Yotsuya Miko's return was well within Duanmu Huai's expectations. After all, he had already told her that if she was willing to help, he could do something for her in return. Now that the invisible monster had been eliminated with Yotsuya Miko's assistance, it was only natural for her to come collect her reward.
The other person, however, was a little strange.
"What are you doing here?"
Duanmu Huai was speechless as he looked at Minme Satori standing outside the gate and waving at him with a silly grin. Today was a day off, so Minme Satori was wearing casual clothes, but the sword was still hanging from her waist. Walking around the streets with that thing was a blatant criminal offense. However, perhaps Minme Satori's attitude was so matter-of-fact that most people simply assumed it was some kind of model sword.
"Satori came to play with you. Sorry to bother you."
As she spoke, Minme Satori walked straight through the gate without the slightest hint of politeness. Duanmu Huai did not stop her. He merely shook his head helplessly, then looked toward Yotsuya Miko, who was still standing to the side, looking rather uneasy.
"Come in."
"Ah, yes. Sorry to bother you..."
Unlike the common sense-lacking Minme Satori, Yotsuya Miko only carefully stepped through the gate after Duanmu Huai gave her permission. She raised her head and looked toward the hall ahead, then hastily shifted her gaze away as if she had seen something terrifying.
As for what she had seen... well, Duanmu Huai decided not to ask.
Because Duanmu Huai was lazy, the first floor still had the counter from when the place had been a Coffee Shop. After he renovated it, the Coffee Shop counter became a place for receiving guests. Sakuya was standing behind it, preparing