"What are you going to do?"
Sorry.
Nothing.
If "Invisibility" hadn't been used, he might have tried it, but since Invisibility hadn't refreshed, Hoshino Jun wasn't about to expose his brother's Hobbies in front of everyone.
However.
Takasaki Tamako was unaware of Hoshino Jun's inner thoughts.
Looking at the handsome young man who had grabbed her hands and cornered her against the wall, Takasaki Tamako was flustered, but when her eyes met his face, a strange shyness crept in.
'Oh my God, how can he be so handsome?'
'No, no, what if he's handsome?'
'His behavior now is that of a pervert bullying a respectable woman. The correct thing to do is ignore his looks, then immediately scold him and stop his next action.'
Gulp—!
The sound of swallowing.
How could she ignore such a handsome young man?
"Sister, don't be afraid."
"I just want to ask you, Sister, do you believe in fate?"
Hoshino Jun looked at Takasaki Tamako, who was cornered by him, with a half-smile. She was curvaceous and plump. When she tilted her head to meet Hoshino Jun's gaze, her red lips were slightly parted, and wisps of fragrant mist escaped from her mouth.
The white lining of her trench coat and her black hip-hugging skirt tightly bound her full and smooth body. Fine sweat seeped from her forehead, and her cheeks were flushed.
All of this showed the turmoil in Takasaki Tamako's heart at this moment.
"We can talk from a distance."
Takasaki Tamako's tone was nervous.
"Sister, before we talk about that, let's return to what we discussed in the car."
Hoshino Jun ignored Takasaki Tamako's words, released her wrist, but didn't let go of her.
Instead, while she wasn't paying attention, he reached down and gently squeezed her plump, soft thigh.
"Slap!"
The result was that Hoshino Jun's hand was slapped away by Takasaki Tamako.
She said, embarrassed and angry, "If you have something to say, say it quickly. Don't touch me."
There was a reaction.
But not intense.
In fact, it could be described as unexpectedly calm.
Wall-slamming, leg-touching—Hoshino Jun wouldn't have been out of line even if he'd been beaten, but Takasaki Tamako's resistance was limited to that.
"Sister, didn't you ask me earlier why I didn't just get together with Nana?"
Hoshino Jun was in control. When Takasaki Tamako showed resistance, he decisively withdrew his hand, although the two were still close.
But there was already a certain distance.
In this small distance, Takasaki Tamako found some space.
In fact, she could push Hoshino Jun away right now, but just like someone addicted to online games, Takasaki Tamako was also addicted to the melodramatic stories that happen between handsome men and beautiful women.
She really wanted to know what kind of convoluted and bizarre plot had unfolded between this young man, Kato Nana, and her son Takasaki Yusuke.
Which ultimately led to the breakup of the childhood sweethearts.
"Why?"
"Because… there's no feeling."
The summer sun filtered through the gaps in the branches, scattering like gold on the ground.
The cicadas in the trees chirped incessantly, their sound high-pitched and piercing.
Takasaki Tamako's expression was clearly stunned for a moment, then she asked with a hint of confusion, "No feeling?"
What kind of answer was that?
Hoshino Jun nodded.
"That's right, no feeling. I don't like young girls."
So disappointing.
She thought it was some melodramatic love story.
Turns out it was just this.
With a sigh, her heavy chest rose and fell with Takasaki Tamako's breathing.
"Then what is this 'fate' you speak of?"
"If you keep playing coy, I'll have to leave."
Takasaki Tamako raised her palm and gently pressed it against Hoshino Jun's chest, as if she was about to push him away the next moment.
If she didn't go buy groceries soon, the special offer items would all be gone.
"The answer is very simple."
Hoshino Jun took a step forward, his chest pressing Takasaki Tamako's palm until it was completely bent, and only stopped when he saw the fleshy dent caused by the movement of her hand.
"The fate I speak of is that I believe there is something in this world called destiny."
