Soon, a steaming bowl of ramen was served.
Mitsuri Kanroji swallowed, looking at the bowl of ramen in front of her, and asked Ye Xiao, “Is it okay?”
“Eat.”
Having received an affirmative answer, Mitsuri Kanroji put her hands together.
“I’ll dig in.”
With that, she began to eat the ramen.
Seeing Mitsuri Kanroji’s blissful expression, Ye Xiao asked the boss to cook a dozen more bowls of ramen; after all, this girl was a genuine big eater.
Mitsuri Kanroji quickly finished her first bowl, and the second bowl was successfully refilled.
Bowl after bowl.
Mitsuri Kanroji was completely immersed in her eating.
More and more people gathered around, their gazes drawn by her astonishing appetite, revealing stunned expressions.
Mitsuri Kanroji, however, was oblivious, focused solely on enjoying the delicious food, her cheeks puffed out like a hamster.
When the last bowl of ramen was consumed,
Mitsuri Kanroji also came back to her senses, looking at the stack of bowls beside her, her small face blushing again, followed by a somewhat flustered expression.
“I ate so much, will he dislike me?”
The girl looked at Ye Xiao with some unease, but he just smiled at her.
“Are you full?”
“I’m full.”
Mitsuri Kanroji quickly added, “Um… actually, I don’t usually eat this much.”
Ye Xiao shook his head and said, “In my hometown, there’s an old saying: ‘To be able to eat is a blessing.’ Also, don’t compromise yourself to cater to others.”
Mitsuri Kanroji’s heart fluttered even more as she listened to Ye Xiao’s words.
The man in front of her was the husband she had been hoping for.
“Would you like some more?”
“But… no, Xiao Jun, I’m done eating.”
“Are you really not having more?”
Mitsuri Kanroji hesitated for a moment but still shook her head: “No, really, Xiao Jun, I’m afraid eating too much will cause you trouble.”
Ye Xiao smiled and called the boss to pay the bill.
As the boss announced the price, Mitsuri Kanroji also felt a bit embarrassed.
“Um, boss, I’ll…”
“No need, I can afford this much for noodles.”
After settling the bill, the two walked out of the noodle shop side by side.
Seeing that the weather outside was still pleasant, Ye Xiao turned his head to Mitsuri Kanroji and said,
“So, beautiful Miss Mitsuri, what shall we do next?”
“Where does Xiao Jun want to go?”
“I’m sorry, Miss Mitsuri, I’m unfamiliar with this place.”
“Oh, I see.”
Listening to Ye Xiao’s words, Mitsuri Kanroji tilted her head in thought, then her eyes lit up as she seemed to remember something, looking at Ye Xiao.
“I know!”
“Then I’ll leave it to you.”
Listening to Ye Xiao’s somewhat charming words, Mitsuri Kanroji’s cheeks felt a bit hot.
So she lowered her head and instinctively pulled Ye Xiao’s arm, running towards a certain place.
Mitsuri Kanroji pulled Ye Xiao along, excitedly saying, “Xiao Jun, I know a place! I’ll take you there!”
And so, the two held hands.
Soon, they arrived at a bustling market.
People came and went, and various stalls were dazzling.
Mitsuri Kanroji, like a cheerful little bird, pulled Ye Xiao through the various stalls.
One moment she would point to a beautiful hair ornament and say it looked good, the next she would point to a small animal and say it would surely be delicious when it grew up.
The two weaved through the streets.
However, Mitsuri Kanroji frequented the snack shops more often.
A bit of tempura here, a taiyaki there.
Finally, the two stopped at a small shop specializing in sakura mochi, and Mitsuri Kanroji was clearly a regular customer.
“Grandma Ito, I’m here!”
Grandma Ito, who was making sakura mochi, looked up when she heard Mitsuri Kanroji’s voice.
“Oh, it’s little Mitsuri.”
Then she looked at Ye Xiao beside her. “And this is?”
“Xiao Jun, my blind date,” Mitsuri Kanroji said proudly.
This time, her blind date was successful!
“Hello, Grandma Ito.”
Ye Xiao also greeted the old woman.
Grandma Ito looked at Ye Xiao and was quite pleased, then she looked at Mitsuri Kanroji and said, “It seems our little Mitsuri has found the person to spend her life with.”
Listening to the old woman’s words, Mitsuri Kanroji smiled very happily. Yes, she had found that person.
“Of course. Grandma Ito, please give me two sakura mochi.”
“Alright.”
In a moment, Grandma Ito brought out two exquisite sakura mochi.
Mitsuri Kanroji took them, handing one to Ye Xiao and holding one herself. She took a small bite, and her face instantly filled with satisfaction.
Ye Xiao also took a bite; it was sweet but not greasy, and a refreshing aroma spread in his mouth.
The taste was surprisingly good.
Ye Xiao hadn’t even finished his first one when Mitsuri Kanroji said to Grandma Ito,
“Grandma Ito, another one!”
“Alright.”
Time passed by like this, little by little.
The sky gradually darkened, and the sun set on time.
The evening activities also began.
The two sat on a mountaintop, looking at the lights below.
Mitsuri Kanroji looked at Ye Xiao; today was a special day for her.
She had met someone she could entrust herself to.
“Xiao Jun.”
“What’s wrong?”
Ye Xiao looked at the blushing Mitsuri Kanroji.
“I… I hope to be your wife,” Mitsuri Kanroji said loudly, somewhat conflicted.
Then she looked at Ye Xiao with expectant eyes.
Looking at the young girl in front of him, Ye Xiao smiled. Well, now it was time for the truth.
“Miss Mitsuri, I am not human. I am a demon.”
As he spoke, Ye Xiao spread his demon wings. Seeing Ye Xiao suddenly grow wings, Mitsuri Kanroji was visibly stunned.
But Ye Xiao’s next words put Mitsuri at ease.
Ye Xiao continued,
“I have many wives, but I will absolutely treat everyone equally. So, Miss Mitsuri, are you willing to become my wife, to become a demon?”
Listening to Ye Xiao’s words, Mitsuri Kanroji didn’t know why she felt a sense of anticipation.
Was it because of the harsh words from her previous blind dates, which had made her feel inferior?
Or was it because she had spent such a happy and fulfilling day with Ye Xiao? He didn’t care about her hair color; instead, he praised her for being beautiful and cute. He didn’t mind her eating a lot; instead, he asked if she was full and if she needed more.
He didn’t mind her great strength; instead, he embraced her. So, she didn’t dislike the idea of becoming Ye Xiao’s wife, of becoming a demon.
Looking at Ye Xiao, Mitsuri Kanroji boldly leaned in and gently kissed his lips. Then she said seriously,
“I am willing to become Xiao Jun’s wife, and I am also willing to become a demon.”
“Have you thought it through? Once you agree, it cannot be changed. From now on, you will not only be my wife but also my retainer, and also my possession.”
(Brothers, as I was writing these two chapters, I felt something was off; it was a bit off-topic, so please bear with it.)