Chapter 194 : A Grand Confession!

Kazuhiko walked to the door of the small courtyard, glancing at Tsunade standing there. A prolonged silence lingered between them.

Unable to contain himself, he called out, "Tsunade..."

In an instant, Tsunade turned her head, her hair floating around her.

Her eyes snapped open.

Seeing Kazuhiko smiling at the door, a moment of panic washed over her. "What should I do... what should I do... he's really back..."

Mixed emotions surged within her. "He's really back, that's wonderful..."

But there was also a restrained impulse. "I really want to go forward and hug him! No, no, Tsunade, you can't be like this, calm down, you must be calm!"

Unaware of the conflicting emotions in Tsunade's heart, Kazuhiko briskly walked towards her, his face radiating happiness.

As he approached, Tsunade's heart raced, her breath growing shorter.

Finally, without a word, Kazuhiko ascended the steps.

To Tsunade's surprise, he reached out and embraced her.

Tsunade stood there, stunned, as Kazuhiko held her in his arms. She remained motionless for what felt like an eternity.

After a while, Tsunade breathed in Kazuhiko's scent.

The fragrance of nature, tinged with a hint of sunlight, helped calm Tsunade's excited heart.

She lifted her head, meeting Kazuhiko's gaze with bright eyes, and he gazed back.

In that moment, words seemed unnecessary. Naturally, the two shared an experience that words could not capture. Five hundred words are omitted here...

After a considerable time, they reluctantly separated, reminiscing about the shared moment.

Observing the dazed Kazuhiko, Tsunade saw him dumbfounded for the first time.

Suddenly, Tsunade burst into laughter, and hearing her laughter, Kazuhiko smiled. Tsunade turned around, feigning embarrassment, "Hmph, don't act so smug."

Seeing this, Kazuhiko, unfamiliar with such situations, hurriedly stepped forward to reassure her.

"It's my fault, Tsunade. I was too impulsive! Without your consent..."

Tsunade, witnessing Kazuhiko's sincere apology, softened her stance.

In truth, she didn't harbor any blame towards him, but she felt the need to play along.

Kazuhiko gazed at Tsunade, who remained silent, realizing this was the decisive moment—no room for cowardice now.

The fate of the single dogs of two generations depended on this very moment.

In an instant, memories flooded Kazuhiko's mind—the loneliness of his previous life, walking amidst people holding hands while he clutched only his own. Others relishing festive feasts, he alone settled for dormitory instant noodles. His phone remained silent while others' chimed constantly, drowned in the world of his gaming TV.

Kazuhiko reflected on the failures of his past life, a constant cycle of solitude due to his lack of courage and taking his appearance too seriously.

"Do I still want to be single in this life?" he pondered. The fiery red sun before him triggered flashes of his past, his soul screaming. Suddenly, all this turmoil transformed into immense energy and an unprecedented courage surged within him.

Kazuhiko's gaze turned resolute, sweeping his hands out to grab Tsunade's shoulders. Startled, Tsunade looked at him with wide eyes.

"Kazuhiko-kun...what are you...?"

Though Tsunade's words stumbled out, she had a premonition of his intentions.

Kazuhiko's courage, a fusion of past and present struggles, turned into a fiery determination in his chest. Even if tasked to move the moon, he'd dare.

Yet, all this courage condensed into a single sentence addressed to Tsunade.

"Tsunade, I like you. Please be my wife!"

As Kazuhiko uttered those words, everything faded to blankness in Tsunade's mind. Even as she anticipated his feelings when he grabbed her, his spoken confession left her surroundings receding.

The small courtyard, the Sakura blossoms, the corridor—all gradually vanished from her sight. Kazuhiko's figure became more distinct, each word, every breath, even the fine hairs on his face and the darkness in his eyes etched into her consciousness.

Everything became vivid in her eyes.

Finally, after Kazuhiko articulated a complete sentence, the fog lifted, and she comprehended every word, understanding the depth of that single sentence.

Upon hearing it, her entire body started trembling uncontrollably, and her mind went blank!

Finally, it felt like just a second had passed, yet it also seemed like countless years had slipped away. When Tsunade regained her senses, she found Kazuhiko's expectant eyes still fixed on her.

She believed she would forever remember the way Kazuhiko's eyes looked at that moment, his vibrant red hair filled with life.

However, his eyes were truly dark, with a dark spot in the pupil, and a hint of purple on the side, subtle and elusive. You could only notice it by careful observation, but it suited him perfectly. His gaze, full of love and anticipation, burned as he looked at her.

For some inexplicable reason, Tsunade found herself moving her mouth. All she could recall was gazing into Kazuhiko's eyes; she had forgotten how to speak. Everything became instinct...

The wind blew, and cherry blossoms scattered all around...

Amidst it all, she heard a familiar voice echoing in her ears.

"Kazuhiko-kun, I would like to…"

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