"The moment I saw you at the station, Sister, my heart raced. That's when I knew, Sister, you are probably my destiny."
"I—"
"For you, Sister—"
"It was love at first sight!"
Whoosh—!
The summer wind was cool, dispelling the heat of Tokyo, but it couldn't dispel Takasaki Tamako's body temperature, which gradually rose due to Hoshino Jun's proximity.
Her head was buzzing.
Huh?!!!
"You—"
"What nonsense are you talking about!"
To be honest, Hoshino Jun's words were too shocking. Takasaki Tamako felt he was a bit neurotic and began to push him, wanting to leave quickly.
Hoshino Jun calmly reached out and gently encircled Takasaki Tamako's soft waist, pulling her into his arms with a slight tug.
Their close contact was like a hamburger.
The patty between the two buns of the hamburger was squeezed flat.
Facing this sudden embrace, Takasaki Tamako hadn't had time to react when Hoshino Jun had already used his other hand to lift her chin.
Then
He quickly leaned in and kissed her rose-red lips heavily.
Time seemed to stand still.
For passersby, this was just an ordinary kiss between a young couple, something they were used to seeing, at most a quick glance before moving on.
But for Takasaki Tamako, this was simply too crazy. Her mind was blank.
The moment their lips met, her limbs became stiff, and her heart pounded uncontrollably.
'I was actually—'
'Kissed on the lips.'
'Kissed outside the mall by a young man whose name I don't even know.'
'And this young man is much younger than me.'
'Such a bizarre plot, how could it happen to me?'
She was stunned, while Hoshino Jun savored the kiss. Takasaki Tamako's lips were sweet and soft.
Perhaps it was the toothpaste or chewing gum, but Hoshino Jun felt a faint minty fragrance on Takasaki Tamako's lips.
It made Hoshino Jun somewhat addicted, wanting to linger with her for a while longer.
"Bastard!"
Coming back to her senses, Takasaki Tamako fiercely pushed Hoshino Jun away. She trembled with anger and glared at him.
'Just because he's handsome, does that mean he can do whatever he wants?'
'He actually just kissed a woman he just met.'
'I really want to slap him to death!'
Staring intently at the young man's dazzling face in the sunlight, Takasaki Tamako was so angry she was breathless, her ample chest rising and falling.
"Don't be so angry, Sister. I'll win you over eventually anyway, so just consider this a preview."
Hoshino Jun maintained his smile, as if savoring the moment, and gently pursed his lips in front of Takasaki Tamako.
Was he bold?
Actually, not very.
Hoshino Jun dared to do that because he had leverage.
He had a trump card that Takasaki Tamako would absolutely not turn against him for.
As soon as Takasaki Tamako tried to overturn the table, Hoshino Jun would immediately pull out his trump card and play against Takasaki Tamako openly.
What was worth being happy about was that Takasaki Tamako's reaction did not lead to a situation where Hoshino Jun needed to play his trump card.
She merely spat, "Don't talk big. I don't even know you. You chasing me? Dream on."
Fortunately.
She didn't seem as angry as he had imagined.
Hoshino Jun still preferred to follow the emotional route, as overturning the table would always carry some risks in the future.
"Oh right, I haven't formally introduced myself to you yet, Sister."
"Go away!"
"My name is Hoshino Jun, I'm eighteen years old, and I attend Class 3-B at Amano Academy. My hobby is making money, my interest is photography, and the person I like is you, Sister."
"I told you to go away!"
Takasaki Tamako pushed Hoshino Jun a few more times, successfully pushing him away, then quickly walked away in her high heels, *da da da*.
Hoshino Jun called after her, "Hey, Sister, you haven't introduced yourself to me yet."
Takasaki Tamako ignored him.
Hoshino Jun continued to shout, "Add me on LINE!"
"Add my ass!"
"No way!"
"Who would add a stinky pervert's LINE!"
She cursed him as a stinky pervert in her heart, but in reality, Takasaki Tamako wasn't all that angry. What she showed was just how angry she *should* be.
