Chapter 339 Maki’s engagement ring
After Mine Shiori put away the earrings very solemnly, the two sat and chatted for a while, until Mine Shiori mentioned another thing that interested Sawayama Haruno.
"Miss Morikawa told me that the annual meeting will start around mid-December. When does Haruno plan to come back?"
Mine Shiori looked at Haruno Sawayama with some concern. The reason why she asked this was because she knew that Haruno was going back to Osaka in the next two days. The time was so tight that she didn't know if she would have extra time to come and participate.
Since Riho Morikawa has been on a steady rise in her career recently, even Mine Shiori, who was interning under her, got the opportunity to participate in the annual meeting. However, this event was not mandatory after all. She was wondering if Haruno couldn't spare the time. If you have time, you might as well not go there at all.
After all, except for her colleagues in the same department and Miss Morikawa, she didn't know anyone else, and she didn't have the author she was responsible for accompanying her. When she went to the annual meeting, she could only sit and watch the leader's speech.
Although Kodansha's annual meeting provides the opportunity to fly to Canada for free and stay in a high-end hotel, and there are exquisite gifts and lucky draws, for Mine Shiori, these things are not very attractive.
"Mid-December?"
Sawayama Haruno had a headache.
The annual meeting is a somewhat important but not particularly important event for him. In the words of his previous life, it probably belongs to the type of "it's a pity to throw it away if it's tasteless". The reason for saying this is of course also due to Haruno Sawayama himself. Consider.
First of all, since he has become a pillar, it seems unreasonable not to participate in such an important event. Secondly, he wants to have more in-depth cooperation with Kodansha in the future. Haruno Sawayama is no longer satisfied with the current dividends. pattern, and still want to continue to make some profits for myself.
After all, as someone from another world, he is more aware of the "value" of the books he writes. Whether it is from a literary or business perspective, any one of these books can be enough to feed and clothe a person for the rest of his life. No more worries.
The reason why he didn't plan these things before was simply because his first book was considered his debut, and he didn't have much capital to negotiate some favorable conditions. But now it's obviously different, and the celebrity position has come up.
"Let me take another look. Miss Morikawa hasn't told me about this yet, but it's hard to say when she will be free in mid-December."
Sawayama Haruno touched his chin and said casually: "It is probably for the sake of the New Year. The company leaders should plan to return to China before January 1st, so they set the meeting in the middle of the year."
The Spring Festival in the island country only falls in February, which is a unique feature of Haruno Zeshan's previous life. For the island country, the so-called New Year falls on January 1st. Every company will have corresponding holidays, and those who work outside will also have special holidays. Basically, he will go back to his hometown to reunite with his family. In fact, it is not much different from the feeling of celebrating the New Year in his previous life.
After all, the two countries are very close to each other, and cultural influence on each other is inevitable. In addition, Asians generally attach great importance to the turn of the new year. It is understandable that the company leaders will arrange the time like this, but let Haruno Sawayama The headache is how to arrange your time after the annual meeting.
It’s impossible to go back to Osaka again, right?
Moreover, he would have to go to the ward office to register his marriage. Although he had said it was easy before, it would be impossible if he did not prepare well for such an important day. In fact, Haruno Sawayama had already made his own arrangements.
Anyway, Maki's current appearance hasn't changed much from usual. I might as well take her to take some wedding photos before and after the registration. At worst, I'll wait until they are officially married before taking another new version. It's better to do more of this thing. It's better than not doing it at all.
Besides, Suguha Ezaki seems to be looking forward to this. She will also be able to take a set of wedding photos with her, which is the best of both worlds from every angle.
After thinking for a while, Haruno Sawayama decided to prepare according to the current plan for the time being.
So he looked at Mine Shiori and said casually: "If Miss Morikawa contacts me later, I will ask her again. If she can come back early for the annual meeting, I will go. If not, forget it."
He paused and added: "To be honest, I will be quite busy in the next period of time. I don't even have time to write novels recently."
"Kafka on the Shore" has been stuck on the first two chapters. It would be better to say that Haruno Sawayama couldn't write it. It's just that there have been too many things recently for him to concentrate on.
