After a while, the taxi slowed down and stopped in front of a beautiful traditional-style villa. The scenery around it was breathtaking — surrounded by lush greenery, a small koi pond, carefully maintained gardens, and tall trees that blended modern luxury with classic Japanese elegance. The morning sun cast a golden glow over everything, making the moment feel almost dreamlike.
Haruna's face lit up with pure excitement. She jumped out first and rang the doorbell. The gate opened almost immediately.
A middle-aged maid appeared, and the moment she saw Haruna, her eyes widened in recognition.
"Young Lady…!" the maid exclaimed, her voice filled with joy. Instead of welcoming us properly, she turned and ran back inside the villa, yelling at the top of her lungs, "Madam! Madam! The young lady is back! Haruna-sama is home! She's here!"
The maid was so overwhelmed with happiness that she barely paid any attention to Yuko and me standing behind Haruna.
