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

(Both the male and female leads are adults, so they can drink.)

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Pitter-patter raindrops nourished the courtyard, leaving behind a trail of crystalline beads of water.

The wet bluestone path echoed with the sound of rain splashing against it, imparting a unique sense of tranquility.

At this moment, the small courtyard seemed like a dynamic ink painting, complemented by the quiet night scene, wafting with the fragrance of earth, involuntarily intoxicating one within it.

In the open-plan living room.

Several people sat around a small round table, where through the open-air corridor, one could clearly see the beautiful scene unfolding in the courtyard.

Half of the sukiyaki on the table had been eaten, the copper pot still bubbling with steam, though the ingredients inside were nearly all consumed.

A few bottles of Sapporo beer lay casually strewn on the ground.

It was unclear whether it was the atmosphere reaching its peak or everyone had things on their mind that evening.

One after another, beer bottles accumulated on the ground, and except for little Rika who couldn't drink, everyone else seemed to have had quite a bit.

Even Miss Otome, who usually kept her hands as clean as those untouched by spring water, had drunk a considerable amount.

However, compared to others, Otome Mizuko seemed more like she was in a competition with someone.

Clearly intoxicated, she insisted she was perfectly fine.

As for her opponent?

It was none other than the pristine Chiba-san!!

At this moment, the young girl's fair face had a touch of blush on it, her cool eyes reminiscent of a shrine maiden on the crescent moon, yearning for the mortal world while maintaining her chilly composure.

Her lips were tinted red, her features were delicate and lovely, set against the backdrop of the drizzling rain, it was enough to make one's heart flutter.

She possessed a beauty that transcended worldly norms.

"Couldn't someone already be unable to hold their liquor?"

Otome Mizuko, equally muddled by drink, taunted.

The young miss wore a deep V-neck nightgown that day.

The neckline revealed an expansive area of her full, fair bosom—firm and supple, tantalizing enough to make one drool.

She wore a capelet over it, her delicate, pretty cheeks slightly flushed with tipsiness, bewitching. Her bright eyes were so glossy they seemed as if they might draw strings.

With both hands wrapped around Haruka Yuzan's arm, she boldly raised her eyebrows in provocation toward Chiba Shimizu:

"If you can't handle it, I'll allow you to admit defeat."

Chiba Shimizu didn't respond verbally, showing her resolve through actions instead.

Her slender, elegant fingers grasped the stein, directly guzzling down the full mug of beer.

The cool girl at that moment seemed unusually unfettered!!

Gulp, gulp, gulp.

She downed the drink in one go, and not a hint of acceptance of defeat was visible in her lovely eyes afterward.

The competitive Miss Otome, of course, wouldn't be outdone and, ignoring everyone's attempts to stop her, picked up a mug of beer and started drinking.

Two young misses, both unbending in life!

If only one of them was present, the situation certainly wouldn't have unfolded like this.

Both young misses were people of great pride and never forsook their manners and upbringing, no matter the circumstance.

Even after becoming quite familiar with everyone, when drinking, it was always about sipping a cup lightly, getting slightly tipsy—what mattered was the atmosphere and the mood.

But by chance, Otome Mizuko and Chiba Shimizu, who saw each other as rivals, ended up drinking together.

And it was at a private family-like social gathering.

One cup for you, one for me, as the drinks were poured, the scene evolved into this.

It could only be said that both young misses... were drunk.

Of course, Haruka Yuzan didn't try to stop, as it was all in good spirits.

Besides, drinking really does bond people, and who knows, maybe after getting drunk, Otome and Chiba could resolve their misunderstandings and get back on good terms?

That would save him a lot of trouble.

"After the rain comes coolness!"

Misaki Saki, who had also had too much to drink, was wobbling with a large stein glass, looking at the gradually ceasing rain in the courtyard and laughing:

"Today is just perfect! Sister Reiko, come on! Let's have a drink!"

The Little She-Devil, in a tiny tank top, waved her glass, almost as big as her face, repeatedly inviting the already inebriated madam beside her.

"Hmm? Okay... okay...."

Unable to hold her liquor, Mrs. Onodera had already drunk too much, her exquisite face under the light showing a flush of happiness.

She picked up her glass and gently clinked it with the little one.

At the beginning of the drinking, she was the one advising.

Advising... everyone to drink less.

But as things progressed, they quickly spiraled out of her control—she herself was almost drunk.

Under the secret planning of Misaki Saki and Arisugawa Hoshina, aside from Haruka Yuzan, there wasn't a single sober person at the scene.

Including Mariko Akiyama.

The lady, who hadn't drunk for many years, had just a slightly stronger tolerance than the other beautiful young girls.

But she really couldn't withstand Arisugawa Hoshina, the Spice Girl versed in the ways of the world.

"Auntie Akiyama, let's drink too."

The little ruffian smiled, lifting a large stein glass towards Mariko Akiyama.

The latter smiled bitterly, just about to refuse, but then thought better of it, considering it might not be nice to speak downhearted words when everyone was having fun.

So, she could only pick up her glass,

"Yes, Hoshina, make sure you have fun here."

"Mm-hmm, I've been troubling Auntie these past few days."

Arisugawa Hoshina smiled and nodded her head before starting to gulp down the drink.

For a moment.

Not a single person paid attention to Haruka Yuzan!

Because they simply couldn't outdrink him! As the person with the best alcohol tolerance at the party, no one would choose to challenge him and suffer for it.

This resulted in...

He could only sit with Rika Onodera.

"Brother Haruka, I, I'd like to propose a toast to you."

The young girl held her juice with both hands, saying cutely.

Her big eyes blinked, looking clear and innocent.

"Sure."

Haruka Yuzan affectionately patted her little head, smiling and saying:

"Little Rika should grow up fast, and be happy every single day."

"Mm-hmm!"

Rika Onodera giggled with a hee-hee.

After three rounds of drinks, the moon rose high in the sky.

The dark clouds in the sky had completely dispersed, and the bright moonlight was finally exposed.