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

"Hmm....."

"Hmm...."

"Hmm...."

"Can you stop pacing around me? It's annoying, like a little fly buzzing around, it's loud."

By the wooden corridor, Haruka Yuzan lay on a wicker chair, looking somewhat speechless at the blonde little girl spinning around beside him.

"Oh, come on, I'm here on a mission."

Misaki Saki waved her hands, and thinking about the great responsibility and mission bestowed upon her, the little gal became unusually excited.

"Taking good care of you today is my top priority!!!"

"Sister Reiko and Auntie Akiyama have gone out, little Rika is doing laundry, Yumeko is having a meeting in her room, Shimizu is reading, Hoshina is tidying up in the kitchen, and the grand task of looking after you naturally falls onto me!!!"

Misaki Saki said this, becoming exceptionally excited and happy!!

"It seems like you're the only one who's actually free."@@novelbin@@

Haruka Yuzan replied somewhat speechlessly.

Just as the little one had said, it seemed like everyone had their own things to do this morning.

Miss Otome had intended to have Haruka Yuzan join the meeting, but compared to being cooped up in that small room listening to their boring recollections,

Haruka Yuzan preferred to lie on the wicker chair, bask in the sun, and live his carefree little life.

With nothing better to do, Misaki Saki was "dispatched" by the miss to take care of the "crippled" him.

To Otome Mizuko, a little girl like Misaki Saki probably didn't pose much of a threat to her.

But... was that really the case?

"Hehehehe!"

Misaki Saki chuckled, standing beside Haruka Yuzan with an expression that said she had seen through everything:

"Hey, little Haruka, how's your relationship with Shimizu progressing?"

As he looked into those wise eyes, Haruka Yuzan just felt speechless. What on earth was this silly girl thinking?

"Don't think too much about it, there's nothing between me and Chiba."

At least not any substantial relationship had occurred yet, Haruka Yuzan added in his mind.

"Hmph!!" Misaki Saki pouted, her little face seeming quite dissatisfied.

"Is it really so, little Haruka?!"

"It really is."

Haruka Yuzan pushed the little one aside.

At that moment, the pretty girl came out of the room, and upon looking up to see her, Misaki Saki's big watery eyes revealed a glint of joy:

"Eh? It's little Shimizu!!"

The "wise" and "sleazy" little person had now swapped for an innocent and simple expression.

Chiba Shimizu nodded and then walked over to the boy's side, whispering:

"Misaki, you should rest. I'll watch over Haruka."

The girl's voice was very cool, but it was possible to detect a hint of kindness within.

Misaki Saki glanced at Haruka lying on the rocking chair and then at the miss standing in front of her.

Her big eyes couldn't help but spin around.

"Is that really okay? Maybe I should stay here," the little one said with an innocent look.

Haruka Yuzan was sure this kid was up to no good.

But Chiba Shimizu just shook her head and softly added:

"Rika has just finished her homework and wanted me to find you, she's looking to play games."

"Games?!"

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Misaki Saki caught the keyword and instantly tossed Haruka Yuzan to the back of her mind, her pure and lovely face brimming with joy.

"Little Shimizu, does little Rika want to play games with me?"

"Yes."

Chiba Shimizu nodded, her calm face showing no ripples.

"Then I'll leave little Haruka to you!!"

Upon hearing the words, Misaki Saki felt joy in her heart and left a message before dashing into the house.

"This kid."

Seeing that hurried figure, Haruka Yuzan let out a helpless sigh.

Meanwhile, the girl squatted down and took a seat on a little stool next to the boy.

Her beautiful eyes gazed into the courtyard, seemingly lost in thought.

Haruka Yuzan enjoyed the peace and lay on the wicker chair, swaying it back and forth.

The scene was serene and peaceful.

All of a sudden... The boy, who was ready to slip into sleep very leisurely, seemed to sense something and looked at the girl beside him, becoming somewhat hesitant to speak.

"If you have something to say, just say it."

Chiba Shimizu didn't turn her head, speaking directly and coolly.

"Never mind..."

Haruka Yuzan hesitated for a moment and, after a long thought, decided to hold back.

Chiba Shimizu then seemed somewhat puzzled, frowning slightly.

"What is it that you want to say?"

"No, nothing."

Another moment of silence.

But such things are truly difficult for a boy to endure.

"Um... Chiba-san, would you mind accompanying me to the bathroom?"

"........"