Chapter 235 Shiori Wants to Get Closer
Outside a residential area in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo.
Naoto Esaki drove a black car and slowly parked it on the side of the road.
"Is that enough for here?"
"Well, please trouble Naoto-senpai."
"It's not a big deal. I'm just on my way and I'm going to the company later."
Naoto Ezaki smiled without any concern.
"That's it, we'll talk again next time we have a chance."
"No problem." Sawayama Haruno said decisively.
After getting out of the black car, he first watched the other party drive away, then turned around and walked slowly towards the residential area.
Everything that had happened at the Ezaki family before began to emerge in his mind like a passing revelation.
"An exam?" Sawayama Haruno muttered to himself.
To be honest, he was not very worried about the so-called exam. After all, things had come to this point and he could only take it one step at a time.
What really worried him was whether something might happen to Naoto Ezaki. After all, the old man separated himself from the other party to talk to him alone, and it must be more than just about the exam.
Considering what the old man revealed intentionally or unintentionally, as well as what Zhiye said before, it is most likely that the brother-in-law will be suppressed by the old man.
In addition, the sudden appearance of Suguha's biological mother and other members of the Ezaki family might be a typical act of "adding insult to injury". I didn't expect that such a large family would be so down-to-earth when doing such a thing of snitching.
Thinking back to the skinny woman, Sawayama Haruno couldn't help feeling a little emotional.
"I don't see any connection with Suguha at all." He thought.
It is estimated that the escape of Suguha's father was a great blow to this woman. Of course, a large part of the reason was also related to the restriction of her personal freedom, which led to her current situation.
Logically speaking, after all, he had had sex with the other party's daughter, so he should have informed the other party out of courtesy and reason. However, the relationship between her and Suguha was too delicate, and Sawayama Haruno also felt a little uncomfortable speaking.
This is a completely different problem from the one faced by Maki Miyazawa.
Miyazawa Maki's mother is just as cold and delicate as her. She has a sharp tongue but a soft heart. She is extremely awkward, but in her heart she is still a mother who cares about her daughter.
But Suguha Esaki's mother is different. Under long-term high-pressure environment, her mentality has become different from that of a normal mother.
What's more, it was not Ezaki Suguha that she gave birth to voluntarily. It was the Ezaki family who restricted her freedom and forced her to give birth to Suguha.
It would be a bit too presumptuous to expect her to have any feelings for Suguha.
"As expected, I should stop interfering in Suguha's mother's affairs."
Sawayama Haruno walked forward and couldn't help rubbing his eyebrows.
After finishing the exam proposed by the old man, he would take Suguha away, and it would be better not to have anything to do with this kind of mother as much as possible.
Thinking of this, Zeshan Haruno took a deep breath and drove away the chaotic thoughts in his mind.
Just arrived at the destination.
Looking at a small house not far away, Sawayama Haruno stopped.
After checking his phone, he realized that the message he had sent to Riho Morikawa in the car had not been replied to.
"Aren't you on vacation?"
Sawayama Haruno became a little confused.
We agreed yesterday that I would visit you today if I had time. I sent you a message in advance while I was on the highway just now, but Morikawa Riho hasn’t seen it yet?
Could it be that he hasn't woken up yet?
It shouldn't be that late. It's almost two or three in the afternoon now.
Sawayama Haruno touched his chin, hesitated for a moment, and then walked forward and pressed the doorbell.
Fortunately, except for single-family houses in marginal areas of Tokyo, most houses have built-in doorbell functions. After pressing the doorbell, Sawayama Haruno stood outside and waited patiently for a while.
Soon, the door was opened from the inside.
Mine Shiori, with her hair tied into a cute little braid on the left, appeared behind the door in a daze.
"Haruno?"
After seeing clearly the person standing in front of her, Mine Shiori was suddenly a little surprised.
"good afternoon."
Sawayama Haruno also quickly smiled.
"Isn't Ms. Morikawa in there?"
"Yes, but she hasn't gotten up yet."
Mine Shiori gave an answer that was not surprising, and then hurriedly let Sawayama Haruno in.
The petite girl's look today is a little too cute. She already looks like a junior high school student, and today she changed into cartoon-style clothes, plus that cute little braid tied to the left, which makes people wonder how old she actually is.
"Ms. Morikawa asked me to change into this dress."
Noticing Sawayama Haruno's somewhat curious look, Mine Shiori blushed and said weakly, "This was a request from last night. Can I not wear it?"
"Request?" Sawayama Haruno was a little puzzled.
By the way, Ms. Morikawa, do you have any more cartoon-style clothes like this?
