The scene shifts to Aoyama Nanaumi, a girl striving for her dream.
She ultimately decided not to go to the hospital for a checkup.
After paying the tuition for her voice acting training school, she didn't have much money left.
Yesterday at noon, she thought she could save money by skipping a meal and just eating something in the evening to hold her over.
But she overestimated her physical strength.
After days of eating insufficient meals, she collapsed on the street in the midday sun.
Fortunately, a kind young man rescued her.
His name was Lin Xi, he was quite handsome, and he spoke to her gently and considerately.
Lin Xi said he lived in Sakura Manor, which was right next to her school.
It wasn't very far, actually.
Arriving at school, Aoyama Nanaumi greeted Kanda Koutarou, who was beside her, before class started.
“Hi, good morning, Kanda-kun.”
“Morning, Aoyama-san.”
“That, Kanda, I heard you moved out of Sakura Manor?”
Aoyama Nanaumi suddenly asked.
“Yeah.”
Kanda Koutarou didn't hide anything, his mouth going “blabber blabber” as he explained why he left.
“Wasn't I always worried about how to arrange the stray cats on the street? It was actually me, Aoyama, and Daichi who found them together.”
“Then I ended up picking up several more cats, so I couldn't leave Sakura Manor and return to the school dormitory.”
“But let me tell you, the landlord of Sakura Manor, a guy about my age, solved this problem for me.”
“He contacted a pet shop owner, took me to visit her store, and assured me that they would treat the cats well. If anyone wanted to adopt them, the pet shop would be the fastest way to find cat owners.”
“I wouldn't have to go find every classmate and ask them if they wanted to adopt a cat.”
Kanda Koutarou talked excitedly, completely oblivious to Aoyama Nanaumi's surprised expression.
“That… could I know the name of the landlord of Sakura Manor?”
“Sure, his name is Lin Xi. He's very mature.”
“Although he's the landlord of Sakura Manor, he goes to the far-away Toubu High School even though it's so close to our school, he's a high-achiever.”
Kanda Koutarou was quite envious.
He was a student in the general studies department of Suimei Art University Affiliated High School.
He could only settle for a school with an artistic vibe after failing to get into Toubu High or Funohiki Academy.
Aoyama Nanaumi's body trembled, her expression becoming excited.
It was him!
Sure enough, the person Kanda mentioned was the guy who helped her.
Kanda Koutarou looked at Aoyama Nanaumi with confusion after introducing Lin Xi.
“Why are you asking me about the landlord, Aoyama-san? Do you want to move into Sakura Manor?”
“It's a gathering place for weirdos, you'll have to be prepared if you want to move in.”
Aoyama Nanaumi raised her eyebrows.
“Are there many weirdos there? I only know about the playboy senior, Mitaka Jin.”
Kanda Koutarou then remembered that he was also one of the “weirdos” before, and he sheepishly scratched the back of his head.
“They're not really weirdos, they should be called geniuses.”
“The senior who lives on the third floor is a well-known animation producer, the one who lives in the innermost part of the second floor is a programmer extraordinaire, and the landlord doesn't need mentioning, he's a high-achiever who got into Toubu High.”
“I heard from Teacher Senishi that Lin Xi got into Toubu High with the second highest score in his year. I can't even imagine, I'll never be able to catch up to that score in my lifetime.”
Aoyama Nanaumi couldn't help but laugh.
“Kanda, you're a genius too, a genius at picking up cats.”
You can just pick up a few cats while passing by, that's a talent too.
“Aoyama, you're kind of annoying.”
Kanda Koutarou's face darkened.
Aoyama Nanaumi waved her hand nonchalantly, “What about the rent at Sakura Manor?”
Kanda Koutarou: “It's not expensive, around 80,000 yen, including water and electricity.”
“The landlord and the assistant manager will often cook, inviting everyone to gather for meals, which can save you a lot of pocket money. And the cooking is amazing.”
“Speaking of which, Aoyama-san, are you really thinking of moving into Sakura Manor and becoming a weirdo?”
Aoyama Nanaumi smiled and said, “Still considering it. But you said it's a gathering place for geniuses, it's not that weird, right?”
“That famous senior Mitaka has moved out, right?”
“That's right. I gave another cat to Lin Xi yesterday, he said he wanted to keep ten cats as the mascots of Sakura Manor.”
“He also told me about Senior Mitaka's departure.”
“I see.” The girl nodded knowingly, her expression showing some interest.
The rent of Sakura Manor was cheap, only 80,000 yen, including water and electricity.
And free meals.
It was the perfect place for her.
Plus, Sakura Manor was near Suimei Art University Affiliated High School, not far from convenience stores and shopping streets.
It was also convenient for her to work part-time.
Aoyama Nanaumi had a cashier job at a convenience store and wanted to take on a morning milk delivery job.
That was also income.
It was essential for her pursuit of her dreams.
And then…
“Kanda, you said there was an animation producer senior in Sakura Manor? What's her name?”
“Oh, her name is Uewagusa Misaki. She's a senior with a strange personality, but she's very easy to get along with.”
“I understand, thank you, Kanda.”
“You're welcome.”
Kanda Koutarou waved his hand, not taking the matter to heart.
Anyway, he had moved out of Sakura Manor, no longer having to be seen as a weirdo.
Living with geniuses was a huge pressure, just thinking about it.
Hearing the name Uewagusa Misaki, Aoyama Nanaumi became even more determined to move into Sakura Manor.
She had met Uewagusa Misaki because of her voice acting work.
To put it simply.
Aoyama Nanaumi had helped with the voice acting for the two animation shorts made by Uewagusa Misaki before.
This was also a good training opportunity for Aoyama Nanaumi.
If she moved into Sakura Manor, maybe she could collaborate with Senior Uewagusa again.
For an intern voice actor, every opportunity to voice an animated character was incredibly precious.
However, even though she had the idea of moving in.
Aoyama Nanaumi didn't act immediately.
Because she had already paid rent for her current place this month.
She didn't have extra money for a security deposit.
So, she decided to wait until next month.
Aoyama Nanaumi was strong-willed and had a strong sense of self-respect, she didn't like to trouble others. If she could do it herself, she would try her best.
She couldn't just ask Lin Xi for help because he had kindly helped her before, and ask him to let her move into Sakura Manor without paying a deposit.
That would be too shameless.
She would wait until she got paid next month, then treat him to dinner and talk about moving in.