Tokyo: I took in a homeless girl

"Having a car would be more convenient, and besides, Suguha, didn't you say you were planning to go to a university further away in the future?"

Sawayama Haruno turned her head and said with a smile, "Having a car is more convenient, right? You can drive back and forth after that. But there might be some traffic during rush hour, so it's up to you."

"It's too valuable."

"Is it valuable? The watch you gave me in Kyoto before was also quite expensive, wasn't it?" Haruno Sawayama said with a carefree smile. "Now that we're family, let's not worry about these things anymore. I reckon Maki will be taking her driving test after she gives birth, and she'll definitely want to buy a car then."

All things considered, Sawayama Haruno plans to buy one for everyone in her family. Although it sounds a bit extravagant, she thinks that buying a few more is fine, since she can afford it anyway.

From his participation in the Canadian annual meeting until now, the subsequent revenue from copyright taxes has finally arrived in his account.

Even after buying the luxury mansion in the port area, Haruno Sawayama still had an astronomical sum of money in her bank account, an amount that far exceeded the money Naoto Ezaki left for Suguha Ezaki.

As for how to use money, Zeshan Chunye has always been very easygoing. He uses it when necessary. Otherwise, what was the point of working so hard to earn money in the first place? If he runs out of money, he can just earn more. It's just a matter of working hard for a few more months to continue writing his book in seclusion.

Ayano Yui, standing to the side, clearly couldn't understand Sawayama Haruno's way of thinking. In her opinion, such behavior was undoubtedly a bit too wasteful. However, she knew she couldn't persuade Sawayama Haruno, who had already made up his mind.

"Buying two at once is a bit excessive. By the way, is it too late for me to take my driver's license test now?"

"You're old enough, oh... I think you are? Then take the test, and I'll buy you one after you pass." Sawayama Haruno said nonchalantly.

"Great! If I'm going to buy one, I want one of those SUVs with super big back seats." Ayano Yui's eyes lit up.

She doesn't like SUVs, but she enjoys doing some shady things in them, which must be incredibly exciting!

She had secretly watched several videos about SUVs online before. The kind of car where the back seats can be completely removed and it's big enough to fit a double mattress is her dream car.

Ideally, it would be a road trip just the two of them, with Sawayama Haruno and the other two in the back seat at night.

"Hehe, ouch, why did you suddenly hit me?"

"You're laughing a little too wildly." Sawayama Haruno looked at her speechlessly and reminded her, "Although I don't intend to interfere too much, you're not allowed to mess around in this kind of thing."

You don't even need to guess what Ayano Yui is thinking. This is the only time her thought process is so similar to Miyazawa Mana's. The only difference is that Miyazawa Maki might prefer something a bit more flashy, and the cooler the color, the better, like a sports car?

Lost in thought, the three of them arrived at the Mercedes-Benz 4S store.

The car buying situation in the island nation is different from that in the country where Sawayama Haruno lived in her previous life. Most cars are quite cheap here. The only troublesome thing is that the car purchase tax is a bit heavy, but when faced with the considerable discounts, this tax seems to be less important.

In general, the premium pricing of high-end cars in China is too severe. Apart from some mid-range and low-end car brands, or electric vehicles, most other cars are subject to serious price premiums.

Take the classic Maybach as an example. In Japan, it only costs around 40 million yen. Although it's not the highest-end model, it's not far off.

However, if we were to put it in China, using Chinese currency, it would cost around seven or eight million.

Although it's pointless to constantly convert the value of goods when living in different countries, the fact that many high-end car models are sourced from overseas gives one the feeling that it doesn't matter if the value is converted.

That was exactly what Haruno Zeshan was thinking. Looking at the Maybachs in the exhibition hall, he couldn't help but complain, "So cheap, some are so cheap I can hardly believe it."

Is it cheap?

This time, both Ayano Yui and Esaki Suguha couldn't help but turn around and look at him with some surprise.

Forty to fifty million yen is an enormous sum that an ordinary family would need to work hard for many years to save, since the average person's monthly salary is only around three to four hundred thousand yen.

In most island nation families, only the men work outside the home, while the women can only do part-time jobs, and most of them earn less than 300,000 yen.

