Disclaimer: I don't own March comes like a Lion or Sakura Quest

This is a Crossover between March Comes like a Lion x Sakura Quest.

I'm sorry if this is not labeled as a crossover because Sakura Quest is not on the list of Anime

Walking across the streets of Manoyama is a 20 year old guy named Rei Kiriyama, he just finished high school, yes at the age of 20 he just did, but it's not because he's grades were low that he needed to repeat, nor he was a delinquent because in the first place he can't even throw a proper punch. It's because he spends a couple of his teenage years as a Pro Shogi player, and upon wandering into the streets of Manoyama, Rei reflected on the last 3 months of his life, because he never thought that things would happen quickly.


Rei's P.O.V

You never really know what tomorrow brings to you that's what I learned, just last year I was a living a quiet life as a high school student and Shogi player, all the money I earn I spend it for myself, sometimes I buy foods and Souvenirs for Akari-san Hina-chan and Momo-chan, but this time things are different, because in 6 months someone will be a part of my life whether I like him or her or not.

Yes you heard me, I will be a father, also that's why I'm here in Manoyama, because the mother of my child lives here, her name is Ririko Oribe.

It's really weird on what went down, why we ended up having a child, but no matter what I won't abandon her and our baby together.

We first met during the Summer break, I was still in my final year in high school, I went to Manoyama because I have a match there against Shimada Kai-san where the match would be held there.

I ended up losing, Shimada-san is just too good, but Ririko cheered me up. For some reasons I ended up spending my time with her, you can say she's like my tour guide, she is 20 and has finished high school two years ago, but alas she has difficulties in finding a job, is it because she's picky or her environment just makes it hard for her, who knows?

I was in Manoyama for 2 weeks and in those 2 weeks I spend most of my time with her, I don't know, I just feel like I can connect with her, and I spend more time with her, I learned more about her, like her parents her life and more.

I also met her grandmother Chitose-san who is really scary but I know she's a nice person, and I also met some of her friends like Shori, Yoshino, Sanae and Maki and they've been working in the tourism department, I guess this is Ririko's first job? Well I'm happy for her, since she's surrounded by good people.

Ririko's fun to be around, and we became close, however who would thought that in 2 weeks I would be having my first girlfriend.

It was the night before my departure, and I was treated into a French Bistro and afterwards Ririko and I talked together, as usual she's quiet but she's fun to be around until she said something.

"Kiriyama, what are your thoughts on dating?" Ririko asked.

"Wha..what do you mean by that?" I asked in a shy tone, because I was caught off guard.

"One of my classmates went to me and said that she and her boyfriend are doing great, I also asked Sanae about it because she was once in a relationship before and she said "it was a great feeling knowing that someone is there for you" and so I got curious" Ririko answered.

I looked up.

"I never really thought about it, my whole life is all about Shogi, I play Shogi I earn money and I live, I never really thought about it because, maybe girls don't like me, and I don't think I can make them happy.

I mean I live a boring life, I only play Shogi, I don't know anything about dating, and my looks and physique are pretty much average" I said.

However

"I never really thought of it either, but would you like to try going out?" Ririko suddenly asked.

Her words shocked me, I know she can be frank but she the hell did she managed to say it with a straight face?

I don't know how to response, If I say yes then I'll have my first girlfriend, however am I really good enough for her? , And is she really serious about this? I mean I know she's the not the type who cheats but still.

I did grew fond of Ririko, I leanred something about her and became interested in her, but I don't think it's to the point of entering a relationship with her, well maybe soon but this is all of a sudden.

"But tomorrow I will go back to Tokyo, I can assure you that I won't cheat on you, but we won't be seeing each other" I said.

"It's okay, honestly I did grew fond of you, I wanna know what's it's like to have a boyfriend and I think even without seeing each other, we can still get in touch with each other, that's why I asked you" Ririko said.

I guess she's serious about this, and she's okay with me, honestly when she first talked about dating my curiosity went up, I just don't let it get over me, she's also okay of us being in a long distance relationship and I think it'll be rude If I turn her down, because this is the first time a woman has shown interest in me, and so I said Yes.

Suddenly Ririko blushed.

"I guess we should try hugging" she said.

I blushed, I never hugged a girl before, yeah it's just a hug but I still feel embarrassed, but nonetheless we did it, it was a awkward because it's the first time hugging a girl and the same goes for Ririko, It was just a hug but still it was a fun experience.

The Morning came and it was time for me to go, but before that Ririko and I exchanged phone numbers and emails and we took a picture together which is also rather embarrassing but was fun, and so summer has ended but my Spring has just begun.

It didn't take long before I end up telling the Kawamoto's that I have a girlfriend now, all of a sudden I remembered what I said about marrying Hina, I guess that time I was just caught up in the heat of the moment.

They were all happy and supportive, Hina-chan even told me to take her the next time I go to Manoyama. The days went by and everything was alright, me and Ririko had the time to talk and ask each other's day, and though we do not see each other, we're certain that none of us are cheating.

