In Tokyo: They are heavily dependent on me

Chapter 6. The Young Lady's Other Side

The period from 12 noon to 2 pm is the peak time for pedestrian traffic.

Hoshino Kaoru and her sister were so busy in the kitchen that they didn't even have time to eat lunch.

The lunch rush lasted until 2 p.m., after which the number of customers gradually decreased.

"Brother, how long will Mizukami stay with us?"

Rin was washing the dishes piled up in the sink when she heard her words. Kaoru, who was chopping vegetables, stopped what she was doing.

He hadn't seriously thought about how long his classmate on the water would stay here.

"I don't know yet."

Upon hearing his reply, Rin's cheeks immediately puffed up, and she spoke in a complaining tone.

"Does my brother completely disregard me now? He brought another woman back without my permission... I'm not happy."

Seeing that her younger sister was angry, Kaoru immediately came to her and reached out her right hand to gently stroke her almost black brown hair.

Rin, a girl her age, should be able to enjoy her youth freely with her friends on campus.

However, she chose to give up her studies and work at a ramen shop.

So young yet so sensible, Xun always felt sorry for this younger sister who was not related to him by blood.

"Don't be upset. In my heart, Rin will always be number one."

Hearing her brother say this, Rin looked up and asked hesitantly, "Really?"

"Really, I wouldn't lie to Rin!"

As she spoke, Xun continued to rub her hair.

Rin enjoyed being treated like this by her brother, closing her eyes and showing an expression of enjoyment... Right now, she reminds people of a kitten that is actively exposing its belly to its owner in order to be petted.

So cute... Seeing this scene made Kaoru's heart beat faster.

"Alright, brother, go call Mizukami-senpai, I need to make lunch."

After enjoying the caresses for a while, Rin said something.

Xun pinched her cheek, walked out of the kitchen, and went up the stairs to the second floor.

As he arrived at his room, a pleasant citrus scent filled the air. He pushed open the door and looked at the neatly arranged room with some surprise.

He knew that all of this was the young lady's doing.

So, even that sharp-tongued young lady has this side to her.

"Because Hoshino-san's room was a bit messy, I took the initiative to clean it."

Orina Mizukami was wearing an apron, looking like a responsible housewife, and was cleaning the bedroom very carefully.

When Hoshino Kaoru appeared at the door, she seemed to be showing off her spoils, displaying the exceptionally clean bedroom behind her.

"Thank you. Also, lunch is ready."

"Did Hoshino-kun make this?"

"No, it was Rin who did it."

"Is that so? I understand..."

Disappointment flashed in Minami's eyes for less than a second, but that reaction did not appear on her face.

She took off her apron, and the two went downstairs and sat down at the dining table.

Lunch consisted of shredded pork with green peppers, served with tofu miso soup—a very simple meal.

After saying "I'm starting," Mizukami stretched out his chopsticks, picked up a green pepper and pork, and put them into his mouth.

Chewing and swallowing.

The rich layers of Chinese cuisine instantly fill the entire mouth, with tender green peppers paired with stir-fried pork that is sweet and slightly spicy.

Although the taste was slightly better than the Mapo Tofu Ramen she had last night, she liked it very much; it was a dish she had never tried before.

So delicious...

If her servants could cook such delicious food for her every day, she might not have chosen to run away from home.

"Mizukami-kun, when are you planning to go back?"

At that moment, Hoshino Kaoru, who was sitting opposite, made a comment.

Shui Shang frowned, clearly deep in thought.

After a few seconds, she swallowed the food in her mouth and gently shook her head.

"I don't know... I had a big fight with my father, and I don't want to go back."

"But if you stay outside, you will be in danger, and you may even be kidnapped."

Hoshino Kaoru tries to make her face reality.

A flower like her, who has always lived in a greenhouse, is simply unable to adapt to the harsh environment outside.

In the end, the only choice left for her was to become a god-given girl and eke out a living by selling her body.

Seeing her silently lower her head, Hoshino Kaoru sighed.

Girls of this age are usually like this, rebellious like her.

In contemporary Japanese society, this is a perfectly normal phenomenon.

Once she truly experiences the cruelty of the outside world, she'll probably understand the beauty of home.

......

After finishing lunch, Kaoru lay down on the bed, which smelled of the same citrus scent as the young lady.

Looking at the light-colored ceiling above him, he skillfully used his mind to open the transparent window.

[Currently held items]

[Universal Learning Card x3]

[Effect: Increases learning efficiency to 1000% in all currently known fields of human knowledge, including but not limited to musicology, linguistics, physics, mathematics, and sports science.]

[You can customize the usage time; it will expire if the accumulated usage time exceeds 8 hours.]

......

[Fighting Master x1]

[Effect: Your physical fitness will reach the top level of humans in a short period of time. During this period, adrenaline will be continuously secreted. The effect lasts for 30 minutes.]

They are all props that are not needed.

If you encounter a serial killer, a martial arts master could be of some use.

However, the prerequisite for doing this is finding that guy.

He clicked on the 'System Shop'.

Within a month of acquiring the system, he assisted several beautiful girls, earning many points by using his outstanding appearance and gentle voice.

You need points to buy items.

Hoshino Kaoru opened the shop, which was filled with a dazzling array of items, and scanned the items one by one with his eyes.

[Charming Smile]

[Effect: Your smile will make you stand out among women. When you smile, your lips, your eyes, and the way your gaze lingers on them will leave an indelible mark on their memories. They will remember you forever because of your smile.]

[Permanently effective (can be turned off or on freely)]

Points required for purchase: 1500 points

Points held: 5500 points

"Hmm? A new item? I've never seen it before?"

After hesitating for a moment, Xun finally decided to buy it.

His smile was already irresistible to any girl, and with this skill, he would be even more perfect. At that point, he would be absolutely confident that winning the heart of any girl would be a piece of cake.

After purchasing "Charming Smile," he turned to the next page.

[Criminal Incident Record]

[Effect: You will be able to foresee all crimes that occur within a three-kilometer radius of you, thirty minutes in advance.]

[Number of times effective: 2]

Points required for purchase: 1000

We're currently at a stalemate, and there's no other way to change the situation if we want to complete the task assigned to us by Mizukami-san.

This is the only way to change the current situation.

Purchase successful

You currently have 3000 points.

......

[Announcement: Criminal record is now active; remaining activation count is '1']

In fifteen minutes, an incident of violence against a young girl will occur.