Chapter 315 Haruno's meal plan
The weather in Tokyo is getting colder day by day.
Walking on the street, you can basically see people wearing thick down jackets or hoodies.
The cold wave from Siberia does not seem to be decreasing as time goes by. On the contrary, this season makes people worry whether the first snow in Tokyo will fall tomorrow.
It's snowing.
Sawayama Haruno felt a little emotional.
Although he has lived in Tokyo for three or four years, snow is still a novelty for him.
It’s not only because it never snowed where I lived in my previous life, but also because the frequency of snowing in my hometown of Osaka is pitifully low.
Compared with other cities in the Kanto region, the snowfall in Tokyo is actually quite good. The appropriate amount will not affect the lives of ordinary people too much. If it snows like Hokkaido, it will probably cause a lot of trouble.
“When I think of snow, it brings up a picture.”
Zeshan Haruno let out a breath of air as he walked.
When it comes to snow, what comes to mind are works such as "Love Letter" and "Snow Country", but due to different styles and other reasons, Sawayama Haruno has never considered writing about them as well.
Now, just writing "Kafka on the Shore" is making him miserable. Thinking too much about other works is also useless. He might as well put his mind back on it and think about what to ask Miss Morikawa to treat him to dinner tonight.
Sawayama Haruno shook his head with a dumb smile, and after noticing that he was not far from the street where Otowa Town was located, he subconsciously quickened his pace.
But obviously, the other party didn't seem like someone who would be patient enough to wait for him to come and pick him up.
At the next corner, Sawayama Haruno just turned around and saw a slim figure walking towards him.
Today, for the first time ever, the other party wore a tweed coat, with an open women's suit jacket and a beige gradient striped shirt underneath, and a rather seductive leather miniskirt on the lower body.
The sexy black stockings paired with women's long boots make her look very elegant. When she steps on the ground, they make a slightly dull tapping sound, as if making her almost perfect figure even more proud.
What is even more eye-catching is that she also wore a small women's beret on her head.
The hat, which can only cover a small part of the hair, was cleverly clamped on the hair by something. Although it looks a little crooked, its owner seems indescribably playful in this accident.
You have combined maturity and cuteness just right. You are worthy of being Ms. Morikawa. You are totally worthy of making your debut at the Tokyo Fashion Show. People like Saito Asuka, Ikeda Elaisa and Miyoshi Ayaka are simply weak compared to you.
Sawayama Haruno praised him generously in his heart, and only took the initiative to say hello when the other party walked up to him.
"Why did Miss Morikawa come down by yourself? Are you in such a hurry to treat me to a meal?" he said with a smile.
"You still have the nerve to say that."
Morikawa Riho, who had just walked over, heard his teasing and immediately gave him a displeased look.
"There's basically no one in the company anyway, so we might as well come down early."
She said with a bit of despair: "Besides, I worked overtime today to avoid some troubles."
"Hey, what's the matter? Is it work-related again?"
"Let's talk as we walk."
Morikawa Riho sighed and took the initiative to lead the way.
However, after taking just a few steps, she couldn't help but continue complaining.
"It's related to my family, but I don't think Kiriyama-sensei would understand how difficult it is for an older woman."
"Are you being urged to get married by your family?"
When she said this, Sawayama Haruno immediately understood.
"Ms. Morikawa is almost 27 this year, right? It would really make your family anxious if you are not married yet." He joked.
"Die!"
Morikawa Riho raised her hand and elbowed Sawayama Haruno viciously.
Although it seems a bit fierce, in fact, no strength is used. Instead, it feels like she is acting coquettishly.
"Mr. Kiriyama has a girlfriend just after he entered his freshman year. How can he understand a woman like me who has been single for many years and has difficulties?"
Morikawa Riho said depressedly, "It's not that I don't want to find one, but there are just a few people around me who can sleep well. It keeps dragging on year after year, and every year my family members nag me for a while, especially at the end of the year."
"Sure enough, this kind of thing is the same everywhere," Sawayama Haruno couldn't help but mutter.
Not only in his previous life's country would relatives urge him to get married at the end of the year, but even here in the island country there would be similar situations.
However, it is more understandable that Riho Morikawa is urged to get married. After all, most women in the island country get married early. What's more, Riho Morikawa can basically be regarded as a "successful" person in her career.
Seeing her like this, her family would of course urge her to find a man and get married as soon as possible.
"Everything is the same everywhere."
