The loud ringing of the doorbell pulled Adrian out of a deep, comfortable sleep.
He blinked groggily, slowly becoming aware of the warm, soft body wrapped around him. Ayano was hugging him tightly from the side, her large, bare breasts pressing against his face, sandwiching his head between them. Both of them were completely naked, with the sheets tangled around their body from last night's intense session.
Adrian gently disentangled himself, careful not to wake her too abruptly. He sat up, rubbing his eyes as he glanced at the clock.
12 PM.
'Overslept huh…'
They had spent almost the entire night going at it, round after round of passionate, sweaty sex until Ayano had collapsed from exhaustion.
The doorbell rang again.
Ayano stirred slightly, her eyes fluttering open as she looked up at him sleepily.
"Adrian…?"
"Go back to sleep," he said softly, leaning down to kiss her cheek. "I'll check what's going on."
Ayano hummed in agreement, already drifting back to sleep. As she rolled onto her back, her arms fell open, her large breasts spreading slightly with the movement. The sheets slipped down to her waist, fully exposing her inviting body.
Adrian felt a familiar stir in his groin as he looked at her. The sight of Ayano lying there like that made him want to climb back into bed and continue where they left off last night.
Another insistent ring of the doorbell snapped him out of it.
"Coming!" He shouted toward the door.
He quickly threw on a casual house outfit and headed to the door.
When he opened it, he was greeted by a familiar small figure.
Asou Miyuri, the legal loli landlord, stood there beaming with a bright smile. She was wearing the same cute outfit as last time, a white cardigan tied in a bow over a light purple top, a short lavender skirt, and her signature twin pigtails.
"Adrian-san! Good afternoon~ It's that time of the month again."
She then tilted her head cutely, a faint blush coloring her cheeks.
"Since this is the second time… we could, you know… take it a real step further~?"
Adrian blinked, momentarily surprised. He had completely forgotten about the rent with everything that had happened this month.
In his mind, he quickly recalled the past. This was only his second month in the apartment. The first week had been a free trial, right after he took over this body. Then he paid the first month's rent and received a blowjob as a reward from Miyuri. Now it was time for the second payment which should be still 50,000 Yen.
Outside his mind though, he kept his expression calm and welcoming.
"Further, huh? That sounds wonderful," he said with a grin. "Come in, Miyuri-chan."
He stepped aside, letting the small landlord enter the apartment.
Miyuri giggled and walked in with a happy bounce in her step, her short skirt swaying as she looked around curiously.
Seeing her like this made Adrian muse inwardly. All the women he had been with so far were busty and very proportioned. With the exception of Kurumi who was the only petite one, Miyuri was the first true loli-shaped girl he would be having sex with.
The thought sent a new excitement through him.
Miyuri turned to him with a shy but excited smile.
"Um… the rent is 50,000 Yen for this month, Adrian-san. Same as last time."
Adrian nodded, pulling out his wallet and handing her the cash.
"Here you go."
Miyuri took the money with both hands, counting it quickly before putting it away. Her cheeks were still faintly pink as she looked up at him.
"Thank you… You've been doing really well lately, haven't you? I heard from the neighbors that you've been quite busy helping them. Is everything okay with the apartment? No problems with anything?"
Adrian smiled, gesturing for her to sit on the couch.
"Everything's been fine. The place is comfortable. I've just been… adjusting to life here. And a lot has happened in the past month, good ones though."
Miyuri sat down, her short skirt riding up slightly on her thighs as she swung her legs. She tilted her head curiously.
"Adjusting? Ah right you're still new to Japan, right? It must be hard moving to a completely different country. Do you miss living in America?"
Adrian sat down beside her, keeping a comfortable distance.
"Sometimes. The people here are nice, and while the apartment is more peaceful and quiet compared to America, I'm getting used to it. I've made some good friends at school too."
Miyuri's eyes sparkled with interest.
"I'm glad to hear that. I was a little worried since you're a young foreigner living on your own. So if you ever need anything or something doesn't feel right, don't hesitate to let me know, okay? That's what a landlord is for."
Adrian smiled warmly.
"Thanks, Miyuri. I appreciate it. It's honestly reassuring knowing you're looking out for me."
Miyuri's cheeks turned a little pinker at his sincere words. She fidgeted with the hem of her skirt, looking up at him with a shy but happy smile.