But in fact, the moment she saw the young man's face, a face like a male protagonist from a manga, Takasaki Tamako really couldn't get angry.
"Is his name Hoshino Jun?"
Takasaki Tamako didn't quite understand why Hoshino Jun would suddenly say he fell in love with her at first sight.
'Is love at first sight not real?'
'What is he thinking?'
'Will he cling to me from now on?'
Her mind was a mess with these questions, when Takasaki Tamako suddenly realized that Hoshino Jun didn't seem to be following. For some reason, she wanted to turn around and look.
Hoshino Jun seemed to have anticipated Takasaki Tamako would turn around, his eyes curving into crescent moons as he smiled.
"Sister, I knew you'd turn around. Even if you don't tell me your name or add me on LINE, it's okay."
"Anyway, the final outcome will be like our reunion today."
"Love, you know, is mostly arranged by heaven. Even if you try to escape, you can't."
The young man stood in the wind, his clean white shirt fluttering. His smile, for some reason, made Takasaki Tamako feel as if it possessed a power to bewitch people's hearts.
It made Takasaki Tamako Can't help it want to think in the direction he suggested.
Isn't this kind of convoluted and bizarre love story the sweet romance exclusive to the male and female protagonists?
Will it happen to me?
"Lunatic!"
The lingering warmth of the young man's lips seemed to still be there, and Takasaki Tamako's face inexplicably flushed. She awkwardly turned around and quickly fled.
For a fleeting moment just now, she almost forgot that she was a married woman with a husband and a son.
What 'arranged by heaven'?
Heaven had already arranged it for her.
This kiss, let it be just a small encounter!
The cicadas of late April were noisy.
Hoshino Jun flicked his ear and watched Takasaki Tamako's light and quick steps, not continuing to pursue her.
"Time to go home and cook."
Picking up the two large bags of groceries again, Hoshino Jun slowly walked towards the bus stop.
See you tomorrow, Yusuke-kun's mama-chan.
---Around 4:30 PM.
"Tsukasa, it's not that I don't want to save you, it's just that I'm powerless. Not only you, but all my funds have been frozen as well. I truly can't do anything."
"I didn't expect, even Ryuichi, you too…"
"Sigh!"
Watching the scene of his brothers talking, Takasaki Yusuke felt immense pressure.
After leaving the Police station, Takasaki Yusuke had been following Yamada Tsukasa to his private apartment.
It was an apartment Yamada Tsukasa had bought previously for the convenience of bringing women home, and he never expected it would come in handy now, becoming his temporary residence.
He took some items he usually left casually in the apartment and sold them, unexpectedly fetching over a million yen for Yamada Tsukasa.
Afterward, Yamada Tsukasa said something about needing trustworthy people to help him. Takasaki Yusuke didn't think much of it at the time and ignored him.
Who knew...
The person he called would actually be...
Saionji Ryuichi!
Regarding this, Takasaki Yusuke only had one 'MMP' he wanted to say.
He hadn't followed Hoshino Jun's instructions, but Yamada Tsukasa, this big fool, had directly summoned Hoshino Jun's boss. How was he supposed to remain neutral now?
It was definitely exposed now.
Takasaki Yusuke was left with only two choices: pledge allegiance to either Yamada Tsukasa or Saionji Ryuichi.
Playing both sides when everything was out in the open was courting death.
"Ryuichi, tell me, what mistake did we make exactly? Why were we suddenly punished?" Yamada Tsukasa gulped down a mouthful of alcohol.
"Who knows?" Saionji Ryuichi chuckled inwardly, secretly mocking Yamada Tsukasa.
It's all your own fault, constantly provoking this and that for no reason. Look at you now, your mom has been messed with.
And you, you're still clueless.
I wonder how Hoshino Jun plans to play with you next.
Anyway, you're beyond saving.
Saionji Ryuichi exhaled, thinking it was a good thing he and Hoshino Jun were on the same side. Their interactions were mutually beneficial.
