The Bond of a Princess and a Prince

Episode 5's

Yoshiaki went to the store owner to pick up the item he wanted to buy

"This is a necklace for you" Yoshiaki said as she propped up the box containing the necklace Kimiko liked

Kimiko finally accepted this jean gift.

"Thank you Yoshiaki"

"I'm happy if you like my gift" Yoshiaki replied

"Anoo Yoshiaki" call Kimiko

"What's wrong? Do you want to change the necklace?" Ask Yoshiaki

"N-that's not what I meant"

"Then?"

"W-will you put this necklace on my neck?" Ask Kimiko

Yoshiaki was surprised and blushed again at Kimiko's request.

"Good" Yoshiaki replied

Kimiko handed her necklace to Yoshiaki, and Yoshiaki tried to put her giver's necklace on Kimiko's neck.

Kimiko was also nervous when Yoshiaki tried to put on her necklace

Yoshiaki's necklace was also attached to Kimiki's neck.

"Thank you Yoshiaki" Kimiko replied

"You really look beautiful wearing a necklace like this" Yoshiaki praised

Kimiko again blushed to hear Yoshiaki's praise

"Thank you" Kimiko replied

"Then wait outside. I will pay for this necklace so you wait for me outside" Yoshiaki replied

"Be good" Kimiko replied

Kimiko walks out of the store, waiting for Yoshiaki outside the store.

A few minutes after that, Yoshiaki finally walked out of the store.

"Is it done?" Ask Kimiko

"Yes, I'm done paying for it" Yoshiaki replied

"Then let's continue our journey" Kimiko said

"Yeah" Yoshiaki replied

Yoshiaki and Kimiko resumed their journey, already many shops they visited.

On their way both Kimiko and Yoshiaki both continued to throw their wide smiles.

Laughing cheerfully exploring this capital city.

Without them knowing, it was getting late.

The sun begins to set, and the sky shows an orange color as a sign that dusk is coming soon

"Kimiko, what if we go see the sunset?" Ask Yoshiaki

"Yoshiaki's good idea, I'd love to see it" Kimiko replied

Kimiko and Yoshiaki walked towards the coast.

There they can freely see the sunset scenery that they rarely see because of their busyness.

"Yoshiaki look, the sun is about to sink" Kimiko jovially said

"You're right" Yoshiaki replied

Kimiko's view continues to face the sun, wanting to see again how the sun sets at the end of the beach.

The cold air began to blow through the hair of both of them.

"Today is really fun, I haven't been this happy for a long time. Thank you very much Yoshiaki" said Kimiko with sincerity and did not escape her sweet smile.

Yoshiaku again blushed to see Kimiko smiling again at him, plus a few strands of her hair that blew added to Kimiko's beauty.

Kimiko refocused her eyes on the sun.

"Kimiko.." call Yoshiaki gently

Kimiko then turned her face towards Yoshiaki as Yoshiaki called out her name.

"There's ap-"

Cup...

Kimiko widened her eyes, before she could finish her words.

Suddenly Yoshiaki kissed her lips.

Kimiko was completely shocked when Yoshiaki suddenly kissed her like this.

Kimiko's face flushed again over what Yoshiaki was doing.

He never thought that Yoshiaki would dare to do something like this.

Slowly Yoshiaki started to let go of her kiss.

Kimiko was still very shocked and embarrassed by what Yoshiaki had just done

"Y-y-yoshiaki a-what's y-you doing?" Kimiko asked still half nervously while holding her lips that Yoshiaki had just kissed

Kimiko could clearly see Yoshiaki's face was currently being very serious and there was even a slight hue on her face.

"Kimiko.." call Yoshiaki.

"...." - ".Kimiko still did not reply, she was still very shocked

"I like you Kimiko" Yoshiaki said without a doubt.

"...." - ".Kimiko was again surprised by Yoshiaki's words just now, she was still unable to calm down due to the kiss and now her heart was racing again.

Kimiko still could not believe what had just happened, she was still very shocked.

"Y-yoshiaki k-you s-are joking, right?' Kimiko asked to confirm, her heart was still beating fast

"I'm serious Kimiko, I'm not kidding. I really like you. I love you Kimiko" Yoshiaki replied with a slight tone she insisted even though it was still with a slight gentle tone

"T-but-" hasn't finished her words, Yoshiaki suddenly cuts off Kimiko's words

"I originally wanted to marry you in order to further strengthen the friendship and cooperation relationship between the Mizumitakai kingdom and Miyamoto Kingdom. But after meeting and knowing you until now, for some reason every time with you my heart suddenly churned. Whenever I'm with you, I can always feel a feeling that's gone. I never felt this way after my father died. You always smile at me and make me want to have your smile. I am so happy and happy when I am with you. I've never felt a feeling like this. My heart beats fast every time you smile at me. I really like your smile. For some reason every time you smile, my heart always feels calm and free from all the burdens that ever existed. At first I really didn't understand any of this. But I finally understand now, this is a feeling of affection and love. I'm in love with you Kimiko" Yoshiaki said

"Y-yoshiaki really is that?" Ask Kimiko

Kimiko's eyes began to sparkle, a few tears were visible in both eyes.

"Kimiko.."

"W-why?" Ask Kimiko

"Can you give me your hand?"

Kimiko did not ask the reason why Yoshiaki asked her to lend a hand, Kimiko just obeyed Yoshiaki's will.

Kimiko extended her hand to Yoshiaki..

Yoshiaki also received the hand

The other hand took Kimiko's hand and the other hand was like holding something..

"Kimiko. I want to give you a gift" Yoshiaki said.

"Gift?" Kimiko Wonder

Yoshiaki nodded as her balas.

He also took out the gift, the gift was in his grasp.

