"Tsk, where the hell is my iron tag? I distinctly remember putting it in my pocket. Did it just fall out?"
Alistair searched his pocket, finding nothing. He even pulled the pocket inside out, seeing no holes or tears. The pocket was quite deep; it shouldn't have fallen out.
Alistair felt a bit glum, but not overly emotional, as he hadn't cared much about the item. Whether he found it or not was irrelevant; he just considered it a small ornament.
"Meow~ Meow~ Meow~"
However, while Alistair hadn't found the item, the little cat seemed troubled, meowing continuously.
"What's wrong, Little Black?"
Alistair looked at the meowing cat and decided to give her a simple name. Since she was a black cat, he'd just call her Little Black (Kuro), as Alistair was terrible at naming things and couldn't think of anything better.
"Meow..."
Little Black meowed again, but instead of jumping into Alistair's arms, she turned and leapt out of the open window.
"Hey! Little Black... Wait, did she go into someone else's house?"
Alistair rushed to the window and looked down. Although he knew cats were perfectly safe jumping from high places, Alistair was worried about Little Black running away. Such an appealing little creature was rare. But as he watched, Little Black twisted and maneuvered in the air, quickly making her way to an apartment either on the second or third floor below.
"Damn it, this is genuinely troublesome now. I don't know if Little Black knows her way back. It looks like I have to go downstairs and search. What a pain~"
Alistair scratched his head, looking helpless. But he couldn't help it; since he decided to adopt her, Alistair didn't want to give up unless something truly problematic happened.
So, Alistair got ready to go out and look for Little Black.
"You just got back, didn't you? Are you going out again?"
Chiaki was still sitting on the sofa, drying her hair with a towel, watching Alistair change his shoes in the entryway. She asked curiously.
"Yeah, Little Black was naughty and ran out the window. I don't know if she went into the second or third floor, I wasn't paying attention. Anyway, she entered someone else's apartment, so I have to go look for her now." Alistair explained while putting on his shoes.
"Little Black? Oh, that little black cat. Cats are like that. That's why you should close the doors and windows when you first bring them home. Cats aren't like dogs; they can essentially scale walls. They can land safely unless it's an extreme height." Chiaki paused, realizing Alistair was talking about the black cat, then nodded in agreement.
"Alright, I'm leaving now." Alistair opened the door and left.
"Hmm, I remember Anna Komiya's apartment is on the third floor, number 303, I think. I'll start with her place."
Alistair muttered as he walked downstairs. Alistair's apartment was 603. If Little Black jumped, the most likely apartments would be 203 and 303. However, Alistair only saw a shadow, so he'd have to check them one by one.
Ding-dong!
Alistair rang the doorbell and waited briefly. The tightly shut door opened.
"Hello, may I ask... Oh? Isn't this Koyasu-kun? Are you here for Anna-chan again?"
The person who opened the door was the usual gentle yet seductive Yuria Komiya. Seeing Alistair, the corner of her lips slightly curved up in a gentle tease.
"Hello, Mrs. Komiya. I apologize for the sudden intrusion. I brought a black cat home today, but this little black cat was a bit naughty and ran out the window, entering a neighbor's apartment downstairs. It might be here, so could I ask for your help in finding her?"
To be honest, Alistair still didn't want to be overly presumptuous in front of Yuria Komiya. This woman was trouble... Wait, her strange seductive aura had significantly weakened. What happened?
Alistair suddenly noticed that the peculiar enchanting aura surrounding Yuria Komiya had noticeably faded. Could it be that the effect of her item or whatever it was is wearing off over time?
"Is that so? Then you should look for Anna Komiya. I'm here in the kitchen and don't know what's happening upstairs."
Yuria Komiya smiled gently. It must be said that with Yuria Komiya's seductive aura diminished, the mix of subtle vulnerability and displayed gentle, wifely demeanor made her even more appealing. Perhaps this was a kind of urge for the pleasurable destruction of beauty. Although Alistair knew Yuria Komiya's past scandals, it didn't stop him from feeling a primal urge towards the voluptuous and beautiful wife in front of him.
It was like asking if you'd mind your casual hookup having some past scandals? Of course not. It wasn't about dating or marriage; it was just about having a harmonious activity that was mutually pleasurable. If it weren't for the fear of STIs and getting someone pregnant, many would choose to go bareback and directly fight nude. More liberal people might even invite a few friends to join, forming a "soccer team" (eleven people) for an outright orgy.
Alistair had a similar mindset now. However, the current opportunity wasn't ideal. If nothing unexpected happened, there should be two other people in the house: Anna Komiya and Rina Komiya. Anna Komiya wasn't a concern; having been exploited twice, she was already Alistair's lava-dragon's fuzzy toy, unable to leave him.
It was Rina Komiya who was tricky. Although Alistair knew her secret, he hadn't recorded the evidence yet, and Rina Komiya's specific personality trait needed to be activated. Without activating her hidden attribute, she was just a normal person with a slight exhibitionist tendency. If she hid and called the police or told her father, Alistair would be in a difficult position.
So, Rina Komiya had to be next. Once he transgressed the blonde twin-tailed girl, Yuria Komiya, seeing her two daughters' obsessed state, would offer herself up willingly. Thus, he didn't have much to worry about. Moreover, whatever item Yuria Komiya had seemed to be losing its effect, making Alistair less apprehensive and allowing him to plan a decisive move.
"By the way, Mrs. Komiya, where is Mr. Komiya? Hasn't he finished work yet?" Alistair asked casually.
"My husband? He went on a business trip yesterday and isn't expected back for at least half a month. So, you won't be seeing him anytime soon."
Yuria Komiya seemed to understand Alistair's thoughts, cooperatively informing him of her husband's absence.