Problem

In the specific situation, Renault didn't go into detail with Mikoto. He only mentioned that he would tell her when she returned.

However, Mikoto still understood. It meant that they would have an additional roommate at home, and it would be a girl.

"What's going on, exactly?" Mikoto discreetly placed her phone back on the desk and refocused her gaze on the textbook, but her thoughts had already wandered off somewhere.

Meanwhile, after buying groceries, Renault returned home and started preparing dinner. He also needed to prepare some easily digestible food for the upstairs patient.

Before he could make much progress, Yuriko's voice came from behind.

"I forgot to ask you something."

"What?" Renault continued to chop vegetables without turning around.

"What about those thugs today? You killed them, right?"

"Why? Do you think I shouldn't have done that?"

Yuriko shook her head and said, "Don't forget that you're supposed to be a Pro Hero. It's fine if such things go unnoticed, but if they're discovered..."

"I understand that, and I'm not someone who enjoys doing those things. I know the value of life better than anyone..." Renault paused his work, turned around and leaned against the kitchen counter. He smiled lightly at his younger sister and said, "But there's a premise here—I'm a selfish person. When it comes to anything, compared to my own safety and the safety of those around me, it takes a back seat. I'm not like All Might, a hero who sacrifices himself for justice. I'm just selfish like any ordinary person... So, do you understand?"

"...As long as you're confident in yourself. But don't let that person know," Yuriko said, and Renault knew exactly who she was referring to. He didn't object.

At five o'clock, Mikoto returned home.

"I'm back!"

She put away the umbrella, stepped into the house wearing slippers, and immediately smelled a strong fragrance.

Following the scent, she arrived in the kitchen and saw Renault earnestly busy there.

"Senpai~"

Mikoto came from behind and hugged Renault, laughing, "You haven't been back for a few days!"

"Ahh, sorry, I've been quite busy lately, and I couldn't just keep taking time off," Renault covered the pot and turned around, embracing Mikoto and lowering his head.

After a while, Renault let go of her and looked at Mikoto, whose face was flushed. He smiled and said, "I thought you were going to interrogate me as soon as you came in."

"Hmph!" Mikoto wrinkled her nose and said, "Don't make me sound like an unreasonable person, okay? The things you hinted at in your messages were almost nonexistent. Doesn't that indicate that something is out of the ordinary? So I didn't ask you directly but waited until I came home. Can you tell me now? What's going on?"

"The situation is not too complicated, actually."

Without leaving the kitchen, the two of them started discussing the series of events that had happened today. Of course, when it came to the later part, Renault omitted the part where the girl was chased by a group of thugs and simplified the process a bit.

"So, that's how it is..."

After hearing the whole story, Mikoto had no objections and understood Renault's actions. She agreed to let the girl stay here.

After all, the girl's background was similar to Renault's and Yuriko's. If she hadn't escaped successfully, she would have likely become a tool in the hands of villains, with no good future ahead.

If she was handed over to the authorities, she would probably live under constant surveillance.

Although Mikoto felt that this might not fully comply with the rules, after a moment of hesitation, she decided to trust Renault.

"Well, even though that's the case, Senpai, you can't stay at home all the time, so taking care of her will ultimately fall on me and Yuriko, just like when Yuriko first came to our home."

"Don't worry, it won't be the same this time. I will spend more time at home," Renault said and give her a headpat. "You go upstairs and meet the girl. I'll handle dinner alone."

"Okay, I'll go upstairs then!"

In the evening, after preparing dinner, Renault asked the two girls to eat first while he took a hot pot and spoons upstairs. Feeding them was secondary; he primarily wanted to have a good conversation with the girl. When Yuriko came downstairs, she said that the girl's fever had gradually subsided, and she seemed to be recovering well, thanks to timely treatment.

In the living room, Yuriko held her bowl, looking at Mikoto across the table, and asked, "I'm surprised you didn't object. It's really unexpected."

"Object to what? It's not like we're doing anything wrong." Mikoto casually picked up a piece of beef and put it in her mouth, saying, "Let me tell you, I can see things clearer than anyone else. I just don't want to get involved unnecessarily. Otherwise, do you think Senpai can have such an easy time? Surrounded by his admirers left and right? Hmph!"

"Scary."

"Hey! Watch your words!"

Yuriko didn't respond and silently continued eating. In her heart, she mourned for her brother. The days ahead would definitely not be as easy as they seemed on the surface.

Meanwhile, Renault went up to the second floor and knocked on the door before entering the room.

The girl was already sitting up, leaning against the bed, not doing much, just lost in thought.

Her expression changed when she noticed Renault entering the room.

As Renault placed the tray with food on the chair, he opened the hot pot to reveal the medicinal porridge inside. He clearly saw the girl's nose twitch, showing a longing expression.

"After everything that happened today, I believe you must be hungry, but considering your health condition, there are many things you can't eat. So, for now, I can only make you some nourishing medicinal porridge."

He scooped some into a small bowl, blew on it to cool it down, and then held it near the girl's mouth.

"Give it a try. I'm quite confident in my cooking skills."

The girl didn't exhibit the usual shyness that most girls would have in response to Renault's actions. After glancing at him, she opened her mouth and ate the food in front of her.

The next moment, a surprised expression appeared on her face. She quickly chewed and swallowed, then looked at Renault.

The message was clear—she wanted more.

Although Renault noticed some issues in the girl's behavior, he knew it wasn't the right time to address them. For now, he could only slowly feed her.

The two of them didn't speak; it was just one person feeding and the other eating.

Soon, almost half of the pot of medicinal porridge had entered the girl's stomach. When Renault offered the spoon again, she finally shook her head, indicating she couldn't eat anymore.

At that moment, Mikoto and Yuriko came upstairs, and Renault timely switched places, allowing the two girls to accompany the girl while he went downstairs to have his meal.

When Renault finished his dinner and came back upstairs, he noticed the same problem as Mikoto and Yuriko.

The girl didn't want to talk.