At Yukino Fuyumi's doorstep.
She and Takahashi Administrator were discussing something.
Upon seeing Hayato, Yukino Fuyumi's already pale face became even paler, clearly showing some embarrassment.
As for Takahashi Administrator, he was somewhat impatient when facing Hayato.
He had been thinking about why the "mind control" that initially worked was later broken by Hayato, and why the skill directly failed when he went to Yukino Fuyumi's place.
After thinking for a long time, Takahashi Administrator could only come to one conclusion.
Acting, it was all acting.
That's right, Murae was acting for him! All to make him look foolish in front of Yukino Fuyumi.
Hateful, what a scheming high school student!!
Takahashi Administrator curled his lips:
"You wouldn't understand even if I told you, kids shouldn't meddle in such things."
He deliberately emphasized the words "kids" to make Yukino Fuyumi aware of the age gap between them and Hayato. And that at their age, they should face more social problems, and these problems cannot be solved by a high school student.
She should look for a more suitable partner.
Although Yukino Fuyumi's overdue rent was considerable, if she was willing, Takahashi would still be able to bear it for her... as long as she was willing.
Hayato sighed and then looked at Yukino Fuyumi.
The latter's cheeks were a little red, and she rubbed her knuckles, seemingly afraid to look at Hayato.
As an adult, she hoped to at least leave a mature and reliable impression in the eyes of this young boy... but defaulting on rent was clearly inconsistent with the image she hoped for.
Having heard their conversation downstairs, Hayato could more or less guess the content.
"How much?" he asked Takahashi Administrator.
Takahashi raised an eyebrow: "Why are you asking that?"
"Just asking." Hayato seemed indifferent.
He had bought the apartment, and Hayato himself wasn't very sensitive about rent.
Takahashi laughed mockingly, revealing an air of "I'm afraid I'll scare you to death if I tell you."
However, he really hoped to scare Hayato to death, so he still said:
"The rent for our place is 80,000 yen a month, paid quarterly."
"So that's 240,000 yen?" Hayato asked. A quarter is three months.
Takahashi frowned, somewhat puzzled.
Murae's reaction was inexplicably calm. Takahashi knew Murae's family situation; it couldn't be said to be rich, but they were also dirt poor. Let alone 240,000 yen, even 80,000... no, even 10,000 yen would be a huge sum for Murae.
Takahashi took a deep breath and continued to smile:
"But Mrs. Yukino didn't settle her last quarter's debt either."
Hayato looked at Yukino Fuyumi in surprise.
The latter looked at her delicate fingertips: "It, it's for a reason."
"But, the landlord won't care about your reasons, if you can't pay, you can't pay--" Takahashi Administrator said coldly, "If Miss Yukino can't pay the rent, then please move out."
"C-can't you give me a few more days...?" Yukino Fuyumi looked at Takahashi pleadingly.
"How long have I already extended it!" Takahashi said: "...Hmm? Hmm!?"
He suddenly let out a sound of surprise.
The reason was, he saw....
Hayato pulled out a stack of banknotes from one pocket, and then another stack from his other pocket.
Not only Takahashi Administrator, but even Yukino Fuyumi was stunned. How did this kid carry so much money around!?
Hayato counted out two large bills, and then handed the rest to Takahashi Administrator.
"Two quarters, six months, 80,000 a month, a total of 480,000 yen, count it yourself." Hayato said.
Until he handed the money to Takahashi Administrator, the latter's movements were stiff.
It took him several seconds to recover, take the stack of banknotes, and then start counting.
Yes, they were genuine banknotes, no doubt.
And the amount should also match the rent price.
But, but where did this brat get so much money?
"...I, I can't..." Yukino Fuyumi felt too guilty taking money from a high school student.
Humans shouldn't, at least not.
"Then you'll move out?" Hayato asked.
Yukino Fuyumi: .....
Then she stopped talking, just hanging her head in silence.
Hayato looked at Yukino Fuyumi, seeing her quiet and gentle demeanor, perhaps this demi-human was the one who best fit the characteristics of a traditional Japan woman... He had always thought Miyajima Sakura had that style, but then he thought that senior was a bit too strong-willed.
Exactly 480,000 yen.
Takahashi Administrator was shocked.
Not by the amount of money; he could certainly come up with that much... but because it was Hayato who pulled it out.
When he pulled it out, it gave the feeling of, "I am willing to pay 480,000 yen for you."
But in Hayato's hands, it was different; Hayato was like, "I only have 500,000 in total, but I'm still willing to give you 480,000," this sentiment was undoubtedly even greater.
He could make such a great sacrifice for Miss Yukino... This noble feeling even made Takahashi jealous!!
