Tokyo: Am I the only male tenant?

"It was Hojo-sensei who sent me back."

Chiaki Hoshino answered her sister, then turned to look at the woman who had just got out of the car.

"Ah, it turns out that it's Mr. Hojo who's here."

Chie Hoshino obviously also knew this Hojo teacher, but for some reason, she subconsciously hid behind Ginjō while speaking.

"Chie, don't you take the initiative to say hello to the teacher when you see him?"

The female teacher named Hojo walked towards them with calm steps.

"Sorry! Good evening, Mr. Hojo!"

When Chie Hoshino heard her words, she jumped out from behind Ginjō and bowed to her.

"Well, good evening, who is this?"

The somewhat cold beauty quickly turned her gaze to Ginjo Sosuke who was standing beside her.

"Teacher Hojo, allow me to introduce this to you. This is my neighbor, the one I once mentioned to you - Ginjo-san."

Chiaki Hoshino took a step forward and said to her.

"Hello, my name is Yincheng."

Ginjo Sousuke politely extended his right hand to her.

"Hello, Ginjo-san, I'm the instructor for both of them, Hojo."

The beauty introduced herself while shaking hands with Ginjō.

However, unlike the usual polite etiquette, she did not let go of his hand quickly, but looked Ginjo up and down face to face.

"Yes, it is indeed as Qianqiu said, his facial features are sharp and angular, very distinctive."

"She looks good, with smooth muscle lines. She's a good candidate for modeling."

This might be an occupational disease in their line of work. She actually made a comment about it right in front of Ginjo.

After a moment, she withdrew her hand and took out a business card from her small handbag.

"Here is my phone number. If you are interested in working with me, feel free to contact me."

Her tone gave people an irresistible sense of oppression. When Yincheng came to his senses, he had already held the business card she handed over in his hand.

"Ok."

Ginjo nodded and answered her briefly.

"Thank you for your hard work today, I'm going back now."

"No, this is my job. I'm sorry to bother you to send me back personally."

"That's it, we'll see you another day."

After saying a few words, the beauty returned to the car, started the car and left quickly.

The few people who were standing there in a daze looked at each other, as if they were frozen there by the biting north wind.

"Huh, I never thought I'd run into Hojo-sensei right outside my house. It really gave me a cold sweat."

Chie Hoshino was the first to speak, then she raised her hand and wiped it across her forehead, making a gesture of wiping sweat.

"Are you afraid of her, Chie?"

Ginjo Sousuke asked curiously after seeing her reaction.

"It's not just me. I think apart from Qianqiu, there is no one in the whole grade who is not afraid of her."

Chie Hoshino said this with lingering fear.

"What's going on, Chiaki?"

Ginjo turned around and asked Hoshino Chiaki.

"It's okay, actually. It's just that Teacher Hojo is a bit strict. She often scolds students who don't complete their homework well, so many students are afraid of her."

Chie Hoshino explained with a shrug.

"Then why is Qianqiu okay?"

"Of course it's because Chiaki is Hojo-sensei's favorite student. Her works are always shown to everyone by the teacher as demonstrations."

Chie Hoshino answered before her sister could.

"And Hojo-sensei's scolding is completely different from others. She never yells, but every word she says makes you feel cold, so everyone calls her the "Ice Witch" in private."

"Usually when I see her from a distance I always try to avoid her, but today I got bumped into by her. I'm really unlucky."

Chie Hoshino said angrily, no wonder she had such an instinctive reaction just now.

"It turns out he's just a somewhat strict teacher. I thought it was no big deal."

As Yincheng spoke, he picked up the business card in his hand and looked at it.

「Hojo Personal Studio

Chief Designer

Hojo Kiki

The minimalist business card only has the phone number and the above few lines.

"Personal studio? Isn't she your instructor? And what about the cooperation she just told me about?"

Ginjo looked even more confused after reading the business card.

"Being an instructor is just one of her jobs. She also has her own studio, which focuses on underwear design."

"Huh? Underwear design?"

Ginjo Sosuke was quite shocked by Chiaki Hoshino's answer.

Why would a university teacher and underwear designer choose to collaborate with me?

After thinking about it, the only possibility is being a model, right?

Whether it's a sculpture model or an underwear model, it seems like they don't wear a lot of clothes...

"Because I once mentioned that a neighbor who is very suitable for being a model moved into the apartment, so the teacher may have some impression of it."

Chiaki Hoshino continued.

"I see..."

Ginjo now understood why Hojo Himeki behaved that way when shaking hands with him.

"You're not seriously considering modeling for Hojo-sensei?"

Chie Hoshino looked at Ginjō who seemed to be deep in thought and frowned.

"Any questions?"

Ginjo looked at her expression and felt something was strange.

"Of course there is a problem. What's good about a cold woman like that? Be careful or she'll turn you into an ice sculpture~"

"More importantly, if you really want to be a model, you should consider us first."

"The one who is close to the water gets the moon first. Of course, you should take care of your beautiful neighbor first when there is such a good thing~"

Chie Hoshino finally revealed her true purpose.

Hearing this, Chiaki Hoshino covered her mouth and laughed. It seemed that she also agreed with her sister's idea.

"Okay, okay, I can agree to this condition."

"If I ever have a modeling debut, it will definitely be in your room."

Ginjo Sousuke smiled and patted her little head.

"Great! I'm going to make Sosuke pose like David!"

"Sister, classical sculpture isn't your specialty at all, is it?"

"It doesn't matter. People's hobbies can change at any time."

"I think you have other intentions."

"Eh? It's not what you think, Chiaki. I'm actually a very ambitious artist~"

"Really? But you're often criticized by Mr. Hojo for not completing your homework."

"Haha, that must be because there is no model I like for me to create. If it were Sousuke, I would definitely be very serious."

"Really? Then we'll see how it goes."

The two Hoshino sisters walked into the apartment while chatting excitedly.

Yincheng followed them from behind, and when he walked into the gate, he did not forget to glance in the direction where the car had just left.

I wonder what it’s like to get along with this professional woman who seems strong yet cold?

He thought silently in his heart.

Although her plan to be alone with Ginjo was disrupted by her sister's early return home, Chie Hoshino felt very satisfied considering the several close contacts she had with him today.

The two sisters said goodbye to Yincheng happily in the corridor, made an appointment to go out and play together next time, and then returned to their respective rooms.

After Ginjo entered Hojo Kisaki's phone number into his cell phone address book, he threw the business card aside.

Soon the sound of running water could be heard in the bathroom. The gushing warm water not only washed away the dust of the day, but also took away the lingering fragrance of Chie Hoshino left on his body.

It's really a pity.

Ginjo couldn't help but mutter to himself.

If Chiaki Hoshino had come back a little later, perhaps he and Chie Hoshino would have made substantial progress.

When Ginjo thought of how she had pressed herself against him coquettishly on the train, he felt an emotion that he couldn't express rising up.

Forget it, it’s a long night, let’s find something else to pass the time.

After drying himself, Ginjo wrapped in a bath towel came to the window and waited leisurely for his hair to dry.

In midsummer in Tokyo, heat waves and breezes are intertwined, and in the quiet apartment, time seems to slow down.

The afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the sky, dyeing it a warm orange-red.