Chapter 270

She smiled warmly, patted her skirt, stood up, walked to the desk, picked up a few books, and sat down at the low table.

"This is?"

Sakurakoji Talent is questionable.

"Homework? I've been busy working these past few days and haven't really gotten around to it. I need to start catching up now."

Ah... speaking of which, students do have homework. Since he's never done any since starting school, he's completely forgotten about it.

Huh? So, after her idol work, Miyako Shizuka also has to drag her tired body home to do homework? That's impressive...

Or did she follow the Hachiman Kairin next door and ask a friend like Shiina Rikki for the answers to copy directly?

"You deliberately called me by the wrong name just now, didn't you?"

While flipping through the papers, Koto Satsuki asked casually.

"Yes, that's right."

He readily admitted it.

Koto Satsuki had previously stated that she came from a single-parent family with only her mother; it was impossible for him not to know who the other person was.

"Despicable bastard."

"Isn't that great? Your aunt is very happy too, and she's already quite young."

"That's true... but your scheming approach still makes me a little uncomfortable."

"So, Satsuki, you want to know the most authentic side of me?"

"... I always felt like you were implying something in your words."

"That's just your imagination. I'm not from Kyoto."

He held up Hands and made two peace signs, saying, "I'm a big shot in Tokyo."

I don't understand what you're saying.

Koto Satsuki continued to look at her workbook intently.

"Your sense of humor needs improvement,"

While she was focused on her homework, he looked around the small, empty room, and lay boredly on the Tatami. "Satsuki, what are your hobbies?"

"Read a book."

"Yes, I can see that."

In this small room, the only thing to pass the time was that bookcase full of books. Her mother seemed to play FPS games, but she didn't seem to like them very much.

"A literary girl, huh? That's great, it suits your temperament perfectly—by the way, do you sometimes find yourself eating book pages?"

"What nonsense are you spouting now? The plant fibers in paper are indigestible. Would a normal person eat paper? Or would you eat it?"

"No, I won't eat it either -- haha~ never mind."

Koto Satsuki scribbled her pencil across the page, finishing one page before turning to the next. "Well, even so, it's only because reading is cheaper."

"Compared to going shopping with friends, studying at home and in the library is the cheapest option. My mom likes to play video games, but I'm not very interested."

"When I was in elementary school, I would play with other kids my age, but our entertainment methods changed after I entered junior high."

"But I really enjoy reading, and I want to study hard to beat True Wei, so I don't think there's anything wrong with it."

"But you haven't won even once, right?"

Sakurakoji Talent leads to mischievous sarcastic remarks.

Koto Satsuki stopped writing, her knuckles white as she gripped the pencil, and glared at him fiercely. "You're really annoying in these situations!"

"Sorry, sorry!"

He chuckled, lying on his side watching her try her best, and suddenly a funny idea popped into his head.

"How about I teach you so you can beat True Wei in the next exam?"

"?"

Koto Satsuki looked at her suspiciously, "Are your grades really good?"

"I'm not bragging, but I've always been second in the grade; the first place will always be that guy."

"It's just a school ranking, not a national ranking, what's there to brag about?"

He casually shifted his posture, "Besides True Wei isn't exactly an insurmountable genius; she just learns faster than the average person."

"Otherwise, I wouldn't just be a model now, not having built a career on my own."

"True geniuses are those who can achieve things that others can only dream of in a lifetime, simply by playing around with them. Of course, they also need to put in the effort."

"You might not know this yet because you're new here—but coincidentally, there are many people like this around me."

"You mean, you're that kind of person too?"

Koto Satsuki's gaze was deep and unfathomable.

"Even if I'm being modest, I can't deny that."

"Ha..."

Koto Satsuki looked back at the book. "This joke is easier to understand than the previous one."

"..."

Despite his flawless, innocent face, Sakurakoji Talent, despite his rare act of kindness in offering help, was refused.

But then, he thought of something else.

But... well, that sounds interesting too. I should try it when I have some free time; it's good to achieve something new.

He moved on to the next topic. "Oh, right, there's something else."

"If it's not very important, I hope you can be a little quieter afterwards. I need to maintain a certain level of concentration."

"Does talking affect doing the problems? So you're still..."

He gave her a death stare, then stopped his sarcasm. "Um, I was just saying, have you considered moving out of here?"

The brushstrokes stopped moving. "Move it away?"

"Yeah, you've slept in Nanami's room before. The environment there is pretty good, isn't it? At least it's better than here. If you want, you can move there anytime. It'll be more convenient for work and school."

Koto Satsuki frowned slightly. "If you feel guilty because you saw this, there's no need for that. I..."

"No, no!"