"Ehehe… I'm happy to hear that. You're a good tenant, Adrian-san. And even though this is just your second month, you always pay on time and you're also very polite. That's why… I wanted to give you a proper reward this time."
She shifted a little closer on the couch, her small hand gently resting on his thigh as she looked at him with sparkling eyes.
"So… if you're okay with it… can we start now?"
Adrian smiled, his eyes darkening with interest as he looked at the cute, blushing loli in front of him.
"Yeah. I'd like that a lot, Miyuri-chan."
Miyuri's blush deepened, but she didn't hesitate. She climbed onto his lap, straddling him as her small hands reached down to pull his shorts and underwear down just enough to free his already hardening cock.
"Wow… it's already getting big." She whispered, her voice a mix of awe and excitement.
Her tiny hand wrapped around his shaft. It looked even bigger in her small grip. She started stroking him slowly, her fingers barely able to fully encircle him.
"Is this okay, Adrian-san?" she asked teasingly, her thumb brushing over the sensitive head. "You're getting harder so fast… Does my hand feel good?"
Adrian groaned softly, leaning back against the couch.
"Yeah… it feels good, Miyuri."
Miyuri giggled, gaining confidence from his reaction. She stroked him a little faster, her small hand pumping up and down his length while she watched his face intently.
"You're so thick… I can barely hold it properly. Last time I only used my mouth… but this time I want to make you feel really good."
She leaned in closer, her breath warm against his neck as she continued the handjob, occasionally squeezing the head teasingly.
"Does it feel better when I do it like this?" she asked, twisting her hand slightly on the upstroke. "Or like this?"
Adrian's breathing grew heavier. Miyuri's small, soft hand felt surprisingly good, especially with how eagerly she was trying to please him.
"You're doing great." He murmured, one hand resting on her back.
Miyuri smiled brightly at the praise. She leaned in and pressed her lips against his, kissing him shyly at first before the kiss quickly deepened as her hand kept stroking him, her small tongue brushing against his.
"Mmm…" She moaned softly into the kiss, her hand moving faster now.
The combination of her soft lips and her eager handjob was making Adrian wanting more. He kissed her back hungrily, one hand sliding under her skirt to squeeze her small, cute ass.
Miyuri whimpered into the kiss, her hand pumping him faster as she grew more confident.
Adrian's fingers caressed the soft, smooth skin of her ass, squeezing and kneading it appreciatively. As he explored further, his hand slid between her thighs and realized she wasn't wearing anything underneath, no panties at all. His eyes widened in surprise. He broke the kiss, pulling back slightly to look at her flushed face.
"You're… not wearing any panties?" He asked, voice low and surprised.
Miyuri giggled softly, her cheeks flushing an even deeper shade of red as she hopped off his lap with a playful bounce.
"Surprised?" She asked teasingly, standing in front of him.
She bit her lower lip, then slowly lifted the hem of her short lavender skirt with both hands. Sure enough, her smooth, completely shaven pussy was fully exposed, pink, glistening, and already wet with arousal.
"See? I went with no panties today… I thought it would be more exciting this way, just for you." She said shyly, her voice breathy as she held her skirt up for him to see. "Do you… like it?"
Adrian's eyes were locked on her bare, glistening slit. The sight of the petite loli landlord standing there, skirt lifted, showing off her smooth, hungry little pussy made his cock twitch visibly.
"Fuck… yeah, I like it a lot." He murmured, voice low with lust.
Miyuri's smile widened, clearly happy with his reaction. She kept her skirt lifted a little longer, letting him admire her before she climbed back onto his lap, straddling him once again.
"Then… let me make you feel even better." She whispered, her small hand guiding his thick and girthy cock towards her entrance.
Adrian groaned as the head of his cock pressed against her smooth, wet folds. Miyuri bit her lower lip, her small body trembling with nervousness and excitement as she slowly lowered herself onto him.
"Ahhn! It's… so big…" She whimpered, her tight pussy stretching around his girth. She only managed to take the head at first, her small hands clutching his shoulders for support.
Adrian gripped her small waist, helping her as she slowly sank down further. The sight of his thick cock disappearing into her tiny, completely shaven pussy was undoubtedly arousing.
"Take your time," he murmured, voice husky. "You're so tight…"
Miyuri nodded, her face flushed as she continued lowering herself until she was fully seated on his lap, his cock buried deep inside her.
