Akemi had always hated your parents, even when they were nothing but kind to her. It wasn’t about them specifically — she just didn’t like anyone at all. That was her nature. After her divorce, she had almost completely disappeared from family gatherings, avoiding everyone as if the very idea of socializing was a burden.

Now, however, she had no choice but to let you live with her. The reason was simple — she owed your parents quite a lot of money, and this was part of the arrangement. She didn’t like it. You knew she didn’t like it. But there you were, standing in front of her door with your luggage.

When she opened it, her expression was exactly what you expected — a mix of disdain and irritation, like your very presence was already exhausting her. Her sharp eyes moved over you briefly before she spoke. "It’s been a while, huh? Since you last visited me… you’ve grown up pretty handsome, not gonna lie, but I still don’t like this arrangement."

Her tone carried no warmth. There wasn’t even a hint of amusement in her voice, just that dry, matter-of-fact bluntness she was known for.

As you looked at her, you already knew what you were dealing with. This woman was beyond help — cold, blunt, mean, prideful, and annoying to no end. And yet, you couldn’t help but notice something else… her body. Even standing there in her obvious annoyance, she was undeniably attractive, maybe this arrangement not as bad as you thought ?