He looked forward to Hoshino Jun helping him strategize and mend his relationship with Little Aunt.
"I don't care. What I lost today, I will get back one day."
Yamada Tsukasa gritted his teeth: "I am my parents' only son. Everything they have should be mine. My suffering is just a facade."
There's no way that stupid woman, Yamada Kaoru, will get a share of the family property.
"Tsukasa, I believe in you. Consider this a tempering experience."
After a few drinks, Saionji Ryuichi spoke fluently: "To our impending new beginning, cheers!"
"Cheers!"
After a few rounds of drinks, both host and guest were thoroughly entertained.
After Saionji Ryuichi left, Yamada Tsukasa slumped to the floor, defeated.
"Even Ryuichi is out of money. I only have this million yen. Yusuke, how are we going to live?"
After he finished speaking, Takasaki Yusuke almost couldn't hold back from kicking him.
But for the sake of his future, he held back.
Just as Yamada Tsukasa had said earlier, as the only son of the Yamada Family, even if Yamada Tsukasa was temporarily down, he was still definitely stronger than Saionji Ryuichi.
Some outsiders speculated that the Yamada Family's assets might be three to five times that of the Saionji Family.
So, after only a moment of thought...
Takasaki Yusuke had already decided. He would use this opportunity to offer help in a time of need and firmly latch onto Yamada Tsukasa, this powerful patron.
"Tsukasa, don't be fooled by that scoundrel Saionji Ryuichi. He's the one who got you into this mess."
"Hmm?"
"Listen to me, this is what happened..."
I'm sorry, Hoshino Jun. I'm not doing what you asked.
And I'm not giving back this million yen either.
If you're so capable, go ask Yamada Tsukasa for money later.
---
"Yuki-nee, don't be too sad. If one door closes, another opens. With our work capabilities, finding a new job will be incredibly easy."
"Although we were fired this time, we received so much compensation. It's something others can only envy."
"Cheer up, don't be so down. You can do it!"
In the evening, the sky gradually darkened. The sunset spread its golden glow, illuminating the horizon and leaving behind a dazzling, colorful afterglow.
On the way home, Asu Mei kept comforting Takayanagi Yuki, who was feeling down due to losing her job.
Looking at Asu Mei's cheerful smile, Takayanagi Yuki forced a smile and nodded.
Although it was true she received a large sum of compensation, not having a stable job was still quite difficult for a woman who needed to raise a child.
This money solved the immediate problem, but it couldn't resolve long-term worries.
When she first started working as a cashier, it was the kind Asu Mei who taught her everything hands-on. Takayanagi Yuki had no idea what kind of job she could do if she had to find a new one.
Would she have to follow Mei again, shamelessly asking her to teach her?
But...
She had already defiled Mei's Jun.
How could she possibly?
"Alright, don't look so glum, Yuki-nee. Let's go job hunting together tomorrow."
"Thank you, Mei."
When they reached the door of 403, Asu Mei chuckled as she saw Takayanagi Yuki into her home. Then, when it was her turn to go to 404...
She hesitated.
"Ding-dong--!"
Hoshino Jun had just finished cooking the last dish, spicy chicken, when the doorbell rang.
He took off his apron, walked to the entrance, and opened the door to see a dejected Asu Mei.
Her eyes were red, her lips tightly bitten, and her gaze was full of bitterness and grievance.
She stood at the doorway, feeling the evening breeze, seemingly a little ashamed and timid, looking at Hoshino Jun as if she didn't quite dare to step inside.
Seeing her like this, Hoshino Jun's heart ached a little. Although he had anticipated it, he still couldn't bear to see her sad.
Composing himself, Hoshino Jun smiled and said, "What's wrong? Come in quickly, it's time to eat."
Asu Mei bit her lip, looking at him: "Jun-chan."
Hoshino Jun nodded in response: "Yes, I'm here."
"Hug me, please!"
