Hello everyone! It's been quite some time! I'm sorry, but I've been very busy with boring university procedures. And Fallout 4. Mostly Fallout 4. Anyway here's another chapter.

"Attention to all passengers: we are now arriving at Yasoinaba station. Please do not leave any belongings..."

A feeling of anticipation fills my whole body as the train stops and opens its doors. I quickly jump out of the car and inhale deeply.

The usual crowd of the station welcomes me. I start scanning with my eyes, looking for a familiar dark blue head.

"Yu."

A petite figure walks towards me from the left. Naoto is there, the sapphire coat tightly closed, her face shouting concern.

"Welcome back." a faint smile appears on her lips "So? How did you fare? It's been two days, shouldn't you know something by now?"

I remain silent for a couple of seconds, then I start laughing as I run and grab her. I lift her from the ground, spinning like crazy.

"W-w-what are you doing? Put me down at once! Please! Everyone's watching!"

Still laughing, I put my embarrassed girlfriend down but I don't break the hug.
"Today they posted the results. I passed with full marks." I explain to her.

The Detective Prince's eyes widen as shame is slowly replaced by surprise.

"What?"
"I'm going to teach at Yasogami High starting January 30th."

A timid smile cracks Naoto's stunned face. The smile widens as we both start laughing. She hugs me back, burying her face in my chest.

I guide her out of the station, firmly holding her hand.

"We need to celebrate, don't you think?"

My girlfriend nods happily.

"Now that you mention it, it's almost lunchtime. I can go pick some money and..."

I shush her, smiling.

"It's on me. No way I'm gonna let you pay the day of my graduation. I shall offer you the very best money can buy."

Naoto tries to object, but she quickly accepts my offer with a grin.

"Very well." she surrenders "Shall we head to our restaurant then? I expect quite the meal after this."

In half an hour we're sitting at a table in Aya, waiting for our dishes to come.

The Detective Prince is looking at me with an amused look.

"The very best money can buy, do I recall correctly?"

"Hey, right now it's all I've got. Besides, the food's really good."

Naoto chuckles, lightly caressing her right arm.

"It's ok. I actually prefer we're eating here. It has a familiar atmosphere."

I smile at her, turning just in time to watch two big steaming bowls coming out of the kitchen.

We eat quietly, stealing glances at each other.

"You know" Naoto breaks the silence "you could have phoned me. I did ask you to let me know as soon as possible."

I stop swallowing a noodle to smile at her.

"I was going to at the hotel before leaving for the station but...where was the fun in it?"

The Detective Prince sighs, then shakes her head, grinning.

"While you were busy giving me an heart attack, I've contacted a landowner willing to discuss the purchase price..."

I listen to her carefully, mentally noting down important numbers or names.

As the sun is setting we leave the restaurant. The cold air greets us as soon as we step out. A wind gust blows right into our faces, making Naoto squirm.

"Achoo!"

I immediately turn at the cutest sneeze I've ever heard.
Naoto is covering her nose, searching her pockets.

"Now that was adorable." I say, putting my arm around her shoulders.

"P-please do not say anything stupid." whisper the girl as she produces a small handkerchief from the coat.

"It's not stupid, it's true." I retort "funny how you always sneeze in front of Aya."

The blue haired detective escapes my embrace and grabs my hand.

"How about some tea? I'd be delighted to prepare some for you. I have some papers and stuff to show you at my home."

I take her chin in my free hand and kiss her passionately.

"I hope that 'stuff' includes something like this."

Naoto quickly puts her hat on, trying to cover her blushing face.

"Shall we head on, then?"

With a big smile I let her guide me down the road, the heat of her hand warming every inch of my body.

"Do I really have to sign all of these?"

I sigh sitting on Naoto's bed. The Detective Prince is sitting at a wooden desk in front of me, checking her laptop. A bookcase full of thriller novels, action books and comics towers over a small electric heater. A dozen of papers and documents are piling up next to my girlfriend.

"I'm afraid so. These are necessary to certificate our new social status and to proceed in the house purchase."

I slowly get up and find a chair to move next to Naoto, then I start reading the first document.

The marriage registration document I requested the day of the exam is right in front of me, its characters shouting at me to sign it.

"Is something the matter?" asks Naoto, gently tilting her head.

I raise my eyes and meet hers. Those big eyes, the eyes I fell in love with, are staring at me emanating love and curiosity. I lose a couple seconds imprinting that look in my brain.

"Nothing" I finally say, signing the paper "It's just...we're finally here. We're doing it."

Naoto nods, taking the form and signing it herself.

"Yes, it is quite...exciting, to say the less, to be finally at this point."

The girl blushes and takes my hand.

"But right now, I'm so happy we're going through this. Together, we'll create a bright future for us."

I smile as a fuzzy feeling fills my body. I lean forward and rub my face on hers.

Naoto giggles and gently bites my cheek.

"I love you." I whisper in her ear.

Knock Knock

We both jump in surprise as the door slightly opens.

"I'm truly sorry to disturb you, Shirogane-sama, but I believe the tea is ready."

I suppress a laugh as my girlfriend frantically tries to recompose.

"Oh...ehm...yes. Thank you Yakushiji-san. You can bring it in."

The secretary quietly enters the room. He leaves a teapot, two cups and a box of sugar on the desk near Naoto.

"Now, if you'll excuse me..."

As soon as the door closes on Yakushiji's back, Naoto lets out a sigh and stares at me.

After a couple of seconds we start laughing.

Still laughing, Naoto pours tea into the cups and offers me one.

"We better get back to these forms" she says, sipping the hot beverage.

I nod, drinking from my cup and scrolling through the documents.

We go on for about an hour: reading, signing and sipping tea.

"Man, I'm tired" I let out a sigh, stretching my arms "Let's stop for a moment."

"Indeed. Processing all these documents can be quite exhausting."

I put down the pen and smile at my girlfriend.

"It's been a while since we last worked so hard together."

Naoto nods "Yes, I forgot how pleasant it was."

The Detective Prince stops to smile at me. The girl is like frozen, her eyes staring at me, her mouth curved in a small grin.

After a minute or so she suddenly shakes her head and grabs a paper.

"My my, I got distracted...w-where were we?"

"Here."

I grab her by her waist and lay her down on the bed.

I start kissing her, ignoring the shocked face the girl gives me.

"W-what are you doing? This isn't the time for...for..."

I stop, staring at her and grinning.

"Should I stop?"

"I...I..." Naoto's face is completely red, her eyes are constantly switching between me and the door.

"Oh who cares." she suddenly lets go, returning the kisses.

"Whoa, are you okay?" I laugh, surprised by her abrupt change of mind.

"You're right, we need a break." she answers shyly "Just...just don't make any noise, Yakushiji could still be on this floor."

I smile affectionately and rub her nose, while Naoto timidly unbuttons her shirt.