The salesperson who was closely following the three of them couldn't help but brighten up after hearing Sawayama Haruno's unintentional rant.

Based on her years of work experience, a man so young who is accompanied by two women who appear to be girlfriends must be a very wealthy young man, and judging from his demeanor, he seems to want to buy a Maybach.

"Suguha, do you want to buy it?"

Instead of answering the two women's earlier surprise, Sawayama Haruno pointed to the Maybach in the exhibition hall and said, "Although this car is a bit too big for a beginner, you'll get used to it after a while, right?"

He genuinely wanted to buy it, because once he bought it, he could occasionally drive it around, which would fulfill his wish of not being able to afford a luxury car in his previous life.

In addition, since Esaki Suguha was originally a wealthy young lady, he didn't want to mistreat her too much in this kind of place. After thinking it over, he figured that spending a little money to make her happy didn't seem like a problem.

At worst, we can make her wear the Christmas reindeer costume tonight and compensate her for it elsewhere.

"No, let's forget about it."

After a moment's hesitation, Esaki Suguha rejected what Sawayama Haruno had said.

She didn't want to drive such a flashy car, and it seemed that Sawayama Haruno was underestimating the size of the Maybach. For someone who drives often, this length is nothing, but for a girl who has only recently gotten her driver's license, driving such a car must be very strenuous.

If possible, she actually prefers smaller, more feminine cars.

To prevent Haruno Sawayama from impulsively making a purchase, Suguha Ezaki took two steps forward and quietly told her what she was thinking.

Upon noticing this scene, the sales staff nearby couldn't help but feel a little regretful.

It turns out this gentleman wanted to buy a car for his girlfriend. How generous! But the lady actually refused; it was a luxury car worth forty million! If she bought it, her commission for this month would be equivalent to three months' worth in the past.

"Excuse me, do you have any other car models? Preferably something suitable for a girl to drive, and something that's a bit understated yet luxurious."

A soft call from Sawayama Haruno pulled the saleswoman back to reality. She immediately put on a professional smile and said, "Yes, we have different models on the second floor. You can come to the VIP room with me first. We have special car information to introduce to you."

Upon hearing this, Haruno Sawayama nodded, then pulled Suguha Ezaki and Yui Ayano together, preparing to follow them into the VIP room.

Although they didn't manage to buy the Maybach as they had hoped, the sales staff still treated the three of them like honored guests. Before they even saw the car, a large amount of tea and snacks were served.

As it turned out, her attempt to curry favor was not wrong. After Sawayama Haruno confirmed Esaki Suguha's preferences, he quickly helped her find a car and then simply took out his card to pay.

Chapter 383 Maki's Married Woman Sensibility

After completing the formalities, Zeshan Chunye and his two companions immediately took away a car from the 4S store.

As a novice driver, Suguha Ezaki was inexplicably nervous when she drove off. Fortunately, Haruno Sawayama sat in the passenger seat to comfort her, which helped to calm her down.

Even so, Ayano Yui, sitting in the back, still felt an unavoidable sense of trepidation. Gazing at the scenery rushing past the window, she couldn't help but whisper, "Do we really have to go this fast? Maybe we should slow down."

Is that fast?

Upon hearing this, Sawayama Haruno was somewhat speechless.

"It's not close to residential areas now, and the speed limit here is 60. If you drive too slowly, other people will honk their horns."

He turned to look at Esaki Suguha beside him and reminded him, "Just keep driving at this speed. Don't be too nervous. Just keep an eye out for anyone trying to overtake you."

Overtaking is actually quite rare, especially in a place like Tokyo. Even on ordinary roads, few people are impatient enough to want to overtake, since there are just too many traffic lights ahead, so whether or not you overtake doesn't really make much of a difference.

The island nation's traffic regulations are somewhat similar to those of the country in Sawayama Haruno's previous life. For example, the speed limit is 30 in residential areas and surrounding areas, while the speed limit is 60 on ordinary roads.

Although the National Police Agency has been planning to lower speed limits on ordinary roads for years, these plans have been delayed due to Tokyo's unique traffic conditions.

For experienced drivers, let alone 60, even if they drive faster, as long as they are not caught by traffic cameras at intersections, they will be fine.

