Tokyo Heart Thief's Daily Life

Perhaps she wanted to prove to Wakaba Mutsu and her parents that she, Toyokawa Shoko, was still a very capable and well-connected person.

Her innate stubbornness and strong self-esteem are reflected in her dignified and appropriate words and deeds.

But there was nothing wrong with this, and Luo Zhen accepted it.

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When it was time to pay the bill, Luo Zhen picked up the order before Xiangzi and went to the counter to pay.

Although Xiangzi still protested stubbornly, Luo Zhen only said:

"I'm your senior, older than you. And you were the one who introduced me to this job, so it's only logical that I should hire you."

Luo Zhen touched Xiangzi's head unexpectedly firmly and added:

"Let me, your senior, show off in front of you. After all, we'll be together for a long time, right?"

“…Really~!”

Xiangzi had no choice but to give in to this man reluctantly.

The two took the subway and arrived at a luxury residential area in Shinjuku.

Along the way, there are large mansions with walls and gardens, and the modern single-family villas are quite grand. It feels like you have arrived in a different world.

Led by the briskly walking Xiangzi, the two quickly rang the doorbell of a mansion and were respectfully welcomed in by the maid.

Fortunately, she was an ordinary servant, not a maid in a maid outfit... Luo Zhen smiled secretly in his heart.

The maid here was obviously very familiar with Xiangzi and called her "Miss Xiangzi".

Be able to address by first name, rather than last name.

This should mean that Xiangzi is really very familiar with this family and they are indeed childhood sweethearts.

"Miss Xiangzi, please wait a moment."

The maid said politely, "Miss Mu is resting in the music room. I will go and inform her now."

"No need, we can just go find Mu directly."

Xiangzi answered frankly.

She didn't need a maid to lead the way, and directly pulled Luo Zhen into the big mansion.

Going down a long staircase, just like the stairs before entering [Stars], this mansion also has a basement.

After pushing open the heavy soundproof door and walking along the walls covered with soundproof cotton, you will arrive at an underground music room that is almost as big as the exhibition hall!

Although it is not big for a LiveHouse like Various Artists, it is quite impressive as it is the basement of a private residence.

And the facilities here are also luxurious.

The entire wall is filled with music albums and professional books, and various musical instruments are neatly arranged, even drum sets and pianos.

At the same time, Luo Zhen also heard the exploding sound of electric guitar.

That was the sound of smooth climbing the grid.

Taoxiang also practices every day, which is a daily exercise used by musicians to keep their fingers nimble.

But the electric guitar moves at such a fast speed that it's almost a show of skill.

"Mu. I brought Senior Luo Zhen with me."

Xiangzi stuck his head out and called out from the corner of the underground stairs.

The sound of the electric guitar stopped immediately, leaving only the lingering sound.

The cool girl with long light green hair, Mutsu Wakaba, stood up with her guitar on her back.

Her appearance was the same as the photo Luo Zhen found online.

Even his expressionless face looked almost as lifeless as in the photo.

It wasn't until she nodded and spoke in a thin voice that Luo Zhen finally confirmed that she was not a doll:

"...I'm Wakaba Mu. Please give me your guidance."

"Yes. Please give me your guidance, Xiao Mu."

Just like when facing every familiar problem child, Luo Zhen's smile was gentle and kind.

This made Xiao Mu's sister immediately lower her head and look away, as if she didn't want to look at the scumbag.

122. The Phantom Thieves of the Harem Reunite! (5k)

Wakaba Mutsu.

She used to be the guitarist of the girl band formed by Xiangzi, Kulaixiku... Oh no, that's not right, [Crychic].

When Luo Zhen first met her, he immediately realized that she was a hardcore rocker with superb skills.

Because not only is her playing skill superb, even the guitar she uses is not an ordinary six-string guitar, but a seven-string guitar.

This is a guitar mostly used by hardcore rockers, especially those who love heavy metal. It is a special equipment that is specifically designed to expand the bass range.

So Luo Zhen immediately discovered what was underneath the girl's well-behaved appearance. She was definitely not as worthless as she seemed.

"...Since it's the first day of class, let's not talk about anything serious today and just get to know each other better."

The three of them came to the well-lit living room and sat on sofas in three directions around the coffee table, seeming to be quite far away from each other.

Apart from Wakaba Mutsu, there seemed to be only one enthusiastic maid going in and out to do housework in this house.

At the same time, Luo Zhen could notice that the maid would pass by the living room about once every ten minutes, observing the situation there intentionally or unintentionally.

This is quite normal.

The eldest daughter in the family is only 15 years old, and her childhood sweetheart Shoko Toyokawa is the same age.

Two little girls faced a "tutor" who was only one year older than them.

This scene would only happen if Luo Zhen also traveled back ten years and became their childhood sweetheart.

Otherwise, no parent would be so generous as to let them play freely with each other.

Thinking of this, Luo Zhen glanced at the reactions of the two girls.

From the moment he entered Wakaba's house, Xiangzi's attitude was even more arrogant than usual. He was obviously putting on airs to make himself appear more serious.