"Nngh…! It's all the way in… I feel it hitting my womb…!" She moaned softly, her small body shivering.
She stayed still for a moment, adjusting to his size, before she began moving her hips in slow, experimental circles. Her perky little breasts bounced gently under her cardigan as she rode him, her short lavender skirt still bunched up around her waist.
Adrian's hands slid under her skirt, gripping her small, soft ass as he helped guide her movements.
"You're doing so good, Miyuri-chan." He praised, leaning in to kiss her neck.
Miyuri let out a cute, high-pitched moan, her pace gradually increasing as she grew more confident.
"Mmm… Adrian…! It's so big, it's filling my insides entirely! Ahhn~!"
*Squelch~* *Squelch~*
Her small, tight pussy clenched around him with every bounce, wet sounds filling the room as she rode him.
Adrian's hands roamed over her body as she moved. He reached up and slowly undid the ribbon holding her white cardigan together, pulling the bow loose. The cardigan fell open, revealing the light purple top underneath. He gently pushed the cardigan off her shoulders, letting it slide down her arms and pool on the floor.
Miyuri shivered as the cool air touched more of her skin, but she didn't stop moving. Her small breasts pressed against the thin fabric of her top, her nipples visibly hard.
Adrian's fingers traced the hem of her top before slowly lifting it up. Miyuri raised her arms obediently, letting him pull the top over her head. Her small, perky breasts came into view. Cute, soft, and perfectly proportioned for her petite frame. Her pink nipples were stiff with arousal.
"Beautiful." Adrian murmured, leaning in to kiss one of them softly.
Miyuri let out a soft moan, her hips rolling faster as he lavished attention on her chest. He sucked gently on one nipple, then the other, while his hands slid down to bunch her short lavender skirt around her waist.
He kept the skirt on for now, enjoying how it looked bunched up as she rode him. His hands returned to her small ass, squeezing and guiding her movements as she bounced on his cock.
"Mmmh~! It's rubbing against something inside…! Ahhn, right there…!"
Miyuri's cute voice cracked into a high-pitched moan as Adrian's thick cock repeatedly brushed against a particularly sensitive spot deep inside her. Her small body jolted every time he hit it, her tight walls fluttering wildly around his shaft.
Adrian noticed immediately. He adjusted his angle slightly and started aiming for that same spot with every thrust, driving up into her with more force.
"Right here?" He asked, his voice low and teasing as he slammed into her g-spot again.
"Ahh!! Yes! There…! Adrian! It feels so weird… but so good…! My insides are going crazy… aah~!!"
Miyuri's eyes rolled back slightly, her small hands clutching desperately at his shoulders as he pounded that sensitive spot over and over. Her perky little breasts bounced wildly with each powerful thrust, her short lavender skirt flapping around her waist.
The wet, lewd sounds of her tiny pussy getting fucked grew louder. Clear juices were dripping down Adrian's cock and thighs as she got wetter and wetter.
*Plap!* *Plap!* *Plap!*
"It's… it's making my head all fuzzy…! Every time you hit it… I feel like I'm going to pee…! Ahhnngh!! Don't stop… please don't stop…!"
Adrian grinned, gripping her small ass tighter as he bounced her harder on his cock, making sure to grind against her g-spot with every deep thrust.
"You're squirting a little every time I hit it." He murmured, voice husky. "Such a sensitive little pussy… You're going to cum soon, aren't you?"
Miyuri nodded frantically, tears of overwhelming pleasure forming in the corners of her eyes.
"Yes…! I'm… I'm going to cum! My little pussy's going to come! Nnghaaa~! It's coming- it's coming so hard-!! Aaaaaahhh!!"
Her small body convulsed violently on his lap. Her tight pussy gushed around his cock as she came hard, clear juices squirting out around his shaft with every pulse. Her walls squeezed him like a vice, milking him desperately.
Adrian groaned loudly, burying himself as deep as possible as he released his thick load inside her, flooding her tiny womb with cum.
Miyuri trembled uncontrollably in his arms, her eyes glazed over with pleasure as she rode out the intense orgasm.
"Haah… haah… I… I came so much…" She whispered weakly, her small body slumping against his chest.
Adrian stroked her back gently, kissing the side of her neck.
