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Chapter 62. An Unexpected Development
🕑 Added 2025-02-04 15:57:52 +0000 UTCAfter working at the Yamada family's private hospital for a year, you proposed to Ryo Yamada.
However, the scene you imagined of her immediately agreeing to your proposal didn't happen. Your fiancée, who had been buying clothes and various items for you since high school, was now asking you for 8,000 yen for the first time.
"8,000 yen?"
Although for the now-successful Minami, 8,000 yen was hardly a lot of money.
But it felt strange for Ryo Yamada to be asking him for money... Curious about what she, with her usual free spirit, was planning to do.
"Yes, 8,000 yen."
While practicing bass, Ryo Yamada put down her instrument. Then she supported her chin with her right hand, while extending her left hand forward in a 'give me money' gesture.
Now 23, Ryo Yamada had matured a lot compared to her high school days, with the only unchanged aspect being her lazy yet graceful face and her smoothly flowing short blue hair.
The teardrop mole at the corner of her eye added an indescribable charm.
"What do you want to do this time?"
Minami didn't rush to hand over the money; instead, he sat behind Ryo Yamada, naturally pulling her into his arms, and curiously asked.
His fiancée always had various eccentric ideas, what could it be this time?
"Don't worry about it."
With a slight force, Ryo Yamada wriggled free from Minami and shot him a blank look, saying, "Think about it; from the beginning of our relationship until now, I've been the one spending money on you."
"Is it just because of that?"
Minami grasped her hand, amused. "My parents have also been spending money on you."
Grasping Minami's hand in return, Ryo Yamada emphasized again.
"Um..."
Minami cleared his throat twice. His fiancée was speaking the undeniable truth.
Starting from high school, the Yamada family had been subsidizing him all the way through college, and they hadn't stopped even after graduation.
Most of the clothes he wore were bought lavishly by Ryo Yamada.
Thinking about it, it was evident that both Ryo and her parents had been spending money on him.
Just as Minami was about to say something more...
Ryo Yamada extended her hand once again. "8,000 yen." Her voice emphasized the request.
"Alright, fine."
Agreeing to his fiancée's sudden request, Minami nodded, pulling out 10,000 yen from his wallet and handing it to her.
But he didn't expect that, instead of readily accepting the money this time, Miss Yamada slightly tilted her head and raised a finger.
"Only 8,000 yen."
"I have 10,000 yen in my wallet, I don't have that much change and wouldn't 2,000 yen more be better?"
Minami felt puzzled by her stubbornness.
"Ryo, go change it into smaller bills."
It seemed that this time Miss Yamada was quite insistent.
"Fine."
Though he didn't understand what his fiancée wanted, Minami still made a trip to a nearby convenience store, bought a few things, and exchanged the money for 8,000 yen.
Minami took the initiative to approach her again, handing the money over.
This time, her previously cold demeanor finally revealed a satisfied expression.
From the nearby desk, she pulled out a neatly stacked form that seemed to be filled out long ago, casually handing it to Minami.
"Fill it out."
As short and sweet as ever.
"Is this another unequal agreement?"
Without even looking at the contents, Minami jokingly commented, before turning his gaze to it.
Then he paused.
He saw that the top of the form clearly bore the three bold characters—'Marriage Certificate', with a duplicate beneath, and at the very bottom, a marriage application form for the ward office. All the places that required the female's details and seals had been neatly filled out by Ryo Yamada.
"What's wrong?"
Seeing him stunned, Ryo Yamada couldn't help but furrow her beautiful brows, "Get a grip."
"Is this why you wanted 8,000 yen?"
Minami Finally Understands
Minami finally came to a realization.
Setting down the marriage registration form, he glanced over at Ryo Yamada.
In Japan, registering a marriage at the local ward office isn't free—there's a required processing fee.
A standard registration costs 5,000 yen, and the official marriage certificate is issued within four business days.
If a couple wants to expedite the process, they need to pay an extra 3,000 yen for a rush order.
"You're paying for the marriage registration."
Seeing Minami looking at her, Ryo tilted her head cutely, showing zero hesitation.
[Ryo Yamada never even considered rejecting your proposal.]
[She simply felt that, from high school to university, you had always taken the lead.]
[You had already taken one-fifth of her life.]
[And next, you would take her whole life.]
[So, in her eyes, charging you 8,000 yen for this final step wasn't expensive at all.]
Because Ryo naturally preferred peace and quiet, your wedding ceremony wasn't extravagant.
You only invited close friends, including your former classmates and the members of Kessoku Band.
[At your wedding, the members of Kessoku Band all gave you their blessings.]
[The only one who struggled to accept it was Kita Ikuyo.]
In the end—
Even Kita had to accept reality.
But at the wedding reception—
She, who rarely drank alcohol due to her strict beauty regimen, ended up drinking a lot.
[Your married life with Ryo Yamada was extremely fulfilling.]
[Even after graduating university, Ryo continued performing with Kessoku Band.]
[You fully supported her music career, never holding her back.]
[Though her habit of spending money so freely often left her frustrated with the household budget.]
You had attended many of Kessoku Band's live performances.
To your trained ear, their music was flawless.
You felt that the only thing they lacked was the right opportunity to make it big.
As a highly skilled surgeon, you had naturally met many influential figures in Tokyo—
Including prominent members of the music industry.
Using these connections, you secretly arranged for Kessoku Band to participate in a music festival.
And in doing so—
They achieved an impressive ranking.
The four-girl rock band finally caught the attention of the indie music scene.
[With their growing recognition, Kessoku Band's financial situation turned from negative to positive.]
[Your wife, who had always been a big spender, finally saw their income stabilize.]
[Kessoku Band's operations were finally on the right track.]
"This is good."
Feeling the memories of the simulation, Minami nodded lightly.
Although his relationship with Ryo had always been smooth, he had also kept a close eye on the other members of Kessoku Band.
While their progress was slightly slower compared to his previous simulations, they still—
Step by step, steadily climbed toward their dreams.
Minami let out a small sigh of relief.
But the next second—
His heart tensed up again.
[But just when everything seemed to be going well… an unexpected crisis arose.]