Although she felt a little inexplicable regret, Feng Shiori still nodded slightly and said: "I understand. If Haruno needs my help, remember to tell me."
"Yes."
Sawayama Haruno smiled when he heard this.
"It's not that fast yet, but I'll probably have a lot of things to ask of you in January and February next year."
He estimated that the only time he could really spare time for writing would be January or February next year, which happened to be the time when school hadn't started yet. He would have plenty of time to finish writing the second novel and take care of other things at the same time.
The to-do list listed in advance had already planned all his next things, including when he would mention Mana to Maki again and how to pursue Mine Shiori.
In the following time, the two chatted casually about other things. Most of the time Shiori Mine shared some interesting things about work.
After she understood each other's feelings, the petite girl also used her clumsy but hard-working way to have more interactions with Haruno Sawayama. Everything seemed to be moving towards the good side, including being in Shinjuku at this moment. In a high-end apartment on the other side of the district.
3:26 p.m.
Esaki Suguha was the first to wake up from her sleep.
After she opened her eyes, what appeared in front of her was a ceiling that was somewhat similar but not exactly the same. She was stunned for a while before she realized that she was now in Haruno's bedroom.
"Hmm"
A lazy voice came from the side.
Esaki Suguha turned her head subconsciously and saw the sleeping face of her best friend Maki Miyazawa.
The ridiculous things last night also came to mind, and Esaki Suguha's face began to slowly turn red.
"These two people"
Esaki Suguha bit her lip lightly, looking a little unconvinced.
The main reason for being unconvinced is that yesterday Maki encouraged Haruno to bully her again, which was too much. She was the one who clearly said that the two of them would deal with Haruno together, and she was the one who rebelled in the battle.
And he is actually the only person who can be counted as capable of fighting.
If I had known this earlier, I might as well have found a way to deceive Ayano Yui. Anyway, that guy also had thoughts about Haruno, and Ayano Yui seemed to have a little objection to Maki being able to monopolize the status of "legal wife". If it was If he gets her, he can teach the traitor Maki a lesson.
But having said that, I don’t know what the plan between that guy and Mana is.
Esaki Suguha slowly sat up from the bed, looking at her fair and smooth arms, feeling lost for a while.
There is a tooth mark of Haruno Sawayama on it.
But I took the initiative to ask him to bite it yesterday.
"It's ridiculous."
Esaki Suguha sighed slightly, but actually she didn't feel the slightest bit embarrassed about it. After all, this was also a great satisfaction for her.
But the question now is not whether he is satisfied or not, but whether Haruno can be satisfied.
The behavior yesterday was obviously the result of the other party's deliberate restraint. Judging from the current situation, I am afraid that this problem can only be solved after Mana and Ayano Yui have completed their respective plans and others are helping to share the burden.
But the problem is that the conflict between Mana and Maki is not small. Although it has been eased, it cannot be resolved overnight. It is estimated that it will take some time. Unless you find a way to pull Feng Shiori over?
Suguha Esaki hesitated a little. To be honest, she was not the kind of girl who was generous enough to share Haruno without any bottom line, but neither Miyazawa Mana nor Ayano Yui had the slightest regard for Haruno's feelings and relationship. Not weaker than himself, let alone Mine Shiori who is his master.
To be precise, she was one of the people who escaped from the competition with the master.
When I was in Kyoto, I even let Haruno chat with Mine Shiori through a door, but I was underneath.
Thinking of this, Esaki Suguha's face couldn't help but turn a little red. She quickly collected her surging emotions and took a deep breath.
"Sure enough, I always feel an inexplicable sense of guilt if I don't solve the master's problem." She murmured to herself.
I'm almost thinking of a way to see how I can make the relationship between Master and Haruno go further.
As for Maki, she wasn't particularly worried.
Because she had very implicitly tested the other party's thoughts on this matter a few days ago, but the way Maki behaved made her not sure whether she should be grateful or helpless.
Maki Miyazawa was very confident in his victory and was not worried at all about the other girls who appeared next to Haruno.
