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Chapter 95 - A Visit

Having finished my business at the guild, I decided to go home. I thought about changing back into Okita-kun in a restroom somewhere and going home with Kaede-chan, but she apparently had overtime.

I parted ways with Nanapon, who was going to a friend's house, and went shopping for dinner and the materials for the Auto-Map before heading home. When I got back, I placed the materials I bought on the table in the empty living room. It was time to make the Auto-Map.

First, I placed a sheet of paper on the table, and on top of it, a compass and a pencil. That was all the preparation needed.

All I had to do was focus my thoughts, and presto! The Auto-Map was complete!

"...It's just a piece of paper."

How am I supposed to use this?

I held the plain sheet of paper and tilted my head in confusion.

"Um... Oh, I'm supposed to write the scale on it."

An idea of how to use it popped into my head, so I used a mechanical pencil to write '1/50' in the top right corner of the paper.

"Now I just walk with this..."

I stood up, holding the paper, and walked through every corner of the house. As I did, a diagram was steadily drawn on the paper, and eventually, a floor plan of the house was complete, excluding Kaede-chan's room, which was locked and inaccessible.

"My only reaction is 'huh'."

Maybe that surveying company will buy it. But honestly, I can't shake the feeling that it's a bit underwhelming.

"The technology is amazing, but it's still kind of underwhelming. I'll just give it to Satsuki-san."

I placed a compass and pencil on top of a notebook I'd bought and created an Auto-Map Notebook, then stashed it in my bag. Next, I decided to make the Body Soap Potion that my disciple had suggested, and placed the body soap I had bought on the table. Just then, the doorbell rang.

"Hmm? Who is it?"

I stood up and went to check the monitor in the living room.

When I looked at the screen, I saw Yoshino-san, whose certain assets were prominent even through the monitor.

What? She came to my house... I knew she was investigating me, and since she knew about my relationship with Kaede-chan, it makes sense that she'd know where I live, but to come here directly?

"Yes, may I help you?"

I pressed the intercom button and spoke to the monitor.

"Oh, is that you, Okita-kun? Sorry for the sudden visit. Do you have a moment?"

What should I do? My wife (to be) is working hard at overtime, and I'm letting a big-breasted lady into the house? Hmm, well, I'm one hundred percent sure this isn't some kind of romance...

I glanced around the living room, checking for anything I wouldn't want her to see.

Everything related to Eleanor-san is in my room, so it should be fine...

"Just a moment."

I said, then ended the call and put the body soap from the table into my bag. I hid the Item Bag in the kitchen, then hurried to the entrance and opened the door. Of course, Yoshino-san was standing there.

"Hey."

Yoshino-san gave a little wave.

"Hello. What's up?"

"I have something important to discuss. Is Kaede here?"

"Kaede-chan is still at work. Want to come in? I can at least offer you some tea."

"I'd appreciate that... It's not really something we can talk about outside."

What could it be? A confession?

"Then, please, come in."

"Sorry about this. Excuse me."

I invited Yoshino-san in, led her to the living room, and had her sit at the table.

"Um, I have to ask, how do you know where I live?"

"My apologies. I looked it up."

That's scary...

"Why?"

"That's connected to what I need to talk about."

Is it about Eleanor-san after all?

"Huh...? This is all so sudden, I'm a bit surprised."

Ever heard of making an appointment?

"I apologize for showing up at your house so suddenly. But this isn't sudden."

"Huh? It is sudden."

What is she talking about?

"I told you just a moment ago that I had something important to talk about soon, didn't I?"

..................Hmm!?

"Did you? You mean yesterday?"

Okita-kun hasn't met Yoshino-san today. The one who did meet her was...

"We met just now, on Mireille Road."

Oh, this is bad.

"I don't know what you're talking about."

"You're Eleanor Ocean, aren't you?"

Uh oh. She knows. Did I do something to give myself away?

"No, that's impossible. Our genders are completely different."

I'm a guy. Eleanor-san is a woman.

"Don't hide it. I know."

"I'm not hiding anything... By the way, why do you think that?"

"Just as you do, I also have a unique skill. That's how I knew."

A unique skill... Ah, this is no good... Wh-wh-wh-what do I do!? Where's Kaede-chan!?

"Whew... Would you like some coffee?"

I let out a breath and realized I hadn't offered my guest anything to drink.

"I'll have some."

I stood up and went to the kitchen. As I started to boil the water, I thought.

What should I do? This is bad.

Hmm, for now, I guess I'll just have to silence her...