In Tokyo: They are heavily dependent on me

Chapter 46. The Rich Young Master

Saturday arrived as agreed, and it was still early, so Chio Kobayashi got out of bed and combed her hair, which had been messy since the night before.

She pulled back the curtains with one hand; it was clearly a cloudy day.

Having long been accustomed to clear skies, she found that overcast days, with the sun obscured by clouds, actually improved her mood.

Her hair was never permed, and she had to spend a long time perming it with a curling iron every time she went out. Plus, makeup and manicures took up a lot of time.

Except for working part-time at a convenience store, which doesn't require this series of procedures, she repeats the same things almost every day, so most of the time she's already awake before the alarm clock rings.

After applying eyeshadow and lip gloss, Kobayashi looked at her face in the mirror and nodded in satisfaction.

The meeting place was set near Shibuya Station, which was very convenient to get to. She arrived at the agreed location ten minutes early to wait.

Soon, the agreed time arrived.

"Why haven't those two guys arrived yet...?"

She grumbled as she glanced at the time, then stood on tiptoe, trying to find something among the crowd surging out of the subway entrance.

"Chio-chan! Sorry to keep you waiting!"

Just then, two figures in the distance noticed her and ran over, waving their right hands.

"Too slow! You two! I don't want to talk to you anymore!"

Kobayashi turned his head away, not wanting to talk to these two guys who had no sense of time.

"No, please! I heard Chio-chan's boyfriend is treating us, so we spent a lot of time getting ready. Please forgive me and Hanako."

The short-haired girl stepped forward and hugged her hand, while the long-haired girl also gave her a fawning smile. Kobayashi glanced at the two of them and decided to forgive them.

"Alright then, just this once."

"Hmph~ Alright, when is Chio-chan's boyfriend arriving?"

The short-haired girl named Ayano had an expectant look on her face.

"We'll have to wait a while. We agreed to meet in twenty minutes."

"Oh, let's wait a little longer, maybe it'll be ready soon."

Three girls sat on a public bench near the station, their conversation shifting from "celebrity cheating" to "famous idol framing her boyfriend," and then to "cosmetics" and "jewelry," seemingly with an endless stream of topics to discuss.

"Is it time?"

As they were chatting, Xiaolin suddenly remembered something important.

It was 9:00 AM, the agreed time had arrived.

She looked at the crowded subway entrance, wondering if that guy was really making fun of her, when a high-end-looking black sedan stopped in front of the three of them.

The car door opened, and a dignified-looking middle-aged man stepped out and opened the back door.

Wearing a white shirt and a clean tie, Hoshino Kaoru got out of the car, gave the man a few instructions, and the man bowed respectfully to him.

His behavior, like that of a rich young master, left the three people beside him stunned.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, Chio. These are the desserts you asked me to buy."

"Also... this is a gift, please accept it."

Kaoru handed the paper woven bag in her hand to the other two people beside her.

The two girls covered their mouths in surprise, took the gift he handed them, and their eyes were full of astonishment.

The last meeting was completely unexpected, and strictly speaking, it wasn't our first meeting.

Therefore, this should be the real first meeting.

What kind of guy gives a gift on the first date?

"Hoshino-kun... is that your car?"

Hanako, with her long hair, pointed to the luxury car that was driving.

"Yes, that's my housekeeper. She's usually in charge of planning my travels."

Kaoru took it for granted that the "Mizukami family's personal driver" was her own, without revealing any sign of lying on her face.

"Wow, that's amazing... Hoshino-kun's family must be really rich. But I'm curious, if you're not short of money, why do you go to Shibuya to hand out flyers on Saturdays?"

Hanako, who had long hair, was somewhat puzzled.

"Yes, yes, why is that, Hoshino-senpai?"

Ayano also chimed in.

Kobayashi was so frightened by their questioning that she couldn't say a word. She stared into Kaoru's calm eyes, afraid that he might accidentally let something slip.

"I don't know enough about inheriting the family business yet, so I plan to start with small, insignificant things, such as working at a ramen shop or as a salesperson. Only by accumulating enough experience can I live up to my father's trust."

Kaoru spoke calmly, a smile playing on her lips, exuding confidence.

"Wow, that's amazing... Even though you're only a high school student... You're really hardworking..."

"I also want a boyfriend who's as amazing as my senior..."

The two girls covered their mouths, completely becoming fans of Kaoru.

Seeing this, Kobayashi breathed a sigh of relief. Just as she was about to speak, Kaoru took her right hand. Instantly, she reflexively tried to struggle.

However, when she felt a strong grip in her palm, she immediately calmed down, raised her head, and looked at the confident and sunny face in front of her.

This guy... when did he become so handsome? Before, Kobayashi only thought he was annoying. That face that always had a punchable smile made people want to hit him.

But now... she seemed completely captivated, her face lowered, letting the warmth of his hands mingle with hers, without feeling any discomfort.

"Let's go, get in the car first."

Xun opened the back door of the car for the girls, while he sat in the passenger seat. He fastened his seatbelt and spoke in a low voice.

"Thank you so much... Captain of the attack helicopter... I'll thank you properly next time..."

"It's alright, these are Miss's orders, I will do my best to comply."

The young lady from the water seemed unwilling to owe him a favor.

Because the two had made an appointment for the following week, Kaoru would attend the banquet as her boyfriend. In return, the young lady lent him her usual car, which was considered an important favor to him.

Kaoru felt inexplicably moved.

"Mr. Kaoru, although I know I shouldn't get involved in what's between you and Miss, I think it's better to tell you anyway. Miss doesn't like other people riding in her car... She'll be angry if she finds out you're doing this."

Xun glanced at the rearview mirror and saw three girls in the back seat taking pictures with their smartphones, clearly unaware of the conversation taking place.

"I will explain the situation to her. Thank you for reminding me, Captain of the attack helicopter."

"I'm the one who should be thanking you. Seeing the young lady's expression because of you... I was genuinely happy."

The helicopter captain sighed, seemingly reflecting on the situation.

Xun didn't speak, staring at the scenery rushing past the window... recalling what the helicopter captain had just said.

That expression... what kind of expression could it be that even the helicopter captain couldn't help but be moved...?