SWNOVELXO Chapter 208: Haruka, would you like to come to my place and have a cup of tea?
Everything was so sudden.
From Sister Reiko's concern, to Misaki's inquiries, and even Mr. Haruka Yuzan stepping directly out of the villa, a series of events had unfolded, and only a short two or three minutes had passed.
The dazed little employee stood there, suddenly feeling a sense of chaos—whimper! No one had even asked for her opinion!!
Could this be the tragedy of the working class?
A room full of her superiors.
"Then, let Haruka take you home, Risa," Reiko Onodera approached the small employee, showing a warmly comforting smile, "We'll all feel more at ease, especially since it's already so late."
"Yes, yes, thank you, it's, it's too much trouble for, for Mr. Haruka," said Yaguchi Risa, stuttering, her little face still flushed with a tinge of red that hadn't faded away.
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"It's no trouble at all, we're all family here, no need to be so formal."
"Yes, yes."
Risa shyly lowered her head.
"Whaa! You could've stayed, Risa!"
Misaki Saki at the side pouted unhappily, her three chances today had all been ruined by Haruka Yuzan, and who knew if there would be another opportunity to claim those two majestic peaks.
Moreover, the little one had always felt, deep down, a sense that if she didn't figure out a way to scale the peaks soon, that jerk Haruka Yuzan would definitely reach the summit and plant his own flag—a mark of conquest!
"No, that's, that's not necessary, it's too much trouble, we, we can talk about it another time," said Risa.
Hearing the little one's words, Yaguchi Risa quickly waved her hands to decline,
"Then, I'll be leaving first, Rei, Reiko Sister, you're busy, excuse me."
After saying that, she quickly bowed to them as an apology, opened the front door, and fled the villa.
It was really too terrifying. You see, a social avoider like her would only feel more nervous and unsettled in a house full of enthusiastically hospitable people!
"Eii, Risa-chan, come visit again soon!"
Misaki Saki stood at the doorway, incessantly waving her arms at the outside, and it was clear that the little one really liked the future small employee.
"Sure, of course!!"
Risa replied without looking back, for fear that if she turned around, she would no longer be able to escape from this place.
Whimper, it was really too scary!! A room full of her leaders, who could understand such a feeling!!
"Risa, slow down, no rush."
Watching the girl's retreating figure, Reiko Onodera couldn't help but show a warm smile, truly a cute little miss.
However, when she heard noises from the kitchen behind her, the madam also quickly returned to the villa. She couldn't let Shimizu and Hoshina be busy in the kitchen by themselves.
.....
The twilight had completely closed its curtain.
The pitch-black night sky was adorned with a few dimly visible stars, and the community streets were quiet, with the dim streetlights illuminating a few meters around them.
Soft lights emanated from the villa behind her, and in the serene garden, a breeze stirred the green branches, covering them with a mysterious and beautiful veil in the silent night.
The night wind lifted her hair, bringing a refreshing chill that clarified her mind. The occasional chirping of cicadas made Yaguchi Risa feel a sense of otherworldly dislocation.
Her previously tense mood was soothed in that moment.
"Sigh, indeed, it's more relaxing now..."
The elegant and quiet courtyard made Yaguchi Risa mutter to herself, walking along the winding pebbled path to the villa's front door with light, joyful steps.
Having completely left behind the oppressive environment with her boss present, indeed, the greatest joy of a worker was being able to freely manage her own time.
Although Sister Reiko and Misaki were very kind, the gap in workplace hierarchy still exerted considerable pressure on her.
It couldn't be helped, that's how a social avoider is!
But now, everything was looking up.
The twilight glow on the young girl's cheeks, a taste of freedom, made everything around her seem so beautiful.
Beautiful passersby, beautiful locust trees, beautiful streetlights, beautiful... boy?
"Why do you seem so happy, little Risa-chan?"
A low and gentle voice emerged beside her, and Yaguchi Risa turned her head somewhat stiffly.
Under the dim streetlight, a dashing boy leaned against the wall, his smile playful as he looked at her, his deep eyes containing a faint hint of teasing,
"It seems, Risa-chan, you're quite happy after leaving the villa, aren't you?"
"Ah? Mr. Haruka!! No, there's no such thing...."
In her heart, Yaguchi Risa was filled with endless regret, wishing she could knock her little head a couple of times—how could she have forgotten that Mr. Haruka Yuzan was supposed to take her home?!
Silly Risa! How could she forget something so important!!
What to do now! I really don't want to get fired! Whimper.
Ever since the interview, poor little Risa's misfortunes had never ceased.
"Alright, let's go, I'll take you home."
Seeing the girl's eyes already starting to redden again, with a faint mist rising in those watery eyes, Haruka Yuzan quickly put aside his teasing.