Living Normally In An Abnormal World - Chapter 54: Shopping and the Apartment

Chapter: 54 Shopping and the Apartment

“It’s been a while since we met here, Ribbon-san.” 

“Yes, it has! I’ve been lonely~” 

“We literally just met… uhm, a few days ago, right?” 

“It’s fine with me if you speak casually too.” 

“If Ribbon-san is okay with it.” 

“It’s fine. In fact, please do speak casually!” 

“Okay, I will.” 

“Yes!” 

But Ribbon-san, you’re using polite language. 

The place was a nearby supermarket. Finally, Mana gave me permission to go shopping. And as soon as I went shopping, I met Ribbon there. 

However, I didn’t expect Mana to give me permission to go shopping. 

When I asked why, 

“It seems the suspicious person is gone.” 

That’s what she said. 

I was very curious as to how she had come to know this. 

Nevertheless, it had been a while since I went shopping. I had to cherish the opportunity to go out, other than going to school. The only other time I went out was when I trained with Erina. 

“Well, I was surprised to hear that you couldn’t go shopping anymore because of the suspicious person, Yuuto-sama.” 

“It’s for my safety, so it can’t be helped.” 

“So, I’ve been patrolling at night for a while.” 

Could it be that you’re the suspicious person? 

“Then I found out that there were a lot of people who were thinking the same thing as me, so I patrolled while clapping a wooden block.” 

Ah, so that’s why I kept hearing ‘fire prevention’ every night. 

“Then I caught a few people.” 

“Oh, thanks.” 

“But they weren’t people who knew you, Yuuto-sama. They were just burglars.” 

“Hee~” 

“Well, everyone was furious.” 

“Oh……” 

It’s karma, but somehow, I felt sorry for them. 

“However, Ribbon. It’s quite a coincidence that we keep meeting like this.” 

I asked a straightforward question that had been on my mind for a long time. 

But Ribbon, with an innocent look on her face, said, 

“No, it’s just that you’re simple, Yuuto-sama. After all, you always come at the same time, don’t you? I’m just matching your timing.” 

Ah, …that’s right. 

I adjusted my shopping time to target the discount sales that were held at different times. 

“There are a lot of people at this time because they know you’ll be here, Yuuto-sama. They’re killing two birds with one stone by seeing what you buy while they’re shopping.” 

Ribbon pointed with the palm of her hand at several people around them. There were women in suits who could be company employees, women with aprons over their clothes who seemed to run restaurants, and women in school uniforms. 

From this conversation, I guessed that they were watching me shop. 

Ah, we just made eye contact. 

The woman blushed and quickly averted her gaze. 

This was definitely intentional. 

“Am I some kind of rare creature or something?” 

“You’re an abnormal male, Yuuto-sama~” 

“Ribbon, that’s very rude.” 

“Ehehe, sorry.” 

“Well, I forgive you.” 

Since it was a fact, I couldn’t refute it. 

“Anyway, Yuuto-sama, what are you making for dinner today?” 

“Hmm, since fish is cheap today, I’ll make sashimi.” 

“Sashimi? Then let’s make sushi!” 

“No, I’ve been practicing, but I’m not very good at it yet, so maybe next time.” 

“Oh! Please call me when you do!” 

“Of course, I’ll make it for everyone.” 

“Yes, I’m looking forward to it!” 

But is it really that interesting to watch me? 

Ignoring that question, I continued shopping with Ribbon. 

… 

“Mahina, am I some kind of local celebrity or something?” 

“It’s not a secret, is it?” 

“I guess so.” 

“By the way, a big apartment building was built in the neighborhood, right? It’s even called the ‘Holy Land Permanent Residence Plan’ within the fan club.” 

“……Yeah.” 

The large apartment building that was built right in front of our house. I hadn’t paid much attention to it because it didn’t block the sunlight. But now that it had been mentioned, I became curious. 

However, ‘Holy Land Permanent Residence Plan’? 

Me and Mana stepped out of the front door and looked at the newly built apartment building. 

“Since it’s right in front, when we open the front door, we can see the apartment building. That means they can see our front door from the apartment building.” 

“Oh, if you look closely, the balcony is on this side.” 

“……This might be intentional.” 

Moreover, I could see several people on the balcony. 

I smiled and waved at the apartment building. 

“What are you doing, Yuu-kun?” 

“Peeping service.” 

“I sometimes think your guts are amazing.” 

“It’s a genetic trait from you, Mana.” 

At least, I didn’t want to hear that from Mana, who had put Erina in an Iron Claw. The world’s number one noble. 

The reason Mana had used the Iron Claw was that the training Erina had given me was too harsh. 

“Well, I’m used to being seen now, so it’s fine.” 

Since there was no real harm, there was no problem. 

“It’s a good trend, but it’s also troubling.” 

“But it would be impossible to tear it down now, wouldn’t it?” 

“That’s true.” 

(If I asked Erina or Shiori, they could easily tear it down…) 

Mana was once again surprised by the power of the environment surrounding her son. Despite all this, he didn’t even think of taking advantage of it. 

However, rather than that, 

“Hey, Yuu-kun” 

“Yeah, Mana?” 

“……Did you see that person on the balcony of that apartment building suddenly collapse just now?” 

“Yes, I did.” 

The two of them called an ambulance.