Sawayama Haruno is an experienced driver and naturally has more courage, but Ezaki Suguha is surprisingly cautious in this regard. After hearing Ayano Yui's complaint, she slowly slowed down.

Fortunately, the midday rush hour was basically over, and the cars behind her weren't in a hurry to urge her on, which gave the novice driver a lot of comfort.

Seeing that the two women were gradually relaxing, Sawayama Haruno, in order to ease the somewhat boring atmosphere in the car, took the initiative to say, "We're leaving the day after tomorrow. Have you prepared your things?"

"Hey, shall we take a picture?"

Ayano Yui touched her seatbelt and said somewhat dismissively, "What else do we need to pack? We'll be rushing back to Osaka the day after tomorrow after filming, right?"

The plan for Sawayama Haruno and her friends to take wedding photos was less about taking pictures and more about traveling.

They planned to spend half a day shooting in Tokyo, then take the team back to Osaka, and after shooting in Osaka, they would head to Kyoto, traveling around several famous cities and completing the final wedding photo shoot amidst various landscapes.

Due to the large number of people and the ample budget, the filming schedule was naturally extended slightly. Sawayama Haruno estimated that they would need at least a week to complete the filming.

There was nothing that could be done about it, since everyone has their own style of shooting, and everyone's choice of location is somewhat different, so Sawayama Haruno simply took over all of them.

Anyway, according to the normal procedure, the wedding planning company will have to prepare for them for almost two weeks. You can just add some money to have the photography team follow along.

For this project, Haruno Sawayama made thorough preparations, as the shooting period coincided with the New Year. They planned to welcome the New Year in Osaka before heading to Kyoto and using Ginkaku-ji Temple, where they had previously stayed, for their wedding photos.

The reason Ginkakuji was used this time wasn't because of Ezaki Suguha's status, but because Sawayama Haruno used a small personal connection of his, namely his relationship with the Ishizawa family.

As a prominent family in Kyoto, the Ishizawa family was powerful enough to take over Ginkakuji Temple. In exchange, Sawayama Haruno wrote the embellished version overnight and sent it to the little princess. But this kind of deal feels a bit strange.

"Let's tidy up."

Suguha Ezaki, who had been keeping a close eye on her surroundings, finally encountered a red light at the intersection. Taking advantage of the pause, she whispered, "After returning to Osaka, we'll also be filming near Universal Studios. We'll only be going back to Sennan City for one day in between, right?"

"I originally planned to take the photos at the wedding hall next to my old school," Ayano Yui muttered to herself. "Never mind, it seems like going back would be a bit of a hassle. I'll pack up later."

The last sentence was spoken while looking at Sawayama Haruno, who was staring out the window, seemingly lost in thought.

The four women have chosen their photo locations. Suguha Ezaki was the one who suggested Tokyo, while the Osaka plan wasn't Yui Ayano's idea, but Mana Miyazawa's. It seems she had wanted to take wedding photos there for a long time.

Kyoto was suggested by Maki Miyazawa, who wanted to take the opportunity to make up for the regret of not being able to go on a business trip with Haruno Sawayama. The last scene was set in Sapporo, which was Yui Ayano's idea.

She probably thought that taking photos in such weather would create a better atmosphere. The snow in Hokkaido and the romantic atmosphere are indeed more popular with girls. But what they don't know is that there's really nothing else to do in Hokkaido besides snow.

Sawayama Haruno hadn't even figured out how to choose a shooting location after arriving in Sapporo. Forget it, she decided to just leave it all to the wedding planning company and let them worry about it. Wasn't the point of paying for such meticulous service?

Thinking of this, Sawayama Haruno suddenly stretched and said with a smile, "Turn right ahead, there's an underground parking lot. I'll park there once we're inside."

They had arrived at the mall, and the three of them were going to have lunch at a restaurant inside. However, as a novice driver, Esaki Suguha was finding it a bit too difficult to park in the parking lot, so Sawayama Haruno had to temporarily take over.

After parking their car, the group took the elevator upstairs to have dinner.

Sawayama Haruno booked a Thai restaurant because Ayano Yui had eaten some inauthentic Thai curry a couple of days ago and insisted on eating authentic Thai curry first thing this morning. So Sawayama Haruno had no choice but to book this restaurant online.

