Jewel Eyes Outshining All Beneath

— — — Jewel Eyes Outshining All Beneath
|| Shu Yamino [NIJISANJI EN] x Fem! Reader

Summary : The twinkling stars in the night sky were nothing compared to his pair of jewel eyes. He has sworn to himself that he will give you anything you desire in this world. And now it’s your turn to swear that you will treasure everything he has given you and love him till the end.

WC : 1796 words.

Warning : Grammar errors, teeth-rotting fluff, WMMAP references, etc.

Featured Characters : Luxiem (mentioned).

Story Notes : This story is written in second-person point of view and the reader is female. The personas written here are based on the avatar of the characters as vtubers, not the person behind it. Enjoy.

A/N : Yesterday was my junior’s birthday. I should have given this as a birthday present to her yesterday. But due to overlapping projects for Doppio and Altare, I’m a bit overwhelmed wwww. I’ll be updating the late birthday fictions for Altare and Doppio soon. And to my Kouhai. I WISH YOU A HAPPIEST BIRTHDAY!! MAY THIS YEAR AND THE YEARS AFTER THIS BE THE POGGEST YEARS FOR YOU!!

THE scent of hydrangea and honey was still lingering from the scented candle that your lover burned last night, touching your sense of smell. You who was sleeping on your stomach started to shift out of uncomfort. Besides, the blanket that covered your shoulders last night has fallen to your waist.

You immediately regretted your decision to roll over and take a direct hit from the morning sunlight. You grumbled in annoyance and closed your eyes tighter.

But not long after, that annoyance was washed away. A familiar hand touched your forehead. You lightly whined and leaned to the touch, feeling relaxed. You felt the bed dipped slightly.

“Good morning, babe,” a certain someone greeted you gently with a small laugh.

You shifted, opening your eyes slowly. Without you knowing it, a sweet smile touches your lips. “Morning, Shu,” you greeted him back sleepily.

Seeing your adorable expression, Shu Yamino, your lover chuckled. “Aw, the birthday girl is still sleepy?”

If you were wide awake, you would respond to his teasing by soft-smacking his arms. However, you who had just woken up didn’t have any energy to even raise your hands.

“Happy birthday, baby boo.” Shu leaned down and kissed you forehead, pulling some giggles out of you.

As if you were drunk, you giggled cutely as you hugged his arms. “Happy birthday to me.”

“You’re supposed to say thank you.”

And you just complied. “Thank you…”

You didn’t drink at all last night and there’s no reason for you to act so clingy like as if you’re drunk. However, Shu chose to let you and tended your neediness.

“What do you want to do today? It’s your birthday, so I think we can do anything you want.” Shu cradled your head gently.

“I choose?” you asked, eyes still closed as you feel his touch.

Meanwhile, Shu hummed and answered your question. “You choose.”

“Do you have a stream today?”

“Nope, I still have my days off. But I still have an errand to do thought.”

You paused for a moment, thinking about what you wanted to do with him. Honestly, there are many things you want to do with him and Shu always asks you not to hesitate to say whatever you desire. Shu will be very grateful if he can fulfill your wish immediately. But if he can’t get it right away, he will always find some ways and work things out for you as soon as possible.

He planned to give you everything in this world that you desire, even if it’s impossible for him. He would do anything within his power just to satisfy you and your needs. Talk about what a man he is.

“I want a fancy, romantic dinner, with just the two of us.” You rose from your sleeping position and leaned to him, both hands supporting your body. “Of course, only if you’re okay with it. I won’t force you.”

You never doubted him even once. You believe that he can get anything you want. However, as a good lover, you always try to pay attention to his preferences too.

“Fancy dinner? Will that be enough?” he asked and you nodded, answering him. “Alright, then. Make sure you’re ready this evening with your most fancy looks, okay?”

“You … agree with that?” you asked, hesitantly.

“What makes you think that I would disagree?”

At that moment, a wide smile touched your lips once again. You throw yourself at him just for the sorcerer to hold your hips, making sure that you and him didn’t fall and get hurt. “Oh my God, Shu! I love you so much!” you cheered.

“I love you too, babe,” he laughed.

“No, I love you more!” you argued, squeezing his cheeks.

That was his cue to grab your hands and kissed your cheek. “Wrong. I love you most.”

Inexplicable sparkling, gorgeous flowers, and the majestic skies. How pretty, you uttered inside your heart.

The place was a bit quiet and secluded. However, the colorful lights along the path light the surrounding so beautifully. A small lake with calm and deep waters lied in front of you. Around the lake, a garden with pretty flowers beautifies the view. On the edge of the lake, there was a ruins-like platform with an aesthetically arranged dining table in the middle.

You’d even dare to say that your efforts to dress up for hours were nothing compared to the magnificent scene in front of you. Your jaw dropped and you were speechless.

“Do you like it?”

