Tokyo: Am I the only male tenant?

"I'm so full after eating. I really want to just lie here forever. Forget about homework."

Chie Hoshino was breathing heavily, looking like she had lost all hope in life.

"How can that be possible? The professor still needs to check on my sister on Monday."

Chiaki Hoshino reminded her from the side.

"I know. I thought college life would be easier, but I didn't expect it to be so hard."

"By the way, Sousuke, what are you doing this afternoon? You must look like you have nothing to do. I'm so envious."

Chie Hoshino turned her gaze towards Ginjo.

"I just happened to be off today. I usually have to participate in club activities. It's not what you think."

Ginjo Sousuke answered her coldly.

"I was just asking casually, why are you so cold?"

Chie Hoshino returned to her previous coquettish tone.

"I have nothing to do anyway, why don't you come and see my masterpiece?"

Her eyes rolled around a few times, and I don't know what she was up to.

"Thank you, but I'm not interested."

Yin Cheng thought that with her personality, most of the works she made would be weird. He had heard his wife tactfully express that she couldn't appreciate her aesthetics before...

"You really don't know how to cherish it. In addition to my extraordinary works, Qianqiu's busts are also famous for their high standards. Many parts are made very realistically."

"Right, Chiaki?"

Chie Hoshino raised her slender eyebrows and said with a smile.

"Well... it's not as good as my sister said... But I also welcome Sosuke to come. After all, I didn't have a chance to thank you for what happened last time."

Chiaki Hoshino lowered her head slightly, and her gentle voice was much more pleasant than her sister's.

"Ahem...Since Qianqiu has said so...it's not impossible to take a look..."

Ginjo Sousuke hesitated for a moment, but finally agreed reluctantly for Chiaki Hoshino's sake. It was definitely not because he wanted to see something weird...

But how realistic can it be? Could it be based on a real person?

The desire for art filled Yincheng with curiosity for a while...

Chapter 108 Come Be Our Model

Sosuke Ginjo and the Hoshino sisters sat on the sofa to rest for a while, and then helped Tomoko Matsumoto clean up the dining table and kitchen.

After a few people said goodbye to the lady and prepared to leave, the lady looked at Yincheng with a reluctant expression.

After the Hoshino sisters came back, the house did become a lot more lively, but correspondingly, the time I had alone with Ginjō also became less.

Forget it, it doesn’t matter if it happens once or twice. I can’t always monopolize him.

Matsumoto Tomoko thought so, but still sent them to the door with a smile on her face.

The three of them went up the stairs together.

"Please come in, Sousuke."

Ginjō followed the two sisters through the entrance hall.

Is this their room? Ginjo Sosuke's first impression was that this place looked like an art studio...

There are various sculptures of different sizes in the living room.

There are handicrafts made of stone, wood, and many other materials that Yincheng cannot name at first glance.

These are probably some of their daily creations and school assignments.

Apart from these eye-catching decorations, the rest of the place is pretty much the same.

The interior colors are mainly pink and white, and the room is filled with a sweet atmosphere full of girlishness.

Opposite the TV is a white sofa and coffee table, ornamental plants and cute dolls are placed against the wall, and the curtains are covered with heart patterns.

"Please take a seat, Sousuke. I'll get you some snacks and drinks."

Chiaki Hoshino entertained Ginjō politely.

"No need, Chiaki. I was already very full after eating at Sister Tomoko's place just now. I can't eat anything now."

"Yeah, I forgot about that."

She tilted her head and gave a youthful smile.

"Don't be polite to him, Qianqiu. We are all neighbors, so we should be like family."

"Come here, Sousuke. Let me show you what the top artists of the future are."

Chie Hoshino pulled Ginjō to the corner of the room.

In front of them is a modern sculpture composed of irregular shapes and smooth lines.

The material may be bronze or some similar metal. It should have undergone a special casting process, which makes the surface of the sculpture have a deep and textured color.

