Izaya stared at Ayane. "Well, right now is a horrible time to buy homes, it seems that there are no houses available for rent, or for sale in Ikebukuro; even here in Shinjuku everything is packed." He said. "She'd be lucky if I was even able to get her a hotel room." He said, flashing a sad, sheepish grin. "Gomenasai, Ayane-sama."