Morikawa Riho scratched her head in annoyance.
"I'm so annoyed when I talk about this. My family will probably call me later to urge me to do it."
"No wonder you stayed to work overtime." Sawayama Haruno stared at the "ladies' beret" that would not fall off no matter how much he moved, and consoled them, "Just tell them that you are very busy at work recently and cannot spare the time for the time being."
He paused, then added: "To be honest, I really can't understand why people urge me to get married, because I plan to get married next year."
"Eh, really?!"
Hearing this, Morikawa Riho was shocked.
"Really? I've already met the girl's parents, and we're discussing getting married next year." Sawayama Haruno looked at him calmly and explained, "This is the main reason why I said I wanted to write the second book earlier."
"No wonder."
Morikawa Riho muttered, "Marriage, some men do feel a lot of pressure when facing marriage. Generally speaking, marriage means renovating the house or buying a house."
"But Mr. Kiriyama, you don't need to worry too much. Didn't I just send you your first month's manuscript fee slip? This month's income alone is enough for you to buy a small house," she joked.
Tokyo is a very strange place. Houses in some areas are so expensive that it's shocking, while houses in some areas are so cheap that it's unbelievable.
Of course, buying a house is also a matter of getting what you pay for.
Of course, houses that are too cheap are not located in very good locations. Nominally, they still belong to Tokyo, but in fact they are already far away from the city center. It's like living in Kawasaki but trying to claim that you live in Tokyo.
But no matter what, according to Sawayama Haruno's current financial resources, it would only take less than two months to buy a house in the center of Tokyo, so Morikawa Riho didn't take it to heart.
"A small house won't do. My goal is to buy a decent big house in the harbor area."
Sawayama Haruno stroked his chin and said casually, "Ms. Morikawa, do you know much about houses? Do you have any friends who work in real estate or as real estate agents? I can go and ask them when the time comes."
"Do you think I'm Doraemon? Can anyone ask me for anything?"
Morikawa Riho glared at him unhappily.
But she really had no choice but to know someone like that. The profession of editor could actually help her accumulate quite a lot of connections. She just happened to have an old friend who was currently working as an agent.
"I understand. I'll help you contact them later. However, houses in the minato area are very expensive. Even because of my relationship, there won't be any discounts." Morikawa Riho reminded in advance.
"It doesn't matter. It's more convenient if we know someone." Sawayama Haruno said with a smile.
In an island country, if you want to buy or rent a house, you basically cannot avoid going through an agent. It is rare to contact the landlord directly, especially in areas like Tokyo.
The economic downturn in recent years has made some houses difficult to sell or rent out. If the price is too cheap, there will be a serious loss. Therefore, most people choose to leave it to an agent to handle it slowly.
Of course, there are exceptions to everything. For example, the high-end apartment building where Sawayama Haruno lives now does not require the help of an agent because the apartment building itself belongs to a real estate group.
"The younger generation today is really scary."
Walking on the way to the restaurant, Morikawa Riho sighed to herself.
"You will become famous at a young age and will soon become a multi-millionaire, able to afford a luxury house in Tokyo, where every inch of land is worth a lot of money."
She paused and said with some envy, "I guess even if I get a promotion, I'll have to work for another two years to buy a decent house in Tokyo."
"Don't worry, Ms. Morikawa." Sawayama Haruno didn't care about what she said and smiled, "Maybe my next book will be very popular again, and then your salary in Otowa Group will be improved again?"
They are the type who prosper together. The better Sawayama Haruno's performance is, the more benefits Morikawa Riho, her guide, will gain.
It just so happens that Sawayama Haruno has very strong confidence in his future.
Don’t worry about whether you have a writer’s block today, just be confident!
"Okay, I'll leave it to Mr. Kiriyama when the time comes."
Morikawa Riho clasped her hands together in a funny way and bowed twice to Sawayama Haruno.
However, just as she looked up, she inadvertently spotted a somewhat strange figure in the distance.
"what?"
Morikawa Riho made a somewhat confused sound.
"what happened?"
Sawayama Haruno stopped and looked curiously at the place where the other person had just been looking.
——I saw nothing.
"No, I just thought I saw someone who looked familiar."
Morikawa Riho touched the lady's beret on her head and said uncertainly, "Maybe I saw it wrong?"
"Yeah."
Sawayama Haruno touched his chin and soon put the matter aside.
He urged Morikawa Riho to walk faster as his stomach was already growling with hunger.
(End of this chapter)