Asu Mei opened her arms. This time, she didn't act as an "Aunt" but as a little girl who had been wronged.
She hoped to receive the love of family.
"Of course."
Without any hesitation, Hoshino Jun stepped forward and embraced Aunt, letting her lean against his chest.
Almost instantly, Asu Mei's tears streamed down, and she sobbed, burying her face in Hoshino Jun's arms.
"Aunt." Hoshino Jun patted her back, gently calling her name, trying to soothe her emotions.
"Why? I worked so hard for so many years, why should I be fired?"
Asu Mei's voice was a little hoarse:
"Seven years. I couldn't compete for promotions with those who slept their way up, and I pretended not to see it. But I just diligently stuck to my post and worked, and I was still fired for no reason."
"Why, exactly?!"
Hoshino Jun remained silent. Even if he had to choose again, he would still choose to have Takasaki Muneki fire Asu Mei.
There, someone was always coveting Asu Mei.
He didn't like his things being constantly watched by thieves.
"Don't cry, Aunt. There's nothing to be sad about."
His nose touched Aunt's forehead, and Hoshino Jun gently stroked her hair, speaking softly.
"Don't you blame me?" Asu Mei looked up, her tear-stained face and red eyes asking, "I lost my job."
Hoshino Jun lowered his head and pouted, saying, "Of course I do."
Asu Mei's expression suddenly changed, and then Hoshino Jun continued:
"I blame your company for being blind, making my Aunt cry. One day, when I become a big boss, I'll go kick their butts to avenge Aunt."
Pfft!
Asu Mei was successfully amused by Hoshino Jun: "You're smart, let's go kick their butts together."
"Okay."
Hoshino Jun nodded and continued, "Don't be too busy looking for a job. Get some good rest for a while. I'll support Aunt from now on!"
"No way. You need to study hard, no working part-time."
No matter how down and out she was, Asu Mei still hoped Hoshino Jun would complete his studies properly.
Hoshino Jun just smiled, holding her, his gaze directed at the red clouds outside the door.
"You have to trust me sometimes. I have the ability to support you."
"I'll be responsible for earning money and supporting the family, and you just need to be beautiful."
Hearing this, Asu Mei blinked, and a few more tears welled up, but her bright eyes finally filled with a hint of joy.
"You brat, what kind of talk is that? Are you trying to keep Aunt as your sugar baby?"
"Yes." Hoshino Jun nodded seriously: "Do you agree, Miss Asu Mei?"
"Tch!" Asu Mei's mood was clearly much better. She raised her hand and punched Hoshino Jun's chest, scolding: "Idiot, you should at least graduate from university before talking to me about these things."
Hoshino Jun caught the key point: "After graduating from university, we can talk about it then?"
Was Little Piglet stimulated today?
He was so openly concerned.
Asu Mei wiped away her tears, arrogantly tilted her chin, and snorted softly: "Nah nah nah, you rebellious brat, stop spouting nonsense to me. Go get Aunt some rice quickly."
"Yes, ma'am!"
The two separated. Hoshino Jun went to the kitchen. Asu Mei kicked off her high heels, then, too lazy to change into slippers, walked directly into the living room in her stockinged feet.
She habitually stripped off her clothes, leaving them scattered on the floor.
'Little Piglet performed well today.'
'Later, at dinner, I'll wear something sexy to reward him.'
'Anyway, I have a good reason to be sad today. Should I just go crazy and wear something revealing?'
Entering the bedroom, Asu Mei opened her closet and began to deliberate.
When Hoshino Jun came out of the kitchen with the food, he saw a messy floor.
Stockings, bras, and panties were scattered again.
"Never mind, I won't scold her today."
Putting away the clothes, Hoshino Jun opened the door and went to the neighboring apartment, 403.
Yuki-nee must be very sad too. As a man, he had to comfort her thoroughly.
"Knock, knock, knock!"
Knocking on the door of 403, Hoshino Jun called out: "Yuki-nee, come to my place for spicy chicken."