After wrapping things up, Rita finally closed the webpage.
The next morning, Rita woke up on time. Looking at the faintly brightening sky outside the window, she got out of bed despite her slight helplessness.
Although the old man had arranged everything at the school, many things, including textbooks and uniforms... would only be given to her after she arrived there. Rita would have to get to school before receiving and changing into her uniform.
So for now, she could only wear something casual. But even if it was casual... Rita could make beggar clothes look like an international fashion brand.
After washing up, Rita looked at herself in the mirror and nodded in satisfaction.
Next, she made a simple breakfast. After wiping her hands with a clean towel and taking off the housewife-like apron around her waist, she hung it up and headed straight to the second floor, arriving at Shiro's door.
"Shiro, are you up?"
Rita lightly knocked on the door and called into the room.
There was no response from inside, but Rita was already used to it. She directly turned the handle and pushed open the door. A breeze blew in, lifting the curtains as several rays of sunlight shone into the room through the gaps. The curtains had not been drawn properly, leaving a large opening, and under the faint light, Rita could clearly see the scene inside.
The sight before her could only be described as a garbage dump... a garbage dump of panties and bras. Underwear of all kinds and colors was scattered throughout the room—on the bed, the floor, and the desk. Between them were many crumpled sheets of paper and fallen books. The room had everything, except Shiina Mashiro herself. "Shiro..."
Rita walked to the window and pulled back the