my big but adorable pregnant husband

ch 9

There are more people than I expected.

In this area, close to the university hospital, people will start working again on October 1. That's why it takes quite a brutal struggle to fight for a new living place. And I am indeed being impatient, but do I come at a bad time? I don't want to get into controversy just over a flat, so I think again.

Um...but I already decided to choose a different type of flat, so I guess I won't need to compete. A slightly luxurious, cozy, spacious, and expensive flat.

I sit down in front of the customer service desk. The clerk, who has been negative because of my poor appearance, suddenly changes his face when I tell him the amount I can pay. However, finding a flat is more difficult than I imagined. The population in the city where I live is growing rapidly, mainly due to young families.

"With this price, would you be interested in looking at an apartement around here?"

He finally seems to have found something for me. The price is good, it's close to the station and there's a supermarket two blocks away. There is also a convenience store on the corner. Not too close to the hospital I work but still within reach. It is also within walking distance of downtown and about three blocks from a major highway. Concrete, four-story, new construction, southeast facing. Condition is perfect.

Except for one point.

"It's pretty big..."

"Oh, each apartement has a large terrace. With a garden and a fascinating view of the city. It is meant for young couples with children or newlyweds. I think it could be great for you and your wife."

I am single. More than single, completely virgin. And yes, I want space, but not that much space! But in the end, I decide to say yes and agree to see the place in case it would convince me. I have money, only my will is missing. I need to take it easy. For now, I'm going to go home, have a coffee, and check several prices on the internet before making final decision.

Ah, what a mess.

A young couple with children, the clerk said. The kind of people who fit their image is there. Sitting next to me, smiling and joking as they look at the brochure. A couple of college students talking about sharing a flat are also here... Oh wow, when I was a student, I was part of many groups and had quite a few friends here and there. But unexpectedly, I turned into a very deviant and asocial person. It would be great to cut off this current boring life and start over. Put the pieces together to get a different picture. Though I don't even know where or how.

Man, I need to get rid of this jealousy.

...What's that?

I see a familiar towel. A towel labeled "Kaito Construction" is tucked into the back pocket of a pair of jeans. A well-built man in a black T-shirt and safety shoes looks at me as if he has noticed me long before I notice him.

"Iwa―"

"Sensei!"

* * *

"Yuge-sensei!"

Iwamoto hurries across a sea of students towards me. His smile is huge, his eyes sparkling... What a natural and unrelenting man.