Regardless of whether this guy could understand, Ron needed to express what was in his heart.
"For the past twenty-five years, I was trapped on a primitive planet unable to do anything. I've had enough of that dull life. I need a cleansing of the soul, I need to live the life of a normal person, for instance..."
As he spoke, Ron couldn't help but glance at Bulma, revealing a mischievous smirk.
"Like having something happen with a beautiful young lady..."
Because of Ron's words, Bulma was startled; not only did her cheeks turn crimson, but her heart began to race.
"You, you're just... too direct, aren't you? Even though I'm single right now, I... I... I'm not that easy to pursue." Bulma was clearly susceptible to Ron's approach.
After all, who would ever dislike being complimented on their beauty?
As soon as these words were out, Krillin and Son Goku both widened their eyes.
They could hardly believe what they were hearing.
"Bulma, are you really going to dump Yamcha? You two have so many years of history together," Krillin said, trying to stop her.
"Yeah, Bulma. Yamcha died protecting the Earth, and he's watching us right now from North King Kai's Planet. If you say things like that, he'll be very sad." Although Son Goku was dense, he knew how much such things could hurt.
He might not understand much about matters of the heart, but he wasn't completely clueless.
Especially after living with Chi-Chi all these years, he had been educated to some extent.
Hearing Krillin and Son Goku's words, Bulma's expression darkened.
It would have been fine if they hadn't said anything, but now that they had, it placed a psychological burden on her.
"Krillin, you're right, Yamcha and I have many years of history, but you know exactly what the situation is between us! I don't blame Goku for not understanding, but how could you not know?"
"For all these years, I've truly been sincere with him, and I've given him plenty of chances!"
"And him? Every time he makes me all these promises, but within a few days, he's out using my money and the Capsule Corp name to flirt around and play games. I've caught him red-handed several times, and I'm the one who has to clean up his mess! What right does he have?!"
"I can accept him sweet-talking other women, or even forgive him if he truly made a mistake, but has he ever genuinely cared about my feelings?"
"Yes, he died protecting the Earth from the Saiyans, but is that my fault?! He's sad, but am I not sad too? Have you ever considered my feelings?"
"I'm single now, so what? Two years ago, I already broke up with Yamcha! You know that, Krillin!"
Bulma's outburst left Son Goku and Krillin completely speechless.
They had truly never thought about these issues so deeply before.
Now that Bulma had laid it all out, they realized just how complicated the relationship between her and Yamcha really was.
Frankly, at this point, how could they even try to persuade her?
If they put themselves in her shoes, who could accept that?
Even Ron was stunned.
He never expected that a casual, teasing remark would ignite the powder keg in Bulma's heart.
However, it was Yamcha's own fault.
He wanted to have his cake and eat it too, but where in the world does such a good thing exist?
"What? No one talking now? Didn't you say Yamcha is watching us? I can say it clearly right now: even if Yamcha is revived this time, I won't give him chances like I did before. There was never a final step taken between us anyway, so it's better to part on good terms. He can go live his playboy life, and I will go find my own happiness," Bulma declared righteously.
No one said another word.
Even Piccolo was so shocked he was covered in cold sweat.
When a woman gets angry, she is truly not to be trifled with.
On North King Kai's Planet.
North King Kai, Tien Shinhan, Chiaotzu, Bubbles, and Gregory were all looking at Yamcha with strange expressions.
If Bulma hadn't dropped this bombshell, they would never have known about these inner workings.
But they couldn't say anything; after all, matters of the heart were a private issue between Yamcha and Bulma.
Yamcha's face was incredibly ugly; he felt guilty, yet deeply unwilling to accept it.
Things had reached this point, so what else could be done?
Now that he was a dead man, he knew where his problems lay; otherwise, he wouldn't have acted the way he did before.
But he still had his pride, and he couldn't bring himself to beg Bulma in front of everyone.
He would just have to wait until after he was revived to try again.
In the past, this trick had worked every single time.
At this moment, Yamcha still hadn't realized that there was no longer any possibility between him and Bulma.
On Namek.
"We were wrong, Bulma. If you've already made up your mind, then none of us have the right to make choices for you. I hope you can have a better future," Son Goku finally said after a long silence.
With him speaking up, Krillin followed suit, "I'm really sorry, Bulma. I just took things for granted; I thought you two had always been doing well..."
"Aunt Bulma, please don't be angry. It's not good for your health to get so worked up." Son Gohan began his role as the little comforter once again.
As the three of them spoke one after another, Bulma's ruffled feathers smoothed out quite a bit.
"It's fine. Now that it's all out in the open, I feel much more at ease." Bulma let out a long, heavy sigh.
Having chosen to let go completely, she hadn't expected to feel so free and relaxed.
The atmosphere shifted instantly.
Knowing it was his turn to speak, Ron seized the opportunity and said directly, "It seems I've done a good deed without even realizing it. Although that wasn't my original intention, since Miss Bulma is single now, I suppose I'm not exactly stealing someone else's partner, am I?"
As soon as these words were out, everyone's gaze shifted back to him.
For some reason, they all felt something was off.
It was as if Ron had known something from the very beginning.
Bulma's eyes met Ron's again, but this time, she wasn't as shy as before, even if her cheeks remained slightly flushed.
She let out a soft huff and said, "Even though this lady is single now, I've already said it: I'm not that easy to pursue. Even if you are handsome, and a Super Saiyan, and... no, no, anyway, this lady is not that kind of casual woman."
"Understood. A woman who could be held up by one man for so many years, who has both beauty and a great figure, and is wealthy to boot—if you were casual, we wouldn't be in this situation, and I wouldn't have a chance." Ron smiled and, without hesitation, continued to steer the conversation, "Actually, I'm not a casual person either. Once I set my sights on someone I've decided on, they definitely won't be able to run away!"
Staring into Ron's burning gaze, Bulma's heart began to race again.
Ron hadn't realized that anyone with a sharp eye could hear the problem in the second half of his sentence.
Trapped on a Primitive Planet for twenty-five years, and the first woman you meet upon coming out is Bulma, yet you tell me you're not casual?
Of course, the men present were all a bit thick-headed.
Bulma realized this, but she chose not to point it out, simply looking at Ron and smiling.
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