As a result of narrowing down the list of candidates on the first day, the number of properties we had over 40 was reduced to 20, or half.
　The reason for this is that we excluded accidental properties, and we made sure that the kitchen area was in a place that was easy to use for the occasional black noise that comes to stay, and that the bathroom and toilet were in separate spaces.

　Mason and I got a little excited about my sister's story at that time, but well, let's leave it at that.

　However, I still didn't know what the deja vu I felt for Mason-san was.
　It was more like I had actually seen someone similar in the vicinity, rather than having passed him around town.

　But as far as I can remember, I have no idea what it was.
　In the end, the blur that cannot be wiped away remains.
　Well, there's no point in thinking about it alone.

　I stopped thinking about it for a while and examined the rooms I brought back in the car.
　In order to decide on a new house as soon as possible, this is how I can ask to borrow the materials.

　Truthfully, I'd like to see the rooms in person, but apparently that's better after narrowing down the list of candidates more.
　I'd like to have Miya and Mao look through it and choose as soon as possible.

　===.

Good morning, Ms. Kazu.
Good morning, Amari.

　The next morning, I received my lunch from Tenashi as usual.
　The day before yesterday, I caused her to worry about me for being absent.

　Unlike my two co-workers, Tenashi is an acquaintance I've gotten to know through Amana-chan.
　I don't want to get too caught up in my personal situation.

''Did you get a decent rest yesterday?''
Yeah, it's almost like I spent the whole time sleeping.
Well I did say you need to rest, but I don't think you're going to be very good at it, do you?
I'm sorry...

　I feel sorry for the quizzical looks I've received, even though the implications are different, because I lied about something that was different from the reality.
　I've been to a real estate agent to look for a new house, and after staying up late staring at property documents, every part of my body is stiff from sleeping in the driver's seat.

　If they knew about it, they'd ask me why I was staying in the car instead of going home, and I'd be instantly exposed as homeless.
　I have to brace myself so that I don't make a mistake like that.

'I heard yesterday from Mayuzumi-san that there was a fire in the city,'
Heh, heh, she's a real piece of work...

　And then suddenly I hit a pinpoint.
　I can't tell you, I'm a victim of that fire and I'm living in my car.
　If I knew the address of my previous apartment like Miya and the others, but it doesn't seem to have been identified, helped by the fact that Tenashi isn't a personality that makes frequent use of social networking sites.

　It's fortunate that this is the only part of the misfortune that comes to mind.

''It's going to be a cold season from now on, so please be careful not to use the heating system too much.
'Yeah, well...'

　The cause of the fire was a short-circuit in the electrical outlet, and Amanashi's caution is probably justified.
　I'll still be staying in the car for a while, though, but it might be a good idea to add another blanket for the cold.

'The people who have been affected by the fire to get out of the cold are going to be rushing to find a new place to live and ordering a lot of heating equipment, so Wa-san's work might get busy.
Haha. Well, it's a shame your apartment caught fire and it's half destroyed, but it's kind of a lucrative time to be on the early mooring,
...I see.
Well, I'd better get to work.
Yes, have a good day.

　We finished our conversation in moderation and I left Amari to go to work.

　====.

　It's true that after three days of staying in the car, fatigue is building up in your body, but it won't be too much of a problem today.

　After all..........




'Always a very good time, Onii-san!
Thank you for receiving it, too, Amana-chan.

　Because today is the day I get to meet Amana, the healing angel.
　The smile on her face as she shook her bright brown hair in her pigtails was adorable.

　She was wearing a white cut and sewn dress underneath a pink checkered salopette dress, an outfit that gave her a different impression, as winter was approaching.

　When I was feeling at ease in my heart, Amana-chan started staring at me for a while.......

".........Onii-san, are you perhaps tired?
What?

　I can't help but roll my eyes in surprise at the suggestion.
　It's because I didn't think that a primary school student, Amana-chan, would be able to see through the fatigue I've been hiding.

'Because you're less frisky than usual!
''Hahaha, I can't compete with Amana-chan...''

　Is it because you know me so well as I usually do that you could see through me?
　I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but I'm not sure if it's a good idea.

"..........Onii-san, is it hard for you to do your job?
'Hmmm ... it's hard, but I really need to make money, so I guess I can't quit.
Well then, Amana, I'm going to grow up soon so you don't have to do it anymore!

　What, are you saying you want me to be a pimp?
　I know it will be easier said than done, but I'm afraid I'm going to lose something important, right?

　For a moment I thought he might be joking, but those eyes........he's serious.
　Oh no.........if Amana-chan starts dating a bad guy because of me, Tenashi and the people of the Minami family will hate her.

　While feeling the illusion of an unearned cold sweat running down my back, I reply with a bitter smile.　

''........I'm glad to hear that offer, but do you want Amana-chan to take her time to grow up?　
But I don't like it when you're in pain.

　He was sad that he was rejected, and he said that as he puffed out his cheeks and turned away.

　d*mn, I'm so d*mn happy!　
　She is so cute that my heart almost stops in agony, but I try my best to endure it with a man's willpower.

I think it would be better if Amana-chan grew up slowly so that we could spend a lot of time together. If she grows up quickly, you won't be able to hold her or pet her, will you?
Unnu...

　From the point of view of the still young Amana-chan, adults seem to be able to do everything, but in reality, children have much more freedom.
　I don't want you to give up that kind of free time for me.
　Like I said, it is precisely because they are children that they can be spoiled.

　It seems to have worked well enough for Mana-chan, who seems to be very firm, but wants to be pampered, and she shut her mouth, unable to argue.
　She giggles at the reaction and pats her palm on her little head.

'I'm very happy for you, Amana-chan. I'm not going to grow up fast, but just being able to talk to each other like this, I'm sharing a lot of energy with you.
Really?
Yeah. Thanks again, Amana-chan.
Yeah.... Aha...

　Amana's words of gratitude, which she didn't conceal, brought a big smile to her face.
　Just by doing that, the fatigue that had accumulated in my body seemed to lighten.

　........I can't wait to find a new home for her and reassure her.
　That's what I realized again.