Slowly Yoshiaki began to show her grip so that Kimiko could clearly see what the gift Yoshiaki meant.

Without a doubt Yoshiaki immediately put the Gift on Kimiko's sweet day.

The gift Yoshiaki brought for Kimiko was none other than a gold ring.

After the ring was successfully installed in Kimiko's sweet finger, then suddenly Yoshiaki pulled the speech and then kissed the ring that had been attached to Kimiko's sweet finger.

Kimiko herself was only flabbergasted by what Yoshiaki was doing.

She returns to her hilarity when Yoshiaki gives her a ring and puts it on her sweet finger and kisses her finger more precisely the ring she just put on her sweet day.

Cup..

Kimiko for the umpteenth time again harrumphed, still shocked by what happened today.

Yoshiaki released a kiss on Kimiko's finger and then held Kimiko's hands together

"Kimiko.."

"Y-yes?" kimiko replied still a little unsettled due to surprise.

"Will you keep making me smile and happy. Will you accompany me and continue to be by my side as long as the wheel of time keeps turning. Will you continue to hold this hand and lead me down the right path. May....

May I have your warm smile."

"Yoshiaki.." Kimiko's tears could no longer be contained.

"Kimiko will you marry me and live with me in joy and sorrow. Will you be my wife and the mother of my children. I really want you, I'm in love with you Kimiko" Yoshiaki said without the slightest hesitation

From the look in his eyes, there was no doubt. He really said it sincerely and honestly.

There were no lies in his eyes.

Kimiko's tears flowed even more than before, then suddenly she immediately hugged Yoshiaki

Yoshiaki returned the embrace, now her arms are tighter than ever.

Like really not wanting to lose Kimiko.

"Kimiko..."

Kimiko still continued to sob in her arms, she even hugged Yoshiaki very tightly.

"Yoshiaki.

I want to make you happy and smile every day. I want to marry you, I want to be your wife and be the mother of your children! I want to, really want to." Kimiko's reply is still in the arms

Yoshiaki widened her eyes, her tears suddenly came out upon hearing Kimiko's reply.

Yoshiaki hid her face on Kimiko's shoulders and further tightened the embrace.

"Thank you Kimiko" Yoshiaki replied

♢ ♢ ♢

Since it was already night time, Yoshiaki and Kimiko decided to return to the castle immediately.

"Today is a great pleasure thank you Yoshiaki" Kimiko said

"Me too, thank you Kimiko. Today is really fun to spend time with you" Yoshiaki said

Yoshiaki and Kimiko were currently on their way to the castle.

They continued to join hands, and Kimiko continued to be in Yoshiaki's arms.

It was night time so the surrounding temperature changed drastically to cold.

Kimiko was a little cold because she was not too used to the temperature outside the castle.

In the castle even though it is night, but it still feels warm.

"Your hands are getting cold, we'd better get to the castle. Don't let you get sick" Yoshiaki said as she tightened her grip

"Alright" Kimiko said, still cold

"You okay?" ask Yoshiaki

"Yes I'm fine, it's just that I'm a little cold" Kimiko said

Yoshiaki was a little worried about Kimiko's state, she could feel if Kimiko's hand was currently cold and shivering

Even Kimiko's path slowed down a bit, she knew Kimiko must be cold and exhausted.

That must be because the activity of the streets that drain a little energy.

Yoshiaki let go of her grip and then crouched down right in front of Kimiko

"W-what are you doing?" Ask Kimiko

"I know you must be exhausted. Therefore I will carry you" Yoshiaki said

"T-no need to bother like this, after all we are also almost at the castle. I can still walk to the castle" Kimiko replied

"Are you sure?" Ask Yoshiaki

"Of course, as long as you're always by my side. I can definitely survive" Kimiko said

Yoshiaki stood up again and then held Kimiko's hand again and hugged Kimiko again to channel her warmth.

"It's better than being carried, thank you Yoshiaki" Kimiko said

"Let's hold on until we make it to the castle" Yoshiaki said

"Yes" Kimiko replied

Kimiko and Yoshiaki continue their journey to get to the castle soon.

After a few minutes of walking with the cold air piercing their skin, they finally reached the front of the castle.

There were 2 gatekeepers

One of the guards then realized their existence..

"Your Excellency Yoshiaki and His Excellency Kimiko!" Calls one of the guards

Then one of the other guards looked directly at the guard who had just called out

The 1st guard called out

2 Guards who don't know anything

"What's up?!" Ask the Guard 2

"Look isn't that your highness Yoshiaki and your highness Kimiko" exclaimed guard 1 as he pointed towards them.

The 2nd guard then turned his gaze towards where the 1st soldier pointed

"You're right" exclaimed guard 2

Guards 1 and 2 then ran over to Yoshiaki and Kimiko..

"Your highness..!" Excited the 2 soldiers..

"Are you the castle gatekeepers?" Ask Yoshiaki

"Right, your majesty, we are the gatekeepers of the castle at night" replied guard 1

"Your highness Yoshiaki, what noble Kimiko is fine. His face looks pale" said Warrior 2 who was worried about Kimiko's condition

"He's fine, he's just cold. Can you guys get me something that would make Kimiko warm?" Ask Yoshiaki

"I have a blanket that I brought. I put the blanket near the gate just in case I get cold. I will take this blanket for your Excellency Kimiko" said guard 2

"W-is that okay? N-don't you need that blanket for you, too?" Kimiko asked still a little cold and limp

"I need it, but your Excellency Kimiko needs it more than I do. Wait, I'll get it" said guard 2

The 2nd guard then went to pick up the blanket..

"Your majesty, why did you come home this late?" Ask the soldier 1

"We had so much fun that we forgot about time. That's why we're late to go home" Yoshiaki replied

"Your highness..?"

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