In My Second Life, I'll Do Everything To Win You Over—My Beloved Childhood Friend Will Never Be Given To Anyone Else - Episode 71

“……It’s not weird, right?”

Adjust my bangs repeatedly while looking in the mirror. Once I set them with spray, it’s not easy to fix.

I spent twice as much time on my makeup and hair today. All that’s left is to set my bangs, and I’ll be done.

Today is August 25th.

It’s been exactly 9 years today since I became lovers with Nagisa.

It’s our anniversary, but since today is a weekday, we promised to go out in the evening. However, I took a paid leave because I wanted to prepare properly.

Since I have taken a day off tomorrow as well, I can relax without any worries today.

“I’m going to pick up Nagisa, and then…”

I mentally review today’s schedule, which I have checked multiple times. Since I want today to be the most special day of all the anniversaries so far, I can’t let my guard down even for a moment.

I sprayed my bangs to set them, then returned to the living room. I took out the small box that had been tucked away in the bottom of my bag.

When you’re living together, it’s pretty difficult to keep secrets, isn’t it?

After considering where I could feel at ease, I ultimately concluded that the best place is inside my bag.

I take a deep breath and slowly open the box. Inside is the engagement ring I bought by spending my savings.

Yeah. It’s definitely cute. I think it would really suit Nagisa.

In situations like this, the price isn’t everything. I know that, but I just couldn’t help wanting to choose a more impressive ring than the one Kusakabe bought.

I am going to propose to Nagisa today.

On the same day in a previous life when Kusakabe proposed to Nagisa.

And on the day I died before… the day they held their wedding, I will hold my wedding with Nagisa. Finally, the redo will be over.

♡

“Sorry to keep you waiting, Momoka.”

Nagisa, who just came out of the company, is running towards me. I wanted to keep where we’re going a secret, so I decided to come pick her up in front of the company today.

Since I’ve told her it’s a date, Nagisa’s outfit is more glamorous than usual.

Nagisa’s current hairstyle is a brown bob, and it suits her very well. The earrings that show when she tucks her hair behind her ear are the ones I gave her as a birthday present three years ago.

“Did you wait?”

“No, I just got here.”

“Liar. You waited, didn’t you? You could just admit that you waited.”

“I know,” Nagisa laughs. It’s nice to be seen through by Nagisa.

“So, where are you taking me today?”

With a natural motion, Nagisa tightly grips my hand. We’re no longer high school girls. If we walk around holding hands, we sometimes get strange looks from people around us.

But Nagisa always holds my hand. That makes me really happy.

“Secret”

Nagisa, who laughed and said “Right?” might already be aware of where we’re going next. It might be okay, I think to myself.

♡

“Here”

When I took out two tickets from my wallet, Nagisa smiled and said, “Just as I thought.”

The Ferris wheel is what brought Nagisa here. It’s the place where I confessed my feelings to Nagisa nine years ago.

I thought about various places that might be suitable for a proposal, like luxury hotels, cruise ships, and famous theme parks.

But I thought this was the only place that was perfect for us.

“Do you want to ride the Ferris wheel?”

“To ride”

It’s been nine years since we last came here. When we want to talk calmly, we often come here.

When we decided to attend different universities, or when I was struggling with job hunting.

There are so many memories packed into this place.

Following the instructions, we got on the gondola. Even though we’ve been together for nine years, Nagisa still sat next to me instead of facing me.

“Nagisa”

“What?”

“I have something to talk about.”

I could tell that Nagisa, who nodded and said “yeah,” was really nervous.

It might have been quite a while since I’ve seen Nagisa make such an expression.

Taking a deep breath, she took out the box containing the ring from her bag. Seeing the brand logo written on the box, Nagisa gasped.

“Please marry me.”

Open the box and hand it directly to the shore.

“I want you to walk through the rest of your life with me. I promise to make you the happiest person in the world.”

“…You’re saying the same kind of thing as back then.”

“I know. But my feelings haven’t changed since then.”

Now and in the past, the determination to make Nagisa happy has not changed.

“My answer hasn’t changed either.”

Receiving the ring, Nagisa gave me a light kiss. After that, she put the ring on her left ring finger and, with a face that looked like she was about to cry, she smiled and asked, “How does it look?”

Even the brilliance of diamonds seemed subdued in front of the shore.

“Thank you for choosing me, Momoka.”

“There was never any choice but Nagisa from the beginning.”

Since we are both women, we can’t officially register our marriage. Still, as a matter of principle, I absolutely wanted to propose today.

Silly stubbornness, pride. I know. Still, I want to rewrite the past.

“Will you love me for the rest of your life?”

“Hey,” she said in a sweet voice, leaning her weight on my shoulder.

“Yeah. Even if I die, I love you, Nagisa.”

He hugged me tightly and forcefully pressed his lips against mine. Nagisa also wrapped his arms around my waist.

I can really marry Nagisa.

This time, I will properly make Nagisa happy.

I can’t hold back the tears that are overflowing. Seeing me like that, Nagisa smiled happily.