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 4: Venus Lounge

Yuuki was shown to Room 0 on the first floor.

“Here you go, Yuuki-kun.”

The room was primarily white, with natural wood accents creating a calm atmosphere.

“It’s pretty spacious. How many tatami mats is it?”

“This room is 12.5 tatami. Since the building is designed with a meter module, it converts to 13.8 tatami in the shaku module.” (T/N: Explanation at the end)

It was no wonder Yuuki felt it was spacious.

According to Asuna, all the other rooms were 12 tatami or larger as well.

The room’s built-in amenities were astonishingly luxurious.

◎ Double bed from a certain manufacturer

◎ Nightstand and lamp

◎ L-shaped desk for PC and study

◎ Reclining chair

◎ Three-seater sofa and two single sofas

◎ Living table

◎ Living board and chest

◎ Mini fridge

◎ Air conditioner with heating and cooling

◎ Mini stereo system

◎ 50-inch 4K TV

◎ High-performance PC

◎ 1.5-tatami closet

◎ Adjustable LED lighting

◎ Blackout curtains

◎ Private toilet

“Asuna-san, isn’t this room a bit too luxurious?”

“It’s fine, it’s fine, it’s my hobby.”

Asuna laughed cheerfully and led Yuuki from the room to the lounge.

“But, Yuuki-kun, it’s too early to be surprised. I’ll show you the communal spaces I’m most proud of.”

Back in the lounge, Asuna proudly pointed to a projector mounted on the wall.

“This is where everyone gathers, the ‘Venus Lounge.’ The highlight is this 100-inch screen. The sound system is top-notch, so watching movies here is amazing.”

“A hundred inches… It’s practically a movie theater.”

“Right? The kitchen is fully equipped, and on nice days, having lunch on that wooden deck out there is the best. The bathroom even has a three-person jacuzzi. You should try it sometime.”

“A j-jacuzzi…?”

Yuuki was almost too overwhelmed to keep being surprised by the extravagant facilities.

“To make sure the girls can live here safely, the security is top-notch. The entrance has auto-lock and facial recognition double authentication, plus multiple security cameras.”

“I see… That’s reassuring.”

As Yuuki stood in awe, Asuna added, “Of course, there’s more,” and quickly explained the other main facilities.

- Other Communal Facilities
  - - Indoor Facilities
      - Bathroom (single-person) x2
      - Toilets x3
      - Washbasins x5
      - Laundry (fully automatic washer-dryer)
      - Piano practice room (soundproofed)
      - Living table, three-seater sofas x4
      - Bar counter
      - Face-to-face kitchen (IH stove, oven range, large fridge, dishwasher)
      - Coffee machine, air purifier with humidifier, etc.
  - - Outdoor Facilities
      - Bicycle parking (8 spaces / 500 yen per month)
      - Carport parking (3 spaces / 10,000 yen per month)
      - Shared delivery box, resident-only mailboxes

The more Asuna explained, the more Yuuki felt her passion for this share house.

At the same time, a major concern grew in his chest.

With all these facilities, the rent must be exorbitantly high.

“Um, Asuna-san… The rent here must be pretty expensive, right?”

Yuuki asked nervously, and Asuna smiled brightly.

“The rent is 50,000 yen a month, with 10,000 yen for utilities and 10,000 yen for management fees, so 70,000 yen total. Plus, there’s a one-time move-in fee of 50,000 yen, but…”

“With all these luxurious facilities, 70,000 yen is way too cheap!”

Yuuki was shocked at how affordable it was.

“Since you’re family, Yuuki-kun, I’ll waive the move-in fee. And I’ll make it 50,000 yen total, including rent, utilities, and management fees.”

“What?! No way, that’s too generous!”

“To be honest, I’m not short on money… I have the inheritance your brother left me, plus rental income… More than that, I want to live happily with people I know and trust…”

“I see… That makes sense… But 50,000 yen is still too cheap.”

“It’s fine, it’s fine. You’re my cute little brother-in-law, after all.”

Asuna’s mischievous smile left Yuuki flustered.

“Really… Is it okay?”

“Yup, yup. At times like this, just let your big sister spoil you.”

“…Alright. I’ll take you up on your offer then.”

Yuuki bowed deeply.

“Okay, lastly, I’ll explain the important contract terms and rules. First, the move-in condition: only people aged 18 to 25 can live here. So, you’ll have to move out before you turn 26.”

“There’s an age limit?”

“Yup. Also, to move in, you have to do an interview with me first, and only those who pass can join.”

“Wow, an interview too… What’s the passing criteria, by the way?”

“Hehe, that’s a trade secret. But since you’re my brother-in-law, Yuuki-kun, you get a pass without an interview.”

Asuna laughed playfully.

“Contracts are renewed yearly. If you want to move out, just let me know a month in advance, and it’s fine. And the most important rule is…”

Asuna’s expression turned slightly serious.

“Every two months, we hold a resident event. Attendance is mandatory, so please make it. If you miss two events in a row, you won’t be able to renew your contract the next year.”

“Events are mandatory? That’s an unusual rule.”

“Yup… Since we’re all living under one roof, I want everyone to get along like family. That’s the most important thing to me in this share house.”

Yuuki felt Asuna’s strong conviction in her earnest gaze.

“That’s about it for the rules. They might be a bit strict. But in return, the surrounding area is super convenient.”

Pointing out the window, Asuna said in a bright voice,

“There’s a convenience store about a two-minute walk away. You can get most things there, so it’s handy. There’s a big supermarket five minutes away. It has a great selection, and the vegetables are known for being fresh.”

“Wow, that’s convenient.”

“Right? It’s an eight-minute walk to Hakurindai Station, so commuting to school should be easy.”

“It’s really a great location.”

“Yup… Oh, I forgot one thing. A special rule just for you, Yuuki-kun.”

“A special rule?”

“Yup, you’re not allowed to go to the second floor… All the residents up there are women, you know. I trust you’re a sensible guy, but we can’t risk any misunderstandings.”

With only one man living in a share house full of women, Asuna’s rule as the manager made perfect sense.

“Got it. I’ll never go to the second floor.”

“Thanks. That’s all for the explanation. Any questions, Yuuki-kun?”

“No, you explained everything so clearly, I don’t have any.”

“Good, great. Here’s the key.”

Asuna handed Yuuki an IC card key.

“Our system uses IC card keys and facial recognition to unlock. So, don’t lose this, okay?”

According to Asuna, the share house’s entrance and gate are security gates that require both the IC card and facial recognition to open.

“Double authentication, huh? That’s reassuring.”

Yuuki completed the facial recognition registration and confirmed that the entrance unlocked with the card key.

“And with that, you’re officially a resident.”

“Thank you so much.”

Borrowing bedding covers from Asuna, Yuuki began living at the “Venus Lounge” share house that day.

(Phew, to think I’d find a place so quickly after the fire… I owe Asuna-san big time.)

(And that beautiful girl, her name’s Sakura, huh? It suits her perfectly.

To think she’s a resident here…)

Yuuki felt something fateful in this encounter.

T/N: In Japan, room size is often described by how many tatami mats (jō) would fit in the space. One tatami mat is roughly 1.62 square meters, though the exact size varies depending on which construction standard is used. In the dialogue, the character says the room is “12.5 tatami,” which is its size measured using the building’s metric layout. However, when converted into the older shaku-based module—an older Japanese construction grid—the same room corresponds to “13.8 tatami.” In simpler English sizing, 12.5 tatami is about 20 m², while 13.8 tatami is about 22 m². The difference comes from the fact that tatami-equivalent measurements shift slightly depending on the design standard of the building.