Chapter 461

After finishing work and returning to her apartment, Sakurakoji Talent immediately spotted Ouka Mai waiting in the business waiting area on the first floor.

Or rather, she discovered it.

As soon as he entered the apartment building on the first floor, she jogged up to him.

Although he wasn't surprised by her sudden appearance, he didn't understand why she was waiting there.

He glanced at the dashing young beauty with a ponytail not far behind her, and he pretty much understood.

That was her butler and attendant, Miss Hanatori.

I guess she was keeping an eye on the door, and he informed her as soon as he saw her?

When she saw his gaze sweep over her, she politely bowed and greeted him from afar, and he simply nodded in return.

But, whether it was just his imagination or not, he seemed to sense a hint of displeasure and regret in her calm expression...

Could it be that she's still thinking about that kind of thing?

But because the person he's with is perfect, does that mean he has to give up?

"..."

"Ha... come on up first."

He turned to Ouka Mai, sighed helplessly, and then walked towards the elevator.

Although it was evening, the first floor of the apartment was still bustling with people. Even though Ouka Mai there, she was still very conspicuous—after all, putting aside her looks, she was a popular and well-known model.

Now that the two of them are standing together, they are even more eye-catching.

If we don't let her go up, regardless of whether their conversation is good or bad, it's destined to become the focus of attention here.

If it sparks a minor argument and is filmed and uploaded by busybodies, it will cause even more trouble.

"Oh wow, you had a great time today!"

Ouka Mai was slightly surprised, not expecting him to be so easy to talk to today, but she quickly followed him, satisfied.

The two stepped into the elevator. After all the other residents had left, Sakurakoji Talent smirked disdainfully, his posture arrogant. "Hmph~ Let me tell you beforehand, I'm not the same person I was a few days ago! You'd better Kokoro out!"

"Um?"

Not understanding what he meant, Ouka Mai tilted her head and quickly gave her own interpretation—she wrapped her soft, snake-like body around him, pressed herself tightly against him, and hugged his arm.

"Yeah, you're even more handsome now, aren't you?"

"..."

Sakurakoji Talent was undeniable; a woman like her could always deliver unexpected reactions and devastating blows to him.

Feeling that soft, alluring touch, he didn't refuse, but instead asked a very unromantic question, "You often come over and wait until evening, don't you have homework to do?"

"I was just writing it, and I've already finished."

"..."

Thinking about the environment in the business district, he was even more puzzled. "Why over there? Didn't you usually go to Ashiri?"

While it's not that it's bad, it certainly doesn't seem like a suitable environment for studying hard.

Ouka Mai chuckled softly, "It makes me feel bad to keep bothering my little sister."

If the other person is just an ordinary younger sister, she is confident that she can use her charm to make them welcome her warmly and treat her as an honored guest.

But for a young lady like Ashiri, who was used to seeing celebrities and beauties, her charm was really limited.

There was no way around it; this child had been fed too well since childhood, and his older siblings were all top-notch beauties... Sakurakoji Talent was proud of his educational approach and wholeheartedly agreed with it.

As the saying goes, girls should be raised in luxury... Although he didn't completely agree with this, Ashiri had indeed lived a very affluent life, both spiritually and materially, since childhood.

Trying to win her over with small favors is basically wishful thinking.

"Even so, Satsuki has moved here now, so how come you... oh~"

At this point, he immediately understood what had happened, and jokingly pinched her soft, tender face with his palm.

"You two haven't made up yet?"

"Should we say they made up?"

Ignoring his not-so-clean large hands, Ouka Mai looked to the side, letting out a soft sigh of incomprehension, her aquamarine eyes filled with bewilderment.

"After I went to see her last night, for some reason, she became even colder afterwards... Well, maybe it'll be fine in a few days?"

By summarizing and analyzing past experiences, she came to this conclusion.

"This is the price you pay for not focusing on your studies."

Sakurakoji Talent made a sarcastic remark and half-dragged her out of the elevator.

They unlocked the door and entered the room where she had ambushed him last time, one after the other.

He casually changed his shoes and walked into the living room, as if he were the only one returning home today.

Ouka Mai, on the other hand, easily found the slippers she had worn last time and walked in as if she were no outsider.

Because he visited so frequently, he decided to make those shoes exclusively hers.

Her eyes darted around, like a woman returning from a business trip, looking for differences in her home. Finding that the recipe was still the same, she settled down comfortably on the sofa next to him.

He glanced at her reaction, said nothing, but remained calm and composed.

Haha, what a foolish woman!

He is completely different now than before!

In the past, when the two were alone, he would remain quite vigilant, preventing this predator from doing anything dangerous or wicked to this pure, pitiful, and beautiful Shiro-chan.

But now, he is fearless!

If you keep acting so recklessly, I'll really pin you against the Kabe-don and slap you, first XXXX then XXXX, I'm telling you!

