Chapter 1: The Ex-Girlfriend Who Refused to Lose
A private apartment near Shibuya Station, Tokyo.
The air inside was thick with tension, pressing down like an invisible weight.
A real estate agent—two years into the business—was currently facing an unusual dilemma.
Today's client was a breathtakingly beautiful young woman. As always, she maintained a cool and elegant demeanor, speaking little as they toured the apartment.
Everything had gone smoothly—until the moment she stepped inside and locked eyes with the landlord.
The room froze.
A silent, electric pressure filled the space, too heavy for the agent to ignore. She wiped the sweat from her forehead, forcing a stiff smile as she cautiously asked,
"Do you two... know each other?"
The question shattered the silence.
The landlord, a man who seemed completely unbothered by the tension, set the contract aside and stood up, stretching slightly before flashing an easy, knowing smile.
"We do," he said. His voice was calm, confident. Unshaken.