I guess it feels nice having a girlfriend, there's someone who looks out for you and makes you feel special. I mean yeah there's the Kawamoto's but I guess when you have a girlfriend, it's like she's exclusively for you and I think that's why I feel happy and special when me and Ririko talks.

Christmas came and I went back to Manoyama, and of course I was flooded with questions from Yoshino-san and the rest of Ririko's friends, well It's expected their friend has a boyfriend so It's a scoop, I stayed there until New year's eve.

But what made my relationship with Ririko to go deep is when Ririko first decides to leave Manoyama and accompany me in my upcoming matches in Tokyo, of course upon doing so I introduced her to The Kawamoto's, to Hayashida-sensei and even to my family in which they we're neutral to her.

After my match Ririko and I was invited for a drink and we did, we ended up being drunk because we both have low alcohol tolerance, and we went straight back to my place, and before I knew it, we did it, we had our first night together.

Ririko returned to Manoyama the next day and just as usual we continued our lives, Ririko is still working in the board of Tourism and I continue as a Shogi player, but little did I know that what happened that night will change my life forever.

A month and a half just passed and as usual I was playing Shogi, it's my source of income of course, when I suddenly received a text from Ririko.

"When you're free come here to Manoyama, there's something that I need to tell you" Ririko texted, and so I came.

Upon arriving I felt a strange vibe, like there's something that I really need to know. On to of that, Chitose-san gave me a very serious look and Ririko is beside her.

Is she getting married to another man?

Did I do something to hurt her?

Is she breaking up with me?

Or Maybe Chitose-san found out that we did it?

"Kiriyama Rei, there's something you need to know, Ririko tell him" Chitose-san said.

Ririko went in front of me.

"Rei, do you remember the time when we did it?" she asked.

"Yes" I answered.

Ririko looked down for a while then looked at me again.

"The thing is, I hadn't had my period for a while" she said.

Those words of her has shocked me, I think I know what she's going to say and I why I need to know it, Ririko then went and takes something out from her pocket. It was a pregnancy test, and the results are what I expected.

"I've been feeling Nauseous for a while and has started throwing up, at first I thought It was just a cold but when I went to the doctor the results are different, Rei, I'm pregnant" Ririko said, though she didn't really need to say it.

I didn't say a word for a while, I was caught off guard, I paused for a few seconds, and then suddenly I dropped and bowed to Chitose-san.

"I'll take responsibility, I'll marry Ririko and be a father to our child" I said.

I said it without thinking anything. I don't know what the future lies ahead, I said because I know it's the right thing to do, as a man and as a human being. There's no turning back now, I can't abandon Ririko. It's true we dated but I never thought of marrying her, maybe because our relationship is yet to progress, but regardless we'll face this future together.

Chitose-san stood up.

"Don't make my Granddaughter cry, you don't want to test me on that" she said with a straight face.

Her tone of voice has sent a chill down on my spine, but nonetheless she doesn't need to tell me twice, I won't leave Ririko.

End of P.O.V


After Roaming around Manoyama, Rei finally made it into the tourism department where he had lunch with Ririko.

"Ririko, how's your day?" Rei asked.

"It's fine, how about you don't you have a work at Angelica-san's restaurant?" Ririko said and asked back.

"Not right now, Angelica-san and her kids will go somewhere else today so the Restaurant is closed, how about you how are you feeling is the baby okay?"

"I'm fine, I did throw up a little but nothing too serious, we should eat Rei" Ririko said and so the two ate their lunch together.

There while eating he think what's going to happen now, then suddenly his phone starts to vibrate so he went out.

"Ahh Rei, It's been a while how are you doing right now?" said by Masachika Kouda, his father who called.

"Hi Dad, yeah I'm doing okay, I'm sure you heard it by now, but me and Ririko are having a baby together, don't worry I won't run away. Also I'm getting married soon" Rei said.

"Time flies fast huh, you sure you're not caught up in the heat of the moment? I mean shouldn't you and Ririko-chan talk things first, I mean everything is happening way too soon don't you think?"

"I understand, but regardless we'll get married, and It's just because I don't want to run away from her and my child, I want to be there to Ririko and I want our family to be together, besides, I think Ririko is a nice girl, true she maybe quiet and reserved but just give her time"

"Hahaha, I'm glad, Rei, you've changed"

"Really, I'm not sure, but thanks"

"So, what are your plans now?"

"Honestly, I still don't know, I'll still continue playing Shogi, but other than that I still don't know, me and Ririki are still talking about it, but I can assure you we can get through this"

"I know, if you need any help just call me alright"

"I will"

That's right, Rei still doesn't have any Idea what he'll do in the future, of course it's a given, for as long as he can remember all he did was play Shogi and go to school, and everything that is happening to him right now is totally new. The only thing that he's sure is that he'll never leave Ririko.