Chapter 49
Gintoki walked into the apartment and saw Shinpachi and Kagura were eating breakfast while watching television.
"I'm back home."
"Welcome back Gin-chan," Kagura yelled from the couch.
Shinpachi stood up and walked to Gintoki. "Welcome back Gin-san."
Sadaharu went up and gave Gintoki a big lick. "Glad to finally see you too damn mutt," Gintoki said. "Alright listen up you two, I need you to invite all the idiots of Edo to gran's place today."
"Eh? Is something going on Gin-san?"
"There's something I need to announce to everyone. Gather them up by 8 PM got it?"
"You got it Gin-chan!"
"Alright I'm going to go downstairs for a bit." Gintoki went downstairs and entered the snack bar. "Yo."
Otose smirked, "If it isn't the man that never returned from Yoshiwara last night."
"Oi don't say it like that baba. You make me sound like a pervert."
"Heh, what brings you here this early?"
"I'm planning to invite all the idiots of Edo over here tonight. Do you think you can accommodate?"
"Hah? Why are you having a gathering here?"
"Yes, is a meeting going on here Gintoki-sama?" a voice asked.
Gintoki looked at the source of the voice in disbelief. "T-Tama!"
Otose had a smile on her face. "He managed to bring her back. She returned last night."
"I have added to my data about you courting Tsukuyo-sama. You have my congratulations Gintoki-sama."
"Thanks Tama. Welcome back. This actually makes everything even better. I need to make an announcement to everyone."
"What kind of announcement is it that you're inviting everyone here?"
Gintoki smirked, "I asked her."
"What do you mean you as-," Otose finally understood what he meant. "She said yes?!"
Gintoki proudly nodded. "Yep."
"Did you get her a ring?!"
Gintoki scratched his head, "I, uh, couldn't afford one. I wrapped my hair around her ring finger and she said she didn't need a ring and loved the way I proposed to her much more."
Otose hit his arm. "You should've asked me for money to buy a ring at least! Jeez that girl is too nice. You're extremely luck you know that?"
"Ow! Ow! I felt bad I didn't get her one. I am really lucky, I know!"
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Shinpachi and Kagura spent the entire day inviting all of their friends to Otose's snack bar by 8 PM. The time finally arrived and everyone was coming into the bar. Kondo came with Otae, Hijikata, Sougo, Kyuubei, Kagura, and Shinpachi. Sacchan entered with Zenzo. Katsura and Elizabeth came together. Gengai came with Kintoki and Tetsuko. Sakamoto and Mutsu came because they happened to be in earth. Hasegawa came alone but finally got back with his wife. Lastly Hinowa, Tsukuyo, and Seita were making their way to the bar.
"We're almost there," Hinowa said.
"Where are we goin' Hinowa?"
"Don't worry about it Tsukuyo-nee and just continue walking!" Seita said happily. They finally arrived at the bar.
"What are we doin' at Otose-san's bar?"
"Why don't you go in and see?" Gintoki asked from behind.
"Gintoki! Ya set this up? What's goin' on?"
Hinowa whispered to Seita, "Seita let's go on in first." Seita nodded and silently entered the bar with his mother.
"I want to tell everyone right away so we can get it over with. Is that okay with you?"
"I don't mind."
"Did you prepare yourself? They're going to go crazy."
"Gintoki, ah'm ready. How bad can it be?"
"Tsukuyo, you'll see." Gintoki opened the door and was followed by Tsukuyo. The lively atmosphere suddenly became silent once they saw them enter through the door.
"AHN~ GIN-SAN," Sacchan yelled and flung her body at him. Gintoki dodged and Tsukuyo caught her before she would crash into the wall. "Tsukki!"
"Sarutobi be careful," Tsukuyo said calmly.
"What's going on why did you gather all of us here Gintoki?" Katsura asked.
"Yeah why are we all here Gin-san?" Otae asked.
"It's kind of weird for all of here to be like this yorozuya. What is going on? You ruined me and Otae-san's date tonight!" Kondo yelled.
"Complete waste of my time," Hijikata said as he lit up a cigarette.
"All of you silence!" Gintoki yelled. He took Tsukuyo's hand and stood next to her with confidence. "We're getting married."
"EH?!" Everyone except the few people that already knew were going crazy.
Sacchan started shaking Tsukuyo back and forth. "TSUKKI WHEN DID YOU AND GIN-SAN EVEN START DATING?! HOW CAN YOU TWO BE GETTING MARRIED NOW! GIN-SAN'S SUPPOSED TO BE WITH ME."
