A Mistake, Held in Your Arms ~ I Don’t Want to Marry My Matchmaking Partner, So I Will Offer My Virginity to You ~ - Extra Story 1

Some time had passed since the wedding.

Hina and Keiichiro had brought their son Keito on a trip to the Kansai region.

It was their first family trip after marriage—though for Hina and Keiichiro, it might as well have been their belated honeymoon.

Their destination was their old inn, Yunoya.

After many seasons had passed, they had finally returned to this nostalgic place.

The moment the three of them stepped through the door, a familiar voice greeted them with delight.

“My, my! Look who’s here!”

Okami-san rushed toward them with a beaming smile, while Kaichi bowed slightly, looking a little bashful.

Hina and Keiichiro returned the greeting.

“Okami-san, Kaichi-san… It’s been a while.”

“Thank you again for everything at the wedding.”

“Oh, no, no! It was a lovely ceremony. And your kimono was beautiful.”

“And look how big Keito-chan has gotten!”

Okami-san crouched down and lightly pinched Keito’s cheek.

Keito giggled shyly and gave a small wave. “Hello.”

“We’ll be staying for about three days,” Keiichiro said.

Okami-san and Kaichi nodded in unison.

Soon, the conversation turned to fond memories, and laughter filled the entranceway for a while.

They would be staying in the “Camellia Room,” where Keiichiro had once stayed before.

Thanks to Okami-san’s thoughtfulness, it had been kept exactly as it was back then.

(This is where Keiichiro-sama and I…)

Memories from years ago resurfaced in Hina’s mind, and her eyes softened.

The time she had nursed Keiichiro back to health, the moments she had spent playing with Keito.

And that night when their bodies had intertwined—

(Oh no, what am I thinking…?)

The memory of their passionate night made her shake her head as if to banish the thought.

Just as they had settled in and caught their breath, Okami-san approached Hina.

“By the way, Hina-chan.”

She leaned in close and whispered into her ear.

“I’ve prepared the private open-air bath for you. I’ll keep an eye on Keito-chan, so why don’t you two go in together?”

“O-Okami-san!”

Hina’s cheeks flushed at the unexpected suggestion.

The blue lotus field, which had once been difficult to access, had since been properly maintained by Kaichi and others. Now, a simple fence and padlock had been installed at the entrance to prevent unauthorized entry and overharvesting.

The key was kept at Yunoya, with Kaichi and local volunteers making regular checks.

One of the reasons for this trip was Keiichiro’s wish to see the current state of the field, so Hina and Keito joined him on the hike.

As they unlocked the gate and stepped onto the mountain path, the cool, green-tinged air brushed against their skin.

“Wow!”

A vast expanse of blue stretched before them.

The blue lotus flowers swayed in the breeze, their petals shimmering under the sunlight. Keito couldn’t help but exclaim and run forward on his small legs.

“Be careful not to step on the flowers!”

Hina called out, and Keito spun around, raising his hand energetically.

“Okay!”

As he ran ahead, Keiichiro crouched down and gently touched one of the plants.

The leaves were vibrant, free of insect damage, and the ground showed no signs of trampling.

“…It’s in good condition. Kaichi-san and the others have taken excellent care of it.”

Hina knelt beside him, her fingers brushing against a flower.

“We’re so grateful…”

In the distance, Keito inhaled deeply, filling his lungs with the scent of the blue lotus.

After visiting the field, they descended the mountain and went sightseeing.

On the first day, they visited a famous nearby shrine. As they climbed the old stone steps, Keito tossed a coin into the offering box with his small hands and clapped them together with a serious expression.

On their way back, Hina asked,

“What did you wish for?”

“To eat cake!”

His deadpan answer made Hina and Keiichiro exchange a wry smile.

Seeing how adorable Keito was, Keiichiro—perhaps thinking the same—suddenly scooped him up and placed him on his shoulders.

“Alright, we’ll go when we get back to the capital.”

“Yay!”

“And what did you wish for, Keiichiro-sama?”

“I wished for… the business, our family. And also…”

Keiichiro paused, his gaze lingering on Hina.

Keito was happily bouncing on his shoulders.

“…It’s a little hard to say in front of Keito.”

He gave a bashful smile, his usual dignified expression softening.

It was only because they were family that Hina could see this side of him—his guard lowered, his cheeks relaxed.

“Hina, what about you?”

At the question, warmth rushed to Hina’s face.

She clutched the hem of Keiichiro’s sleeve tightly.

“I… probably wished for the same things as you…”

“I see…”

Their gazes met, and for a moment, it felt as if their hearts had connected.

