Misaki 82 EN

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Chapter 66: The day I held hands with Misaki.

Various things had happened between the time I first met Misaki and my reunion with Akane.

Everytime I overcome my life’s milestone I would always thought that there’s no way I’ll encounter such busy days like this again for the second time in my life, but that prediction of mine is completely off the mark.

And so my hectic days continue, I’ve been so busy that I feel like I could faint at any time. My busyness is mainly from my job, since I succeed in my first job I was given the next one. And of course it’s not a simple job anymore, this time it’s a difficult job that makes my head hurt, it needed many trials and errors before finally being functional.

During these hectic days Misaki has been healing me a lot, and before I knew it it’s already December. Though a lot has happened, it seems like I’m going to survive this year safely as well.

Christmas.

It had been snowing since morning this year, I guess by night this whole area is going to be covered completely in white.

There’s an event at the company today. It’s more like a year-end party though. As for why this event was held, it’s because a certain employee in this company said that he wants to hold it so that he can show off to others by telling them “I already have a plan for Christmas you see.”

“Wellー, we’ve entered our late twenties. If we round the number off then we’re in our thirties now. Our company’s doing great, asset-wise we’re already winners in life! Then let us forget about everything else! Christmas? Hell no we’re not some Christians! It doesn’t matter to us! Alright, then let us begin now!”

With Yuuto’s irresponsible opening speech, the Christmas party-like event of four men begins.

This time we didn’t held the event at Wazaki’s house, instead we held it at a shop a little further away from there.

It’s an all-you-can-eat-and-drink shop with grilled meat as the main dish. The price is four thousand yen for two hours. All seats are non-smoking.

It’s very spacious inside the shop, there’s even an area with about twenty tables lined up horinzontally that can probably accomodate up to a group of thirty people.

The ceiling is also high, it looks like I can’t reach it even if I jump. However the decorations on the ceiling are plain and simple, with only few ventilation shafts and electric wire-like stuff here and there.

I sat down on the seat where Yuuto had booked and start grilling the meat.

“We’re in the era where we create stuff like girlfriend in two-dimensional worldー!”

Yuuto throws the meat into his mouth and munch down.

“Right now virtual reality is coming in hot, those three-dimension women are already outdatedー!

Yuuto throws another piece of meat into his mouth again before munching down.

“I’m not interested in any girls over ten years old in the first place anyway! Seeing all the couples on the street holding hands doesn’t make me sad at all!!”

Yuuto thro――

Good grief, I thought that Saito is the only one who thinks about something like this, it looks like the lolicon is also concerned about this normie matter as well.

That aside, late twenties huh.

Come to think of it, I’ve never been in a love relationship or something along those line at all aren’t I. Well it doesn’t bother me though, I already have Misaki you know? She’s my daughter you know? So something like that doesn’t concern me at all you know?

“Dammit, soda! Bring me the soda!”

『Eh, aren’t you going to drink alcohol?』

Next to Saito who are eating the meat silently while shedding tears of blood, Takuto turns to look at me while slowly eating his portion. To this point I still have never heard this guy’s real voice yet, but even outside that room he’s still using his high-spirited synthetic voice.

“It’s not that I don’t drink, but I already promised Misaki that I’ll not. You guys are free to drink all you want.”

” “Hell yeah!! Bring in the beer mugs!!” “

The other two idiots replied back instead of Takuto.

When the meal was over, the two who are completely drunk are now bothering with me and Takuto.

“Uuuuu…… I wanna meet her, I really want to meet my fated partneeeeer!”

『Yeah. It’d be great if you can meet a wonderful person.』

Although Takuto had also drink with them as well, but apparently his tolerance is high. Seeing Saito bothering Takuto like this, I can’t help but think that perhaps it might be happier for him if his tolerance isn’t as high. Meanwhile I also moderately reply back to the lolicon who is talking to me.

“Do you understand that Tendou Ryuusei, it means that I’m right.”

“Yeahー, right.”

“What a sloppy reply Tendou Ryuusei. Listen carefully, in this industry those who neglect the details are doomed to fall. If they kept missing all the small errors, eventually they’ll ended up making a big error, do you understand that!”

“Ohー, yeah.”

“Listen to me properly!!”

The lolicon shouted while hitting the table.

Good grief, he’s still annoying no matter if he drinks alcohol or not, well next time if I got the chance I’ll stop him before he can do so.

“Okay alright. Now next Tendou Ryuusei, it’s your turn to talk now.”

“Well……”

“Anything related to Misaki-chan is forbidden.”

