Tokyo: My Girlfriend

I cycled for over an hour, and by the time I got home it was completely dark.

However, when the two opened the door and saw the entrance hall, Shinichi Kitagawa was stunned for a moment, as if some scene appeared before his eyes.

Rena Kitagawa looked around the old house and noticed cobwebs in the corners and a thin layer of dust on the furniture. She wiped the shoe cabinet with her finger, leaving it covered in black grime, and looked somewhat disgusted.

"It's so dirty...looks like I'll be cleaning for ages tonight."

Shinichi Kitagawa carried his suitcase to the room:

"Rena, I'll put your things in this room. You can sleep in this room, and I'll sleep in the other room over there. The house is well-stocked. If you need anything, just let me know and I'll go to the convenience store to buy it."

Rena Kitagawa had already tied on her scarf and headscarf, and picked up a feather duster: "Oh, I see."

Shinichi Kitagawa turned around and looked at Rena, who had already started cleaning. He thought to himself that she was in a really good mood today, as she was usually not this kind and friendly when she spoke to him.

Thinking back to that "brother" yesterday, could it be that my years of suffering have finally come to an end?

His concern for the girl finally received a response.

"Rena, could you call me 'brother' one more time?"

Rena Kitagawa brushed the dust off the cabinet, looking at Shinichi Kitagawa with a disgusted and speechless expression: "Shinichi, don't push your luck, you pervert, scum, idiot."

Haha, as expected, it's still just a little short.

The two of them cleaned from evening until late at night, and it was almost 10 p.m. when they had dinner.

As agreed, Rena will be cooking tonight.

Shinichi Kitagawa watched as she stir-fried the dishes with a spatula, and soon brought over braised pork with ginger and pork soup.

"Try it."

Shinichi Kitagawa picked up his chopsticks and took a bite of the pork. The fresh and tender pork flavor burst in his mouth, and his eyes were clear: "As expected of Rena's cooking! It's still so delicious."

Kitagawa Rena sat upright opposite him, her eyes closed, holding her rice and coldly replying, "No need to exaggerate. It's not like it's the first time I've eaten my cooking."

"It deserves praise, and it really is delicious."

"I don't feel any joy at all. I should just finish eating and go to sleep. It's very late."

Despite saying that, she was still delighted to see Shinichi Kitagawa's appetite.

As expected... I know Shin-il's tastes best.

As Shinichi Kitagawa lay in bed preparing to rest at night, he was about to turn off the light when he saw Rena Kitagawa, dressed in her pajamas, standing at the bedroom door with a pillow and her rabbit doll in her arms.

Kitagawa Shinichi asked in confusion, "What?"

Rena Kitagawa glanced to the side: "..."

Shinichi Kitagawa grinned mischievously: "Could it be that you're scared at night in an unfamiliar environment?"

"Shut up," she said, too embarrassed to say it aloud.

Shinichi Kitagawa spread a new set of bedding on the floor:

"Alright, what can I say, I'm the kind of guy who spoils his little sister. You can sleep in the bed, I'll sleep here. Goodnight. Of course, you still have to go back to your own room tomorrow night. You can't sleep in the same room with me all the time, after all, you're not a little kid anymore."

Rena Kitagawa lay on the bed, staring at him.

What are you babbling about? The things you're saying make it sound like I'm really your sister.

And even though we're the same age, he always acts like he's so mature just because he's a few months older. Silly brother.

The next morning, Kitagawa Shin woke up to find his younger sister still sleeping in. He took out his phone and saw that Haruhi Hina had sent him quite a few messages that morning, so he quickly replied.

Haruna-nee (Haruhi Haruna): "Shinichi-kun, you must have been busy until very late yesterday, right?"

Sora (Shinichi Kitagawa): "I've been cleaning all night and haven't even had a chance to talk to Hina-san."