That's not right. Based on Ms. Morikawa's bust size, she shouldn't be able to wear such small clothes.
"This dress seems to belong to Ms. Morikawa's sister."
When talking about this matter, Mine Shiori felt inexplicably aggrieved.
"Because there is only one bed in Ms. Morikawa's house, I said last night that I could just sleep on the sofa, but Ms. Morikawa didn't agree. In the end, she offered me this dress as a condition and she would stop pestering me to sleep on the bed."
"So that's it."
Sawayama Haruno immediately understood.
Well done, Ms. Morikawa.
After all, Shiori's outfit was indeed very cute, at least he thought it was a plus.
But then again, Morikawa Riho is an editor within the Otowa Group. Logically speaking, working in such a large group, her salary should be very high. But in the end, she can only afford to rent a small house?
Living in Tokyo is not easy.
"Haruno, please sit down for a moment. I'll go to the room and wake up Ms. Morikawa."
After helping to invite him to the living room, Mine Shiori ran into the bedroom in a panic.
Sawayama Haruno didn't care. After all, the most important purpose of coming here was to see Mine Shiori and introduce the matter of changing houses to her.
After waiting patiently for three or four minutes, he saw Mine Shiori walk out of the room somewhat helplessly.
"Feel sorry."
Noticing Sawayama Haruno's gaze, Mine Shiori pursed her lips and smiled helplessly: "Ms. Morikawa, you seem to be sleeping soundly."
"is it?"
Zeshan Haruno blinked and said kindly, "Then let's not wake him up. I happened to come here specifically to find you."
"Ah good"
Hearing this, Mine Shiori obediently ran to the sofa in front of Sawayama Haruno and sat down.
This looks a bit like a primary school student who has gotten into trouble and is being scolded by his teacher.
"I told you yesterday about moving to a new place, Shiori, what do you think about it?"
"I discussed it with the landlord this morning and he is willing to let me cancel the lease, but he can only refund the whole amount. The remaining half month's rent cannot be refunded."
"That's normal, right?"
Sawayama Haruno thought about it and suggested, "Why don't Shiori move to live near Shinjuku?"
"Eh"
Mine Shiori suddenly became a little conflicted.
Sawayama Haruno knew what she was thinking, so he explained, "Don't worry, what I'm here to tell you about is actually the place where I lived when I was in high school."
"Where did Haruno live before?"
"Well, I also lived in Shinjuku when I was in high school, but not in my current house. I lived in a student apartment. The person in charge of the apartment specifically rented it out to students who needed housing."
Sawayama Haruno paused and added, "Because the small apartment was originally built for the landlord's family to live in, but they later moved to another place, and after renovating it, it was rented out to students, and the price is very cheap."
"Yeah."
Hearing the words "cheap price", Mine Shiori was immediately tempted.
These four words are much more attractive than convenient transportation or being close to a supermarket. After all, she is not particularly wealthy now.
The money earned as an intern in the Otowa Group is pitifully limited, even less than what one can earn from a part-time job.
"I lived there for a long time before. Although it's in Shinjuku, it's far away from the downtown area and the hotel street, so Shiori doesn't have to worry."
Seeing that the other party seemed somewhat moved, Zeshan Haruno continued to persuade him, "I also have a relationship with the person in charge. I contacted him this morning to ask if there are any houses available for rent. He promised me that he would give me some discounts if I rent it to someone I know."
"Besides, where I live now is very close to that place. If there is any need for work in the future, it will be more convenient for the two of us to meet, right?"
He sincerely hoped that Mine Shiori could move in. After all, he had lived there for more than three years and was naturally familiar with the situation there. In any case, it was much better than where Mine Shiori lived now.
In Shinjuku, as long as you don't go to those street corners or deliberately go to places like hotel streets, it is actually difficult to encounter any dangerous things.
The rent may be a little expensive, but since the person in charge has promised to give some discounts, it shouldn't be a problem.
Listening to Sawayama Haruno's persuasion, Mine Shiori began to struggle internally.
She whispered, "It won't cause any trouble to Haruno, will it?"
"Don't worry, when it comes to favors, it's better to say that he owed me a favor before." Sawayama Haruno smiled nonchalantly and said seriously, "I think Shiori should think about it. Or I can send you the address later and you can go over to take a look."
"I see."
Mine Shiori pursed her lips and agreed in a low voice.
Moving to Shinjuku?
Moving is a very common thing for her, but moving to Shinjuku means that she will have more opportunities to meet Haruno in the future, right?
Maybe we can even take the train to school together.
(End of this chapter)
