Thank you, Kujirai-chan.
And the new guy, too.
If anything else comes up, let me know.
Kudo-kun will fix it for you.
It's rough to have a senior coworker who works you so hard, huh?
They're all so happy to have a new player for their mahjong games.
You're the type of person who's well-loved by his elders.
What's the matter, Kudo-kun?
I'm sorry. I'm suddenly feeling dizzy.
Oh no, is it heat stroke?
My place is nearby. Do you want to take a break there?
Room 8
Come on in.
What's wrong?
Oh, well... I really shouldn't go inside a lady's apartment.
I don't mind at all, so no worries.
You're funny, Kudo-kun.
Leave the inner door open.
You can use those slippers.
Okay.
Go ahead and sit down.
It feels good with a nice breeze, right?
Kudo-kun! There's water in the fridge, so help yourself.
Oh, thank you!
It's just tap water, but I let it sit overnight to remove the chlorine smell.
There aren't any plushies or anything.
Hey.
Y-Yes?!
It's been a week since you came to Kowloon.
What are your thoughts?
I think it's an interesting place.
Also, that sense of nostalgia for things I've never experienced or seen before...
I actually get that often.
I wonder what it means to feel nostalgia.
You said before that it was the same as being in love.
It's a strange feeling, isn't it?
It's not like I lived in a place like this before.
Nostalgia isn't just about memories and experiences.
Despite that, you feel elated, as if you've known something all along.
In my opinion, nostalgia is a feeling
of wanting to lock something up in your heart, you know?
That's why it's the same as being in love.
I'll get a bigger vase next time.
Today's Schedule
'Sup.
Kudo-san, good mornin—
Good morning!
Dr. Hebinuma!
Are you looking for another space?
"Another"?!
I brokered the space for the new Hebinuma clinic that just opened.
What?
I was hoping to open another clinic in Kowloon.
In this area.
Kujirai-kun, can you take a look?
Yes.
Are you in a hurry again?
No, any time will do.
I've already found what I was looking for.
You want something with our employee?
You're gawking at her, and that's rude.
Oh, pardon me.
It's just that the more I look at her, the more wonderful she becomes.
I don't care what kind of director you are.
Could you take your flirting somewhere else?!
K-Kudo-kun!
My eyes!
Kudo-san?!
Kudo-kun?!
This is the new sanitizing spray from Hebinuma Pharmaceutical.
The director loves to keep things clean.
I shall bid farewell for today.
It seems that Ms. Reiko Kujirai is someone very dear to him.
What?!
And vice versa, apparently.
Rather than some boor who doesn't even notice your new lipstick,
why not choose me?
I'd welcome that anytime.
Qwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnm?!
Wong Loi Realty Company
I was surprised that a germaphobe like you would kiss a woman just like that.
It's a snake's nature to swallow up what it wants.
The air is bad here.
A new pair of gloves and a mask, please.
Of course.
Yulong Decline Accept
Kudo-kun!
You've got to calm down already.
Apple flavor?
Kudo-kun!
Are these made in Japan? They're so expensive.
And AA batteries, please.
Is this a fish tank? It's nice.
You have a good eye.
It's dead stock, so that's the last one.
It's pretty heavy, and I'd have to carry it around if I bought it now.
Go for it.
I'm working on a day off anyhow.
I'll bring it to your house while I'm at it.
Wait, are you sure?
Then let me add a broom.
For real?!
It's rough to have a junior coworker who works you so hard, huh?
You mean, "You're lucky to have such a senior coworker who's so kind," don't you?
Room 8
Excuse me.
Hold on!
Please don't come in until I say it's ready!
You got underwear lying around?
No!
It's ready.
Please leave the inner door open.
And you can use the slippers there.
Why are you opening that without asking?!
Oh, I was thirsty.
Can I eat this watermelon?
I guess.
Oh, I found a renter for the room at Sai Joeng Tower where we painted the walls.
Oh, for real?
It's a family with a small kid,
so the walls might get dirty again soon.
Well, rooms are supposed to be a reflection of the people who live there.
Does it have a name?
Um...
Success.
It just came to me.
What the heck? Well, suit yourself.
All right, I'm off.
Thanks for the watermelon.
8
Please come again...
to my room.
Is this harassment? It's spiteful.
It is not!
This is a thank-you for carrying Success's fish tank.
Oh, for the goldfish?
How often do I need to change the water?
Huh?
I can't have it die on me.
I'd say once every two days or so.
Hello!
Kujirai! Have you found me nice apartments?
I've been expecting you, Xiaohei.
I'll call to see if they're ready for viewing.
What's going on, Xiaohei? Are you moving?
I thought the noise problem was solved.
I have too many clothes, so I need more space.
Clothes? Just throw them away.
Hell no!
I bought them with my hard-earned money!
I'm never letting go of a single piece!
Whoo, a sunflower! So cute.
You can have it if you want.
Kudo, are you in love with me?
Where did that come from?
Kitchenette
Don't you know what sunflowers mean in the language of flowers?
"I only have eyes for you."
I didn't know that!
Xiaohei, all the rooms are available to view now.
Let's go!
It gets plenty of sunlight, and it's a corner room, so noise won't be an issue.
Pretty good, don't you think?
Hmm... Just doesn't click.
