Chapter 29: 26 Where did you go today?
The afternoon sunset was endlessly beautiful, tinting the sky red, and shining on the face of the handsome young man, whose serene, sleeping expression was intoxicating.
"Meow..."
Roast Meat sat up unsteadily, feeling something missing beneath it, and let out a meow.
Its bean-sized eyes looked around the room in a daze before they discovered a cell phone by Haruka Yuzan's hand. Waggling its tail, it walked over, eventually pressing the phone under its chubby body, yawned, and closed its eyes again.
Not long after lying down, a "dong dong dong" knocking sound came from outside the room,
Ignoring it, Roast Meat flipped over, draping its fluffy tail over its belly, and fell back asleep, mirroring the pose of the boy beside it.
"Click"
The door was gently opened, and Mrs. Onodera, who had just returned home from work, glanced into the room,
Noticed the man and cat lying on the bed asleep, and quietly backed out, closing the door securely behind her.
Haruka Yuzan didn't know how long he had slept, but when he awoke, he saw that the sky had already darkened considerably.
Having slept all afternoon, it seemed he was going to have trouble sleeping tonight.
He stretched, pushed Roast Meat to the side, and took out his phone.
The cat's body, like a mass of solid liquid, jiggled in every direction with even the slightest movement.
Glancing at his phone, it was already six in the evening. Sister Reiko, she must have returned by now, right?
His gaze shifted to the paper bag on the desk.
Stepping out of his room, he stood by the railing on the second floor, looking down to see the vast mansion empty and profound, with the dim yellow sunlight casting a gloomy atmosphere.
Two people simply couldn't fill a big villa with the warmth of life.
If only,
When he walked out of his bedroom every morning and looked down from the second floor, whether it be in the kitchen, the living room, or even the bathroom, there were always beautiful girls bustling about or playing, what a wonderful scene that would be?
Beautiful girls everywhere, no worries at all, able to earn money just by lying down...
His ultimate dream was to leave beautiful memories with different girls in every corner of the villa!
Before dinner, Haruka Yuzan handed the paper bag he was holding to Reiko Onodera.
"Sister Reiko, I bought this for you when I passed by the mall this morning; it feels perfect for you."
Reiko Onodera had just served the rice when she heard Haruka Yuzan say this.
"For me?"
Reiko Onodera appeared surprised, taking the bag and finding a piece of clothing inside.
"Yes, a nightgown I bought for you. We'll take a look later."
Haruka Yuzan pulled out a chair and sat down,
"Let's eat first, then try it on after dinner to see if it fits."
Reiko Onodera hesitated,
"Haruka, I'm already content with you letting me stay here; the nightgown can still be returned, right? You don't have to buy these things for me..."
She really did want a new nightgown, but she felt embarrassed since Haruka Yuzan was always helping her out.
Subconsciously, she wanted to refuse the gift.
Upon hearing this, Haruka Yuzan chuckled,
"It can't be returned or exchanged anymore, and it would go to waste if you don't wear it."
Reiko Onodera was taken aback, her expression troubled,
"How come?"
"Because I've already removed the tag."
With that, Reiko Onodera couldn't say much more, only putting the nightgown aside to try on later.
[Wish list completed, earned 5000 yen]
[Reiko Onodera in a cheerful mood]
Five thousand yen were transferred, and the System alerted that Mrs. Onodera's mood was still very pleasant today.
After dinner, Reiko Onodera went upstairs to change clothes.
Haruka Yuzan lay on the sofa slacking off while Roast Meat waddled down from the stairs.
He didn't know what was going on recently. Usually, his human servant was upstairs, but these past few days, every time he woke up from sleep, he had to go downstairs to find him. He really has no sense!
The poor kitty is exhausted!
"Meow...."
Roast Meat meowed and lifted his chubby, dumpling-like face, his eyes clear yet dim-witted.
His hind legs pushed slightly, his body stretched forward, and with effort... he crashed into the sofa cushion, finally falling hard onto the floor.
Seeing this, Haruka Yuzan picked up the fat cat with some resignation and tossed him aside.
The latter lay there obediently, even seeming to know the embarrassment.
Holding his phone, chatting with someone,
he reported his day's activities to Otome Mizuko - staying home all day playing games.
Miss Otome was quite satisfied with Haruka Yuzan's lazy lifestyle, thinking as long as he didn't go out, there was no chance for him to meet other girls.
"Not bad. When you return to school, I'll reward you. [Hooked finger]"
"A reward?" His interest piqued upon reading this, "What kind of reward? The kind I'm thinking of?"
"Well, what reward depends on you, doesn't it? If you agree to be my boyfriend, I can wrap myself up now and mail me over as a gift."
After reading this message, Haruka Yuzan thought for a moment and then typed back,
"Can you be wrapped up today and then break up tomorrow? [Pitiful]"
Perfect timing for just one night.
"Scram!"
"Got it!"
.....
Chatting with a normal Otome Mizuko was indeed interesting, as long as she didn't look at me with that murderous gaze.
Just boasting through the phone screen, huh?
It's not like she can carry a firewood-chopping knife and come kill me, right?
Atop a beautiful mountaintop in Chiyoda,
a huge complex of buildings lay, guarded by teams of suit-clad bodyguards with sharp eyes, vigilantly watching their surroundings through a thick wooden gate and amidst the mountain forest.
The architectural style is traditionally Japanese, with people coming and going draped in kimonos and wooden sandals, as if separated from the outside world, stepping in was like entering the last century.
At the very center of the courtyard, a girl dressed in a brilliant mandala-patterned kimono sat on a cushion.
Her beautiful face was painted with delicate makeup, and her black hair was neatly groomed.
Even in the bulky kimono, the girl's figure was perfect, and now, she was texting someone, a sweet smile on her face, like that of a love-struck maiden.
"Miss, it's time. The master is calling for you."
A maid, seemingly having received some instructions, whispered in the ear of the kimono-clad beauty.
"Hmm."
Putting away her phone, Otome Mizuko's face turned instantly cold, devoid of the springtime look she had just moments ago.
On the other side, upon receiving a message from Otome Mizuko that she had to leave for a while, Haruka Yuzan turned his attention to playing with Roast Meat,
"Buzz buzz"
Just then, his phone vibrated twice. Picking it up, Haruka Yuzan saw it was a message from Misaki Saki.