The comments section all think I'm a really good person.

After all, she was the one who found the stray puppy, so she still felt a sense of responsibility.

However, Koizumi Saki's inexplicable sense of responsibility and closeness actually made Kita Kirihara less than happy.

At first, the white-haired girl didn't really like the silly-looking Saki Koizumi.

She could see Koizumi Saki's feelings, but she had rarely encountered such a naive and simple-minded person in her life.

She likes to act cute regardless of the occasion, can't do anything right, and isn't very bright.

His only redeeming quality is that he is a man of few words.

Unlike other children, Saki Koizumi was not noisy and was always quiet.

In Kita Kirihara's eyes, this was an advantage.

She had just escaped from her clan, and half of her abilities were lost. Now she was so weak that she couldn't even kill anyone, nor could she escape from this hospital.

In short, let's wait until we've recovered a bit before making any further plans.

Due to his childhood experiences, and as a user of the "Perfect Role-Playing" ability, Kita Kirihara subconsciously chooses the role attributes that best suit him to disguise himself.

Putting everything else aside, Kita Kirihara knew very well that as long as she toned down her fierce expression a little and added a charming smile, she would be no different from an ordinary person.

Moreover, they can easily gain the pity and sympathy of others, and many things will be easily resolved under the influence of this emotion.

But this made her feel nauseous.

When she smiles, countless voices always seem to echo in her ears.

[How despicable...that hypocritical face of someone who's all smiles and acts like a pushover is nauseating.]

[Don't fucking laugh at me, it's bad luck.]

[That's really impressive. I wonder how many people you've dealt with and you can still manage that smile... You must be a demon, right?]

Those who are unfamiliar with her can be easily deceived, but those who know her a little will discover what kind of venom is churning beneath that harmless exterior.

If Kita Kiri wanted to, she could create countless perfect faces to deceive anyone.

but……

...I'm a little tired.

Kita Kirihara was, after all, still a human being, and had never lived in a secluded corner of the world.

She knew what children her age were enjoying.

It's nothing more than a school where no one dies, parents who prepare food and allowances, and incredibly boring free time.

Actually, this wasn't enough to pique her curiosity. Based on this information alone, she wouldn't betray Northbrook.

But... the situation has changed.

She saw [that].

Despite not being able to remember anything, Kita Kirihara realized that memories related to "that thing" were actually hidden in her mind.

Those who spy on secrets will be executed, which is one of the reasons why the Kitagawa family wants to get rid of her.

Fortunately, Kitagawa Yuko was among those chasing him, and she was a great help... which is why he was able to lie here alive.

I guess we'll never have the chance to meet again.

I need to change myself and find a place where no one will recognize me to survive.

He thought he was going to die, but a kind-hearted passerby saved him—something Kita Kirihara never expected.

Moreover, compared to himself, a fake good person, it seems that Koizumi Saki is a pure, kind-hearted fool.

Kita Kirihara could see this.

Unlike her, who was a facade, Saki Koizumi's emotions were very easy to understand; they were almost always written in her eyes.

Furthermore, Kita Kirihara, who had obtained relevant information from the doctor about Koizumi Saki's solitary life, always felt that:

How did this person manage to survive until today...?

Lacking common sense and any life skills, he has always been unable to take care of himself, and even picks up people covered in blood of unknown origin on the street...

...He even paid for his own medical expenses and spent almost all of the living expenses his parents gave him.

"...I will pay you back." After learning about this, Kita Kirihara felt a subtle sense of guilt, as if he were to simply walk away without taking advantage of a child.

If it were murder, she wouldn't have any problem.

But this behavior, which resembles snatching a child's lollipop, is quite shameful to her.

Saki Koizumi stared wide-eyed in surprise: "How are you going to pay me back? You're even poorer than me."

"Working...?" Kita Kirihara, who lacked normal life experience, asked seriously.

"So where do you live?"

"When it's not raining, you can go to the park; there's water to drink. The weather's been getting warmer lately too..."

Koizumi Saki and Kita Kirihara looked at each other, an awkward atmosphere hanging between them.

"Why don't you come stay at my place for a while?" Koizumi Saki suggested. "There's no one else at my house, which is perfect for you to recover. That way, you can sleep at my place at night, use my bathroom, and go out to work during the day."

"...You just let strangers live in your house like that?" Kita Kirihara was very surprised.

And she looks so suspicious.

