chapter 65
65. Uguisu Tokiwa’s Marriage Plan 2
Uguisu-san lightly pinched the end of her long ponytail, showing a gesture of thought before turning back to me.
“…I’ll have to lie to your parents that we met at my part-time job, but I promise to become a wife they’ll approve of. Even if they’re suspicious at first due to the suddenness, I ‘ll convince them to believe in us in the end. And if your family is as trustworthy as you, even if they find out about the hero activities, they’ll keep it a secret. It’s better to keep quiet about being a hero to avoid worrying about them, though.”
If I introduce Uguisu-san to my family, they might think I’ve fallen for a honey trap. But if they realize she’s not a bad person, they won’t oppose us. As for me being Philanthrope Blue… well, other heroes, I don’t take on dangerous missions, and my parents aren’t overly protective, so I unlike might be able to persuade them.
“And then there’s the issue with the university… Ah, I see, maybe I should just quit college. That way, I can spend more time with you, and there’s no worry about strange women getting involved. Please wait for me at home.”
“No, that’s a bit…”
Dropping out to become a full-time househusband?! That’s too absurd.
“Why not? You said you don’t like studying much. Going to college was just a common reason to fit in with everyone else. Continuing for four years means more tuition fees, and it’s not good to waste your precious time on lectures you ‘re not interested in. Balancing hero work is tough too.’
“But you know, in this world, I’m worried about employment without a college degree.”
“Then you don’t have to worry. I’ll support you with my earnings as Philanthrope Green.”
“Ugh.”
I’m aware that I’m a lazy student who goes to college just because everyone else does, and as long as I get the credits, that’s all that matters. Most of what I learn in college I forget after the exams, and the The only thing I’ve really mastered is how to use Excel.
But being told to suddenly become a full-time househusband is troubling.
“I don’t have hobbies, and since there’s no rent here, I have savings. With your help, I expect to increase my missions, so we can live decently even if you don’t enter society. I was going to discuss this later, but how about moving into my room first? It’s small, but it’s common for young couples like us to live in such a space. Of course, I plan to look for a new place for us soon, as there’s a high risk of you encountering other heroes within the base.”
Uguisu-san clapped her hands and proposed with a smile, as if deciding on a date spot, making the bizarre conversation even more frightening due to the contrast.
The future where I become a househusband supported by Uguisu-san feels far removed from the worst possible future, but if I drop out of college, what will happen to my life after we break up?
Maybe it’s an overthought strategy to prevent me from leaving Uguisu-san… No, that’s thinking too much. Either way, I can’t agree to this.
“I don’t want to be a financial burden on Uguisu-san, even if we’re married. My hero salary isn’t enough for independence, and without abilities, I can’t work properly like Uguisu-san and the others I’m not good at household chores like Uguisu-san, having never left home, and I’m not the type of man who can be a househusband. And the savings should be used when Uguisu-san really needs them in the future , not touched lightly.”
“I believe that future is now. I became Philanthrope Green to meet you, and I’ve been saving my hero earnings to make you happy… I’m feeling that more than ever right now.”
“Even so, it’s dangerous for Uguisu-san to increase her missions just for that. If you wait for me to get a proper job, there won’t be any burden. Uguisu-san doesn’t need to strain herself just to be with me.”
As I persisted, Uguisu-san countered with even more seriousness.
“…If you say I’m straining myself, then the current situation where we can’t see each other often is more unbearable. It’s painful for me to think that you might get close to another woman when I’m not around . The thought of you being charmed by a girl sitting next to you in a lecture, or someone falling for you at first sight on your way home from the base, makes me anxious. You’re such a kind person, you wouldn’t harshly reject such a woman, would you? Ah, you’re a sinful man, Sora, your kindness only makes others take you seriously. It’s an undeniable fact that you’re attractive, and I