“What the hell then there’s nothing left to talk about isn’t it.”

“Just how much of Misaki-chan is in your head exactly!? There must be at least one thing other than her isn’t it!?”

Even if you say so, but I don’t know if there’s anything to talk about other than Misaki…… wait, what did I talk about when I wasn’t talking about Misaki again……?

“Not yetー?”

Just how impatience is this guy, it hasn’t even been ten seconds yet.

“I really can’t think up of anything. Or rather what should I even be talking at a time like this.”

“Haーhaー good grief, this is why those with communication disorder are troublesome. Listen up Tendou Ryuusei, the basic of conversation starts with a question or self-talk. In any case, you either start asking the other party so that you’ll know what your common ground with them is, or you just keep talking to yourself to break the awkward atmosphere.”

I see, so that’s why he’s always talking.

Well for me I think I’m more comfortable keeping my mouth shut but…… that aside, question huh.

“Ah, that reminded me, how come did you remember me? Have we talked before?”

Although it’s too late for that question now, I’ve never asked him the reason why he remembered my full name. It looks like we went to the same junior high but I don’t think we’ve ever talked to each other before……

“……Haa, listen well Tendou Ryuusei. People tend to forgot what they had done, but remember what had been done to them. Especially us otakus, we’re the type to remember everything, remember that.”

The lolicon raised a finger.

Is that for real, so it’s like that huh. Wait, what have I done to this guy though……?

“I don’t really remember it but well sorry I guess, I apologize.”

“The way you said it tells me that you’re not honestly apologizing…… well, just listen to me until the end first Tendou Ryuusei.”

“Until the end?”

“That’s right, I’ve never said that I want an apology from you you know. Or rather…… I’m thankful to you.”

Thankful? I prompted him to continue with my eyes and the lolicon showed his sincere expression.

“It was about ten years ago. At that time otakus like me are despised, but since I really don’t want to be separated from my Mimi-tan even for a second so I brought her with me to the school as well.”

Who the hell is Mimi-tan, a figure or something?

“But that was a grave mistake…… my Mimi-tan, those scumbags found out about her and she was kidnapped immediately. Dammit, just remembering it makes me cry……”

Kidnapped, that means it was stolen right?

That aside I really have no memory about this at all. Am I really related to this story?

“But then, the one who took back my Mimi-tan was you.”

“……Me?”

“That’s right. At that time you shut those loud scumbags with just one punch, then you left without saying a word. While I had my emotional reunion with Mimi-tan, at the same time I also swore to myself that I’ll never forget this favor.”

Again, he points his index finger at me.

“Listen well Tendou Ryuusei. This is how I repay my favor. So stop making complicated face everytime you get paid already.”

He stopped speaking, picking up the glass and drink the water inside.

As for me……

“Sorry, it’s about time I go home.”

“What the hell, Misaki-chan again?”

“Yeah, it’ll be bad if I’m too late so.”

“Is that so huh. Then fricking go and enjoy your wholesome lovely time together already…… God danggit! I want to spend my Christmas with a little girl as welllllllllllll!!”

I stood up from my seat while smiling bitterly at the lolicon who is shouting dangerous word out loud. After that I give my farewell to Takuto and Saito then immediately went out of the shop. The bill had to be paid in advance, in which I already did so.

I walked out of the place and into the snow that was falling sparsely outside. The ground is completely covered in snow, everytime I walk a step forward it’ll produce a unique sound. That sound gradually becomes faster, but eventually it stopped.

Looking up at the sky, I let out a light breathing.

And then I see a white haze in front of me, and suddenly I feel a cold sensation near my right eyes. That must’ve been the snow hitting my face. It quickly melts from my body temperature and runs down my cheek like a tear.

It’s really strange.

There’s not even a buildup to that. It’s just that I suddenly received a piece of information. And yet it shakes my heart to this extent.

“……Really, what the hell is this. Are tears supposed to come out this easily?”

I muttered as I cover my eyes with my arm.

I’m genuinely happy. The time that I had thought was meaningless, the past that I wanted to forget, to know that all of that wasn’t in vain is truly a blessing. I now realized that those time were after all meaningful. Although I couldn’t say that I was proud of myself during that time, but still, it’s because of those time that I’m here today.

“……Wait, crap, I’m going to be covered in snow at this rate.”

I rubbed my eyes before start walking again.

Let’s go home quickly. Misaki’s waiting for me.

As I arrive at the front door of my room, I’m already surprised.

Why is Kohinata-san and Misaki sitting in front of the room?

“……What are you two doing?”

