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The figure busy in the kitchen was Izumi Miori, wearing loose loungewear and a light-colored apron, which still couldn't conceal her figure.
After she put down what she was doing.
Her bare face, without any makeup, coupled with her well-preserved age, would be considered top-tier in a world of slice-of-life anime.
Izumi Miori was actually very clear about the specific reason for Shiraishi Kawa's visit this morning: to help with cleaning and housework as a way to deduct rent.
She turned to look at Shiraishi Kawa's figure at the door. The young man was full of energy, with a handsome, delicate face paired with casual clothes.
Most importantly, he brought great help to her and Sagiri in their daily lives.
It was hard not to feel good about him.
However, this time, facing Shiraishi Kawa, Izumi Miori felt... an inexplicable awkwardness, mainly due to last night.
After returning home.
She actually had some insomnia. Mainly, as an experienced erotic artist, she really couldn't understand how someone could... endure for so long?
Especially a high school student.
Izumi Miori tried to dispel the awkwardness deep within her, her face adorned with a gentle smile as she greeted him: "Good morning, Shiraishi-kun, you're here..."
"Mm."
A faint aroma of rice porridge filled the living room. Salted radish and fried eggs were also on the table. Shiraishi Kawa glanced at them briefly and said with a smile.
"Auntie is preparing breakfast."
"Yes, Shiraishi-kun, have you had breakfast? Would you like some?" After putting a fried egg on a plate, Izumi Miori cracked another one.
The rent problem was... probably solvable, right?
Her daughter, who had just started junior high, needed nutrition for her growing body, so she decided to spend the remaining money on food, continuing to fry eggs.
"Then I won't be polite."
Shiraishi Kawa also had no intention of being polite with her. It was a good opportunity to see how her cooking was, as long as it was similar to the bento boxes.
After all, it was a hot meal!
After Izumi Miori finished preparing breakfast, he tasted the meal, and the overall flavor truly exceeded his expectations.
Sagiri, having finished breakfast, was a bit shy.
She returned to her room to continue studying erotic manga, leaving only Shiraishi Kawa and Izumi Miori in the living room. Taking advantage of the opportunity.
Shiraishi Kawa suggested in a relaxed tone: "Auntie, the main reason I came this time is about last night's matter."
"I know."
Although it wasn't a particularly serious job, being able to alleviate the burden of rent, Izumi Miori's expression became much more serious: "Thank you very much."
"Thank you, Shiraishi-kun, for giving me this opportunity... Thank you for your help to me and Sagiri."
"Auntie, I didn't come here to hear thanks. At first, I was even a little worried, but now I can finally tell you with peace of mind."
"Besides doing housework."
Without beating around the bush, Shiraishi Kawa said with a smile: "I also want to ask Auntie to help prepare dinner. I will pay for the groceries every day."
"Huh?"
"Considering it would be difficult to buy groceries for just one dinner, please prepare enough for Sagiri and yourself as well!"
Without giving Izumi Miori a chance to refuse.
He placed the spare key he had prepared on the table. Shiraishi Kawa said cheerfully: "Think of it as sharing meals, so I won't give Auntie any extra compensation."
"..."
Izumi Miori clearly understood that Shiraishi Kawa was purely helping her. Instead of refusing, she thought about how she could show her gratitude through practical actions.
She nodded earnestly.
Looking at the young man's handsome face, she couldn't help but lose herself for a moment, then quickly averted her gaze, trying to calm the ripples in her heart.
Calm down!
Absolutely no other thoughts, Shiraishi-kun is still just a high school student, although… although… he's really kind, I must stay calm!
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"Shiraishi-kun, we're downstairs."
Upon receiving Yotsuya Miko's LINE message, it was just noon. I paused my Mana Tempering progress slightly, gaining a bit of experience.
The place had just been cleaned.
Izumi Miori had gone with Sagiri to buy ingredients for lunch and dinner. After putting down what he was doing, Shiraishi Kawa replied to the message.
"Okay, I'm coming down now."
Standing at the foot of the apartment building, Yotsuya Miko was still dressed in her black, long-haired JK attire, but it was the girl standing beside her who caught Shiraishi Kawa's attention.
She had shoulder-length orange hime-cut hair, amber eyes full of vitality, and wore Soubu High School's white uniform shirt on her upper body.
Paired with a pleated skirt.
What was most eye-catching were Yurikawa Hana's fleshy, fair legs—a little less would be too thin, a little more would be too plump, truly the kind you could play with for years.
And then… there was her unignorable figure.
As a classmate, Yurikawa Hana naturally recognized Shiraishi Kawa, the polite and low-key boy in their class. She actively waved.
"Oh, Shiraishi-kun, you live here too?"
"…"
She really had a bit of a airhead quality.
Yotsuya Miko, standing beside her, calmly explained, "I forgot to tell you, we rented Shiraishi-kun's vacant apartment this time."
"Hello, Yurikawa."
After a simple greeting, Shiraishi Kawa looked at the two girls' luggage—just three suitcases and two backpacks, actually.
However.
When he looked closely at Yurikawa Hana, his brows unconsciously furrowed. On this energetic girl, he actually sensed a strong… resentment?
Ordinary ghosts would be defeated by her powerful life force physique. For such heavy resentment to remain, it must not be simple.
He didn't ask directly, though.
Shiraishi Kawa looked at Yotsuya Miko and said with a smile, "Let's go, I'll show you the rental apartment first. The environment is really good."
"Thank you, Shiraishi-kun…"