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 3: Stalker Suspicion

Chapter 3: Stalker Suspicion

Shortly before Yuuki arrived at the share house, three women were talking in the communal lounge of “Venus Lounge.”

The beautiful girl in the white dress, Sakura Saotome (18 years old), was pale as she told her housemates, Akane Mashiro (21 years old) and Riona Hayami (22 years old), about being followed by a stalker.

“Ehh, another stalker…? Hmm, Sakura-chan, you’re just too cute. If I were a guy, I might want to chase you too.”

“Hey, Akane! Stop joking around. Stalkers have been showing up almost every week lately. And it’s still just evening today… Sakura-chan, have you talked to the police?”

Riona peered at Sakura’s face with concern.

“No, not yet…”

“What was today’s stalker like?”

“He seemed a bit older than me… Maybe a university student.”

Sakura muttered with a tired expression.

“Ehh, that’s even scarier! There’ve been rumors about a creepy university student-type pervert around the station lately, so you’d better be careful.”

“Right, I’ll be careful.”

As the three were engrossed in the stalker topic, the chime rang, announcing a visitor.

The manager, Asuna, picked up the intercom and seemed to be talking to someone.

It appeared to be Asuna’s guest.

When Asuna opened the front door and brought in a man, Sakura froze upon seeing his face.

“Huh, why is he here… That’s the stalker!”

Sakura pointed at Yuuki, accusing him in a sharp tone.

“What, a stalker!? No, no, it’s a misunderstanding, I’m not a stalker!”

Yuuki couldn’t hide his bewilderment.

To think the beautiful girl in the white dress was a resident of the share house…

And to be mistaken for a stalker, making this the worst possible first impression.

Sakura glared at Yuuki with disdain.

“Hold on, what’s this about a stalker? Yuuki-kun, are you a stalker?”

“No, no way, Asuna-san. On my way here from the station, she was walking in front of me the whole time. She probably mistook me for a stalker because of that.”

“Oh, I see, that makes sense…”

“Asuna-san, you know this stalker?”

Sakura couldn’t understand why Asuna had let a stalker into the house.

“I’m telling you, I’m not a stalker!”

Even the usually mild-mannered Yuuki couldn’t hold back his emotions and raised his voice.

“Sakura-chan, calm down… He’s my brother-in-law, Yuuki-kun, my family.”

Sakura looked back and forth between Asuna and Yuuki with disbelief.

“Asuna-san’s brother…? But you don’t look alike at all.”

“He’s the younger brother of my late husband.”

At Asuna’s words, Riona and Akane let out a quiet “Oh…”

The two knew Asuna was a widow.

Sakura, still incredulous, kept looking between Asuna and Yuuki.

Finally grasping the situation, Sakura bowed deeply to Yuuki.

“Shinomiya-san, I’m so sorry for mistaking you for a stalker. Lately, I’ve been followed by stalkers so often… I never imagined we’d have the same destination… I’m really sorry…”

Akane and Riona watched the exchange, dumbfounded.

“No, no, as long as you understand, it’s fine.”

Yuuki was already over the moon just talking to the beautiful girl he admired, who was earnestly apologizing.

“Asuna-san, wasn’t this share house supposed to be for women-only?”

Riona, who had been silently observing, chimed in.

“Riona-chan, to be precise, it’s ‘no men allowed except residents.’ Yuuki-kun is moving in today, and he’s my family, so there’s no issue.”

“Ehhh?! He’s going to live here?”

The three girls said in unison.

“That’s right, he’s been through a really tough situation…”

Asuna explained that Yuuki’s apartment had burned down in a fire.

“Hmm, I see… Well, there might be some room for sympathy. And if the manager approves, there’s no point in us residents objecting.”

“Anyway, Yuuki-kun is my brother-in-law. So, everyone, please get along with him…”

“Got it~”

The three said in unison.

“Then, shall we do introductions again? Yuuki-kun, say hi to everyone.”

Prompted by Asuna, Yuuki hurriedly bowed.

“Uh, nice to meet you! I’m Yuuki Shinomiya, a second-year at Seijo University. Um… I know I made a terrible first impression, but I’m definitely not a shady guy… I’ll be in your care from now on, please treat me well!”

Yuuki’s earnest greeting elicited varied responses.

“I’m Riona Hayami. Fourth-year at Seijo University, so I’m your senior. Keep that in mind, okay?”

The sexy beauty Riona winked playfully.

“I’m Akane Mashiro! Third-year at Seisho Gakuen Women’s University, from Ishigaki Island. Nice to meet you, Yuuki-kun! Things are gonna get lively around here~!”

Akane, a tanned, bubbly beauty, beamed.

Sakura, her face bright red, spoke softly.

“I’m Sakura Saotome… From Akita Prefecture, first-year at Seisho Gakuen Women’s University. I’m really sorry about earlier… Please treat me well…”

Sakura, the epitome of a pure beauty, smiled at Yuuki.

Yuuki’s heart raced at her smile.

“Well, now that the misunderstanding’s cleared up. Let’s go show Yuuki-kun his room.”

Asuna beckoned Yuuki.