Tokyo: Am I the only male tenant?

Ginjo's voice seemed to have an irresistible power, and Chie Hoshino couldn't help but hug his neck.

"Well, I'll excuse my rudeness then."

After saying sorry, Ginjo Sousuke stood up easily, her petite body seemed to become lighter because of fear.

Ginjo held Chie Hoshino's thighs tightly with both hands, then carefully pushed them up, making sure she had a firm hold, and began to walk forward.

Chie Hoshino was wearing pants, so she didn't have to worry about exposing herself, but this pose, which she had never tried before, still made her blush.

She gently lay on Gincheng, her broad shoulders and strong back brought her a full sense of security. Her face was pressed against Gincheng's neck, feeling the warmth of his skin.

At this extremely close distance, Chie Hoshino listened to Ginjō's every breath and every step he took, which made her feel extremely at peace.

She seemed to finally relax and put all her weight on Ginjo, letting him carry her forward.

"Feeling better, Chie?"

Ginjo asked her about her situation softly as they walked.

"Yeah, I feel much better, thank you, Sousuke."

Chie Hoshino's breathing became much calmer, and her voice didn't sound as nervous and trembling as before.

"I'm still a little uncomfortable with your politeness. You're not like your usual self at all, Chie."

Ginjo smiled softly, trying to lighten the mood.

"That's annoying, Sousuke. You're still thinking of joking at this hour."

Chie Hoshino had a good first impression of Ginjo because he had helped her sister and because of his tall stature and handsome looks.

Normally, she always likes to tease him intentionally or unintentionally, but in this state today, Chie Hoshino only felt filled with inner gratitude and a little inexplicable shyness.

"Honestly, Chie, don't work so hard in the future."

"If you always come back this late, Chiaki and Tomoko-nee will be worried."

Ginjo continued.

"What about Sousuke?"

"Ok?"

"Will Sosuke be worried too?"

"Of course, that's why I'm here."

Chie Hoshino lay on his back, and every time Ginjo spoke she could feel the slight vibration in her chest.

She didn't know why she asked such a question, but after hearing Ginjo's answer, a warm feeling filled her heart.

"I know, Sousuke, but the store has been really busy lately."

Chie Hoshino spoke softly, with the corners of her mouth unconsciously curled up in a gentle arc.

"Then if you have to work overtime like this next time, please contact me and I will pick you up at the station."

Ginjo seemed to see through her worries and proposed this to her.

"Eh? No, no, that's too embarrassing!"

"Sousuke doesn't need to go to this extent. I will try to come back by the main road next time."

Chie Hoshino blinked, raised her head which was lying on her shoulder, and quickly refused.

"Even if we take the main road, we still have to pass the fork in the road, right?"

"What if something like today happens again?"

Ginjo's continuous questions left Chie Hoshino speechless.

It was just as he said. No matter how far you took the main road, you would still have to pass through that dark path in the end.

Thinking about what happened today, it would indeed be a grateful suggestion if someone could accompany her home.

Moreover, Ginjō is such a strong and powerful man, which makes people feel more at ease.

“That’s right…”

Chie Hoshino was thinking with an expression as if she was thinking about a difficult problem, and she seemed a little embarrassed.

"What's wrong Chie, don't you want me to accompany you?"

Hearing her confusion, Ginjo Sousuke asked.

"No, no, that's not the case. I just feel really embarrassed..."

"Sousuke said that he was participating in the county tournament recently, right? And he also has to prepare for the final exams at school. I don't want to add any more burden to you..."

Chie Hoshino frowned and shook her head slightly as she spoke. A few scattered strands of hair rubbed against Ginjō's neck, making it a little itchy.

"Are you still thinking about this? Summer vacation is coming soon, and it won't take long to pick you up at the station."

"That...that's actually just one of the reasons!"

Chie Hoshino's voice suddenly became loud enough to drown out his own, causing Ginjo to turn his head and look at her in confusion.

She seemed to realize that she was too excited, and timidly leaned back on Ginjo's shoulder.

"No, I just think that we haven't known each other for long, and if we are just ordinary neighbors, is this really okay..."

I don’t know if it was because the shock today was too great, but Ginjo felt that Chie Hoshino was completely different from usual.

The almost silent end of her words made Ginjo feel her hesitation and shyness.

I never expected that she, who looks so carefree on weekdays, also has such a delicate side.

"Then let's put it this way. Every time I pick you up, you do one thing to thank me."

"You can go home with peace of mind, and I'll get some benefits too, how about that?"

Yincheng suddenly came up with this idea that would kill two birds with one stone.

"Eh? Then how can I repay Sousuke?"

Chie Hoshino asked in confusion.

"Well... well... I haven't thought about it yet, but I just hope I won't make it difficult for you."

"Today, as a token of my gratitude, I will be the one to tease Chie, but you cannot talk back. How about that?"

Ginjo Sousuke said with a smile.

"Eh? Is it that simple? Is it okay like this?"

Ginjo's request made Hoshino Chie open her eyes wide in surprise.

"Sosuke..."

Chie Hoshino called him tentatively, and then spoke in an almost inaudible voice.

"It's great to have you here..."

"what?"

"Nothing...Nothing...I was just talking to myself. If it's just a simple thank you, then I have no problem with it."

"Well, if I encounter the same situation as today again, I will call you..."

Hearing Chie Hoshino's answer, Ginjo Sousuke smiled slightly.

"Then it's settled, let's start from today."

"Chie."

"Ok?"

"You're not as brave as you look. Will you be too scared to sleep at night? Do you want me to sleep with you?"

"Ah, Sousuke, you..."

Chapter 182 You are the boss, she is the junior

It was late at night and the remote road was silent.

Chie Hoshino wrapped her arms around Sousuke Ginjo's neck and hugged him tightly like an anxious child.

The dim light lengthened the two overlapping figures, and then slowly merged them together.

In the midsummer season, even at this time, the temperature has not dropped much.

The already sticky air, coupled with the soft waves coming from behind, made Ginjo Sousuke feel a little hot.

'Would you like to sleep with me?'

Although Chie Hoshino knew that Ginjō was teasing her, her heart still couldn't help but tremble.

"How is it possible to do that..."

She said softly.

"Eh? No? Why?"

They were not far from the apartment, and Ginjo's casual chat with her could at least change her mood.

"Of course it's because Chiaki is still here..."

Because she agreed to Ginjō's request, Chie Hoshino couldn't fight back sharply and could only answer softly, like a docile cat.

"Qianqiu seems to be more timid than you, so wouldn't it be possible for us to protect both of you together?"

Yincheng said casually with some pride.

"Huh, you're really greedy, Sousuke."

There began to be a hint of coquettishness in Chie Hoshino's tone.

"What? Didn't Chie say this at the beginning? She would do everything together with her sister and would never eat alone."

Ginjo remembered what Chie Hoshino said when she put her arms around his neck when they first met.

"Ah, that's..."

Chie Hoshino didn't expect that her joke would turn into a boomerang and hit her.

"Besides, I've already carried Chie on my back. Should I also carry Chiaki on my back when I go back? That seems fair."