"Ah'm sorry Sarutobi. We've been together fer four years now."
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH WHAT?!" She started shaking her faster.
Everyone else was also bombarding the couple with questions. Gintoki and Tsukuyo calmed them down and decided to answer everyone's questions one by one. They grew more flustered and embarrassed at the lovey dovey questions. In the end everyone started laughing and congratulating them.
"Hahahaha. Congrats Gin-san. You scored the hot Yoshiwara babe," Hasegawa said.
"You two really suit each other the best. Still I can't help but feel like it's a loss for Tsukuyo-san," Otae said with a smile.
Kondo let out a loud laugh, "Congratulations yorozuya. You two still aren't on par with me and Otae-san!"
"Congratulations Tsukuyo-dono. I agree with Tae-chan. You are too good for Gin-san," Kyuubei said calmly.
"Hmph. I guess it would be you if it wasn't me. Gin-san's all mine once you're out of the picture Tsukki!" Sacchan yelled.
"Heh, he's finally getting married," Hijikata said.
"It's okay Hijikata-san. You don't have to be too sad about being alone forever. If you want I can end your lonely life now," Sougo replied.
Katsura and Sakamoto walked over to Gintoki and Tsukuyo to formally introduce themselves to her. Sakamoto's loud laughs echoed throughout the bar. They both said their congratulations to them.
"Thank ya Sakamoto-san an' Katsura-san." Tsukuyo suddenly got dragged by the women which left Gintoki alone with Sakamoto and Katsura.
"It's hard that Kintoki scored a complete babe though. AHAHAHAHAHA!"
"Tsukuyo-dono does seem a bit too good for Gintoki," Katsura said while nodding.
Gintoki had a vein pop on his face. "I'm going to kill you both."
The women decided to be Tsukuyo's entourage and help chip in and plan the wedding. All the women were happy for Tsukuyo. Even Sacchan showed very slight interest. Hinowa, Otae and Kagura were most excited in particular for planning the wedding.
"I can't wait to see Tsukuyo in a dress!" Hinowa said with a smile.
"Me too! Me too!" Kagura yelled with excitement. "Tsukki going to look even more beautiful uh-huh!"
"She would look really beautiful," Otae nodded in agreement. "When is it best to go dress shopping Tsukuyo-san?"
"I don't know if I got tha time."
"Nonsense!" Hinowa chimed in. "This wedding is once in a lifetime. You can let Seita and the Hyakka take care of things. Let's go dress shopping in three months everyone!"
"Three months? I'll take a mental note of that," Kyuubei said.
"Hmph you can count me being there. Only to sabotage your dress!" Sacchan said.
While the women were chatting amongst themselves Otose and Gintoki were relaxing and talking to each other.
"I thought the only women in your life was Kagura, Otae, and that stalker. I didn't know you had a hidden jewel like her."
"Well she's a workaholic and lives all the way in Yoshiwara. Of course you wouldn't know."
Otose gave a light smack. "You should've at least mentioned her to me or something!"
"Ow! Alright, alright. I was wrong! Sheesh."
Otose had a smile on her face, "I never seen you this happy over a woman before though."
Gintoki smiled, "Why wouldn't I be? I've hit the jackpot. The only thing is she can't hold her liquor at all but that's fine. I'm just going to keep the alcohol away from her at all costs."
For the rest of the evening the idiots of Edo celebrated Gintoki and Tsukuyo's engagement over snacks and soft drinks. Everyone was in a good mood and happy for the soon to be wed couple. After celebrating for hours and hours, everyone decided to call it a night. They all said their farewells and parted ways. Gintoki and Tsukuyo said their byes and went back home. Gintoki plopped down on the couch and was glad Tsukuyo encouraged him to tell everyone. Sure it was hectic but he was glad that everyone was supportive and happy for them.
"Gin-chan," Kagura called out to him.
"Hm?"
"What will happen to me once Tsukki comes to live here also-aru?"
"What do you mean what will happen to you?"
"Will I have to leave-aru?"
"What?! Where did you get that ridiculous idea."
She shrugged her shoulders. "I dunno maybe you want some alone time with Tsukki."
"Don't be silly Kagura. Tsukuyo and I already discussed this. We want you to remain right here with us. This is your home."
"Really-aru?! Yatta! I get to live with Tsukki uh-huh!"
"Do you like it that much?"
"Of course I do! I love Tsukki!"
Gintoki smiled at Kagura excitedly talking about Tsukuyo coming to live with them. She expressed how dear she was and how she looked up to Tsukuyo. Gintoki patted her head while she excitedly talked.
