Tokyo landlord: why is the panties of the lady next door in my house?!-Chapter 389 - 239: Sisterly Love, The Other Shore Flower

The gentle breeze rustled the green leaves on the branches, creating an atmosphere of lush vitality; in the quiet afternoon campus, that rustling was the only sound.

Two beautiful girls faced each other—one calm as still water, the other haughty and overpowering. Reiko Onodera was caught between them, looking from one to the other with eyes full of worry.

The sight of these beautiful girls quarreling was indeed a revelation to madam, especially concerning Chiba Shimizu.

The lady, who was usually well-mannered and dignified, was unexpectedly capable of uttering such sarcastic words. Madam knew Chiba Shimizu well enough to see that, although Shimizu maintained an unruffled exterior, this was all a facade intended to deceive others. In truth, she was becoming very agitated and frustrated inside.

It all seemed to start when this black-haired beauty arrived… The atmosphere had changed since then.

Yet nobody noticed that Haruka Yuzan, who should have been the center of attention, stood still, lost in thought.

Though he had trained himself to remain composed while checking the System’s panel, when he saw the reward he had just rolled, he couldn’t help but be taken aback.

It was because the reward from the Lucky Spin was somewhat embarrassing to mention.

[Expended 1 Lucky Spin Draw]

[Drawing for the landlord….]

[Drawing for the landlord….]

[Drawing complete.]

[Congratulations to the landlord for obtaining the special Prop: Sisterly Love, Other Shore Flower Elixir]

[Prop Description: When used, it can slowly repair relationships between tenants, maintain neighborly harmony, and create a better future together!]

[Prop Evaluation: Sisterly affection, stronger than gold.]

[Note: This elixir does not force will but subtly evokes each party’s most touching, unforgettable emotional memories. Friendships are unbreakable. The elixir adds a tint to the actions of the other party. Results vary per person, as the elixir only suggests and cannot directly change a tenant’s will. When the landlord uses it, there should be an emotional foundation between the parties for a chance of effectiveness.]

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Haruka Yuzan scrutinized the elixir again and again, concluding that it seemed impressive but could only serve as an aide. To truly change the relationship between two people, more events would be needed to solidify the friendship.

If used well, one plus one could be greater than two; if used poorly, the result might even be negative.

For instance, if Otome Mizuko did something that deeply moved Chiba Shimizu, which would ordinarily earn the lady five extra points of favorability, with the elixir’s boost, it might add a bit more—six points, seven points?

The final effect still varies from person to person.

It’s impressive, but it’s a pity that it can only be used to maintain friendships between tenants.

And yet, Haruka Yuzan sensed the deepest chill from it.

The system’s description should read:

[Troubled by your philanthropy? Paying the price for the ultimate dream of providing "a warm home for every beautiful girl"? Choices? No! You want them all!!]

It’s a surefire tool for conquest! With this, wouldn’t raising favorability be a breeze?

But ultimately, the effect would depend on Haruka Yuzan’s own handling of it. The two young ladies had been each other’s best friends, and without Haruka’s sudden appearance, perhaps their friendship could’ve gone even further.

Unfortunately, life is unpredictable and no one could have imagined arriving at this juncture.

If time could rewind to the cherry blossom-filled season a few months ago, Haruka Yuzan could never have guessed that the Chiba Family’s high and mighty class president would choose to run away from home, and even take shelter in his villa.

The series of events that followed were even more bewildering. Who would have thought that Chiba-san moved in with the intent of keeping an eye on Haruka Yuzan for Otome Mizuko, while also evaluating whether this boy was worthy of her best friend’s significant efforts?

"So, please keep the fact that I’m living at your place secret. It’s for your sake, as well as mine," she said that evening by the window, her voice cool and distant.

Indeed, keeping it secret, deeper and deeper, until she found herself entangled too, "Haruka...."

At that moment, Haruka Yuzan felt someone tugging at his sleeve. Withdrawing from the virtual panel and regaining his focus, he saw the timid, famously beautiful woman standing aside.

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Those tender, watery eyes, full of spring, were hard to resist feeling compassion for.

"Haruka, shouldn’t you try to talk to them?"

Seeing him come back to reality, Reiko Onodera spoke softly,

"Going on like this is not the solution…."

"It’s alright, Sister Reiko,"

Haruka Yuzan replied with a helpless smile.

This disturbance, of course, drew the attention of the two young ladies. Chiba Shimizu, used to Reiko’s presence, remained calm.

But Otome Mizuko did not share this viewpoint. How could the young lady allow other girls near Haruka?

And certainly not someone like Reiko Onodera, who was seen as a threat to her.

Although the madam had a child, she was not old, only 28 this year, at the most radiant stage of a woman’s life.

The aura of maturation from youth was undeniably attractive to teenage boys—a fact supported by searches on a well-known website.

Even though Haruka Yuzan had already explained, the young lady was not one to consider these things. A dangerous glint in her eyes made Reiko Onodera unconsciously release Haruka’s sleeve.

Although the young lady was supremely confident in herself, some things were better nipped in the bud.

