Chapter 104: Chapter 95 Haruka, What Do You Think of Reiko? (Seeking Monthly Pass)_2

Dressed in a black and white maid outfit that made her look like a child wearing adult's clothes, yet mysteriously fitting her perfectly, no one knew where this guy had bought such a small maid outfit.

Her fair little hands were damp, suggesting she had just finished some chores,

She stood with her hands on her hips, smiling cheerfully at the people in the living room, first glancing at Haruka Yuzan before shifting her gaze to the two on the couch.

Even though she was mentally prepared before coming out, the sight of the lady sitting on the sofa still deeply shocked her young and fragile heart.

The deep blue chiffon dress was especially figure-hugging, accentuating the lady's straight posture and the fullness of her bosom creating a perfect curve, matching with that dignified and gentle face.

Cuteness didn't stand a chance.

Taking a couple of deep breaths, she forcibly shifted her gaze to the little girl sitting next to her.

Well... the girl looked pure and lively, but did this mean... she only belonged at a table with children?

Suddenly, she felt an urge to cry.

Reiko Onodera's eyes lit up when she saw the girl coming out of the kitchen,

"Sister Misaki!"

With that, the little girl hopped off the couch, her small legs scurrying towards Misaki Saki, and hugged her tightly.

They seemed very close,

Seeing this scene, Haruka Yuzan was somewhat taken aback, when did their relationship become so good??

Well... Standing beside Rika Onodera, it became apparent that Misaki Saki was quite tall, at least a head taller than little Rika!!

"I'm really sorry for the trouble, Mr. Haruka." At that moment, a gentle voice broke into Haruka Yuzan's reverie.

"No need to be polite with me, I'm the kind of person who enjoys helping others," Haruka Yuzan said thick-faced.

Seeing the boy's reaction, Mariko Akiyama smiled with pursed lips, suggesting something with her words,

"Mr. Haruka, Reiko's lucky to have a landlord like you."

"Yes, I should be thanking Sister Reiko, she's been a huge help, she's the one who takes care of everything at home," Haruka Yuzan said with a smile, "Sister Reiko is a very kind person."

"That's really the only good thing about Reiko; she's hardworking and doesn't complain." Mariko Akiyama spoke of her daughter with a flicker of helplessness crossing her face.

"She's just a bit too naive, often taken advantage of, too honest. I was really against her coming to Tokyo to work, but fortunately, she met you. Now it seems I was short-sighted."

She seemed a bit helpless about her own daughter, but upon a closer listen, to the boy, these were points in her favor.

Naive, honest, and also pretty.

Do women need to be too smart? Either be immensely smart like Otome Yumeko and Chiba Shimizu, or simply be truly naive, like Reiko Onodera and Misaki Saki...

"Sister Reiko is just too kind and gentle," Haruka Yuzan said with a smile. "Kind people are usually treated kindly by the world."

"That's why I want to thank you properly on Reiko's behalf."

Finally, I'm not the shortest one at home!!!

I've obtained the temporary second-to-last height experience card!!!

One day, Misaki Saki will be able to look down on others!!

Haruka Yuzan, seeing how Misaki Saki was behaving, felt somewhat helpless, not really understanding what this little one was so proud of.

Doesn't she consider her own age compared to Rika's this year?

"You take Rika to play, I'll go to the kitchen to cook."

Remembering that the young lady was still busy alone in the kitchen, Yuzan Haruka also stood up and instructed Misaki Saki, then headed for the kitchen.

"Rest assured! I made sure all the vegetables in the kitchen were thoroughly washed before I came out!!"

Today, Misaki Saki seemed exceptionally diligent.

She got up early to clean and wash vegetables without a word of complaint, even quite eagerly.

This made Haruka Yuzan always feel that this little one was up to something bad.

Hearing about cooking, Mariko Akiyama was taken aback—could boys actually cook?

After hesitating, she said to Rika Onodera, "Rika, play with your sister; Grandma will go help in the kitchen."

"Mm-hmm, okay. Go ahead, Grandma." Rika Onodera vigorously nodded her head.

.....

In the kitchen, no matter how noisy it was outside, Chiba Shimizu had not an ounce of desire to look out.

Alone and undisturbed, she handled the knife, cutting the beef.

The table beside her was laden with fresh vegetables still dotted with water droplets, the young lady busily but efficiently going about her tasks in her apron.

"Didn't I say it? Leave the meat to me to handle." The warm scene made Yuzan Haruka smile involuntarily.

Meat was the trickiest to handle, and he feared the young lady might, in her early days in the kitchen, accidentally cut her own finger.

"It's simple, I can manage it myself," Shimizu said softly,

"Since I want to learn how to cook, I certainly can't just do the vegetables; I need to get through this step sooner or later."

With seriousness spread over her fair face, Haruka Yuzan paused and then smiled, "You've got quite a high resolve, Chiba Student."

Faced with the boy's teasing, Chiba Shimizu didn't reply but quietly continued to slice the beef into fine strips.....

Very focused and very careful—if one looked closely, each slice of beef was cut with surprising uniformity, which was no small feat for a beginner.

Haruka Yuzan watched for a while, and upon seeing that the young lady had no issues, he then began his own work.

Today's lunch required the preparation of many items; he would be busy for a while.