In the midst of that quiet moment, Keito tilted his head.

“What’s wrong, Mama? Do you have a fever?”

“N-no, nothing’s wrong. Let’s head back…”

Keiichiro stifled a laugh at their son’s innocent question.

The sun set early at the foot of the mountain.

By the time they passed through the torii gate, the sky had already turned a deep crimson.

On the second day, they visited a clear mountain stream.

With its abundance of nature, this area was a perfect playground for young Keito.

The shallow water sparkled under the sunlight as Keito splashed around, his laughter echoing through the valley.

Hina, with her kimono sleeves slightly hitched up, carefully stepped along the rocks on the shore, watching him.

Beside her, Keiichiro smiled and took her hand.

“Keito, don’t go too far in!”

“Okay!”

Just as Keito turned to answer—

Hina’s foot slipped on a moss-covered rock.

“—Careful!”

Keiichiro’s strong hand gripped her arm, pulling her against his chest for a brief moment.

But the sudden movement threw them both off balance—Keiichiro landed on his backside in the water, and Hina tumbled on top of him.

A splash of water soaked Hina’s sleeve.

Flustered, she scrambled up, her face burning red.

“I-I’m so sorry!”

“No, are you alright?”

“Y-yes! Thanks to you…”

Only the hem of her kimono had gotten wet, and it would dry soon enough.

But more than that—the warmth of Keiichiro’s body, felt for the first time in so long, left her heart unsettled.

Before the moment could linger, a splash of water hit them from behind.

“Woo-hoo! Daddy’s playing in the water too!”

“K-Keito!”

Hina tried to scold him, but Keiichiro just laughed, wiping his face before dramatically raising his arms.

“Alright, since we’re already wet!”

Keito and Keiichiro spent the rest of the time splashing each other and searching for fish, their excited voices ringing through the valley.

Hina stood on the shore, watching them with a soft smile.

For lunch, they had onigiri and tamagoyaki, prepared in Yunoya’s kitchen.

They spread out a bamboo basket on a flat rock and ate together, listening to the sound of the river. This slow, peaceful time was irreplaceable.

A gentle breeze blew past.

And so, their family trip passed by like a dream.

On the final night, as they were about to return to their room after dinner, Okami-san suddenly smiled and called out to Keito.

“Hey, Keito-chan. How about sleeping with me tonight? It’s been a while.”

Keito tilted his head in thought before turning to Hina.

“Mama, is that okay?”

“…Of course.”

Hina nodded, forcing herself to remain composed.

Somewhere in her heart, she might have been waiting for this suggestion. But now that the moment had arrived, her chest fluttered with nervousness.

Keito was soon led away by Okami-san and Kaichi.

Just before disappearing into the room, he turned and waved. Hina waved back.

When she returned alone to the Camellia Room, Keiichiro was standing by the window, letting the night breeze wash over him as he gazed into the distance.

Moonlight traced the contours of his face.

“Keiichiro-sama…”

“Hm? What is it?”

“…May I join you?”

A gentle smile crossed Keiichiro’s lips.

“Why hesitate now?”

“R-right…”

Hina cautiously approached and stood beside him.

The wind rustled their hair, and the sleeves of their yukata brushed against each other.

Slowly, Keiichiro reached out and pulled her close without hesitation.

His warmth seeped into her back.

“Where’s Keito?”

“Okami-san… said she’d sleep with him tonight…”

“I see.”

The words faded into silence as they both looked out the window.

The starry sky before them was just as beautiful as it had been years ago.

This night, away from their usual lives, was special—even without saying it aloud.

“It’s been a while… just the two of us.”

“Yes…”

Normally, Keito was always by their side.

Holding hands, leaning against each other—even these small gestures had become unconsciously restrained.

But tonight, no one would interrupt them.

Just this one night.

Hina lifted her face and mustered her courage.

“U-um, Keiichiro-sama…”

“Hm?”

“Would you… like to take a bath together?”

She fought to keep her voice from trembling.

This was something she could never do at the Saotome residence. But here—just for tonight—

Keiichiro’s eyes flickered slightly.

It wasn’t just the night breeze. Behind his glasses, his gaze held hers intently.

“…But what about other guests?”

“There’s… a small private open-air bath. Okami-san reserved it just for us during our stay. But… with Keito around, I was too embarrassed to mention it…”

The moment she finished speaking, Keiichiro’s lips curved faintly.

Though his expression remained composed, his eyes burned with unmistakable heat.

“Let’s go. Right now.”

Her heart leapt at his words.

He took her hand.

The warmth and strength of his grip guided her toward the open-air bath.