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

"Um, Sister Reiko has already told me," Chiba Shimizu nodded.

The girl was dressed in simple shorts and a short-sleeved shirt, her delicate, slender legs bare, displaying curves so graceful they seemed sculpted by the divine.

The sight was heart-stirring, and one couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration emanating from deep within.

After Reiko Onodera greeted Chiba Seiryo, she led Arisugawa Hoshina into the kitchen.

Given that guests had arrived, it was natural not to keep them waiting.

The lady of the house brewed a lemon tea for everyone.

The icy refreshment, tinged with a touch of sourness, was indeed thirst-quenching on this scorching summer day.

"Ishishu, have a glass as well to cool down," Reiko Onodera handed over a glass filled with lemon tea.

"Thank you, Sister Reiko," Hanai Ishishu accepted it, somewhat overwhelmed, and quickly thanked Reiko Onodera.

Chiba Seiryo glanced at the tea in front of her; she had considered refusing, but then she looked at Chiba Shimizu.

The girl, cold in demeanor but polite after thanking Reiko Onodera, slightly parted her red lips and gently sipped the tea.

Seeing this, Chiba Seiryo no longer hesitated and drank from the rim of her glass.

Haruka Yuzan felt somewhat surprised; he had thought the young lady would refuse, knowing that even for watching movies she would insist on a private viewing.

Such an aloof and distinguished person can find it hard to accept things considered normal by others.

"It seems you've really changed for Shimizu's sake, Seiryo, trying to leave a good impression," he thought inwardly.

In the living room, everyone was busy with their own tasks.

But the scene was inexplicably peculiar...

Some were engrossed in their smartphones, some working on laptops, others tending to garden bloom, and a few lost in the pages of books...

As her fingers traced the pages of her book, Chiba Shimizu fell silent for a while then softly asked:

"Sister Reiko, have you found a school for Rika yet?"

"Eh?"

Reiko Onodera blinked in surprise, not expecting Shimizu to ask such a question; however, she instinctively shook her head, "Not yet."

"Well, I'll ask around for you another day," Shimizu replied softly, then returned her gaze to her book, her eyes remaining calm and undisturbed.

The conversation was somewhat puzzling.

On the other side of the sofa, Chiba Seiryo's eyebrows twitched.

Did Shimizu need help finding a school after leaving the Chiba Family? Where else could she go?

If... Seiryo stepped in to help, wouldn't she earn appreciation?

Then she could return directly to the Chiba Family, right by Seiryo's side!

With that thought, Seiryo paused her work and sent a message to Hanai Ishishu.

The latter, after seeing the message, excused himself and left.

Haruka Yuzan observed the scene, guessing the young lady's motives, exploiting her own sister.

Oh, Chiba-san, how you've changed! You're no longer the pure-hearted, invincible beauty you once were.

Seemingly noticing Haruka Yuzan's gaze, Chiba Shimizu turned her head and locked eyes with him. Her expression was still cold, but Haruka Yuzan discerned a different significance in her gaze.

Foolish brother!

...

About twenty minutes later.

A line of black Hondas appeared on the streets of the neighborhood.

A group of girls dressed as maids disembarked, each pair of fair hands carrying various types of trays.

The silver trays were steaming with heat, and the pretty young maids wasted no time knocking on the villa's door.

The door was answered by a gracefully beautiful woman.

Both parties were slightly surprised upon meeting.

"Sister Reiko, these are maids from the Chiba Family, here to deliver lunch," Hanai Ishishu quickly explained.

The maids lined up at the entrance, their youthful, beautiful legs bare, their fair skin gleaming in the sunlight, stirring the heart.

"Ah? I see, please come in then, it's too hot outside," Reiko Onodera said, taken aback, then stepped aside to invite everyone in, while Hanai Ishishu smiled silently:

"Come in, this is Sister Reiko, a friend of Mr. Haruka's..."

"Nice to meet you, Miss Reiko!" The maids greeted in unison, then one by one entered the villa.

Sashimi, Yamayaki cuisine, Kaiseki cuisine, tricolor fry (crab, fish, chicken), and minced sturgeon...

The exquisite dishes were served with all the grandeur of a state banquet.

The flavors and aromas were remarkable.

Pleasure swelled taste buds as they savored each bite.

After setting the plates on the table, the maids quietly withdrew, leaving the dining room to the guests.

"It smells wonderful, the taste must be excellent," Reiko Onodera commented with a smile, sensing a slight awkwardness in the atmosphere and trying to ease it.

"The chefs of the Chiba Family have experience in preparing state banquets," Chiba Seiryo suddenly remarked.

"What state banquet, it's still just a meal," Chiba Shimizu murmured indifferently as she picked up a piece of sturgeon crisps with her chopsticks.

And so, Haruka Yuzan found himself flanked by the two young ladies.

One on each side, like two gentle breezes.

Yet...not only were Shimizu and Seiryo similar in looks and demeanor, even their slender legs seemed somewhat alike.

Haruka Yuzan, for a moment, found it hard to differentiate between them.

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As they ate their meal,

suddenly Haruka Yuzan felt a small hand stealthily approach his thigh...