Hello! This is my first fanfic :3
I wanted some closure and/or expand the relationship of Yu and Naoto beyond the games timeline. I hope you like it! (And if you don't, please tell me why, so I can improve)
Oh, english is not my first language, I checked the text for any errors but I may have missed some.

I can't believe I'm really doing this.

I'm making my way to the hill overlooking Inaba, tense as a guitar's string.

So, Yu, you're coming again this December right? I'll have your room ready. We can't wait to have you back. Nanako's all excited!

All kind of flashbacks zip through my head. Some of them are about her.

A lot of them are about her.

The sun is setting over the city.

The air's cold. I form a cup with my hands and warm them with my breath while I arrive on top of the hill. The small area is clean as always. No one's here, aside from a petite figure sitting at the lone bench under the gazebo.

"Oh...hi, Yu"

Naoto stands up. She's wearing her usual blue trench coat. Dark blue trousers cover her legs, ending in a pair of black boots. Her hat is missing and she's wearing light makeup, giving her a much more feminine appearance than her old self.

She's looking at me quizzically, her big gray eyes shining in the sun's dying light.

We didn't expect you to come back so soon after summer. I mean, I'm very happy that you're here, but don't you have your examinations for teacher qualification? -

Yes, but there's something very important I need to ask you -

Puzzled, the Detective Prince tilts her head, her eyes still fixed on me.

"Couldn't you just phone me?"

Here we go.

I gather all my Courage I gained and try to breathe normally.

"Do you remember that cold first of January, back during the investigation?"

"Yes we where...uh, at the shrine" says the girl, blushing a bit.

You spoke about your career, about our future together – she lowers the gaze, shrinking into her jacket.

"Y-yes. I did"

"We've been dating for years now. I think it's time..."

Her eyes widen, staring at my trembling hands searching inside the pockets.

I stand up, then kneel in front of her, producing a small, sapphire box out of my pocket.

"Naoto Shirogane" I say, my Expression saving me from stuttering too much "Will you marry me?"

In utter bewilderment, she freezes on the bench, her face red as an apple, while her eyes zip quickly from me to the small ring inside the now open box.

"I-I..." still speechless, Naoto stands up, only to quickly sit down again, hiding her face behind her large collar.

"You always enjoy embarrassing me, don't you?"

"Well, you are very cute when you blush" I smile

"J-just like that..."

We remain silent for a second, with my heart's mad pumping the only sound I hear.

"I-I...will" a murmur comes from the jacket in front of me, as the blue hair slowly come into view.

"Every time you leave after your visit is like a death sentence to me. I can't stand this loneliness anymore. I want to see your face every day, listen to your voice directly, not from a phone. I want to...f-feel you... - her voice lowers once again, but this time Naoto holds her gaze and stares directly at me – I love you. I love you more than anything in this world. You're the one that made me want to change, and you're the one that made me realize I didn't need to force that change to make you happy."

It takes two seconds for me to really grasp the situation.

My heart starts pounding even faster as the most wonderful smile I've ever seen appears on my girlfriend's face.

I gently take Naoto's hand and slowly put the ring on her finger.

A single tear rolls on her cheek as she happily checks on her hand.

It's a simple silver band open on one side. On top of it, a sapphire is encased on the surface, little silver veins keeping it in place.

I sit next to her on the bench, embracing her with one arm.

Raising her chin with my hand, I slowly move my head closer to hers.

Her lips are even softer than I remember. We share a long, delicate kiss.

I close my eyes just when our watches beep happily.

I don't need to check my wrist to know that a small display is flashing "dist 1" with bright red digits.

P: II

"You're getting what?!"

Dodging a cluster of noodles, I quickly force down on the chair the girl in front of me.

"Well, I thought it was time for the big step. She's working as a detective in the police, I'm going to teach in schools...it's, right, don't you think Chie?"

"M-maybe...it's just...I wasn't expecting that" Chie starts attacking her bowl steak while talking "Sheesh, coming back all of a sudden and asking Naoto-kun to marry? No wonder she was so absent minded today at the station..."

I try to hide a smile, imagining my oh-so-strict girlfriend being an airhead.

"By the way Chie" I say, waiting for my ramen to cool a bit "how are you doing at work?"

"Oh, we're doing great! I mean, I'm just a rookie, but I really like what I'm doing, working as an assistant detective sure is fun."

Chie proudly puffs her chest, showing the badge still pinned on her jacket.

"You're going to leave a stain if you keep doing that"

"Shut up! I'm perfectly in control! Besides, don't change the subject! How are you planning this? -

"Oh, we don't know yet. I don't even know what kind of ceremony we will have. I need to ask her what would she like. And we gotta find a home. And I'm going to ask for permission and..."

Chie stops eating and gives me a reassuring smile.

"Don't worry, you'll do just fine. You weren't our leader for nothing! Plus, you got the Detective Prince with you, I'm sure it'll go smooth"

I return the smile, feeling the affection of the girl.

"I'm really happy for you two. I really am...Now! You should finish that ramen before it gets cold! Chow time!"

With a nod I start eating my meal.

"Yosuke told me he's started a new promotion at Junes"

"Oh, don't make me think about it!" Chie rolls her eyes "that guy and that stupid bear are going to force us working there as maids or something like that if we're not careful!"

We talk for about an hour, then we leave Aya as Chie has to report to the station and I have to help Dojima with the new TV.

The streets are buzzing with activity. People rushing into the shops, owners happily chatting with each other, some Junes clerk helping here and there.

I start walking, heading to the Samegawa flood plain.

The road is full of students heading home after another day at Yasogami High. I giggle, hearing the usual comments on the teachers.
So Miss Kashiwagi is still teaching here uh? I don't envy these poor souls.

The flood plain is peaceful as usual: a couple of cats are searching for food among the trees. An old man is silently watching the river, his coat tightly sealed. A little smile surfaces on my lips as I watch the lone gazebo where me and the Detective Prince spent countless days talking.

The sky is clear, a lone cloud wandering across the horizon.

Pi pi pi

The phone chirps happily inside my pocket.

The old flip-phone I used to have is now dead, replaced by a new model. Never liked the smart-phones.

"Hi, Yu. It's me"

"Hi, honey"

"P-please, don't call me like that" Naoto squirms, emanating embarrassment from the phone "C-could you meet me at Junes tomorrow at lunch? There are a couple things we should discuss"

I raise an eyebrow.

"Sure thing, what is it?"

"We need to plan our next steps if we're actually going to...live together"

A fuzzy warmth spreads through my body, as I smile to myself.

"I can hardly wait, my dear"

"Y-yes well...see you tomorrow. And try not to use nicknames!"