It was sunset when Ryuichi arrived at his apartment. It was no exaggeration to say that this was the place where he felt most at home. However, today, there was a slightly different scene than usual.
So this is the apartment you live in, huh.
Shizuna curiously looked around the building while Ryuichi heaved a heavy sigh.
In the end, Shizuna followed Ryuichi all the way to his home. Shed held tightly onto his hand and wouldnt let go. Of course, Ryuichi couldve just forcibly shaken her hand off, but he didnt want to do anything too rough to her. And so, that was how Shizunas visit came to be, albeit half-forcibly.
This girls got an impulsive streak in her, doesnt she?
Ryuichi could never have predicted that she would visit his apartment before the main storyline began; a time that, by all rights, shouldve been uneventful and ordinary.
Although she had talked to him a little more frequently as of late, it was by no means enough of a reason to justify her lack of caution in coming to the room of a man living alone; it was so alarming that it made Ryuichi worried for her.
You should seriously go home. Cmon, Ill walk you there.
Ive already come all the way here, so no. I dont want to.
Give me a break
Umm Do you really hate me being here that much?
Ryuichi heaved yet another huge sigh. Well, it wasnt like this was his first time bringing women to his room like this. Many women, including Chisa, had been here before. Ryuichi decided that Shizuna was just another one of those.
Just a heads up; the rooms gonna be alittlebit dirty.
Just a heads up; the rooms gonna be a
little
bit dirty.
And with that, Ryuichi opened the door. As soon as he did, a pile of garbage bags laid spread out before the pair. It wasnt an amount big enough to crowd the room, but at least for a girl like Shizuna, it was a shocking sight.
It really is dirty.
Thats why I gave you the heads up.
This is definitely more than just a little bit!
Ryuichi scratched his head and told her this was a lot better than what he had been used to. The two of them went straight inside, and the first thing they did was, of course, clean up the trash.
This goes there, and that one goes there.
Roger that.
As for this onejust throw it.
Alright.
Almost like a servant following Shizunas orders, Ryuichi did what he was told to do in a straightforward and brisk manner. There was nothing indecent or erotic in their actions; both of them simply spent their time cleaning.
Once they finished, the room had become so clean it was hardly recognizable from its previous state.
Wow, my place looks like a luxury condo now, doesnt it?
Your room was just too dirty. This is how itssupposedto be.
Your room was just too dirty. This is how its
supposed
to be.
This time, it was Ryuichi who was admiring the polished room while Shizuna sighed. She took her eyes off Ryuichi and spread out the ingredients she had bought. Originally, these ingredients were going to be used for Shizunas dinner, but it looked like she was going to use them for Ryuichi instead.
Is this really okay?
Dont worry. I told my mom I had to cook at a friends house on short notice.
Now Im really worried.
Itll be fine. Now then, its time to start making dinner.
It was refreshing to see someone other than Ryuichi standing in the now clean kitchen. Ryuichi almost lost himself staring at her, but he felt slightly uncomfortable now that he had nothing to do.
Ugh. Hey, Rindo. Anything I can help with?
Shishido-kun, you clearly cant cook. Go sit and wait.
Shizunas body jumped and shivered. Seeing this, Ryuichi decided that he had admonished her enough; he gave a wry smile and took out some money from his wallet.
Here, money for the ingredients you used. Dont you dare say you wont take it. Even Id feel bad if I didnt pay you back.
Fufu, okay. Ill take it.
No matter what form it took, it was best to clear up any money you owed or borrowed from others before you forgot. Even if it was just for making dinner, letting a girl in his class spend money for him was something Ryuichi wouldnt allow.
But man, you really surprised me, yknow? I never wouldve thought you were such an impulsive person. Normally, youd never do something like this.
Yesbut I just couldnt leave you be. Of course, it may have been annoying from your point of view, butactually, no, Im sorry. In the end, this was all because of my selfishness.
Youre also too kind to a fault. I swear, youre going to get tricked one of these days.
I-Im not that much of an idiot, okay?!
Her expression, which frequently changed from one moment to the next, as well as her beauty and friendliness were the hallmarks of a quintessential heroine. They talked for a while longer before Ryuichi decided to walk Shizuna to her house.
You really dont have to.
How many times have we had this conversation? Cmon, lets go.
Ryuichi left the room first. Shizuna also came out of the room in a hurry a moment later, but soon matched Ryuichis stride and walked beside him.
Hey, Shishido-kun.
No, Im not letting you come over to my place anymore.
Shizuna puffed her cheeks out after having been beaten to the punch by Ryuichi. Apparently, shed wanted to ask if she could come again.
Of course, Ryuichi would love to be able to eat a variety of her dishes again, including her meat and potato stewbut he still thought it necessary to draw a line in the sand. Thats why both of them should forget about today and go back to how things were.
He tried to convince Shizuna that this was the right thing to do.
Even though you forcefully embraced me.
Cmon, what kind of nonsense are you pulling now?
Am I wrong, though?
She certainly had a point. Even though she hadnt resisted, there was no doubt hed embraced Shizuna with his thick arms. Her reaction had been slightly suspicious, but it mustve been embarrassing nonetheless.
I wonder whatll happen if I tell everyone at school about this?
Youre a stubborn one, arent you?
Fufu So, does that mean I have your permission to come back?
You better not come crying to me if people find out and bad rumors start spreading at school about you, you hear me?
Got it!
Does this girlreallyget it?
Does this girl
really
get it?
This time, it was Ryuichis turn to stare at Shizuna in exasperation.
Her smile was so beautiful in the moonlight, Ryuichi couldnt help but briefly admire it in fascination.I see. Thisdoesmake me want to NTR her,he thought to himself.
Her smile was so beautiful in the moonlight, Ryuichi couldnt help but briefly admire it in fascination.
I see. This
does
make me want to NTR her,
he thought to himself.
Rindo.
Yes?
See you next time.
?! Okay!