Tokyo landlord: why is the panties of the lady next door in my house?!-Chapter 528 - 343: The Worries of the Little Delinquent Girl

On a summer afternoon, the sky was a dazzling blue, and as clear as could be—when you looked up, all you could see were a few white clouds scattered above.

The fierce sunlight pierced through the clouds, mercilessly beating down on people's skin.

Cicadas perched atop trees, calling ceaselessly in their distinctive "chirp chirp chirp."

The mood of the people on the street soured in tandem with the unrelenting heat.

A group walked ahead; given that the café was located on the edge of the neighborhood, Haruka Yuzan and company decided to walk home after handing over the café's affairs to Yaguchi Risa.

Mrs. Harada Yukie had woken up an hour earlier and left on her own.

She had originally planned to have a meal with Haruka Yuzan, but upon hearing that he was dining with Chiba Seiryo, she decisively made herself scarce.

Madame's exact words were,

"That young lady from the Chiba Family is not so easy to get along with, always so icy. Mr. Haruka, you must be cautious—such cold-hearted people are often very petty."

Though Heisuke Yonchu's family was affluent, it paled in comparison to the Chiba Family.

The two families did have business dealings, but Mrs. Harada Yukie had never been involved; she had only heard about it, so she thought to give Haruka Yuzan a heads up.

"Don't worry, Sister Yukixi. My relationship with the Chiba Family is quite good."

Haruka Yuzan said with a smile.

Indeed, it was quite good—he was even looking to add the Chiba Family's second young lady to his harem...

"Just trust your own judgment; I'll be taking off then. Oh, and Heisuke said to drop by when you're free."

After giving her advice, Mrs. Harada Yukie left by herself in her car...

Nearing noon.

The café was almost always open during the day, with the young staff rotating breaks for meals.

However, at noon, most people went out for lunch, and the café entered its slowest period of the day.

The sweltering summer day.

The group headed towards the heart of the neighborhood.

"Hoshina, maybe you could get your mother to work at the café too..."

At that moment, Reiko Onodera quietly posed the question.

She had already discussed this with Haruka and Shimizu beforehand, with both suggesting that the lady make the decision herself.

Previously at dinner, they had talked about Madame Arisugawa working rotating shifts day and night in two supermarkets to help with the household expenses.

Having gone through similar hardships, Reiko Onodera was well aware of the struggle.

"We're short-handed at the café right now, and I think Sister Miko could come work here. The pay is better, and the working environment is relatively more relaxed..."

"This way you and your mother can always be together... If it's convenient, please think it over, because I remember Sister Miko lives not too far from here..."

Reiko Onodera had thought everything through, considering every detail for the little delinquent girl.

Now... it was time to ask the person herself.

But Reiko Onodera felt sure that Hoshina would agree, after all, it was an offer with only benefits and no downsides...

"No, thanks."

Yet, a flash of complexity crossed Hoshina's eyes, and in the end, she shook her head.

"Eh?"

Reiko Onodera was taken aback, not expecting the small delinquent girl to refuse.

"Anyway, thank you for your kind offer, Sister Reiko, but... there are some special circumstances, so better not."

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Hoshina let out a light sigh.

"Is that so?"

Reiko Onodera felt a bit helpless. She wanted to persuade her further, but the small delinquent girl showed no signs of changing her mind.

Reluctantly, Reiko Onodera couldn't say much more.

Haruka Yuzan watched this scene unfold, a thoughtful expression flickering in his eyes.

Hoshina did not speak again, her delicate and pretty face as proud as a swan, always possessing her own judgment deep down.

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"Hoshina, if there's anything going on, you must tell me."

Just then, Haruka Yuzan suddenly spoke up.

Hoshina looked up at him, a spark of light flashed in her beautiful eyes, but that quickly faded.

Seeing this, Haruka Yuzan didn't push any further.

Inside, he harbored some suspicions.

"Hopefully it's not what I am thinking..."

...

The group soon arrived at the villa entrance.

From a distance, a city beauty in a black and white uniform stood at the entrance.

Even on a sweltering summer day, her exquisitely pretty face still wore a calm smile.

Reiko Onodera hurried forward to greet her upon seeing this.

"Miss Hanai, it's so hot outside, why don't you come in..."

Mrs. Hanai Ishishū had met her several times before; they were naturally acquainted, knowing she was Miss Shimizu's subordinate. To see a guest standing at the villa's entrance, Reiko Onodera naturally felt somewhat anxious.

Miss Hanai Ishishū, however, smiled nonchalantly, "It's okay, I'm waiting for you here."

As a qualified professional butler, the training she received from childhood told her that her demeanor often represented the Chiba Family's face in the presence of esteemed guests.

Mainly... she really didn't want to stay with those two young mistresses; it was too torturous.

Even she could hardly bear the atmosphere of the battlefield.

Neither one was someone she could afford to provoke; both were her masters.

This was different from the business world; although those company presidents were also dignified, she ultimately represented the Chiba Family, and wherever she went, she wouldn't feel too uncomfortable.

But...

It was a long story, and the hardships could only be swallowed by herself.

Fortunately, Mr. Haruka had arrived, though he was a little late, but being able to get some fresh air outside was also an excellent choice.

First, Hanai Ishishū greeted Arisugawa Hoshina, then turned to Haruka Yuzan and said,

"Mr. Haruka, the young ladies are inside, let's hurry in."

"Okay."

Haruka Yuzan nodded, he was curious about what brought Chiba Seiryo here today to invite them for a meal.

"Sister Ishishū, do you know what Chiba Seiryo is here for?"

"The elder Miss just wanted to have a meal with Miss Shimizu, but couldn't find an excuse, so she came over."

Hanai Ishishū smiled helplessly.

"Sorry for the disturbance."

This was addressed to Reiko Onodera and Arisugawa Hoshina.

"It's alright; besides, I can meet Miss Shimizu's family."

Reiko Onodera smiled warmly, the gentle lady was never afraid of being disturbed by others; she would just feel blessed.

On the other hand, Arisugawa Hoshina seemed a bit distracted.

It seemed that ever since Yoshiko Ishihara stayed at the villa for a night, the little delinquent girl had been a bit off these past few days.

Haruka Yuzan gave her a deep look, thought for a moment, and took out his phone while opening the door, sending a message to Otome Mizuko.

"Yumeko, are you there?"

He didn't get a reply right away, so Haruka Yuzan shrugged and put the phone back in his pocket.

...

As they entered the villa, they immediately saw the two young mistresses sitting on the couch.

The same expression, the same cold demeanor, and even their appearances were somewhat similar.

"Good afternoon, Chiba-san."

Haruka Yuzan habitually greeted Chiba Shimizu.

But because of the issue with the greeting, both young mistresses looked up at him.

"Uh..."

Haruka Yuzan was momentarily surprised, then reacted, "Good afternoon, Shimizu-san, Seiryo-san..."

The two young mistresses then turned their gazes away, focusing their attention back on what was in front of them.

"The chef is preparing lunch now; please be patient."

Hanai Ishishū said softly from the side.

There was no sound from the kitchen; it seemed that the chefs were busy working in the Chiba Family's estate.

The food prepared on the spot was more delicious, as it could become less fresh during transportation.

On any regular day, Chiba Seiryo would surely be picky, and under normal circumstances, she would definitely want to use the villa's kitchen.

But Chiba Shimizu wouldn't allow it.

She rejected the suggestion outright.

The young lady didn't want others using the kitchen in the villa...

"Aunt Akiyama is out dining with Miko and Rika, so it's just the three of us."

Haruka Yuzan sat beside the young lady, speaking softly.

(The next chapter will be in the evening.)