But yes, after all, they are getting married soon
"Hmm Suguha?"
A somewhat confused voice came from behind, it was Maki Miyazawa.
She didn't seem to have had enough sleep. She was rubbing her eyes and yawning at the same time. She looked sleepy.
When Suguha Esaki heard her best friend calling, she naturally turned around, but her eyes stayed on the bedside table behind her.
"What's wrong?"
Maki Miyazawa couldn't help but yawned again, and said in a slightly hoarse voice: "What time is it now?"
"It's probably the afternoon. I don't know where Haruno went. He might have gone out." Suguha Esaki blinked and pointed hesitantly behind Maki Miyazawa and said, "There seems to be something for us on the table in the back. something.”
"Huh?"
Maki Miyazawa instantly became energetic.
She struggled to sit up from the bed, turned around and saw the Christmas gifts that Haruno Sawayama had prepared for the two of them early in the morning. It even thoughtfully included different labels for the two of them, with their own contents. Morning greetings.
Love words seem a bit ordinary, and their most important function is probably to let them distinguish which part is theirs.
Maki Miyazawa was immediately delighted when she realized that she had received a gift after waking up. She took two small gift boxes without thinking. After passing Esaki Suguha's gift, she quickly handed over hers. Take it apart.
Inside was the diamond ring that Haruno Sawayama had prepared for her early in the morning.
The moment she saw the gift, Miyazawa Maki's eyes suddenly lit up.
"Mine is a ring."
Maki Miyazawa said with a smile: "I thought he would wait until the day of registration before he would be willing to give it to me."
She has been looking forward to the other party giving her a ring for a long time. After all, the ring has a special meaning for girls. Now the two not only have a baby, but also met their parents. Rounding it all off, it is equivalent to an engagement, but Haruno Sawayama But I haven't bought a ring for myself for a long time, and now I finally made up for it.
The only regret is that the guy is not at home now, so he should be allowed to kneel down on one knee and take out the ring in front of her. This would be considered a more formal proposal.
It really doesn't work. I suddenly took it out last night when I was "in the dark". It's acceptable, but it's better to say it's better!
"If you get married later, he may buy you a new one."
Hearing what Maki Miyazawa said, Esaki Suguha smiled slightly and said: "That doesn't seem to be a ring specially used for weddings. Generally speaking, only engagement rings use such large diamonds, and wedding rings are relatively simple. ”
As a young lady from a noble family, she also had some knowledge of the styles and meanings of rings.
The diamond ring in front of Miyazawa Maki knew it was expensive at first glance, and Haruno probably spent a lot of money when buying the gift.
"Two rings?"
Maki Miyazawa became even more excited. She put the diamond ring on her hand without saying a word, and then she was silly and happy for a while.
It wasn't until Ezaki Suguha was about to open her gift that she finally came back to her senses.
"Is it a necklace?"
"Made of diamonds and platinum."
Esaki Suguha carefully took out the necklace and looked at it lying in the palm of her hand. She couldn't help but feel an inexplicable throbbing in her heart.
Although it wasn't the first time I received a gift from Haruno, it was the first time that I received a gift with such special meaning.
Although it is not a ring, this necklace is already very good. If you really give the ring and give Maki the same gift, you will feel unspeakable embarrassment.
What's more, I still have a long future with Haruno, and I might receive similar gifts in the future. After all, the other party has always adhered to the principle of a bowl of water being balanced.
“It’s so beautiful.”
Looking at the platinum diamond chain in his hand, a smile appeared on the corner of Esaki Suguha's mouth.
"Looks like I have to play the role of a little elk tonight." She joked.
"Come again?"
Maki Miyazawa, who was admiring his ring, shrank his neck in fear when he heard this.
Although she was not the main combatant last night, she did have an intimate act, and her mouth is still a little sore to this day. Not to mention that Suguha Ezaki couldn't stand it, she really couldn't stand it.
Just when she was struggling to back out, there was the sound of the door opening and closing outside.
It's Haruno Sawayama who's back.
(End of chapter)