Tokyo Sick Girlfriend

Chapter 103 Want

Despite the bright smile on Takahashi Mio's face, the sarcasm in her words was all too obvious; even a rusty, dull kitchen knife could understand it.

Hearing the words "substitute" from her mouth, Hojo Shione bit her lip hard, a dark look appearing in her eyes.

If looks could kill, Mio Takahashi would have been torn to pieces by now.

If we're talking about time, you bastard, you're the one who came later, aren't you? What are you showing off your seniority for?
Suppressing the anger rising in her chest, Hojo Shione thought for a moment and said calmly:

"Really? So it was Hasegawa who accompanied Kiyoya on his morning runs all along. I thought it was you, Ms. Takahashi."

Mio Takahashi chuckled, seemingly oblivious to the meaning behind her words, and tilted her head to look at Seiya Shiratori, saying:
"How could it be me? No matter what, a girlfriend can't compare to a fiancée, right? Besides, Kiyoya wouldn't want me to come out in the cold so early in the morning, right?"

Sensing the tension between the two, Shiratori Seiya frowned and said:
"What's there to compare or not compare to? Didn't I tell you to get up and go for a morning run before? But you insisted on sleeping in and couldn't get up."

Hearing his cold words, Takahashi Mio let out a coquettish "Ah~", then reached out and took Shiratori Seiya's arm, saying:

"Before dating Kiyoya, I was used to sleeping in late. No one could stand suddenly having to get up early, especially since I'm so tired every day..."

"Besides, if Kiyoya insists on me coming out, it's not impossible. You know I won't refuse you... Look at you, you're always so tsundere. I know you're worried about me and don't want me to get tired."

As she spoke, Mio Takahashi gave him a deep look, then moved her feet, completely pushing Shione Hojo away from her.

"..."

Bitch.

Watching Takahashi Mio and Seiya's intimate actions, Hojo Shione's eyes grew increasingly cold.

Mio Takahashi's acting was so obvious that Shiratori Seiya gave her a deep look, the meaning in her eyes all too clear to him.

"That's enough, you want your salary docked, huh?"

Seemingly genuinely frightened, Takahashi Mio's peach blossom eyes blinked, she released his arm, and turned to look at Hojo Shione, saying:

"By the way, why did Ms. Hojo specifically come to go for a morning run with Kiyoya today? Why is the big star suddenly so free lately?"

Seeing that her targeting was becoming increasingly obvious, Shiratori Seiya worried that Hojo Shione might do something drastic again, so he explained on her behalf:

"Xiyin moved here yesterday. She's been staying here to recuperate because of what happened last time."

【'Mio Takahashi' Affection Level -1】

Upon hearing Shiratori Seiya's explanation, Takahashi Mio couldn't help but frown.

After figuring out the meaning behind his words, she squinted at Hojo Shione and asked:
"Did you move in yesterday?"

Mio Takahashi lowered her gaze slightly. She hadn't seen any signs of moving when she went to see Seiya yesterday, and Seiya had gone out drinking with the director last night…

After a moment's thought, she had a guess and couldn't help but sneer inwardly.

Ha, launching a surprise attack, huh? You're definitely quite ill.

"Oh, I almost forgot about last time..."

As she spoke, Takahashi Mio looked at Hojo Shione with concern and said:
"Miss Hojo, are you feeling better lately? But are you settling in here? As for recuperating... I didn't know you were also skilled in medicine, Kiyoya?"

If you're sick, go see a doctor right away, you crazy woman, and share a room with Hasegawa.

Upon hearing this, Hojo Shione removed her mask, smiled gently at her, and said softly:
"Thank you for your concern, Ms. Takahashi. I'm almost fully recovered. Also, Kiyoya provides psychological support. When I was feeling down or stressed, Kiyoya was always there for me. Whenever I'm with Kiyoya, my mood gradually improves."

A look of doubt crossed her eyes as she asked:

"However, Ms. Takahashi, are you unaware that Kiyoya is a counselor?"

As soon as she finished asking the question, Hojo Shione's face showed a look of understanding, and she nodded to herself, saying, "That's true. After all, Ms. Takahashi and Seiya have only been dating for a short time, so it's normal that there are many things she doesn't know."

As soon as she finished speaking, she didn't give Takahashi Mio a chance to respond. She stepped in front of Shiratori Seiya, raised her pretty face, looked into his eyes, and said softly:
"Okay, I just moved in yesterday, and there are still some things I haven't settled in. I'll head back now."

As she spoke, she extended her index finger and tapped Kiyozai's chest, saying slowly:
"Kei-ya, really. At least give Ms. Takahashi a little more chance to get to know you. Otherwise, isn't that just too unfair?"

"Well... that's all for now, see you tonight~"

Hojo Shione turned around, walked slowly to the entrance of the apartment building and stopped. As if she knew that the two people were watching her, she suddenly turned back and waved to Shiratori Seiya with a smile, then suddenly disappeared into the building.

The moment she stepped into the building, Mio Takahashi's face darkened instantly, and she stomped her foot angrily.

"Bitch."

She cursed without any restraint, right in front of Shiratori Seiya.

It seemed as if Shiratori Seiya had deliberately insulted him because he had shown favoritism towards Hojo Shione.

Shiratori Seiya turned his head and glanced helplessly at Takahashi Mio, saying:

Did you eat gunpowder today?

She felt good after yelling, but when she calmed down and saw Shiratori Seiya in front of her, Takahashi Mio instinctively became timid again. She raised her hand to yawn and hide her guilt, whispering without looking at his face:
"I just don't like her. I think she's too hypocritical."

Shiratori Seiya did not refute Mio's words, though he somewhat agreed with them.

In just six months, Xiyin had changed so much that she was becoming increasingly difficult to understand.

I couldn't help but feel a little curious. She had asked me to have dinner with her on Thursday. What would she say to me then?
Coming to his senses, he looked at Takahashi Mio and said:
"Alright, she'll probably only stay here for a while. After this period, she probably won't have time to stay here anymore. After all, it's quite far from her company. Even without traffic, her commute takes almost half an hour."

Upon hearing this, Mio Takahashi smiled meaningfully at him and said:

"Really? You mean she's moving out in a while? I doubt it."

"..."

Mio Takahashi's words were full of jealousy, and they smelled pungent.

Shiratori Seiya didn't want to dwell on this issue any further, so he asked directly:

"Alright, what brings you here so early in the morning? You should still be asleep by this time, right?"

He stared at Mio Takahashi's face and noticed that she had a faint dark circle under her eyes, which looked like she had deliberately covered it with a BB cream, but you could still see the traces if you looked closely.

Did you stay up late last night?

Hearing him ask that, Mio Takahashi's heart skipped a beat, but she sighed and said:
"It would be strange if you didn't stay up late, right? Who can sleep well when they're having worries?"

"However, I did come to see you today because I have something to discuss."

As she spoke, Mio Takahashi stretched out her palm, spreading her slender white fingers, and winked at Seiya Shiratori.

Shiratori Seiya didn't understand what she meant and asked in confusion:
"What?"

The girl blinked her bloodshot eyes, shook her hands vigorously up and down, and said directly:
"money."

"It's been a month, and you still haven't paid me my salary this month, have you?"

"I made plans with my friends to go out tomorrow. Last month, I used part of the money to pay off my loan, and I spent the rest..."

As she spoke, Mio Takahashi pouted her rosy lips and said coquettishly:
"Kiyoshi, you wouldn't want to see your girlfriend being mocked behind her back for being poor, would you?"

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(End of this chapter)