Chapter 109: An Unsanctioned Love

"Ding! Congratulations, Host, addition completed. The details for Host’s third girlfriend, Hayami Rena, are as follows:

Name: Hayami Rena

Age: 23

Personality: Gentle, kind. Slightly inferior complex, possesses strong tolerance and open-mindedness.

Appearance: Superior looks, perfect figure.

Favorability toward Host: 60 points. (Spending money on her now grants a 3x cashback bonus.)

Wish: Wants to end this marriage as soon as possible, and hopes to meet an outstanding and normal man like Kitahara-kun, just like her sister did.

Current Emotion: ’This house is so nice! Kitahara-kun has such a great aura. I don’t know why, but I keep wanting to steal a few glances at him~’"

...

Mm, very nice!

Kitahara nodded subtly, expressing his inner approval and satisfaction.

Evidently, he was extremely pleased with Rena-chan’s information.

Rena-chan shared many similarities with her elder sister—whether in terms of looks, figure, or personality, their resemblance was astonishing.

It was almost as if they were carved from the exact same mold, making one marvel at the sight.

If there was any difference, it was that her distinct life experiences had left her with a bit of self-doubt and different expectations for life.

None of those were issues.

All in all, Kitahara was very satisfied.

Perhaps owing to the enhancement of his own charm, along with the credit due to Hayami Rina as the ultimate support, Rena-chan’s favorability toward him reached a high 60 points upon their very first meeting.

This was practically a god-tier starting hand!

Kitahara was confident that winning her over would be quite easy.

...

To welcome her sister’s arrival, Hayami Rina had specially bought many premium ingredients today.

Thus, tonight’s dinner was exceptionally grand.

Needless to say, there were lobsters, abalone, and Wagyu beef. Feeling that Kitahara had been overworking himself lately, Rina had also specially bought items like oysters and bull testicles for Kitahara to replenish his vitality.

Kitahara didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.

Did he even need that stuff?

Rina-nee was practically seeking her own doom!

"Rena-chan, please don’t be formal at all. Just treat this place as your own home. Don’t feel constrained, and enjoy all this delicious food to your heart’s content!"

Kitahara said with a warm, beaming smile to Rena-chan, who was seated at the dining table.

The large dining table was laden with all sorts of exquisite dishes that would make anyone’s mouth water at first glance.

However, noticing that Rena-chan still seemed a bit reserved and cautious, Kitahara spoke up to reassure her.

"That’s right, Little Sister, no need to hold back like that. Kitahara-kun has a very easygoing, friendly nature and a exceptionally kind heart. So you don’t need to have any worries or reservations here."

Hayami Rina also urged her sister.

Hearing this, a smile appeared on Rena-chan’s face, though it was still slightly unnatural.

"Mm... Thank you, Kitahara-kun and Sister, for the hospitality."

"No need for thanks, we’re all family from now on. Rena-chan, I heard a bit about your situation from your sister. To be honest, my heart aches for you, and I sympathize deeply! I really want to help you. Rest assured, you can stay here comfortably with peace of mind. Lately, just let your sister take you around Tokyo to have fun and unwind. Tokyo has plenty of fun attractions—Meiji Shrine, Senso-ji Temple, and the like. A bit further out, there’s also Disneyland. I took Aya-chan and your sister there before. If you want to go, we can all visit again this weekend."

Kitahara said with a smile.

He found the somewhat shy Rena-chan truly endearing.

He estimated that probably no one could refrain from liking her.

Hearing his words, Rena-chan felt somewhat overwhelmed by his favor:

"No need, Kitahara-kun! How could I waste your time? I can just take a simple stroll around and look around on my own. There’s no need to trouble you."

"How could this be called a trouble? Like I said, we are family!" Kitahara corrected her.

"That’s right, Little Aunt! Disneyland is super fun! Let’s go this weekend! I want to go, I want to ride the Ferris wheel!"

Aya-chan chimed in from the side.

Her mouth was stuffed with food, and she had been busily eating with her head down, but the moment she heard "Disneyland," her interest was instantly piqued.

That was her favorite place.

"Aya-chan, don’t interrupt while others are speaking. Hurry up and eat your food," Hayami Rina instructed her daughter.

"Actually, I don’t have much interest in sightseeing. I’d still like to find a job around here! Staying idle every day is quite boring, and my mind can’t help but overthink things wild thoughts. If I have a job to keep myself busy, maybe things will feel much more fulfilling. I just don’t know if finding a job here in Tokyo is easy, or if I can find one that suits me," Rena-chan said hesitatingly after taking a bite of food.

Hayami Rina felt her sister’s line of thinking was wrong and countered:

"Working is so exhausting—Rena-chan, don’t go looking for a job! The economic situation in Tokyo isn’t good right now, and money is so hard to earn. Women in particular aren’t suited to fight in the workplace under current conditions. Rena-chan, why don’t you join me in doing beauty spa treatments, taking dance classes, or attending cooking and flower arrangement courses to learn how to become a qualified full-time housewife?"

"Huh? Sister, who would I be a full-time housewife for?"

...

"Rena-chan, what kind of job are you looking for? Have you worked before? What was your major in college?"

Kitahara Chiki noticed that the Hayami sisters were not aligned in their thoughts. The younger sister did not want to be a full-time housewife like the elder sister.

She might have her own career ambitions, or perhaps she felt it was inappropriate to live under someone else’s roof and enjoy benefits for nothing, so she wanted to work and earn some money to become financially independent.

Therefore, Kitahara did not join in persuading her otherwise.

Instead, he asked about her background to see if he could offer any help.

"My sister studied painting; she used to teach children how to draw," Hayami Rina interjected first, knowing a bit about her sister’s situation.

"Yes, I majored in painting in college. I worked for a while after graduation, but quit after getting married. I originally thought about becoming a full-time housewife too..."

A painting major?

What a coincidence!

Kitahara marveled in his heart upon hearing this.

A premature idea suddenly crossed his mind—he felt that the book The Sky of Fate could finally be put on the schedule.

Not in the form of a novel, but as a manga.

"Rena-chan, do you know how to draw manga? Have you considered working in that area?" he asked.

"Manga? I did think about it before, but I just don’t know if my skills are sufficient. Speaking of which, it’s been a year or two since graduation, so some of my painting techniques have grown rusty. If I go for an interview, I’m afraid I won’t pass!"

"There’s no need for an interview. I have a story here that I’d like you to draw. Put it this way: I’m hiring you!"

"Nani? Is Kitahara-kun joking with me? You want to hire me to draw manga?" Rena-chan was utterly astonished.

"Yes! What’s wrong, is that not allowed?" Kitahara smiled.

"It... It’s allowed, but I’m just worried I won’t draw well and will fail your expectations. Also, what kind of story is it?"

"It doesn’t matter. Just draw with all your heart, Rena-chan. Truth be told, I’m also somewhat skilled in art myself, so I’ll guide you through it. As for the story...

Under the distant sky, at the far edges of the firmament, lies an unsanctioned love..."