Chapter 57: Non-Interference
Yuta's issues were resolved with Kaoruko, both physically and in terms of the main quest, which was successfully completed. There was no greater display of dominance than this.
Watching Kaoruko clean herself off with a towel, Yuta felt no significant remorse.
"Is this alright?" Yuta asked patiently, waiting for Kaoruko to finish her cleaning before inquiring.
Kaoruko looked at Yuta with some frustration. After being treated in such a manner, managing to suppress her negative emotions was already quite an achievement.
"I'm curious about something. Have you ever been intimate with a woman before?"
Kaoruko had initially thought that Yuta was an inexperienced youth, but his composed demeanor while undressing in front of her, without hesitation or guilt, indicated otherwise. This was not something an inexperienced person would handle so casually.
Although she wanted to take a shower, Kaoruko needed to clarify a few things first.
Yuta thought for a moment before responding, "I've been to some places, but I haven't had a girlfriend."
Given her recent experience, Kaoruko clearly wouldn't believe that Yuta was inexperienced.
Kaoruko considered the situation carefully, then looked up at Yuta. "I can temporarily suspend my research. I've realized that your experiences don't require my specific guidance. I'll observe as an outsider for now."
"Observe?" Yuta was unclear about why Kaoruko had changed her stance or what there was to observe.
Kaoruko nodded. "Yes, observe you. If you need anything in the future, you can come to me. I'll assist with any issues related to women or physical matters."
After speaking, Kaoruko turned away. "Now, please leave."
Yuta stood up. "Alright, goodbye."
After Yuta left, Kaoruko locked the door and went to the bathroom.
Her change of mind stemmed from realizing that Yuta's current situation didn't require her intervention. As a woman, Kaoruko understood women's thoughts and knew that Yuta wouldn't lack female company.
"Given that the past doesn't count, who will be Yuta's first woman now?"
Kaoruko pondered this. Although she had hoped to be the first, she understood that the timing was not right.
Currently, Yuta was still guarded against her, so even if something happened, it wouldn't earn her his genuine affection.
Kaoruko needed Yuta's genuine affection, and she wouldn't give herself to him until both of them had feelings for each other.
"School is starting soon; Raika should meet Yuta officially then."
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After returning home, Yuta took a shower and then, while holding Hina, started using his laptop to search for houses.
"Sora, Miu, come over here and take a look too." Yuta invited Sora and Miu to join him, and the four of them began looking through various housing options together.
Sora leaned against Yuta's left side, Miu on the right, and Hina occupied the space directly in front of Yuta.
The group reviewed the listings on the computer screen, trying to find a suitable, large house.
"It all seems so expensive…" Sora said, looking at the rental prices with many zeros after the initial digits.
Miu, after examining the listings for a while, added, "Big brother, let's just rent a decent place for now and save the rest of the money. These prices are outrageous! Big brother!"
After calculating their recent expenses, Miu realized they had been spending too much, so she suggested they economize starting today. They should save wherever possible, except for Hina's needs.
Yuta, not too concerned about the small complaints about spending, thought the expenditures were necessary.
"We definitely need to rent a bigger house. We're too cramped right now, and it needs to be convenient for everyone's school," Yuta said, still not finding a satisfactory option after searching for some time.
Hina, who didn't understand the text but looked at the pictures, asked, "Uncle, can we go back to Hina's house?"
"Yeah, Onii-chan, we've already saved enough money. Why don't we talk to Touka-nee and see if we can move back?" Sora suggested, expressing her desire to return to their old home, which was more familiar and comfortable.
Miu also added, "If we live at the old house, we won't have to worry about rent, and we already have furniture and kitchenware. We could save a lot of money."
Considering their input, Yuta agreed that moving back might be a better option. It would also be safer and more familiar for Sora and the others.
"Alright, I'll talk to our relatives about it once I finish up my work over the next two days."
In the meantime, Yuta had work and a few small projects to handle.
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