It was a weekend morning.
Yuigahama Yui woke up early.
After washing up and eating breakfast, Yukinoshita Yukino arrived at her house.
"He asked me to take you somewhere," Yukino said plainly.
"Where to?" Yui asked curiously.
Yukino only smiled without answering.
Yui didn't press further and got into the Yukinoshita family car. Their destination — a church.
When they got out of the car,
Yui stared blankly at the church in surprise.
Yukino led her to a changing room.
"Yukino… this place is…?" Yui's eyes landed on a pure white wedding dress in the room, her face immediately turning red.
"He's waiting for you," Yukino said softly.
In that moment, Yui immediately understood what Yukino meant.
Embarrassed, she fell silent.
Two attendants helped her change into the dress and apply makeup.
Looking at her reflection in the mirror, Yui felt a mix of shyness and nerves.
Then, the door opened.
Yukino entered, wearing a formal suit — composed and sharp.
Yui stood up and walked toward her.
"Yukino… you look so cool."
"Come on, I'll take you there." Yukino extended her hand.
But Yui instead gently took her arm.
The two of them walked toward the chapel.
At the doors,
They slowly opened.
And finally, Yui saw Su Yu.
He stood there in a white suit, looking dashing, and gave her a warm smile when their eyes met.
Yui quickly turned her head away, flustered.
Yukino walked her slowly down the aisle.
The chapel wasn't filled with guests — only a few were seated in the front row.
Ebina Hina and Miura Yumiko.
Kawasaki Saki and her sister, Kawasaki Kyōka.
Tsurumi Saori and Tsurumi Rumi.
And Hiratsuka Shizuka.
Yui reached Su Yu's side, and Yukino quietly stepped away.
Su Yu extended his hand to her.
Blushing slightly, Yui placed her hand in his.
"This is a filming set. I rented it out — kind of a rehearsal for a wedding ceremony," Su Yu said in a low voice.
"You… you should've told me first," Yui murmured.
"It's supposed to be a surprise." Su Yu smiled and pulled out a small box.
"You… you even prepared a ring?" Yui looked shocked.
"It's a cheap one. I'll get you a real one someday." As he spoke, Su Yu gently placed the ring on her finger.
"Su Yu-kun, I…" Yui was overwhelmed with emotion.
Just then,
Su Yu leaned in slowly.
Yui quickly shut her eyes.
But after a few seconds passed with no movement, she opened them to find Su Yu smiling.
"There are kids around. No kissing," he said teasingly.
"Mm…" Yui's face turned beet red as she lowered her head.
"Thank you all for helping out. There are fruits and food prepared outside — let's go." Su Yu took Yui's hand and spoke to the group.
"Yui-oneechan, you're so pretty," said Kawasaki Keika as she approached Yui.
"You're pretty too, Keika," Yui smiled gently.
"Yui, congratulations on your wedding," Ebina Hina added.
"Hina…" Yui blushed harder.
"Happy birthday, Yui," Miura Yumiko said, looking at her with a touch of envy.
"Thank you, Yumiko." Yui's smile was sweet.
Everyone gathered on the lawn outside.
Hiratsuka-sensei, who had skipped breakfast, went straight for the food prepared by Su Yu — piling up her plate.
The others took small portions and sat at the table to eat.
Su Yu, Yui, and Yukino sat together at one table, eating.
"This feels a bit wasteful…" Yui muttered, looking at the variety of food and fruit on the table.
"The fruits can be taken home. We'll need them tonight for your fruit cake," Yukino said softly.
"The food too — we can save time cooking dinner later," Su Yu added with a chuckle.
"Yukino, thank you," Yui looked at her warmly.
"No need to thank me. He prepared all of this…"
"Yui, better start thinking of how to thank me tonight," Su Yu added meaningfully.
Yui's cheeks turned bright red again. She lowered her head and continued eating fruit.
Under the table, Yukino gave Su Yu's foot a firm stomp with her own.
Su Yu gave a sheepish smile and said no more.
——
After the rehearsal wedding ended,
Yui changed back into her regular clothes.
The wedding dress — Su Yu had bought it outright.
Yukino and the others headed back to Sakura Dorm.
Su Yu and Yui went shopping.
"I originally planned to surprise you with fireworks tonight or something… but that kind of thing disturbs others. So I thought, why not a fake wedding ceremony instead…"
Su Yu said as they walked.
"It's just a birthday… you didn't need to go so far with surprises," Yui replied quietly.
"Your birthday is important," Su Yu said, glancing at her profile.
"Then… I want to make a wish…" Yui said, blushing slightly as she looked at him.
Cough. "No need to rush." Su Yu immediately guessed what she was thinking.
"Su Yu-kun… you big jerk," Yui pouted with a hint of resentment.
Leaning in, Su Yu whispered something in her ear.
Yui's face turned crimson.
"Did Yukino really say that?"
"Yeah. She said she wants to be the first, so…"
Yui nodded seriously. "Then… I'll be after Yukino."
"Yui, you're so obedient." Su Yu wrapped an arm around her waist.
They walked into a shopping mall.
Yui asked Su Yu to help her pick out clothes.
He chose many outfits he felt suited her taste and style.
When it came time to check out,
Su Yu bought every outfit she had tried on.
Yui tried to refuse, but knowing it was futile, she simply clung to his arm.
Then, Su Yu took her to a jewelry shop and picked out a necklace for her.
Though not overly expensive, it still cost over 100,000 yen.
"Don't worry about the cost. I know you'd still like me even without these gifts. I'm not giving them to win your affection — I just want to make you happy. Got it?" Su Yu said as he fastened the necklace around her neck.
"I understand, but… it feels like such a waste…" Yui looked down.
"It's not. If Aunt Asuna sees these, and she ever objects to us being together, just tell her how much I've spent on you. She'll have to reconsider." Su Yu gently hugged her.
"Then… I'll just say I owe Su Yu-kun too much — I can't ever repay it," Yui said as she nestled into his chest.
Notes-You can read advanced chapters in patreon.com/Shadow_D_X, i have finished translating the whole story