Hoshino Jun was not surprised by the quarrel that erupted between Takayanagi Yuki and Jo.
He had anticipated this situation from the day he decided to pursue Takayanagi Yuki.
It was like digging a pit.
And then...
Waiting for Jo to jump into it step by step.
But in fact, saying he dug a pit might be an overstatement.
Because Hoshino Jun had offered Jo opportunities for reconciliation several times; if Jo had stopped hating him when Hoshino Jun showed goodwill, then Hoshino Jun would likely not have continued his offensive.
Unfortunately, Jo never accepted Hoshino Jun's goodwill, including now.
He once again, desperately, got into a dispute with the kind-hearted boy next door.
"What does it have to do with you, Hoshino Jun? This is my family matter, so don't you dare speak here."
"If you meddle, I'll really kill you, baka yarou."
At this moment, Jo was like a bull blinded by rage; he ignored whether others were trying to help him.
Letting his angry roar echo throughout the entire hallway.
[Ding!]
[Detected malicious intimidation from Jo!]
[Choose not to pursue, and you will receive a C-rank favor debt.]
In contrast, Hoshino Jun's expression remained calm in the face of Jo's anger.
He was like a kind father, raising a hand to adjust Jo's collar, and earnestly taught him:
"Jo, you've grown up; it's time you were more considerate of your mother."
Specks of shimmering starlight fell from the dim night sky, and the distant moon appeared exceptionally bright.
Takayanagi Yuki, who had heard the quarrel outside from inside the house and was about to rush out to stop it, paused when she heard Hoshino Jun's words.
"Jun-kun."
Through the peephole...
Takayanagi Yuki looked at Hoshino Jun's handsome and refined face.
And his expression, gentle yet with a hint of seriousness.
"Don't forget, your mother is also just a girl."
The moment Hoshino Jun said these words, Takayanagi Yuki's eyes started to turn red.
In this instant, her heart trembled.
She hadn't cried when she was arguing with Jo, or when Jo misunderstood her.
Because Takayanagi Yuki had to be strong in front of her child.
But now...
Crystal tears, like pearls from a broken string, streamed uncontrollably down her cheeks.
They say a mother becomes strong, but who remembers that a woman is inherently delicate?
Her son, Jo, only took advantage of her being a mother to repeatedly hurt her.
Only Hoshino Jun always felt that Takayanagi Yuki was also a girl who needed care.
"Jun-kun~!"
[Judgment: Jo is unable to repay this favor debt; the debt has been automatically transferred to his mother, "Takayanagi Yuki."]
Hoshino Jun undoubtedly chose to forgive; his actions and words always carried a sense of the father Jo had experienced in his childhood.
This made Jo freeze for a moment, then his face turned as ugly as if he had eaten excrement.
If this person hadn't been Hoshino Jun, who he had grown up with, Jo would almost have thought he was his mother's lover.
"Whack—!"
Jo forcefully slapped Hoshino Jun's hand away, then stepped forward, grabbing Hoshino Jun's collar and growling:
"I told you not to lecture me! If you keep angering me, even with Kaoru's orders, I'll still beat you."
"Hoshino Jun!"
Saying this, Jo shoved Hoshino Jun hard, but he didn't move him.
He felt like he was pushing a solid steel wall; no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't budge him.
[Ding!]
[Detected malicious attack from Jo!]
[Choose not to pursue, and you will receive a C-rank favor debt.]
Hmm?
To be honest, if it weren't for the system's reminder, Hoshino Jun really wouldn't have felt Jo attacking him.
'What's going on?'
'I remember Jo being quite strong, right?'
'Why is he so weak now?'
Feeling Hoshino Jun's somewhat disdainful gaze, Jo felt as uncomfortable as if he had swallowed a dead fly.
"Hoshino Jun, don't get cocky. You've offended someone you shouldn't have, and your death is coming soon."
"I'm sure you've experienced what bullying is like these past two days."
After Jo finished speaking, he huffed angrily, stopped pushing, and walked away, shaking his hand.
Watching his retreating figure, Hoshino Jun raised an eyebrow.
He didn't need to guess; this foolish boy was definitely going to find Yamada Tsukasa, who was now his backer.
'Well, then please, you brothers, cause a bit more trouble, so I can collect more debts at once.'
'Getting rich and escaping poverty, it's all up to you.'
[Judgment: Jo is unable to repay this favor debt; the debt has been automatically transferred to his mother, "Takayanagi Yuki."]
"Creak—!"
The moment Jo's figure disappeared, the door to Room 403 was opened from the inside.
Long, brown braided hair fell over her ample bust, a clean white shirt and a grey pencil skirt bound her full, beautiful body, and below her slender waist and shapely hips, fair, plump, goblet-shaped beautiful legs moved forward step by step.
Takayanagi Yuki was crying incessantly, her enchanting eyes misty, and the lipstick on her lips had been bitten off.
"Jun-kun."
"Yuki."
Hoshino Jun smiled gently, gazing at the data card in front of him.
