Aragaki Yasushi looked at her radiant appearance and nodded in reply. "Yeah, I'm back."
Kurenai stepped aside to make room at the doorway, a faint expectation in her eyes as she said softly, "Come in. Let's talk inside."
Aragaki Yasushi's heart stirred slightly, and a few doubts arose.
Whenever he had visited Kurenai before, she had always maintained a proper distance. She had never invited him inside alone with such initiative and warmth. Her attitude today was obviously different.
Without revealing anything, he activated Clairvoyance with a thought, his gaze instantly penetrating the walls and sweeping through every room in the house.
After a quick scan, Aragaki Yasushi immediately understood the reason.
Kurenai's father, Yuhi Shinku, was not home.
No wonder she was being so bold and proactive today. With no one around to keep watch, she dared to openly bring her male friend into the house.
Having figured that out, a faint smile flashed through Aragaki Yasushi's eyes as he stepped inside.
Aragaki Yasushi stopped and casually asked, "Do I need to change shoes?"
Hearing that, Kurenai quickly nodded, her eyes curving into crescents. "Yes, wait a moment. I'll get you a pair."
With that, she hurried to the shoe cabinet, expertly took out a pair of clean house slippers, and gently placed them by Aragaki Yasushi's feet.
There was not the slightest hint of unfamiliarity. She looked exactly like a virtuous wife.
Once Aragaki Yasushi had changed shoes, Kurenai led him to the sofa in the living room and asked with a smile.
"What would you like to drink? Black tea, coffee, or juice?"
Aragaki Yasushi replied casually, "Anything is fine."
Kurenai thought about it briefly before ultimately choosing black tea.
She turned to the tea cabinet nearby, took out an exquisite tea set, then used a tea