"Tap~ tap~ tap~"
The second hand of the clock on the pure white wall kept moving, and time passed minute by minute, but Hoshino Jun still hadn't let go.
At this moment, he sat on the Takayanagi Family's sofa, embracing Takayanagi Yuki's soft waist, his head resting on Takayanagi Yuki's shoulder, his nostrils filled with Mrs. Takayanagi's faint body fragrance.
Coupled with the soft, delicate body in his arms, it made Hoshino Jun, a vigorous young man, a bit overwhelmed and unable to let go.
Takayanagi Yuki, kneeling on Hoshino Jun's lap, breathed heavily, but she didn't speak.
She just gently leaned her head on Hoshino Jun's shoulder and hugged Hoshino Jun tightly, just as he wished.
Compared to one million yen and a year's worth of bento lunches made with love, a ten-minute hug really wasn't much.
What Takayanagi Yuki couldn't understand was why Hoshino Jun's final request was merely a hug.
She had clearly prepared for both possibilities.
'Perhaps Jun longs for care because he grew up without parents.'
Takayanagi Yuki tightened her embrace of Hoshino Jun; she wanted to give this poor child more love.
The only awkward thing was that now, Jun had grown up and talked back.
The orchid-like fragrance from Takayanagi Yuki's neck slowly wafted into Hoshino Jun's nose, making his heart flutter.
He thought, since Auntie Yuki didn't seem to want to push him away, he'd just hug her a little longer.
Just a little longer and I'll be fine.
Ten minutes had long passed.
After another two minutes, Takayanagi Yuki finally couldn't take it anymore.
"Jun, it's already fifteen minutes, you know."
After saying that, Takayanagi Yuki, with a flushed face, gently pushed Hoshino Jun away.
"Alright, thank you, Auntie Yuki, for today."
The area where the two were located was a narrow internal passage, where the coffee table was close to the sofa; it was fine for one person, but a bit crowded for two.
Takayanagi Yuki reached out to touch the braid over her shoulder, lowering her head as she returned to the opposite seat.
"Jun, you won't report Jo now, right?"
"Mm, Auntie, don't worry, I'm a trustworthy person."
Hoshino Jun put on his single-shoulder bag, his gaze lingering on the beautiful woman's figure for a moment.
Auntie Yuki was truly soft; even now, Hoshino Jun's chest still seemed to retain the illusion of being pressed by cotton.
This damned sensation awakened Hoshino Jun's youthful nature.
Noticing Hoshino Jun's gaze, a hint of shyness flashed in Takayanagi Yuki's eyes as she recalled being held in the arms of the handsome young Hoshino Jun, her legs unconsciously rubbing together.
"Then thank you, Jun. Don't worry, I will definitely teach Jo a good lesson to vent your anger."
"Mm!"
Hoshino Jun didn't say any polite words like "Please don't." As an enemy, he wished Takayanagi Cheng to suffer more hardships.
However, Hoshino Jun was now also looking forward to Takayanagi Cheng's next attempt to target him.
Of course, it wasn't because he was greedy for Mrs. Takayanagi's embrace.
Rather, it was to obtain more money through system rewards.
When the youthful impetuousness faded, "I should go home."
"That…"
Takayanagi Yuki was a bit hesitant, pausing for a moment before looking up at the young man's handsome face and inviting:
"Jun, your auntie has to work overtime today, so she won't be back to cook for you. Why don't you eat at my house before going back?"
"Overtime again?"
"Mm, she said she wants to earn more money."
Is it about money again?
Hoshino Jun nodded. Since his auntie was working overtime today, he was too lazy to go home and cook by himself.
He might as well stay here and sponge off Mrs. Takayanagi's cooking.
"Then I'll trouble Auntie Yuki." Hoshino Jun politely bowed slightly to Takayanagi Yuki.
The wicked customs of the island nation, constantly bowing when talking to people.
It's annoying to death.
"Don't mention it." Takayanagi Yuki placed her hands on her abdomen, returning a bow.
A glimpse of white through her collar made Hoshino Jun's eyes dazzle.
Ah!
So there was a reason why those who lived a good life had such customs.
Bowing is truly a good habit that must be promoted more.
"Jun, please sit for a while; I'll go cook right away."
She said she was going to cook, but Mrs. Takayanagi didn't go to the kitchen immediately; instead, she went to her bedroom first.
Soon, rustling sounds came from inside the bedroom.
The sound insulation of this apartment building was actually quite good, mainly because the internal space of this room was not large, and the distance was not far.
At a distance of a few meters, there was only a wooden door blocking it, so it naturally couldn't completely isolate the sounds from Takayanagi Yuki's bedroom.
The Takayanagi Family's home, like Hoshino Jun's, was a two-bedroom unit of only fifty-five square meters, with one kitchen, one bathroom, and a small living room.
The house was pitifully small.
But don't be fooled by the small size of the house.
It was also expensive.
In Tokyo, a place where every inch of land is precious, such a small house had a monthly rent of 100,000 yen, which was already considered a relatively affordable house.
If one were to go to an area closer to the bustling parts of the city, 150,000 yen might not even secure such a house.
"Click!" After about three or four minutes, the bedroom door opened again.
Takayanagi Yuki's upper body was still wearing a white T-shirt, but for some reason, she had changed from the long denim pants she was wearing to summer denim shorts, which she would usually only wear around June.
The denim shorts tightly hugged her full buttocks, and a pair of snow-white, plump, fleshy long legs were exposed from the thigh down.
Although it was just a perfectly normal outfit, when Takayanagi Yuki wore it, there was always an indescribable charm about her.
Looking at Hoshino Jun, Takayanagi Yuki's face inexplicably flushed, and as she turned to walk towards the kitchen, she asked:
"Jun, what do you want to eat?"
"Anything is fine; I'm not picky."
Hoshino Jun's words caught in his throat. He widened his eyes, his lips trembling slightly.
He noticed a glistening drop of water on the thigh of the dazzlingly white long legs beneath the neighbor's wife's graceful figure.
For a young man, this was too stimulating.
"Damn it, why is my mind full of dirty thoughts right now? That's the neighbor's wife, and my 'former good brother's' mother."
To prevent himself from turning his impulsive thoughts into reality, Hoshino Jun closed his eyes and honestly directed his thoughts to other matters.
For example, the unexpectedly activated system was well worth exploring.
Name: Hoshino Jun
Stamina: 7
Intelligence: 7
Charm: 9
Occupation: Student
Friendship: Currently, Kato Nana owes you one B-rank Friendship Debt. Please collect this person's Friendship Debt as soon as possible.
Upon successful collection, you will receive a reward.
Hmm?
Debts also have Level classification.
Why is Kato Nana's debt B-rank, while Takayanagi Yuki's is only C-rank?
Could it be that in this false accusation incident, Takayanagi Cheng was only an accomplice, and Takasaki Yusuke was the main culprit?
Thinking about it, that makes sense. How could Takayanagi Cheng have the money to falsely accuse Hoshino Jun? He was as poor as Hoshino Jun.
But why would Takasaki Yusuke falsely accuse Hoshino Jun?
Hoshino Jun had clearly never offended him.