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

Chapter 230 Finally, finally... (Happy New Year)

After bidding farewell to Asami Mami, it was already noon.

At this time, Reiko Onodera had also sent a message to the two of them, asking if they wanted to come home for lunch.

After replying to Sister Reiko, Haruka Yuzan turned his gaze back into the room.

Arisugawa Hoshina was touring the apartment building with her mother and sister.

The apartment was on the eleventh floor, delicately decorated, and ready for immediate move-in.

Its layout was bright, with good ventilation from both north and south, the breeze stirred the white curtains, and the searing sunlight lazily streamed in through the open balcony, giving a truly cozy and comfortable feeling.

The sunlight was just right, gentle and beautiful, to be able to enjoy such weather felt like a stroke of luck...

"Wow, sister, are we going to live here from now on?"

With a timid voice, Arisugawa Mai asked, holding the hand of her little Spice Girl sister.

A completely new living environment and a décor quite different from their own home made Arisugawa Mai quite reserved.

Out of curiosity mixed with a bit of worry and timidity, she feared any of her actions might damage the room.

After all, she could not afford to compensate if anything went wrong... Uh-uh.

"Yep, we will live here from now on!"

Ever since she left that home, the smile never left the little Spice Girl's face.

Being able to resolve her greatest regret, her whole being felt much more relaxed.

As for borrowing money from Haruka Yuzan?

Well... after all, she had borrowed several times before, and if the amount was bigger this time... she would just compensate him more.

Last time, it was a kiss + little hand, little mouth.

This time...

Maybe a bit more...

"Little Hoshina, how do you like this apartment building?"

Haruka Yuzan approached them, sniffed the faint fragrance on the little Spice Girl, and looked forward to the virtual panel with great anticipation.

The wish list one hadn't shown completion yet, could it be that he needed the approval of Madam Ishihara and Mai before he could complete the task?

With that thought, Haruka Yuzan asked Ishihara Yoshiko and Arisugawa Mai who were beside him,

"Auntie Yoshiko, Mai, how do you find this place?"

"Ah?" Ishihara Yoshiko was obviously not expecting the young man to seek her opinion.

In the elegant lady's mind, such decisions were typically made by men alone...

Was he really concerned about her opinion?

Being valued like this for the first time in many years, Ishihara Yoshiko was momentarily stunned before she hurriedly replied,

"No, I have no objections, everything is fine."

Arisugawa Mai also obediently nodded her head.

[Congratulations to the landlord for completing Arisugawa Hoshina's wish list one.]

[Task reward: Lucky Roulette x1]

[Remaining wishes x2]

Was the task completed? It seemed it really did require the approval of Ishihara Yoshiko and Arisugawa Mai.

So, how shall he fulfill wish list two?

"Okay, Mom, Mai, you two go tidy up the room and luggage first, we'll go out for a meal in a bit."

It seemed Hoshina had expected her mother would say that, so she said it carelessly.

Arisugawa Hoshina stared blankly at the bundle of bills wrapped in plastic in her mother's hands, the plastic bag looking very wrinkled.

The bills inside were of different denominations, neatly lying there, with no exception, all appearing to have been quite wrinkled but carefully smoothed out and put away by the lady...

For a moment, emotions surged in her heart, filled with deep reflection...

"It's alright, Hoshina. I'll look for a job tomorrow, and then there will be money."

Noticing that Spice Girl seemed reluctant to accept the money, Ishihara Yoshiko also carefully revealed a heartwarming smile.

This expression was as if she was afraid that Spice Girl wouldn't accept her goodwill...

"At least, I can pay the rent..."

Saying so, Ishihara Yoshiko's voice faltered, her head bowed in a mixture of guilt and insecurity.

It was hard to imagine that this was a conversation between a mother and daughter...

Coming back to her senses, Arisugawa Hoshina also took a deep breath, tried to calm her emotions, and finally embraced the beautiful lady tightly, saying with a choked voice,

"Mom, it's really not necessary. My life is quite good now. Otherwise, why would I have thought of getting you and Mai out? Don't worry..."

"But..."

Being held by her daughter like this, Ishihara Yoshiko felt a bittersweet happiness, as if she hadn't experienced it for a very long time...

However, before she could finish her words, Spice Girl interrupted her,

"It's okay, Mom. You saw it; the apartment is rented by Haruka, and I didn't spend any money. I appreciate the thought, but you keep the money to live with Mai... Our future will definitely get better and better..."

"Sister, Mom..."

At this moment, Arisugawa Mai, who had been standing quietly to the side, shuffled over, tilting her little head and wrapping her arms around them as well.

The warm room was filled with the fiery sunlight, and the family of three embraced, creating an extraordinarily touching scene.

After hearing the commotion in the bedroom, Haruka Yuzan let out a sigh of resignation.

Ah, this family could finally settle down.

After spending a while longer in the room reminiscing, Haruka Yuzan took them out for a meal.

Although the apartment was ready to move into, no one had bought any food, so if they wanted to cook, they would have to go out and shop for groceries in the afternoon.

And so, they stayed busy in the apartment all afternoon.

Time reached around six in the evening. The setting sun began to slowly descend, casting orange clouds across the sky, while the passersby hurried along, their day's activities perhaps just starting.

Ishihara's lady was bustling in the kitchen, and the little girl sat on the sofa watching television.

"Sister, are you going to leave after dinner..."

Arisugawa Mai murmured softly, seemingly reluctant to part with her sister.

Especially after starting a new life, she wanted her sister to spend more time playing with her.

"Yes, I'll come to play with you again tomorrow..."

Arisugawa Hoshina patiently combed the little girl's hair.

In that moment, the Spice Girl, leaving aside her exaggerated and sensual outfit, was the very image of a gentle and sensible older sister.

Having taken her mother and sister out of that home, what remained was to work hard to make money, and also... to repay Haruka Yuzan.

It was impossible to live with her family, for one thing, it was inconvenient for work, and for another...

Thinking this, Spice Girl couldn't help but cast a glance at the boy beside her.

She was younger than Sister Reiko and more mature than Misaki; she should have an advantage, right...

It should be so...

After dinner, Haruka Yuzan and Arisugawa Hoshina also bid farewell to the mother and daughter.

The life ahead was a new chapter waiting to be started and faced...