LIKE A BEGGAR

Over the next few days, things were uneventful. The house was quiet, and everyone was getting along in the Yamazaki family. After Hanae apologised to Akira, she did not cause further trouble.

In fact, she avoided Akira altogether, except during meals. She excused herself by letting the Yamazaki couple know that she was preparing for an important piano competition.

On the fifth day after Akira's arrival, Sayaka brought up an important subject during breakfast.

"Akira, why don't we go shopping? I have noticed that you have not worn any of the clothes in your room. Don't you like them?" She asked.

Akira took a sip of her tea.

"The size is not suitable for me. There is no need to go shopping. My clothes will be delivered in a few days." She responded.

She had been wearing her standard black trousers with a white t-shirt over the last few days. She had carried several pairs for convenience. They did not take up a lot of space in her suitcase.