Substitute Toyokawa Shoko, you can become stronger by breathing

"I heard you're moving in today?" Yamada, the agent wearing gold-rimmed glasses, poked his head out from behind his computer, his fingertips tapping out a crisp rhythm on the keyboard. "Single woman, budget 80,000, commuting..."

He suddenly pulled out three sheets of colored printing paper, and the smell of ink mixed with the fragrance of tea wafted over.

The first and second rooms are both in the back alley of Kabukicho. The first room is too noisy, and the second room has not been taken care of for several years. If you want to live there...it's definitely not possible.

The agent, Yamada, was very enthusiastic and took him to see both places.

Neither commuting nor hard requirements meet Kujo Renji's requirements.

——All Pass

As dusk dyed the streets red, Yamada suddenly stopped in front of an apartment building and pointed at a second-floor window with a clothesline extending out.

"This apartment is newly vacant, renting for 50,000 yen a month. It was built in 1998 and completed earthquake-resistant reinforcement in 2009, meeting the earthquake resistance level 3 standard. It's near Kanamecho Station, about a seven-minute walk to Gokokuji Station, and another ten-minute walk to Hanegaoka Girls' College... What do you think of this one?"

"so cheap?"

Jiujo Liansi couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.

This location is considered a prime location...and the monthly rent is only 50,000.

At first, Kujo Renji thought that the other party had recognized her original identity as the eldest daughter of the Toyokawa family.

However, the next moment, Yamada's face showed an embarrassed look.

"A female college student committed suicide here two months ago."

Grass, it turns out to be a haunted house.

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PS: There are two more chapters.

Chapter 13: Well Celery Vegetables

Yamada Jiekai's Adam's apple rolled, as if he had sensed the meaning behind Kujo Renji's silence.

"Actually, that lady passed away after swallowing sleeping pills..."

He rubbed his hands and explained, his voice cautious, his suit cuffs brushing against the dust on the coffee table:

"You know, this kind of non-violent passing... doesn't actually leave any resentment."

The sunlight outside the glass curtain wall slanted across his shiny forehead. Seeing that Jiujo Liansi was still silent, he seemed a little anxious.

Kujo Renji glanced at the other party taking out a page of information with some scribbled marks in the corner.

"Really, if you're really worried, there's this..."

Yamada suddenly raised his voice and pulled out a few photos from his profile. In the pictures, monks in robes were sprinkling salt on the tatami mats.

"We just did the purification ceremony last week! Look, the sandalwood ash hasn't been swept away yet. Oh, and the bathroom water heater is the latest model... I can also give you a discount on your water bill and property management fees."

He scratched his fingernails across the master bedroom area on the floor plan, circling where the wardrobe should be:

"I'd love to have the full-length mirror left by the previous tenant, but it's hard to find a Showa-style walnut frame these days..."

Beads of sweat trickled down his temples into his shirt collar, leaving dark marks on his tie.

Kujo Renji looked at the red seal on the brochure that read "Zero Deposit, Zero Gift Money" and heard Yamada's voice speeding up:

"The rents of residents around here are several times higher than here. It's hard to find an opportunity like this room."

"It's really cheap, or else..."

Listening to the intermediary's introduction, Kujo Renji didn't say anything, but Toyokawa Shoko in his body was moved.

As a veteran worker, she naturally knew about the rental prices in Tokyo.

She spent a long time searching for an apartment that would be easy to commute to and convenient for taking care of her father.

It’s a pity that housing prices are too expensive and she can’t afford it with her part-time income.

A house like this one is really a treasure.

Of course, Kujo Renji didn't believe it at all.

He looked at the agent in front of him with a half-smile and asked, "If there is no problem, why do you need to do the purification ceremony?"

The agent's endless introduction was suddenly choked.

"Well... uh..."

Cold sweat trickled down his neck, and he seemed to be considering how to speak. However, he saw Jiujo Renji about to leave immediately after a disagreement, so he hurriedly tried to stop him, saying:

"Alas, miss, don't be anxious... I did hide something just now."

Kujo Renji stopped, turned around, folded his arms and waited quietly, as if he wanted to hear Mr. Yamada's explanation.

Seeing Kujo Renji's attitude, Yamada hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said:

"Alas, actually, more than one resident died here... The resident before him also committed suicide, uh..."

He seemed to want to explain, but was interrupted by Kujo Renji:

"Forty thousand yen. I can stop whenever I want. Is that okay?"

“You…”

When Yamada heard this, he actually wanted to agree.