You gasped and turned around, finding your lover, Shu, in his semi-formal attire. You hug the bouquet of tulips he previously gave you tighter. Your smile was overly gentle until it makes the man surprised. “I love it, Shu. Thank you.” you muttered softly.

Hearing that, Shu sighed in relief and smiled at you. “Please do start preparing the appetizer for tonight,” Shu said to a waiter. Shu led you to the platform where the dining table was.

“How did you find such a place as beautiful as this? I didn’t even know there were this kind of place in town!” you said, lowkey excited to hear his story.

Shu could only chuckle as he sat down in front of you. Before he answered your question, he whispered his thanks to the waiters who have served the appetizers for you and him. “I have my way,” he answered shortly.

“That’s not fair. I want to hear it,” you pouted.

“It’s your birthday, why do you want to listen to something that isn’t about you? You’re the star today?”

“And because today is my birthday, I want you to do whatever I want,” you argued.

In the end, Shu sighed and gave in. He told you how he and the boys were looking for a suitable place for a fancy, romantic dinner. Most of what Shu did for you that day was Luca’s and Vox’s suggestions.

You and Shu also exchanged stories the day. About how you desperately prepared yourself to look good and how Shu prepared the reservation while doing his errand.

In between your main courses, Shu gave you some gifts that will obviously never comes to your mind.

“Where did you get this?!” “Isn’t this too expensive?!” “You must be crazy?!” And many more reactions that you could give every time Shu surprised you with his presents.

“One more, I promise,” shu said, pulling a thin black box out of nowhere.

“Shu, this is your third time saying that!” You wiped your lips with a napkin after the last spoon of the main courses. You casted a worried look at your boyfriend.

However, Shu could only chuckle. He got up from his seat and walked over to you. The sorcerer took your empty plate away and placed the thin black box in front of you. “No, no. I’m serious now. This will be the last.”

“Fine, what is it?” Shu opened the box, pulling out a gasp of disbelief from you. You eyes widened perfectly. For the umpteenth time that night, your jaw dropped from the shock.

“Babe, this is — “ You were speechless. “This is so beautiful,” is the only sentence you can say. Your fingers touched the white diamond necklace placed inside the box. A shiny purple topaz pendant hung from the end of the necklace.

“You once said that you like my pair of eyes so much. So I wonder if I can make a imitation of them in jewelry form so it can remind you of me every time you wear it,” your lover explained from behind, his lips caressing your ear.

“I also don’t want you to feel lonely while I’m away for business or something, like the last time I was out with the boys.” Shu pulled the necklace out of the box and opened it, draping the necklace around your neck. “I cast some protection spells into it too. I hope you can always feel like I’m by your side with this necklace.”

You didn’t realize it, but your eyes suddenly get teary. You got up from your seat and held your lover’s arms. “You were really having too much fun with the boys during your trip. Don’t you know how much I miss you?! I was worried when you didn’t notify me at all, idiot!” your fussed. “Don’t leave me hanging like that again!”

Shu could only laugh when he saw your expression, trying hard not to cry. “I already said sorry. You know I can’t focus on many things at once.” Shu tried to depend on himself as he secured your body to him. “I’m sorry, okay?” Seeing your pout, he apologized once again.

“I hate you, but I love you so much,” you muttered out of nowhere.

“Are we gonna argue about this again?” he chuckled, wiping your tears carefully.

“Just say it back, Shu! Why are you like this? Why are we at it again?”

“Alright, alright.” You rested your head on his chest as he pulled you into his arms. The sorcerer stroked your hair gently and kissed the crown of it. “Happy birthday, babe. I love you. You meant the world to me.” Shu pulled himself from you and leaned down to kiss your forehead softly.

You looked up to him, finding his par of majestic eyes. There they were, eyes that outshining every sparkling thing in this world, the most beautiful one you will ever find. You need to look up at the night sky and none of those stars can match his dazzling eyes.

“I love you too, Shu. Thank you,” you blurted out, eyes on him. Smiles touched the man’s lips. One thing you didn’t know that his heart was echoing his gratitude for having you in his life.

Shu is a person who can find such comforts in silences. For a while after, you and Shu enjoy the silence of the night with the calm lake waters and beautiful lights all around you. From a distance, the sound of passing vehicles could be heard faintly.

You may not have done the whole blowing out the candles rituals because the birthday cake will be served with dessert. However, that night you already made one wish. If Shu had swore to himself to give you anything you desire, then under the starry sky that night, it was your turn to promise a thing for him.

Only God who dwells up there could hear you. You swore to cherish everything he gave you and love him till the end, staying by his side for the better or worse — until death do the both of you part.

An extreme promise, indeed. But that was the first promise you made after you turned [Your Age]. — — — [FIN]

Jewel Eyes Outshining All Beneath
A Fiction by Author Xandra
February, 2023