along the way, the result was quite good. Anyway, there were still five days left, so staying together wasn't a big deal.

"That..."

Just as Hashiba Hikaru took off his coat, his girlfriend, who was holding his hand, suddenly whispered, "I forgot to buy that today, Hikaru. Shall we go out later?"

"..."

Hashiba Hikaru touched her hair and asked in a low voice, "Does Honami really want to do this here?"

"... I just felt that since Mom said so, it's okay to do it, right?"

Before making the bed, Mrs. Ichinose called her eldest daughter into the room for a chat, during which the topic of sex came up. Although she didn't object to couples doing such things too early, she reminded Ichinose Honami to take precautions, since she was still a high school student.

"The problem is, Miu is still at home, and Honami keeps calling out..."

Before Hashiba Hikaru could finish speaking, a girl with a flushed face covered her mouth. Her voice was very pleasant, and she always shouted very loudly.

"Let's forget about it then! We're not doing it!"

"Ichinose Honami said angrily."

Gazing at her adorable face, Hashiba Hikaru reached out and pulled her into her arms, saying softly, "I was just joking. Honami is so charming, of course I want to do it!"

"Then why are you making fun of me?"

Ichinose Honami hugged his neck tightly, staring into the boy's eyes as she asked a question.

"I just felt that since it's winter break, it's more important to spend more time with family."

Hashiba Hikaru explained slowly, "If we're going to do it, we'll have plenty of time after we get back to school, won't we?"

"Is that so?"

Ichinose Honami pursed her lips. She knew that many girls had been to Hashiba Hikaru's dorm. Without the girlfriend's knowledge, who would know what they had done in each other's dorms?

"Is there any plan for the light?"

After Hashiba Hikaru lay down, Ichinose Honami leaned against him, resting her head on the boy's chest and asking softly.

"How about we go see a movie together, and bring Miu and... Honami's mom along?"

When alone with Ichinose Honami, Hashiba Hikaru did not change how she addressed her mother; this required a period of adjustment.

"But Mom has to work tomorrow, she won't have any free time until the day after tomorrow."

Ichinose Honami remembered her memo, because Mrs. Ichinose had to shoulder the heavy burden of the family and was very busy with work.

"How about the day after tomorrow? We can organize other activities tomorrow."

Hashiba Hikaru didn't really care about that. There was still plenty of time. It was a rare opportunity to come back, so naturally, she wanted Ichinose Honami to spend more time with her family, since it was an opportunity earned with four million points.

"Okay, then I'll make some plans."

Ichinose Honami understood the deeper meaning in her boyfriend's words. She immediately sat up, took out her phone, and began to make different family plans. She had to make good use of the remaining five days.

"Then I'll go check the stocks again; I need to do more research."

After seeing his girlfriend get up, Hashiba Hikaru threw himself into the ocean of the stock market. Mastering knowledge and skills is not the end goal; the best path to growth is to transform knowledge and skills into practical experience.

Over the next few days, having clarified the theme, Ichinose Honami made many different travel plans for her family, funded by Hashiba Hikaru's first fortune earned from the stock market, a full three million yen.

Hashiba Hikaru withdrew the money from the stock market on the third day at noon. Practice makes perfect, and in the process, the boy felt that he had become more adept at selecting stocks. He set himself a small goal: to earn ten million yen before returning to school.

On the fourth day, after booking tickets for the scenic area and hotel rooms, Hashiba Hikaru and his girlfriend were queuing to enter the station when Mrs. Ichinose and Ichinose Miu, who were standing behind them, seemed to be saying something, which caught their attention.