After all, it is quite difficult to rent out a "super haunted house" like this where two previous residents have died.

But he still has to put on a somewhat conflicted look. If he is lucky, he can bargain. If he is unlucky, he can still satisfy the customer's emotional value and make the other party feel that he has made a profit.

However, the girl in front of him didn't buy his trick at all. Seeing him hesitate, she turned around and prepared to leave.

He had to quickly persuade her to stay:

"No problem, no problem, we can sign the contract now!"

......

By the time they signed the contract and Yamada handed him the keys, it was already completely dark.

To be honest, finding such a temporary residence for 40,000 yen is already a great deal for Kujo Renji.

As for the haunted house...

If ghosts really existed, he felt that they would be even more scared when they saw him.

What's more, he is accompanied by a "female ghost" Miss Toyokawa.

Well, Miss Toyokawa seemed to be much more scared than him.

"Haunted house... Can your magic power defeat the evil spirit?"

The girl still thought he was a monster.

"What if we can't win?"

"Can we move somewhere else...?"

Listening to Toyokawa Shoko's worried mumbling, Kujo Renji said with a smile:

"Don't worry, if I'm really in danger, I'll just swallow your spirit to restore my magic power. No evil spirit can defeat me."

This sentence scared Toyokawa Shoko so much that her face turned pale.

Even the prompt for point harvesting scared me.

[Original Sin Points Harvested: 1]

[Original Sin Target: Toyokawa Shoko (Pride)]

Wow, this is dirty talk, and there are some points to pay for it.

It seems I can scare this Miss Toyokawa more often in the future.

Not only are the reactions funny, but they also have some points... Where can I find someone so easy to take advantage of?

After a moment, Miss Toyokawa Shoko realized that Kujo Renji was just trying to scare her, and she couldn't help but feel a little angry.

Of course, Miss Xiangzi’s way of sulking was to keep silent.

I think it's no different from acting coquettishly.

Because no one has lived in the room for a long time, there is still a lot of dust in the room and the air is a bit stuffy.

Kujo Renji opened the window and prepared to go out to buy some necessary household items and fill his stomach.

It's almost nine o'clock now, and I just did strenuous exercise a few hours ago.

Now I am indeed a little hungry.

Take the key and open the door.

Then I heard footsteps coming up the stairs and the crisp sound of the metal wheels of the suitcase knocking on the steps.

Following the sound, Kujo Renji saw the hem of a red coat sweeping across the last three steps, and the girl's hair curled up at her temples was stained with cherry blossom petals.

"Room 302, Room 302...Ah!"

The girl only then noticed Kujo Renji standing at the door. The moment she released the handle of her suitcase, she quickly bowed, her white tie swaying on her chest, and said politely but stiffly:

"Are you a resident here...?"

The girl used the toe of her shoe to straighten the tilted suitcase. There were some cherry blossom petals on her patent leather loafers.

"I'm Jing Qin Rencai, who just moved here today... Please give me your guidance!"

.......

PS: There is one more chapter, probably updated in the early morning?

Let’s get up and watch it tomorrow morning.

Chapter 14 What, what's going on?!

——Flat-chested child.

This was Kujo Renji's first impression of the girl.

But considering that I am also a child now.

Kujo Renji smiled and said, "What a coincidence! I just moved here today too... I can't offer any guidance, but please look after each other from now on."

The very gentle tone, coupled with Miss Toyokawa's face, is a killer combination.

The high school girl named Jing Qin Renna's eyes suddenly widened and sparkled.

——The first person I met after arriving in Tokyo was such a gentle and kind person. I am so lucky!

And she is very beautiful and delicate, like a doll.

Her temperament is also... uh, like that of a young lady in a TV drama!

"Yes! Please take care of each other in the future!"

Jing Qinrencai was a little nervous and bowed again.

Then she saw the girl in front of her take the suitcase from her and asked naturally:

"Ms. Jing Qin lives in 302, right?"

"Yes, it is."

Jing Qinrencai felt a little embarrassed when she saw the other person helping her carry her suitcase. She wanted to reach out and take it back, but seeing that the other person had already walked ahead, she could only accept the other person's help with a blushing face:

"Just call me Niina. Excuse me..."

"Oh, I forgot to introduce myself."

Jiujo Renji said without changing his expression:

"My name is Toyokawa Shoko, just call me Shoko."

Toyokawa Shoko...

Jing Qinrencai silently repeated this name in her heart.

In fact, the eldest daughter of the Toyokawa family is not "outstanding" in her fame.