Shizuku boarded the plane bound for the United States in the mood for a vacation.
In her view, this was merely another event she had to grind through herself. Besides, while the United States had plenty of horror movies, its power levels were far below Japan's. Whether it was Jason, Freddy, or any other ghostly thing, Shizuku felt she could handle them effortlessly.
So when Shizuku took her seat on the plane, she was in a very good mood.
That was until a brown-haired woman in flamboyant clothing sat down beside her, instantly plunging her mood into an icy abyss.
"Hello, Miss Kasugano. I am Ryoko Yakushiji, Counselor of the Criminal Affairs Department of the Metropolitan Police Department. It is a pleasure to meet you. I hope we get along well."
"..."
Looking at the hand Ryoko Yakushiji extended toward her, Shizuku's mouth twitched before she shook it.
"Hello, Counselor Yakushiji. I'm Shizuku Kasugano... I've heard much about you. What a coincidence..."
"Yes. Personally, I happen to be somewhat interested in the case Miss Kasugano intends to investigate."
"Oh?"
Hearing that, Shizuku raised an eyebrow and glanced at the plainly dressed man sitting behind Ryoko Yakushiji.
"I thought Counselor Yakushiji was planning to go on a date with her boyfriend."
"He is my subordinate."
Ryoko Yakushiji's expression shifted slightly at Shizuku's teasing, but she quickly returned to normal.
"As a superior, wherever I go, I must bring my subordinates with me. Sharing life and death with them is the mark of a qualified leader."
"If that's the case, wouldn't France be better than the United States?"
Shizuku clearly was not about to let Ryoko Yakushiji suppress her so easily.
"You could spend a romantic honeymoon in Paris, perhaps even take maternity leave while you're at it. Surely that would be