If Ye Mu didn't deny Chihaya Aine's words, he simply nodded slightly without expression.
"...Yes, welcome everyone."
As she spoke, Ruoye Mu regained her usual calm and composed demeanor. She took a few steps back to make way for the doorway, revealing the spacious entrance hall inside the house.
Shiina Tatsuki and Chihaya Aine, who were walking at the front, did not hesitate. The little penguin, who was full of curiosity, was still standing behind them in a daze. Before she could react, Wakaba Mutsu gently grabbed her wrist, and then a pair of clean slippers were placed in front of her.
Takamatsu blinked, and realizing what was happening, she quickly thanked her.
"Hmm? Thank you, Xiao Mu."
"You're welcome."
Ruoye Mu's face still showed little emotion; she simply nodded slightly to Gaosong Deng.
Then, under the watchful eyes of the other girls, Wakaba Mutsu slowly took out several pairs of the same style of slippers from the shoe cabinet and placed them in front of everyone. The practiced action, which seemed to have been done many times, made Nagasaki Motoyo at the back of the group slowly frown.
The most free-spirited of them all, Kaoru narrowed her eyes. Like an adventurer with a spirit of exploration, she smiled happily, quickly changed into slippers, and ran straight into the house, also dragging the little penguin who was standing there in a daze onto her ship.
Shiina Tatsuki's expression stiffened upon seeing this, then she frowned and began to reprimand him—
"Stray cat, don't just run in there! And don't drag the lamp around! What if it falls over?!"
"Damn it, that guy is really reckless!"
Seeing that her 'scolding' had no effect at all, Miss Lixi, with a stiff expression, had no choice but to hurriedly change into slippers and follow, leaving only the stinky pink-haired girl standing there dumbfounded.
She couldn't help but glance at Nagasaki Motoyo, who was still motionless in the same spot, and finally couldn't suppress her curiosity.
"Ahem! Rikki is really... making me a little uneasy too."
With a thick-skinned smile, Aine, who had no sense of tension, threw out a weak excuse and turned to run into the house with Shiina Tatsuki.
In the blink of an eye, only the two people remained in the large entryway.
"Seriously, aren't we all in a bit too much of a hurry?"
Nagasaki Motoyo seemed to sigh helplessly, then secretly glanced at Wakaba Mutsumi's expression out of the corner of her eye.
The reason she hasn't taken any action yet is because she vaguely senses that something is 'not right'.
As a virtuous 'wife' who knows Kazami Naru well, Nagasaki Motoyo naturally noticed something amiss from the very beginning. At this point in time, Naru should not have fully demonstrated her abilities yet, so it's unlikely that she would move into such a luxurious villa.
Even though the 'future' in the dream has changed drastically, it shouldn't be too far off; although this 'deviation' is still within Nagasaki Motoyo's acceptable range, since she can somewhat explain the current situation by saying that her husband is too outstanding.
The move could be explained somewhat, but Ye Mu's unusual behavior was a bit hard to explain.
Thinking of this, Nagasaki Motoyo pursed her thin lips slightly, narrowed her eyes with a gentle and generous smile, and took the initiative to speak: "Mutsuko arrived very early today~ When did you arrive?"
"About an hour ago."
As if he had anticipated this, Wakaba Mutsu raised his head and spoke without hesitation the very next second after Nagasaki Motoyo asked him a question.
Before Nagasaki Motoyo could recover from her thoughts, the cucumber fairy standing before her adopted the demeanor of a mistress, speaking indifferently with her delicate, emotionless face—
"Su Shi, come in quickly, Ming is preparing lunch."
"...That's true~ Then I'll help too."
Even though she felt confused and strange, Nagasaki Motoyo couldn't bring herself to ask anything directly.
After all, she had been caught red-handed by Shiina Ritsuki for being 'clever' last time. Even though her gentle husband patted her back and forgave her in the end, Nagasaki Motoyo still couldn't forget the feeling of being abandoned by the whole world.
In any case, she's now hesitant to do anything rashly; Nagasaki Motoyo doesn't want to experience what she went through last time.
But marrying her beloved husband is now Nagasaki Motoyo's greatest wish.
What should she do now?
Everyone around her seemed to vaguely sense her intentions, making her plans increasingly difficult to implement. In addition, the previous events made her very hesitant, and she had no idea whether she should continue down the same path.
"..."
Watching Wakaba Mutsu's figure gradually disappear into the distance, Nagasaki Motoyo sighed helplessly, her emotions complex.
In that instant, her beautiful light blue eyes suddenly narrowed—
From where the girl's gaze fell, Wakaba Mutsu was wearing a completely different pair of slippers as she walked toward the kitchen.
