Tokyo landlord: why is the panties of the lady next door in my house?!

"Alrighty!" chirped the little girl from the sofa, her sweet response reminiscent of an innocent, romantic young lady.

As madam hustled into the kitchen,

Misaki Saki turned her gaze to the two standing by the door, ready to leave for school.

They wore Western-style aristocratic school uniforms, looking for all the world like the male and female protagonists stepping right out of a manga,

"If you're okay, then we'll be heading out," Haruka Yuzan said with a hint of helplessness, ignoring the girl's teasing expression.

"Mm, Haruka, make sure you study hard at school, okay?"

Feeling as if she'd undergone a transformation, the young girl even began doling out advice.

Chiba Shimizu, who had been quietly standing aside, nodded towards Misaki Saki and walked out.

.....

Haruka Yuzan's mind replayed the morning's scene,

and he couldn't shake a peculiar feeling, but he still replied to the girl,

"Misaki is like that, usually ditzy and clumsy, things like twisting her ankle when she gets up are pretty normal for her."

The young lady's questions reminded Haruka Yuzan of "Chiba Shimizu's Secret" he had learnt before,

one part of which was, he vaguely sensed that his relationship with Misaki was not ordinary, a bit too obvious perhaps?

With that thought,

Haruka Yuzan added another line to the note on his own initiative,

"Chiba-san, have you had any dreams about me lately?"

After checking it several times, Haruka Yuzan then prodded the girl's back with his finger.

But instead of the smooth sensation he expected, there was something hard, like the shape of a strap. Familiar with little straps, he even subconsciously hooked it with his finger,

and through the white shirt, he could still feel the strap snap against the girl's skin.

Oh no....

When he came to his senses, Haruka Yuzan couldn't even begin to imagine the young lady's expression at that moment,

how dare he fondle the untouchable Gao Ling Zhi Hua in class??

Looking up, the girl showed no reaction. After a long wait, her little hand finally reached over, and Haruka Yuzan quickly handed over the note.

Her pristine hand didn't check the note immediately after receiving it; instead, she clenched it in her palm and touched her own cheek with the back of her hand.

In the moment when Chiba Shimizu glanced over slightly, Haruka Yuzan thought he saw a faint blush.

...

Without receiving another reply, Haruka Yuzan was able to focus and finish the math class, feeling like his brain was considerably more filled,

"Haruka, save me!"

As soon as class ended, Heisuke Yonchu came running, clutching the boy's arm and begging for help.

The guy's voice was loud, and since Haruka was already the center of attention in the class, all eyes suddenly turned their way.

However, people were used to Heisuke's antics, as he was a typical teenager with a dramatic flair,

"Keep it down."

"Aww man, it's really urgent this time!" Heisuke Yonchu said, not caring about the others' stares, standing beside Haruka and whispering.

"What's the matter?" Haruka Yuzan glanced at the delicate silhouette across from him, hesitated but still asked,

If this guy brought up something about a prized collection or a great teacher again, Haruka would put a stop to it immediately.

God knows how long he'd be teased by the young lady if she heard something like that?

Damn, why don't I have something on her!!!

Though it might veer towards adult themes, Haruka Yuzan was more interested in experiencing the feeling of overpowering the haughty young lady beneath him!

"It's like this, my aunt said she insists on you coming over for dinner today," Heisuke Yonchu whispered, his words tinged with a touch of resentment, "I don't even know if I'm really her nephew anymore, she said if you don't come, I don't need to come home tonight either?"

Combining this with his pitiful life of the past decade, the usually optimistic teenager couldn't help but show a hint of sorrow.

"But... I have something to do today...."

After thinking it over, Haruka Yuzan still waved his hand in refusal, "I really can't today, I genuinely have something to do."

Although he was also willing to join Mrs. Harada for dinner... After school, he had to go with the class president to look at decoration companies, and somehow, with Heisuke around, things always felt a bit off.....

"Ah?" Upon hearing his friend's refusal, Heisuke Yonchu revealed an expression like he was on the verge of tears but didn't press the matter further, "Well, then I suppose I'll have to wander the streets alone tonight."

"You don't have to go to Aunt Harada's, why don't you just go back to your own place?"

"Well... my aunt is at my house...."

"So..."

"Yeah, that's right....."

"I feel sorry for you, but actually... you might get picked up while wandering the streets tonight! Maybe you'll encounter a beautiful love story."

"Haruka, are you talking about the Hokkaido War God?"

"Anyway, you've got nothing to lose. What's there to fear? Manly feats like a 'hundred-person slash' can still be achieved...."

"No, I am a staunch believer in pure love! Pure love is invincible!! My heart is solely set on Mishima-san!"

"But a few months ago, you didn't say that, Heisuke....."

"That's because..."

...

After school in the afternoon,

The bright sunshine felt pleasantly warm on the skin, and students were grouped together, making their way to the club activity building.

Voices calling out "Junior," "Senior," and "Please take care of me" were unending,

Everyone's faces were beaming with joyous smiles, seemingly looking forward to the club activities about to start, with a surge of passionate excitement rushing to their hearts.

Such enviable youth,

As a veteran member of the Homecoming Department, Haruka Yuzan could only watch enviously.

Unlike himself... he could only accompany Miss Chiba after school.

Glancing at the lovely figure walking ahead of him, the white blouse, the pleated skirt whose corner was lifted by a breeze, revealing the slender legs beneath, enticingly wrapped in a layer of seductive stockings,

a heart-fluttering beauty.....

The two of them walked in sync, silently, not speaking, with one ahead and the other following behind.

Actually, Haruka Yuzan sometimes preferred to hand over the initiative to the other party, contentedly admiring from below.

The renovation company they were visiting today was in Shibuya, and it wasn't until they reached the train station with Miss Chiba that Haruka Yuzan reluctantly stood beside the beautiful girl, those cool eyes, that cool face, still the same familiar her.

"This company is one I've chosen after considerable comparisons and planning. When we get there, they will explain the details to us, and if you find it unsuitable, I have other options ready."

When it came to serious matters, Chiba Shimizu transformed once again into a rigorously self-disciplined little secretary, her fair countenance bearing a touch of earnest cuteness.

"Chiba-san, you can review it on your own, I don't have any objections," Haruka Yuzan said with a smile, feeling quite confident in the young lady's capabilities.

It seemed she had anticipated he would say this, and Chiba Shimizu continued to discuss the background and design of the company.

Not long afterwards, the train arrived.

At this time of day, the train wasn't very crowded, but there were no free seats. Considering this might be Miss Chiba's first train ride, Haruka Yuzan pulled the young girl thoughtfully towards the corner of the train car.

It was a bit strange, but with her hand being pulled by the boy, Chiba Shimizu didn't have much room to think, as if her brain had gone into standby mode for a moment.

By the time she came back to her senses, the train had started moving, and she found herself cornered by the wall.

"You....."

Before she could say anything, Haruka Yuzan interrupted her,

"The next station of this train is the subway exit, and there will be a lot of people boarding. You stay in this corner, and I will stand in front of you....." Your next read awaits at empire

The boy said softly, his sunny smile always comforting, with deep eyes that seemed to see only her...

For a moment, Chiba Shimizu unconsciously averted her gaze.