Chapter 50 — A System's Wedding Gift
The morning sun filtered softly through the shoji doors of the ryokan, casting faint lines of golden light across the futon where Phuby Soewandi lay, still half-asleep. He turned his head slightly to see Hana—his wife now—peacefully sleeping beside him. A warmth spread through his chest at the thought. It had only been a day, and yet everything already felt different. More real. More connected.
Their wedding had been perfect—an emotional akad nikah at the Kyoto Mosque, followed by the quiet yet official signing of the marriage at the local city office. Phuby's heart was still full from the memories: Hana smiling through tears, her parents giving their blessings with heartfelt words, and his mother, Mrs. Wulan, silently wiping away tears of joy.
As he carefully sat up and reached for his phone, a familiar chime suddenly echoed in his head—not from the device, but from the system. A transparent screen blinked into view.
> 🔔 SYSTEM UPDATE COMPLETE
🎁 Congratulations on your marriage, Phuby Soewandi!
🎉 As a special wedding gift, the system has unlocked a new feature:
🛍️ [SHOP] - You may now purchase available properties, objects, or specialty items tied to cities you've visited since the system activated.
🌏 Available locations: Cirebon, Tokyo, Kyoto
🔁 The Shop refreshes every 7 days with a new set of up to 6 unique items.
💵 Cashback Rules Updated: Purchases from the Shop will also activate the Double Cashback feature as long as each transaction exceeds Rp10,000,000.
Current Balance: Rp 12,758,000,000
Phuby blinked. "No way…" he muttered under his breath, careful not to wake Hana. It was like the system had anticipated this moment, as if it had been planning it as part of his future.
With a breath, he mentally tapped the [SHOP] icon. A new window slid into view with six rectangular frames, each showing one of the available options. His eyes widened as he scrolled through the list:
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🛍️ [System Shop — Week 1]
1. 🏯 Traditional Japanese Townhouse (Kyoto)
A restored two-story machiya-style townhouse located 15 minutes from Gion district.
💴 Price: Rp 8,500,000,000
💸 Cashback: Rp 17,000,000,000 (Double cashback active)
2. 🍰 Modern Café Property (Cirebon)
Turnkey-ready commercial space near downtown Cirebon, perfect for expansion of Toko Kue Palm Sari.
💴 Price: Rp 4,000,000,000
💸 Cashback: Rp 8,000,000,000
3. 🌸 Luxury Apartment (Tokyo – Shibuya)
1-bedroom penthouse unit with skyline view, fully furnished.
💴 Price: Rp 6,750,000,000
💸 Cashback: Rp 13,500,000,000
4. 🏞️ Land Parcel – Kyoto Countryside
Peaceful half-acre land near Arashiyama for private retreat or tea house development.
💴 Price: Rp 3,000,000,000
💸 Cashback: Rp 6,000,000,000
5. 🏠 House in Cirebon Suburbs (Modern Minimalist Style)
3-bedroom standalone family home with garden and carport.
💴 Price: Rp 1,200,000,000
⚠️ Not eligible for cashback (Under threshold)
6. 🖼️ Limited-edition Art Scroll (Kyoto Temple Relic)
Antique calligraphy scroll blessed by monks. Rare collector's item.
💴 Price: Rp 2,800,000,000
💸 Cashback: Rp 5,600,000,000
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Phuby exhaled slowly. This wasn't just some shopping menu—it was a glimpse of potential futures. He could see himself and Hana in any of those places. Maybe opening a branch of Palm Sari in Cirebon's modern café? Or a private retreat in Kyoto surrounded by the calming breeze of the bamboo forests?
As tempting as it was to press purchase immediately, Phuby decided to wait. He needed to talk to Hana first. Even with the system's blessing, they were partners now. He wasn't going to make such huge decisions without her.
He quietly stepped out to the hallway and opened his notes app. A smile curled at his lips as he wrote:
"Surprise from the system. Time to dream even bigger. —P"
A few moments later, Hana stirred. She padded out of the room, rubbing her eyes, and gave Phuby a warm smile before placing her arms around him.
"Morning, husband," she teased sleepily.
He chuckled, kissing her forehead. "Morning, wife."
No system update could top this feeling. But having both? That was just the beginning.
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