Haruna-nee (Haruhi Haruna): "Hehe, even though we're together, we don't have to chat all the time. I won't be unhappy about such a small thing. Just remember to meet this week, Shinichi-kun. We'll arrange to meet somewhere close to both of us."

Sora (Shinichi Kitagawa): "Okay, I'll find a good spot and send it to Hina-san."

Hina-nee (Haruhi Hina): "I'm really looking forward to it."

After getting up and washing up, the two of them had become familiar with the structure of the old house after yesterday's thorough cleaning. Apart from being a bit old, the space and design were quite good.

The doorbell rang while they were having breakfast, and Shinichi Kitagawa went to open the door.

The customer was an auntie who was about the same age as my parents. After a brief introduction, I learned that she was my father's friend from Kabasaki Town.

My aunt's surname is Sato, and she was supposedly my father's neighbor.

His tone of voice was very gentle.

"Time flies, Shinichi, you've grown up so much without me even realizing it. I saw you when you were little, but I never imagined..." Aunt Sato looked at Shinichi Kitagawa's face, her eyes trembling.

"I never imagined you would look so much like your father when you grew up. You look exactly like he was made from the same mold. It's really amazing."

Shinichi Kitagawa still remembered this person, but time really does change people a lot.

Hearing the commotion, Kitagawa Rena quickly came out: "Who's there?"

Shinichi Kitagawa introduced, "Aunt Sato, this is Rena, my sister... oh, you could say she's my childhood friend." He then introduced Rena, "Rena, this is Aunt Sato, the aunt Dad said would take care of us. Say hello to her."

Rena Kitagawa nodded: "Nice to meet you, Aunt Sato."

Aunt Sato stood there dumbfounded. When she saw Rena Kitagawa walk out in a white dress with a rabbit doll in her hand, her shock was even greater than when she saw Shinichi as an adult.

Suddenly a world away.

Although he had heard about this girl, and had heard Qiong and the others mention on the phone that there was a girl who, although not related to their family, looked remarkably similar to Shinichi.

Now that I've seen it with my own eyes, I have to say that the word "similar" is hardly accurate anymore. The gods really do like to play tricks on people.

Aunt Sato smiled: "Hello Reina, you two can come to me anytime if you need anything in the future. I've moved over there now, but it's not too far." She pointed to the distance: "Shinichi's parents should have told you the exact address, right? And the hospital address too."

The two nodded.

"Oh, right, Auntie also brought you some things, including documents about transferring schools." She took out her bag and rummaged through it, but couldn't find it, wondering if she had forgotten to bring it.

Just then, a girl in a purple kimono ran out from a distance. The girl had her hair in a ponytail and was wearing wooden clogs.

A gentle voice came before the figure appeared: "Mom, you forgot your things!"

The girl's appearance is somewhat similar to Aunt Sato's, but she seems even sweeter and more innocent. Her almond-shaped eyes are clear and bright, and her small oval face gives her the air of a first love from a novel.

She is about 1.65 meters tall and has very fair skin.

Aunt Sato asked in confusion, "Kana? Why are you wearing a kimono? I just asked you to try it out at home."

Just as Kana Sato was about to say something with a smile, her gaze inadvertently fell on Shinichi Kitagawa.

Her innocent pupils dilated instantly, and she froze, even the words she was about to say. Her face turned red almost instantly as her eyes trembled.

His mouth was also slightly open.

So handsome...such a good-looking boy...

Is this the Shinichi Kitagawa that Mom was talking about who will be studying here?

"Y-you...hello...I'm Kana Sato..." Her voice was soft and stammering.

Shinichi Kitagawa politely replied, "Hello, Shinichi Kitagawa. I look forward to working with you in the future."

The other person blushed even more: "Please take care of me in the future..."

Only Kitagawa Rena looked at the girl with a hint of jealousy in her eyes, while coldly staring at Kitagawa Shinichi.

Why do all girls react this way to Shinichi? It's really annoying.