"Wait." Jiang Xia glanced at his phone, stopping a classmate from forcibly pretending to be a European Emperor by "emptying the prize pool."
"You two can use the package tickets we just won—Mr. Hashimoto has tickets too. He invited me to Hokkaido to see the Magic Exhibition, and the destination is also Shikotsuhara. If we're lucky, we might even be on the same train."
"I told you so." The diligent staff member nearby smiled when he heard that. "That place often hosts magic shows, circuses, and plays. You can enjoy the scenery too—going there is a guaranteed win."
Suzuki Sonoko's heart stirred at the thought, and she turned and dashed back into the mall. "Then I'm buying more snacks for the trip. This isn't enough!"
On that peaceful night, some rejoiced while others worried.
...And some, as usual, were working overtime.
Gin floored the gas as he left the transaction site. Once he confirmed there was no tail behind him, he slowed down and glanced at his phone.
Vodka had sent another email. Aside from reporting on work, every line practically overflowed with his desire to come back at once and assist Gin.
After spending some time communicating with Uzo, this assistant's enthusiasm for work had become absurdly abnormal. Vodka had always been diligent and willing to work hard, but he clearly had never liked working overtime. Whenever he had to stay up all night, his face would be full of exhaustion. But now...
Gin: "..." It was as if he had entered some demonic training camp and emerged a different person.
Though such an attitude toward work was reassuring, being overly enthusiastic could also be abnormal. Gin became even less eager to have Vodka return—better to leave him far away for now. Once he returned to normal, they