Those slippers were completely different from the ordinary slippers worn by the other 'guests'. The slippers worn by Ruoye Mu were light green plush slippers with cucumber patterns. This style that she liked had already appeared in Ming's home on the first day of his move.
How can this be?
Just now, Muku said that she had only arrived an hour ago. How could she have bought "special" slippers in such a short time? Or was Muku actually lying and that she didn't arrive an hour ago at all?
But Ming said that the news of her moving hadn't been out for long, so even if Ruoye Mu couldn't have moved much faster...
……
The kitchen, which had suddenly grown several times larger, made Kazami Naruto's expression instantly become subtle. Tools that he could easily reach before now required him to turn around and walk several steps. The seasonings and tools that he had bought with Koko were now laid out in a long row, making him a little dizzy.
What a despicable rich man! Don't even think about tainting his noble soul with the stench of money!
"Ming."
A soft, cotton candy-like voice suddenly came from behind him, and before he could turn around, he suddenly felt his waist go limp.
Turning around, he found a silver stray cat had somehow gotten close to him and was affectionately hugging him from behind in a playful manner.
The little penguin with short, light gray hair stood timidly to the side. She tentatively tried to raise her hand, but when she saw Kazami Naruto's gaze sweep over her, she shrank back like a timid rabbit.
Seeing this, Kazami's lips curled up slightly, and he couldn't help but speak indulgently—
"You two got here pretty quickly~ Remember to wash your hands and sit on the sofa, I need a little more time here."
"...Um, Renai-chan, shall we go sit down first?"
As Takamatsu felt the gentleness and concern in the tone of the black-haired boy in front of her, the obedient little penguin spoke to the cat beside her without hesitation.
The stray cat, equally docile in front of Kazami Naruto, merely blinked curiously before obediently releasing its arms that were 'obstructing' his cooking. Just as Takamatsu Akari was about to pull Kaname Rakuna towards the kitchen exit, Mr. Kazami, standing nearby, suddenly spoke up—
"Lights, wait a moment."
"Well?"
Gao Songdeng tilted his head in confusion, but still obediently stayed in place.
As soon as the little penguin stood still, Kazami Naru slowly extended her right hand toward her head, causing Takamatsu Akari to subconsciously close her eyes. What followed was the familiar fragrance of flowers and warmth that captivated her.
This made the girl instinctively stand on tiptoe, wanting to meet his gesture of stroking her head.
"Don't think that having you around will bother me. Of course, you can be like Lenai, and you can be affectionate with me whenever you need it. This is a right that you, as a lover, should have."
"Speaking of which, we haven't done today's 'practice' yet, have we? Xiaodeng, you don't need to worry at all."
In this cold winter, this hazy emotion and heartfelt joy gradually blended together, creating a complex feeling that filled every cell in her body with vitality, like putting her favorite konpeito in her mouth, with wisps of sweetness flowing down her throat and into her heart.
"Well, I see."
The little penguin nodded with slightly flushed cheeks, then gently stretched out its two little hands towards him.
A smile flashed in Kazami's eyes as he realized what was happening, and he reached out without hesitation to embrace the petite and soft Penguin.
Standing to the side, Kaoru pursed her lips with interest, and then, as if playing a game, she imitated Takamatsu Akari's movements by opening her arms.
"Rakuna-chan, would you like some too?"
Gao Songdeng blinked thoughtfully, and then quite consciously moved her delicate body slightly to make room for her.
Kazami Mei found the little penguin's generosity and initiative somewhat amusing, but he still reached out and hugged Rakuna as well. The two petite girlfriends truly gave him a taste of what it meant to have "embracing both of them."
This subtle yet pleasant feeling is simply indescribable.
Buhou, this is addictive.
"Stray cat! You rascal—"
As a stern shout rang in her ears, Shiina Ritsuki, with her long, jet-black hair as dark as the night sky, burst into the kitchen.
As soon as Miss Lixi entered the room, her expression froze. A vibrant crimson flame appeared on her delicate face, and the reprimand that was about to spill from her mouth was abruptly stopped.
She hurriedly adjusted her movements, trying to look away but unable to resist glancing in this direction.
Shiina Riki stiffly pursed her cherry lips, which were coated with lip gloss, and could only hug her arms to try to calm herself down.
“I’ve told you all not to run around. Anyway, you and the stray cat, get out of Ming’s arms right now… We’ve already disturbed his preparation for lunch.”
"Rikki, do you want to hug Naruto too?"
Yoroi simply turned her head slowly, and her simple and casual words instantly raised Miss Lixi's temperature.
