Tokyo: Love Begins with Controlling the Rich Girl

She put it down again.

However, still feeling ashamed and indignant, he did not stop trying to smash Shimada Sho.

She looked around the table but couldn't find anything suitable, so she looked under the table.

Because we just moved here, many boxes are still unopened.

The boxes had already been opened, but most of the items were still inside.

Hoshino Yuzuki reached into the nearest cardboard box, grabbed a soft-feeling item, and threw it at Shimada Sho without a word.

While throwing the object, she didn't forget to curse him, "Go to hell! Pervert!"

"No, don't..." Shimada Sho tried to stop him, but it was too late.

They could only watch helplessly as the small, white silk fabric embroidered with pandas flew through the air.

"Splat—"

It landed precisely on his face.

The soft fabric clung to my cheeks, and I could smell the fragrance of laundry detergent.

"ah!"

Shimada Sho raised his hand to take it off, when a sharp shriek suddenly rang in his ear: "Don't move!"

Immediately afterwards, a rapid "thump-thump" sound was heard.

After a while, the light in front of me came on.

The covering on his face disappeared.

Shimada Sho noticed that Hoshino Yuuki was standing in front of him with her hands behind her back.

Her face was even redder than before.

"I really meant your age," Shimada Sho finally had a chance to explain.

To everyone's surprise, Hoshino Yuuki wouldn't listen at all.

She turned around and rushed towards her bedroom without stopping.

"What's wrong, Yuzuki?"

"boom!"

Shimahana Runa came out when she heard the noise, thinking something had happened.

The only response she received was the sound of the door slamming shut.

“This child.” Shimahana Runa shook her head with a wry smile.

He returned to the table and asked with concern, "Are you alright?"

"It's nothing, Yuzuki and I were just joking around."

Shimada Sho answered with a nonchalant smile, though it was actually quite awkward.

With his enhanced reflexes, his dynamic vision is exceptional.

Not only did I see clearly what that close-fitting silk item was, but I also noticed the panda embroidery on it and the light pink bow at the closure.

"It's good that you're alright. Yuyue sometimes speaks without thinking. If she said anything unpleasant, I hope you won't take it to heart."

"No, it won't happen," Shimada Sho shook his head in agreement, reassuring her.

At that moment, Shimahana Runa sat down and placed something on the table.

Shimada Sho looked at it and found it to be a very familiar kraft paper envelope.

"Xiao Xiang, this is for you."

Shimahana Runa pushed the envelope in front of Shimada Sho.

There's no need to look inside, because it was Shimada Sho who put it there.

He delivered the 500,000 yen in cash on Saturday.

It appeared to be untouched; even the envelopes hadn't been opened.

"Auntie, this..."

"Take it, Xiao Xiang." Shima Hana Runa didn't give him a chance to speak and continued, "We've already gotten the house back and completed the contract. We'll be able to take it back in a couple of days. Although I don't know what you did, you've already helped Auntie a lot enough. Auntie can't take your money anymore."

"...

"Besides, you're still in school and need money. Auntie can't help you much to begin with, so you definitely can't take this money."

She spoke several sentences in succession, seemingly preparing ample excuses in advance in case he refused.

But Shimada Sho still didn't accept it.

He pushed the money back and said earnestly, "Take it, Auntie. You've helped me so much before, this is what I should do."

"I didn't help you with anything, you..."

"Auntie," Shimada Sho looked up at him, "aren't we family?"

"Of course, why?" This was the only point that Shimahana Runa was absolutely certain of.

Shimada Sho then echoed her words, saying, "Since we're family, don't refuse."

"But……"

"Take it." Shimada Sho pushed the money forward a little further.

He is not short of money now. He has paid off his debts and, after the battle the night before last, has completely eliminated his worries.

Even if money is needed in the future, the system will still be there to generate it continuously.

In this island nation where they had no relatives, the mother and daughter were only relatives in name.

But the help and care given to him were genuine.

Shimada Sho was happy to be able to help them.

