Chapter 718 - 718

After leaving the company, Ichin drove Haruno to a shopping mall in Ginza.

Although it was a weekend, the mall was still packed with people.

Especially in the middle of summer, there were countless young women dressed in cool, fashionable outfits.

And since this was Ginza, Tokyo's most luxurious shopping district, the women shopping here were naturally among the finest in both appearance and style.

Of course...

Compared to the woman sitting beside Ichin, whether it was looks or figure, they still fell a notch short.

After parking the car, Ichin looked at Haruno beside him and smiled.

"So, how do you want to spend the afternoon? I'll be with you the whole time."

=> T/N: No idea what happen, author wrote only this much.

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After driving home, Haruno happily linked arms with Ichin as they walked into the villa together.

Utaha and Yukino hadn't returned yet.

They had already sent messages saying they'd come home after work.

Haruno cheerfully plopped down onto the sofa and waved at Ichin.

"Time to make dinner~~"

"Haruno, can't you be just a little more diligent? I feel like you're getting lazier every day."

"I'm not!"

Haruno protested.

"I'm just tired from shopping this afternoon. I need to rest!"

Watching Haruno flop face down onto the sofa, Ichin could only shake his head helplessly before carrying the groceries into the kitchen.

As for Haruno...

He had never expected her to actually help him cook in the first place.

And as for being tired from shopping?

There was no way he believed that.

While Ichin prepared dinner in the kitchen, Haruno rested in the living room for a while before sitting up, grabbing the shopping bags scattered on the floor, and carrying them upstairs to the bedroom to organize her new clothes.

Looking at the wardrobe, which had become even more crowded, she nodded with satisfaction.

"Perfect!"

"I've got to fill it up completely as soon as possible!"

She then took out a fresh set of clothes and her nightgown, intending to take a shower first.

At 6:15 in the evening, Utaha and Yukino returned home.

The moment they entered, they saw Haruno lounging on the living room sofa in a nightgown, her long legs resting on the coffee table while she cuddled a cat in her arms.

Seeing the two of them, Haruno happily waved.

"You're back~~ Hurry and relax. Dinner will be ready soon!"

Utaha and Yukino exchanged a glance before walking over and sitting beside her.

"So, Haruno," Utaha asked with a smile, "how was shopping this afternoon?"

"Hehe, it was great!"

"I bought lots of new clothes!"

Haruno replied happily before beckoning Yukino over to sit on her other side.

Hooking one arm around each of them, she said,

"By the way, I want to ask you two something."

"Next Saturday... lend me Ichin for the day."

"I have to attend a banquet."

"A banquet?"

Tilting her head, Yukino asked,

"One organized by the family?"

"Mm."

"It's in Chiba."

"There are several business banquets every year."

"This time, Father and Mother won't be attending, so they've asked me to represent the family."

"I suppose this is the beginning of having me officially appear as the family's representative."

Yukino nodded in understanding.

If that was the case, then her sister really did need a male companion.

Naturally, she had no objections.

Judging by Haruno's current appearance, if she claimed that nothing had happened between her and Ichin that afternoon...

Yukino wouldn't believe it for a second.

Looking toward Utaha, Utaha immediately understood what Yukino was thinking.

She turned to Haruno with a smile.

"It's no problem for Ichin to accompany you to the banquet."

"But..."

"Shouldn't you be a little more honest with us first?"

Haruno had expected this.

After glancing toward the kitchen, she leaned in and began whispering quietly to the two of them.

After listening, Utaha narrowed her eyes playfully.

"So?"

"Haruno..."

"How did the kiss feel?"

Haruno glared at her.

Then she noticed Yukino quietly watching her from the other side as well, making her even more embarrassed.

"You two..."

"How did you both end up like this?"

"Even Yukino's the same now!"

Utaha didn't mind at all.

Grinning from ear to ear, she said,

"Haruno, we're not children anymore."

"And if we're talking about experience..."

"You couldn't catch up to us even if you tried."

"So what do we have to be embarrassed about?"

"Besides..."

"I never imagined you'd have such a shy side."

"It's adorable."

"Nonsense!"

Haruno immediately protested.

"Your big sister shouldn't be described as adorable!"

With that, she playfully started wrestling with Utaha.

As for the matter concerning Ichin...

No one brought it up again.

Everyone already understood where things stood.

Two minutes later, the kitchen door opened.

Looking at the three women in the living room, Ichin called out,

"Dinner's ready!"

"Come help carry the dishes instead of fooling around!"

Only then did the three of them stop playing.

As the innocent victim caught in the middle, Yukino smoothed out her long hair before glancing at Haruno.

"Sister... your shoulder strap slipped down."

"Ah..."

"It did."

Haruno calmly pulled the strap of her nightgown back onto her shoulder.

As for whether Ichin had seen anything...

Well...

He'd already seen everything worth seeing.

They'd even kissed several times already.

Something like this wasn't worth worrying about anymore.

After dinner, everyone rested for a while before Ichin carried a cup of tea upstairs to his studio to continue working.

Since he had spent the afternoon shopping with Haruno, he still had quite a bit of unfinished work.

He planned to finish as much as possible that evening before making up the rest after returning to the office tomorrow.

After Utaha finished her shower and came downstairs, she noticed Haruno and Yukino sitting together, whispering about something.

Judging from Yukino's bright red face...

It was probably a rather suggestive topic.

"What are you two talking about?"

"I feel like Yukino's about to short-circuit."

Seeing Utaha come downstairs, Yukino finally let out a huge sigh of relief.

She hurriedly pulled Utaha over to take her seat before picking up a plate of fruit and quickly heading upstairs.

"I'm taking some fruit to Ichin."

Watching Yukino practically flee upstairs, Utaha looked at Haruno curiously.

"Haruno..."

"What exactly were you saying to Yukino just now?"

Haruno stuck out her tongue mischievously.

"Hehe."

"Just... some rather private topics."

"By the way, Utaha."

"I want to ask you something."

"How about the two of us sleep together tonight?"

"I'd like to chat."

"Hm?"

Utaha looked at Haruno in surprise.

She didn't refuse.

After all, Yukino would be with Ichin tonight anyway.

Besides...

She also wanted to spend more time talking with Haruno.

That night, Ichin indeed slept together with Yukino.

As for Utaha...

No matter how much he asked, she refused to reveal what she and Haruno had talked about.

Instead, she simply gave him a mysterious smile.

Somehow...

He had a bad feeling she was plotting something against him.

The next morning, after breakfast, Ichin drove Haruno to work first.

On the way to her company, he asked,

"Haruno, what about your dress for Saturday's banquet?"

"You don't have any formal gowns at home."

"Are you planning to buy a new one, or will your family prepare one for you?"

Haruno answered immediately,

"Don't worry about the dress."

"Someone will deliver it to the house on Friday."

"And on Saturday, the family car will come pick us up."

"We'll ride there together."

As for Ichin...

A man's banquet attire was simple enough.

One well-fitted suit was all he needed.

"Alright."

"Then we'll head over Saturday afternoon."

After a brief pause, he added,

"Yukino really isn't coming?"

Haruno smiled.

"Yukino has never been interested in the family's affairs."

"That's why she chose to study law in university."

She looked at him teasingly.

"What?"

"Were you hoping Yukino would come too..."

"So you could show up with two beautiful companions?"

"That would certainly be quite the spectacle."

Ichin laughed bitterly.

"I'll pass."

"I don't think that'd make me look impressive."

"It'd just make everyone hate me."

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