Tokyo: Bubble, but the system is Sengoku.

Chiba came over because there was a shoot at the studio that morning, so he just came to check it out.

Chiba's gaze swept around the room again. Even with these conditions, the boy's home was still very tidy, combining practicality and cleanliness.

This truly reflects his personality as a student.

Just as Chiba was getting into her thoughts, a rapid knocking on the door interrupted their conversation.

"Um?"

Such frequent and forceful knocking sounds clearly indicate ill intent.

This also surprised Chiba a bit.

Sato got along well with almost everyone in the club.

That's a talent in itself.

But there are enemies here?

Sato was also startled upon hearing this.

After all, the sound of knocking didn't sound like Peach.

However, the answer was soon revealed.

"Sato! Are you in there?"

The voice sounded a little unfamiliar, but Sato still remembered it.

She's most likely the landlady.

Moreover, their intentions were not good.

Sato thought about it, glanced at the wall, and while he had a guess in his mind, he also felt a headache coming on.

He could move out, but Peach has been very kind to him, and it wouldn't be good if his own issues caused another argument in her family.

However, the landlady arrived at just the right time; Chiba happened to be there as well.

Sato's eyes darted around, and he made up his mind.

"Yes, landlady, you're coming."

Sato responded.

"You owe someone rent and haven't paid it?"

Chiba found this a bit strange.

That can't be right, he used to have 500,000.

"No, that's not it..."

Sato chuckled awkwardly and followed closely behind to open the door.

"Why did you come here?"

Sato said politely.

Upon hearing this, the landlady in front of her, though still frowning, was stunned.

It wasn't because of the boy's politeness, but because the person in front of her was completely different from what she had imagined.

She was no longer as thin as before, but instead radiated a sunny and energetic vigor.

Even the narrow room seemed to brighten up a bit.

"..."

"You know perfectly well why I came here."

After a moment of silence, the landlady finally spoke.

However, the voice was no longer as aggressive as before.

She always felt that raising her voice at the gentle young man in front of her would lower her status.

However, her purpose for coming here remained unchanged.

Of course, it's to demand an explanation and hold someone accountable.

She heard from the neighbor that her daughter often came over, and that the two seemed quite close.

However, if she asked Taozi directly about this, she probably wouldn't get a positive answer and it would only lead to an argument, so she simply came to her own door.

However, for some reason, this person had been away for several days before. Fortunately, the tenant next door helped to catch him this time.

She came here this time determined to make Sato give her daughter the cold shoulder, even if it meant paying a penalty to get rid of him.

Although Sato looks much more handsome now, it's still not enough to dispel the woman's thoughts.

Rather, she became even more vigilant after she came to her senses.

"Our peaches..."

Just as the landlady was about to emphasize her point, a tall yet strangely familiar figure walked out of the room and stood in front of her.

She had seen that person on television countless times; logically, she should have been extremely familiar with him.

But when facing Chiba, the landlady could only open her mouth slightly in an unseemly manner, looking surprised and speechless.

Suddenly seeing someone who shouldn't be there—that's probably how anyone would feel.

Sato, seeing the situation before him, explained it to the two of them.

Actually, you already know this without an introduction.

However, Sato's words made the landlady slowly close her mouth.

"Chi-chan...cough cough!"

Realizing she had used a fan's name, the landlady coughed awkwardly.

"Hello."

Chiba was a seasoned veteran; he understood immediately from the way the other person addressed him, and a faint smile appeared on his face.

"It's a pleasure to meet you. I am grateful for your care."

"No, I didn't take care of her much either."

The landlady seemed a little shy.

Sato's lips twitched upon hearing this.

I haven't taken care of it much yet. Have I taken care of it at all?

However, that's not entirely true, since the other party is responsible for any everyday problems that occur.

Sato thought to himself as the two people in front of him started chatting.

However, Chiba did most of the talking, while the landlady answered.

As for the original purpose, it has probably been forgotten.

"So Sato-kun is your apprentice!"

Having figured out some of Sato's current situation, the landlady became more and more shocked as she listened to Chiba's explanation.

When did this down-on-his-luck extra become so amazing?

Thinking about it, the woman couldn't help but focus her gaze on Sato. The boy looked the same as always, except that he had a smile on his face.

It wasn't the smug kind of smile that made it hard to dislike him.

If it's a boy like this, then it's not entirely incomprehensible...?

Since he's Chiba's apprentice, his character should be alright, right?

However, since it concerned her daughter's future, the woman still looked at Sato with a wary gaze.

"He is also preparing to appear in 'Shadow Legion,' so please take care of him then."

Chiba's words interrupted the woman's newly formed wariness.

The woman's mouth opened slightly again.

"What?"

The woman asked.

"It's 'Shadow Legion'."

As Chiba finished speaking, the woman understood why her daughter had been looking at them with such a strange and excited expression lately after seeing them watching "Shadow Legion".

Her own daughter probably already knew.

"that..."

Sato then spoke up.

While the other person was still in shock, he quickly added, "When Kikuchi-san came over earlier, we were mainly discussing acting."

Regardless of what the neighbors overheard, just blame it all on acting skills.

"Is that so?"

The woman paused upon hearing this, her gaze sweeping over Sato and Chiba before she said, "However, you are both young people, so it would be best if you kept to yourself."

The woman's attitude was quite polite; compared to her previous accusatory manner, it could even be described as courteous.

According to Chiba, Sato's future also looks bright.

While it's not a case of forced marriage, the daughter is ultimately going to enter the entertainment industry.

Even without that fan filter, there's no need to have such a strained relationship with Sato, who has Chiba's support.

As for kicking people out, that's unnecessary.

Judging from Chiba's words, Sato will probably be able to move out by himself this year.

"Okay, I understand."

"I apologize for my oversight this time."

Sato was humble.

If he were the parents, he would be even more anxious since the other party's daughter was going to the tenant's house every day. So he remained polite and courteous to the other party.

"Um."

Responding to Sato's friendly attitude, the woman had nothing to say, only nodding in agreement, before turning her gaze to Chiba.

"Um...may I have your autograph?"