"Where did you get the money?" Takahashi asked. Hayato absolutely couldn't be that rich.
"Do you have to manage that too?" Hayato retorted.
"I can't accept money of unknown origin." Takahashi said.
Hayato turned back and asked Yukino Fuyumi: "Did you ever give him your pay stubs when you paid rent before?"
Yukino Fuyumi shook her head.
"This involves discrimination." Hayato said, spreading his hands: "Why is Miss Yukino's money legitimate, and my money of unknown origin? Hey, you're favoring women over men."
"You..." Takahashi was speechless, having been rebutted.
"Oh, when will we boys ever stand up, it's truly infuriating and chilling." Hayato shook his head and then answered him very seriously: "Someone saw that I was good-looking, so they gave me a 500,000 yen bonus as a reward, is that acceptable?"
Takahashi: .....
So, he was being kept by a rich woman!
How envious... no, how sordid! A dignified man, born between heaven and earth, how can he be willing to live under someone else for so long.
If you're going to keep someone, keep me... No! We must put an end to such bad customs!!
Damn it!!!!!!
Takahashi turned and left in pain, unable to say goodbye.
Hayato was the type with relatively low material desires; he could get by with 200,000, and even 20,000.
Besides, these 500,000 were picked up, so he didn't feel any heartache at all.
"That's right..." Hayato wanted to warn Yukino Fuyumi.
What's going on?
What's wrong with the girls around him?
It's understandable that Nanao Akane doesn't know how to study properly.
You, an adult, still don't know how to work properly!?
But before Hayato could finish speaking, Yukino Fuyumi interrupted him:
"Is it that woman who lives across the street?"
"...Huh?"
She knew it, she knew it, she knew it! Yukino Fuyumi screamed inwardly, that woman across the street must have used improper means to get so close to this boy!
She had seen that woman come to his house before.
Go inside.
Then...come out.
The ellipses in the middle indicate a long time.
She had guessed at the time that they were doing something improper in the room, and now it seemed even more so!
Damn, damn, damn! How could she do such a thing, how could she solicit a high school boy, how could she harm the future flowers of Japan… how… how…
"Why am I not a rich woman…" Yukino Fuyumi mumbled.
Hayato looked at her speechlessly:
"You, a rich woman? You're more like a pauper."
There were few people in the world who could be as poor and awe-inspiring as him, and he didn't expect to actually meet one.
Yukino Fuyumi pouted her red lips; although her skin was snow-white, her lips were full of color.
However.
Yukino Fuyumi thought to herself. That rich and "scheming" woman gave money → Hayato, and Hayato → her.
In that case, she was still the winner.
Just as Yukino Fuyumi was about to declare victory, Hayato said lightly:
"Remember to pay me back."
"...Huh?"
"Huh your head, that's 480,000 yen, big sister." Hayato said, "You better take it seriously and work hard!"
"But…" Yukino Fuyumi was a little confused.
Wasn't it a hero saving a beauty?
No, it wasn't free?
"I'm leaving." Hayato waved his hand.
He wasn't very concerned about money; saying that was also to stimulate Yukino Fuyumi's desire to work.
It was unclear if her desire to work had been stimulated, but Yukino Fuyumi felt that other desires had been aroused within her.
She squeezed her legs, clad in black stockings, and a surge of heat coursed through her.
...This desire, as Yukino Fuyumi matured, would become increasingly intense. Now it had even begun to affect her normal life… which was also the main reason she hadn't been able to take on part-time jobs recently.
The boy's back… looked so delicious…
...
"Hmm..."
Hayato sat cross-legged.
He looked at the three surveillance cameras he took out of his backpack, then tilted his head.
Then he slapped his thigh.
"Damn it!"
He had the cameras.
But he lacked a monitor—that is, what is commonly known as a screen or similar device.
Mike's previous computer had been smashed by his own punch, so Hayato hadn't brought it over… As for the TV, Hayato's family's was a bit too old-fashioned and couldn't be used at all.
He felt some regret.
He considered going to consult with Takahashi now to see if he could get 100,000 yen back from him to buy a computer.
But obviously, that was just wishful thinking.
Could it be! Is it already!
All! Hope! Lost!
Hayato knelt on both knees, his hands also propped on the floor, his face gloomy.
…It seemed a similar plot had occurred before.
[So, the host is looking for…]
The system's voice sounded at just the right time.
"Shut up." Hayato immediately commanded, because he had figured out a solution in an instant.
He thought about pulling out his phone and starting to text Sanada Minako:
"Today I mentioned wanting to play on a computer, and Ayaka-senpai said she'd give me her old, unused computer. She's really so nice~~~"
Then, he placed his phone aside and smiled, no longer paying attention.
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