My deskmate is actually my yandere reader.

"This kid, sigh, he's already climbed the ladder to adulthood before me..."

As Hirasawa Masato watched the two figures disappear around the corner from the classroom door, he was overwhelmed with emotion.

He then left the classroom, went to the men's locker room to change into his sports uniform, and then headed towards the gymnasium.

But as they walked up the stairs to the first floor of the teaching building, a person suddenly appeared from around the corner!

Hirasawa Shinbu wasn't paying attention, and the two of them bumped into each other and fell to the ground together.

"Ouch..."

With a soft cry, Hirasawa Mabu slowly opened his eyes, only to see an exceptionally cute junior girl beneath him!

She had short chestnut hair and a pair of round, clear eyes like black grapes.

Beneath that delicate, fine nose were cherry lips that radiated a pale pink hue.

In summary: She has a delicate and pitiful appearance, is lively, and has a girl-next-door feel to her; she's very cute.

'White teeth...'

Looking at the cute junior girl he was pinning down, Hirasawa Masato thought to himself, "I'm doomed."

Of course, it's not that he feels hopeless about the current situation, but rather that he's feeling his heart is pounding and that this junior looks like her.

'I think I've fallen in love with her at first sight...'

-

After leaving the school, Izumi Kurose and Chire Shiraishi walked side by side on their way to Chiyoda Ward.

That area is one of the most expensive in Tokyo, so the houses there should be very safe, right?

At least you won't find out where the key came from and then be kidnapped while you're sleeping, right?

Actually, it was quite simple for Shiraishi Chiren to get the key to Kurose Izumi's house.

Kurose Izumi habitually puts everything, including his keys, in his schoolbag, and Shiraishi Chiren secretly took it out during one of his lunch breaks and used ink to make a replica.

However, if Izumi Kurose went to a high-end residence like Chiyoda, it wouldn't be so troublesome to get into his house.

Since it's an electronic lock, Shiraishi Chiren could directly use computer technology to decipher the password.

This was something that came easily to her.

Upon arriving at Shinjuku Station, the two boarded a silver-white train bound for Chiyoda Station.

Inside the carriage, Shiraishi Chiren, her hand resting on the hem of her uniform skirt, sat down on a bench.

Kurose Izumi gripped the handrail on one side, her body swaying back and forth as the tram rattled along the aisle.

He looked at Shiraishi Chizuru, who was leaning against the edge of the bench as if taking a short rest, scratched his head, and asked:

"Shiraishi-kun, I'm not very familiar with Tokyo either. Do you know any good houses in Chiyoda Ward?"

"If you prefer a quiet, classic, and literary atmosphere, I recommend Kanda Jimbocho, which is the largest bookstore district in Japan."

"Bookstore Street...is it safe?"

Kurose Izumi felt that if such a place was too classical, the residences might also be classical in style, and the security system might not be very good.

"Chiyoda Ward is one of the most important areas in the country, a political and economic center, and has the highest level of security."

"Then I'm relieved..."

Relieved, Izumi Kurose decided to look for an apartment in Chiyoda Ward!

This place is close to the Imperial Palace, with the Metropolitan Police Department and the Supreme Court on the left and the National Assembly building on the right. If any crime occurs, it will definitely be thoroughly investigated, right?

Presumably, "Kushiki Touko" should think twice before committing a crime here.

Indeed, that is exactly the case.

Chiharu Shiraishi was not confident that she could carry out a perfect kidnapping in Chiyoda Ward, after all, there were many police inspectors patrolling the area at night, and cameras were precisely distributed in every corner!

One person's ability is ultimately limited and cannot withstand the profound resources of an island nation.

However, if given some time to make arrangements and finalize the plan, she can still subtly win over Kurose Izumi.

But that's no longer necessary.

The character "Kushiki Fuyuko" only needs to exist in the virtual world.

She would appear via phone calls, text messages, or deliveries, but she would never appear in front of Izumi Kurose again.

In fact, after getting the phone today, Kurose Izumi kept receiving messages from "Kuchiki Fuyuko".

Most of them were words of concern and greetings, but they also carried a subtle threat.

