Ventustium
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“Grandma, this is Ayaka’s house.” “Oh my, what an impressive place…” Standing before the towering mansion, Haruto’s grandmother, Kiyoko, stared in awe, her mouth slightly agape as she stood frozen in place. It was the first weekend after the summer break had ended. Haruto and Kiyoko stood side by side in front of the Tōjō residence. The purpose of their visit was to discuss the live-in housekeeper position proposed by the Tōjō family. Haruto and Kiyoko had come to settle the…-
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Ayaka peeked out from behind Saki and, upon seeing Haruto, broke into a wide smile and started to rush over to him. She resembled a puppy that had just spotted its owner. If Ayaka had a tail, it would undoubtedly be wagging vigorously. However, Saki grabbed the collar of Ayaka's shirt, halting her charge. “Stay, Ayaka!” Saki's tone was as if she were giving a command to a dog. Caught by the scruff of her neck, Ayaka let out a cute, muffled “Fugyu!” as she stopped in her…
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Under a clear blue sky, a gentle breeze flowed over the school rooftop, softening the summer heat. In one sunny corner, perfect for enjoying lunch, a startled voice echoed from the shadow of the water tower. "Seriously?! Wait, isn't that practically living together?!" Tomoya exclaimed, almost choking on his yakisoba bread, stunned by Haruto's confession. "Hey, don't spit food everywhere. That's gross." "Idiot! Anyone would spit out their food hearing something that shocking!" "Don't make…
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After receiving a phone call from Shuichi, Haruto nervously waited in the Tōjō family's living room, glancing at the clock every so often. Next to him, Ayaka watched him with a mixture of concern and excitement, her gaze fixed on his restless demeanor. The two said little as they sat on the living room sofa, waiting for Shuichi to arrive. About 40 minutes after the phone call, the faint sound of a car engine reached their ears. “Oh, it looks like Dad’s home.” Shortly after Ayaka’s…
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As Haruto walked through the residential streets leading to the Tōjō family’s home, his grandmother's earlier words lingered in his mind. Considering her age, finding a new job seemed practically impossible. The only feasible option was leveraging her exceptional cooking skills, but Haruto lacked the connections to make that happen. "Looks like I’ll have to take on the work myself..." He knew his grandmother would fiercely oppose the idea, but there were no other viable options. Lost in…
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The classroom buzzed like a disturbed beehive on the first day back from summer vacation. Haruto glanced toward the commotion from his seat by the window at the back. At the center of the uproar was Ayaka, surrounded by a crowd of girls bombarding her with questions. "Hey, Tōjō-san! Who's your crush?" "Could it be someone in this class?" "When did you start liking them? Was it over summer break?" The girls' expressions ranged from excitement at the chance to hear about a famous figure's…
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The morning sun shone brilliantly, its rays cascading down from the clear, cloudless sky. The vibrant blue expanse above heralded the start of a promising day, inspiring a bright and hopeful mood. It was perfect weather, the kind that made you want to seize the day with a smile. Yet, under this cheerful sky, high school student Tomoya Akagi trudged along with a lazy demeanor. Letting out an exaggerated yawn, he glanced sideways at Haruto, who was walking beside him. "Hey, Haru," he muttered. "What…
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Standing in the Tōjō family kitchen, Haruto Otsuki expertly prepared hamburg steaks. By now, the kitchen felt like his own domain. He was so familiar with it that he could locate any utensil or seasoning with his eyes closed. While making the hamburg steaks, Haruto also prepped soup and pulled out vegetables for a salad, seamlessly managing multiple tasks. Watching him, Ikue, seated at the dining table, spoke with admiration. "Haruto-kun, you’re as efficient as ever. It’s delightful to…
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The bad weather that had postponed the recent fireworks festival now seemed like a distant memory. The sky stretched clear and blue, and the midsummer sun poured down relentlessly. Feeling the searing heat on the back of his neck, Haruto Otsuki walked through a tranquil residential area. Eventually, he stopped in front of an imposing mansion. “I remember how nervous I was the first time…” His soft murmur was drowned out by the loud symphony of cicadas. Haruto had started a short-term…
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Haruto felt an array of emotions—joy, affection, embarrassment, and a touch of frustration—all at once in response to the whispered words from Ayaka in his arms. "...Th-thank you," he stammered, feeling his face flush as he looked into Ayaka’s slightly teary eyes gazing up at him. While he wanted to reciprocate her words with an "I love you," he couldn’t bring himself to say it. To Haruto, those words were far too meaningful to utter lightly. His deep affection for Ayaka made it impossible to…
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