"The reward was amazing, Miyuri-chan."
Miyuri let out a soft, satisfied sigh, nuzzling against his chest as she tried to catch her breath.
Just then, a familiar sleepy voice came from the direction of the bedroom.
"My my… I didn't expect to wake up to this~"
Ayano stood in the doorway, still completely naked, her large breasts on full display as she leaned against the frame with a lazy, amused smile on her face.
Miyuri's eyes widened in shock. She let out a high-pitched squeak and quickly tried to cover herself with her arms.
"W-wha? Y-Yukino-san?! You're here?!"
Ayano giggled, clearly enjoying the flustered reaction of the small landlord.
Ayano crossed her arms under her large breasts, making them more pronounced as she looked at the flustered loli landlord with a playful grin.
"Well, you probably didn't know, but I'm Adrian's woman too~"
Miyuri's eyes widened in shock, her small mouth opening and closing a few times before she finally managed to speak.
"Huh?! B-but What about Takashi Yukino-san?"
Ayano giggled softly, her large breasts jiggling slightly as she crossed her arms tighter.
"Takashi? Oh, he knows. He's… become quite something lately. Let's just say he doesn't mind me spending time with Adrian."
Miyuri's face turned bright red, her small hands still trying to cover her exposed breasts as she sat on Adrian's lap with his cock still buried inside her.
"E-Eh?! You mean… you and Adrian are… and your husband is okay with it?!"
Ayano walked closer, her hips swaying as she approached the couch. She reached out and gently brushed a strand of Miyuri's hair behind her ear.
"Mhmm. It's a long story, but yes. Adrian is very… persuasive. And I'm much happier this way."
She looked down at where Adrian and Miyuri were still connected, a mischievous smile spreading across her face.
"But my my, nevermind me… you two look so cute together. Don't stop on my account. I don't mind watching… or joining if you'll have me."
Miyuri let out another embarrassed squeak, her tight pussy clenching around Adrian's cock from the shock.
"J-Joining?! Yukino-san… you're really okay with this?!"
Adrian chuckled, gently bouncing Miyuri once on his lap, making her moan softly, before she covered her mouth.
"Well, looks like we have company now, Miyuri-chan."
Miyuri buried her face in Adrian's chest, her small body trembling with embarrassment.
Ayano smiled warmly and sat down on the couch beside them, gently stroking Miyuri's back.
"Don't be shy. You're adorable like this. Let's make Adrian feel really good together, okay?"
Miyuri stayed buried against Adrian's chest for a few seconds, her small body still trembling. Then she slowly lifted her head, her cheeks burning red. She looked between Ayano and Adrian with a mix of embarrassment and determination.
"Uuu… this is so embarrassing… but… if everyone is okay with it, then I'm fine too! Hmph! Hmph!"
She puffed her cheeks cutely, trying to act tough despite how cute she looked sitting on Adrian's lap with his cock still buried deep inside her.
Miyuri took a deep breath, then looked up at Adrian with sparkling, slightly teary eyes.
"Since Yukino-san is okay with it… then I won't hold back either! I'll make sure Adrian-san feels really, really good today!"
She started moving her hips again, slowly at first, then with more confidence. Her tight little pussy clenched around him as she rode him, her small hands pressing against his chest for leverage.
"Nngh…! Even with Yukino-san watching… I'll do my best…!"
Ayano giggled softly, watching the cute display with clear amusement.
"How bold, Landlord-chan~"
Miyuri's face turned even redder, but she didn't stop. She leaned forward and kissed Adrian deeply, her small tongue eagerly seeking his as she bounced on his cock with increasing enthusiasm.
"Adrian-san…! Your cock feels so good…! Even though I'm small… I'll take all of it deep inside… haaahn~!"
Her perky little breasts bounced with every movement, her short lavender skirt still bunched up around her waist. The wet sounds of their connection grew louder as she rode him harder, clearly trying to prove herself.
Adrian groaned, gripping her small ass and helping her move faster.
"That's great, Miyuri, keep it up… I want to stretch your tight little pussy more!"
Miyuri whimpered happily at the praise, her pace becoming more energetic as she chased another climax.
Ayano watched the two of them with a warm, amused smile for a few moments before she shifted closer on the couch. She leaned in and gently kissed Miyuri's flushed cheek, then turned to kiss Adrian deeply, her large breasts pressing against his arm.