Under the sunlight coming in through the windows, its surface reflects a charming and special halo.

Although Yincheng is not sure what it is trying to express, it is indeed very artistic.

"So, Sousuke, are you impressed by me?"

Chie Hoshino put her hands on her hips with a smug look on her face.

"Well, very good. I didn't expect you could be serious sometimes."

“What does this sculpture express?”

Ginjo asked her.

"It doesn't express anything. This is my self-portrait. It was created based on my image. Can't you see that?"

Chie Hoshino's sincere tone made it seem like she wasn't joking.

Yincheng thought that she would go into some profound topics such as life and philosophy to promote her work, but he didn't expect it to be so simple and straightforward.

After she said that, when Ginjō looked at the sculpture again, he felt that it had become as abstract as its owner...

Seeing that Ginjo didn't react, Chie Hoshino took her to the other side.

When the white coarse cloth covering it was removed, a bust sculpture was revealed.

"This is Chiaki's work. It's great too."

Chie Hoshino also had a look of pride when she introduced her sister's masterpiece.

Judging from the facial features, this sculpture of a girl is based on Chiaki Hoshino, and it is indeed as lifelike as she said before.

The details are portrayed quite perfectly, whether it is facial expressions, hair, clothing or hand movements, every detail has been accurately reproduced.

The overall look is balanced and harmonious, and the quietly standing appearance presents a sense of naturalness, comfort and elegance.

"That's great, Chiaki. It seems to be no different from the real person."

Ginjo Sousuke turned around and spoke to Hoshino Chiaki who came over and stood beside him.

"Thank you, Sousuke."

The corners of Chiaki Hoshino's mouth rose slightly, and the way she expressed her emotions was always so subtle.

"Well, this trip was worth it, right? This is an outstanding work that you can't even see in an art museum."

"Sister... that's too much..."

Chie Hoshino's overflowing self-confidence and her sister Chiaki's habitual restraint are actually reflected in their works.

The elder sister Chie's works are bold and unrestrained, while the younger sister Chiaki's sculptures are traditional, standard and elegant.

Although they both use themselves as prototypes, the resulting visual experience is completely different.

After touring the works in the house, Ginjo Sousuke sat on the sofa, and the Hoshino sisters sat on both sides of him, making the small space suddenly seem a little crowded.

"Chiaki, after the bust, we should start learning the full-length portrait. We will definitely need a model then. I think Sosuke is a good choice."

Chie Hoshino stared at Ginjō beside her, with a strange light in her eyes.

"Sister... stop talking nonsense... how can I let Sosuke..."

"Why not? The most important thing about a full-body portrait is to observe the model's body structure, right? Look at his muscles, the lines are so beautiful."

Today Ginjo was wearing a sleeveless T-shirt, with his two strong arms exposed, which naturally made him the target of Chie Hoshino.

"Hey, isn't this the real reason why you invited me here?"

Ginjo didn't know why he suddenly felt cheated.

"How could that be? I just had a sudden thought. Who told you to wear something so revealing? Hehe."

Chie Hoshino gave a sly smile and began to explain to Ginjo the importance of being a model.

He looked so passionate, as if he wanted Yincheng to devote himself to art...

"My mouth is almost dry from talking so much, Qianqiu, please say a few words too."

Chie Hoshino ran to the refrigerator, got a bottle of water, and drank it up in gulps.

"Um...Sousuke..."

Chiaki Hoshino obviously didn't know how to start the conversation. She blushed and muttered something.

It looks so cute, like a frightened little animal.

"Sister, your request seems a bit out of line. It's impossible for it to be like this for the first time..."

"Please don't take it to heart, Sousuke."

Finally after a while, she spoke softly, but the blush on her face seemed to deepen.

"Yeah, I understand, Chiaki."

"But if you really need my help in the future, you can tell me."

Listening to Ginjo Sousuke's gentle words, Hoshino Chiaki nodded gently.