Chapter 2: God's Awaiting Youth
Yellow hair!
It was the yellow-haired guy who had evil intentions towards her cook!
Her own livelihood was threatened, and Kiana's brain started working at an unprecedented speed as she began to think of countermeasures.
She had been living with Mei for several months now, eating and living together, almost sleeping together.
Of course, she was very clear that the difficulties Mei faced weren't just from school bullying, but also from all kinds of malice in society.
There's a good saying from the country across the sea:
A lean camel is bigger than a horse, and a rotten boat still has three pounds of nails.
(TL: [A lean camel is bigger than a horse, and a rotten boat still has three pounds of nails.] Both proverbs emphasize not underestimating someone or something just because they seem weak or past their prime—there's still substance, experience, or value left.
If you're using this in a fic or translation, it usually shows up in scenes where someone looks down on an older character, a fallen faction, or a declining hero—only to be reminded they're still not to be messed with.)
Although the Raiden family had fallen since Raiden Ryoma was arrested and imprisoned, Miss Raiden Mei still had a lot of property under her name, and her large house hadn't been taken away.
In just two or three months, Kiana had dealt with at least ten pretty boys who dared set their sights on Mei.
And in her eyes, Subin—who was chatting cheerfully with Mei—was just another guy with evil intentions.
A mere pretty boy... he deserves his death!
The moment the fiery Kiana appeared, she was immediately spotted by Mei.
The girl glanced at the sky outside the window, a hint of apology flashing across her delicate face.
"Kiana, I'm sorry. I think I forgot about you."
She was so excited to finally have someone she could talk with freely again that she lost track of time.
She didn't know why, but every word Subin said touched her heart—it made her happy.
Compared to those ungrateful classmates and so-called friends, this boy she had only met today was just... genuinely likable.
Mei stood up and said, "It's already so late—we should head back."
Happy times are always short.
She still needed to shop and prep both tonight's dinner and tomorrow's lunchboxes.
Kiana was thrilled to hear that and couldn't help but smile joyfully.
As long as she could get rid of this guy with bad intentions, she could persuade Mei to stay away from him.
It was all for Mei's safety.
Kiana even felt like Subin looked more pleasing to the eye now.
However…
"Mei, I just arrived in the Far East today and haven't found a place to stay yet," the young man said gently, his smile carrying a strange magic that warmed people's hearts.
And just like that, Mei ignored the irrationality behind the sentence.
"Can I trouble you one more time? Just let me stay for one night?"
"!!!" Why is this stinky, yellow-haired guy so greedy?!
Kiana exclaimed, "Mei, letting a boy live with us isn't a good idea!"
"..." Mei didn't reply immediately.
She looked at Subin's face, hesitating between rejection and acceptance. Her eyes were a little dazed, a little lost.
A handsome, homeless boy… for some reason, she had this strange urge to get closer to him, and then...
"…"
Never mind. She wasn't old enough to have a boy sing about wealth and forbearance to her.
If she rejected him now, wouldn't she seem cold-blooded? But if she let him stay on the streets, maybe the next time she wanted to see him, she'd have to go to some club in Ginza.
With Subin's charm, he could definitely become the top gigolo in Ginza.
"…." Mei found herself stuck.
Kiana: "Mei, we're girls. How can we live under the same roof with a boy?"
Subin didn't say a word. But those eyes… they seemed to have magic.
'If I don't take him home, next time I want to see him, I really will have to go to Ginza and order a young model.'
Mei sighed. She was still too kind.
"Kiana, when you see someone in trouble, shouldn't you help them?"
"…" Kiana was speechless.
She didn't mind helping others when she saw injustice, but that didn't mean she was okay letting some yellow-haired guy live in her and Mei's home.
This wasn't charity. This was inviting a wolf into the house!
"Mei…"
"Okay, Kiana. I'll take responsibility. It's just one night. Besides..."
Mei still had some common sense. She knew letting a boy stay long-term was not a good idea.
If someone died, that would be one thing. But rumors... those were the real killers.
Mei turned back and said, "Sorry, due to some... circumstances, I can only let you stay for one night."
Subin replied, "It's fine. I'll handle tomorrow myself."
She just picked up a homeless teenager off the street and gave him food and a place to sleep.
This situation gave Mei a sense of déjà vu.
Wasn't this what greasy middle-aged men did? Bringing home divine girls?
Now she has brought home a divine boy?
Covering her face, Mei instantly regretted her decision.
'Was my brain connected to something indecent just now? Why couldn't I think clearly?'
'Why do you always try to be such a good person, Mei? Aren't you afraid those jerks at school will use this to make fun of you?'
But the words had been spoken. She couldn't take them back.
"Let's go. Time to get dinner started."
Mei walked ahead, and Kiana followed closely, not noticing the blush on Mei's face lit by the sunset.
The silver-haired girl bared her teeth like a Samoyed protecting its food, glaring at Subin behind her.
Tonight. Just one night!
If this guy's still here tomorrow, she'll use the great family treasure passed down through the Kaslana family to crack open his skull.
The three of them each had their own thoughts and didn't speak much on the way.
Mei, carrying the groceries, entered the kitchen with mixed emotions.
In the living room, Kiana fiercely glared at Subin.
"Don't you dare have any evil ideas, you bastard!"
From the very beginning, she sensed something was off.
Mei had gotten way too close to a stranger too quickly and even brought him home overnight.
There was no proof, no evidence.
But her gut told her this guy did something to make Mei act this weird.
She knew she wasn't the brightest, but her intuition was rarely wrong.
This guy… is definitely suspicious!
With cautious blue eyes, the suspicious boy slowly made himself a cup of tea, as if he were already at home.
Then, looking straight into Kiana's eyes, he said calmly:
"Don't worry—I won't get between you two."