When I walk up to them and ask them that, Misaki swiftly stands up before pulling on my cloth.

“Misaki? Hey hey, what’s up?”

And just like that she pulled me into the room and have me sit down on the futon. It’s so dark that I can only see her silhouette, but I can still see that she’s moving busily. Eventually a click sound rings out and the stand lamp’s light brightens, showing Misaki’s face. Her face is a little red, probably because she was waiting outside.

“Listen.”

Misaki said as she turn her eyes downward. I follow her eyes and there I see the electric piano that she hadn’t played much lately. When I look at Misaki again, Misaki’s also nervously looking up at me.

Oh I see, I nodded as I thought so. Misaki takes a deep breath.

And so the performance starts. It is quite different from the cute performance that I was expecting, instead it is such a beautiful performance, as if played by a professional pianist. I’m instantly absorbed by the melody so much that I even forgot to breath.

Eventually the music stops, and at the same time comes the silence as if time itself has been stopped.

Misaki takes in a deep breath as if to break that silence.

At that moment, my eyes met with Misaki’s.

Misaki seems to be smiling.

She opens her mouth slowly, so slow that it looks as if I’m looking at frame-by-frame video. In contrary to that I’m biting my lips and holding in my breath. Misaki’s definitely going to say something. Although I don’t know what exactly she is going to say, but I’m sure than when I hear it I’ll be unable to stay calm anymore.

As the moment that felt like forever comes to an end, Misaki’s voice reaches my ears.

“Ryo-kun　thank you　for everything.

Ryo-kun　congratulations　on today.”

It was not words, but a song.

“Ryo-kun　thank you　for everything.

I love　Ryo-kun　the most.”

A complete change from the intense melody earlier, this time a light and lively sound echoes throughout the room.

Even though I would usually already start clapping my hand to such a bright song like this, but today I can’t even move my fingertip for some reason.

“Ryo-kun always look after Misaki closely.

And Misaki’s already happy with just that.

Ryo-kun is always kind and cool.

Misaki is thankful for him everyday.”

Misaki sings a song while trying to move her little hands as much as she can. I’m sure Misaki’s trying her best to sing a song she made by herself.

“We always have a meal together.

Even when exercising we’re still together.

Misaki always does her best.

Because I want Ryo-kun to smile.

Because I want to be patted as well.”

Misaki takes in a deep breath.

“Ryo-kun　thank you　for Everything.

Ryo-kun　congratulations　for today.

I didn’t　tell you this　straightforwardedly.

So I will　sing it　in a song.

Ryo-kun　thank you　for everything.

I love　Ryo-kun　the most!”

As the song ended, Misaki slowly stands up. After that she walks up to me before stopping. Even though I’m still in sitting position, but it’s probably because Misaki is shorter than children her age that our eyes are at the same level.

“Happy, birthday.”

Misaki said in a brisk voice.

So the performance just now was to celebrate my birthday.

Misaki did something for me.

Just the thought of it almost made me cry.

“……Love you.”

Something soft touched my face, which is all tensed up from trying to hold it in.

“Thank you.”

And before my brain can even process what just happened, Misaki jumped into my chest. I’m so happy, too happy even, so much that my mind couldn’t keep up with this turn of events.

What exactly happened just now? That’s simple, Misaki just congratulated me on my birthday. She even go as far as to prepare a song for me. The sound, the voice, I can remember all of it even though I only heard it once. There’s no way I’ll be able to forget this.

That song is filled with Misaki’s true feelings. Her singing voice contains more feeling than what words can express. Her pleasant voice is still echoing through my mind.

Misaki is not the talkative type of person so she doesn’t often express her feelings. At most she’d tell me that she’s hungry. That’s why I honestly have no idea what Misaki really thinks of me.

Everytime Misaki’s excited she’d tell me that she likes me. So I didn’t think that she hates me or anything. But still, she also didn’t say anything special when her mood is normal either. That’s why I’m still a bit worried about this.

But Misaki’s song tells me that all of those were just groundless fear.

……This is impossible, I can’t hold it in anymore.

“……Sorry, Misaki.”

There’s no way I can endure this.

“Ryo-kun, please don’t cry.”

After that I talked with Misaki for a little while.

We exchanged a few words, then promised to each other.

Then Misaki picks up her handbag and runs to the door.

“Bath.”

“……Oh, right.”

I stand up while smiling bitterly at the speed which she changes her mood.

When I follow Misaki outside, I can still see the same white scenery, but for some reason I also see Kohinata-san who’s trying to make herself smaller.

“……What are you doing?”

