He parked the car in front of the Hakuba family's villa.
Hakuba Saguru was the first to get out and press the villa's doorbell.
Before long, the door opened, revealing an elderly woman with white hair and gold-rimmed glasses.
"Young Master Hakuba, what happened?"
Shikishi Shikiko immediately noticed that something was off about Hakuba Saguru and asked worriedly, "Your eyes look bloodshot. Were you crying just now?"
Hakuba Saguru waved a hand. "It's nothing. Kaito Kid's flashbang just got me. It's not a big deal."
"..."
"I'll prepare some eye drops for you."
Shikishi Shikiko fell silent for a moment before turning around to leave.
Hakuba Saguru called after her, "Grandma, wait a moment."
"What else is it?"
"Are there any spare rooms in the villa that haven't been cleaned up yet?"
As he spoke, he pointed at the group behind him. "Some people are coming to our villa as guests."
Hearing that, Shikishi Shikiko looked toward the people in the van behind them. She froze for a moment, then asked in surprise, "Are they your friends, Young Master?"
"Friends... I suppose..."
"That's wonderful. Young Master, you finally have friends."
Shikishi Shikiko looked somewhat moved, her slightly aged face filled with relief.
Hakuba Saguru was a little speechless at the expression his housekeeper had put on.
Seriously, what was with this bizarre sense of déjà vu? Like the young master had finally turned over a new leaf, his orientation had suddenly become normal after having no interest in women before, and he had even brought home a girlfriend, leaving everyone around him so moved they were about to cry?
After getting a little emotional, Shikishi Shikiko turned around. "I thought only you would be coming, Young Master, so I only cleaned up a few rooms."
"But it's all right. I'll