"Don't forget about me." Ayano whispered teasingly against his lips.
She then moved behind Miyuri, pressing her soft, voluptuous body against the small landlord's back. Ayano's hands reached around, cupping Miyuri's perky little breasts and gently pinching her nipples.
"Kyaa~! Yukino-san…! Ahhn~!"
Miyuri's voice cracked into a cute moan as Ayano played with her sensitive nipples while she continued bouncing on Adrian's cock.
Ayano smiled, licking the side of Miyuri's neck.
"You're so adorable when you're like this. Keep going, Landlord-chan. Make Adrian feel good."
Miyuri nodded frantically, her small body trembling between the two of them. She rode Adrian harder, her tight pussy clenching around him as Ayano's fingers continued teasing her nipples.
Adrian groaned, thrusting up into her while one hand reached back to squeeze Ayano's thick ass.
The three of them moved together in a heated rhythm. Miyuri's cute, high-pitched moans mixed with Ayano's softer, more sensual ones as the older woman pressed herself against the small landlord, licking her neck and touching her encouragingly.
"Adrian…! Yukino-san…! It feels too good…! I'm going to… I'm going to cum again!!"
"Yeah, that's it… Squirt for me, Miyuri!" Adrian growled, thrusting up harder into her g-spot.
Miyuri's small body convulsed hard as she came for the second time, her pussy gushing around Adrian's cock. The intense squeezing pushed Adrian over the edge as well. He groaned and buried himself deep, flooding her tiny womb with another thick load of cum.
Ayano kissed Miyuri's shoulder softly, still playing with her breasts as the smaller girl trembled in ecstasy.
"Good girl~" Ayano purred, gently biting Miyuri's earlobe and tugging on it teasingly.
Miyuri let out a cute, surprised squeak, her small body shivering as a fresh wave of pleasure ran through her.
"Kyaa~! Yukino-san…! Don't bite there… my body feels too sensitive right now… haaahn~!"
She panted heavily, slumping forward against Adrian's chest, completely spent but with a satisfied little smile on her face.
"Haah… haa… that was… the best orgasm ever…"
Ayano giggled, gently stroking Miyuri's hair.
"There's plenty more where that came from. Welcome to Adrian's harem, Landlord Miyuri-chan~"
Miyuri let out a small embarrassed squeak, hiding her face against Adrian's chest again.
Ayano watched them for a moment with a fond smile, then tilted her head curiously.
"Speaking of which… How and when did you two get so close? I didn't know you were already this intimate with our little Landlord, Dear."
Adrian chuckled, one hand gently stroking Miyuri's back as she stayed nestled against him.
"Ah, it's because of the service reward. When I paid the rent last month, Miyuri gave me a special thank you."
Ayano raised an eyebrow, her lips curving into an amused smile.
"Service reward?"
Miyuri stiffened in Adrian's lap, her small body trying to pull away slightly out of embarrassment. Adrian held her down gently by the waist, keeping her seated on his cock as he answered.
"Yeah. Turns out the landlord has a special reward system for good tenants."
Ayano's eyes sparkled with interest as she turned to Miyuri.
"Heeeh~ I remember the service reward to be just help in cleaning our room apartment… So when did it become a sex service reward, hmm, little Landlord-chan?"
Miyuri's face turned bright red. She squirmed a little in Adrian's lap, but he kept her firmly in place.
"Uuu… it's because… it's because…" She mumbled, flustered.
Miyuri tried to come up with an excuse, but eventually gave up and decided to just tell the truth.
"Ever since I grew up, I had a high libido and so I really wanted to have sex… but everyone always treated me like a child and no one wanted to do it with me.
So I tried dating apps, but then I got catfished really badly. Who I thought was a polite and handsome guy, turned out to be a fat and ugly person… I got scared so much back then that I still vividly remember it, so I stopped using dating apps to get laid."
She breathed in slowly, steadying herself as she remained nestled against Adrian's chest.
"Then when I inherited this apartment complex from my family, I thought about implementing that kind of reward system for a good, polite, and handsome man I could trust… but almost all the tenants here are family people with wives and kids! How could I possibly lose my virginity to someone who already has a wife and children? I'd become public enemy number one!"
She took a small breath, her voice softening.