The eldest lady, Ruo Yemu herself, sat on the sofa like a Mu leader, motionless and silent, with only the mango juice brought by the maid in front of her.

After understanding the atmosphere, Luo Zhen took the initiative to speak:

"I'm currently sharing an apartment in Kawasaki and am a sophomore at Shujin High School. I didn't really get to study because I moved so frequently. But I did get to know a lot of people, so I have some experience speaking different languages, and that's what I rely on to make a living."

"Xiangzi and I became acquainted at school. She's a cute and capable junior who plays the piano beautifully, and I was instantly drawn to her. And since she also mentioned wanting to learn a foreign language, she introduced me to her, right?"

"--Yes. Luo Zhen-senpai is an outstanding person with talents and insights far beyond his peers. He will surely be of great benefit to you."

Xiangzi followed up on Luo Zhen's words very well and looked at him with gratitude.

Luo Zhen only said that he became familiar with her at school, but did not say where they met.

He kept the fact that Xiangzi was working outside a secret, allowing her to maintain her self-esteem in front of her friends.

"..."

The puppet-like Mu Tou Ren looked back and forth at Xiangzi and Luo Zhen without saying much.

She felt that the atmosphere between the two was indeed very intimate, and this tacit understanding was not pretended.

“…I’m so envious.”

The headman muttered to himself, not letting anyone hear him.

At Xiangzi's urging, Mu finally tried to introduce himself:

"Wakaba Mutsu...Tsuki no Mori Girls' Academy, High School, First Year Class A...I joined the Gardening Club."

Very good, very good. You made an effort to introduce yourself, which is great.

Don't know why.

Looking at Wakaba Mu, whose face was expressionless and only his lips were moving to make sounds, Luo Zhen inexplicably felt like a father.

This girl is the kind of introverted girl that can be seen at first glance.

But this is different from the introverted people like Rencai from Luo Zhen's family and Pochi-chan.

Although the two children are introverted, they are generally nervous about the opinions of outsiders and may explode because of this.

They have no less emotional reactions, but they are not very good at expressing them.

But Wakaba Mu's introversion seemed to have blocked him from contact with the outside world.

Reject all reactions and just shut yourself in your shell.

In terms of the difficulty level, someone like Ruoye Mu is definitely more difficult.

So what topic should I start with? Luo Zhen thought about it.

He caught a glimpse of the maid passing by the living room and realized that he couldn't be too explicit.

So he leaned forward deliberately and lowered his voice:

"Mu, you like rock music, right? I'm actually learning bass too. If you have the chance in the future, I'd love to hear you teach me."

"......Huh?"

Wakaba Mu showed surprise for the first time so far, and his amber eyes widened slightly.

This girl has really long eyelashes.

With her expressionless facial features, she looks even more like a doll.

Luo Zhen then smiled and said:

"Don't worry, I'm on your side. I heard from Xiangzi that your parents put a lot of pressure on you and have always hoped that you would develop into an actor, right?"

"I can't help you with that, but at least we can use class time to chat about things you enjoy. I also have a junior who's a really good guitar player. She has a dog named Jimi Hendrix. You might have seen her videos online; she's a top guitar blogger."

Toyokawa Shoko: "Eh? Senior, you're talking about Pochi-chan? ... So Pochi-chan is an internet blogger?! What's her name, and how many followers does she have? ... Hey, senior~! Don't just smile, tell me!"

Xiangzi, an industry fan who really wanted to form a Galaxy Battleship, was immediately hooked when he heard that Pochi was actually very popular on the Internet.

Wakaba Mutsu, seeing Xiangzi's performance like this.

She even sat directly next to Luo Zhen, pulling his arm and swinging around like a spoiled child, and she was immediately astonished by her beauty!

In the past, Xiangzi had always been a leader among his peers and had never acted so coquettishly towards others.

But in front of this senior.

She was so careless, like a child...

In Wakaba Mu's sight.

Luo Zhen seemed to have just gained color at this moment.

He stood out from the dull black and white of his surroundings, allowing Wakaba Mu to clearly recognize his color for the first time.

While Luo Zhen was dealing with Xiangzi, he refused to tell him Pochi's online identity.

At the same time, he noticed Wakaba Mu's gaze.

He narrowed his eyes more gently:

"Allow me to introduce myself again, Xiao Mu. My name is Rozen, which means rose in German. But even though my name is German, I don't have German ancestry."

"If you want to learn a foreign language, I'd be happy to help. And even if you're not interested, I'll do my best to help you deal with your parents."

"And in exchange, it would be even better if we could talk more about rock music. I actually want to form my own band, and I really need the guidance of a master like you, Miss Mu~"

Xiangzi: "Senior! You never told me any of this! Why do you only think so highly of Mu's technical ability? What about me? ...What are you saying? You think I'm too focused on grades and feel pressured? ...Hey, hey, hey~! (?ω?)"

Xiangzi puffed up his face angrily and began to secretly poke Luo Zhen's kidneys.

Wakaba Mutsu was stunned.

Look at Xiangzi, such a dignified and perfect young lady, being so intimate with a boy.