Tokyo: Am I the only male tenant?

"How about it? If you are interested, I can take it out and show it to you."

Sato Miho raised her eyes from under Ginjō and spoke to the two people excitedly.

"It's better not to do that. I feel like I'm only at the entry-level level. It's too scary to hold such a huge thing in my hands."

Kana Kobayakawa quickly waved her hand to refuse. Although her interest in reptiles originated from Miho Sato, for a long time she only watched some videos of them on the Internet.

This time she was determined to get a reptile of her own, which she felt was already a huge improvement, so the small and cute leopard gecko was more suitable for her.

"In fact, you don't have to hold it. Most owners will hang it around their necks to play with it, which makes it much easier."

Sato Miwa has been raising these pets for some years, so she looks relaxed when talking about it.

"Wouldn't that be more frightening?"

Kana Kobayakawa felt like she was suffocating just by imagining the scene of having a python coiled around her neck.

"It's not as exaggerated as you say. Forget it, what about Ginjo-kun? Do you want to give it a try?"

Seeing her resistance, Sato Mika had no choice but to ask Ginjo Sosuke again.

"Let's talk about it later when we have a chance. I'm afraid it will really scare Kana if I take it out."

Ginjo Sousuke looked up at Kana Kobayakawa who was hiding in the distance and answered her with a smile.

"Huh? Ginjo-kun is really considerate. He always thinks about his girlfriend."

The envy in Sato Miha's words was so much that it almost overflowed like a tide.

She felt that if she could have such an impeccable boyfriend, she would definitely become like a beautiful snake, clinging to him and never letting go.

"Well, because this is what I'm supposed to do."

Ginjo left the cabinet where the python was kept and returned to Kana Kobayakawa, stretching out his arms and pulling her into his arms.

Perhaps it was the special temperature and humidity settings in the room, her skin felt a little cold to the touch.

"Hey, stop provoking me. Come on, Kana, I'll go find you the leopard gecko you want."

When Sato Miha looked at their sweet appearance, she felt an indescribable tingling sensation in her heart.

If Kana Kobayakawa could agree, she would like to transform into a "hardware software engineer" right now and have a good discussion with Ginjo.

Walking around the central glass cabinet to a corner deep in the room, they saw a breeding box specially used to store small reptiles.

Compared to those terrifying monsters just now, these little cuties crawling up and down are more pleasing to Kana Kobayakawa.

"Wow, this is the one I saw on Meihe's phone just now, right?"

Kana Kobayakawa almost put her whole face close to them, then pointed at one of the geckos and said.

"Yes, you are right, Kana."

In fact, in the eyes of laymen, most of these small lizards look the same. If you want to distinguish each one, it really takes a certain amount of time and practice.

"This is just my new favorite. You can choose any of the others."

Mika Sato has always been very generous to her friends.

"Yeah, is that really possible? That albino gecko is so cute, and the one with the yellow pattern over there..."

Kana Kobayakawa was dazzled by the choice of so many lively little creatures.

"I've made my choice. I'll choose the one that looks the most active. I think it's the one that I like the most."

In the end, it was a lively leopard gecko that won the favor of Kana Kobayakawa.

She had already decided to name her pet "Sousuke", so it was inevitable that she would find some similarities between them and Ginjō.

This lovely creature she chose seemed like a piece of art carefully crafted by nature.

It seems to be wearing a colorful leopard print coat, and each line is like a delicate brushstroke, outlining its unique charm.

At first glance, it looks like a little leopard in the jungle, both majestic and charming.

Its eyes are like two crystal clear gems, sparkling with curiosity and agility. Every time it moves its eyes, one can't help but wonder if it has come up with some new trick.

It likes to run happily in the cage, sometimes jumping up, sometimes rolling over, with agile and graceful posture, and every movement is full of strength and vitality.

It was precisely because of this that she immediately thought of Yincheng in the bedroom at night. Once he got into the state, he would go at full speed and never stop.

"You have a really sharp eye, Kana."

Sato Miha lightly covered the corners of her mouth and gave an ambiguous smile.

"Hmm? Anything wrong, Miho?"

Kana Kobayakawa felt a little strange about her reaction.

"That's not a problem, but the guy you chose is a kid who doesn't like to be lonely~"

Sato Miwa laughed even louder, still keeping the secret.

"Not willing to be lonely? What does that mean? Please explain it more clearly."

Kana Kobayakawa pulled her arm and urged her.