"Huh? What are you talking about? I don't understand at all!"
Without hesitation, Miss Lixi retorted, revealing her usual cold and sharp expression. However, anyone familiar with her could immediately notice that the blush on her earlobes had not yet faded. Her intense shame forced her to maintain her icy and beautiful face.
"So...so that's how it is? I'm sorry...it's all my fault..."
"I was too focused on myself and didn't pay attention to Riki-chan's feelings..."
Takamatsu Akari immediately showed a look of fear and self-reproach, her slightly lowered head causing Shiina Tatsuki, whose expression was tense and indifferent, to freeze instantly. She instinctively blurted out an explanation in a flustered manner—
"No...that's not it! This isn't the lamp's fault at all. I have absolutely no intention of blaming the lamp!"
"Rikki doesn't want a hug?"
Nestled in Kazami Naruto's arms, Kazami Naruto suddenly spoke again, causing the dejected little penguin to quickly raise his head and look at Shiina Tatsuki once more.
"not me……"
Faced with this dilemma, Miss Lixi was completely frozen. She could only grit her teeth and cast a pleading look at the 'culprit', Kazami Mei.
Noticing his tsundere girlfriend's gaze, Kazami's lips twitched. He had indeed found it quite amusing to watch Riki's shy and flustered expression just now.
However, he also knew that if he continued to watch the show, Miss Lixi would probably lose her temper.
"Ahem! Acting cute is something that should only be done in moderation."
"What Lixi just said is also true. I do need to continue preparing lunch. Deng and Le Nai, why don't you come with Lixi to the living room to rest for a while?"
The two obedient little ones nodded gently, which made Shiina Riki, who was standing not far away, secretly breathe a sigh of relief. She really didn't know how to explain what had just happened.
Even when exercising her 'girlfriend' rights, Shiina Ritsuki, who is as thin-skinned as a silkworm, can only gradually open up in a private and closed environment when she is alone. If she were to act coquettishly in front of Takamatsu Akari and Kaname Rakuna, it would be better to just send her away on the spot!
"..."
Only after Takamatsu Akari led the cat away from the kitchen did Shiina Tatsuki, who breathed a sigh of relief, give him a long, wistful glance.
"I was worried that the stray cats would come and bother you, but when they came over, I saw you two being all lovey-dovey."
Unable to refute, Kazami Mei simply raised an eyebrow and casually changed the subject: "Ahem... I might have to trouble Riki to keep an eye on Ronai and the others later. I just moved here a few days ago, and there are boxes with potted plants everywhere that I haven't had time to clean up. It would be dangerous if they were accidentally knocked over."
"...Okay, okay, I can't do anything with you."
Shiina Tatsuki didn't say anything about Kazami Mei's attempt to change the subject. She just put one hand on her hip and struck a nonchalant pose as usual, but even though she revealed this, she didn't actually show the slightest resistance.
"As expected of the most reliable Lixi, I'm leaving the rest to you."
"Come on, I'm not falling for that... Try using it on Su Shi and that pink-haired jerk instead!"
Shiina Tatsuki, with a slight pout, merely gave a cold snort, but the blush on her ears, barely visible through her long, black hair, couldn't be concealed by her arms crossed over her chest. Seeing this, Kazami Mei simply kept quiet, then, as if remembering something, he spoke to her—
"Oh, right, I'll also need to trouble you, Lixi, to call Su Shi and Xiao Mu over for me."
Shiina Riki blushed instantly, her beautiful blue-purple eyes widening in embarrassment. She could only stare at Kazami Mei in front of her with surprise and shyness.
Perhaps because she knew Riki's personality too well, Kazami Mei, who vaguely sensed something, spoke in a subtle tone: "Don't misunderstand, I just asked them to come and help me prepare the food."
"I...I didn't misunderstand!"
Seeing that Miss Lixi's thoughts were clearly written on her face, yet she still stubbornly refused to admit it, Feng Jianming could only respond with a helpless expression: "Anyway, I can only trouble you again, as it's a bit inconvenient for me to leave."
"understood!"
With a stiff and flustered expression, Shiina Tatsuki uttered those words and fled from the kitchen as if escaping.
87
Chapter 87 treats him like a raid boss.
As the first meal to celebrate the 'moving house', it naturally needs to be quite lavish.
When Kazami Naru brought the last dish to the table, the dazzling array of dishes seemed to glow under the light. His Lv.5 cooking skill had been fully utilized, and the dishes he made had unimaginable power in terms of both appearance and aroma.
At least the cat is almost at its breaking point.
"Ming, is it ready to eat?"
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