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

Dusk gazed down upon the whole of Kanagawa, like a golden crescent fallen from the skies, kissing the countryside.

Smoke gently rose from the village, accompanied by the occasional bark of a Shiba Inu and the cry of cicadas, as if it were a distant, hazy dream.

A black Bentley pulled up at the entrance of the village.

The little secretary stepped out of the car with curiosity,

"Miss, are you going to stay here tonight?"

"Hmm, you all can go back directly,"

lacing her arm through Haruka Yuzan's, Otome Mizuko waved her hand nonchalantly,

"As long as Haruka is here to protect me, I don't need you all."

"But..."

The little secretary wanted to say more, but her charge had already begun walking toward the village, her arm linked with the young man's.

"Let's go, Haruka, these past few days I've missed you so much...."

Otome Mizuko's tender voice faded into the distance, and watching the departing trio, the little secretary let out a helpless sigh.

Every time the young mistress saw Haruka Yuzan, she would lose her usual rationality and intelligence, becoming especially impulsive.

How could she possibly allow the young mistress to stay alone in this secluded village?

If something unexpected occurred, they were likely to all end up sinking into Tokyo Bay together.

With no other choice since the young mistress wasn't concerned, it fell upon her, the little secretary, to make arrangements.

A single phone call summoned twenty or so bodyguards, who were arranged to take turns guarding all around the western side of the village, alert for any potential dangers.

And she herself didn't return to the already prepared villa.

She began to work directly from inside the Bentley.

.......

The tranquil village, under the twilight, appeared especially beautiful, its houses outlined sharply against the evening sky.

In the small courtyard.

Faced with the simple, rustic yard, the young mistress showed not a hint of impatience. Instead, all her attention was on Haruka Yuzan.

"Haruka, are we staying here tonight?"

"Yes."

Haruka Yuzan nodded.

"If you're not comfortable here, we can go back to the city center and stay at your mansion."

Chiba Shimizu interjected coldly.

"I think that's what you want!"

Otome Mizuko retorted with a snort and then tried to pull Haruka Yuzan by the arm further inside.

Along the winding path, a small wooden hut glowed with soft light, and from time to time, joyous laughter could be heard from within.

Before even entering, they saw a beautiful woman in a deep blue, generously cut dress squatting at the door washing clothes.

Otome Mizuko narrowed her eyes, scanning the beautiful woman before turning her gaze towards Haruka Yuzan.

"Cough, cough, that's Sister Reiko's mother, Yumeko. Don't get any funny ideas,"

Haruka Yuzan quickly explained.

The stir in the courtyard also drew the lady's attention. As she looked up, she saw the three visitors.

Her eyes, like limpid springs, first glanced at Haruka Yuzan, then swiftly moved to the young mistress standing beside him.

With black hair cascading over her shoulders and a figure shown to advantage by her long dress, she looked exceptionally pure and enticing. Her delicate features, beautiful eyes, and the noble aura that set her apart from the surroundings seemed strikingly out of place.

What caught the lady's attention wasn't her beauty, but... the intimacy with Haruka Yuzan, as if they were a couple...

Could it be that the young man had brought back such a beautiful girl on a simple trip out?

And apparently, their relationship seemed quite special...

"Auntie Akiyama, this is Otome Mizuko,"

Haruka Yuzan introduced them to each other:

"Yumeko, Auntie Akiyama is Sister Reiko's mother."

Chiba Shimizu nodded towards the lady as well, considering this a proper greeting.

"Hmm, hello."

Otome Yumeko replied quite coldly, something a young lady of her status would not do unless it was necessary, but with Haruka present today, she didn't want to cause any embarrassment.

"Uh, hello."

Faced with the distinguished young beauty, Mariko Akiyama also became a bit nervous.

She wiped her wet hands on the hem of her skirt, suddenly at a loss for words.

"Haruka, come in quickly, take a bath, it's getting late."

"Yes, okay."

Haruka Yuzan nodded, then led the two beautiful girls up the steps and into the house.

Watching the three figures leave, Mariko Akiyama sighed helplessly. Perhaps Reiko's burden was indeed too much?

"Yumeko-chan, you're here too?!"

Entering the living room, Misaki Saki, who had been playing games on the couch all afternoon, couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

The young girl's tender and clear voice startled Reiko Onodera and Arisugawa Hoshina, who were busy with something in the bedroom.

They came out of the room, both wearing looks of mild surprise.

"Yumeko, you came too?"

Reiko Onodera asked with some concern,

"Are you hungry? Do you want me to make you something to eat?"

Since she had received news that afternoon that Haruka Yuzan and Chiba Shimizu would not be coming home for dinner, those at home had already finished their evening meal early.

When she saw the young lady, although somewhat astonished, she still inquired with first concern.

"Hmm, I just got to Kanagawa today, I'm not hungry."

Otome Yumeko actually had a fairly positive impression of these potentially dangerous individuals.

While nodding in greeting, her gaze couldn't help but fall on the little person sitting next to Misaki Saki, who bore some resemblance to Reiko Onodera.

The latter became visibly scared upon noticing her gaze.

"Yumeko, don't scare the little one."

Haruka Yuzan said somewhat helplessly, "Little Rika is Sister Reiko's daughter."

"You, you, hello, pretty big sister,"

Rika Onodera stood up quickly when her name was mentioned, introducing herself with nervous excitement:

"I, my name is Rika Onodera."

In the eyes of the little girl, the other party was as intimidating as her homeroom teacher.

Otome Yumeko smiled and shook her head:

"It's alright, you don't need to be nervous."

After all, Haruka liked children, so she certainly couldn't show any dislike for them.

"Yumeko, please sit down, you must be tired after a long day. Would you like some fruit?"

Reiko Onodera invited everyone to sit, while Arisugawa Hoshina sat next to Chiba Shimizu with a complicated expression on her face.

The delicate young girl had not spoken a single word since she got home, as if she were troubled by something.

As evening arrived, each of the beautiful girls had their own thoughts about the young lady's arrival.

But... now, they were faced with another issue.

That was the allocation of rooms.

There was no help for it, after discussing for a while, they could only ask Misaki Saki to stay with Reiko and her two children in their room.
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And Haruka Yuzan....

On the left was Chiba Shimizu, on the right, Otome Yumeko.