Fortunately, there was no one else around them; the closest people were dozens of meters away and couldn't possibly notice their movements, as there were no streetlights here and the sky was very dark.
"Are you preparing for a true confession? Is it really okay to confess so openly, as if no one else is around?"
Alice Nakiri chimed in from the side, actually feeling a bit envious. A confession, oh, and it was a private confession! Even she hadn't enjoyed such treatment!
"Of course it's fine! And this isn't just for Erina, but for everyone. It's just that right now, it's mainly for her. Here, a confession without flowers feels a bit lacking in ceremony."
As Hoshino Sora spoke, four red roses appeared in his hand, vibrant red, symbolizing passion and sincerity.
The young man looked at Eri Nai Erina in front of him with fervor, handing the flowers to her. The next moment, a box appeared in his hand, containing an exquisite ring.
"Although it's a bit sudden, the atmosphere has been built up to this point, and not taking this out feels like something is missing.
You don't need to be envious; I've prepared one for everyone. I just want to give them to you on different occasions. And today's scene is clearly the most suitable for Erina."
Roses, a ring, a proposal under the moonlight.
Watching the incredibly romantic scene before her, Eri Nai Erina's heart rate quickened, especially when Hoshino Sora held the ring, knelt on one knee in front of her, and asked if she would marry him.
So fast! It's too fast, isn't it?!
"I've always wanted to find a suitable opportunity to express the deepest feelings in my heart to you, but every time the words reached my lips, I felt that language couldn't fully convey my love for you.
Although you are not my only one in this life, I promise to love you more than most people love their only wife. Love does not diminish with quantity, and I will not let you suffer any harm.
I know that proposing is a very serious matter and requires careful consideration.
However, I want to tell you that I have considered it for a long time, and I am ready to be a husband.
I know that our future is still long, and there may be many difficulties and challenges.
But! I believe our love can withstand all trials, I believe our love can make us stronger and braver, and I believe that in the future we will still be us, supporting each other through the rest of our lives."
Kneeling on one knee, Hoshino Sora looked at Eri Nai Erina with deep affection, sincerely uttering the innermost words of love in his heart—these were also the words he most wanted to say to his wives.
"So, will you marry me? Even if you can't be my only bride."
Taking a deep breath, Hoshino Sora looked at Eri Nai Erina's eyes with a firm gaze. No matter what, after so much has happened, even if she wanted to run, it was too late!
"Wait, isn't your proposal too sudden? I... honestly, I'm not quite ready yet. Being too fast is cheating!"
Eri Nai Erina's tone became a little flustered. She never imagined that Hoshino Sora would propose here. Although no one around noticed, if the situation continued to develop like this, someone would eventually find out.
"Then..."
"Why don't you propose to me first? I'm already ready; I've been ready to be Hoshino-kun's bride for a long time!"
Just as Hoshino Sora was about to continue speaking, Alice Nakiri suddenly interjected from the side. Erina wasn't ready, but she was, and had been for a long time.
All that was missing was a ceremonial confession from Hoshino Sora!
However, this confession first appeared with Erina. The sudden atmosphere and the meticulous preparations beforehand were the hard conditions that allowed Hoshino Sora to propose naturally.
If he hadn't prepared in advance, even with such a wonderful atmosphere, Hoshino Sora wouldn't have been able to follow through. To propose, a mere bouquet of roses is far from enough.
"Don't interrupt! Although I'm not ready yet, I didn't say I wouldn't agree. Hmph, Hoshino Sora, if you dare treat me badly in the future, don't blame me for being impolite!"
Hearing Alice Nakiri's words from the side, Eri Nai Erina, who had been maintaining her composure, immediately couldn't sit still. Anxiously, she grabbed Hoshino Sora's hand, asking him to put the ring on her, then earnestly answered his previous question: "I do!"
After saying this, Eri Nai Erina let out a long sigh of relief in her heart, looking at Alice Nakiri, who was still eyeing them covetously. Then she glanced around and noticed that quite a few people had already noticed them.
After all, holding red roses and kneeling on one knee to express love is a somewhat obvious gesture. If it weren't for the dimly lit spot where they stood, making it hard to see without a close look, a crowd of onlookers would probably have gathered by now.
Seeing this scene, Eri Nai Erina no longer hesitated. Facing Hoshino Sora, who was a head taller than her, the girl slightly tiptoed, wrapped her arms around his neck, and then directly kissed him.
Upon seeing this, Hoshino Sora naturally supported Eri Nai Erina's slender waist. Alice's eyes burned with envy watching their display, wishing she could immediately go up and replace Erina!
Kissing in front of so many people, Eri Nai Erina's heart was pounding at an extreme rate.
Even with two 'airbags' in front of him, Hoshino Sora could clearly feel her heartbeat—the powerful thump, thump, and the awkward yet passionate kiss.
After a while, their lips parted. Eri Nai Erina's gaze towards Hoshino Sora was filled with tenderness. A new feeling, one she hadn't had before, had blossomed in her heart. After the fervent proposal, she had gained true 'legitimacy.'
It's worth noting that although they had all been dating Hoshino Sora, it had always been an ambiguous arrangement; he had never verbally acknowledged it.
They were together because they slept together. It sounds a bit hasty, but that was what truly happened between them.
Hoshino Sora was shy about confessing, and they weren't ready either. Anyway, such a life wasn't impossible to live, so it had dragged on until now. Even without a confession, they were genuinely a couple.
As a result, when Alice saw Hoshino Sora confess to Erina, her eyes couldn't help but stare, and envy welled up from the bottom of her heart. However, after learning that Hoshino Sora had prepared rings for each of them, her heart was filled with anticipation.
"Do I look good wearing this ring?"
While she was thinking, Eri Nai Erina's voice came from beside her. The girl looked at the ring on her finger, slightly dazed, then looked up and asked Hoshino Sora with sparkling eyes.
"You have to trust my judgment. Gems go with beauties, and this one was carefully chosen by me. Once you wear it, you'll be mine, and there'll be no escaping me in this life."
Hoshino Sora spoke with deep affection, then kissed her again. This overly intimate gesture made Alice Nakiri, Hisako Arato, and Mito Ikumi, who were standing nearby, green with envy.
Although they had already done more intimate things, such a sincere and passionate confession, with both flowers and a ring, made them, as girls, also long to experience it once!
The scene where Hoshino Sora slowly walked over with the ring under everyone's gaze, knelt on one knee, spoke fervent and sincere words, and finally put the ring on their fingers.
"Don't worry, I'll propose to each of you one by one when the time comes. I've already prepared your rings, but I need to find the right time and the right atmosphere for it.
You probably wouldn't like a proposal that's too hasty, right?
Our future path in life is still very long, so there's no need to rush. Today, I just saw that the atmosphere was right, so I went with it.
Actually, the plan was to propose to Erina at the BLUE finals, although I never actually said it in the end."
At the end, Hoshino Sora revealed another secret. He had indeed planned to make a proper confession, thinking that the atmosphere of the BLUE finals would be perfect, and he could confess after winning the final.
Unfortunately, he never managed to say it in the end.
"Eh?"
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