"What did you say? That kid Takumi had two children with you?"
Ichiraku Ramen.
After hearing Ayame's quiet, detailed description, Kurenai Yuhi's expression was quite something.
She truly didn't expect to hear such an incredible story from a straightforward girl like Ayame.
The key point is, the story is especially outrageous!
"Hey, keep your voice down! Don't let others hear..."
Ayame's face was bright red.
For the past few days, strange memories had been lingering in her mind… of her and Takumi falling in love, getting married, having children.
And then those children having their own children, them building a beautiful family together, living for decades.
Complete and detailed, as if it really happened!
"I don't know why either. Seeing Takumi making noodles at the ramen shop the other day suddenly brought back these memories."
"It felt like a dream I had before was awakened, but I feel like it wasn't just a dream..."
"Because it all felt too real."
"As if it truly happened..."
"I even remember the children's names. The boy was named Shinichi Kudo, the girl was named Haibara Ai!"
Ayame brushed her hair back, her face burning hot and flushed.
Yuhi Kurenai beside her was staring wide-eyed!
'What's going on?'
'Is she serious?'
'I thought it was a joke, but looking at Ayame's reaction, it seems real?'
'Otherwise, how could she even remember the children's names?'
"Your dream is just too unbelievable..."
"To actually marry a boy three or four years younger than you..."
Kurenai's ruby-like eyes silently watched Ayame as she silently raised her teacup and took a sip.
"I don't know either... But, Takumi was really gentle."
"So kind, so considerate. Even though it was just a dream, I truly felt the happiness of being a woman..."
Even though it was just an illusion, those memories had too great an impact on Ayame.
After all, that was the only relatively good ending in Takumi's simulations so far.
Thinking about how good Takumi was to her, how attentively he took care of her.
Doing that with her, and that...
These beautiful memories made Ayame wish they could become real.
"That kid Takumi..."
"I remember he's in the same year as Naruto, right? But he doesn't seem to have any special talent, and he was pretty unknown at school."
"People like that probably have better personalities."
Kurenai was getting more and more confused.
She just found it a bit unbelievable!
When ordinary people dream, it's usually over when they wake up.
But Ayame seems deeply affected!
When she mentions Takumi's name, her face flushes from time to time. When she talks about certain key points, she looks all shy.
It feels like it really happened!
"Hey, you haven't actually fallen for that kid, have you?"
Kurenai put down her teacup and asked with interest.
Although she really wanted to nod, Ayame was still a bit embarrassed.
She could only tell a little lie:
"Ah, not really, it's just..."
Just as she said this…
Ayame's voice abruptly stopped.
Then, her whole body froze as if electrocuted, rooted to the spot, her neck and face turning completely red!
Kurenai quickly turned to look. Sure enough, Takumi had arrived!
Hands in his pockets, he strode boldly into the shop!
"Ayame-nee, get me a bowl of ramen."
Takumi calmly sat down at a table and casually waved his hand.
But Ayame remained frozen, unable to move!
"Ayame-nee?"
"O-okay, right away, coming right up!"
Ayame moved stiffly, arms and legs moving together unnaturally, very mechanically walking into the back kitchen.
Seeing this scene, not only Kurenai but even Takumi beside her was stunned!
'What's going on?'
'Ayame's behavior was exactly like someone seeing the person they like, so nervous they can't move!'
'Hmph, and you said you don't like him?'
Kurenai downed her tea in one gulp and sat down next to Takumi.
"Hey, Takumi."
Kurenai invited herself over.
"Is there something between you two?"
Takumi frowned slightly, looking puzzled: "You mean..."
"Ayame said she dreamed of marrying you, having children, and spending a lifetime with you. Has she ever mentioned this to you?"
Hearing this, Takumi's brows furrowed slightly.
But inside, he was shocked!
'The memory from last time is still effective?'
'And it seems to have had some unexpected effects!'
Takumi looked both surprised and serious, pretending not to know:
"I... I'm not really sure. But last time at the shop, Ayame-nee, for some reason, suddenly called me 'Hubby'."
"This…"
Kurenai was completely dumbfounded.
Her eyes were wide open, looking as if she'd seen a ghost!
'How is this just a dream anymore?'
'Ayame has completely blurred the lines between fantasy and reality!'
'She's fallen for him!'
…
The two sat in silence, the atmosphere quite suspenseful.
Kurenai's mind was full of question marks. She kept sizing up the kid in front of her, trying to find some good qualities.
But she had to admit, she found quite a few.
For example, Takumi's looks are really high.
Handsome face shape, deep facial features. Even though he's just a kid, he exudes a charming charisma.
He's definitely a potential stock.
Also, his body seems trained.
While she can't see other places, his arms and fists have tight, solid muscles with clear definition. If he clenched his fist, she even felt he could pop out veins!
'I really wonder what this kid will grow up to be like...'
Kurenai silently took another sip of tea.
She was starting to understand a little why Ayame had such delusions...
A few minutes later.
Takumi was almost getting impatient when Ayame finally finished making the noodles and brought them over.
Seeing that extra-large bowl of ramen, Kurenai's eyes nearly popped out!
Not only was the portion huge, but it was also loaded with all sorts of luxurious ingredients!
Fish balls, beef slices, eggs...
They're piled up like a small mountain!
"Hey, I can understand your feelings, but no need to spoil him this much, right?"
Kurenai said a bit jealously.
She had never eaten such a luxurious, generous portion of ramen before!
And this kid gets it for free!
Ayame's face was flushed. She used the tray to cover half her face and said in a voice as thin as a mosquito: "Because... it's for my Hubby to eat..."
"Huh?"
"Cough! N-Nothing! Nothing!"
Ayame was so conflicted she felt like stomping her feet.
She called him 'Hubby' so naturally!
Because she had been calling him that for decades, so it's not easy to change the habit!
…
After eating the ramen until he was full, Takumi felt he wouldn't need to eat again tonight.
Returning home, he lied in bed and began to ponder.
Originally, he just chose the memory reward out of a playful mindset.
But he didn't expect the aftereffects to be this strong!
Ayame had absolutely no resistance against him now!
But thinking about it carefully, it's understandable.
After all, that was five or six decades of sincere feelings, and such thing is not easy to forget.
The key point is, everyone wants a good life and to leave behind some sweet memories!
'Hmmm... So, looking at it this way, if I can retain memories in the future, it might be worth choosing.'
'And if there are extreme memories, the effects might not be as simple as just with Ayame...'
With these thoughts, Takumi slowly fell asleep.
...
The moon set, the sun rose.
Soon, the second day arrived!
He woke up early, washed up, and went to school.
"Takumi-kun, good morning~"
Hinata shyly greeted Takumi.
"Yeah, good morning to you too!"
Takumi replied with a smile.
Seeing Takumi's sunny expression, Hinata's constantly tense mood finally relaxed.
A few days ago at school, Takumi was acting strangely, and she thought he was sick!
But now it seems he's fine.
'That's great~~'
Not long after.
Iruka entered the classroom and began teaching the day's lesson.
And Takumi…
He silently opened the system panel.
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