He interrupted her repeatedly, sat up, and looked at her seriously. "This is just normal employee benefits. Didn't I tell you before? There are many hidden benefits."

"Nanami lives in employee housing; it's not a special privilege I'm giving you."

Hearing this, Koto Satsuki hesitated, but couldn't decide for the time being.

Objectively speaking, the conditions there are definitely better than here. Even if the area is the same, the facilities, water and electricity supply there are much better, and it is much closer to schools and workplaces.

The only good thing about this place is that my family is here...

"If you're worried about your aunt, there's no need to. Your aunt can move in with you too."

Sakurakoji Talent closed her eyes slightly, "After all, it's an assigned residence; you have the right to decide what to do with it."

"..."

Koto Satsuki lowered her head slightly.

Could this person read minds?

"By the way, I'm currently looking for a trustworthy maid. The staff around my house changes frequently, and there aren't many trustworthy elderly people."

This is a fairly realistic situation. After all, this isn't ancient times. Young maids in mansions resign quite frequently, especially for those with some ambition.

Chapter 314 Chihaya enrolls in school and suddenly falls seriously ill.

For example, a former maid in the mansion is now the head teacher of the Special Programming Class in the Design Department of Filia's Fashion Academy.

Why...

That virgin who's lived in the mansion since birth, is over thirty but still has the baby face of a teenager, still enjoys playing otome romance games, and has never been in a relationship—what will become of her...?

[Note: The original work does not have a route for Kuzuyama Momiji, but there are special CGs with her in certain options in the Ashiri route in the epilogue.]

"I think your wife is quite suitable. We all know each other well, and if she agrees to the interview and the job, I can arrange a larger suite for you."

"I guarantee there will be at least two rooms so you can stay together, how about that?"

"..."

Koto Satsuki was genuinely hesitant. "My mother and I will think about it together later."

As for whether she has any feelings for this place, of course she does, after all, it's the place where she's lived for so many years.

But to say that their feelings were particularly strong wouldn't be accurate, given the circumstances. If they weren't short of money, they probably would have moved away long ago.

"Hmm, think it over carefully... But if you two work in the same office, you'll see each other much more often, right?"

"..."

It's hard to say how much power this statement actually has on someone who's obsessed with their mother.

"Are you sure you don't need me to take you to the station?"

At the door, Koto Satsuki touched the crook of her arm and said politely.

"No need, I've memorized the route. If it really doesn't work, I'll just take a taxi back. It's late now, so you shouldn't go out either."

He shook his phone, which still had plenty of battery left, to indicate this.

This place is quite remote. Although there are residential areas nearby, you can see farmland a little further away.

"I see."

See you after that.

"Bye-Bye."

Koto Satsuki waved her hand somewhat awkwardly, her cool and beautiful face slightly flushed.

After watching him turn the corner and disappear into the intersection, she closed the door.

As Sakurakoji Talent gradually made his way from the alley between the houses to the main road, his feelings were complicated.

Was his reason for inviting and suggesting that Koto Satsuki and her mother move to the Ten no Yashiro really just because they were short-staffed? Even he himself couldn't convince himself of that answer.

He felt very heavy-hearted ever since he learned yesterday that he needed at least 14 more "Deep Love Kiss".

Leaving aside the complex Shura Field involved, simply finding 14 more potential partners is no easy task.

Even now that he knows so many people, he can't be sure if there's a fourth person who meets the criteria.

Unfortunately, the three people who meet the criteria are all too special; it's difficult for normal people to have their experiences and way of thinking.

Most of them should be like Kawaragi Momoka; the flag is also like "(three) scar-like situations, there is good feelings or love, but it is still maintained within a certain or reasonable range.

To be honest, he hasn't figured out the limits of this kind of affection yet.

Whether it must occupy a large part of one's heart or even fill it completely, or whether it is enough to reach the point where one can selflessly dedicate oneself to it... remains to be studied.

Putting aside the unique circumstances of these three women, who else could possess such complex, profound, and devoted love?

Touma Kazusa and Kogisora Yukina are both promising. Once they fall in love, they won't change their minds even if they are neglected for three to five years. But whether they have reached that level yet is another matter... It seems kind of scary if they have. Uh, I feel heavy again.

Are there any other people who can reach their level?

"..."

He thought for a long time but couldn't come up with another one.

What's the point of playing this?!

He crouched under a tree by the roadside, burying his face in his hands, and put on a mask of pain. Yes, there are still more normal people in this world.

You guys are still too prejudiced!

If he absolutely needs these women to meet the standard, then he should just put on a mask and embrace Mortis (Dead Lake, Death).

Whether it's the naive and easily fooled girlfriend Shiina Mashiro, or the Shy Shiina Rikki who faces external pressure, their relationships are still too human compared to real relationships.