"Don't mention it."
The man looked bold and carefree.
He'd already agreed to let someone visit his home...
There was nothing shameful in his place...
So what was there to hide?
The other guy wanted to look around...
It was probably because he thought the place looked nice.
The man felt a little smug.
He'd always been quite confident in his taste.
He wasn't some sloppy guy.
He was a refined young man with taste who kept things clean.
His home could withstand anyone's scrutiny.
Since the man had given his permission...
Xiao Xiao slowly began walking around the apartment.
"...Student Xiao, I found this painting in a little general store..."
The man felt that it was a little awkward for two grown men to just wander around in silence.
As the host, he ought to take responsibility for keeping the conversation going.
He began pointing out some of the more distinctive decorations in his home.
He hadn't lived here for very long—
but it was still his first place of his own.
Even if he was renting it.
He'd put a lot of thought into decorating it after moving in.
Actually, after he'd calmed down and thought about it...
On the one hand, the nonrefundable deposit really had been the main reason he'd decided against moving out.
But...
Being reluctant to give up this place had also played a part, however small.
Many little details in this room showed how much care he'd put into it.
If he really had to give the place up so soon...
Well, truth be told.
He was a little reluctant.
Of course.
It was quite possible that he was reluctant to give up all the effort he'd put into it...
rather than the place itself.
Xiao Xiao sensed the monster's