We've seen seven apartments, and I thought they were all fine.
Xiaohei, is living outside of Kowloon an option?
Like in downtown Hong Kong.
Huh?
You work part-time with limited responsibility,
which gives you more options, right?
I don't want to leave Kowloon.
That's how I felt back then, too.
Back when?
Huh? Did I say that?
Yeah, you just said...
Hello?
She picked a place?
Not yet.
I know of a good spot.
A corner unit in number two on Naam Caang Street.
I'll join you.
Naam Caang Street
I looked at this apartment as well.
But the layout was...
Just watch. Xiaohei, take a look.
Man, so tiny!
That's why I didn't include this.
But there's a ton of storage.
Yes, but with a bed and a table, there's no—
I love this! I'll take it!
Huh?
I don't mind feeling cramped.
I'm barely home since I work all the time.
There's a rooftop too.
You wanna check it out?
Yes!
I love it, I love it, I love it!
I feel... defeated.
If it suits the tenant, even a property with a strange floor plan can be a good one.
The rooms you proposed are all good options for a renter who's not Xiaohei.
So much to learn...
Anyhow, the weather's beautiful.
Yes, it is.
Wow! You two, come over here!
What is it?
Check it out.
Wow!
I wonder if a seed dropped from somewhere and started this cluster?
They're all looking at us.
In the language of flowers, a sunflower means "I only have eyes for you."
In the field of gazes that suddenly appeared, whose gaze did Kudo-san find?
One watermelon juice.
Coming right up.
Thank you.
E-Excuse me?
Thank you.
Did you read it?
Oh, yes. Is it true?
The new president being the child of a mistress and being adopted...
Popular Young President's Light and Shadow \h\h\hMiyuki Hebinuma \h\h\h\h\hLove Child
Hebinuma Pharmaceutical \hHebinuma Cosmetic Surgery \h\h\h\hGeneric Terra \h\h\h\h\hA Mistress's Child Carries on the Business \h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hThe Hebinuma Family's Tragic Past!!!
So the little boy in this picture isn't the new president?
He looks similar, but on a closer look, maybe it's not him.
The article said he died in the accident with the wife.
Speaking of interesting things, that man...
They say he's an aide, but...
Did you let that article go to print on purpose?
Whereabouts of the Missing Report
Your old man must be taking it hard, people digging up his painful past.
And how did it go on your end?
It was a surprise.
It really was her.
Something did feel a bit off, but her color, scent, and touch...
pretty much identical.
I also went to his former place of work.
He was working there until two weeks ago.
Now he's missing.
I wanted to check out more, but wandering around would draw unwanted attention.
So I'll try again.
I think your mask likely drew plenty of attention.
But bumping into him would've been a disaster, right?
I'm starving. I didn't eat or drink in Kowloon.
Want to grab some food?
I have more work after this, so please go by yourself.
Man, talk about overworking.
Hello?
Any update?
Don't rush it, Miyuki.
The investigation of Reiko Kujirai is underway.
I'm counting on you.
Gwen?
Yeah, from the Goldfish Teahouse.
You do business with them, don't you?
Do you know anything? Where he moved to, maybe?
Not sure. Maybe ask his neighbor?
You're a real estate agent, aren't you?
The thing is, I couldn't get to his apartment.
Has there been land adjustment around here?
What are you talking about?
What is happening...
Dead End
in Kowloon?
Hello there.
You're that man...
Aren't you the server from the Goldfish Teahouse?
You quit there out of the blue.
Oh, you know me?
Um, there's something I wanted to ask you.
I've only met you twice, but you've known me longer than that, haven't you?
I have.
I knew Ms. Reiko Kujirai very well.
And her relationship with Kudo-san, of course.
But I don't know who you are.
The Reiko Kujirai I knew no longer exists in this world.
I see you even have a beauty mark in the same spot.
How annoying.
It feels like a total stranger is trampling on the precious memory of my friend.
Well, you're living someone else's life without any clue, so I feel bad for you.
Tell Kudo-san I'll come visit him soon, Ms. Reiko Kujirai I don't know.
"Someone else's life"?
If what he says is true, then Kujirai B and I are not the same person,
and this life belonged to her?
Kujirai.
I don't like you.
I know.
I live in her room, put on her clothes, and go to her job.
Month
Day
The past where she was loved by Kudo-san doesn't belong to me after all.
You're spilling all the trash.
Oh... I'm sorry.
You can't see very well, can you?
My vision's all blurry because I didn't get enough sleep.
I knew it. Put on your glasses.
You still have the pair you used to wear, right?
I don't want to. I refuse.
But it's not safe—
Kudo-san.
I'm not the Reiko Kujirai you know, am I?
You're the one who doesn't know her, right?
That's right.
How long I've been in Kowloon...
How long I've lived in that room and worked here...
Even my quirk might belong to someone else.
But there are things that are mine.
The fish tank I picked out. Lemon chicken.
And... being in love with you.
Wrong.
You don't know that either.
Just like you think this life is yours,
you're experiencing the illusion that you have feelings for me.
"Illusion"?
Would an illusion make my eyes follow you?
Make me ache for your acknowledgment?
Make me feel choked up?
Would a simple illusion make me crave your touch?!
I... I...
H-Hey, are you okay?!
Kujirai!