"What?! It's lost?!"

At the entrance, Hayakawa Sakuno screamed in anger.

"Hmm, why would I keep something like this?" Sei Junichi said seriously, trying his best to distance himself from any creature that started with the letter H.

"Hiss~ Hiss~ Hiss!"

Hayakawa Sakuno's chest heaved rapidly, and her bright eyes instantly reddened.

You're such a big idiot!

She then let out a loud curse and ran back to her room on the second floor, leaving Junichi speechless.

Bang!

The door slammed shut with a tremendous sound.

[Ding! Hayakawa Sakuno's dislike level +10!]

"Uh, it seems we went a bit too far..."

Seijun opened her mouth, but then gave up on the idea of ​​going up to explain.

He walked into the living room and found everything neatly arranged.

"Did you go out to look for a job?"

Seeing that there was no movement upstairs or downstairs, Sei Junichi seemed to realize something and frowned slightly.

In Sakura, married women generally take on the role of housewives, and as time goes by, they gradually become disconnected from society. When they return to the workplace, they experience a great sense of disconnect.

Especially for a beautiful woman like Misae Hayakawa, it's as if she's been triggered into a passive position, making her easily coveted by others in the workplace.

"Perhaps I should think of a way?"

Junichi Sei fell into deep thought.

From a personal perspective, he still believes that both men and women should have their own careers and not be confined to a small room like caged birds.

However, Sakura's environment is different from his previous life, so her safety level remains to be verified.

"Let's talk about it when we get back tonight."

After thinking it over, Junichi decided not to rush into a decision and to at least wait for the other party to express their opinion first.

If he simply wants to demonstrate his value and gain his protection, he can simply spend some money to let the other party do business on their own.

If I were to enter the workforce, I'd rather not.

Junichi Sei doesn't want his base to be stolen for nothing!

Thinking this, Junichi Segami brought up the system again.

[Dislike level: 53, redeem/draw (5 times)]

It's still a long way from being able to exchange points for shares, but since the system has provided a lottery function, it means that the game mode won't be so simple.

I've previously drawn skill-based and cash flow-related rewards, so if I get lucky, it's not impossible to become rich overnight.

Foolishly accumulating savings is a bit unwise.

Let's set a small goal first: save up 100 points and do a happy 10-pull.

So, let's quickly find a new target!

Thinking this, Seijun checked the time and realized it was only noon.

Saori Hayami said the interview time was 7 pm.

Although I really want to quickly compete with the Milk Tea Sister, I must be patient for this short period of time.

"Sakuno, what would you like for lunch?"

Junichi Sei went up to the second floor and knocked on the other person's door.

However, there was no response from inside the room.

Helpless, Seijun had no choice but to honestly confess: "I lied to you about the swim trunks~"

Click!

It was as if the other party was hiding right in front of the door; the door was opened as soon as Junichi Sei finished speaking.

Hayakawa Sakuno stared with her round eyes: "What do you mean by lying to me?"

Junichi lowered his voice, trying to appear as respectable as possible: "I didn't lose my swim trunks."

Hayakawa Sakuno's expression softened noticeably, but she still snorted softly, "What does it have to do with anything?"

Junichi asked tentatively, "So you don't want it back?"

"No more, no more!"

Hayakawa Sakuno clenched her fists and responded stubbornly.

"Okay, I'll keep it safe."

Seijun nodded.

"Why...why are you collecting it?"

Hayakawa Sakuno felt her face flush.

My mind started conjuring up wicked images!

hentai!

"After all, this is the first gift that Sakuno, my younger sister, has ever given me, so I will definitely cherish it."

Junichi Sei acted as if it were a serious matter.

"Stop talking!"

"What? My sister's first gift?" Hayakawa Sakuno was so embarrassed she was practically steaming, and instinctively reached out to cover Sei Junichi's mouth.

What respectable young woman would give that kind of thing as a gift?

But then she realized that she had inadvertently insulted herself as well.

I'm hungry.

Junichi dodged slightly and pointed to his stomach.

"What does this have to do with me?"

Hayakawa Sakuno found it unbelievable.

"Is that so?" Junichi stroked his chin, then turned and took out his phone. "Then I'll call my mother."

[Ding! Hayakawa Sakuno's dislike level increases by 1!]

"No, okay, I understand, I'll make it for you."