[Name: Takayanagi Yuki]
[Stamina: 6]
[Intelligence: 4]
[Charm: 9]
[Occupation: Supermarket Cashier]
[Favor: She currently owes you one D-rank and one C-rank favor debt. Please urge her to complete payment as soon as possible.]
[Payment methods:]
[Money: One hundred fifty thousand yen.]
[Food: A year and a half of loving bento boxes.]
[Favor: One passionate kiss lesson.]
Kissing the neighbor's auntie?
For Hoshino Jun now, it was no longer a difficult matter at all.
"Yu—"
Just as Hoshino Jun was about to tactfully make his request, the beautiful mature woman in front of him gave him no chance to react.
Her 3.6 billion assets, with a huge sway, directly crashed into Hoshino Jun's embrace.
Takayanagi Yuki hugged Hoshino Jun tightly, stood on tiptoe, and without a word, pressed her rosy lips against Hoshino Jun's.
Through the thin fabric...
Hoshino Jun could feel the softness of her chest as she stood on tiptoe.
[Ding!]
[Friendly reminder: One C-rank debt collection has been completed.]
'Oh, this...'
'I haven't even made a move yet.'
'It's done?'
'Why do I suddenly feel like I'm the one being force-kissed?'
As Takayanagi Yuki greedily kissed him, a strange feeling arose in Hoshino Jun's heart.
But he didn't resist.
Hoshino Jun naturally wrapped his arms around the neighbor's beautiful mature woman's slender waist, then slowly, slowly slid them down, cupping her firm, full buttocks.
And then...
Little by little...
Pulling up her pencil skirt.
"Whoosh~!"
The night wind suddenly felt a bit cold; Takayanagi Yuki's pretty face was flushed, her eyes filled with affection, and her eyelashes trembled slightly.
Her soft fruits gently rose and fell with her emotions.
Her seductive charm was naturally perfect.
"Jun-kun, it's not appropriate outside."
Hiss~!
Hoshino Jun gasped.
Did the neighbor's auntie mean it *was* appropriate inside?
You know, before, Takayanagi Yuki was still playing hard to get, but today she was so proactive.
That brat Jo, arguing with her, really did a great job!
Such a rare opportunity.
Hoshino Jun should have seized the moment and launched a fierce offensive.
So, his hands lingered on the flesh-colored sheer stockings Takayanagi Yuki was wearing, enjoying the warm, smooth feel of her thighs while gently pulling the stockings to the sides.
"Jun-kun."
Takayanagi Yuki still didn't stop Hoshino Jun's actions, only gazing Stupid at his deep pupils.
Her tears had dried; now she looked up at Hoshino Jun, smiling enchantingly, with only peace and affection in her eyes.
A vulnerable woman had found a safe harbor.
"Let's go inside."
The northwest wind howled.
Blowing the intertwined hair of the embracing couple wildly; their age difference was too great.
It was a union destined not to be recognized by the world.
But Takayanagi Yuki couldn't deny that the love this boy next door gave her was so fervent.
So, she decided to be proactive for once.
Just as...
A way to repay his kindness for shielding her from the storm.
At the same time...
In this most difficult moment...
Takayanagi Yuki wanted to forget the pain her son had just caused her, and temporarily lean on this boy next door who treated her like a little girl.
"Alright." Hoshino Jun buried his head deep in Takayanagi Yuki's neck, taking a deep breath of the delicate fragrance emanating from the neighbor's auntie.
It was indeed time to go inside.
Otherwise, it wouldn't be fun if Mei-san came out of 404 and saw them.
Although, given her lazy nature, she'd probably be lying on the sofa watching variety shows, but who could guarantee it wouldn't happen?
It's better to be safe.
"Click—!"
Just as the two were about to head to 403, the door of 404 next door was suddenly pushed open.
Immediately following was a clear and pleasant female voice, with a hint of impatience.
"What's all this noise? What's all this quarreling?"
"You're all neighbors, why are you fighting?"
"How old are you? Don't you understand?"
Little Piglet hadn't come home so late today, and Asu Mei had originally planned to give Hoshino Jun the cold shoulder, throw a tantrum, and make him coax her for a few days before talking to him again.
But while looking for snacks just now, she heard the quarrel outside.
It was the silly son of Yuki-nee next door, shouting Hoshino Jun's name, and Asu Mei immediately couldn't stand it.
"My Jun-chan is so well-behaved; it must be that idiot Jo looking for trouble."
"That hateful guy, I've never even yelled at Jun-chan that loudly!"
With this mindset, Asu Mei went to the kitchen, found a rolling pin, hid it behind her back, and then rushed out without stopping, ready to help.
However, the moment she opened the door, she saw an unbelievable scene.
Her own Little Piglet was tightly embracing Yuki-nee from next door.
"..."
The air seemed to freeze.
"..."
Hoshino Jun and Takayanagi Yuki separated at light speed, then straightened their clothes and turned to look at Asu Mei, whose face had turned terrifyingly dark.
Noticing the rolling pin in Mei-san's hand, Hoshino Jun's heart thumped.
Damn my big mouth!
"Hold on, Auntie, let me explain."
Hoshino Jun felt he could still salvage the situation.