“Aheh, n-, no, this-, it’s such a great song isn’t it! Yes!”

When I called out to her, she jumps up instantly like a pigeon trying to fly into the sky.

“I see, so you heard it.”

“Yes, I did heard it……”

Kohinata-san plays win her finger with an expression that seems as if she has done something wrong. I try to find the right words to say, but unintentionally my eyes turn to look at Misaki.

Misaki who was wearing gloves noticed my gaze, in which she turns to look at me with puzzled expression.

“Misaki, that just now was the best. Thanks a lot.”

I put my hand on Misaki’s head, then patted.

“……Hihi.”

Misaki shows a happy expression and let out a small giggle voice. From now on everytime she did something I’ll pat on her head because this makes her so happy that she even made a song to sing for me.

“Well, as you can see it’s snowing heavily…… Misaki, do you want to ride on my shoulders?”

When I asked her Misaki responded with “Unー” and shakes her head.

“I see. Well, if you can’t walk anymore just tell me immediately alright.”

“……”

No reply.

Instead, Misaki grabbed my hand.

“Misaki?”

I asked her while thinking that she probably wants to do something, but still she didn’t reply this time as well. While I’m wondering what is it that she wants, I can hear Kohinata-san chuckles, in which I turn to look at her in confusion.

“It seems like Misaki-chan wants to hold hands with you.”

“Hold…… Misaki, is that so?”

Nods.

“I see.”

Now that I think about it, it’s kinda strange to think that we’ve never held hands before. In Misaki’s case, I don’t need to worry about Misaki going away on her own without telling me, but normally parents and their children usually walk while holding hands right.

“Alright, then let’s walk hand in hand today.”

“Un.”

Misaki nodded happily, and then raised up her other hand.

And Kohinata-san grabs that hand.

And so us three start walking toward the public bathhouse.

The snow keeps falling from the sky, the footprints from when I walked back home is getting smaller. Unintentionally I walked over them while also holding Misaki’s hand as she’s struggling to walk on this snowy road.

Although Misaki’s wearing gloves, she only wears it on one hand and not the hand that’s holding my hand. I guess she couldn’t wear it in time.

However since Misaki didn’t say anything, I didn’t point it out to her as well. I’m sure it’s warmer for her this way.

Misaki’s hand is so small that all she can hold is one of my finger.

I gently put my thumb on the hand that’s grabbing my index finger tightly.

“Here, do your best Misaki.”

“……Un.”

On this pure white snowy road, I walk together with Misaki one step at a time. Next to her is Kohinata-san who’s happily supporting Misaki.

When I look up I can see the snow glistening in the streetlight. It softly lands on the pure white ground that we’re walking on.

“Misaki, can you still go on?”

“……Can.”

She nodded as usual before taking another step.

A small footprint is left behind.

And next to it is a slightly larger footprint.

At this rate it probably going to take some time before we reach the public bathhouse. But I’m totally okay with that.

Well you see,

“That’s great Misaki, now the next step!”

“……Un!”

It’s because walking together with Misaki one step at a time is so fun after all.

Author’s note

Fourth arc: Stories of the past, ended.

“Daily Issue Little Girl Misaki-chan!” ends here.

I hope you enjoy this novel, even if it’s a little bit, it makes me happy to hear that. Thank you very much. I’ll be very glad to hear what you think of this novel, even if it’s just a single word. You’re also welcome to click the rate button without saying anything as well.

There’s a sequel to this called “Misaki-chan! LO”. The genre will be changed from human drama to romance.

I’m sure the story will make you want to press the “Next chapter” button repeatedly even though it’s not updated yet. Please look forward to it.

Just a little below here is a link to the “Sequel”

Translator’s note

Thank you all for reading this novel, and up to this chapter. Every comments made me really happy to know that someone is still reading this novel, even if it’s only a few. There are also some people who were reading silently without commenting as well but I’m okay with that too, the same as Author-san.

I’m sorry if my English grammar, vocabulary and etc. isn’t as good as other translators, English is not my native language but I’m trying my best to make it correct and as enjoyable to read as possible (while also understandable as well) (but I’m still too lazy to proofread so there will be typos.)

I’ll translate Misaki-chan! LO (Sequel) as well, but probably not now since I want to translate other novel first. Since translating this novel takes me almost exactly one year, I think the next novel I’m going to translate is probably going to take one year as well. As for what novel that I’m going to translate, here’s novelupdate link I’ll be translating it from the chapter one.

Well then see you again in my next novel translation, or if you are purely just waiting for Misaki-chan sequel then see you in the year after this I guess.

Thank you all again!