Caught off guard by his response, Claudia queried, "Why would you get a piano for a fool? Wait a minute. Besides us, is there a third roommate?"

A hearty laugh escaped Bennett. His laughter resonated deeply in the room.

Claudia was perplexed. “What's so funny?" After saying that, she suddenly thought of something and asked, "Is this piano prepared for me?"

"Indeed," Bennett confirmed, his laughter subsiding.

He feared if he didn't clarify, Claudia might spin a more ridiculous story.

Claudia was dumbstruck.

Why on earth did he call her a fool?!

Keeping her anger in check for the Love of the piano, Claudia gleefully approached the piano and suggested, “How about I serenade you with a tune? Have you ever listened to my music? I'LL give you a personal concert tonight!"

“As a matter of fact, I've heard your performances before."

Bennett cast a quick glance at her, and then proceeded to recline on the sofa. "Go on."

Claudia was pleasantly surprised to learn he was familiar with her concerts. She felt an even greater joy as she began to play Kikujiro No Natsu for Bennett.

The lively piano melody flowed from her fingers. Claudia's demeanor when playing the piano was distinctively different from her usual persona.

She seemed utterly absorbed in her own universe, radiant with confidence. Even sans the stage lights, she gleamed.

As the melody came to a halt, Claudia turned to Bennett, her eyes glinting like the starlit sky.

A similar sparkle danced in Bennett's eyes as he clapped enthusiastically. "Brilliant performance."

Claudia blushed slightly, uttering, "Thank you, Bennett."

His thoughtful surprises deeply touched her heart.

“It was my pleasure.”

After inspecting the piano room, Claudia selected a guest room for herself.

Bennett chose not to comment. After she made her choice, he Lugged her two large suitcases upstairs.

They shared a modest meal at midday. In the afternoon, Bennett had to return to work for a meeting.

Claudia spent the rest of her day arranging her belongings from the two suitcases in her room.