Perhaps it was the cat's comfortable demeanor that caught her eye.
Sitting nearby, Sakiko's gaze shifted downward, fixated on a certain object, her amber eyes dazed.
'That is... the jacket Kaito-kun just took off...'
'Maybe, it still retains his body heat and scent.'
But now, it was occupied by a fat cat, viciously pressed beneath it, letting out a strained whimper under the weight.
'Maybe I should rescue it.'
Such a thought suddenly popped into Sakiko's mind. She glanced guiltily toward the kitchen.
'Hmm, Kaito-kun is still busy and doesn't seem to be coming this way.'
And so...
Just as it was sleeping soundly, even letting out a lazy purring sound, Kirara suddenly felt a chill all over, then its four limbs were suspended in the air.
The kitty was totally confused, instinctively flailing a few times, as if swimming through the air.
By the time it realized what was happening, it found itself being lifted by the female two-legged beast that its boss had brought back.
'Rude creature!'
'I hate humans who have no sense of boundaries!'
The kitty was about to struggle, but then it saw the two-legged beast actually snatch the boss's clothing right in front of its eyes.
'Snatched it, nya!'
'Intolerable!', Kirara's fur bristled, and its plump body displayed unexpected agility. With a high-difficulty mid-air flip, like a graceful gymnast, its four paws landed lightly, finally settling safely on the soft sofa.
Then, magnetic field spins, ten thousand horsepower, Meow Meow Exploding Fist!
The white-gloved paws moved so fast they left afterimages, unleashing an onslaught dazzling enough to make one's eyes blur in just a few seconds.
The flurry of punches surged like tides, unending.
Of course, Kirara still held back a bit.
Although it behaved obediently in front of Kaito, it was still a monster, especially after mooching off quite a bit of the boss's spiritual energy. Its strength had greatly increased.
Now, showing its true form, it could tear apart tigers and leopards with ease.
Dealing with a weak two-legged beast, it didn't even extend its claws or use too much strength.
It just wanted this annoying two-legged beast to know, 'My little kitty is no good either!'
But this attack, when it landed on Sakiko's arm, didn't hurt at all.
Instead, it felt like a cat kneading, soft and ticklish.
Sakiko even thought the kitty was playing with her, didn't take it seriously at all, and even chuckled while rubbing Kirara's little head.
"Alright, alright, stop messing around. This is a piece of clothing, it'll get covered in cat hair, and it'll be hard to clean. If it's uncomfortable to sleep on, I can help you find a new cushion, how about that?"
"Meow! Meow!'
'You hateful two-legged beast, hurry up and return the boss's stuff!'
Sakiko didn't understand cat language, but from Kirara's resistant behavior, she could tell it wasn't satisfied with her proposal.
She couldn't help but feel puzzled, 'Are even cats this hard to please nowadays?'
Just as she was considering whether to tempt it with a cat treat, Kirara had already pounced.
The human-cat battle was about to ignite.
The commotion in the living room wasn't too loud, but Kaito didn't even turn his head, yet everything entered his perception.
Though he didn't mean to deliberately peek, could it even be called peeking when it was through spiritual sense?
Cooking while watching the living room drama with interest, he took it as a way to pass time.
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More than ten minutes later.
Sitting at the dining table, Sakiko's hair was messy, and her once neat and tidy lady's dress was now all wrinkled. Her face flushed red from intense movement, and even her breathing was unsteady.
Next to her, Kirara sat triumphantly on the blue jacket, its fluffy fur spotless and glistening, looking quite delightful.
The contrast between the two made it clear who was the victor.
Clearly, in this battle between the two-legged beast and Cat, the latter had won.
Perhaps feeling embarrassed under Kaito's strange gaze, Sakiko could feel her cheeks burning.
Not only had she lost to a cat, but she also got caught in the act. She was so embarrassed that she didn't dare lift her head.
She could only transform her sorrow into appetite, burying herself in eating.
The atmosphere at the dinner table was a bit heavy, but it was soon broken by a notification sound.
Kaito's phone, placed beside the table, suddenly lit up, popping up a message.
He unlocked the screen. The sender was Ms. Nagasaki.
A long message. Excluding all the words of gratitude, it conveyed only one meaning: she wanted to invite Kaito to her home, where she would personally cook a table full of dishes to express her thanks.
Kaito still remembered this rich lady who was so generous with her money.
He wasn't particularly interested in this kind of invitation, but after thinking for a while, he agreed.
'Nagasaki Asuna is quite wealthy, and likely has good connections. Maybe I can ask her to procure some high-quality jade for me, to make a protective jade carving.'
Though Kaito could also handle such things himself, doing it personally was just too troublesome.
He originally wanted to bring Sakiko along to the banquet, but the girl hesitated for a moment and then refused.
After all, the agency had just started and there was still a lot of work to do. She didn't want to waste time on such minor matters.
It was just a simple meal anyway, no need for her to go.
Kaito didn't insist. He and Ms. Nagasaki agreed on the time: tomorrow at 7 PM.
The strong woman on the other end of the screen was clearly delighted. After thanking him repeatedly, she even said there would be a private car for pickup and drop-off, her service reaching the extreme.
———
[Roppongi]
In a brightly lit office building, in an office on the 34th floor.
Wearing a sharp suit, Nagasaki Asuna looked at the chat window in front of her, very pleased.
She had invited him just to try her luck, not expecting much herself.
But the surprise came so suddenly.
Excitedly pumping her fist, she suppressed the excitement and agitation in her heart, and quickly sent her daughter several messages in a row.
[Soyo, Mama will bring home a super handsome guy tomorrow night!']
[Trust me! He's really super super super super super handsome!]
[You definitely won't be disappointed!]
———
At the same time.
In a bedroom with huge floor-to-ceiling windows, a certain brown-haired girl lay on her side on the bed, having hesitated all day about whether to send a message to Kaito. When she saw the chat window suddenly pop up, she fell into thought.
'Is Mom... catching feelings at her age?'
———
Sakiko Togawa was doing the dishes.
Eating without helping didn't fit Teacher Sakiko's principles, so after dinner, she took the initiative to handle all the small tasks she could and decided to clean the house a bit as well.
Kaito was lecturing the cat.
Though Kirara had won the two-legged beast vs. Cat battle earlier,
It had also messed up his jacket, covered it with cat hair and even tore a few small holes.
A jacket wasn't a big deal, he could restore it in a snap, but bad habits must not be encouraged.
Kaito was someone who rewarded and punished clearly.
When the majestic kitty came, there were treats. When the bad habits came, there was _____.
The previously overbearing Kirara in front of Sakiko was now drooping its head, obediently taking the scolding, even its tail hanging weakly.
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