The Case of Me, a Guy With Zero Dating Experience, Getting Mistaken for a Stalker by the Angel I Fell for at First Sight, Only to End Up Living Together With Her in a Harem Share House With a 1:9 Gender Ratio - Chapter 12: Yuuki’s Welcome Party (1)

Chapter 12: Yuuki’s Welcome Party (1)

That Saturday, a welcome party for Yuuki was held.

The venue was the izakaya “Hyakka Ryoran” near Hakurindai Station.

It’s a tradition in this share house to hold a welcome party for new residents.

Sakura secretly told Yuuki that the manager covers the fees for all attendees.

At 6 p.m., the meeting time, Yuuki and Sakura entered the izakaya together, finding all the share house members already gathered at a raised tatami area in the back.

“You two are late~!”

Mizuki, the organizer, complained.

“Huh? It’s exactly 6 p.m.”

“What are you talking about? Five minutes early is standard for professionals.”

“Um, I’m not a professional yet.”

“No excuses!”

(Who’s the one making excuses here…)

Yuuki thought but swallowed his words to keep the mood light.

Today, all the residents of “Venus Lounge” were present.

“Yuuki-kun, your seat’s here.”

Yuuki was assigned a seat between Asuna and Sakura.

One man among nine women—to an outsider, it’d look like more than just having a girl on each arm; it was a full-on harem scene.

“Yuuki-kun, what do you want to drink?”

Asuna asked.

“Oh, a draft beer, please.”

The Shinomiya family, on both his father’s and mother’s sides, has a strong tolerance for alcohol.

“Minors get soft drinks; alcohol’s off-limits.”

Soon, drinks were brought out, and Mizuki led the toast.

Her cheerful voice echoed through the izakaya, quickly joined by laughter.

“Alright, let’s raise a glass to welcome Venus Lounge’s first male resident, Yuuki-kun! Cheers!”

“Cheers!”

The izakaya “Hyakka Ryoran” boasts over 200 menu items, centered on seafood but including grilled dishes, fried foods, salads, rice dishes, noodles, and sushi.

Obsessed with fresh, high-quality ingredients, the staff is energetic and polite, service is quick, prices are reasonable, and the calm interior makes it a popular spot that requires reservations on weekends.

Since Venus Lounge almost always holds its parties here, they know the menu well.

“Yuuki-kun, the sashimi platter here is fresh and delicious. Today’s recommendations are Saga Prefecture’s flying squid, Hokkaido’s live scallops, Aomori’s bluefin tuna, Chiba’s first bonito, and Hyogo’s Spanish mackerel. Which one?”

“Hmm, they all sound delicious, it’s hard to choose. I kinda want to try them all…”

“Got it, all the recommendations it is.”

“Huh, is that okay?”

“It’s fine, it’s fine, we’ll all share.”

Today’s meal wasn’t a set course; everyone ordered what they wanted.

Looking around, it felt like stumbling into a flower garden.

Dressed in colorful outfits, the girls gave off a sweet, youthful feminine scent that tickled Yuuki’s nose.

With 10 residents, just remembering names was a challenge.

“Asuna-san, I still haven’t matched some names to faces. Can you help?”

“Oh, then let’s have everyone introduce themselves again.”

“Okay, attention~ Yuuki-kun says he hasn’t matched names to faces yet, so let’s do introductions~ Name, hometown, age, job, and school, plus a short comment. Starting with Sakura-chan, let’s go clockwise.”

Sakura, called first, introduced herself shyly.

T/N: I’ll be separating it to make it easier to read

“I’m Sakura Saotome. I’m 18, from Akita Prefecture.

I’m a first-year at Seisho Gakuen Women’s University, majoring in piano.

It’s only been a short time since my welcome party in April, but I’m happy to join another share house gathering.

I’m sorry for asking Yuuki-san, who just moved in, to be my bodyguard, but please take care of me.”

Sakura moved in late March, so she’s only been in the share house for two months.

“I’m Akane Mashiro.

I’m 21, from Ishigaki Island, Okinawa.

I’m a third-year in the music department at Seisho Gakuen Women’s University, same as Sakura-chan.

I work part-time as a reader model for a women’s magazine.

Yuuki-kun’s the manager’s brother-in-law, but you’re younger than me, so as your senior, I’ll whip you into shape. Looking forward to it~”

Akane, with her healthy tanned skin, exudes tropical vibes, speaking fluently with a sharp, cheerful demeanor.

“I’m Riona Hayami, 22, from Chiba.

I’m a fourth-year at Seijo University.

We haven’t met on campus, but I’m your senior, Yuuki-kun.

I work nights at a snack bar.

Yuuki-kun, you seem busy with Sakura-chan, but hang out with your big sister sometimes too~”

Riona is a sultry beauty with a bold, distinctive charm.

“I’m Mizuki Amano.

I’m 23, from Kanagawa Prefecture.

I’m a Seijo University alum.

I work as an office lady at a company in Yokohama.

I do part-time at a snack bar on weekends.

My hobby’s probably riding my big motorcycle along the coast.

Oh, and I’m looking for a boyfriend, so if you know any good guys, hook me up~

I’m okay with guys up to three years younger, so Yuuki-kun, wanna throw your hat in the ring? Looking forward~”

Mizuki, the dependable office lady beauty, blew Yuuki a kiss.