Upon entering the restaurant, Ayano Yui continued muttering to herself about her upcoming plans, while Ezaki Suguha seemed lost in thought after sitting down.

When Sawayama Haruno returned from the restroom, she noticed her expression and instinctively asked with concern, "What's wrong?"

"It's nothing, I was just thinking about university." Suguha Ezaki brushed a strand of hair behind her ear and said softly, "I have to go to register after the New Year holiday, and I also have to prepare for enrollment during the spring break, which might be a bit troublesome."

"Are there any other things to take care of after enrolling?"

Ayano Yui, who was standing to the side, looked over with some surprise. "It's not that troublesome, is it? Can't you just announce your arrival?"

She will only officially start university next year, but she has clearly forgotten how Suguha Ezaki passed the school's entrance exam.

As a kendo specialist, Esaki Suguha has to participate in the university's kendo club after entering the school. Not only that, she also has to participate in kendo competitions for active university students. Although she is a girl, it doesn't mean that the troubles will be reduced.

Japan is a country that places great importance on sports competitions. Even in university, the number of sports events does not decrease in the slightest. Top athletes like Suguha Ezaki have to compete from their freshman year until graduation. That's why she said there would be some trouble after entering university.

"Even though I haven't enrolled yet, the teacher in charge of the kendo club is already considering whether or not to let me participate in the spring kendo competition."

Suguha Ezaki smiled helplessly and said in a low voice, "I personally don't want to go on stage so soon, but as a special talent who was admitted through special admissions, I feel like I have no choice but to go."

According to Haruno's plan, next year should be a time for the whole family to go on a trip together. However, if there are too many competitions, it is very likely that there will be no time to go during holidays, which makes Esaki Suguha feel a little regretful.

The only hope is that there won't be too many tournaments next year, so that the school can send more players to the field, which will also reduce the pressure on Suguha Ezaki.

Seeing the tall girl's frustration, Sawayama Haruno was somewhat unimpressed.

"Then go ahead." He rested his chin on his hand and said with a smile, "The competition should allow family members to watch, right? I'll also make time to go and cheer you on."

"Ah."

After hearing what Haruno Sawayama said, Suguha Ezaki gradually relaxed and a smile appeared on her face.

Meanwhile, at the same time, the other two were also preparing to leave from their new home in the port area.

"Maki, are the things ready?"

Mana Miyazawa bit a small hair tie with her teeth, while gathering her slightly wavy, medium-length hair with her hands, and couldn't help but look towards the bedroom.

She got a new haircut yesterday. Although it's not as short as Maki's haircut back then, it's still a big change compared to Mana's usual look.

Her long hair, which originally reached almost to her waist, was cut to about shoulder length. Such a drastic change was quite surprising. When Sawayama Haruno, who had just returned home, saw it for the first time, she was even startled.

In the past, the best way to identify twins was by their hairstyles. Although Mana cut her hair, Maki had been growing it long since the middle of the year, so it was as if their identities had been switched.

The younger sister, who was supposed to have short hair, suddenly grew it long, while the older sister, who used to have long hair, suddenly cut it short.

"Okay, okay, stop rushing me."

A reluctant voice came from inside the bedroom as Miyazawa Maki pushed open the bedroom door.

Her hair had grown to shoulder length, and although it wasn't very noticeable yet, it was already distinguishable from Mana's current appearance.

However, Maki still didn't show a very pleasant expression when facing Miyazawa Mana, who had cut her hair.

"Salmon ball, come here and give me a hug."

She squatted down on the ground and gently called to the kitten lying lazily on the sofa.

The kitten, who had just moved into its new home but had already gotten used to it, ignored her and simply rolled over as if it hadn't heard her, which made Miyazawa Maki's face darken with anger.

"It must be mistaking me for you," Miyazawa Maki couldn't help but mutter.

"Really? When I tried to pick it up, it still resisted."

Mana Miyazawa couldn't help but glance at the salmon ball a few more times. She had a deep impression of this kitten because she was the first person to come into contact with it.

While in the park, Mana considered feeding it, but the then incredibly timid salmon ball avoided her.