"Well, I'll tell you what I mean. I gave that little guy a nickname: 'The King of Mating'!"

"This name is too weird..."

"Don't worry, just listen to me and let me explain."

"Some geckos have no interest in mating at all. Even if they are offered a mate, they are completely indifferent."

"The one Kana chose is different. It's like a perpetual motion machine in the breeding world. No matter what breed is put into it, it can perfectly fulfill the duties of a husband."

"It's no exaggeration to say that more than half of the newly born geckos here are its offspring."

"So if you want to take it away, you must pay attention to its needs in this regard."

After listening to Sato Mika's explanation, Kobayakawa Kana finally understood why the word "unwilling to be lonely" was used to describe it.

"Okay, okay, I'll make a note of it."

Kana Kobayakawa nodded slightly embarrassedly. It seemed that she had really chosen an incredible guy this time.

Miho Sato found a brand new pet cage from the locker in the room, then moved the leopard gecko into it and handed it over to its new owner.

In addition, she also prepared an extra can of mealworms as feed and some other commonly used equipment.

"You should have learned a lot about breeding methods on the Internet. If you have any questions, just call me at any time."

Finally, Sato Mika gave her these instructions.

"Yeah, thank you so much this time, Meihe."

Kana Kobayakawa held the cage and couldn't let it go like a child who had got a new toy.

"Look, you're being polite to me again. Ginjo-kun also gave me a gift, so let's just say this is a gift in return~"

"Also, I might go to Tokyo during the holidays, so don't forget to treat me then."

Sato Miwa smiled and took her arm, her eyes occasionally glancing at Ginjō beside her.

"Don't worry, as long as you notify me in advance, I can arrange a time for you."

"Okay, it's a deal. See you in Tokyo then. Ginjo-kun, take good care of Kana."

"Yes, I will, Ms. Sato, and we will treat you to a nice dinner when you come to Tokyo."

"Haha, I'm looking forward to it."

After chatting for a while, Ginjo and Kobayakawa Kana returned from Sato Miho's apartment with fully loaded pet cages.

It was almost evening when I got home, and Yuriko Kobayakawa had prepared dinner early just like yesterday.

"Thank you for your hard work, Sosuke. You must be tired after a day of wandering around. Come sit down and have a cup of tea."

Although they had only met for a short day, Yuriko Kobayakawa seemed to have regarded Ginjo as the only choice for her future husband, and treated him even more enthusiastically than her own daughter.

The more the mother-in-law looks at her son-in-law, the happier she is. It seems that this sentence is applicable in many places.

"Thank you, Mrs. Kobayakawa. I am always full of energy enjoying your delicious food every day."

Ginjo Sousuke respectfully took the teacup she handed over and said with a smile.

"That's good, that's good. I was worried that my cooking might not suit your taste."

Kobayakawa Yuriko didn't know how long her daughter and her friends worked yesterday, but seeing Ginjō's energetic state, she still wanted to sigh in her heart, "Young people's bodies are really extraordinary!"

"Mom, look what we brought back today?"

Kana Kobayakawa placed the pet cage on the table in the living room and observed it carefully.

"Hmm? What is this? A gecko?"

Yuriko Kobayakawa asked curiously.

"That's about right. Its official name is Leopard Gecko."

"There are so many different kinds of pets nowadays. People of our generation can't keep up with the trend."

Yuriko Kobayakawa smiled self-deprecatingly.

"She heard that I wanted to have a reptile, so Meihe gave it to me."

"Miha? Is that your college classmate, Sato Miha?"

"Yes, it's her. We haven't seen each other for a long time. I finally came back this time, so I made an appointment to meet her."

"You two were very close when you were in school. I think she even came to our house for dinner. How is she now? Is she married?"

For mothers of Yuriko Kobayakawa's age, they seemed to care more about women's marriages than their jobs.

"No, she is still single, but she has a lot of pets."

Kana Kobayakawa didn't seem to realize the point of her mother's question and answered casually.

"Children nowadays take this issue less and less seriously. If we were still unmarried at this age, our parents would be very worried."

"Actually, Mom wants to say that you are worried about me now, too, right?"

Kana Kobayakawa knew that her mother was hinting at her on this topic again, intentionally or unintentionally.

"I used to be, but I'm not worried anymore because I think Sousuke is a very reliable boy and will definitely take good care of you."

Yuriko Kobayakawa also understood that she should not put too much pressure on her daughter. She felt relieved knowing that her daughter was no longer alone in faraway Tokyo.