Truth Has Only One! (Many Smart Appliances Are Actually Stupid Appliances)

"So starting today, she's going to live at the office?"

Looking at Kujikawa Rise, who was following behind Duanmu Ai, Rumiere tilted her head curiously, while Duanmu Ai merely shrugged.

"That's right. I've already discussed it with her company. Until we find the killer, she can stay here for the time being."

Actually, Duanmu Ai could understand Rise's thinking. The killer had managed to go all the way to her apartment and knock on her door, which was a serious problem. That apartment building had excellent security, and unauthorized people shouldn't have been able to get inside at all. Yet the culprit had entered without a hitch and without being noticed. Clearly, something was wrong.

For Rise, this was obviously terrifying. She had chosen to live there for the sake of safety, only for the place to become unsafe instead.

What if I get kidnapped again?

Duanmu Ai couldn't guarantee that it wouldn't happen, so after hearing Rise's request, she quickly came up with a solution.

Why not rent one of the rooms at her office to Rise?

Duanmu Ai wasn't particularly fussy, but she still had fairly high standards for her living space. Her office was a three-story office building. The first floor looked like a coffee shop that had closed down, the second floor was the office, and the third floor was residential. Since only Duanmu Ai and Rumiere used the place, there were several empty rooms.

Of course, places like this would usually be somewhat dangerous, but Duanmu Ai wasn't afraid. In fact, the supposedly closed coffee shop on the first floor was actually a gathering place for the Electronic Devils. The nearby Electronic Devils enjoyed themselves downstairs every day and also took on the duty of guarding the entrance for Duanmu Ai.

In that regard, Duanmu