A Gloomy Part-Time Lord "X1" of a Rental Apartment Building

English Guide

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Story Overview:

The story follows the struggles of X1, a male protagonist living in Tokyo, who serves as the the lord of the rental apart building called KOU, as he grapples with recurring troubles.

Character List:

X1: The protagonist of the story. He is the lord of the rental apart building KOU and also works as a dispatched employee in the Customer Service Department of M Realty. In Episode 1, his encounter with Y1 from the real estate agency OTSU, the circumstances of being victimized by fraud by Z1 from the renovation company HEI, and his collaboration with members of the HEI Victims Association are depicted.
He is a young man with a strong sense of justice, aged 22 at the time of Episode 1. Despite being emotionally fragile and often facing moments of despair, he is also stubborn and unable to choose a wiser path.
In Episode 4, he becomes romantically involved with Y1.

Y1: A talented sales representative at the real estate agency OTSU.
At the start of Episode 1, she presents herself as male, but later in the second half of Episode 1, she reveals herself as female. While she may employ unethical methods at times, she is generally polite and gentle in demeanor.
In the latter half of Episode 1, she suffers the loss of her younger brother. Y1 is referred to as D6 by members of the HEI Victims Association.
In Episode 2, she infiltrates the offices of T Corporation using her skillful disguises, and in Episode 3, she offers advice to her partner X1 to provide him with emotional support.
In Episode 4, she sustains injuries from an encounter with a debt collector named S1, and towards the end of Episode 4, she becomes romantically involved with X1.
She harbors deep affection for X1 and tends to be jealous in romantic matters.
In Episode 5, she engages in combat on equal footing with a large, super-powered man, and in Episode 6, she is pointed out by Z4, a childhood friend of Y1, to have some mental issues.

Z1: Initially introduced as a 42-year-old male, he works as an employee of the renovation company HEI in Episode 1, tasked with renovating X1's managed property. He is a dubious character who presents X1 with exorbitant renovation costs.
He reappears in Episode 5, where he kidnaps Y1, mentally tormenting X1, and in Episode 6, he sends the esper Z4 to disrupt X1 and Y1's romantic relationship.
In Episode 4, it is revealed that he is a member of a superpower unit, and in Episode 5, he moves in next to the rental property KOU.

Episode Guide:

Episode 1: In Tokyo, Japan, X1 manages the KOU rental property while juggling other occupations. He faces a dilemma when a previous tenant severely damages one of the rooms in KOU, leaving him struggling to find new tenants despite renovating the space.
At the suggestion of Y1, an employee of the real estate agency OTSU, X1 decides to undergo special renovation work in the rental unit. However, the renovation costs presented by the contractor HEI turn out to be exorbitant.
Learning about HEI's notorious reputation online, X1 joins the "HEI Victims Association," a group of individuals who have suffered similar fates. They collectively take legal action against HEI and emerge victorious in their battle against the company.

Glossary:

Glossary EP1:
KOU(甲): A four-story rental property managed by X1. X1 resides on the fourth floor as the landlord.
OTSU(乙): The real estate agency where Y1 is employed.
HEI(丙): The renovation company where Z1 works.
Yurufuwa(ゆるふわ): A term describing a relaxed and gentle personality.
Gyankawa(ギャンかわ): A term describing a cute and charming appearance that could lead to falling in love.
Shoukai Shimashouka (紹介しま消化): A unique Japanese phrase combining "shoukakikann" (digestive organ) with the expression "Shoukai shimasyouka?" (Shall I introduce you to?).
Chucchucchu (チュッッチュッ): The sound of kissing.
"浅はかな計画など、何かの単純なボタンの掛け違いでこうも簡単に破綻する" - This expression describes a plan failing due to a simple mistake, likening it to a misaligned button.
"悲しき、暗がりの走馬灯を" - This poetic expression describes a "sad, dimly lit remaining time," evoking the imagery of a flickering light in darkness, possibly symbolizing reminiscence or reflection on past events.
"魔法のような手腕で" - This phrase translates to "with magical skill," metaphorically describing someone's exceptional ability or talent.
"癖でして" - This expression means "out of habit" or "by habit," indicating a behavior done unintentionally or automatically.
"右肩上がり" - This expression refers to a trend or situation where things are consistently improving or on the rise, often used in economic contexts.
"上物がそろそろ建ちそう" - This phrase implies that "the upper floors (of a building) seem to be nearing completion," indicating progress in construction.
"モヤモヤしていた" - This expression describes a feeling of vague dissatisfaction or unease, which is not easily resolved.
"モツをどうするつもりなのか" - This expression refers to "what one intends to do with their internal organs," indicating a sense of impending danger or threat to one's well-being.