"So I kept the real service hidden, I just did some chores or cleaning for the tenants and only when I found the right person would I offer something more…"
Miyuri's cheeks flushed deeper as she continued.
"So when Adrian-san moved in… I was really happy. He was young, single, and new to Japan. I changed the service reward into something more… intimate right away. But since I was still a virgin back then, I only gave him a blowjob the first time. I really wasn't ready for more at that time yet…"
Miyuri let out a relieved sigh. "Phew... that's the story behind how the service was introduced."
Adrian listened in silence, his expression softening with surprise. The last thing he expected was for this usually upbeat landlord to reveal something so personal immediately.
"I see… I get it now. I'm glad you felt comfortable enough to tell me and choose me."
"Choose you?" Miyuri looked up at his face, blinking in confusion.
Adrian smiled, his hand gently cupping her cheek.
"Yes. To be honest with you, I'm an incredibly selfish guy. So I'm glad you're not seeing anybody else. You're mine from now on, Miyuri and I won't let go."
Miyuri's eyes widened slightly, her small body freezing for a moment before a shy but happy smile spread across her face.
"Yours…?" she whispered, her voice soft and a little embarrassed. "Hmm… I like the sound of that. Then… I'll be in your care from now on, Adrian~"
Ayano watched the two of them with a warm, amused smile.
"My my, looks like our little landlord really has officially joined the harem."
Miyuri tilted her head, blinking curiously.
"Hmm, harem? You've been saying that word for a while now. So… Adrian is a playboy?"
Adrian chuckled softly, gently stroking her hair.
"Something like that. I've already told Ayano about it and now you too. I'm really just not the type to settle with just one person."
Ayano nodded, smiling as she gently brushed a strand of hair from Miyuri's face.
"That's right. You see, Adrian has a harem at school. Though it seems like only I and the two boys know the full picture so far and that includes you too, now of course."
Miyuri's eyes widened slightly, processing the information. She puffed her cheeks a little, looking up at Adrian with a mix of surprise and acceptance.
"Hmm… so you also settle for boys. Hmph, well, as long as you treat me nicely and don't just ditch me somewhere, I'm okay with it!"
Adrian Laughed. "Don't misunderstand, I only like feminine forms and I have no interest in other guys. And also like I said, I'm a selfish guy, greedy and lustful, that's why anyone and anything that I deem mine will be mine forever."
He shook his head slightly in amusement, a small smile still on his lips, before something seemed to click in his mind.
"Wait… Let's get back to you. You said you were a virgin? But I didn't feel any blood or barrier when we did it just now."
Miyuri's ears turned bright red as she mumbled shyly, hiding her face deeper against his chest again.
"Ahaha… about that… I lost it to my toy a long time ago…"
Adrian let out a low chuckle, his hand gently squeezing her small ass.
"Hah. What a waste."
Miyuri pouted cutely, lightly hitting his chest with her small fist.
"Don't say that…! I saved the real thing for you, didn't I?"
Adrian laughed softly, pulling her closer and gave her a peck on the lips.
"You did. And I'm very grateful for that."
The three of them stayed like that for a while, Miyuri nestled against Adrian's chest, Ayano gently stroking her hair from the side as she sat next to Adrian and leaned on his shoulder. The room was filled with a comfortable, post-sex warmth.
Miyuri eventually lifted her head, her cheeks still a soft pink.
"Umm… I should probably get going now. I still have other apartments to check on today…"
She slowly lifted herself off Adrian's lap, a small trickle of cum leaking down her thigh as she did so. She quickly adjusted her skirt, looking a little shy again as she fixed her clothes.
Ayano smiled warmly.
"Take care, Landlord-chan. Come over whenever you want. You're always welcome here."
Miyuri nodded, giving both of them a bright, happy smile.
"I will! See you later, Adrian… Yukino-san."
With one last wave, the small landlord left the apartment, closing the door behind her.
Once she was gone, Ayano turned to Adrian with a playful grin, crossing her arms under her large breasts.
"You really can't help collecting people one by one, aren't you?"
Adrian chuckled, pulling her into his lap.
"Can't help it. They keep coming to me."
Ayano leaned in and kissed him deeply, her voice a soft whisper against his lips.
"Just make sure you don't forget about the ones you already have."
"Never." Adrian replied, kissing her back.
The two of them stayed like that for a while longer, enjoying the quiet moment together.