[FF7] Those things after marriage

Although there were various problems before, none of them could stop the joy of receiving the gift from Sephiroth.

Sephiroth's New Year's gift to Esther was a furry-looking two-tone coat that was cute and warm.For a person like Esther who is afraid of the cold, it is really a practical gift.

Although it seems too cute, it seems that it is not suitable for wearing at work...but it is no problem to go out at ordinary times!

Esther picked up her clothes and looked left and right, then sighed.

At this time, I always feel very internally hurt about my decision to 'maintain a serious and serious image in the company', and I don't want to destroy my determination, but I really want to wear the clothes Sephiroth sent.

It doesn't matter, let's have a look through it today, and then go out for a walk... Well, well, go out for a walk tomorrow.

Looking at the dark sky outside, Esther put down her clothes and tried her best to suppress the excitement in her heart.

But looking at the clothes laying flat on the bed, Esther jumped out of the joy that she had finally suppressed.The blond-haired girl buried her head in the pillow weakly, and got up again after a while. As if she had made up her mind, she picked up the clothes beside her.

"Sephiroth, let's go for a walk!"

Even if you don't get seen by others, it's good to wear it too much.

After getting dressed, Esther took the hairpin that Sephiroth gave her earlier, checked in the mirror again and again to confirm that there was no problem, and then stood in front of Sephiroth who was watching TV in the living room.

"……OK."

Although he was very surprised why Esther, who had always refused to go out after returning home, suggested going for a walk, Sephiroth was also happy to see that Esther liked the clothes he sent so much.He also changed into the clothes Esther bought for himself, put on the scarf she knitted for him, and walked out the door with her.

When you like someone, even if it's just a little thing, you will be terribly happy.

Sometimes love is like this, always full of such inadvertent joy and excitement.

Perhaps because of the New Year, the dormitory area is much more lively than usual.There were voices of adults talking and children laughing. Although it was already dark, the darkness could not stop people's enthusiasm. With the street lights on, many people were still playing outside.

"It's more lively than expected~"

Esther sighed.This was the first time she came out on New Year's Eve, and it was also the first time she knew that this place would be so lively on New Year's Eve.

Obviously usually... hardly see anyone.

Although it belongs to the dormitory area of ​​Shinra, but because the houses are all single-family and detached houses and they are very busy at work, it is rare to see people walking around the community leisurely, especially when they often work overtime. There is a sense of loneliness like "only my family lives in this huge courtyard".

But today, it seems that this community is not what she imagined.

"kindness."

The man walking beside Esther responded in a low voice.Like Esther, he was looking at the people around him, but his thoughts were different from Esther's.

Or should I say, this is his first time...someone spends the new year with him.

It wasn't the first time he saw such a scene, but it was the first time someone could celebrate the New Year together.The trace of loss and envy in my heart, like the dew in the morning, disappeared without knowing when.

Because he is no longer alone.

The hands of the two people did not know when they held each other. The two hands that were not warm touched each other, but the owner of the hand seemed to feel a kind of warmth that was slowly flowing into his heart.

The two walked slowly down the street.

The shops that usually come and go are closed at this time, but the street is not deserted... It is hard to believe that it is still night.

"This is the first time I know... Midgar's new year is also so lively."

Looking at the pedestrians on the street, Esther sighed.

She always felt that Midgar was an indifferent city, although there were many good people, but in general, it was a busy city with little interaction between people.People in the same company may not know each other, and the neighbors who live in the same place may not know each other's name... It's like she, although she has worked here for more than 3 years, has ten people who can be called friends You can count on your fingers, and most of the neighbors nearby are just familiar faces, and they are not familiar with each other.

Not to mention eating together or going out to play like back home.

But looking at it now... it's just that she thinks of this city too indifferently.

"Sephiroth, what do you think of Midgar?"

"what?"

Isn't Midgar just Midgar?

Sephiroth was a little confused by Esther's question. After all, in his opinion, Midgar was just Midgar, and there was nothing particularly worthy of evaluation.

"I suddenly felt that I actually quite like this city."

It was this city that allowed me to see many things that I had never seen before, and gave me a stage where I could express myself...and let me meet you.