For example, during class, "Kushiki Touko" would send him a message about what class he was currently taking.

During lunch break, they'll ask if I've eaten and what I ate, and then send me a picture of the dish I made.

These are all messages that Shiraishi Chiren set up and scheduled to be sent at regular intervals.

When Kurose Izumi saw this information, she realized once again that "Kuchiki Touko" was definitely an extremely dangerous person!

All her gentleness, kindness, and thoughtfulness were just ways of numbing herself!

This made Kurose Izumi even more determined to protect Shiraishi Chire and stay with her.

-

Shiraishi Chiren slightly raised her head, looking at Kurose Izumi who seemed lost in thought, and the corners of her mouth turned up slightly.

No one noticed the hint of a smile on his face.

Everything is proceeding in an orderly manner.

Her plan can be said to be completely completed; all that's left is for her to spend time getting to know Kurose Izumi.

During the course of your interactions, you can gradually persuade him to change the ending he released to the public.

'Eternal Teacher, you are destined to be mine...'

A deeply hidden sickness suddenly surfaced in Shiraishi Chiren's eyes as she looked at Kurose Izumi.

Kurose Izumi was completely unaware of this and was deep in thought about what to do next.

"Attention, the train is arriving at Chiyoda Station."

Finally, the train arrived at Chiyoda Station, and a cold, mechanical female voice reminded the passengers to get off.

Kurose Izumi snapped out of her daze and walked out of the open carriage door with Shiraishi Chiren, their steps firmly planted on the concrete platform.

Stepping out of the station, the two walked slowly down the bustling street, surrounded by noise.

The distance from the station to Kanda Jimbocho is not far; it takes about ten minutes to walk there.

Jimbocho was originally a train station.

Because more than 180 secondhand bookstores are concentrated in the area centered around the Jimbocho intersection, this area is known as the "Jimbocho Secondhand Book Street".

Upon arriving in Jimbocho, the two walked along the railing by the riverbank.

Looking out from here, you can see the river surface bathed in brilliant sunlight, turning it into a dazzling golden expanse, with the waves shimmering and sparkling.

Kurose Izumi walked on the inner side, holding onto the stone railing, and gazing at the river.

The surging waves crashed and pounded against the riverbank, creating whitecaps.

Under the warm sunshine, a gentle spring breeze blows, bringing a sense of beauty and lightness.

Seeing this, Izumi Kurose couldn't help but remark, "This place is quite nice."

"Then let's find a house here and settle down?" Shiraishi Chiren asked.

"No rush. Let's see if there are any suitable houses here first, then look at other places, and make a decision later."

"Okay, it's up to you."

31. The Enchanting Scene on the Tram (Please continue reading)

Afterwards, the two strolled quietly through the streets of Jimbocho, feeling the traces of culture and long history.

'This place is really nice...'

Kurose Izumi looked around at the rows of bookstores and publishing houses lining both sides of the street, feeling relaxed.

For a light novel author like him to live in a place like this, is it in line with his identity and persona?

After walking for a while, they arrived at a luxurious apartment building whose top was so high that they couldn't see the top.

This apartment building is very impressive; from the outside, it looks like a commercial building and appears very expensive.

Even if it's expensive, Izumi Kurose can still afford to live there.

His royalties and manuscript fees have already been received.

My current savings are probably tens of millions of yen, right?

Kurose Izumi hasn't checked her bank account balance in a long time and has long lost interest in money.

"This looks good, it looks very safe."

He looked up at the towering apartment building, feeling quite tempted.

Unfortunately, I can't view the property now.

Since they didn't have an appointment, they could only note down the location and wait for the staff to make an appointment.

"Then let's make a note of this place."

"Okay, I've got it."

After that, the two continued their journey, stopping frequently in Ichibancho, Iwamotocho, and the vicinity of the Imperial Palace.

They strolled around until dusk before finally stopping, reluctant to leave, and deciding to head back.

In the end, Izumi Kurose still felt that the apartment in Kanda Jimbocho 1-chome was the best place for her to live.

Although it looks expensive, it's worth it because of its good environment and safety.

What he needs most right now is safety!