Saki Koizumi's eyes were clear as she answered quite frankly, "But you're not a stranger. Didn't I pick you up?"

“Even if I picked you up, you’re still a stranger… I haven’t even known you for a month.”

“But haven’t we already exchanged names?” Koizumi Saki wrinkled her nose, looking very serious. “And you still owe me a lot of money… What will I do if you run away?”

"..." Kita Kirihara was completely bewildered by Koizumi Saki's thought process.

Although it sounds frivolous, it seems...

...It seems to be like that too.

At that time, Kita Kirihara was still unaware of Koizumi Saki's lucky nature, which was favored by the world. He always felt that the other party would starve to death after running out of money. After thinking about it for a long time and hesitating again and again, he finally agreed.

After that, she discovered that no matter what, Saki Koizumi always managed to find cash or winning lottery tickets on the street before she starved to death... But that's another story.

160. Night Raid

Saki Koizumi so easily picked up the most precious treasure in the world.

Kita Kirihara's arrival relieved Koizumi Saki of a considerable burden.

This girl, who was clearly more talented in housekeeping than herself, even with her battered and bruised body, simply moved the clutter blocking the entrance hallway with her toes, and the whole room looked much better than before.

Saki Koizumi's eyes lit up.

Her choice was correct.

After arriving at her house, Bei Qie did a simple cleaning on the first day and even rummaged through the refrigerator for some ingredients that were about to expire, and made do with a stew for dinner.

Saki Koizumi wasn't a picky eater, and she ate with great relish when there was a hot meal.

Sitting cross-legged opposite her, Kita Kirihara, who had tried several times to hold the spoon with his left hand but failed each time, sighed slightly and switched to his right hand.

The white-haired girl ate quickly and didn't have food stuck to her face like Koizumi Saki did.

Therefore, even though he ate later than the child who had accepted him, Kita Kirihara still finished his food faster than the other child.

She frowned slightly.

Although it's edible, it's not exactly delicious.

She hadn't chopped the vegetables properly for the stew, and now she couldn't muster the strength in her hands. The mismatched pieces stewed together managed to cook all the ingredients, but some had already turned into a paste.

I didn't add enough seasoning when I was seasoning it, so it didn't taste very good.

I originally thought that cooking was something so simple that it wouldn't be difficult for me, but now it seems... I should find an opportunity to learn how to cook properly?

This food is so unpalatable, Koizumi, being such a pampered child, would definitely be picky about it.

Thinking this, she glanced at Saki Koizumi, who was struggling with a large pile of cabbage and potato chunks in her bowl, only to find that the other was eating with great relish.

Kitakihara: "...?"

Could it be that Koizumi's dish is particularly delicious?

She held out the spoon with some skepticism.

Koizumi Saki, who was engrossed in eating, noticed and, thinking Kita Kirihara wasn't eating enough, pushed her plate towards him.

...That's strange, there's no difference, is there?

Kita Kirihara, with a spoon in his mouth, was puzzled.

She didn't really understand Saki Koizumi.

This child seems to have a slow mind, but sometimes he is exceptionally perceptive.

Even though he was indifferent to her, most children would have kept their distance from him because of his coldness, but not Koizumi Saki.

The other party acted as if...as if...

Kita Kirihara couldn't find the word, and she fell into thought.

Even after dinner, she was still deep in thought.

She always felt that her position in Koizumi Saki's eyes was somewhat ambiguous, but she couldn't find a precise word to describe it...

"Who will wash the dishes?" As Kita Kirihara was thinking, he noticed that Koizumi Saki's gaze had been fixed on his face. It seemed that she had been hesitating for a long time before Koizumi Saki finally mustered up the courage to ask the question.

Without hesitation, Kita Kirihara said, "If I cook, then you should be responsible for washing the dishes."

Saki Koizumi looked a little nervous and frustrated. She said "Oh," and reluctantly and clumsily cleared the table of dishes, stacking them up in a precarious and dangerous manner.

She glanced at Kita Kirihara with a hint of resentment; the latter seemed lost in thought.

Then, the chores-challenged person went into the kitchen to wash the dishes.

Not long after he went inside, a series of crackling sounds startled Kita Kirihara from his thoughts.

Three minutes later, while racking up the broken pieces of dishes that Koizumi Saki had smashed, Kita Kirihara suddenly realized:

She cooks, washes dishes, and cleans... In Koizumi's eyes, she's probably not her mother.