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Night.
Akira had just pulled into his driveway, parking his beloved Ferrari F8 in front of his villa, when he noticed a sudden burst of life coming from the neighboring house. It had been empty for a long time, but now it seemed occupied again.
A faint smirk appeared on his lips.
After stepping out of his car, he walked straight to the neighbor's house and rang the doorbell.
Not long after…
He heard soft footsteps from inside, approaching from a distance until they stopped right behind the door.
"Akira???"
The moment the door opened, a surprised voice greeted him.
"Miss Yoko."
"We meet again."
That's right!
The woman standing at the door was none other than the famous celebrity, Yoko Okino.
"You… How did you know I moved here?"
Her beautiful eyes were filled with confusion. Given the secrecy surrounding her profession, she hadn't told anyone about her new address.
"I didn't," Akira replied with a calm smile. "I just happened to see the lights on when I came home and figured you might have taken my advice about buying this place."
"You…"
"You live nearby?"
As soon as she asked, Akira chuckled and pointed to the house next door.
What a coincidence!
Yoko Okino's new address was in Beika Town, 2-Chome, Lot 68. On the other side, at 3-Chome, Lot 2, lived Miyamoto Yumi.
"So… you're my neighbor?"
Yoko smiled slightly.
Now she understood why Akira had recommended this villa to her in the first place.
"Well… I was just having dinner," she said hesitantly. "Would you like to come in for a bit?"
She felt she owed him a proper thank-you. Not only had he helped her deal with a persistent stalker, but he had also introduced her to this incredible house.
"Another time," Akira declined with a polite smile. "I have something to take care of."
He wasn't just being courteous; he genuinely had something important to prepare for tonight.
Beika Town, 3-Chome, Lot 1.
The first thing Akira did when he got home was take a hot shower.
Then, like an experienced hunter, he sat on the sofa in his living room, waiting patiently for his prey to arrive.
Only five minutes passed before he heard footsteps outside.
Getting closer…
The sound became clearer.
Knock, knock, knock—
Instead of ringing the doorbell, the visitor knocked gently, as if trying not to disturb anyone.
"Come in."
As soon as the door opened, Akira grabbed the person outside and pulled her in.
It was Ran Mori!
Before the CLOVER convenience store closed, he had given her specific instructions to come to his villa that night.
"Geez," Ran muttered, stepping inside. "If my dad finds out, I'll be in big trouble."
She complained, but her actions told a different story—her body obediently followed his lead.
This was all thanks to Akira's long-term… guidance.
"So… this is your place?"
It was her first time in his villa.
And she had to admit—it was incredibly luxurious!
Maybe not as extravagant as the Suzuki Estate, but by Tokyo standards, this was definitely a rich person's home.
At that moment, Ran couldn't help but reassess Akira's wealth.
She never imagined that she, Ran Mori, had ended up with such a wealthy boyfriend.
"Shh—"
Akira suddenly held a finger to his lips, signaling for silence.
Ran was momentarily confused, but then she heard it too—another set of footsteps outside.
What the…?
Wasn't this a secure luxury villa? Was someone trying to break in?
Knock, knock, knock—
Another soft knock at the door made her frown slightly.
Damn??
A strange sense of déjà vu crept over her.
The door opened…
And in slipped Fuyutsuki Shiori.
"Baka—" she whispered. "I had to sneak out without Yui noticing."
"Just so you know, I need to head back soon. So, let's not waste any time."
"…"
Unlike Ran, Shiori was much more proactive.
She didn't even take a moment to admire the villa's interior. Instead, before her words had fully left her lips, she had already wrapped her arms tightly around Akira's neck.
A night like this was precious—why waste it?
Time to get down to business!
"Ahem—"
A sudden cough startled Shiori.
Her whole body tensed, her grip around Akira's neck tightened, and instinctively, her long legs wrapped around his waist to lift herself off the ground.
She turned towards the source of the sound…
"Ran??"
Her pounding heart nearly stopped when she recognized who it was.
Her eyes darted back to Akira…
She understood.
This guy had invited both of them here tonight on purpose.
"OMG??"
"You…"
Ran had figured it out too.
No wonder Akira had mysteriously called her into the storage room at CLOVER before closing.
Now she knew his plan all along—
Tonight, he intended to have both of them at the same time.
"....."