"Yumeko, Sister Reiko is a very kind person; she has helped me a lot. So, you must get along well with her, okay?" Haruka Yuzan considered for a moment and then added, "Otome, make sure you don’t do anything else, alright!"

It seemed that he knew her tendencies all too well; despite his repeated reminders, he still felt somewhat uneasy. All he could hope for was that Otome Mizuko might change her impression of the madam after moving into the villa.

Is that really okay?

Glancing at the delicate black-haired beauty beside him, Haruka noticed her watery large eyes fill with a thick sense of grievance, but hidden deep within was a touch of dangerous ferocity. It was an almost subconscious instinct—the reactions of a yandere when they see their beloved with another girl couldn’t possibly be genial, could they?

Well, even Haruka Yuzan himself couldn’t dare to imagine that day’s arrival.

It’s not like he could use that "Sisterly Love Elixir" on everyone...

That was a last resort, and moreover, he didn’t even have that much of the stuff.

"Hmph!"

Otome Mizuko let out a soft snort, turning her head away from the beautiful woman, but her arms around Haruka’s tightened subconsciously, like a little wildcat declaring her territory, beautiful, elegant, yet bristling with deep thorns.

Seeing this, Reiko Onodera also let out a deep sigh of relief. Although she was much older than the girl, for some reason, she always felt an invisible pressure in Otome Mizuko’s presence, enveloping her.

A domineering heiress and a gentle, kind-hearted beauty?

Hmm... such a pairing could indeed make a debut.

What a delightfully wicked thought.

Haruka Yuzan thought to himself, as he put away the elixir. The instructions were clear: Mizuko and Shimizu had once been the best of friends, so their emotional foundation was solid. The only restriction was that it must be used on a tenant.

In fact, it was just a common psychological suggestion elixir. How it would take effect still depended on how Haruka directed the story between the two mistresses.

At the very least, he should restore their relationship to its original state...

"Sister Reiko, you don’t need to be afraid of her."

At this moment, Chiba Shimizu, who had been sitting on the bench, brushed aside the hair near her ear and spoke softly, "Are you already trying to take control of everything before you’ve even moved into the villa? That’s very much your style, Otome."

"Eh? Move into the villa?"

Reiko Onodera, as if struck by a thought, turned her head to look at the black-haired beauty, asking with some curiosity, "Brother Otome, are you going to move in and live with Haruka?"

Gazing at the exquisitely pretty face, the beautiful woman couldn’t help but recall what Misaki Saki had said to her.

She remembered the particularly brilliant sunshine that afternoon while she was hanging Haruka Yuzan’s laundry outside.

"Sister Reiko, did you know that there’s a new tenant coming to the villa?"

"Eh? I didn’t know that. Who told you, Haruka?"

"More or less. Haruka told Shimizu, and Shimizu told me!!"

"Is that so? I seemed to have missed that information..."

"That’s not important. So, Sister Reiko, do you know what the relationship between the new tenant and Haruka is?"

"What relationship?"

"I don’t know either, but I have this nagging feeling that there’s something special about the two of them!"

"Why?"

"I could tell from watching Shimizu’s microexpressions."

"You, Misaki, you have that skill too?"

"That’s not important."

"Sister Reiko, do you know? The new tenant, I suspect their relationship with Shimizu isn’t great..."

"Misaki, don’t overthink it. How could anyone not like Shimizu?"

......

At that time, she hadn’t believed it, but now, seeing for herself...

Someone who has an unusual relationship with Haruka, a problematic one with Shimizu, and yet beautiful—it all seemed to perfectly fit what Misaki had said that day...

Otome Mizuko looked up at the beautiful woman beside her. Although this madam always exuded an ephemeral sense of closeness, such spiritual fluctuations were completely immune to the mistress.

If it weren’t for Haruka, she wouldn’t even bother speaking to Reiko Onodera.

As long as, as long as she had Haruka, that was all that mattered...

"Yes, Sister Reiko, I haven’t told you yet, but Mizuko will be moving into the villa soon to live with us."

Seeing the proud mistress who couldn’t be bothered to reply, Haruka Yuzan, too, helplessly stepped in.

"Oh, is that so? Then we’ll be like one big family!"

Reiko Onodera had also adjusted her mindset by now. Since Otome Mizuko would undoubtedly move into the villa, she shouldn’t continue to interact with her with the same attitude as before. Moreover, even though her relationship with Haruka couldn’t be openly acknowledged, if she kept feeling guilty, it’d be even easier for others to notice something was amiss.

As for the issue with Shimizu not getting along well, she had figured out from the recent behaviors of the others that the two were merely at a bickering stage right now—nothing too serious.

If there were truly irreconcilable differences, Haruka Yuzan wouldn’t possibly allow the two to live together, would he?

So...

"Please take good care of me, Brother Otome!"

Reiko Onodera extended her hand, revealing a warm, pleasing smile.

Otome Mizuko raised her eyes to glance at the extended hand, paused for a moment, and finally, with much pride, shook hands with the madam...