4. Restriction

Kyunghee walked around the island as if she was excited.

It was cute how he never let go of my hand during that time.

Then, Kyung-hee found a sign and stood tall.

“Peony Island?”

“Yes. The name of the island is Peony Island.”

“why?”

“There’s a romantic story to it.”

“……It’s not a lie, is it really?”

“If you don’t believe me, it’s written on the sign there.”

“No, I’ll listen with your mouth. Tell me, Siwoo.”

“yes.”

Moran Island was originally an island without a name.

Is it the head of the village or Sato? Anyway, it was an island that was managed with a side bridge, but one day it was said that a big problem had occurred.

The son of the head of the village fell ill because he missed his childhood friend who had moved in as a group along with his married sister.

There was no way there was a cure for love sickness, and eventually the people of the island came up with their opinions.

Because they are good at riding boats and have strong muscles, they say that they can go to the area they moved to and come back quickly.

The chief tried to save his son by going as far as bowing down saying that he would do anything if he did so, and soon the seasoned boatman left the road.

“After that. How did it go?”

I’ve only said this, but Kyung-hee’s eyes immediately shone.

I thought I would focus on it because it was a romantic story, but I didn’t know how to actively ask.

Still, he continued the story without panic.

The boatmen who went to the place where their childhood friend lived soon explained the situation to their childhood friend.

It was the same that her childhood friend missed her son, but the timing was not right and she couldn’t go see her son.

So, he said this while giving him a peony flower that was blooming near the house and his jacket and skirt.

“I’ll be grateful if you come to my place next year when the peonies bloom.”

“Wow… But why is it when peonies bloom next year?”

“Because, that was after taking the past exam. I was saying that I couldn’t meet you because I took the past exam.”

“Aha, so your son took the past exam?”

“Well, I know that he took his childhood friend on the palanquin on his way back to his hometown after passing the manor exam.”

“Wow, so you’ve passed the exam and taken care of your new girlfriend?”

“Yes. And the island got a name, and a big party was held.”

“……Shouldn’t they sell memorabilia or something?”

Kyunghee wiggled her fingers.

It seemed that he was reading the words written on the sign.

It is said that if a lover or a student about to take an exam comes, he will be blessed.

It wasn’t what I was aiming for, but it seemed like I was aiming for it.

I knew where the souvenir shop was.

You should be able to guide me as if I don’t know enough.

But before that, I kept wandering around the secluded island to show other places.

Kyunghee exclaimed everywhere she went and demanded an explanation.

Of course, most of them didn’t mean much, but there were often places that did.

Like a monument erected to celebrate his son’s manor exam.

Like a statue made in the shape of a peony flower.

And at the photo time of lovers, Kyung-hee ran around like she was excited.

“Let’s take a picture!”

“Hey, is it well-maintained? It’s shiny.”

“I don’t know, Siwoo. Let’s take a picture.”

“Yes. Wait.”

After taking a selfie like that, I kept wandering around, and time passed without my knowledge.

Finally, after watching the sunset to the fullest, I was walking towards the restaurant, and Kyung-hee smiled as if she couldn’t do it.

“I want to go to the bathroom.”

“Yes? I know where it is.”

“It’s fortunate. I almost got into trouble.”

“I’m almost there, so it’ll be fine.”

“yes.”

If I remember right, I remember they were selling couplings in a souvenir shop.

I’ve heard that it’s cost-effective and sturdy, so it doesn’t break easily.

Originally, I was just going to confess in words, but since it happened like this, it seemed appropriate to prepare a present.

So, while Kyunghee went to the bathroom, she quickly bought a coupling at a souvenir shop.

And pretending not to know, I also went to the bathroom.

“Are you going to eat now?”

“Yeah, Kyunghee. Is there a restaurant over there? That’s good at seafood soup.”

“Five………….”

“Shouldn’t we order another menu to accompany it?”

“What about alcohol?”

Kyunghee smiled sinisterly.

I also wanted to drink alcohol, but it was impossible because the distance was quite long.

If I was going to drink it, I thought it would be better to drink it in my own room.

If it was there, it could have been fixed no matter what happened.

And he had to have the spirit to confess and receive confession.

So when I hit a nail saying no to alcohol, Kyung-hee grumbled.

“Grandma, how are you?”

“Uh. Huh? Is that the student who came last time? The seniors? Ayu, is the female student your girlfriend?”

“Yes, grandma. Is it possible to have a bowl of seafood soup, seafood pancakes, and sashimi?”

“Yeah. It’s possible. Oh, it’s been a long time since I’ve come, but I brought a good female student.”

There was no one in the store, and it seemed that there was a daughter-in-law in the kitchen.

Grandma made fun of it because people were eating and going out, and brought side dishes.

Kyunghee couldn’t take her eyes off the side dish.

It was worth it. Taking advantage of being close to the island, this restaurant got seafood cheaply.

So, of course, the quality of the side dishes had to be good.

Then, perhaps feeling anxious, Kyunghee whispered softly.

