First Love Comes Suddenly [Fortune of the Visit]

"This is the third shrine, I'm asking for protection," my wife, who is in her final month of pregnancy, says.
"It's okay, the gods won't fight. Let's draw an omikuji fortune, too."

The fortune I drew was 'chukichi' (middle blessing).
"It says my wish will come true soon."
"That's great, a safe delivery."
"It says 'a person you are waiting for will arrive. Love will be fulfilled, you will meet your destined person.'"
"I've already met them a long time ago, haven't I?" I said, putting my arm around my wife's shoulder.

Just then, a little boy approached my wife and smiled.
"Hey, can I touch your tummy?"
"Huh? Oh, sure, but be gentle, okay?"
The boy gently placed his palm on her. Then he closed his eyes and said,
"Please be my bride."

"Huh!?"

The boy laughed and ran back, and ahead of him, someone who looked like his mother gave a polite bow. The boy waved his hand vigorously. We waved back.

"Was that child a girl? Hey, what if that child really comes to propose marriage later?"
My wife laughed.
"Is this first love happening while still in the womb? I'm surprised."
I whispered to my wife's belly, "Don't be in such a hurry."

"Ahhh, it's here!"
"Huh?"
"Ouch, let's get to the hospital, quickly!"
"Did they really meet? For real?"

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