Miss Mahiru Had the Makings of a 'Saint'?
A luxury apartment near Shiba Park in Chiyoda Ward.
The car slowly pulled over to the curb.
As the car door sounded, Mahiru Shiina stepped out carrying a plastic bag, then walked forward and bowed to Luo Shu inside the car.
"Thank you so much for driving me here."
The half-open window slowly rolled down, revealing Luo Shu's face. He looked at Mahiru Shiina and smiled.
"I should be thanking you."
"Thanks to you, Shiina, we finally got that troublesome supply shopping out of the way."
"Yes, and someone's cosmetics and daily necessities are sorted out too. What wonderful news." Luo Shu's voice held no emotion whatsoever, his delivery completely wooden.
Beside him, Sharon immediately realized he was teasing her about her slovenly lifestyle, and her expression turned particularly peculiar.
Mahiru Shiina, however, missed Luo Shu's meaning and nodded with deep understanding.
After helping buy so many things, she could easily guess that Miss Sharon lacked everyday knowledge.
Although she wondered what sort of environment could produce a girl like this, Mahiru Shiina restrained her curiosity and asked no further questions.
"I'm really glad I could help."
Mahiru Shiina spoke with a hint of relief.
Simply helping pick out some daily necessities had resolved the question of where she would live next. To her, that really was something to be grateful for.
"Well then, I won't keep you two any longer."
Watching Mahiru Shiina bow goodbye, Luo Shu nodded, closed the window, and slowly started the car.
Sharon tilted her head, watching the distance between them and Mahiru Shiina gradually widen. After watching her turn and enter the luxury residence lined with floor-to-ceiling windows, she narrowed her eyes.
"She seems to be a child with an unhappy home."
"Hmm?" Luo Shu sounded