“This looks expensive, doesn’t it?”

“It’s not expensive. Since it’s an island, seafood is cheap.”

“Ahh………”

“The bowl of rice comes out one per person as a service, so you can start eating first.”

“Well, then…”

Kyunghee carefully picked up the seasoned blue crab with her chopsticks.

It was seasoned with small blue crabs, and the texture was good if you chewed it at once.

However, as if it was her first time eating something like this, Kyunghee sniffed it and swallowed it in one bite.

Then, to see if it was tasty, he quickly sped up and started eating.

Grandma seemed to like it when she saw Kyung-hee like that.

Well, I couldn’t help but like it if I enjoyed the food I made.

That’s how the side dishes that grandmother served quickly disappeared.

“I’ll have to order more rice.”

“……….Hi-Hi.”

“Eat a lot, Kyunghee. I don’t come here often.”

“why?”

“I can’t help it because the distance is long. And if you keep coming, you’ll get tired of it.”

Grandma burst into laughter.

I had heard the other day that there wasn’t much to see, so it wouldn’t be rude to say that.

On the contrary, my grandmother got even more excited and told me that life on the island was not very enjoyable.

In the meantime, seafood and green onion pancakes were served, followed by a plate of sashimi.

“Wow…”

Kyeong-hee said it was her first time eating something like this, and her eyes lit up.

Then, he carefully picked up the whole seafood pancake and hardened it.

After confirming that chopsticks did not work well, Kyunghee immediately took tongs and scissors and cut the pancake in half.

After cutting it into bite-sized pieces, I dipped it in soy sauce and started eating it.

“Grandma, please give me two more bowls of rice.”

“yes.”

Kyung-hee looked at the empty rice bowl, then laughed awkwardly at the gobong rice the grandmother had served.

Then, when I joked about gaining weight, my grandmother took it.

I wondered if the female student had nothing but bones, so she had to eat some to get fat.

Kyunghee immediately burst into laughter and continued eating.

Then, like a hamster, the cheeks swelled up, and the food was put in and munching continued.

Kyung-hee ate seafood and green onion pancakes, sashimi, and seafood soup.

I ate a lot, but Kyunghee ate a lot too.

It was only natural that they shared the octopus sashimi and sashimi rice that the grandmother had served as a service.

“Uuuh… Siwoo. What if I can’t move after doing this?”

“Shall I pick you up?”

“Wouldn’t that be heavy?”

“Ah, I’m strong.”

Looking at the time, it was time for it to get dark outside.

So, after paying the bill with Kyung-hee’s card, I seduced Kyung-hee to order something to digest, and I went around the island again.

Then, subtly, he took Kyung-hee to the pavilion at the pond, and slowly stood holding her hand.

“The scenery is nice…”

“It’s even more special when you see it at night, right?”

“Yeah. Very. It’s good that Siwoo came here with you.”

“yes?”

“Yeah. My stomach is full, I ate a lot of delicious food. Eh… I’m still happy.”

“Like a dream?”

“Yeah. Like a dream.”

“Does it seem more like a dream now?”

“what?”

Kyunghee made a puzzled expression, then looked at the coupling in my hand.

Then, not understanding the situation, he hardened into that position.

“I should have said this before… I like you, Kyunghee.”

“……………………………”

“And I love you. When I’m with you, every moment is like a dream.”

“………………..ah.”

“Can you give me your hand?”

“aaa…!”

Kyunghee burst into tears.

Then, I was so happy that I must have lost strength in my legs, and I fell limp in my arms.

It was so cute that I had no choice but to hold it and comfort it for a while.

I thought I would stop crying after a while, but Kyung-hee continued to shed tears.

Then, suddenly, he took a small case from his pocket.

I knew what it was. It was a case containing a coupling.

“I-naa… I want to confess first… I bought a white ring too…”

“oh my.”

“Sniff. Still, it’s good that you bought the red one… It won’t be awkward if you wear it together.”

“It’s fine to wear one on each index finger.”

“That’s right. I’ll just go after that.”

Then, as if she was able to move, Kyung-hee wiped away her tears and opened the case.

Then he asked for his hand saying that he would put the coupling on first.

So when I gave my left hand, Kyunghee put a white peony ring on me.

“Now you give me your hand, Kyunghee.”

“Stay there. Calm down a little, and put the ring on.”

“yes.”

“Come on, Siwoo.”

And I also put a red peony ring on Kyung-hee.

Kyeong-hee cried again as if she was happy, then said as if she had suddenly remembered.

“Since when do we start on the 1st?”

“Does it matter?”

“Note, it’s important! That way we can celebrate the anniversary.”

“What if I say 1 day since I first met you?”

“…….Siwoo, you are terribly selfish…”

“Why this time?”

“You play with people’s minds so easily…”

Come to think of it, it didn’t sound like something wrong, so he smiled and hugged Kyunghee.

On the way back, I took a taxi back.

Then, tired of each other, they fell asleep.