The girl looked at the bustling street with a satisfied smile on her lips.

———Complete the updated dividing line———

But even so, going out for a walk at night is a bit too much for Esther, who is afraid of the cold...even if she is wearing the 'gift' from Sephiroth.The coldness of the night is still wishing to get in through every tiny gap in the clothes.

From a certain point of view, being afraid of cold is actually a terminal illness.

Feeling that she was almost calmed down, Esther proposed to go back.Sephiroth didn't care at all, so when he heard Esther said to go back, he stopped and was about to turn around and walk back.And just when they were about to go back, there was a muffled sound not far away.

Fireworks of various colors exploded in the night sky, and the brilliant colors made the dark night sky of Midgar extraordinarily bright.

"it's beautiful."

Esther sighed involuntarily.

Although I don't know why there are fireworks in Midgar... But at this time, who cares about these little things that spoil the fun.

On such a day, as long as it is beautiful enough, isn't it?

The fireworks lasted for a long time, and when it was over, Esther felt that her hands and feet were already stiff from the cold.But seeing such beautiful fireworks is worth it.

I stomped my feet and breathed on my hands a few times before I felt warmer.

"...Shall I take you back?"

Seeing Esther's cold look, the silver-haired man kindly proposed.

In fact, generally speaking, in this case, a man should grab the girl's hand and hold it in his palm or put it in his pocket... More romantic ones can even put the girl's hand in his arms.But when the object is Sephiroth, who has no knowledge of 'romantic', he can only think of taking Esther back quickly, so that he can warm up when he returns to the house.

And compared to walking back with Esther, obviously it would be faster for him to carry Esther back.

But compared to Sephiroth's simplicity, Esther is more...

Although it's night, it seems a little hugging in public... But it's so dark that others can't see it.

Esther is fighting a fierce battle with the idea of ​​'reservation'.

Although he and Sephiroth cannot be regarded as an 'ordinary couple', she feels that some intimate behaviors between them are normal, just on the street...

Especially with Sephiroth's special status, what he did today might make headlines in a few days.

"Esther?"

Sephiroth was not in a hurry, but saw that she hadn't moved for a long time, and was afraid that she might be cold, so he couldn't help calling her again.

"Ah...I'm fine."

Esther looked around and found that there were almost no people around and the lights on both sides were not very bright. She gritted her teeth and stretched out her hands to Sephiroth.

"Then...please."

In fact, it was quite cold to be hugged on the road. The howling cold wind blew violently towards Sephiroth who was moving fast and Esther in his arms, and even their long hair was blown up by the wind.But the cold wind at this time was not intolerable for Esther.

With her arms around Sephiroth's neck and her body leaning against the other's chest that seemed to be emitting bursts of warmth, Esther couldn't help but find an excuse for her bold behavior.

And this time, 'New Year' is a very wonderful reason.

...Anyway, it's the New Year, so it's okay to be unrestrained once in a while.

Anyway... it's only once a year.

Although she seemed to have a messy day because of the hangover, she even thought it would be the worst day... so bad that she might be degraded in the next year, but now she feels that maybe today is not so perfect, but she Precious memories to last a lifetime.

After taking a shower, looking at herself in the mirror with a blushing complexion, Esther showed a smile that could be described as happiness.

Although it seems a bit silly, but... this is probably the most beautiful smile she has had in so many years.

Then, Esther fell asleep with such a smile on her face, not even knowing when Sephiroth was lying next to her.Compared with the stiffness when they first shared the bed, Esther is now much more relaxed, and she no longer clings to the side, but lays on the bed naturally, occasionally touching Sephiroth's body.

Sephiroth has also improved a lot—in fact, when he first shared the bed with Esther, he could barely sleep.For people who have never shared a bed with others, it would be very uncomfortable to suddenly sleep with someone next to them, especially for a sensitive person like him, he could feel every time Esther turned over.It is even more difficult to control one's own reaction and prevent oneself from hurting Esther unconsciously.

But fortunately, neither he nor she gave up. It is precisely because both of them have the heart to manage this relationship that they can finally come together slowly like this and move towards the future together.