Hayakawa Sakuno seemed to have her weakness exploited. Although she looked very unwilling, she still obediently walked to the kitchen counter.

That despicable, shameless, perverted, and filthy bastard!

...

After enjoying the lunch prepared by his younger sister, Junichi pushed the bowl and chopsticks in front of her and promptly returned to his room.

[Ding! Hayakawa Sakuno's dislike level increases by 1!]

Although he was disliked again, Junichi felt that this was something he, as the older brother, had to do. Only by making his younger sister proficient in housework could she grow into an excellent wife in the future.

With such an outstanding older brother, Sei Junichi was practically crying his eyes out.

Junichi slept until four in the afternoon. Hearing the noise, he rubbed his eyes sleepily and got out of bed.

When I came down to the second floor, I found that my stepmother had indeed returned.

"Junichi-kun, did I wake you up?"

Misae Hayakawa was washing fruits and vegetables in the sink; it seemed she was preparing dinner.

“Junichi-kun, your face…” Hayakawa Misae looked up, her beautiful eyes instantly fixed on him.

"Huh? Oh right, I got back late yesterday and forgot to tell you, I got a haircut."

Junichi chuckled softly: "It's not a bad haircut, is it?"

"No, no, it looks great."

Misae Hayakawa lowered her head in embarrassment.

How could I stare at my junior like that? It was so rude of me.

But, but, Junichi-kun is so handsome!

Because she only saw her stepson's back in the morning, she had no idea that such a big change had happened.

"Um, Mother, the cucumber is broken."

Junichi Sei whispered a reminder.

"Ah!" Hayakawa Misae looked down and realized that she had accidentally snapped the cucumber she was washing in half, feeling incredibly embarrassed.

"Let me help you."

Junichi stepped forward to offer his assistance.

"No, no, it's what I should do."

Misae Hayakawa was somewhat flattered, but remained very insistent.

Junichi nodded secretly. Compared to his spoiled daughter, this was the basic quality a qualified wife should have.

However, Junichi Sei wanted to talk to the other person, so he went up to them and stood almost side by side.

Hayakawa Misae, who was carefully handling the ingredients, suddenly felt something touch her arm, which startled her so much that she dropped the cucumber into the sink.

"Junichi-kun..."

Junichi casually picked up an onion, peeled it, and said nonchalantly, "Did Mother go out to look for work?"

Who knew that if Junichi Sei hadn't mentioned it, things would have been fine, but as soon as Misae Hayashi heard the word "worker," she became completely depressed.

"I'm sorry, Junichi-kun, I'm really useless. I haven't been able to find a suitable job."

Misae Hayakawa's eyes were red, and she was filled with unease.

If you have no value, you will be abandoned sooner or later.

Perhaps like her daughter, she wasn't cut out for studying. Given her educational background and age, it was really difficult for Hayakawa Misae to find a suitable job. Those who were interested in hiring her would make strange requests, such as renting her an apartment or sending her money regularly every month. This caused Hayakawa Misae a lot of distress.

She didn't want to live such a humiliating life.

"Junichi-kun, I will definitely try twice as hard to find him..."

Misae Hayakawa didn't want to be looked down upon, so she lowered her head and gripped the cucumber that had been picked up from the pool tightly until her thumb and forefinger turned white. Then, a warm, large hand covered the back of her hand again.

“This kind of thing shouldn’t be borne by you alone. I’ll figure out what to do about work. Now that your father is gone, I’ll take good care of you for him.”

To take care of you in place of your father?

Hearing this made Hayakawa Misae's heart flutter, and she subconsciously pulled her hand back.

But when I turned my head, I found that the other person's gaze was firm and pure, as if there was nothing superfluous in it.

Having finally mended her family relationship, Hayakawa Misae was terrified of causing another rift with the other person, and her heart suddenly raced with panic: "No, that's not what I meant, I..."

"Okay, we're family, aren't we? Look, your hair is all wet."

Junichi looked at the other person with gentle comfort and reached out to wipe the water from their forehead. They had been busy all day and probably hadn't even washed their face since they got back.

This woman must have had a very difficult life!

Hayakawa Misae shrank her neck, and when she thought of the family the other person mentioned, she felt that she didn't need to be so distant. Her face turned red, and she let the other person wipe the sweat from her forehead with their fingers.

But... but Junichi's arms seem to have gotten a bit thicker. Have you been working out lately?