Time flies when you're working.
Just like that, the two of them were busy for most of the day, and even lunchtime had passed.
As the two of them worked together to move the last box into the storage room and set it in place, the task of the major cleanup was finally completed.
Now, the various items in the living room were arranged in an orderly manner.
It looked much more spacious and no longer felt like there was nowhere to step.
Every item was also placed in a reasonable position, unlike before when they were scattered everywhere.
The floor had also become clean and reflective, with no dust or various kinds of trash in the corners.
The tables, chairs, and cabinets were also thoroughly cleaned inside and out.
Even the throw pillows on the sofa and the fan in the room were cleaned at Shiina's request.
There were also several bags of sorted trash near the door, showing how much waste was cleared out.
Now the entire room looked brand new and was pleasing to the eye.
"Finally... finished cleaning."
Mochizuki Yo felt his back aching and collapsed onto the sofa.
How long had it been since he was this tired?
In contrast, Shiina sat up straighter.
"Yeah, it wasn't easy!"
Shiina also sighed, this cleanup took nearly a full day, but the results were worth it.
"It looks like a new house, much better than before."
"Rather, it was originally a new house, Mochizuki-kun, you were just too messy."
Indeed, the apartment complex they lived in was newly built not long ago, specifically for students and office workers attending nearby schools.
"Fortunately, I had you, Shiina, thank you so much, otherwise I wouldn't even know where to start by myself."
"It's okay, we agreed to clean together, and there were actually some cleaner areas."
"Really? Where?"
"The kitchen, there wasn't much grease."
Mochizuki was speechless, because he hadn't used it before Shiina arrived, so of course there was no grease.
Mochizuki suddenly realized they hadn't eaten lunch yet.
Because they had been working, they both forgot.
When Shiina came in the morning, she could see the sun high up, but now there was only a bit of red sunset left.
Mochizuki couldn't possibly ask Shiina to cook now, after all, Shiina was also very tired and had done a lot of work.
Mochizuki decided to order takeout.
"Shiina, how about I treat you to pizza?"
"Eh? Pizza?"
"Because there's no time to cook now."
"That seems right, sorry, I completely forgot."
"Please don't apologize, you make me very embarrassed when you do, especially since you're helping me clean my house."
"But, isn't it a bit unhealthy? And it's too much for you to spend."
"It's fine, eating it occasionally won't be bad for your health, and Shiina, you've helped me so much."
Mochizuki handed his phone to Shiina and let her choose the flavor she liked.
"Is that okay?"
"Yeah, yeah, Shiina, hurry up and choose.
I'm starving."
Shiina took Mochizuki's phone and scrolled seriously, watching intently.
There were many different flavors of pizza at the pizza place, and the pictures were all very beautiful.
For Shiina, the wide variety of choices was very appealing.
Finally, Shiina chose a mixed flavor pizza.
She looked very happy.
"Shiina, you haven't ordered takeout before, have you?"
"No, I always cook for myself."
"I didn't expect there to be so many different flavors of pizza, I didn't know how to choose for a moment."
"Haha, haven't you been to a pizza place with family or friends?"
Mochizuki asked, after all, pizza is a large slice and tastes very good, and it's the choice of most people when gathering with family or friends here.
"Family?"
Shiina murmured, not knowing what she was thinking, her eyes darkened for a moment, but she quickly adjusted.
Mochizuki also realized he might have said the wrong thing.
Was her relationship with her family not good?
Mochizuki wondered.
Thinking about the last time Shiina sat alone in the rain, and the Angel-faced Shiina at school couldn't possibly have any conflicts with her classmates.
She must have argued with her family.
However, Mochizuki wouldn't actively pry.
Although he and Shiina could now be considered friends, it was better not to inquire too much about matters concerning someone's family.
"No, but I've tried making it myself, but it doesn't have as many rich flavors as a pizza place."
"As expected of you, Shiina."
Shiina was a little embarrassed by Mochizuki's praise.
Mochizuki said it would take about half an hour for it to be delivered.
So, Shiina decided to go home and take a shower first, after working for so long, she had sweated a little and gotten some dust on her.
After Shiina got up and left, "Hmm, what's this?"
Mochizuki picked up the card Shiina had left behind.
It turned out to be a student ID.
It shouldn't be his, his student ID is... well, Mochizuki didn't know where his student ID was either.
It was Shiina's, with Shiina's headshot printed on it.
There was also various basic information like name, student number, height, date of birth, etc.
Mochizuki felt that the personal information on the student IDs here was a bit too detailed; if lost, a lot of personal privacy would be exposed.
He had to remember to return it to her later.
Even though Mochizuki didn't deliberately look, he still noticed Shiina's birthday.
It was relatively easy to remember.
April 30th.
It was the day before the May Day Golden Week holiday.
...Soon, Shiina Mahiru came back to Mochizuki's place after taking a shower.
After her shower, Shiina returned to her original long, flowing hair.
Her smooth hair looked slightly damp, indicating she had only lightly blow-dried it.
She had also changed her clothes.
A light-colored short skirt accentuated Shiina's perfect figure.
Seeing such an Angel, Mochizuki couldn't help but look twice.
No wonder Shiina was so popular at school.
"What's wrong, Mochizuki-kun?"
Seeing Mochizuki in a daze, Shiina was a little puzzled.
"Oh, oh, nothing, Shiina is very cute after taking a shower."
Mochizuki answered subconsciously.
Oops, he blurted it out, even though it was the truth.
But Shiina wouldn't think I'm flirting with her, right?
But thankfully, the distance between the two of them had narrowed considerably now.
"Please don't tease me."
Shiina turned her head away, blushing.
The atmosphere was a bit ambiguous for a moment.
Fortunately, the savior arrived.
"Ding dong."
"Ding dong."
Needless to say, the pizza had arrived.
Mochizuki quickly went to open the door.
"Hello, your pizza."
"Okay, arigato."
"Please leave a good review."
"Okay."