Seeing his sincere gaze, Shima Hana Runa finally accepted the money.

The two chatted for a while about their studies and life.

After the meal, Shimada Sho helped wash the dishes.

This made Shima Hana Runa smile wryly, "You used to be so rebellious, but now you've become so well-behaved. Auntie isn't used to it."

In response, Shimada Sho used his work experience to demonstrate the hardships of life.

By the time everything was finished, it was almost noon.

Hoshino Yuuki ran into the house in the middle of the meal and never came out again.

The quiz started at 1 p.m., and Shimada Sho had to go back to his residence to pick up his textbooks, so he didn't stay long.

As he was about to leave, Shimahana Runa saw him to the door, held his hand, and gave him a long talk.

He told me to eat well, be careful, and call him if anything happens.

Shimada Shoichi agreed.

"Oh, right, Xiao Xiang."

Finally, Shimahana Runa remembered something, "Auntie has something she wants to discuss with you."

"what's up?"

"I'm really worried about you living alone in Higashi-Nakano."

She said in a very serious tone, "It just so happens that Yuzuki and I are moving back in a couple of days. If you'd like, you can move in with us."

Shimada Sho was somewhat surprised that she would bring it up like that.

“Youyue also said that your house is too old and drafty, and you are alone there and your meals are not regular. Auntie is really worried about you.”

Shimahana Runa's attitude was extremely sincere, seemingly leaving Shimada Sho no room to refuse.

Seeing that he didn't speak, she added, "If you're worried about Yuzuki's attitude, this is actually what she wants too."

Shimada Sho remained silent for a long time.

He genuinely had no intention of going back to live with them.

But in terms of the degree of resistance to this matter, it's actually not that much.

"I'll think about it," he finally replied, looking up.

It wasn't a yes, but it wasn't a no either.

"Yes, think it over carefully, there's no rush." ​​Shimahana Runa smiled. "This will always be your home."

Family.

Shimada Sho silently repeated the word to himself.

Finally, she said, "Thank you, Auntie."

"Silly boy, no need to thank me." Shimahana Runa reached out and ruffled his hair. "Go back now, be careful on the way."

……

On his way back to his residence from Nakano Ward, Shimada Sho leaned against the car window, staring blankly at the street scenes rushing past outside.

Family.

Aunt Daohua said that was his home.

Although Yuzuki is sharp-tongued, she also cares for him in her own way.

Besides them, Chizuru Amami also cares about him.

Not long ago, they sent me a few more messages of concern on Line.

And then there's Ayase Yuki, the woman who used her family's resources for him.

The young lady was, to a certain extent, the girl most deeply involved with him.

Without realizing it, I've already surrounded myself with so many people.

But he himself was still risking his life.

Shimada Sho recalled the battle from last night.

A dozen professional bodyguards and Kiryu Ichiyo.

He fought with all his might and barely won, but in the end, someone pointed a gun at his head.

If the district attorney hadn't arrived at the end and brought this matter to a close, it might still be ongoing.

Kiryu Ichiyo was merely an executive of the Sumiyoshi-kai.

Perhaps due to their elders, they have a special status.

But to the young lady, he'd be nothing more than a bodyguard.

There are countless people in Tokyo who are stronger and of higher status than her.

Not to mention, they all had guns.

No matter how fast a fist is, it can't outrun a bullet; no matter how skilled you are, you can't defend against a sniper shot from the shadows.

If the other side had used guns from the beginning last night, he might be lying in the morgue by now.

What will happen to Aunt Island Flower and Youyue if he falls?

Who will protect them?

Shimada Sho clenched his fists involuntarily.

He used to see the system as a tool to pay off his debts, thinking that as long as he paid off the two million, he could live a carefree life.

But this incident brought him to his senses completely.

Paying off the debt is far from enough.

In this dog-eat-dog world, you must become stronger to protect yourself and those around you.

It's not just about force, there's more.

The rewards from the system include attributes, skills, and items.