Noon.
Natsume Ruri and Kaga Renai returned home in high spirits.
For girls, tidying up a new home was actually quite enjoyable.
Especially when they could modify the house according to their own ideas.
However, as soon as they returned, the two were astonished to discover that Natsume Kayo was cleaning the house.
"Kayo, when did you get here?" Natsume Ruri asked, pleasantly surprised. She was very fond of her cousin.
In contrast, the moment Natsume Kayo saw Natsume Ruri, her expression became complicated, but she still smiled and said, "I came this morning." "Hello, Kayo," Kaga Renai greeted her politely before asking, "Is Chikage at home?"
"No. He said he had a lot to take care of today and would be running around outside, so he asked me to help you two settle things at home. He also said someone would be delivering the furniture later." Natsume Kayo explained.
"I see." Natsume Ruri smiled happily. "But you've been busy all morning, haven't you? Take a break now. I'll make lunch for you."
"Then I'll trouble you, Ruri." Natsume Kayo's expression was gentle, but after remembering something, it became somewhat strange and worried. "Ruri... I may need to stay at your place for a while. Is that okay?"
Natsume Ruri looked astonished. "Of course! But did something happen?"
"Actually, it's like this..." Natsume Kayo explained the situation with a complicated expression. As for the fact that Ruri was not Chikage's younger sister, she chose to keep it hidden.
After hearing the whole story, Natsume Ruri puffed up angrily. "How can the people from the main family be so awful? They actually imprisoned you, Kayo!"
"That's outrageous! I think we should call the police!" Kaga Renai was furious as well.
"Calling the police wouldn't help much, so let's forget it." Natsume