Poor Ouka Mai, you still haven't realized how serious things are!

As he walked toward the kitchen to prepare tea, he sneered inwardly.

Chapter 424 The Ordinary Woman and the Woman Who Confesses.

"True Wei ~ you come to my place so often, it makes this naive young man feel really insecure."

As he spoke, he went to the water dispenser and began preparing to make himself tea.

"Even if you don't care, I'm... forced to not care, but my Mirai fiancée and wife might care."

Faced with his usual rejection, Ouka Mai skillfully picked up the conversation. "It's alright, as your Mirai fiancée and wife, I don't mind."

"... Why are you so confident when you're so ordinary?"

Sakurakoji Talent glanced at her profile as she sat in her seat, unsure whether he should praise her.

He thought that being so close to them lately would have helped her tone down her overconfident and arrogant personality, but it seems he was wrong.

Habits and personality traits formed over many years are not so easy to change—it's true what they say, you can't change what you're made of!

"The only person who would say I'm just average is you, Talent."

Despite being genuinely despised by him, Ouka Mai wasn't angry; on the contrary, she seemed quite happy.

"But that's also why I like you!"

"I'm not interested in naive girls who are easily fooled, just because of such ordinary and common reasons. I always feel insecure with them."

"So, you prefer more cunning, complex, and somewhat rebellious bad girls?"

"It's not that extreme, and my interests are quite diverse; it mainly depends on the person."

"I can't do it?"

She gave me a pitiful look, like a puppy about to be abandoned by its owner.

"... That depends on your Mirai performance."

Although he had already decided to be with her, he thought that if he told her, she would become even more smug and cause more trouble, so he wanted to maintain the status quo for the time being.

As for those unreasonable things, they are far too much for these kids who are already considered quite good, so there's no need to tell them about them too early.

Dealing with those problems is a matter for adults—even if it takes several months or a year, it's still a big deal.

Even the Okura Rumin, which has already been spread, is only because she is considered a top-tier socialite with a relatively mature way of thinking.

However, even if it doesn't need to be said aloud, let's at least give a subtle hint.

"Oh, just in case, if you encounter anything unusual or difficult to solve lately, feel free to ask me for help. I'll still help you out of consideration for our past relationship."

"For example, if your romantic relationships aren't going well?"

Ouka Mai jokingly laughed, saying she hadn't thought much of what he meant.

This is exactly the effect he wanted to see.

"It's a real pity, but this is the only thing I'm truly powerless to help with, because my own love life is also a tangled mess."

"Huh? What does that mean?!"

"It means it's getting late, so you should go home after you finish this cup of tea."

He placed the brewed Green tea in front of her, holding a steaming glass, and calmly issued the order to leave.

"This cup of tea looks like it'll take a long time to cool down~"

"I'll watch you get on the elevator today."

"Varied?!"

She touched her soft, pink skin with her small hand, coughed lightly twice, and muttered softly, "Actually, I didn't mean it that way today..."

"I'll decide that!"

Sakurakoji Talent rolled his eyes at her, his expression indifferent.

He felt his dignity had been severely trampled upon by her previous raid!

My first time in that area was taken from me, through her deliberate scheme and by a form of forced deception. How is that any different from losing my virginity?!

Although the result was quite satisfying and I unlocked a new field... those are two different things!

Recalling her bold actions last time, Ouka Mai couldn't help but feel her cheeks burning. She tried to find another topic to ease the awkwardness. "Speaking of which! Are your uncle and aunt still in Tokyo?"

Her voice was slightly distorted, and her porcelain-white hands trembled slightly as she held the teacup, making him inexplicably look forward to the moment she would be scalded by the hot water in the teacup.

He remembered that the burn ointment was placed in...

"They're still here, but they should be leaving soon. What's wrong?"

"Well, it's nothing really. I just think they're all great family members, and I'm sure we'll get along well in the future!"

"Even so?"

After a moment's thought, he realized, "You've seen them?"

"Yes, just a few days ago, I paid a visit as a matter of courtesy."

Sakurakoji Talent frowned in surprise. "Is that so? How come he didn't know?"

"... What's the specific time?"

"The day after last time."

"..."

She didn't explain it in detail, but he understood immediately.

Ouka Mai! You timed this really well!

Seemingly oblivious to the pulsating texture of his skin, she continued on her own, "Your uncle and aunt seem so loving! Not only are they incredibly talented in their careers, but they're also both very young and beautiful women. No wonder they're your parents!"

"..."

That's what they say, but something feels a little off.

He doesn't dislike the feeling of being praised by others in the same way they praise others.

But don't expect to win him over with just a few sweet words! Really!

Ouka Mai glanced at me shyly, her eyes darting around. "My dream is to build a perfect family like your aunt and uncle. You are as gentle and kind as your aunt and uncle, Talent you must think the same way, right?"

"..."