Reiko’s Manners – She’s Referred To As A Villainess, But Actually She’s Just Penniless

e I normally would–exactly according to Lady Mary’s instructions.
After a short break, the two applauded.

“Ah, it was truly wonderful! Rei.
What a passionate performance!”
“Yeah, it was magnificent.
Your grandmother was a pianist, huh.”

Yes, Lady Mary was a young pianist who performed in the heart of Europe during the pre-war days.
After she temporarily returned to Japan, she married my grandfather, Juuichirou Kujouin.
After the war, she didn’t perform in Europe, where the scars of war were still deep, but in America.
It appeared that she would only perform in a proper hall or not at all.
This was very much like Lady Mary.
However, afterward, she had an accident and could no longer appear on stage as a pianist ever again.
Lady Mary never told me what happened at that time.
Ms.
Fuki had told me numerous times all while in tears that if it wasn’t for that accident, Lady Mary wouldn’t have to be in such a place.
Though, this was the only place I had ever lived in, so the statement felt strange to me.

“It is already 8 o’clock.
If we’re late coming home, we’ll worry our family.”
“Ah, yes.
Sorry for overstaying.
At any rate, are you sure you’re fine staying in such a place all by yourself?”
“I’m fine.
There’s nothing to steal here.
The most expensive thing would be this piano, but it would be troublesome to actually steal it.”

When I answered like that, Lady Sara and Lord Souju rebutted.

“I’m not worried about robberies or anything like that.
I’m worried about you, Rei!”
“Ah, you mean, robbery and murder?”
“Like I said, not that.
There’s a possibility that your body would be targeted!”

I see.
If there are no valuables, then they would steal my chastity.
I believe that I heard on the radio that there were some, who when stealing and couldn’t find anything valuable, would have a bowel movement in retaliation.

“I understand.
I’ll need to first make sure I don’t encounter any robberies, right?”
“…… That’s correct, but what would you do if you’re their target?”
“I’m the target? I’ve never thought about that.”

No matter how much we talked about it here, nothing was settled.
I explained that there was a neighborhood watch, but they didn’t seem to be satisfied.

“Because it’s been fine the whole time, today would also be fine.
That’s why, please don’t be so worried.
In the near future, I’ll buy some security measures.
Besides, if something happens, I can run over to the landlord’s house.”

The two reluctantly nodded.
But, Lord Souju held out a smartphone.

“I have two.
So, you take this one.
Keep it close to you.”
“I cannot borrow such an expensive item.”
“When I think about what could happen to you in the future, I would be too worried to even sleep.
So, please take the smartphone.
An employee of the security company we’ve contracted will come in the event of an emergency.”

In the end, I borrowed the smartphone.
If I didn’t, then those two wouldn’t go home.

“There’s an otome game in there, so feel free to play it.
Here’s the charger.
And, when in an emergency, press here.”

Lord Souju taught me how to operate it.
This was my first time touching a smartphone.
How amazing! This is a strange, new world!

“Make sure you don’t end up staying up too late.”
“That’s right!”

The two finally got into the car driven by Mr.
Takaoka.
This was the end of a day full of turbulence.

I suddenly remembered that I hadn’t bought the dried bonito flakes.
I tried searching through the cupboard one more time.
Ah, found it! Let’s make some delicious simmered bamboo shoots!

Before I took my bath, I cooked the bamboo shoots.
Tomorrow, the flavor will seep in and they’ll be delicious.
By the time I exited the bath, it was already half-past ten.
Because I have to wake up early tomorrow as well, I entered my futon to get ready to sleep.
I placed the smartphone I was told to keep close by my pillow.
My curiosity was piqued, and I grabbed it.
Even though the room was dark, I could read the words because of the phone’s own illumination! Although I was at my wits’ end in the beginning when I didn’t know how to type, I finally acquired the skill to flick input.

Ah, I can’t stop! How wonderful a smartphone is! What an epoch-making invention! Watching various people’s performances was like a dream come true!

Thus, I spent a whole night addicted to the smartphone.
Despite knowing that I need to and must stop, I could not.
What a terrifying disease.

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