Because of the system's existence,
Lu Ren's phone could still be used normally even in this world.
The process of exchanging contact information went unexpectedly smoothly.
Miko, having obtained the contact number, waved goodbye happily.
After seeing the girl off, Lu Ren lazily stretched his waist.
The trouble was finally resolved.
Next... he just had to stay here and wait for the landlord to arrive.
"Young man, there's something I'm very curious about."
"What does 'homestay' mean?"
Yakumo Yukari looked at her Master, asking curiously.
The word 'homestay' was like a thorn stuck in her throat.
It made Yakumo Yukari uncomfortable... so she put away her playful attitude and concerned herself with her Master's current situation.
"Homestay, huh..."
"It means: an international student like me."
"Temporarily living in someone else's family in the country of study."
"To receive stable food and lodging during the future study period."
Lu Ren smiled freely, introducing the so-called 'homestay'.
"Is that so..."
Yakumo Yukari showed a clear expression, feeling a sense of relief in her heart.
Before she could ask again, a sudden roar of an engine broke the silence!
"Someone's coming!"
"Hide quickly!"
Lu Ren said cautiously, warning Yakumo Yukari beside him.
"Alright, alright, she's coming for you anyway."
"Young man..."
"That's enough for today, I have other things to do."
"If you encounter trouble, remember to summon me, okay?"
Yakumo Yukari smiled profoundly, and her tall, mature figure disappeared into the depths of the space rift.
As the rift closed... this legendary Sage of Youkai vanished silently from Lu Ren's sight.
As if... she had never appeared!
Almost at the same time!
A red supercar screeched to a halt at the side of the road!
Aston Martin!
With just a glance, Lu Ren recognized the sports car.
Perhaps the braking sound was too piercing, even Miko, who was walking away, turned around in fright to look.
The next moment, the car door opened.
A black-haired mature beautiful woman, dressed in a white school nurse uniform, emerged gracefully from the car, holding a form.
She looked at the photo on the form, cross-referenced it with Lu Ren, and then offered an apologetic smile.
"You must be Lu Ren."
"Sorry about that..."
"I got held up on the way."
"I'm Hiratsuka Shizuka, your host for your homestay."
"Let's get along well for the next three years."
The black-haired mature beautiful woman spoke casually, hands in her pockets.
A carefree smile bloomed on her lovely face.
Her gentle appearance and free-spirited personality were contradictory.
Creating a unique gap moe... "Nice to meet you, please take care of me..."
Lu Ren raised a hand, politely extending it towards Hiratsuka Shizuka.
"Of course, after all, I'm an adult."
"By the way, I'm also your homeroom teacher."
"I'll look after you during your school life."
Hiratsuka Shizuka added, determined to make a surprising statement.
"Then, Teacher Shizuka, please bear with me in the future."
Lu Ren smiled gently, responding politely.
"Ah...?"
"I thought... you'd look surprised."
"After all, I... am! Your homeroom teacher!"
"Living with me, don't you... feel any pressure?"
Hiratsuka Shizuka's expression became somewhat complex, and she complained to Lu Ren with a slight bitter smile.
Originally... she had intended to use her identity as a 'teacher' to establish her non-existent authority.
She hadn't expected... the young man in front of her to have such an overly calm expression!
Or rather... as expected of a student from that country, he's already so composed at such a young age!
"Never mind..."
"Let's go, come home with me."
"It's getting late, let's get some rest early today."
Hiratsuka Shizuka pointed to the sports car behind her, inviting Lu Ren with the casualness of an old man.
"Thank you."
Lu Ren responded succinctly.
He didn't ask, didn't speak, didn't think.
Without any suspicion, he followed Hiratsuka Shizuka and got into the red sports car.
Firstly.
His identity as an international student and his homestay were all arranged by the system.
Secondly.
He had a contract with Yakumo Yukari, so even if he encountered danger, he could handle it.
Furthermore.
Lu Ren was already very tired.
He just wanted to take a shower and sleep soundly in his own bedroom.
The sports car started... the engine roared again... Hiratsuka Shizuka turned the steering wheel with one hand, and with the other, handed Lu Ren a bottle of coffee.
At the corner at the end of the street, a sharp turn whisked Lu Ren away.
Half an hour later... the red sports car drove on the night streets.
Lu Ren, sitting in the passenger seat, watched the scenery outside the window.
He and Hiratsuka Shizuka maintained a peculiar balance.
That is... neither of them spoke first, given their unfamiliarity with each other.
This rare tranquility allowed Lu Ren to peacefully close his eyes.
Another half hour passed... Beep beep —!
Beep — — —!
Lu Ren, in a deep sleep, was startled awake by the piercing car horn.
"What... happened?"
Awakened, Lu Ren looked around in confusion, asking Hiratsuka Shizuka.
At this moment... the red sports car was stopped on the road... Hiratsuka Shizuka, looking displeased, was frowning and continuously honking the horn.
"Someone's been blocking the car for a long time."
"Even when I honk, she doesn't respond."
"Tsk..."
"Could it be that we've run into robbers from around here?"
Hiratsuka Shizuka clicked her tongue in annoyance, then started cracking her knuckles, making crisp sounds.
She had trained in martial arts; two or three robbers were no match for her!
"Stay in the car for now, I'll go take a look."
"If you're scared, just close your eyes."
She instructed Lu Ren while unbuckling her seatbelt.
Just as she opened the car door, preparing to step out sideways.
Lu Ren, sitting in the passenger seat, suddenly reached out his hand!
He grabbed Hiratsuka Shizuka's forearm, stopping her action!
This sudden movement startled Hiratsuka Shizuka!
But... before Hiratsuka Shizuka could ask, Lu Ren spoke first!
"Teacher... you've been talking nonsense since just now."
"There's nothing... on this road at all!"